Tag: LIBRA

A Thought for Today

“We need the tonic of wildness…At the same time that we are earnest to explore and learn all things, we require that all things be mysterious and unexplorable, that land and sea be indefinitely wild, unsurveyed and unfathomed by us because unfathomable. We can never have enough of nature.”

From Ten Inspiring Quotes From Henry David Thoreau’s Walden

I Am sorry I wasn’t on yesterday but I wasn’t feeling very good. Today I am a little better but in a mental and emotion  turmoil over something happening in one of my children’s lives so I will do posts I feel comfortable with, with the energy I have rolling around inside and out.

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

Current Moon Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

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

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

Today’s First Quarter Phase

The First Quarter on August 24 has an illumination of 51%. 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 7.48 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: First Quarter
Illumination: 51%
Moon Age: 7.48 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 380,598.01 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,232,872.57 km

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

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Currentplanetarypositions.com

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

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

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

Sun:01 Virgo 32
Moon:08 Sagittarius 12
Mercury:21 Virgo 48 Rx
Venus:14 Leo 14 Rx
Mars:28 Virgo 20
Jupiter:15 Taurus 24
Saturn:04 Pisces 01 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 04
Neptune:26 Pisces 57 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 23 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 27 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 43 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 35

Chiron:19 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:21 Libra 22
Pallas:20 Virgo 56
Juno:04 Leo 45
Vesta:24 Gemini 02

Eris:25 Aries 10 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:2
Cardinal:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:8

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

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

Sun:01 Virgo 27
Moon:07 Sagittarius 06
Mercury:21 Virgo 48 Rx
Venus:14 Leo 16 Rx
Mars:28 Virgo 17
Jupiter:15 Taurus 24
Saturn:04 Pisces 01 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 04
Neptune:26 Pisces 57 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 23 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 27 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 43 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 34

Chiron:19 Aries 31 Rx
Ceres:21 Libra 20
Pallas:20 Virgo 54
Juno:04 Leo 43
Vesta:24 Gemini 01

Eris:25 Aries 10 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:2
Cardinal:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:8

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

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

Sun:01 Virgo 10
Moon:03 Sagittarius 13
Mercury:21 Virgo 50 Rx
Venus:14 Leo 23 Rx
Mars:28 Virgo 06
Jupiter:15 Taurus 23
Saturn:04 Pisces 03 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 04
Neptune:26 Pisces 57 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 23 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 27 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 44 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 32

Chiron:19 Aries 32 Rx
Ceres:21 Libra 13
Pallas:20 Virgo 46
Juno:04 Leo 34
Vesta:23 Gemini 55

Eris:25 Aries 10 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:2
Cardinal:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:8

August 23, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Current Moon Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on August 23 has an illumination of 41%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On August 23 the Moon is 6.5 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: 41%
Moon Age: 6.50 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 385,439.39 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,264,845.40 km

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

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Currentplanetarypositions.com

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

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

August 23, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Virgo 34
Moon:25 Scorpio 03
Mercury:21 Virgo 51 Rx
Venus:14 Leo 39 Rx
Mars:27 Virgo 42
Jupiter:15 Taurus 22
Saturn:04 Pisces 05 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 04
Neptune:26 Pisces 58 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 24 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 27
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 46 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 28

Chiron:19 Aries 33 Rx
Ceres:20 Libra 58
Pallas:20 Virgo 29
Juno:04 Leo 14
Vesta:23 Gemini 43

Eris:25 Aries 10 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:7

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 23, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Virgo 29
Moon:23 Scorpio 58
Mercury:21 Virgo 51 Rx
Venus:14 Leo 41 Rx
Mars:27 Virgo 39
Jupiter:15 Taurus 21
Saturn:04 Pisces 06 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 04
Neptune:26 Pisces 58 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 24 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 27
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 46 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 27

Chiron:19 Aries 33 Rx
Ceres:20 Libra 56
Pallas:20 Virgo 26
Juno:04 Leo 12
Vesta:23 Gemini 41

Eris:25 Aries 10 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:7

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

23 August 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Virgo 12
Moon:20 Scorpio 13
Mercury:21 Virgo 51
Venus:14 Leo 49 Rx
Mars:27 Virgo 28
Jupiter:15 Taurus 21
Saturn:04 Pisces 07 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 04
Neptune:26 Pisces 59 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 24 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 26
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 47 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 25

Chiron:19 Aries 33 Rx
Ceres:20 Libra 50
Pallas:20 Virgo 18
Juno:04 Leo 03
Vesta:23 Gemini 35

Eris:25 Aries 10 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:7

Angel Number 2323 – Spiritual Meaning and Symbolism

Angel Number 2323 – Spiritual Meaning and Symbolism

Do you ever find a certain number or series of numbers popping up in your life again and again? Many become intrigued when they notice this happening, especially if the same pattern of numbers keeps appearing.

Could it be more than mere coincidence? Could the guardian angels be attempting to communicate with you through numerology?

Angel Number 2323 is an auspicious sign pointing to major spiritual evolution and transformation! What could Angel Number 2323 mean for your life today?

Read on to discover the spiritual meanings behind this powerful sequence – its secret symbolism may surprise you.

Hello and Merry Meet, Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening WOTC Family and Friends! A Thought for Today

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

Current Moon Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on August 22 has an illumination of 31%. 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 5.54 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: 31%
Moon Age: 5.54 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 390,150.84 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,296,329.27 km

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

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Currentplanetarypositions.com

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

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

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

Sun:29 Leo 36
Moon:12 Scorpio 17
Mercury:21 Virgo 49
Venus:15 Leo 05 Rx
Mars:27 Virgo 04
Jupiter:15 Taurus 19
Saturn:04 Pisces 10 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 04
Neptune:27 Pisces 00 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 25 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 26
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 49 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 21

Chiron:19 Aries 34 Rx
Ceres:20 Libra 35
Pallas:20 Virgo 01
Juno:03 Leo 43
Vesta:23 Gemini 23

Eris:25 Aries 10 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:7
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

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

Sun:29 Leo 31
Moon:11 Scorpio 14
Mercury:21 Virgo 49
Venus:15 Leo 08 Rx
Mars:27 Virgo 01
Jupiter:15 Taurus 19
Saturn:04 Pisces 10 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 04
Neptune:27 Pisces 00 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 25 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 26
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 49 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 21

Chiron:19 Aries 34 Rx
Ceres:20 Libra 33
Pallas:19 Virgo 59
Juno:03 Leo 41
Vesta:23 Gemini 21

Eris:25 Aries 10 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:7
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

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

Sun:29 Leo 14
Moon:07 Scorpio 34
Mercury:21 Virgo 47
Venus:15 Leo 16 Rx
Mars:26 Virgo 49
Jupiter:15 Taurus 18
Saturn:04 Pisces 12 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 03
Neptune:27 Pisces 00 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 25 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 26
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 50 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 19

Chiron:19 Aries 35 Rx
Ceres:20 Libra 26
Pallas:19 Virgo 51
Juno:03 Leo 32
Vesta:23 Gemini 15

Eris:25 Aries 10 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:6
Fixed:7
Mutable:6

Some Humor for Your Day

I am sorry there are only a couple of the daily posts and tomorrow will be done tomorrow. I was up over 24 hours between yesterdays and this morning when I finally could fall asleep at almost 8 AM CDT I slept until about an hour ago. With the heat index going to be over 100 F most of this week I am going to try to make sure the daily and birthday horoscopes along with the current moon phase and northern hemisphere’s planetary positions get up for each day. As for the rest of the regular daily posts it’s anybody’s guess that my computer won’t act up because of brown outs. I will be checking all emails tomorrow along with sending out lessons to any of my apprentices that are waiting for one.

If you live in an area that is affected by this current heat wave, try to stay cool, drink plenty of non-carbonate and caffeine free fluids. Check on elderly family and neighbors to make sure they are all right.

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

Current Moon Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on August 21 has an illumination of 22%. 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 4.6 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: 22%
Moon Age: 4.60 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 394,498.46 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,327,315.46 km

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

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Currentplanetarypositions.com

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

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

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

Sun:28 Leo 38
Moon:29 Libra 49
Mercury:21 Virgo 41
Venus:15 Leo 34 Rx
Mars:26 Virgo 26
Jupiter:15 Taurus 17
Saturn:04 Pisces 15 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 03
Neptune:27 Pisces 01 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 26 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 25
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 52 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 15

Chiron:19 Aries 36 Rx
Ceres:20 Libra 12
Pallas:19 Virgo 33
Juno:03 Leo 12
Vesta:23 Gemini 03

Eris:25 Aries 11 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:2
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

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

Sun:28 Leo 33
Moon:28 Libra 47
Mercury:21 Virgo 41
Venus:15 Leo 37 Rx
Mars:26 Virgo 22
Jupiter:15 Taurus 16
Saturn:04 Pisces 15 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 03
Neptune:27 Pisces 01 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 26 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 25
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 52 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 14

Chiron:19 Aries 36 Rx
Ceres:20 Libra 10
Pallas:19 Virgo 31
Juno:03 Leo 10
Vesta:23 Gemini 01

Eris:25 Aries 11 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:2
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

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

Sun:28 Leo 16
Moon:25 Libra 12
Mercury:21 Virgo 37
Venus:15 Leo 45 Rx
Mars:26 Virgo 11
Jupiter:15 Taurus 16
Saturn:04 Pisces 16 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 03
Neptune:27 Pisces 02 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 27 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 25 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 53 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 12

Chiron:19 Aries 36 Rx
Ceres:20 Libra 03
Pallas:19 Virgo 23
Juno:03 Leo 01
Vesta:22 Gemini 56

Eris:25 Aries 11 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:2
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, August 20 to Saturday, August 26, 2023

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily and Weekly Horoscopes

All Signs

Everything has a chart — not just people — because a chart is based on date, time of day and longitude and latitude. (Hold that thought.) This week Mercury retrograde begins! Mercury has domain over everything that MOVES FORWARD like ground transportation, words and ideas. So, if you buy a car, computer or phone during Mercury retrograde, it will have Mercury retrograde in its chart, which means it might have glitches or delays. (It’s okay to buy most things if you watch out for errors in paperwork and communications.) Mercury is retrograde from Aug.23 – Sept. 15; but if buying expensive items, avoid doing so from Aug. 10 – Sept.30. Fortunately, Mercury retrograde helps us to finish old business, research history and be introspective. (Of course, a brain is only as strong as its weakest think.)

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You’re busting your buns to work hard; however, Mercury retrograde might interfere. It could create delays, late deliveries, confused communications with coworkers, lost paperwork and silly errors. On the upside, this is an excellent time to finish old work connected with your job. It’s also an excellent time to finish medical procedures. Nevertheless, your primary focus this week is to enjoy vacations, fun outings, romantic dates, playful activities with kids and sports events. It’s a wonderful time to express your creative talents through art, handicrafts and whatever you like to create with your hands. Stay chill at the beginning of the week because this week gets better and better.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Many of you are encountering or hearing about old flames from your past, which is sometimes exciting and thrilling, but sometimes not so much. Nevertheless, you’re in a playful mood! In fact, you have lots of energy for competitive sports and physical activities. However, everything to do with sports, the entertainment world, the hospitality industry, fun socializing and dealing with kids is also where you might experience delays and confused communications. Double check all reservations. Meanwhile, your focus continues to be on home, family and your private world. Many of you are involved more than usual with a parent.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Very likely, you have family members camped out on your doorstep, eating out of your fridge. Hopefully they will cook and clean. This is also an excellent time to tackle home repairs that you might have been avoiding. Under the influence of Mercury retrograde, these repairs will flow smoothly and quickly. Meanwhile, you are basically upbeat! In fact, your communications with others are warm, friendly, diplomatic and charming. Everyone loves you! In turn, this makes you feel so good that your appreciation of life is heightened, including your appreciation of the beauty of your daily surroundings. (Go figure.) Be patient with the chaos at home. Everything in life is temporary.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

More than most, you will feel this Mercury retrograde because it’s taking place in your chart where Mercury “lives” (for want of a better word). That’s why this is the classic time for you to face transportation delays and breakdowns of cars and trucks or bikes. You will very likely encounter people from your past that you haven’t seen for a while – siblings, relatives and neighbours. Almost certainly, you will run late or miss appointments and suffer from delays in the mail. Cheques will be late. But on the upside, it can be fun running into people you have history with. And this is an excellent time to finish studies, finish writing projects or finish that book – or thesis. (Major groan.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Leos will experience delays to their financial scene, which includes salary payments, cheques in the mail being late and that sort of thing. Grrr. Naturally, this is a drag. (Money is so handy when you want to buy frills like food.) On the upside, many of you will wrap up financial matters or seal the deal, especially to do with your income. You’re working hard now to earn money, and many of you are spending it freely as well. This is a great time to buy wardrobe items, especially vintage clothing. Things tend to go your way now because the Sun is still in your sign along with fair Venus, which makes everyone want to be in your company. (Your bathroom mirror is covered in kisses.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You will feel this Mercury retrograde for two reasons: Mercury is your ruler; and this particular Mercury retrograde is in Virgo. (Yikes!) This is why you’re running into old friends, partners and ex-spouses. Mars in your sign right now makes you proactive, direct and ready to make a first move. This might surprise some of your old acquaintances. Furthermore, because Mercury is retrograde in your sign, this will make you less inclined to “overthink” things. Ironically, you might act more decisively. (Who knew?) Your desire to travel and expand your world continues to be strong. Expect opportunities to do so. Likewise, opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law also exist. Stay tuned!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is an intriguing time because behind-the-scenes stuff is going on. Secrets are being revealed. You might feel betrayed or marginalized. These could be minor occurrences or it could be something that hits you in the gut. Basically, it’s stuff from the past that is surfacing and now you see it clearly. At least, if not clearly, you have a rough outline. (Is that a paisley shirt?) Fortunately, friends are supportive, which is reassuring. In fact, you’re enjoying a lovely popularity with others. It’s also a fortunate time for you because the help and resources that you need from others will be forthcoming. “Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!” (Perfect timing.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is the last week when you have this wonderful advantage of having the Sun at high noon in your chart, thrusting you into a limelight that is flattering! Oh yes. People admire you! Especially bosses and people in authority who now see you as competent and capable – even if you don’t do anything special. (Garbo was right. Good lighting is everything.) Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde will continue to attract friends from your past back into your world. These people might not only be old friends, but they could be casual contacts that you made previously when you were in a club or organization. You might be able to use this time for closure or wrapping up things with someone. Put it to good use.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

As the traveller of the zodiac, you have recently enjoyed wonderful opportunities to travel and expand your experience of the world. This is the last week that you have this strong influence at play, so make the most of it! For those of you who can’t travel, you can still satisfy your urge to expand your horizons by exploring your own neighbourhood or city and learning new things. Meanwhile, this week Mercury retrograde officially begins and this particular Mercury retrograde takes place at the top of your chart, which means you are bound to encounter parents, bosses and authority figures whom you have not seen for a while. Or you might meet them in your dreams.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your life has been unusually intense (for many of you) in the past few weeks. This is the last week that this intensity will pulsate. (It’s been a ride.) For some of you, this manifested as a passionate romance. Intimate relations have been affectionate and certainly memorable. Some of you have been in touch with old flames and people from your past. In fact, people from distant lands, other countries or those who are “different” from your own circle have also resurfaced in your life. All of these influences might prompt you to think about a residential move. Even though you are serious and you plan carefully, at times, you can be surprisingly capricious.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Your strong focus on partners and close friends continues this week – for the last time. Naturally, you will continue to think of close partnerships — but not in the same way as you have in the last few weeks. Meanwhile, the advantage for your sign from this particular Mercury retrograde that begins this week – is that you will more clearly define boundaries about shared property and anything to do with shared resources with partners and others. You’ll be able to remove fuzzy confusion and assumptions. You will get a better idea of what is expected of you and what you can expect of others. Many of you will even clear up red-tape paperwork that needed to be done. (Congratulations.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Perhaps more than most signs, you have been in contact with old friends as well as old partners and ex-spouses in the past few weeks. This will be an eye-opening, educational moment for some of you. For others – not so much. Let bygones be bygones. In fact, some relations with partners and close friends are a tad testy right now, which means patience is your best recourse. (Isn’t it always?) Meanwhile, this is the last week where you will be so keen to work hard and accomplish as much as possible. Coworkers will be supportive. In fact, some of you might kindle a work-related romance. This year your greatest strength is your sense of optimism and belief in yourself. Remember this

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Sunday

(YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE ANY COROSPONDENCES AND SPELLS POSTED TO A DOCUMENT TO PRINT AND/OR SAVE ON YOUR COMPUTER)

Sunday from AncientPathway.com

Magickal Intentions:
Growth, Advancements, Enlightment, Rational Thought, Exorcism, Healing, Prosperity, Hope, Exorcism, MoneyI

Incense:
Lemon
Frankincense

Planet:
Sun

Sign:
Leo

Colors:
Gold
Yellow
Orange
White

Herbs/Plants:
Marigold
Heliotrope
Sunflower
Buttercup
Cedar
Beech
Oak

Stones:
Carnelian
Citrine
Tiger’s Eye
Amber
Quartz Crystal
Red Agate

August 20, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Current Moon Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on August 20 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 20 the Moon is 3.68 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: 15%
Moon Age: 3.68 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 398,288.99 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,357,795.42 km

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

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Currentplanetarypositions.com

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

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

August 20, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Leo 40
Moon:17 Libra 35
Mercury:21 Virgo 29
Venus:16 Leo 04 Rx
Mars:25 Virgo 47
Jupiter:15 Taurus 14
Saturn:04 Pisces 19 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 03
Neptune:27 Pisces 03 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 27 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 26 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 55 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 08

Chiron:19 Aries 37 Rx
Ceres:19 Libra 49
Pallas:19 Virgo 06
Juno:02 Leo 41
Vesta:22 Gemini 43

Eris:25 Aries 11 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:2
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 20, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Leo 35
Moon:16 Libra 35
Mercury:21 Virgo 27
Venus:16 Leo 07 Rx
Mars:25 Virgo 44
Jupiter:15 Taurus 14
Saturn:04 Pisces 19 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 03
Neptune:27 Pisces 03 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 27 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 26 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 56 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 07

Chiron:19 Aries 37 Rx
Ceres:19 Libra 47
Pallas:19 Virgo 04
Juno:02 Leo 39
Vesta:22 Gemini 41

Eris:25 Aries 11 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:2
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

20 August 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Leo 19
Moon:13 Libra 03
Mercury:21 Virgo 23
Venus:16 Leo 16 Rx
Mars:25 Virgo 33
Jupiter:15 Taurus 13
Saturn:04 Pisces 21 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 03
Neptune:27 Pisces 03 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 28 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 26 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 56 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 05

Chiron:19 Aries 38 Rx
Ceres:19 Libra 40
Pallas:18 Virgo 56
Juno:02 Leo 30
Vesta:22 Gemini 36

Eris:25 Aries 11 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:2
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

A Thought for Today – Pagan/Witch Pride

I just want to add it is also one of the ones its practitioners still to the day get persecuted, shunned, lose family over, besides other negative things attached to it. If only people would ask a witch or pagan to briefly explain their spiritual path we witches would be able to come out of the broom closet easier, where an amulet openly that we as individuals feel represents our spiritual path like Christians who wear a cross, or a Jewish person who wears the Star of David instead of feeling we have to hide under our clothing or carry it in a pocket.

From the first time I heard the following song to this day it inspires me and helps me to not go back into my broom closet but to be proud of the fact that my spiritual and magickal path is how I choose to connect with the divine and Mother Earth’s inhabitants be they animal, bird, reptile, aquatic, or another sort of human species (an example would be Fae Folk or the Spirit Plane). The only sentence I sort of disagree with is, “We don’t need no angels, we have fairies in their place.” A personal choice I made is to believe in the Archangels and the help they can provide to us if we ask them to especially when it comes to self-protection or protecting our home, or vehicle.

I am Pagan and I’m Proud

Song: I Am Pagan Artist: Spiral Rhythm Album: We Are Light

I am pagan And Im proud I am pagan Gonna shout it loud I am pagan Want the world to know That I follow the Goddess Cause she rocks my soul

Dont need your bible Ive got the Wisdom of the crone

Dont need your heaven Into this life Im reborn No ten commandments One fills the bill And it harm none Do what you will I am pagan

And I’m proud I am pagan Gonna shout it loud I am pagan Want the world to know That I follow the Goddess Cause she rocks my soul

Don’t need your churches The worlds My sacred space

Dont need your angels I’ve got fairies In their place

We raise the spirit Most every night When we dance the fire In the pale moonlight

Are you pagan I am pagan Are you proud I am proud Are you pagan I am pagan Then shout it loud And I’m shouting it loud

If youre pagan Let the whole world know That you follow the Goddess Cause she rocks your soul

Well you take your path And Ill take mine A little tolerance And well both be fine

You keep an open mind It’ll set you free And Goddess bless So mote it be

Are you pagan I am pagan Are you proud I am proud Are you pagan I am pagan Then shout it loud So I’m shouting it loud If youre pagan Let the whole world know That you follow the Goddess Cause she rocks your soul

Are you pagan I am pagan Are you proud I am proud Are you pagan I am pagan Then shout it loud

So I’m shouting it loud If you’re pagan Let the whole world know That you follow the Goddess Cause she rocks your soul Are you pagan I am pagan

Are you proud I am proud

Are you pagan I am pagan

Then shout it loud So I’m shouting it loud

If youre pagan Let the whole world know

That you follow the Goddess Cause she rocks your soul

Some Humor for Your Day

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

Current Moon Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on August 19 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 19 the Moon is 2.77 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: 8%
Moon Age: 2.77 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,373.51 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,387,760.75 km

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

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Currentplanetarypositions.com

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

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

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

Sun:26 Leo 43
Moon:05 Libra 32
Mercury:21 Virgo 11
Venus:16 Leo 36 Rx
Mars:25 Virgo 09
Jupiter:15 Taurus 11
Saturn:04 Pisces 24 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02
Neptune:27 Pisces 04 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 28 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 28 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 58 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 01

Chiron:19 Aries 39 Rx
Ceres:19 Libra 26
Pallas:18 Virgo 38
Juno:02 Leo 10
Vesta:22 Gemini 23

Eris:25 Aries 11 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:2
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

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

Sun:26 Leo 38
Moon:04 Libra 32
Mercury:21 Virgo 09
Venus:16 Leo 39 Rx
Mars:25 Virgo 06
Jupiter:15 Taurus 11
Saturn:04 Pisces 24 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02
Neptune:27 Pisces 04 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 29 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 28 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:27 Aries 59 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):25 Leo 01

Chiron:19 Aries 39 Rx
Ceres:19 Libra 24
Pallas:18 Virgo 36
Juno:02 Leo 07
Vesta:22 Gemini 21

Eris:25 Aries 11 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:2
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

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

Sun:26 Leo 21
Moon:01 Libra 03
Mercury:21 Virgo 03
Venus:16 Leo 49 Rx
Mars:24 Virgo 55
Jupiter:15 Taurus 10
Saturn:04 Pisces 25 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02
Neptune:27 Pisces 04 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 29 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 29 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 00 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):24 Leo 59

Chiron:19 Aries 39 Rx
Ceres:19 Libra 17
Pallas:18 Virgo 28
Juno:01 Leo 58
Vesta:22 Gemini 15

Eris:25 Aries 11 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:2
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Good day WOTC Family and Friends!

It was long night filled with nightmares when I finally fell asleep after being up for 22 hours. Now it is going to be a long after only about 90 minutes of sleep since yesterday morning. But I am here still trying to reach the goal I set for myself on the August new Moon to not miss any days of posting until the new Moon in September. Excuse any typos or the usual order of posts not being in their usual line up and there might be a couple of posts missing. I hope I don’t zone out and just make a total mess of WOTC this morning. I will do the best I can for this moment in time while posting. After this I hope to get a couple or three solid hours of sleep before it is time to feed our fur kids, make us something to eat than get on the road to serve more people paperwork. Thank goodness I don’t do any of the driving so if I fall asleep in the car it’s not such a big deal.

Wishing you all a spectacular Saturday full of whatever you feel like doing and with whom you want to do it with!

A Little Something for Children – Blessed Be A-Z

Blessed Be A-Z
A
Tall and straight as the ash tree grows
all the things that Athena knows
Smooth and sharp as an athame blade
All the color of an autumn glade
B
Fires at Beltane jumping high
Watch the bees buzzing by
A silver bell ringing bright
A besom sweep makes it right
C
Stir a cauldron round and round
Cast a circle on the ground
Catch a crystal in your hand
Light a candle if you can
D
A raven dips and dives in the dark
Demeter makes things grow in the park
Dragon dozing in his lair
Dance with delight, do as you dare
Little Pagan Acorns
E
In the early east, an eagle flies
In an elder elm, her one egg lies
Energy comes from elements four
Embrace them all, open each door
F
Flight and a feather, often together
Fish and fin, go for a swim
Light a fire, flames grow higher
Find a fox, on nature walks
G
The God and Goddess are all around
From sky above to grass on the ground
Grab a goblet, give a toast
Visit a grave to honor the ghost
H
Horus hears as a hawk flies high
Hemlock hills are rolling by
Share some happiness with a hug
Sit on Hestia’s warm hearth rug
Little Pagan Acorns
I
Isis whispers in the night
Is there incense left to light?
Sprites and imps will skip around
Inner spirit can be found
J
Catch a firefly in a jelly jar
Jump for joy when you see that star
Enjoy a summer day in June
Join your hands under the moon
K
I like when Magick is in the air
When kids get kisses in their hair
Cats and kittens, on your knee
Together like a lock and key
L
Love at Litha lets flowers bloom
A little laughter lifts a room
Loki plays a silly joke
Light a lamp and blow the smoke
Little Pagan Acorns
M
The Morrigan smiles under May’s moon
Tomorrow sometimes comes too soon
Maiden, mother and then the crone
Making mischief all alone
N
Pine needles in the wood
Nearby nests sit snug and good
Notice knots, they hold in power
Midnight nears, that’s the hour
O
Osiris has two but Odin only one
Color eggs at Ostara, that’s always fun
Only in the Otherworld do goblins stroll
Don’t get confused, a goblin’s not a troll
P
Poseidon likes to play in the deep
A pile of puppies makes a cute heap
The pentacle protects sacred space
Pansies and petunias have a pretty face
Little Pagan Acorns
Q
Porcupine has quills, arrows in a quiver
Quite cold in winter, quick to shiver
Call the quarters, salute the Queen
Ask the question that is never seen
R
Relax when you are reading runes
A raven calls out raucous tunes
Write a ritual for Friday morn
That red rose may have a thorn
S
Basking in the solstice sun
Warming like a sticky bun
Smudging sage smells so sweet
Slithering snakes have no feet
T
Teas and tinctures, talismans galore
Thoth likes books more than Thor
Water trickles down the stream
Try some Tarot. What does it mean?
Little Pagan Acorns
U
Ugly umbrellas raised up high
Thunder rumbles in the sky
Venus on a unicorn
Out of bubbles, she was born
V
Nike votes for victory
Volcanoes and Pele over the sea
Valkyries to Valhalla fly
Vanilla for love, give it a try
W
Make a wish on a western wind
With a wand, wild women grinned
Witches, Wiccans, warlocks too
In the winter, owls ask who
X
A pixie relaxes in the wood
Jinxes and hexes are never good
With equinox, the days are split
With waxing moon, the sky is lit
Little Pagan Acorns
Y
Both holly and yew are right for Yule
You’ll find nymphs by yonder pool
Yarrow and tansy in a vase
Sitting on some yellow lace
Z
Zeus in a fez, do what he says
Zebras in zoos, time for a snooze
Wander the maze, the ancient ways
Need for some zen? Just say when

Spell for Friday

The Universe Opens

This is an inspiration spell to open up the opportunities that the Universe can provide and to help you see so many new options in front of you.

  • Several feet of white or silver cord
  • 5 pieces of amethyst
  • 5 pieces of fluorine
  • 1 piece of clear quartz
  • A bell
  • Lavender incense

This is a spell for a Monday, to associate with the spiritual nature of the moon. Light the incense before you begin.

Lay out the cord in a circle, overlapping a few times if your cord is long enough. Inside, set the stones around the inside edge, alternating between amethyst and fluorine.

Sit with your hands open, palms up, and ask the Universe to open up and inspire you. Ring the bell one time. Place the last piece of quartz to your forehead and ask again. Set the stone in the center of the circle. Ring the bell.

Do hold your hands, palms down, over your crystal circle. Visualize the vibrations coming up from the stones and radiating up your arms. After several minutes, ring the bell a final time and put out the incense. Leave the stones in place and you’ll start to find new ideas and motivation within a few days.

August 18, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Current Moon Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on August 18 has an illumination of 4%. 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 1.87 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: 4%
Moon Age: 1.87 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,645.44 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,417,203.21 km

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

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Currentplanetarypositions.com

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

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

August 18, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Leo 45
Moon:23 Virgo 36
Mercury:20 Virgo 48
Venus:17 Leo 10 Rx
Mars:24 Virgo 31
Jupiter:15 Taurus 08
Saturn:04 Pisces 28 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02
Neptune:27 Pisces 05 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 30 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 02 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):24 Leo 54

Chiron:19 Aries 40 Rx
Ceres:19 Libra 03
Pallas:18 Virgo 11
Juno:01 Leo 39
Vesta:22 Gemini 03

Eris:25 Aries 12 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:2
Cardinal:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:7

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 18, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Leo 40
Moon:22 Virgo 37
Mercury:20 Virgo 46
Venus:17 Leo 12 Rx
Mars:24 Virgo 28
Jupiter:15 Taurus 07
Saturn:04 Pisces 28 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02
Neptune:27 Pisces 05 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 30 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 33 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 02 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):24 Leo 54

Chiron:19 Aries 40 Rx
Ceres:19 Libra 01
Pallas:18 Virgo 08
Juno:01 Leo 36
Vesta:22 Gemini 01

Eris:25 Aries 12 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:2
Cardinal:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:7

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

18 August 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Leo 23
Moon:19 Virgo 09
Mercury:20 Virgo 39
Venus:17 Leo 22 Rx
Mars:24 Virgo 17
Jupiter:15 Taurus 07
Saturn:04 Pisces 30 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02
Neptune:27 Pisces 06 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 30 Rx

True Lunar Node:26 Aries 35 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 03 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):24 Leo 52

Chiron:19 Aries 40 Rx
Ceres:18 Libra 54
Pallas:18 Virgo 00
Juno:01 Leo 27
Vesta:21 Gemini 55

Eris:25 Aries 12 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:2
Cardinal:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:7

Good day WOTC Family and Friends!

 

I don’t really have anything to say this morning because my brain is not fully functioning yet…lol

August 5, 2023 Daily and Birthday Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily and Weekly Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Enjoy fun outings today. In fact, this is the perfect day for a vacation. The performance arts, the theatre, musical concerts, sports events and playful activities with children will be fun choices. Accept invitations to socialize. Enjoy your day!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Get ready to entertain today because this is a wonderful day to entertain friends and groups. You have been busy with redecorating and making things look better – why not show off what you’ve done? (Or enlist the help of friends to do more?) Good day to explore real-estate opportunities.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Great day to schmooze! Today you’re eager to express your views to others. You will also enjoy hanging out with friends and groups. One of the reasons you feel so positive is that your intentions are lined up with your emotional well-being today. Everything is balanced – in your favour.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Business and commerce are favoured today. Look for ways to boost your income. Respect your moneymaking ideas. In fact, someone might know about your ideas because today, people seem to know personal details about your private life. Be aware of this.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today the Sun is in your sign dancing beautifully with the Moon, which gives you a balanced energy. You feel in harmony with yourself, which is why you will be able to do whatever you decide you want to do. This energy is also excellent for any kind of group activity. A winning day!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today you will be happy to work alone or behind the scenes because your desire for solitude, and peace and quiet, is strong. Nevertheless, with Mercury and Mars in your sign, if you are encouraged to engage with others, you will do so with vigour! You will make your point.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Relations with friends and groups, clubs and organizations are excellent today. Very likely, you will play the role of leader. You might be involved with creative, talented people. Despite your strong influence over others, be ready to compromise and be accommodating because the Moon is opposite your sign.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is the perfect day to demand the advantage and go after what you want because people will defer to you. You will be respected and admired. In other words, today you hold the winning hand, which means you can pursue your goals with confidence. Authority figures have your back.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today is the day to spread your wings and expand your world! Travel will be the perfect choice. But if you can’t travel, then explore your own city. Go someplace you’ve never been before. Visit libraries, galleries, curious neighbourhoods and talk to people from other backgrounds. Soak up the local culture.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Business and finance are favoured today. In fact, this is an excellent day to seek out a loan or mortgage. Doors will open for you. Family discussions about inheritances and shared property will go well. This is also a passionate, romantic day.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Enjoy warm discussions with partners and close friends today, including dear friends from your past. Conversations will flow smoothly because both parties are eager to trade lies about the bad old days. (“We were so poor we lived in a hole in the road.”)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Even if this is the weekend, it’s a productive day for you. Roll up your sleeves and get busy because you have the energy and focus to accomplish a lot. In fact, whatever you do might indirectly boost your wealth or your income.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Celebrity chef, restaurateur, David Chang (1977) shares your birthday today. You are very good at what you do. You’re independent and like to call the shots. You’re an excellent manager and can organize the efforts of others. This year is slower paced and more laid-back. It’s time to rejuvenate yourself and focus on relationships that make you happy.

 

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is going to be a great day for entrepreneurial efforts so all that are sent in a delegation or whom are travelling to sign a contract are sure to work under great auspices.

There are also favorable circumstances for those natives whom are putting their plans in action, no matter in what direction these may go. However, there might be some complications when working in groups.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

It seems that today your attention will be caught by all kinds of practicalities, from family obligations, house chores to personal wellbeing and health.

It is great time to work towards unresolved issues of the past but don’t go too deeper into things that involve emotions and sensible issues. You should tend to all repairing that needs to be done around the house.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

It seems that the current disposition is going to wake up the child in you and is going to let you act more freely, open to risks and less worrisome.

You are going to be more willing to venture and play but you are also keen on risking certain things for higher gain. Be careful not to gamble or to deal with any financial risks because these are not auspicious territories for you now.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

A certain situation or a certain thing someone said to you are going to wake feelings and emotions you haven’t felt for a long time and it might be difficult for you to fight them off.

Some natives might be faced with the temptation of an affair while others will simply start questioning their decisions both on the personal and professional plan.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

It is possible for you to be more active today that usual but to also feel a certain degree of physical tiredness.

It might be because you’re not getting enough sleep or maybe because your mind seems to be more active than your brain now. Maybe you are more motivated into your plans than you would even think so pursue them relentlessly.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is going to be quite a slow day for you in terms of personal relationships, both with your partner and with those close from your family.

It might be that you can’t find the words to explain yourself or that you are kind of impatient with those around. You should postpone any family gatherings for later on this month and just stay with your partner.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today you might have to put a bit of effort in order to stay calm in front of all the events that are going to happen.

There might not be anything of great importance but there sure are going to be things to bother you to those around you and things that they are doing in which you would just like to jump in and do them differently.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today you might not want to plan anything in detail or establish certain times for certain actions because things are quite volatile around you and you might be forced to postpone or even cancel some of those plans.

You should tend to every task one at a time and see where it takes you, while still being all adaptable and quick to react to change.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today you are going to be all interested in dreaming with your eyes open, testing all kinds of scenarios and ideas and even tending to a hobby.

It’s a great time to practice an outdoor sport if weather permits that or to simply go for a walk in the park. Spend as much time you can in nature to oxygenate your brain and you will feel a lot more energized.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is going to be an important day for all natives that have accumulated certain debts or that have taken up a loan or something similar.

This is the time for them to work towards returning the debt and bringing things to a balance. If they fail to do so it seems that even harder times are announced for them as they won’t be able to budget accordingly.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today you are going to be all willing to go on trips or to explore places. So if the weather permits you, then you should spend as much time in nature as possible and even go on a city break someplace you long wanted to visit.

It is important for you to take advantage of such occasions to discover other places and to broaden your horizon.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is going to be either a romantic or argumentative day for most committed natives as it seems that certain issues rise to the surface now and things are going to push them to be discussed.

Some people are going to agree faster on these things and are going to make compromises that will strengthen their relationships while others will be reluctant to any change.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY from WOTC!!

May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to along with a little left for fun than the past year! Plus a lot of positive energy in everything you do!

Being a Leo born on August 5th, you are highly imaginative and enthusiastic. You seem to create this air of mystery around you but this only has to do with you minding your own business.

You are very focused when you really want to be and don’t lose any chance to make things work on your part before taking them to others. Prepare to read an exceptional horoscope profile below.

 The zodiac sign for August 5 is Leo.

 Astrological symbol: Lion. The sign of the Lion is influential for those born July 23 – August 22, when the Sun is considered to be in Leo. It suggests the majestic and empowering nature of these individuals.

 The Leo Constellation is placed between Cancer to the West and Virgo to the East on an area of 947 sq degrees. It is visible at the following latitudes: +90° to -65° and its brightest star is Alpha Leonis.

 In Italy it is called Leone and in Greece goes by the name Nemeaeus but the Latin origin of the August 5 zodiac sign, the Lion is in the name Leo.

 Opposite sign: Aquarius. This means that this sign and Leo are a straight line across each other on the zodiac wheel and can create an opposition aspect. This suggests majestic sense and eccentricity as well as an interesting cooperation between the two sun signs.

 Modality: Fixed. Shows how much faithfulness and intelligence exists in the lives of those born on August 5 and how powerful they are in general.

 Ruling house: The fifth house. This house rules over the pleasures of life but from the perspective of enjoyment from childhood games to adult socializing. This is a place that describes the energetic, empowering and competitive space Leos prefer to be in.

 Ruling body: Sun. This celestial planet is said to influence influence and humanity. It is also to be mentioned about the calm of these natives. The Sun is placed at the center of the solar system.

 Element: Fire. This is an element said to rule over signs born under the August 5 zodiac who are ingenuous and enthusiastic individuals. Fire heats air, makes water boil or models earth and reacts in similar ways when two people of different elements meet.

 Lucky day: Sunday. This weekend day is ruled by the Sun symbolizing hope and focus . It reflects upon the bossy nature of Leo people and the fortuitous flow of this day.

 Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 10, 11, 25.

 Motto: “I want!”

More Information

 People born on August 5 can be defined as aspiring, resourceful and seem to be attractive to all kinds of people. Just like a true Leo they are sincere and courageous in any situation. They enjoy to control everyone and to win anything, whether it is a competition or a simple task. They hate intriguing people and being deceived by anyone. The best setting for those born under this sign is always a challenge or a dealing posture.

 Positive traits: The natives in this sign are of exceptional both emotional and physical strength and are never too shy to showcase it. They have an expansive nature and are often innovative, even when it comes to dealing with simple domestic issues; they come with the most clever solutions. They are self confident and enthusiastic and often are one step closer to success because of that.

 Negative traits: To be more supportive and affectionate to the people around them is one thing Leo needs to learn. Those born on this day are intolerant in regard of others or changes not controlled by them and vain and self centered when it come to them. They are sometimes patronizing, conceit and very hard to handle.

Love and Compatibility

 Lovers born on August 5 are energetic and sensual. They like to take time for courtship, they see this as another competition and of course they do their best to win it. They are attracted to persons that are as energetic and ambitious as they are and can keep up with them. You can conquer the heart of Leo if you know hot to handle them, show them how amazing there are but in the same time temper them and help them get a grip of reality.

 They are enthusiastic lovers, full of ideas and eager to spend all their time with their loved one. Sometimes they are prone to controlling behavior and jealousy fits. Freedom lover, they have an immense love for change and adventure and will experience many love relationships in their life that they will consider important. If they settle for one person, they will probably be hard to understand and they will still be governed by selfishness. They are most compatible with those born on 1st, 2nd, 8th, 10th, 11th, 19th, 20th, 28th and 29th.

 August 5 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 lucky color for Leo zodiac.

This rich and powerful hue is the best choice for the driven native in Leo, along with all the shades of the sun, from sunrise to sunset.

Other colors preferred by people born on August 5 are purple and red.

Representative birthstone

The birthstone for Leo is the fiery Ruby.

This material is said to channel the energy of the wearer towards obtaining a relaxed and communicative attitude, especially in situations involving extended social contact. Ruby also symbolizes romance and loyalty.

Other gemstones that are considered beneficial for people born on August 5 are Peridot and Topaz.

Characteristic flower

The lucky flower for Leo zodiac is Sunflower.

This is a fertile and happy flower, always searching for the sun just as Leo is in a permanent search for success. Sunflower also suggests liveliness and warmth and was thought to boost confidence.

Other flowers suggestive for Leo are Marigold and Narcissus.

Symbolic metal

Gold is the metal considered lucky for Leo zodiac.

Gold is a symbol for power, monetary wealth and overall success. Leo is known to seek power and wealth in life and this is exactly what gold is all about.

Another metal thought to be lucky for people born on August 5 is Bronze.

Characteristics

 August 5 Zodiac belongs to the second decan of LEO (August 2-August 12). This decan is strongly influenced by the planet Jupiter. This is representative for people who are resourceful and enterprising just like Leo and forceful and lucky just like Jupiter. This period is said to temper the characteristics of the Leo zodiac sign.

 Being born on the 5th day of the month shows adaptability, restlessness and a permanent search for novelty. The numerology for August 5 is 5. This number reveals an active person, task oriented and boasting with life experience. Those Leo associated with number 5 are proactive people with great time management skills as they seem to never need any rest.

 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 5 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 5 is the 217th day of the year or the 218th day in leap years, while until the end of the year there are 148 days left. The sixty sixth day of summer, this is also the first day of the Bogota Carnival.

 Leo as popularity, is placed the eleventh on the list of most common birth signs. Exuding positive meaning and a forceful energy, this is an odd numbered sign with a masculine symbolism. This is characteristic for extrovert natives who are dynamic and friendly. Amongst the archetypes used to characterize this sign there is the Queen. There is said to be a peak of transport people born in summer months.

 Famous people born on August 5 under the Leo zodiac sign: Vitus Berring, Neil Armstrong, Olivia Holt and Jesse Williams.

AUGUST 5 birthday horoscope predicts that you are a Leo who is ordinarily well thought of, hard-working and authoritative. You are a versatile Lion and can be good at many things. You can be a master in whatever you put your mind to.

The Lion born on this birthday is likely to be independent and stubborn however open-minded. You tend to “walk the talk.” You take this attitude at work and home.

The August 5 birthday personality shows you to be emotionally strong. You give strength to others as you are certainly a magnetic individual. There is a great generosity that Karma seems to kick back at you.

As a Leo birthday person, you are a hard and trusting worker. People seem to want to know what you think and what you are doing. Although you are not ashamed, you are a private person.

According to the August 5th horoscope, in situations that are tedious, you are likely to delegate authority. Sometimes, you are proud of your small accomplishments but only as a means to show that you are part of a team. More often than not, you will find this Leo as a leader. You’re not a mean person and will make a confident boss or employer.

The August 5 zodiac characteristics show you to be easy-going people and normally, it is challenging to upset you. Your nature is that of a calm and soothing Lion, but if forced to defend your good name and peace of mind, you should be warned that this Lion is not to be taken lightly. Characteristically, you stay to yourself.

The August 5th birthday analysis also says that you prefer your significant other to be as intelligent and loyal as yourselves. However, Leo’s ideal of the perfect person could be highly improbable.

Leo as a mother would be practical but lenient. In love, you are conventional and sometimes, selfish. Nonetheless, you can be passive, sensitive, affectionate and inspiring. Alternatively, you can be influenced by others. It is wise to keep like-minded and positive individuals on your list of contacts.

The August 5 birthday meanings suggest that those born on this day have enormous energy and are strong-minded individuals. The character of a Leo is impeccable in the business world. As a boss, you have a tendency to be qualified with unmatchable skills. You are likely to be very successful in any career of your choice.

If today is your birthday, you even are talented in the areas of performing arts. At the end of the day, Leo, you are very capable of being financially comfortable. When it comes down to your money and spending it, you can make nothing into something.

Your ability to mix and match is bestowed in your home as a contemporary decorated dwelling using ordinary household items. A coke bottle has more uses than one after the drink is gone.

The August 5 astrology predictions show that you have a propensity to suffer from heart-related illnesses. Typically, Leo natives should guard against stress, smoking and eat greasy foods. These things are likely to affect parts of your body necessary for proper blood flow. It is suggested that a person born on this day get regular check-ups, exercise regularly and eat wholesome and balanced meals.

As an August 5th birthday personality, you are respected, unprejudiced and self-supporting. You are a strong and giving Lion although territorial and private. You like to keep your personal and professional spaces separate.

Usually, you are calm and will take a lot before exploding, but once you do, it’s not very pretty. Your giving nature only keeps replenishing your stock. There is a lot to be said for charitable work as you are a spiritual believer.

Famous People And Celebrities Born On August 5

Lonnie Anderson, Neil Armstrong, Pete Burns, Patrick Ewing, James Gunn, Kajol, Jesse Williams

See: Famous Celebrities Born On August 5

This Day That Year –August 5 In History

1264 – Arnstadt, Germany host Anti-Jew riot
1861 – the First levy of income tax bring in over $800
1882 – Japan enforce military law
1936 – At the Berlin Olympics, Jesse Owens gets his 3rd medal in the Olympics

August 5 Simha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
August 5 Chinese Zodiac MONKEY

August 5 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Sun that symbolizes determination, expression, personality, and individuality.

August 5 Birthday Symbols

The Lion Is The Symbol For The Leo Zodiac Sign

August 5 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Hierophant. This card symbolizes your attitude towards the morals and conventions of the society. The Minor Arcana cards are Six of Wands and Knight of Wands

August 5 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Pisces: This can be a good match with a little patience and understanding.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Scorpio: This relationship can be volatile and extreme.

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August 5 Lucky Numbers

Number 4 – This number stands for practicality, tradition, discipline, and patience.
Number 5 – This is some travel, action, courage, idealism, and healing.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For August 5 Birthday

Yellow: This is a color of freshness, attention, energy, and focus.
Blue: This is a cooling color that stands for freedom, stability, wisdom, and expression.

Lucky Day For August 5 Birthday

Sunday – This day ruled by Sun is a good day to renew your convictions and focus your energies on achieving your goals.
Wednesday – This day ruled by Mercury is symbolic of curiosity, communication, speed, and versatility.

August 5 Birthstone Ruby

Ruby is a gemstone that symbolizes stimulation, optimism, concentration and protection from psychic attacks.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On August 5th

A bottle of an exclusive Champagne for the man and a ruby bracelet for the woman. The August 5 birthday horoscope predicts that you like gifts that hold value to your relationships.