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Spell For Tomorrow – -Chamomile Tea Protection Spell

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Protection Tea Recipe with Chamomile

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday

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Friday Source: www.angelfire.com

Friday/Venus: romantic love, friendships, beauty, soulmates, courtship, dating, artistic abilities, harmony, affection, relationships, partners, alliances, grace, luxury, social activity, marriage, decorating, cosmetics, gifts, income, growth, gardening, architects, artists, beauticians, chiropractors, dancers, designers, engineers, entertainers, fashion, music, painting, poetry, household improvements, planning parties, shopping

FRIDAY Anything related to love and relationships will have good results when done this day, which is derived from the Goddess Frigg, the Norse patroness of fertility.

Other correspondences for Friday are: Venus

Rituals: Love, Attraction.

Element: Water

Colour: Green

Number: 7

Friday Source: learningwitchcraft.com

Is associated with Venus

Colours of Green, Pink and White.

Friday is the best time to deal with such things as: Romantic Love, Friendship, Beauty, Soul-mates, Artistic Ability, Affection, Partners, Alliances, Grace, Luxury, Social Activity, Marriage, Decorating, Cosmetics, Gifts, Income, Gardening, Architects, Artists, Beauticians, Chiropractors, Dancers, Designers, Engineers, Entertainers, Fashion, Music, Painting, Poetry, Courtship, Dating, Household Improvements, Planning Parties, Shopping, Herbal Magick, Luck, Fertility, Physical Healing, Balance, Prosperity, Courage, Change, Material Things, Peace, Harmony, Relationships and Success.

May 23, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for May 23rd, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 25.59 days old and 21.65% illuminated with a tilt of -69.904°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 365,658.59 km and the moon sign is Aries.

The Moon phase for May 23rd, 2025 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 25.59 days

Moon illumination: 21.65%

Moon tilt: -69.904°

Moon angle: 0.54

Moon distance: 365,658.59 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.

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on May 23 has an illumination of 17%. 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 May 23 the Moon is 25.55 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: 17%
Moon Age: 25.55 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,655.44 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,501,639.43 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Useful Moon Resources

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

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

May 22, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily and Weekly Horoscopes

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM EDT today (8:30 AM to 9:45 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

**** You feel sympathy for someone today because the Moon is in your sign lined up with Neptune, which creates feelings of compassion and empathy within you. However, this can also lead to confusion. It’s almost as if you are bombarded with too much subtle stimuli. Tread carefully.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** A confusing situation might lead to a compromised business decision today. Be careful. In one way, you will help someone in need. But in another way, information could be misleading, which means you could have later regrets. Caution.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

***** You’re confident and friendly today, which is why you’re ready to help a friend if they need assistance. Or perhaps, you’ll lend your expertise and energy to a charitable organization that is linked to another country because your idealism is aroused today.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

**** You are nurturing sign. Today you might work behind the scenes; and yet, you might make a public presence in some way to promote a good cause. You might also develop a crush on a boss or someone in authority, especially because you admire their values.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

**** Romance with someone different might blossom today because you feel a kinship with others, especially if you think you can help someone in need, perhaps in another country. People will listen to you today because you will speak with conviction.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

***** You are in a position to make a difference in the life of someone today because you’re admired, due to the fact the Sun is casting you in a flattering spotlight. This dazzling image could help you fund raise or get money from a third party for a cause.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

**** You want to travel and “get away from all this” today. You might persuade a friend, spouse or partner into joining you for a tiny vacation – even an overnight trip – to satisfy your desire to break free and make a run for it. And you’re right – sometimes a change is as good as a rest.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** This is a passionate, romantic day! This can be expressed in many ways for you but one of them could be a work-related flirtation that blossoms into something special. You might also meet someone through a pet or health-related situation. Dress your best.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

**** Today has the potential for fairytale romance for your sign. Because you have stars in your eyes (metaphorically), you are ready to see romantic potential in many places. This same influence can revive an existing relationship in a lovely, special way. Who knew?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** Your desire to help a family member or to listen with sympathy to what they want to say is admirable today. You might also entertain at home, or do something to make your home more attractive, perhaps in an extravagant way.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

***** If beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, this certainly applies to love for your sign today. You see beauty in your everyday surroundings; and likewise, you see the beauty of other people around you. This is why many of you will develop a crush or fall in love with someone.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** Be careful with financial matters today because you might be tempted to spend too much money on something elegant or luxurious. Furthermore, you might be misled with financial matters and then later regret something. Nevertheless, romance is promising for you!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Maggie Q (1979) shares your birthday today. You have many interests, but when you focus on something,s you truly study it. You are inquisitive, pioneering and empathetic with others. This is the final year of a nine-year cycle. It’s time to take inventory, and let go of people, places and things that have held you back.

Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Aries (March 21-April 19)

It appears like you are using this Thursday to start planning your next moves and feel that the more organized you are, the more chances you have to succeed.

And why fake it, this is probably a good attitude for you at the moment. Other than this, you may experience a bit of pessimism but nothing to get you off track.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

While you may not be starting this Thursday under the best auspices, it seems that things are changing for the better right under your nose.

So no more pessimism, incertitude or desperation. Don’t imagine that you ought to receive whatever you want instantly but surely there will be some kind of confirmation you are on the right track.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You seem to be spending your hard earned money on little nothings that you don’t really need and probably blame your lack of self-restrain on the sneaky sales or manipulating techniques. Well, to put it bluntly, it is all you.

No one will interfere in your habits though, because surely they don’t want to risk some kind of reprimand.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Someone from your long gone past or even from the recent one will come back into your life and perhaps is not an ordinary person but someone who has influenced you to a degree.

You are seeing things differently and they will probably help you come to grips with some kind of loss you couldn’t get past.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Someone younger than you will teach you a valuable lesson of love and understanding today and not only will you be impressed by this but you will probably steal a bit of their charm and their lesson to apply it yourself with others.

This is a highly emotional day and although you might have to deal with some mundane tasks, you won’t be bothered by them at all.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You seem to be exposing yourself to a high degree of stress at work, perhaps due to the period or maybe because you have some kind of project going on.

In any case, although the atmosphere may be tense around you, it seems that you maintain your sense of humor and try to find ways to dodge all those difficult moments.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Good news from all fronts, but more from the emotional one as you seem to be very in tune to what you want and to the ways you can work to obtain it.

Now it is important for you to reflect on that further and also to set some goals that you are willing to follow for a long period of time. Your partner or someone you fancy could come to you with a decision as well.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Emotional but understanding, you are quick to show just how much you care, especially this Thursday and to anyone coming to you.

And if they come for some nice words, you surely are not going to send them off with just that and probably will do even more for them and make them feel welcomed. You may have good interactions with children.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You are keeping a keen eye on the valuables in your life and perhaps at times prove to be a little too materialistic.

But this Thursday will also teach you a lesson about your efforts and how those bring further satisfaction. Also, this satisfaction might translate today into interactions with other people, some who may be from a different social circle.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You seem to show quite a realistic love to your significant other and perhaps you lack those real emotions. And this might not be on your side, especially if your partner is doubting you in any way.

Perhaps you need to show them more of what is going on in your mind or try to show love in a way you can, with less emotion but more proof.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You are cheerful and could laugh out of almost anything and this is exactly what you are doing in the company of anyone, no matter how long or short you have known them.

And not only this attitude of yours is contagious but might actually change the day for the better for someone who is not in the best of places and you might not even know.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

The current disposition has moved the attention of the stars to a more material area of your life but you are still quite emotional and don’t seem to figure just yet what is important for you.

At the same time, a bit of quarrel, perhaps at home, might have a bigger impact than you can imagine on how you perceive things further.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Spell For Thursday – Self-Love jar

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LOVE SPELL WARNING: Love spells such as this one take the person who you want to love you free will/spirit away. What happens with a spell like this is the person will become obsessed with you to the point of possibly losing their job, which in turn can make them lose their home, automobile, friends, their family, etc. I have heard of people under love spells dying from not eating or drinking when they are not in the presence of the spellcaster 24/7/365. So, unless you want some who only loves you because of a spell you put on them then go for it. But if you want someone to love you because they feel that emotion towards you then please do not do this spell. The same warning goes for animals, birds, reptiles, or anything else that has a heart and can create a bond with someone.

Self-Love jar

As you add each item into the jar say aloud what you want to gain from the object. When it comes to the bay leaves, using a permanent marker write clear affirmations. Once you have added all your items seal the spell by lighting your candle, allow the wax to drip down to form a wax seal. While the wax is still wet you could place a Rose quartz into the wax.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

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Ruled by Jupiter. Good luck, wealth, healing, male fertility, legal matters.
Planet – Jupiter

Sign – Sagittarius, Pisces

Angel – Sachiel

Color – Purple, Green, Royal Blue

Plant – Cinnamon, Beech, Buttercup, coltsfoot, oak

Stone – Sugilite, amethyst, turquoise, lapis lazuli, sapphire

Intention – Business, logic, gambling, social matters, political power, material wealth

Element – Fire, water

More Qualities – expansion, luck, success, higher education, the law, career, finances, wealth, publishing, college education, long distance travel, foreign interests, religion, philosophy, forecasting, broadcasting, publicity, expansion, luck, growth, sports, horses, the law, doctors, guardians, merchants, psychologists, charity, correspondences courses, self-improvement, researching, reading, studying

Source: PlentifulEarth.com

Planet: Jupiter

Element: Earth

Gender: Masculine

Deities: Juno, Jupiter, Thor, Zeus

Colors: Blue, Green, Purple, Rich Royal Colors

Crystals: Aventurine, Amethyst, Brown Jasper, Green Lodestone, Green Tourmaline, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Peridot, Tin, Turquoise

Herbs & Plants: Anise, Borage, Cinquefoil, Clove, Dandelion, Dill, Fig, Honeysuckle, Hyssop, Maple, Meadowsweet, Mint, Nutmeg, Oak, Patchouli, Sage, Star Anise

Incenses: Cinnamon, Clove, Jupiter Oil, Musk, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sage

Energies & Associations: Abundance, Career, Employment, Energetic Increase, Expansion, Generosity, Growth, Happiness, Healing, Harvesting, Honest Leadership, Honor, Leadership, Legal Matters, Loyalty, Luck, Male Fertility, Material Opportunities, Money, Optimism, Power, Prosperity, Protection, Riches, Wealth

May 22, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for May 22nd, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 24.56 days old and 32.4% illuminated with a tilt of -71.834°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 370,397.73 km and the moon sign is Pisces.

The Moon phase for May 22nd, 2025 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

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Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 24.56 days

Moon illumination: 32.4%

Moon tilt: -71.834°

Moon angle: 0.54

Moon distance: 370,397.73 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.

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Visit the May 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on May 22 has an illumination of 26%. 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 May 22 the Moon is 24.48 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 26%
Moon Age: 24.48 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,872.14 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,474,971.06 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Useful Moon Resources

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

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

May 21, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

**** The pace of your days will accelerate in the next four weeks due to a busy schedule of short trips, increased reading, writing and studying, time spent with siblings and relatives, plus appointments and time-consuming errands. You’re up for this!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** Something will prompt you to reflect upon your values in the next several weeks. You might think about your earnings and what you own. You might examine your relationship to the things you own. For example, do they serve your needs, or do you serve theirs?

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

***** Today the Sun moves into your sign to stay for the next four weeks. This happens only once a year, and when it occurs, it boosts your energy and your confidence. It’s your chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** Your birthday looms ahead, which means your personal year is coming to an end. In the next few weeks, look back at the last year. How are you doing at the art of living? How do you want your new year ahead to be different? Jot down some ideas.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

**** Your popularity will increase in the next several weeks because today, the Sun has entered your House of Friendships. Expect your focus to turn to groups and friends. Work and cooperate with others. Strive to establish who you are with others without fear or apology.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

***** Today the Sun moves to the top of your chart, which occurs only once a year, and lasts for four weeks. This symbolizes that you’re being thrust in a flattering spotlight, which means people will admire you (especially bosses) even if you don’t do anything different. You can use this!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

**** Grab every opportunity to travel or study or do something to broaden your horizons in the next several weeks, because this will give you pleasure and a sense of personal reward and satisfaction. Some of you will be more involved with the law. Others will explore metaphysical, religious and spiritual ideas.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** In the next four weeks, you’ll be more passionate and intense (for different reasons according to the details of your personal life). You might meet someone who produces psychological self-inquiry within you. You might also have a strong desire to reinvent yourself.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

**** You will need more sleep and more rest in the next four weeks; and it’s important that you recognize this need. (Do yourself this favour.) Meanwhile, because you will have increased objectivity to see your role in your closest relationships – you might see ways how to improve things.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** Your ability to be efficient and work hard will be fabulous in the next four weeks, which is why you are entering a productive month ahead. Get as much done as possible. Your high standards will extend to your health as well. Make it all happen!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

***** The next four weeks might be one of the most playful times of the year for you because your primary drive will be to do what you want, and set your own priorities. Seek out amusement and recreation. Romance will flourish. Relationships will be more lighthearted. Enjoy sports and fun activities with kids.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** Home, family and your private life will be your primary focus in the next four weeks. Some of you will be more involved with a parent. All of you will welcome a chance to relax at home among familiar surroundings and contemplate your navel. Chill out.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Judge Reinhold (1957) shares your birthday today. You are attentive, determined, and caring. You have strong physical and intellectual energy and an investigative mind. This year you’ll reap the benefits of your hard work. You’ll attain power and leadership in your activities and relationships. You might receive an award, a promotion, kudos, certainly acknowledgement.

Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is going to be a highly beneficial day for all those who have in plan to perform some kind of financial move.

Some might be in for a more significant win while others will be able to simply move on. Interesting to see the human interactions that are going to develop around this matter as it seems that there will be a bit of movement in this regard as well.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You have to leave your fears aside and just talk to whomever you need to talk. You are benefiting from certain opportunities but otherwise are not really having the best time because you are holding yourself back.

If you want to position yourself as an honest and open person you need to actually behave like that and you should start now.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are lecturing others but when it comes to your own chores, you are postponing them. But the interesting part is that you are actually doing a good to yourself because you can occupy your time differently.

Perhaps with things that are closer to what you like and in areas where you can actually accomplish something. A prosperous move might await.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your activities become most important for you but at the same time you are trying to make room for relax time.

You should then listen to those invites and prompts from your friends and make room for them. It might not be exactly the place or the full company you want to be in but at least in one step towards relaxation.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

It appears that a certain encounter might leave you with a bitter taste and since this happens in the morning, to some extent, you will be influenced to believe that this is how the whole day will go.

But here is where I come in scene to reassure you that this is not something to linger on and that karma will return the favor and change your mood.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You are trying to predict some kind of move for the long run but perhaps your intuition is a bit indulgent. It is nice to believe that not all people are evil but perhaps you can’t trust everyone.

Instead of focusing as much on what others will be doing and how to adapt to that, you can be the stronger person and influence them to follow you instead.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The middle of the working week will bring some secret wishes to the surface, either that you actually verbalize them or just because you can’t stop thinking about them.

And you know how it is that when you think of something long and strong enough, it kind of happens. This might be your case this lucky Wednesday as well.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are trying to piece together something that has happened currently with some signs you have had in the past.

Perhaps you are playing the detective because you don’t feel you can trust a certain person. But the good news is that all your suspicions are going to fall apart and most likely, you will be proven that there is no need to worry.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Sentimentally speaking you are in the sweet spot and to add to this, your family is also supportive and might even help you accomplish something you’ve been longing for in a while.

But to be fair, it has taken you a long while to get here so perhaps this is a victory that you can truly enjoy, especially if the relationships with your family on the subject have not been the most cordial.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You are looking around yourself and perhaps you are not very content with what you see or you simply want a change.

And this is what you will be occupying yourself with this Wednesday. And since you are so focused on moving furniture or buying decorations, you will probably succeed in obtaining that design you are longing for.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Although during the morning you will feel as if you are on top of everything and all that you are doing only depends on your efforts, as the day goes by, some of that might change.

And this is not necessarily for the worst as it seems that the unexpected interference will bring more help than nuisance. Just be patient for a bit while this unravels.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your current plans are quite big and at times you probably wonder if you are actually going to achieve them.

But this attitude is exactly what gets you down. The good news is that some of what is going to happen today is going to play down on exactly this and will probably prompt you to strengthen the belief that everything will be all right.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

May 20, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for May 20th, 2025 is the Last Quarter phase.

On this day, the moon is 22.49 days old and 55.12% illuminated with a tilt of -71.006°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 381,016.27 km and the moon sign is Aquarius.

The Moon phase for May 20th, 2025 is the Last Quarter phase, which is also sometimes known as the Third Quarter. In this phase, the moon has completed three quarters of it’s orbit around the earth and exactly half of the moon is illuminated and half is in darkness.

The Last Quarter phase comes roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon and this is when the moon has completed three quarters of its orbit around the Earth (hence the name, Last Quarter). The moon will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon, transits the meridian at sunrise, before setting at noon in the west.

The Last Quarter of the moon phase cycle happens on one day. It’s followed by the intermediate phase, Waning Crescent, and will become less illuminated every day until it reaches the New Moon phase.

Fun fact: if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the left side of the moon will be illuminated during the Last Quarter. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, the right side is illuminated.

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Phase Details

Phase: Last Quarter

Moon age: 22.49 days

Moon illumination: 55.12%

Moon tilt: -71.006°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 381,016.27 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.

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a 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.

Today’s Last Quarter Phase

The Last Quarter on May 20 has an illumination of 48%. 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 May 20 the Moon is 22.36 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: 48%
Moon Age: 22.36 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 374,157.06 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,417,705.59 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Useful Moon Resources

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

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

(One Person’s View) List of the Most Used Gods in Witchcraft

Adonis: Greek – consort of Aphrodite

Anubis: Egyptian – Jackal-headed God responsible for conducting souls to the underworld. 

Apollo: Greek & Roman – God of the Sun, twin brother of Artemis 

Cernunnos/Kernunnos: Celtic – The Horned God, consort of the Lady.

Dionysus: Greek – God of wine, fertility, and vegetation. 

Eros: Greek – God of love and passion.

Herne: Celtic/Saxon – see Cernunnos.

Horus (the elder): Egyptian – God of the all-seeing eye. Has the head of a falcon and the body of a man.

Hymen: Greek – God of marriage and wedding feasts. 

Lucifer: Italian – God of light, brother of Diana.

Mithra: Persian – God of the Sun and of victory in war

Odin: Scandinavian – God of the dead and of war. Consort of Freya.

Osiris: Egyptian – Fertility God, brother and consort of Isis.

Pan: Greek – God of nature and of woodland.

Poseidon: Greek – God of the sea.

Ra: Egyptian – God of the Sun. Father of Hathor by Nut.

Shiva: Hindu – God of the cycle of birth-death-rebirth. Consort of Kali.

Thor: Scandinavian – God of the sky and of thunder. Son of Odin

Thoth: Greek – God of wisdom and of writing.

Zeus: Greek – Supreme God. Brother of Demeter.

(One Person’s View) The Deep Meaning of the Triple Goddess Symbol

The hyperlink is for a good video about the Triple Goddess. I hope you find it enjoyable and informative.

The Deep Meaning of the Triple Goddess Symbol | SymbolSage

Spell For Monday – Spell For Goddess Empowerment

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

Spell For Goddess Empowerment

For this spell you will need:

One silver or white candle

Moonstone or opal

Ivy or heather

Chamomile or mint oil

Remember magic is all about intention and pleasure, so these ingredients are only a guideline, don’t stress if you cannot source what I have listed, just use whatever is available to you.

Give yourself some quiet, un-interrupted time to cast. Meditate and clear your mind. Anoint the candle with the oil by rubbing it in a clockwise direction on the candle. Sprinkle the herb at the base of the candle or dish around it and place the crystal beside the candle and herbs.

Light the candle as you chant three times: ‘O lovely Lunar Lady empower me, charge me with your energy. For the Highest Good of All. Blessed Be’

Carry the crystal to remind you of your power throughout the day.

Blessed Be )O(

May 19, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for May 19th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 21.46 days old and 65.84% illuminated with a tilt of -68.35°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 386,155.44 km and the moon sign is Aquarius.

The Moon phase for May 19th, 2025 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

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

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

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

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 21.46 days

Moon illumination: 65.84%

Moon tilt: -68.35°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 386,155.44 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.

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 May 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on May 19 has an illumination of 59%. 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 May 19 the Moon is 21.34 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: 59%
Moon Age: 21.34 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 378,685.67 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,388,272.21 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Useful Moon Resources

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

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

May 18, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily and Weekly Horoscopes

Moon Alert

After 2 AM EDT today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Aquarius.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

**** This is a tricky day because in one way, relations with friends and groups are warm and mutually sympathetic. This is a fact. Nevertheless, disputes about money or possessions might arise with your kids or a romantic lover? (You win some – you lose some.) Go gently.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** You make an excellent impression on your public today. Likewise, you make an excellent impression on parents, bosses and VIPs. Certainly, you can use this to your advantage if you want to promote your cause or your agenda. However, squabbles with home and family are likely. Be patient and kind.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

**** You love to travel, and today you might travel or make exciting travel plans! Meanwhile, you have strong opinions about religious and political matters, which might stir up some kid of resentment with someone that could fester beneath the surface. Relax. Take it easy.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** Discussions about how to share something, perhaps an inheritance, or anything that is jointly held, will go in your favour today. This is good. Nevertheless, disputes about money and possessions with someone younger, perhaps a friend, or a member of a group might also arise. Be charitable.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** With the Moon opposite your sign today, you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. Be cooperative. Nevertheless, disagreements with parents and authority figures might force you to stand up for yourself, and put your cards on the table. (You’re not a wuss.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

*** Relations with coworkers are warm and supportive today. In fact, you might help someone; or vice versa, someone might help you. Meanwhile, disputes about politics or religion could take place, which are not helpful. Give these situations a wide berth. Keep the peace.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

**** Romantic dates and fun outings are excellent choices today. Avoid making plans because last-minute changes are likely. Be spontaneous! Nevertheless, social outings will be memorable and exciting! However, disputes about money, debt or shared property might occur for some of you. Easy does it.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** Family discussions (especially with a female) will be mutually sympathetic today. You might explore ideas about entertaining or redecorating. Nevertheless, squabbles with a spouse, partner or close friend could also occur. Don’t take things personally.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

**** For the most part, this is a happy, upbeat day, especially because you’re in a positive frame of mind, which prompts you to appreciate your daily surroundings. It’s an excellent day to enjoy sports events, fun activities with kids and the arts. Get out and schmooze!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** Today you’ll enjoy shopping for beautiful things, especially for your home. You might also spend money to entertain at home today because activities like this will please you. Nevertheless, parents might have arguments with their kids today; and romantic disputes might also occur. Look for a win-win solution.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

**** Today you’ll enjoy being with friends and people you love. You’ll also enjoy having friends to your home to entertain them because you can make them feel good, and they will appreciate you for this. Avoid family disputes. Keep things light. It’s a pleasant day.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** You might attract money to you today. (This could be why you feel generous, and are buying beautiful things for yourself and others.) However, avoid touchy subjects and disputes with siblings and daily contacts. Don’t get caught up in power struggles. In a year – will any of this matter?

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Chow Yun-Fat (1955) shares your birthday today. You’re steadfast, energetic and compassion. Justice and fairness are important to you. This year exciting changes will give you increased personal freedom. Stay flexible. Let go of anything that holds back your progress. Seek out new opportunities and be ready to act fast. Expect to travel.

Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are going to be in search for positive energy this Sunday although it may be difficult to find it, given the kind of people you surrounded yourself with.

And this doesn’t have to mean that they are bad for you. It only points out that you need to treat yourself better, aim high and at the same time learn how to enjoy yourself.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

The current disposition is quite a lucky one for you this Sunday and you will probably notice how lucky you are just as the day goes to an end.

This will also mark a good moment for reflection in which you can think of what went right and what went wrong and about who was there to stand by you during all those situations.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Quite an entrepreneurial day for you this Sunday as you see all kinds of opportunities everywhere. Perhaps you let yourself slip in this direction too much and forget that this day is actually for a bit of relaxation.

Don’t go as far as to have to be lectured by those around you because of this because such a tense moment will spoil the fun for everyone.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You risk falling into your own emotional trap this Sunday if you don’t pay attention at the signs. You tend to show too much jealousy, often without reason and it is time for your partner to answer back.

And surely you won’t enjoy such a display and the battle will turn bitter. You have chances to keep a calm demeanor if you try.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

If you try to forget about all that is about to happen come Monday you are in for a fun day today but if you don’t even try, you surely will spend more than a grumpy afternoon while others are having fun.

It is all in your mind and you can regulate that. Not to mention the fact that the stars are behaving quite nicely to you and may be in a bit of luck as well.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

While you may be searching for a bit of meaning, this Sunday is here to offer safety and certainty in a matter that has been troubling you in the back for a while now.

At first, you may not know where things are headed but it won’t take you long before you figure things out. Also, some good social interactions will improve your behavior.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are counting a lot on your communication abilities but at the same time, certain misunderstandings may change the way you perceive things.

So don’t be too fast to judge when you don’t know all the details. This will help you to stay out of trouble this Sunday and will ensure you remain in good relations with everyone.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are keen to jump to the rescue of everyone this Sunday but perhaps you are a bit too eager. You need to make sure your intentions are not misinterpreted and at the same time not interfere too much.

If someone needs your help that badly, they will probably ask for it and you shouldn’t worry that much about it.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

It appears that the current disposition may bring some elements to support your plans but you will have the last words on that.

You also need to involve someone close, at least for emotional support because as you progress with your plan, the pressure may be too big for you to withstand on your own. Interesting to see whether you will deliver.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your mind may be wondering around but your body will probably stay in one place this Sunday as you are not very keen to move or get involved with anything.

The outcome of the day will probably depend on whether you will receive any kind of invite that you will deem as interesting enough to see you moving.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You are trying to search for clues outside of what is being said and shown to you just because you are craving to be one step ahead of everyone.

But it seems that the more inquisitive you are, the weirder you will appear in front of everyone else. You may want to let some things follow their own course instead, at least for a while.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You are saving and behaving in a very responsible way but at times, especially on Sundays, you may want to indulge yourself a little and why shouldn’t you.

It may have been a difficult week and even if it wasn’t, you have the right to relax a bit. So think about what you want and go on this path, at least for a couple of hours today.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, May 18 to Saturday, May 21, 2025

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily and Weekly Horoscopes

All Signs

The most dramatic astrological event this week is that Saturn changes signs on Saturday. This is a big deal. I’m going to discuss this next week because in the meantime, this week another event occurs, which is the Sun returning to Gemini for the first time in 11 months. Let that be our focus. Meanwhile, Monday is a lazy dreamy day, which will suit those who aren’t working. Midweek on Tuesday and Wednesday, everyone will bounce back to work with focused energy. The end of the week promises romance and fun socializing. Remember: the email of the species is more dangerous than the mail.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This week the pace of your days will accelerate for the next four weeks. Oh yes, you have things to do, places to go and people to see! Fortunately, fair Venus is in your sign, increasing your desire to relate to others. Venus will also help you to compromise and get along with everyone. Because Venus ranks pleasure above work, you will easily attract social situations to you. This is timely because this is also a romantic week! Venus will help you increase your receptivity to others, while the Sun will increase your desire to communicate. In addition to this, your ruler fiery Mars will heighten your sexual desires and appetites for adventure! Oh my. (Note: This is the perfect week to buy wardrobe treasures.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

As I frequently mention, you are the financial wizard of the zodiac. This week the Sun will enter your Money House heightening your concerns with money, movable property and the things you value. You will examine your relationship to the resources in your life. For example, does your “stuff” serve your needs or the other way around? (And let us not forget that you are the collector of the zodiac.) Meanwhile, you might make a special purchase and enjoy showing it off. With Mercury in your sign, you’re keen to express your views to others, especially about history and politics. You also have a strong urge to get out and travel.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Good news! This week the powerful Sun returns to your sign for the first time in a year. It will stay there for four weeks, boosting your confidence and energy. Yay! It will also attract people and favourable situations to you. Meanwhile, Venus in your House of Friendships will help you schmooze with friends, groups and organizations. (A friendship could turn romantic.) Mars in your House of Communications, will accelerate the tempo of your everyday life; while making you identify with your ideas and beliefs. This is a fortunate time for you because Jupiter is still in your sign giving you divine protection. Take a moment and count your blessings. Ya think?

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your birthday is looming ahead, which means your personal year is ending. This means the next four weeks are the time to do a reality check and think about how well you’re doing at the art of living. This is an auspicious time to do this because next week, I’ll discuss the impact of Saturn on your sign. Discussions with younger people are significant for you right now. In fact, someone younger might prompt you to rethink your future goals. Meanwhile, fair Venus at the top of your chart, is creating favourable circumstances for your business and professional life. Venus will also make authority figures admire you! (In fact, you might begin a romance with a boss.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This week ushers in a four-week window of increased popularity. Everyone wants to see your face! This is also your chance to establish who you are with your friends. Be yourself without fear or apology. Life is too short to spend time with people who don’t appreciate you and have your best interests at heart. This is the best time of year to think about who you want to encourage in your life. Meanwhile, fiery Mars is still in your sign boosting your energy and giving you the ability to work out problems and accomplish a lot. (Mars will stay in your sign until June 17.) Grab every chance to travel or expand your world because you need this right now. Enjoy art exhibits, explore new neighbourhoods, or take a pleasure trip. Treat yourself!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This week the Sun moves to the top of your chart to stay for the next four weeks. This happens only once a year and when it occurs, it symbolizes a flattering spotlight shining down on you, that makes you look great in the eyes of everyone, especially authority figures. This is why you might be offered increased responsibilities or a promotion. (You don’t have to do anything special – you’ll succeed. It’s smoke and mirrors.) Meanwhile, romance is affectionate and sexy! Plus, gifts, goodies and favours from others will come your way. You’ll also enjoy any kind of study or further education because you’re eager for knowledge and new experiences. This is an excellent time to learn a new language.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Exciting news! For the next four weeks, the Sun will travel through the part of your chart that makes you want to learn more and broaden your horizons. You’ll want to study new and unfamiliar topics. You’ll want to travel and meet people from different backgrounds. Any new course of study, a new hobby, or a new intellectual discipline will be invigorating and stimulating because you want more out of life! Meanwhile, fair Venus is in the best position for all relationships – a lover, a friend, coworkers, even enemies. Plus, fiery Mars is in your House of Friendships right now encouraging physical activity, such as athletics with groups. Now is the time to formulate your goals and actively pursue them.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

In the next four weeks, you’ll feel more passionate about life. This will happen for different reasons. You might encounter somebody that produces a need for some psychological self-inquiry within you. Or you might meet someone who challenges your value structure and makes you rethink everything? The result is you will want to experience life at a feeling level – not just an intellectual understanding of things. Meanwhile, Mars at the top of your chart will arouse your ambition as never before. You want to be your own boss. Fortunately, Venus will soften things, especially with coworkers. Venus can attract a work-related romance.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This week the Sun will move opposite your sign to stay for four weeks. This happens only once a year and when it occurs, it means you’ll need more sleep. That’s because the Sun is now as far away from your sign as it can get all year. We’re not talking 93 million miles. We’re talking about 5 inches on your chart. (It’s symbolic.) Because the Sun represents your energy — and it is now “as far away from you” as it can get, your overall level of vitality will be lessened. Meanwhile, Venus is in one of the most fun-loving, playful parts of your chart, urging you to socialize and have a good time! This is the perfect time for a vacation, especially because fiery Mars wants you to expand your world and your mind! Ideas?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Each of us feels a shift of energy as the Sun changes signs this week. You will feel a strong desire to work and get better organized. You’ll want to work as efficiently and effectively as possible to get the best results for your efforts. By extension, you want to improve your health as well. This means physical efficiency will be a theme for you in the next four weeks. You’ll also enjoy redecorating where you live and entertaining at home. You will also balance your hard work with amusing past times, especially reading, writing and playing games that require mental agility. Romance with someone younger might blossom.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Lucky you! Once a year, the Sun takes four weeks to travel through the most fun-loving, playful part of your chart. This means your primary drive will be to do what you want, and set your own priorities. You will feel lighter and happier and more playful! Your attitude toward your relationships will be warmer and easy-going. You might have a greater concern for the welfare of children. Social outings, the arts and sports will appeal. In fact, life will feel so good, you’ll appreciate the appearance of your daily surroundings in ways that you didn’t see before. (Actually, as you change the way you see your everyday world, your everyday world will change.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

For the next four weeks, your focus will be on home, family and your private life. Pool your energy with others and focus on stabilizing your personal world. (Some will have stronger connections with a parent.) All of you will contemplate your past and how you have arrived at where you are today. Meanwhile, fiery Mars will help you be productive; while fair Venus will attract money and favours to you, and encourage you to buy beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. It’s time to think more seriously about giving yourself the stable support that you need. Once you secure your home base, then you can pursue other goals with peace of mind and assurance.

(One Person’s View) Identifying Crystals Properties by Color c.2018

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(One Person’s View) Crystals for the Beginner Witch

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List of crystals that every witch should have in their witch toolbox…

Hematite: this is good to use for grounding, protection, and scrying

Rose Quartz: this is good for promoting love and helps fight anxiety and depression.

Clear Quartz: this is good for protection, healing, and clarity.

Selenite: Prevents bad dreams and great for clarity.

Amethyst: Used for protection and helps to rebut effects you don’t want.

These stones will help every witch out there in everyday life and for use during rituals or really anything and everything in your life.

May 17, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for May 18th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 20.42 days old and 75.52% illuminated with a tilt of -64.031°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 390,855.90 km and the moon sign is Capricorn.

The Moon phase for May 18th, 2025 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

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

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

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

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 20.42 days

Moon illumination: 75.52%

Moon tilt: -64.031°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 390,855.90 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.

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 May 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on May 18 has an illumination of 69%. 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 May 18 the Moon is 20.31 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: 69%
Moon Age: 20.31 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,654.89 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,357,056.40 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Useful Moon Resources

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

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

May 17, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions after 8 PM EDT today (5 PM to 11 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** Keep an eye on your money and your possessions today because things are unpredictable. You might find money; you might lose money. Guard what you own against loss, theft or damage. On the upside, you might have an original, moneymaking idea? Who knows?

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

**** Today the Sun is in your sign lined up with wild, wacky Uranus, which means your actions might surprise others. The overall mood of today will be electric, exciting and different. Plans will change. You might feel rebellious. Pay attention to what you say and do to avoid accidents.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

*** Today you feel restless. Something might happen that shakes up your daily routine? Or someone might change their plans and you might find this annoying. One thing is certain, nothing is reliable today because last-minute changes, accidents and new directions are taking place.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

**** You might meet someone unusual today; or someone you know might surprise you? You might also be involved in group or an organization that suddenly changes plans, or directions, or adopts a new mandate? This is because today is full of sudden changes and unpredictable events. Oy!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** Tread carefully when dealing with authority figures today because they might do something that surprises you; in turn, you might not like it, or you might feel rebellious about a new decision coming down the pipe? Your boss might suddenly be fired? Could be anything.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** Travel plans might suddenly change today. Likewise, issues related to legal or medical matters might also change, perhaps an appointment or an event? Anything to do with school and higher education is also subject to a last-minute detour. Stay flexible today!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** Make friends with your bank account today because sudden changes to your assets, your bank accounts, or anything to do with agreements about shared property could occur today. Something you thought was stable might be wobbly? You might receive a windfall or the opposite. (Yikes.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** Use your diplomatic skills to deal with partners, spouses and close friends today because this is a fast-changing landscape. Agreements and plans with others might fall through, or suddenly change. You might meet someone new who is different and unusual? Today is a crapshoot. (Exciting but unreliable.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** Equipment breakdowns, staff shortages, delayed deliveries, computer problems and power outages are just a few things that might dog your steps today at work, or in your job, or even dealing with health issues. Stay light on your feet. Protect your pet against accidents or hazards.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** Parents should be extra vigilant today because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. Meanwhile, social plans might suddenly change at the drop of a hat. You might receive an invitation – or a fun event might be cancelled? Romance is completely unpredictable.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** Your home routine will change today. Small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur. Someone unexpected could knock on your door. (Get dressed.) Meanwhile, family arguments and emotional outbursts might take place. Stay chill. Be sensible. Do what’s best.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** Pay attention to everything you say and do because this is an accident-prone day for your sign. Think before you act. Count to three before you respond to someone. Guard against knee-jerk reactions when talking to others. New faces, new places and new ideas will energize you. Definitely.

If Your Birthday Is Today

TV host Craig Ferguson (1962) shares your birthday today. You are determined and ambitious. You’re also energetic, and sensitive to the needs of others. This is a year of building, work and construction for you. Make time to create solid foundations in your life. Simplicity is key. Take charge of your health. You might explore martial arts or yoga.

Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are quick to judge what others are doing and not like this is something all right to do but your main fault stands beyond this as you are also full of prejudice.

Some difficulties in communicating exactly how they feel might put certain people on your black list for no reason whatsoever. Beware of making any harsh decisions.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

The only roadblocks you are to experience this Saturday are some of the emotional kind and will only happen if you allow them to.

This will not necessarily be the easiest day, especially if there is work involved or you have to interact with other people but there is no need for you to work up in your mind and make things worse.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You may see some things progressing slower but don’t be too fast in drawing the conclusion that those are doomed because the exact opposite is happening.

You need to learn that some of the very best things require a bit more time to be brewing. At the same time, some discussions about hierarchy might put you in the spotlight.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Beware if you have to deal with important paperwork and also check every letter or number if you are filling in any forms.

A stupid mistake of this kind can get you in big trouble or at least start an undeserved headache and some lost time. Even if it takes longer than usual, be the one who double checks every detail.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Whilst you might not start this Saturday under the best auspices, you will soon realize that you are just hurting yourself and that you have no reason to be angry.

Perhaps you haven’t slept well or can’t give up thinking about work or other unpleasant things and this is why you are taking it out on everyone else who is not at fault.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Matters of honesty are going to be highlighted this Saturday and you will have to prove you are up to the mark.

Those who will be most interested of your performance are from your family so make sure you don’t disappoint them. At the same time you will find enough room to relax as well once all that is over.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You need to align your expectations with those around you or else you are in for quite a hectic Saturday. There are many plans and activities hanging out there and you need to make sure they are all organized.

You don’t have to do it all by yourself, you just need to communicate with the right people and perhaps make some compromises.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are considering yourself the master of the house but when it comes to making important and serious decisions, you may be nowhere to be found.

This is most likely what is going to happen this Saturday and what has the potential to heat things up with your partner. Admit if you are afraid of certain things or which are your worries but be there for them.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

If you are putting enough effort, things are going to run smoothly this Saturday. This might mean that you have to get involved with some house work or shopping.

In any case, while it won’t’ be the fun or relaxation you are expecting for the day, you will end up feeling quite accomplished, not to mention not in a fight with your family.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Although it is just one humble Saturday, amongst many others, it seems that the stars are demanding some sort of plan from you, either having to do with what you have accomplished so far or with what you are going to do in the next couple of days.

In any case, you are somewhat warned that things cannot continue this way and that you need to get yourself organized.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Some professional aspects are interfering with your family life, either that you have to travel for work, take work home or simply go out for a couple of hours to attend a business event.

Whilst your partner might understand, there may be other family members, children included who won’t be as easy to convince and to whom you might have to make some promises to keep things quiet.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You are looking too much at what others are doing and too little at your own accomplishments. This is why the stars ought to show you today how far you have gone and this might also be accompanied by some relaxation means.

Also, if your friends invite you some place, don’t be the grumpy one and make sure you return the favor.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

May 15, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for May 16th, 2025 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 18.36 days old and 90.53% illuminated with a tilt of -51.095°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 398,441.75 km and the moon sign is Capricorn.

The Moon phase for May 16th, 2025 is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

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

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

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

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 18.36 days

Moon illumination: 90.53%

Moon tilt: -51.095°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 398,441.75 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.

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 May 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on May 16 has an illumination of 85%. 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 May 16 the Moon is 18.44 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: 85%
Moon Age: 18.44 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 392,691.44 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,296,867.09 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

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

Useful Moon Resources

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

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