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How to do a Basic Sacred Circle

The Sacred Circle described here is for those beginning on their Pagan or Witchcraft path. It is just one way of doing a circle. I make modifications to how I set my altar and do my circle at times to suit what I will be working on in the circle and for Sabbats or Esbats. Please consider reading different books and/or talking to other Witches for more information as to how the they do their circle. As with all workings of The Craft different people have different ideas and by reading and/or listening to others besides myself will help you to try new things to see what works best for you. There are very few hard set rules when it comes to this type of Spirituality as it is as diverse as we are as people.

In a coven the High Priestess or High Priest or Priestess or Priest might assign a task for member to do with setting up the altar, bring the food and/or drink for the celebration, call Watchtowers or even open/close the circle. Usually, the highest ranking person makes the actual sacred circle. I most of the time would rotate between coven members who did what including making the Sacred Circle, I figured how better to learn than by doing something. Yes I would check to make sure the circle was put together
right before we began whatever the circle had been made for.

This circle is what I use as a teaching tool for those who I can’t do a demonstration in person for. There is very little if any chance that you won’t do it right. When I start a circle I say I’m closing it and when I’m done that I’m opening it, I know this the opposite of what is usually taught but for me it makes more sense. Because when I start I’m closing myself off from the physical plain we live in, putting myself into a Spiritual Plain and then reopening myself to our physical when I’m done. Any questions please write
to me anytime. The traditional way is Opening a circle when it is made and Closing it when you are through with whatever you made the circle for.

I always start in the East, this is the way Native Americans and the Celtic do their Circles, other places around the world may start at a different compass point. So if starting at a different point feels more right for you then do it.

The reason for making a Circle is it helps hold the extra Energy raised as well as keeping whomever or whatever you call upon to help contained so they can not just do whatever they want, where ever they want or whenever they want to on this plain when called to you to help you with something specific. Remember the Wicce Rede “Do as ye will, less it harm none.” You can call in the different Elements-Air, Fire , Water and Earth to lend power to the spell or Ritual you are performing. You can also call upon
Goddesses and/or Gods or both that lend power to the specific thing you are doing. A few examples Kwan Yin or Sirona for any type of healing, or Hecate when blessing your home or The Green Man or Mother Earth to help with growing things, Epona to help with any domestic animal, etc.

Before you start your Circle bless a candle to represent you. To do this get a long taper-color of it is an individual choice write your name on it use whatever alphabet seems right for you for example English, Runes, Ogham, etc. Then bless it with sandalwood or whatever oil feels right for you. Put the oil on the candle by wetting the index finger of your power hand with the oil ( Your power hand is the hand you write with) and make a Pentagram three times while turning the candle so some of the oil gets on all the sides. This candle you will use to represent you when working any type of Magick until it burns all the way down. Then just make a new one. You will use this candle to light the
incense and candle at the Pentagram points and for most everything else that you may need or want to burn during Ritual and spell work.

Start by laying out your Altar:
Use whatever size table you have or the floor if you want to sit to do whatever you are making the circle for. If you have a pre-made Pentagram set it in the middle of the table with the top most point facing Northeast. If you don’t’ have one  use your imagination to form a Pentagram with the representations for each Element when setting up your Altar.  ( Right now my Altar has a bird’s nest with some tiny flowers, leaves and a bird in the Northeast for Mother Earth and a small metal Sun in the Northwest for Ra because these are the two deities I work with most often)

Next you set up the Elements by going clockwise around the points of the Pentagram starting with Spirit,which is represented with some type of little statue or whatever you may have the represents a Deity to you, in the Northeast or Northwest point. Next will be Air, which is represented by incense or a feather or a yellow candle set this in the Eastern point. Next is Fire, this is represented with usually a red or orange candle, placed in the Southern tip. Water in the West with a container of water (size doesn’t matter) or a blue candle and Earth in the North use a container with salt or dirt or some stone or sticks or a combo nation of any or all of these or a green candle. Place whatever you chose to use to represent each of the Elements inside the point or to the right of it or at the tip. When you look at them from above you should be able to roughly draw in your minds eye a Pentagram (star shape).

To the right of Spirit place an object representing the Goddess you will be working with, to the left place an object representing the God you will be working with or your Patron God and Goddess (if you do not all ready know who they are it will come to you as you work with Deities. You will usually find yourself drawn to one certain God and/or Goddess you like to work with the most. I have also used a chalice (wine glass) to represent a Goddess and pine cones or a small deer statue to represent a God) To the right of Spirit place an object representing the Goddess you will be working with, to the left place an object representing the God you will be working with or your Patron God and Goddess

To make the circle to contain the energy you will be raising and to hold the Goddess and God or Elements you many call upon to help you with whatever you are working on.

Call the Watchtowers first they protect the circle (If you scroll through older posts there is one just on Calling the Watchtowers). Kind of a first line of defense against anything or one you do not want close to you while working a spell or doing a ritual. Fill in the blank with who or whatever name you are calling to them to help with whatever you are doing in the Circle. For this your Arch Angels will be in East and West and Spirit Guides in the North and South or an Arch Angel to each position or each Element in their proper direction (working with the Elements themselves can be tricky at time and send then back from way they came is EXTERMELY important because they can cause all kinds of havoc when released from the Circle into your home) or use Arch Angels for all four directions. Using the Angels and/or your Spirit Guides is easiest and to safest thing to use when you are just starting out and/or unsure of what you are doing). I have at times when doing something I needed to draw more power for called Goddesses to the North and South and Gods to East and West. Calling on Goddesses and Gods to be in the Watchtowers is not a thing a novice should try until their mentor/teacher feel they are ready to work with that much power. The day will come when you will be able to do this safely. If calling the Archangels ( the safest thing to work with the first few times you do a Scared Circle) Auriel to the East, Gabriel to the South, Raphael to the West and Micheal to the North,

To the Watchtower of the East I call _______ to help protect this Circle and empower my work within this circle.

To the Watchtower of the South_________to help protect this Circle and empower my work within this circle.

To the Watchtower of the West__________to help protect this Circle and empower my work within this circle.

To the Watchtower of the North_________to help protect this Circle and empower my work within this circle.

After they have come you will then make the actual circle:. (While I use a different Magickal tool for the different circle levels you do not have to do this you can use your power hand/sword/staff/atheme/wand for all of them.) You might also have a glass or chalice with wine or juice or even water in it and a plate with something little to eat on it. This is for the celebration part of rituals after they are completed. You can choose to drink and eat before you open/close your circle or after you have opened/closed it.

Pick up whatever tool you are going to use or point your index finger to channel the energy through to do each layer of the circle. Most Witches I know only make their circle at ground or waist level. I do my in a series of layers on top of each other with all the Elements. Why? Because that is what feels right to me.

Starting in the East, walking clockwise or dorsal, with it in your power hand (hand that you write with), pointing towards the ground say, “I close or open, which ever sounds and feels right for you, this circle with Earth that no harm may come to anyone inside or outside of this circle.” You need to walk the 360 degree circle big enough to be able to move around in it if you have without crossing the magickal wards you are putting up.

Hold your tool or power hand and point upward towards the sky or ceiling. Again starting in the East walk 360 degrees while saying “I close this circle with Air that no harm may come to anyone inside or outside of this circle.”

Starting in the East, with your tool or your power hand at shoulder height draw a circle of flames (try to see the flames coming out of the end of your staff/finger connecting Air and Earth) while saying “I close this circle with the power of Fire that no harm may come those inside or outside this circle.”

We are mad of 70% water so for that reason I do not use the element of Water in making my circle. I have tried to do a layer of it between Fire and Air put the room got very humid from the Fire heating the Water and Air moving it around. When I tried it between Earth and Fire it felt like the ground below me was washing away so I felt unsteady on my fee. The humidity was indoors during the coldest part of the year and it felt like a hot humid summer day. The unsteadiness was outdoors in my backyard.

Welcome each Element individually into your circle Starting with Air going clockwise around the Pentagram .At this time you will light the incense if you are using them for Air and the candle you are using for Fire. I also touch the containers of Water and Earth and whatever I am using for Spirit.

Next you will call the Goddess and/or God who you want to ask for help from into the circle individually. Wait to do anything further until you can feel energy starting to rise in the circle when you feel it has hit its peak. This is the time you start your spellwork or ritual. You may feel their presence strongly or it may just be a little it depends on the person and/or how many times you have worked with whoever you invoked.

When you are through with your spell and/or ritual that you made this circle for; you will dismiss the God and/or Goddess individually by saying “________ return from where you came with my thanks and gratitude for power and energy that helped me with my work here today/tonight.” Next you dismiss the Watchtowers in the opposite order from which you called them in starting in the North and ending with the East by saying, “______ return from where you came with my thank you for your power and energy that helped me with my work here today/tonight.” Once they are all dismissed then you will open your circle staring from the top to the bottom walking counter-clockwise or withershins say, ______ return from where you came thank you for protecting me inside my circle from harm and let nothing done within this circle cause harm to anyone else inside of it or outside of it.

Once all the circles are opened or closed, again use which ever seems right to you, then ground the unused energy still lingering VERY IMPORTANT (excess Energy can build up over time and cause any number of problems in your home.) give it to Mother Earth and/or her water ways to help heal them. To ground the energy start with your arms raised above your head and slowly bring them down in front of you until your palms are facing the floor or ground and say “I freely give this energy to you Mother Earth to help heal you So mote it be.”

Another quirk of my when I have put everything back where it stays when not on my Altar is to say even when by myself, “Merry part until we Merry meet again,” because I’m talking to the Elements, Gods and/or Goddess. I always start in the East because of the pull I feel towards Celtic and Native American traditions, you may also start in the North or even the West. DO NOT start in the South as that is where all dark sides of The Old Ways start. Also feel free to embellish this however feels right to you. Just remember to make sure your circle is tightly closed so no extra energy or anything else can have free reign of your home and/or property outside.

Copyright 2011 Lady Beltane

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, July 18 to Saturday, July 24, 2021

All Signs

Every year, the Sun travels through all 12 signs. This week the Sun enters Leo to stay for the next four weeks. This energy shift will increase everyone’s desire to party and socialize! Plan vacations, playful times with kids, and put your creative ideas into action. Expect an increased interest in movies, the theatre and flash mob entertainment. However, Leo energy is paradoxical: It’s flamboyant and loves to party; but Leo is also cautious and security conscious. Plan for a fun month ahead — but budget your pennies so you have money left when the Sun enters Virgo. Of course, Oscar Wilde said, “Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.”

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Twice a year when the Sun is in one of your fellow Fire Signs, (four months before your birthday and afterwards) — you get this lovely boost of energy! You will find your choices are attractive and you’re more likely able to do whatever you want, both at work or socializing. Your life will hum along more smoothly! Romance will shine! Vacations will appeal! Interactions with children will delight! Without question, you are entering a window of enjoyment and fun stimulation. Many options will appear that give you chances to party and socialize and express your creative talents. This is your chance to be yourself! (Lucky you.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

For the next four weeks, you might face a crisis of sorts. You might find yourself at cross purposes with others, perhaps not intentionally. Expect to be more involved with a parent and have a stronger focus on home and family. Privately, you want to feel that whatever you’re doing is worthwhile. You might be annoyed with anyone who gets in the way of your ability to do this. You will also welcome a chance to cocoon at home or go off by yourself to enjoy some solitude. Quite likely, something will trigger childhood memories for you, making this a good time to benefit from counselling. (“Just relax. Please tell me about your first bank account.”)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

The next four weeks are a favourable time for you because this shift of the Sun is helpful to Gemini. (It occurs twice a year, two months before and after your birthday.) When it happens, it sparks your interest in daily contacts, friends, neighbours and siblings as well as groups to which you belong. You will want to socialize more than usual! You might also want to take up a new study or learn something new, which is something you adore doing. This new energy will also accelerate your daily tempo because you will be more active and involved with doing things that are new and different. It’s a great time for a vacation. It’s also great time for heart-to-heart discussions.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

By nature, you are frugal. You like a bargain and get good value you’re never casual about money. In the next four weeks, your focus on money will be much stronger. You will give more thought to cash flow, earnings and budgeting for the future. While doing so, you will also take a more serious look at your possessions and examine whether or not they serve your needs or whether you are a slave to them! (Let’s face it, you’re a packrat. “I might need this one day.”) The bottom line is this: You want to feel that you are exerting more control over your life through what you own and your assets in general. You’re taking stock.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Ta da! For the next four weeks, the Sun will be in your sign giving you a marvellous boost of energy! Because this is the only time all year this occurs, make the most of it. Naturally, this is the beginning of your new year ahead (your personal year). Therefore, it’s the perfect time to think about what you want to accomplish this year. Ideally, last month you might have defined some goals. If not – do this right now because goals help you achieve things. They give you a sense of purpose. They keep you on track. And they make future decision-making easier. Of course, all Leo knows there are two rules for success: (1) Don’t tell everything you know.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

For the next four weeks, you’re in limbo because your personal year is coming to an end, and yet, your new year is not yet ready to begin. The best way to use this time is to cast a glance back over your shoulder. How well are you doing at the art of living? After you make some important observations (and you are a keen observer), ask yourself how you want your year ahead to be different from last year? Where do you want to make improvements? What do you want to avoid? If you want to evaluate yourself, you have to do so with complete honesty. Anything you refuse to face will continue to be part of your unconscious, hence, your future. What does your report card look like?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Hands-down, you’re the most social sign in the zodiac. Not only do you enjoy the company of others, you need someone on the other end of your teeter-totter. You will love the four weeks ahead because you can expect to be more involved with friends as well as groups and organizations to which you belong. You might be elected to office or thrust in a leadership position. This is also a good time to see how well you have succeeded in doing what you are doing and also where you have not succeeded. In particular, examine your friends. It’s important to have friends who allow you to be exactly who you are. Do you hang out with quality people? Think about this.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

For the next four weeks, the Sun will travel across the top of your chart. This occurs only once a year and is a marvellous opportunity because it means you are cast in a flattering spotlight that makes you look good to others, especially bosses, parents, VIPs and the police. They’re impressed! Even if you don’t do anything special. (Good lighting is everything.) Admittedly, you will encounter challenges and find yourself at cross purposes with some people, especially bosses and parents. Work with this as skilfully as you can. Think about your career and your standing in the community. Are you going in the direction you want to go? Enjoy the support of a good friend.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You’re entering a delightful four-week window ahead! (This blessing occurs twice a year for you – four months before and four months after your birthday.) It means that life will hum along more easily. Nevertheless, now is the time to firm up affairs and get your ducks in a row. Travel plans will be important. You might be more involved with a foreign country or other cultures. Some of you will also be more involved with higher education, the law and medicine. It’s a good time to take stock and examine what has been working out and what is not working out in order to figure out what it is worth saving for the future. Meanwhile, some will have a romance with a boss.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Two influences are at play in the next month. Travel and a chance to expand your horizons will please you. You will enjoy art exhibits, long pleasurable trips, concerts and anything that is culturally enriching. However, something else will make you more in touch with your personal self. You might notice strong compulsions arising within you. You might be concerned about finances and anything you own jointly with someone else, especially loans and mortgages. A dispute might arise. (Within weeks, this dispute will subside.) Continue to enjoy opportunities to enrich your coffers. Make hay while the Sun shines!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

For the next four weeks, the Sun will be opposite your sign. (This happens only once a year.) If you look at your chart, symbolically, the Sun is now as far away from you as it can get all year, which means you will need more sleep, because the Sun represents your energy. (Go to bed.) However, this polarized position also means that it’s time to bring your affairs to a climax. Admittedly, you might encounter opposition from others, especially superiors or people in authority. It might be tough to fit all the pieces in place. This is the best time all year to examine your closest relationships and more accurately see your role in them.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Ironically, while many signs are gearing up to play and explore vacations and creative outlets, you are getting ready to work hard and get better organized in the next four weeks. Oh yes! You want to feel that you’re working smart – that you’re getting the results for your efforts. This desire to be on top of things will include not only your work, but also embrace your respect for your own health. Basically, you want to strive to make every action count in your personal and your professional life. This is why you might stop some bad habits and encourage healthier ones. (Hey, this never hurts!) Why not be the best version of yourself that you can possibly be?

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Basic Altar Set Up

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One example of a simple, basic altar.

This is one way of setting up a simple altar for Spellwork and rituals being done in a sacred circle. Some Witches leave their altars set up at all times and some do not. It is a personal choice whether you do or not. You can set your altar on a table, the floor anywhere you can walk completely around it to make your sacred circle. As you get more comfortable on your path it will reflect in how you do your altar and what you put on it.

We will start at the top or North/element of Earth – here you need a bowl of dirt or regular table salt or stones or a piece of wood or a green candle.

Next going clockwise (dorsal) is East/element of Air – here you need incense or feathers (real ones not store bought ones) or a yellow candle.

Moving to the bottom is South/element of Fire – here you need either a red or orange candle or a lighter or some matches. The above illustration shows a charcoal burner, but you don’t need that yet and it might be you never use one.

Next is West/element of Water – here you need a bowl of water or some sea shells or a statue of some kind of sea or ocean life or a blue candle.

For Spirit, they have a God and Goddess candle. You can also use a statue or something that to you show the element of Spirit and you can put just one thing in either between Water and Earth or Between Earth and Air.

At this point, you might not have a wand or Athame (ceremonial knife) yet which is fine. So do even concern yourself with that part of this above illustration. If you do have one then place them as shown on the altar.

You should have one taper candle that you have inscribed your name on, this is your personal candle. You need to cleanse it before inscribing it of all energy but your own (there is a post up on here about how to do that) If you have an Atheme use that to do the inscription. If not a favorite sharp kitchen knife will work. It sets on the altar one side of Fire or the other. It should be on the side your power hand is on. Your power hand is the one you write with. You will use it to light the incenses and/or other candles on the altar from.

Have your Book of Shadows and something to write with; with you always when doing Spellwork and/or a ritual so you can either read the spell or ritual from it or want to write down something that happened in your circle. This sets on the opposite side of Fire from your personal candle.

Copyright 2015 Lady Beltane

One Way to Write a Spell

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When writing a spell the one thing that will affect it the most is the intent you have when writing and chanting it. There are certain things every spell should have in it. A spell also does not just affect the person casting it but has long-range effects you may never know about. This is why I will never do a spell that affects another person or living thing’s free will, such as a spell to make someone fall in love with a specific person.

You should never cast a spell, even a healing spell, for or on someone without their permission and/or knowledge.

Before casting a spell have what you desire it to do firmly in your mind, even visualize the outcome if you can. This helps the spell be stronger and gives it more chance in coming to fruition.

When writing the spell the things it should include are:

Who – Who is the spell for or who is it going to effect

What – What specifically is the spell for and what do you want the outcome of it to be

When – When do you want the spell to start working – immediately, tomorrow, next week, etc

How – How is the spell suppose to work – is it suppose to bring something to you or send something away?

Where – This can mean 2 things either where you will do the spell or where is the spell suppose to work.

Always ask yourself WHY am I writing this spell? What do I want the end result from it to be? When do I want it to happen? Who do I want it to happen to and how do I want it to happen? If  you are a novice Witch if you copy nothing else from this post into your Book of Shadows please copy the preceding two sentences. It gives you all the parts you need to include in a spell.

Copyright 2015 Lady Beltane

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, June 27 to Saturday, July 3, 2021

All Signs

When aggressive planets make tough aspects to each other, this can predict scary accidents. However, this is not true for the great majority of the population. For most of us, it means an angry argument, broken equipment or a hasty, regrettable decision. On Thursday, Mars is opposite Saturn, and on Saturday, Mars is at odds with unpredictable Uranus. Yes, this indicates difficulties; but these difficulties will vary within a wide population. Nevertheless, it behooves one to be careful, n’est-ce pas? Of course! Expect the best and plan for the worst I always say! (That’s why whenever I cook for company, I make sure I have lots of milk and Kellogg’s cornflakes on hand.)

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Home and family are your main focus this week, especially your relations with a parent. It’s a busy week with errands and short trips. You want to talk to everyone and express your opinions. On Thursday, children might be an increased responsibility. Lovers’ quarrels are also likely. By Saturday, parents should be extra vigilant to avoid accidents with their kids. Everyone should do what they can to avoid sports accidents and mishaps, as well as delays and cancellations related to social occasions, parties and entertaining. This week is a bit of a rocky road for romance – no question. A feeling of rebellion, especially against restrictions, might make someone suddenly declare, “I’m outta here!”

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a fast-paced week because you have so much on the go! Short trips, increased reading, writing and studying, busy errands plus conversations with siblings, relatives and neighbours not to mention an ambitious To Do list – enough to make one gasp. Meanwhile, you might entertain at home and buy beautiful things for your home as well. However, power struggles within the family might take place midweek. By the end of the week, be particularly careful to avoid problems with appliances, family arguments and domestic accidents or broken items. Slow down and take it easy so that you can stay on top of things with grace and inner control.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Although your primary focus this week is on money, earnings, cash flow and your possessions, nevertheless, this is a dicey week when it comes to your communications with others, especially daily contacts, neighbours and siblings and relatives. Knowing this ahead of time, you can be patient. You can edit your response to others so that you don’t trigger an argument; or perhaps, someone else will trigger an argument and you need to think before you respond so that you can de-escalate things. You will definitely notice power struggles on Thursday. Please note, on Friday/Saturday, there is an accident-prone influence for your sign so pay attention to everything you say and do. Be smart.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

With the Sun in your sign, you continue to attract favourable situations and friendly attention from friends and admirers. (Cancers are such supportive and loyal friends.) Nevertheless, something that you want to be aware of this week is a stressful influence that could impact your earnings, your cash flow or something that you own. For example, power struggles on Thursday about shared property or money or possessions might occur. Towards the end of the week, a source of earnings might be interrupted. Possibly, you will lose or break something that you own. You might even have an argument with someone about the ownership of something – something that is yours! And you know it!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Primarily, this is a low-key time for you because the Sun is waiting in the wings before your birthday arrives. That’s why this is an excellent week to make some goals for your new year ahead. For many of you, it will be a very different year. Meanwhile, this week is a bit challenging for you because Mars is in your sign and it is at odds with Saturn on Thursday, which will pit you against partners and close friends. Avoid these power struggles and instead be graceful and understanding. (For your own peace of mind.) By the end of the week, do what you can to avoid accidents or unexpected clashes with the police, parents or authority figures. You don’t need this aggro.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your popularity continues! Enjoy schmoozing with friends and groups this week. Grab every chance to share your hopes and dreams for the future with someone because their feedback might help you. Discussions with authority figures will go well because you are admired. However, something going on behind the scenes might stir up some trouble. Midweek, whatever you try to do might meet with opposition or disapproval. And by the end of the week, something out of the blue might upset your secret plans or your desires to do something. Perhaps it means you have to sit this one out? You can easily do this.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

With the Sun at the top of your chart, you look fabulous to others now. Bosses, parents and important people are impressed with you, even if you don’t do anything special. Because of this advantage, now is the time to act. Make your pitch! However, a very different influence might interrupt a friendship this week. Power struggles with a group or a friend, especially someone older might take place midweek. It might be about kids, social plans, sports, vacations or financial speculation. In fact, this might mushroom into some kind of difficulty so that by the end of the week, a friendship is broken. Or you might quit a group? This could be because you don’t like conflict. When things are too contentious – you want to leave. Understandably so.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are still restless for travel and adventure this week, which is why you are up for anything and eager to accept all invitations to fun outings! However, something disconcerting that you might face this week could be power struggles with a parent, a boss or someone in a position of authority – including the police. This clash could take place midweek. In fact, it might increase in intensity so that by the weekend, you are truly at odds with someone to the extent that you make a break. Possibly, this weekend challenge is the displeasure of a boss, the police or someone in authority? This won’t be too bad because lucky Jupiter has your back this year. Basically, this is a fun-loving year for you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Many details related to shared property, taxes, debt, insurance issues and inheritances continue to absorb your attention. Mercury opposite your sign will help you clarify and explain issues to others. This is good. Nevertheless, you might encounter power struggles in discussions with someone midweek. Be wise and avoid controversial subjects like politics, religion and racial issues. By the end of the week, travel plans might suddenly change or you might encounter unexpected changes with school plans or something to do with medicine and the law. Likewise, these sudden changes or challenges could impact plans for publishing and the media. These areas are right up your alley.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This week you will need more sleep because the Sun is still symbolically as far away from your sign as it gets all year, and the Sun is the source of your energy. This polarized position of the Sun does however, channel your focus on partners and close friendships. Meanwhile, some kind of dispute about inheritances and shared property or insurance issues might arise midweek. These are never easy. In fact, by the weekend, something unexpected might change everything. Fortunately, Venus is in the picture and Venus wants to protect your interests. This is a good thing. Take things slow and easy but expect the best. Do your homework so that you are well-prepared to defend your best interests, especially financially speaking.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You are still working hard and feeling a sense of reward because you are getting better organized. Bit by bit, step-by-step. “Every day in every way I’m getting better and better.” This works! However, power struggles with a partner or close friend might arise midweek. Meanwhile, with Mars in your sign, you will stick up for yourself. In fact, repressed grievances might come out into the open. This could be why — by the weekend, some relationships are in trouble. What you have is a situation where someone wants to revolt because they feel angry and they feel restricted. This could be an indication of a need for change. Meanwhile, guard against impulsive, reckless decisions, which feel good in the moment but are later regrettable. (Been there, done that.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You are definitely in a playful mood and keen to party, socialize, enjoy sporting events, which is why you will grab every chance to have some fun. This will also include your enjoyment of playful activities with kids. Romance is rewarding as well. Ah yes, the good life! Having said that, power struggles related to your job might take place midweek. They could grow into a full-blown argument by the weekend that indicates a split with someone. Pet owners should know that midweek and by the weekend, they should keep an eye on their pet to avoid accidents. For some of you, these work challenges could mean equipment breakdowns or computer glitches that are frustrating. Let’s hope for the best!

The Importance of Your Given Name

It is important not to let other’s that could wish or do you harm to know your whole given name. If the person practices the dark or gray or light side of The Craft the name you were given at birth can be
used against you when a Witch/Pagan performs a spell, hex, curse or anything else that might possibly harm you. The flip of the coin a White Witch can use it for good when performing a spell or
charming an item for a specific reason without your knowledge. For these reasons it is best to only let a Witch/Pagan only know your first name if any of your given name at all unless you know and
trust them fully.

Any Witch/Pagan that truly walks in the light and most that walk in the gray will not perform any type of a spell, healing, incantation, etc. for you without your permission. This is just good manners and common curtsey.

When enchanting/charming an object for yourself you should use your whole name in the spell being used. This will ensure it is for you. Example a black stone to gather negative energy and/or an
entity before it reaches you either by attaching itself to your physical body or your aura or your mind or your spirit or just hover close by and causing mischief in your life. Many of us have negative
things hovering around us for one reason or another…Why give them easy access to you?

This is why many Witches/Pagans chose a name to use when in a coven and/or gathering with other Witches.

Copyright 2011 Lady Beltane

June 17 Moon Goddess’ Current Phase

Today the Moon will be in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. 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 June 2021 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on June 17 has an illumination of 43%. 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 June 17 the Moon is 6.7 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.

From 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, you know was on the date the person was born. 
 

Spell For a Better Nights Sleep

This is a good spell if you or someone close to you us having a problem sleeping peacefully. Fill in blank with person’s name. No need for a circle or even a sacred space, just cast the spell over a person when they are ready for bed.

Repeat spell three times. Say last line only once.

Help ________ sleep,

in a sleep that is so deep.

He/She will not awake,

until the time they are suppose to be awake.

So mote it be.

Copyright 2010 Lady Beltane

Let’s Have Some Fun 😁

This is a link to 8 coloring pages by the artist Lora Craig-Gaddis http://www.pookapages.com/ColoringPagesr.htm

The name for each page is: Sprial Goddess; Blessed Be Kitchen; Airmid Celtic Goddess Herbs; Book of Shadows; Pooka’s Midsummer Question; Magic Follows…;Beltane Maze; Mabon Baking

It is easy to get a full size picture to print. Just click on the link above than on the thumb nail size picture you want to color by you and/or for a child. Have fun!

Blessed be dear ones.

Watch “Best Night Sky Events in June”

From The Weather Channel Android App: https://weather.com/science/space/video/best-night-sky-events-in-june?pl=pl-the-latest

Take Away Pain Chant

My children grew up sbelieving that just a kiss from mom or grandma would take away their “ouchie”. When my grandchildren came along, after reaching about 2 years old, most did not believe just a mom or grandma kiss would make “boo-boo” stop hurting. So I got a little more creative witchy style by changing the lyrics to the children’s song “Rain, Rain go away…” to chant to help their pain go away

Repeat chant either 3 or 6 or 9 times depending on how long it takes you to minister 1st aid to the child. This chant is strictly for minor scrapes, cuts, and falls. It the injury requires stitches or a head injury causes any length of the child being unconscious, dizziness, double vision, etc seek professional medical care immediately.

Pain, pain go away Chant

Pain, pain go away. Don’t come back another day. Little (child’s name) wants to play.

My youngest granddaughter use this on me when I had tried outside scraping my palms and knees. She very gently wiped the spots with a soapy, dripping washcloth blowing on the abrasion when I flinched. Yes, I had a small mess in my bathroom after she was through being my “doctor” complete with wearing a surgical hat and medicine gloves, as she called them but the cleanup was worth it.

May 30 Northern Hemisphere Custom Planetary Positions

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

May 30, 2021
01:00 pm GMT 8:00 AM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Gemini 20
Moon:05 Aquarius 12
Mercury:24 Gemini 42 Rx
Venus:26 Gemini 19
Mars:22 Cancer 36
Jupiter:01 Pisces 29
Saturn:13 Aquarius 29 Rx
Uranus:12 Taurus 21
Neptune:23 Pisces 01
Pluto:26 Capricorn 34 Rx

True Lunar Node:10 Gemini 44
Mean Lunar Node:10 Gemini 56 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):24 Taurus 35

Chiron:12 Aries 03
Ceres:08 Taurus 35
Pallas:23 Pisces 03
Juno:18 Sagittarius 03 Rx
Vesta:12 Virgo 26

Eris:24 Aries 34

Fire:3
Earth:5
Air:7
Water:4

Cardinal:4
Fixed:5
Mutable:10

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   

Daily Divination Journal

Your Daily Rune

Jera

Rune of harvest and reward for, or reaction to, right actions in a horizontal (naturally ordered) cyclical process. Rune of peace on the land and in the heart.

Psi: psychological time, patience, the measurement of time

Energy: good harvest, orbits, cycles, progress, biorhythms, right effort

Mundane: waiting, gardening, farming, the seasons, harvest

Divinations: Reward for positive action, plenty, peace, proper timing; or repetition, bad timing, poverty, conflict, regression.

Governs:
Fertility, creativity and harmony with the land
Peace, prosperity and plenty
Realization of the cyclical nature of the multiverse, invoking the power of time and cycles
Bringing other concepts gently into material manifestation
Initiating gradual and lasting change in flow of life

Your Daily Witches Rune

The Wave

Meaning: This rune symbolizes your friends and family and their influence upon you. Its meaning is usually derived from the other stones closest to it. This rune is also associated with travel. A journey abroad is indicated especially if the Sun rune is nearby, but a journey for someone close to you if the Moon stone is closest. If it is near to the Rings it foretells a holiday or long distance relationship.

Your Daily Tarot Card

STRENGTH

Keywords: inner strength, vision, self control!Astrological Correspondence: LeoThe Strength card, depicting a gracious queen-like figure and a wild lion, shows that real strength has to be combined with graciousness and gentleness to become a force. It symbolizes inner strength, determination to overcome obstacles, self-knowledge and self-discipline, as only when we know ourselves and act in a responsible manner will we be able to deal with challenging situations and overcome difficulties successfully. Yet this card not only represents physical strength; moral and emotional strength are also included in the meaning. Patience, compassion, dealing with frustration, accepting of others, and tolerating imperfection (in oneself and in others) all leads to being a complete person. The negative qualities of Strength include misuse of power, aggressiveness, and intolerance.

Your Daily Ogham Reading

BEITH-BIRCH

The Birch tree is known as a pioneering species, which means it is often first to colonize open ground following a disturbance or fire. Because of this natural fact Beith is the first letter of the Ogham alphabet. It symbolizes birth, renewal, and new beginnings. The Beith symbol appearing is a true sign that a change has occurred or will occur.

Fortune – Drawing this Ogham is a way of telling you to look for a new path, a necessary change is on the way!

Crack the Cookie

Birthday Horoscope Of People Born On May 30 Zodiac Sign Is Gemini

May 30 birthday horoscope predicts that you are a unique and reliable Gemini. You are always in good spirits, and you could have a weird wit that sets you apart from others born under the same zodiac sign. Be that as it may, you like to meet and greet. People trust you with their most terrible secrets.

As a May 30th birthday personality, you prefer an intimate setting or person-to-person contact rather than a group setting. You have your way of thinking.

But like to hear other people’s opinions in hopes to hear a different version of the circumstances. Besides, you are a smart cookie with lots of inquisitiveness and ingenuity. This quality makes you a master at multi-tasking.

Your spirit gives you the energy to handle frustrations, setbacks, and hindrances. You tend to get the advice of friends or peers but rarely takes it. As the May 30 zodiac sign is Gemini, you are effective communicators as you have excellent verbal skills, which probably make you charming.

Individuals born on this Gemini birthday are considerate people. Also, you could be more self-centered. It is a matter of being born a “twin.”  You can be in favor of one day and against the next. This could be a compliment to your personality as it keeps relationships exciting. Making up is just one small part of this Gemini’s inclination to be contrary.

The most successful love partnerships for a person with a May 30 zodiac birthday are one, which is open to discussions about feelings, or one that allows them to act spontaneously. You would like to share dreams and goals with a soul mate, as you are highly imaginative. You enjoy the pleasures of talking intimately with your partner while cuddling in bed or enjoying a bubble bath together.

The May 30 birthday meanings show that the perfect job gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment. You could be well suited to work in several areas, but one, in particular, will keep you motivated and interested. You have loads of enterprising ideas, and your business sense gives the creditably to make some wise business decisions.

The May 30th horoscope predicts that as you are a great organizer, you’d do well at catering events, large and small. You also know how to manage money. Personally, you may have an account set aside just for emergencies. These birthday characteristics make you an ideal candidate for management positions. Because you know how to save money, you are likely not to have any financial concerns of your own. In fact, you can even help others plan their finances.

The May 30 birthday horoscope also predicts that this Gemini can have an on again/off again relationship with his or her health care. While you try to watch what you eat, it’s those little treats in between the time that throws out the objective of eating healthy. However, you do work out.

You keep fit, but you neglect the signs your body shows you that something is not right. Take for example Fatigue, moodiness, and sleeplessness are all signs of stress and tension. Those born on this day would do well to listen and make an appointment to see the doctor if necessary.

The May 30 birthday personality is joyful, funny, open and you have a special way doing things. Your way. You prefer one-on-one contact and a lover than someone who is highly charged and creative. As a career, you do well in a commercial setting or in a job in which organizing is a big part of it.

Those born today work out routinely but are not fussy about what they eat. Take care of yourself as stress has a way of making you frown. Where there’s a frown, there is a wrinkle. The Gemini born on May 30 can be arrogant people.

Famous People And Celebrities Born On May 30

Mel Blanc, Leigh Francis, Benny Goodman, Cee Lo Green, Wynonna Judd, Idina Menzel, Gale Sayers, Clint Walker

See: Famous Celebrities Born On May 30

This Day That Year – May 30 In History

1821 – The invention of the rubber fire hose patented by James Boyd.
1848 – The ice cream freezer is official; William G Young receives a patent.
1889 – The Brassier, imitating brass sounds, receives its copyright.
1937 – In Chicago news, the strike at Republic Steel Plant yields ten men shot by police officers.

May 30 Mithuna Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)

May 30 Chinese Zodiac HORSE 

May 30 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Mercury that symbolizes how good or bad you are with expressing yourself.

May 30 Birthday Symbols

The Twins Are The Symbol For The Gemini Zodiac Sign

May 30 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Empress. This card represents success, prosperity, happiness and nurturing. The Minor Arcana cards are Eight of Swords and King of Swords.

May 30 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Libra: This is a beautiful and grounded love match.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Pisces: This relationship will be miserable.

See Also:

May 30 Lucky Numbers

Number 3 – This number stands for your love for pleasure and happiness.
Number 8 – This is some Karmic influence on your spiritual and material life.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For May 30 Birthday

Purple: This is a color that symbolizes clairvoyance, wisdom, and innocence.
Orange: This is a color of prosperity, abundance, social status, and celebrations.

Lucky Days For May 30 Birthday

Wednesday – This day ruled by the planet Mercury makes you seek knowledge and share them with others.
Thursday – This day is ruled by Jupiter and helps you develop yourself intellectuality as well as spiritually.

May 30 Birthstone Agate

Agate gemstones are said to help you express yourself better through art and creative pursuits.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On May 30

An Internet surfing package for the man and beautiful workplace desk accessory for the woman. The May 30 birthday personality likes good deals and offers.

Click here to read anyone’s birthday horoscope

May 30 Moon Goddess’ Current Phase

Today the Moon will be in a Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.
Visit the May 2021 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on May 30 has an illumination of 78%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 30 the Moon is 19.32 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.

From 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, you know was on the date the person was born.

30 May Southern Hemisphere Custom Planetary Positions

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia  

The date in ( ) is because of us posting this from the Northern Hemisphere. So this post goes live at 8:00 AM AEDT on the date before the month. The date inside the ( ) is the date we have to use to get the timing right for you. That is also why the GMT time that shows at 10:00 PM.

30 May (29) 2021
10:00 pm GMT 8:00 AM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:08 Gemini 44
Moon:26 Capricorn 26
Mercury:24 Gemini 43
Venus:25 Gemini 33
Mars:22 Cancer 13
Jupiter:01 Pisces 26
Saturn:13 Aquarius 29 Rx
Uranus:12 Taurus 19
Neptune:23 Pisces 00
Pluto:26 Capricorn 34 Rx

True Lunar Node:10 Gemini 44
Mean Lunar Node:10 Gemini 58 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):24 Taurus 31

Chiron:12 Aries 01
Ceres:08 Taurus 21
Pallas:22 Pisces 56
Juno:18 Sagittarius 11 Rx
Vesta:12 Virgo 16

Eris:24 Aries 34

Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:6
Water:4

Cardinal:5
Fixed:4
Mutable:10

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   

May 29 Northern Hemisphere Custom Planetary Positions

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

May 29, 2021
01:00 pm GMT 8:00 AM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:08 Gemini 23
Moon:21 Capricorn 05
Mercury:24 Gemini 43
Venus:25 Gemini 06
Mars:22 Cancer 00
Jupiter:01 Pisces 25
Saturn:13 Aquarius 29 Rx
Uranus:12 Taurus 18
Neptune:23 Pisces 00
Pluto:26 Capricorn 35 Rx
True Lunar Node:10 Gemini 44
Mean Lunar Node:11 Gemini 00 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):24 Taurus 29
Chiron:12 Aries 00
Ceres:08 Taurus 12
Pallas:22 Pisces 51
Juno:18 Sagittarius 16 Rx
Vesta:12 Virgo 10
Eris:24 Aries 34
Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:6
Water:4Cardinal:5
Fixed:4
Mutable:10

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   

Birthday Horoscope Of People Born On May 29 Zodiac Sign is Gemini

May 29 birthday horoscope predicts that you are talented speakers. It’s what sets you apart from others. You are quite capable of communicating on any level confidently. As the May 29th birthday personality is a Gemini, you are very cautious. However, you are likely to be charming. People will fall in love with your charm.

This Gemini birthday’s good qualities lie in your communication skills. You can talk your way out of the most interesting situations or close the incredible deal. What your birthday say about you is that you are fun to be around. You like taking the risk but sometimes, are hasty in doing so.
The May 29th birthday horoscope predicts that you are an adaptable but highly driven spirit. If you were born today, you are a Gemini who is passionate about your independence. Yes, you express yourself very well and have a heightened enthusiasm for yourself.

On rare occasions, those born on this birthday can be impolite individuals. This quality is said to be born out of frustration and anxiety. When you feel this way, your behavior changes into a reckless individual. You spend too much money trying to make yourself feel better. Otherwise, those born on this day can be loud, absent-minded and meddlesome.
When in love, the May 29 zodiac birthday person can be slow to boil. Typically, this Gemini is a flirt, but you are not like the other Twins. Your intense need for sex is perhaps overwhelming to some, but you remain faithful if your partner has the same physical needs as you.

According to the May 29 beautiful, you may put all your energy into someone considered to be your soul mate. The only drawback is when this Gemini feels restricted; you are likely to become moody individuals. Then you become an irritable and bad company.
However, you love to touch and to talk about your sexual desires. This Gemini born on this day can get real creative romantically. You don’t like to argue much. You’d do almost anything to keep the peace in the bedroom.

The May 29 birthday meanings how that you may have several goals. You don’t mind working for what you have but like diversity, as you can get bored easily. This birthday personality trait can make it impossible for you to finish projects that may be due. You seem to have a nonchalant attitude about it. You won’t let work come before your loved ones. You have some innovative ideas that may have to take a back seat every so often.

The May 29th astrology analysis predicts that those born on this day may have to develop new career goals or acquire the latest degree. You are a practical operator who shoots straight from the hip. You love books and will choose a book over hands-on training. It’s okay. not many can say that.
In fact, you could teach as a profession or, perhaps become a lawyer. Whatever floats your boat, you can do. As the May 29 zodiac sign is Gemini, you are very adept and impetuous but very attractive. You like to look good and have beautiful surroundings. This quality can be costly, but this Twin knows the boundaries.

The May 29th birthday personality appear to be young at heart. They take the attitude of being healthy because generally, they are naturally slim people. These are a people who will eat everything and not gain a pound.
But because you don’t talk out your emotions, you can be deprived of perfect health. All this pent up anxiety is not good, but there is good news. Meditation is good for the body and mind. So is yoga. Try one of these to help eliminate any negative emotions.

The May 29 horoscope analysis also shows that you are a person with the gift of gab. You have excellent communication and persuasive qualities. Those born on this day are highly sexual human beings who would love to have a partner with the same intensity.
However, this Gemini can be withdrawn, unreliable and too curious. You are a hard worker but can sometimes suffer from boredom and leave things unsettled. Use meditation and yoga to calm the Gemini free spirit.

Famous People And Celebrities Born On May 29

Carmelo Anthony, Patrick Henry, Bob Hope, LaToya Jackson, Rebbie Jackson, John F Kennedy, Daniel Tosh
See: Famous Celebrities Born On May 29

This Day That Year – May 29th In History

1692 – Commemorative observance of Royal Hospital Founder’s Day.
1790 – The last of 13 original colonies, Rhode Island endorses the Constitution.
1884 – Starting in the high gate, the first steam cable runs.
1916 – The official flag of the president is adopted.
1942 – Bing Crosby’s record, “White Christmas” becomes a hit.
May 29 Mithuna Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
May 29 Chinese Zodiac HORSE 

May 29 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Mercury that symbolizes the God of Communication in astrology and stands for your ability to be able to put forward your thoughts to people in an understandable manner.

May 29 Birthday Symbols

The Twins Are The Symbol For The Gemini Sun Sign

May 29 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The High Priestess. This card symbolizes optimism and a good influence in your life. The Minor Arcana cards are Eight of Swords and King of Swords.

May 29 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Capricorn: This love match will be loving and caring.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Cancer: This couple will not get along together.
See Also:

Gemini Zodiac Compatibility

Gemini And Capricorn

Gemini And Cancer

May 29 Lucky Numbers

Number 2 – This number signifies your ability to be flexible and adaptable in all situations.
Number 7 – This number signifies deep contemplation and analysis through understanding.
Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For May 29 Birthday

Blue: This color stands for truth, peace, loyalty, and steadfastness.
Orange: This is a color known for optimism, comfort, sexuality, and kindness.

Lucky Days For May 29 Birthday

Wednesday – This is the day of planet Mercury and is a day to be devoted to your work.
Monday – This is the day of planet Moon that rules over intuition, moods, fertility, and equilibrium.

May 29 Birthstone Agate

Agate gemstone signifies self-esteem, independence, happiness and mental stability.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On May 29th

Any new fancy electronic gadget for the man and a leather backpack for the woman. May 29 birthday horoscope shows you like gifts that are technologically advanced.

Click here to read anyone’s birthday horoscope

May 29

Today the Moon will be in a Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.
Visit the May 2021 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on May 29 has an illumination of 87%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 29 the Moon is 18.24 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.

From 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, you know was on the date the person was born.

May 26 Northern Hemisphere Custom Planetary Positions

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

May 26, 2021
01:00 pm GMT 8:00 AM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Gemini 30
Moon:06 Sagittarius 33
Mercury:24 Gemini 16
Venus:21 Gemini 25
Mars:20 Cancer 09
Jupiter:01 Pisces 12
Saturn:13 Aquarius 31 Rx
Uranus:12 Taurus 08
Neptune:22 Pisces 57
Pluto:26 Capricorn 37 Rx

True Lunar Node:10 Gemini 44 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:11 Gemini 09 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):24 Taurus 09

Chiron:11 Aries 53
Ceres:07 Taurus 03
Pallas:22 Pisces 16
Juno:18 Sagittarius 55 Rx
Vesta:11 Virgo 25

Eris:24 Aries 32

Fire:4
Earth:5
Air:6
Water:4

Cardinal:4
Fixed:4
Mutable:11

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