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Spell for Tomorrow – 6 New Moon Spells
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New moon spells are always done during the new moon and are used to drawn in a desired outcome. New moon love spells will bring in a new love or solidify an existing relationship. New moon money spells are used to draw in money versus decrease bills. Focus on bringing in your desires versus pushing away something you don’t want during the new moon phase. New moon magick can be as simple as a bath ritual to draw in good fortune and new blessings. We wish you many blessings using these spells for tonight’s new moon. We hope you get everything you desire!
6 New Moon Spells Source: ezspells.com
New Moon Wicca Protection Spell
Before beginning create a calm environment. Do this by meditating, listening to calm music, taking a bath or something else that helps you to create a safe and calm environment.
Take three deep breaths, imagine a silver light that flows into your body. This is the energy of the Moon Goddess.
Take three deep breaths and imagine a golden light flowing into your body, this is the energy of the Sun God.
Take three deep breaths and imagine a white light flowing into your body, this is the joint energy of the Universal Life Force. Then say the below three times.
“Blessed be my feet that walk the path of mystery. Blessed are my knees bending before the sacred altar. Blessed be my heart, molded in beauty and love. Blessed be my lips, who pronounce sacred names. Open your arms to welcome protection and love.
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New Moon Wish Spell
Items needed:
- Piece of paper
- Candle – chose the color based on your wish
- Write your wish on a piece of paper. Then light your candle.
- While looking at the new moon chant the below three times.
“New moon so dark in the night sky. That cannot be seen with a naked eye. Grant me your dark energy to see. The new and good coming to me. Grant me the power of dreams so true so I can start my life anew. Grant me strength day by day. Mistress of darkness, show me the way. Grant me love in my life. Take away trouble and strife. Grant me peace I ask of you. On bad times help me through. O’ Goddess of Night so divine. If you have heard me show me a sign.”
Burn the paper in the flame, imagine your wish and look into the night sky.
New Moon Money Spell
Items Needed:
- 3 Shiny Silver Coins
- Piece of Paper or Tissue
Wrap the three coins in the paper. Make sure they can’t fall out. Hold the package in your hand, close your eyes and focus on the coins multiplying. Ask that no harm comes to anyone. Bury the coins in the earth. If you cannot bury the coins, you can use a pot filled with soil. When the money arrives, you can remove the coins if you wish.
For more money magical spells, check out our Wiccan Spells
New Moon Bath Ritual for Restoration and Replenishment
Items needed:
- Bath
- Salt
- Candles
- Herbs: mugwart, rosemary, cardamom, ginger, basil, bay leaf, yarrow
- Oil: rose, cedarwood, sandalwood
- Flower petals: lavender, marigold, rose
- Crystals: rose quartz, black tourmaline, clear quartz, florite
Fill your bath, add salt, surround the tub with candles and crystals. Add the herbs, oils and flower petals of your choice and relax. Say the below while you melt into relaxation.
“I am renewed with this new moon. I am replenished I am open to new beginnings.”
“I am restored by sacred cosmic vibration. I am divinely protected. I relinquish the weight of that which no longer serves me. My spirit is awake, My path is revealed, I am open to receive.”
“I welcome transformation, I welcome growth, I welcome abundance, I know what I need. I am ready.”
Let Go: New Moon Ritual
Items needed:
- Bath
- Candle
- Crystals
- Incense
- Sage
Set intensions: Plan, Visualize, Find Focus, Dream, Make a Vision Board
During bath: LET GO, relax, take deep breaths
Visualize what doesn’t serve you, write it down and destroy it.
Imagine it flies away or burns.
FORGIVE yourself and others
This is a great spell to cast in combination with our Healing Spells
New Moon Love Spell
Items Needed:
- Pink Cord or Yarn around 12”
- Pink Candle
- Salt and Pepper Shaker
- Jasmine Incense
- Atraction Oil
- Dragons Blood Incense
New moon rituals for love are focuses on drawing in the love you desire. New moon love spells free yourself and drawn in what you desire.
Begin by casting a circle at your altar with the help of some salt and mark an outline of the circle. Take the pink candle and rub it with your attraction oil. Place the candle in the center of the circle.
Place one of the incenses on the left and the other on the right of the circle. Now light the incense and candle. Hold the pink cord and bind it to the salt shaker and say the below:
“Goddess be with me, the salt shaker is me.”
Take the pepper shaker and tie it on the other end of the cord and say the below:
“The pepper shaker is the love I seek.”
Tie the shakers together and keep them in front of the candle. Meditate, wish and pray for pure love to come to you. Imagine a good life with your partner, imagine doing all the things you want to do with them. Meditate well and once you feel you have meditated enough, blow out the candle. The next morning, untie the shakers and light the candle. Then retie them again. Do this again for seven days. By the end of the seventh day your lover will enter your life in some way.
This spell can be done in combination with our Obsession Spells, Charmed Spells and Free Love Spells for a Specific Person.
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday
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Thursday’s Magickal Correspondences
Wealth
Male Fertility
Ambition
Expansion
Luck
Happiness
Honor
Family
Harvests
Planet: Jupiter
Colors: Dark Blue, Green
Crystals: Turquoise, Amethyst, Lapis
March 19, 2026 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
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The Moon phase for March 19th, 2026 is the New Moon phase. In this phase, the moon is positioned between the Sun and Earth and is 0% illuminated (i.e the moon is not visible to us in the sky).
Due to the alignment of the Sun, the Moon and Earth, the side of the moon that faces Earth is left in complete darkness. In technical terms this is referred to as a conjunction or Syzygy.
Also, during the New Moon phase, the moon rises and sets at around the same time as the Sun. This brings to the moon too close to the glare of the Sun for us to see the moon with the naked eye.
Fun fact:
Phase Details:
Phase: New Moon
Moon age: 0.39 days
Moon illumination: 0.15%
Moon tilt: 80.386°
Moon angle: 0.53
Moon distance: 372,265.63 km
Moon sign: Aries
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
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Visit the March 2026 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s New Moon Phase
The New Moon on March 19 has an illumination of 0%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On March 19 the Moon is 0.61 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: New Moon
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 0.61 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 374,172.77 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,972,620.67 km
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 0.61 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 374,172.77 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,972,620.67 km
March 18th Birthday Horoscope’s Traits
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Happy, joy filled, and blessed birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!
May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.
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Being a Pisces born on March 18th…
Astrological symbol: Fish. The sign of the Fish is influential for those born February 19 – March 20, when the Sun is considered to be in Pisces. It signifies the intuitive and empathic nature of these individuals.
The Pisces Constellation is spread on an area of 889 sq degrees between Aquarius to the West and Aries to the East. Its visible latitudes are +90° to -65° and the brightest star is Van Maanen’s.
The Latin name for the Fish, the March 1 zodiac sign is Pisces. The Spanish name it Pisci while the French call it Poissons.
Opposite sign: Virgo. This means that this sign and Pisces are a straight line across each other on the zodiac wheel and can create an opposition aspect. This suggests unicity and analytic sense as well as an interesting cooperation between the two sun signs.
Modality: Mobile. Suggests how much sincerity and optimism exists in the lives of those born on March 18 and how humorous they are in general.
Ruling house: The twelfth house. This means that Pisces is strong and intuitive and knows when to stop things and start over. This house is all about completion and permanent renewal and change of course and reveals why these have always played an important part in the lives of Pisceses.
Ruling body: Neptune. This planetary ruler symbolizes development and honesty and also reflects on courtesy. Neptune can be facilitated by Aquamarine.
Element: Water. This element suggests the sensuality and innate emotional nature of those born under the March 18 zodiac and their tendency to go with the flow and welcome the reality that surrounds them rather than confront it.
Lucky day: Thursday. This is a day ruled by Jupiter, therefore deals with counterbalance and anticipation. It suggests the enthusiastic nature of Pisces natives.
Lucky numbers: 1, 9, 15, 18, 24.
Motto: “I believe!”
People born on March 18 are sensitive and devoted to the causes and principles they establish for their lives. They are idealistic and sensitive and often let themselves have their feet swept of the floor by something they enjoy. They always seem ready like they would save the world. These natives enjoy spending time in solitude exercising introspection although they can also prove to be quite social beings.
Positive Traits: Generous, energetic and progressive, these Pisces natives are caring and optimistic and usually have an interesting insight on many life matters. With age they gain the wisdom and confidence they didn’t have in their young years and tend to accomplish more and bring more balance in their lives and in their communities.
Negative Traits: Melancholic and indecisive, these natives often have a hard time making them mind and feel overcome by the variety of decisions they feel they have at hand. They often have moments of negation inducing introspection that block them even more. On the other hand, they need to work on their confidence issues because they are sometimes naive and people are rapid to take advantage of them.
Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on March 18 are versatile and enthusiastic. Their love life is all about dating and meeting new and exciting persons and they avoid commitment at all costs. However, if they do get struck by love they start behaving like the most loyal and romantic fool in love. They are attracted to mysterious, sensual and energetic persons who can keep up with their crazy lifestyle. Intuition usually helps them surround with only the best of people and they are rarely wrong about one’s character.
March 18 Zodiac people are very attached to the other two water signs: Cancer and Scorpio as they tend to share the same vision of life. In life, Pisces is in a constant search for someone to motivate and protect them unconditionally and the one to offer them this is the native in Taurus. The lover in Pisces is thought to be least compatible with Aquarius. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Pisces, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.
Lucky Color: The color for Pisces natives born with the March 18 is turquoise.
Turquoise as a hue, is the symbol of youth, fertility and spirituality. This zodiac color should be used in objects that surround the natives.
Those with turquoise as sign color are genuine and sincere and they value most honesty and tranquility. This ever changing mix, ranging and changing shades appeals and stimulates the creative and visionary Pisces.
Other colors for Pisces people are purple, pink and sea-green.
Representative Birthstone: The irresistible Aquamarine is the birthstone said to be representative for Pisceans born with March 18.
Aquamarine is a precious material that denotes awareness and bravery. This zodiac birthstone should be used in pendants, bracelets and other accessories.
This gemstone is said to have beneficial effects on liver, stomach, throat and teeth. It can also calm nerves and enhance mental clarity. This stone can be found in countries like Brazil, Nigeria and Madagascar.
Another gemstone considered lucky for Pisces natives is Amethyst. It is the symbol of sobriety and elegance.
Characteristic Flower: The lucky flower for those born under the March 18 is Water Lily.
This plant is known to symbolize hope, dreams and expectations. This zodiac flower could be used in gifts and accessories.
Water Lily also suggests the reactions an individual has to the surrounding environment.
Other plants that suit Pisces natives are Violets and Jonquils.
Symbolic Metal: Aluminum is the metal defined for March 18 and in general for Pisces natives.
Aluminum symbolizes innovation and creativity. This zodiac metal should be used in bracelets and other accessories.
This light weight original metal relates to travel and also has a few connections with spirituality and prosperity Pure aluminum is light and non magnetic and is the second most malleable metal.
Another metal considered beneficial for Pisces natives is Zinc.
Characteristics: March 18 Zodiac belongs to the third decan of PISCES (March 11-March 20). This decan is strongly influenced by the planet Pluto. This is representative for people who are creative and idealistic just like Pisces and focused just like Pluto. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of the Pisces zodiac sign, slightly enhancing the negative ones.
Statistics Say: In the Gregorian Calendar, March 18 is the 77th day of the year or the 78th day in leap years, while until the end of the year there are 288 days left. The eighteenth day of spring, this is also the Mens’ and Soldiers’ Day as observed in Mongolia.
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If you were born on March 18…
March 18 Pisces at Their Best: Strong, brave, resilient
March 18 Pisces at Their Worst: Careless, chaotic, obsessive
What to Wear: Soft pastels and relaxed-looking shirts, pants and skirts. Fairy godmother and knight in shining armor outfits are optional.
What to Eat: Clam chowder, shrimp cocktail, baked fish and sea scallops.
Who to Invite: All the millions of people who find their way into sentimental Pisces’ humongous heart.
Where to Go: Any water lover’s paradise like a river, pool, or the beach.
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IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS March 18, then your zodiac sign is Pisces. You, Pisces, are unafraid to take risks in order to rise above your current situation.
If today March 18th is your birthday, you can be misunderstood. Some behavior patterns may suddenly change therefore giving people the impression that you are foolish or even out of control.
These urges come from your awareness of your psychic abilities. It is as if something is pulling you in one direction and people just do not get it.
Pisceans with zodiac birthday March 18 have a great need to be stimulated and look for spontaneity in the bedroom, laundry room, or kitchen. Your sex drive is definitely strong and it tends to dominate the nature of the relationship. This can sometimes interfere with your romantic relationships.
Your birthday personality trait shows that you love competition. More likely than not, you are rewarding yourself for a job well done. You feel you are superior because of spiritual connection and ability to see the bigger picture.
People turn to you for advice, and then they tell their friends about what you said. You would do well in politics, Pisces.
You who are born on this day 18th March focus on bringing techniques that are more modern to the game plan. With hard work and devotion, you usually bring home the bacon and the cheese.
However, Pisces, you do too much trying to ensure financial stability. Sometimes, it is best to take things slow and easy rather than just jump right into a situation. This is an important aspect of your life and needs to be done with practicality and direction.
With a realistic outlook on the future, your significant other will appreciate your efforts and steady progress to build a brighter tomorrow. You know how to put your life in order through investments and a safe retirement account.
Your love match is certainly a lucky person predicts the March 18 birthday astrology analysis. A Piscean will need someone who can benefit from shared experiences. The perfect partner is someone who makes you feel safe and gives you motivation to push ahead.
You of all people, Pisces, understand what it means to be an adult that has to come to terms with the past. In order to know the value of being a parent, you need to let go of old influences that perhaps did not shed a very good light on parenthood. You believe “it takes a village to raise one child.”
When you have the ability to educate the little minds into a more positive and diverse way of thinking, you will have an independent thinking adult.
If today March 18 is your birthday, you release a lot of energy through sexual marathons but in addition, work out as a part of a routine. You tend to watch your weight but normally can eat what you want.
As your birthday meaning says, you are competitive and Pisces zodiac sign can be found at the basketball court or racquetball court. It is whatever… as long as you are active, you are in good shape. Go ahead and give yourself a high five!
The March 18 birthday horoscope shows that you get excited when it comes to new and undiscovered grounds. You have a strong work moral code with a determination, unlike any other Piscean.
You are going to be successful. It is your destiny. I think it is admirable how you are willing to take a cut in pay to do what you love to do. Besides, we know it not necessarily how much you make, but what you do with it that counts. You, Pisces, can stretch a dollar bill until it breaks!
I can say this about you, Pisces. The March 18 birthday characteristics show you are unafraid to meet any challenge head-on. You are in great physical shape as you love to exercise in and out of the bedroom.
Pisceans believe in extended family values when it comes to childcare. It is everybody’s responsibility and not just one person. Sometimes, people just do not understand you, Pisces.
Famous Celebrities Born On March 18
This Day That Year – March 18 In History
1173 – “She Stoops to Conquer” by Oliver Goldsmith premieres in London
1834 – Penn; first US railroad tunnel finished
1881 – Madison Square Garden; Barnum & Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth opens
1937 – New London Texas; local school gas explosion in which 294 people die
March 18 Meen Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
March 18 Chinese Zodiac RABBIT
Birthday Planet
Your ruling planet is Neptune that symbolizes introspection, deep thought, sensitivity, and spirituality.
Birthday Symbols
The Two Fishes Are The Symbol For The Pisces Sun Sign
Birthday Tarot Card
Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Moon. This card symbolizes feelings, intuition, confusion, and illusions. The Minor Arcana cards are Ten of Cups and Queen of Wands
Birthday Compatibility
You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Pisces: This is a heavenly match between two similar people.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Leo: This relationship will not last long as the Fish cannot take the dominating Lion.
See Also:
Lucky Numbers
Number 3 – This number has a very positive vibration that is social, outgoing and diplomatic.
Number 6 – This number signifies a caring attitude, energetic, balanced and helpful.
Read about: Birthday Numerology
Lucky Colors
Scarlet: This color stands for vigor, energy, aggression, and determination.
Turquoise: This is a positive color that stands for elegance, happiness, balance, loyalty, and stability.
Lucky Days
Thursday – This is the day of planet Jupiter that signifies prosperity, enthusiasm, productivity, and abundance.
Tuesday – The day of planet Mars that represents aggression, motivation, competition, and action.
Birthstone Aquamarine
Your lucky gemstone is Aquamarine which symbolizes better communication skills, psychic abilities, and mental stability.
Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts
A personalized watch for the man and an expensive scented perfume for the woman.
March 18, 2026 Daily Horoscope
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Who Was St. Patrick?
Who Was St. Patrick?
St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. But for all of his prevalence in culture, namely the holiday held on the day of his death that bears his name, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all the snakes from Ireland, are false, the products of hundreds of years of exaggerated storytelling.
St. Patrick: Taken Prisoner By Irish Raiders
It is known that St. Patrick was born in Britain to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century. He is believed to have died on March 17, around 460 A.D. Although his father was a Christian deacon, it has been suggested that he probably took on the role because of tax incentives and there is no evidence that Patrick came from a particularly religious family. At the age of 16, Patrick was taken prisoner by a group of Irish raiders who were attacking his family’s estate. They transported him to Ireland where he spent six years in captivity. (There is some dispute over where this captivity took place. Although many believe he was taken to live in Mount Slemish in County Antrim, it is more likely that he was held in County Mayo near Killala.) During this time, he worked as a shepherd, outdoors and away from people. Lonely and afraid, he turned to his religion for solace, becoming a devout Christian. (It is also believed that Patrick first began to dream of converting the Irish people to Christianity during his captivity.)
St. Patrick: Guided By Visions
After more than six years as a prisoner, Patrick escaped. According to his writing, a voice—which he believed to be God’s—spoke to him in a dream, telling him it was time to leave Ireland.
To do so, Patrick walked nearly 200 miles from County Mayo, where it is believed he was held, to the Irish coast. After escaping to Britain, Patrick reported that he experienced a second revelation—an angel in a dream tells him to return to Ireland as a missionary. Soon after, Patrick began religious training, a course of study that lasted more than 15 years. After his ordination as a priest, he was sent to Ireland with a dual mission: to minister to Christians already living in Ireland and to begin to convert the Irish. (Interestingly, this mission contradicts the widely held notion that Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland.)
St. Patrick: Bonfires and Crosses
Familiar with the Irish language and culture, Patrick chose to incorporate traditional ritual into his lessons of Christianity instead of attempting to eradicate native Irish beliefs. For instance, he used bonfires to celebrate Easter since the Irish were used to honoring their gods with fire. He also superimposed a sun, a powerful Irish symbol, onto the Christian cross to create what is now called a Celtic cross, so that veneration of the symbol would seem more natural to the Irish. Although there were a small number of Christians on the island when Patrick arrived, most Irish practiced a nature-based pagan religion. The Irish culture centered around a rich tradition of oral legend and myth. When this is considered, it is no surprise that the story of Patrick’s life became exaggerated over the centuries—spinning exciting tales to remember history has always been a part of the Irish way of life.
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History of St. Patrick’s Day
History of St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St. Patrick’s Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink and feast–on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.
ST. PATRICK’s Death AND THE FIRST ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Saint Patrick, who lived during the fifth century, is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain, he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave at the age of 16. He later escaped, but returned to Ireland and was credited with bringing Christianity to its people. In the centuries following Patrick’s death (believed to have been on March 17, 461), the mythology surrounding his life became ever more ingrained in the Irish culture: Perhaps the most well known legend is that he explained the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) using the three leaves of a native Irish clover, the shamrock.
Since around the ninth or 10th century, people in Ireland have been observing the Roman Catholic feast day of St. Patrick on March 17. Interestingly, however, the first parade held to honor St. Patrick’s Day took place not in Ireland but in the United States. On March 17, 1762, Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City. Along with their music, the parade helped the soldiers reconnect with their Irish roots, as well as with fellow Irishmen serving in the English army.
GROWTH OF ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
Over the next 35 years, Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished, prompting the rise of so-called “Irish Aid” societies like the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick and the Hibernian Society. Each group would hold annual parades featuring bagpipes (which actually first became popular in the Scottish and British armies) and drums.
In 1848, several New York Irish Aid societies decided to unite their parades to form one official New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Today, that parade is the world ‘s oldest civilian parade and the largest in the United States, with over 150,000 participants. Each year, nearly 3 million people line the 1.5-mile parade route to watch the procession, which takes more than five hours. Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and Savannah also celebrate the day with parades involving between 10,000 and 20,000 participants each.
THE IRISH IN AMERICA
Up until the mid-19th century, most Irish immigrants in America were members of the Protestant middle class. When the Great Potato Famine hit Ireland in 1845, close to 1 million poor and uneducated Irish Catholics began pouring into America to escape starvation. Despised for their alien religious beliefs and unfamiliar accents by the American Protestant majority, the immigrants had trouble finding even menial jobs. When Irish Americans in the country’s cities took to the streets on St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate their heritage, newspapers portrayed them in cartoons as drunk, violent monkeys.
The American Irish soon began to realize, however, that their large and growing numbers endowed them with a political power that had yet to be exploited. They started to organize, and their voting block, known as the “green machine,” became an important swing vote for political hopefuls. Suddenly, annual St. Patrick’s Day parades became a show of strength for Irish Americans, as well as a must-attend event for a slew of political candidates. In 1948, President Harry S. Truman attended New York City ‘s St. Patrick’s Day parade, a proud moment for the many Irish Americans whose ancestors had to fight stereotypes and racial prejudice to find acceptance in the New World.
THE CHICAGO RIVER Dyed Green ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY
As Irish immigrants spread out over the United States, other cities developed their own traditions. One of these is Chicago’s annual dyeing of the Chicago River green. The practice started in 1962, when city pollution-control workers used dyes to trace illegal sewage discharges and realized that the green dye might provide a unique way to celebrate the holiday. That year, they released 100 pounds of green vegetable dye into the river–enough to keep it green for a week! Today, in order to minimize environmental damage, only 40 pounds of dye are used, and the river turns green for only several hours.
Although Chicago historians claim their city’s idea for a river of green was original, some natives of Savannah, Georgia (whose St. Patrick’s Day parade, the oldest in the nation, dates back to 1813) believe the idea originated in their town. They point out that, in 1961, a hotel restaurant manager named Tom Woolley convinced city officials to dye Savannah’s river green. The experiment didn’t exactly work as planned, and the water only took on a slight greenish hue. Savannah never attempted to dye its river again, but Woolley maintains (though others refute the claim) that he personally suggested the idea to Chicago’s Mayor Richard J. Daley.
ST. PATRICK’S Day Celebrations AROUND THE WORLD
Today, people of all backgrounds celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, especially throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. Although North America is home to the largest productions, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in many other locations far from Ireland, including Japan, Singapore and Russia.
In modern-day Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day was traditionally been a religious occasion. In fact, up until the 1970s, Irish laws mandated that pubs be closed on March 17. Beginning in 1995, however, the Irish government began a national campaign to use interest in St. Patrick’s Day to drive tourism and showcase Ireland and Irish culture to the rest of the world. Today, approximately 1 million people annually take part in Ireland ‘s St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin, a multi-day celebration featuring parades, concerts, outdoor theater productions and fireworks shows.
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(One Person’s View Point) St. Patrick’s Day Facts
St. Patrick’s Day Facts
When did the first St. Patrick’s Day parade take place? And just how much corned beef and cabbage is consumed in the U.S. each year? Find out how many Americans trace their lineage to Ireland and more fun facts about St. Patrick’s Day food and traditions.
When is St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick’s Day takes place each year on March 17, the traditional religious feast day of Saint Patrick.
Did You Know?
There are 34.7 million U.S. residents with Irish ancestry. This number is more than seven times the population of Ireland itself.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Corned beef and cabbage is a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish. In 2009, roughly 26.1 billion pounds of beef and 2.3 billion pounds of cabbage were produced in the United States.
Irish soda bread gets its name and distinctive character from the use of baking soda rather than yeast as a leavening agent.
Lime green chrysanthemums are often requested for St. Patrick’s Day parades and celebrations.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in the United States on March 17, 1762, when Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City.
More than 100 St. Patrick’s Day parades are held across the United States. New York City and Boston are home to the largest celebrations.
At the annual New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade, participants march up 5th Avenue from 44th Street to 86th Street. Each year, between 150,000 and 250,000 marchers take part in the parade, which does not allow automobiles or floats.
Places to Spend St. Patrick’s Day
There are seven places in the United States named after the shamrock, the floral emblem of Ireland including Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV; Shamrock, TX; Shamrock Lakes, IN; and Shamrock, OK.
Sixteen U.S. places share the name of Ireland’s capital, Dublin. With 44,541 residents, Dublin, CA, is the largest of the nice, followed by Dublin, OH, with 39,310.
Other towns with the luck of the Irish include Emerald Isle, North Carolina and Irishtown, Illinois.
Facts about Irish Americans
There are 34.7 million U.S. residents with Irish ancestry. This number is more than seven times the population of Ireland itself.
Irish is the nation’s second most frequently reported ancestry, ranking behind German.
Across the country, 11 percent of residents lay claim to Irish ancestry. That number more than doubles to 23 percent in the state of Massachusetts.
Irish is the most common ancestry in 54 U.S. counties, of which 44 are in the Northeast. Middlesex County in Massachusetts tops the list with 348,978 Irish Americans, followed by Norfolk County, MA, which has 203,285.
Irish ranks among the top five ancestries in every state except Hawaii and New Mexico. It is the leading ancestry group in Delaware, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
There are approximately 144,588 current U.S. residents who were born in Ireland.
Reference The History Show
Spell For Tomorrow – Hand of Time Spell
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When dealing with a weekly spell guide, Mondays are thought to be the logical day for money, love, time and meditation spells. Since Mondays are thought to be the start of the work week, it gives plenty of time for a Monday spell to gain strength throughout the rest of the week.
Hand of Time Spell
Items you will need:
Both hands
6 fingers
Hold both of your hands in front of you. Stare at your hands, noticing your palms and fingers, for about thirty seconds. Then, say this chant one time:
“Palms sweaty,
From watching clocks.
No more.
One finger,
For every ten docked.
Seconds in a minute
1440 in a day.
Stop a few,
For singing birds
And trees that sway.”
This should feel like time has slowed-down and allowed you to appreciate life more.
Source: A Witch’s Week of Spells and Activities by Helga C. Loueen
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday
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March 18, 2026 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
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Source: nineplanets.org
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The Moon phase for March 18th, 2026 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).
In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.
The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.
The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.
Fun fact:
Phase Details:
Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon age: 28.79 days
Moon illumination: 0.6%
Moon tilt: -66.539°
Moon angle: 0.53
Moon distance: 376,319.03 km
Moon sign: Pisces
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
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Today’s Moon Phase
The on March 18 has an illumination of 0%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On March 18 the Moon is 29.11 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:
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 29.11 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 378,552.66 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,932,615.84 km
Moon Age: 29.11 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 378,552.66 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,932,615.84 km
March 17, 2026 Daily Horoscope
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March 17, 2026 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
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Source: nineplanets.org
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The Moon phase for March 17th, 2026 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).
In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.
The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.
The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.
Fun fact:
Phase Details:
Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon age: 27.76 days
Moon illumination: 3.64%
Moon tilt: -72.471°
Moon angle: 0.52
Moon distance: 381,141.11 km
Moon sign: Pisces
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
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Visit the March 2026 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on March 17 has an illumination of 2%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On March 17 the Moon is 28.07 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details:
Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 2%
Moon Age: 28.07 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,400.96 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,891,055.12 km
Illumination: 2%
Moon Age: 28.07 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,400.96 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,891,055.12 km
March 16, 2026 Current Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
You can find more moon phase details on both of the websites used in this post by clicking on each hyperlink.
Source: nineplanets.org
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The Moon phase for today is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).
In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.
The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.
The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.
Fun fact:
Phase Details:
Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon age: 26.73 days
Moon illumination: 8.92%
Moon tilt: -72.75°
Moon angle: 0.52
Moon distance: 386,353.87 km
Moon sign: Aquarius
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
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Visit the March 2026 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on March 16 has an illumination of 7%. 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 March 16 the Moon is 27.09 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details:
Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 7%
Moon Age: 27.09 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 388,061.95 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,851,413.43 km
Illumination: 7%
Moon Age: 27.09 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 388,061.95 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,851,413.43 km
March 16, 2026 Daily Horoscope
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Weekly Horoscopes Sunday, March 15 to Saturday, March 21, 2026
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(One Person’s View point) Friday the 13th Origins, History, Folk Lore
Long considered a harbinger of bad luck, Friday the 13th has inspired a late 19th-century secret society, an early 20th-century novel, a horror film franchise and not one but two unwieldy terms—paraskavedekatriaphobia and friggatriskaidekaphobia—that describe fear of this supposedly unlucky day.
The Fear of 13
Just like walking under a ladder, crossing paths with a black cat or breaking a mirror, many people hold fast to the belief that Friday the 13th brings bad luck. Though it’s uncertain exactly when this particular tradition began, negative superstitions have swirled around the number 13 for centuries.
CONTENTS
- The Fear of 13
- Why is Friday the 13th Unlucky?
- The Thirteen Club
- Friday the 13th in Pop Culture
- What Bad Things Happened on Friday 13th?
- Sources
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Spell for Friday the 13th Chant
March 14, 2026 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
You can find more moon phase details on both of the websites used in this post by clicking on each hyperlink.
Source: nineplanets.org
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The Moon phase for March 14th, 2026 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).
In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.
The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.
The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.
Fun fact:
Phase Details:
Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon age: 24.66 days
Moon illumination: 24.4%
Moon tilt: -67.532°
Moon angle: 0.5
Moon distance: 396,233.92 km
Moon sign: Capricorn
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
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Visit the March 2026 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on March 14 has an illumination of 21%. 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 March 14 the Moon is 25.11 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details:
Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 21%
Moon Age: 25.11 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,993.44 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,767,622.11 km
Illumination: 21%
Moon Age: 25.11 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,993.44 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,767,622.11 km
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