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A Thought for Today

With frost on the ground this morning my fibromyalgia and arthritis giving me pain and stiffness so no original thoughts for this morning so i can get most of the rest of the daily posts for the southern hemisphere today’s posts done. There is a saying in my family if you don’t like the weather (in Chicagoland) wait 10 minutes and it will change. Not quite a 10-minute change but it is supposed to go into the low 60s F at some point today. Worse part is I clean a house every week for extra money and today is the day to do this. UGH!

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Spell- Candles Spells Color of Smoke – Printable

Keep in mind this is one person’s opinion on the color of smoke your candle may emit when doing a candle spell or a spell including a candle.

April 26, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions after 7:30 PM EDT today (4:30 PM to 11:45 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Cancer into Leo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

An unexpected surprise will please you today. This might come from a family member or it might be a pleasant change that affects your home or possibly your entire family. It will make you feel good. Whatever occurs might inspire you in some way.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a feel-good day. This is why you’re happy to schmooze with others. It’s easy to be generous to people with your time, your advice and your wealth. You feel idealistic about a friend, which is why you might impulsively do something to help them. Expect a detour to your day.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Something unexpected might make you feel physically enriched today. A gift might come your way or an opportunity to boost your earnings. Someone in a position of authority might be sympathetic and do a favour for you. It could be anything. Keep your eyes open!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a strong day for you because the Moon is in your sign dancing with lucky Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus. Sudden opportunities to travel might land in your lap. You might make a great impression on bosses and authority types. A friend might surprise you?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Although you continue to be high viz., today is another day where you will be happy to play things low-key. Nevertheless, you’ll feel fortunate, especially because opportunities to travel or expand your world exist. Bosses, parents and authority figures might suddenly praise you. Good things will come your way!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a great day to schmooze with friends or members of groups, especially charitable or nonprofit organizations. Your idealism is aroused and you are feeling generous. Because of this, you might be able to raise money; or you might donate money. Possibly, someone will be generous to you?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You make a marvellous impression on others today, in part because they see you are kind and sympathetic. You might also have an opportunity to be generous to someone in need. (True generosity is giving what is needed.) And of course, what goes around, comes around.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Do something different today. Be bold in your aspirations. Sudden opportunities to travel might materialize. Or you might financially benefit someone far away; or possibly, someone will benefit you? It’s definitely a lucky day for someone.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You have financial advantages today, which is why you need to be aware and focused, and ready to accept favours that come your way. You might even receive cash or a gift. It’s certainly a perfect day to ask for a loan or mortgage. You might also enjoy a vacation or a fun social occasion.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Although you might have to go more than halfway when dealing with others today, nevertheless, something unexpected and pleasant might delight you. It could relate to an unexpected opportunity to socialize — a fun invitation to sports events or fun outings with kids.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Something unexpected but pleasant and related to your job will please you today. It could be good news. It might be praise from others. It might be a bonus. For some of you, this positive surprise could be health-related or possibly, related to a pet. You’ll be happy!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Romance is full of fantasies, day dreams and surprises today. Likewise, unexpected social occasions might please you. (Be dressed and ready to go anywhere at the drop of a hat.) Finances are favoured. Daily plans will change. This is a day full of exciting possibilities might come your way!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Anya Taylor-Joy (1996) shares your birthday today. You are an efficient self-starter. You plan carefully because you like to be prepared. This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes in your life. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities. Prepare to take on a leadership role.

April 26, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

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

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on April 26 has an illumination of 37%. 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 April 26 the Moon is 6.14 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 37%
Moon Age: 6.14 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,835.87 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,556,668.64 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

April 26, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

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

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

April 26, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Taurus 27
Moon:26 Cancer 16
Mercury:14 Taurus 14 Rx
Venus:18 Gemini 07
Mars:16 Cancer 47
Jupiter:25 Aries 22
Saturn:05 Pisces 06
Uranus:18 Taurus 12
Neptune:26 Pisces 37
Pluto:00 Aquarius 22

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 04 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Leo 09

Chiron:17 Aries 05
Ceres:24 Virgo 09 Rx
Pallas:27 Cancer 43
Juno:26 Taurus 54
Vesta:05 Taurus 06

Eris:24 Aries 42

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:6
Fixed:9
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

April 26, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Taurus 22
Moon:25 Cancer 17
Mercury:14 Taurus 16 Rx
Venus:18 Gemini 02
Mars:16 Cancer 45
Jupiter:25 Aries 21
Saturn:05 Pisces 06
Uranus:18 Taurus 11
Neptune:26 Pisces 36
Pluto:00 Aquarius 22

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 04 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Leo 08

Chiron:17 Aries 05
Ceres:24 Virgo 09 Rx
Pallas:27 Cancer 41
Juno:26 Taurus 51
Vesta:05 Taurus 03

Eris:24 Aries 42

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:6
Fixed:9
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

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

Sun:06 Taurus 05
Moon:21 Cancer 47
Mercury:14 Taurus 24 Rx
Venus:17 Gemini 42
Mars:16 Cancer 35
Jupiter:25 Aries 17
Saturn:05 Pisces 04
Uranus:18 Taurus 10
Neptune:26 Pisces 36
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 05 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Leo 06

Chiron:17 Aries 04
Ceres:24 Virgo 11 Rx
Pallas:27 Cancer 34
Juno:26 Taurus 41
Vesta:04 Taurus 55

Eris:24 Aries 42

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:6
Fixed:9
Mutable:4

1 Persons Opinion on What Does It Actually Mean To Be A Witch?

What Does It Mean To Be A Witch? By: Laurie Rihiimaki |on gaia.com

The term, ‘witch’ gets thrown around in everyday life soaked with a long history of negative connotation.‘Witch’ derives from the Old English noun, ‘wicca’ meaning a male witch and ‘wice’ meaning a female witch or sorceress. However, this negative stigma has recently been viewed as outdated and tired. So, what does it mean to be a witch?

Definition of A Witch

In general, witches today can be defined in three ways: someone who actively practices magical rituals or spells, someone who has a spiritual connection such as a psychic medium or a tarot reader, or someone who worships the Pagan gods.

The reality of what it means to be a witch today carries many traditions of the Pagan religion; something which was previously thought to be tied to the devil or satanic rituals. Modern day witchcraft often includes the lighting of candles, meditation, yoga, incense, the smudging of sage, crystals, dream analysis, and other rituals connected to Pagan roots.

However, witchcraft is simply about using the power of the universe and the mind to attract wants and desires. It’s about being in tune with Earth’s natural resources and using them to mystically quench a spiritual thirst.

How to Spot A Witch

Spotting a witch today compared to the 1600s is an entirely different puzzle. Nowadays, it’s rather easy to determine who’s a witch because they are generally proud of their mystical practice. We now know you can’t simply label someone a witch based on their physical appearance or outspokenness.

But, in the late-1500s to mid-1600s in Eastern Europe and early colonial America, witches were named purely based on societal suspicion. For example, if a woman was outspoken, she was a witch. If she owned land or had a great deal of assets, she was a witch. If a woman was widowed or a spinster, she was considered out of the ordinary, therefore, she was deemed a witch.

After the label ‘witch’ was plastered on a woman in the community, there were many ways to theoretically prove her connection to the feared and mysterious craft. One of these tests included the bizarre witch cake; a rye flour cake baked with the urine of the accused, which was then fed to a local dog that the community observed to determine if it showed the same behaviors as the ‘witch.’ People believed the urine would transmit satanic juices to the dog because of its supposed association with the devil.

There were many other devised strategies to determine the presence of a witch in the community including:

  • Weighing the accused against a stack of bibles
  • Asking them to recite the Lord’s prayer
  • Counting the number of pets they had
  • Counting the number of marriages they had
  • Asking them if they had dreams that included Native Americans or their culture
  • Observing if they talk to themselves

 

These tests and many others determined a community member’s right to continuing living.

The accused was also searched for the physical mark of a witch, including birthmarks, scars, or extra nipples. These mysterious physical marks, which we now discern as common biological features, were considered signs of the devil’s presence. The accused were pricked with knives on these marks; if the mark did not bleed, they were deemed a witch.

The Destigmatization of Witches

Witchcraft is not as highly feared as it once was. There are no widespread witch hunts or constant fear associated with the neighborhood spinsters and widows. The destigmatization of witches is seen more and more in our everyday lives as popular stores sell tarot cards and crystals. While smudging with sage and owning a spell book is a trending lifestyle add-on visible all over Instagram.

While this destigmatization of witches may seem trendy on the surface, as it’s popularly marketed, the spread of witch-awareness is closely related to a greater cause: the women’s empowerment movement rapidly spreading across the world.

Today, people recognize the need for a change in energy relating to the female’s place in society, but often women are feared for being strong-willed and outspoken. Then, like now, powerful women or those with important titles often face greater challenges than their male counterparts. In the 1600s they were burned at the stake or stoned to death; today, they can face belittlement of their accomplishments, their morality questioned, or reputations intentionally tarnished.

With that being said, one could argue that witchcraft is a necessary addition to modern society as it illuminates the daily struggles of women on various levels. With that feminist insight in mind, it’s vital to remember that witchcraft is not just one single thing across the board. It’s certainly not just the performance of spell casting or the donning of crystals. It’s an understanding of one’s own spirituality. And, at this period in time, which is faced with drastically polarizing viewpoints, it is essential to have beliefs that we can mold to our own specific needs.

April 25, 2023 Birthday Horoscope

May the next year of your life be more positive than the past year! 

Click here to search for anyone’s birthday horoscope from thehoroscope.co

Being a Taurus born on April 25th, you are affectionate and committed. You are the one in your circle of friends, to come up with the quirkiest ideas.

You don’t take too much time with decisions and often go by impulse. You have big expectations in life, especially because you are very pretentious and tend to impose a lot of things with yourself. Discover more about your horoscope profile below.

 The zodiac sign for April 25 is Taurus.

 Astrological symbol: Bull. The sign of the Bull influences people born between April 20 and May 20, when in tropical astrology the Sun is considered to be in Taurus. It refers to the transformation of Zeus in a bull to attract Europa.

 The Taurus Constellation is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac, with the brightest star being Aldebaran. It lies between Aries to the West and Gemini to the East, covering an area of 797 square degrees between visible latitudes of +90° and -65°.

 In Italy it is called Toro and in France goes by the name Taureau but the Latin origin of the April 25 zodiac sign, the Bull is in the name Taurus.

 Opposite sign: Scorpio. This suggests persistence and intuition and shows that cooperation between the Scorpio and Taurus sun signs is thought to be beneficial for both sides.

 Modality: Fixed. This quality of those born on April 25 reveals attention and pride and also offers a sense of their neat nature.

 Ruling house: The second house. This house governs all material and non material possessions that offer stability and comfort. Therefore it explains why Taurians are oriented toward material gain and tempted to lead a life of pleasures both in regards to money and relationships.

 Ruling body: Venus. This planet reflects harmony and passion. It also suggests the nicety component. In the horoscope chart, Venus relates to our love life.

 Element: Earth. This is an element with multiple meanings in relationship to the others as it incorporates air and lets itself be modeled by water and fire. It rules over the sense of responsibility of those born on April 25.

 Lucky day: Friday. As many consider Fridays as the most enthusiastic day of the week, it identifies with the warmhearted nature of Taurus and the fact this day is ruled by Venus only strengthens this connection.

 Lucky numbers: 5, 7, 13, 16, 24.

 Motto: “I own!”

More information:

 People born on April 25 have a persevering temperament and are usually more patient than tough. However if the situation requires they know how to tactful avoid conflict. Just like a true Taurus, they need a lot of stability and seem to be doing just great in using their stubbornness to achieve their goals. They appreciate having precious things and spending time in a familiar and harmonious atmosphere. They dislike life fluctuations and conflict. Those born under this sign enjoy spending time in nature where they can easily disconnect and relax.

 Positive traits: We’re talking about people who are ambitious but don’t forget to be reliable and affectionate to those they care about. Taurus people are usually empathetic and trustworthy to anyone who wins their respect, although this happens really hard. Those born under this sign have also a sensible outlook of life that is coupled with a strong determination to achieve their goals, once they decide which those goals are. And this usually takes some time for Taurus people.

 Negative traits: These individuals need to understand that being resentful doesn’t help anyone and that piling up worries only ruins their attention and their joy. They are quite indecisive and lazy at times although they usually catch up with everything at the last minute. They are also greedy and possessive and sometimes they need a wake up call to see beyond material gain and being attached to material things.

Love and Compatibility

 Lovers born on April 25 are passionate and committed. They are rather affectionate and stable rather than adventurous and they prefer to settle for a serious relationship rather than date many people. They are attracted to creative and fun people whom can keep their interest alive and with whom they can spoil and protect. You can conquer the heart of Taurus if you are all eyes on them but also maintain your individuality and degree of independence. This single native is not making a drama out of his single status but even enjoys time alone and enters a relationship only when is prepared to.

 They are a sensitive lover who knows exactly how to adoringly treat their loved one. They offer the world to the person near them. However, the problem is that sometimes they prefer to suffer from unrequited love rather than make a move and win the heart of the person they want. Despite the fact that they are friendly and generally happy persons it is quite difficult for them to settle for someone, probably because they are expecting things to happen instead of making them happen. They are most compatible with those born on 1st, 2nd, 10th, 11th, 19th, 20th, 28th and 29th.

 April 25 Zodiac people are most attached to the other two earth signs: Virgo and Capricorn as they tend to share the same vision of life. In love, Taurus is in a constant search for someone who is as mysterious and attractive as to keep their interest alive and the best to offer them this is the native in Scorpio. The least compatible with people born on April 25 are those born under Aries. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Taurus, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky color

Green is the representative color for those born under the April 25.

Green symbolizes fertility and growth and is considered to be a color of the earth. This zodiac color should be used in objects that surround the natives.

People who have green as sign color are balanced, friendly and down to earth nurturers by choice. In order to feel good about themselves, they need to always help others and be supportive of good causes. They have a deep need to love and be loved and consider that belonging to the right person and creating a family with him or her is the greatest thing someone can achieve.

Other colors for Taurus people are pink, yellow and most earth tones.

Representative birthstone

The beautiful emerald is the birthstone of preference for Taurus natives, especially those born under the April 25.

Emerald is a precious material that denotes harmony and the power of regeneration. This zodiac birthstone is advised to be used in pendants and earrings.

This precious material is known to open up the channels of communication and creativity. It can also boost self esteem and faith for the wearer. Did you know that even Queen Cleopatra enjoyed the healing powers of Emerald?

Another gemstone considered influential for Taurus natives is Lapis Lazuli. It suggests honesty and intelligence.

Characteristic flower

The flower used in astrology for those with April 25 is Poppy.

Poppy suggests refinery and grace of movement This zodiac flower is advised to be used for gifts and decorations.

Few people know that there are also red and purple poppy flowers, not only the famous red ones. This flower is to be found during late spring and early summer.

Other plants that suit Taurus natives are Violets and Lilies.

Symbolic metal

The lucky metal for those born under the April 25 is represented by Copper.

Copper is one of those metals that denote spontaneity and creativity. This zodiac metal could be used in accessories and decorative objects.

Copper reveals a youthful and nurturing nature. One of the first materials discovered by mankind, this metal is said to bring prosperity and influence romantic affairs.

Another metal considered beneficial for Taurus natives is Steel.

Characteristics

 April 25 Zodiac belongs to the first decan of TAURUS (April 20-April 29). This decan is influenced by the planet Venus. Those born under this influence combine the romantic and affective nature of Taurus with the passion and sensuality of Venus. This decan is known to magnify all the positive and negative characteristics of the Taurus zodiac sign.

 Being born on the 25th day of the month means creativity coupled with hard work, tenderness and sensitivity coupled with a relatively inflexible nature. The numerology for April 25 is 7. This number reveals thoughtfulness, consciousness and high spiritual values. In association with number seven, Taurus becomes reliable, trustworthy and shows great moral values.

 April is the fourth month of the year, bringing great opportunities to plant the seeds of success for later in the year. Those born in April are attractive and adventurous. April 25 Zodiac people are determined but understanding. April has as representative symbols the Honeysuckle and Poppy as plants, the Diamond as gemstone and Aphrodite the Greek goddess of beauty.

What statistics say

 In the Gregorian Calendar, April 25 appears as the 115th day of the year or the 116th day in case of leap years and there are 250 days left until the end of the year. The fifty sixth day of spring, this is also World Malaria Day, a global public health campaign marked by the World Health Organization.

 Taurus is placed on the seventh position on the list of birth signs occurrence. As a sign of negative polarity, with balanced energy, this is also of feminine symbolism and an even numbered sign. This is relevant for introvert natives who are reflective and quite strict. One of the archetypes used to describe this sign is the Object of Passion. Not really fancying sports, people born in spring are said to be less physically active.

 Famous people born on April 25 under the Taurus zodiac sign: Guglielmo Marconi, Ella Fitzgerald, Al Pacino, Renee Zellweger and Hank Azaria.

To read anyone’s birthday horoscope from sunsigns.org

IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS APRIL 25, you are not like the other Taureans or the Bulls. You are likely to think before you speak. Some would say this is a sign of a liar but you argue it is a sign of tact because you usually cannot say what is exactly on your mind. You can be misread but you are well-respected.

If only they knew that your cool exterior is just a cover-up for your anxiety and temperament, they would be more understanding. The 25th April birthday personality is more responsive than others of the same zodiac sign.

The April 25th birthday horoscope predicts that you have an imaginative and optimistic view towards life and enjoy meeting life’s challenges. Taureans have a tendency to learn from life’s disappointments and upsets.

So they welcome the rainy weather as well. Your creative ability helps you grow around those puddles. Occasionally, boredom or the after-effects of the rain will make you moody.

The 25 April Taurus birthday person can be a bit introverted and shy but when you go out, you are noticed. All heads turn to see you because you are undeniable sexy. Most people are attracted to you and are eager to be your friend.However, you do not need to be around a lot of people to complete your circle. You may feel that being alone does not make you lonely. In silence, you are more likely to be in touch with your needs so you can achieve the things you want out of life.

If today is your birthday, you will panic when love comes knocking at the door. Relax. You will be fine with someone who is understanding of your birthday characteristics, personality traits, moods and your drive for a comfortable if not lavish lifestyle.

The April 25th birthday astrology predicts that you are a person who will stick to one profession their entire lives if the position offered satisfies your career needs. At work, you love a challenge and a good rumba, too. You have musical talents and could open your own dance studio. Who says you have to be limited to a 9-5?

The April 25 birthday personality have great business sense but would need to hire a professional to handle financial matters. You can be superficial and absent-minded of what‘s really important. You sometimes realize you did not pay the electric bill when the lights do not come on. This is only a minor but fixable flaw that a Taurus may have.

The April 25 zodiac birthday person is generally a health conscience. You make regular trips to your favorite nutritionist so you stay up-to-date on the latest developments. The only drawback is that airborne diseases are easy for you to catch. To avoid this, drink plenty of fluids. Take the maximum allowance of supplements to build your immune system.

Other areas of concern would be your inability to sleep because you are stressing out. Your merciless attitude needs to change due to which your health suffers. Some weaknesses prone to Taureans born on this day can be indifference and laziness.

The April 25 birthday meaning shows that these Taurus individuals are generally slow to react to most situations. This could be misleading to someone who is unaware of the thoughts actually going on inside your head. It would consequently benefit you if you did say what was on your mind instead of holding it in.

Stress has a strange way of showing up as illnesses. You are otherwise healthy with expectations of a long and enjoyable retirement. Those born on this 25 April birthday are shy individuals with a lot of sex appeal but you prefer more one on one relationship. You are after all  Taurus the Bull.

See: Famous Celebrities Born On April 25

This Day That Year – April 25 In History

1867 – Foreign trade established in Tokyo.
1901 – One dollar tax imposed on auto license plates for residents of NY.
1928 – First guide dog to belong to a US citizen. Buddy was given to Morris Frank.
1953 – DNA acknowledged by scientists.

April 25  Vrishabha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
April 25  Chinese Zodiac SNAKE

April 25 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Venus that symbolizes how we deal with relationships, security and the desire to achieve something in life.

April 25 Birthday Symbol

The Bull Is The Symbol For The Taurus Zodiac Sign

April 25 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birth Day Tarot Card is The Chariot. This card symbolizes directed, focused energy that will help you reach your goal. The Minor Arcana cards are Five of Pentacles and Knight of Pentacles

April 25 Birthday Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Pisces: This is a stable and peaceful match.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Libra: The love compatibility in this relationship is not so great and you will really need to work hard to make this relationship stable.

See Also:

April 25 Lucky Numbers

Number 2 – This number stands for friendliness, spirituality, balance, and poise.
Number 7 – This is a number that is symbolic of spiritual awakening and enlightenment.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For April 25 Birthday

Green: This is a color of growth, finance, jealousy, and ability.
Blue: This is a color that stands for conservativeness, stability, loyalty, and trust.

Lucky Days For April 25 Birthday

Monday – This day ruled by Moon shows how you react to different situations.
Friday – This day ruled by the Venus is symbolic of your actions in relationships and financial dealings.

April 25 Birthstone Emerald

Emerald is a gemstone that symbolizes freshness, inspiration, commitment and happiness in relationships.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On The 25th Of April:

A basket of imported cheese for the man and a pretty scarf for the woman.

25 April 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

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

For Your Local Time and Date

Southeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

25 April 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Taurus 07
Moon:09 Cancer 43
Mercury:14 Taurus 48 Rx
Venus:16 Gemini 34
Mars:16 Cancer 02
Jupiter:25 Aries 02
Saturn:05 Pisces 00
Uranus:18 Taurus 07
Neptune:26 Pisces 34
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 08 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Leo 59

Chiron:17 Aries 00
Ceres:24 Virgo 15 Rx
Pallas:27 Cancer 10
Juno:26 Taurus 06
Vesta:04 Taurus 28

Eris:24 Aries 41

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:6
Fixed:9
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

25 April 2023
07:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Taurus 19
Moon:12 Cancer 15
Mercury:14 Taurus 44 Rx
Venus:16 Gemini 48
Mars:16 Cancer 09
Jupiter:25 Aries 05
Saturn:05 Pisces 01
Uranus:18 Taurus 08
Neptune:26 Pisces 34
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 07 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Leo 01

Chiron:17 Aries 01
Ceres:24 Virgo 14 Rx
Pallas:27 Cancer 15
Juno:26 Taurus 13
Vesta:04 Taurus 34

Eris:24 Aries 41

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:6
Fixed:9
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

25 April 2023
06:00 am GMT 4:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Taurus 47
Moon:05 Cancer 39
Mercury:14 Taurus 55 Rx
Venus:16 Gemini 11
Mars:15 Cancer 52
Jupiter:24 Aries 58
Saturn:04 Pisces 58
Uranus:18 Taurus 06
Neptune:26 Pisces 33
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 09 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Leo 57

Chiron:16 Aries 59
Ceres:24 Virgo 17 Rx
Pallas:27 Cancer 02
Juno:25 Taurus 54
Vesta:04 Taurus 19

Eris:24 Aries 41

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:6
Fixed:9
Mutable:4

April 25, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

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

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

April 25, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Taurus 29
Moon:14 Cancer 16
Mercury:14 Taurus 40 Rx
Venus:16 Gemini 59
Mars:16 Cancer 15
Jupiter:25 Aries 08
Saturn:05 Pisces 01
Uranus:18 Taurus 08
Neptune:26 Pisces 35
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 07 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Leo 02

Chiron:17 Aries 02
Ceres:24 Virgo 13 Rx
Pallas:27 Cancer 19
Juno:26 Taurus 19
Vesta:04 Taurus 38

Eris:24 Aries 42

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:6
Fixed:9
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

April 25, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Taurus 24
Moon:13 Cancer 15
Mercury:14 Taurus 42 Rx
Venus:16 Gemini 54
Mars:16 Cancer 12
Jupiter:25 Aries 07
Saturn:05 Pisces 01
Uranus:18 Taurus 08
Neptune:26 Pisces 35
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 07 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Leo 01

Chiron:17 Aries 01
Ceres:24 Virgo 14 Rx
Pallas:27 Cancer 17
Juno:26 Taurus 16
Vesta:04 Taurus 36

Eris:24 Aries 42

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:6
Fixed:9
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

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

Sun:05 Taurus 07
Moon:09 Cancer 43
Mercury:14 Taurus 48 Rx
Venus:16 Gemini 34
Mars:16 Cancer 02
Jupiter:25 Aries 02
Saturn:05 Pisces 00
Uranus:18 Taurus 07
Neptune:26 Pisces 34
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 08 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Leo 59

Chiron:17 Aries 00
Ceres:24 Virgo 15 Rx
Pallas:27 Cancer 10
Juno:26 Taurus 06
Vesta:04 Taurus 28

Eris:24 Aries 41

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:6
Fixed:9
Mutable:4

April 25, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

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

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on April 25 has an illumination of 28%. 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 April 25 the Moon is 5.23 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 28%
Moon Age: 5.23 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,561.82 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,517,037.03 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

Goddesses – Nephthys

Egyptian goddess Nephthys

Nephthys was an ancient goddess, who was referenced in texts dating back to the Old Kingdom. She was a member of the Ennead of Heliopolis as the daughter of Geb and Nut and the sister of Osiris, Isis, and Horus, as well as the sister and wife of Set. When the Ennead and Ogdoad merged, Nephthys was given a place on Ra’s boat so that she could accompany him on his journey through the underworld.

Nephthys is the Greek pronunciation of her name. To the Ancient Egyptians she was Nebthwt (Nebhhwt or Nebthet) meaning “the Mistress of the House”. The word “hwt” (“house”) may refer to the sky (as in Hwt-hor, the “House of Horus” – the name of Hathor), but it also refers to either the royal family or Egypt as a whole. The latter makes a great deal of sense as she was described as the head of the household of the gods and was thought to extend her protection to the head female of every household. She was sometimes associated with Ptah-Tanen in representing Lower Egypt, while Khnum and Isis represented Upper Egypt.

It seems that Nephthys was originally conceived of as the female counterpart of Set. He represented the desert, while she represented the air. Set was infertile (like the desert that he represented) and was frequently described as either bisexual or gay, and so Nephthys was often considered to be barren.

As a goddess of the air, she could take the form of a bird, and because she was barren she was associated with the vulture – a bird which the Egyptians believed did not bear children. The Egyptians thought that all vultures were female (because there is very little difference in the appearance of a male vulture), and that they were spontaneously created from the air. While the care shown by a mother vulture for her child was highly respected, the Egyptians also recognised that vultures fed on carrion and associated them with death and decay. As a result, Nephthys became a goddess of death and mourning.

Professional mourners were known as the “Hawks of Nephthys”, in recognition of her role as a goddess of mourning. It was also believed that she protected Hapi in his role as of the Four sons of Horus (who guarded the organs stored in the four canopic jars). Hapi protected the lungs, and as a goddes of the air Nephthys was his guardian.

She was also one of the four goddesses who guarded the shrine buried with the pharaoh. She appears with Isis, Selkit (Serqet), and Neith on the gilded shrine of Tutankhamun, but was often depicted with Isis, Bast, and Hathor in this role. Yet, she was also said to be the source of both rain and the Nile river (associating her with Anuket) and was thought to protect women in childbirth (with the assistance of her sister, Isis). Thus she was closely associated with both death and life.

Although she was technically infertile, later myths claimed that Nephthys was the mother of Anubis by either Osiris or Set (depending on the myth). This came about because Anubis’ position as the god of the dead was usurped by Osiris when the theologies of the Ennead and the Ogdoad merged.

According to one myth Nephthys disguised herself as Isis to get the attention of her neglectful husband Set, but instead seduced Osiris (who apparently did not realise that it was Nephthys). An alternative myth made it clear that Nephthys intended to seduce Osiris from the beginning and drugged his wine to make her task easier, while a less common myth held that she tricked her husband into a brief dalliance in order to conceive Anubis. It is suggested that this tale also explained the flowering of a plant in a normally barren area because Set apparently discovered the adultery when he found a flower left by his brother Osiris.

Isis and Nephthys were very close despite Nephthys’ alleged infidelity with Osiris (the husband of Isis) and her marriage to Set (the murderer of Osiris). Nephthys protected the body of Osiris and supported Isis as she tried to resurrect him. The goddesses are so similar in appearance that only their headdresses can distinguish them and they always appear together in funerary scenes.

Together Isis and Nephthys could be said to represent day and night, life and death, growth and decay. In Heliopolis, Isis and Nephthys were represented by two virginal priestesses who shaved off all of their body hair and were ritually pure.

Nephthys was usually depicted as a woman with the hieroglyphs of her name (a basket on top of the glyph representing the plan of an estate) on her head. She could also be depicted as a mourning woman, and her hair was compared to the strips of cloth used in mummification.

Nephthys also occasionally appears as a hawk, a kite, or a winged goddess in her role as a protector of the dead. Her major centers of worship were Heliopolis (Iunu, in the 13th Nome of Lower Egypt), Senu, Hebet, (Behbit), Per-mert, Re-nefert, Het-sekhem, Het-Khas, Ta-kehset, and Diospolites.

Gods – Osiris

Egyptian God Osiris

In Egyptian mythology, Osiris is the god sent by Ra as pharaoh to rule over the first inhabitants of Egypt, along with his sister and wife Isis. Osiris was wise, intelligent, and benevolent. He led mankind on the path to greatness, joy, and prosperity in just a few centuries of reign.

Nevertheless, Osiris’ success was not appreciated by all: Set, Osiris’ brother, became very jealous of Osiris and planned to assassinate him.

Thus, in order to take the power of Osiris by force, Set traps Osiris by organizing a great contest during a banquet organized in the honor of Osiris and Isis. During this feast taking place on the banks of the Nile and welcoming many guests, Set brings a pretty chest decorated with rich jewels that he proposes to offer to anyone who would be able to enter fully into it.

Surprisingly, none of the guests manage to do so. But if no one can get into Set’s chest, it’s for a very simple reason: Set’s chest is specially designed so that only Osiris can enter inside.

When it is the Egyptian ruler’s turn to try to get into the chest, Set immediately welds the openings in the chest. He then throws the chest into the Nile, killing Osiris by drowning.

One of the symbols for Osiris

Osiris is the Egyptian god of life, death and resurrection. He took on many roles, names and forms in ancient Egyptian mythology over time. He is also a prominent god of the Heliopolitan Ennead.

Osiris (the Greek form of his name) was known as Asir in ancient Egypt. Other names or epithets he went by, include “Lord of Eternity”, “Great God” and “Foremost of the Westerners”.

Osiris Facts

Name(s): Osiris, Osiris-Apis
Rules over: Land of Egypt (Old Kingdom), Underworld (New Kingdom)
Gender: Male
Symbols: Atef Crown, Crook
Sacred animals: Ostrich Feathers on Atef Crown
Parents: Geb, Nut
Siblings: Horus, Set, Isis, Nephthys

Family

As the oldest son of Geb, the earth god, and Nut, the sky goddess, Osiris features in many stories and myths documented in ancient religious texts. He is brother to Set, Horus the Elder, Isis, and Nephthys, and father to Horus the Younger (with Isis) and Anubis (with Nephthys).

The most famous myth about Osiris is also a central one in ancient Egyptian religion. Different versions are told, but it generally describes how he is killed by his jealous brother Set and his body then scattered in pieces over Egypt. A grieving Isis searches for and finds all the pieces except his penis. Nephthys and Anubis help her put the body back together but have to make him a new penis from gold. He comes back to life just long enough for Isis to become pregnant with Horus the Younger.

Symbols

Mostly depicted as a partially mummified pharaoh, Osiris’ complexion is commonly green (representing rebirth), but sometimes black (representing the fertile floodplain of the Nile River). On his head is often the Atef crown, a headdress with two feathers on either side and a disc at the top. He usually has a beard like those of the pharaohs and carried a crook and flail. The crook symbolizes his role as a shepherd god.

Powers & Duties

In Egyptian mythology, Osiris was originally the founder of agriculture. He allegedly persuaded the Egyptians to end cannibalism (though there is no evidence that they were ever cannibals). This myth is linked to his role of presiding over death and resurrection, processes which are compared to the cycles of growth and decay experienced in nature.

Osiris’ prominence was evident in the fact that he was often simply referred to as “god.” He was viewed as an equal and sometimes even superior to Ra, the sun god.

After his death, Osiris became the king of the underworld. Instead of being feared in his role as the god of death, he was associated with resurrection and regeneration, and his presence in the underworld was viewed as comforting. This fact is illustrated in many portrayals where he wears a kind smile on his face.

Worship

In the Early Dynastic period, the center of Osiris’ worship was in Abydos, where his head is said to be buried.

During Akhet, the first season of the ancient Egyptian calendar, festivals were held across Egypt to celebrate Osiris’ life, death, and rebirth.

Osiris absorbed and became associated with many other deities over time. They included Wepwawet, Sahu, Banebdjed, and Anhur. This means that he was almost constantly worshiped across Egypt until the rise of Christianity during the time of the Roman Empire. His cult continued in Philae, an island in the Upper Nile, until the time of Emperor Justinian I (527 to 565).

Facts About Osiris

  • The people of ancient Egypt believed that Osiris disappeared into the underworld with their crops during winter;
  • Examples of corn mummies made of seeded dirt and molded to resemble Osiris were found in Tutankhamen’s tomb. It is believed such “mummies” were placed in many tombs with the dead. The seeds germinated in the dark are a symbol of rebirth;
  • The people of Mendes worshipped Osiris’ soul as an aspect called Banebdjed, with “Ba” referring to his soul and “djed” referring to a pillar. Benebdjed is depicted as a ram in ancient Egyptian art;
  • The ostrich feathers on each side of the Atef crown are said to represent Osiris’ cult center at Djedu;
  • Some myths held the belief that the pharaohs became Osiris when they died;
  • The judgment scene in Book of the Dead describes how Osiris welcomes the deserving dead into his kingdom after being judged by 42 divine judges. Those who did not live a good life are left to the mercy of a “devourer”;
  • After Osiris died at the hand of Set, Anubis presided over his mummification, thereby becoming the first embalmer. Anubis was the original god of the underworld before Osiris took over;

Interpreting Your Dreams, According to Your Zodiac Sign c. 2019

Interpreting Your Dreams, According to Your Zodiac Sign

Use your sign to decode the mystery

By Tarot.com Staff  Astrology, Dreams This content authored by Stephanie Clement

Do you wish you understood your dreams better? What does it mean to dream about your house, your family, or a wild animal? Is your dream revealing the future? Dreams occur every night, even though you may not remember them. And dreams provide all kinds of information to help you in your daily activities.

Not interested in a lot of psychological mumbo jumbo? You can learn to interpret your own dreams, using a style that takes advantage of your zodiac sign. Put astrological resources to use in the interesting world of your unique dreams!

Aries (March 21 – April 19)

You don’t need to get ready or get set.  You just go, Aries! Use that initiative to penetrate the mysteries of your dream life. Lucid dreams — dreams in which you take conscious control in the dream — are your natural stock in trade. As you go to sleep, affirm that you will actively choose how to participate in your dreams. Confronting a scary dream character or situation will help you to face fears in your daily life.

 

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Naturally practical, you want to find good uses for your dreams. No problem. As you begin to record your dreams, you will find consistent themes running through them. Among the dependable characters and images you also find unusual factors that capture your interest. Pay attention to unusual characters, symbols, or actions in your dreams, and be sure to record any physical sensations you have upon awakening from the dream.

 

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Alert and generally open-minded, your approach to understanding your dreams includes the assumption that most dreams have a friendly quality. Even difficult dreams provide answers to questions that come up during the day. You may be impatient to understand your dreams, or you may only spend a moment or two thinking about a dream when you wake. With a little experience, you will become quite the story teller as you record your lively dreams.

 

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Because you tend to go with the flow of life, you often seem to know what is coming up without having to think about it much. When the flow meets an obstacle, your dreams can become a valuable guide. You suddenly note that the action of your dreams is more compelling than the content. You will recall the feelings you had in your dreams with greater ease when you add dreams to your journal on a regular basis.

 

Leo (July 23 – Aug 22)

You have a powerful decision-making process that provides a comfort level as you attend to work, family or recreational matters. But sometimes you are not certain what to do. Your dreams offer valuable messages from your inner self and suggest options. Persistent characters that appear in many dreams are trying to steer you in a certain direction. While you’re awake take time to meditate and dialogue with the people or animals in your dreams to clarify their messages.

 

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sept 22)

Animal dreams can provide vivid symbols that synchronize with your intuition. Although you focus on details and logic when awake, in your dreams you sometimes experience a bewildering “forest” of bizarre characters and images. This is your psyche speaking to you in the metaphorical language of dreams. Don’t expect to sort dreams using logic alone. Sometimes dream insights don’t correlate to facts until much later, yet your dream images have the compelling ring of truth.

 

Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 22)

Your dreams provide two very real kinds of support for your waking life. First, they often balance your waking activities by compensating for anything that is lacking. Second, they confirm feelings and decisions, making you more confident of your actions. Dream intuition may steer you in a specific different direction, or you may wake from a dream more comfortable with a decision you have made recently. Either way, your dreams help you develop sound judgment.

 

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Change is not your favorite experience. Emotionally you like things to run on an even keel, and change upsets that easy rhythm. Dreams provide healing messages that carry you through difficult periods of turmoil. They may give you intuitive insight into healing methods, or they help you to maximize any healing technique you use by bringing healing power to the site of a problem in your body or mind. Trusting your dreams means paying attention, recording dreams, and noticing how they affect your waking experience.

 

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

More than most people, your strong philosophical or spiritual inclinations make it possible for you to have prophetic dreams. Record your dreams to track their messages. You will perceive the connections and learn to understand the forecasts that come to you while you are sleeping. You will discover that your intuition becomes more refined as you explore the meaning of your dreams.

 

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

The conservative nature you often project during the day bears little resemblance to your sleeping life! Dreams of epic proportions populate your nights. Honor these dreams by recording them. Share them with people you trust. Use images that come through dreams to enhance your work or home environment. Recurring dream images help to clarify the meaning of elaborate stories produced and directed by your dream ego.

 

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Where dreams are concerned, you have a remarkable talent for producing metaphysical characters and stories. Dreams support your intuitive processes by offering exotic ideas and symbols for your consideration when you wake up. As you pay attention, you find that your dreams often include spotlighted images, characters, or settings that cue your thinking when you awaken. You may experience sleep disturbances as your intuition develops. If this happens get in the habit of walking in the evening after supper.

 

Pisces (Feb 19 – March 20)

Spiritual or mystical dream elements provide you with an intuitive window on the future. Pay close attention to unusual or recurring symbols in your dreams, as they provide the information you need and inspire confidence to let go of issues from your past that no longer have significance in your life. When a dream offers an unusual symbol, research it on the Internet or at the library to understand its archetypal nature more fully.

 

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A Little Humor for Your Day

In honor of my grandson who is studying to be a surgeon. He has not decided what type of surgeon just yet but is leaning towards cardio-thoracic

A Thought for Today

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April 24, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 8 AM to 3 PM EDT today (5 AM to 12 noon PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Be careful because it’s easy to kid yourself about something; plus, there’s a Moon Alert for a good part of this day. Think carefully and think twice before you make decisions. Later in the day, a discussion with a female relative could be significant.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a dicey day for financial decisions, shopping and anything to do with your money and wealth. Please note: Much of today is a Moon Alert and it is taking place in your sign! Your judgment will be off. Know this.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

After the Moon Alert is over today, the Moon will move into your sign, which will heighten your emotions and responses to others. Today is the classic day where people can kid themselves or be in denial. The problem with this is you pay a price later.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Be careful today because during the Moon Alert, you will be the Queen of Denial. With Mars in your sign, you feel confident and ready to act. But what if your facts are wrong? Do you have the whole story? Tread carefully. Be realistic.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

It’s curious because you are a natural leader; nevertheless, you can be naive. Today is one of those times when you might be deceived or confused by a friend, especially by someone you’re fond of. Everyone tries to hide the truth at times. Keep your eyes open but be forgiving.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Things are not as they appear today, especially this morning. In fact, this is why people might not understand what you are doing, or they might not see you clearly. Make no important decisions during the Moon Alert (see above). Especially, do not volunteer for anything.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Make no commitments with travel plans or something to do with medicine, the law or higher education during the Moon Alert today. (See above.) Wait until it’s over. Afterwards, you will probably be high viz., which means people will notice you more than you. Know this.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today, especially this morning, you want to focus on financial issues, shared property, taxes, debt and inheritances. However, this is a very poor time to make decisions in those areas because there is a Moon Alert. Wait until it is over. (See above.) This could be about an ex-partner back in your world.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This morning the Moon is opposite your sign, which means you have to cooperate with others. However, it might not be in your best interest to do so because there is a Moon Alert? Very tricky. Protect your own best interests. Do nothing until the Moon Alert is over. (See above.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a playful time; however, today an element of deception, especially self-deception is at play. Possibly, a coworker will deceive you either by accident or on purpose. Postpone important decisions until after the Moon Alert is over. Forewarned is forearmed.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Be vigilant with your kids are this morning because things are not as they appear. If you think something fishy is going on – it is. Postpone important decisions at work. After the Moon Alert is over today, enjoy schmoozing with others and expressing your creative talents.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This morning is a creative, imaginative time! If you’re involved in the arts, you will have fantastic ideas. Write them down – but don’t act on them until the Alert is over. Romance might be disappointing. Deception is possible. After the Moon Alert is over – it’s all systems go.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Shirley MacLean (1934) shares your birthday today. You’re relaxed, you’re practical, and you’re entertaining. You put your own personal touch on things. This is a wonderful year for you because you will receive acknowledgement and respect from your peers. Expect a promotion, an award or kudos of some kind. Bravo!

Click here for today’s or anyone’s birthday horoscope from thehoroscope.co

Aries

This beginning of the week seems to be the rocket launching your career to the Moon. Be it that you get to finish some task you’ve been struggling with or that your work is being recognized and rewarded.

There’s a chance for you to take another step, one you’ve longed for so long, on that professional ladder. Don’t worry there is no way you are going to miss out on today’s events.

Taurus

Today it seems that you are overly preoccupied with past events. You seem to be ignoring that a new week is just beginning and you would rather dwell in memories of a past love or analyze a certain event that changed the course of your life at some point.

If there are amends you can make in this direction, maybe it’s time for them, but if there is nothing else to be done then you shouldn’t think of it either.

Gemini

You are sociable and eloquent just as usual. Today it seems you are quick to react to external stimuli thus being ready to get to action but you are also feeling the need to skip work and get directly to the resting part of the day.

You’re in the mood for love and romance and there is nothing that could set your mind to work for this beginning of the week so don’t try too hard to focus because there are small chances you will succeed.

Cancer

You might be feeling a bit exhausted due to past events in the last month, especially for those whom already had their birthdays in the past months.

Prepare, because the next couple of days will require your full attention and capacity of focus and analysis. Take advantage of the quietness in the following three or four days to get your mind set and rest as much as you can.

Leo

It seems that you are feeling quite gloomy this beginning of the week. Whether nothing seems to be going your way or you are just having the Monday’ blues you should try and cheer up because this state won’t help you either.

There is no time in your schedule for you to retreat and dwell into some imaginary problems you’d like to create in order to avoid dealing with today’s activities.

Virgo

This beginning of the week will finally bring closure to some things you might have been troubled by in the last weeks, be them at work or at home. Also, it will definitely clear your mind and you will be able to ace every meeting or task you have for today.

You might also discover that someone you considered close has been working behind your back, although their plot has not been successful.

Libra

Quite a promising beginning of the week as it seems that things have finally caught a special dynamic for you. Don’t overthink and imagine any miracles or your secret wishes suddenly coming true.

This need for action will govern the week for you and will give you a sense of purpose and courage, thus bringing you in the position to react for yourself and to make your wishes come true by yourself.

Scorpio

It seems that you are beginning this week full of positive thoughts and ignoring completely the pile of work you have planned. Or maybe you are one of those lucky natives whom are already enjoying a well deserved holiday and cannot be bothered with anything serious.

For both sides, it seems that this day will go smoothly just as most of the week ahead so no one will get hurt emotionally on the way.

Sagittarius

This beginning of the week might come with a financial surprise for you because of the planetary disposition in your sign. This suggests a chance that someone will bring into your life.

Be it a job opportunity, a personal project for which you finally get support or any other endeavor you longed for. This day might bring you the financial resources you needed to keep up with that dream of yours.

Capricorn

This beginning of the week will bring both your professional activity and your health in the spotlight and keep them both there for most of the week.

This means that beside everything going all right at work and new small opportunities arising, you will also be faced with some health annoyances you will have to deal with. So this means you should slow down and take a lot better care of yourself.

Aquarius

This beginning of the week looks more like a continuing weekend for you. You are fun and talkative and no serious wake up call will get you out of your mood.

It seems that you are refusing any kind of authority in your life and you only want to rejoice and do something adventurous. Don’t worry, beside this apparent shallowness you are still quite aware of what is going on, it’s just that you prefer to ignore any serious activities.

Pisces

This beginning of the week will come with an extreme lucrative desire for you, so unlike other times you will actually be eager to get to work. Even those natives whom are enjoying a well deserved holiday will feel a bit out of place and kind of bored of the permanent relaxation state.

So try to make the best of this hard working spirit that has come over you and aim a little bit higher today.

April 24, 2023 Birthday Horoscope

May the next year of your life be more positive than the past year! 

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As a Taurus born on April 24th, you seem to be very down to earth but also creative and witty. You tend to work with what is given to you and although your goals may be very high, you always know where your place is, therefore don’t have your expectations cheated.

You are graceful and make yourself respected quickly, with most people you interact with. Prepare to read an outstanding horoscope profile below.

 The zodiac sign for April 24 is Taurus.

 Astrological symbol: Bull. This symbol suggests stubbornness but also sympathy and warmth. It is characteristic for people born between April 20 and May 20 under the Taurus zodiac sign.

 The Taurus Constellation is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac and lies between Aries to the West and Gemini to the East. The brightest star is called Aldebaran. This constellation is spread on an area of 797 square degrees and covering visible latitudes between +90° and -65°.

 In Italy it is named Toro while the Spanish call it Tauro. However, the Latin origin of the Bull, the April 24 zodiac sign is Taurus.

 Opposite sign: Scorpio. This means that this sign and Taurus sun sign are in a complementary relation, suggesting loving sense and curiosity and what one has the other lacks and the other way around.

 Modality: Fixed. Indicates how much intuition and flexibility exists in the lives of those born on April 24 and how inventive they are in general.

 Ruling house: The second house. This house represents all the lifetime material and non material possessions of an individual and seems to double the already existing influence orienting Taurus towards the pleasures of life and chasing wealth.

 Ruling body: Venus. This connection seems to suggest passion and intuition. The Venus name comes from the Roman goddess of romance. This also shows a focus on persistence.

 Element: Earth. This is an element governing the lives of those who engage with life with all of their five senses and who are often at peace with themselves. Earth as an element is modeled by water and fire.

 Lucky day: Friday. This amicable day for those born under Taurus is ruled by Venus thus symbolizes sympathy and generosity.

 Lucky numbers: 6, 8, 10, 15, 23.

 Motto: “I own!”

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People born on April 24 possess a relaxed temperament and they are usually gentle, peaceful, unless they are provoked, just like most of us would. They are to be found surrounded by many material possessions and enjoy spending time with their numerous friends. They also seek to spend time in a distinctive companionship, mostly by powerful and authoritarian people. They try to stay as far as possible from insecurities and everything that has the slightest bit of air for change. They are patient and understanding most times.

 Positive traits: Down to earth, awareness lovers, these people re also kind and caring to all people who win their trust. Taurus people are usually that kind of aspiring people who are not driven by force and power but by an attentive vision on life matters. Those born under this sign are also unfailing as they know that once they embark to do something, they are expected to finish what they start. And they manage to complete their tasks, both at job and in family with a lot of grace and dignity.

 Negative traits: One of the things Taurus needs to learn is to stop settling and accepting less than they feel they deserve. Not only they need to begin fighting for what they want but they also need to understand that being self reliant won’t lead them to that satisfying and secure life that they want to live. Those born on this day lack malleability and are quite spiteful as they tend to remember every negative thing anyone has done or said to them. They are sometimes hesitant and easily harmed.

Love and Compatibility

 Lovers born on April 24 are sensual and passionate. These natives seem to prefer to enter a serious relationship than date around and are happier committed to one person with whom they can share everything. They are attracted to creative, enthusiastic and dependable persons whom they can spoil and protect. You can conquer the heart of Taurus if you maintain your individuality and a degree of independence while you keep all your eyes on them but also offer them space. When they are single they don’t seem to mind solitude as they find it easier to delight on the pleasures of life on their own without having to worry about making their partner feel loved and protected. Remarkably charming and affectionate they sometimes fall in love just for the feeling of it and not for the person near them. Once they find the right person, they will dedicate all their life and everything they have to this relationship and will ask for the same. They are a very kind soul and this won’t remain unnoticed by the important persons in their life. They will lead a great inner home happiness governed by domestic responsibility and good judgment. They are most compatible with those born on the 1st, 6th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 18th, 19th, 24th and 27th.

 April 24 Zodiac people seem to be most attracted to the other earth signs: Virgo and Capricorn as they tend to share the same vision of life. In love, Taurus is in a permanent search for someone to keep them active and interested and the most suitable to offer them this is the native born under Scorpio. The lover in Taurus is said to be least compatible with Aries. As for the rest of partnerships between the other star signs and Taurus, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky color

The lucky color for those born under the April 24 is represented by green.

Green symbolizes fertility and growth and is considered to be a color of the earth. This zodiac color is advised to be used in accessories and items of clothing.

People with green as sign color need to feel accepted and respected in their community. They are loyal and trustworthy companions. They have a deep need to love and be loved and consider that belonging to the right person and creating a family with him or her is the greatest thing someone can achieve.

Other hues for Taurus natives are pink, yellow and most earth tones.

Representative birthstone

The magnificent emerald is the birthstone said to be representative for Taurus people born with April 24.

Emerald symbolizes rebirth and is in a strong relation with the goddess of life. This zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and bracelets.

It is said to bring harmony and peace amongst people. It can also boost self esteem and faith for the natives in Taurus. It can boost creativity and self esteem in even the most unconfident person.

Another precious stone considered beneficial for Taurus natives is Lapis Lazuli. It represents intelligence and truth.

Characteristic flower

Poppy is the flower said to be representative for Taurus people born with April 24.

This plant is known to symbolize grace and refinery. This zodiac flower should be used in decorations and other accessories.

The Greeks considered it was a plant of fertility and beauty. This flower can be enjoyed during late spring for about two weeks.

Other plants for Taurus natives are Violets and Lilies.

Symbolic metal

The lucky metal for those born under the April 24 is represented by Copper.

Copper is one of those metals that denote spontaneity and creativity. This zodiac metal is advised to be used in pendants and earrings.

Copper is a healing metal with soothing properties. This is one the first metals discovered by mankind, it is said to bring prosperity and to influence the expression of emotions.

Another metal considered beneficial for Taurus natives is Steel.

Characteristics

 April 24 Zodiac belongs to the first decan of TAURUS (April 20-April 29). This decan is strongly influenced by the planet Venus. This is representative for people who are dependable and caring just like Taurus and charming and emotional just like Venus. This decan is said to be magnifying all characteristics of Taurus zodiac sign, both positive and negative. Being born on the 24th day of the month shows exuberance, imagination and charm but also great attention and responsibility. The numerology for April 24 is 6. This number reveals responsibility, affection and a domestic approach to life. Those Taurus associated with the number 6 enjoy spending time with families and building a safe environment for those they love.

 April is the second spring month in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing energy and great inspiration. Those born in April are dynamic and friendly. April 24 Zodiac people are clever and understanding. The symbols for April include the Diamond as a gemstone, Honeysuckle and Poppy as plants and Aphrodite the Greek goddess of beauty.

What statistics say

 In the Gregorian Calendar, April 24 appears as the 114th day of the year or the 115th day in case of leap years and there are 251 days left until the end of the year. The fifty fifth day of spring, this is also the World Day for Laboratory Animals, raising awareness to animal testing. Taurus comes seventh most common zodiac sign on the list of occurrence in the horoscope. It is of feminine symbolism, considered of even number and with a negative polarity. This is representative for introvert people who are self-conscious and quite formal. The Artist is an archetype often used when describing this sign. People born during the springs months are rated as nine per cent less physically active or interested in sports.

 Famous people born on April 24 under the Taurus zodiac sign: Shirley MacLaine, Barbara Streisand, Kelly Clarkson, Jean Paul Gautier and Melinda Clark.

To read anyone’s birthday horoscope from sunsigns.org

IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS ON APRIL 24, you normally have traditional family values and to you, family takes priority. Your roots, you believe are what keeps you humble and reaching for the stars. You earn the respect of others with ease and embark upon the unknown.

The 24th April birthday personality is usually capable of many things all around but do things in moderation to achieve accurate results. Patience is definitely a virtue that you expect from others.This Taurus birthday love life and you want to celebrate in style. You have a good heart and can laugh at your own silliness. As a parent, you will more than likely be controlling. You may want to shelter your offspring but the more they know, the likely they are to make better choices.

The 24th April birthday characteristics show that you have a charming personality that is quiet comfortable being around crowds. In that crowd of people, you will find those who love and admire you, Taurus.

While you enjoy being the center of attention, you cherish your peace and quiet. You are sensible and you don‘t complain about much.

When it comes to love and romance, you are the confident one. The April 24 birthday horoscope profile shows that you are emotionally stable and mature. You look for pretty much the same in a soul mate. Your ideal match is someone who can be intensely affectionate. You are slow to give up yourself, but once you decide to settle down, you will accomplish what you set out to do.

However, you believe that someone special will be your true soul mate and will want to make that commitment to love and loyalty. Those born on this 24 April zodiac birthday know that if you put your partner first, everything else will follow. You partners should know that you could be flirtatious and even possessive. You tend to seek attention elsewhere when you do not get it from “home.”

The April 24th birthday astrology analysis shows that due to your sharp intuitive qualities, you are able to make wise financial decisions. People born with your qualities can express their talents in creative ways.

You can be found in professions such as television, radio or film but your expertise lies in money management. Taurus, you can be a trade advisor or an investment banker.

What your birthday says about you is that you knew what you wanted to be when you grew up at a young age. You have since been grooming yourself for a comfortable lifestyle and a worry free retirement. You know when to make that investment for a nice profitable return. On the other hand, you will likely take a position that you are passionate about over salary.

You realize that momentary value is not always the best way to go. It is important to you that you feel a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day. Perhaps a profession in the service industry would be a challenging career that provides you with a sense of pride.
It is common among the April 24 birthday personality to enjoy food. Most people born on this day pride themselves on how well they look so you can be a little vain but you’re right. You do look good and all you do to maintain your body is eat right and get the right amount of exercise. Aging looks good on you, Taurus.

The 24 April birthday meanings show that family takes priority with you. You have strong ties to your roots and enjoy your family. As a parent, however, you are likely to be domineering. You should know that you cannot protect children from every little thing. You like being around a crowd of people but take pleasure in your quiet time.

If today is your birthday, you are slow to love but will put forth 100% of yourselves into the right partnership. You will excel in any career but as a preference, your job should provide variety and a degree of gratification. If you were born on April 24, you are a Taurus who is in good health. You look fabulous with very little effort.

See: Famous Celebrities Born On April 24

This Day That Year – April 24 In History

1704 – The newspaper called the Boston News-Letter is published.
1884 – Atlanta organizes chapter of the National Medical Association of Black physicians.
1900 – The cable car pioneer, Andrew Halliday passed away.
1960 – Killing 500 people, an earthquake hit South Persia.

April 24  Vrishabha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
April 24  Chinese Zodiac SNAKE

April 24 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Venus that symbolizes love, money, pleasures, likes, dislikes and the compromises we are ready to make.

April 24 Birthday Symbol

The Bull Is The Symbol For The Taurus Star Sign

April 24 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Lovers. This card symbolizes the partnerships and choices we make in life. The Minor Arcana cards are Five of Pentacles and Knight of Pentacles

April 24 Birthday Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Taurus: This is a balanced and practical love match.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Scorpio: This relationship will be heated and an obstinate one.

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April 24 Lucky Numbers

Number 1 – This number stands for ambition, power, passion, mastery and inspiration.
Number 6 – This number signifies balance, nurturing, graciousness, pleasantness and compromises.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For April 24 Birthday

Pink: This color stands for tenderness, no complications in life, emotions and innocence.
Blue: This is a color that stands for sincerity, loyalty, tranquility and communication.

Lucky Day For April 24 Birthday

Friday – This is the day of Venus that symbolizes a day of attraction, attachment, flirtation and persuasion.

April 24 Birthstone Emerald

Your lucky gemstone is Emerald which symbolizes a great vision, ambition, perception and hopefulness.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On The 24th Of April:

An expensive jacket for the man and a pearl choker necklace for the woman.

April 24, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

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

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

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

Sun:04 Taurus 30
Moon:02 Cancer 04
Mercury:15 Taurus 01 Rx
Venus:15 Gemini 51
Mars:15 Cancer 42
Jupiter:24 Aries 54
Saturn:04 Pisces 57
Uranus:18 Taurus 05
Neptune:26 Pisces 33
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 10 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Leo 55

Chiron:16 Aries 58
Ceres:24 Virgo 18 Rx
Pallas:26 Cancer 56
Juno:25 Taurus 44
Vesta:04 Taurus 11

Eris:24 Aries 41

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:6
Fixed:9
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

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

Sun:04 Taurus 25
Moon:01 Cancer 03
Mercury:15 Taurus 03 Rx
Venus:15 Gemini 46
Mars:15 Cancer 39
Jupiter:24 Aries 52
Saturn:04 Pisces 56
Uranus:18 Taurus 05
Neptune:26 Pisces 33
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 10 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Leo 55

Chiron:16 Aries 58
Ceres:24 Virgo 19 Rx
Pallas:26 Cancer 54
Juno:25 Taurus 41
Vesta:04 Taurus 09

Eris:24 Aries 41

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:6
Fixed:9
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere 

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

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

Sun:04 Taurus 08
Moon:27 Gemini 26
Mercury:15 Taurus 08 Rx
Venus:15 Gemini 26
Mars:15 Cancer 30
Jupiter:24 Aries 48
Saturn:04 Pisces 55
Uranus:18 Taurus 04
Neptune:26 Pisces 32
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 11 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Leo 53

Chiron:16 Aries 57
Ceres:24 Virgo 20 Rx
Pallas:26 Cancer 47
Juno:25 Taurus 30
Vesta:04 Taurus 01

Eris:24 Aries 41

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:4
Cardinal:5
Fixed:9
Mutable:5

April 24, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

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

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on April 24 has an illumination of 20%. 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 April 24 the Moon is 4.31 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: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 20%
Moon Age: 4.31 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 398,423.52 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,477,126.40 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

Spell – Sachet for the Expectant Witch or Anyone with Chronic Pain

SACHET FOR THE EXPECTANT WITCH

To be used in the bath or as a dream pillow to soothe away the discomforts of pregnancy.

1/2 tablespoon lemon balm 1 teaspoon lemon verbena 3 tablespoons lavender
2 tablespoons rose petals 1 teaspoon mugwort 7 drops of pure jasmine oil

Mix together all of the ingredients in your cauldron or a wooden bowl.

Cut a three-inch square piece of light blue cloth (a natural fiber always works best).Place some of the herbal mixture in the center and tie up the loose ends with some matching yarn. While doing this, visualize the discomforts being soothed away. When you’re ready, either toss it into a warm bath or hide it in the batting of your favorite pillow (or, if you want it to stay your favorite pillow for very long, put it in your pillowcase) and you’ve got a special dream pillow. Pleasant dreams!