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November 2023 Gardening by the Moon Phase – Printable or Save to a Word Document on Your Computer
November 2023 Gardening by the Moon Phase Source: mooncalendar.astro-seek.com
Please read this first:
Please keep in mind, that Gardening by Moon Phase and Gardening by Moon Zodiac Sign are two different/independent biodynamic systems and they might give you different or contradictiory gardening recommendations. Try to experiment also with these two zodiac systems to find which system suits you better.
1) Moon Phase x Moon Zodiac Sign:
a) Each Moon Phase (except Full Moon and New Moon) lasts about 1 week
b) Each Moon Zodiac Sign lasts about 2.5 days
2) Tropical (Astrological) x Sidereal (Astronomical) Zodiac:
(1-2 days difference in Leaf, Fruit, Root and Flower days)
There are two different zodiacs for determining the Moon Sign:
a) Tropical zodiac (Astrological) is based on the seasons – Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries (The 1st Fruit day)
b) Sidereal zodiac (Astronomical) takes into account Precession of Equinoxes and shifts 0° Aries back by cca 1-2 days. Maria Thun who was an authority on biodynamics was using this Sidereal zodiac
Moon Sign is calculated according to:
Moon Sign is calculated according to:
Tropical Zodiac (Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries)
Sidereal Zodiac (Includes Precession of Equinoxes. Used by Maria Thun)
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Nov 10 Fri |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Nov 11 Sat |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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NEW MOON at 09:27 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate |
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| Nov 14 Tue |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Nov 19 Sun |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Nov 20 Mon |
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First Quarter | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Nov 21 Tue |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Nov 25 Sat |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Nov 27 Mon |
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FULL MOON at 09:16 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
Pick medicinal herbs and plants |
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| Nov 28 Tue |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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AriesGardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend
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NEW MOON
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NEW MOON PHASE
New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FIRST QUARTER PHASE
First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FULL MOON
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FULL MOON PHASE
Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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LAST QUARTER PHASE
Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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Moon Sign is calculated according to:
Tropical Zodiac (Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries)
Sidereal Zodiac (Includes Precession of Equinoxes. Used by Maria Thun)
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Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons) |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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NEW MOON at 09:27 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate |
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| Nov 14 Tue |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Nov 15 Wed |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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First Quarter | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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FULL MOON at 09:16 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
Pick medicinal herbs and plants |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend
| Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend | |
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Leaf days (Water Element)
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Fruit days (Fire Element)
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Root days (Earth Element)
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Flower days (Air Element)
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NEW MOON
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NEW MOON PHASE
New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FIRST QUARTER PHASE
First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FULL MOON
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FULL MOON PHASE
Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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LAST QUARTER PHASE
Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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NOVEMBER 2023 PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES
PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES Source: wiccanfamilytemple.org
0CT. 31 – Nov 6: Mid-Autumn / Day of the Dead / Hallowmas – Festival marking the transformation of life to death, the end of the agricultural year, departure of migrating and hibernating animals, and decay and death of vegetal and animal life. Observed by remembering departed ancestors and contemplating one’s own mortality.
NOV. 1: Cailleach’s Reign—Day of the Banshees; honoring the Riders of the Wild Hunt who search for souls to transport to the Land of Shadows. Reign of Celtic Cailleach, Crone Goddess.
NOV. 2: – White Tara Day. Day for meditation on Tantric Bodhisattva Goddess, White Tara, who guides the dead to Buddha Amitabha’s Pure Land, where all will find salvation.
– Egyptian Festival of Hathor: Mother of the Gods
NOV. 7 – 9: Feast of Divine Justice – Source of just law, honoring Goddess-God as Maat-Thoth (Egyptian); Goddess as Themis (Greek), Justice (Christian), and God as Forseti (Norse).
NOV. 11: Feast of Dionysus – Greek God whom Yeshua was “connected to” as the Cosmic Gnosis.
– Celtic Lunatishees—Day of the Fairy Sidhe; honoring the Other People in whom is held the immortal life force; Old November Eve [Samhain on old calendar].
NOV. 13: Festival of Jupiter – Roman deity associated with rain and agriculture, prime protector of the state, and concerned with all aspects of life.
– Roman Fontinalia – Feast of Fons, God of Springs.
NOV. 14: Feast of Musicians and Bards – Druid celebration of the Celtic musical arts.
NOV. 16: – Thracian Night of Hecate, Greek Goddess of the Hags or Wisewomen, (later called Witches), her name comes from Heqa-ma’at, a goddess in the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead who later became Hekmah or Hokmah (also spelled Chokmah) meaning wisdom in the ancient Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). From Heqa-ma’at / Hecate / Hokmah we get the Greek word for wisewoman or holywoman, “hag”. Honoring Hecate – Thracian Goddess of the Moon, Magick, and Witches as the Teacher of the Craft.
NOV. 22: NIGHT OF SHIVA—family feast day honoring Shiva as the Pillar of Light/the life-force as the Infinite Light, with oil lamps and candlelight.
– Roman Festival of Diana: Goddess of Moon, Hunt, Wilderness, Birth.
NOV. 27: Uma/Parvati Day—honoring the Goddess as Queen and Mother of the Universe.
NOV. 29: Egyptian Feast of Hathor—honoring the Goddess as Horned Mother, and also as Sekhmet, the Lion Goddess of the Sun, and as Bastet, the Cat Goddess of Fertility and Life—Triple Goddess Bast-Hathor-Sekhmet.
Special Edition of Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondences, Rituals and Other Things for Samhain
Symbolism: death and regeneration, transformation, end of old projects, new beginnings, return, change, rest, success, plenty, knowledge
Symbols: skulls, bats, cats, leaves, nuts, seeds, barren trees and branches, pumpkins, cauldron, pentacle, crystal ball, besom or broom, witch’s hat, moon, crows/ravens, ghosts, goblins, banshees, candy/caramel apples, chocolate, Jack-o-Lanterns, costumes, Trick-or-Treats, Death, acorns, bones, gourds, scarecrowsColors: black, orange, red, silver, gold, brown, purple, yellow
Food and Drink: apples, cider, pork, hazelnuts, pomegranates, pumpkins, potatoes, squash, cranberries, turnips, beets, mugwort tea, ale, mulled wine, pies/cakes for the dead
Herbs: apple leaf, almonds, bay leaf, nettle, hemlock, cloves, cinnamon, mandrake root, marigold, mums, mugwort, pine, rosemary, sage, wormwood, tarragon, rue, garlic, ginger, hazelnut, allspice
Deities: Hekate, The Crone, Cerridwen, Bast, Persephone, Horned Hunter, Cernunnos, Osiris, Hades, Anubis, Loki, Arawn, Dis, and any other death/underworld god or goddess
Crystals and Gemstones: black obsidian, jasper, onyx, bloodstone, smoky quartz, carnelian,
Animals: cats, especially black cats, bats, spiders, rats, wolves, snakes, ravens and crows, owls, stags, jackals, scorpions
Magic: This is the time to honor the dead. Set up an altar, serve them cakes, and let them know they are not forgotten. If you wish to communicate with deceased friends and family, this is the best time of year. The veil thins the night of Samhain, making communication easy. Do NOT, however, entice spirits, disrespect them, or perform any other magic that is anything less than respectful. I repeat, don’t do it. Samhain is also a great time to practice divination in the form of runes, scrying, tarot, tea readings, etc. Reflect over the previous year and perform blessing spells to ring in the new year. Astral projection, lucid dreaming, and hedge riding are also much easier to perform on this night but remember to be safe. Banishing magic, especially those for bad habits, are especially strong on this night.
Please note this is not a complete list but a brief overview of symbols, colors, herbs, deities, and the like. If I have missed something that you feel should make the list, please feel free to contact me via the comments or through email.
Click her for more ideas from Zenned Out for Samhain Rituals and Correspondences
The ancient Celtic celebration of Samhain (pronounced sow-in), celebrated on October 31st and November 1st, marks the end of our seasonal cycle on the Wheel of the Year. This is why it’s often referred to as the witch’s New Year. Seasonally speaking, Samhain is the third and final harvest of the season or the last rally to store and prepare for the coming Winter season.
This sacred celebration reaches much farther than harvests and is also a time when the veil between the physical and spirit world is at its thinnest. The Celtic people believed that spirits walked among them during this time, so Samhain is accepted as an ideal time to communicate and connect with the spirit realm. Here’s a fun drawing I created with ritual suggestions for Samhain. Keep scrolling to learn more about each one.
From PaganPages.org Samhain Correspondences By Jennifer Wright
Free Pagan Magazine
Other Names:
celtic ~ Summer’s End, pronounced “sow” (rhymes with now) “en” (Ireland), sow-een (Wales) – “mh” in the middle is a “w” sound – Greater Sabbat(High Holiday) – Fire Festival Oct 31-Nov 1(North Hemisphere) – Apr 30-May 1 – The Great Sabbat, Samhiunn, Samana, Samhuin, Sam-fuin, Samonios, Halloween, Hallomas, All Hallows Eve, All Saints/All Souls Day(Catholic), Day of the Dead (Mexican), Witches New Year, Trinoux Samonia, Celtic/ Druid New Year, Shadowfest (Strega), Martinmas or Old Hallowmas (Scotttish/Celtic) Lá Samhna (Modern Irish), Festival of the Dead, Feile Moingfinne (Snow Goddess), Hallowtide (Scottish Gaelis Dictionary), Feast of All Souls, Nos Galen-gae-of Night of the Winter Calends (Welsh), La Houney or Hollantide Day, Sauin or Souney ( Manx), oidhche na h-aimiléise-the night of mischief or confusion(Ireland), Oidhche Shamna (Scotland)
Rituals:
End of summer, honoring of the dead,scrying, divination, last harvest, meat harvest
Incense:
Copal, sandalwood, mastic resin, benzoin, sweetgrass, wormwood, mugwort, sage, myrrh or patchouli
Tools:
Besom, cauldron, tarot, obsidian ball, pendulum, runes, oghams, Ouija boards, black cauldron or bowl filled with black ink or water, or magick mirror
Stones/Gems:
Black obsidian, jasper, carnelian, onyx, smoky quartz, jet, bloodstone
Colors:
Black, orange, red
Symbols & Decorations:
Apples, autumn flowers, acorns, bat, black cat, bones, corn stalks, colored leaves, crows, death/dying, divination and the tools associated with it, ghosts, gourds, Indian corn, jack-o-lantern, nuts , oak leaves, pomegranates, pumpkins, scarecrows, scythes, waning moon
Foods:
Apples, apple dishes, cider, meat (traditionally this is the meat harvest) especially pork, mulled cider with spices, nuts-representing resurrection and rebirth, nuts, pomegranates, potatoes, pumpkins, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, roasted pumpkin seeds, roasted pumpkin seeds, squash.
Goddesses:
The Crone, Hecate(Greek), Cerridwen(Welsh-Scottish), Arianrhod(Welsh), Caillech (Irish-Scottish), Baba Yaga (Russian), Al-Ilat(persian), Bast (Egyptian), Persephone (Greek), Hel(Norse), Kali(Hindu), all Death & Otherworld Goddesses
Gods:
Horned Hunter(European), Cernnunos(Greco-Celtic), Osiris(Egyptian), Hades (Greek), Gwynn ap Nudd (British), Anubis(Egyptian), Coyote Brother (Native American), Loki (Norse), Dis (Roman), Arawn (Welsh), acrificial/Dying/Aging
Gods, Death and Otherworld Gods
Herbs and Flowers:
Almond, apple leaf , autumn joy sedum, bay leaf, calendula, Cinnamon, Cloves cosmos, garlic, ginger , hazelnut, hemlock cones, mandrake root, marigold, mums, mugwort (to aid in divination), mullein seeds, nettle, passionflower, pine needles, pumpkin seeds, rosemary (for remembrance of our ancestors), rue, sage, sunflower petals and seeds, tarragon, wild ginseng, wormwood
Animals:
Stag, cat, bat, owl, jackal, elephant, ram, scorpion, heron, crow, robin
Mythical Beings:
Pooka, goblin,medusa, beansidhe, harpies
Essence:
Magick, plenty; knowledge, the night, death & rebirth, success, protection; rest, new beginning; ancestors; lifting of the veil, mundane laws in abeyance, return, change
Dynamics/Meaning:
Death & transformation, Wiccan new year,wisdom of the Crone, end of summer, honoring, thinning of the veil between worlds, death of the year, time outside of time, night of the Wild Hunt, begin new projects, end old projects
Work:
Sex magick, release of bad habits, banishing, fairy magick, divination of any kind, candle magick, astral projection, past life work, dark moon mysteries, mirror spells (reflection), casting protection , inner work, propitiation, clearing obstacles, uncrossing, inspiration, workings of transition or culmination, manifesting transformation,creative visualization, contacting those who have departed this plane
Purpose:
Honoring the dead, especially departed ancestors, knowing we will not be forgotten; clear knowledge of our path; guidance, protection, celebrating reincarnation
Rituals/Magicks:
Foreseeing future, honoring/consulting ancestors, releasing the old, power, understanding death and rebirth, entering the underworld, divination, dance of the dead, fire calling, past life recall
Customs:
Ancestor altar, costumes, divination, carving jack-o-lanterns, spirit plate, the Feast of the Dead, feasting, paying debts, fairs, drying winter herbs, masks, bonfires, apple games, tricks, washing clothes
Element:
Water
Gender:
Male
Threshold:
Midnight
From Plentiful Earth – How to pronounce Samhain
Popularized by Wicca, Samhain is a celebration that occurs around the same time as Halloween, All Hallow’s Eve, and Day of the Dead — on or around October 31. This wonderful day is often celebrated as a time to commune with our ancestors and the passing spirits, as the veil between the worlds has become its thinnest. The festival of Samhain is easily most Witches’ favorite Sabbat of the year, a fact we can all agree on. However, it’s easy to strike up a war of the Witches when it comes to saying the word out loud!
We know first hand, as American Witches in the United States, how embarrassing it can be to read the ancient Gaelic word as “Sam-hayne” on paper when we’re learning and then try to say it in front of seasoned coven-mates! We’re here to save you some red cheeks and give you the confidence to talk about your favorite holiday out loud! The good news? There are 3 ways to pronounce this ancient Celtic, each from a different region of its birthplace!
3 Correct Samhain Pronunciations
How to pronounce Samhain – Video
How to pronounce Samhain in Irish Gaelic
- Sow-in
How to pronounce Samhain in Welsh
- Sow-een
How to pronounce Samhain in Scottish Gaelic
- Sav-en
Now, pick your favorite way and say it with pride, Witch!
Remember what is not harvested by Samhain needs to be left in the fields, tress, bushes, ectara for the wild animals to forge over the cold months.
Wish you all a safe, blessed, and happy Samhain.
Connect To Your Ancestors on Samhain Night c. 2018
Some Samhain Tarot Questions – Printable
Samhain Gods – Yama – Hindu
Yama
Yama or Yamarāja is a god of death, the south direction, and the underworld, belonging to an early stratum of Rigvedic Hindu deities. In Sanskrit, his name can be interpreted to mean “twin”. In the Zend-Avesta of Zoroastrianism, he is called “Yima”.
According to the Vishnu Purana, Yama is the son of sun-god Surya and Sandhya, the daughter of Vishvakarma. Yama is the brother of Sraddhadeva Manu and of his older sister Yami, which Horace Hayman Wilson indicates to mean the Yamuna. According to the Vedas, Yama is said to have been the first mortal who died. By virtue of precedence, he became the ruler of the departed, and is called “Lord of the Pitrs”.
Mentioned in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism, Yama subsequently entered Buddhist mythology in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka as a Dharmapala under various transliterations. He is otherwise also called as “Dharmaraja”.
Hinduism
In Hinduism, Yama is the lokapala (“Guardian of the Directions”) of the south and the son of Surya. Three hymns (10, 14, and 35) in the 10th book of the Rig Veda are addressed to him. In Puranas, Yama is described as having four arms, complexion of rain cloud with wrathful expression, surrounded by garland of flames, protruding fangs, dressed in red, yellow or blue garments, holding noose and mace or sword, and riding a water-buffalo. He wields a noose with which he seizes the lives of people who are about to die.
According to Hindu itihasa, Yama is the son of Surya and Saranyu. He is the twin brother of Yami, brother of Shraddhadeva Manu and the step brother of Shani. His wife was Goddess Dhumorna and his son was Katila.
Buddhism
In Buddhism, Yama (Sanskrit: यम) is a dharmapala, a wrathful god or the Enlightened Protector of Buddhism that is considered worldly, said to judge the dead and preside over the Narakas (“Hell” or “Purgatory”) and the cycle of rebirth.
The Buddhist Yama has, however, developed different myths and different functions from the Hindu deity. In Pali Canon Buddhist myths, Yama takes those who have mistreated elders, holy spirits, or their parents when they die. Contrary though, in the Majjhima Nikaya commentary by Buddhagosa, Yama is a vimānapeta – a that has a mixed state.
In other parts of Buddhism, Yama’s main duty is to watch over purgatorial aspects of Hell (the underworld), and has no relation to rebirth. His sole purpose is to maintain the relationships between spirits that pass through the ten courts, similar to Yama’s representation in several Chinese religions.
He has also spread widely and is known in every country where Buddhism is practiced, including China, Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Bhutan, Mongolia, Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and United States.
China
In Chinese texts, Yama only holds transitional places in Hell where he oversaw the deceased before he, and the Generals of Five Paths, were assigned a course of rebirth. Yama was later placed as a King in the Fifth Court when texts led to the fruition of the underworld that marked the beginnings of systemizations.
Japan
Yama can be found in one of the oldest Japanese religious works called Nipponkoku Genpō Zenaku Ryōiki, a literary work compiled by the Monk Keikai in 822. Yama was introduced to Japan through Buddhism, where he was featured as a Buddhist divinity. He holds the same position title as other works depict him – a judge who imposes decisions on the dead who have mistreated others.
Naraka (Hindu)
Naraka in Hinduism serves only as a temporary purgatory where the soul is purified of sin by its suffering. In Hindu mythology, Naraka holds many hells, and Yama directs departed souls to the appropriate one. Even elevated Mukti-yogyas and Nitya-samsarins can experience Naraka for expiation of sins.
Although Yama is the lord of Naraka, he may also direct the soul to a Swarga (heaven) or return it to Bhoomi (earth). As good and bad deeds are not considered to cancel each other out, the same soul may spend time in both a hell and a heaven. The seven Swargas are: Bhuvas, Swas (governed by Indra), Tharus, Thaarus, Savithaa, Prapithaa, and Maha (governed by Brahma).
Naraka (Sikhism)
The idea of Naraka in Sikhism is like the idea of Hell. One’s soul, however, is confined to 8.4 million life cycles before taking birth as a human, the point of human life being one where one attains salvation, the salvation being sach khand. The idea of khand comes in multiple levels of such heavens, the highest being merging with God as one. The idea of Hell comes in multiple levels, and hell itself can manifest within human life itself. The Sikh idea of hell is where one is apart from naama and the Guru’s charana (God’s lotus feet (abode)). Without naama one is damned. Naama is believed to be a direct deliverance by God to humanity in the form of Guru Nanak. A Sikh is hence required to take the Amrit (holy nectar/water) from gurubani, panj pyare (khanda da pahul) to come closer to naama. A true Sikh of the Gurus has the Guru himself manifest and takes that person into sach khand.
Naraka (Buddhist)
Naraka is usually translated into English as “hell” or “purgatory”. A Naraka differs from the hells of western religions in two respects. First, beings are not sent to Naraka as the result of a divine judgment and punishment; second, the length of a being’s stay in a Naraka is not eternal, though it is usually very long. Instead, a being is born into a Naraka as a direct result of his or her previous karma(actions of body, speech and mind), and resides there for a finite length of time until his karma has exhausted its cumulate effect.
East Asian mythology
Mandarin Diyu, Japanese Jigoku, Korean Jiok, Vietnamese Địa ngục literally “earth prison”, is the realm of the dead or “hell” in Chinese mythology and Japanese mythology. It is based upon the Buddhist concept of Naraka combined with local afterlife beliefs. Incorporating ideas from Taoism and Buddhism as well as traditional religion in China, Di Yu is a kind of purgatory place which serves not only to punish but also to renew spirits ready for their next incarnation. This is interchangeable with the concept of Naraka.
In Japanese mythology, Enma-O or Enma Dai-O judges souls in Meido, the kingdom of the waiting dead. Those deemed too horrible are sent to Jigoku, a land more comparable to the Christian hell. It is a land of eternal toil and punishment. Those of middle note remain in meido for a period awaiting reincarnation. Others, of high note, become honored ancestors, watching over their descendants.
Related concepts
Yama and Ymir
In a disputable etymology, W. Meid (1992) has linked the names Yama (reconstructed in Proto-Indo-European as *yemos) and the name of the primeval Norse frost giant Ymir, which can be reconstructed in Proto-Germanic as *umijaz or *jumijaz, in the latter case possibly deriving from PIE *ym̥yos, from the root yem “twin”. In his myth, however, Ymir is not a twin, and only shares with Yama the characteristics of being primeval and mortal. However, Ymir is a hermaphrodite and engenders the race of giants.
In Iranian mythology
A parallel character in Iranian mythology and Zoroastrianism is known as Yima Xšaēta, who appears in the Avesta. The pronunciation “Yima” is peculiar to the Avestan dialect; in most Iranian dialects, including Old Persian, the name would have been “Yama”. In the Avesta, the emphasis is on Yima’s character as one of the first mortals and as a great king of men. Over time, *Yamaxšaita was transformed into Jamšēd or Jamshid, celebrated as the greatest of the early shahs of the world. Both Yamas in Zoroastrian and Hindu myth guard hell with the help of two four-eyed dogs.
It has also been suggested by I. M. Steblin-Kamensky that the cult of Yima was adopted by the Finno-Ugrians. According to this theory, in Finnish Yama became the god cult Jumula and Joma in Komi. According to this hypothesis, from this cult, the Hungarians also borrowed the word vara which became vár ‘fortress’ and város ‘town’. (ibid)
In Javanese culture
There is Yamadipati in Javanese culture, especially in wayang. The word adipati means ruler or commander. When Hinduism first came to Java, Yama was still the same as Yama in Hindu myth. Later, as Islam replaced Hinduism as the majority religion of Java, Yama was demystified by Walisanga, who ruled at that time. So, in Javanese, Yama became a new character. He is the son of Sanghyang Ismaya and Dewi Sanggani. In the Wayang legend, Yamadipati married Dewi Mumpuni. Unfortunately, Dewi Mumpuni fell in love with Nagatatmala, son of Hyang Anantaboga, who rules the earth. Dewi Mumpuni eventually left Yamadipati, however.
In Buddhist temples
In the Buddhism of the Far East, Yama is one of the twelve Devas, as guardian deities, who are found in or around Buddhist shrines (Jūni-ten, 十二天). In Japan, he has been called “Enma-Ten”. He joins these other eleven Devas of Buddhism, found in Japan and other parts of southeast Asia: Indra (Taishaku-ten), Agni (Ka-ten), Yama (Emma-ten), Nirrti (Rasetsu-ten), Vayu (Fu-ten), Ishana (Ishana-ten), Kubera (Tamon-ten), Varuna (Sui-ten) Brahma (Bon-ten), Prithvi (Chi-ten), Surya (Nit-ten), Chandra (Gat-ten).
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October 30, 2023 Current Moon Phase
Current Moon Phase
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The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.
Visit the October 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on October 30 has an illumination of 96%. 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 October 30 the Moon is 16.54 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 96%
Moon Age: 16.54 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 381,531.74 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,537,953.41 km
Illumination: 96%
Moon Age: 16.54 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 381,531.74 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,537,953.41 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Weekly Horoscope Sunday, October 29 to Saturday, November 4, 2023
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All Signs
Ghosts and goblins will enjoy some Halloween fun this week. Although Monday is serious with increased responsibilities and obstacles, Tuesday is a lovely change bringing surprises and energy to explore new ideas and new ways of doing things. A fun Halloween! Following that, a productive “spirit” prevails for the rest of the week, which means many of us will accomplish a lot. By Saturday, party vibes are strong! In fact, you can enjoy a fun evening out and get an extra hour’s sleep because Daylight Saving Time ends that night. Bonus! Ben Franklin said, “Time is the stuff life is made of.” So true. (Of course, time flies when you’re unconscious.)
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Many of you will have a strong focus on Halloween fun because short trips, increased interaction with siblings and relatives, plus a strong focus on home, family and children are a theme for you this week. By the weekend, you are definitely ready to party! Nevertheless, you will also have an equally strong focus on financial matters, possibly due to disputes about inheritances, insurance issues or shared property. You might seek out a loan or mortgage. Fortunately, things will tend to go your way because lucky, moneybags Jupiter is in your Money House boosting your earnings and attracting favourable financial situations to you. It’s your year to get richer!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
It’s fortunate that with Jupiter in your sign now, you have divine protection, especially this week, when you might feel at odds with partners and close friends. (Certainly, you will feel annoyed with someone.) Nevertheless, you can talk things out, especially if you listen, because Mercury is opposite your sign, and Mercury is the planet that rules communications. Meanwhile, fair Venus is in the most playful part of your chart, which guarantees fun times on Halloween, along with entertaining diversions throughout the week. This also bodes well for financial speculation. On Saturday, you can enjoy entertaining at home.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Don’t fall prey to worry on Monday because by Tuesday, life looks better! You will find it easy to work hard this week, and be especially productive. In fact, you will work so hard, you will likely delegate to others as well. Meanwhile, many of you will enjoy redecorating projects at home or tweaking your digs. You will also enjoy entertaining at home. By extension, many of you will explore real-estate opportunities. This is a powerful time for you because you are in your time of harvest, which comes only once every 30 years. This is why you see clearly what is working and what is not working. Use this clarity to accomplish as much as possible before lucky Jupiter enters your sign bringing mucho opportunities next year!
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Lucky you! Three planets are now in one of the most fun parts of your chart, urging you to socialize, enjoy playful activities with kids, explore sports events, flirtations and new romance. Oo la la! This is a social week for you! Some of you are baking spooky Halloween cookies. (Your sign knows where the kitchen is.) In the bigger picture however, be aware that once a year, the celestial influences encourage you to be free do your own thing. You can call the shots! Indulge yourself! This is happening right now. Decide to have a good time. Explore romance and flirtations. Life is sexy right now! (Remember sex? It comes between five and seven.)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Many of you will enjoy entertaining others with Halloween parties at this time because there’s such a strong focus on home and family for you this month. In fact, increased chaos and activity due to visiting guests, as well as renovations or residential moves, will keep you hopping. Family discussions are important. You might be more involved than usual with a parent. With Jupiter at the top of your chart, you look successful to everyone. (Use this to your advantage.) This is a friendly week, which is why you will enjoy schmoozing with others. By Saturday, you’re ready to party! (Especially if you look like your passport photo.)
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This is a fast-paced week for you! You’re keen to learn and study. Some of you are reading and writing more than usual. Short trips are on the menu. Because you’re eager to communicate, it’s a strong time for those of you in sales, marketing, teaching and acting. With both the Sun and Mars in your House of Communications, you’re convincing! In addition to which, fair Venus in your sign makes you charming and diplomatic. What a winning combination! Nevertheless, grab every opportunity to travel because this will please you. You are high viz. at the beginning of the week. (In fact, on Monday and Tuesday, people seem to know details about your personal life. Do be aware of this.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Feelings of escapism are strong at the beginning of this week. (Have mask will travel.) Nevertheless, by Wednesday, you’re keen to get down to business, especially regarding making money or boosting your income. In part, this is because you have some excellent moneymaking ideas. However, you’re keen to work hard, especially because you’ve been spending a lot lately. (Hey, you like beautiful things, including a decent wardrobe.) A secret flirtation or love affair is taking place for some of you. This is a good week to tie up red-tape details about inheritances, taxes and debt. (I always wait for the right mood, which is last minute panic!)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Look at you! The Sun is in Scorpio. Mercury is in Scorpio. Mars (one of your rulers) is in Scorpio. Who’s in charge of Halloween? You are! It’s a powerful time for you, which is why you’re pumped with energy and eager to talk to everyone. Some of you will be coming on a bit too strong. (Lighten up if you see hair blowing back over other people’s ears.) Another favourable influence for this week is that fair Venus is promoting good times with friends and groups. Enjoy parties and interactions with clubs. Any kind of group setting will be a fun outing for you. (A friend could become a lover.)
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This week begins with a strong focus on partners, spouses and close friends. Please note: You will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others, especially on Halloween day. Be prepared to compromise. (It’s no biggie and it will make life easier.) Take the high ground and put the interests of others first because this is how you will have a more successful week. The pay off? By Saturday, you might be able to blow town. You certainly will be keen for a change of scenery on Saturday and Sunday. (Although Saturday is your party day.) Meanwhile, bosses and authority figures are seeing you with favourable eyes. This means you can go after what you want. At least, you can ask. “More porridge?”
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This is a popular week for you, which will please you enormously. You might be involved with competitive sports more than usual because you’re ready to fight for what you want. Many of you are also more involved with younger people more than usual. Meanwhile, your urge to travel is strong, along with your desire to interact with people who are “different.” (Perhaps, new romance with someone unusual will blossom?) Midweek, be prepared to go more than halfway when dealing with others to make life easier for everyone. This is a good time for you to think of your goals, and how you can achieve your hopes and dreams for the future. Why not bounce some of your ideas off someone to get their feedback? Something helpful might come of this.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
With the Sun, still at high noon in your chart, shining down on you like a spotlight – you look good to others! You don’t have to do anything special, and they will admire you (especially bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs). This can only happen once a year so make the most of this. (Especially because in addition to this advantage, your ambition is also aroused.) This is why you will be effective talking to important people and making plans for your professional life. Some of you might explore new studies that can boost your career. Certainly, others will listen to you now. Privately, romance is passionate and affectionate, which is really nice. Many of you will attract money and gifts to you as well. Not too shabby.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You’re restless now because you want a change of scenery. Ideally, you want to be somewhere else – hot Sun, white sands, umbrellas on the beach and the sound of pounding surf in your ears. Ah, the good life! Nevertheless, through study and exploring new ideas with others, and talking to people from different backgrounds, you can still shake up your world. You can be a tourist in your own city because what you really want and need is stimulation and adventure! Meanwhile, relations with partners and close friends are excellent because fair Venus is travelling through your House of Partnerships. This means you can get along with everyone – even your enemies. Why not treat yourself to new winter boots so that you can trip the light fantastic?
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for All the Moon Phases
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October 28, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Current Moon Phase
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From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Full Moon phase. The Moon will be visible throughout the night sky rising at sunset in the east and setting with the sunrise the next morning in the west. During a Full Moon the moon is 100% illuminated as seen from Earth and is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The point at which a Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time it takes between full moons is known as a Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long. Keep track of all the Full Moons throughout the year on the Full Moon Calendar >
Visit the October 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Full Moon Phase
The Full Moon on October 28 has an illumination of 100%. 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 October 28 the Moon is 14.39 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: Full Moon
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 14.39 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 372,340.93 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,617,037.89 km
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 14.39 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 372,340.93 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,617,037.89 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
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Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
October 28, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:05 Scorpio 16
Moon:06 Taurus 42
Mercury:10 Scorpio 53
Venus:18 Virgo 56
Mars:11 Scorpio 28
Jupiter:11 Taurus 13 Rx
Saturn:00 Pisces 33 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 42 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 17 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 58
Moon:06 Taurus 42
Mercury:10 Scorpio 53
Venus:18 Virgo 56
Mars:11 Scorpio 28
Jupiter:11 Taurus 13 Rx
Saturn:00 Pisces 33 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 42 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 17 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 58
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:24 Aries 16 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):02 Virgo 50
Chiron:16 Aries 53 Rx
Ceres:18 Scorpio 18
Pallas:20 Libra 33
Juno:04 Virgo 36
Vesta:07 Cancer 25
Eris:24 Aries 36 Rx
Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:7
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5
Fixed:7
Mutable:5
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
October 28, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:05 Scorpio 11
Moon:05 Taurus 31
Mercury:10 Scorpio 45
Venus:18 Virgo 51
Mars:11 Scorpio 24
Jupiter:11 Taurus 14 Rx
Saturn:00 Pisces 33 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 43 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 17 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 58
Moon:05 Taurus 31
Mercury:10 Scorpio 45
Venus:18 Virgo 51
Mars:11 Scorpio 24
Jupiter:11 Taurus 14 Rx
Saturn:00 Pisces 33 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 43 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 17 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 58
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:24 Aries 16 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):02 Virgo 50
Chiron:16 Aries 54 Rx
Ceres:18 Scorpio 16
Pallas:20 Libra 31
Juno:04 Virgo 34
Vesta:07 Cancer 24
Eris:24 Aries 36 Rx
Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:7
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5
Fixed:7
Mutable:5
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
28 October 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:04 Scorpio 53
Moon:01 Taurus 21
Mercury:10 Scorpio 17
Venus:18 Virgo 33
Mars:11 Scorpio 12
Jupiter:11 Taurus 16 Rx
Saturn:00 Pisces 33 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 43 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 18 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 58
Moon:01 Taurus 21
Mercury:10 Scorpio 17
Venus:18 Virgo 33
Mars:11 Scorpio 12
Jupiter:11 Taurus 16 Rx
Saturn:00 Pisces 33 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 43 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 18 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 58
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:24 Aries 17 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):02 Virgo 48
Chiron:16 Aries 54 Rx
Ceres:18 Scorpio 09
Pallas:20 Libra 23
Juno:04 Virgo 27
Vesta:07 Cancer 24
Eris:24 Aries 36 Rx
Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:7
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5
Fixed:7
Mutable:5
The Full Hunter’s Moon experiences a partial lunar eclipse on Oct. 28. Here’s what to expect
Two weeks after casting its shadow across the Americas during an annular solar eclipse, the moon will swing around to skim through the northern edge of the Earth’s own shadow on Saturday, Oct. 28.
Eclipses of the sun and moon usually come in pairs. A solar eclipse is almost always accompanied by a lunar eclipse two weeks before or after it, since in two weeks the moon travels halfway around its orbit and is likely to form another almost-straight line with Earth and the sun.
This month will be no exception. Two weeks after casting its shadow across the Americas on Oct. 14 during an annular solar eclipse, the moon will swing around to barely skim through the northern edge of the Earth’s own shadow on Saturday, Oct. 28.
This will be almost like the lunar eclipse in May, though the moon passes not quite so wide of the center of the Earth’s shadow and manages to give the Earth’s dark umbra a glancing blow; an underwhelming postscript to the annular eclipse of the sun that was staged for North Americans exactly two weeks earlier.
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Hunters Moon 2023: The Spiritual Meaning of the October Full Moon
Hunter’s Full Moon Source: thepeculiarbrunette.com
As the Hunters Moon of 2023 graces our skies, the spiritual bond between the human soul and the October Full Moon connects. It’s a celestial feast full of meaning, a ghostly dance of ritual, and represents the very core of astrology and spirituality.
Throughout the hallowed pages of history, the Hunters Moon has symbolized a time of harvest, abundance, the afterlife, spiritual transformation, and divination. Keep reading, and we’ll explore the spiritual significance of October’s Full Moon!
Every full moon has its own name based on the month or the season in which it appears. Creating a name for each full Moon allowed people to reflect on each season and how it affects them AND the natural world. There can be some variation on the Full Moon names due to the origins from whence they came.
Most Full Moon names are English translations of Native American names; others are rooted in Celtic, European (Anglo-Saxon and Germanic), and more recent Neo-Pagan origins. I created a guide to each Full Moon, complete with their meanings and how you can celebrate.
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October 27, 2023 Current Moon Phase
Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the October 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on October 27 has an illumination of 98%. 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 October 27 the Moon is 13.28 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: 98%
Moon Age: 13.28 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,601.77 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,657,011.67 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Divination Journal
Tarot
3 of Coins
This suit, most often named “Coins” or “Pentacles”, is a symbol for a magical talisman that represented wealth or potential. This suit represents something supportive that is available to you — whether it be health, some kind of talent, a material or financial resource.
The Three is traditionally the card of genius. Here we usually see a master craftsman conferring with his masons on the installation of a beautiful stained-glass window in the cathedral. This designer is often likened to Leonardo da Vinci or Michelangelo, a multi-talented visionary who has no peers in talent or productivity.
The masterwork is being proudly showcased for future generations, as an object of personal and collective pride. On some cards, the genius is portrayed at his studio, alone and burning the midnight oil, in a creative ferment — driven to draw, paint, invent, or whatever work genius wants to bring into creation. As a subtext to the rewards of genius are the days and weeks of intense concentration it takes to solve the problems that great works entail.
Animal Spirit Guide or Helper
Source: UniGuide.com
Dog meanings and symbolism include adaptability, family, friendship and affection, loyalty and devotion, patience and perseverance, bravery, protection, sensitivity and insight, purpose, and joy. While it’s arguable when dogs first became domesticated, some historians believe it first happened in northern Eurasia between 14,000 and 29,000 years ago. Historical evidence shows that wolves began following nomadic peoples to eat the leftovers from their hunting expeditions. Fast-forward to today, and dogs are now a part of people’s lives all over the world. So, dog meanings and symbolism, including the spiritual meanings of dogs and the dog spirit animal, are important topics to the many people who adore these special animals.
Table of Contents
Detailed Dog Symbols and Meanings
Dog Meaning in Greek Mythology
Dog Symbolism in Norse Mythology
Dog Symbolism in Islam and the Middle East
Australian Aboriginal Dogs and Dingoes
Organizations that Protect Dogs
Rune
Source: londonverse.com
ANSUZ VIKING RUNE
THE GOD LOKI, SIGNAL RUNE
These Norse runes give power of messaging or warning about the upcoming problem in the person’s life. Additionally, it brings sacred knowledge and means that the person must be blessed. It teaches people to be patient, kind and polite while making every decision and conversation in life. Still, it implies that people must be incredibly patient and careful with the wise ones.
Source: thecarnutiannemeton.com
Star
A Rune of Affirmation
Shot for the stars aim for your dreams and goals. You are on the path of true alignment that the cosmos gifted you. All is a go.
Keywords
Wishing, desire, life purpose, freedom to be yourself, accepted
Druid Ogham
Source: druidogham.wordpress.com
Muin
Harvest, completion, initiation
Tree: Grapevine (Vitis spp.)
Letter: M
Harvest time has deep significance and meaning for those willing to pay attention. It is both a time of celebration and fortifying oneself for the long journey ahead. Harvest in the old days was a genuinely special time, because unlike nowadays, winter forced most humans into a period of rest. With the advent of the cheap petroleum age, wintertime has become a time of bustling activity as many of us drive and shop in a frenzy to prepare for holidays, but if you think back to times when there were no lights outside of lanterns and candles when the sun set at 4pm, you can rightfully imagine it wasn’t the busiest time of year! Harvests celebrate the bounty of the summer but also the coming death of a year, which is but a larger celebration of the death of a season, which is a larger celebration of the death of the week (the weekend), which is a larger celebration of the death of a day by having a meal and then going to bed. Death is called The Reaper — when we look at this meaningfully, The Reaper is not such a bad guy. He’s taking care of business for us so we can rest and wake up ready and refreshed for the next life. Of course drawing this Ogham does not mean you or someone else is going to die. Instead, look for the culmination of a phase, project, or a way of being. You have reason to recognize and celebrate a job well done, a graduation, an obstacle overcome, or a subtle shift. The end of a cycle, even if it wasn’t the best one, is worthy of recognition and celebration before we rest and prepare for the next cycle. Decadence is not to be feared — a little decadence after hard work is natural and should be enjoyed.
I Ching
Hexagram Fifty – Two 52
Kên / The Mountain
Above this Mountain’s summit another more majestic rises:
The Superior Person is mindful to keep his thoughts in the here and now.
Stilling the sensations of the Ego, he roams his courtyard without moving a muscle, unencumbered by the fears and desires of his fellows.
This is no mistake.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
There is a higher vantage point available to you, but it is obscured by the visible peak of personal ambition.
To climb to this higher plane, you must shake off the desires and fears of the conscious, visible world around you.
To make this journey you must quiet the Ego, empty your mind of past and future, and dwell totally in the moment at hand.
Thorough mindfulness of what is before you is the only tranquility.
Be. Here. Now.
Numerology
Source: worldnumerology.com
Twelve
It is highly creative, individualistic, and unconventional. It relies on the self as opposed to a group. Can be selfish and is almost always a little irresponsible. Not good at managing time. Inefficient.
Angel Number
Source: Angel Numbers
One Hundred Nineteen
Keep your thoughts and visions positive at all times. Your virtuous life path depends on it. Staying positive guarantees you success in all what you do, either in your spiritual life or material matters.
October 26, 2023 Current Moon Phase
Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the October 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on October 26 has an illumination of 93%. 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 October 26 the Moon is 12.16 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 For – October 26
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 93%
Moon Age: 12.16 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 365,746.59 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,697,256.77 km
Illumination: 93%
Moon Age: 12.16 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 365,746.59 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,697,256.77 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
October 24, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the October 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on October 24 has an illumination of 76%. 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 October 24 the Moon is 9.94 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: 76%
Moon Age: 9.94 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,298.57 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,778,511.53 km
Illumination: 76%
Moon Age: 9.94 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,298.57 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,778,511.53 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
October 24, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:01 Scorpio 16
Moon:08 Pisces 44
Mercury:04 Scorpio 25
Venus:14 Virgo 52
Mars:08 Scorpio 42
Jupiter:11 Taurus 45 Rx
Saturn:00 Pisces 36 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 52 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 22 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 56
Moon:08 Pisces 44
Mercury:04 Scorpio 25
Venus:14 Virgo 52
Mars:08 Scorpio 42
Jupiter:11 Taurus 45 Rx
Saturn:00 Pisces 36 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 52 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 22 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 56
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 53
Mean Lunar Node:24 Aries 29 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):02 Virgo 23
Chiron:17 Aries 04 Rx
Ceres:16 Scorpio 36
Pallas:18 Libra 46
Juno:03 Virgo 02
Vesta:07 Cancer 13
Eris:24 Aries 38 Rx
Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:8
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:8
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
October 24, 2023
09:01 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:01 Scorpio 11
Moon:07 Pisces 32
Mercury:04 Scorpio 16
Venus:14 Virgo 47
Mars:08 Scorpio 39
Jupiter:11 Taurus 46 Rx
Saturn:00 Pisces 36 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 52 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 22 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 56
Moon:07 Pisces 32
Mercury:04 Scorpio 16
Venus:14 Virgo 47
Mars:08 Scorpio 39
Jupiter:11 Taurus 46 Rx
Saturn:00 Pisces 36 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 52 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 22 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 56
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 53
Mean Lunar Node:24 Aries 29 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):02 Virgo 23
Chiron:17 Aries 04 Rx
Ceres:16 Scorpio 34
Pallas:18 Libra 44
Juno:03 Virgo 00
Vesta:07 Cancer 12
Eris:24 Aries 38 Rx
Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:8
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:8
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
24 October 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:00 Scorpio 54
Moon:03 Pisces 17
Mercury:03 Scorpio 48
Venus:14 Virgo 29
Mars:08 Scorpio 27
Jupiter:11 Taurus 48 Rx
Saturn:00 Pisces 37 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 52 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 23 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 56
Moon:03 Pisces 17
Mercury:03 Scorpio 48
Venus:14 Virgo 29
Mars:08 Scorpio 27
Jupiter:11 Taurus 48 Rx
Saturn:00 Pisces 37 Rx
Uranus:21 Taurus 52 Rx
Neptune:25 Pisces 23 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 56
True Lunar Node:24 Aries 53
Mean Lunar Node:24 Aries 30 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):02 Virgo 21
Chiron:17 Aries 05 Rx
Ceres:16 Scorpio 26
Pallas:18 Libra 36
Juno:02 Virgo 53
Vesta:07 Cancer 11
Eris:24 Aries 38 Rx
Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:8
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:8
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
Fixed:6
Mutable:6
October 23, 2023 Current Moon Phase
Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the October 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on October 23 has an illumination of 65%. 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 October 23 the Moon is 8.84 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: 65%
Moon Age: 8.84 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,836.02 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,819,496.32 km
Illumination: 65%
Moon Age: 8.84 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,836.02 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,819,496.32 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Weekly Horoscope Sunday, October 22 to Saturday, October 28, 2023
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All Signs
This week the Sun moves into Scorpio to stay (once a year) for four weeks. As the nights lengthen, we enter a more brooding, intense time. (“Winter is coming.”) Loyalty, betrayal and passionate feelings will intermingle with a saucy playfulness as this different energy affects us all. Tuesday might be the best day of the month to be productive and get things done. Yay! By contrast, Wednesday and Thursday are relaxed and dreamy – the lull before the storm. Storm? The Lunar eclipse on the weekend is nasty and can create arguments that erupt out of nowhere. Long suppressed feelings might explode. (We’re talking some serious angst.) Meanwhile, did you know that in one day, your blood travels 12,000 miles – and more, if you eat donuts?
Aries (March 21-April 19)
The next four weeks will be more passionate and intense in practically every aspect of your life. Not just physical intimacy, but also your feelings dealing with partners and friends, especially about financial matters and shared property. You might get your belly in a rash over disputes with insurance companies and banks. Get as much done as possible on Tuesday because this is a productive day. Lie low on the weekend because you are a warrior sign, and when the proverbial caca hits the fan, you’ll be tempted to overreact. Remember that this friction on the weekend is temporary. Let it go.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
For the next four weeks, you will need more sleep because the Sun has moved directly opposite your sign. Since the Sun represents energy, and it is now as far away from your sign as it can get all year (in your chart) – you will be more tired. Meanwhile, this polarized position of the Sun will create a stronger than usual focus on spouses, partners and close friends. The upside is it will give you more objectivity into how you relate to others. You can learn a lot. You can improve your closest relationships. Having said that, by the weekend, you might face some serious opposition from loved ones – spouses, partners and friends. (Is there no justice?)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is a high-energy time for you, which is why you will be productive, especially in the next four weeks, because the Sun, Mercury and fiery Mars are all in your House of Employment. This will make you work hard, even if you’re retired. You will set yourself high standards to accomplish a lot. In particular, you will want to work efficiently and effectively because you want your efforts to count. (No slackers!) This is a lovely week to redecorate at home and entertain. However, postpone ideas to do this on the weekend because the Lunar eclipse will create agitation and tricky times dealing with family and friends.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
On the whole, life will be favourable for you in the next four weeks because the Sun has now moved into your fellow Water sign of Scorpio. This means the energy will be supportive to you. Furthermore, the Sun will be travelling through one of the most fun parts of your chart, which is why you will be more playful, creative, artistic and eager to have good times and fun with others, especially children. (Yay!) This is a lovely window to slip away on a vacation if you can. By all means, enjoy sports events, socializing with others and expressing your creative talents. This weekend, be patient with children. Be patient with romantic partners.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Home, family and your private life will be a strong influence for you in the next four weeks because the Sun will be sitting at the very bottom of your chart. (This is the only time all year this occurs.) Some of you will be more involved than usual with a parent. You will certainly be more hands-on with home repairs as you deal with increased chaos, activity and tension on the home front (especially this weekend). Use your playful theatricality to deal with any insanity that you encounter. Meanwhile, you can attract money to you during this time. You will also enjoy spending money to buy beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. Whatever happens, you continue to look mahvelous to everyone!
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Be careful and pay attention to everything you say and do in the next four weeks because this window of time will be busy and fast-paced! You might be inclined to speak or act without thinking. (Ouch.) Short trips will be the order of the day. Plus, you will see new faces, new places and be full of new ideas! It’s an excellent time to learn and study. Many of you will be more involved with neighbours, siblings and relatives. You will also want to travel, if you get a chance. Do be aware that this weekend will create an accident-prone energy for you, so be cautious. Fortunately, fair Venus in your sign makes you charming and diplomatic. (A lifesaver.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
This Scorpio Sun, which enters your chart this week (to stay for four weeks) will heighten your involvement, interest and fascination with money, earnings and cash flow. You will work harder to earn money. You will have moneymaking ideas. You will also spend money, perhaps large! This weekend the Lunar eclipse (Full Moon) will very likely create some kind of financial angst for you. Something might literally come to a head. It could relate to debt, inheritances, wills, estates or the wealth and resources of someone else. Of course, at this time in your life, you’re working hard, which ties in with your focus on money and earnings. (Even if you’re retired.)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Once a year the Sun enters your sign to stay for four weeks and that time has arrived. This means you can use this time to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year! You will feel hyped, pumped and raring to go! You will pursue activities that rejuvenate and replenish you, even if it’s exercise or yoga and meditation – both ends of the spectrum. With fiery Mars in your sign now, you have an increased energy to add to the energy of the Sun. (“Look out world!”) And Mercury in your sign makes you talkative and eager to reach out to others. You will also be busy, active and keen to take short trips. Venus will promote warm interactions with friends and groups. Avoid conflict this weekend. Too draining and pointless.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Because your birthday is looming ahead, the next four weeks are a quieter, preparatory time for you. You will fare better by staying in the background and working alone or behind the scenes. Use this “downtime” to think about what you want for your new year ahead (birthday to birthday). This is the perfect time to identify some goals for the next year. Goals give you a clearer focus on what is important. They give you more clarity in decision-making. They give you better control over your future. And they certainly, give you a sense of purpose. Meanwhile, Venus at the top of your chart sweetens all your relations with authority figures, including parents. (Nice.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Everyone wants to see your face for the next four weeks, so get ready! Buy something new to wear so you feel confident and pleased with yourself. This is because your interaction with friends as well as groups, clubs and organizations will definitely increase. Quite likely, you will hang out more with younger people. Incidentally, this is an excellent time to set goals for the future. (Read Sagittarius above to see the advantage of making goals.) Travel will also appeal to you, so if you can get outta Dodge – by all means, do so! Meanwhile, be patient with children and friends this weekend. Likewise, be patient with romantic partners.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Once a year, the Sun sits at the top of your chart for four weeks. That time has arrived. Symbolically, this means the Sun is shining down on you, casting you in a flattering spotlight, making you look wonderful to others. Especially bosses and parents (including the police). People are impressed with you even if you don’t do anything special. (Good lighting is everything!) Obviously, while this curious, magical phenomenon is at play, now is the time for you to make your pitch and go after what you want! Financial benefits from others will come your way. (Excellent window of time to seek out a loan or mortgage.) Avoid family arguments this weekend during a wicked Full Moon. Do what you can to keep the peace.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Your ruler is Neptune, and Neptune rules the ocean. As the nights get longer and the weather gets colder – many of you will long to walk barefoot in white sand, sipping a drink with a pink parasol in it, while you gaze at the moon light shimmering on the ocean. The perfect escape! If you can travel in the next four weeks – do so! If not, you can explore avenues in publishing, the media, medicine, the law or higher education. You might take a course or go back to school. Meanwhile, be careful this weekend. Avoid arguments, especially about controversial subjects. Don’t try to win. Do what you can to keep your peace of mind!
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