Sun Phases
The Sun emits an uncomplicated, direct masculine energy that is warm and golden-feeling. Unlike the Moon, He moves through several different phases every day availing the practitioner of unlimited opportunities for immediate spellwork. His wide range of properties can boost almost any magickal effort normally aided by the Moon.
Sun Phases – Sunset
The predominant energies of sunset provide a suitable condition for spellwork requiring reduction or alleviation. This phase lends itself to the removal of stress and confusion, hardship, and depression, and the disclosure of deception. It is also a good time for dieting magick.
To seal spells performed at sunset, use this chant or one of your own choosing:
Oh Setting Sun of passing day,
Aid me in Your gentle way.
Take this spell, oh Ancient One:
Give it Your strength as You pass on.
Sun Phases – Afternoon
As the Sun journeys downward, His energies take on a receptive quality. Use this phase to work efforts involving professionalism, business matters, communications, and clarity. It is also of benefit for spellwork involving exploration and travel.
To seal spells performed in the afternoon, use this chant or one of your own choosing:
Aging One of Amber Light:
Hearken! Hear me! Aid my plight!
Take this spell where it must go,
And give it power that it might grow.
Sun Phases – Noon
The influence of the Sun reaches its peak at high noon. This vibration is excellent for performing efforts that involved the mental abilities, health and physical energy. It is also of value when charging crystals, stones or metal ritual tools such as athames, censors, and cauldrons.
To seal spells performed at midday, use this chant or one of your own choosing:
Father Sun, of strength and might,
Aid this spell in taking flight
To its target, now please guide—
Increase its power as it flies.
Sun Phases – Sunrise
Sunrise lends its energies to beginnings, change, and cleansing. This phase is beneficial to magickal workings that involve new endeavors in employment, love or direction in life. Rejuvenation matters such as renewing hope and trust, good health, or even mending a broken heart also benefit from this energy.
To seal spells performed at sunrise, use this chant or one of your own choosing:
Oh, Youngest Babe, so newly born,
Help me on this bright new morn.
Aid this spell with Your fresh power.
And strengthen it with every hour.

The shortest day of the year, in terms of daylight, is December 21, the winter solstice. But the days will actually begin to feel a bit longer two weeks before the solstice. That’s because the earliest sunset of the year happens before the solstice, and in 2021, it occurs on Tuesday, December 7.
For more about the shortest day of 2021 click here

Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
Daylight
8:09 am – 4:23 pm
8 hours, 13 minutes
| Current Time: |
Dec 7, 2021 at 4:11:59 pm |
| Sun Direction: |
232.10° SW↑ |
| Sun Altitude: |
1.02° |
| Sun Distance: |
91.578 million mi |
| Next Solstice: |
Dec 21, 2021 4:59 pm (Winter) |
| Sunrise Today: |
8:09 am↑ 126° Southeast |
| Sunset Today: |
4:23 pm↑ 234° Southwest |
Rise/Set Times
Day/Night Length

London, England, Europe
Daylight
7:51 am – 3:52 pm
8 hours
| Current Time: |
Dec 7, 2021 at 3:19:11 pm |
| Sun Direction: |
226.54° SW↑ |
| Sun Altitude: |
3.30° |
| Sun Distance: |
91.578 million mi |
| Next Solstice: |
Dec 21, 2021 3:59 pm (Winter) |
| Sunrise Today: |
7:51 am↑ 127° Southeast |
| Sunset Today: |
3:52 pm↑ 233° Southwest |

New York,, New York, USA
Daylight
7:06 am – 4:28 pm
9 hours, 22 minutes
| Current Time: |
Dec 7, 2021 at 10:08:33 am |
| Sun Direction: |
155.25° SSE↑ |
| Sun Altitude: |
22.60° |
| Sun Distance: |
91.578 million mi |
| Next Solstice: |
Dec 21, 2021 10:59 am (Winter) |
| Sunrise Today: |
7:06 am↑ 120° Southeast |
| Sunset Today: |
4:28 pm↑ 240° Southwest |

Chicago, Illinois, USA
Daylight
7:04 am – 4:19 pm
9 hours, 15 minutes
| Current Time: |
Dec 7, 2021 at 9:02:02 am |
| Sun Direction: |
141.98° SE↑ |
| Sun Altitude: |
15.65° |
| Sun Distance: |
91.578 million mi |
| Next Solstice: |
Dec 21, 2021 9:59 am (Winter) |
| Sunrise Today: |
7:04 am↑ 120° Southeast |
| Sunset Today: |
4:19 pm↑ 240° Southwest |
Rise/Set Times
Day/Night Length

Phoenix, Arizonia, USA
Daylight
7:19 am – 5:20 pm
10 hours, 1 minute
| Current Time: |
Dec 7, 2021 at 8:09:45 am |
| Sun Direction: |
124.20° SE↑ |
| Sun Altitude: |
8.30° |
| Sun Distance: |
91.578 million mi |
| Next Solstice: |
Dec 21, 2021 8:59 am (Winter) |
| Sunrise Today: |
7:19 am↑ 117° Southeast |
| Sunset Today: |
5:20 pm↑ 243° Southwest |

Los Angeles, California, USA
Daylight
6:45 am – 4:43 pm
9 hours, 58 minutes
Sun Phases – Morning
During the morning hours, the energy of the Sun expands and becomes strong and active. Any project that requires building, growth, or expansion work well during this phase. This is an excellent time to build upon the positive aspects in your life, to resolve situations where courage is necessary, and to add warmth and harmony to your home. Morning-Sun energy is also of benefit when performing plant magick or working spells for financial increase.
To seal spells performed in the morning, use this chant or one of your own choosing:
Oh Brother Sun of growing strength,
Come to me and stay at length.
Wrap this spell with intensity,
And add to it Your potency.
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