It’s the season of fairies, and nothing delights the inner child more than playing with the woodland spirits.
This one is so easy, it’s almost self-explanatory.
Literally: Glue some sticks together. Yup. That’s it. I used hot glue for the one above.
If you want to get fancy, add little bits of (affiliate link —–>) sheet moss to get that aged-in-the-garden feel.
You can even train roses or herbs to grow on it.
The current moon phase for December 19th, 2024 is the Waning Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 17.48 days old and 86% illuminated with a tilt of -38.666°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 387,348.65 km and the moon sign is Leo.
The Moon phase for December 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: Waning Gibbous
Moon age: 17.48 days
Moon illumination: 86%
Moon tilt: -38.666°
Moon angle: 0.51
Moon distance: 387,348.65 km
Moon sign: Leo
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.
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.
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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 December 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
The Waning Gibbous on December 16 has an illumination of 98%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 16 the Moon is 16.24 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.
The current zodiac moon sign is Cancer, positioned at 11.37° within the sign. The Moon entered Cancer on Dec 15, 1:56 PM and will shift into Leo on Dec 17, 12:52 PM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.
The current moon phase for December 17th, 2024 is the Waning Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 15.41 days old and 97.47% illuminated with a tilt of -60.186°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 376,500.34 km and the moon sign is Cancer.
The Moon phase for December 17th, 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: Waning Gibbous
Moon age: 15.41 days
Moon illumination: 97.47%
Moon tilt: -60.186°
Moon angle: 0.53
Moon distance: 376,500.34 km
Moon sign: Cancer
This is a lovely week. Monday is a productive, high-energy day. Great time to get things done. Meanwhile, Thursday is one of the most romantic nights of the year! Fair Venus will be pumped with Jupiter’s energy, making this a fabulous time to socialize. Great day to fall in love! On Saturday, the 21st, the Winter Solstice will occur. (This is when the Northern Hemisphere tilts farthest away from the sun making it the shortest day of the year and of course – the longest night.) Some people use this as a time to reflect on who they are and where they want to go. They write down their problems and then burn them in a fire to get rid of them. This might entail building a bonfire outside, which sounds like work to me. I think I’ll write down my problems on my phone and then press DELETE.
Past lovers might reappear in your world or in your dreams now. Even old hobbies and artistic pursuits that you abandoned might be resurrected for some reason. “This again?” Meanwhile, this is a wonderful week to enjoy the company of friends and members of groups and organizations. Thursday night is so romantic that a platonic friend could become a lover. At the least, group events will be warm hearted and full of joy. For the next four weeks, your desire to travel and explore the world will be strong! Plans to go back to school or explore opportunities in publishing, the media, the law, medicine and academia could be thrilling for you because you’re willing to think big! Attitude is everything.
Take a moment and ask yourself if you are too involved or trying to do too much for this holiday season. If you have your belly in a rash, what’s the upside? Everyone wants you to be happy and positive. Tension and unresolved conflict at home is not ideal. Meanwhile, some of you are reassessing living arrangements at home to make things work better. Great idea because there’s always room for improvement. You make a fabulous impression on bosses and VIPs this week. In fact, some of you might strike up a romance or a flirtation with a boss. Expect the next four weeks to be more passionate, more intense and also more focused on financial issues related to insurance, shared property, taxes and debt. All that fun stuff.
This week you might experience misunderstandings, heated arguments or unresolved disputes with siblings and neighbours. You might also feel overwhelmed with daily activities and unfinished plans. Travel delays are likely. Fortunately, new love with someone who is “different” or from another culture might blossom and blow you away! Plans for future travel are exciting. Book ideas and opportunities in publishing, medicine and the law, as well as higher education are exciting. Be aware that for the next four weeks, the Sun will be opposite your sign, which means you will need more rest. (Go to bed.) You will also have a stronger than usual focus on partnerships and close friendships, which you can see with more objectivity, and thereby improve your role in them. Maybe.
Money issues might be a squeeze play right now. (Join the club.) In addition to which past money problems might resurface. You might also be disenchanted with a purchase. Conflicts about your spending habits or your possessions or financial ties with family members might arise as well. All this can make you question yourself and perhaps rethink your values. It’s okay to reassess things because life is a constantly changing field. Fortunately, gifts and goodies from others might come to the rescue! Someone could bail you out or be generous to you. For the next four weeks, you’ll be keen to work hard and be as productive as possible. You will also do whatever you can to boost your health!
Don’t be down on yourself if you feel less motivated or overwhelmed by obstacles. You might feel frustrated because you’re not making the progress you had hoped for. Old conflicts with others might resurface as well – all of which will make you feel dragged out and questioning yourself. Slow down and take it easy! Appreciate who you are and what you do. Mars is retrograde in your sign and this is a tough window. (Gone late Feb.) Cut yourself some slack. Fortunately, relations with partners and close friends are delightful. You might fall in love again with your main squeeze. Plus, the next four weeks promise romance, entertaining diversions, vacations, fun activities with kids and chances to tap into your own creative talents. Yay!
Feelings of self-doubt and a sense of unworthiness might discourage you right now because Mars is retrograde in a hidden part of your chart. Many of us feel low-energy right now. Relax. Take it easy and pamper yourself. Old unconscious anger or repressed frustrations might bubble to the surface now. Don’t give these negative thoughts any energy. Use some diversionary tactics – like television or reading a book or playing a game. Fortunately, work-related issues are excellent, in part because coworkers are so supportive. (A work-related romance might begin this week.) You might feel unappreciated. Home and family will be your main focus for the next four weeks. Relax.
You are a social sign; plus you’re a people pleaser. You like to make others happy. This is why it might bother you if you feel disappointed in your friends. This is why you’re reevaluating certain friendships as well as social groups. “Are these my people?” People from your past are reappearing now and it makes you reassess things. Fortunately, this is a gorgeous week to socialize. Thursday is fabulous for romance and new love. In the next four weeks, you’ll be on the go taking short trips, talking to everyone and enjoying the company of siblings, relatives and neighbours. (No one will suspect your private angst about some of your friends.)
Lately you might be reevaluating your professional ambitions. You might feel frustrated at work? You might have tension with colleagues or bosses? Avoid confrontations and instead look for a win-win solution. You might also be rethinking your professional image in the world? Issues with authority might be frustrating. All of this could be a message to you to re-evaluate your goals, your relations with authority figures, and your career direction. Fortunately, family relations are warm and friendly! This is a great time to entertain at home. For the next four weeks, money, cash flow and earnings as well as how you handle your possessions will be your primary focus.
You might suffer from travel delays or setbacks now. You might also find it difficult to make long distance travel plans. Some of you could be in conflict with others over religion or political ideologies. Yet others might be encountering obstacles with their academic goals. Grrr. You can weather this storm because your day-to-day encounters with others are excellent this week. Everyone is warm, friendly and supportive! Even your daily surroundings seem more attractive. New romance is possible! The next four weeks are powerful because the Sun is in your sign giving you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year. You rock!
This week has all kinds of romantic possibilities. Nevertheless, some of you are dealing with conflicts about jealousy or feeling vulnerable in an intimate relationship. Unresolved issues from the past might be back on your plate. This is also a good time to reassess your financial agreements with someone. Be careful about repressed anger and power struggles draining your energy. Let this stuff go! Financially, this is a favourable week for you. You might boost your earnings or get a better paying job. Trust your financial instincts. For the next four weeks, you’ll be happy to take a backseat and be low-key because it will feel right.
Relations with partners and close friends are a bit dicey now because repressed anger or frustrations about issues from the past are churning in your mind. If you speak up – it gets worse. If you say nothing – you feel powerless. Maybe you could just let it go? You can’t change the other person, so why be miserable? Focus on something else. In fact, this is a romantic week! You will love socializing with others. New love might come to you. In fact, for the next four weeks your popularity will increase because many of you will be hanging out with younger people more than usual. Good time to set goals.
You might feel frustrated with your lack of productivity or obstacles that you encounter in your work. You might even feel frustrated with some health issues right now. Be aware that whatever this is, by the end of February, this will disappear, well almost. This is the only time of year when the Sun is at the top of your chart shining down on you and casting you in a flattering spotlight, which makes you look marvellous in the eyes of others. This is why you will be approached to take on extra responsibilities. Others will ask for your advice. You shine!
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 9 AM to 3 PM EST today (6 AM to 12 noon PST). After that, the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer. The Full Moon in Gemini peaks at 4:02 AM EST (1:02 AM PST)
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
*** Pay attention to everything you say and do because this is an accident-prone day for you. Keep your eyes open. Meanwhile, discussions about legal matters, travel and medicine might suddenly get the green light. It’s all systems go!
*** You might feel pulled between the desire to put your own interests first versus the desire to deal with shared property and how you relate to the resources of others. Whatever happens, you will see a new way to go forward.
** Today the Full Moon is in your sign. Discussions with others could be heated. Fortunately, issues from the past that have been a pain in the neck might be resolved. For some, an ex-partner is now out of the picture. (Was that a sigh of relief?)
** Issues related to your health, a pet or your job might come to a head today. Something has to give. Fortunately, the silly errors and mixed-up communications at work will reduce because today Mercury retrograde is over. Glory hallelujah!
*** Today you’re strong and pro-active because fiery Mars is in your sign. This means you need to be tactful and charming because lots of Full Moon energy is flying around. You might end up at odds with your kids or a romantic partner. (It’s hard out there without your towel.)
*** Today you might be challenged by the interests of home and family versus the interests of your career and public reputation. Fortunately, issues related to old bosses, parents and authority figures from your past are now settled. “And just like that…”
**** Be careful because this could be an accident-prone day for you. Therefore, think before you speak or act. Travel delays will be reduced, which will be happy news. Meanwhile, this is a great day to schmooze! (A competition from the past might be back in your world.)
** Today’s Full Moon might create tension between your financial interests and the financial interests of others. (Or perhaps responsibilities?) Either way, delays and mistakes that have plagued your finances, cash flow and shopping will fade because Mercury retrograde is over. Yay!
** Today the Full Moon is opposite your sign, which will create some tension between you and others, especially partners and close friends. However, the upside is that Mercury has been retrograde in your sign, and today it’s over! Now you can move forward with more confidence!
*** The Full Moon energy today might create health problems or issues related to your job or your pet. Nevertheless, as of today, Mercury retrograde is over, which will make you feel calmer and more confident. That niggling feeling in the back of your mind is gone. Thank goodness.
*** Because of the Full Moon today, it’s hard to know who to put first – friends and groups versus your kids and romantic partners. Perhaps this is the perfect time to say goodbye to an old friend who has reappeared? Things can return to a normal footing.
*** Today you feel pulled between the demands of home and family versus the demands of your career and your public reputation. Recently, you dealt with old bosses and parents who came back into your world. As of today, this energy is fading because Mercury retrograde is over. (Whew!)
Actor Don Johnson (1949) shares your birthday today. You’re easy-going and witty. You’re also curious and impulsive. You can be competitive, certainly proactive. This year you can seize opportunities and attain power and leadership. You will get recognition for your past efforts. Expect a promotion, a raise, kudos, awards or some acknowledgement. Bravo!
Your actions are going to speak a lot more than all your words so try not to be contradictory or else no one will bother to believe in you anymore.
Don’t take this too radical but on the other hand don’t take it too easy either, you need to find a balance between how you feel and what you display to others, especially if you want to be taken seriously.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
A stimulating Sunday, most likely spent in the company of your friends. And although at the beginning you might play hard to convince, eventually you will realize you did the right choice by joining them.
This not only offers you a relaxing day but also keeps you away from the stress of deciding what you should be doing and how to occupy the whole day.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Don’t listen to appearances and what people have to say first hand this day and just take your time to get into the problem deeper or get to know these people better.
At times, you get a bit too enthusiastic and forget to control these emotions. Other than that, quite a peaceful day with not many activities or things to remember in the following days.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
You will have to fight some preconceptions today, either that they are directly connected to you or view someone else.
You are ready to fight for about anyone who you feel has been done wrong and might go at surprising lengths to reestablish peace around. You will probably be like a modern Robin Hood, too bad it will only last during this day most likely.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
You are taking some things way too serious and I don’t say it is your fault or you are wrong to do so. I’m just trying to emphasize this as one of the reasons why you might worsen some of your relationships or why some people might gaslight you.
It’s either you try to be more refrained when in their company or you just accept their reactions
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
The atmosphere around you is going to highly influence the way you will feel the whole day so I would suggest you to try and surround yourself by people you enjoy spending time with.
And we all know that at times it is impossible and you need to be happy with what you get but on this particular occasion, it will be very hard for you to hide your disappointment if this happens.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
You might feel a bit overwhelmed today by some problems at home, problems that have to do with the generational gap between you and someone dear.
The discussions arising will keep you guessing and not really knowing which is the strategy you need to approach. And to make things worse, no one else in the family will probably want to get involved in this.
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
You seem to have involved yourself in a lot of projects and undoubtedly you are doing this out of passion and because you want to be part of them.
But maybe these are somewhat interfering with other aspects of your life and at times you can only observe this by quantifying how tired you are and how on Sundays like this one you are not in the mood to do basically anything.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Have you considered that maybe you are not challenging your energy in the right direction and that you might need to take a step back for a bit and regroup?
Well this is exactly what is happening to you at the moment and the more stubborn you are and the more you are trying to ignore this the harder it is going to be eventually when you’ll be kind of forced to see things differently.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
An interesting evolution this weekend with some events, particularly in the family, which are going to challenge you but also offer a sense of stability and confidence in your own powers.
It might be that you are given some chores around the house and given the sense that you are the only one who can do them or something similar.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Single natives are going to find this weekend quite challenging and are going to have to talk about themselves more than they ever did so far, or at least this is how it will feel like.
And to make things worse, the situation will be of so much weirdness that you won’t even realize if you are doing a good job or not until you are so very much into the whole thing.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
You are very talkative and inspired today and you are probably craving for someone equal to you with whom to spend your time but this Sunday will prove quite poor in this regard and won’t really get you anything.
You are through enjoying a great sense of self awareness and feeling accomplished enough so you will probably be all right with this any way.
You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Gemini.
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
***** Today you have a wonderful, positive outlook on life! Furthermore, you’re finding it easy to see the big picture. Meanwhile, this is a good day to focus on gratitude. It’s also a wonderful day to focus on future success! Share your joy with others. Live it up!
**** You are the financial wizard of the zodiac, and today the Moon is in your Money House lined up with lucky, moneybags Jupiter. This is good news! By all means, look for ways to boost your income. Gifts, goodies and favours from others might come your way. Purchases will please you.
***** Today the Moon is in your sign lined up with Jupiter. This is favourable! This is why you feel warm and openhearted to others. In particular, you will enjoy practising kindness and being generous to others because it makes you feel good. (Plus, what goes around – comes around.)
**** Today it’s easy for you to feel fortunate and appreciative. You’re happy to be in your own skin. These positive feelings might encourage you to explore mystical ideas or information about spirituality or religion. You want to connect with your higher aspirations.
***** This is a fabulous day to schmooze with friends and to interact with clubs, groups and organizations because you’re enthusiastic and positive minded! Your energy will attract others to you, which will make you feel successful. In fact, this is a great day to set some goals.
**** You look fabulous in the eyes of others today! People see you as successful, generous, broad-minded and wise. (Go with the flow and don’t do anything to ruin this great press.) People might ask for your approval or your advice. Remember that you’re in the public eye.
***** This is a wonderful day to travel or do something to get a change of scenery. If you can’t travel then be a tourist in your own neighbourhood. You will also love to learn something new. You might like to study. You might talk to people from different backgrounds and other cultures. Good day for legal and medical matters.
**** Keep your pockets open because the universe will favour you today. (Oh yeah. Many of you will be laughing all the way to the bank.) However, this is also a good day to be generous to others because you will feel a sense of warm satisfaction and increased self-respect.
**** Relations with partners, spouses and even members of the general public will be warm and friendly today, which is why you will enjoy socializing with others, including group activities. Very likely, someone will inspire or uplift you, which is a wonderful perk.
**** Work-related travel will be on the books for some of you today. You’ll be pleased to do anything that widens your world and expands your knowledge. Work with groups today to be the most productive. Connect with others and explore new ideas!
***** Accept all invitations to socialize today because you’ll have fun! It’s a great day for sports events, the theatre, anything to do with the hospitality industry plus playful activities with children. You will find it rewarding to spread joy to others.
**** This is a great day to entertain at home. Invite the gang over for good food and drink. Any gathering at your home will be a successful, upbeat event! By extension, this can also be a profitable and favourable day for real estate.
Actress Natascha McElhone (1969) shares your birthday today. You are spirited, versatile and intelligent. Your sense of adventure takes you to new places. You’re also down to earth. This is a year of learning and teaching. It’s also time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore meditation, yoga or philosophies and help you get a better self-awareness.
The current disposition seems to give you the chance to strengthen your relationship with your partner but don’t expect too many sparks because it is not the case. It will more likely be about talking and being honest to each other.
So why not take this occasion to say anything that has been on your mind for a while now, it might prove very useful eventually.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
You will have to do some work related activities today, maybe revise some project or get back to some work you have done in the past. In any way, it’s not going to be something that you find too exciting and this will probably show.
There might be some time you will get the chance to spend for your own personal purposes but use it wisely because it seems limited.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
This is not going to be too much of an entertaining day for you as it seems house chores are going to occupy most of the day.
However, you might get the chance to spend some time travelling, maybe in between chores and this you will find quite pleasant. Make sure you have someone enjoyable to keep you company if this is possible.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
You are meeting new people and doing new things but you don’t seem too impressed by this. It’s either because you are becoming immune to certain things or because your mind is in a completely different place at the moment.
But if you can’t be bothered to react to certain things at least don’t ruin the fun to those around you who are.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
You are carrying the right words with you but maybe you are not using them when you should. And I bet you didn’t even consider this.
There is no need now to stress too much about it but what I would suggest is to be attentive to how other people are reacting to what you are saying and maybe do a few tweaks from there.
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
You might feel as if you are doing someone a favor by helping them with a particular task although it might look as a bit of cheating overall.
The whole things highly depends on whether we are talking about a grown up or a child as you will be most likely preventing them from learning a valuable lesson. Other than that quite a peaceful day.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Although you fancy yourself as a winner, there are times when you need to step down and accept a defeat and this Saturday might actually mark one of those moments.
It’s either you have been weak or misinterpreted certain signals but don’t worry, you will have plenty of time to think about this and come with a better plan for next time.
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
You are going to be faced with the revealing of a lie close to you and might be one of the most disappointed by it.
While at first you might want to play it cool and protect yourself from showing your sorrow to others, you will eventually succumb to this and not really care whomever sees you or to whom you are complaining about the injustice that’s been done to you.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
You are debating some things way too much and are probably making people angry with your reluctance.
If this happens at home, well those people are basically stuck with you anyway but if this is happening with strangers, rest assured there is a limit to which they can stand this behavior. Interesting to see though how far you can go.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
You are remembering some happy moment but you also have some bad memories you will have to revisit today.
This all happens because you either have a new contact with someone from your past or you need to do some paperwork in regards to your situation. This will probably have you be very melancholic for a big chunk of the day.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
The current disposition is trying to get your attention in the area of your home but unless your love interest is around there, your mind and probably your body will try and resist that and go wherever your significant other is.
For some it might be easy but others might find themselves actually chasing a bit of an illusion.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
This Saturday will kind of bombard you with a lot of information and you will probably end up not discerning whom or what you can trust and who or what not.
I know they say it’s all about the experience but at times you tend to be quite sensible and focus more on the package and small details and get overwhelmed when this happens.
You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
Despite the name, Florida Water 💧 is not a water-based potion! Most people use vodka to steep the herbs and flowers. Its strong magical properties have made it an essential ingredient in Hoodoo, Voodoo, Santeria, Wicca, and Witchcraft practices.
This Traditional Recipe has been used for hundreds of years, adopted by Southern practitioners of the Hoodoo and Voodoo traditions to cleanse the home and use in rituals. Originally named as the American version of Eau de Cologne in the 1800’s. 🧐
The Herbs listed here each have their own magical properties which, combined with your intention, will aid in cleansing and protecting from negative energies.
Florida Water has many uses – it can be used to cleanse yourself, your home, your tools and crystals. It can be added to bath water, used to anoint candles and as a spell ingredient.
Clean Glass Jar
6 Cups Vodka
1/2 Cup Dried Sweetgrass
1/2 Cup Dried Lavender
1/2 Cup Dried Sage
1/2 Cup Dried Cedar
Gather your herbs, give thanks to them for their use.
Add the vodka to it and store in a glass jar at room temperature.
Allow the herbs to infuse for 14 days. You can place the jar outside/in a window to infuse with either a full or New Moon.
Use a paper towel or cheese cloth to strain out the liquid from the herbs into a clean, preferably glass container. Cover the lid tightly and store until needed.
This PDF version comes with a transparent background so you can print it on any kind of paper you want and add it to your own Book of Shadows. Log in to download it or find free printable grimoire pages.
Midsummer, a holiday celebrating the traditional midpoint of the harvest season and the summer solstice (June 20 or 21), the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Midsummer is celebrated in many countries but is synonymous with Scandinavia, where it is observed as a national holiday in Sweden and Finland. In Sweden it is celebrated on a Friday between June 19th and 25th, while in Finland it is always observed on a Saturday between June 20th and 26th. In Scandinavia and elsewhere, many Midsummer celebrations are held over several days and often occur in tandem with St. John’s Eve festivities, which usher in the feast day of St. John the Baptist (June 24).
The holiday originated as a pagan celebration to welcome the summer season and ensure a successful harvest. It may have been associated with local gods, such as Ukko, the Finnish god of thunder who controlled the rain and thus the fertility of the land. Festivities included dancing, singing, drinking, cleaning house, lighting bonfires, and collecting flowers.
Many of these rituals arose from the belief that Midsummer was a magical time of good fortune and healing. Bonfires were lit and loud behavior was encouraged to drive away evil spirits. Perhaps due to the time of year’s connection with fertility, love spells were often cast at Midsummer, such as placing seven flowers beneath one’s pillow on Midsummer’s Eve to conjure dreams of one’s future partner. One could also see the face of one’s future bride or groom by looking into a well at midnight. Bathing in natural springs and decorating houses with flowers and plants brought good health, as water and greenery were believed … Click here to read the rest of this article Source: britannica.com
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.
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.
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 Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the December 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
The Waxing Gibbous on December 14 has an illumination of 99%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 14 the Moon is 14.09 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
The current zodiac moon sign is Gemini, positioned at 9.39° within the sign. The Moon entered Gemini on Dec 13, 4:50 PM and will shift into Cancer on Dec 15, 1:56 PM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.
The current moon phase for December 15th, 2024 is the Full Moon phase.
On this day, the moon is 13.34 days old and 99.43% illuminated with a tilt of 152.94°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 368,415.25 km and the moon sign is Gemini.
The Moon phase for December 15th, 2024 is the Full Moon phase. In this phase, the moon is 100% illuminated when seen from Earth (hence the name Full Moon).
The Full Moon happens when the moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The sunlight fully illuminated the moon, and this is what we call being “full”. The moon will be visible throughout the night sky as it rises at sunset in the east, transits the meridian at midnight, before setting at sunrise in the west.
The specific point at which the Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time that passes between full moons is called the Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long.
Fun fact: lunar eclipses can only happen within a few days of the Full Moon, but they don’t happen for every Full Moon because the moon’s orbit has a 5.1° tilt around the Earth compared to Earth’s orbit around the Sun. Only when the intersection of these two orbits is pointing towards the centre of the Moon do we get a lunar eclipse.
Phase: Full Moon
Moon age: 13.34 days
Moon illumination: 99.43%
Moon tilt: 152.94°
Moon angle: 0.54
Moon distance: 368,415.25 km
Moon sign: Gemini
Yule, festival observed historically by Germanic peoples and in modern times primarily by Neo-Pagans, coinciding with the winter solstice (December 21–22 in the Northern Hemisphere; June 20–21 in the Southern Hemisphere). The pre-Christian festival originated in Scandinavia and was later subsumed, along with other pagan celebrations, into the Christian holiday of Christmas. Some modern celebrations of Yule attempt to re-create ancient traditions, while others have been adapted or reimagined to suit contemporary personal and religious practices.
Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago. Its roots are complicated and difficult to trace, although there are several theories about how and why the festival was celebrated. It is generally agreed that Yule celebrations began as a Norse festival called jol, although assessments of the purpose and traditions vary. Like most winter solstice festivals, themes of light, fire, and feasting are common threads. Some historians think that sacrifices were an important part of the observance, either to the gods and other supernatural beings (such as elves) or to the dead or both. In the harsh climate of northern Europe, most cattle were slaughtered because they could not be fed during the winter. Meat, therefore, was plentiful for a midwinter feast or to leave out as an offering. Some contend that the original festival was a sort of Norse Day of the Dead, with the god Odin as a major player; among Odin’s many names was Jolnir, and among his many duties was acting as a god of the dead. However, this has been disputed in recent years, at least one historian positing that jol was a new year festival intended to set the tone for the months ahead.
One of the earliest known references to Yule is from English monk and historian Bede, who wrote in the early 8th century about “giuli,” a period in the old pagan calendar used by Germanic groups such as the Norse and … Click here to read the rest of this article Source: britannica.com
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 7 AM to 1 PM EST today (4 AM to 10 AM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
**** After the Moon Alert today, you’ll have lots of mental energy to get things done. Furthermore, in negotiations with others you’ll be proactive, confident and courageous. Your decision-making instincts will be excellent. Good day to learn something new.
*** Wait until after the Moon Alert is over to make financial decisions today. These decisions might concern purchasing something or figuring out a way to boost your earnings? Either way, you will be energetic; but you might be impulsive. Make sure you don’t do something you regret later.
**** After that Moon Alert is over today, the Moon moves into your sign, which will make you more emotional than usual; however, it will also slightly boost your good luck! That means today is a good day to ask the universe for a favour. It’s also a great day for a short trip.
*** You’re happy you’re working alone today, especially after the Moon Alert is over. Nevertheless, you will still be active pulling strings behind the scenes. Be patient with delays, mistakes and mixed-up communications at work because Mercury retrograde is doing the nasty.
**** Conversations with friends and members of groups will be dynamic today, especially after the Moon Alert. Relations with partners and spouses are smooth and supportive. Nevertheless, minor disputes with old flames and situations about sports, kids and social outings might occur. (Ouch.)
**** After the Moon Alert today, you’re high viz.! People will notice you more than usual. In fact, some will know personal details about your private life. (Does this require some damage control?) Fortunately, relations with coworkers are positive. In fact, a work-related romance could begin. (Be patient with family.)
*** Avoid important decisions this morning during the Moon Alert today. Afterwards, you want to get outta Dodge. You need a change of scenery. In discussions with others, you will be persuasive in stating your views. Pay attention to everything you do to avoid accidents. Easy does it.
*** Postpone financial decisions today until after the Moon Alert is over. Discussions about shared property, taxes and insurance issues will be energetic. However, they might also benefit home and family. Meanwhile, avoid disputes which might arise. (It was ever thus.)
*** Be prepared to go more than halfway when dealing with others today because after the Moon Alert today, the Moon will be opposite your sign. (That’s just how things work.) Discussions with partners and friends will be lively and friendly, as long as you are cooperative.
*** You have strong opinions today when it comes to your health and wellness. You might even share these ideas with others. Because you have a lot of energy, use today to resolve minor issues with coworkers. Take a look at your routine to see how you might improve it. Nurture yourself.
**** This is a playful and creative day for you! Anyone involved in creative projects can be productive today. In fact, after the Moon Alert is over, you’ll be gung-ho talking to family members, especially parents. You’re excited about something – but it might be a secret.
**** Today holds mixed messages for you. In one way, you’re out there flying your colours. No question. And yet, after the Moon Alert is over today, you might want to hide at home (with good food and drink). Do whatever makes you feel happy.
Singer, songwriter Taylor Swift (1989) shares your birthday today. You are a private person who likes to help others. You are hard-working, imaginative and an excellent problem solver. This is a year of service for you, perhaps service to family. Therefore, take good care of yourself so you can be a resource. Friends and family will help you.
Today you will have to admit to something you have done wrong in the past and it will actually be quite a surprise as you are probably not expecting to be caught up on that.
At first sight you might try and blame it on someone else but then everything will be so obvious that you won’t stand a chance. Just admit and be over with it.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Your attitude to risk is going to change entirely today and you’ll be a lot more responsible in the afternoon than during the morning when you might be highly enthusiastic and not so easy to contend.
It’s not like something in particular happens but more like you becoming concerned with work and doing the right thing in the meanwhile.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
You are a bit reluctant when it comes to joining in on an endeavor your colleagues are onto but on the bright side you get more chance to finish work and not postpone anything for the following week.
This is why you won’t feel so much as if you are missing out and will actually have a reason to be looking out for the weekend.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Some of today’s events at work are going to take you by surprise although to be honest I don’t really understand why this will happen. It’s mostly mundane activities with a bit of a twist and has to do with engaging with other people, nothing you haven’t done before.
But yet you remain baffled by certain small details and can’t really go past them.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
An adventurous day for some and a pretty standard one for others. Don’t stress too much thinking about which category you will be in because it is in no way up to you.
This time it doesn’t work no matter how attentive you are or where you focus your energy. Somehow the activities you will get to take part into today are going to choose you.
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
It seems that you are craving for some sort of balance in your activities but you are not doing anything towards this and mostly trying for something to happen to you without you putting any effort into it.
You are very patient though and this will help you, especially during the second part of the day where you will have to deal with some difficult people.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
You are trying to perfect a certain task and trying to do it as many times as possible as a practice but all you accomplish is making everyone look at you like you don’t have a clue what you are doing.
Maybe you should try and explain your efforts or else try to be more private. Remember that not everyone is on the same page as you and there might be need to adapt.
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
You seem to have been touched by a terrible wave of boredom and not being sure how to react. You do have some activities going on but seem to refuse most of them and somehow be expecting for something better.
If you want to actually do something then you need to stop being as picky. Other than that, some urgent matters might change how you think later on.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
You might be feeling as if you have just plunged in a big routine and there is no escaping from that. It’s either because it is Friday now or just because you are actually doing the same thing in a repetition loop and all this has gotten into your head.
You might find some words of consolation at your partner but even for those you will kind of have to dig deeper.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
You need to go past some previous ideas and maybe an already formed opinion about a person and try to get to know them again on your own.
This might be happening either at work because you are forced to work with this person or maybe in your personal life because of an unexpected connection that has brought you together.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
You are genuinely trying to connect the dots and see how your partner feels but at some point there is some sort of blockage that won’t let you go past that.
Interesting to see how the whole thing will evolve, especially since you are not very willing to speak about your emotions and express how you feel. Plus you are highly sociable and don’t really find the time for a calm conversation.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
For some reason or another this day will have you quite panicked and feeling as if you are losing your sense in regard to a particular personal situation.
And maybe you are true to believe you are loosing the touch but maybe this is happening because there is a bit of a generational gap intervening in this history and not necessarily because it is your fault.
You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
Long considered a harbinger of bad luck, Friday the 13th has inspired a late 19th-century secret society, an early 20th-century novel, a horror film franchise and not one but two unwieldy terms—paraskavedekatriaphobia and friggatriskaidekaphobia—that describe fear of this supposedly unlucky day.
Just like walking under a ladder, crossing paths with a black cat or breaking a mirror, many people hold fast to the belief that Friday the 13th brings bad luck. Though it’s uncertain exactly when this particular tradition began, negative superstitions have swirled around the number 13 for centuries.
While Western cultures have historically associated the number 12 with completeness (there are 12 days of Christmas, 12 months and zodiac signs, 12 labors of Hercules, 12 gods of Olympus and 12 tribes of Israel, just to name a few examples), its successor 13 has a long history as a sign of bad luck.
The ancient Code of Hammurabi, for example, reportedly omitted a 13th law from its list of legal rules. Though this was probably a clerical error, superstitious people sometimes point to this as proof of 13’s longstanding negative associations.
Fear of the number 13 has even earned a psychological term: triskaidekaphobia.
According to biblical tradition, 13 guests attended the Last Supper, held on Maundy Thursday, including Jesus and his 12 apostles (one of whom, Judas, betrayed him). The next day, of course, was Good Friday, the day of Jesus’ crucifixion.
Though Friday’s negative associations are weaker, some have suggested they also have roots in Christian tradition: Just as Jesus was crucified on a Friday, Friday was also said to be the day Eve gave Adam the fateful apple from the Tree of Knowledge, as well as the day Cain killed his brother, Abel.
In the late-19th century, a New Yorker named Captain William Fowler (1827-1897) sought to remove the enduring stigma surrounding the number 13—and particularly the unwritten rule about not having 13 guests at a dinner table—by founding an exclusive society called the Thirteen Club.
The group dined regularly on the 13th day of the month in room 13 of the Knickerbocker Cottage, a popular watering hole Fowler owned from 1863 to 1883. Before sitting down for a 13-course dinner, members would pass beneath a ladder and a banner reading “Morituri te Salutamus,” Latin for “Those of us who are about to die salute you.”
Four former U.S. presidents (Chester A. Arthur, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison and Theodore Roosevelt) would join the Thirteen Club’s ranks at one time or another.
An important milestone in the history of the Friday the 13th legend in particular (not just the number 13) occurred in 1907, with the publication of the novel Friday, the Thirteenth written by Thomas William Lawson.
The book told the story of a New York City stockbroker who plays on superstitions about the date to create chaos on Wall Street, and make a killing on the market.
The horror movie Friday the 13th, released in 1980, introduced the world to a hockey mask-wearing killer named Jason, and is perhaps the best-known example of the famous superstition in pop culture history. The movie spawned multiple sequels, as well as comic books, novellas, video games, related merchandise and countless terrifying Halloween costumes.
On Friday, October 13, 1307, officers of King Philip IV of France arrested hundreds of the Knights Templar, a powerful religious and military order formed in the 12th century for the defense of the Holy Land.
Imprisoned on charges of various illegal behaviors (but really because the king wanted access to their financial resources), many Templars were later executed. Some cite the link with the Templars as the origin of the Friday the 13th superstition, but like many legends involving the Templars and their history, the truth remains murky.
In more recent times, a number of traumatic events have occurred on Friday the 13th, including the German bombing of Buckingham Palace(September 1940); the murder of Kitty Genovese in Queens, New York (March 1964); a cyclone that killed more than 300,000 people in Bangladesh (November 1970); the disappearance of a Chilean Air Force plane in the Andes (October 1972); the death of rapper Tupac Shakur (September 1996) and the crash of the Costa Concordia cruise ship off the coast of Italy, which killed 30 people (January 2012).
Sources:
“The Origins of Unlucky Friday the 13th,” Live Science.
“Friday the 13th: why is it unlucky and other facts about the worst day in the calendar,” The Telegraph.
“13 Freaky Things That Happened on Friday the 13th,” Live Science.
“Here’s Why Friday the 13th is Considered Unlucky,” Time.
“Friggatriskaidekaphobes Need Not Apply,” New-York Historical Society.
An easy way to get justice is simply to return all harm to its original sender. This is a protection spell that promotes karmic retribution, that is, a light form of revenge that is harmless to you, keeping you safe and protected.
The black candle is not for evil purposes, it’s for protection. A “return to sender” or karma spell isn’t really black magic; it’s a protective shield that makes all harm bounce back where it came from.
Lemon is a cleansing agent and it can be used to purify and absorb negative energies. Cutting it open we release some fresh, clear energies around us.
Cloves are aligned with Jupiter and the element Fire. They are traditionally burned or worn for protection against magical or psychic attacks.
This is not a spell for revenge, but for Karmic retribution: A ritual to return the harm to its sender and have Justice. Use lemon and a candle to cast this Magic spell easily and safely.
1 black candle
1 lemon
A knife, or your boline
1 incense stick (such as black pepper, ginger, or cinnamon)
A handful of cloves
Put the lemon inside a cup or container and leave it under your bed for the rest of the night. The power of lemon will take care of cleansing you, and the cloves will guard you while you sleep.
The next morning, throw the lemon in your compost or with your regular waste disposal. Light the candle again whenever you need to recharge the spell for extra protection.
Friday the 13th is a date shrouded in mystery and superstition. It invokes both fear and fascination in the minds of many. While often associated with ill luck and dark omens, this peculiar day holds a sacred significance for witches and women alike. Delving into the depths of history, folklore, and cultural beliefs, we unravel the enigma behind Friday the 13th and explore its connection to witchcraft and the empowerment of women.
What are the origins of the superstitions surrounding Friday the 13th? It can be traced back to a convergence of various historical and cultural influences. The perceived unluckiness of Friday can be attributed to Christian beliefs. It is supposed as the day on which Jesus was crucified. Additionally, it was believed that Eve tempted Adam with the forbidden fruit on a Friday. This perpetuated the association of the day with misfortune.
The fear surrounding the number 13, known as triskaidekaphobia, has deep historical roots as well. Many ancient cultures considered the number 12 to be complete and harmonious, representing the twelve months, zodiac signs, and apostles. The number 13, therefore, disrupted this balance and was viewed as a symbol of chaos and disruption.
Magickal Intentions: Love, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty,
Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers and Heart
Incense: Strawberry, Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron and Vanilla
Planet: Venus
Sign: Libra and Taurus
Angel: Ariel
Colors: Green, Pink, Aqua
Herbs/Plants: Pink Rose, Ivy, Birch, Heather, Clematis, Sage, Violet and Water Lily
Stones: Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Emerald and Jade
Oil: (Venus) Cardamom, Palm Rosa, Rose, Yarrow
Friday belongs to Venus, and its energies are warm, sensuous, and fulfilling. Efforts that involve any type of pleasure, comfort, and luxury, as well as the arts, music, or aroma (incense and perfume) works well on this day. As Venus lends its sensuous influences to the energies of this day, use it for any magical work that deals with matters of the heart.
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.
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.
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 Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the December 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
The Waxing Gibbous on December 13 has an illumination of 96%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 13 the Moon is 12.99 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.
The current zodiac moon sign is Taurus, positioned at 23.79° within the sign. The Moon entered Taurus on Dec 11, 3:38 PM and will shift into Gemini on Dec 13, 4:50 PM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.
The current moon phase for December 14th, 2024 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 13.33 days old and 99.4% illuminated with a tilt of 150.267°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 368,367.90 km and the moon sign is Gemini.
The Moon phase for December 14th, 2024 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).
In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.
The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon age: 13.33 days
Moon illumination: 99.4%
Moon tilt: 150.267°
Moon angle: 0.54
Moon distance: 368,367.90 km
Moon sign: Gemini
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