Divination Journal

Lady Carla Beltane picks out the symbol, rune, tarot card, etc., but the information is from the website in the hyperlink. The description of these is one person’s view on them. Please click on the hyperlink for more information.

Tarot Card

Source: tarotx.net

6 of Stones/Exploration – Minor Arcana

II. The Meaning of Six of Stones Wildwood Tarot

III. The interpretation of Six of Stones Wildwood Tarot

IV. The guideline of Six of Stones Wildwood Tarot

V. Keywords and extensions of Six of Stones Wildwood Tarot

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

Rune

Source: white-magic-help.net 

EHWAZ

Movement, Progress, Horse

Ehwaz is a rune of passage, of transition and movement: location changes, relocation, new attitudes or new life. This rune also represents movement, such as improving a situation. This rune is combined with gradual development and continuous progress, even slow growth of some changes and transformations. Conversely, movement that seems to block. Make sure that what you do or do not do happens at the right time. There are no missed opportunities, we only need to recognize that not all opportunities are intended for us.

Witch’s Rune

Source: wizardforest.com

HARVEST

Rune Harvest means that it is time to obtain the results of your work, it promises prosperity and luck. You may get something you have been dreaming about for a long time. But you should note that you will have to get rid of something old. Success will come at a price. Key words: reward, success, abundance, getting rid of old, achievement, achievement price, investment blessing, results.

Moon phase: full Moon

Saturday: Lughnasadh

Element: Earth

Chakra No. 1 – root, sacral

Ogham

Source: thepeculiarbrunette.com

Muin

Pronunciation – M-win, Moon

Tree Association – Vine

Meaning – Goals are coming to fruition, persuasion, celebration, relaxing, harvesting, and play. Muin wonderfully symbolizes the metaphor of reaping what we’ve sown. Now is a time for pleasure, to rest, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Vine produces grapes which creates wine that allows us to let go of self-conscience thoughts, allowing for creative inspiration, a relaxed altered consciousness, and revealing truths. It also represents deceit, fallacies, or denial of facts. Remember to continuously pursue the origin or source of any information you receive. Proceed with caution before acting on any facts or advice you’ve been given.

If reversed – a sign of extreme indulgence and serves as a reminder that outstanding achievements also require self-discipline. Watch for indications of dishonesty, misrepresentation, or tall tales.

Inscription and Magical Uses – Helpful when seeking creative inspiration, inner growth, seeking truth, spiritual wisdom, or for help with communication.

Folklore – Vine is connected with the Green Man and Bacchus (god of wine) and is often depicted with vine leaves around his head or as a crown.

I Ching

Source: psychic-revelation.com

Hexagram Twenty – One/21

Name: Shih Ho.

Keyphrase: Biting through.

Formed By The Trigrams: Fire over thunder.

General: Without justice harmony is unattainable.

Love: Don’t let unfair treatment go unanswered. Stand up for yourself.

Business: Watch out for criminal activities being conducted against your business.

Personal: Complex issues can be resolved by receiving insight through meditation.

Overview: Shi Ho is all about injustice. When it forms a barrier between individuals and the community steps must be taken to firmly eradicate it. Action should not be taken lightly though or further disharmony will result. Action taken must be scrupulously just then it will be effective. Shih Ho often appears when crime is the root cause of the problem but not always. Unjustness can exist in other ways. Whether legal or moral the model of justice employed must be honest and honorable.

Numerology

Angel Number

December 29, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

You can find more moon phase details on both of the websites used in this post by clicking on each hyperlink.

Source: nineplanets.org

The Moon phase for December 30th, 2025 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).

In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just…

Fun fact:

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous

Moon age: 10.31 days

Moon illumination: 79.97%

Moon tilt: 115.906°

Moon angle: 0.55

Moon distance: 364,426.50 km

Moon sign: Taurus

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.

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

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on December 30 has an illumination of 81%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 30 the Moon is 10.53 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Illumination: 81%
Moon Age: 10.53 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,760.80 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,101,555.29 km

December 29, 2025 Daily Horoscope and Birthday Horoscope’s Traits

You can read today’s horoscope by clicking on the hyperlink.

Click here to read your daily horoscope Source: georgianicols.com

Click here to read your daily and weekly Source: horoscope.com

Click here to read more about anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

You can find more birthday trait information from these websites by clicking on each hyperlink.

Happy and joy filled birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!

May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

Click here to read more about anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Being a Capricorn born on December 29th

 Astrological symbol: Goat. This relates to the stubbornness but also the simplicity and responsibility of these natives. This is the symbol for people born between December 22 and January 19 when the Sun is considered to be in Capricorn.

 The Capricorn Constellation with the brightest star being delta Capricorni is spread on 414 sq degrees between Sagittarius to the West and Aquarius to the East. Its visible latitudes are +60° to -90°, this being just one of the twelve zodiac constellations.

 In Greece it is named Aegokeros while the Spanish call it Capricornio. However, the Latin origin of the Goat, the December 29 zodiac sign is Capricorn.

 Opposite sign: Cancer. This is the sign directly across the zodiac circle from the Capricorn zodiac sign. It suggests humor and perceptiveness and these two are considered to make great partnerships.

 Modality: Cardinal. This quality of those born on December 29 suggests read markability and combativeness and also offers a sense of their charming nature.

 Ruling house: The tenth house. This house governs paternity and career. It refers to the virile male figure but also to the recognition of proper career and social paths in life and reveals why these have always played an important part in the lives of Capricorns.

 Ruling body: Saturn. This planet reflects facilitation and creativity. It also suggests the spirit component. The name of Saturn comes from the god of agriculture in Roman mythology.

 Element: Earth. This element incorporates practicality and an interestingly cautious dynamic in the lives of those born under December 29 sign.

 Lucky day: Saturday. This exciting day for those born under Capricorn is ruled by Saturn thus symbolizes ostentation and elusiveness.

 Lucky numbers: 4, 7, 13, 14, 25.

 Motto: “I utilize!”

People born on December 29 posses great temper and have a rational and pragmatic nature. Just like a true Capricorn, they are caring and altruistic. They like to discover philosophical principles and journeying. They avoid being lied to and having to deal with ignorance. Those born under this sign feel best when in the company of people they care about, maybe on a romantic getaway.

 Positive Traits: These natives are perseverant and very organized. They prefer to have everything around them in place and instill their discipline into those dear to them as well, or at least they try. They are naturally helpful and even tend to prioritize others above their own needs. They have a strong sense of justice and often prefer to take the long and industrious route than to overlook their principles.

 Negative Traits: These natives need to learn to take more risks, measure better their circumspect behavior and enjoy what live has to offer them better. They are often too skeptical of even the littlest things to let themselves enjoy them. They are hasty and erratic and seem to get blocked whenever some sort of transformation occurs or when they are faced with tight deadlines and outside burden.

Lovers born on December 29 are dependable and romantic. They seek for a lifetime partner to whom they can commit and create a balanced and accomplishing relationship. They are attracted to enthusiastic and imaginative people that are as reliable as they are. You can conquer the heart of Capricorn if you are trustworthy and energetic. When they are single they are in no hurry to enter a relationship if they don’t feel it’s the right thing to do, they focus instead on their own self development.

 A passionate lover prone to jealousy fits when madly in love. They offer everything they have to their loved one and ask for the same. They are sometimes unpredictable and hard to understand in love. Gentle and loving daydreamer now, but when time comes they will prove to be very dedicated to their family and they are likely to sacrifice many of their dreams for their loved one’s sake. They are most compatible with those born on the 2nd, 5th, 9th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 20th, 23rd, 27th and 29th.

 December 29 Zodiac people are very attracted to the other earth signs: Taurus and Virgo as they tend to share the same vision of life. In life, Capricorn is constantly seeking for an attractive and sensible partner and the most suitable to offer them this is the native from Cancer. Capricorn is thought to be least compatible with Sagittarius. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Capricorn, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Brown is the color that is considered lucky for those Capricorn natives with December 29.

Brown symbolizes conventional, natural and reservation. This zodiac color should be used in objects that surround the natives.

People with brown as sign color are intelligent, orderly and stable. However they adapt with difficulty so they need to know exactly what to expect and this is why they tend to control everything around and push things their way no matter what. Brown may not be something catchy or sparkly but it is reliable and peaceful, just like these natives.

Other colors indicated for Capricorn are dark green and earth tones.

The mesmerizing Garnet is the representative Capricorn birthstone for those born under the December 29.

Garnet is a precious material that denotes faithfulness and reliability. The zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and jewelry items.

It is thought to boost the confidence and self esteem of Capricorn. This stone is derived from the name meaning seeds: granatum. This gemstone comes in red, black and green shades.

Another birthstone considered beneficial for Capricorn natives is Sapphire. It symbolizes sincerity and constancy.

Carnation is the flower defined for December 29 and in general for Capricorn natives.

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

This is the flower of passionate and ambitious achievers and is said to have been used in Greek coronation ceremonies. This flower can be found during summer time.

Other flowers representative for Capricorn are Chrysanthemum and Dandelions.

Silver is the metal of preference for Capricorn natives, especially those born under the December 29.

Silver symbolizes sparkles and mystery. This zodiac metal could be used in accessories and decorative objects.

This precious metal reveals the natives tendency towards introspection and pondering on the deeper questions of life. Silver is also malleable and precious and can only bring good spirit to anyone wearing it.

Another metal considered beneficial for Capricorn natives is Lead.

December 29 Zodiac belongs to the first decan of CAPRICORN (December 22-January 1). This decan is strongly influenced by the planet Saturn. This is representative for people who are affectionate and reliable just like Capricorn and financially wise just like Saturn. This decan is said to be magnifying all characteristics of the Capricorn zodiac sign, both positive and negative.

 Being born on the 29th day of the month means attention, tolerance, idealism and emotivity. The numerology for December 29 is 2. This number reveals balance and partnerships. It is the representative number for the desire of harmony and peace. Those Capricorn associated with this numerology can become great mediators and with age they will only turn wiser, gentler and incredibly more considerate to other people.

 December is the first winter month in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing the first snow of the year and the Christmas celebrations. Those born in December are humorous and sociable. December 29 Zodiac people are attractive but impatient. The symbols for December include Turquoise and Zircon as gemstones and Narcissus as a plant. The name of this month comes from the Latin “decem”.

In the Gregorian Calendar, December 29 is the 363rd day of the year or the 364th day in leap years, while until the end of the year there are 2 days left. The twenty ninth day of winter, this is also the Independence Day in Mongolia.

 Capricorn is said to be the eighth most commonly met zodiac sign in the birth occurrence. Exuding feminine symbolism but also a general negative polarity, this is also considered of even number. This illustrates introvert people who are withdrawn and quite unsociable. The Banker is an archetype often used when describing this sign. There is a slight peak of medical professionals and economists born in Capricorn.

 Famous people born on December 29 under the Capricorn zodiac sign: Andrew Johnson, Jude Law, Jon Voight and Alison Brie.

Click here to read more about traits for anyone’s birthday horoscope Source: tarot.com

If you were born on December 29

December 29 Capricorn at Their Best: Remarkable, entertaining, powerful

December 29 Capricorn at Their Worst: Vain, loud, desperate

What to Wear: Business suits, or leather French maid and butler outfits for the Capricorn that’s feeling frisky.

What to Eat: Meat and potatoes, cheese and crackers, and flowing champagne.

Who to Invite: Anyone who you figure you’d see in a board room or on a board of directors.

Where to Go: The nearest conference room will be fine! A PowerPoint display of the birthday person’s life achievements would add a nice touch.

Click here to read more anyone’s birthday traits and more Source: sunsigns.org

DECEMBER 29 birthday horoscope predicts that you are a Capricorn who is not only smart but intuitive as well. You are liked by most and are an interesting person. You find out what makes a person strong instead of weak and use it. You like to make others happy.

The December 29 birthday personality generally likes being partnered with someone who is like them. But mostly you find that your relationships are mismatched. These might not be so easily maintained but then you are non-judgmental and have an open mind. In other words, you don’t judge a book by its cover.

If today is your birthday, you can be idealistic but have spiritual ties. Charity or giving back to your community is something you believe everyone should do. We all have something to give even if it is sharing your knowledge. You find satisfaction in being an inspiration for the youth or for a people who think like you. You feel special having those who care about you around.

The December 29 astrology predictions show that you could be interested in astrology or the dark side. Although you meditate, you dream as well. You realize that dreams are keys that can give us answers to problems or situations in life. As a Capricorn birthday, you dislike lies and deceitful behavior. Additionally, you frown on irrational or childish behavior.

The December 29 birthday analysis shows that you have a lot of energy. Underneath this enthusiastic person is someone who remains calm in crises. You’re a practical person but can be suspicious of others.

Normally, you won’t take risks, especially when dealing with your money. However, you shouldn’t be so trusting with people; not everyone who says they are your friend actually has your best interest at heart. The future of person who born on 29 December depends on the friends that they make today.

The December 29 horoscope predicts that you make passionate lovers. Nonetheless, you can become a green-eyed monster with or without reason. You give all of yourself to the person that you love; sometimes losing yourself in your partner.

You have a tendency to be unpredictable and complicated. It doesn’t change the fact that those born on a December 29th zodiac birthday are devoted to their loved ones. You are willing to make the compromise to keep your relationships running smoothly.

Let’s talk about your health, Capricorn. Many of you are affected by your emotional state. Things like depression and stress have a way of appearing to be illnesses on the surface. Normally, you are a happy person so you feel good too. Those born on December 29 would benefit from learning low calorie recipes and working out routinely. It’s good mentally and physically.

As the December 29th zodiac sign is Capricorn, you are serious-minded. You have a work ethic that’s hard to beat. You’re determined to make it to the top but sometimes you make bad decisions. This could be due to a lack of having ample funds but you come back quickly from setbacks. At work, you see to it that you have a strong and harmonious atmosphere. You tend to dislike gossip or anything that would upset the mood of your employees or coworkers.

The December 29 birthday horoscope shows that you make an interesting friend and business associate. You are serious about life in general but have a special interest in giving back to your community. You like having your family around you. It gives you a secure feeling and that’s something you need to have.

As a lover, you can be jealous. This does not look good for you, Capricorn. Health conditions are likely good but you tend to let stress get the best of you. Try working out on a regular basis but especially before you go to bed. Music also soothes the savage beast in the December 29 birthday personality!

Famous Celebrities Born On December 29

This Day That Year – December 29 In History

1997 – In efforts to prevent the bird flu from infecting people, Hong Kong slaughters its chickens.
1993 – Actor Todd Bridges is detained by police for transporting methamphetamine.
1982 – You can now purchase a postage stamp of Bob Marley.
1968 – Baltimore victorious in NFL championship game against Cleveland.

December 29  Makar Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
December 29 Chinese Zodiac OX

Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Saturn that symbolizes the God of Karma. It stands for reality, limitations, patience, and grounding in life.

Birthday Symbols

The Sea Goat Is The Symbol For The Capricorn Sun Sign

Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The High Priestess. This card symbolizes clairvoyance, wisdom, feminine influence and reflection of ideas. The Minor Arcana cards are Two of Disks and Queen of Pentacles

Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Virgo: This love match will be blissful and down-to-earth.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign AquariusThis love relationship might not be a good match.

See Also:

Lucky Numbers

Number 2 – This number signifies cooperation, diplomacy, modesty, sincerity, and spirituality.
Number 5 – This number signifies new experiences, expansiveness, and freedom.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors

Indigo: This color stands for spiritual perception, mystical qualities, and royalty.
White: This is a color known for its wholeness, openness, independence, and purity.

Lucky Days

Saturday – This is the day of planet Saturn and is a day of assessing the work you have done and remain grounded with your success.
Monday – This is the day of the Moon that represents caring, nurturing, emotional healing.

Birthstone Garnet

Garnet gemstone improves sexuality, passion, and feelings of love in relationships.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts

A wind-resistant cycling helmet for the man and silk scarf for the woman. December 29 birthday horoscope predicts that you are open to people and their gifts.

Spell For Tomorrow – Tarot Spell for a Home Business

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Tarot Spell for a Home Business

Items that you will need in order to perform this spell:

Ace of Wand
III of Wands
IV of wands
IX of pentacles

Ritual:

Lay out the IV of Wands -visualize your business starting -lots of customers -generally busy, working hard, smiling as you do so. Lay out the ace of wands -visualizing pouring your energy in to this enterprise -if you have any tools of your trade (example artist paintbrushes) handle them as you do so. Lay out the III of wands, picture a typical working day at your new company answering the phone -all the business you need and want, picture the little things. Lay out the IX of pentacles envision the ultimate security you have achieved thru this business and the satisfaction you have gained -see yourself smiling and content.

Say the following as you lay out the final card:

“With this spell I bring power to my resolve I start my own business
I enjoy the advantages and benefits of making my home my place of business
as I start this business not only do I cast this spell but I also work unceasingly
to make my business a success. I have chosen
work I enjoy and business will be good.
As I cast this spell
-I cast forth my will –
I charge this spell to make word of my product spread.
Let those who use my product be attracted to me
and see what I have to offer. In this way the ends I desire
shall be achieved comfort security and contentment.
So be it. “

Lady Abyss’ Source: The Modern Day Spellbook: A Collection of Spells for the Modern Day Witch
R. Marten

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Monday

 

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Correspondences for Monday

 

Day: Monday ( Moon-day)

Planet: Moon

Colors: Silver and White and Grey

Crystals: Moonstone, Pearl, Aquamarine, Silver, Selenite

Aroma: Jasmine, Lemon, Sandalwood, Moon Oil, African violet, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, Willow, and Wormwood

Herb: Moonwart

The sacred day of the Moon, personified by such goddesses as Selene, Luna, Diana, and Artemis. The Moon is ruler of flow affecting the changeable aspects of people. If a full moon falls on a Monday, its powers are at their most potent. Magical aspects: peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friendships, psychic awareness, purification, and fertility

Monday is ruled by the moon – an ancient symbol of mystery and peace. Monday is a special day for mothers as the cycle of the moon has long been associated with the female menstrual cycle. Those wishing to conceive a baby would be wise to try on a Monday as the magic of motherhood is strong and pregnancy is in the air.

This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving agriculture, animals, female fertility, messages, reconciliation’s, theft, voyages, dreams, emotions, clairvoyance, home, family, medicine, cooking, personality, merchandising, psychic work, Faerie magic, and Goddess rituals.

December 29, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

You can find more moon phase details on both of the websites used in this post by clicking on each hyperlink.

Source: nineplanets.org

The Moon phase for December 29th, 2025 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).

In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the 

Fun fact:

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous

Moon age: 9.27 days

Moon illumination: 69.42%

Moon tilt: 111.254°

Moon angle: 0.54

Moon distance: 368,321.56 km

Moon sign: Taurus

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.

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

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on December 29 has an illumination of 71%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 29 the Moon is 9.43 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 Gibbous
Illumination: 71%
Moon Age: 9.43 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 365,386.43 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,104,424.13 km

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, December 28, 2025 to Saturday, January 3, 2026

Click here to read your weekly horoscope Source: horoscope.com

Aries

Mar 21 – Apr 19

You could very well find yourself swimming in your deepest feelings, and your imagination and…

Taurus

Apr 20 – May 20

Feeling like you’re part of something bigger than yourself will be the key to feeling emotionally…

Gemini

May 21 – Jun 20

Don’t be surprised if you’re tapped to step into the spotlight by higher-ups as the week starts….

Cancer

Jun 21 – Jul 22

If you’ve been feeling like you’re grappling with a case of cabin fever, chances are you might…

Leo

Jul 23 – Aug 22

You’ll be meditating on the give-and-take of your most intimate relationships when the week…

Virgo

Aug 23 – Sep 22

Your desire to connect with your current partner or a potential lover is magnified as the week…

Libra

Sep 23 – Oct 22

You’ll get a burst of cerebral energy that is perfect for diving into research and socializing…

Scorpio

Oct 23 – Nov 21

Feeling like you’ve been putting your own joy, play, and creativity on the back burner in order…

Sagittarius

Nov 22 – Dec 21

You could feel compelled to talk about a tough emotional issue with a loved one at the start…

Capricorn

Dec 22 – Jan 19

You might be feeling restless, stretched too thin, and in need a major time-out from the daily…

Aquarius

Jan 20 – Feb 18

As the week starts, you might find yourself feeling torn between keeping your head down and…

Pisces

Feb 19 – Mar 20

When the week gets underway, you might be feeling like you’ve been putting others’ well-being…

December 27, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

You can find more moon phase details on both of the websites used in this post by clicking on each hyperlink.

Source: nineplanets.org

The Moon phase for December 27th, 2025 is the First Quarter phase. In this phase, exactly half of the moon is illuminated and half is in darkness.

The First Quarter phase comes roughly 7 days after the New Moon and this is when the moon has completed one quarter of its orbit around the Earth (hence the name, First Quarter). The moon will be high overhead at sunset in this phase and will be visible until mid-night, when it sets in the west.

The First Quarter of the moon phase cycle happens on one day. It’s followed by the intermediate phase, Waxing Gibbous, and will become more illuminated every day until it reaches the Full Moon phase.

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

Fun fact:

 Phase Details

Phase: First Quarter

Moon age: 7.2 days

Moon illumination: 46.61%

Moon tilt: 107.445°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 377,718.93 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.

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

Today’s First Quarter Phase

The First Quarter on December 27 has an illumination of 49%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 27 the Moon is 7.31 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.

Melbourne’s longest day of the year is happening this weekend – here’s your guide to the 2025 summer solstice

Written by Melissa Woodley

Contributor: Liv Condous

Want to make the most of the extra daylight? Sunday, December 21 is the best time to do so, If the three-day heatwave we’ve just experienced is any indication, Melbourne’s summer is officially in full swing – and we couldn’t be happier about the extra sunshine. So if you’re also a fan the long, warm days and balmy nights, you’ll want to mark your calendar for the summer solstice – aka the longest day of the year – which is happening on Sunday, December 21.

This year in Melbourne, the summer solstice is set to bless us with 14 hours and 47 minutes of sunshine. Here’s a rundown of how long the daylight will last and the exact timings of sunrise and sunset.

What is the summer solstice?

The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year, bringing the most daylight hours between sunrise and sunset. In the Southern Hemisphere, this happens when… Click here to read the rest of this article Source: timeout.com

Winter Solstice 2025

When is the Winter Solstice, and What Is it All About?

When is the first day of winter? In 2025, the winter solstice date is Sunday, December 21. So, what is the winter solstice, and why does it happen? Learn all about the shortest day of the year—and tell us what winter means to you!

When Is the Winter Solstice?

The first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the winter solstice, which occurs on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 10:03 A.M. (EST). Use our Time Zone Converter to calculate what time that is where you live.

For the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs every year between December 20 through 23, most often on December 20 or 21. (The Southern Hemisphere’s winter solstice occurs in June.)

The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year, making it the shortest day of the year. Thankfully, after we reach the winter solstice, the days begin to grow longer and longer again until we reach the summer solstice—the first day of summer and the longest day of the year.

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Spell For Tomorrow – Simple Abundance and Prosperity Spell

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Simple Abundance and Prosperity Spell

(Side Note by LCB – You can use any type of bread, muffin, bagel, oatmeal, porridge, grits, etc. You can use whatever type of money sign is used for the country you live in. Remember intention is about 90% of any spell. Keep in mind while you toast or bake or prepare your oatmeal, etc. that it part of the spell to bring you abundance and prosperity. You can pour milk on the hot or cold cereal in the shape of whatever symbol is used in your country that represents money. Do the same when you put the money simple on it and the whole time you are biting, chewing and swallowing every bite)

Start your morning with a slice of whole wheat toast . Add butter or your choice of spread in the form of a dollar symbol ($)  and feel the abundance and prosperity entering your life.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Saturday

 

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Saturday

 

Saturday (Saturn’s Day)

Planet: Saturn

Colors: Maroon, Dark Shades, Black

Crystals: Obsidian, Jet, Coral, Hematite, Salt, Lead, Serpentine, Pewter

Aroma: Cypress, Myrrh, Patchouli, Saturn Oil, Black Poppy seeds

Herb: Mullein

Dedicated to the shadowy Anglo-Saxon god Saetere, the equivalent to the Roman Saturn, and the Greek Cronos. It is also associated with the Norns, the Norse equivalent of the Three Fates, and the Trickster-god, Loki.

Magical aspects: longevity, exorcism, endings, apprehension, austerity, caution, and limitations.

Not surprisingly, Saturday is ruled by Saturn. The logic and almost sly nature of Saturn is most prominent on Saturday, which is why it is the perfect day for habit breaking and scientific experimentation.
If you have someone that just will not let go of a relationship that you thought was long since dead, give a restriction spell a go next Saturday.

Human manipulation is also a very powerful aspect of Saturn’s power over Saturday.

This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving spirit, communication, meditation, psychic attack or defence, locating lost items or missing persons, self-discipline, life, building, doctrine, protection, freedom, elderly, destroying diseases and pests, crystallization, hidden or obscure matters, limitations, and boundaries

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

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The Moon phase for December 20th, 2025 is the New Moon phase. In this phase, the moon is positioned between the Sun and Earth and is 0% illuminated (i.e the moon is not visible to us in the sky).

Due to the alignment of the Sun, the Moon and Earth, the side of the moon that faces Earth is left in complete darkness. In technical terms this is referred to as a conjunction or Syzygy.

Also, during the New Moon phase, the moon rises and sets at around the same time as the Sun. This brings to the moon too close to the glare of the Sun for us to see the moon with the naked eye.

Fun fact:

Phase Details

Phase: New Moon

Moon age: -0.03 days

Moon illumination: 0.04%

Moon tilt: 192.763°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 403,112.00 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.

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

Today’s New Moon Phase

The New Moon on December 20 has an illumination of 0%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 20 the Moon is 0.57 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: New Moon
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 0.57 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,135.26 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,164,394.73 km

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

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Thursday

Magickal Intentions: Luck, Happiness, Health, Legal Matters, Male Fertility, Treasure and Wealth, Honor, Riches, Clothing Desires, Leadership, Public Activity, Power and Success Incense: Cinnamon, Must, Nutmeg and Sage
Planet: Jupiter
Sign: Sagittarius and Pisces
Angel: Sachiel
Colors: Purple, Royal Blue and Indigot
Herbs/Plants: Cinnamon, Beech, Buttercup, Coltsfoot, Oak
Stones: Sugilite, Amethyst, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire
Oil: (Jupiter) Clove, Lemon Balm, Oakmoss, Star Anise

Jupiter presides over Thursday. The vibrations of this day attune well to all matters involving material gain. Use them for working rituals that entail general success, accomplishment, honors and awards, or legal issues. These energies are also helpful in matters of luck, gambling, and prosperity.

December 18, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

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The Moon phase for December 18th, 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:

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 27.65 days

Moon illumination: 3.1%

Moon tilt: -54.541°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 405,961.05 km

Moon sign: Sagittarius

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.

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on December 18 has an illumination of 2%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 18 the Moon is 28.29 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 2%
Moon Age: 28.29 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,949.44 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,185,971.13 km

December 17, 2025 Daily Horoscope and Birthday Horoscope’s Traits

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May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

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Being a Sagittarius born on December 17th

 Astrological symbol: Archer. This zodiac symbol is considered to influence those born November 22 – December 21, under the Sagittarius zodiac sign. It describes ambition, vitality, confidence and openness.

 The Sagittarius Constellation is located between Scorpius to the West and Capricornus to the East and has Teapot as the brightest star. It is spread on an area of 867 sq degrees and its visible latitudes are +55° to -90°.

 The Archer is named in Latin as Sagittarius, in Spanish as Sagitario while the French name it Sagittaire.

 Opposite sign: Gemini. Partnerships between the Sagittarius and Gemini sun signs are considered auspicious and the opposite sign reflects upon the surrounding enthusiasm and humor.

 Modality: Mobile. This reveals the fussy nature of people born on December 17 and that they are a monument of ambition and joviality.

 Ruling house: The ninth house. This is a space of long term transformation long distance travel. It also refers to higher education or extending knowledge by any means and also to life philosophies and in general all adventures life offers us.

 Ruling body: Jupiter. This celestial body is said to influence information and tidiness. It is also relevant from the determination perspective. Jupiter is equivalent to Zeus, the Greek leader of all gods.

 Element: Fire. This element presents those born under the December 17 zodiac sign as aware and brave individuals and combines new meanings in association with the elements, modeling earth, making water boil or heating air.

 Lucky day: Thursday. Ruled by Jupiter this day symbolizes persuasion and affluence and seems to have the same lucrative flow as the lives of Sagittarius individuals.

 Lucky numbers: 2, 3, 13, 17, 22.

 Motto: “I seek!”

People born on December 17 benefit from being unhesitating, avant-garde and noble at spirit. Just like a true Sagittarius, when they are not thinking about how to transformation the world, they are peaceful and romantic. They love discovering philosophical concepts and outside enterprises. They dislike commonness, negative advice and ordinary. Those born under this sign enjoy settings where they can show their abilities, especially if there’s a team’s challenge involved.

 Positive Traits: These natives are frank and fair and try to maintain a sense of justice and hard work in their projects. Although they appear as malleable and aspiring they actually put a lot of soul in their work and while they are always in for some competition, they don’t necessarily show off their accomplishments. They are funny and eager and prove to be humorous companions to those in their inner circle.

 Negative Traits: Sagittarius needs to learn to accept that even the best of people make mistakes and disappoint others, it’s just, if and how they try to repair their mistakes, that matters. Those born on this day are impulsive and conceit and this may damage relationships based on trust they worked hard to establish. They are sometimes unrealistic and impatient. They want it all and they want it now.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on December 17 are passionate and persistent. They are very pretentious lovers who know exactly what they are looking for. Unfortunately they are not very aware of where they could find that person so they prefer to focus on other aspects of life and expect love to happen. However their love happens notion includes knowing a person thoroughly before they even start dating. So their love is quite a calculated and cerebral love.

 Charming lovers they are always enthusiastic although sometimes unpredictable and hard to understand. If their loved one is patient and honest they are likely to open to them and their love will progress fast. They are friendly but reserved and their attitude won’t bring many people close to them. They are persistent and courageous in a practical way so they will be a great part of their family team once they decide to settle for someone. They are most compatible with those born on 1st, 4th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 19th, 22th, 26th, 28th and 31st.

 December 17 Zodiac people are most attached to the other two fire signs: Aries and Leo as they tend to share the same vision of life. In love, Sagittarius is in a constant search for someone who is lively and fun and the best to offer them this is the native in Gemini. The least compatible with people born on December 17 are those born under Scorpio. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Sagittarius, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky Color: The color for Sagittarius natives born with the December 17 is purple.

This hue denotes the peacefulness of the cool blue with the fiery heated. The zodiac color should be used in items of clothing or objects in the house.

People having purple as sign color are sensitive and compassionate persons that tend to initiate humanitarian projects to help others and also find their purpose in life. Rich purple shades, the colors of royalty, seem to transfer a great sense of self confidence and elegance to the high aiming Sagittarius.

Other colors that suit Sagittarius natives are pink and blue.

Representative Birthstone: The birthstone considered to be representative for Sagittarians with December 17 is the serene Turquoise.

Turquoise presents a precious stone that reflects victory and glory. This zodiac birthstone should be used in all kinds of jewelry items that are to be worn frequently.

It is thought to open the channels of power, communication and wealth. This was called the stone of heaven. This is one of the gemstones that is quite plentiful and available in a wide range of sizes. This gemstone comes in all kind of blue-green shades.

Another gemstone considered influential for Sagittarius natives is Quartz. It suggests openness and cleanness.

Characteristic Flower: Narcissus is the flower said to be representative for Sagittarius people born with December 17.

Narcissus is one of those plants that denote wisdom and trustworthiness. This zodiac flower is advised to be used for gifts and decorations.

It is the flower of the wise and of those who love to learn and evolve. This flower can be found during spring time.

Other flowers for Sagittarius people are Geranium and Ginger.

Symbolic Metal: Tin is the metal defined for December 17 and in general for Sagittarius natives.

Tin symbolizes evolution, knowledge and innovation. This zodiac metal should be used in bracelets and other accessories.

This metal is said to influence emotions and reactivity to external stimuli. Tin forms bronze in association to copper.

Another metal considered beneficial for Sagittarius natives is Silver.

Characteristics: December 17 Zodiac belongs to the third decan of SAGITTARIUS (December 13-December 21). This decan is strongly influenced by the Sun. This is representative for people who are ambitious and hard working just like Sagittarius and elegant but a little vain just like the Sun. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of the Sagittarius zodiac sign, slightly enhancing the negative ones.

 Being born on the 17th day of the month means an individual who is hard working, methodical, rational and dependable. The numerology for December 17 is 8. This number reveals ambition and great power but also an embrace of the spiritual side, later in life. Those Sagittarius associated with number eight pragmatic and analytical doers in all life matters. December is the first winter month in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing the first snow of the year and the Christmas celebrations. Those born in December are humorous and sociable. December 17 Zodiac people are attractive but impatient. The symbols for December include Turquoise and Zircon as gemstones and Narcissus as a plant. The name of this month comes from the Latin “decem”.

What Statistics Say: In a year in the Gregorian Calendar, December 17 is the 351st day or the 352nd day in case of leap years and until the end of the year there are left 14 days. The seventeenth day of winter, this is also the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers in the United States.

 Sagittarius is placed tenth on the list with the popularity of zodiac signs in terms of occurrence. Odd numbered sign, it is of positive meaning and considered to carry a masculine symbolism. This relates to extrovert natives who are talkative and unreserved. The Teacher is an archetype often used when describing this sign. In Sagittarius there is a slight peak of medical professionals. Famous people born on December 17 under the Sagittarius zodiac sign: Jaqueline Wilson, Milla Jovovich, Steven Frayne and Pope Francis.

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If you were born on December 17

December 17 Sagittarius at Their Best: Exciting, knowledgeable, brave

December 17 Sagittarius at Their Worst: Flighty, absent, inconsiderate

What to Wear: What to Wear: Something bright, cheery and washable. You could be drooled upon at this friendly gathering.

What to Eat: Foods from around the world. Chicken tikka masala, Beijing duck and moussaka — all on the same plate!

Who to Invite: Everyone you can plausibly think of, plus some international men and women of mystery.

Where to Go: If guests can’t make it to a far-off destination, any out-of-the-way space that allows for large groups and raucous behavior will do!

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DECEMBER 17 birthday horoscope predicts that you are a Sagittarius who is the planner or the event organizer! Your parties are fun-filled with all of the right people to make a great time happen. Mainly, it is you who likes to show off. You have everything planned to the smallest detail. Otherwise, you are a romantic person who can be impetuous and passionate.

Additionally, you are funny and friendly. Yes, you’re quite the performer, what a combination to make anyone envious of you as you attract a lot of friends this way.

As the December 17th zodiac sign is Sagittarius, you are spiritual people. On the surface, this is something you may have realized, but it is certainly true. It’s the foundation that makes you an awesome leader. To top it off, you are conscious and ambitious. As a companion, your reputation precedes you.

Having utopian dreams, this Sagittarius birthday person has an optimistic outlook on life and people. More often than not, you are disappointed by those who you are interested in socially. However, you don’t let it stand in the way of the next love affair.

Let’s talk about how the December 17 birthday personality is capable of owning their own business. You have that oomph that’s needed to spread the word and to get people interested in your ideas and schemes. You know what they want even before they do. How you may ask? Let’s say you have a way with listening to your gut instincts. This birthday characteristic shows that you have the ability to make money and to make quick money.

If today is your birthday, you set goals. You know that in order to get ahead, you need a plan. You have two of them…plan A and then, plan B. You’re not lacking in the optimism department but somehow, you doubt yourself. Your success rate should qualify as a decision maker when it comes to your own career. The future of person who born on 17 December can be beneficial.

The December 17th horoscope predicts that figuring out a career could prove to be thought-provoking for you. Taking into consideration your natural talents or your gifts could be the way to go when making that big move. Don’t discount your ability to communicate to something small and unimportant.

As that’s what makes the difference between who makes sales MVP of the year and the one who never got a sale. Advertising, education, and journalism are fields that would be interesting and provide some form of self-gratification for the December 17 birthday personality. You could do something on a larger scale if you wanted to. You’re just that good!

The December 17 horoscope shows that you believe friendships and kinship are necessary ties. It’s nice to look over your shoulder at a friend who has been there for you. As a youngster, you were likely given much responsibility. So as an adult, you take on certain things naturally. As a parent, you may give your children the opportunity to make their own decisions occasionally. You feel it gave you a greater sense of pride and would hope that your children would learn and grow from making their own minds up.

The December 17 astrology analysis predicts that you are perhaps a nut when it comes to being fit. It would seem that you are interested in how you look and feel, to say the least. You take very good care to eat the right foods. You’ve even invested in one or two gadgets to help make light work of juicing or chopping. These things help keep your busy body on track and on schedule. Although you may feel great, don’t skip your yearly exams with the doctor.

To sum it all up, if you are the main attraction, you make sure people get what they came to see. People often come to you for advice on topics that are significant to them. However, you may suffer from disappointments yourself but you keep going. You are smart, Sagittarius. As someone who was born on December 17th, you are likely to be in the best health you could possibly be in.

Famous Celebrities Born On December 17

This Day That Year – December 17 In History

1944 – The Green Bay Packers are the NFL champions.
1971 – James Bond’s “Diamonds are Forever”debuts.
1976 – The superstation, WTBS out of Atlanta, GA is now nationwide.
2011 – Tropical Storm Washi destroyed the Philippines with its floods killing 400; some were not found.

December 17  Dhanu Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
December 17 Chinese Zodiac RAT

December 17 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Jupiter that is said to be a planet of good luck. It shows what makes you a just and honorable person who always stands by his or her commitments.

December 17 Birthday Symbols

The Archer Is The Symbol For The Sagittarius Zodiac Sign

December 17 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Star. This card symbolizes your desires, inspirations and the will to share and care. The Minor Arcana cards are Ten of Wands and Queen of Pentacles

December 17 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Aries: This match will be stimulating on an intellectual level.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign PiscesA relationship between two unlikely life partners.

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December 17 Lucky Numbers

Number 2 – This number signifies forgiveness, diplomacy, humbleness, and resilience.
Number 8 – This number signifies authority, power, efficiency, ambition, and discipline.

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Lucky Colors For December 17 Birthday

Blue: This is the color of steadfastness,  freedom, unity, and trustworthiness.
Brown: This is a color that symbolizes grounding, stability, simplicity, and reliability.

Lucky Days For December 17 Birthday

Thursday: The day ruled by the planet Jupiter symbolizes hard work, financial decisions and networking.
Saturday: This day is ruled by Saturn and signifies control, discipline, preparation, and sternness.

December 17 Birthstone Turquoise

Your gemstone is Turquoise helps you become self-reliant and stabilizes your mind.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On December 17

An advanced GPS for the man and an all-expense paid world trip for the woman. The December 17 birthday horoscope foretells that you like gifts high on technology.

5 Easy Decorating Ideas for Litha

Need some quick and affordable decorating ideas for Litha, the summer solstice? Here are some tips on how to bring the season into your home without breaking your bank account!
Celebrate the sun at midsummer!. Image by Peter Cade/Image Bank/Getty Images

Suns and Solar Symbols

The Litha sabbat falls on the longest day of the year – that means you have more hours of daylight on the summer solstice than on any other day, and that’s definitely worth celebrating! Solar symbols like suns and circles, gods eyes, Brighid’s crosses and sunwheels are all perfect representatives of this season – hang them on your walls and doors, or add them to your Litha altar. More »

Fresh Blossoms and Blooms

By the time midsummer rolls around, our flower gardens are in full bloom. This is a time to gather up those blossoms and enjoy their beauty – collect an assortment of brightly colored flowers and bring them indoors to keep you company. Consider, especially, flowers in bright sunny colors like yellows and reds and oranges. Sunflowers, tulips, roses, tiger lilies, and black-eyed Susans are all associated with the sun at the height of its power.

Bring the bounty of your garden inside to celebrate the midsummer harvest. Image © Patti Wigington; Licensed to About.com

The Bounty of the Garden

In addition to fresh flowers, we’ve also got fresh produce rapidly filling our gardens. The sun brings warmth to the earth, which in turn brings new life to our plants. Harvest your midsummer fruits and vegetables, and leave them in bowls and baskets around the house. Some goodies, like onions and herbs, can be hung up to dry, which will allow you to enjoy the scents as well as the flavor.

Fire and Light

Carrying on the solar theme, Litha is a celebration of fire – after all, that’s what the sun is, right? Use big candles all around your home, in yellows and golds and other sunny colors. You can also string festively colored lights along your walls and windows, to bring that brightness indoors. For your outdoor decor, use a tabletop brazier or even Tiki torches to celebrate with flames and fire. More »

Litha is a time of opposites, between light and dark.Image by Alan Thornton/Image Bank/Getty Images

Opposites

At Litha, the summer solstice, it’s the last day of the sun’s full power. For the next six months, darkness will begin to take over, growing stronger until Yule, the longest night of the year. At that point, the process will reverse once more and the light return. Decorate your home with symbols of opposites – fire and water, earth and air, darkness and light, yin and yang.

 

Litha Legends and Lore – Myths and Mysteries of the Midsummer Solstice

Litha Legends and Lore

Myths and Mysteries of the Midsummer Solstice

Litha, or Midsummer, is a celebration that has been observed for centuries, in one form or another. It is no surprise, then, that there are plenty of myths and legends associated with this time of year!

In England, rural villagers built a big bonfire on Midsummer’s Eve. This was called “setting the watch,” and it was known that the fire would keep evil spirits out of the town. Some farmers would light a fire on their land, and people would wander about, holding torches and lanterns, from one bonfire to another. If you jumped over a bonfire — presumably without lighting your pants on fire — you were guaranteed to have good luck for the coming year.

After your Litha fire has burned out and the ashes gone cold, use them to make a protective amulet. You can do this by carrying them in a small pouch, or kneading them into some soft clay and forming a talisman. In some traditions of Wicca, it is believed that the Midsummer ashes will protect you from misfortune. You can also sow the ashes from your bonfire into your garden, and your crops will be bountiful for the rest of the summer growing season.

It is believed in parts of England that if you stay up all night on Midsummer’s Eve, sitting in the middle of a stone circle, you will see the Fae. But be careful – carry a bit of rue in your pocket to keep them from harassing you, or turn your jacket inside out to confuse them. If you have to escape the Fae, follow a ley line, and it will lead you to safety.
Residents of some areas of Ireland say that if you have something you wish to happen, you “give it to the pebble.” Carry a stone in your hand as you circle the Litha bonfire, and whisper your request to the stone — “heal my mother” or “help me be more courageous”, for example. After your third turn around the fire, toss the stone into the flames.

Astrologically, the sun is entering Cancer, which is a water sign. Midsummer is not only a time of fire magic, but of water as well. Now is a good time to work magic involving sacred streams and holy wells. If you visit one, be sure to go just before sunrise on Litha, and approach the water from the east, with the rising sun. Circle the well or spring three times, walking deosil, and then make an offering of silver coins or pins.

Sun wheels were used to celebrate Midsummer in some early Pagan cultures. A wheel — or sometimes a really big ball of straw — was lit on fire and rolled down a hill into a river. The burned remnants were taken to the local temple and put on display. In Wales, it was believed that if the fire went out before the wheel hit the water, a good crop was guaranteed for the season.

In Egypt, the Midsummer season was associated with the flooding of the Nile River delta. In South America, paper boats are filled with flowers, and then set on fire. They are then sailed down the river, carrying prayers to the gods. In some traditions of modern Paganism, you can get rid of problems by writing them on a piece of paper and dropping them into a moving body of water on Litha.

William Shakespeare associated Midsummer with witchcraft in at least three of his plays. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, and The Tempest all contain references to magic on the night of the summer solstice.

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Enjoying the Holidays With Children – Make Reindeer Food for Yule c.2015

(SIDE NOTE: I love this recipe but make sure you do it somewhere in your home where if glitter falls it is not going to bother you when it still shows up in June even after repeat vacuuming or mopping)

Make Reindeer Food for Yule

If your family still gets visits from Santa Claus, it’s traditional to leave out a plate of cookies and some milk for him — after all, it’s hard work flying around the whole world in one night. But what about his reindeer? They do most of the work, so why not leave a treat for them too? You can scatter it on the lawn before your kids go to bed, or leave it in a bowl near the stockings.

Traditional reindeer food includes glitter with the ingredients.

Glitter is very pretty and sparkly, but it’s also a synthetic that doesn’t biodegrade. Instead, you can use other, earth-friendly ingredients to give your reindeer food some sparkle. Here’s what you’ll need:

Plastic baggies or baby food jars

Dried oatmeal

Chopped nuts

Raisins

Red and green sugar crystals

Ribbon

Cardstock

Place a scoop of oatmeal in each baggie or baby food jar. Add a handful of raisins, and then some sugar crystals. Shake well. Seal the bag or jar, and add a ribbon around the top. Print out a card that says:

Reindeer, Reindeer, pulling the sleigh,
We’ve left you something nice today!
Oats and raisins and sugar so sweet,
It’s a tasty reindeer treat!
Have a Merry Yule!

and attach it to the jar of reindeer food so you can share it with friends.

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A Yule Story Just for Your Children – The Year’s Longest Night

The Year’s Longest Night

 

It was dark and cold within the middle of the forest. It was not a forest on this plain, but one in the hearts of our souls and in the chambers of our minds. Within the middle of this dark cold forest was a old log cabin blanketed by snow and frost. With in the cabin was a roaring fire and lighted candles, the cabin was warm and dry and full of warm animal furs spread about on the floor and bed. The cabin smelled of pine and spices and a touch of warm rum.

The old women sat at the dressing table looking into the mirror slowing brushing her long white hair. The Crone’s hands were pale and wrinkled and her face as pale and cold as the snow outside. She closed her eyes and breathed in the smell of pine from the tree she had brought in from the winters cold and the incense burning and smoking on the Yule log gave her soft warm visions. The Crone saw her future; she saw her hair turning a light brown and her eyes giving off a bright twinkle. Youth would return and the Wheel would turn and spin–turn and spin. With her hands still brushing through her hair she saw herself young again a Maiden–waiting to dance with the young Lord Bright Sun/Son and Lord of the Dance.

Mama Crone saw her Maiden belly swell with life and as the Mother gave birth to the spring– to flowers and trees and animals and to the very heavens gave it a new shine. This future was to be soon, but not too soon. The longest night must come and Winter must play it’s self out as the Sun grows stronger day by day. The Dark Mother looked to her crown of thorns and bones and in her mind’s eye saw the green of spring a yellow of flower spring from it. The Old One rose from her chair and thought “not yet” and put on her crown of thorns and bones and pulled her cloak closed and pulling up the hood tight around her face she went to the cabin door. She pushed open the door and went to the forest clearing taking slow steps chanting as she walked and sat by a prepared bon fire. Mama Crone sat in front of the fire and slowly rocked calling to the Sun–calling to the Light Of The World to return–calling for the new beginning to come and the new cycle to come–the wheel to spin– the seasons to move–the dark to retreat and the light to come. The blessings to come.

May in the forest of your heart the old cry out to the new the old change with the coming Sun–the coming of the new. Blessings called from your heart for yourself and others. Cry out to the new with hope and prayers and good tidings. Blessings to you and yours in this season of joy and change.
by Endora