December 6 Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2022 December 6

M16: A Star Forming Pillar from Webb

Image Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Processing & Copyright: Mehmet Hakan Özsaraç

Explanation: What’s happening inside this interstellar mountain? Stars are forming. The mountain is actually a column of gas and dust in the picturesque Eagle Nebula (M16). A pillar like this is so low in density that you could easily fly though it — it only appears solid because of its high dust content and great depth. The glowing areas are lit internally by newly formed stars. These areas shine in red and infrared light because blue light is scattered away by intervening interstellar dust. The featured image was captured recently in near-infrared light in unprecedented detail by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), launched late last year. Energetic light, abrasive winds, and final supernovas from these young stars will slowly destroy this stellar birth column over the next 100,000 years.

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December 6 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1240 Mongols led by Batu Khan occupy and destroy Kyiv after an 8 day siege; out of 50,000 people in the city only 2,000 survive

1865 13th Amendment of the United States Constitution is ratified, abolishing slavery

1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty signed; Ireland receives dominion status; partition creates Northern Ireland

1998 Hugo Chávez is elected President of Venezuela

2006 NASA reveals photographs taken by Mars Global Surveyor suggesting the presence of liquid water on Mars

Today’s Historical Events

963 Leo VIII elected Pope

1060 Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary

1160 Jean Bodels “Jeu de St Nicholas” premieres in Arras

1196 Northern Dutch coast flooded, “Saint-Nicolas Flood”

1240 Mongols led by Batu Khan occupy and destroy Kyiv after an 8 day siege; out of 50,000 people in the city only 2,000 survive

1273 Thomas Aquinas is thought to have a mystical experience in Naples, refuses to continue his work “I cannot, because all that I have written seems like straw to me”

1424 Don Alfonso V of Aragon grants Barcelona the right to exclude Jews

1527 Pope Clemens VII flees to Orvieto

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1964 KTVR TV channel 13 in La Grande, OR (PBS) begins broadcasting

1968 WKID (WSCV) TV channel 51 in Fort Lauderdale, FL (IND) 1st broadcast

1991 “Star Trek VI-Undiscovered Country” premieres

1995 Michael Jackson collapses while rehearsing for an HBO special

2002 “Adaptation” directed by Spike Jonze, starring Nicolas Cage and Meryl Streep premieres

2005 16th Billboard Music Awards: Green Day, 50 Cent, and Mariah Carey win

2008 American pin-up model Bettie Page (85) is hospitalized in critical condition after suffering a heart attack

2009 Final Broadway performance of “A Steady Rain”, starring Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1841 Robert Schumann‘s 4th Symphony in D premieres

1846 Hector Berlioz‘s dramatic oratorio “La Damnation de Faust” by Hector Berlioz at the Opéra-Comique, Paris

1939 Cole Porter‘s musical “Du Barry Was A Lady” opens at 46th Street Theatre, NYC; runs 408 performances

1956 “Happy Hunting” opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 413 performances

1957 Roger Sessions‘ 3rd Symphony premieres in Boston with Charles Munch conducting the Boston Symphony

1963 President Lyndon B. Johnson confers Presidential Medal of Freedom on 31 recipients selected by JFK, including: contralto Marian Anderson; diplomat Ralph Bunche; cellist Pablo Casals; Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter; labor leader George Meaney; architect Mies van der Rohe; pianist Rudolf Serkin; writers E. B. White and Thorton Wilder; and painter Andrew Wyeth; as well as posthumously to JFK himself, and Pope John XXIII

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1925 Record 73,000 pay to watch Chicago Bears beat NY Giants 19-7

1930 CFL Grey Cup, Varsity Stadium, Toronto: Toronto Balmy Beach win their 2nd and final title; defeat Regina Roughriders, 11-6

1939 5th Heisman Trophy Award: Nile Kinnick, Iowa (HB)

1955 New York psychologist Joyce Brothers wins “$64,000 Question” with topic of boxing

1956 Against the background of the Soviet invasion of Hungary the nations square off at the Melbourne Olympics in a famous water polo match; game called off with Hungary leading 4-0 and near riot halted by police; Hungary goes on to win gold medal

1956 Australian swimmer David Theile sets world record 1:02.2 to win the 100m backstroke gold medal at the Melbourne Olympics

1956 Australian women’s 4 × 100m freestyle relay team of Dawn Fraser, Faith Leech, Sandra Morgan & Lorraine Crapp swim world record 4:17.1 and beat powerful US team to win the gold medal at the Melbourne Olympics

December Solstice: Longest and Shortest Day of the Year

Solstice and Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere

Solstice and Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere

There are two solstices every year: one in December and one in June. The December solstice marks the shortest day north of the equator and the longest day in the south.

Sun Reaches Most Southerly Point

The December solstice is the moment the Sun is directly above the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere. This is the southernmost latitude it reaches during the year. After the solstice, it begins moving north again.

10 facts about the December solstice

Solstice Local Time & Date

In Plainfield, Illinois, USA: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 3:48 pm CST (Change location)
This corresponds to Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 21:48 UTC.

Sun rise/set and day length around this solstice

Solstice countdown

Local times for this solstice worldwide

Solstice Day and Night Map

Shortest Day in the North

Since the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun in December, it receives less sunlight during the course of a day. At the solstice, the North Pole’s tilt away from the Sun is greatest, so this event marks the shortest day of the year north of the equator.

This effect is greatest in locations that are farther away from the equator. In tropical areas, the shortest day is just a little shorter than 12 hours; in the temperate zone, it is significantly shorter; and places within the Arctic Circle experience polar night, when the Sun does not rise at all.

Longest Day in the South

Conversely, the day of the December solstice is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. Here, too, the effect is greater the farther a location is away from the equator.

Places within the Antarctic Circle experience Midnight Sun, when the Sun does not set at night.

Sun times at the South Pole in December

What Does “Solstice” Mean?

During the course of a year, the subsolar point—the spot on the Earth’s surface directly beneath the Sun—slowly moves along a north-south axis. Having reached its northernmost point at the June solstice, it starts moving southward until it crosses the equator on the day of the September equinox. At the December solstice, which marks the southernmost point of its journey, it stops again to start its journey back toward the north.

This is how the solstices got their name: the term comes from the Latin words sol and sistere, meaning “Sun” and “to stand still”.

Initially, the naming arose from observations of how the Sun’s apparent path across the sky changes slightly from one day to the next, which is caused by the same process as the subsolar point’s movement described above.

In the months leading up to the December solstice, the position of sunrise and sunset creeps southward. On the day of the solstice, it reaches its southernmost point. After that, the daily path of the Sun across the sky begins to creep northward again.

Earth: The living planet

The Sun: Our home star

Why Does the Sun Move North and South?

The subsolar point moves north and south during the year because the Earth’s axis is tilted at an angle of about 23.4° in relation to the ecliptic, an imaginary plane created by Earth’s path around the Sun. In June, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, and the subsolar point is north of the equator. As the Earth travels toward the opposite side of its orbit, which it reaches in December, the Southern Hemisphere gradually receives more sunlight, and the subsolar point travels south.

How do seasons work?

The Solstices and the Seasons

The December solstice marks the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of summer in the Southern Hemisphere, according to one definition.

Equinox and solstice dates—years 1-2149

Sunrise and Sunset Times Lag Behind

The shortest day of the year is commonly associated with the latest sunrise and earliest sunset of the year. However, in most locations, the earliest sunset happens a few days before the solstice, while the latest sunrise occurs some days after it. Find out why

The December Solstice in the Calendar …

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16 Pagan Christmas Traditions that People Mistakenly Credit to Christianity

Christmas is a midwinter festival celebrated on December 25^ththat is dedicated to the birth of Jesus Christ. Those who mark it celebrate in a variety of ways. Some attend services at church- the traditional services that initially gave the festival its name: “Christ’s mass.” Even those who do not believe in Christ enjoy the attendant festivities, celebrated with family and friends as well as putting up decorations, lighting candles, holding parties, eating and drinking and giving and receiving gifts.

Many of these Christmas traditions seem puzzling when compared to the central message of the Christian Christmas. For they either appear entirely irrelevant to it or else forced to fit. The reason for this is that many Christmas practices are much older than Christ’s Mass itself, dating back to much older religious traditions and gods. Some of these traditions can be easily traced back to their origins, while the exact roots of others have become lost in time. Here are just sixteen of the pagan traditions of Christmas.

16. The Twelve Days of Christmas Originates from the Numerous Pagan Festivals Once celebrated around midwinter.

15. Christmas Feasting and overindulgence was a Hangover from Pagan Midwinter Celebrations.

14. The Original Christmas Carols were not Christian hymns; they were pagan seasonal songs to drive away Evil.

13. Decking the Halls with Greenery was a Sign of Life during the Dead of Winter.

12. Christmas Trees were an extension of this tradition of life amidst the death of winter.

11. Christmas wreaths are another form of Christmas greenery that celebrates the wheel of life.

10. Holly was the symbol of the Pagan ‘King of Winter’- not the Blood of Christ.

9. Ivy was the partnership plant of Holly. However, it was the symbol of death, not life.

8. Mistletoe was an ancient symbol of peace, reconciliation- and love.

7. The Yule Log was lit to celebrate the rebirth of the Sun- and to keep fires burning while people partied.

6. Candles were lit to imitate the sun and Ward off Evil

5. The Giving of Gifts at Christmas has nothing to do with the Three Wise Men

4. The Lord of Misrule was a Popular Figure in the Middle Ages. However, he was a blatant hangover from Saturnalia.

3. Father Christmas or Santa Claus Started Life as a Pagan God

2. New Year Celebrations were so Pagan that the Council of Tours banned them.

1. Christmas Day was the date of the Rebirth of the Sun before it was the Birthday of the Son of God.

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Christmas, BBC, June 22, 2009

Lord of Misrule, Encyclopedia Britannica, August 13, 2015

Christmas tree, Encyclopedia Britannica, October 15, 2018

Chambers Dictionary of Beliefs and religions, ed Mark Vernon, Chambers, 2010

Chambers Book of Days, ed R Chambers, Chambers, 2004

Christmas wreaths, Christmas Forest

Stations of the Sun: A history of the Ritual Year in Britain, Ronald Hutton, 1996

Tree worship: why are our trees so sacred? Ed Cumming, The Telegraph, December 19, 2013

The Contest of the Ivy and the Holly, in Songs of the nativity by William Henry Husk, John Camden Hotten.

Ancient mysteries described: especially the English miracle plays, founded on apocryphal New Testament story, extant among the unpublished manuscripts in the British Museum: including notices of ecclesiastical shows. William Hone, London: W. Hone, 1823

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Did the Romans invent Christmas? BBC: Religion and Ethics, December 17, 2012

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The Ancient Origins of New Years Celebrations, April Holloway, Ancient Origins, December 30, 2013

Did the Romans Invent Christmas? Matt Salusbury. History Today. 12 December 2009

Christmas Isn’t Christian: The Pagan Roots of The Winter Holiday. Wear Your Voice. Laurel Dickman. Dec 2, 2016

Christmas Wreaths Are a Classic Holiday Decoration with a Surprisingly Deep History. Time Magazine. KAT MOON. DECEMBER 21, 2018

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These Abysmal Christmases in History Make us Grateful for the Cringey Family Gatherings. Tim Flight. History Collection. December 25, 2018

Laugh for Today

6 December 2022 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

6 December 2022
03:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Sagittarius 28
Moon:27 Taurus 00
Mercury:29 Sagittarius 33
Venus:25 Sagittarius 34
Mars:16 Gemini 43 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 05
Saturn:20 Aquarius 14
Uranus:15 Taurus 50 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 39
Pluto:26 Capricorn 55

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 14 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:11 Taurus 33 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):26 Cancer 19

Chiron:12 Aries 04 Rx
Ceres:26 Virgo 23
Pallas:26 Cancer 19 Rx
Juno:15 Pisces 09
Vesta:04 Pisces 48

Eris:24 Aries 02 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:6

Cardinal:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:9

Southern Hemisphere

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

6 December 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Sagittarius 15
Moon:24 Taurus 25
Mercury:29 Sagittarius 15
Venus:25 Sagittarius 18
Mars:16 Gemini 48 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 04
Saturn:20 Aquarius 13
Uranus:15 Taurus 51 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 39
Pluto:26 Capricorn 55

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 14 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:11 Taurus 33 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):26 Cancer 17

Chiron:12 Aries 04 Rx
Ceres:26 Virgo 19
Pallas:26 Cancer 20 Rx
Juno:15 Pisces 05
Vesta:04 Pisces 43

Eris:24 Aries 02 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:6

Cardinal:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:9

Southwestern Hemisphere

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

6 December 2022
01:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Sagittarius 52
Moon:19 Taurus 44
Mercury:28 Sagittarius 41
Venus:24 Sagittarius 50
Mars:16 Gemini 57 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 03
Saturn:20 Aquarius 11
Uranus:15 Taurus 52 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 39
Pluto:26 Capricorn 54

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 15 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:11 Taurus 35 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):26 Cancer 15

Chiron:12 Aries 04 Rx
Ceres:26 Virgo 12
Pallas:26 Cancer 22 Rx
Juno:14 Pisces 58
Vesta:04 Pisces 36

Eris:24 Aries 02 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:6

Cardinal:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:9

A Thought for Today

December 5, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

“It was Monday. It was Monday all day.” Today things might feel a bit grim, especially financially speaking. And in turn, this could make you feel anxious or depressed. Ironically, to counteract these feelings, you might make impulsive, extravagant, travel plans or do something dramatic. “I’m at the airport.”

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a slightly accident-prone day. (You might feel agitated and worried.) Fortunately, with the Moon in your sign, your luck is good. Guard against impulsive travel plans or agreeing to foreign negotiations or wild ideas connected with publishing and the media. If discussing shared property or inheritances, don’t give away the farm.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Don’t worry if you feel a bit depressed today, because many people feel this way today. This is because the Moon is at odds with Saturn, and it is also lined up with unpredictable Uranus. This makes people feel bleak and on edge. Fortunately, you still create a fabulous impression on others.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You might find yourself at odds with a friend today, or a group, or a member of a group. This could be about finances, budgets or the wealth and resources of someone else, especially your partner or spouse. Meanwhile, someone might promise you the Moon. Don’t believe it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might be blindsided by someone in authority today – a boss, parent, teacher or the police. Whatever happens might cramp your style and make you agitated or anxious. Guard against knee-jerk reactions. Remember the power of courtesy. Fortunately, something related to your job is uplifting, possibly work-related travel?

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Steer clear of controversial subjects today because something out of the blue will catch you off guard, especially related to your work (and possibly your health). Meanwhile, travel plans might suddenly change. Nevertheless, social plans look promising! Go figure.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Double check everything to do with banking, shared resources, jointly-held property, inheritances and insurance issues because something unexpected might occur. Be in the know! Also, make sure your ambitious ideas related to home and family are doable.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Expect a few surprises from partners, spouses and close friends today. For example, an argument might break out, especially if it involves a parent or duties and obligations at home. You might want to react by booking a vacation or blowing town. Think again.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Something will interrupt your work routine today. It might not be pleasant. You might be in hot water with a boss or someone in authority. This could happen because you overestimated something or thought something was better than it was. No one is perfect.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Parents should be extra vigilant today because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. It’s also an accident-prone day for sports. Meanwhile, social plans might suddenly change. Be careful about overestimating something, which is not your style. (You are cautious, careful and you hate waste.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Small appliances might break down today or a minor breakage could occur because something will change your home routine. Get dressed because someone might appear at your door. Be respectful with parents to avoid disputes. Caution about overspending or making financial projections.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Pay attention to everything you say and do today because this is an accident-prone day for you. Meanwhile, new faces, new places and sudden trips are likely. However, you might find yourself a bit worried about something that has caught you off guard. Stay positive. (You always get better results when you expect the best.)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Pioneer of film animation Walt Disney (1901-1966) shares your birthday today. You have a lot of optimism and enthusiasm for life. You are talented, creative and have wonderful visionary skills. Exciting changes might trigger more personal freedom for you this year. This is because change is in the air, which means you will have to be ready to act fast. Trust your intuition.

December 5, 2022 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 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 December 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on December 5 has an illumination of 93%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 5 the Moon is 12.27 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 93%
Moon Age: 12.27 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 389,668.85 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,406,469.42 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

December 5, 2022 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

December 05, 2022
08:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Sagittarius 39
Moon:17 Taurus 07
Mercury:28 Sagittarius 22
Venus:24 Sagittarius 34
Mars:17 Gemini 01 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 03
Saturn:20 Aquarius 10
Uranus:15 Taurus 52 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 39
Pluto:26 Capricorn 54

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 15 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:11 Taurus 35 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):26 Cancer 13

Chiron:12 Aries 05 Rx
Ceres:26 Virgo 08
Pallas:26 Cancer 22 Rx
Juno:14 Pisces 54
Vesta:04 Pisces 32

Eris:24 Aries 02 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:6

Cardinal:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:9

Northern Hemisphere

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

December 05, 2022
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Sagittarius 34
Moon:16 Taurus 04
Mercury:28 Sagittarius 15
Venus:24 Sagittarius 28
Mars:17 Gemini 03 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 02
Saturn:20 Aquarius 10
Uranus:15 Taurus 52 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 39
Pluto:26 Capricorn 54

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 15 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:11 Taurus 36 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):26 Cancer 13

Chiron:12 Aries 05 Rx
Ceres:26 Virgo 06
Pallas:26 Cancer 23 Rx
Juno:14 Pisces 53
Vesta:04 Pisces 30

Eris:24 Aries 02 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:6

Cardinal:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:9

Northeastern Hemisphere

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

December 05, 2022
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Sagittarius 17
Moon:12 Taurus 24
Mercury:27 Sagittarius 48
Venus:24 Sagittarius 06
Mars:17 Gemini 10 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 02
Saturn:20 Aquarius 09
Uranus:15 Taurus 53 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 39
Pluto:26 Capricorn 53

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 15
Mean Lunar Node:11 Taurus 37 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):26 Cancer 11

Chiron:12 Aries 05 Rx
Ceres:26 Virgo 00
Pallas:26 Cancer 24 Rx
Juno:14 Pisces 47
Vesta:04 Pisces 25

Eris:24 Aries 03 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:6

Cardinal:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:9

5 December 2022 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

5 December 2022
03:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Sagittarius 27
Moon:14 Taurus 30
Mercury:28 Sagittarius 03
Venus:24 Sagittarius 18
Mars:17 Gemini 06 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 02
Saturn:20 Aquarius 10
Uranus:15 Taurus 53 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 39
Pluto:26 Capricorn 54

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 15 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:11 Taurus 36 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):26 Cancer 12

Chiron:12 Aries 05 Rx
Ceres:26 Virgo 04
Pallas:26 Cancer 23 Rx
Juno:14 Pisces 50
Vesta:04 Pisces 28

Eris:24 Aries 02 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:6

Cardinal:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:9

Southern Hemisphere

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

5 December 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Sagittarius 14
Moon:11 Taurus 52
Mercury:27 Sagittarius 45
Venus:24 Sagittarius 03
Mars:17 Gemini 11 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 02
Saturn:20 Aquarius 09
Uranus:15 Taurus 53 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 39
Pluto:26 Capricorn 53

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 15
Mean Lunar Node:11 Taurus 37 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):26 Cancer 10

Chiron:12 Aries 05 Rx
Ceres:26 Virgo 00
Pallas:26 Cancer 24 Rx
Juno:14 Pisces 47
Vesta:04 Pisces 24

Eris:24 Aries 03 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:6

Cardinal:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:9

Southwestern Hemisphere

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

5 December 2022
01:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:12 Sagittarius 51
Moon:07 Taurus 07
Mercury:27 Sagittarius 11
Venus:23 Sagittarius 35
Mars:17 Gemini 20 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 01
Saturn:20 Aquarius 07
Uranus:15 Taurus 54 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 39
Pluto:26 Capricorn 53

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 15
Mean Lunar Node:11 Taurus 38 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):26 Cancer 08

Chiron:12 Aries 05 Rx
Ceres:25 Virgo 52
Pallas:26 Cancer 25 Rx
Juno:14 Pisces 40
Vesta:04 Pisces 16

Eris:24 Aries 03 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:6

Cardinal:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:9

Spell for Today – Apollo’s Devotional Chant for Inspiration

From spells8.com – You can watch a video that goes with this spell

Light an orange candle during this devotional.

Incense for Apollo:

Frankincense, Vanilla, Cedar.

Offerings to Apollo:

Bay leaves, Olive oil, Wine, Sunflowers, Sunflower seeds.

In Greek mythology, Apollo is one of the most important and multifaceted Olympian gods.

The ideal of the young beardless, Apollo has been variously recognized as the god of truth and prophecy; archery; medicine and healing; music, poetry, healing, and more. In later times, Apollo became partially equated with Helios, the Sun god. But Apollo and Helios remained separated beings in literary and mythological texts. In Etruscan mythology he was known as Aplu.

Invoke Apollo’s power and bring inspiration, focus, concentration and creativity to your art, your new project or work. Use this chant as a morning ritual prayer, or combine it with a spell for good luck, healing, creativity and more.

Devotional text

Come blessed healer,

Bearing a golden lyre, generative, agrarian, Oracular one,

Wild, radiant divinity, lovely one, glorious son,

Cultivator of joy, whose arrows achieve their aim, mighty archer.

You who achieve from afar, prophet, holy one,

all-seeing eye bringing the light which shines on mortals,

Golden-haired, making clear oracular utterances,

Hear me with gracious soul as I pray on behalf of mankind.

Upon the blessed earth you look from above through the dark of night.

In the restful shadow of a night filled with stars,

You clearly see the root below and you arrange and support the boundary of all:

For the origin and completion are both in your care,

The cause of the blooming of all things,

with your resonant lyre you command the axis of the heavens,

Placing all in harmony, by which, indeed, you advance to the lowest pitch,

Elsewhere to the highest, at times playing in the Dorian mode,

Tempering all the poles you keep the tribes of living creatures distinct.

Let inspiration come to me.

Support my quest for creativity.

Make my imagination unlimited.

And my mind open to new ideas as I manifest my talents.

Let me surround myself with creative people.

So I can be in touch with my creative source.

Help me release any resistance to fully expressing my creativity.

Give me the time to think, to relax and focus.

Powerful spirit, express yourself in all possible ways.

Let inspiration flow so that I can easily express myself.

My creative work fills you with joy,

And anything can be my source of inspiration.

I promise to always look out for new experiences.

To recognize and overcome my limitations.

If you eliminate all mental blockages, remove barriers,

And any habits that oppress my inspiration.

Dear Apollo, come to me.

You have mingled harmony into the share of all mortal men,

Giving each an equal measure of winter and summer,

The highest three strings in the winter, the lowest in the summer,

The Dorian mode produces the lovely and blooming spring.

Thereupon the mortals celebrate and call you lord and

Pan, the two-horned God who sends the whistling winds,

Wherefore you form and bear the seal of the entire Cosmos.

Hear, happy one, the supplicating voices of the initiates and save them.

Astronomy Picture of the Day for December to Today

You can use these hyperlinks to view each day’s pictures

2022 December 05: Pleiades: The Seven Sisters Star Cluster
2022 December 04: Video: Powers of Ten
2022 December 03: Stereo Mars near Opposition
2022 December 02: Merging Galaxy Pair IIZw096
2022 December 01: Artemis 1: Flight Day 13

A Laugh for Today

December 2022 Moon Phase Calendar – Printable

I am sorry this is a bit blurry but I could not find one that started bigger.

December 2022 Moon Phase Information

December 2022 Moon Details

The Full Moon for this month will occur early in the month on Thursday, December 8th. The New Moon will happen later in December on Friday, December 23rd.

About December’s Cold Full Moon

December full moon is commonly known in the Northern Hemisphere as the Full Long Nights Moon. It takes its name from the winter solstice, which has the longest night in the year. The Full Long Nights Moon cuts a soaring trajectory through the wintery skies, in direct opposition to the low-hanging sun. According to Pagan tradition, on years that the Full Moon falls before the winter solstice, it is referred to as the Mourning Moon. For our early Pagan ancestors this was a time of cleansing by stopping bad habits to make one stronger to service the cold winter ahead. The Algonquins called this full moon the Cold Moon, in reference to the cold light it casts upon long winter nights. Strangely enough, in certain other cultures, December’s full moon can actually be associated with warmth.

To the Deborean Clan, the Cold Moon is associated with staying in your cosy home beside a crackling fireplace, surrounded not just by physical warmth, but also the warmth of family and friends. Similarly, the Wishram tribe named December’s full moon the Winter Houses Moon. Given that it coincides with holidays like Yule, Pagans consider this the perfect time to open up your home and provide warmth to those you love, as well as to those who are most vulnerable to the cold of winter.

For those who are more inclined towards solitude, the Full Long Nights Moon provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy your cosy home in peace and quiet. Consider taking lots of restful naps under warm, fluffy comforters, or allowing yourself to lounge in bed in the mornings instead of rising immediately to work. Appropriately, the Native American Zuni tribe called December’s full moon the “Moon Where the Sun Comes Home to Rest”. This full moon is a great time for you to take a long overdue break and recharge, so that you may shine all the brighter when it comes time for you to rise again.

This period of slow restfulness is also very conducive to introspection. When you look inwards and take stock of your life during this time, try to focus on loose ends and the little things that you’ve left hanging throughout the year. As the last full moon that rises before the year draws to a close, the Full Long Nights Moon is a time of endings. Take advantage of this full moon’s energy and bring an end to tasks you’ve been meaning to do, clearing your mind so you can move forward with a clean slate.

As much as the Full Long Nights Moon may be about endings, it is also about beginnings and rebirth. The Sioux Indians’ name for December’s full moon is the “Moon When Deer Shed Their Horns”, thus beginning the process of growing new ones. The Celts, on the other hand, call it the Elder Moon. Elder is fragile and easily damaged, but it’s also full of vitality and recovers very quickly. As the Elder Moon shines upon you, allow yourself to rest and heal from everything that has hurt you over the year, and focus instead on new beginnings and promising areas of growth. This is an excellent time to start planning your New Year’s resolutions and set exciting new goals for the upcoming year.

Local Date and Time for December 2022 Full Moon in major cities around the world:

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver

December 7, 2022
8:08pm PST

Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary

December 7, 2022
9:08pm MST

Chicago, Houston, San Antonio

December 7, 2022
10:08pm CST

New York, Toronto, Atlanta

December 7, 2022
11:08pm EST

London, Manchester, Dublin

December 8, 2022
4:08am GMT

Paris, Rome, Berlin

December 8, 2022
5:08am CET

Athens, Istanbul, Helsinki

December 8, 2022
6:08am EET

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat

December 8, 2022
8:08am +04

Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi

December 8, 2022
9:38am IST

Singapore, Kuala Lumpur

December 8, 2022
12:08pm +08

Perth, Hong Kong, Beijing

December 8, 2022
12:08pm AWST

Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne

December 8, 2022
3:08pm AEDT

Full Moon
December 8
04:08 UTC

Last Quarter
December 16
08:56 UTC

New Moon
December 23
10:17 UTC

First Quarter
December 30
01:20 UTC

December 2022 Sun Signs General Monthly Horoscope

From tarot.com

December 2022:

The consequences of speaking without thinking first might come to haunt us this month. A testy Full Moon in Gemini strikes on December 7 and conjoins Mars as the red planet travels retrograde. An impulsive comment or hasty decision we made in the past could now have consequences. We’ll need to do what we can to make things right.

Relationship and financial matters return to their foundations when Venus enters ambitious Capricorn on December 9. We’ll pursue romantic and financial prospects that have genuine potential — no facetious, lighthearted possibilities for us! Fortunately, the New Moon on December 23 should help us get everything we want — particularly in business. This stunning New Moon will occur while there are five planets in Capricorn. If there was ever a perfect time to build something that we want to last, that time is now.

Mercury turns retrograde at the end of the month — on December 29 — in Capricorn. This will be our moment to revise those New Year’s resolutions — especially the ones that have to do with professional ambitions.

For an accurate horoscope experience, we recommend reading both your Sun and Rising sign horoscopes. Not sure what your Rising sign is? Find out now with a free Cosmic Profile!

More Monthly Horoscopes

Aries:

Sometimes you must have a taste of your own medicine — especially regarding communication-related errors. You’ll… Read More

Taurus:

A lapse in financial judgment might cost you in the near future. The Full Moon on December 7 lands in your earned… Read More

Gemini:

You might not be feeling like yourself early this month. In fact, you could be tired, drained, and more than a… Read More

Cancer:

Keeping your mouth shut when you know you should be speaking up for yourself can have dire consequences for your… Read More

Leo:

A falling out with a friend may barge into your life. A Full Moon impacts your friendship sector on December 7.… Read More

Virgo:

There’s a chance that you’ll make a messy, public spectacle of yourself this month. Think twice about any actions… Read More

Libra:

You might be more vocal than usual about your beliefs — especially if something is morally rubbing you the wrong… Read More

Scorpio:

You might not enjoy any news you hear early in the month about taxes or other financial matters. An abrasive Full… Read More

Sagittarius:

Your love life probably won’t be the easiest part of your life this month. In fact, it looks like you and your… Read More

Capricorn:

You might be ready to call it quits this month — literally. Any conflict between you and your colleagues or other… Read More

Aquarius:

Your social life is more than a little bit messy early in the month. When it comes to romance, keeping your options… Read More

Pisces:

Domestic tension might snap in the month, threatening to put a damper on your holiday celebrations. A Full Moon… Read More

December 2022 Chinese Horoscope Predictions

December 2022 Chinese Horoscope Predictions foretell the outcomes of different aspects of the lives of the 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs. This article provides you with free monthly predictions about aspects of life such as career, finances, love and relationships, and health in 2022 Chinese Year of the Black Water Tiger.

From sunsigns.org

Rat Monthly Prediction for December 2022

Rats will have a great career progression. You will be looking forward to a promotion after a year of hard work and determination. You will be happy with the progress you have made. There is also a chance of a salary increase.

There is a high chance that you will travel with your family upcountry. You will be happy to be spending time with your loved ones after a long year of being busy and committed to your professional pursuits.

Ox Monthly Prediction for December 2022

2022 Astrology Forecast reveals that single Oxen will find an ideal partner. It has been a long year of looking for a partner, and soon things will work out for the better. You have nothing to worry about because you will have given your heart to someone who will not fail you.

Finally, your investments will bring in returns. You will be happy to be making progress in your business and profession. Family life will be harmonious, and married couples will welcome a new member into their family.

Tiger Monthly Prediction for December 2022

Horoscope Predictions for 2022 call on you to trust that your dreams will begin manifesting in your life. Good luck is on your side, and everything you work on will produce positive results. This month you will find it easy to interact with people.

Your health will be great, but you will still need to keep up with medical checkups just to be on the safe side. Take nothing for granted and appreciate all the good things you have going for you.

Rabbit Monthly Prediction for December 2022

Rabbits will get opportunities that will enable them to pursue their passions. Focus on the things that will get you ahead and go for them. Listen not to people who tell you that you are worth nothing. You have the resources you need to elevate your life and the lives of your loved ones.

There will be a good flow of money in your life; therefore, your finances will be satisfactory. This is the best time for Rabbits to get pregnant.

Dragon Monthly Prediction for December 2022

Financial investments might fail, and you might incur financial losses that you never anticipated. This is also the best time to start working on your relationship with your colleagues and seniors at the workplace. Focus on creating harmonious relationships.

Students will pass their final examinations. It will be a period of positive transition for students going to the next level of education.

Snake Monthly Prediction for December 2022

To succeed in life, you need to manage your relationships with people. In business, you have to associate with business people who have a history of success. Also, make friends with people who will push you to become better. If you have people in your life who drag you behind, let them go and make new meaningful friends.

December 2022 Chinese Horoscope Predictions reveal a rise in ideological differences between you and your colleagues at the workplace.

Horse Monthly Prediction for December 2022

Your investments made at the beginning of the year will rake in good profits. This month your finances will improve greatly. You will have enough money to save, invest and spend on both needs and wants. Once in a while, it is good to treat yourself to the finer things in life.

Participate in humanitarian activities that will enable you to positively impact people’s lives. Your health will be great this month. However, you will have to pay close attention to your loved ones’ health.

Sheep Monthly Prediction for December 2022

Proper budgeting will enable you to have enough money to spend on expenses and save. Do not spend money on things that will not positively impact your life. Always ensure that you plan for the future when spending money.

2022 Goat Horoscope foretells a period of great happiness in your family life. You and your family members will be on good terms, and this state will last a long time.

Monkey Monthly Prediction for December 2022

Career growth can be stalled because of minor challenges that you need to take care of. For example, you will have to stay away from colleagues who always stir trouble. It will be good to stay away from office politics because they never end well.

Your health might decline this month because of your busy schedule. Overworking your body will only be disadvantageous to you and no one else. A sickly body cannot be productive; therefore, you need to change your ways and take good care of yourself.

Rooster Monthly Prediction for December 2022

Ensure that you are careful with the people you give your money to. This month you will need to exercise due diligence before making investments because there is a high chance that you might be cheated.

Though you will face challenges in your career and education, you should not let things get out of hand. Take charge and ensure that everything is within control.

Dog Monthly Prediction for December 2022

December 2022 will be filled with positive progress for Dogs. Marriage life will be harmonious and cordial. Existing relationships will thrive because of great communication and understanding. Singles will find love, and children will be happy to have their parents around.

Professionals will shift careers with the hope of making good use of the resources at their disposal. Dogs looking for jobs will be lucky enough to secure their dream job.

Pig Monthly Prediction for December 2022

There will be great understanding and cooperation between couples. Finances will thrive. Good health will be something to celebrate. Boar parents will find joy in having their children home. Pigs with financial problems will find relief because their financial situation will change for the better.

December 2022 Gardening Moon Calendar – Printable

From mooncalendar.astro-seek.com

December 2022 – Gardening by the Moon, Biodynamic Planting Guide

Please read this first:

1) Moon Phase x Moon Zodiac Sign:

Please keep in mind, that Gardening by Moon Phase and Gardening by Moon Zodiac Sign are two different/independent biodynamic systems and they might give you different or contradictiory gardening recommendations.

a) Each Moon Phase (except Full Moon and New Moon) lasts about 1 week
b) Each Moon Zodiac Sign lasts about 2.5 days

Try to experiment with these two systems to find which recommendations suits you the most.

2) Tropical (Astrological) x Sidereal (Astronomical) Zodiac:
(1-2 days difference in Leaf, Fruit, Root and Flower days)

There are two different zodiacs for determining the Moon Sign:

a) Tropical zodiac (Astrological) is based on the seasons – Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries (The 1st Fruit day)
b) Sidereal zodiac (Astronomical) takes into account Precession of Equinoxes and shifts 0° Aries back by cca 1-2 days. Maria Thun who was an authority on biodynamics was using this Sidereal zodiac

Try to experiment also with these two zodiac systems to find which system suits you better.

Date
2022

Moon Phase

Gardening by the
Moon Phase

Gardening by the
Moon Zodiac Sign

Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons)
Sidereal Zodiac (Maria Thun)

Dec 1
Thu

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Aquarius until 18:17
	from 18:17 Pisces

Dec 2
Fri

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Pisces

Dec 3
Sat

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Pisces

Dec 4
Sun

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Pisces until 00:46
	from 00:46 Aries

Dec 5
Mon

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Aries

Dec 6
Tue

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Aries until 09:32
	from 09:32 Taurus

Dec 7
Wed

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers
Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon)

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Taurus

Dec 8
Thu

FULL MOON
at 04:07

Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Pick medicinal herbs and plants

	Taurus until 20:13
	from 20:13 Gemini

Dec 9
Fri

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Gemini

Dec 10
Sat

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Gemini

Dec 11
Sun

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Gemini until 08:21
	from 08:21 Cancer

Dec 12
Mon

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Cancer

Dec 13
Tue

Moon Opposition Saturn

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn

	Cancer until 21:02
	from 21:02 Leo

Dec 14
Wed

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Leo

Dec 15
Thu

Waning Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Leo

Dec 16
Fri

Last Quarter

Sow/Plant:
Below ground plants, especially Root plants
Plant trees, shrubs and perennials

– Harvest all crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Leo until 08:33
	from 08:33 Virgo

Dec 17
Sat

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Virgo

Dec 18
Sun

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Virgo until 17:00
	from 17:00 Libra

Dec 19
Mon

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Libra

Dec 20
Tue

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Libra until 21:27
	from 21:27 Scorpio

Dec 21
Wed

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

Scorpio

Dec 22
Thu

Waning Crescent

Barren phase:
Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing

– Harvest and store crops
– Fertilize, Transplant
– Destroy weed
– Mow lawns & Prune (to reduce growth)

	Scorpio until 22:32
	from 22:32 Sagittarius

Dec 23
Fri

NEW MOON
at 10:16

Time to rest, celebrate and meditate

Sagittarius

Dec 24
Sat

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Sagittarius until 22:00
	from 22:00 Capricorn

Dec 25
Sun

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Capricorn

Dec 26
Mon

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Capricorn until 22:00
	from 22:00 Aquarius

Dec 27
Tue

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Aquarius

Dec 28
Wed

Waxing Crescent

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Aquarius

Dec 29
Thu

First Quarter

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants
also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Aquarius until 00:25
	from 00:25 Pisces

Dec 30
Fri

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

Pisces

Dec 31
Sat

Waxing Gibbous

Sow/Plant:
Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants
also Cereals and Flowers

– Mow lawns (to increase growth)
– Graft & Prune (to increase growth)

	Pisces until 06:16
	from 06:16 Aries

Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend

Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend
	Leaf days (Water Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants from which the intention is to use Leaves and Stems. Ex: Cabbage, Salads, Lettuce, Spinach, Green onions, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Celeriac. Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days). Harvesting in Leaf days is not recommended (products start decomposing in a shorter time). Beekeeping: Working with the hive is not recommended in Leaf days.
	Fruit days (Fire Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate plants that produce Fruits and Seeds. Ex: Cherry, Strawberry, Tomato, Pea, Bean, Corn, Pumpkin, Nut, Cereal, Courgette. Harvesting in Fruit days allows fruits and seeds to have a better storage quality. Leaf plants should be harvested in Flower days (or Fruit days). Beekeeping: Fruit days stimulate the collection of nectar. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.
	Root days (Earth Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant and cultivate Root plants and Root vegetables. Ex: Carrot, Turnip, but also Potato, Beet-root, Garlic, Onion, Leek. Crop should be stored in Root days. Beekeeping: Bees should be encouraged to build more comb.
	Flower days (Air Element) It is the appropriate time to sow, transplant, cultivate and harvest Flower plants or herbs used for medicinal purposes. Flowers, if cut in these days, have a more intense scent and endure longer. Leaf plants should be harvested in these Flower days. Beekeeping: Flower days stimulate brood activity and colony development. Bees are also supposed to be more gentle these days.

Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend
	NEW MOON Time to rest, celebrate and meditate.
	NEW MOON PHASE New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets Sow/Plant: Above ground Leaf plants, Cereals, Grains, Lawns, Herbs, Cucumbers. Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth).
	FIRST QUARTER PHASE First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets Sow/Plant: Above ground Fruit plants (with “inside seeds” such as Tomatoes, Peppers, Peas and Bean), Cereals, Grains, Lawns and Flowers. Jobs: Graft, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to increase growth). Planting and Grafting take best if done two days just before the Full Moon.
	FULL MOON Time to rest, celebrate and meditate. Pick medicinal herbs and plants.
	FULL MOON PHASE Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots Sow/Plant: Below ground Root plants such as Potatoes, Carrots & Onions. Plant trees, shrubs, biennials & perennials. Jobs: Harvest all crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).
	LAST QUARTER PHASE Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots Barren phase: Time to rest and prepare for the next New Moon. Jobs: Avoid seed sowing. Jobs: Harvest and store crops, Fertilize, Transplant, Destroy weed, Mow lawns & Prune foliage (to reduce growth).

Moon Opposition Saturn

SPRAYING DAYS

Spraying Biodynamic preparations out during Moon opposition Saturn increases soil activity.
The Moon represents fertility and germination, while Saturn represents form and strong structure.
It is also a perfect time to plant seeds out.

Visit: Moon Opposition Saturn Times 2022 »

December 2022 NEW AND FULL MOONS

From modernwellnesswitch.com

Each phase of the moon presents different types of energies. As the moon waxes and wanes, so does the magic around us mimic the moon’s celestial influence. Let’s see what each magical phase of the moon provides so you can time your rituals and practice powerfully.

DECEMBER 8TH

COLD MOON IN GEMINI

Magical Influence: A period of darkness, death and rebirth. Reach out to friends and family.

Moon Correspondences:

Plants: English ivy, holly, mistletoe, Christmas cactus, fir, poinsettia, & pine

Colors: Black, white, & bright red

Stones: Peridot, jacinth, & serpentine

Animals: Bear, rook, mouse, deer, snowy owl, horse, & robin

DECEMBER 23RD

NEW MOON IN CAPRICORN

Magical Influence: Reflect on how you’ve changed and what’s been left behind.

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