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For Your Viewing Pleasure – Samhain: The Great Fire of Peace (Scottish Folklore)
Ar do shláinte (Irish Gaelic for to your health). May this year be a great one for you and yours dear WOTC family and friends!
Samhain: The Great Fire of Peace (Scottish Folklore)
The Nine Sacred Woods for Your Beltane Fire
(SIDE NOTE: These are also the types of wood you need to make Ogham Staves.)
Spell For Tomorrow – Crystal Abundance Spell
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Crystal Abundance Spell
Some quartz crystals contain bits of greenish mineral matter in them. These are known as “money crystals” or “abundance crystals.” If possible, use one of these in this spell. Otherwise, a clear quartz crystal will work fine.
INGREDIENTS/ TOOLS:1 quartz crystal
An image that represents abundance to you
BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:On a Thursday when the moon is waxing
Select a magazine picture or download an online image that symbolizes prosperity to you. It might be an object or condition you desire, such as a new home, a sports car, or a European vacation. Lay the picture face up on a windowsill where the moon’s light will shine on it.
Wash the crystal in warm water with mild soap to cleanse it of any unwanted energies. Dry the crystal, then hold it to your third eye (between your eyebrows) while thinking about your intention. Doing this sends the image into the crystal. Then set the crystal on the picture. Make sure the crystal’s point faces toward the inside of your home, to draw what you want to you. Leave the crystal in place overnight. In the morning, remove the crystal and picture and give thanks for the bounty you are about to receive.
Source: Skye Alexander, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondences for Thursday
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Thursday Source: plentifulearth.com
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Earth
Gender: Masculine
Deities: Juno, Jupiter, Thor, Zeus
Colors: Blue, Green, Purple, Rich Royal Colors
Crystals: Aventurine, Amethyst, Brown Jasper, Green Lodestone, Green Tourmaline, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Peridot, Tin, Turquoise
Herbs & Plants: Anise, Borage, Cinquefoil, Clove, Dandelion, Dill, Fig, Honeysuckle, Hyssop, Maple, Meadowsweet, Mint, Nutmeg, Oak, Patchouli, Sage, Star Anise
Incenses: Cinnamon, Clove, Jupiter Oil, Musk, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sage
Energies & Associations: Abundance, Career, Employment, Energetic Increase, Expansion, Generosity, Growth, Happiness, Healing, Harvesting, Honest Leadership, Honor, Leadership, Legal Matters, Loyalty, Luck, Male Fertility, Material Opportunities, Money, Optimism, Power, Prosperity, Protection, Riches, Wealth
April 23, 2026 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
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Source: nineplanets.org
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The Moon phase for April 23rd, 2026 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:
Phase Details:
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon age: 6.28 days
Moon illumination: 44.41%
Moon tilt: 143.249°
Moon angle: 0.53
Moon distance: 372,750.89 km
Moon sign: Cancer
Source: MoonGiant.com
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Visit the April 2026 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on April 23 has an illumination of 45%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 23 the Moon is 6.96 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details:
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 45%
Moon Age: 6.96 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,635.02 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,456,336.03 km
Illumination: 45%
Moon Age: 6.96 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,635.02 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,456,336.03 km
April 22 Birthday Taurus Horoscope Traits
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Happy, joy filled, and blessed 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.
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As a Taurus born on April 22nd,…
Astrological symbol: Bull. This relates to a willful individual with meaningful strength and stamina. This is the symbol for people born between April 20 and May 20 when the Sun is considered to be in Taurus.
The Taurus Constellationwith visible latitudes between +90° to -65° and the brightest star Aldebaran, is one of the twelve zodiac constellations. It is spread on an area of 797 sq degrees between Aries to the West and Gemini to the East.
The name Taurus is the Latin name defining the Bull, the April 22 zodiac sign in Spanish it is Tauro and in French it is Taureau.
Opposite sign: Scorpio. In astrology, these are the signs placed opposite on the zodiac circle or wheel and in the case of Taurus reflect upon reliability and depth.
Modality: Fixed. This can show much perceptiveness and relaxation how much perceptiveness and relaxation exists in the lives of those born on April 22 and how sincere they are in general.
Ruling house: The second house. This house rules over material possession and all resources an individual gathers in time, whether we’re talking about money, friendships or moral principles.
Ruling body: Venus. This association reveals creativity and magnetism. Venus is one of the planets with double rulership, over Taurus and Libra. Venus also shares an insight on loyalty.
Element: Earth. This is an element of sound judgment and calculated moves and governs those born under April 22 zodiac. In association with fire and water it gets modeled while with air, it incorporates it.
Lucky day: Friday. Taurus best identifies with the flow of the friendly Friday while this is doubled by the connection between Friday and its ruling by Venus.
Lucky numbers: 3, 8, 11, 15, 23.
Motto: “I own!”
People born on April 22 can be defined as purposeful, tranquil and in a continuous search for cohesion. Just like a true Taurus they are faithful, incisive and security conscious. They enjoy being dignified and having mates around. They hate not being offered the best services, no matter in what field and they dislike even the slightest confusion in life. Those born under this sign feel best when accompanied by family and people who are close to them.
Positive Traits: These natives are pragmatic and persistent in most of their endeavors but also very generous and affectionate with those close to them. This means that you can rely on them to keep their promises once they agree to something and that they usually put a lot of soul in their projects as well. They are some of the most warm hearted individuals when it comes to matters of the soul, although sometimes it is quite hard for them to open up.
Negative Traits: Taurus needs to learn to stop self indulging and dwelling in past behaviors and that they are the only ones that can do something in order to get all those things they keep dreaming of. Those born on this day are easily harmed and overly sufficient with the persons around them but this only happens when those persons allow them to behave like that. They are sometimes extremely egotistic and selfish. The worst things these people can do is not see they shouldn’t have such a small vision and accept transformation is a good thing.
Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on April 22 are passionate and committed. They are rather affectionate and stable rather than adventurous and they prefer to settle for a serious relationship rather than date many people. They are attracted to creative and fun people whom can keep their interest alive and with whom they can spoil and protect. You can conquer the heart of Taurus if you are all eyes on them but also maintain your individuality and degree of independence. This single native is not making a drama out of his single status but even enjoys time alone and enters a relationship only when is prepared to.
Lucky Color: The color considered to be representative for Taurus natives with April 22 is green.
Green as a hue, is the symbol of nature, fertility, growth and the power of healing. This zodiac color should be used for objects that are sitting in places where these natives spend most of their time.
People who have green as sign color are balanced, friendly and down to earth nurturers by choice. In order to feel good about themselves, they need to always help others and be supportive of good causes. They have a deep need to love and be loved and consider that belonging to the right person and creating a family with him or her is the greatest thing someone can achieve.
Other colors representative for Taurus are pink, yellow and most earth tones.
Representative Birthstone: The charming emerald is the representative Taurus birthstone for those born under the April 22.
Emerald is a precious material that denotes harmony and the power of regeneration. The zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and jewelry items.
This birthstone is beneficial for the heart, lungs, pancreas and eyesight and is also said to be a great immune booster. Colombia, Brazil and Zambia are places where Emeralds can be found.
Another birthstone considered beneficial for Taurus natives is Lapis Lazuli. It symbolizes wisdom and honesty.
Characteristic Flower: The flower considered to be representative for Taurus natives with April 22 is Poppy.
Poppy suggests refinery and grace of movement This zodiac flower should be used in decorations and other accessories.
It was considered to symbolize eternal life and remembering of the lost souls. This plant can be found during late spring and early summer.
Other flowers representative for Taurus are Violets and Lilies.
Symbolic Metal: The metal used in astrology for those with April 22 is Copper.
Copper is a metal that suggests healing and creativity. This zodiac metal should be used in all kinds of jewelry items that are to be worn frequently.
Copper is a healing metal with soothing properties. One of the first materials discovered by mankind, this metal is said to bring prosperity and influence romantic affairs.
Another metal considered beneficial for Taurus natives is Steel.
Characteristics: April 22 Zodiac belongs to the first decan of TAURUS (April 20-April 29). This decan is influenced by the planet Venus. Those born under this influence combine the romantic and affective nature of Taurus with the passion and sensuality of Venus. This decan is known to magnify all the positive and negative characteristics of the Taurus zodiac sign.
Statistics Say: April 22 is the 112th day of the year, or the 113th day in leap years, in the Gregorian Calendar and there are 253 days left until the end of the year. The fifty third day of spring, this is also the International Mother Earth Day, promoting the harmony between humans and the Earth.
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If you were born on April 22…
April 22 Taurus at Their Best: Organized, grounded, commanding
April 22 Taurus at Their Worst: Difficult, materialistic, shallow
What to Wear: Anything plush, leather or suede — even if it’s hot outside. Due to the foodie tendencies of this birthday honoree, you might also consider an expandable waistband.
What to Eat: Taurus lives for sensual pleasure, so deliver it with several courses of creamy, rich and savory dishes — and don’t forget the wine!
Who to Invite: Taurus might pretend to not care who comes, but unless you invite everybody on this territorial person’s buddy list, you could be in for some sulking.
Where to Go: Pick a venue that at least looks posh. Taurus always likes to experience a nothing but the best kind of birthday.
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IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS ON APRIL 22, you could be described as a perfectionist. You are boldly imaginative but practical. You are gorgeous, Taurus. You have a talent for making ideals a thing of reality. You do not have much patience for pettiness or argumentative people. You love to laugh so you are likely to have a good sense of humor.
Your friends love you! You are the center of their eyes. Everywhere you go, you make a new friend. You love the unusual and you will usually find excitement or drama with a few of your friends. The 22nd April birthday personality loves to live life dangerously or on a larger scale than most. You are extremely generous and you will trade in your player’s card for marriage if and only when you meet the right one.This Taurus birthday person has been known to frown on a public display of affection as you have many friends. Some believe in marriage… some prefer to be single and free. You are in no hurry to wear a ball and chain. You had a traditional childhood with parents who taught values and morals.
Untypical of a parenting Taurus, you give your children free reign to do as they please. This will never work. Take charge of the children before they rise up against you when they can‘t have everything they want when they want it. While being a lenient parent is okay by some standards, discipline will work wonders.The April 22nd birthday horoscope also predicts that you seem to take a lax attitude when it comes to material possessions. You know the value of a dollar so this is so contrary of your values. Those born on this birthday have mounds of talents that could provide you a lavish life but sometimes, some of you may make bad business decisions.
Taureans can take life one week at a time not preparing for the future. When making a career choice, maybe choosing one that brings a certain gratification to your own life will be of great benefit to you. With your talent, Taurus, you can end up being financially secure if only you applied yourself.
The April 22 birthday personality can be an aggressive Taurus when it comes to reaching your long or short-term goals. You like messing around with computers and you are curious about scientific matters.
The 22 April birthday analysis shows that your basic instinct is what brought on your quest for knowledge about things that come by “accident.” You seem to know how to handle yourself in most situations especially in circumstances relating to business.
You take a real interest in the challenges you set for yourself, therefore, completing each task with competitive energy necessary to win the confidence of others. Usually, this zodiac birthday people are grounded but sometimes can be impulsive and make rash decisions. Yes, you can be the impatient one. Perhaps taking time to calm down will ease your troubled mind. It is necessary to have a clear mind.
The April 22 birthday astrology predicts that these Taureans commonly are fit people. You have an appetite for unhealthy foods, however. You love to cook and to entertain, so sometimes, eating right is hard for you.
If you ate right and did any form of exercise, you would feel better. You could put more emphasis on things you enjoy such as water aerobics or biking. Those are excellent ways to work on cardio and toning.
The 22nd April birthday meanings show that you are cheerful people with a positive outlook. You love to laugh but can be irrational. You can be terribly impatient but attract unusual friends. You have many friends, therefore; you do not encourage public affection. In addition, you are not marriage minded but feel you will know when you meet the part of you that is missing.
Famous Celebrities Born On April 22
This Day That Year – April 22 In History
1674 – Peace treaty signed by the Netherlands and Munster.
1823 – The roller skates are available. Patent by RJ Tyers.
1903 – Yankees vs. Senators, scores 3-1 in their first game before a crowd of over 11,000 people.
1914 – First pro game for Babe Ruth as a pitcher.
April 22 Vrishabha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
April 22 Chinese Zodiac SNAKE
Birthday Planet
Your ruling planets are Mars and Venus.
Mars: This planet shows our competitive nature and how we express our enthusiasm.
Venus: This planet rules over our feelings and the pleasures we visualize.
Birthday Symbols
The Bull Is The Symbol For The Taurus Sun Sign
The Ram Is The Symbol For The Aries Sun Sign
Birthday Tarot Card
Your Birth Day Tarot Card is The Fool. This card stands for a free spirit, new potentials, energy, and freedom. The Minor Arcana cards are Five of Pentacles and Knight of Pentacles
Birthday Compatibility
You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Taurus: This will be an ideally compatible and stable match.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Aries: This relationship will be emotionally strained.
See Also:
Lucky Numbers
Number 4 – This is a number that symbolizes an organized and methodical outlook towards life.
Number 8 – This number signifies authority, ambition, possessions and good judgment.
Read about: Birthday Numerology
Lucky Colors
Pink: This is a color that symbolizes nurturing, intuition, understanding, and appreciation.
Silver: This color symbolizes elegance, prosperity, sleekness and industrious nature.
Lucky Days
Sunday – This day ruled by Sun and stands for willpower, courage, visionary and determination.
Friday – This day ruled by Venus is symbolic of sensuality, gratification, composure, and moral values.
Birthstone Emerald
Emerald gemstone is said to improve your intuition and have a positive effect on your ability to discern issues in life.
Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts
An indoor plant for the man and a bouquet of lilacs or violets for the woman.
April 22, 2026 Daily Horoscope
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THE HISTORY OF EARTH DAY
STATISTICS
1970 FIRST EARTH DAY
1 Billion INDIVIDUALS MOBILIZED FOR ACTION EVERY EARTH DAY
190+ COUNTRIES ENGAGED
THE FIRST EARTH DAY
Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.
Let’s take a look at the last half-century of mobilization for action:
ORIGINS OF EARTH DAY
In the decades leading up to the first Earth Day, Americans were consuming vast amounts of leaded gas through massive and inefficient automobiles. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of the consequences from either the law or bad press. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. Until this point, mainstream America remained largely oblivious to environmental concerns and how a polluted environment threatens human health.
However, the stage was set for change with the publication of Rachel Carson’s New York Times bestseller Silent Spring in 1962. The book represented a watershed moment, selling more than 500,000 copies in 24 countries as it raised public awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and the inextricable links between pollution and public health.
Earth Day 1970 would come to provide a voice to this emerging environmental consciousness, and putting environmental concerns on the front page.
THE IDEA FOR THE FIRST EARTH DAY
Senator Gaylord Nelson, the junior senator from Wisconsin, had long been concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States. Then in January 1969, he and many others witnessed the ravages of a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Inspired by the student anti-war movement, Senator Nelson wanted to infuse the energy of student anti-war protests with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution. Senator Nelson announced the idea for a …
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(One Person’s View Point) Samhain (Sow-en) – The Celtic roots of Halloween
As millions of children and adults participate in the fun of Halloween on the night of October 31st, few will be aware of its ancient Celtic roots in the Samhain (Samain) festival. In Celtic Ireland about 2,000 years ago, Samhain was the division of the year between the lighter half (summer) and the darker half (winter). At Samhain the division between this world and the otherworld was at its thinnest, allowing spirits to pass through.
The family’s ancestors were honoured and invited home whilst harmful spirits were warded off. People wore costumes and masks to disguise themselves as harmful spirits and thus avoid harm. Bonfires and food played a large part in the festivities. The bones of slaughtered livestock were cast into a communal fire, household fires were extinguished and started again from the bonfire. Food was prepared for the living and the dead, food for the ancestors who were in no position it eat it, was ritually shared with the less well off.
Christianity incorporated the honouring of the dead into the Christian calendar with All Saints (All Hallows) on November 1st, followed by All Souls on November 2nd. The wearing of costumes and masks to ward off harmful spirits survived as Halloween customs. The Irish emigrated to America in great numbers during the 19th century especially around the time of famine in Ireland during the 1840’s. The Irish carried their Halloween traditions to America, where today it is one of the major holidays of the year. Through time other traditions have blended into Halloween, for example the American harvest time tradition of carving pumpkins.
Two hills in the Boyne Valley were associated with Samhain in Celtic Ireland, Tlachtga and Tara. Tlachtga was the location of the Great Fire Festival which begun on the eve of Samhain (Halloween). Tara was also associated with Samhain, however it was secondary to Tlachtga in this respect.
The entrance passage to the Mound of the Hostages on the Hill of Tara is aligned with the rising sun around Samhain. The Mound of the Hostages is… Click here to read the rest of this article about Samhain
(One Person’s Viewpoint) Celebrating May Day – Beltane History
Celebrating May Day – Beltane History
The Fires of Tara:
Beltane kicks off the merry month of May, and has a long history. This fire festival is celebrated on May 1 with bonfires, Maypoles, dancing, and lots of good old fashioned sexual energy. The Celts honored the fertility of the gods with gifts and offerings, sometimes including animal or human sacrifice. Cattle were driven through the smoke of the balefires, and blessed with health and fertility for the coming year.
In Ireland, the fires of Tara were the first ones lit every year at Beltane, and all other fires were lit with a flame from Tara.
Roman Influences:
The Romans, always known for celebrating holidays in a big way, spent the first day of May paying tribute to their Lares, the gods of their household. They also celebrated the Floralia, or festival of flowers, which consisted of three days of unbridled sexual activity. Participants wore flowers in their hair (much like May Day celebrants later on), and there were plays, songs, and dances. At the end of the festivities, animals were set loose inside the Circus Maximus, and beans were scattered around to ensure fertility. The fire festival of Bona Dea was also celebrated on May 2nd.
A Pagan Martyr:
May 6 is the day of Eyvind Kelda, or Eyvind Kelve, in Norse celebrations. Eyvind Kelda was a Norwegian martyr who was tortured and drowned on the orders of King Olaf Tryggvason for refusing to give up his Pagan beliefs. A week later, Norwegians celebrate the Festival of the Midnight Sun, which pays tribute to the Norse sun goddess.
This festival marks the beginning of ten straight weeks without darkness.
The Greeks and Plynteria:
Also in May, the Greeks celebrated the Plynteria in honor of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and battle, and the patroness of the city of Athens (which was named after her). The Plynteria includes the ritual cleansing of Athena’s statue, along with feasting and prayers in the Parthenon. On the 24th, homage is paid to the Greek moon-goddess Artemis (goddess of the hunt and of wild animals). Artemis is a lunar goddess, equivalent to the Roman moon-goddess Diana – she is also identified with Luna, and Hecate.
The Green Man Emerges:
A number of pre-Christian figures are associated with the month of May, and subsequently Beltane. The entity known as the Green Man, strongly related to Cernunnos, is often found in the legends and lore of the British Isles, and is a masculine face covered in leaves and shrubbery. In some parts of England, a Green Man is carried through town in a wicker cage as the townsfolk welcome the beginning of summer. Impressions of the Green Man’s face can be found in the ornamentation of many of Europe’s older cathedrals, despite edicts from local bishops forbidding stonemasons from including such pagan imagery.
Jack-in-the-Green:
A related character is Jack-in-the-Green, a spirit of the greenwood. References to Jack appear in British literature back as far as the late sixteenth century. Sir James Frazer associates the figure with mummers and the celebration of the life force of trees. Jack-in-the-Green was seen even in the Victorian era, when he was associated with soot-faced chimney sweeps. At this time, Jack was framed in a structure of wicker and covered with leaves, and surrounded by Morris dancers. Some scholars suggest that Jack may have been a ancestor to the legend of Robin Hood.
Ancient Symbols, Modern Rites:
Today’s Pagans celebrate Beltane much like their ancestors did. A Beltane ritual usually involves lots of fertility symbols, including the obviously-phallic Maypole dance. The Maypole is a tall pole decorated with flowers and hanging ribbons, which are woven into intricate pattern by a group of dancers. Weaving in and out, the ribbons are eventually knotted together by the time the dancers reach the end.
In some Wiccan traditions, Beltane is a day in which the May Queen and the Queen of Winter battle one another for supremacy. In this rite, borrowed from practices on the Isle of Man, each queen has a band of supporters. On the morning of May 1, the two companies battle it out, ultimately trying to win victory for their queen. If the May Queen is captured by her enemies, she must be ransomed before her followers can get her back.
There are some who believe Beltane is a time for the faeries — the appearance of flowers around this time of year heralds the beginning of summer and shows us that the fae are hard at work. In early folklore, to enter the realm of faeries is a dangerous step — and yet the more helpful deeds of the fae should always be acknowledged and appreciated. If you believe in faeries, Beltane is a good time to leave out food and other treats for them in your garden or yard.
For many contemporary Pagans, Beltane is a time for planting and sowing of seeds — again, the fertility theme appears. The buds and flowers of early May bring to mind the endless cycle of birth, growth, death and rebirth that we see in the earth. Certain trees are associated with May Day, such as the Ash, Oak and Hawthorn. In Norse legend, the god Odin hung from an Ash tree for nine days, and it later became known as the World Tree, Yggdrasil.
If you’ve been wanting to bring abundance and fertility of any sort into your life — whether you’re looking to conceive a child, enjoy fruitfulness in your career or creative endeavors, or just see your garden bloom — Beltane is the perfect time for magical workings related to any type of prosperity.
Source: Article found on & owned by About.com Author: Patti Wigington
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondences for Wednesday
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Wednesday Source: flyingthehedge.com
This day of the week gets its name from Woden’s Day, an Old English name. It is a direct translation of the Latin term mercurri dies, “day of Mercury.” When they translated the day, they changed to god Mercury to a local god, Woden, so people would understand. This is a great day to work on communications, thought, wisdom, self-expression, and the arts. Also a good day for divination.
Color: Purple, orange
Planet: Mercury
Deities: Odin, Woden, Hermes, Mercury, Athena, Lugh
Crystals: Adventuine, agate
Herbs: Aspen, lilies, lavender, fern
Associations: Business, communication, debt, the arts, transportation, fortune, chance, creativity
April 22, 2026 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
You can find more moon phase details on both of the websites used in this post by clicking on each hyperlink.
Source: nineplanets.org
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The Moon phase for April 22nd, 2026 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:
Phase Details:
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon age: 5.24 days
Moon illumination: 32.87%
Moon tilt: 136.137°
Moon angle: 0.54
Moon distance: 368,592.41 km
Moon sign: Cancer
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.
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Visit the April 2026 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on April 22 has an illumination of 34%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 22 the Moon is 5.88 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details:
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 34%
Moon Age: 5.88 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 365,789.41 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,416,023.56 km
Illumination: 34%
Moon Age: 5.88 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 365,789.41 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,416,023.56 km
Divination Journal
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Tarot Card
Source: The Celtic Dragon Tarot by D. J. Conway. With art done by Lisa Hunt. This deck is unique as the cards are never read in reverse. Copyright 2001 Pages 150 and 151
Five/5 of Pentacles – Minor Arcana
Loss; unpleasant differences
A man and a woman walk away from each other, each determined that their way or opinion is the only one. Five broken disks with pentacles lie on the ground between them. These disks symbolize life, friendship, cooperation, and/or love built between them, now destroyed because of ego and lack of compromise. Five dragons in the sky above them scream their anger and displeasure. Little dragons hiss at each other over the broken disks. The balance of the spiritual forces they have cultivated with their relationship has been upset, turning positive energies and events into negative ones.
Divinatory Meaning: Take care or there may be a loss of home or job. Differences arise that could divide friends or lovers. There may be a period of deep loneliness.
Animal Spirit Guide or Helper
Source: Messages from Your Animal Spirit Guides Oracle Cards by Steven D. Farmer Copyright 2008 Pages 83 to 85
Panda
“Create a sacred space for yourself in your home and/or place of work”
A Sacred Space is an area in your home or work place where you have some privacy for contemplation, mediation, or simply a bit of quite time to think. If this isn’t possible to do at work, it becomes even more imperative that you provide this for yourself in your home. This is a space that is your territory, whether it’s an entire room or a corner of your living room or bedroom. Place a cozy chair or pillow there, and then set up a simple altar, one that contains a few pieces that are both personal and precious. Include a candle in your space that you can light when you’re abiding there. Make your sacred space a comfortable place to hang out, with no agenda or compulsion to do anything. As Buddha said, “Don’t just do something; sit there.”
You may find all sorts of reasons or excuses not to do this, but don’t cave in to these internal objections. Make it important enough for your emotional and mental health and balance to create this kind of private spiritual sanctuary. Be sure to do nothing in particular for a good period of the time you sit there. The increasingly rapid pace of life and growing intensities in the world are even greater cause for doing so. It’s a place for solace, one where you can more closely listen to your inner voice and feelings, and tap into the Life Force inside that’s expressing itself as you.
Associations: Rarity; Vegetarianism; Polarity; Willpower; Solitude; Privacy; Sacred Space; Intuition; Perspective; Gentleness; Strength; Flexibility; Modesty; Economy
Rune
Source: TheRuneSite.com
Wunjo
Sound: “w”, “v”
Stands for: Joy
Color: Pink (Blue)
Casting meaning: This rune shows us the balance between all things even when in a chaotic world. It is also a rune of fellowship, common goals and well being to all things. If you come across this rune in a reading you can expect good news to come your way.
Witches’ Rune
Source: summergoddess.wordpress.com
Rings
The Rings Rune implies important alliances and agreements.
Drawing this rune can suggest aligning your energies with another toward the successful completion of your goals.
The Rings Rune symbolizes all bonds.
You can look forward to important gatherings soon or the dissolution of joint ventures. Even facing an enemy straight on.
More routinely, this rune will suggest being charmed by the superficial or just going through the motions.
Ogham
Source: learnreligions.com
St – Straith
This symbol, used for the sound St, is Straith (sometimes seen as Straif), the Blackthorn tree. A symbol of authority and control, the Blackthorn is connected to strength and triumph over adversity. Blackthorn is a tree (although some might argue it’s more of a really big shrub) of winter, and its berries only ripen after the first frost. White flowers appear in the spring, and the bark is black and thorny.
On a medicinal level, Blackthorn berries–sloe berries–are brewed to make a tonic (this is what Sloe Gin is made from). The tonic can be used as a laxative and/or diuretic, as well as a skin astringent. In folklore, the Blackthorn has a fairly unpleasant reputation. An English legend refers to a devastating winter as a “Blackthorn Winter.” It also represents the darker side of magic and witchcraft. Because it’s a plant that becomes hardy when all around it is dying, it is associated with the Dark Mother, the Crone aspect of the Goddess, particularly the Cailleach in some parts of Scotland and Ireland. There is also a strong connection to the Morrighan, because of Blackthorn’s association with the blood and death of warriors. In fact, in early Celtic culture, the Blackthorn was popular for its use in the cudgel shillelagh.
Straith Correspondences
Mundane Aspects: Expect the unexpected, especially when it comes to change. Your plans may be altered, or even destroyed, so plan to deal with it. The appearance of Straith often indicates the influence of external forces.
Magical Aspects: You’re at the beginning of a new journey, and there will be some surprises–possibly unpleasant ones–along the way. Overcoming these obstacles will give you strength. Realize that you–and your life–are changing.
I Ching
Hexagram Fifty – Eight/58
Tui / Empowering
The joyous Lake spans on and on to the horizon:
The Superior Person renews and expands his Spirit through heart-to-heart exchanges with others.
Success if you stay on course.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
This is the sign of true companionship.
The principals in this situation exchange energy, ideas and feelings, constantly invigorating and encouraging each other to new heights of Spiritual achievement and Self-discovery.
This exchange is not for the glory of the Team, but for furthering the process of each individual’s ‘Te’, or pure potentiality.
Numerology
Source: worldnumerology.com
Nitey – Nine
A person with this number is often misunderstood and is frequently the victim of gossip – it’s about global awareness and a leadership role in humanitarian affairs. It can bring jealousy and possessiveness to relationships. It is considered a Power number.
Angel Number
April 21, 2026 Daily Horoscope
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April 21, 2026 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
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Source: nineplanets.org
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The Moon phase for April 21st, 2026 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:
Phase Details:
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon age: 4.26 days
Moon illumination: 22.71%
Moon tilt: 130.921°
Moon angle: 0.55
Moon distance: 365,300.37 km
Moon sign: Gemini
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.
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Visit the April 2026 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on April 21 has an illumination of 23%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 21 the Moon is 4.74 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details:
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 23%
Moon Age: 4.74 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,917.03 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,373,765.54 km
Illumination: 23%
Moon Age: 4.74 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,917.03 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,373,765.54 km
Spell for Tomorrow – Simple Hoodoo Spells for Protection
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To Keep Someone From Using Foot Track Spells Against You
Ingredients:
– Red Pepper
– Your Right Shoe
Place the red pepper inside your right shoe to prevent foot track spells from being able to latch on to you.
Silver Dime to Prevent Hoodoo
Ingredients:
– Silver Dime
– Drill
– Leather Throng
Drill a hole into the silver dime and string it with the leather throng. Wearing this amulet will protect you from others attempting to Hoodoo you.
Rattle Snake Skin For Protection Against Bewitchment
Ingredients: – Shed Rattle Snake Skin
Carry the shed rattlesnake skin on your person to prevent others from bewitching you. (If you kill the snake it will not work the reason being that any bewitchment cast on you will rebound to the snake.)
To Protect Against Evil Forces
Ingredients: – Horseshoe
Place the horseshoe over top your front door to keep evil forces from entering the home.
Cinnamon Bath for Protection Against Evil Forces
Ingredients:
– Cinnamon
– Bath
Tub Run a bath sprinkling in ground cinnamon. Make sure to fully submerge yourself to wash away any negative influences that may have attached themselves to you.
Source: Gray’s Pocket Book Of Hoodoo Protection Spells: (Gray’s Pocket Books Series Book 3) by Deran Gray
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Monday
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Witches Correspondences for Monday
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 theirmmost 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.
April 20, 2026 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase
You can find more moon phase details on both of the websites used in this post by clicking on each hyperlink.
Source: nineplanets.org
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The Moon phase for April 20th, 2026 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:
Phase Details:
Moon age: 3.15 days
Moon illumination: 12.67%
Moon tilt: 119.27°
Moon angle: 0.55
Moon distance: 362,666.06 km
Moon sign: Gemini
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.
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Visit the April 2026 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on April 20 has an illumination of 14%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On April 20 the Moon is 3.67 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details:
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 14%
Moon Age: 3.67 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,299.31 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,334,659.70 km
Illumination: 14%
Moon Age: 3.67 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,299.31 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,334,659.70 km
Divination Journal
Lady Carla Beltane picks out the symbol, rune, tarot card, etc., but the information is from the website in the hyperlink or from a book. The description of these is one person’s view on them.
Tarot Card
Source: The English Magic Tarot by Rex Van Ryn, Steve Dooley and Andy Letcher Copyright 2015 (The unfamiliar terms used with this deck is in England English) Page 75
NINE OF WANDS – Minor Arcana
Struggle; responsibility; burden; refusal to delegate
Description: A man struggles with ten staves. He’s knocked his hat off and is going to come to a cropper in that puddle.
Reading: You’re doing to much. You’ve taken on too many responsibilities and now you’re unable to do any of them justice. Remember that your energy and time are not unlimited. Delegate.
Animal Spirit Guide or Helper
Source: Messages from Your Animal Spirit Guides Oracle Cards by Steven D. Farmer Copyright 2008 Pages 27-29
CAT
“It’s time to strike out on your own and relinquish your over dependency on others.”
It’s so easy to slip into a comfortable dependency with anything or anyone, from simple dependencies that can be healthy and restorative (such as daily exercise) to destructive and hard-core dependencies, such as an addiction. You may find yourself so totally hooked on another person that you lose yourself, always turning to that individual to either make decisions for you or to validate your own. This can apply to organizations as well.
Those dependencies that you’re most familiar with are most likely born out of habit rather than conscious choice. To make truly autonomous decisions, don’t get caught up in the polarities of being dependent or independent. Instead, make those choices from a place where you maintain your own authority and power, and accept 100 percent responsibility for those choices and their consequences. Now is the time to review the people and things upon which you excessively and habitually dependent: Step back from them, identify the areas where you need to make some adjustments, and act accordingly. Practice setting boundaries, asking for what you want, and making decisions based on your own internal authority and autonomy.
Associations: Independence; Autonomy; Curiosity; Courage; Unpredictability; Perceptiveness; Cleverness; Resourcefulness; Intuition; Passion; Sensuality; Playfulness; Adventurousness, Stealth; Charisma, Gracefulness
Rune
Source: therunesite.com
KENAZ
Sound: “k”
Stands for: Torch
Color: Yellow
Casting meaning: Kenaz is a rune of knowledge, understanding, learning and teaching. It allows us to view situations with more clarity than we normally would.
Witches’ Rune
Source: summergoddess.wordpress.com
EYE
This rune means to watch, to be spellbound, to probe deeper and discover that which is hidden from view.
It indicates becoming conscious and aware. This can sometimes mean you will be shocked into some awareness.
The Eye Rune implies the inner eye, to bring something into focus, to awaken or startle.
It suggests the all-knowing or all-seeing consciousness.
This rune has everything to do with examination, inspection, exposure and understanding on the deepest level.
Ogham
Source: learnreligions.com
Saille/Suil
S is for Saille, pronounced sahl-yeh, and is associated with the Willow tree. The Willow is often found near water, and when nourished it will grow rapidly. This symbol is representative of knowledge and spiritual growth, as well as being connected with the month of April. Willows offer protection and healing, and is closely connected to the cycles of the moon. Likewise, this symbol is tied to women’s mysteries and cycles.
In folk medicine, Willow has long been connected with healing. A tea of willow bark was used to treat fevers, rheumatism, coughs, and other inflammatory conditions. Nineteenth century scientists discovered that the Willow contains salicylic acid, a synthetic version of which is the primary pain-relief ingredient in Aspirin. In addition to its use as a healing herb, Willow was also harvested for wicker work. Baskets, small curricles, and even bee hives were constructed with this bendable, flexible wood.
Saille Correspondences
Mundane Aspects: One cannot evolve without changing. Realize that part of life’s journey includes learning lessons–even unpleasant ones. This is a natural part of the human experience.
Magical Aspects: Give yourself a break periodically, and take time to rest spiritually. Know that change will come when you are ready for it. Allow yourself some flexibility in your spiritual life as well.
I Ching
Source: psychic-revelation.com
Hexagram One/1
Name: Ch’ien.
Keyphrase: The Creative.
Formed By The Trigrams: Heaven over Heaven.
General: Persistent effort will help you realize your potential for achievement.
Love: You need to behave in a compassionate fashion towards your partner.
Business: Your ideas are sound but you need to take time to thoroughly plan out your strategy for making them work.
Personal: You need to take time out to relax and enjoy life more.
Overview: Ch’ien is pure yang energy. Being pure yang it indicates a time when you are in a good position to achieve your objectives (whatever they may be). However, it is a time of potential as there is a lack of yin influence. So now is the time to make those plans and get ready to put them into action. Plan thoroughly and don’t be impatient. Although Ch’ien is an auspicious hexagram, for your plans to have a lasting effect and value your motives need to be virtuous. Be compassionate when you move forward. If you are arrogant you will only breed complacency or resentment in those around you.
Numerology
Source: worldnumerology.com
One
THE PRIMAL FORCE
From a spiritual perspective, the 1 is the number of creation – the primal force from which all other numbers spring forth. Some say once you truly understand the place and function of this elemental number, enlightenment will be yours.
This statement doesn’t apply to a Numerologist’s perspective alone, but perhaps it’s a good place to start since the personality of the number 1 aligns nicely with its elevated spiritual symbolism.
The 1 is a doer, a powerful force that produces results.
The 1 is aggressive – a necessary trait for creating, and not allowing anything to limit its potential. The 1 is the spearhead, always in the forefront directing and leading others.
The shape of this number reflects its meaning; the 1 walks upright with pride and purpose – strong, determined, and unwavering with a specific goal in mind. The 1 is capable of turning ideas into reality – pushing obstacles aside or simply drilling right through them.
The 1 tends to have a simple, straightforward view of life, heedless of its many complexities.
An individual with the dynamic 1 trusts their ability to separate right from wrong, doesn’t waste time on abstract ideas, and rarely follows a path that isn’t in line with their result-oriented goal. The 1 is no preacher, no philosopher, spiritual explorer, nor dreamer – and certainly not an idealist. They are pragmatic, ruthless conquerors, and warriors extraordinaire. The 1 is individualistic and independent to a fault. They will attempt to force their viewpoint on you but have no desire to hear yours.
The 1 can be confrontational, jealous, and exceedingly stubborn, but also courageous and willing to try anything new (with promise) even at great risk. They have a sense of honor and responsibility that demands respect and are the first to defend injustice and hypocrisy.
Befriend a 1 and you have a friend for life.
Fortunately, the 1 has a great capacity for humor, often self-depreciating, so you can poke fun at your friend and not worry about hurt feelings. But don’t cater to them to win love or friendship or you will lose their respect. Stand up to a 1 and you may lose the fight, but you’ll gain admiration. Working for a 1 you will be pushed to the limit, abused at all hours, and incapable of living up to unreasonable expectations. But you will also become the best you can be.
When in trouble, you want a friend with a strong 1 on your side, and you won’t find a braver partner or a more dedicated protector. But, if the 1 is your enemy, you could be crushed without mercy. And be forewarned, the number 1 is the most difficult of all lovers, demanding, jealous, confrontational, and impatient.
If you have a 1 in your core numbers, your happiness and sense of satisfaction will come from your work more than any other source.
Angel Number
Source: angel-numbers.com
Number one represents unity. We are all one a we are connected with our thinking. Observe your thoughts and concentrate on your desires. Let positive thinking be your utmost priority. Your fears will just vanish if you remember you have powerfull allies and guardians around you at all times.
Witches Of The Craft® 
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