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Blessing on This Beautiful, Sunny Ostara/Spring Equinox

From all of us at WOTC we wish you and your family a bountiful year full of new awakenings, love, hope and joy.

March 20, 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

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on March 20 has an illumination of 2%. 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 March 20 the Moon is 28.14 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 2%
Moon Age: 28.14 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,665.02 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,997,816.79 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

March 20, 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

March 20, 2023
10:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Aries 01
Moon:19 Pisces 00
Mercury:03 Aries 28
Venus:04 Taurus 47
Mars:27 Gemini 49
Jupiter:16 Aries 28
Saturn:01 Pisces 32
Uranus:16 Taurus 17
Neptune:25 Pisces 18
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 23 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 01 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 00

Chiron:14 Aries 56
Ceres:00 Libra 31 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 10
Juno:05 Taurus 16
Vesta:18 Aries 16

Eris:24 Aries 18

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

March 20, 2023
08:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Pisces 57
Moon:17 Pisces 47
Mercury:03 Aries 18
Venus:04 Taurus 41
Mars:27 Gemini 47
Jupiter:16 Aries 27
Saturn:01 Pisces 31
Uranus:16 Taurus 17
Neptune:25 Pisces 18
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 23 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 02 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 59

Chiron:14 Aries 56
Ceres:00 Libra 32 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 08
Juno:05 Taurus 13
Vesta:18 Aries 14

Eris:24 Aries 18

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

20 March 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Pisces 42
Moon:14 Pisces 05
Mercury:02 Aries 48
Venus:04 Taurus 23
Mars:27 Gemini 40
Jupiter:16 Aries 24
Saturn:01 Pisces 30
Uranus:16 Taurus 16
Neptune:25 Pisces 17
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 25 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 03 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 57

Chiron:14 Aries 55
Ceres:00 Libra 36 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 05
Juno:05 Taurus 05
Vesta:18 Aries 07

Eris:24 Aries 18

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

March 20 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1602 United Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) forms

1800 Alessandro Volta reports his discovery of the electric battery in a letter to Joseph Banks, president of the Royal Society of London

1815 Napoleon enters Paris after escape from Elba, begins 100-day rule

1900 US Secretary of State John Hay announces that all nations to whom he sent notes calling for an ‘open door’ policy in China have essentially accepted his stand

1933 Dachau the first Nazi concentration camp, is completed

2016 Barack Obama becomes the first US President to visit Cuba since 1928, arriving for a 3 day tour

Today’s Historical Events

141 6th recorded perihelion passage of Halley’s Comet

1345 Saturn, Jupiter and Mars-conjunction: thought “cause of plague epidemic”

1525 Paris’ parliament begins pursuit of Protestants

1569 Duke of Alva leads “tenth penning” in Les Ponts de Cé

1598 Governor of Brittany, Philippe Emmanuel the Duke of Mercœur submits to French King Henry IV at Angers

1600 The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden

1602 United Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) forms

1616 Walter Raleigh released from Tower of London to seek gold in Guyana

Today’s Historical Events in Flim and TV

1948 1st live televised symphony performances: Eugene Ormandy leads Philadelphia Orchestra on CBS, followed 90 minutes later by Arturo Toscanini leading the NBC Orchestra on NBC

1948 20th Academy Awards: “Gentleman’s Agreement”, Loretta Young, Ronald Colman win

1952 24th Academy Awards: “An American in Paris”, Humphrey Bogart & Vivien Leigh win

1955 KXTV TV channel 10 in Sacramento, CA (CBS) begins broadcasting

1967 The Supremes release single “The Happening”

1967 WOET (now WPTD) TV channel 16 in Dayton, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting

1973 NBC TV premiere of pilot episode of “Police Story”, based on Los Angeles Police Dept. Joseph Wambaugh’s writings

1987 Soap opera “Capitol” final episode

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1885 Yiddish theater opens in NY with Goldfaden operetta

1888 The premiere of the very first Romani language operetta staged in Moscow, Russia.

1954 “King & I” closes at St James Theater NYC after 1246 performances

1965 10th Eurovision Song Contest: France Gall of Luxembourg wins singing “Poupee de cire, poupee de son” written by Serge Gainsbourg in Naples

1982 Joan Jett & Blackhearts’ “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” goes #1 for 7 weeks

1990 Singer Gloria Estefan fractures her spine when a truck hits her tour bus near Scranton, Pennsylvania

1991 Michael Jackson signs $65M deal with Sony Records to produce 6 albums

1994 “Cyrano – The Musical” closes at Neil Simon NYC after 137 performances

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1891 53rd Grand National: Irish jockey, trainer Harry Beasley wins aboard 4/1 Come Away

1892 54th Grand National: Capt. Roddy Owen wins aboard 20/1 chance Father O’Flynn

1911 National Squash Tennis Association forms (NYC)

1914 1st international figure-skating tournament held in US, New Haven

1920 Australasian Championships Men’s Tennis, Adelaide: Pat O’Hara Wood beats fellow Australian Ronald Thomas 6-3, 4-6, 6-8, 6-1, 6-3

1920 US Men’s Figure Skating championship won by Sherwin Badger

1934 American all-round female super athlete Babe Didrikson Zaharias pitches a hitless inning for Philadelphia A’s in their exhibition pre-season baseball game against Brooklyn Dodgers

1937 England beats Scotland, 6-3 at Murrayfield, Edinburgh to clinch the Home Nations Rugby Championship and Triple Crown

A Thought for Today

Goddess Of The Day: SEPHIRA

Sephira

Hanukkah (Jewish)

 

Themes: Miracles; Victory, Success; Overcoming

Symbol: Light

 

About Sephira: This ancient Cabalistic goddess embodies divine light – the active, energetic power that flows

through the Universe in all directions. Thus, it is no coincidence that the ten spheres on the Tree of Life are

called Sephirah, for this goddess guides our way and path with her radiance.

 

To Do Today: This festival commemorates the rebellion of the Jews against the Syrians, in which a miracle took

place. A small bottle of oil stayed lit for eight days, keeping the temple consecrated until more oil could be brought.

Since Sephira is the light of miracles, today’s a good time to focus on seemingly impossible goals or situations that

you may have set aside or left behind in discouragement. Revisit those dreams; reconsider the logistics of those

circumstances. If there is a better way to approach things, Sephira will illuminate that path or options for you in

your meditations. Make sure to turn on light sources today, and open curtains to let natural light into your home.

Symbolically, this welcomes Sephira’s active power into your spiritual life and quest. Also consider following with

Jewish tradition and giving coins to friends or family. These tokens draw financial security. Or, eat potato pancakes

for providence.

 

 

By Patricia Telesco

March 20, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

The Sun will be in your sign for the next four weeks giving you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. Oh yeah, you’re raring to go! Plus, Mercury in your sign will make you talkative and busy making plans. (Wow.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Although you will be happy to play things low-key and work behind the scenes; nevertheless, this is an excellent month to buy wardrobe goodies. (If shopping, check the Moon Alert at the top of my daily column.) You feel energized by financial matters, including your desire to boost your earnings.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You’re heading into a popular window for the next few weeks, which means you will enjoy the company of others and be more involved in groups, clubs and organizations. In particular, time in the company of younger people will interest you.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

For the next four weeks, the Sun is at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight. This happens only once a year so now is your chance to make a wonderful impression on others. Demand the advantage! Go after what you want.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your urge to do something to expand your world is strong now and will stay this way for the next few weeks. Therefore, get out and travel if you can. Study and learn. Seek adventure. Do something different so that you feel you are enriching your life.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your attention will swing to money matters, especially related to shared property, wills, inheritances, insurance issues and debt in the next few weeks. Decisions that you make will benefit you. Grab every chance to travel for pleasure because this might come your way.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Partnerships are important to you. In the next four weeks, you have a much better chance to objectively size up your closest relationships, especially your role in them. This means you can see how to improve how you relate to others. Meanwhile, get more sleep during this time.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

It’s all systems go for you because in the next four weeks, you’re keen to be efficient, productive and effective in everything you do. You’ll be setting the bar high because you want to accomplish as much as possible. Relations with partners and close friends will be warm and supportive.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Lucky you! Make use of wonderful opportunities to enjoy yourself and have fun in the next four weeks! Accept invitations to sports events, social occasions, the arts, entertaining diversions, dining out plus, enjoying playful times with children. Romance will be blessed!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Home, family and your private life are your primary focus in the next several weeks. Some of you will be more involved than usual with a parent. Family discussions about how to improve the home through renovations and repairs or even to change residences will take place.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The pace of your days will accelerate in the next four weeks because suddenly you’ve got things to do, people to see and places to go! You will enjoy taking short trips. Expect a busy schedule with appointments, errands and time with siblings, neighbours and relatives. Get cracking!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your desire to boost your earnings and get a better paying job, or to get a raise where you currently work will be stronger in the next four weeks. Look for ways to do this because it might happen! Likewise, many of you will be buying beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. Ka-ching!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Michael Rappaport (1970) shares your birthday today. You are an idealist who is warm hearted and has the ability to work well with others. You become more confident as you age. This is a lovely year to socialize and enjoy yourself! Let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Nurture your inner beauty and happiness.

20 March 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

20 March 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Pisces 52
Moon:16 Pisces 33
Mercury:03 Aries 08
Venus:04 Taurus 35
Mars:27 Gemini 44
Jupiter:16 Aries 26
Saturn:01 Pisces 31
Uranus:16 Taurus 16
Neptune:25 Pisces 18
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 02 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 59

Chiron:14 Aries 55
Ceres:00 Libra 33 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 07
Juno:05 Taurus 10
Vesta:18 Aries 12

Eris:24 Aries 18

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

20 March 2023
03:00 pm GMT 5:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Pisces 44
Moon:14 Pisces 42
Mercury:02 Aries 53
Venus:04 Taurus 26
Mars:27 Gemini 41
Jupiter:16 Aries 24
Saturn:01 Pisces 30
Uranus:16 Taurus 16
Neptune:25 Pisces 18
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 25 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 02 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 58

Chiron:14 Aries 55
Ceres:00 Libra 35 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 05
Juno:05 Taurus 06
Vesta:18 Aries 08

Eris:24 Aries 18

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

Southwestern Hemisphere Same day at posting for 1500 PM AEDT GMT 0400 For 1500 AEST GMT 0500 STARTS 4/2/2023

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

20 March 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Pisces 17
Moon:07 Pisces 55
Mercury:01 Aries 58
Venus:03 Taurus 53
Mars:27 Gemini 28
Jupiter:16 Aries 18
Saturn:01 Pisces 27
Uranus:16 Taurus 15
Neptune:25 Pisces 16
Pluto:29 Capricorn 56

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 27 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 04 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 55

Chiron:14 Aries 53
Ceres:00 Libra 42 Rx
Pallas:14 Cancer 58
Juno:04 Taurus 50
Vesta:17 Aries 56

Eris:24 Aries 18

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

A Thought for Today

Before We Get Into The Spells, We Are Going To Talk About Getting Rid of the Magickal Leftover from our Workings c. 2018

The First Way to Rid Your Home of Magickal Residue

Reaving

 

There are lots of unwanted and random energies and entities floating around one’s environment. The following techniques which we are getting ready to discuss are required understandings for any Witch. You will need to keep you own environment clear of these unwanted wraiths, and you may also, over time, be called on by others to clear these things from their houses or their lives.

 

Nothing ever goes away, you must understand. Things that are made of matter are not made only of matter, and can just as easily be energetic. Matter does not imply intelligence, soul does (and that’s a rather ineffable concept). So why is it considered that intelligence inhabits only things of a material nature ( like biological species)?

 

Entities can be either material or non-material. They can be left over from extreme emotional discharges. They can be other and therefore, not of a recognizable origin.

 

Reaving – Clearing a Place

To psychically clear unwanted entities is also called Reaving. Banishing often accompanies Reaving, but Reaving can also be performed to tranquilize a house or an environment that has been cluttered by a previous occupants.

You will require a container of consecrated water, your athame, incense, and censer, a candle for each room, and a vacuum cleaner. It’s often preferable to work with another person, but not strictly necessary. You are better to get rid of any occupants of the property. You are to work privately whenever possible. The energies of Cowans can be unpredictable.

Every psychic knows that accumulated psychic grunge is heavier than air and will fall to the floor (and sometimes stick to windows). So the first thing that you should do is vacuum the floors with intent. A vacuum cleaner is one’s contemporary besom (broom stick), and much quicker than the manual tool; There’s no point having the house occupants do it, it just never feels as clean. Then you should set up a candle in each room, light it, and close off whatever doors there are. Then get the charcoal burning, and then take a shower with intent of purificaton.

Each room, from one end of the house to the other, is to be lightly encircled with your dagger ( these encirclements are meant to be embracing rather than encapsulating), encircled with the smoke of the incense, and encircled with the consecrated water. With each action you perform, you will raise aloft each implement to the four directions, calling on their powers of protection and harmony. As you exit each room, you will extinguish the candle with your fingers ( don’t blow it out, pinch it or snuff it out with a candle snuffer), and leave the door open.

When you are done, you are to pack up all your things and leave without entering into conversation with anyone.

Part 2 – Banishng (Getting Rid Of A Thing)

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence Conjuring By Colors and The Serenity Spectrum and Spell c. 2018

 

Witchcraft 101: Conjuring By Colors & The Serenity Spectrum

Color Magick is a basic tenet for working spells. The properties of each color determine how it impacts your mood, frame of mind, and the potency of your spell casting.

Be mindful of the color of the candle, gemstone, and flower you choose; carefully pick the hues of your clothing, furniture, and even the paint on the walls.

For example, if you are given to moodiness or anger, remove all RED from your home décor. If you are predisposed to melancholia, a VIOLET scheme may depress you.

The Serenity Spectrum

For a Peaceful Home
Burn blue candles on Thursday

To Overcome Fear
Burn red candles on Sunday

For Inner Peace
Burn silver candles on Monday

For Self-Confidence
Burn red candles on Sunday

For Physical Wellbeing
Burn green candles on Friday

To Overcome Regret or Guilt
Burn white candles on Wednesday

For Mental Clarity
Burn yellow candles on Wednesday

To Let Go of Anger
Burn orange candles on Monday

For Success at Work
Burn green candles on Friday

This part was originally posted by Lady Abyss in June of 2016.

Click on the hyperlinks to get all the information about Find Inner Peace and Renewal

Inner Peace is a state of mind that is free from worry, anxiety, fear, anger, frustration, envy, jealousy, hatred, resentment, greed, lust, pride, vanity, gluttony, sloth, envy, avarice, arrogance, conceit, self-pity, malice, revenge, and all other forms of evil. This spell is perfect for anyone that needs to remove negativity from their life.

Whether that’s negative thoughts, people, or actions, this spell will help you to do just that.

Table Of Contents

Inner Peace Spell

Peace and renewal spell

What Is Dragon’s Blood Incense?

Choosing Calming Music For Inner Peace

The Meaning Of Black And Red Candles

 

Another Take On Sunday’s Magickal Correspondences c. 2016

Another Take On Sunday’s Magickal Correspondences

In many traditions of Paganism, days of the week are very important aspects of effective spellcasting. For example, spells to do with abundance or prosperity could be done on Thursday, because it is associated with riches and desire. When casting a spell concerning business or communication, one might prefer to work on a Wednesday due to its associations.

While not all traditions follow this rule, when you’re doing any sort of magical working, always be sure to document the day of the week you’re performing the spell.

Sunday Magical Correspondences

Sunday is associated with the colors yellow and gold, which shouldn’t be surprising – it’s the day of the sun, right? Because of this planetary association, this is a day that’s also connected to solar deities like Helios and Ra. Interestingly, in some Celtic traditions, Brighid’s day is Sunday as well.

When it comes to crystal use, Sunday is related to quartz crystals and diamonds, as well as the yellowish hues of carnelian and amber. For herbs and plants in magical workings, use marigolds, sunflowers or cinnamon.

What kind of magic is best performed on Sunday? Well, it’s a day that generally has a number of associations – agriculture, beauty, hope, victory, self-expression and creativity are all connected to this particular day. Plant or harvest something new (not just material crops, but metaphysical ones as well), create something from nothing, and prepare to win at everything.

Author

Patti Wigington, Paganism/Wicca Expert
Article published on & owned by About.com

March 19, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or major decisions from 6 AM to 11:30 AM EDT today (3 AM to 8:30 AM PDT) after that, the Moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

With Mercury in your sign now, you will be more chatty in the next two weeks. This is because you have something to say! The pace of your days will probably accelerate as well because you will be on the go with errands, short trips, plus learning and studying.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a lovely day to get the advice of someone older or more experienced. They might be a mentor figure or an older friend. They might even be a senior person in an organization. Whatever they say can help you to rethink future goals.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is an excellent day to think about your life direction in general. Are you headed where you want to go? Do you think about this very much? If you outline what your hopes and expectations are, even in a general way, you will more likely achieve them.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

If you are pondering travel plans in the future, this is an excellent day to wade through the details and do some research to figure out where you want to go and how you want to do it. You might also admire or develop a crush on someone older.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Discussions about shared property, inheritances, insurance issues and anything that you own jointly with others will be productive today. The result will be that you look better in the eyes of others. Note: You will love to study and learn in the next 2 to 3 weeks.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Be cooperative with others today. Listen to what they have to say. Very likely, you will hear some wise advice, which might open avenues in publishing, the media or something related to medicine or legal matters. (You never know where your next good idea will come from.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a productive day for you, which is why you will be willing to accept the duties and responsibilities that you have. You will finish what you begin; and take a disciplined approach to whatever you do. You will enjoy working with others as well.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Musicians, performers, artists and those involved in sports can benefit today through honing your technique. It will be easy to do so because you are focused and you see the rewards of perseverance and effort. “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” “Practice!”

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A family discussion or a talk with an older family member will be productive today. Quite possibly, you will see ways to better secure your home situation. You might also beautify where you live or entertain at home today. “I baked bread!”

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today your mind is focused and you are willing to pay attention to details. Furthermore, you will persevere in whatever you’re doing, which is why you can learn something new. Someone older might help you or teach you something.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You will be frugal with your money today, which is why if you are shopping, you will buy something long-lasting and practical. Incidentally, be aware of the limitations of the Moon Alert (see above). Nevertheless, you will enjoy entertaining loved ones and family at home.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

With the Moon in your sign today, things will tend to go your way. Admittedly, you will be more emotionally excitable. (Goes with the territory.) In discussion with others, you want to address serious topics and know what’s going on. If you can help in a practical way – you will.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Rachel Blanchard (1976) shares your birthday today. You are active and imaginative. You work tirelessly for what you want. You also have strong views and tend to stick to them. This is a quieter year for you. Slower paced. Focus on relationships, on your needs and what brings you happiness. Accept help if offered.

March 19, 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

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on March 19 has an illumination of 7%. 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 March 19 the Moon is 27.01 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 7%
Moon Age: 27.01 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,456.32 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,955,969.63 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

March 13th to March 19 Astronomy Picture of the Day

These are the Astronomy Picture of the Day for the proceeding week starting on the past Monday through this Sunday. Just click on the hyperlink next to the date for the pictures you want to see.

2023 March 19: Equinox at the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent
2023 March 18: Wolf Rayet 124
2023 March 17: The Medusa Nebula
2023 March 16: Millions of Stars in Omega Centauri
2023 March 15: Jupiter and Venus Converge over Germany
2023 March 14: W5: The Soul Nebula
2023 March 13: Rainbow Tree

March 19, 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

March 19, 2023
10:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Pisces 02
Moon:04 Pisces 13
Mercury:01 Aries 28
Venus:03 Taurus 35
Mars:27 Gemini 21
Jupiter:16 Aries 14
Saturn:01 Pisces 25
Uranus:16 Taurus 14
Neptune:25 Pisces 16
Pluto:29 Capricorn 56

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 28 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 05 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 53

Chiron:14 Aries 52
Ceres:00 Libra 45 Rx
Pallas:14 Cancer 54
Juno:04 Taurus 42
Vesta:17 Aries 49

Eris:24 Aries 18

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

March 19, 2023
08:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Pisces 57
Moon:02 Pisces 58
Mercury:01 Aries 18
Venus:03 Taurus 29
Mars:27 Gemini 19
Jupiter:16 Aries 13
Saturn:01 Pisces 25
Uranus:16 Taurus 14
Neptune:25 Pisces 16
Pluto:29 Capricorn 56

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 29 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 05 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 52

Chiron:14 Aries 52
Ceres:00 Libra 46 Rx
Pallas:14 Cancer 53
Juno:04 Taurus 39
Vesta:17 Aries 47

Eris:24 Aries 18

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:6
Mutable:5

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

19 March 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Pisces 42
Moon:29 Aquarius 16
Mercury:00 Aries 48
Venus:03 Taurus 11
Mars:27 Gemini 12
Jupiter:16 Aries 09
Saturn:01 Pisces 23
Uranus:16 Taurus 13
Neptune:25 Pisces 15
Pluto:29 Capricorn 56

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 30 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 06 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 51

Chiron:14 Aries 51
Ceres:00 Libra 50 Rx
Pallas:14 Cancer 49
Juno:04 Taurus 30
Vesta:17 Aries 40

Eris:24 Aries 18

Fire:6
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, March 19 to Saturday, March 25, 2023

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All Signs

Three planetary changes occur this week. The first is the Spring equinox when the Sun crosses the equator creating equal day and night. This means the Sun will be in Aries for four weeks. The second change is that Pluto will move into Aquarius for 3 months. (The last time Pluto was in Aquarius was 1778-1798. Power to the people! “Off with their heads!”) Pluto returns to Aquarius in 2024 to stay until 2044. And finally, after being in Gemini for seven months, this week Mars moves into Cancer. (Normally, Mars is in one sign for only six weeks, once every two years.) We will feel this! Of course, change is always happening, but some things are more noticeable than others. Like when someone answers the door naked.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You’re looking at a powerful four weeks ahead. The Sun, Mercury and lucky Jupiter will all be in your sign, which is empowering. You’ll have more energy, more drive and more focus! This is your chance to rejuvenate yourself. And as the Sun starts to dance with Jupiter, you will feel physically and psychologically pumped. You will attract money to you; and will buy beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. Get ready for increased chaos and activity on the home front due to renovations, visiting guests or home repairs. Whatever it is – you can handle it. “I’ve got this.”

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your personal year is coming to an end; but your new year won’t begin until your birthday. This means the next four weeks are like a time of limbo. Nevertheless, with Venus in your sign, you’ll be charming and diplomatic. You will certainly feel the shift of Mars because this will make your communications more direct and forceful. In the next six weeks, you will say what you mean and mean what you say! You might also sense that a change in your career or life direction is taking place. It’s starting now but will magnify by next year. Meanwhile, lucky Jupiter enters your sign in mid-May, to stay for a whole year, which brings great good fortune! (After that, you’ll get richer.) Oh boy.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Big change this week! For the last seven months, fiery Mars was in your sign. (This is unusual because usually Mars is in your sign for only six weeks every two years.) So, for over half a year, you’ve been strutting your stuff and giving everyone orders. You have learned what it’s like to have the upper hand and use it. Naturally, you might have come on too strong for some. Now you will enter a friendly, four-week window where you might hang out with younger people more than usual, and be involved with groups. You will start to work hard for money because you’re certainly going to spend it. It’s all good.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You’re entering a powerful window this week because fiery Mars moves into your sign to stay for six weeks. This will pump you with energy, enthusiasm and aggression! Meanwhile, for the next four weeks, the Sun will be at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight, which makes everyone admire you and think that you’re the cat’s meow. (Oh yes, you’ll be impressive.) Meanwhile, expect fun times with friends, especially creative, artistic types. In fact, for some of you, a friend could become a lover. You might start to see the beginning of change in how you share property with someone. Even your values are starting to change. It’s major.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your urge to travel, seek adventure and have a change of scenery will be strong in the next four weeks. Do whatever you can to satisfy this desire for new stimulation. Whatever you do will be pleasant because Venus is at the top of your chart making you look attractive to others. This means that wherever you go, you will schmooze successfully and be popular. However, closer to home, you might start to feel some rumblings and change that affect your partnerships and closest relationships. You’ll feel the need to flex your muscles and demand more independence and freedom. Not surprising considering your theme song is, “Whatever Lola wants – Lola gets.”

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Like Leo, you want to travel for pleasure and see the world! You will also enjoy learning and studying, especially deep truths that make you think. In the next four weeks, you will feel more passionate and more intense about everything, including physical intimacy. But you will feel just as passionate about financial matters, inheritances and how to divide and share things. Your worldview is changing now because you’re beginning to think more about your external goals and how you want to achieve them. Teamwork will be important. In fact, some of you might be involved competitively with a group or an individual. You’ve decided to throw your hat in the ring and go after what you want!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

For the next four weeks, you will need more sleep than usual because the Sun will be opposite your sign, which means it is as far away as it can get (in your chart) – and the Sun represents energy. This also means your focus on close friends, partners and spouses will be strong. Ironically, you will have more objectivity to view these relationships, which is an opportunity for you to see how to improve how your role in the relationship. Meanwhile, back at the starting gate, fiery Mars will be at the top of your chart, (something that hasn’t happened for two years.) This will arouse your ambition as never before! In addition, Venus will also arouse your romantic passion! It might even attract money to you. Fascinating times ahead!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You might be surprised at how much energy you have in the next four weeks to work and be productive. Suddenly, you will set the bar high because you want to get a lot done and do it as efficiently as possible. These high standards will likely extend to your health as well, which is why you will do whatever you can to boost your health. With Venus opposite your sign now, relations with others are warm and mutually supportive. Meanwhile, Mars will stir your desire to travel, explore, discover adventure and meet people from other cultures so that you can learn and enrich your world. In a subtle way, you might start to see that your home scene is changing in a direction that will give you more freedom. So many changes….

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Lucky you! The next four weeks are play city for your sign. Slip away on a vacation if you can. As the world traveller of the zodiac, you hardly need an excuse. Meanwhile, you want to work hard and party hard! Romance will flourish. Accept invitations to social outings, sports events, the theatre and fun get-togethers with others, especially younger people. Relations with coworkers are warm and mutually supportive. The only fly in the ointment is that you might encounter disputes about shared property, debt, inheritances or insurance issues. Something is a bit testy here. (Privately, your sex drive is amped!)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Home, family and your private life will be your primary focus for the next four weeks. Expect to have family discussions, especially about home repairs or ways to expand your home. You might even be thinking about a change of residence. Warm relations with children as well as romantic rendezvous’s will delight. Accept invitations to social occasions because they will please you. Admittedly, Mars is opposite your sign now for the next six weeks, which can provoke conflict with others, especially partners, spouses and close friends. Consider this an opportunity to practice patience, a precious virtue. Cocoon at home as much as you can, interspersed with exciting opportunities to socialize. Sweet!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The pace of your days is accelerating! Short trips, appointments and errands plus increased discussions with siblings, relatives and neighbours will be one reason you’ll be busier than a one-armed paper hanger. Ironically, you want to entertain at home and redecorate your digs; and at the same time, you’ll be busting your buns at work for the next six weeks to show the world what you can do. (Gasp!) You want to get things done, which is why you’re ready to defer tomorrow’s pleasure for today’s work. Naturally, you want the credit. (And why not?) Meanwhile, Pluto moves into your sign for the first time since more than two centuries ago! Many of you will dramatically change your appearance now or next year.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Money, cash flow, earnings plus issues with possessions are your strong focus in the next four weeks. Look for ways to boost your income because you can do this. Trust your moneymaking ideas. Meanwhile, you want to play and have fun! Many will spend money on vacations, social outings, the theatre or sports events and fun activities with children. It’s a great time to socialize because Venus is in your House of Communications, sweetening your words and smoothing your relations with siblings, relatives and neighbours. One lovely detail is that your positive frame of mind will plant the seeds of appreciation within you, making you notice the beauty of your daily surroundings. Gosh.

March 19 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1279 A Mongolian victory at the naval Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China

1644 200 members of Peking imperial family and court commit suicide in loyalty to the Emperor

1863 Confederate cruiser SS Georgiana destroyed on her maiden voyage with a cargo of munitions, and medicines then valued over $1,000,000. Wreck discovered exactly 102 years later by teenage diver and pioneer underwater archaeologist E. Lee Spence.

1920 US Senate rejects Treaty of Versailles for 2nd time refusing to ratify League of Nations’ covenant (maintaining isolation policy)

1932 The Sydney Harbour Bridge is opened in Sydney, Australia

2003 Airstrikes by an American and British-led coalition signal the beginning of the Invasion of Iraq, without United Nations support and in defiance of world opinion

Today’s Historical Events

1227 Count Ugolino of Segna elected Pope Gregory IX

1279 A Mongolian victory at the naval Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China

1452 Frederick III of Hapsburg crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Nicholas V in Rome

1524 Giovanni de Varrazano, a Florentine explorer in the service of King Francis I of France, lands around area of Carolinas

1540 Court of Holland names Amsterdam sheriff John Hubrechtsz a “heretic”

1563 Peace of Amboise: Rights for Huguenots

1571 Spanish troops occupy Manila

1628 Massachusetts Bay Colony granted land by England

Today’s Historical Events in Flim and TV

1928 “Amos & Andy” debuts on radio (NBC Blue Network-WMAQ Chicago)

1953 25th Academy Awards: “Greatest Show on Earth”, Gary Cooper & Shirley Booth win (1st time televised)

1964 Sean Connery‘s 1st day of shooting on James Bond film “Goldfinger”

1977 Last episode of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” premieres on CBS, with a group hug searching for a box tissues, then singing “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary”

1979 US House of Representatives begins live TV broadcasts via C-SPAN

1981 -21] Emmy 8th Daytime Awards – Susan Lucci loses for 2nd time

1984 American sitcom “Kate & Allie” premieres on CBS TV starring Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin

2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, directed by Zack Synder and starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill, first premieres in Mexico City

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1859 Opera “Faust” by Charles Gounod premieres in Paris

1864 Opera “Mireille” premieres in Paris

1870 The opera “Guarany” premieres in Milan

1906 Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari‘s “Quattro Rusteghi” premieres in Munich

1917 Victor Herbert and Harry Blossom’s operetta “Eileen”, loosely based on a novel by Herbert’s grandfather, premieres at Shubert Theater, New York City

1941 Jimmy Dorsey & orchestra record “Green Eyes” & “Maria Elena”

1944 British composer Michael Tippett’s oratorio “A Child of Our Time” premieres at the Adelphi Theatre, London, England

1959 George Weiss, Bo Goldman, and Glenn Paxton musical “First Impressions”, adapted from Jane Austen‘s “Pride and Prejudice”, starring Polly Bergen; Farley Granger, and Hermione Gingold, opens at Alvin Theater, NYC; runs for 84 performances

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1880 42nd Grand National: Tommy Beasley aboard Irish 8/1 chance Empress wins by 2 lengths from defending champion The Liberator

1892 3 brothers Hearne play in same Test Cricket England v South Africa (Cape Town)

1914 Stanley Cup, Arena Gardens, Toronto ON: Toronto HC (NHA) defeat Victoria Aristocrats (PCHA), 2-1 for a 3-0 series sweep; final series of the “challenge” era

1915 VI Summer (Modern) Olympic Games: IOC President Pierre de Coubertin writes to Associated Press indicating 1916 Berlin Games won’t take place because of WWI

1932 England beats Scotland, 16-3 at Twickenham, London to force a 3-way share with Wales and Ireland of renewed Home Nations Rugby Championship; France expelled, alleged professionalism

1937 96th Grand National: With King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in attendance, aptly-named Royal Mail ridden by jockey Evan Williams wins at odds of 100/6; estimated crowd, 300,000

1938 NHL Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Americans combine to score 8 goals in just under 5 minutes; Toronto wins game 8-5

Good Morning, my sweets! May The Goddess Bless You and Yours On This Beautiful Sunday Morning! c. 2018

THE AUTARCHIC CREED

We of the Old Religion have our own particular compact with our deities that charges simply, “An it harm none, do as ye will.” And our gods do not despise us for being human but delight in our celebrations of life and love. We are ageless souls, only for a while within bodies – merely visitors upon this plane. We are brothers to the gods and only temporarily cousins to the ape, and our lives belong to us, not to this world nor to its earthly governors. We are not doomed to shame and decay; not lost; not indentured to perish with earthly manifestations; not disposed to eternal misery for any past or present lapses of courage or wisdom. We are as children in the school of life who must learn our lessons, on life at a time, before we graduate. Our lives span the march of time, striving upward, subordinate only to our individual probity and growth.

But in this mortal life, greedy, trivial hierophants and mundane rulers have perpetrated a fraud upon humanity. They have purloined for profit and temporal power, our legitimate heritage, and that of all society, and have substituted for it shame, despair, and fear, inventing evil deities to terrify and to constrain mankind from the exercise of his own native conscience.

Still we take our uncertain portion time and again, joining with the species on this plane, only to meet with earthly disunity and distress; only to be told by bogus, uncelestial shepherds that we are deficient and fundamentally iniquitous; constantly rebuked that our natural birthright is insubstantial or even sinful, and that we must cleave to the pious injunctions of reigning mortals, no matter how oppressive, or suffer beyond measurable time, yearning for some mythical golden glory just out of reach, but somehow never quite worthy of it.

That is the apocryphal hell and the fabled satan; they are of mortal creation; they are now, not in some remote bye-and-bye; and those who choose to believe in them perpetuate them in this earth. But nevertheless, by sublime design, despite narrowness, folly or fear, we all, each and every one, possess this wondrous legacy: that each of us sustains a singular covenant with the cosmic, in that the soul is and ever was, one with the universe, conducting itself in concordance with the absolute. And whatever paths it may walk, or whichever faith it may follow, on sojourn at a time, each shall as a consequence of that oneness, and attuning with its destiny, eventually return on its own to its source to again be part of that totality, atoned, aware and unshackled.

“JUSTIFICUS”

THE WITCHES’ REDE OF CHIVALRY c. 2018

THE WITCHES’ REDE OF CHIVALRY

 

Insofar as The Craft Of The Wise is the most ancient and most honourable creed of humankind, it behoves all who would be witches to act in ways that give respect to the Old Gods and Goddesses, to their brothers and sisters of The Craft, and to themselves

Chivalry is a high code of honour, which is of most ancient Pagan origin and must be lived by all who follow the Old Ways.

Know well that thoughts and intent put forth will wax strong on many planes of existence and return, bringing into creation that which has been sent forth. For this reason the adept must exercise discipline over his or her thoughts. Remember, ” as you sow, so shall you harvest”

It is only by preparing our minds to be as Gods that we may one day unite with the Godhead.

“This above all … to thine own self be true…”

A witch’s word must have the validity of a signed and witnessed document. It is only by developing such mental discipline that great power may be controlled and directed

It is well to refrain from speaking ill of others for not all truths of the matter may be known

Pass not unverified words about another. For the most part hearsay is a thing of falsehoods

Be honest with others. Have them know that honesty is likewise expected of them

The fury of the moment plays havoc with the truth. Strive always to keep your head

Harm not another. Think always of the consequences of your actions

Dignity, a gracious manner, and a good humour are much to be admired

As a witch you wield much power. Therefore exercise much discretion in its use

Courage and honour endure forever.

Offer friendship only to those worthy of it. To associate with younger souls will only pull you down

Those who follow the mysteries must be above reproach in the eyes of the world

Keep pride in thyself. Seek perfection in body and in mind