September 28, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions 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

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on September 28 has an illumination of 16%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On September 28 the Moon is 25.68 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 16%
Moon Age: 25.68 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 397,250.62 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,850,748.84 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

28 September 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Libra 49
Moon:18 Leo 35
Mercury:03 Libra 51
Venus:06 Scorpio 31
Mars:13 Cancer 30
Jupiter:21 Gemini 09
Saturn:14 Pisces 32 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 58 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 19 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 41 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 39 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Aries 30 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):10 Libra 05

Chiron:21 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:10 Capricorn 30
Pallas:06 Sagittarius 18
Juno:17 Libra 17
Vesta:16 Virgo 20

Eris:25 Aries 08 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:11
Fixed:3
Mutable:5

Chicago, Illinois

September 28, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Libra 03
Moon:21 Leo 37
Mercury:04 Libra 18
Venus:06 Scorpio 49
Mars:13 Cancer 38
Jupiter:21 Gemini 09
Saturn:14 Pisces 31 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 18 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 41 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 39 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Aries 29 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):10 Libra 07

Chiron:21 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:10 Capricorn 32
Pallas:06 Sagittarius 23
Juno:17 Libra 22
Vesta:16 Virgo 27

Eris:25 Aries 07 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:11
Fixed:3
Mutable:5

Los Angels, California

September 28, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Libra 08
Moon:22 Leo 38
Mercury:04 Libra 27
Venus:06 Scorpio 55
Mars:13 Cancer 41
Jupiter:21 Gemini 09
Saturn:14 Pisces 30 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 57 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 18 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 41 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 39 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Aries 29 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):10 Libra 07

Chiron:21 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:10 Capricorn 33
Pallas:06 Sagittarius 25
Juno:17 Libra 24
Vesta:16 Virgo 30

Eris:25 Aries 07 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:11
Fixed:3
Mutable:5

September 28, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions after 11 PM EDT today (8 PM PDT). The Moon is in Leo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a pleasant day to socialize or take a vacation. Make an effort to enjoy the arts and visit museums and parks because you’ll appreciate beauty plus the creative talents of others. Parents should be extra vigilant about their kids to avoid accidents. Social plans and sports might suddenly change today.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Stock the fridge because you might spontaneously entertain at home today. (“Who are these people?”) Something unexpected will impact your home routine. Small appliances might break down. Surprise people might appear at your door. It’s all good.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Pay attention to everything you say and do today to avoid an accident. However, you might also have clever, genius-like ideas? Short trips and a chance to expand your world by seeing new places and meeting new faces will please you. You’re up for something different!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Keep an eye on your money and possessions today because something unexpected could occur. You might find money; you might lose money. Protect what you own against loss, theft or damage. However, you might also boost your wealth? It’s a mixed bag.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Bosses, parents and the police might catch you off guard today. Therefore, be aware of this, especially if you’re driving with one headlight. Do some damage control. Nevertheless, this is a popular, fun-loving day! Enjoy the company of friends and groups. You might also entertain.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Money is on your mind right now; nevertheless, today you feel a bit restless. Although you feel sociable, in fact, charming; nevertheless, you might prefer to be low-key and seek out some privacy. Do what pleases you. Some will be involved in a competition or active physical sports.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You’re keen to communicate to others now with both the Sun and Mercury in your sign. Meanwhile, a friend might surprise you today or alternatively, you might meet someone who is a real character. Don’t hesitate to join group activities because this will please you. You’re in the zone!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You’re high viz. today, which means people notice you more than usual. And, like yesterday, some people seem to know personal details about your private life. You appear happy and successful in the eyes of others, which is why it’s easy to be so charming and diplomatic. (Which you are.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Satisfy your urge to do something different today. Explore new areas and see new places. Admittedly, your plans might be suddenly interrupted and travel plans might also change. Schmooze with younger people, especially in groups because you might learn something new.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You make a fabulous impression on others today, even if you don’t do anything special. This is why communications with bosses, parents and people in authority (including the police) will go well. Someone might give you a gift or do a favour for you. This is a good day for financial discussions.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today you have to go more than half way when dealing with others, which means you need to be conciliatory, cooperative and agreeable. These are all things you can easily do! Meanwhile, you’re working hard, which is why it’s easy to make a good impression on bosses. (Even a romantic one.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Unexpected news about your health, or your job, or even a pet might occur today. Stay tuned for this. Meanwhile, group activities will delight. They could be related to your job or your desire to entertain at home. Travel for pleasure plus fun social outings are great choices.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Naomi Watts (1968) shares your birthday today. You are charismatic and flirtatious. You’re an idealist who hates to be bored. This year is the end of a nine-year cycle for you, which means it’s time to let go of people, places and things from the past that have held you back. Clean the slate!

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are highly motivated to put order into things around you but maybe you don’t yet think you have the best plan and of course you require all the best steps to get going.

So you either ponder on that this Saturday and maybe start things tomorrow or you leave it all for some other time, maybe a sunny day ahead and try to relax today.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You will be somewhat enticed into taking some risks you previously might have said you would never take.

Whether this has something to do with your romantic life or with your friends, you will surely want to show bravery and make a point in front of those whose opinion you care so much for these days. Interesting to see what this will unravel.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

It is going to be quite a romantic and jolly attitude around you this Saturday so maybe take advantage of it in order to delete some of those ugly thoughts you might have nurtured in the past few days.

Don’t be too temperamental however and try not to fake too much happiness because those around you are no fools to believe that.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You want to breath new air and to extend your horizon and you definitely think of traveling or some sort of exotic experience.

However, while this might not be possible at the moment, there might be some other kinds of opportunities to connect to new people, that might be right under your nose and that you might have neglected until now.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You will feel some sort of craving or misfortune to the thought of some component regarding your education, maybe some natives will want to come back to their studies or take on a different route.

In any case, you might be seriously considering some sort of educational endeavor, whether it is for yourself or for someone close.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is going to be quite a comfortable Saturday but only if you manage to get past the bitter words of someone around you.

There are enough means to distract your attention and you should use them but don’t let yourself entirely distracted because at some point you will have to snap back into your old self and give a replica to that, but just not now.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are going to be quite confrontational this Saturday morning but it seems that you will also be given the chance to confront with people who surely have their words with them and you will step by step back down from this argumentative mood.

So by the end of the day when the evening sets in you will be quite relaxed and having no more fights to start off.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are way too agitated for the circle of people you are now in and maybe you should tone things down for a bit.

If you’ve presented your plan and ideas and people have not adopted them, then maybe you should back down for a bit as there is no need to be insistent. Other than this, you will be able to enjoy the day eventually if you calm down.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The stars are going to give you a super pass to communication with those close and maybe it would be wise for all natives in a couple to use this with their partner.

What they might find out announces to be quite promising while at the same time, there are things they will have the chance to free themselves off too this Saturday.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Don’t rain on anyone’s parade if you are not feeling ready for the party because there is no need to distract people if they can be in harmony.

There are enough means for you to entertain your thoughts if you don’t want to spend you time in anyone’s company and the likelihood is that people won’t even force you to do that if you don’t want to.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Fear of missing out will act as an interesting motivator for you this Saturday as it seems that although you would prefer to be just with your family you also want to see what your friends and extended family are doing so you will probably eventually end up in contact with everyone.

So it will prove to be a jolly communicative day after all.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You will have very different, almost opposed attitudes in regards to how you treat people around you today and this will probably be noticed by everyone.

With your own close relatives you will be all milk and honey, even excuse them for stuff you wouldn’t usually while with friends or acquaintances you will tend to be harsher than ever.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

English Witchcraft Laws c.2015

English Witchcraft Laws

Definition:

Until 1951, England had laws strictly prohibiting the practice of witchcraft. When the last act was repealed, Gerald Gardner began to publish his work, and brought witchcraft back into the public eye without threat of prosecution. Put into effect on June 1, 1653, the Witchcraft Laws mandated the outlawing of any kind of witchcraft-related activities. The 1951 repeal made it easier for modern Wiccans — Gardner was able to go public just a few years later, when he published Witchcraft Today in 1954.

It’s important to note that the 1653 Witchcraft Laws were not the first to appear in the English judicial system. In 1541, King Henry VIII passed a piece of legislation that made witchcraft a felony, punishable by death. In 1562, Henry’s daughter, Queen Elizabeth I, passed a new law that said witchcraft would only be punished with death if harm had been caused – if no physical harm was done to the alleged victim, then the accused only faced imprisonment.

Examples: Prior to the repeal of the English Witchcraft Laws, British pagans had to practice in secret to avoid prosecution.

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Spell For Friday – Calm Down

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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday

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Friday Source: modernwellnesswitch.com

Fridays are best for anything related to relationships; dating and romance, solidifying business partnerships and collaborations, social events, parties, and spending time with friends or family. Decorating and all this beautiful such as fine clothing and jewelry, art, and self-care practices.

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Tarot Card: Two of Cups

Rune: Gebo

Colors: Aqua, Pink

Plants*: African Violet, Alfalfa, Apple, Apricot, Aster, Avocado, Banana, Barley, Birch, Blackberry, Buckwheat, Burdock, Caper, Cardamom, Catnip, Cherry, Corn, Daffodil, Daisy, Elder, Feverfew, Foxglove, Geranium, Heather, Hibiscus, Huckleberry, Hyacinth, Iris, Licorice, Lilac, Magnolia, Willow

Stones: Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Emerald, Malachite, Green Garnet, Dioptase, Unakite, Prehnite, Peridot, Fuchsite, Chinese Turquoise, Watermelon Tourmaline, Chrysoprase, Rose Quartz, Pink Tourmaline, Kunzite, Rhodonite, Pink Calcite, Chrysoberyl, Copper, Cat’s Eye,

Magical Uses: Love, Beauty, Harmony, Affection, Fertility, Romance, Friendship

Friday Source: gypsywolf.weebly.com

Latin: Dies Veneris, dedicated to Venus, the Roman Goddess of love
French: vendredi
Italian: venerdi
Spanish: viernes
Old High German: frigedag
German: Freitag
Dutch: vrijdag

Rules: 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

28 September 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for September 28th, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 24.95 days old and 17.77% illuminated with a tilt of -26.05°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 399,120.21 km and the moon sign is Leo.

The Moon phase for September 28th, 2024 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 24.95 days

Moon illumination: 17.77%

Moon tilt: -26.05°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 399,120.21 km

Moon sign: Leo

September 27, 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

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on September 27 has an illumination of 24%. 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 September 27 the Moon is 24.75 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 24%
Moon Age: 24.75 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 393,285.14 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,893,435.98 km

September 27, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today you need to be yourself – exactly who you are. This is why it’s hard for you to hide your feelings from others. You might be a bit more emotional in your personal relationships, especially romantic relationships. You might also feel protective or nurturing to children or someone who needs care.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Grab any chance to retire by yourself to your own private place because you will welcome this. It’s a good time to search inside and look at your attitudes, and feelings, and your emotional take on the world around you. You might prefer to relax at home among familiar surroundings.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today you have a strong urge to talk to others and communicate your ideas. However, you want to find someone who will listen to you in a genuine way. You don’t want to waste time with superficial chitchat. You need a meaningful communication.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today it’s easy to identify with what you own. This might be why you are less willing than usual to let someone use something that you own. You might also find yourself in a position where you have to defend your values or defend why you choose to buy something. (I hate that.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today the Moon is in your sign, which happens for 2 1/2 days every month. This brings you good fortune; however, it also makes you feel more emotional than usual. You will also feel a great need to belong and relate to friends or loved ones. “Wait for me!”

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You might not feel like socializing today. Instead, you prefer to enjoy privacy in beautiful surroundings with good food and drink. And why not? It’s also a good day to explore some kind of mystical or spiritual discipline because you will understand these ideas at a basic, gut level.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Friendships will be important to you today. Perhaps a friend has something personal and meaningful to share? Possibly, a friend from the past is once again prominent in your life? You might feel jealous if a friend pays attention to someone else? (We’ve all been there.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today your professional and business concerns take priority. However, in a curious way, some people will know personal details about your private life. Or you might have a public argument that others witness? (Hissing in an elevator. Everyone can hear you.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today you want to get away from all this. You need change of scenery! Stimulation and adventure! If you can’t travel (which would be ideal), then go someplace different. Even a new coffee shop or a different store or a new park or a different route home. Shake things up a little.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today your emotional experiences will be more intense than usual. You might feel jealous. Or you might envy someone and desire what they have. (This is a never-ending loop because there is no end to better.) Wrap up details with bills, taxes and shared property.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today the Moon turns your attention to your most personal relationships. Close friends and partners will be more important to you than usual. However, conflicts with these people will also be more emotional! Guard against knee-jerk reactions.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today you might do a favour for someone or work for the benefit of someone else. You’re not a martyr — it’s just what it is. You might also focus on ways to improve your health and your hygiene. “Every day in every way I’m getting better and better.”

If Your Birthday Is Today

Memoirist, historian Tara Westover (1986) shares your birthday today. You make a lasting, favourable impression on others, even though privately, you might question yourself. You are complex; and set high standards for yourself. This year your accomplishments will be recognized. Expect power and leadership. Seize opportunities and act on them. Awards and acknowledgement will be yours.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This Friday will seem like a bad joke due to some misunderstandings early in the day but you know what they say: don’t judge a book by its cover.

So maybe you should have a bit of patience and faith. Or at least work your way around all the perceived troubles and try to lift them. Don’t lose your head with nerves because this is the worst you can do.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You are someone’s power source and they will probably require your support today. While it might not be the best timing for you and you’d prefer a million other things to happen than this, you must show responsibility and honor your promises.

It might prove to be a blessing in disguise eventually or at least you’ll feel good about your self.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You want to be the knight in the shining armor today, regardless of your gender and you want to be the one to save the day and get all the credits at work.

And in case, someone else seems to be set to take your place you will turn out to be very aggressive and full of conflict, even jealous to some point. This will be interesting to temper though.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You seem to be quite revolted and while some natives might have reasons for that, in particular cases, there is just exaggeration floating in the air.

If someone hasn’t accepted your ideas as being the best this doesn’t mean that your relationship with that person is over so maybe you shouldn’t be that radical in some regards.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You will benefit from a lot of support at home, whether you asked for a helping hand with chores or maybe you are doing some sort of work like remodeling and then you surely need advice and even someone to join you.

Speaking of that, this might not be a bad moment for any decoration efforts either so do think of that.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You might want to leave complaining away because you basically have very little to complain of and that is mostly personal stuff that you should by default not flaunt in front of everyone.

Try not to doubt your abilities and at least start that task even if you are not sure you will be able to finish it or not. You will be surprised of your own strength eventually.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The stars are going to offer you confidence this Friday, enough of it actually to see your plans taking off but it seems that you are not yet prepared for it and won’t know how to use it properly.

Meanwhile there might be some other events taking from your focus and distracting you from your personal activities, things you are not supposed to procrastinate on.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You will crave creativity and change around you this end of the working week and the only area where you might get is at home so maybe this is where your focus should be.

Maybe do some sort of redecoration or go on a small shopping spree. There might be need for some budgeting though so watch your boundaries.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You are going to be quite rebellious this Friday but you won’t be able to explain what you are craving or what you want to do.

This will in turn only provoke trouble around you up to the point that most people are going to be fed up with your behavior. If you’re planning on continuing to be stubborn, at least don’t start any conflict.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You feel some sort of urge to prove yourself in your chosen field of work and if not you feel the need to make some changes.

But maybe you are being too harsh on yourself and maybe you lack all the patience required to see your actions to a result. Leave it a bit more time before you take any radical decisions, especially involving changes.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The current disposition will set some changes to your motivations and interests and this will see a change from a whole work orientated focus to a more emotional approach, something towards your family life.

At the same time you are somewhat prone to listening to everyone and then loosing your own interior voice through all that noise.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You will want a lot of space for your web of intrigue and manipulation this Friday but it seems that although you might get it, you will have to be very careful about your plans because someone is after you.

And once revealed, not only your plans will be useless but even your reputation might suffer for some time.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

A Thread in the Tapestry of Witchcraft c. 2016

A Thread in the Tapestry of Witchcraft

Author: Crick

Whenever I hear the urban legend that witchcraft died out and then was recently re-discovered… well, I have to shake my head in disbelief. Such a mindset digresses from the expansion of witchcraft, which has been in existence since the dawn of humankind. And which continues to flourish to this very day. There are many threads that lend themselves to the tapestry of witchcraft. And for one thread to claim to be the weaver is very naïve.

In many instances, a witch is simply a healer. Witches employ knowledge of herbs and folk magic to assist those who seek out such help. In spite of all of the negative hype, not all witches engage in seeking out malevolent spirits or seek to engage in grand acts of esoteric knowledge. Unlike religions, witchcraft is not defined by a particular dogma, but rather is a mystical spiritual path with an ever-expanding body of knowledge. It is up to the individual as to how to harness and utilize that knowledge.

In keeping with this thought, back in the mid 1980’s I was married to a wonderful Hispanic woman. And by way of her family, I became aware of the practice of curanderismo. In fact, I recently completed a short course in curanderismo, which was offered through the University of New Mexico.

What is a curandero, you may ask? The word “curandero” is Spanish for “healer”. These healers are found throughout South America and, in recent years, through parts of North America as well. These healers are sometimes known as Shamans. Curandero, as a form of healing, has been around for over a thousand years or so. These folks are healers who manipulate the supernatural world as well as the physical world in an effort to heal. One of the earliest depictions of curanderos is found in the ceramic artwork of the Moche people. Theirs was a civilization that flourished in northern Peru from about 100 C.E to circa 800 C.E. And though Curanderos do not call themselves witches, they employ identical elements in order to heal others in their community. I have no problem as seeing them as yet another thread in the tapestry of witchcraft. For at the end of the day, labels are for those who create them and are often narrow in interpretation.

Within the Hispanic community, if one were to refer to a curandero as a Bruja (female witch) or Brujo (male witch) , this would be seen as an insult, as these terms for “witch” are used to identify folks who engage in sorcery. And the practice of sorcery is considered to be negative as compared to the practices of the curandero. Due to religious persecution and as a matter of survival, curandero became intertwined with Catholicism, much like the Vodou belief system did in order to survive and prosper. As a result of this, Curanderos tend to be very religious and very spiritual and believe that you have to have the Christian God in your heart to be a true healer. Curanderos (male healers) or Curanderas (female healers) believe that illnesses are caused by malevolent spirits, a life lesson from Deity, or from someone placing a curse.

As with any practice, there are specialties that one may engage in, in order to relieve the afflictions that are present in their patients. For instance, “Yerberos” are primarily herbalists. These folks are generally well trained in hundreds of different herbs and their medicinal values. As a witch who lives a homeopathic life, I can certainly relate to such folks. And like many traditional witches, they gather their herbs from the surrounding fields and woods of their locale.

“Hueseros and Sobaderos” are bone/muscle therapists who emphasize physical ailments. They are trained in healing methods that use rub and massage techniques. These healers look for abdominal tenderness, feeling knots in the calves, and/or rolling a fresh chicken egg over the abdomen. Empacho (impact of the stomach) is confirmed if the egg appears to stick to a particular area.

“Parteras” are the midwives and for decades have been the only source of such aid in many Hispanic communities. The Parteras will often employ a method called “manteadas”. This is a form of body rocking on a blanket or shawl, with precise rhythmic movements in an effort to facilitate delivery, promote conception in infertile women and to relax the body by removing stress. It is also used to rearrange the whole body and/or bone dislocation and so forth. Often a rebozo is utilized for this type of healing. The rebozo is a type of long shawl.

Then there are the “Oracionistas” who work primarily through the power of prayer. This type of Curanderas healing is heavily influenced by the Roman Catholic views that have been intertwined with the Curandero path. They are viewed as a type of faith healer. Among these primary specialties there are a number of sub categories. For instance, Yerberos who work primarily with tobacco to heal patients are known as “tabaqueros” (Tobacco-using shaman) . As part of their healing process they employ the use of Nicotiana rustica, (Amazonian wild Tobacco) .

There are Curanderos who employ limpias energeticas (clean energy) , which is a form of ritual for spiritual cleansing. There are those who utilize Jugo terapia (juice therapy) , which as the name indicates is a method of mixing various fruits and herbs as a means of healing.

There are Curanderos who work primarily with ayahuasca and are known as ayahuasqueros. These shamans utilize the spirit of ayahuasca as a means of physical and spiritual healing.
By the same token, Curanderos who work with peyote are known as peyoteros. And akin to the ayahuasqueros, these shamans utilize the spirit of the peyote for spiritual healing. As an interesting side note, as of this writing, there are only three peyoteros in the United States who are licensed to harvest peyote, which is classified as a Schedule I Controlled Substance by the U.S. government.

In closing, I have barely covered the healing techniques, which fall under the description of curanderismo. The whole point of this article is to shed a bit of light on one of the many pools of knowledge that are available to the aspiring witch.

As I stated earlier on, witchcraft is not a single body of knowledge encased in some form of dogma, but rather an esoteric path that is constantly being expanded upon by applying both old and new knowledge. By opening one’s mind and horizons, one is able to continue to grow both mentally and spiritually. A witch is one who is constantly seeking the path to wisdom…

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

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Thursday Source: whitewitchgrimoire.com

Planet: Jupiter
Colors: Blue and Metallic

Ahhh Jupiter, you giant dick. While he is the go-to for power, money and good fortune, he’s about the long game. Fast money? Nope. He will give you more of what you have, so if you’re broke, you may be even more impoverished if you use any of his influence. Be careful with them herbs. Looking for justice? Thursday. Signing contracts or making big money moves? Thursday. Abundance looks different to everyone, but this is the day of plenty….sometimes that is just plenty of what you already have man. I’m serious here. My money spells done in the past before I got my shit together created lasting wounds. Expansion is painful when it comes from a space of lack. I said “I need money! I am broke” and he said “Hold my beer you desperate witch” and then I cried. Great money day if you are attracting what you are, but not what you want. I speak from my own experience and yours may differ, but if your money spells have backfired, look at the day and associations. If you see anything, take note. Everyone is different but I am not even ashamed to say that it took me years to figure this one out for my own magic. Good day for court and child support I must say.

Thursday Source: otherworldlyoracle.com

Thursday is named for one of our favorite Marvel characters and originally the Norse god of thunder – Thor. Thursday’s magick focuses on the following intentions: protection, power, male fertility, strength, purification, consecration, storm energy, and forest magick. In addition Thursday is ruled by the planet Jupiter, which is the planet of good luck, prosperity, health, career success, leadership, politics, legal matters, etc.

Magical Intentions: storms, legal matters, military, protection, cleansing, consecration, good luck, prosperity, career success

Crystals/Stones: amethyst, sapphire, turquoise, lepidolite, sugilite

Herbs: cinnamon, beech, oak, thorns, garlic, hawthorn, leek and onion, thistle

Gods/Goddesses: Thor, Juno, Jupiter

27 September 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

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

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on September 27 has an illumination of 24%. 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 September 27 the Moon is 24.75 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 24%
Moon Age: 24.75 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 393,285.14 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,893,435.98 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

27 September 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Libra 28
Moon:01 Leo 40
Mercury:01 Libra 22
Venus:04 Scorpio 50
Mars:12 Cancer 46
Jupiter:21 Gemini 05
Saturn:14 Pisces 37 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 59 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 21 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 42 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 39 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Aries 35 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Libra 56

Chiron:22 Aries 00 Rx
Ceres:10 Capricorn 16
Pallas:05 Sagittarius 51
Juno:16 Libra 48
Vesta:15 Virgo 41

Eris:25 Aries 08 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:11
Fixed:3
Mutable:5

Cape Town, South Africa

27 September 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Libra 47
Moon:05 Leo 49
Mercury:01 Libra 58
Venus:05 Scorpio 15
Mars:12 Cancer 57
Jupiter:21 Gemini 06
Saturn:14 Pisces 36 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 59 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 20 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 42 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 39 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Aries 33 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Libra 58

Chiron:21 Aries 59 Rx
Ceres:10 Capricorn 19
Pallas:05 Sagittarius 57
Juno:16 Libra 55
Vesta:15 Virgo 50

Eris:25 Aries 08 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:11
Fixed:3
Mutable:5

Easter Island, Chile

27 September 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:05 Libra 07
Moon:09 Leo 56
Mercury:02 Libra 34
Venus:05 Scorpio 39
Mars:13 Cancer 08
Jupiter:21 Gemini 07
Saturn:14 Pisces 35 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 59 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 20 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 41 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 39 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Aries 32 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):10 Libra 00

Chiron:21 Aries 59 Rx
Ceres:10 Capricorn 23
Pallas:06 Sagittarius 04
Juno:17 Libra 02
Vesta:16 Virgo 00

Eris:25 Aries 08 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:11
Fixed:3
Mutable:5

September 26, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions 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

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on September 26 has an illumination of 33%. 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 September 26 the Moon is 23.81 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 33%
Moon Age: 23.81 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 388,815.72 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,936,024.07 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

26 September 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Libra 51
Moon:23 Cancer 50
Mercury:00 Libra 13
Venus:04 Scorpio 05
Mars:12 Cancer 26
Jupiter:21 Gemini 04
Saturn:14 Pisces 40 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 00 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 22 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 42 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 39 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Aries 37 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Libra 52

Chiron:22 Aries 02 Rx
Ceres:10 Capricorn 10
Pallas:05 Sagittarius 38
Juno:16 Libra 34
Vesta:15 Virgo 23

Eris:25 Aries 09 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:5
Cardinal:12
Fixed:2
Mutable:5

Chicago, Illinois

September 26, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Libra 06
Moon:26 Cancer 59
Mercury:00 Libra 40
Venus:04 Scorpio 23
Mars:12 Cancer 34
Jupiter:21 Gemini 04
Saturn:14 Pisces 39 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 00 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 21 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 42 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 39 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Aries 36 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Libra 54

Chiron:22 Aries 01 Rx
Ceres:10 Capricorn 12
Pallas:05 Sagittarius 43
Juno:16 Libra 40
Vesta:15 Virgo 30

Eris:25 Aries 09 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:5
Cardinal:12
Fixed:2
Mutable:5

Los Angels, California

September 26, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Libra 10
Moon:28 Cancer 02
Mercury:00 Libra 50
Venus:04 Scorpio 29
Mars:12 Cancer 37
Jupiter:21 Gemini 05
Saturn:14 Pisces 39 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 00 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 21 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 42 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 39 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Aries 35 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Libra 54

Chiron:22 Aries 01 Rx
Ceres:10 Capricorn 13
Pallas:05 Sagittarius 45
Juno:16 Libra 41
Vesta:15 Virgo 32

Eris:25 Aries 09 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:5
Cardinal:12
Fixed:2
Mutable:5

September 26, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 6 PM to 7 PM EDT today (3 PM to 4 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Cancer into Leo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Discussions with family members will be warm and supportive today. Someone might want to confide in you. They might want your help in some way. Or possibly, you are the one who wants assistance? Although this conversation might be unexpected, someone will listen.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Because your imagination is heightened today, you can visualize things and dream up all kinds of possibilities. This is an excellent influence for writers, especially fantasy and sci-fi writers. However, today also hold surprises. Pay attention to everything you say and do to avoid an accident.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Be smart and guard your possessions and your money today to avoid loss, theft or damage. Meanwhile, you will be tempted to spend money on luxurious, fanciful items today. You might discover something new that you never saw before – (but you wanted it all your life.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a restless day for you because surprising news or unexpected events might catch you off guard. In turn, you might feel impulsive. However, you will also feel tender concern for those who are suffering in another country. The welfare of children matters to you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your sensitivity to other people and different situations is finely tuned today. This is why you might be concerned for the welfare of a family member or anyone who is less fortunate. You might speak up on their behalf or try to call the attention of others to their plight.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You feel tenderhearted today, especially towards a friend or a member of a group. If someone needs your help today, you will respond. You might also meet someone who is unusual. Or perhaps someone you know will do something that surprises you? Be open to whatever happens.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

A boss, parent or someone in a position of authority might surprise you today. They might have unexpected news or they might do something you least expect. In turn, you might have sympathy for this person. You will help coworkers today, if you can.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today your idealism is aroused along with your appreciation of beauty, which means because your senses are so finely tuned, you will enjoy museums, art galleries and seeing the beautiful creations of others. You might also be attracted to a philosophy or a religion.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Check banking details and anything to do with shared property, inheritances, taxes and debt because something unexpected could impact these areas. Meanwhile, you might be generous to someone because you feel sympathetic. Generosity is a good thing, but don’t give away the farm.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

A partner or close friend might surprise you today. Nevertheless, you will have a meeting of the minds because it’s easy to have a mutually sympathetic understanding with someone. You have a sense that this person has your back and you have theirs. That’s reassuring.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Your work routine might be interrupted today. Whatever happens, you will feel sympathetic to a coworker or anyone who needs your help. Possibly, you are the one who needs help from someone else? Either way, people are caring and helpful today, which is gratifying.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Parents should keep your eyes open today because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. You might also encounter a child who needs your help. Meanwhile, this is a great day for artists and creative projects because you are in touch with your imagination today. Trust your dreams.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Hockey players Henrik and Daniel Sedin (1980) shares your birthday today. You are tenacious and disciplined. You demand excellence of yourself. (You hate to make a mistake.) This is a year of learning and teaching. Take time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore philosophies that will give you a better idea of who you are.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Maybe you shouldn’t count that much on your intuition today and factor in some logic as well as it seems there might be some things you won’t really want to believe they are true but which actually are and you need to be very careful with them.

The more dreamy you are now, the more you risk loosing track of things eventually.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is going to be a great day for meditation and all sorts of endeavors that include a lot of deep thinking and understanding the way you make decisions.

At the same time you will probably be a bit baffled to find out that this doesn’t exclude people in your life and that there is no need for you to isolate yourself to do that.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You might be going through a busy time but this doesn’t mean you have an excuse not to return calls, to disappear from peoples’ lives or not to respect your promises.

You can’t really display it high for everyone to see how busy you are and not explanation times will be granted so people will start talking if you don’t help out.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This Thursday really is set to teach you a lesson about discipline and how on certain occasions you kind of need to let your head down and listen to what others have to say and then follow their objectives.

It is not always up to you, whether at home or at work and the earlier you understand this, the easier it is going to be.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is going to be a highly materialistic and commercial day for you and either that you go shopping or make plans you are surely only thinking about how to indulge yourself and those dear to you.

Not wise to use the difficult time we are all going through as an excuse to raid your finances for good in order to make yourself feel better.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is going to be a very coincidental day and you will probably feel as if you are on the same thought track with a lot of people around you in various situations.

Whether this is magic or not I will let you decided but what I can tell you for sure is that the most part of this is caused by the fact that you are highly empathic today.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

I would tell you to watch your words but it seems that the stars will exert a bigger force than yourself so you will still get going to say whatever you think, no matter how many times you have been warned.

Without words or occasion to say how you feel you are going to be even more conflict so maybe it’s best to get it all out of the system.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You will have to be very careful to what you are doing because some of your actions, although well thought from your side, might appear contradictory from everyone else’s.

Beware of complications and try to have as many things in writing and well sorted out before any action really starts. This might prove inspirational as well, eventually.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The current disposition will bring some long wanted level of comfort and stability in your life but it seems you don’t crave that anymore so you won’t greet this with too much enthusiasm.

On the contrary actually, you will probably feel as if things have become too predictable and boring around you and you need some challenge now.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

No time to rest for you this Thursday and although initially this seemed like a peaceful day set to give you the time to resolve your tasks carefully, it seems you will need not only focus but a lot of patience to get through with it all.

This might also reveal you who is genuinely interested to help you and who runs at the first sign of trouble.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

While I would like to warn you about the consequences of this day, especially emotionally maybe there is best to leave you to your resources to tackle all that.

After all this is all the result of something you previously did, something that wasn’t too nice so be prepared to make amends and to clean up a mess you did.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You seem to be highly preoccupied this Thursday about what the future has in store for you and this might prevent you from actually living the present.

Don’t be too impatient in regard to some matters because there is no need for them to be revealed earlier on, plus, some others are so connected that you wouldn’t understand them anyway.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Spell For Wednesday – Potato Home Protection Spell

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One of our favorite ways to protect the home with a spell is by reinforcing the foundational four walls of your full property. By placing symbols, totems, crystals, or plants in the four corners, you mark the boundaries of your safe space.

The element of Earth represents the energy of a strong, safe, and grounded foundation. So, in this spell, we’ll be using one of the most well-connected spell ingredients we could find.

The main ingredient of this house protection spell is a potato. Potatoes dig deep into the Earth, creating strong, nourishing roots. The plant, itself, is poisonous; this natural defense mechanism helps deter predators from harming the plant. So, we’ll utilize those two symbolic aspects of the potato to keep your home safe from harm, safe from negative energy, and full of nourishing love.

Potato Home Protection Spell

Spell Timing:

Waning Gibbous

Spell Ingredients:

Spell Directions:

  1. Cleanse: Cleanse your sacred space with a sage bundle or palo santo.
  2. Cast: If your spiritual path calls for it, cast a protective circle around your sacred space.
  3. Prepare:
    1. Using your boline, cut the potato into quarters. Each quarter represents a corner of your home.
    2. On the paper, draw the property outline of your property, making sure to draw it as large as the paper. Draw your home within the boundaries of your property.
    3. Place the candles at the 4 corners of your property line.
  4. Enchant: One by one, hold a quarter of a potato and light one candle. Say:
    1. Beacon of protection shine up to the sky
      Protect this beautiful house of mine
      I call down protection from all around
      To take root and protect us deep in the ground
      And as this plant begins to grow
      Harmful visitors shall turn and go
      Forget the reason you came here
      I no longer live in fear.
    2. Repeat this for each potato quarter.
  5. Visualize: Visualize a box of golden, protective light connecting each of the candles. Know and see that your home is safe.
  6. Close the circle: If you cast a circle for step two, take your circle down, now.
  7. Finish the spell: Let the candles burn out on their own. As they burn, bury one potato piece in each quarter of the yard. Visualize a box of golden, protective light connecting each of your property’s corners. Know and see that your home is safe.

26 September 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for September 26th, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 22.88 days old and 35.71% illuminated with a tilt of -36.947°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 390,546.71 km and the moon sign is Cancer.

The Moon phase for September 26th, 2024 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 22.88 days

Moon illumination: 35.71%

Moon tilt: -36.947°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 390,546.71 km

Moon sign: Cancer

September 25, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for today is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 21.86 days old and 46.11% illuminated with a tilt of -41.333°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 385,207.52 km and the moon sign is Cancer.

The Moon phase for today is a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase).

The waning (shrinking) gibbous Moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, before setting after sunrise in the west.

During this phase, the illumination of the moon will go down from 99.% to 50.1%. Technically, the phase starts as soon as the Full Moon has passed, but it can be difficult to calculate and differentiate the first stage of a Waning Gibbous Moon from a Full Moon when 98-99% of the Moon’s surface is illuminated.

Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous

Moon age: 21.86 days

Moon illumination: 46.11%

Moon tilt: -41.333°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 385,207.52 km

Moon sign: Cancer

September 25, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This can be an industrious day for you because you can make improvements at home. You might start shoving furniture around. You might also see ways to improve your health or improve your job. These are all quite spectacular possibilities. Heads up!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

All your communications with others today will be enthusiastic and upbeat because you feel optimistic! This is great news for those of you in sales, marketing, teaching, acting, writing and editing. You might see a new approach to dealing with children. You might see an improved method in sports.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You’re gung-ho to make money today because you have definite ideas about spending it. Meanwhile, family discussions might be intense; however, the result might be that you can make home improvements, especially to plumbing and bathroom areas or something to do with garbage and recycling.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today the Moon is lined up with Mars in your sign, which could make you impulsive and inclined to rash actions. Take it easy! Don’t coerce others into agreeing with your opinions. Lighten up. You’re excited about something but perhaps others don’t agree?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might see new ways to boost your income today. Or perhaps, you will see new uses or applications for something that you already own. (Could that lawnmower be a floor lamp?) Meanwhile, be cautious because somebody out there might not have your best interests at heart.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today it’s as if you have X-ray vision because you are capable to see the subtext of things and issues happening all around you. You see what motivates others. You see beneath the surface of things. In fact, this is why you will be attracted to mysteries and sharing fun puzzles with someone.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is wonderful day for research because you will easily plumb the depths of any subject that interests you. You’ll be like a dog with a bone. You won’t let go until you find what you’re looking for. You might also discover secrets today. Secrets about others as well as self-revelations about yourself.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today you might encounter someone who has powerful ideas. Fortunately, it’s the perfect day to learn something new or to transform your beliefs, possibly in a group setting. Some of these ideas might relate to travel, which will appeal to you now.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Tread carefully today because a discussion with a parent or anyone in authority will be powerful. Someone might lay down the law. Or perhaps you are going to speak up? Fortunately, if this discussion is about your fair share of something or what is owing to you – you win.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might meet a teacher today or someone who has a profound effect on your thinking because they might teach you new ways of looking at something. They might discuss politics, religion or social issues. You might want to share this knowledge with a partner or close friend.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today your communications with others will be serious and profound. Someone might say something that shifts your point of view. Meanwhile discussions about how to share or divide something will be clear and to the point, which will make things easier for you at work.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your involvement with a friend or partner will be intense today because whatever discussions take place will be important to you. They might reveal more of you or more of the other person? However, you also feel playful and up for fun and sports!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Michael Douglas (1944) shares your birthday today. You are complex because you can be sympathetic and identify with others; but also, skeptical. You value your independence. This is a year of service, probably service to family. Therefore, take care of yourself so you can be a support. Personalize your home. Is it time for a makeover?

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Love will be a main point of focus today but not necessarily because you want it or crave any emotional connection but more like in order to give you a chance to hide from real important thoughts.

On the other hand, the more elusive and avoidant you are, the less stressed and more approachable you become and this makes you feel good about yourself.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Educational endeavors are going to be on the rise for most natives today, whether they involve the simple act of doing some research online, reading a book or considering going into a new course.

The more you crave knowledge, the more open you are to whatever life has to offer and thus connecting with a lot of people.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are going to find yourself in the position to take leadership into a certain matter, whether you want it or not.

This will put you not only in a busy position, might even force you to leave some of your work aside for some time, but will also put you in an emotional spot because you might have to criticize someone you care deeply about.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Quite a culture filled day for some natives who might find themselves somewhat trapped in a very fancy environment, having to raise to the behavior of those around.

Whether we are talking about a fancy party or just a normal day to day activity which all of a sudden reunited certain people, be sure you will have to watch your attitude.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This Wednesday will form a certain belief in your mind about someone in particular, maybe someone you’ve recently met and you didn’t really know where to position them.

You will have to appeal to all your intuition and flair but at the same time try to be impartial and objective. Of course, the least judgmental you prove to be, the better.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This Wednesday it seems that you will show everyone just how opinionated you really are and how they can’t beat you to this.

You are very keen on expressing now only what you think of a certain things but also how you feel about it. While objective argumentation might be all right, when you get to the feelings side, sparks might ignite a bit of conflict.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Your health will be of concern this Wednesday as it seems you find it very hard to find a balance between work and rest and as well don’t really enjoy a healthy appetite.

Will see whether these will transform into something more serious but why wait for that if you can take some small measures from now.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

On one side you would like the financial reward of extra work or hours but on the other you are quite comfortable in your routine and don’t really want any challenge in your life.

So when opportunity kicks in don’t be surprised you will be left with a lot of questions and not really able to discern what you care for more or what you want to do eventually.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You want to be proclaimed the master of the house whether or not you are entitled to this in general and you are doing whatever it is in your power to force feed everyone your decisions or beliefs.

The more upheaval around you, the more you turn on your aggressive approach and the higher the chances for family scandal.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You will see that today the accent falls more on the words you are using rather than on the meaning you are trying to convey.

Therefore it is going to be quite difficult to attain any real work results unless you manage to wrap the tasks nicely or else people are going to either slowly ignore you but definitely take you easy.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Quite an auspicious day overall for most natives although for some it might be a blessing in disguise as they might have to take some extra hours of work and will probably have their own plans delayed.

But as long as you keep your head straight about anything that comes your way and try to see the benefits of it, you will be fine.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is going to be quite a tempting day as you will be in a dreamy state and it will be very easy for you to drift away from your mundane activities.

At the same time you do have high hopes for the day and reality will probably hit you hard if you don’t wake up properly and get going to work with less dreams and more motivation.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, September 22 to Saturday, September 28, 2024

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All Signs

This week it will be easy to bite off more than you can chew. If you’re ambitious and confident, you could be overwhelmed by an onslaught of work that suddenly presents itself. Fortunately, Wednesday is an excellent day to focus, concentrate and make important decisions. (Incidentally, in the midst of this busy week, Thursday is an inspirational gift! Full of imagination, creative visualization and dream goals! Who knew?) Meanwhile, today the Sun is changing signs, which means we’re leaving something behind and moving to something new. (Generally, when one door closes, and another door opens, you’re probably in prison.)

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today the Sun moves opposite your sign to stay for the next four weeks. This is the only time all year this happens, and it means that the Sun is now as far away from your sign as it can get all year. (We’re not talking 93 million miles. We’re talking six inches on your astrology chart.) Nevertheless, because the Sun is your source of energy, this means you will be slightly weaker. Your energy will be somewhat flagging. Therefore, it’s important to get more sleep in the next month. Go to bed. Ironically, increased chaos and activity on the home front will make demands on your time. One gift of this position of the Sun is that you will have more objectivity viewing your closest relationships. You will learn a lot.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

As this onslaught of work arrives this week, you will be more prepared for it than other signs. Why? This is because you are suddenly eager to work! You want to get things done. More than that, you want to work smart. You want to get the best results for your efforts, which is why you want to be efficient and effective. Not only will you be hands-on with whatever you do, you will be effective doing mental work as well because you will pay more attention to detail. It’s also a good time to sit down with coworkers to solve problems. Because fiery Mars is in your House of Communications, you will identify with your ideas and be convincing!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You might have a few challenges this week because although the work will inevitably arrive, and this will make demands on your time and energy; nevertheless, as the Sun shifts signs today, it moves into the most fun-filled, playful part of your chart! Fortunately, this will give you opportunities to express yourself and have fun for the next four weeks, even if this week is busy. Grab every chance to amuse yourself! Accept invitations to party. Your attitude toward your relationships will be lighter because you feel happier. Ironically, you’re still willing to work hard to boost your earnings, because you’re spending money! Ka-ching!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You have a pleasant four weeks ahead because today the Sun moves into the part of your chart that is all about home and family. This suits you perfectly because at heart, you’re a nester. This means that for the next month, you will focus on parents and family members more than usual. Family discussions will be important. Very likely, you will tackle some home repairs. But all is not work – oh no. Creative Venus wants you to play and express your creative talents! Expect love affairs, fun activities with children and exciting, creative diversions. There is no need to pretend to be what you are not. (“Hi, it’s me.”)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a busy week and the tempo of your days is accelerating! Suddenly, you have things to do, places to go and people to see. Many of you will be reading, writing and studying more than usual. Interactions with siblings, relatives and neighbours might increase. Short trips are likely. Redecorating and tweaking your digs to make them more attractive will appeal; plus, you might squeeze in some time to entertain at home. (This is likely because Jupiter is boosting your popularity this year.) However, do be aware that someone out there might not have your best interests at heart. If you suspect something fishy is going on – it is. Don’t be naive.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You’re prepared to work this week because you’re focused on money and assets more than usual. Take inventory and figure out what you own and what you owe. Furthermore, take inventory of your possessions to see what is worth keeping because it enriches your life, or it helps you in some way versus what you might be keeping because you don’t know what else to do with it. Lighten up if you can. Get rid of what you no longer use, need or like. Give it away, sell it, recycle it or turf it. You’ll make your life easier. Meanwhile, you are charming and friendly right now because Venus is in your House of Communications. Everyone wants to share your company! Kiss, kiss, hug, hug.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today the Sun moves into your sign to stay for the next four weeks. This happens once a year and when it does, it’s your chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year. You will make an excellent impression on others because you’ll project yourself with more energy. You will also have a great need to express yourself. Don’t deny this. Find people who want to listen to you, especially because Mercury will also move into your sign, adding to your desire to talk, teach, lecture, market and sell. This is a powerful time because in addition to the Sun being in your sign, fiery Mars is at the top of your chart arousing your ambition. Now is the hour to get things done!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today the Sun moves into a hidden part of your chart, which means that similarly, you will choose to “hide” or be low profile for the next four weeks. It’s not that you’re being antisocial. It’s simply what you prefer to do. In fact, with Venus in your sign, you’ll find it easy to be charming with everyone. But you will choose to do things at your own pace. Meanwhile, do note that this is an excellent week to buy wardrobe goodies for yourself. It’s also a great time to travel or do anything that makes you feel that you’re expanding your horizons and learning something new. Get out of town or be a tourist in your own city.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today the Sun moves into your House of Friendships; and on Thursday, Mercury joins the Sun in this same House. This means that in the next four weeks, you’ll be involved more not only with friends, but with groups, clubs and organizations. These friendships will be important to you. In fact, you will be most effective working with others or in a partnership at this time. (Keep this in mind.) Very likely, you’ll be involved with younger people. However, this is an excellent time to examine the role that certain people play in your life. Remember that your friends can influence your future because they can influence your choices, which in turn, create your future. (Something to think about.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You have a lovely month ahead! Today the Sun moves to the top of your chart to stay for four weeks. This is something that can happen only once a year, and when it does, it symbolizes that you are being thrust in the spotlight of the Sun and this light is flattering! Say no more. This means that you don’t have to do anything special, but people will admire you and think you’re the cat’s meow. Because this is an advantage for you – use it! Now is the time to go after what you want and advance your agenda. Don’t hesitate to ask bosses, parents and people in power for what you want. Meanwhile, relations with friends and groups will be warm and supportive. In fact, a friend might become a lover.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

For the next four weeks, your desire to get outta Dodge will be strong. You want to travel! You want adventure! You want to see new places, discover new ideas and be inspired by whatever you encounter. You adore meeting new and unusual characters and this is what you can do whether you travel far, or you explore your own neighbourhood. Meanwhile, this is a busy, productive week for most, and you will accomplish a lot because Mars will help you work. Be careful not to be too demanding of coworkers because they might not keep up with your pace. Romance with a boss is possible. Enjoy good times that come your way.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You want to do your own thing right now. You want to slip away on vacations. You want to travel. You want to have fun! You might be more competitive than usual. In fact, sports will delight. Your romantic passions are ignited because your desire nature is strong. (Woot!) Physical intimacy will be one of the forms of self-expression that you seek. Since you want to indulge your passions, this is also great time to buy new boots or shoes. After all, you will be focused on shared property, taxes and debt a bit more than usual. Plus of course, as you well know – “Winter is coming.”

Ostara’s Meaning, Traditions and A Simple Ostara Ritual

From otherworldlyoracle.com

The Spring Equinox is knocking on our dew-stained windows, beckoning us to remember its beauty and release. Many Wiccans, witches and Pagans celebrate the Spring Equinox, also known as Ostara, which falls around March 21st on the calendar each year. Learn all about Ostara’s meaning, how to celebrate Ostara with old and modern traditions, and adapt our simple Ostara ritual as your own.

Ostara and Easter’s Similar Origins

The word Ostara originates from a Spring Goddess’s name—Eostre. The symbols of Ostara are uncannily similar to the traditions of the Christian holiday Easter. Why is this? To find Jesus’ Resurrection Day on the calendar – look at the first full moon following the Spring Equinox, and Easter will be on the first Sunday following the full moon. If it happens the first full moon of Spring falls on a Sunday, then Easter will be on the following Sunday.

Easter & Fertility

The word Easter looks a lot like the Spring Goddess’s name Eostre, doesn’t it? There’s no coincidence there! Ostara (the Spring Equinox) was celebrated by Germanic people and by the Anglo-Saxons. Fertility and rebirth of the earth were the two main reasons for Ostara festivities. The earth is returning to its abundant greenness and the sun is returning to the high skies. Flowers are budding, lambs are bleating in the fields, and the whole of nature is singing.

Ostara Symbols and Traditions

The Easter Bunny is an image on a pedestal with the likes of Santa Claus and The Tooth Fairy. But where does the Easter Bunny come from? Just like so many other historical Holiday icons and traditions, the Easter Bunny was born from Pagan customs. Bunnies are cute, fluffy, and hippety-hoppety. But they’re also known for mating. LOTS of it. It should come as no surprise the Rabbit is one of Ostara’s original symbols of fertility. In addition, there’s speculation the goddess Eostre once had a consort who was part-rabbit.

Easter Eggs

Easter Eggs are another symbol of fertility and rebirth. Christians claim Easter eggs represent Christ’s Resurrection – an egg inevitably means new life or birth into a new life. The “dying of eggs” tradition may have its roots in the ancient Zoroastrians’ painting egg ritual on the Spring Equinox. Painting eggs is a common activity at various times of the year for many countries, including Ukraine, the U.S., Austria, Germany, Poland, Russia, and Bulgaria.

Flowers

Another image that is widely associated with Ostara and Easter…the flower. The symbol of the flower is new life. Flowers have an uplifting effect on us. Their bright colors prove even though there is a time for death, there will always be a time for rebirth. This Ostara, pick some wildflowers and place them in a vase on your table or altar. Or decorate your table with Spring greenery. It will remind you of the beauty of Spring and of the true meaning of Ostara (and Easter, for that matter) which is new life.

13 SIMPLE Ways to Celebrate Ostara …

A Simple Ostara Ritual

If you’re looking for simple Ostara rituals, here’s one of ours to adapt to fit your needs.

On Ostara, stand outside somewhere private. Breathe in the air and remind yourself why Spring is special and magical. Let old memories of the Springtime and Ostara arise in your mind. Holding the joyful memories of spring in your mind:

Turn and face the direction of the sun. Thank the sun for its grand return to the sky and ask for its blessings upon the land.

Thank Mother Nature for her nourishment and love.

If you have shoes on, remove them and allow the earth’s energy to rise into your feet and gradually up your legs and then through the rest of your body.

Choose the nearest tree and walk over to it, still feeling the earth’s energy undulating in waves throughout your body. Hold your hand out to the tree, fingers up and place your palm against the tree, as if saying hello.

Let the tree’s energy flow into your fingers and palm and then into your arm, slowly meeting and mixing with the energy still rising from your feet. Place your other palm against the tree to greet the tree’s spirit.

Let the tree’s energy fill the top portion of your body, including your mind and heart. At this point, you will feel the earth and tree’s energy meeting and combining. If you cannot feel it physically, feel it with your mind and spirit.

Visualize the energies mixing and filling your body fluidly. This is the spirit of Spring and the soul of nature.

Wrapping Up the Ritual…

To end your Ostara ritual, be sure that both of your feet are flat upon the ground and both palms are flat against the same tree. Imagine some of your energy and spirit flowing out from your heart chakra and into the tree.

Think of your solar plexus as sending waves of your energy down through your legs, through your feet and into the earth. This is to give some of yourself to the earth, as you have taken some of its energy in this rite.

Once more, face the sun (don’t stare directly at it), and thank the sun for its warmth and thank the earth for its upcoming gifts to us this Spring.

After you have performed this simple Ostara ritual, remember the exchange of energies for the rest of the day. Remember why we love Spring and be grateful for all of the fruitfulness of the earth. If we take, we must give something in return.

Ostara Recipes: 15 Spring Equinox Foods and Meals Source: otherworldlyoracle.com

Egg Cleanse: How To Do An Egg Cleansing & Read the Meaning Source: otherworldyoracle.com

22 September 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

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

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on September 22 has an illumination of 74%. 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 September 22 the Moon is 19.77 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 74%
Moon Age: 19.77 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 370,487.99 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,105,137.90 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

22 September 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Virgo 34
Moon:25 Taurus 00
Mercury:22 Virgo 08
Venus:28 Libra 45
Mars:10 Cancer 02
Jupiter:20 Gemini 51
Saturn:14 Pisces 59 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 05 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 29 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 44 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 38
Mean Lunar Node:06 Aries 50 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Libra 23

Chiron:22 Aries 13 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 29
Pallas:04 Sagittarius 12
Juno:15 Libra 01
Vesta:13 Virgo 18

Eris:25 Aries 11 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:7
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7

Cape Town, South Africa

22 September 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Virgo 53
Moon:29 Taurus 46
Mercury:22 Virgo 45
Venus:29 Libra 09
Mars:10 Cancer 13
Jupiter:20 Gemini 52
Saturn:14 Pisces 57 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 05 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 29 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 44 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 39
Mean Lunar Node:06 Aries 49 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Libra 25

Chiron:22 Aries 12 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 32
Pallas:04 Sagittarius 19
Juno:15 Libra 08
Vesta:13 Virgo 28

Eris:25 Aries 11 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:7
Air:4
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7

Easter Island, Chile

22 September 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Libra 13
Moon:04 Gemini 28
Mercury:23 Virgo 23
Venus:29 Libra 34
Mars:10 Cancer 24
Jupiter:20 Gemini 53
Saturn:14 Pisces 56 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 04 Rx
Neptune:28 Pisces 28 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 44 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 39
Mean Lunar Node:06 Aries 48 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Libra 27

Chiron:22 Aries 11 Rx
Ceres:09 Capricorn 35
Pallas:04 Sagittarius 25
Juno:15 Libra 15
Vesta:13 Virgo 37

Eris:25 Aries 11 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:6
Water:3
Cardinal:11
Fixed:1
Mutable:7