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Some of the Most Common Witchcraft Paths c. 2016

Merry Meet Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Friends, Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

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May your and your family’s lives be filled with all things positive!

Blessed be.

Herb Magickal and Medicinal Uses – Hoodoo Herbs: Nutmeg

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Spell For Sunday – Prayer to Hecate for Justice

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Prayer to Hecate for Justice

Light a black candle during this devotional.

Incense for Hecate:

Myrrh, Dragon’s Blood, Benzoin, Cinnamon.

Offerings to Hecate:

Apples, Almonds, Cakes, Garlic, Grapes, Dandelions, Mushrooms, Oak leaves, Feathers, Moonstone.

Hecate is associated in various ways with crossroads, portals, light, Magic, Witchcraft, knowledge of herbs and poisonous plants.

Hecate is the Divinity of the Underworld who is called the Queen of the night and Goddess of the crossroads. Her three faces turn in all possible directions, and she is often seen with torches.

Some believe that Hecate grants wealth and success to those whose prayers she receives favorably. In the same way, the result of war and victory in games may depend on her, who grants glory to whomever she pleases. This power resembles that of Witchcraft, as Medea – a powerful priestess of Hecate – used to handle magical herbs and poisons with this skill.

Invoke Hecate for justice, whether you’re dealing with a court case or want to return or reverse the damage done to its source.

Devotional text

I call Hecate of the Crossroads,

worshipped at the meeting of three paths, oh lovely one.

In the sky, earth, and sea, you are venerated in your saffron-colored robes.

Funereal daemon, celebrating among the souls of those who have passed.

Persian, fond of deserted places, you delight in deer.

Goddess of night, protectress of dogs, invincible Queen.

Drawn by a yoke of bulls, you are the queen who holds the keys to all the Cosmos.

Commander, Nymph, nurturer of children, you who haunt the mountains.

Pray, Maiden, attend our hallowed rituals;

Be forever gracious to your mystic herdsman and rejoice in our gifts of incense.

 

Hecate, pleased with dark ghosts that wander through the shade, nightly seen.

Make the night moonless so that I might practise my beloved witchcraft undisturbed.

I humbly invoke you, night-wanderer of the underworld, Queen of the dead.

Mother of darkness, give me wisdom. Give me strength.

I am your humble servant. I receive your power, your balanced wisdom,

intelligence and mercy.

Your inner beauty, your sense of justice, the victory of the spirit over matter.

Send me your dreams, visions, astral travels, apparitions,

I will be quiet as a reliable channel for your spiritual wisdom.

I embrace your gifts. I embrace your past and future of victory.

I accept you as my Goddess.

I am your humble servant.

As when men arm themselves for the battle,

then the Goddess is at hand to give victory.

Good is she also when men contend at the games,

for there too the goddess is with them and profits them:

And she is good to stand by horsemen,

and to those whose business is in the grey sea,

and who pray to Hecate and the loud-crashing Earth-Shaker,

easily the glorious Goddess gives great catch,

and easily she takes it away as soon as seen, if so she will.

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on October 21 has an illumination of 77%. 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 October 21 the Moon is 19.51 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: 77%
Moon Age: 19.51 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 377,386.26 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,862,101.95 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

21 October 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Libra 10
Moon:17 Gemini 56
Mercury:11 Scorpio 23
Venus:03 Sagittarius 57
Mars:24 Cancer 31
Jupiter:21 Gemini 06 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 15 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 19 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 44 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 28 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 18 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 36

Chiron:20 Aries 55 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 21
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 18
Juno:25 Libra 20
Vesta:27 Virgo 05

Eris:24 Aries 54 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7

Cape Town, South Africa

21 October 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Libra 30
Moon:22 Gemini 36
Mercury:11 Scorpio 54
Venus:04 Sagittarius 21
Mars:24 Cancer 39
Jupiter:21 Gemini 06 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 14 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 18 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 43 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 28 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 17 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 38

Chiron:20 Aries 54 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 27
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 25
Juno:25 Libra 27
Vesta:27 Virgo 14

Eris:24 Aries 54 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7

Easter Island, Chile

21 October 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Libra 50
Moon:27 Gemini 14
Mercury:12 Scorpio 24
Venus:04 Sagittarius 46
Mars:24 Cancer 48
Jupiter:21 Gemini 05 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 13 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 17 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 43 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 27 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 16 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 40

Chiron:20 Aries 54 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 32
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 33
Juno:25 Libra 34
Vesta:27 Virgo 24

Eris:24 Aries 54 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7

October 20, 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 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 October 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on October 20 has an illumination of 85%. 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 October 20 the Moon is 18.45 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: 85%
Moon Age: 18.45 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 372,882.26 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,903,524.24 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

20 October 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Libra 33
Moon:09 Gemini 01
Mercury:10 Scorpio 26
Venus:03 Sagittarius 12
Mars:24 Cancer 14
Jupiter:21 Gemini 08 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 17 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 20 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 45 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 30 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 20 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 31

Chiron:20 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 12
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 04
Juno:25 Libra 06
Vesta:26 Virgo 47

Eris:24 Aries 55 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7

Chicago, Illinois

October 20, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Libra 48
Moon:12 Gemini 36
Mercury:10 Scorpio 49
Venus:03 Sagittarius 30
Mars:24 Cancer 21
Jupiter:21 Gemini 07 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 16 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 19 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 44 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 30 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 19 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 33

Chiron:20 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 16
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 10
Juno:25 Libra 12
Vesta:26 Virgo 54

Eris:24 Aries 55 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7

Los Angels, California

October 20, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Libra 53
Moon:13 Gemini 47
Mercury:10 Scorpio 57
Venus:03 Sagittarius 36
Mars:24 Cancer 23
Jupiter:21 Gemini 07 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 16 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 19 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 44 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 29 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 19 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 34

Chiron:20 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 17
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 11
Juno:25 Libra 13
Vesta:26 Virgo 56

Eris:24 Aries 54 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7

October 20, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily, Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes

Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Moon Alert

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

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

** Pull in your ambitions because today it’s hard to get things done. People feel sluggish. Personally, you might feel depressed because the Moon is in your House of Communications at odds with stern Saturn. People are judgmental. Life feels a bit hard.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

** You are the financial wizard of the zodiac; however, today you might have money concerns. (Join the club. We number millions.) You’re willing to work hard now because you have the determination but some kind of financial situation discourages you. And so it goes.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

** Take it easy today. Reduce the demands on yourself and others because the Moon is in your sign at odds with stern Saturn, which can be depressing. It makes you feel life is hard. Your glass is half empty.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

** Today it’s easy to feel cut off from others. And this might be the case. It also might be that you are unconsciously creating barriers or raising fences. Either way, don’t worry because this depressing influence is brief. It’s gone by the end of the day – maybe sooner. Courage!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** You might be upset by something that someone older or more experienced says to you, especially if it’s in a group setting. Or you might just let it roll off your back because does it really matter? Actually, it doesn’t. Nevertheless, we all feel upset by comments now and then. Chill out.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

*** It might be hard to get others to jump on board with your plans today. For that matter, it might be hard to get yourself to jump on board because today is a sluggish day. People are slow to get started and be productive. Therefore, take it easy. Kick back and relax.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** Something on social media or in the news might depress you today. (That’s easy to understand.) Be selective about what you read. You enjoy fashion, cooking and home decor. Admittedly, you’re also into politics and legal matters.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

** Pull in your ambitions today. Do as little as possible. Enjoy solitude in beautiful surroundings, preferably with good food and drink. You might feel discouraged about getting money for a social occasion, or a vacation or something related to sports or children. Fortunately, this angst is temporary.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

** This is not a good day to have an important discussion with a friend or partner about future plans or how to handle matters at home because people are inclined to be depressed and negative today. Therefore, their response might disappoint you. Postpone this discussion for another day. (Be smart.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

** Work might feel like drudgery today. If you can, get away with as little as possible. You are not alone. Many people feel discouraged today because of a temporary dark cloud on the horizon. That’s the key word though – temporary. It’s gone by the evening.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

** Children might be an increased responsibility today. Or perhaps, you feel stymied or discouraged by social plans or something to do with sports? It’s hard to live up to the expectations of others, isn’t it? Free yourself from these expectations. This is a challenging day for everyone. Factoid.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** Be patient with family members because many people feel discouraged today. Perhaps you can choose to be the energy to counter this? Be a bright spot in someone’s day! Fortunately, this lethargic, discouraging influence is brief and gone by the evening – if not sooner.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer, songwriter media personality Snoop Dogg (1971) shares your birthday today. You are fun-loving and playful. You are also compassionate and a lover of poetry and music. This is a more laid-back year. It’s time to rejuvenate your energy and your outlook on life. Hang out with those who are kind and helpful. Choose meaningful relationships that benefit you.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Self criticism and motivation is great but to a point. It seems that the more you exaggerate today the more you are reaching that tipping point.

And this will only resolve to outline your defects and cravings and exactly why certain people have started to avoid you. Leave competition and childish manners outside of this for now.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might react in an exaggerated way to certain things that are happening to you and take action when that is not required and at the same time, might be all mum when it comes to things that are truly important but which you might deem as too serious.

Don’t be too suspicious either because no one has anything against you.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are on a spiritual run apparently this Sunday, trying to search answers to questions that even you consider to be out of the edge.

There might be things that are troubling you for a while or just products of your imagination at the moment. You might need to adapt to certain changes around you and this will be your mind’s way to react.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You need to take advantage of the small opportunities that the stars are throwing at you and not be too pretentious.

You have the potential to impress others but at the same time you are quite envious of the realizations of them and this coupled with your need to feel worthy, will produce quite a wave of frustration in your mind.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

It appears that the current disposition aims to focus your attention towards your friends and you might feel all of a sudden this urge to be sociable and to feel you are belonging to a group.

On the other hand though you are quite self critic so you will probably spend enough time afterwards analyzing your behavior and what has been said.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You are going to benefit from an attractive light thrown on you by the stars and your day will be nothing than orderly no matter how many plans you set.

Opportunities or ideas will fly at you and it will be quite tiresome to discern which to take and which to throw and to a point, you will even stop doing this and just count on your intuition.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You seem to be very much focused on friendship relations and this seems to be used as some sort of retreat against certain things that might be bothering you at home.

Interesting to see how this unravels because if you get to spend time with your close friends, they will be quick to notice what is really troubling you and send you in that direction to resolve it.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are trying to keep yourself in the shadow to allow some time for private endeavors or simply to sleep this day through, whatever sounds most appealing to you.

But it seems that the more you are trying to hide, the harder it is and the more people require your assistance or try to capture your attention even just for a while.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You are not allowed to let your guard down and compromise today, especially if you are really set to obtain what you are fighting for now.

It might be something small or it might be a sign of independence in front of those in your family. Chances are that with a lot of perseverance you will succeed with that but at the same time you are also prone to giving up too soon.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

A teachable moment today in the company of small ones, whether your own or simply from the family. They will show you why superficial material things don’t really matter after all as they are only here to offer temporary relief and to hide the source of your sorrow deeper.

You might also dedicate yourself to helping someone in need today.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Maybe you are not searching in the right place for the answers you need or maybe this is not the time to try and answer those questions.

You need to relax and let time order certain things in your life. Love should be a calm and soothing area to retreat from all this uncertainty but it will take you a while to figure that out.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

It seems that the stars want to play tricks with you, threatening you to surface certain aspects but then waiting for your reactions without doing anything.

This will make you quite suspicious of a lot of things around you and God forbid someone ask you an innocent question because you will quickly snap. Quite a stressed Sunday after all.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, October 20 to Saturday, October 26, 2024

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily, Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes

All Signs

This week is bursting with ambitious energy! It’s an auspicious time to get new projects off the ground! Experiment with new ways of doing things at home. Explore fresh and different directions to invest in. Try a new approach to something in your business, or the way you live your life. Change your daily routine. Break free of old habits if they no longer serve your best interests. Try a new look; test a new image. Change the decor at home. Take up a new hobby. Try new stores or different restaurants. Have the courage to explore a better way of doing something. Meanwhile, there’s a big change this week as the Sun moves from Libra into Scorpio. Oops! Here comes my rickshaw–must dash!

Aries (March 21-April 19)

In the next four weeks, you will focus more on your finances, especially property or resources that are held jointly with someone else like a spouse or a business partner. You might try to raise money or funds or get a loan. You might try to get a mortgage. Alternatively, you might lend money to someone else. Meanwhile, personally, you feel more in touch with your inner world and your own compulsions. Something might happen, perhaps the loss of someone close to you, that makes you realize you want to experience life at a more feeling level – not just intellectual ideas and goals. Currently, you’re excited about introducing new changes at home. Perhaps something modern or high tech?

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

At this time, you might identify with your opinions to the point that if someone disagrees with you, you might take it personally. (Politics can do that.) Don’t try to coerce others into believing as you do – live and let live. For the next four weeks, the Sun will be opposite your sign, which happens only once a year. Because the Sun represents your energy, and it is now as far away from your sign that it can get all year (in your chart) — ergo — you need more sleep! However, this polarized position of the Sun can help you to learn more about yourself through your closest relationships. This is not the time to go it alone. Work with others. Seek out the opinions of others. It’s a good time to consult experts.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

In the next four weeks, you will examine how you can manage your life, your duties and responsibilities. What are your priorities? What really needs to be done? You’re keen to work hard now, which is why you will strive to make every action count. Oh yes, you’re busting your buns! However, you might also have to work on behalf of someone else. (That’s just the way it is.) This is also an excellent time to think about how you can improve your health. You might also see new ways to deal with your pets. Meanwhile, this week you might look for a new job or new ways of making money. You might buy something unusual. You might also give stuff away. (Weird.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Lucky you! For the next four weeks, you will do what you want and set your own priorities! You need the freedom to explore and socialize! Your approach to life will be more lighthearted and free-spirited. You might also have a greater concern for children. In the month ahead, you will give yourself permission to be who you are and do what you want. In a way, this is revolutionary. “Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead!” You feel this is your chance to show the world what you can do. Fortunately, your physical energy will be high and you will be happy as long as you’re free to do what you want and have your individuality acknowledged.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Home, family and your private life will be your focus in the next four weeks. Expect family discussions, especially about home repairs. Some of you will be more involved than usual with a parent. Meanwhile, events that occurred in the past might come back to you now. Memories from your youth. You might have a clearer idea of how your past has dictated your behaviour right up until today. You might pinpoint self-defeating behaviour that is no longer necessary. Meanwhile, you’ll be happy to work alone now and enjoy your own company. (Incidentally, be aware that someone might be working against your best interests. If you suspect this – you’re right! Protect yourself.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The pace of your days will accelerate in the next four weeks because you’re suddenly busy! You might read, write and study more. You might take short trips. You will have more errands and appointments. Many will spend more time with siblings and relatives. You might enjoy studying something new. This is the perfect time to tell someone how you feel about something because your mind is clear. Incidentally, a vacation will be a lovely way to spice things up! Physical activity with others (especially in athletics or something competitive) will spur your ambition. You will be more courageous about speaking up to your friends and with groups. (Interesting.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Money, cash flow, earnings and your assets are your strong focus now and in the next four weeks. You should know that Librans are affected by their immediate surroundings more than other signs, which is why you’re looking around you right now with a discerning eye. Keep what you like and get rid of what you don’t like. Make your life easier. Don’t be a victim of what you own. Live simply and elegantly. Don’t hesitate to downsize. Your ambition is strong now, which is why you might get into trouble with parents and bosses. Are they threatened by your bolder energy? Ideally, you should work alone and be your own boss for the next few weeks. Buy something nice to wear.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Ta da! This week the Sun moves into your sign to stay for the next four weeks. This happens only once a year and when it does – it’s your birthday! This means it’s your chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year. It also means that you make an excellent impression on others because the Sun enhances your ability to project yourself with more dazzle! You also have a great need to express yourself – a valid need. Many of you want to suddenly travel. You want a change of scenery and the stimulation of seeing new places. You want adventure! Be open to opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law. Be flexible and ready to act fast.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

As your birthday approaches, it means your personal year is ending. That’s why this is an ideal time for a reality check. Make a clean sweep of the cobwebs in your psychological closet. Be true to yourself. Welcome moments of solitude so that you can examine your behaviour with complete honesty, especially the way you deal with your world. You might also suddenly be in a dispute about an inheritance or something to do with shared resources or shared property, especially with a spouse or business partner. Meanwhile, your sex drive is amped! (This is a great time to shop for wardrobe goodies.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your popularity will increase in the next four weeks because the Sun will be in your House of Friendships. This will promote your interaction with friends and prompt you to join clubs and organizations to learn new things and hang out with like-minded people. Expect to talk to younger people more than usual. This is a good time to work with others. Team efforts will pay off. It’s also the perfect time to examine your friends and decide who benefits you and who does not. (Life is short.) Think about your long-term goals. Meanwhile, be ready for unexpected tension with a partner or close friend. Hopefully, you can handle this by expressing yourself honestly. Put your cards on the table.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Life is interesting! The Sun is at the top of your chart for the next four weeks, which can happen only once a year. This symbolizes that the Sun is shining a light down on you, casting you in a flattering spotlight,which means that others, especially parents, bosses and VIPs, will admire you – even if you don’t do anything different. (It’s smoke and mirrors.) Obviously, this gives you a marvellous advantage and you must use it! Go after what you want. Make your pitch. Go for the whole enchilada. Meanwhile, you’re keen to work hard. Expect surprises in your job. Something unexpected might take you in a new direction because you want more independence, perhaps self-employment?

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

In the next four weeks, you need to get outta Dodge. You want a change of scenery. You want to travel. You want stimulation and adventure! This is because you’re keen to play! You will explore romance with ardent passion. You will also be interested in sports events, social outings, luncheons, dinners, movies, and schmoozing with others because you want to have fun! Admittedly, some of you might encounter tension with your kids because you want to kick up your heels and play. Be open to new romantic possibilities. Accept all invitations to party. Enjoy!

Hereditary Witchcraft c. 2015

Hereditary Witchcraft

A reader says, “I met a woman who tells me she’s a hereditary born witch who has been Wiccan from birth. What in the world does that actually mean?”

Well, it could mean a variety of things, but for me personally, it generally sends up a red flag when someone uses the phrase “born witch” or “Wiccan from birth.” I realize I’ll get some hatey emails over this, but let me explain why I say that.

You’re not born Christian or Muslim or Hindu.

There’s no “Wiccan DNA” that makes any one person more genetically witchy than someone who begins practicing in their fifties. You simply cannot be a Wiccan since birth because Wicca is an orthopraxic religious system that generally involves you doing and believing certain things that make you Wiccan. You can be raised by Wiccans – and many children are – but that doesn’t make you Wiccan from the moment you pop out of the womb, it simply means you were born to Wiccan parents.

That said, certainly, there seem to some people who may be more adept at Witchy Things at some point in their life, but there’s no chromosomal or biological difference in these folks as compared to the general population. You’ll obviously meet people that are psychically gifted, and whose parent or grandparent or child also displays these same traits. But if you operate on the assumption that everyone has some latent psychic ability anyway, it may be that these individuals were encouraged to use their talents while growing up, rather than repressing them like the majority of other people.

You may also encounter people in the Pagan community who claim “born witch” status because of some ancestral link to an individual in the past who was accused of witchcraft. We get regular emails here from people who want to know if Salem ancestry makes them special. It doesn’t (for a variety of reasons).

Also, there are certainly hereditary traditions of witchcraft, but by “hereditary” we don’t mean that the practices are biologically inherited. These are typically small, familial traditions in which beliefs and practices are handed down from one generation to the next, and outsiders are rarely included. PolyAna identifies as a hereditary witch, and her family hails from Appalachia.

She says, “In our family, what we do is more of a folk magic tradition. My son and I and my granddaughter – who is adopted – practice the same folk magic as my mother and grandmother did. We’ve done it as far back as anyone can remember. We follow the Celtic gods, and my Granny was nominally Catholic but brought a belief in the old gods with her from Ireland. She found a way to make it work, and we’ve carried on those traditions.”

PolyAna’s family practices aren’t typical, but there are certainly other hereditary traditions like hers out there – and it’s hard to even estimate how many there are, because the information is generally kept within the family and not shared with the general public. Again, this is a family tradition based on practices and beliefs, rather than any documentable genetic link. For families with an Italian background, Stregheria is sometimes practiced in the United States and other countries.

For many modern Pagans – including those in hereditary family traditions – witchcraft is either a skill set that is developed and honed over years of practice, or it’s a belief system that is seen as a religion that one spends a lifetime working towards. For some people, it’s a combination of the two.

So, after all that – could this person be part of a hereditary familial tradition? Absolutely, she certainly could. But if what she’s claiming is some sort of biological superiority that makes her witchier than everyone else, I’d consider it suspect at best.

Source: Patti Wigington,Paganism/Wicca Expert Article found on & owned by About.com

Spell for Saturday – Two Spells to Get Money that is Owed to You

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To Make Someone Pay You What They Owe You

Items you need:
-3 needles

– piece of paper
-Honey
-Rose Honey
-a Candle

Write the name of the debtor on a piece of paper. Pierce the paper with the 3 needles. Place it in a glass containing equal parts of the two honeys. Place a green candle on the top of the jar and petition Elegua to help you get your money back.

To influence someone to repay a debt

Candles–Seven green (material gain) candles. You can use votives or tapers, it doesn’t matter but with cats, it may be safer to use the votives. You also need 4 yellow candles (gentle persuasion).
Oil–Jasmine
Herbs–Clove or cinnamon.
Incense-Ginger, jasmine, or allspice
Stones-Hematite and tiger’s eye

Timing to do spell–On the full moon or the waxing moon cycle, which is on the 16th of this month for the full moon.

Day-Saturday (which works out perfect this month.

Advice–be certain the debt is actually owed to you before doing this spell. If you think someone owes you a debt but it is not true, you will find yourself being forced to pay back any debts you owe. The spell also works for people who borrow things and don’t bother to return them.

Spellwork–Light the altar candles (altar candles are candles that represent the god and goddess, you can use two white votives or if you can get a hold of them, one gold and one silver candles each to represent them) and the incense. Inscribe the name of the person or people that owe you the debt on the green candles. Anoint the candles from the wick to the end. Set the green candles in the center of your working space. Set the yellow candles around the green ones, with the stones inside the circle. Light the green candles first, then the others. Say the chant 7 times. Leave the yellow candles to burn out completely. Dispose of the wax afterward. Burn only the 7 green candles each night. If you wish, you can burn new yellow candles each night until the 7 green candles are gone.

Chant–

“What was given in trust shall be freely returned
What was mine shall be mine again.”

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Saturday

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Saturday Source: modernwellnesswitch.com

Saturdays are best for hard work such as chores around the house, yard or garden work, or work towards other long-term projects and goals. Use this day for any type of cleansing and progress towards discipline practices.

Planet: Saturn

Element: Earth

Tarot Card: Hierophant

Rune: Jera

Colors: Black, Purple

Plants*: Amaranth, Beech, Beet, Belladonna, Buckthorn, Comfrey, Cypress, Datura, Elm, Hemlock, Hemp, Ivy, Kava-Kava, Morning Glory, Mullein, Pansy, Quince, Scullcap, Skunk Cabbage, Slippery Elm, Solomon’s Seal, Tamarind, Wolf’s Bane, Yew

Stones: Sapphire, Yellow Jasper, Orange Aragonite, Petrified Wood, Fossils, Holey Stones, Smokey Quartz, Obsidian, Jet, Black Onyx, Snowflake Obsidian, Black Opal, Lodestone, Zinc

Magical Uses: Banishing, Protection, Control, Order, Self-Discipline, Cleansing, Boundaries

Saturday Source: thewitchandwand.com

Saturday is “Saturn Day”, a day of duty, discipline, wisdom, protection, purification, and banishing.

Metal: Lead

Colors: Black

Gems and Stones: Onyx, Obsidian, Pewter, Hematite, Smoky Quartz, Dark Garnet

Botanicals: Patchouli, Moss, Myrrh, Cypress

Spellwork: Protection, Cleansing, Banishing

20 October 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for October 20th, 2024 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 16.92 days old and 91.35% illuminated with a tilt of -64.905°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 364,925.75 km and the moon sign is Gemini.

The Moon phase for October 20th, 2024 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: 16.92 days

Moon illumination: 91.35%

Moon tilt: -64.905°

Moon angle: 0.55

Moon distance: 364,925.75 km

Moon sign: Gemini

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

20 October 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Libra 10
Moon:03 Gemini 35
Mercury:09 Scorpio 51
Venus:02 Sagittarius 45
Mars:24 Cancer 05
Jupiter:21 Gemini 09 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 18 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 21 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 45 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 31 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 21 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 29

Chiron:20 Aries 58 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 06
Pallas:13 Sagittarius 56
Juno:24 Libra 58
Vesta:26 Virgo 36

Eris:24 Aries 55 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7

Cape Town, South Africa

20 October 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Libra 30
Moon:08 Gemini 25
Mercury:10 Scorpio 22
Venus:03 Sagittarius 09
Mars:24 Cancer 13
Jupiter:21 Gemini 08 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 17 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 20 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 45 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 30 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 20 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 31

Chiron:20 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 11
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 03
Juno:25 Libra 05
Vesta:26 Virgo 46

Eris:24 Aries 55 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7

Easter Island, Chile

October 20, 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Libra 50
Moon:13 Gemini 12
Mercury:10 Scorpio 53
Venus:03 Sagittarius 33
Mars:24 Cancer 22
Jupiter:21 Gemini 07 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 16 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 19 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 44 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 29 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 19 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 33

Chiron:20 Aries 56 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 16
Pallas:14 Sagittarius 10
Juno:25 Libra 13
Vesta:26 Virgo 55

Eris:24 Aries 54 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:10
Fixed:2
Mutable:7

October 19, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for October 19th, 2024 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 15.88 days old and 97.06% illuminated with a tilt of -72.569°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 360,490.91 km and the moon sign is Taurus.

The Moon phase for October 19th, 2024 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: 15.88 days

Moon illumination: 97.06%

Moon tilt: -72.569°

Moon angle: 0.55

Moon distance: 360,490.91 km

Moon sign: Taurus

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

19 October 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Libra 33
Moon:24 Taurus 25
Mercury:08 Scorpio 54
Venus:01 Sagittarius 59
Mars:23 Cancer 48
Jupiter:21 Gemini 10 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 19 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 22 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 46 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 33 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 23 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 25

Chiron:21 Aries 00 Rx
Ceres:14 Capricorn 57
Pallas:13 Sagittarius 42
Juno:24 Libra 45
Vesta:26 Virgo 19

Eris:24 Aries 55 Rx

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

Chicago, Illinois

October 19, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Libra 48
Moon:28 Taurus 06
Mercury:09 Scorpio 17
Venus:02 Sagittarius 18
Mars:23 Cancer 55
Jupiter:21 Gemini 09 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 18 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 21 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 46 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 23 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 26

Chiron:20 Aries 59 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 01
Pallas:13 Sagittarius 48
Juno:24 Libra 50
Vesta:26 Virgo 26

Eris:24 Aries 55 Rx

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

Los Angels, California

October 19, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Libra 53
Moon:29 Taurus 19
Mercury:09 Scorpio 24
Venus:02 Sagittarius 24
Mars:23 Cancer 57
Jupiter:21 Gemini 09 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 18 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 21 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 46 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 22 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 27

Chiron:20 Aries 59 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 02
Pallas:13 Sagittarius 49
Juno:24 Libra 52
Vesta:26 Virgo 28

Eris:24 Aries 55 Rx

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

October 19, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 3 PM to 4:30 PM EDT today (12 noon to 1:30 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

**** Discussions with partners and close friends will be lively today because you have lots of energy! In particular, you might have fresh, new ideas about how to make money or how to use something that you already own in a clever, new way. Oh yes, you’re resourceful!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

**** Today begins with the Moon in your sign lined up with unpredictable Uranus and dancing with big daddy Pluto. This means you are restless, impulsive and excited about new ideas. Whatever you decide to go after – you will do with great determination! This is why you will get a lot done. “Ten-shun!”

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

*** Today has so many creative possibilities for you! It’s a wonderful day for artists, musicians and writers because you will see new applications for things, or new uses and new ways to express your ideas. Your mind will be free from its usual restrictions, which is why you’re thinking outside of the box.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** A friend or a member of a group might surprise you today. You might have an intense discussion with someone. Meanwhile, your focus on home and family continues to be primary. Either way, you’ll get a lot done today because Mars in your sign boosts your energy!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** Stay light on your feet because dealings with parents, bosses and the police are unpredictable today. Things could go either way. But whatever happens, people will be direct and forceful. (Oh yeah.) Family discussions, home repairs and redecorating projects look good.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

*** Travel plans will likely change today. They might be delayed or cancelled; or you might suddenly have to travel when you didn’t expect to do so. Be careful of controversial discussions because they’ll be intense. Meanwhile, enlist the help of others, especially groups, to get things done.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** Intense discussions about shared property, taxes, debt and inheritances might take place today. If so, check all details, including banking matters, because something unexpected could impact these areas. Meanwhile, you have moneymaking ideas today! Plus, you might shop for pretty things. (Check Moon Alert above.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** Discussions with others are intense today. For starters, Mercury is in your sign, which means you have something to say. However, a close friend, partner or spouse might surprise you. (Looks like they have something to say, as well.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** Today some kind of surprise could impact your job, your health or even your pet. (Be vigilant.) One possibility is that you might learn or discover a way to improve your health – or possibly, improve your job. Whatever the case, keep an open mind.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** Parents should be extra vigilant today because this is a potentially accident-prone day for your kids. Therefore, keep your eyes open. Incidentally, this same accident-prone influence will apply to sports. However, this is also a wonderful, creative productive day – so many possibilities!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** Your home routine will be interrupted today. A small appliance might break down or a minor breakage could occur. Someone unexpected could knock on your door. Be smart. Stock the fridge so that you’re ready for anything. Stay focused and be productive.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

*** Pay attention to everything you say and do because this is an accident-prone day for your sign. Having said this, it’s a mentally bright, clever and original day for you because your mind is free-floating. You can see new ways of doing things!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor John Lithgow (1945) shares your birthday today. You are naturally curious and you have an excellent memory. You are expressive and convincing. You always charm. This is the beginning of a new nine-year cycle bringing new beginnings, adventure and major changes in your life. Keep alert for new opportunities! Prepare for leadership.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

It seems that today you will have the occasion to hear news from afar and those will leave you with a sense of nostalgia for what’s been and a sense of wanting more in certain other situations.

Make sure you are aware though of the message you are sending and don’t be too conceit in the details you are giving because it will only create trouble.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your interests range widely and this is what they will do during this whole day. You are energized by someone’s words or something that you see but it only takes you a few moments or hours before you change your focus.

You crave for something to motivate you but maybe you are not settling over the right things.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

The current disposition announces to be beneficial in terms of finances, whether you are receiving money for something you did or you are trying to borrow some.

It also appears that these are going to be casual enterprises, so don’t expect anything too official and they surely can’t get you a stable job if this is what you are searching for.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

If you are involved in a serious relationship this weekend is the one to make or break everything. Whether the pressure has amounted or you are just ready to make real changes in your life, you will tend to react as your heart asks you to and not really look at the consequences.

Interesting to see which way you go.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

It appears that you should think things through better this Saturday if you don’t want any unpleasant surprises to creep on you.

This might also translate into better care at the promises you are making and the people you are set to spend time with. Don’t succumb to social pressure if all you want is to spend some time on your own.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You will have to count your actions better and to put things in order this Saturday, because not only you will be offered enough time to do that but will also make you feel a lot more clear.

You tend to sleep on certain things and prefer to postpone them forever but it seems that this is not the right solution for this day and it’s best that you figure this quickly.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are trying to make your dreams come true but maybe you are not exactly on the right track with that. It seems that the stars prefer you to be grounded today and want to see real plans from you and actions.

The more you put brick on brick the easier it is going to appear to you. But good luck if you just want to spend time day dreaming.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This Saturday might be marked by some business like meetings and maybe the words of investment might be mentioned.

Whether you are thinking about a business or acquiring a certain asset maybe you should take a closer look to whether that is suitable for you or not as you seem more focused on the terms of the agreement that you lose track of this.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Money seems to be in and out of your pocket in the same rhythm this Saturday and by definition this will end up making you feel quite anxious about your own decisions.

This won’t be bad in terms of sending your mind towards revelries and spiritual matters but might create a bit of a whole in your practical budget though.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You are going to show exactly how much of a dreamer you are today and exactly how far your ideas can go.

Unfortunately you are in no way planning on putting these into action which is such a shame, given that you might accomplish interesting things with them. Your thoughts are a mixture of innovation and courage coupled with too much caution and wisdom.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Quite a happy day ahead for most natives, even with heaps of productivity for the ones who are willing to put an effort this weekend.

No real challenges or threats in store for the day but this doesn’t necessarily mean you should sleep on it either. The stars might push your mind towards change and innovation so why not follow that.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is going to be a dynamic day for those natives who are used to waking up early in the morning as they will tend to make themselves busy with a lot of things and not even feel how quickly the day goes by.

On the other hand, the lazy ones will feel the whole day as if there is no point to start anything as there is not enough time to do it.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

For Your Viewing Pleasure – Samhain: The Great Fire of Peace (Scottish Folklore)

Ar do shláinte (Irish Gaelic for to your health). May this year be a great one for you and yours dear WOTC family and friends!

Samhain: The Great Fire of Peace (Scottish Folklore)

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday

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Friday Source: smudgemetaphysical.com

Planet: Venus

Colour: pink and aqua

Plants: Rose

Stone: rose quartz, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Emerald, Malachite, Copper

Herbs: Rose, Yarrow, Cardamon, Strawberry, Sandalwood, Saffron, and Vanilla, Thyme

Oils:love & attraction oil

Gods/Goddess: Eros, Venus, Aphrodite, Freya

Foods: strawberries

Fridays are ruled by the feel good planet Venus. This day is usually associated with reward and relaxation due to the end of the work week, but the influence is also due to the celestial body that governs it. 

Fridays are for indulging. It’s date night. It’s a luxurious bath with a glass of wine. It’s celebrating your free time. 

Spells and rituals: love, romance, marriage, sexual matters, physical beauty, partnerships, friendships, social activities, strangers, pleasure, music, incense, perfumes, nature, and arts and crafts.

Fun Friday spells:

When you get ready in the morning, whether you’re brushing your hair, washing your face or applying makeup, make it a ritual in self-love. Feel yourself being self-pampered.

Share a pitcher of sparkling water with cut up strawberries and lemon for a refreshing drink that celebrates you and your loved ones. 

Add rose petals and a drop of vanilla oil in both your shoes and walk through your day knowing each step will bring you closer to opportunities that bring you pleasure. 

Friday Source: plentifulearth.com

Of all the magical days of the week, Friday is the best for friendship and love spells.

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

19 October 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for October 19th, 2024 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 15.88 days old and 97.06% illuminated with a tilt of -72.569°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 360,490.91 km and the moon sign is Taurus.

The Moon phase for October 19th, 2024 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: 15.88 days

Moon illumination: 97.06%

Moon tilt: -72.569°

Moon angle: 0.55

Moon distance: 360,490.91 km

Moon sign: Taurus

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

19 October 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Libra 11
Moon:18 Taurus 50
Mercury:08 Scorpio 19
Venus:01 Sagittarius 32
Mars:23 Cancer 38
Jupiter:21 Gemini 11 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 20 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 23 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 47 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 25 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 22

Chiron:21 Aries 01 Rx
Ceres:14 Capricorn 51
Pallas:13 Sagittarius 34
Juno:24 Libra 37
Vesta:26 Virgo 08

Eris:24 Aries 55 Rx

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

Cape Town, South Africa

19 October 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Libra 31
Moon:23 Taurus 48
Mercury:08 Scorpio 50
Venus:01 Sagittarius 56
Mars:23 Cancer 47
Jupiter:21 Gemini 10 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 19 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 22 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 46 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 33 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 24 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 24

Chiron:21 Aries 00 Rx
Ceres:14 Capricorn 56
Pallas:13 Sagittarius 41
Juno:24 Libra 44
Vesta:26 Virgo 17

Eris:24 Aries 55 Rx

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

Easter Island, Chile

19 October 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Libra 50
Moon:28 Taurus 43
Mercury:09 Scorpio 21
Venus:02 Sagittarius 21
Mars:23 Cancer 56
Jupiter:21 Gemini 09 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 18 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 21 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 46 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 23 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 27

Chiron:20 Aries 59 Rx
Ceres:15 Capricorn 01
Pallas:13 Sagittarius 48
Juno:24 Libra 51
Vesta:26 Virgo 27

Eris:24 Aries 55 Rx

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

October 18, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for October 18th, 2024 is the Waning Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 14.84 days old and 99.81% illuminated with a tilt of -89.011°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 357,834.30 km and the moon sign is Taurus.

The Moon phase for October 18th, 2024 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: 14.84 days

Moon illumination: 99.81%

Moon tilt: -89.011°

Moon angle: 0.56

Moon distance: 357,834.30 km

Moon sign: Taurus

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

18 October 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Libra 34
Moon:09 Taurus 28
Mercury:07 Scorpio 21
Venus:00 Sagittarius 47
Mars:23 Cancer 22
Jupiter:21 Gemini 12 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 22 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 24 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 48 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 35 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 27 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 18

Chiron:21 Aries 02 Rx
Ceres:14 Capricorn 42
Pallas:13 Sagittarius 20
Juno:24 Libra 24
Vesta:25 Virgo 50

Eris:24 Aries 56 Rx

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

Chicago, Illinois

October 18, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Libra 48
Moon:13 Taurus 13
Mercury:07 Scorpio 44
Venus:01 Sagittarius 05
Mars:23 Cancer 28
Jupiter:21 Gemini 11 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 21 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 23 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 47 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 35 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 26 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 20

Chiron:21 Aries 02 Rx
Ceres:14 Capricorn 46
Pallas:13 Sagittarius 26
Juno:24 Libra 29
Vesta:25 Virgo 57

Eris:24 Aries 56 Rx

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

Los Angels, California

October 18, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Libra 53
Moon:14 Taurus 29
Mercury:07 Scorpio 52
Venus:01 Sagittarius 11
Mars:23 Cancer 30
Jupiter:21 Gemini 11 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 21 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 23 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 47 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 39

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 35 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 26 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):12 Libra 20

Chiron:21 Aries 02 Rx
Ceres:14 Capricorn 47
Pallas:13 Sagittarius 27
Juno:24 Libra 31
Vesta:26 Virgo 00

Eris:24 Aries 56 Rx

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

October 18, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Moon Alert

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

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** When it comes to financial matters today, or shopping for anything, you will be careful, frugal and cautious. You will look for bargains. Furthermore, you will primarily be interested in long-lasting, practical items because you don’t want to waste your money.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

**** Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with stern Saturn. This makes it easy for you to accept responsibilities, do your duty or fulfil what others expect of you. You will be serious and cautious about everything you do; however, you will produce a lot with care and diligence.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

*** Today it will please you to seek out some privacy and enjoy your own company. You want some peace and quiet not because you are being antisocial, but because you have a desire to be calm and reflective. This is also a creative time for you; and frequently, creativity requires solitude.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

**** If you’re thinking about asking for advice from someone older or more experienced, this is probably a good idea today because you can benefit from the experience of others. Why not stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before you? You don’t have to reinvent the wheel.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** Discussions with bosses, parents and authority figures will be serious and practical today. They will admire the fact that you’re conscientious, careful and thorough in your approach to whatever you’re doing. You will also be mindful of the cost.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** If you need to study or learn something today, you will apply yourself to this task very easily. This is also an excellent day to deal with legal matters and wade through details related to publishing, travel, medical issues or anything to do with higher education. Just do it.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** This is an excellent day to sit down with someone to discuss how to deal with shared property or shared responsibilities. You can also deal with banking details or anything to do with taxes, insurance matters or inheritances. Your focus is strong. You won’t overlook anything.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** Discussions with partners and close friends will be serious today, probably careful and cautious. Nevertheless, you might agree upon some real estate goals and deal with practical matters. Be prepared to compromise and go more than halfway today.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** This is a productive day for you! You’re keen to work and you will be especially persevering and diligent. You can handle mental work requiring many details, or you can roll up your sleeves and do physical labour – either way, you’ll get the job done.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** This is a good day to practice or hone a technique related to sports, physical activities or the arts. You have the headspace and the attitude necessary to do something in a repeated fashion so that you finally perfect it. Well done!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** You might have a serious discussion with an older family member today, perhaps a parent, about practical matters or something serious. This could relate to wills, inheritances or how to run something at home. It might relate to real estate or the distribution of assets.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** You will benefit today because you will take a straightforward approach to things in order to get them done. You want to keep things practical and orderly because you want them to run smoothly and efficiently. You might study today. If so, your focus will be superb. You will finish what you begin.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme (1960) shares your birthday today. You are decisive, intelligent and intuitive. You are also a natural leader when you want to be. This is the last year of a nine-year cycle, which means it’s time to take inventory and let go of people, places and things from the past that have held you back.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You will have to play a different role in your family dynamic than you are used to, either that someone is missing or you are trying something new.

Maybe it is something that has to do with young people and giving them the right model. In terms of finances, as long as you have all your debt paid you’ll feel free and on top of everything.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Maybe you are not being sent enough cues because it seems you are behaving completely out of tune with a lot of things that are happening today in your life or maybe with those dear to you.

Maybe your main focus is to rekindle this social life of yours but you are sure not putting enough effort into this.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

It seems that your social life will offer you this Friday some opportunities that are in no way deniable and you should indulge yourself into them without too much thought about what’s coming next.

At the same time, you are quite idealistic and it seems that those around prefer to play to this tune as well not to let you down.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

It appears that your professional life is marked by collaboration but also some relaxation in between and the more you give; the more you will feel you are receiving from those around.

So learn how to make up your mind about delegating and about letting others have their way trying even things that you find so very important for you.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

The wish to have fun coupled with passion will make one unpredictable Friday for you. However, you kind of need to go through a series of day chores before you get enough time to really enjoy yourself.

Other than that, your nerves will probably be on the edge so it will be quite easy for you to snap, especially at personal remarks.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your social life is set to sweep you off your feet whether or not you’ve had any plans for the day. There are also a few things that you might have to reconsider for the day so it will take you a while to fully understand what is going on.

You are in a great mood with certain people but also maybe ready for conflict with others.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

It appears that a very special person in your life is going to influence greatly how this Friday works for you, whether we are talking about that person making plans for the day or just doing something that will leave a trace in your mind.

You are also behaving in quite a charming way so don’t be surprised if people flock around you.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Certain shadows are not going to let you enjoy this day fully and this will not only interrupt you from your routine but might also give you a headache as well.

You need to look ahead more than you are looking behind and not take everything people are saying to you for granted. Some words are just nerves speaking.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

It appears that love is back on track for you and this Friday will cast some romantic spells on you. On the other hand, you might have some things to justify to your family and you might find it hard to pin point your emotions into words.

Interesting to see how all this will unravel. Some financial resources highlighted today as well.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Don’t lose your head over nice words today because no matter how depicted from a story they sound, at the end of the day they are only words.

Someone might try to convince you in a direction but you shouldn’t feel obliged to follow their lead. Do what you feel and change your mind as often as you feel like it if that is what makes you feel on top of the situation.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You might want to steer clear from any important decisions these days, maybe even postpone them until further notice, or at least until you have enough details to decipher exactly what they are all about.

It appears that the stars might be blocking some relevant information from you and this is why you shouldn’t rush into things.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

It appears that today spending time with other people, whether friends or simple acquaintances will be central to your endeavors, especially if you find that they are supporting you and are open to collaborations with you.

It seems that your enthusiasm will reach even greater heights if you feel as if they are on the same page with you.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Solitary Witchcraft c. 2015

Solitary Witchcraft

There are many reasons for performing witchcraft alone: your personal circumstances or the location of your home may mean that you cannot travel to a group, or you may live in an area where there are few others who share your interests. Many witches like myself choose to practise alone, drawing in my family and close friends to celebrate with me on the festival days. Most solitary witches initiate themselves, though some traditions, such as the Saxon Seat Wicca founded by Raymond Buckland in the USA, do admit solitary witches.

Indeed, solitary practitioners are said by some to have been witches in seven previous lifetimes and to possess within them all they need to know about the Craft. Truth or myth, no one should underestimate the number of private practitioners who do work alone, some coming together occasionally in small, informal groups.

Solitary witches can use ceremonial magick very successfully, but many do follow the less formal folk magick, linked to the land and the seasons, that was practised by our ancestors in their homes. For this reason, some call themselves hedge-witches, from the times when a hedge, often of hawthorn, bounded the witch’s home, and it is sometimes said that they are walking on the hedge between two worlds. Such a witch may be in the tradition of the village wise women who knew about herbs and about the cycles of nature and used the implements of their kitchens rather than ceremonial tools.

She may also be gifted in divination, in spell-casting and in astral projection. Usually a woman, but occasionally a man, the solitary witch practises eclectic magick drawn from a variety of traditions.

Those expert in brews and potions are also called kitchen witches. Indeed, many of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers who possessed a remarkable intuition, read the tea leaves and made herbal concoctions, were jokingly called witches by their own families – and were just that!

You have your choice of groves, stone circles, the ocean shore, your garden or balcony, where you can connect with the powers of nature and work unobtrusively. Whether you are working alone, or in a group, or coven, you will share the same aims and will need much the same equipment.

Source: A Practical Guide to Witchcraft and Magic Spells By Cassandra Eason