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The Witches’ History, Our History
The Witches’ History, Our History
In the early days, when Christianity was slowly growing in strength, the Old Religion—the Wiccans and other pagans—was one of its rivals. It is only natural to want to get rid of a rival and the Church pulled no punches to do just that. It has frequently been said that the gods of an old religion become the devils of a new. This was certainly the case here. The God of the Old Religion was a horned god. So, apparently, was the Christian’s Devil. Obviously then, reasoned the Church, the pagans were Devil worshippers! This type of reasoning is used by the Church even today. Missionaries were particularly prone to label all primitive tribes upon whom they stumbled as devil-worshippers, just because the tribe worshipped a god or gods other than the Christian one. It would not matter that the people were good, happy, often morally and Ethically better living than the vast majority of Christians … they had to be converted!
The charge of Devil-worship, so often leveled at Witches, is ridiculous. The Devil is a purely Christian invention; there being no mention of him, as such, before the New Testament. In fact it is interesting to note that the whole concept of evil associated with the Devil is due to an error in translation. The original Old Testament Hebrew Ha-satan and the New Testament Greek diabolos simply mean “opponent” or “adversary”. It should be remembered that the idea of dividing the Supreme Power into two—good and evil—is the idea of an advanced and complex civilization. The Old Gods, through their gradual development, were very much “human” in that they would have their good side and their bad side. It was the idea of an all-good, all-loving deity which necessitated an antagonist. In simple language, you can only have the color white if there is an opposite color, black, to which you can compare it. This view of an all-good god was developed by Zoroaster (Zarathustra), in Persia in the seventh century BCE. The idea later spread westward and was picked up in Mithraism and, later, in Christianity.
As Christianity gradually grew in strength, so the Old Religion was slowly pushed back. Back until, about the time of the Reformation, it only existed in the outlying country districts. Non-Christians at that time became known as Pagans and Heathens. “Pagan” comes from the Latin Pagani and simply means “people who live in the country”. The word “Heathen” means “one who dwells on the heath”. So the terms were appropriate for non-Christians at that time, but they bore no connotations of evil and their use today in a derogatory sense is quite incorrect.
As the centuries passed, the smear campaign against non-Christians continued. What the Wiccans did was reversed and used against them. They did magick to promote fertility and increase the crops; the Church claimed that they made women and cattle barren and blighted the crops! No one apparently stopped to think that if the Witches really did what they were accused of, they would suffer equally themselves. After all, they too had to eat to live. An old ritual act for fertility was for the villagers to go to the fields in the light of the full moon and to dance around the field astride pitchforks, poles and broomsticks; riding them like hobby horses. They would leap high in the air as they danced, to show the crops how high to grow. A harmless enough form of sympathetic magick. But the Church claimed not only that they were working against the crops, but that they actually flew through the air on their poles … surely the work of the Devil!
In 1484 Pope Innocent VIII produced his Bull against Witches. Two years later two infamous German monks, Heinrich Institoris Kramer and Jakob Sprenger, produced their incredible concoction of anti-Witchery, the Malleus Maleficarum (The Witch Hammer). In this book definite instructions were given for the prosecution of Witches. However, when the book was submitted to the Theological Faculty of the University of Cologne—the appointed censor at that time—the majority of the professors refused to have anything to do with it. Kramer and Sprenger, nothing daunted, forged the approbation of the whole faculty; a forgery that was not discovered until 1898.
Gradually the hysteria kindled by Kramer and Sprenger began to spread. It spread like a fire—flashing up suddenly in unexpected places; spreading quickly across the whole of Europe. For nearly three hundred years the fires of the persecutions raged. Humankind had gone mad. The inhabitants of entire villages where one or two Witches were suspected of living, were put to death with the cry: “Destroy them all… the Lord will know his own!” In 1586 the Archbishop of Treves decided that the local Witches had caused the recent severe winter. By dint of frequent torture a “confession” was obtained and one hundred twenty men and women were burned to death on his charge that they had interfered with the elements.
Since fertility was of great importance—fertility of crops and beasts—there were certain sexual rites enacted by the Wicca, as followers of the nature religion. These sexual rites seem to have been given unnecessary prominence by the Christian judges, who seemed to delight in prying into the most minute of details concerning them. The rites of the Craft were joyous in essence. It was an extremely happy religion and so was, in many ways, totally incomprehensible to the gloomy Inquisitors and Reformers who sought to suppress it.
A rough estimate of the total number of people burned, hung or tortured to death on the charge of Witchcraft, is nine million. Obviously not all of these were followers of the Old Religion. This had been a wonderful opportunity for some to get rid of anyone against whom they bore a grudge!’ An excellent example of the way in which the hysteria developed and spread is found in the case of the so-called Witches of Salem, Massachusetts. It is doubtful if any of the victims hung* there were really followers of the Old Religion. Just possibly Bridget Bishop and Sarah Good were, but the others were nearly all pillars of the local church up until the time the hysterical children “cried out” on them.
But what about Satanism? The Witches were called worshippers of the Devil. Was there any truth to this? No. Yet as with so many of the charges, there was reason for the belief. The early Church was extremely harsh on its people. It not only governed the peasants’ way of worship but also their ways of life and love. Even between married couples, sexual intercourse was frowned upon. It was felt that there should be no joy from the act, it being permitted solely for procreation. Intercourse was illegal on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays; for forty days before Christmas and a similar time before Easter; for three days prior to receiving communion, and from the time of conception to forty days after paturition. In other words, there was a grand total of approximately two months in the year only when it was possible to have sexual relations with your spouse … but without deriving pleasure from it, of course!
It was no wonder that this, together with other such harshness, led to a rebellion—albeit a clandestine one. The people—this time the Christians—finding that their lot was not bettered by praying to the so-called God of Love, decided to pray to his opposite instead. If God wouldn’t help them, perhaps the Devil would. So Satanism came into being. A parody of Christianity; a mockery of it. It was a revolt against the harshness of the Church. As it turned out the “Devil” did not help the poor peasant either. But at least he was showing his disdain for the authorities; he was going against the establishment. It did not take Mother Church long to find out about this rebellion. Satanism was anti-Christian. Witchcraft was also—in their eyes—anti-Christian. Ergo, Witchcraft and Satanism were one and the same.
In 1604 King James I passed his Witchcraft Act, but this was repealed in 1736. It was replaced by an Act that stated that there was no such thing as Witchcraft and to pretend to have occult powers was to face being charged with fraud. By the late seventeenth century the surviving members of the Craft had gone underground; into hiding. For the next three hundred years, to all appearances Witchcraft was dead. But a religion which had lasted twenty thousand years, in effect, did not die so easily. In small groups—surviving covens, of times only of family members—the Craft continued.
In the literary field Christianity had a heyday. Printing had been invented and developed during the persecutions, therefore anything published on the subject of Witchcraft was written from the Church’s point of view. Later books had only these early works to which to refer so, not unnaturally, they were heavily biased against the Old Religion. In fact it was not until 1921, when Dr. Margaret Alice Murray produced The Witch Cult In Western Europe, that anyone looked at Witchcraft with anything like an unbiased light. From studying the records of the trials of the Middle Ages, Murray (an eminent anthropologist and then Professor of Egyptology at London University) picked up the clues that seemed to her to indicate that there was a definite, organized, pre-Christian religion behind all the “hogwash” of the Christian allegations. Although her theories finally proved a little far-fetched in some areas, she did indeed strike some chords. Wicca was by no means as far-reaching and widespread as Murray suggested (nor was there proof of a direct, unbroken line of descent from the cavepeople), but there can be no doubt that it did exist as an indubitable religious cult, if sporadic as to time and place. She enlarged on her views in a second book, The God of the Witches, in 1931.
In England, in 1951, the last laws against Witchcraft were finally repealed. This cleared the way for the Witches themselves to speak up. In 1954 Dr. Gerald Brousseau Gardner, in his book Witchcraft Today, said, in effect, ‘What Margaret Murray has theorized is quite true. Witchcraft was a religion and in fact it still is. I know, because I am a Witch myself.” He went on to tell how the Craft was still very much alive, albeit underground. He was the first to give the Witches’ side of the story. At the time of his writing it seemed, to him, that the Craft was rapidly declining and perhaps only hanging on by a thread. He was greatly surprised when, as a result of the circulation of his books, he began to hear from many covens throughout Europe, all still happily practicing their beliefs. Yet these surviving covens had learned their lesson. They did not wish to take the chance of coming out into the open. Who was to say the persecutions could not start again?
For a while Gerald Gardner’s was the single voice speaking for the Craft. However, whatever one’s feelings about Gardner, whatever one’s belief in the Wicca’s origins, all present-day Witches and would-be Witches owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude for having had the courage to stand up and speak out for Witchcraft. It is because of him that we can enjoy the Craft, in its many forms, today.
In America the first Witch to “stand up and be recognized” was Raymond Buckland. At that time there were no covens visible in this country. Initiated in Scotland (Perth) by Gardner’s High Priestess, Buckland set out to emulate Gardner insofar as to try to straighten the long-held misconceptions and to show the Craft for what it truly is. Soon Sybil Leek arrived on the scene, followed by Gavin and Yvonne Frost and other individuals. It was an exciting time as more and more covens, and many different traditions, came intonthe open or at least made themselves known. Today the would-be Witch has a wide selection from which to choose: Gardnerian, Celtic (in many variations), Saxon, Alexandrian, Druidic, Algard, Norse, Irish, Scottish, Sicilian, Huna, etc. That there are so many, and such varied, branches (“denominations” or “traditions”) of Witchcraft is admirable. We are all different. It is not surprising that there is no one religion that suits all people. In the same way, then, there can be no one type of Witchcraft to suit all Witches. Some like lots of ritual, while some are for simplicity. Some are from Celtic backgrounds, others from Saxon, Scots, Irish, Italian, or any of a number of others. Some favor a matriarchy; others a patriarchy and still others seek a balance. Some prefer to worship in a group (coven), while others are for solitary worship. With the large number of different denominations, then, there is now more likelihood of everyone finding a path they can travel in comfort. Religion has come a long way from its humble beginnings in the caves of pre-history. Witchcraft, as one small facet of religion, has also come a long way. It has grown to become a world wide religion, legally recognized.
Today, across America, it is not at all unusual to find open Wiccan festivals and seminars taking place in such unlikely places as family campgrounds and motels such as the Holiday Inn. Witches appear on television and radio talk shows; they are written up in local and national newspapers and magazines. Witchcraft courses are given in colleges. Even in the Armed Forces is Wicca recognized as a valid religion— Department of the
Army Pamphlet No. 165-13 “Religious Requirements and Practices of Certain Selected Groups—A Handbook for Chaplains” includes instructions as to the religious rights of Witches right alongside those of Islamic groups, Sikh groups, Christian Heritage, Indian Heritage, Japanese and Jewish groups.
Yes, Witchcraft has a place in past history and will have a definite place in the future.
Excerpt from Buckland Complete Book of Witchcraft
Raymond Buckland, Author
January 1, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
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.
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Moon Phase
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Visit the January 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on January 1 has an illumination of 4%. 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 January 1 the Moon is 1.83 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.
Today’s Moon Sign: ♒ Aquarius
The current zodiac moon sign is Aquarius, positioned at 5.99° within the sign. The Moon entered Aquarius on Jan 1, 12:07 AM and will shift into Pisces on Jan 3, 4:24 AM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 1.83 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 378,628.58 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,097,869.93 km
Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 1.83 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 378,628.58 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,097,869.93 km
2 January 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for January 2nd, 2025 is the Waxing Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 2.36 days old and 6.85% illuminated with a tilt of 118.566°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 377,563.71 km and the moon sign is Aquarius.
The Moon phase for January 2nd, 2025 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.
In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.
In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.
The Waxing Crescent phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase
Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon age: 2.36 days
Moon illumination: 6.85%
Moon tilt: 118.566°
Moon angle: 0.53
Moon distance: 377,563.71 km
Moon sign: Aquarius
YEARLY PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES
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Yearly PAGAN CALENDAR OF OBSERVANCES
JANUARY
JAN. 1: Hag’s Day – honoring the goddess as She Who Transforms
Day of Ishtar ( Inanna, Ashtart, Ashtaroth, Ashtoreth, Anat, Astarte, Anaitgis, Atar, Isis): Goddess of Love & Battle.
JAN. 2-3: Feast of Old to Greek Goddess Hekate – who guides all through transitions and crisis.
JAN. 6: Triple Goddess Day—honoring the Goddess as the Three-In-One;
Day of the Lord of the Dance – honoring Shiva, seeking his aid for prosperity and wisdom in the New Year, and for prosperity and wisdom in the New Year, and also for a spouse if desired.
JAN. 9: Festival of Isis: Mother Goddess, Great Goddess, Throne of Egypt
JAN. 16: Festival of Ganesh: God of Success
JAN. 17-18 Tu B’Shevat – Jewish Festival of Trees, celebrated with tree plantings and orchard blessings. Originally honored Old Canaanite-Hebrew Goddess Asherah.
JAN. 17-19 Feast of Fate – Ruler of Past, present, and Future, honoring Goddess as Moirai (old Greek), Norns (Old Norse), Coatlicue (Aztec), Pachamama (Inca), Manat (Old Arabic-Sufi) & Providence (Christian).
JAN. 18: Day of Danu – Celebrating the Great Mother Goddess who Shows the Way.
JAN. 23: Egyptian Day of Hathor: Goddess of Love, Tombs and the Sky.
JAN. 24-Feb 1 Sementivae – Old Roman festival of sowing, honoring Earth Goddess Terra (Greek Gaia), Grain Goddess Ceres (Greek Demeter), and Seed Goddess Proserpina (Greek Persephone).
FEBRUARY
FEB. 2: IMBOLC SABBAT: Cleansing, Purification, Quickening. Imbolc/St.Brigid’s Day – Old Celtic/Irish feast of Goddess Brigid; merged with the Christian feast of St. Brigid. Fires were lit to welcome Her as She traveled about blessing fields, animals, and people.
FEB. 7: Greek Day of Selene: Moon Goddess
FEB. 14: Norse Family Festival – Celebrated as Valentine’s Day
FEB. 1-14 Greek festival of God Dionysus – in which vines were pruned and sprinkled with wine, accompanied by ritual singing and dancing.
FEB. 15: Lupercalia (Festival of the Wolf): Pan’s Day—Honoring the Lord of the Wilderness, Animals, and Fertility. Coming of Spring.
FEB. 23: Egyptian Day of Nut: Goddess of Healing and Fertility
FEB. 28: Cake Day – Offering little cakes to the God and the Goddess; Remembering the ancestors with cakes and flowers.
MARCH
MAR. 4: Celtic Feast of Rhiannon: Moon Goddess, Underworld Goddess
MAR. 5: Navigium Isidis – Egyptian festival honoring Goddess Isis as Lady of the Moon and Ruler of the Sea; celebrated with the launching of a boat of offerings.
MAR. 9: Mother Goddess Day – honoring all Mother Goddesses – the loving, nurturing Goddess.
MAR. 11: Great Night of Shiva: vigil and feast for Transcendence
MAR. 14: Egyptian Festival of Au Set: Snake Goddess who wards off poverty
MAR. 17: Roman Liberalia: Maenad Festival of Bacchus (Dionysus)– honoring the God of the Vine and Rebirth.
Canaanite of Festival of Astarte: Goddess of Love
MAR. 20: – Ala Festival (Nigerian)
– Iduna’s Day (Norse)
– Alban Eilir (Celtic, Druid holiday)
– Spring Harvest Festival (Egyptian)
MAR. 20-21: Sumerian Festival – celebrating the return of Dumuzi (God of Life and Death) from the Underworld to be with Inanna (Goddess of Life) for the verdant part of the year.
MAR. 20 or 21: OSTARA SABBAT: Spring Equinox; The Goddess of Spring.Spring Equinox aka Vernal Equinox aka Ostara. Marks the beginning of Spring. Days and nights are exactly equal, the sun rises and sets in the exact east and west. This holiday represents the first creation, but also the annual creation (planting so crops grow each year) and most symbolic, the perpetual creation. Fertility symbols abound such as eggs and rabbits. Spring or Vernal Equinox begins a forty day period which culminates with May Day, another fertility Spring festival of ancient origin. The other three forty day periods are: Fall Equinox (Sept 22 or 23) to Halloween/AllSaints Day (Oct. 31, Nov.1), Dec. 25 to Imbolc/Candlemas (Feb 1 or 2) and of course, Lent. Lent is the forty day period beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Easter Sunday every year.
MAR. 24: Feast Day of Archangel Gabriel whose name means, “The High One’s Hero,” or “Hero of God,” or “Power of God,” or “Might of God.” Note this day comes one day before Annunciation Day when Gabriel performed his most famous task. Since 1970, the Catholic Church no longer recognizes this day for Gabriel, ending a thousand year plus tradition by opting to lump him in with Raphael and Michael for a Feast of the Holy Archangels Day on Sept 29. Originally the Church had an angel for each of the four “corners” of the year, the solstices and equinoxes. It was the Church’s only recognition of these “pagan” holy days.
MAR. 25: Lady Day – honoring the Crone as Grandmother; Mother of the Mother.
MAR. 30: Babylonian Day of Bau: Mother of Ea (The Earth)
APRIL
APR. 1: Dark Mother Day –honoring Black Annis, Kali;
Fool’s Day—honoring the God of Chaos Energy.
Day of Venus: Goddess of Love and the Hunt
APR. 5: Roman Day of Fortuna: Goddess of Fate
APR. 7: Feast of Blajini—offerings made to the Other People/Sidhe or Faeries “Kindly Ones”.
APR. 7-8: Feast of Greek Goddess Artemis (Roman Diana) – who represents the feminine in Nature and protects women throughout their lives.
APR. 8: Day of Mooncakes—honoring the Moon Goddess.
APR. 15: – Feast of Tellus Mater (Roman)
– Festival of Ba’ast, Feast of Bast (Egyptian cat goddess)
APR. 16: – St. Padarn’s Day (Celtic)
– Feast of St. George (Byzantine)
APR. 15-17: Feast of the Seas – Honoring God-Goddess as Olokun-Yemaya (Yoruba/Santeria) and Okeanos-Tethys (Old Greek).
APR. 22: Earth Day – Day to honor the Earth and to meditate on Deity manifesting as Mother Earth
– Festival of Isthar (Babylonian)
– Feast of the Divine Couple (Japanese)
– Feast of Elaphebolia (Greek)
– Odin’s Day – Norse festival.
APR. 23: Festival of the Greenman—honoring the God of the Forest and vegetation.
APR. 25: – Spring Festivals – Dedicated to Herne, Pan, Horned God.
– Roman Robligalia – Corn Mothers (Ceres and Demeter) and Harvest.
APR. 25: Spring Festival – dedicated to the Horned God and Corn Mother.
APR. 28: Celebrated April 28 – May 3: Festival of Flora: remembrance of those who passed into the Underworld.
APR. 30: May Eve—Walpurgis Night; annual gathering of Witches and covens. Beltane Begins at Sundown (Celtic, Wiccan) Old Norse Feast.
APR. 30 – MAY 2: – Beltane – Celtic festival marking the arrival of summer in ancient times, celebrating Blodeuwedd (Goddess of Flowers) and Llew (Oak King, God of the Waxing Sun).
– Old Norse Feast – Celebrating Nanna (Goddess of Flowers), true love of Baldur (God of Light).
– Feast of Sacred Marriage – Honoring Goddess-God as Inanna & Dumuzi , Ishtar & Tammuz (Old Sumerian), Isis & Osiris (Egyptian), Oshun & Shango (Yoruba/Santeria).
MAY
MAY 1: BELTANE SABBAT: Festival of Spring and Fertility. Sidhe Day. Beltaine – Celtic festival marking the arrival of summer in ancient times.
MAY 4: Celtic/British Festival of Cerridwen and Brigit: Corn Goddesses of Fertility
May 4 – Celtic Festival of Cerridwen and Brigit – Corn Goddesses of fertility, healing, and poets.
– St. Monica’s Day (Irish)
– Veneration of the Thorn (Irish)
– Festival of Sheila Na Gig (Irish)
MAY 6: – Shepherd’s Day – Day to meditate on Deity as Lord of Animals: Dumuzi (Old Sumerian), Osiris (Egyptian), Pan (Old Greek), Shiva Pasupati (Hindu).
– Eyvind Kelve (Norse)
MAY 9: – Greek Feast of Artemis
MAY 9-12: Lemuria – Roman festival when the spirits of the dead are thought to revisit their homes.
MAY 13: – Roman Garland Day, Offering garlands to Neptune.
– Month of Hawthorn, Celtic festival of the tree.
– Our Lady of Fatima Day (Portugal)
MAY 14: – Isis Day in ancient Egypt
MAY 14: -16 Feast of Divine Love and Compassion – Source of healing and beneficence, honoring the Goddess as Isis (Old Egyptian), Oshun (Yoruba/Santeria), Lakshmi (Hindu).
MAY 15: – Festival of Vesta (Roman)
– Maia and Mercury’s Day (Roman)
MAY 18: – Celtic Feast of Greek God Pan – Who represents the masculine in Nature and protects men throughout their lives. Men recognized the transitions in their lives and honored male fertility.
MAY 19: Celtic Feast of Brigid – In which sacred healing wells and springs were adorned with flowers in honor of Goddess Brigid, daughter of Mother Goddess Danu and Father God Dagda.
MAY 21: Dark/Bright Mother Goddess Day—honoring Hecate/Demeter; Uma; Kali/Parvati .
MAY 26: – Festival of Diana begins (ends 31st) (ancient Roman holiday)
MAY 28: FEAST OF BENDIDIA—family feast day honoring of the Goddess of the Moon, Dark Moon, Underworld, Secret Wisdom and Witches.
May 30 – Frigg’s Day, Northern Goddess, spouse of Odin (Teutonic “heathen” European pre-Christian holiday)
– Feast of the Queen of the Underworld Begins (Roman)
– Feast of the Queen of Heaven (European)
JUNEMonth of Juno – Dedicated to Roman Goddess Juno, partner of Jove (God of Happiness), protector of marriage and family.
June 2 – Juno Regina’s Day (Roman)
– Sin’s Day (Norse)
– Shapatu of Ishtar (Babylonian)
– Seamen’s Day (Icelandish)
– St. Elmo’s Day
JUN. 5: Earth Mother Day—honoring Gaia/Tailtiu/Mother Earth. Calling forth good harvests.
JUN. 11: – Feast of Matuta (Roman)
– Matralia (Roman)
– Fortuna’s Day (Roman)
JUN. 13: Feast of Epona – The Celtic Horse Goddess honoring the Goddess of the Horse [Otherworld Guide].
– Athena’s Day (Greek)
– Minerva’s Day (Roman)
JUN. 14: – Vidar’s Day (Norse)
– Birthday of the Muses (Greek). Music, the arts & inspiration “born”
JUN. 16: – Night of the Teardrop (Egyptian)
JUN. 18: Roman Day of Anna – Goddess Danu to the Celts. Early Christian-Pagans made sure Anna entered the Kristian story, making her Yeshua’s grandmother, Mary’s mother.
JUN. 20: – Iron Skegge’s Day (Norse)
– Festival of Edfu (Egyptian)
– Kuan-Yin Day (day she became a Bodhisattva)
JUN. 21: LITHA SABBAT: Summer Solstice; celebrating Fullness of the Year, Midsummer’s Ever: offerings to the Other People.
– Day of Cerridwen and her Cauldron (English/Welsh)
– Day of Aine of Knockaine (Irish)
– Day of the Green Man (Northern Europe)
– The Great Mother (British)
– Alban Hefin (Druidic)
– Waa-Laa Ends (Native American)
– Litha (Wiccan)
– All Hera’s Day (Roman)
– Ishtar’s Day (Babylonian)
– Astarte’s Day (Canaanite)
– Aphrodite’s Day (Greek)
– Yemaya’s Day (Brazilian)
– Aine’s Day (Irish)
JUN. 23: Day of the Lady and Lord of the Sidhe—Otherworld aspects of the Divine.
– Day of the Fairy Goddesses – Aine, Ana, Anu, Danu
– Celtic Day of the Greenman – Herne, Cernunnos, Lugh
JUN. 24: TEMPLAR HOLY DAY. In the Roman calendar this day was thought to be Summer Solstice. The Church renamed this pagan holiday to St. John the Baptist Day. Templars revered it highly. On Jun 24, 1314 a mysterious band of knights joined Robert the Bruce of Scotland on the battlefield making his victory at Bannockburn possible. These knights could only have been the a troop of disbanded and now in-hiding Templars who had fled to western Scotland. St. John’s day was used by Freemasons in 1717 to found the first public (non-Scottish) Order of Freemasonry in London. Masonic teachings are said to descend from the esoteric Christianity of Templarism. St. John the Baptizer was beheaded because he wouldn’t give in and sacrifice his principles. This is a Templar ideal, as is the constancy and regularity — order out of chaos — of the solstices and equinoxes. So for both reasons, Christian and “pagan,” we observe this day.
– Feast of the Sun (Aztec)
– Midsummer Bride (Swedish)
– Inti Raymi (Incan)
– Lady Luck (European)
– Burning of the Lamps at Sais (Egyptian)
JUN. 25: Parvati Praise Day – Women’s Festival for Earth Mother
JUN. 27: Day of the Lares: Household Deities (/Roman) – honored and tended —cleanse/rededicate household – Altars/shrines.
JUN. 29: Shiva Day: Lord of the Dance invoked for blessings
JUN. 30: Sumerian Day of Aestas: Corn Goddess
JULYUJUL. 1: Crone Day – Kronia —honoring Kronos -Father Time and Rhea – Old Mother Nature.
JUL. 2: Roman Feast of Expectant Mothers.
JUL. 8 Celtic Month of Holly – Honoring the Holly tree.
JUL. 12-14: Feast of the Moon – Honoring Goddess as Selene (Old Greek), Ixchel (Maya), and Manat (Old Arabic-Sufi).
JUL. 13: Birth of Osiris – Egyptian God of Divine Youth, annually resurrected by Isis.
JUL. 17: Celtic Feast of Tailtiu – Mother Nature Goddess who fostered Lugh.
JUL. 21: Witch’s Day—Celebrating the Craft as life, practice and religion.
JUL. 19: Egyptian Opet Festival – Celebrating the marriage of Isis and Osiris.
JUL. 23: Roman Neptunalia: honoring Neptune, God of the Sea
JUL. 27: Belgium Procession of the Witches: Festival of Witches
JUL. 28: Archangel Auriel (Uriel) Day. His/Her name means “Fire or Light of God,” and titles include, Regent of the Sun, Angel of Music, Patron of Prophecy, Archangel of Salvation, Angel of the Presence. See Uriel.org for more about him/her, the crystal egg association, and paintings.
JUL. 29: Festival of Thor – Celebration of Norse God Thor
JUL. 31: thru Aug 2 – Lughnasadh – Old Celtic / Irish Feast of Goddess Tailtiu and God Lugh (Deities of Life and Light), celebrating the grain harvest. Aug. Eve; Sun God, Harvest God, Horned God willing to become the grain of life.
– Lammas, harvest festival coming 40 days after Summer Solstice, offer 1st fruits to the Divine (See Aug. 1)
– Festival of Loki – Day to honor Norse trickster god Loki and his consort Sigyn
– Feast of the Grain Harvest – Honoring Goddess Demeter & Kore (Old Greek), and God as Osiris (Egyptian).
AUGUST
AUG. 1: LUGHNASSADH / LAMMAS SABBAT: First Harvest—Bread Harvest. First Harvest Festival of the Celtic Sun God Lugh.
AUG. 2: Feast of the Black Madonna – Gnostic celebration of the Dark Goddess
AUG. 3: Day of the Dryads – Greek celebration of the Macedonian maiden spirits of woods and water.
AUG. 3-4: Feast of Old Greek Goddess Artemis (Roman Diana) – Defender of rights and liberties, and punisher of rapists and oppressors.
AUG. 5: Celtic Tree Month of Hazel begins.
AUG. 6: Celtic Fire Festival of Tan Hill.
AUG. 9: Druid Feast of the Fire Spirits
– Roman Vinalia Rustica: wine festival of Venus and Pan
AUG. 11-13: Feast of Father Sky – Honoring God as Obatala (Yoruba/Santeria), Ouranos (Greek), Svarog (Slavic), Thor (Norse), Taranis (Celtic), Dyaus (Hindu).
– Celtic Puck Fair – Fertility Festival.
AUG. 12: The Lights of Isis, Festival of the Egyptian Goddess Isis.
AUG. 19: Roman Vinalia: Marriage of Bacchus
AUG. 20: Marriage of the God and Goddess—Sun God enters Earth Goddess and rules Underworld as Lord of the Shadows.
AUG. 21: Festival of Hecate—Invoking her to protect the harvests now that the God resides within her aspect as the Earth Goddess.
AUG. 21: Greek Festival of Hecate – To protect the harvest.
AUG. 24: Feast of Egyptian God Osiris – Partner and true love of Isis, and father of Horus; guide of all husbands, fathers, and judges.
AUG. 25: Norse God Odin receives knowledge.
– Roman Festival of Goddess Ops – Lady of the Cornucopia, Bounty of the Harvest and Sustainer of Life.
AUG.27: Feast of Egyptian Goddess Isis – Partner and true love of Osiris, and mother of Horus; guide of all wives, mothers, healers, advocates, and teachers.
AUG. 28: Norse Harvest Festival.
AUG. 29 -Sep 11: Return of Isis – Egyptian festival marking the return to Egypt of Goddess Isis (as the star of Sept/Sirius) and God Osiris (as the rising Nile River).
SEPTEMBER
AUG. 29 – SEPT. 11: Return of Isis & Osiris (star Sirius, rising Nile waters)
SEP. 2: Grape Vine Festival honoring Ariadne & Dionysus
SEP. 9 – 11: Feast of Mother Earth (Greek, etc)
SEP. 9 – 18: Greater Eleusinian Mysteries (Greek): rites of Demeter/Persephone/Hades done every five years. (prepare on the 2nd, initiates on the 11th, purifying sea bath or sea salt bath on the 12th, offerings of barley and grain on the 13th, ‘holy basket of Demeter’/Persephone’s adduction by Hades on the 14th, torch procession for Demeter’s search on the 15th, Holy Night/Initiations/Dedications show mystery/promise of renewed life on the 16th, games/sports/Feast of Divine Life dedicated to Triple Goddess of Kore-Demeter-Persephone on the 18th, return with earthen jars representing the womb of Demeter on the 19th).
SEP. 13: Egyptian Lighting the Fire Ceremony for all departed souls —honoring with candlelight the spirits of the dead.
SEP. 19: Feast of Thoth, Egyptian scribe god
SEP. 21 – 23: MABON SABBAT: Autumn Equinox; Second Harvest—Vine Harvest; Harvest Home/Thanksgiving Feast/Winter-finding for the Norse. The Fall Equinox always begins the forty day
– Birthday of Athena, Greek Goddess of Wisdom also known as Sophia
– Babylonian Ishtar’s Day: Great Goddess
Sep or sometimes Oct (day varies) Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year, always followed ten days later by
SEP. 26 – Oct 5: Navaratri, Hindu Festival of the Great Goddess – Huge holiday in India when Goddess destroys evil and restores cosmic order
Mesopotamian Day of the Sheepfolds: sacrifice to Goat God Azazel.
SEP. 27: Mesopotamian Day of the Willows: Festival of Astarte/Asherah
SEP. 29: Greek Festival Of Nemesis: Goddess of Fate
OCTOBER
OCT. 2: Feast of the Guardian Spirits—honoring spirit guides and helpers.
OCT. 4: Roman Jejunium Cereris: Fast Day for Ceres
OCT. 9-11: Feast of Divine Wisdom – Source of all knowledge, honoring God-Goddess as Odin-Frigg (Norse); and Goddess as Sophia/Wisdom (Christian), Truth/Maat (Egyptian), Metis (Greek), Sarasvati (Hindu), & Manat (Arabic-Sufi).
OCT. 13: Knights Templar Remembrance Day
Greek Thesmophorus: five-day women’s pilgrimage for Aphrodite as Goddess of Genetyllis (childbirth), Demeter as Mother of a beautiful child (Persephone), with revelry the first day, celebration the second, temple of Demeter the third, fast and mourning for Persephone the fourth, and rejoicing the fifth day.
Oct 18 English Great Horn Fair – Festival of Herne.
OCT. 18: Great Horn Festival—Horned God and Lady of the Wood invoked for the fertility of wild game and the Hunting Season.
OCT. 24: Raphaelmas, Feast of Archangel Raphael, whose name means, “The High One Heals.” Since 1970, the Catholic Church no longer recognizes this day for Raphael, ending more than a thousand years of tradition by opting to lump him in with Gabriel and Michael for a Feast of the Holy Archangels Day on Sept 29.
OCT. 24: Druid Feast for Spirits of Air
OCT. 26 – NOV. 2: Egyptian Zetesis and Heuresis search and recovery of Osiris by Isis.
– Isia – Egyptian festival recalling Set (God of Destruction) killing God Osiris; Goddess Isis mourning Him, resurrecting Him, and conceiving God Horus with Him; and Osiris becoming Lord of Amenta, land of the dead. He weighs souls against the Feather of Truth on Goddess Maat’s Scale of Justice, but defers to Isis for those who fail the test.
OCT. 31: Samhain / Hallowmas / Halloween – Celtic New Year and feast of Cerridwen (Goddess of Death) and Beli (the Holly King, God of the Waning Sun). Last Harvest; New Year, day when the veil between the worlds is thinnest (God enters the Goddess’ womb for rebirth, hence the tomb become the womb. Third Harvest—Root Harvest; All Hallows Ever: Dark God and Dark Goddess united in the Underworld allow spirit communication at this most holy [hallowed] time.
– 31 – NOV. 2: Descent of Inanna – Sumerian fast recalling the descent of Inanna (Goddess of Life) to the Underworld. Ereshkigal (Goddess of Death and Rebirth) detained Her until She agreed to have Dumuzi (God of Life and Death) remain there each Winter.
– Fast of Hod – Norse fast marking Hod (blind God of Darkness) unintentionally killing Balder (God of Light), and devoted Nanna (Goddess of Flowers) dying of a broken heart.
NOVEMBER
0CT. 31 – Nov 6: Mid-Autumn / Day of the Dead / Hallowmas – Festival marking the transformation of life to death, the end of the agricultural year, departure of migrating and hibernating animals, and decay and death of vegetal and animal life. Observed by remembering departed ancestors and contemplating one’s own mortality.
NOV. 1: Cailleach’s Reign—Day of the Banshees; honoring the Riders of the Wild Hunt who search for souls to transport to the Land of Shadows. Reign of Celtic Cailleach, Crone Goddess.
NOV. 2: – White Tara Day. Day for meditation on Tantric Bodhisattva Goddess, White Tara, who guides the dead to Buddha Amitabha’s Pure Land, where all will find salvation.
– Egyptian Festival of Hathor: Mother of the Gods
NOV. 7 – 9: Feast of Divine Justice – Source of just law, honoring Goddess-God as Maat-Thoth (Egyptian); Goddess as Themis (Greek), Justice (Christian), and God as Forseti (Norse).
NOV. 11: Feast of Dionysus – Greek God whom Yeshua was “connected to” as the Cosmic Gnosis.
– Celtic Lunatishees—Day of the Fairy Sidhe; honoring the Other People in whom is held the immortal life force; Old November Eve [Samhain on old calendar].
NOV. 13: Festival of Jupiter – Roman deity associated with rain and agriculture, prime protector of the state, and concerned with all aspects of life.
– Roman Fontinalia – Feast of Fons, God of Springs.
NOV. 14: Feast of Musicians and Bards – Druid celebration of the Celtic musical arts.
NOV. 16: – Thracian Night of Hecate, Greek Goddess of the Hags or Wisewomen, (later called Witches), her name comes from Heqa-ma’at, a goddess in the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead who later became Hekmah or Hokmah (also spelled Chokmah) meaning wisdom in the ancient Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). From Heqa-ma’at / Hecate / Hokmah we get the Greek word for wisewoman or holywoman, “hag”. Honoring Hecate – Thracian Goddess of the Moon, Magick, and Witches as the Teacher of the Craft.
NOV. 22: NIGHT OF SHIVA—family feast day honoring Shiva as the Pillar of Light/the life-force as the Infinite Light, with oil lamps and candlelight.
– Roman Festival of Diana: Goddess of Moon, Hunt, Wilderness, Birth.
NOV. 27: Uma/Parvati Day—honoring the Goddess as Queen and Mother of the Universe.
NOV. 29: Egyptian Feast of Hathor—honoring the Goddess as Horned Mother, and also as Sekhmet, the Lion Goddess of the Sun, and as Bastet, the Cat Goddess of Fertility and Life—Triple Goddess Bast-Hathor-Sekhmet.
DECEMBER
DEC. 1: – Greek / Roman Day of Pallas Athena / Minerva.
– Day for Meditation on Tantric Bodhisattva Goddess Red Tara – Protector against evil and harm.
DEC. 3: – Roman Day of Cybele / Rhea – The Great Mother.
DEC. 4: – Feast of Shango – Orisha who defends against evil.
DEC. 6: – Mindfulness Day – Zen Buddhist day for mindfully seeing and acting with compassion for the poor and oppressed.
DEC. 7: – Haloia of Demeter.
DEC. 7 – 9: Feast of the Immanent Feminine Divine Spirit – Honoring Goddess as Maha Devi Shakti (Hindu), Holy Spirit Wisdom (Christian).
DEC. 8: Rohatsu – Zen Buddhist celebration of the Buddha’s enlightenment.
DEC. 11: – Sacred to Arianrhod.
DEC. 12: – Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Mother of God and Mother of the Oppressed.
DEC. 13: – Feast of the Light-bringer – Honoring Goddess as Juno Lucina (Old Roman).
DEC. 14 – 28: Halcyon Days: time of tranquility.
DEC. 17: – Yoruba / Santeria feast of Orisha Babalu Aye – Healer of deadly diseases.
– Roman/Greek: Saturnalia begins festival to Saturn/Kronos as Harvest and Father Time with His scythe
DEC. 18: – Sacred to Epona.
DEC. 19: – Modresnact: Norse Mothers Night Festival.
DEC. 21: – thru 25 – Old Egyptian festival of Isis, the Magna Mater (Mother of God and Mother of All) giving birth to God Horus.
– YULE SABBAT: Winter Solstice; Return of the Sun God.
DEC. 23: – Sacred to Hathor.
DEC. 24: – Celtic Tree Month – Month of Reed ends, Tree Month of Elder begins.
– Celtic / German Nodlaig Eve/Modresnach: Night of the Great Mother
DEC. 25: – European Feasts of Herne, Frey, Dionysus – Birth of the God, the Light of the World.
DEC. 25: thru Jan 5: Old Norse festival honoring Saturn, Dionysus, Frey and Freya (Deities of Fertility) and the birth of the new-born Baldur (God of Light) with evergreens, fires, and feasting.
DEC. 28: – Sacred to Freya.
DEC. 31: Hogmanay—New Year’s Eve; Crone preparing to depart, winter at its height; Crone, old and withered year changes at midnight into young and fresh New Year. Hag’s Eve.
– Egyptian Lucky Day of Sekmet – Sekmet, the ravaging lioness, with her burning solar eye, is the destroyer/devourer aspect of the goddess.
January Holidays in 2025
January Holidays in 2025
Gardening Moon Calendar – January 2025
Please read this first:
1) Moon Phase x Moon Zodiac Sign:
Please keep in mind, that Gardening by Moon Phase and Gardening by Moon Zodiac Sign are two different/independent biodynamic systems and they might give you different or contradictiory gardening recommendations.
- a) Each Moon Phase (except Full Moon and New Moon) lasts about 1 week
- b) Each Moon Zodiac Sign lasts about 2.5 days
Try to experiment with these two systems to find which recommendations suits you the most.
2) Tropical (Astrological) x Sidereal (Astronomical) Zodiac:
(1-2 days difference in Leaf, Fruit, Root and Flower days)
There are two different zodiacs for determining the Moon Sign:
- a) Tropical zodiac (Astrological) is based on the seasons – Vernal Equinox is fixed as 0° Aries (The 1st Fruit day)
- b) Sidereal zodiac (Astronomical) takes into account Precession of Equinoxes and shifts 0° Aries back by cca 1-2 days. Maria Thun who was an authority on biodynamics was using this Sidereal zodiac
Try to experiment also with these two zodiac systems to find which system suits you better.
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Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Jan 2 Thu |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Jan 3 Fri |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Jan 4 Sat |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Jan 5 Sun |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Jan 6 Mon |
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First Quarter | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Jan 10 Fri |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Jan 11 Sat |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Jan 13 Mon |
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FULL MOON at 22:26 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
Pick medicinal herbs and plants |
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| Jan 14 Tue |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Jan 15 Wed |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Jan 16 Thu |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Jan 17 Fri
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn |
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| Jan 18 Sat |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Jan 19 Sun |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Jan 20 Mon |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Jan 21 Tue |
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Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Jan 23 Thu |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Jan 24 Fri |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Jan 25 Sat |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Jan 26 Sun |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Jan 27 Mon |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Jan 28 Tue |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Jan 29 Wed |
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NEW MOON at 12:35 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate |
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| Jan 30 Thu |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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ScorpioGardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend
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NEW MOON PHASE
New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FIRST QUARTER PHASE
First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FULL MOON
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FULL MOON PHASE
Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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LAST QUARTER PHASE
Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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First Quarter | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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FULL MOON at 22:26 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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NEW MOON at 12:35 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign (Element) – Legend
| Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend | |
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Leaf days (Water Element)
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Fruit days (Fire Element)
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Root days (Earth Element)
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Flower days (Air Element)
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NEW MOON
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NEW MOON PHASE
New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FIRST QUARTER PHASE
First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FULL MOON
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FULL MOON PHASE
Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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LAST QUARTER PHASE
Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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January 2025 Moon Details
 First Quarter January 6 23:56 UTC |
 Full Moon January 13 22:27 UTC |
 Last Quarter January 21 20:30 UTC |
 New Moon January 29 12:36 UTC |
Source: MoonGiant.com
The Full Moon for this month will occur in the second week on Monday, January 13th. The New Moon will happen later in January on Wednesday, January 29th.
January Full Moon Name
The very first full moon of the year is known in many cultures as the Full Wolf Moon, which is appropriate given the deep, ancient ties between wolves and January’s full moon. For instance, the Gaelic word for January, Faoilleach, comes from the term for wolves, faol-chù, even though wolves haven’t existed in Scotland for centuries. The Saxon word for January is Wulf-monath, or Wolf Month. Meanwhile, the festival of the Japanese wolf god, Ooguchi Magami, is held in January. The Seneca tribe links the wolf so strongly to the moon, they believe that a wolf gave birth to the moon by singing it into the sky. Just why are wolves so strongly associated with January’s full moon?
The most obvious answer is because wolves are much louder and more noticeable in January, which is when breeding season begins. Wolves begin to howl more frequently and aggressively to establish their territory, threatening neighbors and enemies alike to stay far away from their breeding grounds. A small pack of wolves may even try to make themselves seem like a larger pack by howling together. While a lone wolf can sustain a howl for the duration of a single breath, an entire pack may howl in unison for longer than two minutes during breeding season.
While it makes sense for the haunting howls of wolves to be more memorable during January, how did wolves come to be associated with the full moon itself? Everyone is familiar with the iconic image of a wolf raising its head and howling at the full moon – but do wolves actually sing to the moon? While that might be a romantic idea, there’s no scientific evidence that links wolves to the lunar cycle. Humans may have begun to associate wolves with the moon simpy because they are nocturnal animals that are very active at night. In addition, wolves do raise their heads in the direction of the sky so their howls can travel over far distances to reach their pack mates as they roam. Instead of singing to the moon, they’re actually singing to their friends.
In fact, wolves are so well-known for their tight-knit communities that the Sioux tribe called January’s full moon the Moon Where Wolves Run Together. The wolf is often seen as a symbol of loyalty and protection in many cultures. The Wolf Moon is the perfect time for you to reach out to loved ones and reaffirm your connections, in preparation for deepening your bonds and taking on new challenges together over the upcoming year.
That said, lone wolves are also entirely capable of overcoming hostile conditions on their own with their resourcefulness. According to Celtic mythology, the wolf is infused with lunar power, which refers to its ability to sniff out hidden insights or knowledge, and to detect unexpected sources of danger. In some legends, the wolf even swallows the sun so the wolf can bask in the moon’s overflowing lunar power! The Full Wolf Moon is a great time for you to plan out clever ways to achieve your goals for the upcoming year. Trust your wolfish instincts when it comes to decisions, but also be tenacious in searching for useful knowledge that will help you realize your masterplan.
Local Date and Time for January 2025 Full Moon in major cities around the world:
Los Angeles,
San Francisco,
Vancouver
January 13, 2025
2:27pm PST
Denver,
Salt Lake City,
Calgary
January 13, 2025
3:27pm MST
Chicago,
Houston,
San Antonio
January 13, 2025
4:27pm CST
New York,
Toronto,
Atlanta
January 13, 2025
5:27pm EST
London,
Manchester,
Dublin
January 13, 2025
10:27pm GMT
Paris,
Rome,
Berlin
January 13, 2025
11:27pm CET
Athens,
Istanbul,
Helsinki
January 14, 2025
12:27am EET
Dubai,
Abu Dhabi,
Muscat
January 14, 2025
2:27am +04
Bangalore,
Mumbai,
New Delhi
January 14, 2025
3:57am IST
Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur
January 14, 2025
6:27am +08
Perth,
Hong Kong,
Beijing
January 14, 2025
6:27am AWST
Sydney,
Brisbane,
Melbourne
January 14, 2025
9:27am AEDT
Southern Hemisphere Moon Phases January 2025
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Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 2024
Source: apod.nasa.gov
2024 December 31: The Twisted Disk of NGC 4753
2024 December 30: M27: The Dumbbell Nebula
2024 December 29: Methane Bubbles Frozen in Lake Baikal
2024 December 28: A December Winter Night
2024 December 27: Planet Earth at Twilight
2024 December 26: Grand Spiral NGC 5643
2024 December 25: Diamond Dust Sky Eye
2024 December 24: Fox Fur, Cone, and Christmas Tree
2024 December 23: Christmas Tree Aurora
2024 December 22: The Local Fluff
2024 December 21: A Year in Sunsets
2024 December 20: The Long Night Moon
2024 December 19: Messier 2
2024 December 18: NGC 660: Polar Ring Galaxy
2024 December 17: Near to the Heart Nebula
2024 December 16: A Kilometer High Cliff on Comet Churyumov Gerasimenko
2024 December 15: Geminid Meteors over a Snowy Forest
2024 December 14: Apollo 17’s Moonship
2024 December 13: M51: Tidal Streams and H-alpha Cliffs
2024 December 12: Phaethon’s Brood
2024 December 11: The Shells and Jets of Galaxy Centaurus A
2024 December 10: The Great Meteor Storm of 1833
2024 December 09: Pleiades: The Seven Sisters Star Cluster
2024 December 08: Aurora around Saturn’s North Pole
2024 December 07: Rocket Engine Fireplace
2024 December 06: Xuyi Station and the Fireball
2024 December 05: Stereo Jupiter near Opposition
2024 December 04: Driveway Analemma
2024 December 03: Ice Clouds over a Red Planet
2024 December 02: NGC 300: A Galaxy of Stars
2024 December 01: Cosmic Latte: The Average Color of the Universe
Retrograde Planets 2025 Retrograde Tools and Calendars
Retrograde Planets 2025 Retrograde Tools & Calendars
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Retrograde Planets 2025 – Astrology Online Calendar
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Apr 7, 2025 26°49’ |
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Jul 18, 2025 15°34’ |
Aug 11, 202504°14’ |
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Nov 9, 2025 06°51’ |
Nov 29, 2025 20°42’ |
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| Mar 2, 202510°50’ |
Apr 13, 202524°37’ |
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| Dec 6, 202406°10’ |
Feb 24, 2025 17°00’ |
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Oct 9, 2024 21°20’ |
Feb 4, 202511°16’ |
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| Nov 11, 202525°09’ |
Mar 11, 202615°05’ |
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| Jul 13, 202501°56’ |
Nov 28, 202525°09’ |
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Jan 30, 202523°15’ |
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| Sep 6, 202501°27’ |
Feb 4, 202627°27’ |
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| Jul 4, 202502°10’ |
Dec 10, 202529°22’ |
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May 4, 2025 03°49’ |
Oct 14, 202501°22’ |
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| Jul 30, 202527°09’ |
Jan 2, 202622°35’ |
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Impact on zodiac signs
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Stationary Calendar 2025
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| Feb 4, 09:40 | sD |  Jupiter |
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| Feb 24, 02:00 | sD |  Mars |
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| Mar 2, 00:36 | sR |  Venus |
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| Mar 15, 06:46 | sR |  Mercury |
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| May 4, 15:27 | sR |  Pluto |
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| Jul 4, 21:33 | sR |  Neptune |
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| Jul 13, 04:07 | sR |  Saturn |
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| Jul 18, 04:45 | sR | Mercury |
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| Jul 30, 14:42 | sR |  Chiron |
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| Sep 6, 04:51 | sR | Uranus |
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| Oct 14, 02:52 | sD | Pluto |
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| Nov 11, 16:41 | sR | Jupiter |
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| Nov 28, 03:51 | sD | Saturn |
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2025 Pagan Calendar of Observances
2025 Pagan Calendar of Observances
JANUARY
JAN. 1: Hag’s Day – honoring the goddess as She Who Transforms
Day of Ishtar ( Inanna, Ashtart, Ashtaroth, Ashtoreth, Anat, Astarte, Anaitgis, Atar, Isis): Goddess of Love & Battle.
JAN. 2-3: Feast of Old to Greek Goddess Hekate – who guides all through transitions and crisis.
JAN. 6: Triple Goddess Day—honoring the Goddess as the Three-In-One;
Day of the Lord of the Dance – honoring Shiva, seeking his aid for prosperity and wisdom in the New Year, and for prosperity and wisdom in the New Year, and also for a spouse if desired.
JAN. 9: Festival of Isis: Mother Goddess, Great Goddess, Throne of Egypt
JAN. 16: Festival of Ganesh: God of Success
JAN. 17-18 Tu B’Shevat – Jewish Festival of Trees, celebrated with tree plantings and orchard blessings. Originally honored Old Canaanite-Hebrew Goddess Asherah.
JAN. 17-19 Feast of Fate – Ruler of Past, present, and Future, honoring Goddess as Moirai (old Greek), Norns (Old Norse), Coatlicue (Aztec), Pachamama (Inca), Manat (Old Arabic-Sufi) & Providence (Christian).
JAN. 18: Day of Danu – Celebrating the Great Mother Goddess who Shows the Way.
JAN. 23: Egyptian Day of Hathor: Goddess of Love, Tombs and the Sky.
JAN. 24-Feb 1 Sementivae – Old Roman festival of sowing, honoring Earth Goddess Terra (Greek Gaia), Grain Goddess Ceres (Greek Demeter), and Seed Goddess Proserpina (Greek Persephone).
FEBRUARYFEB. 2: IMBOLC SABBAT: Cleansing, Purification, Quickening. Imbolc/St.Brigid’s Day – Old Celtic/Irish feast of Goddess Brigid; merged with the Christian feast of St. Brigid. Fires were lit to welcome Her as She traveled about blessing fields, animals, and people.
FEB. 7: Greek Day of Selene: Moon Goddess
FEB. 14: Norse Family Festival – Celebrated as Valentine’s Day
FEB. 1-14 Greek festival of God Dionysus – in which vines were pruned and sprinkled with wine, accompanied by ritual singing and dancing.
FEB. 15: Lupercalia (Festival of the Wolf): Pan’s Day—Honoring the Lord of the Wilderness, Animals, and Fertility. Coming of Spring.
FEB. 23: Egyptian Day of Nut: Goddess of Healing and Fertility
FEB. 28: Cake Day – Offering little cakes to the God and the Goddess; Remembering the ancestors with cakes and flowers.
MARCH
MAR. 4: Celtic Feast of Rhiannon: Moon Goddess, Underworld Goddess
MAR. 5: Navigium Isidis – Egyptian festival honoring Goddess Isis as Lady of the Moon and Ruler of the Sea; celebrated with the launching of a boat of offerings.
MAR. 9: Mother Goddess Day – honoring all Mother Goddesses – the loving, nurturing Goddess.
MAR. 11: Great Night of Shiva: vigil and feast for Transcendence
MAR. 14: Egyptian Festival of Au Set: Snake Goddess who wards off poverty
MAR. 17: Roman Liberalia: Maenad Festival of Bacchus (Dionysus)– honoring the God of the Vine and Rebirth.
Canaanite of Festival of Astarte: Goddess of Love
MAR. 20: – Ala Festival (Nigerian)
– Iduna’s Day (Norse)
– Alban Eilir (Celtic, Druid holiday)
– Spring Harvest Festival (Egyptian)
MAR. 20-21: Sumerian Festival – celebrating the return of Dumuzi (God of Life and Death) from the Underworld to be with Inanna (Goddess of Life) for the verdant part of the year.
MAR. 20 or 21: OSTARA SABBAT: Spring Equinox; The Goddess of Spring.Spring Equinox aka Vernal Equinox aka Ostara. Marks the beginning of Spring. Days and nights are exactly equal, the sun rises and sets in the exact east and west. This holiday represents the first creation, but also the annual creation (planting so crops grow each year) and most symbolic, the perpetual creation. Fertility symbols abound such as eggs and rabbits. Spring or Vernal Equinox begins a forty day period which culminates with May Day, another fertility Spring festival of ancient origin. The other three forty day periods are: Fall Equinox (Sept 22 or 23) to Halloween/AllSaints Day (Oct. 31, Nov.1), Dec. 25 to Imbolc/Candlemas (Feb 1 or 2) and of course, Lent. Lent is the forty day period beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Easter Sunday every year.
MAR. 24: Feast Day of Archangel Gabriel whose name means, “The High One’s Hero,” or “Hero of God,” or “Power of God,” or “Might of God.” Note this day comes one day before Annunciation Day when Gabriel performed his most famous task. Since 1970, the Catholic Church no longer recognizes this day for Gabriel, ending a thousand year plus tradition by opting to lump him in with Raphael and Michael for a Feast of the Holy Archangels Day on Sept 29. Originally the Church had an angel for each of the four “corners” of the year, the solstices and equinoxes. It was the Church’s only recognition of these “pagan” holy days.
MAR. 25: Lady Day – honoring the Crone as Grandmother; Mother of the Mother.
MAR. 30: Babylonian Day of Bau: Mother of Ea (The Earth)
APRIL
APR. 1: Dark Mother Day –honoring Black Annis, Kali;
Fool’s Day—honoring the God of Chaos Energy.
Day of Venus: Goddess of Love and the Hunt
APR. 5: Roman Day of Fortuna: Goddess of Fate
APR. 7: Feast of Blajini—offerings made to the Other People/Sidhe or Faeries “Kindly Ones”.
APR. 7-8: Feast of Greek Goddess Artemis (Roman Diana) – who represents the feminine in Nature and protects women throughout their lives.
APR. 8: Day of Mooncakes—honoring the Moon Goddess.
APR. 15: – Feast of Tellus Mater (Roman)
– Festival of Ba’ast, Feast of Bast (Egyptian cat goddess)
APR. 16: – St. Padarn’s Day (Celtic)
– Feast of St. George (Byzantine)
APR. 15-17: Feast of the Seas – Honoring God-Goddess as Olokun-Yemaya (Yoruba/Santeria) and Okeanos-Tethys (Old Greek).
APR. 22: Earth Day – Day to honor the Earth and to meditate on Deity manifesting as Mother Earth
– Festival of Isthar (Babylonian)
– Feast of the Divine Couple (Japanese)
– Feast of Elaphebolia (Greek)
– Odin’s Day – Norse festival.
APR. 23: Festival of the Greenman—honoring the God of the Forest and vegetation.
APR. 25: – Spring Festivals – Dedicated to Herne, Pan, Horned God.
– Roman Robligalia – Corn Mothers (Ceres and Demeter) and Harvest.
APR. 25: Spring Festival – dedicated to the Horned God and Corn Mother.
APR. 28: Celebrated April 28 – May 3: Festival of Flora: remembrance of those who passed into the Underworld.
APR. 30: May Eve—Walpurgis Night; annual gathering of Witches and covens. Beltane Begins at Sundown (Celtic, Wiccan) Old Norse Feast.
APR. 30 – MAY 2: – Beltane – Celtic festival marking the arrival of summer in ancient times, celebrating Blodeuwedd (Goddess of Flowers) and Llew (Oak King, God of the Waxing Sun).
– Old Norse Feast – Celebrating Nanna (Goddess of Flowers), true love of Baldur (God of Light).
– Feast of Sacred Marriage – Honoring Goddess-God as Inanna & Dumuzi , Ishtar & Tammuz (Old Sumerian), Isis & Osiris (Egyptian), Oshun & Shango (Yoruba/Santeria).
MAY
MAY 1: BELTANE SABBAT: Festival of Spring and Fertility. Sidhe Day. Beltaine – Celtic festival marking the arrival of summer in ancient times.
MAY 4: Celtic/British Festival of Cerridwen and Brigit: Corn Goddesses of Fertility
May 4 – Celtic Festival of Cerridwen and Brigit – Corn Goddesses of fertility, healing, and poets.
– St. Monica’s Day (Irish)
– Veneration of the Thorn (Irish)
– Festival of Sheila Na Gig (Irish)
MAY 6: – Shepherd’s Day – Day to meditate on Deity as Lord of Animals: Dumuzi (Old Sumerian), Osiris (Egyptian), Pan (Old Greek), Shiva Pasupati (Hindu).
– Eyvind Kelve (Norse)
MAY 9: – Greek Feast of Artemis
MAY 9-12: Lemuria – Roman festival when the spirits of the dead are thought to revisit their homes.
MAY 13: – Roman Garland Day, Offering garlands to Neptune.
– Month of Hawthorn, Celtic festival of the tree.
– Our Lady of Fatima Day (Portugal)
MAY 14: – Isis Day in ancient Egypt
MAY 14: -16 Feast of Divine Love and Compassion – Source of healing and beneficence, honoring the Goddess as Isis (Old Egyptian), Oshun (Yoruba/Santeria), Lakshmi (Hindu).
MAY 15: – Festival of Vesta (Roman)
– Maia and Mercury’s Day (Roman)
MAY 18: – Celtic Feast of Greek God Pan – Who represents the masculine in Nature and protects men throughout their lives. Men recognized the transitions in their lives and honored male fertility.
MAY 19: Celtic Feast of Brigid – In which sacred healing wells and springs were adorned with flowers in honor of Goddess Brigid, daughter of Mother Goddess Danu and Father God Dagda.
MAY 21: Dark/Bright Mother Goddess Day—honoring Hecate/Demeter; Uma; Kali/Parvati .
MAY 26: – Festival of Diana begins (ends 31st) (ancient Roman holiday)
MAY 28: FEAST OF BENDIDIA—family feast day honoring of the Goddess of the Moon, Dark Moon, Underworld, Secret Wisdom and Witches.
May 30 – Frigg’s Day, Northern Goddess, spouse of Odin (Teutonic “heathen” European pre-Christian holiday)
– Feast of the Queen of the Underworld Begins (Roman)
– Feast of the Queen of Heaven (European)
JUNEMonth of Juno – Dedicated to Roman Goddess Juno, partner of Jove (God of Happiness), protector of marriage and family.
June 2 – Juno Regina’s Day (Roman)
– Sin’s Day (Norse)
– Shapatu of Ishtar (Babylonian)
– Seamen’s Day (Icelandish)
– St. Elmo’s Day
JUN. 5: Earth Mother Day—honoring Gaia/Tailtiu/Mother Earth. Calling forth good harvests.
JUN. 11: – Feast of Matuta (Roman)
– Matralia (Roman)
– Fortuna’s Day (Roman)
JUN. 13: Feast of Epona – The Celtic Horse Goddess honoring the Goddess of the Horse [Otherworld Guide].
– Athena’s Day (Greek)
– Minerva’s Day (Roman)
JUN. 14: – Vidar’s Day (Norse)
– Birthday of the Muses (Greek). Music, the arts & inspiration “born”
JUN. 16: – Night of the Teardrop (Egyptian)
JUN. 18: Roman Day of Anna – Goddess Danu to the Celts. Early Christian-Pagans made sure Anna entered the Kristian story, making her Yeshua’s grandmother, Mary’s mother.
JUN. 20: – Iron Skegge’s Day (Norse)
– Festival of Edfu (Egyptian)
– Kuan-Yin Day (day she became a Bodhisattva)
JUN. 21: LITHA SABBAT: Summer Solstice; celebrating Fullness of the Year, Midsummer’s Ever: offerings to the Other People.
– Day of Cerridwen and her Cauldron (English/Welsh)
– Day of Aine of Knockaine (Irish)
– Day of the Green Man (Northern Europe)
– The Great Mother (British)
– Alban Hefin (Druidic)
– Waa-Laa Ends (Native American)
– Litha (Wiccan)
– All Hera’s Day (Roman)
– Ishtar’s Day (Babylonian)
– Astarte’s Day (Canaanite)
– Aphrodite’s Day (Greek)
– Yemaya’s Day (Brazilian)
– Aine’s Day (Irish)
JUN. 23: Day of the Lady and Lord of the Sidhe—Otherworld aspects of the Divine.
– Day of the Fairy Goddesses – Aine, Ana, Anu, Danu
– Celtic Day of the Greenman – Herne, Cernunnos, Lugh
JUN. 24: TEMPLAR HOLY DAY. In the Roman calendar this day was thought to be Summer Solstice. The Church renamed this pagan holiday to St. John the Baptist Day. Templars revered it highly. On Jun 24, 1314 a mysterious band of knights joined Robert the Bruce of Scotland on the battlefield making his victory at Bannockburn possible. These knights could only have been the a troop of disbanded and now in-hiding Templars who had fled to western Scotland. St. John’s day was used by Freemasons in 1717 to found the first public (non-Scottish) Order of Freemasonry in London. Masonic teachings are said to descend from the esoteric Christianity of Templarism. St. John the Baptizer was beheaded because he wouldn’t give in and sacrifice his principles. This is a Templar ideal, as is the constancy and regularity — order out of chaos — of the solstices and equinoxes. So for both reasons, Christian and “pagan,” we observe this day.
– Feast of the Sun (Aztec)
– Midsummer Bride (Swedish)
– Inti Raymi (Incan)
– Lady Luck (European)
– Burning of the Lamps at Sais (Egyptian)
JUN. 25: Parvati Praise Day – Women’s Festival for Earth Mother
JUN. 27: Day of the Lares: Household Deities (/Roman) – honored and tended —cleanse/rededicate household – Altars/shrines.
JUN. 29: Shiva Day: Lord of the Dance invoked for blessings
JUN. 30: Sumerian Day of Aestas: Corn Goddess
JULYJUL. 1: Crone Day – Kronia —honoring Kronos -Father Time and Rhea – Old Mother Nature.
JUL. 2: Roman Feast of Expectant Mothers.
JUL. 8 Celtic Month of Holly – Honoring the Holly tree.
JUL. 12-14: Feast of the Moon – Honoring Goddess as Selene (Old Greek), Ixchel (Maya), and Manat (Old Arabic-Sufi).
JUL. 13: Birth of Osiris – Egyptian God of Divine Youth, annually resurrected by Isis.
JUL. 17: Celtic Feast of Tailtiu – Mother Nature Goddess who fostered Lugh.
JUL. 21: Witch’s Day—Celebrating the Craft as life, practice and religion.
JUL. 19: Egyptian Opet Festival – Celebrating the marriage of Isis and Osiris.
JUL. 23: Roman Neptunalia: honoring Neptune, God of the Sea
JUL. 27: Belgium Procession of the Witches: Festival of Witches
JUL. 28: Archangel Auriel (Uriel) Day. His/Her name means “Fire or Light of God,” and titles include, Regent of the Sun, Angel of Music, Patron of Prophecy, Archangel of Salvation, Angel of the Presence. See Uriel.org for more about him/her, the crystal egg association, and paintings.
JUL. 29: Festival of Thor – Celebration of Norse God Thor
JUL. 31: thru Aug 2 – Lughnasadh – Old Celtic / Irish Feast of Goddess Tailtiu and God Lugh (Deities of Life and Light), celebrating the grain harvest. Aug. Eve; Sun God, Harvest God, Horned God willing to become the grain of life.
– Lammas, harvest festival coming 40 days after Summer Solstice, offer 1st fruits to the Divine (See Aug. 1)
– Festival of Loki – Day to honor Norse trickster god Loki and his consort Sigyn
– Feast of the Grain Harvest – Honoring Goddess Demeter & Kore (Old Greek), and God as Osiris (Egyptian).
AUGUST
AUG. 1: LUGHNASSADH / LAMMAS SABBAT: First Harvest—Bread Harvest. First Harvest Festival of the Celtic Sun God Lugh.
AUG. 2: Feast of the Black Madonna – Gnostic celebration of the Dark Goddess
AUG. 3: Day of the Dryads – Greek celebration of the Macedonian maiden spirits of woods and water.
AUG. 3-4: Feast of Old Greek Goddess Artemis (Roman Diana) – Defender of rights and liberties, and punisher of rapists and oppressors.
AUG. 5: Celtic Tree Month of Hazel begins.
AUG. 6: Celtic Fire Festival of Tan Hill.
AUG. 9: Druid Feast of the Fire Spirits
– Roman Vinalia Rustica: wine festival of Venus and Pan
AUG. 11-13: Feast of Father Sky – Honoring God as Obatala (Yoruba/Santeria), Ouranos (Greek), Svarog (Slavic), Thor (Norse), Taranis (Celtic), Dyaus (Hindu).
– Celtic Puck Fair – Fertility Festival.
AUG. 12: The Lights of Isis, Festival of the Egyptian Goddess Isis.
AUG. 19: Roman Vinalia: Marriage of Bacchus
AUG. 20: Marriage of the God and Goddess—Sun God enters Earth Goddess and rules Underworld as Lord of the Shadows.
AUG. 21: Festival of Hecate—Invoking her to protect the harvests now that the God resides within her aspect as the Earth Goddess.
AUG. 21: Greek Festival of Hecate – To protect the harvest.
AUG. 24: Feast of Egyptian God Osiris – Partner and true love of Isis, and father of Horus; guide of all husbands, fathers, and judges.
AUG. 25: Norse God Odin receives knowledge.
– Roman Festival of Goddess Ops – Lady of the Cornucopia, Bounty of the Harvest and Sustainer of Life.
AUG.27: Feast of Egyptian Goddess Isis – Partner and true love of Osiris, and mother of Horus; guide of all wives, mothers, healers, advocates, and teachers.
AUG. 28: Norse Harvest Festival.
AUG. 29 -Sep 11: Return of Isis – Egyptian festival marking the return to Egypt of Goddess Isis (as the star of Sept/Sirius) and God Osiris (as the rising Nile River).
SEPTEMBER
AUG. 29 – SEPT. 11: Return of Isis & Osiris (star Sirius, rising Nile waters)
SEP. 2: Grape Vine Festival honoring Ariadne & Dionysus
SEP. 9 – 11: Feast of Mother Earth (Greek, etc)
SEP. 9 – 18: Greater Eleusinian Mysteries (Greek): rites of Demeter/Persephone/Hades done every five years. (prepare on the 2nd, initiates on the 11th, purifying sea bath or sea salt bath on the 12th, offerings of barley and grain on the 13th, ‘holy basket of Demeter’/Persephone’s adduction by Hades on the 14th, torch procession for Demeter’s search on the 15th, Holy Night/Initiations/Dedications show mystery/promise of renewed life on the 16th, games/sports/Feast of Divine Life dedicated to Triple Goddess of Kore-Demeter-Persephone on the 18th, return with earthen jars representing the womb of Demeter on the 19th).
SEP. 13: Egyptian Lighting the Fire Ceremony for all departed souls —honoring with candlelight the spirits of the dead.
SEP. 19: Feast of Thoth, Egyptian scribe god
SEP. 21 – 23: MABON SABBAT: Autumn Equinox; Second Harvest—Vine Harvest; Harvest Home/Thanksgiving Feast/Winter-finding for the Norse. The Fall Equinox always begins the forty day
– Birthday of Athena, Greek Goddess of Wisdom also known as Sophia
– Babylonian Ishtar’s Day: Great Goddess
Sep or sometimes Oct (day varies) Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year, always followed ten days later by
SEP. 26 – Oct 5: Navaratri, Hindu Festival of the Great Goddess – Huge holiday in India when Goddess destroys evil and restores cosmic order
Mesopotamian Day of the Sheepfolds: sacrifice to Goat God Azazel.
SEP. 27: Mesopotamian Day of the Willows: Festival of Astarte/Asherah
SEP. 29: Greek Festival Of Nemesis: Goddess of Fate
OCTOBER
OCT. 2: Feast of the Guardian Spirits—honoring spirit guides and helpers.
OCT. 4: Roman Jejunium Cereris: Fast Day for Ceres
OCT. 9-11: Feast of Divine Wisdom – Source of all knowledge, honoring God-Goddess as Odin-Frigg (Norse); and Goddess as Sophia/Wisdom (Christian), Truth/Maat (Egyptian), Metis (Greek), Sarasvati (Hindu), & Manat (Arabic-Sufi).
OCT. 13: Knights Templar Remembrance Day
Greek Thesmophorus: five-day women’s pilgrimage for Aphrodite as Goddess of Genetyllis (childbirth), Demeter as Mother of a beautiful child (Persephone), with revelry the first day, celebration the second, temple of Demeter the third, fast and mourning for Persephone the fourth, and rejoicing the fifth day.
Oct 18 English Great Horn Fair – Festival of Herne.
OCT. 18: Great Horn Festival—Horned God and Lady of the Wood invoked for the fertility of wild game and the Hunting Season.
OCT. 24: Raphaelmas, Feast of Archangel Raphael, whose name means, “The High One Heals.” Since 1970, the Catholic Church no longer recognizes this day for Raphael, ending more than a thousand years of tradition by opting to lump him in with Gabriel and Michael for a Feast of the Holy Archangels Day on Sept 29.
OCT. 24: Druid Feast for Spirits of Air
OCT. 26 – NOV. 2: Egyptian Zetesis and Heuresis search and recovery of Osiris by Isis.
– Isia – Egyptian festival recalling Set (God of Destruction) killing God Osiris; Goddess Isis mourning Him, resurrecting Him, and conceiving God Horus with Him; and Osiris becoming Lord of Amenta, land of the dead. He weighs souls against the Feather of Truth on Goddess Maat’s Scale of Justice, but defers to Isis for those who fail the test.
OCT. 31: Samhain / Hallowmas / Halloween – Celtic New Year and feast of Cerridwen (Goddess of Death) and Beli (the Holly King, God of the Waning Sun). Last Harvest; New Year, day when the veil between the worlds is thinnest (God enters the Goddess’ womb for rebirth, hence the tomb become the womb. Third Harvest—Root Harvest; All Hallows Ever: Dark God and Dark Goddess united in the Underworld allow spirit communication at this most holy [hallowed] time.
– 31 – NOV. 2: Descent of Inanna – Sumerian fast recalling the descent of Inanna (Goddess of Life) to the Underworld. Ereshkigal (Goddess of Death and Rebirth) detained Her until She agreed to have Dumuzi (God of Life and Death) remain there each Winter.
– Fast of Hod – Norse fast marking Hod (blind God of Darkness) unintentionally killing Balder (God of Light), and devoted Nanna (Goddess of Flowers) dying of a broken heart.
NOVEMBER
0CT. 31 – Nov 6: Mid-Autumn / Day of the Dead / Hallowmas – Festival marking the transformation of life to death, the end of the agricultural year, departure of migrating and hibernating animals, and decay and death of vegetal and animal life. Observed by remembering departed ancestors and contemplating one’s own mortality.
NOV. 1: Cailleach’s Reign—Day of the Banshees; honoring the Riders of the Wild Hunt who search for souls to transport to the Land of Shadows. Reign of Celtic Cailleach, Crone Goddess.
NOV. 2: – White Tara Day. Day for meditation on Tantric Bodhisattva Goddess, White Tara, who guides the dead to Buddha Amitabha’s Pure Land, where all will find salvation.
– Egyptian Festival of Hathor: Mother of the Gods
NOV. 7 – 9: Feast of Divine Justice – Source of just law, honoring Goddess-God as Maat-Thoth (Egyptian); Goddess as Themis (Greek), Justice (Christian), and God as Forseti (Norse).
NOV. 11: Feast of Dionysus – Greek God whom Yeshua was “connected to” as the Cosmic Gnosis.
– Celtic Lunatishees—Day of the Fairy Sidhe; honoring the Other People in whom is held the immortal life force; Old November Eve [Samhain on old calendar].
NOV. 13: Festival of Jupiter – Roman deity associated with rain and agriculture, prime protector of the state, and concerned with all aspects of life.
– Roman Fontinalia – Feast of Fons, God of Springs.
NOV. 14: Feast of Musicians and Bards – Druid celebration of the Celtic musical arts.
NOV. 16: – Thracian Night of Hecate, Greek Goddess of the Hags or Wisewomen, (later called Witches), her name comes from Heqa-ma’at, a goddess in the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead who later became Hekmah or Hokmah (also spelled Chokmah) meaning wisdom in the ancient Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). From Heqa-ma’at / Hecate / Hokmah we get the Greek word for wisewoman or holywoman, “hag”. Honoring Hecate – Thracian Goddess of the Moon, Magick, and Witches as the Teacher of the Craft.
NOV. 22: NIGHT OF SHIVA—family feast day honoring Shiva as the Pillar of Light/the life-force as the Infinite Light, with oil lamps and candlelight.
– Roman Festival of Diana: Goddess of Moon, Hunt, Wilderness, Birth.
NOV. 27: Uma/Parvati Day—honoring the Goddess as Queen and Mother of the Universe.
NOV. 29: Egyptian Feast of Hathor—honoring the Goddess as Horned Mother, and also as Sekhmet, the Lion Goddess of the Sun, and as Bastet, the Cat Goddess of Fertility and Life—Triple Goddess Bast-Hathor-Sekhmet.
DECEMBER
DEC. 1: – Greek / Roman Day of Pallas Athena / Minerva.
– Day for Meditation on Tantric Bodhisattva Goddess Red Tara – Protector against evil and harm.
DEC. 3: – Roman Day of Cybele / Rhea – The Great Mother.
DEC. 4: – Feast of Shango – Orisha who defends against evil.
DEC. 6: – Mindfulness Day – Zen Buddhist day for mindfully seeing and acting with compassion for the poor and oppressed.
DEC. 7: – Haloia of Demeter.
DEC. 7 – 9: Feast of the Immanent Feminine Divine Spirit – Honoring Goddess as Maha Devi Shakti (Hindu), Holy Spirit Wisdom (Christian).
DEC. 8: Rohatsu – Zen Buddhist celebration of the Buddha’s enlightenment.
DEC. 11: – Sacred to Arianrhod.
DEC. 12: – Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Mother of God and Mother of the Oppressed.
DEC. 13: – Feast of the Light-bringer – Honoring Goddess as Juno Lucina (Old Roman).
DEC. 14 – 28: Halcyon Days: time of tranquility.
DEC. 17: – Yoruba / Santeria feast of Orisha Babalu Aye – Healer of deadly diseases.
– Roman/Greek: Saturnalia begins festival to Saturn/Kronos as Harvest and Father Time with His scythe
DEC. 18: – Sacred to Epona.
DEC. 19: – Modresnact: Norse Mothers Night Festival.
DEC. 21: – thru 25 – Old Egyptian festival of Isis, the Magna Mater (Mother of God and Mother of All) giving birth to God Horus.
– YULE SABBAT: Winter Solstice; Return of the Sun God.
DEC. 23: – Sacred to Hathor.
DEC. 24: – Celtic Tree Month – Month of Reed ends, Tree Month of Elder begins.
– Celtic / German Nodlaig Eve/Modresnach: Night of the Great Mother
DEC. 25: – European Feasts of Herne, Frey, Dionysus – Birth of the God, the Light of the World.
DEC. 25: thru Jan 5: Old Norse festival honoring Saturn, Dionysus, Frey and Freya (Deities of Fertility) and the birth of the new-born Baldur (God of Light) with evergreens, fires, and feasting.
DEC. 28: – Sacred to Freya.
DEC. 31: Hogmanay—New Year’s Eve; Crone preparing to depart, winter at its height; Crone, old and withered year changes at midnight into young and fresh New Year. Hag’s Eve.
– Egyptian Lucky Day of Sekmet – Sekmet, the ravaging lioness, with her burning solar eye, is the destroyer/devourer aspect of the goddess.
Yearly Zodica Horoscope 2025 Predictions
Yearly Zodiac Horoscope 2025 Predictions Source: sunsigns.com
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The 2025 astrology predictions suggest the various challenges you are likely to come across. Thus, you can work out your plans to tackle the problems. Free predictions for the year 2025 for the different sun signs are available by clicking on the right horoscope. You will come to know about your prospects and for your family. All information from career to health is at your fingertips!
Aries Horoscope 2025
Forecast for Aries people for 2025 suggests you will get plenty of openings to succeed in life during the year. You tend to go by your instincts in deciding on future objectives. Career success is based on experience and present resourcefulness. Single people will have opportunities to get into love partnerships which may end up in stable marriages.
Business people will have a profitable time at the beginning of the year. Jupiter and Saturn will help the inflow of money with the help of family members. Health will be good provided you relax enough. Overseas travel is indicated after May 2025.
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Taurus Horoscope 2025
Taurus people will assert their integrity and individuality during the Year 2025, and this will help them to progress in life. Jupiter and Saturn will help professionals and business people to prosper. New ventures with partners will be successful. Investments with the help of experts will give good returns.
Marital life will be pleasant, and family relationships will be harmonious with news of pregnancy. The health of a senior member may cause some anxiety. Health will be fabulous, and minor illnesses can be cured promptly. Long journeys are predicted during the initial part of the year.
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Gemini Horoscope 2025
Gemini personalities will get an opportunity to introspect and plan their future as they want during the year 2025. The year might not be promising for professionals and business people due to the negative aspects of Jupiter. Money flow will improve after May.
The family environment will be delightful, but the health of parents will be worrying. Married people will have a peaceful time. The addition of a new member of the family is likely. Health will create problems, and it is crucial to stick to a proper diet and exercise routine. The period after May is auspicious for travel.
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Cancer 2025
Aspects of Jupiter are auspicious for Cancer professionals and business people during the first few months of the Year 2025. The latter half of the year is not conducive for investments. Family happiness will be excellent despite your preoccupation with career requirements. Social activities will help further your life. Your personality will not be affected by your social interactions. Love life will be fascinating for singles and married people.
Health will be excellent during the first half of the year, and minor ailments are likely during the latter half. Overseas travel is indicated during the period after May.
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Leo Horoscope 2025
Zodiac 2025 predictions suggest that Leo individuals will have a highly exciting year with all-around success. All obstacles to your progress will be removed with your fresh approach. Professionals looking for a change of job can do so. Business persons will make more substantial profits and will get back money due to them.
Family relations will support your ventures, and there will be happiness in the family circle. You will be busy with social engagements, and contacts will be instrumental in life progress. Health will improve after May. Business travel is indicated during the first half of the year.
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Virgo 2025
Virgo zodiac will find that meticulousness and common sense will not help them in the Year 2025. On the other hand, instincts and imagination will guide you during the year. Professionals will make career progress with help from seniors. Business people will make higher profits. Jupiter will provide you with more wealth and comfort.
Family relationships will be cordial despite your busy schedule. Social engagements occupy your attention, and your status in society will improve. The first half of the year is promising for health and immunity. Leisure travel is indicated in the second half of 2025.
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Libra Horoscope 2025
Libra sun sign will have to change its way of looking at things if they have to succeed in the Year 2025. Your sincerity and frankness will be appreciated, and life will be a better place. The second half of the year is favorable for business and career progress. Jupiter will help you to increase profits and savings. You will accumulate wealth and real estate.
Career commitments will keep you away from your spouse during the commencement of the year. You will progress through the help of social contacts and family members. The second half of the year will promote your physical and mental well-being. Foreign travel is beneficial for life progress.
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Scorpio 2025
Scorpio will succeed during the Year 2025 by using their instincts and imagination. Decisions should be made after a thorough study and analysis. Business and career will give excellent results during the beginning of the year. Finances will be excellent with good money flows, and enough money will be available for savings purposes.
Family life will be in turmoil during the 2025 Mercury Retrograde. Harmony will be disturbed by conflicts and health problems of family members. The first half of the year is beneficial for both physical and mental well-being. After May, you may travel overseas and are likely to be transferred to a new place.
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Sagittarius Horoscope 2025
The forecast for Sagittarius people for the Year 2025 predicts that they are longing for peace and financial stability in life. Success can be achieved during the latter half of the year in career and business. This will happen with the help of family members and social contacts. Money flow will see fluctuations, and you will save enough capital by the end of the year.
Married life will be excellent, and singles will get married during the year. Family life will be full of conflicts and health problems of family members. Minor illnesses will irritate your well-being, and you can improve your health by relaxation and meditation.
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Capricorn 2025
Capricorns should not grudge about their routine work and try to find happiness in whatever they do in 2025. On the career front, life is not rosy, and you have to face challenges. For business people, the financial situation will be disturbing, and investments are out of the question. Health problems might drain out money.
Family life will be average as you are busy with work commitments. Social life will be encouraging, and family members will help you in case of difficulties. The second half of the year will present you with minor health issues. If you are contemplating to study abroad, the year is promising.
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Aquarius Horoscope 2025
The forecast for the Year 2025 for Aquarius people foretells a challenging year, and it requires plenty of patience to stay afloat. If you are in a job, expect obstacles from colleagues, and only hard work can prove to be a savior. Business people will find the period after May to be profitable. They should avoid unnecessary expenses and desist from taking loans.
Family life will be full of conflicts among members, and Jupiter may help improve the situation to some extent. Health will be reasonable in the latter half of the year with a proper diet and regular fitness regimes. The year is auspicious for religious travel.
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Pisces 2025
The Year 2025 provides Pisces people to review their happenings in life and give a new meaning and direction by making important decisions. Seniors will support you in job achievements during the second half of the year. Saturn will create problems in financial advancement. Jupiter will ensure harmony and happiness in the family environment. Saturn will be detrimental to your health during the year. Jupiter will be favorable for travel purposes.
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Spell for Tueasday – Herbal Wish Jar for You or Someone Else
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Herbal Wish Jar for You or Someone Else
Remember intent is 90% of any spell. So keep in mind what you want this spell to do for you as you place the ingredients into the jar and when you are writing. Take as long as you need to make your abundance jar and write what abundance you would like to come into your life. Open this jar on our Litha/Summer Solstice.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
3-4-inch-tall glass jar with lid – make sure it has been washed out and rinsed extremely well. Leave it to dry a minimum of 24 hours as it needs to be completely dry.
3 Cinnamon Sticks
3 Dried Pine Cones
3 Pieces of Dried Orange Peel (approximately ½ inch wide by 1 inch long
3 Dried Sprigs of Rosemary
3 Dried Pine Needles (any kind or length will work)
1 Yellow or White Candle (large enough to drip wax completely around where the lid and jar meets to seal the jar)
Matches or Lighter
3 ounces of water – Offer for the 3 Goddesses
3 crackers – Offer for the 3 Gods
1 small piece of paper
Something to write with
Spell
Write in detail what you would like to come into the person’s or your life and bring it to fruition by Litha/Summer Solstice.
Place half of the ingredients into the jar in the way that feels right to you.
When the jar is halfway through, place your piece of paper folded in three into the jar.
Then place the rest of the ingredients on top of it in the jar.
Put the lid on the jar screwing down as tightly as you can.
Light your candle when it starts to drip, tip the jar on its side and slowly turn it, allowing the candle to drip on to the spot where the lid and jar meet. Keep turning the jar slowly until it is completely sealed.
REPEAT 3 Times – “I ask the Universe to allow my request to come to fruition
On Litha/the Summer Solstice.
Triple Goddess and Horn God please let this request
I have made go out into the Universe and
come to fruition at Litha/the Summer Solstice.
These are my words! This is my will! So mote it be! (or however
you end your spells.)”
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18 Rituals for a Magical New Year’s Eve
18 Rituals for a Magical New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve holds a promise of renewal and fresh starts, a moment where traditions and superstitions intertwine to guide us towards a promising future. Across the world, different cultures have their own unique customs designed to beckon luck, prosperity, and happiness for the upcoming year. These rituals, varying from simple acts to elaborate ceremonies, have been passed down through generations and often carry significant cultural importance.
Historically, the end of the old year and the beginning of a new one has always been a time ripe with symbolic meaning and ritual. Many of the practices we see today have their roots in ancient civilizations where the passing of time was celebrated with reverence and hope. Over the centuries, these rituals adapted and evolved, mingling with local customs and beliefs to create the rich tapestry of New Year’s celebrations we witness today.
A compelling statistic associated with New Year’s celebrations is the surge in resolutions. Studies show that more than half of the population in many countries will make some form of New Year’s resolution, albeit with varying degrees of success. This reflects the strong human desire for self-improvement and the belief in the power of ritual to instigate personal change. It’s not just resolutions; practices such as eating 12 grapes at midnight in Spain, wearing polka dots to attract wealth in the Philippines, or the Danish tradition of jumping off a chair to “leap” into January are all designed to influence the year ahead positively.
One particularly engaging tradition is the practice of First-Footing, common in Scotland and parts of Northern England. It holds that the first person who crosses the threshold of a home after the stroke of midnight will determine the homeowner’s luck for the new year. Ideally, the first-footer should bring symbolic gifts such as coal, bread, salt, or whisky, representing warmth, food, flavor, and good cheer respectively. This ritual blends the human need for security with the hope for abundance and community spirit.
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In Brazil, thousands of revelers dress in white and gather on the beaches to honor Yemoja, the goddess of the sea. Offerings of flowers and floating candles are set adrift on the waves as people jump over seven waves, making a wish with each one. This ritual bridges the connection between human aspirations and the natural world, demonstrating a harmonious wish for the year to come.
A ritual that has gained popularity through the power of social media is the “burning bowl” ceremony. Individuals write down negative aspects or experiences from the past year on pieces of paper and then burn them in a fireproof bowl. This act symbolizes the release of past burdens, allowing space for new growth and experiences.
As the clock winds down on December 31st, many people participate in a quiet moment of reflection. This may not be an organized ritual with specific steps, but this collective introspection across the globe creates a shared experience of anticipation and hope. At this moment, personal goals and dreams for the year ahead come into sharp focus, and the magic of a new beginning is keenly felt by all. This shared humanity, a pause before the clock strikes twelve, encapsulates the magic and potential that New Year’s Eve rituals are meant to invoke.
1. **Reflect on the Past Year**
2. **Set Intentions for the New Year**
3. **Create a Vision Board**
4. **Burn Away the Old**
5. **Cook a Traditional Meal**
6. **Exchange Letters**
7. **Host a Toast at Midnight**
8. **Make Noise at Midnight**
9. **First-Footing**
10. **Wear Colorful Underwear**
11. **Jump Into the New Year**
12. **Twelve Grapes At Midnight**
13. **Charitable Giving**
14. **Spiritual Cleansing**
15. **A Cleansing Dip**
16. **Feng Shui Adjustments**
17. **Create a Memory Jar**
18. **Commit to Personal Rituals**
- What are some traditional rituals to enhance luck and prosperity in the New Year?Traditional rituals include eating 12 grapes at midnight, one for each chime of the clock, for good luck in each month of the year. Some also believe in wearing red underwear for love or yellow for prosperity. Opening doors and windows at midnight to let the old year out and the new one in is another popular practice.
- How can I create a positive intention or resolution for the New Year?Writing down your intentions or resolutions and burning them in a candle flame can be a symbolic way of setting them into motion. Additionally, meditating on your desires just before the clock strikes midnight is another way to solidly set your intention for the upcoming year.
- Are there any cleansing rituals I can perform on New Year’s Eve?Yes, you can smudge your space with sage or other herbs to cleanse it of negative energy. Taking a cleansing bath with salts and essential oils can also purify your spirit. Another ritual is to sweep the floor, symbolizing the removal of the old year’s energy.
- What can I do to ensure good luck in love for the impending year?To attract love, you might want to focus on wearing red clothing or underwear as mentioned before, or you can also place mistletoe under your pillow. Some believe that sharing a New Year’s kiss is a ritual that ensures the bonds of love will grow stronger in the year to come.
- Is there a way to attract financial success in the New Year?Carrying a bay leaf in your wallet or writing your financial wishes for the year ahead and keeping them in an envelope are some rituals believed to attract financial success. Some also suggest starting the year with money in every wallet or purse in your home to encourage financial growth.
- What kind of decorations are appropriate for a New Year’s ritual space?Decorations that symbolize new beginnings, such as fresh flowers or fruit, are appropriate. Colors like gold for prosperity, red for passion and strength, and white for purity and peace can also enhance the festive and ritualistic atmosphere.
- Can I include my children in New Year’s Eve rituals, and if so, how?Yes, children can participate in family-friendly rituals such as making a wish tree where they hang wishes for the new year, having a dance party to shake off the old energy, or banging pots and pans at midnight to ward off evil spirits.
- How can I incorporate gratitude into my New Year’s Eve rituals?Reflecting on the past year and writing a gratitude list is a great way to incorporate gratitude. You can also share stories of thankfulness with friends or family members or create a gratitude jar, where you read all the things you were grateful for in the past year.
- Are there any rituals to remember loved ones who have passed away?To honor those who have passed, you can light a candle and say a few words of remembrance or create an altar with photos of your loved ones. Sharing stories about them can also keep their memory alive during your New Year’s celebration.
- What should I do if I’m alone on New Year’s Eve but still want to perform rituals?If you’re alone, you can still conduct personal rituals such as meditating, journaling, or setting intentions for the year ahead. Lighting a special candle or taking a ceremonial bath can also be meaningful acts of self-care to ring in the new year.
Conclusion
As we embrace the transition into a new year, the 18 rituals outlined serve as powerful conduits for intention-setting, personal reflection, and manifestation. From the cleansing act of smudging to banish old energies, to the creative vision board that inspires future aspirations, each ritual is a step toward honoring our past experiences while consciously crafting the year ahead. The incorporation of communal festivities such as shared meals and gratitude toasts celebrates the importance of connection and support among loved ones, reinforcing the social aspect of our well-being as we cross the threshold into the New Year.
New Year’s Eve Protection Spell
New Year’s Eve Protection Spell
Correspondences for protection spells include symbolism related to safety and security (lock, keys) elements of the Earth (hiding places like rocks), astrological signs for power (Taurus for steadfast strength, Leo for courage) and colors traditionally associated with purity (white, light blue).
This type of magic attempts to create a bubble around its caster in order to protect them from outside forces; it seeks to promote balance while driving away destruction. You can see why protection magic is so important!
New Year’s Eve Protection Spell
As the veil between the worlds thins and the New Year approaches, it is important to ensure that we are protected from any negative energies or influences. This New Year’s Eve Protection Spell will help to create a bubble of safety and security around you, allowing you to start the new year with a sense of peace and balance.
To begin, gather all the necessary supplies.
Ingredients:
- A white candle
- A bowl of salt
- A bowl of water
- An incense burner and incense of your choice
- A piece of paper and a pen
- Any other items you feel called to use (crystals, herbs, etc.)
Instructions:
- Begin by setting up your altar space. Place the white candle in the center and surround it with the salt and water bowls. Place the incense burner and any other items you are using around the candle.
- Light the candle and incense, then take a few moments to center yourself and focus on your intention for this spell.
- On the piece of paper, write down all of your fears, worries, anxieties, or anything else that you want to let go of from the past year.
- Once you have written everything down, fold the paper and place it in the bowl of salt.
- Take a few moments to visualize all of your worries and fears being absorbed by the salt, then take a deep breath and let it all go.
- Now, pick up the bowl of water and hold it in your hands.
- Visualize a protective shield of light surrounding you and your space, keeping out any negative energies or influences.
- As you visualize this shield, speak aloud your intention for the spell: “I cast this protection spell to keep me safe and secure in the new year.”
- Once you have spoken your intention, pour the water over the salt and paper in the bowl.
- Take a few moments to visualize the water washing away all of your worries and fears, and replacing them with feelings of safety and security.
- When you are finished, blow out the candle and incense, and thank the elements for their assistance in this spell.
- Finally, take a few moments to reflect on what you have just done, and how it will help you in the coming year.
By casting this New Year’s Eve Protection Spell, you are setting yourself up for a safe and secure start to the new year.
How to Cast a New Year’s Eve Protection Spell
How to Cast a New Year’s Eve Protection Spell
New Year’s Eve is a liminal time where the energies around us are more susceptible to change. As we look upon a new year full of possibilities and opportunities, it is important to start off the right way. Protecting ourselves, our family, and our space is something essential to do before we commence into the new year.
A New Year’s Eve Protection Spell can be a powerful tool to keep us safe and supported as we let go of the old year and prepare for the future.
Protection spells are powerful rituals that aim to safeguard oneself or one’s home from danger and harm. It is a fairly universal magical rite, often using symbols such as mirrors or images of guardian angels, to channel protective energies and ward off malicious intentions.
This type of spell often involves the use of charms, talismans and incantations; sacred objects like crystals, herbs and special tools may also be used to assist in the spell’s power.
December 31, 2024 Daily Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions after 10 PM PST. The Moon is in Capricorn. Happy New Year!
The Stars Rate Your Day
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
Aries (March 21-April 19)
**** You’re high viz. today and this evening, which means people notice you more than usual. Quite likely, something different or unexpected will happen. It could relate to a boss, a parent or someone in authority. (This includes the police. “Busted!”)
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
**** Travel plans might change today. You might also meet someone from another culture or a different country who is intriguing. (You might admire them.) Actually, relations with friends and groups are excellent today so give yourself a chance to enjoy the company of others.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
**** Today Venus is at the top of your chart making you look attractive to everyone! Not only that, you appear to be charming and the soul of diplomacy. Unexpected news about finances or shared property might catch you off guard. But with lucky Jupiter in your sign – you have divine protection.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
**** It’s important to know right off the bat, that today the Moon is opposite your sign, which means you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. You have to cooperate and be accommodating. But this really is not a big deal. Enjoy the company of someone “different.”
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
*** Because retrograde Mars is in your sign right now for the first time in 15 years, you have less energy. Therefore, don’t overdo things. Respect your limitations. Realize that until March, you need a bit more sleep. Meanwhile, unexpected interruptions to your job, your health or your pet might occur today. Who knew?
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
**** Stay light on your feet and look good because spontaneous and unexpected invitations might fall in your lap today. Fortunately, you’re in the mood to party! Family discussions might take place. Relations with partners and close friends are warm. Enjoy!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
*** You’re a sociable sign; however, today you might be happy to relax and enjoy the comfort of familiar surroundings at home and the company of family. This is a positive day at work. Coworkers are supportive. Conversations are bright and interesting. Cocoon at home if you like. Do what pleases you.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
**** This is a fast-paced, restless day for you. Short trips and conversations with siblings, relatives and neighbours might trigger a surprise. Meanwhile, you feel sociable and eager to meet others. This is a great day for romantic rotation and fun connections.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
**** This is a great day to entertain at home. You might also want to do something to tweak your digs to make them look more attractive. With Mercury in your sign, you’re to talk to everyone and you certainly have something to say. Something unexpected could impact your wealth.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
**** This is a powerful day for you! Grab every opportunity to schmooze and talk to neighbours, relatives and siblings. A short trip will delight many of you as well. Don’t hesitate to reach out and socialize today because both the Sun and the Moon are in your sign.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
*** By nature, you’re a fabulous networker. You enjoy friends and even love to meet strangers, especially people who are interesting characters. Nevertheless, today and this evening you might prefer to be low-key and more private. The company of someone younger will please you.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
**** You’re popular! With Venus in your sign, you look attractive to others and indeed, you are because it’s easy to be charming today. Meanwhile, interactions with friends and groups will be rewarding for you. In addition, conversations with parents and authority figures will be stimulating.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor Anthony Hopkins (1937) shares your birthday today. You are a practical idealist. You are tenacious and set high standards for yourself. Others respect and admire you. This has been a year of service to others. Next year is a time of great reflection for you to ponder spiritual or religious beliefs and explore ideas.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Who’s to say you can’t have just as much chocolate as you want or indulge into any other decadence that makes you feel good.
Well, the stars are going to give you quite a free hand in regards to that today but make sure you don’t overreact. Your loved ones might try to stop you but you can find ways to be polite to them but continue to do your thing.
You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
The main idea of today is to make you conclude that life in two is a lot better than being single and this will either make you celebrate what you have at home or crave for something others have.
At the same time you might be given the occasion to plan for a future holiday but make sure you don’t indulge too much and leave money for the bills too.
You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
For some love might be blind but for you today it seems it is pretty awake. You are in a great mood perhaps and trying to get to know more of your chosen interest.
However, no one can blame you of being in love or of not seeing things clearly because you are actually very serious and realistic about what is going on.
You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Under this current disposition it is only obvious that you have no excuse in not being loving and romantic with your significant other.
So be prepared for long walks, a fancy dinner and a lot of talking or whatever still means romantic in your situation. Although you might be over this entirely, the good news you might get some clarity from really unexpected places.
You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
The good news is that this work day is going to fly by as you are all thinking about what you are doing tonight.
The bad news is that as the day progresses you start making all sorts of plans and ideas into your mind and the entertaining perspectives don’t seem as entertaining anymore. Don’t let your thoughts spoil all the fun.
You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is going to be quite a chase after the right words as you will have to stand by someone close in a moment of personal sorrow.
Whether this comes before your plans or catches you in a very difficult and busy moment you will have to face all this with responsibility and not act like a spoiled child. There is also something new that has won your attention.
You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You need not stretch things at work beyond what you can take, either in regards to workload or a conflict with a colleague, conflict that has been brewing for a while now.
Some rumors might appear about you and it might be wise to clear them from the beginning by being totally open about them instead of trying to hide them and pray that they stay hidden.
You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
It would be misleading to announce some sort of career turnaround because at this point in your life this depends on more than the stars and yourself alone but what I can signal is some sort of open door you will have to fight a bit to keep open.
But you seem to be armed with the right weapons, amongst them patience and persistence.
You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This Tuesday you seem to be taking a step back from an ongoing discussion and maybe you have come to your senses.
But this doesn’t mean you are redeemed for whatever else happened in the past, therefore you still have some consequences to confront. For some natives, this might also be a signal that they shouldn’t abandon the fight at this point.
You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This Tuesday you’ll feel like you’ve got the munchies the whole day. It may be related to some love troubles or just the fact that you are bored.
These two are quite contradictory but once you get a feel of the day you will understand what I’m saying. One moment your mind is inundated with ideas and the second you really can’t focus anymore.
You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Some sort of supplementary source of money is sure to brighten your day but don’t expect any real changes.
This might be more like pocket money or something to save you off that horrible bill that awaits. Therefore you shouldn’t make any plans or have any high expectations in regard to how much this is going to last.
You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You are going to feel inundated with news from people close to you, either that you are very active on social media or there is some sort of family event or who knows, the birthday of someone close.
On one hand it will feel great to reconnect and socialize but on the other, this will make you terribly tired and feel like you did nothing for yourself this Tuesday.
You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.
December 31, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
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
Moon Phase
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
Visit the December 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on December 31 has an illumination of 1%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 31 the Moon is 0.8 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.
Today’s Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn
The current zodiac moon sign is Capricorn, positioned at 21.51° within the sign. The Moon entered Capricorn on Dec 29, 11:15 PM and will shift into Aquarius on Jan 1, 12:07 AM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 0.80 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,391.94 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,098,992.53 km
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 0.80 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,391.94 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,098,992.53 km
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