
Dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may the Great Mother and Great Father, Lord and Lady, bless you and your family with all things positive!

Dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may the Great Mother and Great Father, Lord and Lady, bless you and your family with all things positive!
If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America
6 January 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 14 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 54 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 48
Chiron:12 Aries 02
Ceres:04 Libra 18
Pallas:18 Cancer 55 Rx
Juno:27 Pisces 03
Vesta:16 Pisces 18
Eris:23 Aries 55 Rx
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa
6 January 2023
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 17 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 55 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 46
Chiron:12 Aries 02
Ceres:04 Libra 15
Pallas:18 Cancer 59 Rx
Juno:26 Pisces 58
Vesta:16 Pisces 13
Eris:23 Aries 55 Rx
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
6 January 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 21 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 56 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 44
Chiron:12 Aries 01
Ceres:04 Libra 11
Pallas:19 Cancer 07 Rx
Juno:26 Pisces 48
Vesta:16 Pisces 04
Eris:23 Aries 55 Rx

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America
5 January 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 26 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 57 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 41
Chiron:12 Aries 01
Ceres:04 Libra 06
Pallas:19 Cancer 15 Rx
Juno:26 Pisces 37
Vesta:15 Pisces 54
Eris:23 Aries 55 Rx

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa
5 January 2023
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 28 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 58 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 40
Chiron:12 Aries 01
Ceres:04 Libra 04
Pallas:19 Cancer 19 Rx
Juno:26 Pisces 31
Vesta:15 Pisces 49
Eris:23 Aries 55 Rx

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
5 January 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 31 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 59 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 37
Chiron:12 Aries 01
Ceres:04 Libra 00
Pallas:19 Cancer 27 Rx
Juno:26 Pisces 22
Vesta:15 Pisces 40
Eris:23 Aries 55 Rx
I will be restarting Life in The Craft magazine with the Imbolc/Lammas 2023 issue. Which I am planning on emailing it about the second or third week in January 2023.
Lady Carla Beltane is starting a brand-new emailing list for the relaunch. I have deleted all current subscribers . So even if you were receiving Life in The Craft before you will need to email Lady Beltane again at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com to get on the new email list to receive it.
After the first 4 issues the subscription rate is $3.00 USD per issue for eight issues yearly, which will cover the upcoming northern and southern hemisphere’s Sabbats along with other topics. If paid annually the subscription fee will be $21.00 USD for all eight issues which gives you 1 issue free every year. If you pay monthly you will charged $3.00 USD per issue. You can pay monthly or annually. Please send your request to ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com to get on Life in The Craft’s emailing list.
If you are a novice or adept student in the WoTC’s School of Witchcraft you will get a 1 year subscription free as the cost will be included in your course fee. Starting with the issue closet to when you became a student and ending with the 8th Sabbat that falls in your course.
If you have any questions about receiving the magazine directly to your inbox 8 times a year, just email Lady Carla Beltane

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA
January 04, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 33 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 00 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 36
Chiron:12 Aries 00
Ceres:03 Libra 57
Pallas:19 Cancer 31 Rx
Juno:26 Pisces 16
Vesta:15 Pisces 35
Eris:23 Aries 55 Rx
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA
January 04, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 00 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 35
Chiron:12 Aries 00
Ceres:03 Libra 56
Pallas:19 Cancer 33 Rx
Juno:26 Pisces 14
Vesta:15 Pisces 33
Eris:23 Aries 55 Rx

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
4 January 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 36 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 01 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 33
Chiron:12 Aries 00
Ceres:03 Libra 53
Pallas:19 Cancer 39 Rx
Juno:26 Pisces 06
Vesta:15 Pisces 26
Eris:23 Aries 55 Rx
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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.
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. 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 January 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
The Waxing Gibbous on January 4 has an illumination of 95%. 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 January 4 the Moon is 12.55 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.
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.
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
Wednesday is named for Woden himself, although the Romans called it dies Mercurii. This is a day associated with the color purple, the planet Mercury, and the metal quicksilver—which is also called mercury. See a pattern here?
When it comes to deities… yes, Mercury! However, there are a few other gods associated with Wednesday, including Odin and Hermes, Athena, and Lugh. Gemstones like adventurine and agate come in handy as well, as do plants such as aspen trees, lilies, lavender, and even ferns.
Business and job-related issues, communication, loss and debt, traveling, and journeys are all tied into Wednesday. This is a good day to do a working to open up lines of communication—especially if your actions are preventing you from being an effective speaker or listener. Go someplace new or return to an old favorite stomping ground, step up your game, and settle up your accounts.
A powerful Eath-based magic spell that guards the psychic boundaries of its worker and provides safe haven from evil magic spells cast by others.
A smooth, black stone
A beeswax candle
A small plastic bag
Approximately 1/2 cup of soil
A piece of twine
In your home, on the setting of the sun, on the morning of a Thursday, light your beeswax candle and place it on a flat surface, preferably a tabletop.
Form a small pile of soil and lay your stone on top of it on the tabletop, not too near the candle. Next, speak aloud the following words:
Earth of birth,
Breath of death,
Guard the holder,
Of this stone.
Next, place the stone and the soil in the plastic bag and tie it closed with the twine. Then extinguish the candle.
Hide the bag of soil with the stone in it in a safe place for three days, Then remove the stone from the bag and dump the soil onto the ground outdoors. Carry the stone with you as a guard stone.
A Give me the Money! Spell
Fiona Horne
Witch, A Magickal Journey
Money is something everyone wants; and this is a spell not only for enough money, but also for lots of money! It requires strong powers of visualization and a firm belief that you deserve prosperity.
Do this spell on a Thursday at midday when the sun’s energy is peaking, and during a waxing moon phase.
You will need:
* Liquid Paper
*3 green candles;
*A colour photocopy of a blank recent personal bank statement (first photocopy, then *liquid paper out the balance amounts, then photocopy again so that you have a blank
statement);
*1 green ribbon;
*9 drops of bergamot oil;
*1 teaspoon of dried dill
*1 teaspoon of dried sage;
*A typewriter or word processor and printer.
Before you start your spell ritual, have a good think about money and your relationship with it – do you feel it is hard to get? Do you feel that the more you earn, the more you spend? Do you have enough to live comfortably, but you want to live more comfortably? Are all your friends not very well off, so you feel you can’t be either? Erase any thought processes that are limiting your prosperity.
Now, decide exactly what sort of money you want to have. When I did this spell I summed up my situation by realizing that I only ever dealt in $100s – I would earn $100 for a show with my old band; $200 for an article I wrote; $600 for an old guitar that I sold; my bank balance only ever had an amount in the hundreds (or less!) in it. I decided that I wanted to deal in $1000s. It’s worth pointing out that there’s no point in being greedy when doing this sort of spell, not just because it’s tacky but also because greed only exists in a mind that is constantly in a battle against poverty. And that attitude is going to undermine the belief that the spell will work; that is, it’s going to enormously lessen the chances of it working. Often money spells work best when they’re either for a special purpose (for example, a trip you feel you really need to take, or a car if you’re in genuine need of one) or as a continuing thing just to keep the income coming in. A clear attitude that acknowledges that resources can always be called in when needed, rather than a panicky, one-off “major Lotto win”kind of approach, is going to be more effective.
Bearing all this in mind, decide what your money goals are type up a new bank statement, like this,
Transaction CashCheque Current Balance
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Deposit $2,000.00 Deposit $1,300.00 Withdrawal Deposit $5,700.00 |
$2,000.00
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$2,000.00 $4,000.00 $5,300.00 $3,300.00 $9,000.00
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or however your statement is presented. Make it look real; use your typewriter or computer and printer, so that it convinces you that this is possible.
When you have completed this, get ready for your ritual by showering (wash away the past) and dressing in your favorite clothes and perfume or aftershave. You want to feel fantastic and capable of taking on the world!
Cast Circle and anoint each of the green candles with three drops of bergamot oil, then set them up in a triangle on your altar. Place your new bank balance statement in front of these and sprinkle the dill and sage in a deosil (sunwise) circle on it as you repeat until all the herbs are on the paper: ‘Prosperous is my rightful state, there is no limit to the money I make.’
Now, raise power in whatever way you choose, for example: chanting “money, come to me, money, come to me” over and over; sense your desire start as a burning sensation in your feet, and building through you until you feel you are going to explode. At the point where you can’t take it any more hold your hands over the triangle of candles, channeling the energy into their flames and the bank statement.
Say: ‘Fire, speed my wish to me.’
Now drip three drops of wax from each candle in the centre of the circle of herbs on the bank statement.
Fold the statement into a wallet shape, sealing the herbs within, and wrap the ribbon around it three times, tying it off with nine knots.
Keep the money charm where you file your bank statements and for the next two Wednesdays before you go to bed light the candles again, hold the charm and repeat the mantra, ‘Money come to me’ for three minutes or so.
As you do this visualize yourself going to the bank to deposit your desired sums of money. At the end of those two weeks leave the charm with your bank statements and go about your business.
When I did this spell I noticed a distinct turn-around in my financial situation within three months. All of a sudden I started getting offered more money for the same jobs. I found myself not being so tight, and realizing that the more I spent, secure in the knowledge that I was prosperous; the more money came my way.
Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes
Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions after 7 PM EST today (4 PM PST). The Moon is in Gemini.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This is an excellent day to work with others – especially friends or groups. In particular, you will make good headway discussing long-range plans or future goals. You’re not afraid to think big today; and yet, you won’t overlook details. (Unusual combination.) A productive day, indeed!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Business and commerce are favoured today. For starters, you might get some behind-the-scenes help from someone. (Bonus!) Certainly, people admire you right now. Meanwhile, you are personally prepared to talk to someone in authority to get approval for what you want to do. Do it!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
It’s a wonderful day to make long-range travel plans or explore prospects about publishing, higher education, medicine and the law. Grab every opportunity to learn something new. You’ll enjoy dealing with people from other cultures because they might teach you something. (You love to learn.)
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Financial arrangements and negotiations will go well for you today because you can attract money to you. (Yes!) This is an excellent day to ask for a loan, a mortgage or to do fundraising. You might work from behind the scenes, nevertheless – you’ll get results!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This is a marvellous day to schmooze with partners, close friends and members of the general public. You can accomplish a lot now because you’re keen to work. You can especially wrap up old business. On top of this, others will cooperate because you’re so charming.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Whatever you want to do today, be aware of the fact that you can get more done by cooperating with others. This is an excellent day for meetings, conferences and working with groups or units. You might also get the practical and financial support you need from someone as well.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
A playful day! Enjoy sports events, social outings, the entertainment world and fun activities with kids. This is also a good time to make long-range plans for the future travel or higher education. Publishing discussions will go well along with proposals about legal or medical matters.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This is the perfect day to entertain. “Hail fellow, well met!” Stock the fridge and invite the gang over. In addition, you might set some time aside today to plow through paperwork because your mind can handle a lot of details. It will feel good to tie up loose ends about shared property, inheritances and banking matters.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You feel sociable today, which is why you will enjoy contact with siblings, relatives and neighbours. You will love learning new things. Study will be easy. In fact, you’re so optimistic, as you look around you, you’ll appreciate your daily surroundings more. This is a feel-good day!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Business and commerce are favoured today. Value your moneymaking ideas. Go after moneymaking plans because they will succeed, especially if they involve foreign countries or dealing with people from other cultures. You’ve got the smarts, the patience and the know-how.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today you’re content and at peace with the world, which is why you feel benevolent to others. This generous feeling might even influence financial enterprises. In fact, legal matters and anything to do with investments, medicine or the law will go well!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You might meet a new friend today. (For some of you, this friend could become a lover – a secret romance.) Meanwhile, a private discussion could bring about some practical improvements to your home or a family member. Everything to do with your wealth and your assets is favoured today. Ka-ching!
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Julia Ormond (1965) shares your birthday today. You are fun-loving, aware and sensitive to everything around you. You have a quirky charm and are a great team player. This is a wonderful year to socialize and enjoy life! Let your guard down and loosen up a bit! Welcome old friends back into your world.

Dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may the Great Mother and Great Father bless you and your family with all things positive!


There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Gemini.
Today you are upbeat and energetic, especially mentally. (Clever you.) You’re full of ideas and you want others to listen to them. However, you might come on a bit strong. Nevertheless, your take on things will be positive and enthusiastic, especially about travel, social media and education.
You will work hard to boost your earnings today because this is important to you. (Today you’re keeping score.) Your wealth or earnings seem to be a measure of your work. Something going on behind the scenes, possibly assistance from a group, might help you.
Today the Moon is in your sign lined up with fiery Mars, which makes you fast talking, fast acting, and slightly irritable with anyone who isn’t moving as fast as you can. Hey, cut people some slack. Actually, this is an excellent day to interact with groups, conferences and organizations.
You feel agitated about something going on behind the scenes today. This is why you might be impatient with others. I once heard a wise teacher say, “Negativity is wanting things to be different from the way they are.” Why not trying to switch gears? Appreciate what works.
You’re effective (and possibly, a bit bossy) dealing with groups of people today, or interacting with a friend. Quite likely, you are carried away with your own enthusiasm about something because you want others to climb on board. You’re thinking big! (This might involve the media or travel.)
People notice you today, because you’re pumped and raring to go! Actually, your strong ambitious energy might be a tad aggressive when viewed by a boss or someone in authority. (Might they feel threatened?) Keep this in mind. Nevertheless, today you can effectively influence groups. Use this wisely.
You have a strong urge to travel or do something different today because you’re hungry for a change of scenery. You’re restless. You need the thrill of doing something exciting. You want adventure! (“Shall we dance?”) Guard against being so impulsive that you might have later regrets. Oops.
You are prepared to fight for your rights today, especially in discussions about shared property, inheritances, taxes, debt or insurance issues. (All that red-tape stuff.) You feel strongly about getting your fair share of something, which is why you’re ready to speak up. Oh yeah.
Be patient with close friends and partners today because you might meet someone who is aggressive. If you’re lucky, they’re just enthusiastic. If you’re not so lucky, they’re definitely in your face. Take a breath and scope out the situation until you know what’s going on. Get the full picture.
You’re keen to work today! In fact, you might feel driven. It’s important to know that you will probably accomplish more by cooperating with others and engineering a group effort. “More hands make light work.”
This is a playful, romantic, passionate day! That’s why you will go out of your way to have fun. It’s also a strong day for sports and competitive athletics because you want to win. (You certainly don’t want to lose.) Enlist the help of others, if you can.
You want to do things a certain way today, especially at home or with your family. This is why you might be coming on a bit strong. Let’s face it, you’ve got an agenda, and you want the cooperation of others to meet your requirements and wishes. Good luck!
Actor John Thaw (1942-2002) shares your birthday today. You are passionate about everything you do, sometimes even reckless and impulsive. (But you take responsibility for your actions.) You are determined and not daunted by challenges. This year is slower paced that time to rejuvenate yourself. Concentrate on your post relationships and your needs and what brings you happiness.

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America
4 January 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 35 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 00 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 34
Chiron:12 Aries 00
Ceres:03 Libra 55
Pallas:19 Cancer 35 Rx
Juno:26 Pisces 11
Vesta:15 Pisces 30
Eris:23 Aries 55 Rx

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa
4 January 2023
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 36 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 01 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 33
Chiron:12 Aries 00
Ceres:03 Libra 53
Pallas:19 Cancer 40 Rx
Juno:26 Pisces 05
Vesta:15 Pisces 25
Eris:23 Aries 55 Rx

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
4 January 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 39 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 02 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 30
Chiron:12 Aries 00
Ceres:03 Libra 48
Pallas:19 Cancer 47 Rx
Juno:25 Pisces 55
Vesta:15 Pisces 16
Eris:23 Aries 55 Rx

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA
January 03, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 40 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 03 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 29
Chiron:12 Aries 00
Ceres:03 Libra 46
Pallas:19 Cancer 51 Rx
Juno:25 Pisces 50
Vesta:15 Pisces 11
Eris:23 Aries 55 Rx

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA
January 03, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 40 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 03 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 28
Chiron:12 Aries 00
Ceres:03 Libra 45
Pallas:19 Cancer 53 Rx
Juno:25 Pisces 48
Vesta:15 Pisces 09
Eris:23 Aries 55 Rx

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
3 January 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 42 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 04 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 26
Chiron:12 Aries 00
Ceres:03 Libra 41
Pallas:19 Cancer 59 Rx
Juno:25 Pisces 40
Vesta:15 Pisces 02
Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America
3 January 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 41 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 03 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 28
Chiron:12 Aries 00
Ceres:03 Libra 43
Pallas:19 Cancer 55 Rx
Juno:25 Pisces 45
Vesta:15 Pisces 06
Eris:23 Aries 55 Rx

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa
3 January 2023
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 42 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 04 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 26
Chiron:12 Aries 00
Ceres:03 Libra 41
Pallas:20 Cancer 00 Rx
Juno:25 Pisces 39
Vesta:15 Pisces 01
Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
3 January 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 43 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 05 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 24
Chiron:11 Aries 59
Ceres:03 Libra 36
Pallas:20 Cancer 07 Rx
Juno:25 Pisces 30
Vesta:14 Pisces 52
Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx
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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.
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. 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 January 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
The Waxing Gibbous on January 3 has an illumination of 89%. 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 January 3 the Moon is 11.64 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.
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.
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

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 5 PM to 10 PM EST today (2 PM to 7 PM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.
This is a tricky day because it’s a good day for financial wheeling and dealing and making purchases. Nevertheless, be aware of the restrictions of the Moon Alert. (See above.) Act, but act carefully.
This is a good day to finish an old writing project or revise previous travel plans. Meanwhile, it’s easy to impress others, which is why you might strike up a flirtation with a boss. (You feel sympathetic and empathetic with others today.)
With Mars in your sign, you can go after what you want. And what you want in the next few weeks is a chance to travel for pleasure! You want to see the world and have adventure! Really, you need a change of scenery. Even if it’s just the next town.
Ex-partners or an old friend from the past might be in the picture today. (Probably a female.) Meanwhile, romantic affection is strong! Who knows where this combination will lead? Be aware there’s an element of confusion and doubt present. Don’t do anything you will later regret.
Although you are working hard now, Mercury retrograde will create silly, stupid mistakes as well as delays and misplaced items. Just grin and bear it because this won’t last for long. On the upside, it can help you finish old business.
This is a playful, creative day! Some will be titillated by flirtations with an old flame or flattered to hear from someone from the past. Give free rein to your creative ideas. Enjoy social outings, especially with old friends, as well as sports events and fun times with kids.
You might be in touch with a relative you haven’t talked to for a while. This is a good day to tackle home repairs that you’ve been meaning to do. However, it’s also a lovely day to schmooze and have fun with friends. Enjoy!
A conversation with siblings or relatives you haven’t seen for a while is likely today. Quite possibly, you are entertaining at home? You might also redecorate where you live because you want to socialize with family right now. Stock the fridge.
Today is a good day to wrap up old financial matters or deal with loose ends. Meanwhile, your ability to communicate with neighbours and relatives is excellent because you feel genuine affection for others. You also appreciate your daily surroundings more than usual.
You’re in charge of things because the Sun is in your sign. However, Mercury retrograde is also in your sign causing you to make silly, goofy mistakes, misplaced things and arrive late at meetings. (Embarrassing.) You might like to shop for beautiful things today. If so – check the Moon Alert. (See above.)
Be aware that today is an excellent day for you to buy wardrobe items for yourself. However, there is a Moon Alert today. Simply avoid that window of time and shop for something that makes you look great in the eyes of others. (Hey — you never get a second chance to make a first impression.)
You might be in contact with an old friend today or a member of a group to which you belong or used to belong. Whatever happens, you will find that you feel sympathetic and interested in what this person is to say. If you can help them – you will.
Actress Tia Carrere (1967) shares your birthday today. You are generous and caring. Because you are ambitious and have high expectations for yourself, you work hard. This will be a thrilling year for you because it’s the first year of a fresh nine-year cycle for you. Therefore, be open to new avenues. Open new doorways. Be courageous and adventurous!

Dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may the Great Mother and Great Father, Lord and Lady, bless you and your family with all things positive!
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