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Weekly Horoscope Sunday, April 2 to Saturday, April 8, 2023

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All Signs

Two major thrusts of energy are at play this week. The first is that after some silliness on Monday, this week is about cooperation and working together. It’s a time for teamwork and harmony, which is wonderful. (The great thing about teamwork is you can put the blame on someone else.) The other energy thrust will be a slow buildup towards Thursday’s Full Moon (Wednesday night Pacific time.) This will be the only Full Moon in Libra all year, which means if we show irritation with others, we will quickly seek ways to make nice — and be colour coordinated while doing so. Librans are fashionable people pleasers who like harmony and beauty in their surroundings. Oscar Wilde was a Libra, and his last words were, “Either that wallpaper goes, or I do.”

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You’re in a good mood this week because the Sun is in your sign along with lucky Jupiter. What’s not to like? You’ll be energized, enthusiastic and eager to do things. Admittedly, during the build up to the Full Moon on Thursday (Wednesday night Pacific time), you will feel increased tension with partners and close friends because this is the only Full Moon opposite your sign all year. Plus, Mars at the bottom of your chart will encourage chaos and confusion at home, which could create family tension. Nevertheless, this is nothing you can’t handle with charm and skilful means. Think of your own happiness. You want to be happy – keep it that way.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Once again, mixed messages: The placement of the Sun makes you want to hide and be private. However, Mercury and Venus want you to get out and socialize! Go figure. This is why you will be like Jekyll and Hyde this week. Nevertheless, your communication skills are excellent! You’ll be convincing, persuasive, to the point and clear, which bodes well for those in sales, teaching, marketing and acting. People will really listen and be affected by your words. (This is an advantage one does not always have, so use it wisely.) Be patient and forgiving with coworkers before Thursday’s Full Moon.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Your popularity continues! This is a lovely week to schmooze and be active with groups. It’s important to know your interactions with others will be mutually beneficial. In fact, someone might encourage you to make meaningful goals or refine your To Do list. Parents must be patient with their kids because the buildup before the Full Moon on Thursday could create stress in your relations with your kids. It will also create stress in romantic relationships. (This might be further complicated by a secret flirtation or hidden love affair.) Meanwhile, you’re prepared to work hard for your money because you’re spending it! (Should I use the word hemorrhaging?)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a powerful time for you because this is the only time all year when the Sun is at the top of your chart. (It’s there for four weeks once a year.) This symbolizes that you have a spotlight shining down on you and the spotlight is flattering, which means others see you as super competent (even if you don’t do anything different). Ergo, it’s time to act. Use the magic! Do whatever you can to advance your agenda because others are impressed with you. Having said that, countering this favourable influence will be the Full Moon on Thursday, which pits the interests of home and family versus the interests of your career and public reputation. This might require kid gloves. Ya think?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

The theme for this week is cooperation and teamwork, which will help you because both Mercury and Venus are at the top of your chart, making you skilful in how you negotiate with power types. (This includes Mom.) Make the most of this and use your influence wisely to benefit yourself and others. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the slow buildup of tense energy approaching the Full Moon on Thursday could create an accident-prone situation for you. Of course, that does not have to happen but do be aware of this. Guard against distractions. Pay attention to everything you say and do. In particular, avoid controversial, volatile subjects like politics, religion and racial issues – if you can.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You will enjoy teamwork and support from others, especially dealing with foreign countries and matters related to publishing, the media, medicine and the law. You will also get support dealing with issues about higher education. Friends and groups might introduce an element of competition, as well. Nevertheless, the Full Moon on Thursday this week can bring issues related to shared property, taxes, debt, inheritances and earnings to a head. The thing to know is that problems generally increase in intensity and complexity as the Full Moon approaches, and then after the Full Moon peaks, these same problems greatly diminish. Sometimes they even disappear! Poof!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

“Hello sunshine!” This week the only Full Moon in your sign all year is taking place. Because Mars is at the top of your chart, you’re ambitious and will defend your best interests. Meanwhile Mercury and Venus will embolden you in financial negotiations, especially about getting money back from the government, getting a loan or decisions about how to divide or share something like an inheritance. Having said that, of course, the Full Moon in your sign could create a buildup of tension between you and partners, spouses and close friends. The solution is simple. Be patient. Don’t overreact. “These are not the Droids you’re looking for.”

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This week you have the energy to study and explore new ideas either through travel or by expanding your knowledge through research and learning new things. (You love to do this.) Relations with partners, spouses and close friends will be warm and rewarding because both Mercury and fair Venus are opposite your sign. You will also find it easy to express your affection for someone and make your feelings clear. Even professional relationships will be more harmonious. However, the Full Moon this Thursday could create a buildup of tension with a coworker. The thing to know is that whatever bothers you will probably be history by the weekend. Don’t get your belly in a rash. Easy does it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is a fun-loving, playful week! Relations with coworkers will be smooth and mutually supportive. Teamwork is favoured. Admittedly, disputes about shared property, inheritances, taxes or debt might be an issue. Your main focus is to secure your home base and create a home that you want now and in the future. However, this week the Full Moon on Thursday will create tension that affects relations with friends and groups to which you belong, as well as your kids. Romantic relationships are also in the mix when it comes to fraught feelings. More than most, you know that a positive attitude can transform everything around you, especially your own point of view. This is what will save you this week. Keep smiling!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This week the only Full Moon taking place at the top of your chart all year will occur. This means if you get in a flap about something or find yourself at odds with a family member or someone at home, especially a parent, there’s a strong likelihood your disagreement will be public. Or perhaps you will tell everyone how frustrated you are? But really, this is not a big deal because it is just a Full Moon, which you deal with in different ways every month. The good news is that romantic relationships and social interactions are positive. Enjoy fun outings, including sports events, the arts and playful times with kids. Be patient with partners – definitely. (You can be right or in the relationship.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You have lots of energy to work and get things done this week. You’ll be PowerPoint on steroids! Relations with family members and everything to do with your domestic scene is also beautifully favoured. Home repairs and redecorating projects will appeal to you and will flow smoothly. You will also enjoy entertaining at home. So far, so good. (You can hear the catch coming.) This week the Full Moon on Thursday takes place in a part of your chart that affects your daily activities, your communications with others and transportation. This means that heightened feelings or distractions could trigger an accident. Doesn’t have to be – especially if you are mindful and aware. Forewarned is forearmed.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your schmooze factor is off the charts this week. Everyone loves you. Not only are you charming, entertaining and sociable, your good feelings will affect the immediate vibes around you. This is why you will travel in a personal “bubble” of happy feelings. For example, look around you and check out your daily surroundings and you will find that you truly appreciate them. You’re looking at your world through “positive eyes.” However, the Full Moon on Thursday crosses both your Money Houses, which means financial matters might come to a head. It’s that simple. This could be a good thing because maybe it’s a warning to get your ducks in a row. Deal with money you owe; deal with money that is owed to you. Make it happen.

March 27th through April 2nd 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 April 02: M57: The Ring Nebula from Hubble
2023 April 01: NGC 2442: Galaxy in Volans
2023 March 31: Seeing Titan
2023 March 30: NGC 4372 and the Dark Doodad
2023 March 29: 308: A Dolphin Shaped Star Bubble
2023 March 28: A Multiple Green Flash Sunset
2023 March 27: Aurora Over Arctic Henge

Spell for Today – Spell To Find A Lost Pet

From shirleytwofeathers.com

For this spell to find a lost cat or other small pet, you’ll need the assistance of a tree, rock, or other outdoor entity—preferably one in your yard or very near your home. Take one of your pet’s favorite toys and some pet food to the tree. Tell the tree about your pet and that you are concerned because of how long he or she has been missing. Ask the tree if it will help you by providing a beacon for your pet to follow to get home. Leave the pet food near the tree. If a small rock gets your attention, bring it and the pet toy into the house. Keep them near the door. Every time you pass the toy, thank the tree for its help in providing a beacon for your pet.

Source: Therese Francis

April 2, 2023 Birthday Horoscope

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

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As an Aries born on April 2nd, you seem to be a great motivator and find it quite easy to convince people to follow you. A child in spirit you prefer to maintain your mind youthful and don’t take a lot of things seriously.

However, when you find something important, you are very dependable, respect your word and go above and beyond to help. Prepare to read an outstanding personality report below.

 The zodiac sign for April 2 is Aries.

 Astrological symbol: Ram. This is representative for wealth and confident behavior coupled with impulsiveness and egocentricity. It is leading for natives born March 21 – April 19 with the Sun in Aries.

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

 The Ram is named in Latin as Aries, in French as Bélier while the Greeks name it Kriya.

 Opposite sign: Libra. This means that this sign and Aries sun sign are in a complementary relation, suggesting assertiveness and friendliness and what one has the other lacks and the other way around.

 Modality: Cardinal. This is an indicator of the protective nature of those born on April 2 and their justice and flexibility in taking life as it is.

 Ruling house: The first house. This means that Arieses are inclined towards initiatives and life changing decisions. This house also symbolizes the physical presence of an individual and how others perceive him/her.

 Ruling body: Mars. This combination suggests passion and change. In the horoscope chart, Mars expressed our temper and reactions. Mars is also representative for the effectiveness of these natives’ existences.

 Element: Fire. This is an element said to rule over signs born on April 2 who are versatile and enthusiastic individuals. Fire heats air, makes water boil or models earth when combined with the other three elements.

 Lucky day: Tuesday. Ruled by Mars this day symbolizes activity and hope and seems to have the same planning flow as the lives of Aries individuals.

 Lucky numbers: 7, 8, 13, 20, 26.

 Motto: I am, I do!

 

More info on April 2 Zodiac below ▼

 People born on April 2 are pioneers of the zodiac in the true sense and they seem to embark only in things they truly believe in. They are quick to make plans and are often found as the winners of most competitions. They sure dislike any kind of wait, even for the smallest thing. Feeling at ease during outdoor activities, they often seek to participate in social gatherings or all kinds of competitions. They are full of determination and seem to take all risks in order to succeed although they often remain children in spirit and prefer to take things easily and in a joyful manner.

 Positive traits: These natives posses a keen temper that they couple with a great deal of enthusiasm and resourcefulness that they seem to put to great use when they are fully engaged in projects or other similar endeavors. They are industrious and prefer novelty to the traditional but they seem to maintain an affectionate and loyal approach when it comes to those close.

 Negative traits: One of the things Aries needs to learn is to dose their eagerness and stop taking hasty arrangements. They tend to jump head first into many enterprises or begin contrasting things and then rapidly lose interest. They need to learn to engage with a project and stick to it up till the end, no matter how hard things turn out to be. Those born on this day are incredibly impolite and also boastful and egotistical. They are easily harmed and tend to build up depression as they are not willing to discuss to anyone about their obstacles and risk crashing their forceful and self poised image.

Love and Compatibility for April 2 Zodiac

Lovers born on April 2 are sentimental and impulsive and they would do anything for their loved ones once they create a passionate connection. They are attracted to unpredictable and eccentric persons. For pretentious Aries love does not come easy, but as they fall in love they become the walking image of fools in love. You can conquer the heart of Aries if you are just as full of flame and free spirited like them. These people don’t mind being single as they keep focusing on keeping their lives busy with their goals.
 When someone catches their attention they are a loyal lover. They like to progress slowly in love, get to know all about their loved one. Sometimes they seem contented with their unrequited love. They are a gentle and loving daydreamer now, but when time comes they will prove to be very dedicated to their family and will be likely to sacrifice many of their dreams for their loved ones’ sake. They are most compatible with those born on the 2nd, 5th, 9th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 20th, 23rd, 27th and 29th.

 April 2 Zodiac people are most attracted 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 to open their hearts and whom to understand them at a deeper level. The most suitable to offer them this is the compassionate and caring Libra. Aries is thought to be least compatible with those born under the Pisces zodiac sign. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Aries, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky color

Red is the color of preference for Aries natives, especially those born under the April 2.

Red as a hue, is the symbol of passion and energy. In some cultures it is used to catch interest. This zodiac color is advised to be used in accessories and items of clothing.

This hue is associated with catching attention and danger and fear. It brings focus to the essence of life and survival. 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 that suit Aries natives are scarlet and carmine.

Representative birthstone

The spectacular diamond is the birthstone defined for April 2 and in general for Aries natives.

Diamond is a precious material that denotes power and elegance. This zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and bracelets.

This gemstone is considered beneficial for brain and glandular diseases and was also said to remove poison. The Diamond used to be named the “teardrops of the gods” in ancient Greek.

Another birthstone considered beneficial for Aries natives is Emerald. It symbolizes harmony and the power of regeneration.

Characteristic flower

Honeysuckle is the flower that is considered lucky for those Aries natives with April 2.

This plant is known to symbolize sweetness and delicacy. This zodiac flower is advised to be used for gifts and decorations.

This flower also reveals an individual who is confident and full of energy, ready to tackle all kinds of activities. This flower can be found during spring time but also in the summer.

Other plants that suit Aries natives are Geranium and Ginger.

Symbolic metal

Iron is the metal that is considered lucky for those Aries natives with April 2.

Iron is known to represent strength and aggression. This zodiac metal could be used in accessories and decorative objects.

It undoubtedly suggests the strength of the pure Aries. Left in moist air, Iron rusts which suggests that it should be handled with care exactly like the Aries native.

Another metal considered lucky for Aries natives is Silver.

Characteristics of April 2.

 April 2 Zodiac belongs to the second decan of ARIES (March 31-April 10). This decan is influenced by the Sun. Those born under this influence combine the charm and idealism of Aries with the warm heart of the majestic individual ruled by the Sun. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of Aries zodiac sign, slightly enhancing the positive ones.
 Being born on the 2nd day of the month shows these people are highly perceptive and have a personal mission to accomplish. The numerology for April 2 is 2. This number reveals balance and partnerships. It is the representative number for the desire of harmony and peace. Those Aries associated with this numerology can become great mediators and with age they will only turn wiser, gentler and incredibly more considerate to other people.

 April is the second spring month in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing energy and great inspiration. Those born in April are dynamic and friendly. April 2 Zodiac people are clever and understanding. The symbols for April include the Diamond as a gemstone, Honeysuckle and Poppy as plants and Aphrodite the Greek goddess of beauty.

What statistics say about April 2 Zodiac?

In a year in the Gregorian Calendar, April 2 is the 92nd day or the 93rd day in case of leap years and until the end of the year there are left 273 days. The thirty third day of spring, this is also the World Autism Awareness Day, recognized by the UN and the International Children’s Book Day.
 Aries is the ninth most commonly met zodiac sign in the horoscope. A sign of positive meaning with forceful energy, this exudes masculine energy and is considered an odd numbered sign. This characterizes extrovert natives who are lively and cooperative. The Rescuer is an archetype used when talking about this sign. There is a peak of music and visual artists born in March and April.

 Famous people born on April 2 under the Aries zodiac sign: Hans Christian Anderson, Marvin Gaye, Cristopher Meloni and Michael Fassbender.

April 2, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

After 7 AM EDT today (4 AM PDT) there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Virgo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today might begin in a sober way because you have duties and responsibilities to perform. Nevertheless, as the day wears on, your energy will pick up and you will see ways to make home improvements and have energetic discussions with family members. Who knew?

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Children might be an increased responsibility today, especially in the morning. Likewise, you might be discouraged about social plans and relationships with romantic partners. Fortunately, as the day wears on, you have more energy to give to your social scene and to children.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Be patient this morning when dealing with family members, especially parents and authority figures because things could go sideways in a New York minute. (You don’t need this.) Fortunately, later in the day, you have the enthusiasm and energy to make improvements at home and mend family relationships.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your moods can change frequently throughout the day. (You know this.) This morning you might feel world-weary and discouraged. Don’t worry because as the day wears on, you will feel increasingly energetic, optimistic and hopeful. Go figure. It was ever thus.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might be discouraged about financial matters today. Or perhaps something that you own is broken or damaged. Bummer. Fear not because later in the day, you might see things in a new light and either a solution is at hand or things don’t look as bad as you thought.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today the Moon is in your sign. In the morning, it opposes stern Saturn, which is a depressing influence. Fortunately, this is just a brief dark cloud on your horizon. As the day wears on, you feel lots more energy and more emotionally upbeat. A real transformation.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

In one way, today you might feel lonely and cut off from others. “Nobody loves me.” But do not take these feelings too seriously because they’re temporary. Later in the day, you will feel energetic about taking advantage of opportunities to boost your good name. It’s all good.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Difficulties with a friend or even a group might be discouraging today. You might feel shutout of something or ignored. However, later, someone from another culture or a different country or perhaps the idea of exciting travel plans will lift your spirits.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today you might encounter difficulty dealing with bosses, parents, teachers and the police. “Talk to the hand,” will be their response. Do not ask for permission or approval. Later in the day, financial help or assistance from another source will be encouraging. All is not lost.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today the Moon opposes your ruler Saturn, which can make you feel judgmental, even depressed. Or maybe not? But in all likelihood, life will feel hard. Fortunately, this is a fleeting feeling because your interaction with a friend or partner will turn things completely around for you.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Financial matters look discouraging today. You might feel broke or disappointed at the lack of support from a third party or someone from whom you expected more. Nevertheless, later in the day, you will see how you can recoup any losses through your own work because you’re so clever.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

As this day begins, the Moon is opposite your sign and opposing Saturn in your sign. This is basically discouraging. Relations with friends and partners might disappoint. Fortunately, social news, opportunities in sports or something to do with children will completely lift your spirits. Saved by the bell!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Pedro Pascal (1975) shares your birthday today. You will be forever young. You have an optimistic look on life and are realistic about your hopes and dreams for the future. This year it’s time to create solid foundations in your life both physically and in an interior way. Let simplicity be a theme as you become grounded and more levelheaded.

April 2, 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 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 2 has an illumination of 87%. 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 2 the Moon is 11.31 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: 87%
Moon Age: 11.31 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,939.22 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,552,417.38 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 2, 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 02, 2023
10:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:12 Aries 54
Moon:05 Virgo 33
Mercury:28 Aries 42
Venus:20 Taurus 17
Mars:04 Cancer 10
Jupiter:19 Aries 35
Saturn:02 Pisces 55
Uranus:16 Taurus 54
Neptune:25 Pisces 47
Pluto:00 Aquarius 10

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 10 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 20 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 27

Chiron:15 Aries 41
Ceres:27 Virgo 37 Rx
Pallas:19 Cancer 00
Juno:12 Taurus 47
Vesta:24 Aries 11

Eris:24 Aries 27

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

April 02, 2023
08:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:12 Aries 49
Moon:04 Virgo 33
Mercury:28 Aries 33
Venus:20 Taurus 11
Mars:04 Cancer 07
Jupiter:19 Aries 34
Saturn:02 Pisces 55
Uranus:16 Taurus 53
Neptune:25 Pisces 47
Pluto:00 Aquarius 10

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 10 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 20 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 27

Chiron:15 Aries 41
Ceres:27 Virgo 38 Rx
Pallas:18 Cancer 59
Juno:12 Taurus 45
Vesta:24 Aries 09

Eris:24 Aries 26

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

2 April 2023
03:00 pm GMT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:12 Aries 37
Moon:02 Virgo 02
Mercury:28 Aries 12
Venus:19 Taurus 56
Mars:04 Cancer 01
Jupiter:19 Aries 31
Saturn:02 Pisces 54
Uranus:16 Taurus 53
Neptune:25 Pisces 47
Pluto:00 Aquarius 10

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 11 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 21 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 25

Chiron:15 Aries 40
Ceres:27 Virgo 41 Rx
Pallas:18 Cancer 55
Juno:12 Taurus 37
Vesta:24 Aries 03

Eris:24 Aries 26

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

April 2nd Today in Worldwide History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1453 Turkish forces under Sultan Mehmed II begin the siege of Constantinople (İstanbul), which falls May 29

1513 Explorer Juan Ponce de León claims Florida for Spain as the first known European to reach Florida

1792 The Coinage Act is passed establishing the United States Mint and authorizing the $10 Eagle, $5 half-Eagle & 2.50 quarter-Eagle gold coins & silver dollar, ½ dollar, quarter, dime & half-dime

1801 Napoleonic Wars: The British led by Horatio Nelson destroy the Danish fleet in the naval Battle of Copenhagen

1917 US President Woodrow Wilson asks Congress to declare war against Germany

1930 Ras Tafari Makonnen becomes Emperor Haile Selassie of Abyssinia (Ethiopia)

1982 Several thousand Argentine troops seize the Falkland (Malvinas) Islands from Great Britain

2020 Record 6.6 million Americans filed claims for unemployment in last week according to the US Department of Labor, 10 million over 2 weeks

Today’s Historical Events

999 Gerbert of Aurillac elected as 1st French Pope

1416 Alfonso V succeeds his father as King of Aragon

1453 Turkish forces under Sultan Mehmed II begin the siege of Constantinople (İstanbul), which falls May 29

1513 Explorer Juan Ponce de León claims Florida for Spain as the first known European to reach Florida

1550 Jewish physician Joseph Hacohen expelled from city of Genoa, all Jews soon after

1559 England & France sign 1st Treaty of Le Cateau-Cambrésis

1590 States-General appoints earl Mauritius, viceroy of Utrecht

1595 Cornelis de Houtman‘s ships depart Holland for Asia via the Cape of Good Hope on the 1st Dutch Expedition to the East Indies (Indonesia)

Today’s Historical Events in Flim and TV

1902 “Electric Theatre”, the first full-time movie theater in the United States, opens in Los Angeles, California

1932 “Tarzan the Ape Man” released starring Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller in the first of his 12 Tarzan films

1950 WTAR (now WTKR) TV channel 3 in Norfolk, VA (CBS) begins broadcasting

1954 Plans to build Disneyland 1st announced [see Jan 26]

1956 Soap operas “As the World Turns” & “Edge of Night” premiere on TV

1960 KPEC TV channel 56 in Lakewood Center-Tacoma, WA (PBS) 1st broadcast

1966 WJET TV channel 24 in Erie, PA (ABC) begins broadcasting

1968 “2001 A Space Odyssey” directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood, premieres at the Uptown Theater in Washington, D.C.

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1800 1st performance of Ludwig van Beethoven‘s 1st Symphony in C

1944 Dmitri Shostakovich‘s 8th Symphony premieres in NY

1968 Beatles form Python Music Ltd

1977 Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” album goes to No. 1 & stays atop charts for 31 weeks

1987 “Mikado” opens at Virginia Theater NYC for 46 performances

1992 “Hamlet” opens at Criterion Theater NYC for 45 performances

1996 Capitol Records releases “10 Song Demo”, the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash. co-produced by Cash and husband John Leventhal

1997 “Doll’s House” opens at Belasco Theater NYC

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1902 Dutch football club Maatschappelijke Voetbal Vereniging (MVV) is established in Maastricht, Netherlands

1906 Dave Nourse takes 4 wickets and Reggie Schwarz 3 as South Africa wins the 5th cricket Test in Cape Town to complete a 4-1 series drubbing of England

1931 17-year old girl Jackie Mitchell strikes out New York Yankees stars Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in an exhibition baseball game at Engel Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee

1932 “Tarzan the Ape Man” released starring Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller in the first of his 12 Tarzan films

1939 6th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Ralph Guldahl wins his only Masters title with a tournament record 279 (−9), 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Sam Snead

1942 LPGA Titleholders Championship Women’s Golf, Augusta CC: Dorothy Kirby retains title by 5 strokes ahead of Eileen Stulb

1969 Toronto center Forbes Kennedy sets a Stanley Cup playoff record for most penalties in one game with 8 as the Maple Leafs crash 10-0 to the Bruins at Boston; Boston’s first NHL playoff victory in 10 years

1972 New York Mets manager Gil Hodges collapses just minutes after completing a round of golf in West Palm Beach, Florida, and dies of a heart attack

A History of the Chakra Energy Systems by Siofra_Strega Spell Mechanic

From spells8.com

A Brief History of Energy Systems throughout Time

Between 1500 & 500 B.C. the first mention of the Chakra systems is in the Indus Valley Civilizations. They had a figure with three faces & wearing horned headgear that was in a yogic trance & surrounded by various animals such as elephants, lions, & the like… yoga at the time was practiced under Guru’s direction & the spiritual guidance was of utmost importance. Yoga exercises were built into the Upsana meditation techniques. Chakra is a term that is used to describe how “energy keeps moving” throughout the body. Yoga is often times used to direct or balance the energy centers through poses & meditation. They are believed to be spinning sources of energy or wheels for areas of the body and around the fields of energy surrounding the body.

Whether or not they have always been or if it’s a modernized tradition, the main seven Chakra centers are believed to also correlate to skills, expressions, kinds of health, nerve centers, & internal organs among other things spiritual, and physical, mental, and emotional states. The subtle (“energy”) body is made up of approximately 72,000 nadis that the subtle energy flows through. When several of the nadis cross it makes up an energy center. With so many nadis, depending on the system there can be up to 144 Chakras, but within each system of chakras, the main seven are the ones most people are referring to. So the Chakra is an energy center. Chakras are spinning to stay open & aligned while running along the spine keeping the flow of energy even & balanced. Chakra is a Sanskrit word that translates to “wheel” or “spinning wheel”

As psychic centers of awareness, along with the 600 B.C. Yoga Upanishads are also referred to in Pat Anjali’s Yoga Sutras in 200 B.C. The Yoga Upanishads are a collection of The Cudamini Upanishads, the Yoga Shikka Upanishad, The Shri Jabala Darshana Upanishad, & the Shandilya Upanishad. They all mention chakras, but they are spelled cakra. The systems were passed down through oral traditions by Indo-European people. Historically, they became an Eastern Concept until New Age writers connected with the concept & then by building on earlier beliefs and writings made the information more accessible and then written very well.

The Vedas are the oldest yoga scriptures also written around the same time in India between 1500 & 500 B.C. In Indian academics, it is thought that the chakra systems are much older due to oral traditions before recorded scriptures & long before Indo-Europeans arrived. As such even today information & skills are passed through teachers & students through examples or oral history of the chakra systems. The history of Sri Amit Ray extends beyond 114 Chakras also.

The primary source of chakras making their way west is the translation by Arthur Avalon in his book The Serpent Power which was published in 1919. The Sat Cakra Nirupana was published in 1577 by Swami Purnananda, & the Padaka Pancaka both written in the 10th century & they both include descriptions & associations of the centers. The Gorakshashatakam has directions for meditation on the chakras. Today’s knowledge of Kundalini yoga, energy, and chakra theory is based on those writings. In the West, these writings are the main source of information on the chakras.

It is believed that the oral traditions being passed down, actually began 12,000 to 1000 BCE & then translated when the Avestan speaking peoples & those that have descended from the Indo-European & the Russian civilizations. The ideas were mixed with each other’s cultures & intertwined within the Indigenous cultures of the Indus Valley. Historians are of the belief that the Vedic texts actually reflect both philosophies, which also include information from more ancient cultures such as the Indians or the Dravidians.

Many cultures & countries around the world have different interpretations of the Chakras. The West tends to relate the chakras to bodily organs & the physical body… however they aren’t a static reality, they are a fluid reality with a flowing energy type of nature to them.

The psychological states that are now associated with the chakras in the West are actually an innovation that was from Carl Jung’s archetypal theories & isn’t usually found in the Sanskrit texts.

  • Example: The Solar Plexus Chakra
  • Associated with power & purpose in the modern Chakra systems but in the ancient context, it would associate with each lotus petal of the Chakra with a distinct emotional state.

The cross-cultural takeaway is that Chakras “can be used as general tools to heal & balance the energetic, physical, spiritual, & emotional bodies.” However, across the world, this varies a bit when you compare the systems with each other.

The Hermetic Texts of Egypt, India, & Persia almost all embrace the belief in intangible energy.

In Africa, the Kemetic Tree of Life came with the Egyptians who practiced magic & mystery teachings daily. Their focus was an energy body referred to as ka & worked with the Kemetic Tree of Life as a pathway from Earth to the Heavens.

Jewish mystics adopted the Kabbalah under the Egyptian influence of the time back to Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Early Egyptian energy contains concepts similar to the chakras & subtle energy bodies such as sekhem and “life force energy”. The ba is the soul that represents nonphysical energy.

The Yoruba tribe of Africa practiced magic & they had orishas or Spirits that dwell within the body, which happened to correlate to Hindu Chakra concepts.

“The Dogon tribe worked with sacred geometry & information received directly from their home star, Sirius, to help control living conditions & heal tribal members. The information they received from the stars was extremely mathematically accurate, far surpassing their technological abilities. Some say that these ancient cultures were always connected to galactic gateways, which allowed this transfer of universal knowledge.” (Complete Guide to Chakras)

In Hinduism energy of the ka body is considered to be prana (breath, life-giving force) or kundalini (energy that is coiled up at the base of the spine). In the Hindu text, Bhagavata-purana there are six Chakra centers indicated & two for other spiritual centers weren’t added until later for the higher spiritual practices.

Buddhist philosophy & the continuation of Tantric & yogic ideas, the Chakras are considered to be wheels that help to achieve emptiness or enlightenment. Sometimes there are fewer or more wheels (4, 5, 7, or 10) they all rely on tummo (Kundalini) for the ultimate awakening & integration of the full Chakra system.

The Middle East is loaded with different variations of the Chakra system. The Zoroastrians who are the authors of the scripture Avesta had the holy system Amesha Spentas or Divine Emanations which closely translated a six Chakra system.

The Sufis & the Jewish are rich in mystical cosmology also, and both have discussions around their vital energy bodies in sacred texts and teachings that relate the metaphysical realms to eternal creation lies within each one of us.

In North, South, & Meso America the Mayans, Incans, Andeans of Peru, the Huicholes, and other native cultures throughout time worked with the elements and physical locations of the Chakras on the body. Shamanic teachings and temple iconography show extensive knowledge of energy bodies and spirits from the land and sky.

In North America, the Cherokee had mystical connections to Pleiades & highlight body & Earth matrices, meridians, & interconnecting points on the body in their cosmology.

Over in Europe, the Vikings had an understanding of the Chakra systems that are symbolized by a tree with nine Norse Worlds. The Yggrdasil Tree connects the humans to Asgard, home of the Gods.

The Celts of Neolithic Britain had myths and lore of Gods & Goddesses with the contained concept of argano-rota (“silver wheel”)

It is said that in Avalon (a sacred Chakra of the Earth) the chakras were formed as the seven points of consciousness the top point being the Crown, housing the rest of the Chakras & not actually a Chakra itself.

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Chakra work isn’t a replacement for medical care, it can be used as a complement to any therapy that may be necessary for your treatments or other therapies

Sources:

  • Gorst, Pam. “A Brief History of the Chakra Origin – Chakra Color Origin Myth.” Tantric Academy , 14 Apr. 2022, https://tantricacademy.com/history-of-the-chakras/ 8.
  • Jackson, Charles. “Origin of the Chakra System: The History and the Legends.” Good and Great , 30 Apr. 2021, Origin of the Chakra System: Good and Great 6
  • Pfender, April, and Enya Todd. The Complete Guide to Chakras: Activating the 12-Chakra Energy System for Balance and Healing , Rockridge Press, Emeryville, CA, 2020, pp. 5–8.

Spell for Today – Five Pebbles Protection Spell

From shirleytwofeathers.com

Go to a moving brook or stream. While standing in the water and facing downstream, remove five small pebbles from the stream bed. As you do this, visualize your need for protection.

As your hand closes over the pebbles, see them beaming out protective energies. Just as the pebbles are hard and have weathered for eons, so too will they strengthen your protective shield.

Now carry them at all times for protection. If you wish, place them in a small pouch or a fold of cloth, or incorporate them into some form of jewelry.

From: Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic

Goddess – Minerva

Minerva – Facts and mythology from gods-and-goddesses.com

In Roman mythology, Minerva was a goddess jack-of-all-trades. She oversaw many realms that involved art and deep thought. She was regarded as the goddess of “all activities involving mental skill,” such as science, medicine, wisdom, handmade items, skilled professions, and trade. Later, she was seen as a goddess of war.

She was believed to have invented Roman numerals, or numbers, as well as a variety of musical instruments. Many researchers believe that the worship of Minerva in Rome was an extension of the cult of Athena, the Greek goddess with whom Minerva is equated. She may have been introduced to Italy by the Etruscans, who called her Menerva or Menvra. She was said to have had golden hair.

Myths & Stories

Minerva plays a role in many of Rome’s myths. For instance, in the Roman poet Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Minerva is jealous of the lowly human Arachne’s ability to craft objects of wool, as Arachne’s skill rivals her own. Nymphs, humans, and others would travel great distances to view Arachne’s creations and to watch her work.

Minerva had taught Arachne this skill, but she was jealous of her teacher in turn and would give Minerva no credit. Instead, she invited Minerva to compete with her in weaving. Therefore, Minerva disguises herself as an old woman and advises Arachne to entreat Minerva’s forgiveness. When Arachne refuses, Minerva reveals herself and the contest begins. Both woman and goddess weave beautiful tapestries on their looms.

Minerva once again tries to teach Arachne a lesson by weaving into her tapestry scenes of humans losing to gods in various contests, and even her own failure against the god Neptune. Obstinate Arachne replies with weavings of the gods’ less than honorable activities, such as seducing both mortals and immortals. When finished, Minerva could find no flaw in Arachne’s tapestry, yet she “tore up the embroidered tapestry with its stories of the gods’ shameful deeds.”

Then, she beats Arachne’s face with a wooden weaving tool. Arachne tries to strange herself with a noose, but Minerva does not let her perish. Instead, she turned her into a spider through the use of a magic herb, saying she and her descendants would always hang and always weave. Today, spiders are known as “arachnids” due to this myth.

Worship

Along with Jupiter and Juno, Minerva was worshiped as part of the Capitoline Triad, or trinity. They shared a temple on the Capitoline Hill in Rome. A temple devoted exclusively to Minerva was located on the Aventine Hill. This shrine served as a meeting place for the guilds of craftsmen, actors, and poets. Physicians worshiped this goddess as the patroness Minerva Medica.

Minerva was worshiped as a goddess of war alongside the god Mars. After a number of conquests on the Roman Empire’s eastern border, a temple to Minerva was built in Pompey – no doubt funded by the spoils of war. Her worship in Rome reached a peak in the first century A.D. when she was claimed as a special, personal protector by Emperor Domitian.

Festivals

Two events dedicated to Minerva were marked on the Roman Calendar. The first was known as the Quinquatria, celebrated by students and artisans on March 19-23, just after the Ides of March, made famous by the assassination of Julius Caesar and subsequent play by William Shakespeare. On June 13, a shorter observance called the minor Quinquatrus was celebrated. The Quintratrus was also the time of school holidays and when fees for schooling became due. Thus, Minerva was seen as a patron of schoolchildren as well as the skilled workers they would someday become. Minerva shared her festivals with the war god Mars. She was often identified with Nerio, the Sabine goddess who became the consort of Mars.

Today

Today, a church called Santa Maria sopra Minerva is located in a former temple to Minerva. Minerva’s interest in the sciences and pursuit of wisdom still lives in the moniker of the Japanese MINERVA space exploration robot. MINERVA, in this case, is an acronym for MIcro/Nano Experimental Robot Vehicle for Asteroid.

Gods – Mercury

Mercury • Facts & Mythology about the Roman god of communication, trade, business

Mercury is the messenger to the Roman gods. He is well known for his incredible speed. Originally, Mercury was a god of trade related to the corn crop. In fact, his name is derived from the Latin word merces, meaning “merchandise.”

Mercury, who is sometimes referred to as Mercurius, was also lauded as the protector of merchants, travelers, and shopkeepers. He was also defamed as the patron of thieves and those who played practical jokes.

Origins

In early Roman mythology, there was no mention of Mercury as a member of the ruling class of gods. Eventually, he was absorbed into Roman culture from the Greek god Hermes, messenger of the Greek gods. Mercury carried out many of the same functions as Hermes.

Mercury was the son of Jupiter, the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Zeus. The story of the birth of Mercury held that Jupiter secretly impregnated the goddess Maia in a cave on the island of Arcadia. The following day, Maia gave birth to Mercury before wrapping him in swaddling blankets and falling asleep. As his mother slept, Mercury raced across Arcadia to steal cattle from his brother, Apollo, before returning to his mother.

Maia woke to the sight of Mercury wrapped in his swaddling blanket and Apollo accusing him of stealing his cattle. Eventually, Jupiter stepped in to reveal he had watched Mercury steal the cattle and ordered their return. During the night, Mercury had fashioned a lyre from cattle intestines and began playing beautiful music. This inspired Apollo to ask for a trade of the cattle for the lyre.

Appearance

In most portrayals, Mercury is shown as a youthful god of Rome who is clean-shaven and is often little more than a child. Mercury is depicted in Roman artworks as wearing a helmet and sandals with attached wings that reflect his speed and position as the messenger of the gods. The son of Jupiter is also the god of commerce, leading him to being shown in some sculptures and paintings holding a purse.

Symbols

There are many symbols associated with Mercury, including his winged cap and sandals that reflect the speed of the Roman god. Mercury is often depicted as carrying a staff, which was a symbol the members of his cult added to their daily lives.

Mercury is associated with many animals, including the tortoise that played a role in his first day of life. Mercury used the shell of a tortoise to fashion the lyre he would trade for the cattle of Apollo. The tortoise would become a common symbol of Mercury throughout Roman culture and be accompanied by his close links to the ram and the rooster.

The rooster is the symbol of the new day that is brought by Mercury as a messenger of the gods. The ram is a symbol of fertility for the Roman people and is often seen with Mercury in stories and artworks.

Powers & Duties

Mercury’s main power is his ability to move at great speeds. He is most well-known for his role as a messenger to the gods. Interestingly, the role of the messenger also included the task of conducting the passage of individuals from Rome to the underworld when they died.

Mercury is also one of the most duplicitous gods in Roman culture. He is known for his trickery and ability to cheat people out of their belongings.

Myths & Stories

Mercury plays a role in many myths. As noted above, he is said to have stolen cattle and a bow and arrow when just a child. In the myth of Cupid and Psyche, he is called upon by Jupiter to make a proclamation demanding the capture of Psyche.

In the Aeneid, he is sent by Jupiter to Aeneas with orders to leave his lover and “sail away to fulfill his destiny in Italy.” He also plays a role in Roman poetry and theater, much of which was based on mythology.

In the play Amphitruo by the dramatist Plautus, Mercury dresses as a servant and aids Jupiter in disguing himself Amphitryon in order to seduce Amphitryon’s wife.

The poet Horace wrote of him in his Odes. In fact, Horace called himself mercurialis, meaning a lyric poet protected by Mercury.

Many of the myths of Mercury are derived from those of Hermes. Monuments to Hermes were thought to bring good luck, and this idea was perpetuated with Mercury as well. Another borrowed role was that of escorting the souls of the deceased to the underworld. It is speculated that the myths originated among shepherds, lending their interest in “music and fertility.” In fact, in some legends, Mercury is said to have invented the guitar-like lyre, and his son is said to have been a nymph who invented the music of the pastoral societies.

Worship

A temple to Mercury was dedicated on Rome’s Aventine Hill in 495 B.C. The festival of Mercuralia was held on May 15, the anniversary of the temple dedication, in honor of both Mercury and his mother Maia of the Pleiades. Rituals of this festival involved merchants drawing water from the well at Porta Capena to be sprinkled on their trade goods and on their own heads. Trade fairs were also held at the temple, and it was the location of Rome’s busy commercial center.

Art

In art and statues, Mercury is typically depicted as a handsome young man, even boyish in appearance, wearing a white garment. Mercury often carries a money purse, symbolizing his function as patron of merchants and business owners. His fleetness as messenger of the gods is represented by a hat or sandals with wings, called petasus and talaria, respectively. Mercury was thus called Alipes, meaning “with the winged feet.” He is also seen carrying a staff called a caduceus. The caduceus was a symbol of peace, carried by ambassadors to foreign lands. It consisted of a branch with two shoots, originally decorated with ribbons or garlands. In later times, these attributes were replaced by two twining snakes, with a pair of wings above the snakes. The snakes were related to Mercury’s role as a fertility god and in delivering souls to the underworld. Today, this symbol is used to represent physicians, the medical field, and the U.S. Army Medical Corps.

Today

Like many mythical figures, Mercury has been immortalized in the naming of celestial objects. The planet Mercury, as visible just after sunset, was called in ancient times by his Greek counterpart, Hermes. This was likely due to the planet’s rapid motion in comparison to other stellar objects. Interestingly, Mercury’s morning visitation, just before sunrise, was not recognized as being the same “star;” it was thus called Apollos. The element mercury (Hg) , atomic number 80 on the periodic table, was once known as “quicksilver.” The symbol for the planet Mercury was used to represent quicksilver in sixth century alchemy, and thus the chemical took on the name of the god as well.

Facts about Mercury

  • Hermes is the Greek equivalent of the Roman god Mercury.
  • He was the grandson of the Titan Atlas.
  • Woden / Odin was significantly affiliated with Mercury in ancient times. They were referenced together in the Roman author Tacitus’ literary work Germania. Germanic tribes referred to Wednesday as Wodenstag, whereas in Latin Wednesday is called dies Mercurii. This was possibly due to their similar roles in sacrifice and death.
  • Gaulish Mercury refers to worship of Mercury by the early Celtic tribes of western Europe. In these tribes, he was likely held as the highest among the gods.
  • The French translation of Wednesday is Mercredi. In Italian it is Mercoledì. Both are derived from the Latin word for Mercury.
  • Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. It is the fastest planet to complete a full orbit around the Sun.
  • The element Mercury is named after the Roman god.
  • Mercury was a brand of automobile whose production lasted for 70 years. Production of the cars ceased in 1970.
  • Mercury’s roles included being the god of store owners, merchants, travelers, trade, profit, tricksters, and theives.

Witchcraft Symbols, Terms and Definitions – Diamond

Diamond Symbolism: Potential And Power from sunsigns.org

Diamond Symbolism: Ability to Choose

Diamond symbolism signifies that you should be willing to put effort into something that will bring greatness to your future life. Besides, you know that you have something inside you that will make you become great. Perhaps, you need to move away from any limits and let the power inside you bring changes. Actually, it is time to change your attitude and push yourself forward. Basically, you will make past your insecurities because you deserve more. Equally, you can be your own director because your actions can say so. This is your time to make a great difference in your life.

Moreover, Diamond’s meaning indicates that life is not going to be easy, but you will be happy someday. Try not to give up but find ways that will take you to your destination. Remember that the goals you have will take you to the future you want. It is time to trust your potential and keep working until you see things change in your life. Equally, you are the meaning of change because you are a better person. Notably, no one should discourage you from living the life that you want.

Significance of Diamond Symbolism

The diamond symbol has long been valued for its immaculate beauty. Its physical appearance associates with valuable attributes that are relevant to living a meaningful life, such as purity, clarity, and wisdom. The series of triangles making up the diamond shape has been present in the realm of design across every culture, religion, and period of time, expressing the same themes as the other physical characteristics of diamonds.

Additionally, the diamond shape plays a major role in alchemy, as the four sides indicate the four natural elements: earth, air, fire, and water. The wisdom that diamonds evoke is not an ordinary one: it is of a higher nature that goes above the trivialities of everyday life. This wisdom speaks to us of our ability to choose.

In our spiritual lives, we often find ourselves surrounded by a dense “fog” that obstructs our ability to see clearly. By calling upon the teachings of the diamond meaning, we enable ourselves to see our purpose in a new light. Difficult decisions and situations may become easier to decipher, and the correct path for each of us can be seen in a different light.

Diamond – Symbolic Meaning

Diamonds are recognized as representatives of symbolic values across many cultures. The Native Americans considered diamonds to be signatures of the butterfly, which Indian cultures identify as a sign of immortality. Butterflies live in migratory patterns, traveling hundreds of miles to return to their homes.

Native American ideology viewed this as very powerful and symbolic. Specifically, the butterfly’s journey back to their homes was interpreted symbolically as the soul’s journey to its rightful place. As humans, we come into the world and hit the ground running, moving through our lives quickly and often without insight.

The butterfly, and thus the diamond, serves as a reminder to pay attention to seeking our true identity and sticking to the path that is right for each of us. Each of us will leave a heritage behind, making our legacy immortal, especially when considering nature.

Messages Conveyed By Diamond Symbols

Along with immortality and being true to oneself, the diamond symbolism conveys messages of rebirth, revival, and transformation. This directly applies to us spiritually. We must continually strive to better ourselves. Probably by letting go of past inhibitions and follies, searching for truth and clarity, and bettering ourselves through proactive change.

As stated above, the diamond symbol is constructed from a series of triangles, of which each combination possesses its own representations and cultural meanings. When four triangles come together to form a square, the resulting shape is thought to be a symbol of a harmonious and stable Earth.

The core, where the points of each diamond meet, symbolizes the unity that exists between all creatures and elements of the earth and the foundational energy that flows through all of us. Taking that into consideration, this symbol was then used for magic rituals of energetic clarification.

When two diamonds, or rather two parts of the diamond, are placed together to form the shape of an hourglass, the resulting symbol can be identified as a depiction of enlightenment and ultimate truth. It is recognized in old northern European cultures as a symbol of dawn, making this interpretation accurate and comprehensible.

Diamond Symbolism: A Great Future

This is a highly valued symbol, as insight, awakening, and deep awareness are the most desired traits in spiritual quests. The two triangles that make up this symbol complement each other and thus represent partnerships. In nature, this can correspond to male and female, day and night, and time and space, with the center point denoting the exact connection between the two.

The final symbol that we will consider is the standard diamond, made up of two triangles facing opposite ways. In ancient cultures such as the Futhark runic system, this geometrical shape acts as the symbol of creation, as it resembles a woman’s birth canal.

It is the shape of life, encompassing all other triangle representations and alchemical symbolic values. More literally, diamonds are made of carbon, which is one of the building blocks of all life. By studying and examining the messages of this diamond gemstone, we open our minds to greater understanding and more mindful living.

Diamond Symbolism: Spiritual Meaning

Generally, diamond symbolism implies that you need to learn to have mental strength. Basically, the changes that you are going to face can be very challenging. The weak will not dare to face them because they fear failing. More so, you have to take a spiritual path in order to achieve something precious in your life. A spiritual path is a path that is full of goodies ad those who are willing to take it will have something to say in the end. Remember that someone courageous will be willing to take the path because he has the ability to see the goodies in it.

More so, the Diamond symbol meaning explains the things that you need to do in life in order to improve your life. Besides, you should learn to surround yourself with better people who can make your life great. Nevertheless, your lie will glow because of the hard work you are giving out. Actually, you will feel that you are going to become better because of the things that you do in life. Perhaps, today can make a great difference in your life. Thus, be creative and do things that will make you rise above your fears. Equally, you have the knowledge and wisdom to build a future that will glitter forever.

Summary

Diamond symbolic meaning indicates that you need to be with the right group of people who will treasure your life. Remember that you are better than what they see in your physical appearance. You can make yourself a stronger person because your life is full of great values. The power you have will take you to the destination you want. Basically, you will become who you want to become. Just make progress on your mission. Equally, you can build up your life to become someone better that everyone will be looking up to.

Crystal, Gems, and Stones Meanings and Magickal Usage – Diamonds

The Healing Energies, Metaphysical Properties, Legendary Uses and Meaning of Diamond from crystalvaults.com

(April’s birthstone)

Introduction to the Meaning and Uses of Diamond

A legend claims the God of Mines called his courtiers to bring together all the world’s known gems: Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, etc. etc., and he found them to be of all tints and colors and varying hardnesses. He took one of each and crushed them; he compounded them together, and declared, “Let this be something that will combine the beauty of all.” He spoke, and lo, the Diamond was born…pure as a dewdrop and invincible in hardness. Yet when its ray is resolved in the spectrum, it displays all the colors of the gems from which it was made. [Kunz, 325-326]

Though it is a gem of winter, the color of ice, Diamond is a crystal of Light; its high frequency energy is dispersed into flashing prisms of brilliant “fire” that typifies the sun. It is a spiritual stone, a symbol of perfection and illumination, activating the Crown and Etheric Chakras. It enhances inner vision and stimulates creativity, imagination, and ingenuity, opening the mind to the “new” and “possible.” Placed on the Third Eye, a Diamond encourages psychic development, and is a valuable tool for remote viewing, telepathic communication and clairvoyance. [Kunz, 325][Melody, 243] [Megemont, 78][Ahsian, 135-136]

In addition to its spiritual power, Diamond has an unconquerable hardness and has been known since antiquity as a “Stone of Invincibility,” bringing victory, superior strength, fortitude and courage to its wearer. It is associated with lightning and fearlessness, and for its properties of protection. It is a symbol of wealth and manifesting abundance in one’s life, an amplifier of energies, goals and intent, and is highly effective in magnifying the vibrations of other crystals for healing. It is particularly beneficial set in gold and worn on the left arm. [Kunz, 70-71][Gienger, 33][Fernie, 66, 69][Hall, 122-123]

The Diamond, in its rarity and beauty, is a symbol of purity and innocence, of love and fidelity, and embraces strength of character, ethics, and faithfulness to oneself and others. It is indicative of the loving and open nature with which one came into the physical realm, and encourages the aspect of truth and trust. It is a love-bearing crystal, regarded in antiquity as dependable in its virtues only when received as a gift. Today the engagement ring, wedding ring, and other articles of jewelry symbolize the gift of persons in love. [Gienger, 33][Ahsian, 136][Melody, 243][Kunz, 73][Mella, 84]    

Perfect in structure, Diamond is referred to as the “king of gems,” unique in its powers of light reflection and dispersion, and the hardest natural substance known. Composed of pure carbon, the foundational element of life, it is the one and only “10” on the hardness scale, crystallized deep in the earth’s mantle under intense heat and pressure. Its name is derived from the Greek adamas, meaning “indomitable,” “unbreakable,” or “untamable,” and diaphanus, meaning “transparent.” [www.mindat.org][www.gemdat.org][Fernie, 64-65][Mella, 82][Megemont, 77]

Diamond’s crystal symmetry is cubic, forming in a variety of octahedrons, triangles, cubes and amorphous shapes, and may be transparent, translucent or opaque, with a greasy luster and perfect cleavage. Diamond is most often thought of as colorless, though it also forms in white, black, and various shades of yellow, brown, blue, green, pink, red, champagne-tan, cognac-brown, and very rarely, lilac. While quality Diamonds are carefully cut into gems and used in jewelry, lesser Diamonds are used in industrial applications, especially for cutting and polishing. For metaphysical use, Diamond crystals are preferred to cut Diamonds because the natural shape acts to strengthen and harmonize the energies moving through them. [www.mindat.org][Simmons, 134-135]

Diamond Uses and Purposes

Diamonds are great conductors and amplifiers of energy, absorbing thoughts and feelings then radiating them outward. Remain positive while holding or wearing Diamonds to project empowering thoughts around you and attract a positive reaction from others. They can be useful in the workplace for a congenial atmosphere, or for expanding the field of opportunities in attracting prosperity. Be aware, however, Diamonds increase negative energies as well as positive, and while they never need re-charging, it is a good idea to cleanse their energies from time to time. [Mella, 84][Hall, 122-123][Eason, 136][Simmons, 135]

A Diamond is a symbol of wealth, accumulation and the manifestation of abundance. It is also an ideal stone for the ascetic who has given up on material wealth, choosing it instead as an object for diligent contemplation and deep meditation. The fact it must be cut to reveal its beauty compares to the inner, spiritual beauty of the human being. [Hall, 122][Megemont, 78]

Diamond crystals assist in relieving fear and anxiety, overactive imaginations and hallucinations. It is great for clearing a room before bedtime to prevent nightmares, and may be used to cleanse an area of unwanted entities. [Fernie, 66]

Rough Diamond elixir is marvelous for counteracting exhaustion. Add a few drops in the bath to re-energize. [Eason, 136] Raw crystals are ideal for healing to bring clarity of energy to any part of the body or any level of the energy field. Faceted gems may be used to infuse the aura with full-spectrum Light energy, reflecting all hues and frequencies for strengthening and cleansing. [Ahsian, 136]

According to the German mystic, Hildegard of Bingen, sucking on a Diamond will keep one from lying. It will also fool hunger, making it easier to fast. [Megemont, 78]

Diamond Healing Therapies – Overview

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Diamond Physical Healing Energy

Diamond is considered a master healer for its ability to unify the mind and body. It is best used as a support stone, amplifying the powers of other minerals when working on specific issues, especially where congestion of energy has caused a physical imbalance. [Eason, 136][Ahsian, 136]

The Diamond is beneficial in purifying and strengthening brain function, nerves and sensory organs. It is thought to aid in balancing the brain hemispheres, and to be good for strokes, epilepsy, and to combat aging of the cells and restoring energy levels. It should be avoided in cases of paranoid psychosis, depressive manias, and obsessive jealousy. [Gienger, 33][Eason, 136][Megemont, 78-79]

Diamonds have been used to cure constipation, urine retention, and in general, all organs concerned with removing waste from the body. Applying a Diamond at the kidneys is reputed to accelerate the evacuation of stones. As the effect will persist after it has been removed, it is recommended to proceed in short sessions of five minutes. [Megemont, 78-79]

Diamond Emotional Healing Energy

While Diamonds do not work directly on the emotional body, their intense energy can amplify the power of any emotional state, from bliss to despair, and should be worn with vigilance. It may even be necessary to remove them if one is in a particularly bad frame of mind. However, Diamonds infuse all levels of the energetic self with Light and may be used therapeutically to intensify and “burn through” underlying emotional issues, allowing one to feel lighter, more joyful, and more aligned with Spirit. [Simmons, 135][Ahsian, 136]

Diamond Chakra Healing and Balancing Energy

Diamond carries a high-frequency energy that stimulates and opens all of the chakras, especially the Crown and Etheric Chakras. [Ahsian, 135]

The Crown Chakra is located at the top of the head, and is our gateway to the expanded universe beyond our bodies. It controls how we think, and how we respond to the world around us. It is the fountainhead of our beliefs and the source of our spirituality. It connects us to the higher planes of existence and is the source of universal energy and truth. When the Crown is in balance, our energies are in balance. We know our place in the universe and see things as they are. We are unruffled by setbacks, knowing they are an essential part of life.

Etheric Chakras are considered to be above the head and are attuned to higher, more spiritually enlightened things. They embody true humility and provide a soul connection, the highest self-illumination, and a cosmic doorway to other worlds. [Hall II, 366] Diamonds in particular identify with the immortal part of the self – personal identification with the Infinite, and oneness with God, peace and wisdom. [Raphell, 159, 164]

Diamond Spiritual Energy

For anyone who has lost their identity or self-worth, is confused, reluctant or unable to step into their spiritual destiny in this life, the Diamond brings a sense of radiance, a loving energy that clears the aura and fills the emptiness with purity and Light. It links with the Divine, and as the evolution and required growth manifests within the heart, it allows the soul’s light to shine out and be shared with others. [Eason, 136][Ahsian, 135][Melody, 243-244][Hall, 123]

Diamond also encourages one to look at the struggles and hardships of life and see if the lessons and growth they’ve provided can be used in a positive way. The Diamond lends strength in dealing with high-pressure situations and assists in responding with grace. It asks us to be a model of fortitude in times of adversity, and helps one understand it is in these difficult times our behavior reveals our true inner beauty and our soul’s knowledge. [Ahsian, 135]

Diamond Color Energy

The clear, colorless Diamond is not influenced by color energy; rather it is a stone of light, an ideal prism, diffusing all the colors of the spectrum.

Diamonds also form in many colors, adding their own unique properties to the energy of the stone. (See Crystal Color Energy under Free Guides)

Meditation with Diamond

Diamond crystals are perfect transducers, allowing the high-frequency vibrational energies of the spirit realms to be more available to the conscious self. Used in meditation, especially when placed on the Third Eye, these crystals facilitate the entry into meaningful visionary states and may heighten one’s psychic powers. Placing a second Diamond over the heart activates the energetic circuit between the two vital centers and influences them to act in synergistic union as Nature intended. [Simmons, 135]

Diamond Divination

The Divinatory meaning of Diamond: Proof of your abilities will come from an unexpected source. [Eason, 136]

Dreaming of Diamonds signifies victory over enemies. [Kunz, 358]

Diamond and the Angelic Realm

Diamonds often carry the energies of angelic beings that are aligned with courage and Light, and inspire us to bravely express our most sacred self. [Ahsian, 136] If your birthday falls in any of the following periods, a colorless Diamond can be a valuable conduit to your Guardian Angel. The table also provides the name of the Guardian Angel of those born in the time period.

Date/Name of Guardian Angel

May 6-10 Aladiah
August 13-17 Reiiel (Rejajel)
December 3-7 Hahasiah

There are other Angels that are partial to Diamonds. The table below gives you the information about them.

Purpose/Name of Angel

Protector and Ruler of the dates May 6-10; Taurus. Aladiah
Guardian of the Eighteenth Mansion of the Moon; Scorpio. Egibiel
Protector and Ruler of the dates December 3-7; Sagittarius. Hahasiah
Master of the 9th Tarot Card “The Hermit”. Associated with Virgo. Hamaliel
Guardian of the Twentieth Mansion of the Moon; Sagittarius. Kyriel
Matariel is the Ruler of Earth/Rain. Matariel
Raziel is known as the Wisdom Angel; Tree of Life, and Heals Spiritual Blocks. Raziel
Protector and Ruler of the dates August 13-17; Leo. Reiiel (Rejajel)
Master of the 16th Tarot Card “The Tower”. Zamael

Diamond Goddess Crystals

Diamonds honor Angerona, the Roman Goddess of Silence, and the Goddess of the Winter Solstice. She is not only the protector of secrets, but brings the birth of the New Year.

Clear crystals may also be used to honor Kundalini, the Hindu Life Force Goddess; and Latona, the Roman Goddess of Light.

Diamond Talismans and Amulets

The Diamond has been used since antiquity as a talisman against cowardice, and is traditionally worn against the skin for courage and to enhance invulnerability. It rallies strength with age, and brings emotional and intellectual confidence. [Melody, 243][Eason, 136]

Diamond is an Enhancer Purifier crystal. Enhancers have internal crystal lattices of perfect cubic symmetry and internal harmony. As “building block” talismans, their internal structure helps focus our efforts to build on our successes and enhance our lives. They concentrate our energy on the improvements we desire and thought patterns that will produce the actions needed to bring them about.

Purifiers are the natural elements of nature. Only a few, such as gold, silver, copper, sulfur and carbon (as Diamond) are found in a pure state and are suitable as talismans. They carry the earth power to assist our efforts in accomplishing goals where a higher purpose transcends our own personal needs. They promote truth and honor, patience and courage, and protecting innocence. They inspire spiritual growth and aid in our quests to remain faithful to a partner or an ideal.

Diamond Feng Shui

Diamond crystals are perfect “energy dispersers” in any window. As a natural prism, they take light and energy from the sun and disperse it freely within the room. They offer an indoor sun world for warmth, strength and vitality.

Diamond in Ancient Lore and Legend …

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Archangel – Metatron

Who Is Archangel Metatron? from ask-angels.com

Keeper of the Book of Life

Archangel Metatron is powerful Archangel of immense spiritual fire, wisdom and divine light.

He is actively involved in guiding and supporting humanity at this time…

And so, I tuned in to Metatron directly, and asked what he most wanted for humanity to know and understand about his work and spiritual power now.

5 Things You Need to Know About Metatron

1. Metatron Was Involved In the Formation of the Sacred Geometry Structure of the Cosmos

Archangel Metatron holds the crystalline sacred geometry template of the matrix, and also the template for the awakened earth. This mystery can be understood by learning about Metatron’s cube.

He is one of the angels directly involved in creating the structure of Creation, and therefore holds the template for living an awakened life.

He can support you in aligning with this higher template accessible through resonance.

As a result of his connection with the geometric structure of the cosmos, the hidden script behind creation, seeing geometric forms in conjunction with Metatron’s presence can be one of the calling cards that he’s with you.

Children and sensitive individuals like the star children, are especially receptive to living in alignment with these higher templates, and so Metatron is known to work with and support them.

He can help children, and all who are receptive and willing to transcend karma, clear limiting beliefs and align with higher timelines.

2. The Angel of Life and Overseer of the Akashic Records

Metatron is commonly referred to as an “Angel of Life”. This is due to his role with the Akashic records.

The Akashic Records contain accounts of everything that happens within the vast multi-dimensional spheres of Heaven and Earth.

As the Angel of Life, he can help you search the Akashic Record to uncover past soul wisdom, as well as future timelines, and trajectories.

This knowledge can help you sync with the highest timeline for your soul journey, that is perhaps not the timeline you are currently on due to past choices, programming, limiting beliefs, past life traumas, or parallel incarnations.

With awareness, and by making changes in the present you can adjust your trajectory.

3. “Packed Thought-forms” And Spiritual Downloads

Archangel Metatron is an incredibly advanced, and high vibrational being. As such, his highest communication happens in the form of “packed thought forms” or divine downloads of spiritual power and wisdom that are vast and multi-dimensional.

Packed thought-forms can be realized in their full extent by elevating your awareness above the level of normal understanding.

Meditation can help you to elevate awareness so you can tune in to the higher perspectives of divine love, embodiment of your divine truth, and the complete guidance of Metatron.

When you’re not aware at a higher level of divine consciousness, Metaron may communicate in the following ways:

  • Through feeling
  • Through an impulse to take action.
  • Through a thought pattern/ intuitive nudge

When you receive communication in the above ways, there is more available for you to tune into.

Metatron may support you in unlocking this higher level of divine communication by activating your crown chakra so your awareness can elevate into higher energy centers of divine communication and the deeper meaning of messages and teachings he’s conveying can be revealed.

Crown Chakra tingles are a common experience you may have when your crown chakra is opening.

4. The Metatron Cube

One of the gifts Metatron has revealed to humanity is a Merkaba Star called Metatron’s cube or sometimes called the Metatron symbol.

It’s a geometric, multidimensional form that is made of light, color, sound, spiritual fire and frequency.

13 spheres of creation create the Merkaba star and unlock entire levels of understanding, healing, and experience.

The nature of the cube is very multidimensional. There’s an immense amount of knowledge and understanding you can receive through it.

  • Metatron’s cube holds the script of Creation, the secrets of the universe and the template for reality.
  • It can be used as a vehicle for multidimensional travel into the higher spheres.
  • Can be used as a 12D Archangel Metatron Protection Shield
  • It has powerful healing ability.

How to Use The Merkaba Star For Healing

Meditate on a picture of the Metatrons cube to help clear the pathways of psychic perception, clear and elevate your mind and raise the vibration of your thoughts.

Visualize the Merkaba Star around you to bring healing to your entire being.

Cleanse and heal your chakras with Metatrons Cube here!

5. Divine I Am Pillar of Light

Metatron is focused on serving humanity in the ascension process and in creating heaven on earth.

One of the ways he does this is supporting us in accessing our Divine I Am Presence through the Ascension Pillar of Light.

The Ascension Pillar is a core of light at the center of your being that expands around you.

It anchors you to the crystalline core of earth below, and flows up through your open heart, up along the center of your being, out crown at the top of your head connecting you to the Source of All That Is.

Metatron is available to help you activate it through a top down initiation.

Activate Your Pillar of Light

Tune in to the presence of Archangel Metatron way above your head. You may sense him as a brilliant orb of divine light.

Allow the divine light to shine upon you like spotlight from above, opening your higher energy centers, flowing in through your crown, through your heart, through your abdomen, and anchoring down all the way to the crystalline core of earth.

Activating your pillar of light empowers you to be of service at a higher level in the highest interest of all.

Interestingly, when connecting with higher light grounding is also so important!

Ground yourself with Mother Earth here.

Archangel Metatron Prayer

Breathe, direct your awareness inward and speak or think:

Beloved Source of All That Is. The One

Beloved Solar Logos, Christ Light.

Beloved Holy Spirit. Beloved guardian angels, beloved archangels,

Beloved Archangel Metatron…

Thank you for your presence here and now.

Thank you for so many blessings in my life.

Thank you for stepping forward now in a clear and profound way so I may receive your guidance and experience the healing power and gifts you bring.

Help me to see and know the next steps I can take to more fully connect with your insight, and open to the higher divine thought forms and downloads available.

To anchor the light of Source, and the light of the higher realms into the here and now.

So I may be of service at a higher level in the highest interest of all.

Thank, and so it is.

Who Is Metatron In The Bible?

Finally, I do want to mention here that while Metatron is not mentioned by name in the Bible he is mentioned briefly in the Torah (by another name) and appears in other Kabalistic Mystic Texts like the Aggadah .

The Prophet Enoch?

There are some theories the Prophet Enoch in the Bible was a physical incarnation of Archangel Metatron and the prophet Elijah, a physical incarnation of the angel Sandalphon.

Archangel Metatron Channeling

I have channeled a number of free messages that you can tune in to here:

Higher Self Meditation 

Breathe, relax, and tune into guidance, love, and frequency channeled from the Angelic Realm. Connect with the full light of your soul through a Higher Self meditation.

Angelic Assistance Meditation

Connect with inner peace and Angels to offer your light, hope, love, and compassion for Humanity and Mother Earth. Experience relaxation in the now, and enjoy the peace and tranquility of your inner light and true inner connection to love.

Meditation with The Violet Flame

Tap into an incredibly powerful ally and instantly shift your vibration by cutting through negativity and distortion. The Violet Flame will help you return to a state of centered presence, shining in truth and alignment with your highest light and soul truth.

Uniting Your Inner and Outer Worlds

Bridge the gap and bring your inner world into alignment with your outer physical experience. Discover where your next step lies, what you need to release, and what you need to reconnect with to move forward in the light.

Awaken and Shine Meditation

Stay connected to your inner light in spite of whatever present or future challenges you may experience. Rinse your fears and worries away while you clear your mind and connect with your open heart so you can naturally shine your inner light.

Grounding, Connecting with Higher Self and Guardian Angel

Raise your frequency and expand your awareness to connect with the Archangel Metatron while he helps you connect with your inner guidance, your Higher Self.

How to Release Angel Message

Uncover how to release and elevate both your vibration and frequency. Learn how releasing good thoughts along with the bad allows you to open up to your unlimitedness.

Releasing Limiting Beliefs

Replace any outdated knowledge you’re holding onto and open yourself up to higher levels of truth and expanded levels of awareness. Surround yourself with the light of love, warmth, truth, and happiness.

Gift of Frequency: Clearing Limiting Beliefs

Tune in and allow all negativity you have absorbed to simply be dissolved. Learn how to clear your limiting beliefs and align with your highest path of love.

Oneness Message

Grant the angel’s highest wish of realizing you are one with the entire universe. Learn how to experience your divine self through the simple practice of presence.

DNA Activation Meditation

Raise your frequency and tap into the ancient knowledge that is stored within your cellular memory and within your DNA. Focus on personal growth and development while assistance from the angels leads you down your ascension path.

April 2, 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

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

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

Sun:12 Aries 44
Moon:03 Virgo 32
Mercury:28 Aries 25
Venus:20 Taurus 05
Mars:04 Cancer 05
Jupiter:19 Aries 33
Saturn:02 Pisces 54
Uranus:16 Taurus 53
Neptune:25 Pisces 47
Pluto:00 Aquarius 10

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 10 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 21 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 26

Chiron:15 Aries 41
Ceres:27 Virgo 39 Rx
Pallas:18 Cancer 57
Juno:12 Taurus 42
Vesta:24 Aries 07

Eris:24 Aries 26

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

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

Sun:12 Aries 37
Moon:02 Virgo 02
Mercury:28 Aries 12
Venus:19 Taurus 56
Mars:04 Cancer 01
Jupiter:19 Aries 31
Saturn:02 Pisces 54
Uranus:16 Taurus 53
Neptune:25 Pisces 47
Pluto:00 Aquarius 10

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 11 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 21 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 25

Chiron:15 Aries 40
Ceres:27 Virgo 41 Rx
Pallas:18 Cancer 55
Juno:12 Taurus 37
Vesta:24 Aries 03

Eris:24 Aries 26

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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

Sun:12 Aries 09
Moon:26 Leo 31
Mercury:27 Aries 24
Venus:19 Taurus 23
Mars:03 Cancer 47
Jupiter:19 Aries 24
Saturn:02 Pisces 51
Uranus:16 Taurus 51
Neptune:25 Pisces 46
Pluto:00 Aquarius 09

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 12 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 23 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 22

Chiron:15 Aries 39
Ceres:27 Virgo 47 Rx
Pallas:18 Cancer 46
Juno:12 Taurus 21
Vesta:23 Aries 51

Eris:24 Aries 26

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

April 2023 Sun Sign Zodiac

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What Planets Will Be Retrograde April 2023?

This month, Mercury will station retrograde for the second time this year, marking an important period of review, refinement, and renegotiation. Although Mercury retrogrades are incredibly common, they still find a way to be somewhat of a nuisance, particularly when it comes to communicating effectively. Fortunately, unlike January, Mercury will be the sole planet retrograde this month, so there shouldn’t be too much chaos. BUT, this retrograde is right on the heels of the first eclipse of 2023, so April’s energy is bound to feel a bit disorderly.

What To Expect From April 2023’s Retrograde Planets

Mercury Retrograde (April 21-May 15)

On April 21, Mercury will station retrograde in the fixed earth sign of Taurus at 15 degrees, bringing forth a period of revisions, reevaluations, and reflections in everyone’s birth chart. Mercury retrograde is a time to rethink ideas, perspectives, and viewpoints that you’ve been uncertain about, to get a better understanding of how you’d like to move forward. In the security-oriented sign of Taurus, Mercury’s concerned with establishing a strong sense of stability. However, as the planet of communication retrogrades through this sign, it may not feel incredibly easy to do so. While change may not be easy now, it’s important not to become too rigid with what brings you comfort, particularly when it comes to your mindset. Be sure to consider the different ways that you can obtain the ease and comfort you seek, because it may be in a way that you haven’t thought of before.

The Taurus-ruled house in your birth chart is where you can expect the most upheaval, especially since Mercury will be conjunct Uranus, the planet of disruption and sudden change, when it stations. This area of your chart is where you tend to crave the most consistency in your life, so it may not feel super comfy embracing adjustments here — at least until Mercury stations direct on May 15. Try to remain as flexible as you can now, even if you feel like what’s familiar to you is changing. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

Pink Moon: Full Moon for April 2023

From the Old Farmer’s Almanac

Prepare for the Full Pink Moon—and the Paschal Full Moon!

April’s full Moon drifts into the sky on the night of Wednesday, April 5, reaching peak illumination at 12:37 A.M. EDT on the 6th! Traditionally called the Pink Moon, this full Moon is also the Paschal full Moon this year. Here’s everything you should know about the Moon this month, including facts, folklore, and Moon phase dates.

When to See the Full Moon in April 2023

Venture outside on the night of Wednesday, April 5, to catch a glimpse of April’s full Pink Moon. This full Moon actually reaches peak illumination at 12:37 A.M. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 6, which means that it will be at its peak on the night of April 5 in more westerly time zones.

For the best view of this lovely spring Moon, find an open area and watch as the Moon rises just above the horizon, at which point it will appear its biggest and take on a golden hue! (Find local Moon rise and set times here.)

Paschal Full Moon: The First Full Moon of Spring

This year, April’s full Moon is the first full Moon of the spring season, which began with the spring equinox on March 20, 2023. This means that April’s full Moon is the Paschal Full Moon—an important Moon to those who celebrate Easter, since Easter’s date depends on the date of the Paschal Full Moon.

Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon (i.e., the first full Moon of spring), which means that it will be celebrated this year on Sunday, April 9 (following the full Moon on April 5-6).

Why Is It Called the Pink Moon?

The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from a number of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, not only to the full Moon.

The Pink Moon

Although we wish this name had to do with the color of the Moon, the reality is not quite as mystical or awe-inspiring. In truth, April’s full Moon often corresponded with the early springtime blooms of a certain wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata—commonly called creeping phlox or moss phlox—which also went by the name “moss pink.”

Thanks to this seasonal association, this full Moon came to be called the “Pink” Moon!

Alternative April Moon Names

In April Moon names, references to spring abound! Breaking Ice Moon (Algonquin) and Moon When the Streams Are Again Navigable (Dakota) reference the melting ice and increased mobility of the early spring season, while Budding Moon of Plants and Shrubs (Tlingit) and Moon of the Red Grass Appearing (Oglala) speak to the plant growth that will soon kick into high gear.

Other names refer to the reappearance of certain animals, including Moon When the Ducks Come Back (Lakota), Moon When the Geese Lay Eggs (Dakota), and Frog Moon (Cree). Along the same vein, Sucker Moon (Anishinaabe) notes the time to harvest sucker fish, which return to streams or lake shallows to spawn. According to legend, now is the time when this fish comes back from the spirit world to purify bodies of water and the creatures living in them. (This name may also be applied to the February Moon, to honor the sacrifice of the sucker fish in order to feed the Anishinaabe peoples, traditionally helping them to survive the winter.)

April Moon Facts and Folklore

A full Moon in April brings frost. If the full Moon rises pale, expect rain.

  • On April 20, 1972, the lunar module of Apollo XVI landed on the moon with astronauts John Young and Charles Duke aboard. Thomas Mattingly remained in orbit around the moon aboard the command module.
  • One day later, on April 21, 1972, Apollo XVI astronauts John Young and Charles Duke drove an electric car on the surface of the moon. It’s still up there along with some expensive tools and some film that they forgot.
  • According to folklore, the period from the full Moon through the last quarter of the Moon is the best time for killing weeds, thinning, pruning, mowing, cutting timber, and planting below-ground crops. Read more about Gardening by the Moon.

Full Pink Moon Video

Each month, we will explain the traditional names of the full Moon along with some interesting and insightful Moon facts. Click below to watch the video.

On YouTube.com

April Best Days 2023

Below are the Best Days for activities, based on the Moon’s sign and phase in April.

For Planting:

  • Aboveground crops: 25, 26
  • Belowground crops: 7, 8, 16, 17

For Setting Eggs:

  • 4, 5, 13, 14

For Fishing:

  • 1–6, 20–30

See Best Days for more activities.

Moon Phases April 2023 – Printable Calendar

April 2023

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17 18 19 20 New 21 22 23
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