A Thought for Today

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

January 19, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA – PT time zone

January 19, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Capricorn 36
Moon:02 Capricorn 23
Mercury:08 Capricorn 16
Venus:21 Aquarius 05
Mars:08 Gemini 27
Jupiter:03 Aries 55
Saturn:24 Aquarius 27
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 16
Pluto:28 Capricorn 16

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 51 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 12 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 17

Chiron:12 Aries 17
Ceres:06 Libra 12
Pallas:14 Cancer 39 Rx
Juno:03 Aries 09
Vesta:21 Pisces 44

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:7
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA – CT time zone

January 19, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Capricorn 31
Moon:01 Capricorn 08
Mercury:08 Capricorn 15
Venus:20 Aquarius 59
Mars:08 Gemini 26
Jupiter:03 Aries 54
Saturn:24 Aquarius 26
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 16
Pluto:28 Capricorn 16

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 52 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 12 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 16

Chiron:12 Aries 17
Ceres:06 Libra 11
Pallas:14 Cancer 40 Rx
Juno:03 Aries 06
Vesta:21 Pisces 42

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:5
Earth:7
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe – CET time zone

19 January 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Capricorn 13
Moon:26 Sagittarius 47
Mercury:08 Capricorn 13
Venus:20 Aquarius 37
Mars:08 Gemini 25
Jupiter:03 Aries 52
Saturn:24 Aquarius 25
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 15
Pluto:28 Capricorn 16

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 54 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 13 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 14

Chiron:12 Aries 16
Ceres:06 Libra 09
Pallas:14 Cancer 45 Rx
Juno:02 Aries 58
Vesta:21 Pisces 34

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

January 19, 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 January 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on January 19 has an illumination of 8%. 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 19 the Moon is 26.78 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: 8%
Moon Age: 26.78 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,727.58 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,198,077.35 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

A Thought for Today

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

A Laugh for Today

18 January 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

18 January 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Capricorn 22
Moon:14 Sagittarius 32
Mercury:08 Capricorn 08
Venus:19 Aquarius 35
Mars:08 Gemini 21
Jupiter:03 Aries 43
Saturn:24 Aquarius 19
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 14
Pluto:28 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:10 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 16 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 08

Chiron:12 Aries 15
Ceres:06 Libra 04
Pallas:15 Cancer 00 Rx
Juno:02 Aries 34
Vesta:21 Pisces 13

Eris:23 Aries 55

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

18 January 2023
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Capricorn 09
Moon:11 Sagittarius 31
Mercury:08 Capricorn 08 Rx
Venus:19 Aquarius 19
Mars:08 Gemini 20
Jupiter:03 Aries 41
Saturn:24 Aquarius 17
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 14
Pluto:28 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:10 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 16 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 07

Chiron:12 Aries 15
Ceres:06 Libra 03
Pallas:15 Cancer 04 Rx
Juno:02 Aries 28
Vesta:21 Pisces 08

Eris:23 Aries 55

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

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

18 January 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Capricorn 46
Moon:06 Sagittarius 09
Mercury:08 Capricorn 09 Rx
Venus:18 Aquarius 51
Mars:08 Gemini 18
Jupiter:03 Aries 38
Saturn:24 Aquarius 15
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 13
Pluto:28 Capricorn 13

True Lunar Node:10 Taurus 02 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 18 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 05

Chiron:12 Aries 14
Ceres:06 Libra 00
Pallas:15 Cancer 10 Rx
Juno:02 Aries 18
Vesta:20 Pisces 59

Eris:23 Aries 55

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

January 18, 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

Moon Phase for today: Jan 16, 2023

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 January 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on January 18 has an illumination of 16%. 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 18 the Moon is 25.67 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: 16%
Moon Age: 25.67 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 369,995.47 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,186,169.74 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

January 18, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Sagittarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Parents and authority figures will be pretty intense today. Therefore, this is not the day to decide to challenge them. (Ya think?) If you do, you will encounter more than you bargained for. Step aside. “A lot of men didn’t and a lot of men died.”

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a poor day for arguments and disputes about politics, religion and racial issues; nevertheless, you will probably be drawn into them! Try to avoid this if you can because people will be intense and convinced that they’re right and that you will be better off if you agree with them. Oy!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Don’t get embroiled in discussions about shared property, inheritances or insurance disputes because you might have to contend with someone who is trying to exert unreasonable power over you. People are intense today and they want to convince others to agree with them.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Keep things light today. (If you can.) Avoid intense discussions with partners and close friends because people can be quite pushy today. In fact, avoid dangerous areas and any possibility of a criminal element. There are some “heavy” vibes out there today.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might be determined to introduce reforms and improvements to your job today. However, don’t be pushy with others. (There are none so deaf as those who are wearing headphones.) Likewise, you might be super determined to improve your health today. Lighten up a bit.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a terrible day for romantic arguments because they will get out of hand, possibly dangerously so. This is because people are intense and passionate today. They’re convinced they are right and others should agree with them. Come hell or high water!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Avoid intense family discussions and arguments today because they won’t be pretty. Someone will try to push their views on others, and they might be overwhelming and aggressive. On the upside, you personally, might see ways to make improvements at home.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Discussions with others will be intense, even overwhelming today. You might have to contend with someone who is trying to exert power over you, which will force you to defend your own right to do things the way you want to do them. Oh yes, this is a day where people can be really pushy!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Avoid disputes about money and possessions today because they could be nasty. On the other hand, you might see useful ways to use money or something you own to make improvements somewhere or to help a third party. Hopefully, you can do this.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Be careful who you hang out with today. Avoid people who are aggressive, angry or potentially criminal. This is the kind of day that brings the worst out in people. In fact, everyone will be intense and a bit aggressive today so be discriminating. Be smart.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Avoid dangerous areas today or places where there are few people because this is the kind of day where the criminal element might be felt, even in a threatening way. Take the high road in every sense of the word. (Plus, the view is better.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Very likely, you will encounter a friend who seems to be coming on a bit strong today. Or perhaps, you will talk to someone in a group situation or a meeting. If so, this is a poor day to contradict or cross swords with someone because you might be surprised at their reaction. People are intense and purposeful today!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress and voice actor Jane Horrocks (1964) shares your birthday today. You have dignity in a practical, conservative way. However, in the next moment, you are wildly impulsive! You are generous, kindhearted and helpful. This year is the time for you to receive promotions, awards and acknowledgement for what you do You might assume a role of leadership.

A Thought for Today

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

19 January 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

19 January 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Capricorn 23
Moon:29 Sagittarius 16
Mercury:08 Capricorn 14
Venus:20 Aquarius 50
Mars:08 Gemini 25
Jupiter:03 Aries 53
Saturn:24 Aquarius 26
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 16
Pluto:28 Capricorn 16

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 53 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 13 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 15

Chiron:12 Aries 17
Ceres:06 Libra 10
Pallas:14 Cancer 42 Rx
Juno:03 Aries 03
Vesta:21 Pisces 38

Eris:23 Aries 56

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

19 January 2023
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Capricorn 10
Moon:26 Sagittarius 09
Mercury:08 Capricorn 12
Venus:20 Aquarius 34
Mars:08 Gemini 24
Jupiter:03 Aries 51
Saturn:24 Aquarius 24
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 15
Pluto:28 Capricorn 16

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 13 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 14

Chiron:12 Aries 16
Ceres:06 Libra 09
Pallas:14 Cancer 46 Rx
Juno:02 Aries 57
Vesta:21 Pisces 33

Eris:23 Aries 55

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

 Southwestern Hemisphere

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

19 January 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Capricorn 47
Moon:20 Sagittarius 37
Mercury:08 Capricorn 10
Venus:20 Aquarius 06
Mars:08 Gemini 23
Jupiter:03 Aries 47
Saturn:24 Aquarius 22
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 15
Pluto:28 Capricorn 15

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 15 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 11

Chiron:12 Aries 16
Ceres:06 Libra 07
Pallas:14 Cancer 52 Rx
Juno:02 Aries 46
Vesta:21 Pisces 24

Eris:23 Aries 55

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

January 18, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

January 18, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Capricorn 35
Moon:17 Sagittarius 34
Mercury:08 Capricorn 09
Venus:19 Aquarius 50
Mars:08 Gemini 22
Jupiter:03 Aries 45
Saturn:24 Aquarius 20
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 14
Pluto:28 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 15 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 10

Chiron:12 Aries 15
Ceres:06 Libra 05
Pallas:14 Cancer 56 Rx
Juno:02 Aries 40
Vesta:21 Pisces 19

Eris:23 Aries 55

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

 Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

January 18, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Capricorn 30
Moon:16 Sagittarius 21
Mercury:08 Capricorn 09
Venus:19 Aquarius 44
Mars:08 Gemini 21
Jupiter:03 Aries 45
Saturn:24 Aquarius 20
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 14
Pluto:28 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:09 Taurus 59 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 15 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 09

Chiron:12 Aries 15
Ceres:06 Libra 05
Pallas:14 Cancer 58 Rx
Juno:02 Aries 38
Vesta:21 Pisces 16

Eris:23 Aries 55

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

 Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

18 January 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Capricorn 12
Moon:12 Sagittarius 07
Mercury:08 Capricorn 08
Venus:19 Aquarius 22
Mars:08 Gemini 20
Jupiter:03 Aries 42
Saturn:24 Aquarius 18
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 14
Pluto:28 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:10 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 16 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 07

Chiron:12 Aries 15
Ceres:06 Libra 03
Pallas:15 Cancer 03 Rx
Juno:02 Aries 29
Vesta:21 Pisces 09

Eris:23 Aries 55

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

A Laugh for Today

January 17, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

January 17, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Capricorn 34
Moon:03 Sagittarius 12
Mercury:08 Capricorn 10 Rx
Venus:18 Aquarius 36
Mars:08 Gemini 18
Jupiter:03 Aries 36
Saturn:24 Aquarius 14
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 13
Pluto:28 Capricorn 12

True Lunar Node:10 Taurus 03 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 18 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 03

Chiron:12 Aries 14
Ceres:05 Libra 59
Pallas:15 Cancer 14 Rx
Juno:02 Aries 12
Vesta:20 Pisces 53

Eris:23 Aries 55

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

January 17, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Capricorn 29
Moon:02 Sagittarius 01
Mercury:08 Capricorn 10 Rx
Venus:18 Aquarius 29
Mars:08 Gemini 17
Jupiter:03 Aries 35
Saturn:24 Aquarius 13
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 13
Pluto:28 Capricorn 12

True Lunar Node:10 Taurus 03 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 19 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 03

Chiron:12 Aries 14
Ceres:05 Libra 58
Pallas:15 Cancer 16 Rx
Juno:02 Aries 09
Vesta:20 Pisces 51

Eris:23 Aries 55

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

17 January 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Capricorn 11
Moon:27 Scorpio 56
Mercury:08 Capricorn 12 Rx
Venus:18 Aquarius 07
Mars:08 Gemini 16
Jupiter:03 Aries 32
Saturn:24 Aquarius 11
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 12
Pluto:28 Capricorn 12

True Lunar Node:10 Taurus 04 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 20 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 01

Chiron:12 Aries 13
Ceres:05 Libra 56
Pallas:15 Cancer 21 Rx
Juno:02 Aries 01
Vesta:20 Pisces 44

Eris:23 Aries 55

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:9
Fixed:7
Mutable:3

January 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.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on January 17 has an illumination of 25%. 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 17 the Moon is 24.59 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: 25%
Moon Age: 24.59 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 374,058.76 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,174,998.69 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

Spell for Today – Memory – Printable

Use these spells wisely on yourself. Do not use them on anyone else without their permission. The reason you should not use them on someone else without permission is because you will be messing with their free will which takes these from gray to black magic spells. Unless of course your spiritual/magickal path follows the dark side of witchcraft.

January 17, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 9 AM to 1 PM EST today (6 AM to 10 AM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You’re happier today! Your idealism is aroused, and you’re hatching plans to travel and introduce some adventure into your life. If you need to ask for time off, you couldn’t pick a better time because authority figures are favourably disposed to you now. Bonus!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a good day for financial negotiations, especially about inheritances, insurance issues and the wealth of someone else, especially your partner. You will be confident. Furthermore, whatever happens, you will likely come out smelling like a rose.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a lovely day to schmooze with partners, close friends and even members of the general public. People are warm and friendly! This is also a good day to make plans to travel with a friend or to do something that expands your world.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Work-related travel is likely for some today. Meanwhile, because of an inner idealism that is aroused within you, any opportunity to help someone will make you feel rewarded and gratified. This is good. Never miss an opportunity to practice a kindness.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a playful day! Accept invitations to party and schmooze. Enjoy a coffee klatch, a long lunch, playful activities with kids or a romantic date. Sports events will also appeal. Because you’re concerned about the welfare of others, especially children, you will be helpful.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a lovely day to spend time at home or entertain at home. Discussions with family members will be upbeat because people are happy to see each other. You might find that someone is concerned about your welfare or perhaps you care are concerned about them?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You’re happy today because you’re in a positive frame of mind. Casual conversations with daily contacts, siblings and neighbours will be upbeat and fun! You might enjoy entertaining at home. Perhaps a friend will help you in a redecorating project.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is an excellent day for business and commerce because it is possible for you to boost your income in some way. Be open to opportunities that relate to foreign countries and people from other cultures. Don’t be afraid to think big.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today the Moon is in your sign dancing beautifully with your ruler Jupiter, which is why you feel happy and upbeat! Because it’s easy to feel warm and friendly with everyone, you’re ready to offer emotional or physical support to anyone who needs it. (Great! This is the kind of day where you get what you give.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a pleasant day. You will certainly run the meeting if you are involved with others because four planets are in your sign. (Oh yes, you are calling the shots today.) Nevertheless, you will welcome an opportunity to benefit someone who is in need. You will also find this to be gratifying.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Although you are happy to keep things down to a dull roar today, in fact, you prefer to work alone or behind the scenes – nevertheless, you will enjoy a heart-to-heart conversation with a female colleague. Or perhaps this person is a member of a group? You will want to discuss charitable ideas.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You make a wonderful impression on others today, which is why this is the perfect day to make your pitch and go after what you want. People see you as friendly, approachable, successful and affluent. Don’t knock it. If it works – use it!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Jim Carrey (1962) shares your birthday today. You are creative and intelligent. You are also optimistic and positive thinking, which is why you like to encourage others. You are persistent about going after what you want. This year you might renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. It’s a time of learning and teaching. You want to grow.

A Thought for Today

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

Spell for Today – Protection from Someone – Printable

17 January 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

17 January 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Capricorn 21
Moon:00 Sagittarius 16
Mercury:08 Capricorn 11 Rx
Venus:18 Aquarius 20
Mars:08 Gemini 17
Jupiter:03 Aries 34
Saturn:24 Aquarius 12
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 13
Pluto:28 Capricorn 12

True Lunar Node:10 Taurus 03 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 19 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 02

Chiron:12 Aries 14
Ceres:05 Libra 57
Pallas:15 Cancer 18 Rx
Juno:02 Aries 06
Vesta:20 Pisces 48

Eris:23 Aries 55

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

17 January 2023
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Capricorn 08
Moon:27 Scorpio 21
Mercury:08 Capricorn 12 Rx
Venus:18 Aquarius 04
Mars:08 Gemini 16
Jupiter:03 Aries 32
Saturn:24 Aquarius 11
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 12
Pluto:28 Capricorn 12

True Lunar Node:10 Taurus 04 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 20 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Leo 00

Chiron:12 Aries 13
Ceres:05 Libra 56
Pallas:15 Cancer 22 Rx
Juno:02 Aries 00
Vesta:20 Pisces 43

Eris:23 Aries 55

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:9
Fixed:7
Mutable:3

Southwestern Hemisphere

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

17 January 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Capricorn 45
Moon:22 Scorpio 10
Mercury:08 Capricorn 16 Rx
Venus:17 Aquarius 36
Mars:08 Gemini 15
Jupiter:03 Aries 28
Saturn:24 Aquarius 08
Uranus:14 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 12
Pluto:28 Capricorn 11

True Lunar Node:10 Taurus 04 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:09 Taurus 21 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):00 Leo 58

Chiron:12 Aries 13
Ceres:05 Libra 53
Pallas:15 Cancer 29 Rx
Juno:01 Aries 49
Vesta:20 Pisces 34

Eris:23 Aries 55

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:4
Cardinal:9
Fixed:7
Mutable:3

A Laugh for Today