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RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS – April

From calendarz.com

Weekday Holiday Category Date Days away
– April 2023 –
Sunday Palm Sunday Christian Holidays Apr 2, 2023 Tomorrow
Wednesday Passover Jewish Holidays Apr 5, 2023 in 4 days
Thursday Maundy Thursday Christian Holidays Apr 6, 2023 in 5 days
Thursday Hanuman Jayanti Hindu Holidays Apr 6, 2023 in 5 days
Friday Good Friday Christian Holidays Apr 7, 2023 in 6 days
Sunday Easter Christian Holidays Apr 9, 2023 in 8 days
Monday Easter Monday Christian Holidays Apr 10, 2023 in 9 days
Friday Tamil New Year Hindu Holidays Apr 14, 2023 in 13 days
Friday Vaisakhi Sikh Holidays Apr 14, 2023 in 13 days
Saturday Bihu / Bengali New Year Hindu Holidays Apr 15, 2023 in 14 days
Tuesday Laylat al-Qadr Muslim Holidays Apr 18, 2023 in 17 days
Tuesday The Holocaust Remembrance Day Jewish Holidays Apr 18, 2023 in 17 days
Tuesday Yom HaShoah Jewish Holidays Apr 18, 2023 in 17 days
Tuesday Birthday of Guru Angad Dev Sikh Holidays Apr 18, 2023 in 17 days
Friday Eid al-Fitr Muslim Holidays Apr 21, 2023 in 20 days
Saturday Akshaya Tritiya Hindu Holidays Apr 22, 2023 in 21 days
Sunday Saint George’s Day Christian Holidays Apr 23, 2023 in 22 days
Tuesday Yom HaAtzma’ut Jewish Holidays Apr 25, 2023 in 24 days
Wednesday Israel’s Independence Day Jewish Holidays Apr 26, 2023 in 25 days

PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES – April

From NYC Wiccan Family Temple

APR. 1: Dark Mother Day –honoring Black Annis, Kali;
Fool’s Day—honoring the God of Chaos Energy.
Day of Venus: Goddess of Love and the Hunt

APR. 5: Roman Day of Fortuna: Goddess of Fate

APR. 7: Feast of Blajini—offerings made to the Other People/Sidhe or Faeries “Kindly Ones”.

APR. 7-8: Feast of Greek Goddess Artemis (Roman Diana) – who represents the feminine in Nature and protects women throughout their lives.

APR. 8: Day of Mooncakes—honoring the Moon Goddess.

APR. 15: – Feast of Tellus Mater (Roman)
– Festival of Ba’ast, Feast of Bast (Egyptian cat goddess)

APR. 16: – St. Padarn’s Day (Celtic)
– Feast of St. George (Byzantine)

APR. 15-17: Feast of the Seas – Honoring God-Goddess as Olokun-Yemaya (Yoruba/Santeria) and Okeanos-Tethys (Old Greek).

APR. 22: Earth Day – Day to honor the Earth and to meditate on Deity manifesting as Mother Earth
– Festival of Isthar (Babylonian)
– Feast of the Divine Couple (Japanese)
– Feast of Elaphebolia (Greek)
– Odin’s Day – Norse festival.

APR. 23: Festival of the Greenman—honoring the God of the Forest and vegetation.

APR. 25: – Spring Festivals – Dedicated to Herne, Pan, Horned God.
– Roman Robligalia – Corn Mothers (Ceres and Demeter) and Harvest.

APR. 25: Spring Festival – dedicated to the Horned God and Corn Mother.

APR. 28: Celebrated April 28 – May 3: Festival of Flora: remembrance of those who passed into the Underworld.

APR. 30: May Eve—Walpurgis Night; annual gathering of Witches and covens. Beltane Begins at Sundown (Celtic, Wiccan) Old Norse Feast.

APR. 30 – MAY 2: – Beltane – Celtic festival marking the arrival of summer in ancient times, celebrating Blodeuwedd (Goddess of Flowers) and Llew (Oak King, God of the Waxing Sun).
– Old Norse Feast – Celebrating Nanna (Goddess of Flowers), true love of Baldur (God of Light).
– Feast of Sacred Marriage – Honoring Goddess-God as Inanna & Dumuzi , Ishtar & Tammuz (Old Sumerian), Isis & Osiris (Egyptian), Oshun & Shango (Yoruba/Santeria).

A Laugh for Today – Best Witch Jokes That Will Bewitch Your Children or Inner Child (the Sequel)

From kidadl.com

Knock Knock Jokes About Witches

Everyone loves a classic knock knock joke and we’ve bubbled up some good ones in our cauldron of jokes here, including one that only Harry Potter fans will get. Watch out muggles! Remember these jokes on Halloween and you’ll be sure to give everyone a real fright.

Knock, knock

Who’s there?

Witch

Witch who?

Witch one of you can fix my broomstick?

 

Knock, knock

Who’s there?

Witches

Witches who?

Witches is the way to go home?

 

Knock knock

Who’s there?

Wanda

Wanda who?

Wanda go on a ride on my broom?

 

Knock, knock

Who’s there?

You know

You know who?

Exactly!

Funny Witch Puns

Witch pun out of these lot will be your favourite? It’s hard to choose, with so many funny puns to put on your list to use in October. We love the idea of putting these on signs at a Halloween party or perhaps using them in any spooky homework assignments or crafts in the lead-up to the scariest night of the year.

Betwitcha in a minute.

Witch and famous.

A witch in time saves nine.

Arts and witchcrafts.

That’s witch-ful thinking.

You’ve got me under your spell.

Witch witch is witch?

Keep witch under your hat.

Want to be broom mates?

Archangel – Uriel

How to Recognize Archangel Uriel from learnreligions.com

Archangel Uriel, the angel of wisdom, often gives people sparks of inspiration and motivation as they seek to live faithful lives. You can count on Uriel to help shine the light of God’s wisdom into your life, believers say. Here are some signs of the angel Uriel’s presence:

Help Discovering God’s Wisdom

Since Uriel specializes in helping people discover God’s wisdom, Uriel may be visiting you when you gain new insights about the best decisions to make in various situations, say believers.

Uriel directs your focus to the one he serves: God, write Linda Miller-Russo and Peter Miller-Russ in their book Dreaming With the Archangels: A Spiritual Guide to Dream Journeying: “Uriel will help you focus your consciousness on the eternal presence of the Creator with gratitude and appreciation for the divine plan of life.”

In his book Uriel: Communication With the Archangel For Transformation and Tranquility, Richard Webster writes that Uriel will help you discover God’s prophecies by using your God-given intuition: “Uriel is the archangel of prophecy and is willing to help you develop your psychic powers and intuitive skills. He can provide insights through visions, dreams, and sudden perceptions. Once he knows that you are interested in developing these talents, he will provide regular, ongoing assistance.”

The guidance that Uriel provides can prove useful for everyday situations, such as solving problems or engaging in conversations, writes Doreen Virtue in her book Angels 101: “The archangel of light can illuminate your mind with wise ideas and concepts. Call upon Uriel for problem solving, brainstorming, or important conversations.”

Help Developing Confidence

Knowing that you can rely on Uriel to give you regular doses of wisdom gives you valuable confidence, believers say.

In her book The Healing Power of Angels: How They Guide and Protect Us, Ambika Wauters writes: “Archangel Uriel helps us live our worthiness and find our freedom from abusive situations which diminish our value. Archangel Uriel heals any loss of self-respect. He helps us find empowerment in our own value so we can shine our light on to the world and claim our good.”

Sparks of Electricity

Since Uriel often sparks our minds with fresh ideas, he sometimes manifests physically through electrical signs, writes David Goddard in his book The Sacred Magic of the Angels: “Uriel has a great affinity with that mysterious force called electricity. His presence is often heralded by electrical appliances fusing and light bulbs failing; he also manifests in thunderstorms.”

Motivation to Serve Others

Uriel, who is in charge of the red angel light ray (which represents service), wants you to take the wisdom he gives you and put it into action to serve people in need as God leads you, say believers. So when you feel an urge to reach out to serve others, that may be a sign of Uriel’s presence with you.

“Archangel Uriel is an angel of service,” write Cecily Channer and Damon Brown in their book The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Connecting With Your Angels. “He knows that service to others is what brings true richness, true rewards, and true inner peace. Archangel Uriel encourages people to create peace with others, humbly serve fellow brothers and sisters, see beyond the material world, and be loyal to worthwhile causes.”

Help Serving Others

Not only will Uriel motivate you to serve people in need, but he will also empower you to do so, writes Webster in Uriel: Communication With the Archangel For Transformation and Tranquility. “If you feel the need to serve or help others in any way, Uriel is willing to do everything he can to help you. … anything that you do to benefit humanity or the world will receive his help and support.”

Source: Hopler, Whitney. “How to Recognize Archangel Uriel.” Learn Religions, Feb. 8, 2021, learnreligions.com/how-to-recognize-archangel-uriel-124286.

April 1, 2023 Birthday Horoscope

May the next year of your life be more positive than the past year! 

Click here to search for anyone’s birthday horoscope from thehoroscope.co

Being an Aries born on April 1st, you have this way about you that makes you very attractive to other people. You are impulsive at times but also very careful with those around.

Industrious and enthusiastic about a lot of things, you almost always have something to pursue and often will end up helping others with deciding their goals, as well. Prepare to read an outstanding profile analysis in the following rows.

 The zodiac sign for April 1 is Aries.

Astrological symbol: Ram. This signifies the confidence and courage of Aries natives born March 21 – April 19 when the Sun is in this sign and leads to new ways in their lives.

The Aries Constellation is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac, with the brightest stars being Alpha, Beta and Gamma Arietis. It lies between Pisces to the West and Taurus to the East, covering an area of only 441 square degrees between visible latitudes of +90° and -60°.

The name Aries is the Latin name for Ram. In Greece, Kriya is the name of the sign for April 1 zodiac sign, while in France the Aries zodiac sign is called Bélier.

Opposite sign: Libra. This suggests wits and ambition but also means that this sign and Aries can create an opposition aspect at some point, not to mention that opposites attract.

Modality: Cardinal. This offers an insight in the sympathetic nature of those born on April 1 and their responsibility and empowerment in life in general.

Ruling house: The first house. This house represents the start of life, the beginning of all cycles. It also refers to physical presence and how other people perceive an individual. This space empowers Arieses towards various initiatives and life decisive actions.

Ruling body: Mars. This connection seems to suggest emotions and elegance. Mars is equivalent to Ares, the Greek god of the war. This also shows a focus on energy.

Element: Fire. This element makes things heat up in association with air, boils water and models earth. Fire signs born on April 1 are versatile, enthusiastic and warm intellectuals.

Lucky day: Tuesday. As many consider Tuesdays as the most daring day of the week, it identifies with the pioneering nature of Aries and the fact this day is ruled by Mars only strengthens this connection.

Lucky numbers: 2, 8, 12, 15, 23.

Motto: I am, I do!

More info on April 1 Zodiac below ▼

 People born on April 1 are lively freedom lovers who are rarely diplomatic and polite with anyone around. Just like a true Aries, they are empowering, brave and decided to succeed. They appreciate being involved in projects that give them the opportunity to glow at what they do best, pursuing plans. They dislike being questioned about their choices and resolutions both in their activities and family life. Those born under this sign enjoy outside activities, especially if those include informal gatherings and some kind of championship.

 Positive traits: These natives are very resourceful and seem to know their way around a lot of situations. They are industrious and enthusiastic when confronted with novelty and they also possess quite a sharp temper. They seem to be both analytical and creative although they don’t always use these right at the time they should be used. They are loyal and affectionate once someone wins their respect and attention.

 Negative traits: These natives are prone to building up anguish and annoyance, often when things don’t work out as they would like them to and they are often demoralized as they cannot really open themselves up to others. They prefer to keep to themselves most times as not to risk destroying their forceful image. They can be quite biased and impolite, even with people who don’t deserve this behavior from them. They are selfish and aren’t really aware of what their eager temper is doing to their relations.

Love and Compatibility for April 1 Zodiac

Lovers born on April 1 are impulsive and passionate. They have no time to wait and would do anything to take their passions to completion. They are attracted to enthusiastic and mysterious persons and sparks will fly for a long time if their partner manages to keep up the pace with them. You can conquer the heart of Aries if you’re as ambitious and as driven as them. The single Aries is so deep into tasks and projects as it has no time to even realize they are single.
 They believe in love at first sight and don’t need much time to get attached to someone. They either like someone the moment they get in touch with him or her or they don’t. They are persons of extremes in love and sometimes this attitude will make them prone to disappointment. They are likely to fall in love at a young age as they are attractive and positive persons. Regarding their family life they will marry when they are completely ready and they will probably be a cool parent if they choose to have a one big family. They are most compatible with those born on 4th, 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 26th, and 31st.

 April 1 Zodiac people are most attached to the other two fire signs: Leo and Sagittarius as they tend to share the same vision of life. In love, Aries is in a constant search for someone with whom they can establish a trustful and emotional connection and to whom they can open their souls and the best to offer them this is the compassionate and delicate Libra. Aries is said to be least compatible with those born under the Pisces zodiac sign. As for the rest of partnerships between the other star signs and Aries, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky color

The lucky color for those born under the April 1 is red.

Red suggests prosperity, joy and energy. In some cultures it is said to be used to catch interest. This zodiac color should be used in objects that surround the natives.

People who have red as sign color are quick with emotions and often temperamental as they are very charged up in life. These persons are comfortable with lust and their power of seduction. They are courageous thrill seekers that act on impulse and display an air of know-it-all that catches everyone’s attention and interest.

Other colors for Aries people are scarlet and carmine.

Representative birthstone

The lucky Aries birthstone for those born under the April 1 is Diamond.

This is a precious stone that symbolizes strength and refinery. This zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and bracelets.

It is said to help with the focus on discovering the long term goals of an individual. This gemstone comes in white, tinted shades.

Another gemstone considered beneficial for Aries natives is Emerald. It represents rebirth and harmony.

Characteristic flower

Honeysuckle is the flower that is considered lucky for those Aries natives with April 1.

Honeysuckle suggests delicacy and sweetness. This zodiac flower is advised to be used for gifts and decorations.

Honeysuckle is the plant for those ready to go through any hassle in order to accomplish his plan. You can enjoy this flower during spring time but also in the summer.

Other plants that suit Aries natives are Geranium and Ginger.

Symbolic metal

The metal for Aries natives born with the April 1 is Iron.

Iron is a metal that suggests strength and action. The zodiac metal could be used in accessories and jewelry items.

Iron usage promotes action and confidence. Iron also has magnetic properties well used by science.

Another metal considered lucky for Aries natives is Silver.

Characteristics of April 1.

April 1 Zodiac belongs to the second decan of ARIES (March 31-April 10). This decan is under the supervision of the Sun. Those born in this period are lively but respectable just like a true Aries and loyal but proud just as the Sun makes them be. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of Aries zodiac sign with a great accent on the positive ones.
 Being born on the 1st day of the month shows a lot of independence, loyalty and energy. The numerology for April 1 is 1. This number reveals revels leadership qualities, great will power and an original approach to life, all wrapped in a charming personality. Those Aries can only be proud of this association as this is the number of achievers, of those who see the bigger picture and are set to follow their goals no matter what.

 April is the forth month of the year, bringing great opportunities for starting courageous endeavors. Those born in April are attractive and dynamic. April 1 Zodiac people are fearless and determined. April symbols that resonate with these people are diamond as gemstone, Honeysuckle and Poppy as plants and Aphrodite the Greek goddess of beauty.

What statistics say about April 1 Zodiac?

April 1 is counted in the Gregorian Calendar as the 91st day of the year or the 92nd day in leap years, while until the end of the year there are 274 days left. The thirty second day of spring, this is also April Fool’s Day, celebrated in most of the Western World.
 Aries is the ninth zodiac sign in order from most common to least commonly met. Odd numbered sign, it is of positive meaning and considered to carry a masculine symbolism. This characterizes extrovert people who are genial and social. One of the archetypes used to describe this sign is the Adventurer. In this period, many famous musicians and other artists have been born.

 Famous people born on April 1 under the Aries zodiac sign: Sergei Rachmaninoff, William Harvey, Debbie Reynolds, Matt Lanter and Jon Gosselin.

April 1, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today until 11 PM PDT. The Moon is in Leo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is the beginning of a lovely weekend for Aries. Accept invitations to socialize with others because this is a friendly time for you. In particular, you will enjoy playful activities with kids as well as social outings, sports events, the theatre, movies and entertaining diversions.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Although your focus is on home, family and your private life this weekend, nevertheless, you will also enjoy entertaining at home. You want to feel secure in familiar surroundings; and yet, you also want to feel you’re involved with a group or something bigger than yourself.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You’re in a great mood today! Get out and enjoy communicating with others because you have something to say! Short trips will appeal. You will also enjoy learning something new and getting in touch with siblings, relatives and neighbours. Busy you!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Financial matters look excellent for you today and tomorrow. Some of you might see ways to boost your earnings. Meanwhile, trust your moneymaking ideas because they might be worthwhile. If shopping, keep your receipts because you will be tempted to go overboard.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a great weekend for you because the Moon is in your sign. This means things will tend to go your way, even though you will be more excitable and emotional. Do something to get away from all this. Any change of scenery will be a welcome stimulation.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Although you want to travel and do something different because you feel you need a change of scenery; nevertheless, you also want to slow down and take it easy this weekend. You want to indulge yourself and pamper yourself in a personal way. That’s just fine. Invest in yourself because you are your best resource.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a great day to schmooze with others because you actually feel the need to be in contact with friends. In particular, groups and gatherings will appeal to you because you want to feel involved and part of the scene. Because your ambition is aroused, others will listen to you. “Now hear this.”

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

People notice you today. In fact, they seem to know details about your life, which is why they will reach out to talk to you. (This might be a good thing – or not.) You will accomplish the most today by working with others, especially people from other cultures or contacts in other countries.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is a great time for a vacation, especially if you can get away somewhere different. Even a weekend getaway will be satisfying for you. The thing is you want a change of scenery and you want the stimulation of new faces, new places and fresh activities. You will also enjoy learning something new.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Family discussions will go well today, particularly because issues about shared property, money and practical help will benefit you. It’s a good day to discuss how to share something, perhaps an inheritance. It’s also a good time to discuss how to share responsibilities.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others, which is not a big deal. In fact, you will enjoy being involved with groups and casual settings or social occasions. You will also enjoy entertaining at home.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is an excellent day for business and commerce. Look for ways to boost your income. Explore financial negotiations and opportunities for a better paying job. Trust your moneymaking ideas because today, you’re not afraid to think big. Confidence!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Annette O’Toole (1952) shares your birthday today. You are an optimist who is flexible and fast-changing. You follow your heart’s desire. You are also multitalented and interested in many things. This year’s about socializing and enjoying life and your relationships with others. Nurture the happiness and beauty that you have within yourself.

April 1, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

Moon Phase for today: Apr 01, 2023

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 April 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on April 1 has an illumination of 80%. 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 April 1 the Moon is 10.41 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: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 80%
Moon Age: 10.41 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,196.72 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,509,390.21 km

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

April 1, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

April 01, 2023
10:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Aries 55
Moon:23 Leo 32
Mercury:26 Aries 57
Venus:19 Taurus 06
Mars:03 Cancer 40
Jupiter:19 Aries 20
Saturn:02 Pisces 49
Uranus:16 Taurus 51
Neptune:25 Pisces 45
Pluto:00 Aquarius 09

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 13 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 23 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 20

Chiron:15 Aries 38
Ceres:27 Virgo 50 Rx
Pallas:18 Cancer 41
Juno:12 Taurus 13
Vesta:23 Aries 44

Eris:24 Aries 26

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

April 01, 2023
08:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Aries 50
Moon:22 Leo 32
Mercury:26 Aries 48
Venus:19 Taurus 00
Mars:03 Cancer 37
Jupiter:19 Aries 19
Saturn:02 Pisces 49
Uranus:16 Taurus 50
Neptune:25 Pisces 45
Pluto:00 Aquarius 09

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 14 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 24 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 20

Chiron:15 Aries 37
Ceres:27 Virgo 51 Rx
Pallas:18 Cancer 39
Juno:12 Taurus 10
Vesta:23 Aries 42

Eris:24 Aries 26

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

1 April 2023
03:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Aries 37
Moon:20 Leo 03
Mercury:26 Aries 26
Venus:18 Taurus 45
Mars:03 Cancer 31
Jupiter:19 Aries 16
Saturn:02 Pisces 47
Uranus:16 Taurus 50
Neptune:25 Pisces 44
Pluto:00 Aquarius 09

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 14 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 24 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 18

Chiron:15 Aries 37
Ceres:27 Virgo 53 Rx
Pallas:18 Cancer 35
Juno:12 Taurus 02
Vesta:23 Aries 36

Eris:24 Aries 26

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

1 April 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

1 April 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Aries 45
Moon:21 Leo 32
Mercury:26 Aries 39
Venus:18 Taurus 54
Mars:03 Cancer 35
Jupiter:19 Aries 18
Saturn:02 Pisces 48
Uranus:16 Taurus 50
Neptune:25 Pisces 45
Pluto:00 Aquarius 09

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 14 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 24 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 19

Chiron:15 Aries 37
Ceres:27 Virgo 52 Rx
Pallas:18 Cancer 38
Juno:12 Taurus 07
Vesta:23 Aries 39

Eris:24 Aries 26

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

1 April 2023
03:00 pm GMT 5:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Aries 37
Moon:20 Leo 03
Mercury:26 Aries 26
Venus:18 Taurus 45
Mars:03 Cancer 31
Jupiter:19 Aries 16
Saturn:02 Pisces 47
Uranus:16 Taurus 50
Neptune:25 Pisces 44
Pluto:00 Aquarius 09

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 14 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 24 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 18

Chiron:15 Aries 37
Ceres:27 Virgo 53 Rx
Pallas:18 Cancer 35
Juno:12 Taurus 02
Vesta:23 Aries 36

Eris:24 Aries 26

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

1 April 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Aries 10
Moon:14 Leo 35
Mercury:25 Aries 36
Venus:18 Taurus 12
Mars:03 Cancer 17
Jupiter:19 Aries 10
Saturn:02 Pisces 45
Uranus:16 Taurus 48
Neptune:25 Pisces 43
Pluto:00 Aquarius 08

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 16 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 26 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 15

Chiron:15 Aries 35
Ceres:27 Virgo 59 Rx
Pallas:18 Cancer 27
Juno:11 Taurus 46
Vesta:23 Aries 23

Eris:24 Aries 25

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

A Thought for Today – I Am a Witch

A Laugh for Today – Best Witch Jokes That Will Bewitch Your Children or Inner Child

From kidadl.com

Witches are absolutely fascinating – they can fly on broomsticks, do magic spells with their wands and stir up incredible potions in their cauldrons.

Whether you’re searching for jokes for Halloween or you just love hearing stories about witches and dressing up in a pointed hat and cape, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve conjured up some really funny witch jokes that’ll enchant your friends and family when you tell them.

The Harry Potter books have made witches (and wizards) really cool recently – who wouldn’t want to be as smart as Hermione Granger, as brave as Ginny Weasley or play Quidditch as well as Cho Chang? But witches haven’t always had an easy time or inspired funny witch jokes. In medieval times, people feared witches and hunted them down and apparently burned them at the stake.

And did you know, that while we associate witches with Halloween, in Sweden people believe witches come out over Easter, while other countries believe they emerge on Midsummer’s Eve. So you’d better watch out for strange shadows flitting across the sky. Whoever your favourite witch is from Sabrina to The Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz, and whatever spell you love best (it’s got to be abracadabra, surely?), you’ll be bewitched by all these funny jokes for kids inspired by witches and all the things associated with them like black cats, broomsticks and cauldrons.

The Funniest Witch Jokes (Question And Answer)

There are so many witch jokes for kids that you can magic up anytime you want to get someone in your coven cackling with laughter. We’ve listed some really funny witch jokes here in time for Halloween or just to pull out of your cauldron every time you feel a little bit evil. In this section, you’ll find question and answer jokes including some classic ‘what do you call a witch…’ gags, ‘witch’ get smiles on faces every time.

1) How does a witch tell the time? She looks at her witch watch!

2) What do witches put on their bagels? Scream cheese.

3) What do you call two witches who live together? Broom-mates.

4) Why did the witch give up fortune-telling? She saw no future in it.

5) What’s the problem with twin witches? You can never tell witch is witch.

6) What’s a witch’s favourite funfair ride? The scary-go-round.

7) What would you find on a haunted beach? A sand-witch.

8) What happened to the witch who rode on her broom while angry? She flew off the handle.

9) Why do cats prefer wizards to witches? Because sorcerers sometimes have milk in them!

10) What is a witch’s favourite item of make-up? Mas-scare-a.

11) What do you get to learn at witch school? Spelling.

12) What do you call a witch with chickenpox? An itchy witchy.

13) What do witches use to hold their hairstyles in place? Scare spray.

14) What do the fastest witches use to get around? Vroom-sticks.

15) What game do witches play on Halloween? Hide and ghost seek.

16) What do you call a witch who is pretty and friendly? A failure.

17) What happened to the witch with an upside down nose? Every time she sneezed she blew her hat off.

18) What happened to the witch who was naughty at school? She was ex-spelled.

19) Have you heard about the good weather witch? She keeps forecasting sunny spells.

20) Why won’t a witch wear a flat cap? Because there’s no point in it.

21) What does an Australian witch fly on? A broom-erang.

22) Why do witches have sore joints? They get broomatism.

23) Who turns the lights off at Halloween? The lights witch.

24) What did the witch call the skeleton who didn’t work? Lazy bones.

25) What did the witch do when her broomstick broke? She witch-hiked.

26) Why is a witch like a candle? They are both wicked to the core.

27) What do you call a witch with one leg? Eileen.

28) How do witches on broomsticks drink their tea? Out of flying saucers.

29) Why do witches have naps? They need to rest for a spell.

30) Why do witches wear name tags? So they know which witch is witch.

31) What does a witch get when she’s in a hotel? Broom service.

32) What did one witch say to the other when she was offered a lift? There’s always broom for one more.

33) What do you call a witch’s garage? A broom cupboard.

34) What noise does a witch’s cereal make? Snap, cackle and pop.

35) Why did the witch keep turning into Mickey Mouse? She kept having Disney spells.

Spell for Today – Disposing Spell Remains

Natural Ways to Dispose of Spell Remains from spells8.com

Gain confidence and good luck by inviting Janus’ blessing. This is a candle spell to open doors using a key and a chant to the god of doors and gates. Romans used to pray to Janus whenever they undertook a new work.

Your spell is cast – congrats!
But now what do you do with the spell remains?
Whether you have ingredients leftover from a spell, offerings about to go bad, need to clean out the contents of an old spell jar, etc – here are a few ideas of how to respectfully dispose of used magickal ingredients.
Elemental Spell Disposal Methods
(A friendly reminder to please be mindful and respectful of nature by only putting organic and decomposable materials back into the wild. The Earth thanks you!)
Looking for more spell disposal ideas? Want to share your favorite methods?
→ Come chat about Spell Disposal with the Infinite Roots Coven!

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

Thursday Magickal Correspondences

From spells8.com

Candle

Light a green candle to promote growth, fertility and abundance. Meditating with a green candle encourages us to improve in personal projects such as studies, work and self-development. It is great for casting prosperity or good luck spells, and also when invoking the healing energies of Nature.

Ruling Deities

Cernunnos, Gaia, Osiris, Pan, Poseidon and Zeus are rulers of Thursdays.

Crystals

Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Tiger’s Eye, and Sugilite.

Carrying these gemstones today can bring success and fulfillment of your goals. Wear them as a talisman or simply keep them close to you to harness their energy.

Potion

Drink a cup of Green Tea today to strengthen your focus. Green tea is loaded with beneficial antioxidants, and, besides caffeine, green tea contains aminoacids that help boost brain function. It has a large amount of L-theanine, an amino acid that is beneficial for memory, attention, concentration and learning.

Herbs

Cinnamon, Clove, Sage, Fig, Hyssop, Maple, Nutmeg, Star Anise, Cinquefoil, Honeysuckle, Musk, Oakmoss.

Thursday Morning Rituals & Spells 🔮

Thursday color correspondences are Blue, Purple and Green. A simple spell is: Light a green candle to promote growth, fertility and abundance. Here are some more spells to do on Thursday: …

Thursday

From learnreligions.com

Thursday is a day of royal blues and greens, associated with the planet Jupiter and metals like tin. When it comes to deities, look at leader type gods like Thor, Zeus, and Jupiter. Gemstone correspondences for Thursday include turquoise, amethyst and lapis lazuli, and plant associations can be found in honeysuckle, cinquefoil, and even oak trees.

This is a day for honor, fealty and family loyalty, as well as harvesting, success, and prosperity. Take advantage of Thursday’s different aspects and do spellwork that brings abundance to you, declares your allegiance, and embraces prosperity.

March 31, 2023 Birthday Horoscope

May the next year of your life be more positive than the past year! 

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IF YOU ARE BORN ON March 31, you have been singled out as being a unique Arian. In comparison to other Arians, you have more of the qualities assigned to this zodiac sign. There is more charm… more self-control and influence.

Aries, you have a one-track mind that is on business all of the time. You are the Arian that will get the sale before the product is invented. That is how confidant and sure you are. You will take a risk on what may look like a practical and winning opportunity but not always. You also have a need for stability in your life so you take life wholeheartedly.

If today March 31st is your birthday, you make friends easily because they recognize your true spirit. You are sincere and have a pleasant outgoing personality. You have your own style though. Aries are distinctive people that are hard to describe.

According to your birthday horoscope profile, you have a magical quality about you that surprise most people. You bring people together in harmony with a skillfulness and ease about you. You have a niche for helping folks. This could very well be your calling.

You may relate to a different element from what your Sun Sign / Zodiac Sign element is. Take this in-depth four elements personality quiz to understand it.

In love, some Arians are secretive. According to your love compatibility by birthday analysis, you will hold back your true feelings from your partner. You should listen to your heart sometimes and let your guard down. Trust your instincts when you find that loving partnership.

You know you want someone to share your jokes with and to play footsies with so let go. You can be a loyal and faithful mate to someone who is strong and intelligent. You are highly attracted to those that are like-minded.

You shoot for the stars, Aries but you do not set goals or make any plans on how to get to the moon. As your birthday meaning shows, those born on this day want a lavish lifestyle to some degree but spend too much time daydreaming about it rather than acting on it.

You should do well in areas that require you to look at details and organize. When you do this, you will perhaps see life in a different light and prepare for your future. It would be nice to have some evidence of your ambitions.

As the March 31 birthday astrology rightly says, those born on this day sometimes neglect their bodies. Aries is a little temperamental when it comes to visiting the doctor’s office. You go throughout your life as if you are invincible. You never slow down long enough to hear what your body is telling you.

You could be having symptoms of real illness and not know it. Get routine check-ups, Aries. It would be especially beneficial to you living a long life. While you are waiting on your appointment day, you could start a fitness routine. Make it fun so you will be likely to stay with it.

Those born on this zodiac birthday, March 31, are different. You have more than other Arians. It‘s hard to explain your free-spirited nature. You will take a risk to possibly improve your status but do so with caution. Your heart bleeds for your partner but you find it hard to tell this secret to anyone.

You can be a cuddly teddy bear or a playful kitten when you let your guard down. You are more successful with relationships that are involving positive individuals. You need to pay more attention to your body. It talks to you.

 

See: Famous Celebrities Born On March 31

This Day That Year – March 31 In History

1651 – Cuzco Peru suffers a massive earthquake
1745 – Jewish folk excluded from Prague
1909 – In baseball news, players are now suspended for 5 years if they surrender their contracts
1918 – Effective is the daylight savings time zone for the US

March 31  Mesha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
March 31 Chinese Zodiac DRAGON

March 31 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Mars. It stands for an urgency to take action and be a part of the competition and win over rivals.

March 31 Birthday Symbols

The Ram Is The Symbol For The Aries Zodiac Sign

March 31 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birth Day Tarot Card is The Emperor. This card symbolizes authority, power, logic and decision making skills. The Minor Arcana cards are Three of Wands and Queen of Wands

March 31 Birthday Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Sagittarius: This is a fiery match will lot of excitement.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Cancer: This relationship meant to be disastrous.

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March 31 Lucky Numbers

Number 4 – This number stands for logic, stability, and management of details.
Number 7 – This number symbolizes analytical temperament, a perfectionist and calm logical thinking.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For March 31 Birthday

Red: This is a powerful color that symbolizes power, energy, assertion, and rage.
Silver: This color signifies elegance, wealth, innocence and patience.

Lucky Days For March 31 Birthday

Tuesday – This day ruled by Mars stands for passion, aggression to achieve your goals whatever it takes.
Sunday – This day is ruled by Sun and stands for Vigor, Vitality, Creation, Willpower and Enthusiasm.

March 31 Birthstone Diamond

Diamond is a symbol of strong relationships and brings good fortune.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On The 31st Of March:

An adventure sports package for the Aries woman and race car driving experience for the man.

March 31, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Make plans to meet the gang at Happy Hour today because it’s Friday and you want to have fun. Enjoy sports events, the entertainment world and playful activities with kids. Accept invitations to socialize. Kick up your heels and enjoy yourself!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is an excellent day to buy wardrobe goodies for yourself because you feel in a good mood. However, you will also enjoy cocooning at home and pampering yourself with good food and drink. It’s a social day. Why not invite someone over?

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a lovely day to schmooze with friends, groups and organizations. It’s the perfect day to attend a conference or a convention because you’re eager to connect with others to share your ideas and also to learn new things. Think about future goals today.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You look good to others today, which is why you might be able to swing a beneficial financial deal. Something to do with your assets or your wealth is a strong focus today. Don’t be afraid to demand the advantage or ask for what you want because you will probably get it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You’re in a very strong position today because the Moon is in your sign dancing beautifully with the Sun. This gives you a sense of balance and confidence. Don’t be afraid to ask the universe for a favour because people in authority are on your side. (Timing is everything.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You want to get outta Dodge. You need adventure and a change of scenery. Today you might see the financial means to be able to swing something in your favour. It’s a good day to ask for a loan or mortgage. Deal with banking matters because everything will run smoothly.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Enjoy socializing with others, especially partners and close friends because you feel warm and friendly. Others will be glad to see you. A conversation with someone younger, possibly even a group, will be successful. People are ready to help you and give you a practical, possibly financial, assistance.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a productive day for you because you feel like working and things will flow easily. People know details about you today. They recognize you. Plus, relations with others are smooth and friendly. When things are going your way, use this to your advantage!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

It’s Friday and you’re in the mood to play! Make plans to socialize with others. Get out and enjoy fresh air if you can. Sports events, playful times with children, entertaining diversions and social events will appeal. It’s also a great day for romance.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is the perfect day to entertain at home because you are focused on home and family right now, plus, you’re in a great mood. You might be involved with a parent more than usual. Practical, financial discussions will go well. Plans for home repairs might be a topic of interest.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

A lovely day for a short trip! You’re in the mood to schmooze with others, which is why you will enjoy talking to neighbours, siblings and relatives. It’s a great day for those of you in sales, marketing, teaching and acting because you want to connect and make an impression.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Financial matters are favoured today. Trust your moneymaking ideas. You’re setting off on a new journey, which might require getting your ducks in a row financially speaking. This is an important year for you. Be ready to explore new avenues and accept changes.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Christopher Walken (1943) shares your birthday today. You are energetic and purposeful. You like to focus on what you’re doing. This is a year of change for you, which means you have to be courageous, stay light on your feet and be willing to let go of things so that you can explore new opportunities. Expect to travel.