Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 9 AM to 3 PM EST today (6 AM to 12 noon PST). After that, the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer. The Full Moon in Gemini peaks at 4:02 AM EST (1:02 AM PST)

The Stars Rate Your Day

5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** Pay attention to everything you say and do because this is an accident-prone day for you. Keep your eyes open. Meanwhile, discussions about legal matters, travel and medicine might suddenly get the green light. It’s all systems go!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** You might feel pulled between the desire to put your own interests first versus the desire to deal with shared property and how you relate to the resources of others. Whatever happens, you will see a new way to go forward.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

** Today the Full Moon is in your sign. Discussions with others could be heated. Fortunately, issues from the past that have been a pain in the neck might be resolved. For some, an ex-partner is now out of the picture. (Was that a sigh of relief?)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

** Issues related to your health, a pet or your job might come to a head today. Something has to give. Fortunately, the silly errors and mixed-up communications at work will reduce because today Mercury retrograde is over. Glory hallelujah!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** Today you’re strong and pro-active because fiery Mars is in your sign. This means you need to be tactful and charming because lots of Full Moon energy is flying around. You might end up at odds with your kids or a romantic partner. (It’s hard out there without your towel.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

*** Today you might be challenged by the interests of home and family versus the interests of your career and public reputation. Fortunately, issues related to old bosses, parents and authority figures from your past are now settled. “And just like that…”

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

**** Be careful because this could be an accident-prone day for you. Therefore, think before you speak or act. Travel delays will be reduced, which will be happy news. Meanwhile, this is a great day to schmooze! (A competition from the past might be back in your world.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

** Today’s Full Moon might create tension between your financial interests and the financial interests of others. (Or perhaps responsibilities?) Either way, delays and mistakes that have plagued your finances, cash flow and shopping will fade because Mercury retrograde is over. Yay!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

** Today the Full Moon is opposite your sign, which will create some tension between you and others, especially partners and close friends. However, the upside is that Mercury has been retrograde in your sign, and today it’s over! Now you can move forward with more confidence!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** The Full Moon energy today might create health problems or issues related to your job or your pet. Nevertheless, as of today, Mercury retrograde is over, which will make you feel calmer and more confident. That niggling feeling in the back of your mind is gone. Thank goodness.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** Because of the Full Moon today, it’s hard to know who to put first – friends and groups versus your kids and romantic partners. Perhaps this is the perfect time to say goodbye to an old friend who has reappeared? Things can return to a normal footing.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** Today you feel pulled between the demands of home and family versus the demands of your career and your public reputation. Recently, you dealt with old bosses and parents who came back into your world. As of today, this energy is fading because Mercury retrograde is over. (Whew!)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Don Johnson (1949) shares your birthday today. You’re easy-going and witty. You’re also curious and impulsive. You can be competitive, certainly proactive. This year you can seize opportunities and attain power and leadership. You will get recognition for your past efforts. Expect a promotion, a raise, kudos, awards or some acknowledgement. Bravo!

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Your actions are going to speak a lot more than all your words so try not to be contradictory or else no one will bother to believe in you anymore.

Don’t take this too radical but on the other hand don’t take it too easy either, you need to find a balance between how you feel and what you display to others, especially if you want to be taken seriously.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

A stimulating Sunday, most likely spent in the company of your friends. And although at the beginning you might play hard to convince, eventually you will realize you did the right choice by joining them.

This not only offers you a relaxing day but also keeps you away from the stress of deciding what you should be doing and how to occupy the whole day.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Don’t listen to appearances and what people have to say first hand this day and just take your time to get into the problem deeper or get to know these people better.

At times, you get a bit too enthusiastic and forget to control these emotions. Other than that, quite a peaceful day with not many activities or things to remember in the following days.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You will have to fight some preconceptions today, either that they are directly connected to you or view someone else.

You are ready to fight for about anyone who you feel has been done wrong and might go at surprising lengths to reestablish peace around. You will probably be like a modern Robin Hood, too bad it will only last during this day most likely.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are taking some things way too serious and I don’t say it is your fault or you are wrong to do so. I’m just trying to emphasize this as one of the reasons why you might worsen some of your relationships or why some people might gaslight you.

It’s either you try to be more refrained when in their company or you just accept their reactions

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The atmosphere around you is going to highly influence the way you will feel the whole day so I would suggest you to try and surround yourself by people you enjoy spending time with.

And we all know that at times it is impossible and you need to be happy with what you get but on this particular occasion, it will be very hard for you to hide your disappointment if this happens.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might feel a bit overwhelmed today by some problems at home, problems that have to do with the generational gap between you and someone dear.

The discussions arising will keep you guessing and not really knowing which is the strategy you need to approach. And to make things worse, no one else in the family will probably want to get involved in this.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You seem to have involved yourself in a lot of projects and undoubtedly you are doing this out of passion and because you want to be part of them.

But maybe these are somewhat interfering with other aspects of your life and at times you can only observe this by quantifying how tired you are and how on Sundays like this one you are not in the mood to do basically anything.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Have you considered that maybe you are not challenging your energy in the right direction and that you might need to take a step back for a bit and regroup?

Well this is exactly what is happening to you at the moment and the more stubborn you are and the more you are trying to ignore this the harder it is going to be eventually when you’ll be kind of forced to see things differently.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

An interesting evolution this weekend with some events, particularly in the family, which are going to challenge you but also offer a sense of stability and confidence in your own powers.

It might be that you are given some chores around the house and given the sense that you are the only one who can do them or something similar.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Single natives are going to find this weekend quite challenging and are going to have to talk about themselves more than they ever did so far, or at least this is how it will feel like.

And to make things worse, the situation will be of so much weirdness that you won’t even realize if you are doing a good job or not until you are so very much into the whole thing.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You are very talkative and inspired today and you are probably craving for someone equal to you with whom to spend your time but this Sunday will prove quite poor in this regard and won’t really get you anything.

You are through enjoying a great sense of self awareness and feeling accomplished enough so you will probably be all right with this any way.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

December 14, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

The Stars Rate Your Day

5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

***** Today you have a wonderful, positive outlook on life! Furthermore, you’re finding it easy to see the big picture. Meanwhile, this is a good day to focus on gratitude. It’s also a wonderful day to focus on future success! Share your joy with others. Live it up!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

**** You are the financial wizard of the zodiac, and today the Moon is in your Money House lined up with lucky, moneybags Jupiter. This is good news! By all means, look for ways to boost your income. Gifts, goodies and favours from others might come your way. Purchases will please you.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

***** Today the Moon is in your sign lined up with Jupiter. This is favourable! This is why you feel warm and openhearted to others. In particular, you will enjoy practising kindness and being generous to others because it makes you feel good. (Plus, what goes around – comes around.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

**** Today it’s easy for you to feel fortunate and appreciative. You’re happy to be in your own skin. These positive feelings might encourage you to explore mystical ideas or information about spirituality or religion. You want to connect with your higher aspirations.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

***** This is a fabulous day to schmooze with friends and to interact with clubs, groups and organizations because you’re enthusiastic and positive minded! Your energy will attract others to you, which will make you feel successful. In fact, this is a great day to set some goals.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** You look fabulous in the eyes of others today! People see you as successful, generous, broad-minded and wise. (Go with the flow and don’t do anything to ruin this great press.) People might ask for your approval or your advice. Remember that you’re in the public eye.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

***** This is a wonderful day to travel or do something to get a change of scenery. If you can’t travel then be a tourist in your own neighbourhood. You will also love to learn something new. You might like to study. You might talk to people from different backgrounds and other cultures. Good day for legal and medical matters.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** Keep your pockets open because the universe will favour you today. (Oh yeah. Many of you will be laughing all the way to the bank.) However, this is also a good day to be generous to others because you will feel a sense of warm satisfaction and increased self-respect.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

**** Relations with partners, spouses and even members of the general public will be warm and friendly today, which is why you will enjoy socializing with others, including group activities. Very likely, someone will inspire or uplift you, which is a wonderful perk.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** Work-related travel will be on the books for some of you today. You’ll be pleased to do anything that widens your world and expands your knowledge. Work with groups today to be the most productive. Connect with others and explore new ideas!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

***** Accept all invitations to socialize today because you’ll have fun! It’s a great day for sports events, the theatre, anything to do with the hospitality industry plus playful activities with children. You will find it rewarding to spread joy to others.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** This is a great day to entertain at home. Invite the gang over for good food and drink. Any gathering at your home will be a successful, upbeat event! By extension, this can also be a profitable and favourable day for real estate.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Natascha McElhone (1969) shares your birthday today. You are spirited, versatile and intelligent. Your sense of adventure takes you to new places. You’re also down to earth. This is a year of learning and teaching. It’s also time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore meditation, yoga or philosophies and help you get a better self-awareness.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

The current disposition seems to give you the chance to strengthen your relationship with your partner but don’t expect too many sparks because it is not the case. It will more likely be about talking and being honest to each other.

So why not take this occasion to say anything that has been on your mind for a while now, it might prove very useful eventually.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You will have to do some work related activities today, maybe revise some project or get back to some work you have done in the past. In any way, it’s not going to be something that you find too exciting and this will probably show.

There might be some time you will get the chance to spend for your own personal purposes but use it wisely because it seems limited.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is not going to be too much of an entertaining day for you as it seems house chores are going to occupy most of the day.

However, you might get the chance to spend some time travelling, maybe in between chores and this you will find quite pleasant. Make sure you have someone enjoyable to keep you company if this is possible.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You are meeting new people and doing new things but you don’t seem too impressed by this. It’s either because you are becoming immune to certain things or because your mind is in a completely different place at the moment.

But if you can’t be bothered to react to certain things at least don’t ruin the fun to those around you who are.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are carrying the right words with you but maybe you are not using them when you should. And I bet you didn’t even consider this.

There is no need now to stress too much about it but what I would suggest is to be attentive to how other people are reacting to what you are saying and maybe do a few tweaks from there.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You might feel as if you are doing someone a favor by helping them with a particular task although it might look as a bit of cheating overall.

The whole things highly depends on whether we are talking about a grown up or a child as you will be most likely preventing them from learning a valuable lesson. Other than that quite a peaceful day.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Although you fancy yourself as a winner, there are times when you need to step down and accept a defeat and this Saturday might actually mark one of those moments.

It’s either you have been weak or misinterpreted certain signals but don’t worry, you will have plenty of time to think about this and come with a better plan for next time.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are going to be faced with the revealing of a lie close to you and might be one of the most disappointed by it.

While at first you might want to play it cool and protect yourself from showing your sorrow to others, you will eventually succumb to this and not really care whomever sees you or to whom you are complaining about the injustice that’s been done to you.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You are debating some things way too much and are probably making people angry with your reluctance.

If this happens at home, well those people are basically stuck with you anyway but if this is happening with strangers, rest assured there is a limit to which they can stand this behavior. Interesting to see though how far you can go.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You are remembering some happy moment but you also have some bad memories you will have to revisit today.

This all happens because you either have a new contact with someone from your past or you need to do some paperwork in regards to your situation. This will probably have you be very melancholic for a big chunk of the day.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The current disposition is trying to get your attention in the area of your home but unless your love interest is around there, your mind and probably your body will try and resist that and go wherever your significant other is.

For some it might be easy but others might find themselves actually chasing a bit of an illusion.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This Saturday will kind of bombard you with a lot of information and you will probably end up not discerning whom or what you can trust and who or what not.

I know they say it’s all about the experience but at times you tend to be quite sensible and focus more on the package and small details and get overwhelmed when this happens.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Spell For Sunday – How to make Florida Water: Traditional Recipe and Uses

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How to make Florida Water: Traditional Recipe and Uses

Despite the name, Florida Water 💧 is not a water-based potion! Most people use vodka to steep the herbs and flowers. Its strong magical properties have made it an essential ingredient in Hoodoo, Voodoo, Santeria, Wicca, and Witchcraft practices.

Why this Spell Works

This Traditional Recipe has been used for hundreds of years, adopted by Southern practitioners of the Hoodoo and Voodoo traditions to cleanse the home and use in rituals. Originally named as the American version of Eau de Cologne in the 1800’s. 🧐

The Herbs listed here each have their own magical properties which, combined with your intention, will aid in cleansing and protecting from negative energies.

How to make Florida Water

Recipe by SilverBear

Florida Water has many uses – it can be used to cleanse yourself, your home, your tools and crystals. It can be added to bath water, used to anoint candles and as a spell ingredient.

Ingredients

Clean Glass Jar

6 Cups Vodka

1/2 Cup Dried Sweetgrass

1/2 Cup Dried Lavender

1/2 Cup Dried Sage

1/2 Cup Dried Cedar

Directions

Gather your herbs, give thanks to them for their use.

Add the vodka to it and store in a glass jar at room temperature.

Allow the herbs to infuse for 14 days. You can place the jar outside/in a window to infuse with either a full or New Moon.

Use a paper towel or cheese cloth to strain out the liquid from the herbs into a clean, preferably glass container. Cover the lid tightly and store until needed.

Make your own Florida Water Brew …

Make it with Essential Oils …

Florida Water Diffuser Blend …

Print it!

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Litha – Midsummer Holiday

Midsummer, a holiday celebrating the traditional midpoint of the harvest season and the summer solstice (June 20 or 21), the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Midsummer is celebrated in many countries but is synonymous with Scandinavia, where it is observed as a national holiday in Sweden and Finland. In Sweden it is celebrated on a Friday between June 19th and 25th, while in Finland it is always observed on a Saturday between June 20th and 26th. In Scandinavia and elsewhere, many Midsummer celebrations are held over several days and often occur in tandem with St. John’s Eve festivities, which usher in the feast day of St. John the Baptist (June 24).

The holiday originated as a pagan celebration to welcome the summer season and ensure a successful harvest. It may have been associated with local gods, such as Ukko, the Finnish god of thunder who controlled the rain and thus the fertility of the land. Festivities included dancing, singing, drinking, cleaning house, lighting bonfires, and collecting flowers.

Many of these rituals arose from the belief that Midsummer was a magical time of good fortune and healing. Bonfires were lit and loud behavior was encouraged to drive away evil spirits. Perhaps due to the time of year’s connection with fertility, love spells were often cast at Midsummer, such as placing seven flowers beneath one’s pillow on Midsummer’s Eve to conjure dreams of one’s future partner. One could also see the face of one’s future bride or groom by looking into a well at midnight. Bathing in natural springs and decorating houses with flowers and plants brought good health, as water and greenery were believed … Click here to read the rest of this article Source: britannica.com

December 14, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: MoonGiant.com

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 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

Moon Phase

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 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on December 14 has an illumination of 99%. 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 14 the Moon is 14.09 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.

Today’s Moon Sign: ♊ Gemini

The current zodiac moon sign is Gemini, positioned at 9.39° within the sign. The Moon entered Gemini on Dec 13, 4:50 PM and will shift into Cancer on Dec 15, 1:56 PM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 99%
Moon Age: 14.09 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 371,950.78 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,233,860.44 km

15 December 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for December 15th, 2024 is the Full Moon phase.

On this day, the moon is 13.34 days old and 99.43% illuminated with a tilt of 152.94°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 368,415.25 km and the moon sign is Gemini.

The Moon phase for December 15th, 2024 is the Full Moon phase. In this phase, the moon is 100% illuminated when seen from Earth (hence the name Full Moon).

The Full Moon happens when the moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The sunlight fully illuminated the moon, and this is what we call being “full”. The moon will be visible throughout the night sky as it rises at sunset in the east, transits the meridian at midnight, before setting at sunrise in the west.

The specific point at which the Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time that passes between full moons is called the Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long.

Fun fact: lunar eclipses can only happen within a few days of the Full Moon, but they don’t happen for every Full Moon because the moon’s orbit has a 5.1° tilt around the Earth compared to Earth’s orbit around the Sun. Only when the intersection of these two orbits is pointing towards the centre of the Moon do we get a lunar eclipse.

Phase Details

Phase: Full Moon

Moon age: 13.34 days

Moon illumination: 99.43%

Moon tilt: 152.94°

Moon angle: 0.54

Moon distance: 368,415.25 km

Moon sign: Gemini

Yule Festival

Yule, festival observed historically by Germanic peoples and in modern times primarily by Neo-Pagans, coinciding with the winter solstice (December 21–22 in the Northern Hemisphere; June 20–21 in the Southern Hemisphere). The pre-Christian festival originated in Scandinavia and was later subsumed, along with other pagan celebrations, into the Christian holiday of Christmas. Some modern celebrations of Yule attempt to re-create ancient traditions, while others have been adapted or reimagined to suit contemporary personal and religious practices.

Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago. Its roots are complicated and difficult to trace, although there are several theories about how and why the festival was celebrated. It is generally agreed that Yule celebrations began as a Norse festival called jol, although assessments of the purpose and traditions vary. Like most winter solstice festivals, themes of light, fire, and feasting are common threads. Some historians think that sacrifices were an important part of the observance, either to the gods and other supernatural beings (such as elves) or to the dead or both. In the harsh climate of northern Europe, most cattle were slaughtered because they could not be fed during the winter. Meat, therefore, was plentiful for a midwinter feast or to leave out as an offering. Some contend that the original festival was a sort of Norse Day of the Dead, with the god Odin as a major player; among Odin’s many names was Jolnir, and among his many duties was acting as a god of the dead. However, this has been disputed in recent years, at least one historian positing that jol was a new year festival intended to set the tone for the months ahead.

One of the earliest known references to Yule is from English monk and historian Bede, who wrote in the early 8th century about “giuli,” a period in the old pagan calendar used by Germanic groups such as the Norse and … Click here to read the rest of this article Source: britannica.com

December 13, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 7 AM to 1 PM EST today (4 AM to 10 AM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

The Stars Rate Your Day

5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

**** After the Moon Alert today, you’ll have lots of mental energy to get things done. Furthermore, in negotiations with others you’ll be proactive, confident and courageous. Your decision-making instincts will be excellent. Good day to learn something new.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

*** Wait until after the Moon Alert is over to make financial decisions today. These decisions might concern purchasing something or figuring out a way to boost your earnings? Either way, you will be energetic; but you might be impulsive. Make sure you don’t do something you regret later.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

**** After that Moon Alert is over today, the Moon moves into your sign, which will make you more emotional than usual; however, it will also slightly boost your good luck! That means today is a good day to ask the universe for a favour. It’s also a great day for a short trip.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** You’re happy you’re working alone today, especially after the Moon Alert is over. Nevertheless, you will still be active pulling strings behind the scenes. Be patient with delays, mistakes and mixed-up communications at work because Mercury retrograde is doing the nasty.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

**** Conversations with friends and members of groups will be dynamic today, especially after the Moon Alert. Relations with partners and spouses are smooth and supportive. Nevertheless, minor disputes with old flames and situations about sports, kids and social outings might occur. (Ouch.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** After the Moon Alert today, you’re high viz.! People will notice you more than usual. In fact, some will know personal details about your private life. (Does this require some damage control?) Fortunately, relations with coworkers are positive. In fact, a work-related romance could begin. (Be patient with family.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** Avoid important decisions this morning during the Moon Alert today. Afterwards, you want to get outta Dodge. You need a change of scenery. In discussions with others, you will be persuasive in stating your views. Pay attention to everything you do to avoid accidents. Easy does it.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** Postpone financial decisions today until after the Moon Alert is over. Discussions about shared property, taxes and insurance issues will be energetic. However, they might also benefit home and family. Meanwhile, avoid disputes which might arise. (It was ever thus.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** Be prepared to go more than halfway when dealing with others today because after the Moon Alert today, the Moon will be opposite your sign. (That’s just how things work.) Discussions with partners and friends will be lively and friendly, as long as you are cooperative.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

*** You have strong opinions today when it comes to your health and wellness. You might even share these ideas with others. Because you have a lot of energy, use today to resolve minor issues with coworkers. Take a look at your routine to see how you might improve it. Nurture yourself.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

**** This is a playful and creative day for you! Anyone involved in creative projects can be productive today. In fact, after the Moon Alert is over, you’ll be gung-ho talking to family members, especially parents. You’re excited about something – but it might be a secret.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** Today holds mixed messages for you. In one way, you’re out there flying your colours. No question. And yet, after the Moon Alert is over today, you might want to hide at home (with good food and drink). Do whatever makes you feel happy.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer, songwriter Taylor Swift (1989) shares your birthday today. You are a private person who likes to help others. You are hard-working, imaginative and an excellent problem solver. This is a year of service for you, perhaps service to family. Therefore, take good care of yourself so you can be a resource. Friends and family will help you.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today you will have to admit to something you have done wrong in the past and it will actually be quite a surprise as you are probably not expecting to be caught up on that.

At first sight you might try and blame it on someone else but then everything will be so obvious that you won’t stand a chance. Just admit and be over with it.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your attitude to risk is going to change entirely today and you’ll be a lot more responsible in the afternoon than during the morning when you might be highly enthusiastic and not so easy to contend.

It’s not like something in particular happens but more like you becoming concerned with work and doing the right thing in the meanwhile.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are a bit reluctant when it comes to joining in on an endeavor your colleagues are onto but on the bright side you get more chance to finish work and not postpone anything for the following week.

This is why you won’t feel so much as if you are missing out and will actually have a reason to be looking out for the weekend.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Some of today’s events at work are going to take you by surprise although to be honest I don’t really understand why this will happen. It’s mostly mundane activities with a bit of a twist and has to do with engaging with other people, nothing you haven’t done before.

But yet you remain baffled by certain small details and can’t really go past them.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

An adventurous day for some and a pretty standard one for others. Don’t stress too much thinking about which category you will be in because it is in no way up to you.

This time it doesn’t work no matter how attentive you are or where you focus your energy. Somehow the activities you will get to take part into today are going to choose you.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

It seems that you are craving for some sort of balance in your activities but you are not doing anything towards this and mostly trying for something to happen to you without you putting any effort into it.

You are very patient though and this will help you, especially during the second part of the day where you will have to deal with some difficult people.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are trying to perfect a certain task and trying to do it as many times as possible as a practice but all you accomplish is making everyone look at you like you don’t have a clue what you are doing.

Maybe you should try and explain your efforts or else try to be more private. Remember that not everyone is on the same page as you and there might be need to adapt.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You seem to have been touched by a terrible wave of boredom and not being sure how to react. You do have some activities going on but seem to refuse most of them and somehow be expecting for something better.

If you want to actually do something then you need to stop being as picky. Other than that, some urgent matters might change how you think later on.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might be feeling as if you have just plunged in a big routine and there is no escaping from that. It’s either because it is Friday now or just because you are actually doing the same thing in a repetition loop and all this has gotten into your head.

You might find some words of consolation at your partner but even for those you will kind of have to dig deeper.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You need to go past some previous ideas and maybe an already formed opinion about a person and try to get to know them again on your own.

This might be happening either at work because you are forced to work with this person or maybe in your personal life because of an unexpected connection that has brought you together.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You are genuinely trying to connect the dots and see how your partner feels but at some point there is some sort of blockage that won’t let you go past that.

Interesting to see how the whole thing will evolve, especially since you are not very willing to speak about your emotions and express how you feel. Plus you are highly sociable and don’t really find the time for a calm conversation.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

For some reason or another this day will have you quite panicked and feeling as if you are losing your sense in regard to a particular personal situation.

And maybe you are true to believe you are loosing the touch but maybe this is happening because there is a bit of a generational gap intervening in this history and not necessarily because it is your fault.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

History of Friday the 13th

Long considered a harbinger of bad luck, Friday the 13th has inspired a late 19th-century secret society, an early 20th-century novel, a horror film franchise and not one but two unwieldy terms—paraskavedekatriaphobia and friggatriskaidekaphobia—that describe fear of this supposedly unlucky day.

The Fear of 13

Just like walking under a ladder, crossing paths with a black cat or breaking a mirror, many people hold fast to the belief that Friday the 13th brings bad luck. Though it’s uncertain exactly when this particular tradition began, negative superstitions have swirled around the number 13 for centuries.

While Western cultures have historically associated the number 12 with completeness (there are 12 days of Christmas, 12 months and zodiac signs, 12 labors of Hercules, 12 gods of Olympus and 12 tribes of Israel, just to name a few examples), its successor 13 has a long history as a sign of bad luck.

The ancient Code of Hammurabi, for example, reportedly omitted a 13th law from its list of legal rules. Though this was probably a clerical error, superstitious people sometimes point to this as proof of 13’s longstanding negative associations.

Fear of the number 13 has even earned a psychological term: triskaidekaphobia.

Why is Friday the 13th Unlucky?

According to biblical tradition, 13 guests attended the Last Supper, held on Maundy Thursday, including Jesus and his 12 apostles (one of whom, Judas, betrayed him). The next day, of course, was Good Friday, the day of Jesus’ crucifixion.

Though Friday’s negative associations are weaker, some have suggested they also have roots in Christian tradition: Just as Jesus was crucified on a Friday, Friday was also said to be the day Eve gave Adam the fateful apple from the Tree of Knowledge, as well as the day Cain killed his brother, Abel.

The Thirteen Club

In the late-19th century, a New Yorker named Captain William Fowler (1827-1897) sought to remove the enduring stigma surrounding the number 13—and particularly the unwritten rule about not having 13 guests at a dinner table—by founding an exclusive society called the Thirteen Club.

The group dined regularly on the 13th day of the month in room 13 of the Knickerbocker Cottage, a popular watering hole Fowler owned from 1863 to 1883. Before sitting down for a 13-course dinner, members would pass beneath a ladder and a banner reading “Morituri te Salutamus,” Latin for “Those of us who are about to die salute you.”

Four former U.S. presidents (Chester A. Arthur, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison and Theodore Roosevelt) would join the Thirteen Club’s ranks at one time or another.

Friday the 13th in Pop Culture

An important milestone in the history of the Friday the 13th legend in particular (not just the number 13) occurred in 1907, with the publication of the novel Friday, the Thirteenth written by Thomas William Lawson.

The book told the story of a New York City stockbroker who plays on superstitions about the date to create chaos on Wall Street, and make a killing on the market.

The horror movie Friday the 13th, released in 1980, introduced the world to a hockey mask-wearing killer named Jason, and is perhaps the best-known example of the famous superstition in pop culture history. The movie spawned multiple sequels, as well as comic books, novellas, video games, related merchandise and countless terrifying Halloween costumes.

What bad things happened on Friday 13th?

On Friday, October 13, 1307, officers of King Philip IV of France arrested hundreds of the Knights Templar, a powerful religious and military order formed in the 12th century for the defense of the Holy Land.

Imprisoned on charges of various illegal behaviors (but really because the king wanted access to their financial resources), many Templars were later executed. Some cite the link with the Templars as the origin of the Friday the 13th superstition, but like many legends involving the Templars and their history, the truth remains murky.

In more recent times, a number of traumatic events have occurred on Friday the 13th, including the German bombing of Buckingham Palace(September 1940); the murder of Kitty Genovese in Queens, New York (March 1964); a cyclone that killed more than 300,000 people in Bangladesh (November 1970); the disappearance of a Chilean Air Force plane in the Andes (October 1972); the death of rapper Tupac Shakur (September 1996) and the crash of the Costa Concordia cruise ship off the coast of Italy, which killed 30 people (January 2012).

Sources:

“The Origins of Unlucky Friday the 13th,” Live Science.
“Friday the 13th: why is it unlucky and other facts about the worst day in the calendar,” The Telegraph.
“13 Freaky Things That Happened on Friday the 13th,” Live Science.
“Here’s Why Friday the 13th is Considered Unlucky,” Time.
“Friggatriskaidekaphobes Need Not Apply,” New-York Historical Society.

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Return to Sender’: Easy Karmic Justice Spell with Lemon

An easy way to get justice is simply to return all harm to its original sender. This is a protection spell that promotes karmic retribution, that is, a light form of revenge that is harmless to you, keeping you safe and protected.

How this Spell Works

The black candle is not for evil purposes, it’s for protection. A “return to sender” or karma spell isn’t really black magic; it’s a protective shield that makes all harm bounce back where it came from.

Lemon is a cleansing agent and it can be used to purify and absorb negative energies. Cutting it open we release some fresh, clear energies around us.

Cloves are aligned with Jupiter and the element Fire. They are traditionally burned or worn for protection against magical or psychic attacks.

Difficulty: Easy

This is not a spell for revenge, but for Karmic retribution: A ritual to return the harm to its sender and have Justice. Use lemon and a candle to cast this Magic spell easily and safely.

INGREDIENTS

1 black candle
1 lemon
A knife, or your boline
1 incense stick (such as black pepper, ginger, or cinnamon)
A handful of cloves

HOW TO CAST THE SPELL

Light the incense.
Think of all the harmful events that you’ve been experiencing. It doesn’t matter who caused them. Focus on how you feel.
Light the candle.
Cut the lemon in half.
Take 3 cloves, and press them inside one half of the lemon. Do the same with the other half. As you do this, say this spell:
Visualize again what justice means to you.
When you’re ready, open your eyes. Blow out the candle to release your intention into the Universe.

Put the lemon inside a cup or container and leave it under your bed for the rest of the night. The power of lemon will take care of cleansing you, and the cloves will guard you while you sleep.

The next morning, throw the lemon in your compost or with your regular waste disposal. Light the candle again whenever you need to recharge the spell for extra protection.

The Enigma of Friday the 13th: Sacred Symbolism for Witches and Women

Friday the 13th is a date shrouded in mystery and superstition. It invokes both fear and fascination in the minds of many. While often associated with ill luck and dark omens, this peculiar day holds a sacred significance for witches and women alike. Delving into the depths of history, folklore, and cultural beliefs, we unravel the enigma behind Friday the 13th and explore its connection to witchcraft and the empowerment of women.

Origins and Historical Significance:

What are the origins of the superstitions surrounding Friday the 13th? It can be traced back to a convergence of various historical and cultural influences. The perceived unluckiness of Friday can be attributed to Christian beliefs. It is supposed as the day on which Jesus was crucified. Additionally, it was believed that Eve tempted Adam with the forbidden fruit on a Friday. This perpetuated the association of the day with misfortune.

The fear surrounding the number 13, known as triskaidekaphobia, has deep historical roots as well. Many ancient cultures considered the number 12 to be complete and harmonious, representing the twelve months, zodiac signs, and apostles. The number 13, therefore, disrupted this balance and was viewed as a symbol of chaos and disruption.

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Spell For Friday – Acron Magick

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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday

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Friday Correspondences

Magickal Intentions: Love, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty,

Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers and Heart
Incense: Strawberry, Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron and Vanilla
Planet: Venus
Sign: Libra and Taurus
Angel: Ariel
Colors: Green, Pink, Aqua
Herbs/Plants: Pink Rose, Ivy, Birch, Heather, Clematis, Sage, Violet and Water Lily

Stones: Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Emerald and Jade
Oil: (Venus) Cardamom, Palm Rosa, Rose, Yarrow
Friday belongs to Venus, and its energies are warm, sensuous, and fulfilling. Efforts that involve any type of pleasure, comfort, and luxury, as well as the arts, music, or aroma (incense and perfume) works well on this day. As Venus lends its sensuous influences to the energies of this day, use it for any magical work that deals with matters of the heart.

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Friday is the sixth day of the week, but used to be the seventh, the Sabbath of the Jewish lunar calendar. The name, Friday, is derived from the Nordic goddess, Frigg, Frigga, Freyja, Freya, or Frija (Germanic), considered to be the mother of all. She is the Goddess of love and war, fertility and death. She is the leader of the Valkyries and the Disir (Divine Grandmothers), and creator of Seidr magic. Her symbols are the cat and the Brisingamen, which is the magic necklace of the rainbow bridge. Freya’s Roman and Greek counterparts are Venus and Aphrodite, goddesses of love and beauty.

Latin: Dies Veneris, dedicated to Venus, the Roman Goddess of love
French: vendredi
Italian: venerdi
Spanish: viernes
Old High German: frigedag
German: Freitag
Dutch: vrijdagRules: Love, fidelity, reconciliation, interchanges, beauty, youth, joy, happiness, pleasure, luck, friendship, compassion, music, the arts.
Colors: Light Blue, Green, Pink, Copper Hues
Planet: Venus
Metal: Copper
Stones: Azurite, Calcite (blue, green & pink), Cat’s Eye, Chrysocolla, Chrysoprase, Coral, Emerald, Jade, Jasper (green), Kunzite, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Olivine, Peridot, Sodalite, Tourmaline (blue, green, pink & watermelon), Turquoise Malachite
Herbs: Apple Blossom, Cardamom, Crocus, Daisy, Geranium (rose), Heather, Hyacinth, Iris, Licorice, Lilac, Magnolia, Myrtle, Orchid, Orris, Plumeria, Rose, Spearmint, Stephanosis, Sweet Pea, Tansy, Thyme, Tonka, Tuberose, Vanilla, Violet, Willow, Ylang Ylang
Zodiac: Libra & Taurus

December 13, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres

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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.