CANDLE CORRESPONDENCES FOR SPELL

CANDLE CORRESPONDENCES SPELL

WHITE: Protection, cleansing, divination, healing, contacting the gods, and clear vision.
GOLD: Worldly achievement, wealth, recognition, and long life.
SILVER: Divination, awakening different psychic powers (clairvoyance, telepathy, etc…),
astral projection, invoking the goddess, intuition, and repressing unwanted psychic powers or visions.
RED: Courage, increase life force, determination, astion, sexual passion and potency, survival,
physical health, strength, pleasure, and willpower.
ORANGE: Fertility, creative growth, self-esteem, confidence, abundance of all things, and energy.
YELLOW: Mental excersize, gaining someone’s approval, improve memory, increase concentration,
and sharpen logic.
GREEN: Healing, gardening, tree magic, growth, good harvest, prosperity, money, and good luck.
BLUE: Create confidence, discover truth, expand mental horizons, success, and protection.
PURPLE: Meditation, past-life work, divination, astral travel, psychic protection, prevention of
nightmares, and remembrance for parted loved ones.
PINK: Love, romance, friendship, affection, quiet sleep, rekindling trust, and attracting new friends or lovers.
BROWN: Locating lost objects, home protection, pet protection, money, ideas, and balance.
GRAY: Reaching compromises, invisibility, and settling negative emotions.
BLACK: banishing, leaving a relationship, acknowledging grief, and forgiveness.

(One Person’s View Point) Paganism 101: Basics of Pagan Spirituality c. 2016

Paganism 101: Basics of Pagan Spirituality Author: Cu Mhorrigan

Introduction:

Paganism has received a lot of attention in recent years with the increased use of the internet, television shows like Charmed, Buffy: the Vampire Slayer, Angel and movies like The Craft, Harry Potter, as well as cartoons like Sabrina the Teen-Aged Witch.

Nowadays, it has become fashionable to announce oneself to be a Pagan, or Neo-Pagan, Wiccan or Witch – especially for teenagers, wishing to attract attention, adults trying to follow the latest fad in spirituality, or just as an excuse to justify weird or aberrant behavior.

However, calling yourself a Pagan is one thing; actually following the spiritual path is something else. It is my hope with this ‘class’ that I might explain in practical terms what it actually means to be a Pagan in our modern age and to assist those who wish to implement the following of this spiritual path.

Definition of the word “Pagan”:

The Word Pagan is derived from the Latin word ‘paganus’, which is loosely translated to mean “of the country”. It should be noted however that the usage of ‘paganus’ within the Roman Empire (Where they spoke Latin. Duh!) was always meant to be a slur meaning “hillbilly, redneck, hick, trailer trash, or white trash”. Much in the same way we would talk about guests on the Jerry Springer Show.

Later, when the Christian faith took over the Roman Empire under Charlemagne, it was used to describe those outside of the Christian faith and those in need of conversion. Not an improvement, because paganus was still pretty much of an insult.

Turning a negative into a positive:

It wasn’t until recently that the term ‘Pagan’ gained a more positive use with the resurgence of Pagan beliefs within the European and American Cultures. Those who sought spirituality closer to that of their “ancestors” adopted it. Eventually, it came to mean ‘those who follow the Old religions’ or ‘those who follow a spiritual path outside of the big three Abrahamic religions’. (What are the big Three Abrahamic religions?)

What DO Pagans Believe?:

An it harm none Do as thou wilt.

Speaking in general terms, Paganism is an earth-centered spirituality, which believes in the sacredness of all things, equality of all persons regardless of gender, sexual, and spiritual and social practices. The practices within Paganism are extremely diverse and open-ended allowing individuals to incorporate whatever rituals and belief systems they feel comfortable with.

Since there is so much diversity within our spiritual path, we stress personal liberty, and responsibility for one’s own actions. That as long as a person does not cause physical, mental, emotional, financial, and spiritual harm to others or himself, he/she is free to pursue one’s physical, mental and spiritual development as he/she sees fit.

Which brings me to my next point: Pagans, in general, do not proselytize! That means you aren’t going to get a call from us at three o’clock in the morning asking us if you are going to ritual or not. There is no High Priestess going around smacking people over the head if they haven’t worked on their Book of Shadows or if they bought the wrong candle for a personal ritual. Aint gonna happen.

Why? We are assuming that if you are here, you want to be here. We’ll give you information, let you know your options, and the rest is up to you. We aren’t going to stand on a street corner and scream at folks for not worshipping Athena nor at women/men who chose not to go around sky clad (That’s ‘nekkid’ for those of us who are really new to this).

The Law of Return (or sowing and reaping):

There are no true “sins” within our spiritual practices. There are only things that cause harm (or, as I like to call them, “Stupid Ideas”) and things that are helpful (Or as I like to call them, “Good Ideas”).

When you do good things, good things tend to happen to you (Eventually). When you do bad things, bad things tend to happen to you (Eventually). Of course, since we do not live in a static environment, and people tend to interact with one another, sometimes things get a little ‘fa-kakhed’. However, the Universe always balances Itself out in the end.

This concept is called, karma and it’s a relatively complicated matter, which I have here boiled down to its lowest common denominator. Of course, there are differing views of Karma, one of which is the Three-Fold Law What you do comes back three-fold, or three times, back at you. (If you are not sure as to whether an act will have some kind of repercussion, ask yourself, how much would I really like this done to me?)

(The self-defense caveat: Like all “Laws”, there are loopholes. If someone else is out to cause you harm in some way it would be a really STUPID (Bad Karma) idea not to protect yourself, or your family, or your friends. However, make sure you have as many facts as possible (like the guy is holding a knife and threatens to cut you up) before beating the oneness of all things back into these individuals.

Pantheons, Divinities, Spirits, Energies:

Okay this is where it gets a little tricky, but stay with me. The most common (and extremely annoying) question we as Pagans get is, “Don’t you folks worship Satan?” (Everyone roll his or her eyes here.)

The answer to that is a resounding, “NO!” For the most part, you need to keep in mind that Paganism is a separate religion from Christianity. Hence Satan (Whom I call, the Christian God of Evil and Nastiness) is not a part of our pantheon. Sorry…

For the most part (depending on the tradition you follow) the Pagan concept of Divinity falls under one of the following expressions:

Duo-Theism: (Duo=Two or Dual, Theos=Divinities):

The Worship of a Co-Equal God and Goddess, each having unlimited power, compassion, wisdom, energy or what-have-you, but maintaining different roles and functions.

The God is aggressive, powerful, sexual adventurous, skillful. He handles the Male side of fertility.

The Goddess is nurturing, passionate, creative, sensual and artistic. She oversees the power of creating life through birth and the Female side of fertility.

This belief is widely held by the Wiccans and Wicca-like factions of Paganism.

Poly Theism: (Poly=Many, Theos=Divinities) The belief in multiple Gods and Goddesses.

Many folks see these Gods as extensions of the God and Goddess (i.e. Monism) with each one taking on different aspects at the time of their encounter with the worshipper. Others (like myself) believe that They are actually separate entities with Their own personalities, quirks and motives.

Not every god or goddess is a real people person nor does every god and goddess have a laid back attitude. If you are going to get involved with a particular deity, you had better make sure you do a LOT of research as to what they like, don’t like, and if a particular god or goddess is right for you. Otherwise your life will get extremely interesting in a bad way.

The third school of though in polytheism is the idea of the gods and goddesses being archetypes within a person’s own psyche. This is sort of like a piece of our own subconscious wrapped up in a costume and a mask in order to teach our conscious minds lessons they need.

Of course, there is more than those three Schools of thought, but I’m just giving the basics here.

Pantheism:

Simply put, this is the idea that the Divine is in everything; hence all things are a part of the energy we call god. Since all things are a part of god, all things are sacred and are expressions of the divine in some way, shape or form. When I worship a tree, I am worshipping the Divine; when I give food to a hungry stray, I am feeding the Divine; when I am hurting someone, I am hurting the Divine.

Then there is the Fourth Category:

I-have-no-Friggin-Clue-ism:

For the beginner, this is the best spiritual idea I can suggest. The idea is essentially, “I have no friggin’ clue if there is a Divinity or not, therefore unless I am shown otherwise, I will not say that the Gods are this way or that. I will respect the Power behind the name, but I will not pledge myself to him/her/it unless I have an absolutely good reason to.”

This is actually one of the safest belief systems to take as a new student of the Pagan path because you are open enough to receive enlightenment, but at the same time, you do not run the risk of making a total, complete ass out of yourself. The Gods will instruct you as They see fit.

Now of course, Pagans will usually incorporate not only one, but perhaps two or three of the ideas listed above. This usually comes from personal experience and cannot be learned any other way.
Keep in mind that it’s okay to shift from one idea to another or even to incorporate two or more of these ideas…it’s all good. Just find out what works best for you.

So How the Hades do I Become a Pagan? (Or stupid questions that are commonly asked)

Well, for the most part, it’s a matter of doing a lot of reading and a lot of self-exploration. It took me at least two years of studying online and reading books and attending classes to even consider myself a Pagan. A lot of the traditions under the banner of Paganism will have different views on training and initiation (think of it as baptism), and how one becomes a member of that tradition.

The best way is to start out attending Pagan gatherings, visiting bookstores and such, and talk to other Pagans. Eventually, you will either find a religious path that works for you or you will throw your arms up in dismay and run screaming back to your religion of birth. And there is nothing wrong with that. NOT AT ALL! We realize that the Pagan spiritual path is not for everyone, and we will not be offended. Just make sure you don’t tell people we sacrificed your cat and you’ll be cool with us.

Do I Need to Buy Special Clothes and Dress in Black?

The answer is: Only if you really want to. Yes, there are special robes some folks wear, but unless your coven says otherwise, you can pretty much wear what you want.

Just some basic suggestions: Wear something comfortable and wear something you won’t mind getting dirty. Most of our rituals take place outdoors and, while you may look really good in an Armani suit and Gucci shoes, there is a good chance your clothes will get messed up and your shoes scuffed.

Loose, light clothes in summer and spring is always a good idea, and warmer clothes in the fall are really smart. Most winter rituals will be held indoors, depending on the weather. If it makes you comfortable to wear black Witch clothes and pointed hats and cloaks… Knock yourself out…You’ll be getting lots of stares and odd looks (mostly from us), but all-in-all, if it makes you comfortable, then that is all that matters.

Do I Need to Buy Special Jewelry?

Again, only if you want to and if you enjoy it. Jewelry is a personal matter to the people who wear it. And it’s usually best to find a piece that says, “HEY! I LIKE YOU. WEAR ME AROUND YOUR NECK!” Otherwise, No special jewelry is required to be a Pagan.

Do I Need to Kill Something (like a kitten) and Drink its Blood?

No, you don’t have to kill an animal to be a Pagan. For the most part, we are animal friendly and don’t believe in killing a critter in order to work our rituals. Yes, there are some Pagan groups that practice animal sacrifice and it is left alone…but fear not, the only thing usually killed has already been slaughtered and put on the feasting table in a sacred bucket marked, KFC.

Do I Need to Become a Vegetarian?

Nope, being a vegetarian is a matter of personal preference and what you feel in your heart. While many of us are vegetarians, a lot of us aren’t. It may be a good idea to eat a little healthier, but no one is going to come down on you for eating meat or using meat-based products. However, you might want to do your own research and come up with your own choices.

So, What DO I Need to Do?

Excellent question. One, as I suggested before, do a lot of research, a lot of reading and, when in doubt, do more research. A lot of Pagans keep what is called a “Book of shadows”, which is just a fancy name for a Journal. Write down everything you learn in that book and when you get a chance, read it. If you see a cool article on the net, feel free to print it (for your personal use only, please).

To create a book of shadows, I would suggest buying a loose-leaf binder and fill it half-way with paper. It’s also a good idea to invest in a three hole punch. That way, you can put articles that you printed from the net and use them for later reference. Do not worry about using blood and special things to “make it official”. It is your study guide — your book — and so, make sure you personalize it to suit your needs.

When you feel you are ready, and you have found a religious tradition you feel comfy with, take that Book of Shadows and attend any class you can afford. A lot of places have very reasonable rates for their classes. The Learning Annex is one source, but so is your local Pagan bookstore. Just make sure you talk to the person running the store to make sure he knows what he/she is talking about. If you are not entirely comfortable in studying there, consider looking for another teacher. Remember, this is about YOUR spiritual growth and enrichment and you need to be in an environment conducive to YOUR learning.

Holidays, and Rituals:

There are eight major Holy Days during the Pagan year that a lot of us agree upon. There are also rituals that are held on the New Moon and the Full moon depending on how often your coven (A group of Pagans you worship with) meets.

The Eight Major Holidays are listed in the order they fall on:
Imbolc (February)
Spring Equinox (March 21)
Beltaine (May 1)
Summer Solstice (Litha) (June 21)
Lughnassadh or Lamas (August)
Autumn Equinox (Mabon) (September 21)
Samhain or Halloween (October 31 to Nov 1)
Winter Solstice (Yule) (December 21)

Each Holy Day represents a certain mythological event in our religion, which will be discussed by the High Priest (ess) in advance.

It’s usually a good idea to find out what you would need to bring so that you can best participate in the ritual.

Now most likely you are going to have a hard time pronouncing the names of the days when you first start out, so don’t be afraid to ask stupid questions; it’s the only way you are going to learn.

Tools For Rituals:

Energy: This is the most important, and since I am assuming people know Jack about Paganism, I’m going to make this explanation brief: When we perform rituals and cast spells, we are attempting to gather energy. This energy comes from the universe and ourselves. Depending on what we are trying to do, we use certain rituals, and tools. Think of it this way: It’s like gathering up a whole bunch of snow together. We eventually gather enough to make a snowball and then we pack it in and send it off to impact your friend. It’s basically the same thing. When we perform these rites, they help our minds to focus on gathering this energy and tell it what we want done. Energy is the most important part of any ritual, and without it, we are just looking stupid.

Cauldron: This is basically a black, three-legged pot to be used for burning incense and for other things. They range from tiny to huge and can be used to burn incense, burn paper, and make potions. Now cauldrons tend to be rather expensive, so if you are a bit “Price Sensitive” like me, find yourself one of those old fashioned iron pots that Mom uses to make rice. Make sure you clean it before and after use. If you have one of these in your own home and have had it for a long time, you are pretty much used to it and it is used to you. So, you really don’t have to “charge” it with energy.

Athemae: Essentially, this is a knife or a really small sword. This is used to direct energy raised up during rituals. THESE ARE NOT USED TO CUT PEOPLE (of any species). It can be used for cutting vegetables. Most traditions prefer a double sided blade, small enough to conceal. (You would be amazed how many cops will stop you for carrying a broad sword.) If you’re unable to get an athamae, it’s totally cool to make yourself a wand or use your index finger to direct energy.

Wands/Rods: Okay, these are wooden or crystal sticks also used to direct energy as well as to draw it to yourself. Wands tend to be no longer than your arm, while rods can be longer. Best way to get a rod is to go out on little walks in the park and look for a stick. Once you find a stick you like and that screams out for you to take it, take it home, and sand it and decorate it until you are totally comfortable with it. Viola! You have a wand or rod. If you have as much mechanical aptitude as a slug, ask around your local occult bookstores. Keep in mind they are going to be slightly expensive and you will have to charge it once you get it home.

Candles: Candles are used in rituals to help get your mind into the practice of Magic (No, I am not spelling magic with a K or a J…I’m keeping this as simple as possible. If you want to use the funky spellings in your own notebooks, knock yourself out. You’re not being graded here). Candles are lit in order to help get the mind into a state where it’s easier to put the patterns in for the energy to flow. I would strongly suggest getting candles of all colors and sizes and as many as you can afford. (Usually one of each color.) You can pick them up anywhere.

Incense: Like candles, incense helps the mind get energy together to cast spells. It’s a good idea to make your own incense or to purchase them from a botanica, or occult bookstore. Incense sticks may be colored, but it’s usually a good idea to purchase them based on their smells. Pungent or spicy incense is normally used to send stuff away. (Mainly because they are offensive.) Sweet incense is used to bring stuff to you. Earthy smells help to facilitate healing and to strengthen you.

Divination tools: Things like Tarot Cards, Runes and what not. These are mainly used to help you to make decisions or to gain some kind of insight as to what is going on around you. Keep in mind, these items themselves are not magical in and of themselves, but are based on your own intuition interpreting what you are seeing.

Books, books and more books: Like I said earlier, it is suggested you read religiously. It’s best to keep a library of things you have read or are about to read. Don’t just pick books only by one author, but of different ones. Some people may know a lot about what they are talking about; others are complete and utter horse feces. However, the only way you are going to find out is if you look for yourself and keep your Book of Shadows nearby while you read. If something sounds like nonsense, or if you aren’t sure about whether or not what is true within a book, do some research. It sounds like a lot of work, but this is your spirituality we are talking about here.

It is a good idea to question everything and find out if there is an agreement between the authors you have read. Another thing to keep in mind is that some folks are completely full of fluff and bluster while others deliberately water stuff down to keep from divulging too much about their path. And some are completely straightforward about the things they are writing about.

One of the best ways to learn about an author is find out when they are going to be doing a book signing near you. Get to meet them (Most book signings are free and most will give a short lecture about their book just to whet your appetite for it.) Some of the most intense learning experiences I gained were in attending some of these lectures; it’s also a great way to actually see the person who is writing.

Use your intuition…and don’t be shy about picking their brains. That is what they are there for. In fact, I would suggest doing the same thing at the store where you get your tools and books. It helps you learn a lot faster; especially when you ask Stupid questions. Yes you will get looks. Yes, you will even get the occasional shake of the head, But if you don’t ask, you wont know. It’s worth it.

Suggested Things to do:

Check out different groups that meet in your area. You can do this by attending open (public) circles or classes. Use them as a way to meet other Pagans and eventually find a group that you feel comfortable studying with. If you are Solitary Pagan, it helps to “meet and greet” other Pagans.

Look around for Pagan shops, botanicas and other places where you can get supplies. Most botanicas are devoted to Santeria or Voudu, but you can get some really good equipment at cheap prices.

Check out the local library, as well as the bookstore for things you can read about your particular pantheon.

Ask a lot of questions. Even stupid ones. It’s one of the chief tenets of Paganism to question everything you come across. If you get an answer that sounds like horsesh*t, then verify, verify, verify.

Things Not To Do:

Don’t panic; this seems like a lot of information, but it really isn’t. This is just the primer for your own research.

Don’t sweat if you cannot find a teacher right away, Nine times out of ten, they usually show up when you are ready to learn more about a particular aspect of your tradition.

Don’t start off calling yourself a High Something of a particular tradition. Most systems within Paganism have their own methods of teaching and credentials for clergy and what not. No faking!

Don’t be afraid of getting criticized; it’s going to happen. Learn to grow a thick skin, and if someone points something out to you, listen and check out your own motives and conscience. If the shoe fits, wear it. If it doesn’t, then don’t.

Don’t take everything at face value…Learn how to question what you hear and not be a total jerk about it.

Don’t try and convert people, It rarely works just put out information let people know where you stand and end it there.

Recommended Websites:

http://pantheon.org — A great place to learn about the Gods of your chosen pantheon. It doesn’t have all the information, but enough for you to get your feet wet and do some research.

Yahoo.com — They have a plethora of Pagan groups and places where you can talk to people of different walks of life. It’s also a great way to meet Pagans in your area.

Google and other search engines — Another great website with links to thousands of Pagan websites.

Recommended Books:

The Truth about Witchcraft Today: Scott Cunningham
Urban Primitive: Tannin Silverstein and Raven Kaldera
The Book of Shamanic Healing: Kristin Madden
The Celestine Prophecy: James Redfield (Yes, it’s a novel but it helps to get an idea about energy-work and how energy can be gathered and stolen.)
The Wiccan Warrior: Kerr Cucuhain
Witchcraft Theory and Practice: Ly de Angeles
When I see the Wild God: Ly de Angeles
Drawing Down the Moon: Margot Adler (of NPR)
The Spiral Dance: Starhawk
Buckland’s Complete Witches Handbook: Raymond Buckland

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(One Person’s View Point) 20 Common Herbs and Roots Used in Spell Work

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These powerful plants are some of nature’s most incredible gifts.

Roots and herbs are an integral part of the rituals and spells of Hoodoo and Rootwork. Every herb and root has a medicinal and a magical property of some sort that becomes the main ingredient to help your ritual or spell to succeed. These powerful plants are some of nature’s most incredible gifts. These are 20 of the most widely used and well-known herbs and roots used in spell work.

Ruda.The Ruda plant is widely held to be a Magical herb. Many people carry a pinch of Ruda in a cloth bag or place it above the front door to ward off the evil eye. Some folks make a tea of Ruda and sprinkle it around the home for protection or bathe in it to break spells. This herb can also be used to make a powerful love spell.

Wormwood. Burn the Wormwood herb in your home over charcoal to remove any hexes or curses. Carry in vehicle to protect from accidents on dangerous roads. Use as incense for clairvoyance, to summon spirits, or to enhance divinatory abilities.

Mugwort. Make the Mugwort leaves into a tea to wash your crystals. This will remove any jinx the crystal has picked up and will add strength to it. It can also be burned on top of charcoal before crystal gazing. Place the Mugwort herb in your shoes to produce energy and vitality.

Angelica Root. Sprinkle the Angelica Root (also known as Archangel) in the four corners of your house, at the entryways and on the window panes to ward off evil. You may also add Angelica to your bath to remove any hexes or curses that have been placed on you.

Bloodroot. Burn or carry a piece of the bloodroot in a red flannel bag to aid in protecting against hexes. Additionally burn as an incense or carry the root with you if someone is trying to take your husband or lover. This root can also be carried to attract a new lover. Place in windows and doorways to keep curses and evil spirits out. A favorite root for use in voodoo to defeat hexes and spells aimed against you.

Patchouli. Patchouli is used in spells, sachets, baths and… Click here to read the rest of this article Source: originalbotanica.com

Spell For Monday – Simple Aura and Skin Cleansing Bath Ritual

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Simple Aura and Skin Cleansing Bath Ritual Source: PentifulEarth.com

Spell Ingredients

White candle (for purification and protection)

Two cups salt (spiritually purifying and helps relax your muscles)

Two cups witch hazel (spiritually cleansing and acts as a natural toner for your skin)

Spell Directions

Prep: Fill the bath with water, your desired temperature.

Enchant: Light the white candle while visualizing purity. Slowly add the salt while visualizing beneficial energy, and then the witch hazel while visualizing a white energy filling the tub.

Relax: Enter the water. Start to clear your mind, focusing on the white candle.

Meditate: Start to release all negative thoughts into the water. Feel the negativity leaving your body, from your fingertips and toes into the water. Soak in the bath for at least 30 minutes.

Let go of harmful energies: Allow water to drain. Envision all negativity swirling down the drain with the water. When you exit you should feel relaxed. Remember to always let go of what no longer suits you!

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Monday

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Monday Correspondences

Day: Monday ( Moon-day)

Planet: Moon

Colors: Silver and White and Grey

Crystals: Moonstone, Pearl, Aquamarine, Silver, Selenite

Aroma: Jasmine, Lemon, Sandalwood, Moon Oil, African violet, Honeysuckle, Myrtle, Willow, and Wormwood

Herb: Moonwart

The sacred day of the Moon, personified by such goddesses as Selene, Luna, Diana, and Artemis. The Moon is ruler of flow affecting the changeable aspects of people. If a full moon falls on a Monday, its powers are at their most potent. Magical aspects: peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friendships, psychic awareness, purification, and fertility

Monday is ruled by the moon – an ancient symbol of mystery and peace. Monday is a special day for mothers as the cycle of the moon has long been associated with the female menstrual cycle. Those wishing to conceive a baby would be wise to try on a Monday as the magic of motherhood is strong and pregnancy is in the air.

This is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving agriculture, animals, female fertility, messages, reconciliation’s, theft, voyages, dreams, emotions, clairvoyance, home, family, medicine, cooking, personality, merchandising, psychic work, Faerie magic, and Goddess rituals.

September 29, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

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Source: nineplanets.org

The Moon phase for September 29th, 2025 is the First Quarter phase. In this phase, exactly half of the moon is illuminated and half is in darkness.

The First Quarter phase comes roughly 7 days after the New Moon and this is when the moon has completed one quarter of its orbit around the Earth (hence the name, First Quarter). The moon will be high overhead at sunset in this phase and will be visible until mid-night, when it sets in the west.

Fun fact:

Phase Details

Phase: First Quarter

Moon age: 7.58 days

Moon illumination: 45.61%

Moon tilt: 123.144°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 399,742.14 km

Moon sign: Capricorn

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.

First Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 7 days after the New Moon when the moon is one quarter of the way through its orbit around the earth. Exactly half the moon will be illuminated and half dark. On the day of the First Quarter phase the moon is high overhead at sunset and is visible until mid-night when it sets in the west.

Today’s First Quarter Phase

The First Quarter on September 29 has an illumination of 47%. 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 September 29 the Moon is 7.13 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: First Quarter
Illumination: 47%
Moon Age: 7.13 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 399,316.74 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,809,425.00 km

September 28 Daily Horoscope and Birthday Horoscope’s Traits

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Joyful birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!

May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

Click here to read more about anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

You are generous and practical. You like to plan but don’t necessarily follow what you decide upon.

There is a whole list of people who have something good to say about you but also a list of not so good words, all because you are quite direct and not afraid to speak your mind. Prepare to read an exceptional horoscope profile below.

Astrological symbol: Scales. This is the symbol of the Libra zodiac for people born September 23 – October 21. It is suggestive for stability through hard work, wealth, balanced nature and sense of justice.

The Libra Constellation, one of the 12 zodiac constellations is spread on an area of 538 sq degrees and its visible latitudes are +65° to -90°. There aren’t any first magnitude stars and its neighboring constellations are Virgo to the West and Scorpio to the East.

The name Libra is the Latin name defining Scales, the September 28 zodiac sign in Spanish it is Libra and in Greek it is Zichos.

Opposite sign: Aries. This is important because it reflects upon the social sense and a pioneering state of Aries natives who are thought to be and have everything those born under the Libra sun sign want.

Modality: Cardinal. The quality exposes the ambitious nature of those born on September 28 and their optimism and philosophy in most existential aspects.

Ruling house: The seventh house. This house rules over partnerships, whether these refer to a spouse or a business partner. This explains the importance that each Libra takes in surrounding only with the people whom can offer the support for their true accomplishment.

Ruling body: Venus. This planet is said to govern over harmony and exaltation and also reflects the elegance inheritance. Venus is considered the yin side while Mars is the yang side.

Element: Air. This element sheds light on the capacity of those born on September 28 to focus on more things at once and shows how they are hard to distract whenever they are really passionately involved in something.

Lucky day: Wednesday. This day is under the governing of Mercury and symbolizes smoothness and dexterity. It also identifies with the easygoing nature of Libra natives.

Lucky numbers: 4, 6, 11, 15, 25.

Motto: “I balance!”

People born on September 28 are balanced, graceful and outspoken. Just like a true Libra, have an attentive and tranquil nature. They enjoy to be cared for in exchange for their selflessness and also to delight with sweets from time to time. They dislike commonness and having to deal with boastful people. Those born under this sign like to spend time in peaceful places, away from all the noise and disruption.

Positive Traits: These natives are cautious, attentive to every detail and seem to have this orderly way of living their lives. They are extremely efficient and patient and often their surprise those around them with their resilience. They are optimistic most times and although in words they might seem idealistic, they have their feet grounded and prefer stability and security to risk and fame.

Negative Traits: Too belittling and fastidious and even unfailing when they feel they are not given the due scrutiny, these natives can prove to be quite entangled beings when their sureness is in any way threatened. They are predisposed to a lot of anxiety and negativity and probably no one can calm their invented worries sometimes. When they have to deal with short deadlines or similar they often panic and act in a rush and only afterwards they realize their mistakes and have to take everything from the beginning.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on September 28 are romantic and loyal. They are attracted to enthusiastic and imaginative people that are as reliable as they are. You can conquer the heart of Libra if you are as trustworthy and affectionate as they are. This single native is completely focusing energy on their personal development and is in no way in a hurry to enter a relationship if they don’t feel it’s the right thing to do…

Lucky Color: Blue is the color defined for September 28 and in general for Libra natives. Other colors for Libra people are pink and green.

Representative Birthstone: The birthstone for Libras born with the September 28 is the calming Opal. Another birthstone considered beneficial for Libra natives is Jade. It symbolizes financial wisdom.

Characteristic Flower: Rose is the representative flower for those born under the September 28. Other plants for Libra natives are the flowers of all fruit trees.

Symbolic Metal: The metal for Libra natives born with the September 28 is Bronze. Another metal considered beneficial for Libra natives is Copper.

Characteristics: September 28 Zodiac belongs to the first decan of LIBRA (September 23-October 2). This decan is influenced by the planet Venus. Those born under this influence combine the affectionate and understanding nature of Libra with the passion and sensuality of Venus. This decan is known to magnify all the positive and negative characteristics of the Libra zodiac sign.

Being born on the 28th day of the month shows generosity, independence, great self confidence and idealism. The numerology for September 28 is 1. This number reveals revels leadership qualities, great will power and an original approach to life, all wrapped in a charming personality. Those Libra can only be proud of this association as this is the number of achievers, of those who see the bigger picture and are set to follow their goals no matter what.

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Libra comes fifth on the list of most common to least common zodiac signs amongst births. An odd numbered sign, this is full of positive meaning and attached to a masculine symbolism. This relates to extrovert people who are lively and sociable. The Creator is an archetype used when referring to this sign. In Libra there are born the most high achievers in school.

Click here to read more about traits for anyone’s birthday horoscope Source: tarot.com

You are a heartbreaker! You have a charm and confidence that makes everyone stop, stare, and want to befriend you. From the inside out you radiate beauty and poise, whether you realize it or not! You have the attention of many admirers, both secret and obvious. However, you rarely find yourself in a relationship. It may be that you don’t trust easily or that you’re just happier on your own. Enjoy your independence! When the right person comes along, you’ll know.

September 28 Libra at Their Best: Beautiful, intelligent, magnetic

September 28 Libra at Their Worst: Excessive, manipulative, cold

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You are a charming and attractive person. You love receiving attention. You walk into a room, and people stop to stare. You have a charismatic and unique personality.

The 28th of September birthday personality belongs to the Libra zodiac sign. Maybe you are a little over-enthusiastic, but you are still a pleasant Libran. It is said that you could use your charm to get your way.

Furthermore, Libra you tend to be unconventional as you are creative and imaginative. You have this ability to talk without words.Needless to say with all your good birthday characteristics, some people will not like you. This is a common occurrence among those born on today.

The September 28th astrology predicts that you are likely an impossible romantic. You are extremely creative as said before but you use this in your erotic fantasies.

You prefer to be in a relationship and will work to make the partnership a harmonious one. Instead of this, friendships are equally as important. These Libra birthday people are normally the kinds who are generous as well. You are usually the one who is the peacemaker in the family or the workplace.

If today is your birthday, you are success driven and would naturally make a particularly concerned social worker or therapist. While you are giving, you have a tendency to be taken advantage of. However, you stick to your guns and act according to your values and principles. You can be a force to be reckoned with when upset.

In love or seeking a partner, the September 28 zodiac person looks for someone who is success driven and who has an artistic mind additionally. You prefer a relationship that provides balance and peace to your inner being. More so, you like to be pampered and like to have your chocolates or sweets.

On the other hand, you dislike drama and egotistical people.

The September 28 horoscope shows that you like being by yourself or like peaceful activities unlike others born under the same zodiac sign.

You are attentive to detail, progressive, fair and affectionate. As a few of your not so charming qualities is that you are impatient. You can be self-absorbed, but at the same time, you need to learn how not to be an enabler. Take time for yourself from time to time so you can balance your moods.

As a Libra born on September 28th, you seem to attract all kinds of admirers. This can be good, and this could be bad. Perhaps you should pick your friends with a little more prudence.

Typically, you need to be around people that are positive and lead a life that’s free of discord. Your friends and family love you, adore you. As a parent, you can be overly strict, but this could work itself out with your understanding and empathy.

As a September 28 birthday personality, you are proud of yourself and how you have maintained your looks. However, you need to look for diets that are proven to work rather than invest in the latest fad or trend.

Your impatient attitude could be the reason for this desire to use a “quick fix.” You as a Libra can benefit from solitude. You may need to reinvent yourself from time to time.

As a career, the September 28th horoscope predicts that you could be compatible for several different professions. Normally, you could find comfort in knowing that your career will reflect your personality and character. You are a natural fit for the advertising market, or you would do well in media or publishing.

You like to write and could easily be an editor for an infamous magazine. Your passionate nature could find you fighting for a cause. On the subject of your finances, you could learn to live on a budget.

A career that offers you the opportunity to travel is highly likely as you love adventure. Additionally, you are willing to go back to school and get the education needed to further your career goals.

Personal freedom is important to you. Someone born on this day will likely spend time alone. The September 28 birthday personality traits show that you are a giving person so it would be of a great benefit if you give people their problems back and concentrate on you.

Librans are natural caregivers and can take on other people’s problems too readily. This imbalance can make you moody and impatient. Normally, your health condition is good, but you look for things to happen overnight. As a career, you have many options but need to spend your money wisely and save some as well.

See: Famous Celebrities Born On September 28

This Day That Year -September 28 In History

1701 – Maryland is now authorized to divorcing couples
1904 – In NYC, a woman is taken by authorities for smoking a cigarette in her car
1932 – The Chicago Cubs and the NY Yankees open the Baseball World Series
1961 – Shirley Booth plays in the hit series “Hazel” which aired on NBC

September 28 Tula Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
September 28 Chinese Zodiac DOG

Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Venus that symbolizes happiness, love, relationships, aesthetics, and imagination.

Birthday Symbols

The Balance or Scales Is The Symbol For The Libra Zodiac Sign

Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is Magician. This card symbolizes strong willpower and practicality that is required to be successful in life. The Minor Arcana cards are Two of Swords and Queen of Swords

September 28 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

Lucky Number

Number 1 – This number stands for strength, ambition, determination, and happiness.

Lucky Colors

Yellow: This is a color that signifies illumination, joy, pragmatism, and confidence.
Pink: This color signifies tenderness, romance, grace, and sensitivity.

Lucky Days

Sunday – This day ruled by Sun and signifies a day to be generous and nurture loving relationships.
Friday – This day ruled by planet Venus is symbolic of artistic endeavors and harmonious resolution of conflicts.

Birthstone Opal

Opal is a gemstone that is symbolic of imagination, art, spirituality, and love.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts

A Calvin Klein perfume for the Libra man and a bouquet of silk flowers for the woman.

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, September 28 to Saturday, October 4, 2025

Source: Georgianicols.com

All Signs …

Aries (March 21-April 19)

At this time, Jupiter is travelling across the bottom of your chart, which highlight everything to do with your personal life, plus home and family. Jupiter will promote inner peace and security within yourself; as well as exchanges with family members. In fact, your family life will be happier and family members will be more generous to each other. This benefit extends even into physical manifestations: for example, you will benefit by buying real estate or a new home. Or perhaps, you’ll improve, redecorate or renovate where you currently live? Relations with parents will also improve. You will feel a sense of joy and reassurance by putting down roots and having a sense of belonging to a place. You’ll feel secure. (Gosh.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Jupiter is currently travelling through the part of your chart that is connected with daily events and communications. Because Jupiter tends to expand and increase, you will have more contacts with your immediate surroundings. Your everyday life will be busier. Interactions with neighbours, siblings and relatives will increase, and these contacts will be mutually beneficial. You will get out and travel more. Likewise, because Jupiter rules knowledge, wisdom and universities – you might take up a new study that could be useful to you. You might also do more writing and reading. Your plans for the future will be more optimistic and more expansive. Lucky you! This is all fun stuff.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

While you have enjoyed the benefit of Jupiter being in your sign from the middle of 2024 until June of this year, Jupiter is now in your Money House, bringing you opportunities to get richer! You might get a raise or a better-paying job, or you might inherit. To put a finer point on it, Jupiter will bring to you whatever it is that you most value. For some, this might not be money or physical possessions. It might be ideas, a standard of justice, or a chance to increase a particular dimension of your life. This is an excellent time to invest money, as well as buy something for your enjoyment and pleasure. (Not too shabby.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Life is good because lucky Jupiter is in your sign, and it will stay there until July of next year, attracting people, resources, gifts, goodies and favours from others to you. In this 12-month window, your self-confidence and poise will grow. And because Jupiter is associated with wisdom, you will also find that you will give up prejudices and attitudes that no longer serve your purpose – perhaps ideas from your childhood. This is a powerful time for all kinds of opportunities. It’s the beginning of a new 12-year cycle of growth for you. (Time to let out another pleat in the shower curtain?)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a profound time in your life because right now, Jupiter is travelling through the part of your chart that will increase your capacity to learn more and develop a deeper awareness of the spiritual and religious dimensions of your life. Pretty heady stuff! This doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to take the cloth, but almost certainly, by next summer, you will have developed greater wisdom, and a deeper compassion not only for yourself and others, but for the world in general. Perhaps the biggest truth that will dawn is that we are all in the same boat together, and what is done to help one person, is done for all.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your popularity has been increasing while Jupiter has been travelling through your House of Friendships. Not only have you been, and will continue to be, more involved with friends, you will also become more active in clubs, groups and organizations, especially ones that benefit society. You will find that friends will be more supportive to you. You will also meet new friends who are surprisingly helpful and valuable in your world. Of course, this is always a two-way street, which means you will be beneficial to others as well. This will make you more idealistic, and increase your desire to save the world before bedtime. And why not?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is the only time in 12 years that Jupiter sits at the top of your chart. And it’s there for a year! This will bring you recognition for your accomplishments. Expect a promotion at work, public acknowledgment, kudos or awards and the respect and esteem of your peers. Jupiter might trigger work-related travel, as well as dealing with foreign countries. Jupiter will increase your confidence in yourself to do what it is that you do. Note: This is an excellent opportunity to change your line of work to medicine, healing, the law, higher education and travel. (If you do this – the recognition that you might get by staying in your field is unlikely.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

The placement of Jupiter in your chart now encourages your desire to travel, and expand your horizons in every way possible. You want to learn more. You want to meet new, fascinating people. You want to see places you’ve never seen before. You want a change of scenery and fresh experiences! Basically, you want sweeping changes that make your life richer and more rewarding! Because of this, you’ll enjoy travel, going back to school, and exploring opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law. You might even experience a “conversion” with a religion or some kind of spiritual regeneration. You will identify with The Seeker. (Get the T-shirt!)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Lucky Jupiter is your ruler; and now it is travelling through one of your Money Houses, which means your assets will increase You might receive an inheritance. Your partner or someone close to you might earn more, or get a bonus, and you will indirectly benefit through their good fortune. The next nine months are an excellent time to ask for a loan from a bank or seek out a mortgage. It’s also a lovely window of time to pool your resources with someone else in a business partnership. The bottom line is you stand to benefit from the shared resources of others. Although you might not see it, sweeping changes that happen now will make your life richer and more rewarding in the future.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Jupiter sits opposite your sign until next summer, both improving your closest relationships, and allowing your one-to-one encounters to show you aspects of yourself and the world around you. This is a tremendous blessing! (This applies to all kinds of the partnerships – professional, business and marital.) You will meet all kinds of people who can help you in various ways. (Obviously, this is the perfect time to ask for help from a professional, a consultant, a lawyer, doctor, personal counsellor or astrologer.) You might become more involved with foreign places and people from other countries. It’s a marvellous time to marry – and if you do, your partner might be of an age difference and more established.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Jupiter is sitting in your House of Employment and Health until next summer, meaning this is an excellent time for any kind of work that you do. It also means your health will improve! Basically, you can make progress in the areas that best suit you or fit your wants and needs. When it comes to your job, you can improve the conditions of your job. Your terrible boss might be fired or transferred to Timbuktu. You might get a promotion or better working conditions. Or, you might simply get a new job that you like! Furthermore, you will feel satisfaction with your job, and more easily gain the esteem of your superiors. This is also a good time for joy from pets.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You are one of the luckier signs when it comes to Jupiter this year because Jupiter is sitting in the most fun part of your chart! This will promote all aspects of your creative self-expression, and your chances to express your artistic talents. If you have children, it will improve your relations with them. You’ll feel proud of them. Romance will flourish. Existing relationships will deepen, and teach you more than you ever dreamed possible. But most important of all, this year you will have the opportunity for personal growth, greater freedom of expression, and wonderful chances to enjoy yourself and have fun! Take a vacation! Count your blessings!

Shooting Star Divination c 2014

Shooting Star Divination

Tonight, think of a question you have regarding your relationships or your profession. Now, gaze at the night sky: go outdoors, look out an open door or an open window. Say aloud:

May this star divination be clear and true.

So be it! Blessed stars! Blessed Be!

Continue gazing at the night sky and ask your question aloud, addressing it to the stars in the sky. If a shooting star streaks across the night sky, or if the star seems to shine brighter in the next thirty minutes, the answer to your question is “Yes.” If clouds move across your view in the next thirty minutes, then the answer is “No.” If nothing happens, ask again, until you receive an indication either “Yes” or “No” from the stars. Make a note of your question and the answer you received from the stars in your journal.

In Honor Of Cybele, Crystal Divination c2014

In Honor Of Cybele, Crystal Divination

As it was the Oracle of Delphi that brought Cybele to Rome, the act of divining the future was associated with her. It seems only fitting to celebrate the power of this Goddess by working with some form of divination on this day. For this magickal activity you will need:

A clear glass bowl filled with Spring water

A quartz crystal

A tapered white candle

Place the crystal in the clear glass bowl and cover it with the spring water. Set the white candle just behind the bowl and light it. With your right index finger, slowly stir the water around the crystal as you chant’

“Blessed spirits of the night,

Bless me now with second sight.”

Focus your attention on the water. It will begin to cloud over with a fine mist. Once the mist begins to flow out of the bowl, stop stirring the water and look directly into the bowl. Center your attention on the crystal and repeat the following:

“Fire and water, crystal clear,

Let the visions now appear.”

Visions of the future will appear. When the visions begin to fade, make a mental note of what you saw. Snuff out the candle and place your crystal under your pillow. The crystal will provide you with more information during your dream time. Later write your visions down in your dream journal of magickal BOS.

Correspondences for the Sun c 2016

Correspondences for the Sun

Sun Attributes: success, power, growth, leadership, pride, ambition, health, family, confidence

Element: Fire

Herbs: cinnamon, orange, frankincense, cloves

Stones: carnelian, tiger eye, amber

Day: Sunday
Source: A Spell Crafter’s Compendium by Terri Paajanen

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Sunday

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Sunday Correspondence

Taking its name from our closet star, the Sun, Sunday is the best day of the week to work magical involving fathers and other authority figures such as your boss. It is also a good day to work on questions regarding leadership, money, prosperity, and power.

Color: Yellow, gold

Planet: Sun

Deities: Brighid, Helios, Ra, Apollo

Crystals: Quartz, diamond, amber, carnelian

Herbs: Marigold, sunflower, cinnamon

Associations: Success, promotion, fame, wealth, prosperity

Source: Flying the Hedge

September 28, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

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Source: nineplanets.org

The Moon phase for today 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.