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Some Information about a Touchy Subject – Domestic Violence
I want to touch on what maybe a very sensitive subject for some domestic violence and abuse. I have bee in this type of relationship more than once in my current lifetime and now that I have a man who treats me as an equal with love and caring I look back on those other relationships with fear that I was caught in the repeating cycle of not feeling as great about who I am. I am not going to get on a soap box and tell any of you to say in a relationship or not. I will say if you feel stuck getting told how dumb or worthless or fat or whatever negative thing your partner says to you, you may want to revaluate why you say in the relationship. Most of the time people, yes this goes for men also, in a relationship that puts them down and feeling like a second-class person is because they do not feel they are worthy of having a better partner or the biggest reason is financial. Please talk with the Gods, Goddesses, your Spirit Guides, or someone you trust to not go back to your partner with what you say to them about him or her and listen for their guidance.
Below is a link for toll free numbers for the United States that you can call for all different kinds of help no matter what your age. If you know someone in a bad living environment or relationship, please pass this link on to them or even post it on your social media pages as you never know who these phone numbers might help.
For more information on USA NATIONAL HOTLINES
National hotlines can help connect victims, survivors, and their support networks connect with local resources. The VictimConnect Resource Center is one of several national hotlines that are dedicated to helping victims understand their rights and options, and make the choices that will best support their recovery.
You should choose the hotline that is best for you. If you aren’t sure which helpline is best, or if you have concerns in more than one area, contact VictimConnect Resource Center by phone or text 1-855-4VICTIM (855-484-2846) or chat online.
To Learn more about other National Hotlines you can:
- Visit the VictimConnect Resource Map and search by category areas.
- Visit the National Hotline Consortium Partners page to learn about more hotline resources. If you would prefer to see a Full Hotline/Helpline list it is available for download.
- Download a full hotline/helpline list.
Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Hotline: 1 (800) 799 – 7233
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and online chat.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) is available for anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
Love is Respect – National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
Hotline: 1 (866) 331 – 9474
Text: 22522
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, text, and online chat.
Love is Respect offers information, support, and advocacy to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships.
Hotline: 1 (844) 762 – 8483
Available Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm CST via phone.
The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a safe, anonymous, and confidential service for Native Americans experiencing domestic violence and dating violence.
Pathways to Safety International
Hotline: 1 (833) 723 – 3833
Email: crisis@pathwaystosafety.org
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, email, and online chat.
Pathways to Safety International assists Americans experiencing interpersonal and gender based violence abroad.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline
Hotline: 1 (888) 843 – 4564
Youth Talkline: 1 (800) 246 – 7743
Senior Helpline: 1 (888) 234 – 7243
Email: help@LGBThotline.org
Hours vary, available via phone and online chat.
The LGBT National Help Center serves gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people by providing free and confidential peer support and local resources.
Email hotline: https://hotline.womenslaw.org/
The WomensLaw online helpline provides basic legal information, referrals, and emotional support for victims of abuse.
Sexual Assault
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) – National Sexual Assault Hotline
Hotline: 1 (800) 656-4673
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and online chat.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
Department of Defense (DOD) Safe Helpline for Sexual Assault
Hotline: 1 (877) 995 – 5247
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and online chat.
The DOD Safe Helpline is a crisis support service designed to provide sexual assault services for survivors, their loved ones, and other members of the DOD community.
Human Trafficking
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
Text: 233733
The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national anti-trafficking hotline serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States. The toll-free hotline is available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year in more than 200 languages.
Children, Youth, and Teenagers
Hotline: 1 (800) 786 – 2929
Email: info@1800runaway.org
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, email, forum, and online chat.
The National Runaway Safeline provides crisis and support services for homeless and runaway youth in the United States.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Hotline: 1 (800) 843 – 5678
Cyber Tipline: http://www.missingkids.com/gethelpnow/cybertipline
NCMEC serves as a clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization.
ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Hotline: 1 (800) 422 – 4453
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and text.
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who—through interpreters—provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential.
Boystown USA – Your Life Your Voice Helpline
Hotline: 1 (800) 448 – 3000
Text: Text VOICE to 20121 (hours vary)
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, email, text, and online chat.
Your Life Your Voice is a program of Boystown USA and is available to children, parents, and families who are struggling with self-harm, mental health disorders, and abuse.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and online chat.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
Hotline: 1 (800) 950 – 6264
Email: info@nami.org
Available Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm Eastern Standard Time.
The NAMI Helpline assists individuals and families who have questions about mental health disorders, treatment, and support services.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline
Hotline: 1 (800) 662 – 4357
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone in English and Spanish
SAMHSA’s National Helpline provides free and confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance abuse disorders.
Contact the VictimConnect Hotline by phone at 1-855-4-VICTIM or by chat for more information or assistance in locating services that can help you or a loved one.
Laugh-Of-The-Day: You Know Someone is New To Paganism or Magick when… c. 2012
You Know Someone Is New To Paganism or Magick When……
An ATHAME is the gas you use for your grill.
A CENSOR is a drink you mix with alcohol.
ASTRAL PROJECTION is a home-made movie viewer.
A SYMPATHITIC LINK is when you feel sorry because your chain broke.
WICCA is that part of the candle that burns.
APHRODITE is a prehistoric bird.
ARCHETYPES is a kind of building structure.
BLESSED BE is the god of insects.
A BOOK OF SHADOWS contains silhouettes of friends or family members.
A BRAZIER is support wear for women.
CASTING is done with a fishing line, or on a set in Hollywood.
CHARGING is done with a credit card or battery.
The only way to get into a CIRCLE is to have the right of way.
Crystal CLEANSING is done with window cleaner.
CYCLES have to do with your washing machine and when to add fabric softener.
DEMETER is where you put your quarter when you park downtown.
A DOLMAN is a new brand of banana.
HANDFASTING is eating without utensils.
LEY LINES happen at the airport in Hawaii.
PAN is something you fry food in.
A QUARTER is 25 cents and still buys a cup of coffee. (Note: This person is not only new to magick, but they also haven’t been out in a while!)
SKYCLAD is a shade of blue clothing.
A TRAD is a type of geometrical figure.
WHEEL OF FORTUNE is the game show with Vanna White.
Good Day WOTC Family and Friends Here is a Thought for Today
I woke up in the middle of the night with my right ear feeling like there was fluid in it so I laid on that side and twisted my neck until I could feel it starting to come out and fell back to sleep. When I woke up this morning the ear felt heavy and full. Thinking ok I got a bad ear infection again but when I stuck my finger into it thinking it there was an air bubble not allowing the rest of the fluid to drain, I had blood on it. Scared? Definitely!! I rolled up the end of a tissue and put it in my ear it was soaked with blood when I pulled it out. So, I kept doing this until the tissue came out still white. I have no idea why it started bleeding last night but I can feel fluid back in my ear again. I am thinking a trip to an urgent care facility might be called for. Has anyone had this type of thing happen to them? If you did…Do you know what caused it?
Keep in mind I am almost totally deaf in my left ear from an inherited condition so having something wrong with my right ear really scares me. There is no way after being able to hear things for 65 years that I want to be deaf but if that happens I will deal with it.
May 20, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Visit the May 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on May 20 has an illumination of 1%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 20 the Moon is 0.84 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 Crescent
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 0.84 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 392,106.29 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,396,450.39 km
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 0.84 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 392,106.29 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,396,450.39 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
May 20, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:29 Taurus 40
Moon:15 Gemini 06
Mercury:07 Taurus 08
Venus:14 Cancer 21
Mars:00 Leo 11
Jupiter:00 Taurus 58
Saturn:06 Pisces 35
Uranus:19 Taurus 35
Neptune:27 Pisces 14
Pluto:00 Aquarius 17 Rx
Moon:15 Gemini 06
Mercury:07 Taurus 08
Venus:14 Cancer 21
Mars:00 Leo 11
Jupiter:00 Taurus 58
Saturn:06 Pisces 35
Uranus:19 Taurus 35
Neptune:27 Pisces 14
Pluto:00 Aquarius 17 Rx
True Lunar Node:03 Taurus 54 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:02 Taurus 48 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):14 Leo 50
Chiron:18 Aries 20
Ceres:24 Virgo 29
Pallas:07 Leo 36
Juno:11 Gemini 04
Vesta:15 Taurus 49
Eris:24 Aries 57
Fire:5
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:3
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:3
Fixed:11
Mutable:5
Fixed:11
Mutable:5
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
May 20, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:29 Taurus 36
Moon:14 Gemini 02
Mercury:07 Taurus 06
Venus:14 Cancer 16
Mars:00 Leo 08
Jupiter:00 Taurus 57
Saturn:06 Pisces 35
Uranus:19 Taurus 34
Neptune:27 Pisces 14
Pluto:00 Aquarius 17 Rx
Moon:14 Gemini 02
Mercury:07 Taurus 06
Venus:14 Cancer 16
Mars:00 Leo 08
Jupiter:00 Taurus 57
Saturn:06 Pisces 35
Uranus:19 Taurus 34
Neptune:27 Pisces 14
Pluto:00 Aquarius 17 Rx
True Lunar Node:03 Taurus 54 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:02 Taurus 48 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):14 Leo 49
Chiron:18 Aries 20
Ceres:24 Virgo 28
Pallas:07 Leo 34
Juno:11 Gemini 01
Vesta:15 Taurus 47
Eris:24 Aries 57
Fire:5
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:3
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:3
Fixed:11
Mutable:5
Fixed:11
Mutable:5
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
20 May 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:29 Taurus 19
Moon:10 Gemini 19
Mercury:06 Taurus 59
Venus:13 Cancer 57
Mars:29 Cancer 58
Jupiter:00 Taurus 53
Saturn:06 Pisces 34
Uranus:19 Taurus 33
Neptune:27 Pisces 14
Pluto:00 Aquarius 17 Rx
Moon:10 Gemini 19
Mercury:06 Taurus 59
Venus:13 Cancer 57
Mars:29 Cancer 58
Jupiter:00 Taurus 53
Saturn:06 Pisces 34
Uranus:19 Taurus 33
Neptune:27 Pisces 14
Pluto:00 Aquarius 17 Rx
True Lunar Node:03 Taurus 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:02 Taurus 49 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):14 Leo 48
Chiron:18 Aries 19
Ceres:24 Virgo 27
Pallas:07 Leo 27
Juno:10 Gemini 50
Vesta:15 Taurus 39
Eris:24 Aries 57
Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:4
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:4
Cardinal:4
Fixed:10
Mutable:5
Fixed:10
Mutable:5
Goddesses and Gods – Who are the main Celtic Gods and Goddesses?
(The lists below name the more well known Irish Celtic gods and goddesses. There are lessor know ones as well.)
Who are the Celtic Gods and Celtic Goddesses?
Celtic pagan gods and goddesses were thought to have special influential powers over aspects of daily life and the natural world.
The ancient Celts were polytheistic and are thought to have worshiped over 400 Celtic gods and goddesses, although it is difficult to pinpoint an exact figure.
Some of these gods and goddesses of Celtic mythology were revered across the Celtic world, whereas others seemed to have been less well known and worshiped only in certain regions or specific locations.
Table of Contents
1 Who are the Celtic Gods and Celtic Goddesses?
2 Celtic Deities vs Roman Deities
3 Who are the main Celtic Gods and Goddesses?
4 Celtic Gods and Goddesses in Irish Mythology
The names of Celtic gods and the names of Celtic goddesses that occur often in Celtic mythology are listed below.
List of Celtic Gods
Lugh – Celtic God of Justice and Mischief
The Dagda – Celtic God of Agriculture, Fertility and Seasons and King of the Gods
Aengus – Celtic God of Love, Youth, Summer and poetry
Manannan – Celtic God of the Sea
Cú Chullain – Demigod and Warrior Hero
Belenus – Celtic God of Fire
Donn – Celtic God of Death
Neit – Celtic God of War
List of Celtic Goddesses
Danu – Celtic Mother Goddess
The Morrigan – Celtic Goddess of War
Áine – Celtic Goddess of Love, Wealth and Sovereignty
Brigid – Celtic Goddess of Healing, Poetry and Blacksmithing
Flidas – Celtic Goddess of Cattle and Fertility
Bébinn – Celtic Goddess of Birth
Airmed – Celtic Goddess of Herbalism
Celtic Gods and Goddesses in Irish Mythology
A Thought for Today
A Little Humor for Your Day
Wouldn’t it be great if we could plant our favorite flower to grow over a hammock or lawn chair in our favorite spot to sit outside?
May 19, 2023 Daily Horoscopes
Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes
Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 1:30 PM to 3 PM EDT today (10:30 AM to 12 noon PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This lovely New Moon day brings you a chance to ponder what your values are. (Something we often never think about.) What are the values that guide your life? This is one of the best days of the year for you to get a clearer picture of this.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today the only New Moon in your sign all year is taking place, which gives you the perfect opportunity to take a realistic look in the mirror and check out the image you create on your world. What can you do to improve your look?
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Every month a New Moon is an opportunity to set intentions. (Because it changes signs each month, your opportunities are different.) This is an excellent day for you to give thought to your spiritual or religious values. What do you believe in?
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today’s New Moon is the best day of the entire year for you to think about the role that a friend plays in your life. What kind of friend are you? Do you hang out with people you respect? If you want to have friends – be friendly.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today the only New Moon that takes place at the top of your chart is happening. This means it’s the perfect day for you to think about your life direction. Are you headed where you want to go? Where do you want to be five years from now?
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is the New Moon. What further education or training would help you to succeed in your job? Likewise, what travel might you take that will enhance or enrich your life? Once you stop learning and growing – you’re old.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Due to today’s New Moon, you can clear up loose details about shared property, taxes, debt and inheritances. Don’t procrastinate. Take a deep breath and dig in. Even if you give this red-tape 15 minutes of your time, you’ll feel better.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today the New Moon gives you a lovely opportunity to think about how you can improve your closest relationships, partnerships and friendships. Tell yourself what you might start doing, or stop doing, to improve your style of relating to someone.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
It’s easy to take your health for granted until it’s threatened. Today’s New Moon is your best chance all year to think about what you can do to improve and maintain your health. You can also get specific about how to improve your job or how you work.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You are focused and hard-working. Today’s New Moon is the only New Moon all year that encourages you to think about the balance you have between play and work in your life. It also encourages you to value your creative talents and your creative expression.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is one of the best days of the year to think about what you can do to improve your relations with family members. Also, what can you do to improve where you live so that you enjoy your home more and feel more comfortable to be there?
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Humans are gregarious. We need to see each other, and we need to be seen. We also need to talk and we need to be heard. Today’s New Moon offers you a chance to think about what kind of a communicator you are. Are you clear in what you say?
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Danielle Macdonald (1991) shares your birthday today. You like to improve things and help others because you care about the world you live in. You take a rational, practical approach to life. You have strong opinions and are ready to defend them. What you achieve this year will be the result of hard work. Simplicity will be the key to this year.
Click here for today’s or anyone’s birthday horoscope from thehoroscope.co
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This Friday you will somewhat feel challenged to find your balance. There might not be many things bothering you but those that do are of great importance.
An importance that in most cases you are the only one to see. This means that maybe you shouldn’t worry that much about your feelings and instead try to be practical and solve your problems.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This Friday you should try to avoid any kinds of surgeries or invasive medical treatment, especially in the area of your kidneys or lower back.
Despite health problems you might also feel quite emotional and you might not be able to actually get to the cause of your feelings. You might be experiencing a period of disruption that tracks back to previous events.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You will probably use this Friday to get some piece of information you either postponed the whole week or that you just found out that you needed it.
If you succeed with your endeavors you will probably feel that proud that you will tell everyone what you did. It will be a great day if you want to share your feelings to someone just watch out for the way you do it.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This Friday will be quite peaceful for you and it might also give you a chance to spend some time with your family. These kinds of activities will help you clear your mind and even find a solution to some problem that has been bothering you.
It’s a great time to set the beginning of a new romantic or business partnership for natives who work in creative fields.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Despite this being a Friday, all you can think of is ways to make it as quiet and peaceful as possible. You might not be under great stress but you definitely seek some peace.
There is also a great chance that the relief will come from spending time with your family or even receiving some unexpected help from your partner related to a personal project.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This day you will be in quite an emotional state, craving beauty and extra sensorial experiences. Be it that you act upon these wishes and go buy yourself something nice or that you simply let things unravel.
It might not be a great time for activities that require you to be all assertive or to make important decisions. So stand back and enjoy the beauty.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
This day you might have to make some concessions, especially in your personal life, in order to keep peace in the family.
You are quite sociable and lively these days so this might seem a bit odd and attract some unfortunate comments you might have to deal with. Be diplomatic and remember to not speak exactly what is going on through your mind at the moment.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today you will start showing off some of your deepest intuitions and awkward sensations. It might be something triggering you this behavior or just by chance.
Your emotions will be intense and you will somewhat see everything in a completely different light. You will be quite inquisitive with those around you but the idea is to just ask and stay away from action.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today you will be quite social and friendly, however you will somewhat find it difficult to empathize with the problems of others.
So as your friend just starts complaining about something that just happened to them, try not to act all insensitive and at least show some attention if you can’t relate to what is happening. Other than that, a calm day ahead for you.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is going to be a great day for focusing your attention towards socializing and using media resources. It is a great time for all projects in this area or for showing off your previous work.
It is also going to be a good day for all people that have to do with someone of greater authority because they will be able to stand for their rights and be accepted for whom they are.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This end of the week will catch you in quite some uncertainty. These feelings might be related to work or maybe to some sensible personal issue.
Despite not knowing all the data involved you will act hot tempered and you are at great risk to create some conflict around you. Try to be comfortable around others, especially people you are meeting for the first time.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
This Friday you will try to repair all the things you’ve missed or delayed during the week so it’s going to be a busy day. Having to balance work and a well oiled personal life will kind of give you a head ache today so don’t try to deal with too many things at a time.
You might have to postpone some personal plans you’ve made and even to reassure those people you will find time later.
May 19, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
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 New Moon phase. During this phase the Moon is too close to the sun in the sky to be visible. The moon rises and sets with the sun and is not present in the night sky. Because of this the night sky is darker and an excellent time to view other celestial objects. Like the Full Moon, a New Moon happens at a very specific time when the sun and moon have the same ecliptic longitude and it can be measured down to the second it occurs.
Visit the May 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s New Moon Phase
The New Moon on May 19 has an illumination of 0%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 19 the Moon is 29.38 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: New Moon
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 29.38 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 387,520.32 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,366,637.56 km
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 29.38 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 387,520.32 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,366,637.56 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
May 19, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:28 Taurus 43
Moon:02 Gemini 16
Mercury:06 Taurus 44
Venus:13 Cancer 18
Mars:29 Cancer 36
Jupiter:00 Taurus 44
Saturn:06 Pisces 32
Uranus:19 Taurus 31
Neptune:27 Pisces 13
Pluto:00 Aquarius 17 Rx
Moon:02 Gemini 16
Mercury:06 Taurus 44
Venus:13 Cancer 18
Mars:29 Cancer 36
Jupiter:00 Taurus 44
Saturn:06 Pisces 32
Uranus:19 Taurus 31
Neptune:27 Pisces 13
Pluto:00 Aquarius 17 Rx
True Lunar Node:03 Taurus 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:02 Taurus 51 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):14 Leo 43
Chiron:18 Aries 17
Ceres:24 Virgo 23
Pallas:07 Leo 11
Juno:10 Gemini 28
Vesta:15 Taurus 23
Eris:24 Aries 56
Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:4
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:4
Cardinal:4
Fixed:10
Mutable:5
Fixed:10
Mutable:5
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
May 19, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:28 Taurus 38
Moon:01 Gemini 12
Mercury:06 Taurus 42
Venus:13 Cancer 13
Mars:29 Cancer 34
Jupiter:00 Taurus 43
Saturn:06 Pisces 32
Uranus:19 Taurus 31
Neptune:27 Pisces 13
Pluto:00 Aquarius 17 Rx
Moon:01 Gemini 12
Mercury:06 Taurus 42
Venus:13 Cancer 13
Mars:29 Cancer 34
Jupiter:00 Taurus 43
Saturn:06 Pisces 32
Uranus:19 Taurus 31
Neptune:27 Pisces 13
Pluto:00 Aquarius 17 Rx
True Lunar Node:03 Taurus 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:02 Taurus 51 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):14 Leo 43
Chiron:18 Aries 17
Ceres:24 Virgo 23
Pallas:07 Leo 09
Juno:10 Gemini 25
Vesta:15 Taurus 20
Eris:24 Aries 56
Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:4
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:4
Cardinal:4
Fixed:10
Mutable:5
Fixed:10
Mutable:5
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
19 May 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:28 Taurus 21
Moon:27 Taurus 24
Mercury:06 Taurus 36
Venus:12 Cancer 54
Mars:29 Cancer 24
Jupiter:00 Taurus 39
Saturn:06 Pisces 31
Uranus:19 Taurus 30
Neptune:27 Pisces 13
Pluto:00 Aquarius 17 Rx
Moon:27 Taurus 24
Mercury:06 Taurus 36
Venus:12 Cancer 54
Mars:29 Cancer 24
Jupiter:00 Taurus 39
Saturn:06 Pisces 31
Uranus:19 Taurus 30
Neptune:27 Pisces 13
Pluto:00 Aquarius 17 Rx
True Lunar Node:03 Taurus 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:02 Taurus 52 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):14 Leo 41
Chiron:18 Aries 16
Ceres:24 Virgo 21
Pallas:07 Leo 01
Juno:10 Gemini 15
Vesta:15 Taurus 13
Eris:24 Aries 56
Fire:4
Earth:9
Air:2
Water:4
Earth:9
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:4
Fixed:11
Mutable:4
Fixed:11
Mutable:4
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence (Printable) and a Spell ( 9 Knot Spell Printable) for Friday
This is a spell that is limited only by your own imagination. Set your intention before doing this spell. Make sure you keep your intention strong in your mind as you tie the knots.
For Your Viewing Pleasure – (1 Viewpoint) May 2023 New Moon Astrology
(1 Opinion) The New Moon in Taurus of May 2023 Will Bring You Luck in Love & Money—Here’s How
Although full moons tend to get all the credit, new moons are what sets everything in motion. When the new moon in Taurus of May 2023 takes place, it will give you an opportunity to create distance from the past and begin something different.
A new moon always takes place when the moon—ruler of your inner world—joins forces with the sun—ruler of your external world—aligning the energy and forging the foundation needed to embark on your next journey. Whatever you start on the new moon reaches culmination by the full moon, showing you the consequences of your decisions and the results of your hard work. Although your energy may feel a bit lower during the new moon, it’s only encouraging you to look inward and reflect on what’s come and gone. And though your reflection, you are guided to set an intention that will guide you through whatever comes next.
However, not all new moons are created equally, and the upcoming new moon on May 19 at exactly 11:53 a.m. ET packs a real punch. If you’re willing to lay down the groundwork for something that has the potential for longterm gain, now is the time to do it. Eclipse season and Mercury retrograde are officially behind us, making this a beautiful time to begin manifesting the future you’ve always desired. Tell the Universe what you want to achieve, show up to do your part and allow the moon to take care of the rest. Here’s why this upcoming new moon is more special than most: please click here to finishing read this article
(1 Opinion) Here’s How To Harness The May Full Moon’s Divine Feminine Energy
Mercury Retrograde finally ended on May 14, which means you’ve made it through the chaotic period (relatively) unscathed. The May new moon arrives on May 19 at 11:53 a.m. ET with tons of opportunities in tow, so you can officially leave all the negativity behind for good. This lunar event is all about fresh starts, after all — but to effectively harness its energy, you’ll need to be tuned into the spiritual meaning of the May 2023 new moon so you can kick off your next chapter the right way.
Because new moons mark the first phase of the monthly moon cycle, they’re known for bringing abundance in the form of new beginnings. Thanks to the conjunction that occurs between the moon and the sun during this time, you’re able to plant seeds for your future, set personal intentions, and connect with your intuition. Not only that, but the May new moon is also rising in the practical and grounded sign of Taurus, so don’t be surprised if you’re suddenly flooded with stability in your work, relationships, and more.
Ahead, astrologer Brilla Samay shares what you need to know about the significance of the May new moon so you can use its energy to your benefit.
What’s The Spiritual Meaning Of The May New Moon?
Samay describes the May 2023 new moon as embodying the “essence of the divine feminine energy.” If you didn’t know, the divine feminine is thought to be a part of our consciousness where we access qualities such as intuition and receptivity. New moons are typically tied to intuition to begin with, but what separates this lunar event from the rest is that it holds a “profound spiritual significance in terms of ancestral connection,” says Samay.
“[The May new moon] serves as a conduit between the past, present, and future, providing a sacred space to honor our ancestors and receive guidance from their wisdom,” the astrologer explains. “It also invites us to deepen our connection with the earth and assume the role of stewards of the planet.”
How To Work With The May New Moon’s Energy …
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May 18, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
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 Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.
Visit the May 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on May 18 has an illumination of 2%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 18 the Moon is 28.37 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 2%
Moon Age: 28.37 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 382,732.95 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,336,307.67 km
Illumination: 2%
Moon Age: 28.37 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 382,732.95 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,336,307.67 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
May 18, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:27 Taurus 45
Moon:19 Taurus 12
Mercury:06 Taurus 25
Venus:12 Cancer 15
Mars:29 Cancer 02
Jupiter:00 Taurus 31
Saturn:06 Pisces 29
Uranus:19 Taurus 28
Neptune:27 Pisces 12
Pluto:00 Aquarius 18 Rx
Moon:19 Taurus 12
Mercury:06 Taurus 25
Venus:12 Cancer 15
Mars:29 Cancer 02
Jupiter:00 Taurus 31
Saturn:06 Pisces 29
Uranus:19 Taurus 28
Neptune:27 Pisces 12
Pluto:00 Aquarius 18 Rx
True Lunar Node:03 Taurus 59 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:02 Taurus 54 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):14 Leo 37
Chiron:18 Aries 14
Ceres:24 Virgo 18
Pallas:06 Leo 45
Juno:09 Gemini 53
Vesta:14 Taurus 56
Eris:24 Aries 56
Fire:4
Earth:9
Air:2
Water:4
Earth:9
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:4
Fixed:11
Mutable:4
Fixed:11
Mutable:4
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
May 18, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:27 Taurus 40
Moon:18 Taurus 07
Mercury:06 Taurus 23
Venus:12 Cancer 10
Mars:28 Cancer 59
Jupiter:00 Taurus 29
Saturn:06 Pisces 29
Uranus:19 Taurus 28
Neptune:27 Pisces 12
Pluto:00 Aquarius 18 Rx
Moon:18 Taurus 07
Mercury:06 Taurus 23
Venus:12 Cancer 10
Mars:28 Cancer 59
Jupiter:00 Taurus 29
Saturn:06 Pisces 29
Uranus:19 Taurus 28
Neptune:27 Pisces 12
Pluto:00 Aquarius 18 Rx
True Lunar Node:03 Taurus 59 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:02 Taurus 54 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):14 Leo 36
Chiron:18 Aries 14
Ceres:24 Virgo 18
Pallas:06 Leo 43
Juno:09 Gemini 50
Vesta:14 Taurus 54
Eris:24 Aries 56
Fire:4
Earth:9
Air:2
Water:4
Earth:9
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:4
Fixed:11
Mutable:4
Fixed:11
Mutable:4
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
18 May 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:27 Taurus 23
Moon:14 Taurus 15
Mercury:06 Taurus 18
Venus:11 Cancer 51
Mars:28 Cancer 50
Jupiter:00 Taurus 25
Saturn:06 Pisces 28
Uranus:19 Taurus 27
Neptune:27 Pisces 11
Pluto:00 Aquarius 18 Rx
Moon:14 Taurus 15
Mercury:06 Taurus 18
Venus:11 Cancer 51
Mars:28 Cancer 50
Jupiter:00 Taurus 25
Saturn:06 Pisces 28
Uranus:19 Taurus 27
Neptune:27 Pisces 11
Pluto:00 Aquarius 18 Rx
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:02 Taurus 55 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):14 Leo 34
Chiron:18 Aries 13
Ceres:24 Virgo 17
Pallas:06 Leo 36
Juno:09 Gemini 40
Vesta:14 Taurus 46
Eris:24 Aries 55
Fire:4
Earth:9
Air:2
Water:4
Earth:9
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:4
Fixed:11
Mutable:4
Fixed:11
Mutable:4
Goddesses and Gods – Greek Titans – Phoebe, Goddess of Prophetic Radiance and Crius, God of Heavenly Constellations
Greek Titans – Phoebe, goddess of prophetic radiance
Phoebe (Phoibe) was a Titan goddess of prophetic radiance, often associated with Selene (goddess of the moon). She, however, had never been referred as the goddess of the moon. The misinterpretation probably comes because her granddaughter Artemis was also called Phoebe, after her, just like her grandson Apollo was called Phoebus. And latin authors were all referring Phoebe as the moon goddess or moon itself, but they clearly had Artemis in mind doing so. That is why the Titaness is often misidentified as the moon goddess. To the Greeks it was pretty simple and obvious that Selene was the correct goddess. Romans on the other hand associated Artemis, Hera and Selene to the moon amongst others, but there was no mentioning of Titaness Phoebe. However, some researchers believe that Artemis (Diana, Phoebe) became known as the goddess of the moon because of her grandmother whom she got the name after. Anyhow, Phoebe was rather associated with being prophetic, like her sister Themis and her mother Gaea. She was also one of the twelve titans who were the descendants of Uranus and Gaea. She was, like all of her sisters, never involved in the war between Titans and Olympian gods, and was spared from being imprisoned in Tartarus. Instead, she took her place at the oracle of Delphi.
Prophet of the Delphic Oracle
She became the third prophet at the Oracle of Delphi, where she was believed to have heard her mother’s voices. Her predecessors were Gaea and Themis. Gaea honorably gave away her place to her daughter Themis who then gave it to her sister Phoebe. However, according to Aeschylus‘s myth, Phoebe had felt like having extreme burden to carry and gave away her place to her grandson Apollo as a present for his birthday, probably to motivate him. Apollo then presided over the prophetic power of light and heavens.
Asteria and Leto
Phoebe consorted with her brother Coeus, with whom she had two daughters. One of the daughters, called Leto, plays an important role in the later ages, in the time of Olympians. In those times, Phoebe had also developed a lust for mortal men, but her affairs never came to any fruition. According to Hyginus, who also mentions Asteria and Leto, she was also the mother of Perses and Pallas by Coeus.
Asteria – Titan goddess of oracles and prophecies. With her cousin Perses, she gave birth to goddess Hecate. She was also very beautiful like her sister and therefore pursued by Zeus. However, in order to escape from his embraces, she transformed herself into an island Asteria, later known as Delos.
Leto – Titan goddess of modesty and motherhood. She had very beautiful eyes, with which she charmed Zeus and he soon got her pregnant. Because of it, she was pursued relentlessly by jealous Zeus’s wife Hera who drove her from island to island, preventing her to rest and give birth. In the end Leto was finally provided with refuge by her sister Asteria who welcomed her to literally reside on her.
Greek Titans – Crius, god of heavenly constellations
Crius (Krios, the Ram, Aries) was a Titan god of heavenly constellations and was also known as a Pillar of the south pole. Crius, which means “Ram”, was often referred as a starting season of the Greek year, because his constellation was called Aries which nowadays means the start of spring. Together with his other three brothers Coeus, Hyperion and Iapetus, they presided as the Pillars of holding Heaven and Earth apart. He was one of six sons of Uranus and Gaea and is mentioned by Apollodorus as one of the five brothers, all but Oceanus, who participated in rebellion against Uranus and later attacked him. When they overcame him, the four brothers probably held him down, while Cronus castrated him. According to Pausanias, Crius was the father of Python, a dragon slain by Apollo, and was also closely related with the island of Euboea. The author even names two rivers after the titan.
Titanomachy
In a time of war, he was mentioned siding with the Titans against the younger Olympian gods. After the war, where the titans had lost, Crius was along his brothers and many relatives imprisoned in Tartarus beneath the underworld. Although there is no clear statement made, he was supposed to be condemned to eternal punishment. However, according to Aeschylus’ lost play , he was later released byZeus from Tartarus with the rest of the titans.
Father of the Astraeus, Pallas, and Perses
In his time, he consorted with his half-sister Eurybia, a daughter of Gaea and Pontus. Together they had three children:
Astraeus – Titan god of the stars and the art of astrology. He was also the god of the dusk and father of the Four Winds and the Stars of the Heaven by Eos(goddess of dawn). They also had children who are often associated with the time of twilight.
Pallas – Titan god of warcraft who was defeated during Titanomachy by younger goddess Athena. He was a father of Rivalry, Victory, Strength and Power.
Perses – Titan god of destruction. He was married with his cousin Asteria with whom he fathered Hecate.
Crystal, Gems, and Stones Meanings and Magickal Usage – Emerald
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Emerald: Meanings, Properties and Powers from meanings.crystalsandjewelry.com
Emerald is a life-affirming stone and one of infinite patience. It is known as the stone of successful love and represents great loyalty and integrity.
The polished gemstones are often breathtakingly beautiful and command a high price. Raw, unpolished Emerald, however, can be picked up relatively cheaply. The green of Emerald is that of the forest and nature during the period of maximum growth. It recalls lush pastures and an abundance of foliage on trees and bushes.
Emerald is the stone of love and friendship and keeps partnerships in balance. This precious gem also opens you up to your latent clairvoyant abilities and promotes the gathering of wisdom from the mental planes.
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May 17, 2023 Daily Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 5 AM to 8:45 AM EDT today (2 AM to 5:45 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Aries into Taurus.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This is an excellent day to make financial arrangements or future plans concerning your earnings or your job because you are fortunate right now with moneybags Jupiter entering your Money House; in addition to which you’re in a practical, grounded frame of mind. This is a valuable combination.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today the Moon is in your sign lined up with Jupiter and Mercury. It is also doing a two-step with Saturn. The result is you can trust your ideas today. Furthermore, you can trust your ability to present them with authority and confidence. People are listening.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Your ability to research things and find answers to problems and solutions to situations is excellent today. Keep digging because you will find what you’re looking for because you have perseverance and focus. You also have a bit of luck! (Luck can make all the difference.)
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This is an excellent day to make plans for the future. If you need to discuss them with younger people or get the advice of someone older – either way, you win. A member of a group or a club might also help you at this time. Accept what others offer you. (You don’t have to reinvent the wheel.)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
If dealing with bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs today, you’ll be persuasive. People will listen to you because you sound like you know what you’re talking about; furthermore, you’re impressive. You have just the right balance between optimism and what is plausible.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This is an excellent day to study and learn something new because you will have the perseverance and focus necessary to absorb what you read. It’s also a positive day for legal matters as well as anything related to medicine, publishing and the media.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Financial discussions will go well today, especially if they are related to shared property, insurance matters, inheritances, wills and anything to do with your partner’s wealth. There’s a nice balance between optimism and practicality that promotes your success in negotiations.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Discussions with partners, spouses and close friends will go very well today because you have enough optimism to be in a positive frame of mind; and yet, at the same time, you are grounded and realistic, especially when it comes to making future plans. Bravo!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This is a productive day for you! You are focused, energetic and optimistic. People with experience might advise you. Younger people will listen to you. This is the perfect day to wrap up old business and grease the wheels to achieve your objectives.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today favours the arts, sports and playful activities with children. It’s also an excellent day to perfect or hone a technique or a skill that might be related to sports or the arts, especially music. You are hopeful you can do something and patient enough to practice.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Family discussions will go well today, especially discussions with a parent or an older family member. This is a good time to tackle home repairs that you’ve been putting off. It’s also a good time to think of renovations, home improvements or even a residential move.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You have an excellent ability to communicate to others today. This same quality will also allow you to learn and study something new. Enjoy short trips and conversations with your daily contacts, especially neighbours, relatives and siblings. Now is the time to teach others and share your knowledge.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Sasha Alexander (1973) shares your birthday today. You can radiate positive energy. You like to be helpful, but you can be stubborn. Many of you are passionately involved with music. This is a slower paced year. Take time to rejuvenate yourself and concentrate on the relationships that make will you happy.
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Aries
It seems that it will be quite hard for you to adapt to new situations this day. Especially if we are talking about an unexpected change in your plans.
You will probably find it extremely annoying and it will take you quite some time to regroup and think everything through again. Don’t worry that much, try to see the bright side because it might be quite an important one to this situation.
Taurus
Today you will probably get the chance to take action in regard to some plans you’ve had for a long time. For some natives it will be a great time for conclusions and closures in work affairs while for others it will be an auspicious time to go on a holiday.
You can focus on a hundred different aspects of your life today and make a change because the disposition will be on your side.
Gemini
This is going to be quite a difficult day for those natives who won’t be able to keep their mouths shut. It’s not the time for them to be all dramatic or to try to impose their opinions.
If you feel you are being overlooked you should gather strong arguments before speaking your mind. There might be a risk for judicial troubles to be appearing the following days.
Cancer
Today will offer you the chance to make up for past mistakes, especially in terms of your relationship or a romantic interest.
Be it that you apologize for your mistakes to your partner or that you start over with someone you’ve just met, this day will offer you a strange combination between courage, determination of convictions and charm to help deal with it.
Leo
Today your focus should be still on financial affairs, now stressing even more the importance of not letting yourself led by the illusion of wellbeing or counting on resources you don’t have.
Remember that money usually comes out of work, any kind it is and it’s first compromise time and then entertainment and not to mention the saving and investing need.
Virgo
This day might bring quite an adventure in your life and most likely in the romantic field of your life.
Those natives that are single and having no strings attached are sure to seize the opportunity to get to know someone that has caught their attention while some of the natives that are happy committed might have a hard time resisting some sort of temptation coming their way.
Libra
This day you will probably seem like the most fun person to be around. And it’s not for you being all sociable and entertaining but more of the fact that you let everyone do what they want, especially your children.
You are all understanding and calm this day and it seems that nothing will be too big of a trouble for you. You will also have some time for yourself later in the afternoon.
Scorpio
Today you might need to be all patient and understanding. If you’ve made plans for this day, leave them aside because there are little things that will actually get to completion today.
You don’t need to worry too much for not completing your work because there will be enough time in the following days but you do need to pay attention not to put pressure on anyone for not respecting your schedule.
Sagittarius
This day will be marked by a strong feeling of insecurity and fear. You might not have any reasons for which to feel this way but none the less you might end up blocking any initiative today.
You might be faced with the consequences of precious acts and this will scare you a little and determine you to be a lot more responsible for your actions.
Capricorn
Unlike yesterday, it seems that the wheel is finally turning for you and you will get the chance to spend quite a relaxing day.
Once you get all your chores done you will probably have enough time for yourself and even the mood to go out and meet your friends. Other than that, you might physically feel weakened as an effect to the stress you’ve been under lately.
Aquarius
For some natives, this day might bring wedding bells. And it is not necessarily for someone to propose or plan a wedding. You might just receive an invitation to such an event.
Whether you should accept it or not it’s up to you but for the single natives it sure is a great time to meet someone new. It might also strengthen family and friend connections.
Capricorn
Unlike yesterday, it seems that the wheel is finally turning for you and you will get the chance to spend quite a relaxing day.
Once you get all your chores done you will probably have enough time for yourself and even the mood to go out and meet your friends. Other than that, you might physically feel weakened as an effect to the stress you’ve been under lately.
Pisces
This is going to be quite a difficult day for natives whom might have to admit that they have failed in taking to completion a plan or a task.
They might be the ones to blame or they might have the right excuses but sure it won’t be a pleasant time. Other than that, it is a good time to try to consolidate everything you need to feel certain of and not take any risks.
May 17, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
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Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
May 17, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:26 Taurus 47
Moon:05 Taurus 55
Mercury:06 Taurus 09
Venus:11 Cancer 11
Mars:28 Cancer 28
Jupiter:00 Taurus 17
Saturn:06 Pisces 27
Uranus:19 Taurus 24
Neptune:27 Pisces 10
Pluto:00 Aquarius 18 Rx
Moon:05 Taurus 55
Mercury:06 Taurus 09
Venus:11 Cancer 11
Mars:28 Cancer 28
Jupiter:00 Taurus 17
Saturn:06 Pisces 27
Uranus:19 Taurus 24
Neptune:27 Pisces 10
Pluto:00 Aquarius 18 Rx
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:02 Taurus 57 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):14 Leo 30
Chiron:18 Aries 12
Ceres:24 Virgo 14
Pallas:06 Leo 20
Juno:09 Gemini 18
Vesta:14 Taurus 29
Eris:24 Aries 55
Fire:4
Earth:9
Air:2
Water:4
Earth:9
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:4
Fixed:11
Mutable:4
Fixed:11
Mutable:4
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
May 17, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:26 Taurus 42
Moon:04 Taurus 48
Mercury:06 Taurus 08
Venus:11 Cancer 06
Mars:28 Cancer 25
Jupiter:00 Taurus 16
Saturn:06 Pisces 26
Uranus:19 Taurus 24
Neptune:27 Pisces 10
Pluto:00 Aquarius 18 Rx
Moon:04 Taurus 48
Mercury:06 Taurus 08
Venus:11 Cancer 06
Mars:28 Cancer 25
Jupiter:00 Taurus 16
Saturn:06 Pisces 26
Uranus:19 Taurus 24
Neptune:27 Pisces 10
Pluto:00 Aquarius 18 Rx
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:02 Taurus 57 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):14 Leo 29
Chiron:18 Aries 11
Ceres:24 Virgo 13
Pallas:06 Leo 18
Juno:09 Gemini 15
Vesta:14 Taurus 27
Eris:24 Aries 55
Fire:4
Earth:9
Air:2
Water:4
Earth:9
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:4
Fixed:11
Mutable:4
Fixed:11
Mutable:4
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
17 May 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:26 Taurus 25
Moon:00 Taurus 52
Mercury:06 Taurus 05
Venus:10 Cancer 47
Mars:28 Cancer 15
Jupiter:00 Taurus 12
Saturn:06 Pisces 25
Uranus:19 Taurus 23
Neptune:27 Pisces 10
Pluto:00 Aquarius 18 Rx
Moon:00 Taurus 52
Mercury:06 Taurus 05
Venus:10 Cancer 47
Mars:28 Cancer 15
Jupiter:00 Taurus 12
Saturn:06 Pisces 25
Uranus:19 Taurus 23
Neptune:27 Pisces 10
Pluto:00 Aquarius 18 Rx
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 00
Mean Lunar Node:02 Taurus 58 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):14 Leo 27
Chiron:18 Aries 10
Ceres:24 Virgo 12
Pallas:06 Leo 10
Juno:09 Gemini 04
Vesta:14 Taurus 19
Eris:24 Aries 55
Fire:4
Earth:9
Air:2
Water:4
Earth:9
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:4
Fixed:11
Mutable:4
Fixed:11
Mutable:4
May 17, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.
Visit the May 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on May 17 has an illumination of 5%. 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 17 the Moon is 27.34 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 5%
Moon Age: 27.34 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 377,993.27 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,305,469.07 km
Illumination: 5%
Moon Age: 27.34 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 377,993.27 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,305,469.07 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
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