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The Empress – Major Arcana

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The detailed description of the Empress Tarot card

Detailed meaning of the keywords of the Empress Tarot card

A few opposite cards to the Empress

A few support cards for the Empress

Upright meaning of the Empress: Mother, fertility, luxuriant, healing

- Words and Keywords
- Introduce
- Overview
- Work
- Love
- Finance
- Health
- Mentality
- Situation and advice
- Human

Meaning of the Empress reversed: obstruct creativity, depend on others

- Words and Keywords
- Introduce
- Overview
- Work
- Love
- Finance
- Health
- Mentality
- Situation and advice
- Human

More The Empress Cards from Famous Tarot Decks

Animal Spirit Guide and/or Helper

Rune

Egeis/Eyz

Sound: “e” as in “egg”
Stands for: Horse
Casting meaning: Egeis represents the power and status of a horse. It was said that the gods used horses in divination, shamanism and royal pageantries. The rune Eyz signifies the aether, the medium prevading cosmos

Witch’s Rune

Source: OtherWorldlyOracle.com

Eye

Third eye, seeing the truth, clairvoyance, someone’s watching, the evil eye and protection

This rune is my favorite. The all-seeing eye. It represents seeing things unseen, also seeing the beauty in things others don’t. Can also be a warning of the evil eye or someone watching.

Ogham

Source: druidogham.wordpress.com

Tinne

Defense, courage, decisiveness, action that must be taken, confrontation

Tree: Holly (Ilex spp.)

Letter: T

Decisive action, victory. Setting hard limits. Rising above petty disputes and thereby overcoming them. Understanding the opposing force and reacting only when the time is right: the art of war. We are always at war with outside forces, whether it is advertisers trying to worm their way inside our heads with television and media or others trying to impose their belief systems on us out of insecurity and the fact misery loves company. Tinne is security without overconfidence. Know yourself an defend your boundaries.

Tinne indicates that you have to take a defensive position or perhaps an entire defense strategy. For those of us who hate confrontation, Tinne presents a familiar dread of being cornered. We are given no choice but to fight. For instance, you may be called upon to defend a defenseless person, perhaps with words or stronger stuff. Perhaps you are trying to attain a situation or a thing you want — a graduation, severance from a toxic individual or group, the completion of a project — and you have to fight against the tide to make it happen. Tinne can pop up in situations where other people act completely indecently and you are forced into either addressing it with them or taking action to avoid them.

Seeing Tinne as all negative is oversimplifying it. Tinne is honest. It tells you that you may have a confrontation and in doing so, you will have to face your own fears of losing, being powerless, or pissing somebody off.

Tinne says drawing limits is important: nobody is entitled to you or your time except maybe the children you chose to be parents to and your companion animals. Everybody else will just have to wait.

Questions to ask when you draw Tinne: …

I Ching

Source: IChingOnline.net

Hexagram Twenty-Nine (29)

K’an / Dangerously Deep

Water follows Water, spilling over any cliff, flowing past all obstacles, no matter the depth or distance, to the Sea.
The Superior Person learns flexibility from the mistakes he has made, and grows strong from the obstacles he has overcome, pressing on to show others the Way.

SITUATION ANALYSIS:

You are facing a crucial trial along your Journey.
The danger of this challenge is very real.
It is a test of your mettle.
If you can maintain your integrity and stay true to your convictions, you will overcome.
That’s not as easy as it seems when you are faced with the sacrifice of other things you’ve come to depend upon or hold dear.

Numerology

Source: worldnumerology.com

Five

The Numerology Meaning of the Number 5: A DYNAMIC FORCE

The most vibrant, freedom-loving of all numbers in numerology

The 5 is unpredictable, always in motion, and constantly in search of change.

Although it is molded from an almost equal mix of freedom-loving and loyal characteristics, the 5 is slightly more daring, and there is nothing submissive about it.

The 5 is extremely independent in mind and soul.

For an adventurer and risk-taker who has a hard time staying in one place, one job, or one relationship, the 5 is surprisingly loyal when the right partner comes along.

The 2 and the 6 are known as the most harmonious…

Angel Number

Source: Informationsiries.com

Two

“2” means “harmony and stability”

The number 2 is the beginning of an even number and is divisible by 2, so the angel number finds the number 2 to mean “harmony and stability.” If you have an instability or get into trouble now, the number 2 will give you harmony and stability.

Samhain Gods – Yama – Hindu

Yama

Yama or Yamarāja is a god of death, the south direction, and the underworld, belonging to an early stratum of Rigvedic Hindu deities. In Sanskrit, his name can be interpreted to mean “twin”. In the Zend-Avesta of Zoroastrianism, he is called “Yima”.

According to the Vishnu Purana, Yama is the son of sun-god Surya and Sandhya, the daughter of Vishvakarma. Yama is the brother of Sraddhadeva Manu and of his older sister Yami, which Horace Hayman Wilson indicates to mean the Yamuna. According to the Vedas, Yama is said to have been the first mortal who died. By virtue of precedence, he became the ruler of the departed, and is called “Lord of the Pitrs”.

Mentioned in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism, Yama subsequently entered Buddhist mythology in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka as a Dharmapala under various transliterations. He is otherwise also called as “Dharmaraja”.

Hinduism

In Hinduism, Yama is the lokapala (“Guardian of the Directions”) of the south and the son of Surya. Three hymns (10, 14, and 35) in the 10th book of the Rig Veda are addressed to him. In Puranas, Yama is described as having four arms, complexion of rain cloud with wrathful expression, surrounded by garland of flames, protruding fangs, dressed in red, yellow or blue garments, holding noose and mace or sword, and riding a water-buffalo. He wields a noose with which he seizes the lives of people who are about to die.

According to Hindu itihasa, Yama is the son of Surya and Saranyu. He is the twin brother of Yami, brother of Shraddhadeva Manu and the step brother of Shani. His wife was Goddess Dhumorna and his son was Katila.

Buddhism

In Buddhism, Yama (Sanskrit: यम) is a dharmapala, a wrathful god or the Enlightened Protector of Buddhism that is considered worldly, said to judge the dead and preside over the Narakas (“Hell” or “Purgatory”) and the cycle of rebirth.

The Buddhist Yama has, however, developed different myths and different functions from the Hindu deity. In Pali Canon Buddhist myths, Yama takes those who have mistreated elders, holy spirits, or their parents when they die. Contrary though, in the Majjhima Nikaya commentary by Buddhagosa, Yama is a vimānapeta – a that has a mixed state.

In other parts of Buddhism, Yama’s main duty is to watch over purgatorial aspects of Hell (the underworld), and has no relation to rebirth. His sole purpose is to maintain the relationships between spirits that pass through the ten courts, similar to Yama’s representation in several Chinese religions.

He has also spread widely and is known in every country where Buddhism is practiced, including China, Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Bhutan, Mongolia, Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and United States.

China

In Chinese texts, Yama only holds transitional places in Hell where he oversaw the deceased before he, and the Generals of Five Paths, were assigned a course of rebirth. Yama was later placed as a King in the Fifth Court when texts led to the fruition of the underworld that marked the beginnings of systemizations.

Japan

Yama can be found in one of the oldest Japanese religious works called Nipponkoku Genpō Zenaku Ryōiki, a literary work compiled by the Monk Keikai in 822. Yama was introduced to Japan through Buddhism, where he was featured as a Buddhist divinity. He holds the same position title as other works depict him – a judge who imposes decisions on the dead who have mistreated others.

Naraka (Hindu)

Naraka in Hinduism serves only as a temporary purgatory where the soul is purified of sin by its suffering. In Hindu mythology, Naraka holds many hells, and Yama directs departed souls to the appropriate one. Even elevated Mukti-yogyas and Nitya-samsarins can experience Naraka for expiation of sins.

Although Yama is the lord of Naraka, he may also direct the soul to a Swarga (heaven) or return it to Bhoomi (earth). As good and bad deeds are not considered to cancel each other out, the same soul may spend time in both a hell and a heaven. The seven Swargas are: Bhuvas, Swas (governed by Indra), Tharus, Thaarus, Savithaa, Prapithaa, and Maha (governed by Brahma).

Naraka (Sikhism)

The idea of Naraka in Sikhism is like the idea of Hell. One’s soul, however, is confined to 8.4 million life cycles before taking birth as a human, the point of human life being one where one attains salvation, the salvation being sach khand. The idea of khand comes in multiple levels of such heavens, the highest being merging with God as one. The idea of Hell comes in multiple levels, and hell itself can manifest within human life itself. The Sikh idea of hell is where one is apart from naama and the Guru’s charana (God’s lotus feet (abode)). Without naama one is damned. Naama is believed to be a direct deliverance by God to humanity in the form of Guru Nanak. A Sikh is hence required to take the Amrit (holy nectar/water) from gurubani, panj pyare (khanda da pahul) to come closer to naama. A true Sikh of the Gurus has the Guru himself manifest and takes that person into sach khand.

Naraka (Buddhist)

Naraka is usually translated into English as “hell” or “purgatory”. A Naraka differs from the hells of western religions in two respects. First, beings are not sent to Naraka as the result of a divine judgment and punishment; second, the length of a being’s stay in a Naraka is not eternal, though it is usually very long. Instead, a being is born into a Naraka as a direct result of his or her previous karma(actions of body, speech and mind), and resides there for a finite length of time until his karma has exhausted its cumulate effect.

East Asian mythology

Mandarin Diyu, Japanese Jigoku, Korean Jiok, Vietnamese Địa ngục literally “earth prison”, is the realm of the dead or “hell” in Chinese mythology and Japanese mythology. It is based upon the Buddhist concept of Naraka combined with local afterlife beliefs. Incorporating ideas from Taoism and Buddhism as well as traditional religion in China, Di Yu is a kind of purgatory place which serves not only to punish but also to renew spirits ready for their next incarnation. This is interchangeable with the concept of Naraka.

In Japanese mythology, Enma-O or Enma Dai-O judges souls in Meido, the kingdom of the waiting dead. Those deemed too horrible are sent to Jigoku, a land more comparable to the Christian hell. It is a land of eternal toil and punishment. Those of middle note remain in meido for a period awaiting reincarnation. Others, of high note, become honored ancestors, watching over their descendants.

Related concepts

Yama and Ymir

In a disputable etymology, W. Meid (1992) has linked the names Yama (reconstructed in Proto-Indo-European as *yemos) and the name of the primeval Norse frost giant Ymir, which can be reconstructed in Proto-Germanic as *umijaz or *jumijaz, in the latter case possibly deriving from PIE *ym̥yos, from the root yem “twin”. In his myth, however, Ymir is not a twin, and only shares with Yama the characteristics of being primeval and mortal. However, Ymir is a hermaphrodite and engenders the race of giants.

In Iranian mythology

A parallel character in Iranian mythology and Zoroastrianism is known as Yima Xšaēta, who appears in the Avesta. The pronunciation “Yima” is peculiar to the Avestan dialect; in most Iranian dialects, including Old Persian, the name would have been “Yama”. In the Avesta, the emphasis is on Yima’s character as one of the first mortals and as a great king of men. Over time, *Yamaxšaita was transformed into Jamšēd or Jamshid, celebrated as the greatest of the early shahs of the world. Both Yamas in Zoroastrian and Hindu myth guard hell with the help of two four-eyed dogs.

It has also been suggested by I. M. Steblin-Kamensky that the cult of Yima was adopted by the Finno-Ugrians. According to this theory, in Finnish Yama became the god cult Jumula and Joma in Komi. According to this hypothesis, from this cult, the Hungarians also borrowed the word vara which became vár ‘fortress’ and város ‘town’. (ibid)

In Javanese culture

There is Yamadipati in Javanese culture, especially in wayang. The word adipati means ruler or commander. When Hinduism first came to Java, Yama was still the same as Yama in Hindu myth. Later, as Islam replaced Hinduism as the majority religion of Java, Yama was demystified by Walisanga, who ruled at that time. So, in Javanese, Yama became a new character. He is the son of Sanghyang Ismaya and Dewi Sanggani. In the Wayang legend, Yamadipati married Dewi Mumpuni. Unfortunately, Dewi Mumpuni fell in love with Nagatatmala, son of Hyang Anantaboga, who rules the earth. Dewi Mumpuni eventually left Yamadipati, however.

In Buddhist temples

In the Buddhism of the Far East, Yama is one of the twelve Devas, as guardian deities, who are found in or around Buddhist shrines (Jūni-ten, 十二天). In Japan, he has been called “Enma-Ten”. He joins these other eleven Devas of Buddhism, found in Japan and other parts of southeast Asia: Indra (Taishaku-ten), Agni (Ka-ten), Yama (Emma-ten), Nirrti (Rasetsu-ten), Vayu (Fu-ten), Ishana (Ishana-ten), Kubera (Tamon-ten), Varuna (Sui-ten) Brahma (Bon-ten), Prithvi (Chi-ten), Surya (Nit-ten), Chandra (Gat-ten).

Source

Wikipedia

c. 2018

Spell – Samhain Blessing Printable

Worm Moon: Full Moon for March 2023

The full Worm Moon reaches its peak in the morning hours of Tuesday, March 7. Look for it to rise after sunset on both Monday and Tuesday! What is a Worm Moon? Here are the real meaning and origins of March’s full Moon—and when you can see this Moon at its brightest!

When to See the Full Moon in March 2023

The final full moon of the winter season will appear on the nights of Monday, March 6, and Tuesday, March 7. Specifically, March’s full Worm Moon reaches peak illumination at 7:42 A.M. ET on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Of course, you don’t have to wait until the middle of the night to see the Moon! Look for the spectacularly bright Moon as it rises above the horizon on Monday evening. If your weather is poor on Monday night, try again on Tuesday! See when the Moon will be visible in your area.

If you have just a bit of rain on either of these nights, you may even get to spot a rare phenomenon called a moonbow. A moonbow is just like a solar rainbow, but is created by moonlight (rather than sunlight) when it is refracted through water droplets in the air. Moonbows only happen when the full Moon is fairly low in the sky, so look for one in the hours after sunset when the sky is dark. Learn more about moonbows here!

This March Moon will look especially large to us when it’s near the horizon because of the “Moon illusion,” when it looks bigger when near comparative objects than it does when it’s high in the sky without any references.

Why Is It Called the Worm Moon?

The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from a number of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, not only to the full Moon.

The Surprising Truth Behind the Worm Moon Name

March’s full Moon goes by the name Worm Moon. For many years, we thought this name referred to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms in spring. This invites robins and other birds to feed—a true sign of spring!

However, more research revealed another explanation. In the 1760s, click here to read the rest of this article

Goddesses and Gods – Irish Celtic – Aine and Lugh – God of Justice and Oaths and Master of Crafts

Picture by Judith Shawart

Áine – Goddess of Love, Summer and Wealth

As the goddess of summer and wealth, Áine represents the abundance that the land has to offer during its most plentiful season.

Good, fruitful harvests were required to provide for the people and animals, therefore much emphasis was placed on gods and goddesses that represent fertility, such as Áine.

The goddess Áine is strongly associated with the feast of midsummer and the summer sun. She too, like the Morrigan is thought to have the ability to shapeshift and is represented by a red mare, known for its speed.

Áine is sometimes referred to as the Irish goddess of Love or as the Faery Queen.

There are several stories that connect Áine to rape, including one where she bites off the ear of the King of Munster after an unconsented encounter. By disfiguring him, the Celtic goddess of love made him ineligible to be king (only flawless, unmarred men could rule) and so he was removed from his throne.

In another story of rape, Áine exacted revenge by turned her offender, Gerald, Earl of Desmond into a goose.

The Hill of Knockainy (or Cnoc Áine) in County Limerick was an important site, where ritual blessings to this Irish goddess were carried out. Offerings to Áine have also been made at Lough Gur in County Limerick.

Lugh – God of Justice and Oaths and Master of Crafts

The god Lugh, (also spelled Lug or Luga) is one of the most notable of all the Irish deities and equates to the pan-Celtic god of Lugus.

Lugh was the god associated with justice and held power over oaths and law. He was also connected with rightfulness, especially in terms of kingship.

He was king of the glorified race of the Tuatha dé Danann, who were known for their superior skills and knowledge, particularly on the battlefield. The inscriptions on some early texts suggest that the Tuath dé Danann were deities, while others allude more to them having magical powers, including shapeshifting.

Lugh was a master craftsman and skilled warrior, known for his ability to throw a spear a very long distance and hence his other name Lugh Lámhfhada. This name means Lugh of the long arm in Irish.

He is believed to have led the Tuatha dé Danann to victory over the invading army of Fomorians as depicted in the Battle of Mag Tuired.

It is said that Lugh initiated a special games event, known as the Tailteann Games or Assembly of Tailti that focused on horse racing and martial arts that ran over the last two weeks in July and culminated with the start of the harvest celebration of Lughnasadh on 1 August. It is said that the games were founded in memory of Lugh’s foster mother Tailtiu, who was also thought to be a goddess.

Legend states that Lugh was also a bit of a trickster and is sometimes known as the Celtic god of mischief.

Lugh is thought to have been the father of demi god and famous Irish warrior, Cú Chulainn.

Are Celtic gods immortal? Seemingly not all of them, Lugh is said to have been speared and drowned in Loch Lugborta (or Loch Lugh) in County Westmeath, by the sons of Cermait after he killed their father.

Both the gods of Lugh and the Dagda are supposedly buried in the sacred center of the island of Ireland, Uisneach.

August 8, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Moon’s Current 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 Last Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon when the Moon is three quarter of the way through it’s orbit around the earth. If you live in the northern hemisphere the Moons left side will be illuminated and the right side will be dark. For those of you in the southern hemisphere it will be the opposite with the right side illuminated. Also called a Third Quarter phase, it will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon and set in the west around noon the next day. In the days following the Third Quarter Phase the Moon’s illumination will decrees each day until the New Moon.

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

Today’s Last Quarter Phase

The Last Quarter on August 8 has an illumination of 49%. 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 8 the Moon is 22.21 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: Last Quarter
Illumination: 49%
Moon Age: 22.21 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 380,660.47 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,681,166.02 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.

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

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

August 08, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Leo 09
Moon:22 Taurus 27
Mercury:13 Virgo 29
Venus:23 Leo 13 Rx
Mars:18 Virgo 12
Jupiter:14 Taurus 26
Saturn:05 Pisces 11 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 54
Neptune:27 Pisces 18 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 43 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 33 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 47

Chiron:19 Aries 51 Rx
Ceres:15 Libra 18
Pallas:13 Virgo 35
Juno:26 Cancer 22
Vesta:18 Gemini 33

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3

Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 08, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Leo 04
Moon:21 Taurus 22
Mercury:13 Virgo 24
Venus:23 Leo 16 Rx
Mars:18 Virgo 09
Jupiter:14 Taurus 26
Saturn:05 Pisces 12 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 54
Neptune:27 Pisces 18 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 43 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 34 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 47

Chiron:19 Aries 51 Rx
Ceres:15 Libra 16
Pallas:13 Virgo 33
Juno:26 Cancer 20
Vesta:18 Gemini 31

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3

Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

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

Sun:15 Leo 47
Moon:17 Taurus 34
Mercury:13 Virgo 06
Venus:23 Leo 26 Rx
Mars:17 Virgo 58
Jupiter:14 Taurus 24
Saturn:05 Pisces 13 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 54
Neptune:27 Pisces 18 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 43 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 56 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 35 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 45

Chiron:19 Aries 51 Rx
Ceres:15 Libra 09
Pallas:13 Virgo 25
Juno:26 Cancer 10
Vesta:18 Gemini 25

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3

Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

10 Famous Witches in History

Throughout history, the idea of witchcraft has stirred cultures from all over the world. Many people have been accused of witchcraft, Voodoo, and other magickal practices. Some of these historical witches were severely punished for their perceived powers, and others were well-respected and appreciated for their service. It’s no secret that being accused of witchcraft in the past may have cost you your life. Today, witchcraft is more widely accepted and practiced by people from all walks of life. In honor of this magickal freedom that we have today, here are some of the most important figures in the history of witchcraft.

1. Marie Laveau

Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen, is one of the most well-known and celebrated figures in witchcraft history. Born into a poor family in 1801 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Marie had to work hard from an early age to support her family. Despite her difficult circumstances, Marie was determined to make something of herself. She gained a reputation as a powerful medium and healer throughout her lifetime. Marie’s ability to connect with the spirits of the dead helped her build an enormous following among the city’s impoverished residents. In 1849, Marie opened her own Voodoo temple, the first in the United States, and quickly became one of New Orleans’ most powerful women. Throughout her life, Marie became known for her generosity and her passion for helping others.

2. John Walsh

John Walsh, a man who lived in Netherberry in what is now Dorset, England, was accused of witchcraft and arrested in 1566. He was brought for questioning and claimed to be in contact with fairies who would tell him when someone was bewitched. He also claimed to have a familiar that appeared to him as either a cat, a dog, or a man with cloven feet. John Walsh claimed to only use his powers for good saying, saying that anyone who chooses to do bad with their powers can never heal again. ^[1] It is unclear what happened to John Walsh, but it is possible that he was acquitted and let go.

3. Mother Shipton

Mother Shipton, born as Ursula Southeil, was a prophetess who lived in North Yorkshire, England. She is best known for her prophecies about the end of the world which she claimed to have received from God. Her prophecies were often used by religious leaders to motivate people during times of crisis or to provide guidance in the event of disaster. In her later-life, she retreated to the woods after the death of her husband. For the remainder of her years she was claimed to be a powerful witch. People traveled long journeys to receive her magick. Mother Shipton remains an enigmatic figure in history and her story continues to be studied by scholars today.

4. Morgan Le Fay

Morgan Le Fay is one of the most popular and well-known characters in Arthurian legend. She is also one of the most mysterious. Morgan was born to King Arthur’s sister, Morgause, and her husband, King Lot. Morgan had a twin brother, Mordred, who was conceived out of wedlock. Morgause took her away from Camelot to serve as her adviser and counselor when she was just a baby. Over time, Morgan became known as the Lady of the Lake (after being banished there by her uncle, King Uther Pendragon). Morgan is said to be able to transform into a fish or a dragonfly. She also has a magickal sword called Excalibur that can only be wielded by someone with a pure heart.

5. Laurie Cabot, the Official Witch of Salem

Laurie Cabot is the official Witch of Salem, Massachusetts. Cabot has been practicing witchcraft for over 30 years and has dedicated her life to educating others about this ancient art. She offers public tours of the Witch House where she lives and conducts her rituals and private consultations. Laurie Cabot is a leading authority on witches and witchcraft in The United States and around the world. Her work has been featured on television shows such as Oprah and The Travel Channel. She is also an author of many books on witchcraft.

6. Abigail Hobbs

The Salem Witch Trials were a series of trials that occurred in the town of Salem, Massachusetts. In the early 17th century, there was a series of trials that came to be known as the Salem Witch Trials. These trials took place between 1692 and 1693 and involved accusations against more than 200 people, none of whom were actual witches. At the heart of these trials was Abigail Hobbs, a young woman who was accused of witchcraft and sentenced to death. The story of Abigail Hobbs is one that is full of mystery and intrigue, and it has fascinated historians for centuries.

7. Gerald Gardner

Often credited with being the Father of modern witchcraft, Gerald Gardner created what is now known as Wicca. Gardner was born in England but spent much of his life abroad studying the cultures of others as he was an amateur anthropologist. It is reported that he was initiated into The New Forest Coven, though his claims have been scrutinized by historians for quite some time. He published a book titled High Magic’s Aid in 1949 before the witchcraft laws were repealed. This book is a magickal text disguised as a work of fiction. He later published Witchcraft Today after the witchcraft laws were repealed. Gardner passed into the Summerland in 1964 after suffering a heart attack.

8. Agnes Waterhouse

Agnes Waterhouse is a famous figure in English witchcraft history. She was accused of witchcraft and put on trial for several crimes, including the death of her husband. During her trial, she confessed to being a witch and having a familiar, a cat, named Satan (also spelled Sathan), that originally belonged to another accused witch by the name of Elizabeth Francis. The cat was given to Agnes by Elizabeth in exchange for a cake, and Elizabeth reportedly taught Agnes the art of witchcraft as she was instructed. Agnes Waterhouse was hanged in 1566 after being found guilty of her crimes, becoming the first woman in England to be executed for witchcraft.

9. Aradia

Aradia, also known as The Witch of the Woods, is one of the most well-known figures in European witchcraft. Her story, although heavily disputed, has been documented and retold for centuries, and she remains a popular figure in modern witch folklore. Aradia was born to a peasant family near Pistoia, Italy. When she was just 12 years old, she claimed to have had a vision in which she was visited by an angel who instructed her on how to use her powers for good. Over the next several years, Aradia continued to receive similar messages from her guardian angel. She was guided by Diana, who legend believed to be her mother or a witch herself. Aradia began preaching their gospel of witchcraft to other common-people in the area so they could free themselves from the Catholic Church.

10. Giles Corey

Another accused witch from The Salem Witch Trials, Giles Corey was born in England in 1611. By the time of his trial, Giles Corey was already 80 years old. His wife, Martha, was arrested for witchcraft first and, for unknown reasons, Giles decided to testify against her. He later tried to recant his testimony which only furthered suspicion against him. The accusations against Giles Corey were brought about by Abigail Hobbs during her own confession as well as Exekiell Chevers and John Putnam, Jr. on behalf of many others. Giles Corey was executed in 1692, though he was not hanged. Giles Corey was stoned to death for refusing to go to trial. He is famous for his last words as stones were added to the plank on top of him — “more weight“.

Were they all witches?

Some of these people were victims of their time and may not have held any power or practiced witchcraft. Others may have been some of the most powerful witches to date. The idea of the witch has existed since ancient times, has been acknowledged in all religions, and is characterized in books and entertainment. Luckily, today we’re able to embrace our magickal ways of living and live our witchy truth. To all the witches that were executed, isolated from their communities, and thought to be an embodiment of evil, may your souls fly to the highest realms, and your magick live on forever.

SOURCE: spells8.com

August 7, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Moon’s Current Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

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

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on August 7 has an illumination of 60%. 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 7 the Moon is 21.19 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 60%
Moon Age: 21.19 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 375,955.21 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,704,357.30 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

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

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

August 07, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Leo 11
Moon:09 Taurus 19
Mercury:12 Virgo 27
Venus:23 Leo 47 Rx
Mars:17 Virgo 35
Jupiter:14 Taurus 21
Saturn:05 Pisces 15 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 53
Neptune:27 Pisces 19 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 44 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 55
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 37 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 41

Chiron:19 Aries 52 Rx
Ceres:14 Libra 56
Pallas:13 Virgo 07
Juno:25 Cancer 50
Vesta:18 Gemini 11

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3

Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 07, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 55
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 37 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 41

Chiron:19 Aries 52 Rx
Ceres:14 Libra 56
Pallas:13 Virgo 07
Juno:25 Cancer 50
Vesta:18 Gemini 11

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3

Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

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

Sun:14 Leo 50
Moon:04 Taurus 17
Mercury:12 Virgo 04
Venus:23 Leo 59 Rx
Mars:17 Virgo 21
Jupiter:14 Taurus 19
Saturn:05 Pisces 17 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 53
Neptune:27 Pisces 19 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 45 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 55
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 38 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 38

Chiron:19 Aries 52 Rx
Ceres:14 Libra 48
Pallas:12 Virgo 57
Juno:25 Cancer 38
Vesta:18 Gemini 03

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:3

Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Good Day WOTC Family and Friends!

Hello everyone! Starting today I will do the tomorrow posts in the morning after the today’s Some Humor for Your Day post because I started back sliding again on the regular daily posts as I would to the today’s post than take a long break and something always happens around our home, or it is time to go help Big Dawg with his job. So, be sure to watch the dates and days when you read the Daily and Birthday Horoscopes, Moon’s Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions and Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence and a Spell for.

I wish you all a great Sunday filled with happiness, love, and all good things!

Some Humor for Your Day

Sunday puns

What do you call a barber that refuses to close on Sundays? A Hair-etic.

What music should you listen to whilst fishing on Sunday? Something catchy.

Why didn’t Sunday go to the gym? He wasn’t a weak day.

What does a taxidermist do on Sundays? Nothing special, just the usual stuff.

Why do I always feel great on Saturday and Sunday, and sick on all the other days? Maybe I just have a weekend immune system.

What is the nastiest word you can use on Sunday? Monday.

What do cows do on Sunday afternoons? They go to the moooovies.

How do you keep the dreams alive on Sundays? By hitting the snooze button.

How does NASA organize a Sunday party? They planet.

Which day of the week makes you happy in the morning and sad at bedtime? Sunday.

August 6, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Moon’s Current 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

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on August 6 has an illumination of 71%. 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 6 the Moon is 20.15 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 71%
Moon Age: 20.15 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 371,656.60 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,726,939.13 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

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

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

August 06, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Leo 14
Moon:25 Aries 47
Mercury:11 Virgo 23
Venus:24 Leo 20 Rx
Mars:16 Virgo 57
Jupiter:14 Taurus 16
Saturn:05 Pisces 19 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 52
Neptune:27 Pisces 20 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 45 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 40 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 34

Chiron:19 Aries 52 Rx
Ceres:14 Libra 34
Pallas:12 Virgo 40
Juno:25 Cancer 18
Vesta:17 Gemini 50

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3

Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 06, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Leo 09
Moon:24 Aries 38
Mercury:11 Virgo 18
Venus:24 Leo 23 Rx
Mars:16 Virgo 54
Jupiter:14 Taurus 15
Saturn:05 Pisces 20 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 52
Neptune:27 Pisces 20 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 45 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 40 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 33

Chiron:19 Aries 53 Rx
Ceres:14 Libra 32
Pallas:12 Virgo 38
Juno:25 Cancer 16
Vesta:17 Gemini 48

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3

Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

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

Sun:13 Leo 52
Moon:20 Aries 35
Mercury:10 Virgo 59
Venus:24 Leo 32 Rx
Mars:16 Virgo 43
Jupiter:14 Taurus 14
Saturn:05 Pisces 21 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 52
Neptune:27 Pisces 20 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 46 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 41 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 31

Chiron:19 Aries 53 Rx
Ceres:14 Libra 26
Pallas:12 Virgo 29
Juno:25 Cancer 06
Vesta:17 Gemini 41

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3

Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

August 1st Through the 6th Astronomy Picture of the Day

To see any of the astronomy pictures of the day please click on the date or dates you would like to see.

2023 August 06: SN 1006: A Supernova Ribbon from Hubble
2023 August 05: NGC 1360: The Robin’s Egg Nebula
2023 August 04: Moonrays of August
2023 August 03: The Falcon and the Redstone
2023 August 02: M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind
2023 August 01: Monster Solar Prominence

August 5, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Moon’s Current 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

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on August 5 has an illumination of 81%. 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 5 the Moon is 19.06 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 81%
Moon Age: 19.06 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,033.52 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,748,905.37 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

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

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

August 05, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Leo 16
Moon:11 Aries 48
Mercury:10 Virgo 17
Venus:24 Leo 52 Rx
Mars:16 Virgo 20
Jupiter:14 Taurus 10
Saturn:05 Pisces 24 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 51
Neptune:27 Pisces 21 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 47 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 56 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 43 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 27

Chiron:19 Aries 53 Rx
Ceres:14 Libra 12
Pallas:12 Virgo 12
Juno:24 Cancer 46
Vesta:17 Gemini 28

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3

Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 05, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4;00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Leo 11
Moon:10 Aries 37
Mercury:10 Virgo 11
Venus:24 Leo 54 Rx
Mars:16 Virgo 17
Jupiter:14 Taurus 10
Saturn:05 Pisces 24 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 51
Neptune:27 Pisces 21 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 47 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 56 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 43 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 27

Chiron:19 Aries 53 Rx
Ceres:14 Libra 10
Pallas:12 Virgo 10
Juno:24 Cancer 43
Vesta:17 Gemini 26

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3

Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

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

Sun:12 Leo 55
Moon:06 Aries 26
Mercury:09 Virgo 51
Venus:25 Leo 03 Rx
Mars:16 Virgo 06
Jupiter:14 Taurus 08
Saturn:05 Pisces 25 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 51
Neptune:27 Pisces 21 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 47 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 44 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 25

Chiron:19 Aries 53 Rx
Ceres:14 Libra 04
Pallas:12 Virgo 02
Juno:24 Cancer 34
Vesta:17 Gemini 19

Eris:25 Aries 14 Rx

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3

Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

Crystal, Gems, and Stones Meanings and Magickal Usage – Peridot

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

Peridot Meaning and Healing Properties from energymuse.com

Introduction to Peridot

Reach for the sun with the Peridot crystal, an effervescent stone that harnesses the life-giving energy that turns night into day. The Vitamin D of your healing crystal collection, the Peridot crystal meaning is connected to the sun, making it your spiritual cheerleader that keeps you on the sunny side of life. The Peridot crystal shines like a light beam of energy, a stone of happy, light-hearted vibes and the perfect companion to lead you on a path of sunshine. Peridot is a sign that it’s time to feel good, a simple wish and our divine birthright.

Peridot Meaning

The Peridot crystal stone is a gem at inspiring the seekers of the universe. If it’s light and love that you’re after, keep this cheerful and uplifting stone in your environment and give your Feng Shui a boost with its candy-colored hue and protective, powerful qualities. The Peridot is considered a wood element and works to promote abundance, prosperity, and happiness in your home. It also addsa pop of color to your interior design scheme, making Peridot an interior decorator’s dream. After giving it an intention, place a polished stone or statue in the southeast or east corner of your home and get ready for its powerful vibes to bring wealth and well-being into your life.

Dating back to ancient Egypt, Peridot was a favorite of Cleopatra, who wore the stone for its beauty and to ward off evil spirits. According to legend, the Queen’s emeralds were actually Peridot crystals, which share a similar aesthetic to the highly prized jewel. Known as the poor man’s Emerald because of its less expensive price, the Peridot crystal meaning can be traced back to the volcanic areas of Hawaii on the island of Oahu, where tiny Peridot grains can still be found washed upon the shore. According to ancient folklore, these pieces of Peridot represent the tears of Pele, the goddess of the elements. Created in a fiery pit of lava millions of years ago, the Peridot crystal gets its olive to lime green colors from olivine, a type of mineral made up of iron, silicate, and magnesium.

Created from the intense inferno of volcanoes, Peridot is believed to be a gift from Mother Nature and considered a symbol of the yearly renewal of the planet. The Peridot crystal stone meaning comes from the Arabic “fairat,” the word for gem, and has been cherished for its healing properties since ancient times. Its dazzling sheen and lush color also gave light to the dark ages when it was incorporated into the Shrine of the Three Kings in the Cologne Cathedral in Germany.

Peridot Properties

Channel the Peridot crystal healing properties with a daily meditation session in your sacred space. Borrowing from the Native American tradition used for thousands of years, cleanse your environment and crystals with a smudging ritual using a sage stick. If you’re in need of an emotional facelift, place raw Peridot stones over the heart chakra to clear out toxic emotions and feel your spirit opening up to love, the medicine to heal the world. Peridot also supports the solar plexus chakra and works to clear mental blocks, which is excellent medicine for skeptics of crystal healing because it opens up the mind to infinite possibilities of the universe and its healing powers.

Often called the study stone, Peridot crystal healing properties are also known to increase mental focus by making the mind more receptive to learning new things. Keep Peridot in your workspace or office and always have constant access to its powerful properties that give you the strength to persevere, especially during times of challenging academic pursuits. It was also believed by the Romans to be a wonderful medicine for depression. Keep a Peridot stone in your pocket or wear it as jewelry and use it as your daily antidepressant that protects you from negative energy while bolstering a sense of self-worth and motivation. Always stay in the direction of the light with Peridot, the feel good stone in the world of crystal healing.

Like the wise proverb says, “Keep towards the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you.”

Peridot Healing Properties

Gazing at the stone and its iridescent shade of lime green inspires images of the budding foliage of a forest, a symbol of abundance and prosperity. Taking a cue from regal legends, wear Peridot jewelry and attract love into your life when you place it near your heart. When you’re basking in the glow of Peridot, feel the love of the universe protecting your heart and allowing you to fall in love with whimsical abandon. Like a goddess as a young girl, channel your free spirit as it exists in nature, an invigorating visualization especially for city dwellers. Meditating with the Peridot crystal properties shines a bright light on your journey of spiritual renewal and the discovery of new horizons.

Good Day WOTC Sisters, Brothers, and Friends

I am so glad there is only 1 more day in this week as it has been a weird one for me. I am sorry the monthly and August happy birthday posts did not go up on the 1st of the month. I am behind on everything in our home and yard too so, feeling a bit overwhelmed yesterday with all I had to do, and some things got put aside until today.

This past week of Saturday through Tuesday we drove around 1,000 miles to serve paperwork to people. While most of them went well I want to share a funny story with you about trying to serve a 58-year-old man:

Big Dawg had to walk past his open, large front window to get to his door. He saw the man on his laptop with the TV turned on and his 2 dogs started barking to let the man know someone was there. Well, the guy didn’t come to his door after Big Dawg repeatedly knocked so he decided to knock on the window where the man was sitting in front of it. Big Dawg saw the man quickly slide the laptop under the couch by the window and dive under a blanket hurriedly trying to cover his head with it. Big Dawg called to him through the window to answer the door and he wasn’t going away until he did. After about 20 minutes of alternately knocking on the door and window while calling to the man to open the door he came back to the car. Keep in mind his 2 poor dogs were barking almost continually because of the knocking and talking through the window to the man getting stressed out because of their human’s unkindness towards them. We felt bad for the 2 dogs because you could tell they were upset at all the knocking and the man ignoring it. So, Big Dawg called the man, he answered his phone and just hung up on Big Dawg. So, we left as it was very close to the time when we have to quit trying to serve paperwork. On the way home the man called Big Dawg back about 6 or 7 times and all he did was turn the volume of the TV up each time and never said a word. How long he sat under his blankety that night we have no idea. We have to go back there today to try once again to get the paperwork served, wish us luck with blanket boy. I really hope he gave the dogs a special treat for putting them through the stress of him not answering his door and trying to hide in plain sight.

Wishing you a fantastic Friday full of magick and fun!

Moon’s Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Moon’s Current 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

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on August 4 has an illumination of 89%. 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 4 the Moon is 17.94 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 89%
Moon Age: 17.94 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 365,324.15 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,770,250.06 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

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

Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

August 04, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:12 Leo 19
Moon:27 Pisces 22
Mercury:09 Virgo 08
Venus:25 Leo 21 Rx
Mars:15 Virgo 42
Jupiter:14 Taurus 05
Saturn:05 Pisces 27 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 50
Neptune:27 Pisces 22 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 48 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 59 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 46 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 21

Chiron:19 Aries 54 Rx
Ceres:13 Libra 50
Pallas:11 Virgo 45
Juno:24 Cancer 14
Vesta:17 Gemini 06

Eris:25 Aries 15 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4

Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 04, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:12 Leo 14
Moon:26 Pisces 09
Mercury:09 Virgo 02
Venus:25 Leo 24 Rx
Mars:15 Virgo 39
Jupiter:14 Taurus 04
Saturn:05 Pisces 28 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 50
Neptune:27 Pisces 22 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 48 Rx

True Lunar Node:27 Aries 59 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 46 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 20

Chiron:19 Aries 54 Rx
Ceres:13 Libra 49
Pallas:11 Virgo 42
Juno:24 Cancer 11
Vesta:17 Gemini 04

Eris:25 Aries 15 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4

Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

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

Sun:11 Leo 57
Moon:21 Pisces 51
Mercury:08 Virgo 42
Venus:25 Leo 32 Rx
Mars:15 Virgo 28
Jupiter:14 Taurus 03
Saturn:05 Pisces 29 Rx
Uranus:22 Taurus 50
Neptune:27 Pisces 23 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 49 Rx

True Lunar Node:28 Aries 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:28 Aries 47 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):23 Leo 18

Chiron:19 Aries 54 Rx
Ceres:13 Libra 42
Pallas:11 Virgo 34
Juno:24 Cancer 02
Vesta:16 Gemini 58

Eris:25 Aries 15 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4

Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES for AUGUST 2023

PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES

AUG. 1: LUGHNASSADH / LAMMAS SABBAT: First Harvest—Bread Harvest. First Harvest Festival of the Celtic Sun God Lugh.

AUG. 2: Feast of the Black Madonna – Gnostic celebration of the Dark Goddess

AUG. 3: Day of the Dryads – Greek celebration of the Macedonian maiden spirits of woods and water.

AUG. 3-4: Feast of Old Greek Goddess Artemis (Roman Diana) – Defender of rights and liberties, and punisher of rapists and oppressors.

AUG. 5: Celtic Tree Month of Hazel begins.

AUG. 6: Celtic Fire Festival of Tan Hill.

AUG. 9: Druid Feast of the Fire Spirits
– Roman Vinalia Rustica: wine festival of Venus and Pan

AUG. 11-13: Feast of Father Sky – Honoring God as Obatala (Yoruba/Santeria), Ouranos (Greek), Svarog (Slavic), Thor (Norse), Taranis (Celtic), Dyaus (Hindu).
– Celtic Puck Fair – Fertility Festival.

AUG. 12: The Lights of Isis, Festival of the Egyptian Goddess Isis.

AUG. 19: Roman Vinalia: Marriage of Bacchus

AUG. 20: Marriage of the God and Goddess—Sun God enters Earth Goddess and rules Underworld as Lord of the Shadows.

AUG. 21: Festival of Hecate—Invoking her to protect the harvests now that the God resides within her aspect as the Earth Goddess.

AUG. 21: Greek Festival of Hecate – To protect the harvest.

AUG. 24: Feast of Egyptian God Osiris – Partner and true love of Isis, and father of Horus; guide of all husbands, fathers, and judges.

AUG. 25: Norse God Odin receives knowledge.
– Roman Festival of Goddess Ops – Lady of the Cornucopia, Bounty of the Harvest and Sustainer of Life.

AUG.27: Feast of Egyptian Goddess Isis – Partner and true love of Osiris, and mother of Horus; guide of all wives, mothers, healers, advocates, and teachers.

AUG. 28: Norse Harvest Festival.

AUG. 29 -Sep 11: Return of Isis – Egyptian festival marking the return to Egypt of Goddess Isis (as the star of Sept/Sirius) and God Osiris (as the rising Nile River).

August Chinese Monthly Horoscope for All Zodiac Signs

Click here to find anyone’s birthday or monthly or yearly horoscope from sunsigns.org

August 2023 Chinese Horoscope will give predictions for the different areas of a person’s life of that zodiac. These predictions include all the Chinese zodiac signs, from Rat to Pig, for the year of the Black Water Rabbit.

The Chinese Lunar Calendar 2023 begins on January 22, 2023, and ends on February 09, 2024.

Month 8, or August 2023, commences on September 15, 2023, and ends on October 14, 2023.

Rat

Rat people will have luck in their favor during the month.

Career advancement will be commendable. They will get promotions and salary increases. Business people will make good profits through their ventures. They should avoid speculative investments.

On the relationship front, singles can find love mates in social gatherings. Those who are already in a relationship are likely to tie the knot.

Married life can be made harmonious through patience and diplomacy.

Health will pose quite a few challenges. Chronic diseases will reappear and should be treated promptly. Rat people are also prone to accidents during the month.

Ox

Ox people can expect the month of August to be a fortunate one.

They will make good progress in their professional activities. Relationships with colleagues and seniors will be cordial. This will help them to get promotions and financial benefits.

Singles will be lucky in love and will meet their love partners during the month. Married life will be pleasing with a good relationship between the partners with scope for pregnancies.

Travel activities should be restricted as there are possibilities of getting hurt due to accidents.

Tiger

Career growth will be excellent as your performance will be above average. This will result in promotions combined with financial rewards.

Finances will be copious as investments, and occupation will give more profits. Excess money should be invested in savings instruments to fulfill future requirements.

Singles will be fortunate in love. They will quickly form love alliances with the opposite sex. Many of these can end up in marriages.

Married life can be disturbed by occupational stresses. It is essential to be patient with your partner and spend more time to make the marriage enjoyable.

Rabbit

Rabbits will have good luck on the health front.

Career rabbits will have to put in more effort if they have to make progress in their careers. They should keep harmonious relationships in the workplace.

Finances will be average, and they should be careful while investing.

Single people will have excellent chances of getting into love relationships.

Health will be excellent. Chronic diseases will be under control, and overall health will improve. Rabbits can enjoy their life by participating in adventurous sports.

Dragon

Dragons will face a lot of difficulties in their lives during the month.

The career will face severe problems, affecting their financial incomes. They will have to make extra efforts to live within their income.

Business people should be careful while getting into partnership ventures to avoid legal hazards. Risky investments should be avoided as they may give negative returns.

Love life will be affected by stressful career requirements. Dragons should make serious efforts to keep their love life harmonious.

Health may present a few problems. Prompt medical attention will help.

Snake

Snake people can look forward to a prosperous month.

Professionals will excel in their careers. The management will appreciate their excellent work. Naturally, promotions and monetary benefits will follow.

Finances present a good picture. Investments will give good profits.

Singles will be lucky in their efforts to get into love partnerships.

Health can be maintained with a regular diet and fitness program. Children may face a few health problems requiring prompt medical attention.

Horse

Horse people should be careful during the month as they face many storms.

Career prospects will be excellent. They will have cordial relationships with colleagues and seniors. This will improve their performance.

Business income can be improved by starting new ventures or expanding current activities.

Singles will get into love relationships. But many of them will end up in breakups. Married life will be turbulent, and there will be frequent conflicts. All efforts must be made to keep the relationship harmonious.

Health will face problems. A good diet and exercise program will reduce the ill effects.

Sheep

Sheep will have an average fortune during August.

Career for the Goats may force them to move to a different place. There will be changes in the policies of the company. These may create misunderstandings that require immediate clarity. All these things will impact the performance of Sheep.

Health will also pose a few problems due to anxiety. Adventure sports and pleasure trips with family members will help to relax.

Monkey

There will be fluctuations of luck during the month for Monkeys.

Career prospects are not encouraging. There will be conflicts with the team members, and this will affect your performance. It is essential to cultivate friendly relationships with colleagues and seniors.

Finances will be stable. More effort will be needed to improve the money flow.

Relationships with spouses will suffer due to the pressures on the career front. There will be constant bickering, and overall happiness will suffer badly.

Rooster

Roosters will have to face a tough month during August 2023.

Career progress will be affected by disharmony at the workplace. This will not only affect performance but also will result in reduced income.

As finances face distress, Roosters will have to cut down their spending. Business people will be able to boost their profits through their social contacts.

Relationships with spouses or partners will be volatile due to occupational distress.

Health will be seriously affected due to the various stresses encountered in daily life.

Dog

Dogs will have a lucky month in the areas of profession and finances.

Career advancement will be excellent as they can finish their projects successfully due to their hard work. Relationships with colleagues will be harmonious. They can expect promotions and monetary rewards.

Finances will be profitable as their investments will give good returns.

On the relationship front, married life will be very much cordial. They can give more attention to their partners and family members.

Pig

Pigs can look forward to a fabulous month in August 2023.

Career prospects for the boars are very much encouraging. There will be opportunities to travel for business promotion. While these will bring profits to the company, you may also find a romantic partner.
On the relationship front, single Pigs will have excellent opportunities to get into love relationships. Those in true love partnerships will have excellent chances of getting married.

Health will pose a few minor problems. These are basically due to stress at the workplace. Prompt medical care will help to overcome these minor glitches.

Gardening Moon Calendar – August 2023

August 2023 – Gardening by the Moon, Biodynamic Planting Guide

Please read this first:

1) Moon Phase x Moon Zodiac Sign:

Please keep in mind, that Gardening by Moon Phase and Gardening by Moon Zodiac Sign are two different/independent biodynamic systems and they might give you different or contradictiory gardening recommendations.

a) Each Moon Phase (except Full Moon and New Moon) lasts about 1 week
b) Each Moon Zodiac Sign lasts about 2.5 days

Try to experiment with these two systems to find which recommendations suits you the most.

2) Tropical (Astrological) x Sidereal (Astronomical) Zodiac:
(1-2 days difference in Leaf, Fruit, Root and Flower days)

There are two different zodiacs for determining the Moon Sign:

a) Tropical zodiac (Astrological) is based on the seasons – Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries (The 1st Fruit day)
b) Sidereal zodiac (Astronomical) takes into account Precession of Equinoxes and shifts 0° Aries back by cca 1-2 days. Maria Thun who was an authority on biodynamics was using this Sidereal zodiac

Try to experiment also with these two zodiac systems to find which system suits you better.

Date
2023

Moon Phase

Gardening by the
Moon Phase

Gardening by the
Moon Zodiac Sign

Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons)
Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)

Aug 1
Tue

FULL MOON
at 18:31

Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants

Capricorn

Aug 2
Wed

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Capricorn until 17:55
	from 17:55 Aquarius

Aug 3
Thu

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Aquarius

Aug 4
Fri

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Aquarius until 17:47
	from 17:47 Pisces

Aug 5
Sat

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Pisces

Aug 6
Sun

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Pisces until 20:13
	from 20:13 Aries

Aug 7
Mon

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Aries

Aug 8
Tue

Last Quarter

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Aries

Aug 9
Wed

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Aries until 02:12
	from 02:12 Taurus

Aug 10
Thu

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Taurus

Aug 11
Fri

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Taurus until 11:28
	from 11:28 Gemini

Aug 12
Sat

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Gemini

Aug 13
Sun

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Gemini until 22:55
	from 22:55 Cancer

Aug 14
Mon

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Cancer

Aug 15
Tue

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Cancer

Aug 16
Wed

NEW MOON
at 09:37

Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

	Cancer until 11:27
	from 11:27 Leo

Aug 17
Thu

Moon Opposition Saturn

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn

Leo

Aug 18
Fri

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Leo

Aug 19
Sat

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Leo until 00:10
	from 00:10 Virgo

Aug 20
Sun

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Virgo

Aug 21
Mon

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Virgo until 12:00
	from 12:00 Libra

Aug 22
Tue

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Libra

Aug 23
Wed

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Libra until 21:23
	from 21:23 Scorpio

Aug 24
Thu

First Quarter

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Scorpio

Aug 25
Fri

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Scorpio

Aug 26
Sat

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Scorpio until 03:07
	from 03:07 Sagittarius

Aug 27
Sun

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Sagittarius

Aug 28
Mon

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Sagittarius until 05:09
	from 05:09 Capricorn

Aug 29
Tue

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Capricorn

Aug 30
Wed

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Capricorn until 04:48
	from 04:48 Aquarius

Aug 31
Thu

FULL MOON
at 01:35

Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants

Aquarius

Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend

Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend
	Leaf days (Water Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants from which the intention is to use Leaves and Stems. Ex: Cabbage, Salads, Lettuce, Spinach, Green onions, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Celeriac. Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days). Harvesting in Leaf days is not recommended (products start decomposing in a shorter time). Beekeeping: Working with the hive is not recommended in Leaf days.
	Fruit days (Fire Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants that produce Fruits and Seeds. Ex: Cherry, Strawberry, Tomato, Pea, Bean, Corn, Pumpkin, Nut, Cereal, Courgette. Harvesting in Fruit days allows fruits and seeds to have a better storage quality. Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days). Beekeeping: Fruit days stimulate the collection of nectar. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.
	Root days (Earth Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate Root plants and Root vegetables. Ex: Carrot, Turnip, but also Potato, Beet-root, Garlic, Onion, Leek. Crop should be stored in Root days. Beekeeping: Bees should be encouraged to build more comb.
	Flower days (Air Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant, cultivate and harvest Flower plants or herbs used for medicinal purposes. Flowers, if cut in these days, have a more intense scent and endure longer. Leaf plants should be harvested in these Flower days. Beekeeping: Flower days stimulate brood activity and colony development. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.

Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend
	NEW MOON Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.
	NEW MOON PHASE New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets Sow/Plant: Above ground Leaf plants, Cereals, Grains, Lawns, Herbs, Cucumbers. Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth).
	FIRST QUARTER PHASE First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets Sow/Plant: Above ground Fruit plants (with “inside seeds” such as Tomatoes, Peppers, Peas and Bean), Cereals, Grains, Lawns and Flowers. Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth). Planting and Grafting take best if done two days just before the Full Moon.
	FULL MOON Time to rest, celebrate and meditate. Pick medicinal herbs and plants.
	FULL MOON PHASE Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots Sow/Plant: Below ground Root plants such as Potatoes, Carrots & Onions. Plant trees, shrubs, biennials & perennials. Jobs: Harvest all crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).
	LAST QUARTER PHASE Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots Barren phase: Time to rest and prepare for the next New Moon. Jobs: Avoid seed sowing. Jobs: Harvest and store crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Destroy weed, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).

Moon Opposition Saturn

SPRAYING DAYS

Spraying Biodynamic preparations out during Moon opposition Saturn increases soil activity.
The Moon represents fertility and germination, while Saturn represents form and strong structure.
It is also a perfect time to plant seeds out.

Visit: Moon Opposition Saturn Times 2023 »

Date
2023

Moon Phase

Gardening by the
Moon Phase

Gardening by the
Moon Zodiac Sign

Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons)
Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)

Aug 1
Tue

FULL MOON
at 18:31

Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants

	Capricorn until 03:58
	from 03:58 Aquarius

Aug 2
Wed

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Aquarius

Aug 3
Thu

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Aquarius until 03:06
	from 03:06 Pisces

Aug 4
Fri

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Pisces

Aug 5
Sat

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Pisces until 03:20
	from 03:20 Aries

Aug 6
Sun

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Aries

Aug 7
Mon

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Aries until 06:25
	from 06:25 Taurus

Aug 8
Tue

Last Quarter

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Taurus

Aug 9
Wed

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Taurus until 13:05
	from 13:05 Gemini

Aug 10
Thu

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Gemini

Aug 11
Fri

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Gemini until 22:52
	from 22:52 Cancer

Aug 12
Sat

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Cancer

Aug 13
Sun

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Cancer

Aug 14
Mon

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Cancer until 10:37
	from 10:37 Leo

Aug 15
Tue

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Leo

Aug 16
Wed

NEW MOON
at 09:37

Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

	Leo until 23:15
	from 23:15 Virgo

Aug 17
Thu

Moon Opposition Saturn

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn

Virgo

Aug 18
Fri

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Virgo

Aug 19
Sat

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Virgo until 11:54
	from 11:54 Libra

Aug 20
Sun

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Libra

Aug 21
Mon

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Libra until 23:22
	from 23:22 Scorpio

Aug 22
Tue

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Scorpio

Aug 23
Wed

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Scorpio

Aug 24
Thu

First Quarter

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Scorpio until 08:08
	from 08:08 Sagittarius

Aug 25
Fri

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Sagittarius

Aug 26
Sat

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Sagittarius until 13:05
	from 13:05 Capricorn

Aug 27
Sun

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Capricorn

Aug 28
Mon

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Capricorn until 14:32
	from 14:32 Aquarius

Aug 29
Tue

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Aquarius

Aug 30
Wed

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Aquarius until 13:57
	from 13:57 Pisces

Aug 31
Thu

FULL MOON
at 01:35

Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants

Pisces

Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend

Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend
	Leaf days (Water Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants from which the intention is to use Leaves and Stems. Ex: Cabbage, Salads, Lettuce, Spinach, Green onions, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Celeriac. Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days). Harvesting in Leaf days is not recommended (products start decomposing in a shorter time). Beekeeping: Working with the hive is not recommended in Leaf days.
	Fruit days (Fire Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants that produce Fruits and Seeds. Ex: Cherry, Strawberry, Tomato, Pea, Bean, Corn, Pumpkin, Nut, Cereal, Courgette. Harvesting in Fruit days allows fruits and seeds to have a better storage quality. Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days). Beekeeping: Fruit days stimulate the collection of nectar. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.
	Root days (Earth Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate Root plants and Root vegetables. Ex: Carrot, Turnip, but also Potato, Beet-root, Garlic, Onion, Leek. Crop should be stored in Root days. Beekeeping: Bees should be encouraged to build more comb.
	Flower days (Air Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant, cultivate and harvest Flower plants or herbs used for medicinal purposes. Flowers, if cut in these days, have a more intense scent and endure longer. Leaf plants should be harvested in these Flower days. Beekeeping: Flower days stimulate brood activity and colony development. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.

Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend
	NEW MOON Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.
	NEW MOON PHASE New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets Sow/Plant: Above ground Leaf plants, Cereals, Grains, Lawns, Herbs, Cucumbers. Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth).
	FIRST QUARTER PHASE First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets Sow/Plant: Above ground Fruit plants (with “inside seeds” such as Tomatoes, Peppers, Peas and Bean), Cereals, Grains, Lawns and Flowers. Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth). Planting and Grafting take best if done two days just before the Full Moon.
	FULL MOON Time to rest, celebrate and meditate. Pick medicinal herbs and plants.
	FULL MOON PHASE Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots Sow/Plant: Below ground Root plants such as Potatoes, Carrots & Onions. Plant trees, shrubs, biennials & perennials. Jobs: Harvest all crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).
	LAST QUARTER PHASE Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots Barren phase: Time to rest and prepare for the next New Moon. Jobs: Avoid seed sowing. Jobs: Harvest and store crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Destroy weed, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).

Moon Opposition Saturn

SPRAYING DAYS

Spraying Biodynamic preparations out during Moon opposition Saturn increases soil activity.
The Moon represents fertility and germination, while Saturn represents form and strong structure.
It is also a perfect time to plant seeds out.

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August to Feature 2 of Top Astronomy Events of 2023

August to feature 2 of top astronomy events of 2023

Warm summer nights are numbered across North America with the start of autumn right around the corner, but there will be several notable night sky events for stargazers to enjoy before the arrival of meteorological fall on Sept. 1.

Shortly before the midpoint of August, the dog days of summer will conclude. From July 3 through Aug. 11, Sirius, known as the dog star, appears to rise and set with the sun. Some ancient peoples believed that the extra light from the bright star added to the heat of the day, and while the myth has been debunked, the nickname continues to live on.

Sirius will once again become visible by the end of the month, rising in the eastern sky at the end of the night before daybreak just below the constellation Orion.

From a “super blue moon” to an onslaught of shooting stars, here are the top astronomy events to mark on your calendar in August:

One of the best meteor showers of the year will peak during the second weekend of August, presenting the perfect opportunity to spot shooting stars streaking across the sky.

Up to 100 meteors per hour may be seen from dark, cloud-free areas of North America as the annual Perseids peak on the night of Aug. 12 into the early morning of Aug. 13.

“The Perseids are the most popular meteor shower as they peak on warm August nights as seen from the northern hemisphere,” the American Meteor Society said.

The only other meteor shower that outperforms the Perseids is the Geminids in mid-December, which can boast up to 120 meteors per hour, but often coincides with cold and cloudy winter-like weather.

Late August will offer excellent views of one of the largest planets in the solar system — no telescope required.

On Aug. 27, Saturn will reach opposition, a point in its orbit where the planet appears directly opposite of the sun from the perspective of the Earth. This is also around the same time that it is closest to the Earth, meaning that Saturn will glow brightly in the sky all night long.

No special equipment is needed to spot the second-largest planet in the solar system, but most telescopes have enough magnification power to reveal Saturn’s famous rings.

Although opposition takes place on Aug. 27, any night during the second half of August and the first few weeks of September with good weather will feature good views of the planet. Saturn will rise in the eastern sky around sunset and slowly traverse the sky throughout the night before setting in the west around daybreak.

A rare astronomical event will unfold in the night sky at the end of the month, although it may look like many other events throughout the year.

Two full moons will rise in August, the first one appearing on the first night of the month, followed by another on Aug. 30. Both will be supermoons, appearing slightly larger and brighter than a normal full moon, but the latter will outshine the former due to its nickname.

When two full moons occur in the same calendar month, the second is referred to as a blue moon. The most recent blue moon of its kind occurred on Oct. 31, 2020, and another one will not occur until May 31, 2026.

Despite the nickname, the “super blue moon” on Aug. 30 will look like many other full moons throughout the year. Full moons in August are also known as a Sturgeon Moon, a Corn Moon, a Mountain Shadow Moon and a Black Cherry Moon.

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