Tag: Second Harvest
A Laugh for today
After the seriousness of the Spell for Saturday post I thought we could use a laugh and some crazy dance moves for today or any day. So, let’s get our groove on! Enjoy your day. I am planning to.
September 9, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.
Visit the September 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on September 9 has an illumination of 26%. 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 9 the Moon is 24.53 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: 26%
Moon Age: 24.53 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 399,936.85 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,662,451.84 km
Illumination: 26%
Moon Age: 24.53 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 399,936.85 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,662,451.84 km
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 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.
Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
September 09, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:17 Virgo 00
Moon:21 Cancer 14
Mercury:10 Virgo 29 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 52
Mars:08 Libra 39
Jupiter:15 Taurus 32 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 49 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 01 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 32 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 07 Rx
Moon:21 Cancer 14
Mercury:10 Virgo 29 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 52
Mars:08 Libra 39
Jupiter:15 Taurus 32 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 49 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 01 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 32 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 07 Rx
True Lunar Node:25 Aries 39 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 52 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):27 Leo 22
Chiron:19 Aries 01 Rx
Ceres:27 Libra 44
Pallas:28 Virgo 17
Juno:12 Leo 48
Vesta:28 Gemini 54
Eris:25 Aries 03 Rx
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
September 09, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:16 Virgo 55
Moon:20 Cancer 14
Mercury:10 Virgo 33 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 51
Mars:08 Libra 36
Jupiter:15 Taurus 32 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 50 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 01 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 32 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 07 Rx
Moon:20 Cancer 14
Mercury:10 Virgo 33 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 51
Mars:08 Libra 36
Jupiter:15 Taurus 32 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 50 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 01 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 32 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 07 Rx
True Lunar Node:25 Aries 39 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 52 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):27 Leo 21
Chiron:19 Aries 01 Rx
Ceres:27 Libra 42
Pallas:28 Virgo 15
Juno:12 Leo 45
Vesta:28 Gemini 53
Eris:25 Aries 03 Rx
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
9 September 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:16 Virgo 38
Moon:16 Cancer 44
Mercury:10 Virgo 47 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 47
Mars:08 Libra 24
Jupiter:15 Taurus 32 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 51 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 01 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 33 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 07 Rx
Moon:16 Cancer 44
Mercury:10 Virgo 47 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 47
Mars:08 Libra 24
Jupiter:15 Taurus 32 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 51 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 01 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 33 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 07 Rx
True Lunar Node:25 Aries 41 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 53 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):27 Leo 19
Chiron:19 Aries 01 Rx
Ceres:27 Libra 34
Pallas:28 Virgo 07
Juno:12 Leo 37
Vesta:28 Gemini 48
Eris:25 Aries 04 Rx
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday
(YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE ANY COROSPONDENCES AND SPELLS POSTED TO A DOCUMENT TO PRINT AND/OR SAVE ON YOUR COMPUTER)
SOURCE: thewitchandwand.com
Friday is the day of Venus, love, beauty, friendship, fertility, and sex.
Metal: Copper
Colors: Green, Light Blue, Pink
Gems and Stones: Emerald, Rose Quartz, Jade, Malachite
Botanicals: Apple, Rose, Sage, Vanilla, Cardamom, Thyme
Spellwork: Love, Friendship, Romance, Fertility, Pleasure, Luxury, Beauty
SOURCE: plentifulearth.com
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Gender: Female
Deities: Aphrodite, Eros, Freya, Venus
Colors: Aqua, Copper Colors, Green, Light Blue, Pink
Crystals: Aventurine, Blue Lace Agate, Copper, Coral, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Moonstone, Quartz, Rose Quartz, Selenite
Herbs & Plants: African Violet, Apples, Apple blossoms, Apricot, Barley, Birch, Cardamon, Carnations, Catnip, Columbine, Feverfew, Foxglove, Germanium, Goldenrod, Heather, Hibiscus, Iris, Lilac, Magnolia, Roses, Strawberries, Sweetpea, Thyme
Incenses: Cardamon, Rose, Saffron, Sandalwood, Strawberry, Vanilla, Venus Oil, Yarrow
Energies & Associations: Arts, Beauty, Birth, Fertility, Friendship, Growth, Harmony, Love, Marriage, Music, Nature, Partnerships, Peace, Perfumes, Platonic Love, Lust, Passion, Pleasure, Reconciliation, Relationships, Resolving Relationship Issues, Romance, Sexuality, Social Activities, Transformation
September 8, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.
Visit the September 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Crescent Phase
The Waning Crescent on September 8 has an illumination of 35%. 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 8 the Moon is 23.62 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: 35%
Moon Age: 23.62 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,434.99 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,700,951.55 km
Illumination: 35%
Moon Age: 23.62 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 396,434.99 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,700,951.55 km
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 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.
Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
September 08, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:OO PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:16 Virgo 02
Moon:09 Cancer 10
Mercury:11 Virgo 18 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 40
Mars:08 Libra 00
Jupiter:15 Taurus 33 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 54 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 34 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 08 Rx
Moon:09 Cancer 10
Mercury:11 Virgo 18 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 40
Mars:08 Libra 00
Jupiter:15 Taurus 33 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 54 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 34 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 08 Rx
True Lunar Node:25 Aries 43 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 55 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):27 Leo 15
Chiron:19 Aries 03 Rx
Ceres:27 Libra 19
Pallas:27 Virgo 50
Juno:12 Leo 18
Vesta:28 Gemini 37
Eris:25 Aries 04 Rx
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
September 08, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:15 Virgo 57
Moon:08 Cancer 10
Mercury:11 Virgo 23 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 39
Mars:07 Libra 57
Jupiter:15 Taurus 33 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 54 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 34 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 08 Rx
Moon:08 Cancer 10
Mercury:11 Virgo 23 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 39
Mars:07 Libra 57
Jupiter:15 Taurus 33 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 54 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 34 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 08 Rx
True Lunar Node:25 Aries 44 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 55 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):27 Leo 15
Chiron:19 Aries 03 Rx
Ceres:27 Libra 17
Pallas:27 Virgo 47
Juno:12 Leo 16
Vesta:28 Gemini 36
Eris:25 Aries 04 Rx
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
8 September 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:15 Virgo 40
Moon:04 Cancer 36
Mercury:11 Virgo 38 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 36
Mars:07 Libra 45
Jupiter:15 Taurus 33 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 55 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 34 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 08 Rx
Moon:04 Cancer 36
Mercury:11 Virgo 38 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 36
Mars:07 Libra 45
Jupiter:15 Taurus 33 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 55 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 34 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 08 Rx
True Lunar Node:25 Aries 44 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 56 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):27 Leo 13
Chiron:19 Aries 04 Rx
Ceres:27 Libra 10
Pallas:27 Virgo 39
Juno:12 Leo 07
Vesta:28 Gemini 31
Eris:25 Aries 04 Rx
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:3
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
A Thought for Today
A Laugh for Today
A short break than on to the tomorrow regular posts for Friday in the northern hemisphere.
September 7, 2023 Current Moon Phase and Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
If you need to calculate the planetary positions in either hemisphere you can use this for a specific use and time in your local time zone, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
September 07, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:15 Virgo 04
Moon:26 Gemini 55
Mercury:12 Virgo 12 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 30
Mars:07 Libra 21
Jupiter:15 Taurus 34 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 58 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 35 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 08 Rx
Moon:26 Gemini 55
Mercury:12 Virgo 12 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 30
Mars:07 Libra 21
Jupiter:15 Taurus 34 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 58 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 35 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 08 Rx
True Lunar Node:25 Aries 46 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 58 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):27 Leo 09
Chiron:19 Aries 05 Rx
Ceres:26 Libra 55
Pallas:27 Virgo 22
Juno:11 Leo 49
Vesta:28 Gemini 20
Eris:25 Aries 04 Rx
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:2
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:2
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
September 07, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:14 Virgo 59
Moon:25 Gemini 53
Mercury:12 Virgo 16 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 29
Mars:07 Libra 18
Jupiter:15 Taurus 34 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 58 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 35 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 09 Rx
Moon:25 Gemini 53
Mercury:12 Virgo 16 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 29
Mars:07 Libra 18
Jupiter:15 Taurus 34 Rx
Saturn:02 Pisces 58 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 35 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 09 Rx
True Lunar Node:25 Aries 46 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 58 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):27 Leo 08
Chiron:19 Aries 05 Rx
Ceres:26 Libra 53
Pallas:27 Virgo 20
Juno:11 Leo 46
Vesta:28 Gemini 19
Eris:25 Aries 04 Rx
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:2
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:2
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
7 September 2023
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:14 Virgo 42
Moon:22 Gemini 16
Mercury:12 Virgo 33 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 27
Mars:07 Libra 06
Jupiter:15 Taurus 34 Rx
Saturn:03 Pisces 00 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 36 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 09 Rx
Moon:22 Gemini 16
Mercury:12 Virgo 33 Rx
Venus:12 Leo 27
Mars:07 Libra 06
Jupiter:15 Taurus 34 Rx
Saturn:03 Pisces 00 Rx
Uranus:23 Taurus 02 Rx
Neptune:26 Pisces 36 Rx
Pluto:28 Capricorn 09 Rx
True Lunar Node:25 Aries 46 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:26 Aries 59 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):27 Leo 06
Chiron:19 Aries 06 Rx
Ceres:26 Libra 46
Pallas:27 Virgo 12
Juno:11 Leo 38
Vesta:28 Gemini 14
Eris:25 Aries 04 Rx
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:2
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:2
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7
September Holidays in 2023 – Religious and Others
September Holidays in 2023
SOURCE: holidayscalendar.com
Gardening Moon Calendar – September 2023
(You can print or save to your computer any part or all the information below.)
Source: mooncalendar.astro-seek.com
Please read this first:
1) Moon Phase x Moon Zodiac Sign:
Please keep in mind, that Gardening by Moon Phase and Gardening by Moon Zodiac Sign are two different/independent biodynamic systems and they might give you different or contradictiory gardening recommendations.
- a) Each Moon Phase (except Full Moon and New Moon) lasts about 1 week
- b) Each Moon Zodiac Sign lasts about 2.5 days
Try to experiment with these two systems to find which recommendations suits you the most.
2) Tropical (Astrological) x Sidereal (Astronomical) Zodiac:
(1-2 days difference in Leaf, Fruit, Root and Flower days)
There are two different zodiacs for determining the Moon Sign:
- a) Tropical zodiac (Astrological) is based on the seasons – Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries (The 1st Fruit day)
- b) Sidereal zodiac (Astronomical) takes into account Precession of Equinoxes and shifts 0° Aries back by cca 1-2 days. Maria Thun who was an authority on biodynamics was using this Sidereal zodiac
Try to experiment also with these two zodiac systems to find which system suits you better.
Sidereal Zodiac Maria Thun
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Moon Phase | Gardening by the Moon Phase |
Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons) |
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| Sep 1 Fri |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Sep 2 Sat |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Sep 3 Sun |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Sep 4 Mon |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Sep 5 Tue |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Sep 6 Wed |
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Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Sep 7 Thu |
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Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Sep 8 Fri |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Sep 9 Sat |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Sep 10 Sun |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Sep 11 Mon |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Sep 12 Tue |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Sep 13 Wed
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn |
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| Sep 14 Thu |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Sep 15 Fri |
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NEW MOON at 01:39 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate |
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| Sep 16 Sat |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Sep 17 Sun |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Sep 18 Mon |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Sep 19 Tue |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Sep 20 Wed |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Sep 21 Thu |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Sep 22 Fri |
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First Quarter | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Sep 23 Sat |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Sep 24 Sun |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Sep 25 Mon |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Sep 26 Tue |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Sep 27 Wed |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Sep 28 Thu |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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FULL MOON at 09:57 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
Pick medicinal herbs and plants |
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| Sep 30 Sat |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Aquarius
Pisces
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
CapricornGardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend
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Root days (Earth Element)
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Flower days (Air Element)
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NEW MOON
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NEW MOON PHASE
New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FIRST QUARTER PHASE
First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FULL MOON
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FULL MOON PHASE
Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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LAST QUARTER PHASE
Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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SPRAYING DAYS
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Tropical Zodiac by Seasons
| Date 2023 |
Moon Phase | Gardening by the Moon Phase |
Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons) |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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NEW MOON at 01:39 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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First Quarter | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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FULL MOON at 09:57 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
Pick medicinal herbs and plants |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend
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Leaf days (Water Element)
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Root days (Earth Element)
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NEW MOON
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NEW MOON PHASE
New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FIRST QUARTER PHASE
First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FULL MOON
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FULL MOON PHASE
Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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LAST QUARTER PHASE
Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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SPRAYING DAYS
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Prepare for a Celestial Rollercoaster: 7 Planets in Retrograde this September
Prepare yourselves, for the cosmic chaos is upon us once again. Brace for impact as we delve into a period where seven powerful planets embark on their retrograde journey simultaneously.
Yes, you heard it right – Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto will all take a step back through the celestial sphere, sending ripples of disruption throughout their respective astrological realms.
But what exactly does it mean when a planet goes retrograde? Although the term may sound ominous, it’s important to note that this backward motion is merely an optical illusion.
Nevertheless, ancient astrologers associated the appearance of a reversing planet with significant earthly events, which has been upheld in modern astrology.
Retrogrades often bring forth challenges that compel us to reevaluate our beliefs, habits, and circumstances, even if we may not feel entirely prepared.
It’s important to remember, however, that not all retrogrades are harbingers of doom. Embedded within their cosmic dance lies an opportunity for reflection, reassessment, and reimagination – the ‘re’ in retrograde.
Now is the time to confront any lingering unresolved issues in our lives. Whether it be our physical well-being, communication skills, relationships, career paths, responsibilities, or personal empowerment – the retrograde energy offers a fertile ground for growth and transformation.
Embrace this period as a chance for self-mastery, where you can reclaim your power and steer your life towards a brighter future. Mark September 4th, 2023, in bold on your calendars, dear friends.
Source: spiritualify.org
Moon Phases September 2023 -Printable
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PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES
Source: wiccanfamilytemple.org
SEPTEMBER
AUG. 29 – SEPT. 11: Return of Isis & Osiris (star Sirius, rising Nile waters)
SEP. 2: Grape Vine Festival honoring Ariadne & Dionysus
SEP. 9 – 11: Feast of Mother Earth (Greek, etc)
SEP. 9 – 18: Greater Eleusinian Mysteries (Greek): rites of Demeter/Persephone/Hades done every five years. (prepare on the 2nd, initiates on the 11th, purifying sea bath or sea salt bath on the 12th, offerings of barley and grain on the 13th, ‘holy basket of Demeter’/Persephone’s adduction by Hades on the 14th, torch procession for Demeter’s search on the 15th, Holy Night/Initiations/Dedications show mystery/promise of renewed life on the 16th, games/sports/Feast of Divine Life dedicated to Triple Goddess of Kore-Demeter-Persephone on the 18th, return with earthen jars representing the womb of Demeter on the 19th).
SEP. 13: Egyptian Lighting the Fire Ceremony for all departed souls —honoring with candlelight the spirits of the dead.
SEP. 19: Feast of Thoth, Egyptian scribe god
SEP. 21 – 23: MABON SABBAT: Autumn Equinox; Second Harvest—Vine Harvest; Harvest Home/Thanksgiving Feast/Winter-finding for the Norse. The Fall Equinox always begins the forty day
– Birthday of Athena, Greek Goddess of Wisdom also known as Sophia
– Babylonian Ishtar’s Day: Great Goddess
Sep or sometimes Oct (day varies) Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year, always followed ten days later by
SEP. 26 – Oct 5: Navaratri, Hindu Festival of the Great Goddess – Huge holiday in India when Goddess destroys evil and restores cosmic order
Mesopotamian Day of the Sheepfolds: sacrifice to Goat God Azazel.
SEP. 27: Mesopotamian Day of the Willows: Festival of Astarte/Asherah
SEP. 29: Greek Festival Of Nemesis: Goddess of Fate
Spell For Binding a Toxic Or Harmful Person
(YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE ANY COROSPONDENCES AND SPELLS POSTED TO A DOCUMENT TO PRINT AND/OR SAVE ON YOUR COMPUTER)
Source: modwitchofthewest.wordpress.com
The Last-Quarter Moon is when the Moon is three-quarters through its orbit around Earth. This is when the Moon is Waning (going from Full back to the New Moon).
Just as the moon is “shedding” its illumination, this is a time think about what you need to shed from yourself. What do you need to release? What is no longer serving you? Is it a negative thought pattern? A relationship? A feeling? This is the perfect time to banish, cast away, bind, scream, and yell in hopes to lighten our load as we approach the New Moon and Her fresh energies.
There may be some months where you have nothing you think you need to get rid of or release from your life…and this is okay! It isn’t completely necessary to remove something during this time. It’s not a requirement that you do. But it is one of the best times to do this if you do have something needing of release. Maybe you’re still working on releasing yourself of something from the month before, this is okay, too! Keep working on that thing, you don’t want to overload yourself with things needing to be banished. Don’t overwhelm yourself. This is a time to release things to better yourself, and taking on more than you can handle will, more than likely, bring you down rather than lift you up.
A Binding Spell for a Toxic Or Harmful Person
-This is a spell that can be used for when someone isn’t respecting boundaries or not listening to you when you feel they are abusing your energy or help. THIS DOES NOT CURSE OR HEX THEM; rather it works on a subtle level to bind their negative energy up so they can’t influence you or be a burden on you.
What you’ll need:
A picture of the person or one of their belongings (lock of hair, sample of handwriting, piece of clothing, etc.);
A black candle
A lighter or matches
Red thread
A pen and paper
Water
Sage
Onyx or Tourmaline.
Ritual
- Ground yourself & Cast a Circle – breath deeply into the base of your spine as you connect to the Earth. Imagine energy rising up your spine into your heart. Imagine the Universe beaming a light into the crown of your head, moving through your heart, and mingling with your personal energy. Keep breathing deeply and acknowledge this power. Use a wand, athame, or your finger and walk clockwise as you cast your circle.
- Call in the Elements – Do this however you normally do it, walking clockwise from North around to West.
- Focus on Your Intention and Bind That Shit Up – Keep breathing. Find your connection to the Earth. Have a clear intention about who or what you are trying to bind. Take the photo and write: “I bind [their name]” and then what it is you are binding them from. If you are using their belongings, write this on a piece of paper. Then, read that petition out loud. It can be something like this, or unique to yourself: “I [your own name] bind [their name]. I bind [their name] in the name of the Universe. I bind [their name] from harming me in the name of the Elements. I bind [their name] by my name. So it is (Or any other closing you normally do).” Once you are finished with the petition, fold up the piece of paper while imaging the person being caught in the folds like a golden lasso; strong enough that they can never escape (unless you choose to reverse this). Keep focusing as you wrap up the piece of paper with the red string. Repeat the petition: “I bind [their name]” thirteen times while wrapping the string.
- Light the Candle – Place the Onyx or Tourmaline around the black candle. Now place the petition in front of this, making sure any items belonging to the person are next to it. Light the candle and repeat what you said before, about binding them by your name and the name of the Universe and Elements. Once this is said, take a few breaths to connect with your intention. Let the candle burn all the way down, placing it into a sink or fire-safe bowl if you have to (birthday candles are a great way to do spells that require candles to burn down, as it takes minutes as opposed to hours for a larger candle).
- Dismiss the Elements – However you choose to do it, but walking counterclockwise now, from West to North.
- Close the Circle & Ground Yourself – Close the circle with whichever tool you used to cast it. Walk in a counterclockwise direction, feeling the energy moving back into your hand, up your arm, through your body, and back into the Earth. Once you get back to the front of the circle, press you forehead into the ground and imagine any excess energy returning to the Earth.
- Disposal – One the New Moon, bury the wax and the petition at a crossroads, or burn it and flush it down the toilet (if you do this, make sure the materials are not harmful to the environment), or dispose of it at an intersection.
*This spell was taken from Inner Witch by Gabriela Herstik (told y’all, it’s my favorite book). And, again, I am under the assumption that, if you are doing spells, you already have a way of calling on the Elements, dismissing them, and casting/closing a circle.
I hope this helps Witches and non-Witches to think about ways to get rid of things or people that are toxic in their lives. This is, obviously, a practice that is not specific to Witchcraft, as all people need to rid their lives of toxicity. Maybe you don’t use spells to do it, but it is important to do it regardless. This is the perfect time to do it!
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Wednesday
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Wednesday’s Witchery
Be bold and daring today! Expand your knowledge of the Craft by working with the planetary energies of Mercury on this multifaceted day of the week. Consider the Greco-Roman gods Mercury and Hermes and all of the many lessons they have for you. Embrace change and movement, and work on your communication techniques. Conjure up a little good luck for yourself with that Mercury dime spell. Call on Athena to inspire you to try magickal arts and crafts and to be more creative in your own spellwork and witchery.
Meditate on Odin and see what you can discover about him. I wonder what sort of fabulous and fascinating magickal wisdom you will uncover? Odin is a shaman, after all; he may appear in many guises and faces. I guarantee that he will make you laugh at yourself before he is through with you, but you will learn. It’s up to you what you do with that knowledge. Will you let it shapeshift into wisdom?
Wednesday is the wild and wily day of the week, so try to go with the flow; don’t fight the quirky energies of the day. Most importantly, follow your heart, and always keep a good sense of humor, because of Wednesdays you will really need it.
Source: Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan
Correspondences for Wednesday
Dedicated to the Teutonic god Woden or Odin, an aspect of the “All-Father” god of knowledge wisdom enlightenment and combat, the parallel of Hermes.
Element : Air
Planet: Mercury
Zodiac Sign : Virgo / Gemini
Angel : Raphael
Metal : Mercury
Incense / Perfumes : Jasmine, Lavender, Sweet Pea
Oil: Benzoin, Clary Sage, Eucalytus, Lavender
Color : Red, Orange, Light Blue
Stones : Bloodstone,Garnet, Aventurine, Hematite, Moss Agate and Sodalite
Plants/Herbs : Almond, Anise, Cherry, Clover, Dandelion, Dill, Fern, Hazel, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lilac, Mace, Peppermint, Rosemary, Vervain
Magick to Work: the conscious mind, study, travel, divination, consulting oracles, wisdom, communication ,cleverness, contracts, creativity, information, intellect, memory, perception, science, wisdom, writing
September 6, 2023 Current Moon Phase
Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Last Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon when the Moon is three quarter of the way through it’s orbit around the earth. If you live in the northern hemisphere the Moons left side will be illuminated and the right side will be dark. For those of you in the southern hemisphere it will be the opposite with the right side illuminated. Also called a Third Quarter phase, it will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon and set in the west around noon the next day. In the days following the Third Quarter Phase the Moon’s illumination will decrees each day until the New Moon.
Visit the September 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Last Quarter Phase
The Last Quarter on September 6 has an illumination of 54%. 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 6 the Moon is 21.73 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: Last Quarter
Illumination: 54%
Moon Age: 21.73 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 387,645.90 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,776,946.46 km
Illumination: 54%
Moon Age: 21.73 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 387,645.90 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,776,946.46 km
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 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.
Nine woods in the Cauldron Go – Celtic Traditions
These trees were and are considered sacred by the Druids and those following a Celtic tradition. Used in the bonfires for Bealtaine and Samhain. Unfortunately where I live in the USA I have not been able to collect wood from all these scared trees as of yet, I am always on the look out for them.
Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow.
Birch in the fire goes to represent what the Lady knows.
Oak in the forest towers with might, in the fire it brings the God’s insight.
Rowan is a tree of power causing life and magick to flower.
Willows at the waterside stand ready to help us to the Summerland.
Hawthorn is burned to purify and to draw faerie to your eye.
Hazel the tree of wisdom and learning adds its strength to the bright fire burning.
White are the flowers of Apple tree that brings us fruits of fertility.
Grapes grow upon the vine giving us both joy and wine.
Fir does mark the evergreen to represent immortality seen.
September 5, 2023 Current Moon Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning 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 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on September 5 has an illumination of 65%. 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 5 the Moon is 20.75 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 Gibbous
Illumination: 65%
Moon Age: 20.75 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 382,767.11 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,814,420.19 km
Illumination: 65%
Moon Age: 20.75 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 382,767.11 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,814,420.19 km
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 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.
Weekly Horoscope Sunday, September 3 to Saturday, September 9, 2023
Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily and Weekly Horoscopes
All Signs
Someone I talked to recently was surprised that countries have charts just like people (based on incorporation dates). So, I thought I would share a bit about Canada this week. Canada is a Cancer country (July 1); and eight of its provinces are also Cancer: BC, Man., Ont., Que., P.E.I., N.B., N.S. and N.W.T. Two provinces are Virgo — Alta. and Sask; however, they’re Cancer Rising! This leaves Newfoundland and Nunavut (both Aries) and the Yukon, which is Gemini. This predominance of Cancer qualities gives values of caring and nurturing to Canada. For example. Cancer “rules” the nursing profession, so, small wonder Canada has free medical for its citizens. This is also why Canada has a nice guy image in the world. Comedians even joke about how polite we are. “How do you get 50 Canadians out of the pool?” Answer: “Please get out of the pool.” Eh?
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This back-to-school vibe really has you in its grip because you’re determined to work hard and be productive. Because of this strong motivation, you’ll be successful! Many of you will figure out ways to boost your earnings or make money on the side. Some of you might find better paying jobs. Admittedly, Mercury retrograde will create delays and snafus related to your work, your health and even your pet. In addition, Mars opposite your sign will make you impatient with those closest to you. Despite these minor setbacks, this will be a super productive and profitable week! Do get out of bed.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This is a fortunate week for you. For starters, it’s a wonderful week to party, socialize and schmooze with others, including fun activities with kids. It’s also a great time to explore sports events and anything to do with the entertainment world and the hospitality industry. You’re in touch with your creative talents, which is why you’ll enjoy expressing yourself in the arts or crafts. You will also enjoy redecorating projects and making your home look more attractive. Obviously, this is a fabulous week to entertain at home. Nevertheless, despite all this positive energy that encourages you to socialize and have fun, you will also be productive. Oh yeah – this week is a winner!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Home, family and your private life continue to be your primary focus, especially because many of you have relatives you haven’t seen for a while camped on your doorstep. This is a great time to entertain groups of family and friends. Many of you will also have meetings at your home for business or personal reasons. Competitive sports and romance will intrigue you this week. Fortunately, whatever you do, you will do with tact and diplomacy because Venus is in your House of Communications, making your words sweet and pleasing to others. You also have a sense of gratitude and appreciation for your good fortune this week, which is why you will find your daily surroundings so special.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This is a fast-paced week! Short trips, errands, appointments plus time spent with siblings, relatives and neighbours will keep you busy. You might have to deal with delays, especially transportation delays and confused communications because of Mercury retrograde. Many of you continue to have an upsetting or chaotic home scene because of visiting guests, renovations, repair projects or residential moves. Be patient with family members during these testing times. This is also a wonderful week to teach and learn. You will enjoy being involved in clubs, groups and organizations where you impart knowledge and information or in turn, where you will learn something new. You can also attract money to you! Not too shabby.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
“Show me the money!” This week is excellent in financial terms. You might boost your earnings or find a better paying job. You might explore new ways to earn money or to make money on the side. One of the reasons you can increase your assets is you’re not afraid to think big. You feel more confident about financial matters; likewise, you feel more confident about your ideas and plans related to your own possessions i.e. what you own, how you take care of what you own and what you might want to buy. You’re very persuasive this week, which is why others will listen to you. (Great week for sales, marketing, teaching, writing and acting.) This is still an excellent time to buy wardrobe goodies for yourself. Enjoy!
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This is a fortunate time for you because the Sun is in your sign, boosting your energy and bringing you support and increased luck. This fortunate feeling will build throughout the week until it culminates on Friday in an especially fortuitous time for you. That day is excellent for financial matters, financial decisions plus wheeling and dealing. It’s also a good day to make travel plans, as well as deal with legal matters, medical issues or anything to do with higher education, publishing and the media. Meanwhile, you might be working hard to boost your earnings because you’re certainly spending money! In fact, some of you might be making hidden purchases of beautiful little treasures that you’re keeping quiet about.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
With Mars in your sign, you have energy to burn! Note: Mars represents energy and aggression and it is in your sign once every two years. This time Mars entered your sign on Aug. 27 and will stay there until Oct. 11. Because this is a relatively rare occurrence, make the most of it! One obvious choice is to get more physical exercise or enter physical competitions. You will get a strong sense of satisfaction by competing and winning. You will also have more drive, more energy and more ambition! Even though you might feel a bit laid-back right now, as your birthday approaches, enjoy hanging out with friends, especially artistic, creative people, because this will please you. The sign of Libra rules haute couture and the fine arts. You truly appreciate beauty.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Your popularity continues this week, especially because you’re hearing from or in touch with people from your past. These contacts will also be with members of clubs and organizations to which you might belong. This is an excellent week to make goals and think about your long-term future. Ask yourself what hopes and dreams are really important to you? How might they still come true for you even in a modified form? Your ability to schmooze with others improves as the week progresses, and by Friday, you’ll be popular and successful dealing with friends, groups and members of the general public. Relations with partners, spouses and close friends will also shine. Note: People admire you now!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This might be one of the most powerful weeks of the year for you! Knowing this in advance, you can set something important in motion, especially because bosses, parents and VIPs are looking upon you kindly. They will be receptive to your requests. Strike while the iron is hot! Meanwhile, work-related travel is likely. Whatever you do, you will appear successful in the eyes of others. This means that now is the time to ask for what you want because doors will open for you. Meanwhile, travel for pleasure is entirely possible because opportunities exist now. Some of you are involved in competitive sports with groups, which will be a rewarding experience for you. Others might find themselves at odds with a friend or a group. Be tactful and gracious.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This is an exciting week because for starters, your ambition is aroused and will continue this way for several weeks. This makes you confident and bold about going after what you want. In particular, you can expect opportunities to travel as well as opportunities to be successful in legal disputes. Issues related to publishing, the media, medicine and the law are also blessed. This is a wonderful time to enjoy a vacation, especially if you revisit some place you have been before. Romantic relationships will be upbeat, happy and very affectionate and passionate! Your desire for adventure will increase all week and culminate on Friday. Make plans to do something special!
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This is a wonderful week for you to deal with financial matters as well as issues related to inheritances, estates, taxes, debt, bills and credit cards. Your interactions with others, especially banks, will be favourable. You can renegotiate terms that are more to your advantage. This is a fantastic week, especially culminating by Friday, to get a mortgage or to get a loan related to any kind of home improvement program. Meanwhile, relations with partners, spouses and close friends are warm and cozy. Grab every opportunity to travel because this will delight you and expand your horizons.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
This is a wonderful week to enjoy warm relations with those who are closest to you – spouses, partners and close friends. Expect lively conversations! Friends from the past, even ex-partners might be back in the picture. Romantic relationships will be affectionate and passionate. Even relations with coworkers will be warm and supportive. All these relationships will flow smoothly this week but by Friday, they will hum perfectly! That’s the day to ask for what you want, especially in terms of practical or financial support. The world is your oyster.
All September 2023 Holidays
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