Spell for Thursday – A Spell to Release the Past

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A Spell to Release the Past

Also known as the cord-cutting ritual, this spell helps release emotional, mental and spiritual ties that rob you of growth, peace and happiness. By using the power of your calm, clear mind and amplifying it, this spell helps end any unwanted relationships and ties in your life, leaving no harm behind if performed correctly. It doesn’t have to be directed towards another person – you can also release any part of your own energy that is ridden with doubt and darkness, such as harmful habits or negative beliefs.

The most important part of this sacred ritual is staying true to yourself. While you perform it, allow yourself to feel any feelings that come up in your heart, and allow the resulting energy to become the foundation of your work. If you wish, you can also call for help from any friendly spirits or deceased relatives (preferably those you worked with before). To perform this releasing spell, acquire the following items: Three candles: one red (representing your passion for life), one white (representing the purity of your intentions), and one blue (representing wisdom and calmness) A bundle of fresh basil A deep glass bowl filled with rain water (if you don’t have access to rain water, filtered water is a suitable alternative) This is how to perform the spell to cut cords and release your past: This ritual is best performed outdoors – however, if not possible, find a well-lit, quiet space. Light the candles – first, the white one , focusing on the divine pure light; then, the blue one, appreciating the wisdom of the universe; and finally, the red one, finding the passion within. Place basil in the bowl, and wash your face with the basil water. Clear your mind, focus and say the following: Cutting cords, releasing ties For my past, it’s just goodbyes Blow the candles and take as much time as you need to meditate and reflect on the ritual.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

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Thursday Source: from FlyingTheHedge.com

Taking its name from the Norse god Thor, this is a great day to work magic regarding growth, expansion, prosperity, business, abundance, and success. See my prosperity candle magic spell.
Color: Royal blue, green, purple
Planet: Jupiter
Deities: Thor, Zeus, Jupiter, Juno
Crystals: Turquoise, amethyst, lapis lazuli
Herbs: Honeysuckle, oak, cinquefoil
Associations: Honor, loyalty, harvest, prosperity, abundance, wealth, healing

Thursday Source: whitewitchgrimoire.com

Planet: Jupiter
Colors: Blue and Metallic

Ahhh Jupiter, you giant dick. While he is the go-to for power, money and good fortune, he’s about the long game. Fast money? Nope. He will give you more of what you have, so if you’re broke, you may be even more impoverished if you use any of his influence. Be careful with them herbs. Looking for justice? Thursday. Signing contracts or making big money moves? Thursday. Abundance looks different to everyone, but this is the day of plenty….sometimes that is just plenty of what you already have man. I’m serious here. My money spells done in the past before I got my shit together created lasting wounds. Expansion is painful when it comes from a space of lack. I said “I need money! I am broke” and he said “Hold my beer you desperate witch” and then I cried. Great money day if you are attracting what you are, but not what you want. I speak from my own experience and yours may differ, but if your money spells have backfired, look at the day and associations. If you see anything, take note. Everyone is different but I am not even ashamed to say that it took me years to figure this one out for my own magic. Good day for court and child support I must say.

30 August 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: MoonGiant.com

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

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

Visit the August 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on August 30 has an illumination of 12%. 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 August 30 the Moon is 26.21 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 12%
Moon Age: 26.21 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 391,046.54 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,004,682.06 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

30 August 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Virgo 12
Moon:22 Cancer 04
Mercury:21 Leo 30
Venus:00 Libra 39
Mars:26 Gemini 29
Jupiter:18 Gemini 48
Saturn:16 Pisces 43 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 15
Neptune:29 Pisces 06 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 03 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 59 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 04 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):06 Libra 50

Chiron:23 Aries 02 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 32
Pallas:27 Scorpio 24
Juno:06 Libra 56
Vesta:02 Virgo 24

Eris:25 Aries 22 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:4
Air:6
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Cape Town, South Africa

30 August 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Virgo 31
Moon:26 Cancer 16
Mercury:21 Leo 34
Venus:01 Libra 03
Mars:26 Gemini 42
Jupiter:18 Gemini 50
Saturn:16 Pisces 42 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 15
Neptune:29 Pisces 06 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 03 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 02 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):06 Libra 52

Chiron:23 Aries 01 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 32
Pallas:27 Scorpio 29
Juno:07 Libra 03
Vesta:02 Virgo 34

Eris:25 Aries 22 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:4
Air:6
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Easter Island, Chile

30 August 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Virgo 51
Moon:00 Leo 27
Mercury:21 Leo 39
Venus:01 Libra 28
Mars:26 Gemini 54
Jupiter:18 Gemini 53
Saturn:16 Pisces 40 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 15
Neptune:29 Pisces 05 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 02 Rx

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 56 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 01 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):06 Libra 54

Chiron:23 Aries 01 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 33
Pallas:27 Scorpio 35
Juno:07 Libra 10
Vesta:02 Virgo 43

Eris:25 Aries 22 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:6
Water:3

Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6

August 29, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: MoonGiant.com

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The 8 Lunar Phases

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

Visit the August 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on August 29 has an illumination of 19%. 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 August 29 the Moon is 25.25 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 19%
Moon Age: 25.25 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 386,449.50 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,039,720.17 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

29 August 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Virgo 36
Moon:14 Cancer 07
Mercury:21 Leo 26
Venus:29 Virgo 53
Mars:26 Gemini 06
Jupiter:18 Gemini 43
Saturn:16 Pisces 46 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 15
Neptune:29 Pisces 07 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 04 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 06 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):06 Libra 46

Chiron:23 Aries 03 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 31
Pallas:27 Scorpio 14
Juno:06 Libra 43
Vesta:02 Virgo 06

Eris:25 Aries 22 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:5
Air:5
Water:4

Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

Chicago, Illinois

August 29, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Virgo 50
Moon:17 Cancer 18
Mercury:21 Leo 27
Venus:00 Libra 11
Mars:26 Gemini 15
Jupiter:18 Gemini 45
Saturn:16 Pisces 45 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 15
Neptune:29 Pisces 07 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 03 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 05 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):06 Libra 48

Chiron:23 Aries 02 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 31
Pallas:27 Scorpio 18
Juno:06 Libra 48
Vesta:02 Virgo 14

Eris:25 Aries 22 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:4
Air:6
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Los Angels, California

August 29, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:06 Virgo 55
Moon:18 Cancer 22
Mercury:21 Leo 28
Venus:00 Libra 17
Mars:26 Gemini 18
Jupiter:18 Gemini 46
Saturn:16 Pisces 45 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 15
Neptune:29 Pisces 07 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 03 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 04 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):06 Libra 48

Chiron:23 Aries 02 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 32
Pallas:27 Scorpio 20
Juno:06 Libra 50
Vesta:02 Virgo 16

Eris:25 Aries 22 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:4
Air:6
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

August 29, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is an excellent day for important family discussions. These might include talking about the division of labour or how to share expenses. Someone older, perhaps a parent, will have some input. Basically, you’re looking for ways to make things run more smoothly.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today your focus will be on learning practical matters and finding practical solutions to problems. You might hear some excellent advice from someone older or more experienced. Focus on mental work today because you won’t overlook details.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You might have some solid, practical, moneymaking ideas today. Likewise, if you are shopping, you will only want to buy long-lasting, practical items. This is because you are in a sensible frame of mind and you don’t want to waste money. That’s smart.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with stern Saturn, which will help you to accept whatever duties and responsibilities you have. You’re willing to work and do what others expect of you. In fact, you’re willing to forgo pleasure for time-saving, practical results. Smart!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is an excellent day to research or study something, especially if you have to look behind the scenes for answers to problems. You will have the tenacity and perseverance necessary to do this task. Furthermore, you won’t overlook details. You’ll be like a dog with a bone.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

A discussion with someone older or more experienced will benefit you today because very likely, this person will have practical advice for you. This person could be a friend or they could be a member of a group or an organization. (It never hurts to stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before you.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Discussions with parents, bosses and authority figures (including the police) today will be serious; however, there’s a good chance these discussions will benefit you. You might see practical solutions or better ways of doing something. You might even revise your goals or modify your life direction.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today you have the ability to pay attention to detail and wade into the challenges of making travel plans, or changing travel plans, or learning something philosophical perhaps related to legal or medical matters. You’ll stick with the topic until you understand it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is a good day for serious discussions about shared property, inheritances and how to divide or share something with someone else. You might want to know the facts about someone else’s wealth or their contribution to something. Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to financial matters.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today you have to go more than half way when dealing with others, which will require a little patience and tolerance on your part. However, you can do this, especially if others are observing your behaviour. (You like to look respectable.) Be gracious and charming.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You can get a lot done at work today because you will tackle mental problems with a practical frame of mind. For example, you will do your homework. You’ll read the small print. You’ll take things slowly and carefully so that you do it correctly. “Measure twice; cut once.”

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Children might be an increased responsibility for you today. Meanwhile, this is an excellent day to improve your skills in the arts, especially the performing arts, or anything to do with sports. Practice something until you can perfect your technique. It’s also a good day to teach children because you have the patience and the ability to do so.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Astronaut Chris Hadfield (1959) shares your birthday today. You are imaginative and not afraid to be unconventional. You have an analytical mind and are excellent at improvising. This is the end of a nine-year cycle for you, which means it’s time to take inventory of your life. Let go of anything that has been holding you back.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Given that you are trying as much as you can to fulfill your plans and also get some free time this Thursday, the whole day will probably fly by.

At the same time you are increasingly picky in terms of what you want to do with your spare time so you might end up with a lot of it on your hand but with few real ideas about what to do.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might want to steer clear from any confusion or lack of transparency today because there are the areas where most trouble is prone to appear.

Especially if we are talking about responsibilities you have in the office. At the same time you are quite sociable and it will be quite difficult to maintain this tight schedule and respect all that.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Quite a lovely atmosphere around you this Thursday and maybe you should make all efforts to keep it this way.

At the same time there might be some new tasks showing up that you will have to deal with and this of course will leave you a bit fed up. But don’t forget which are your actual goals and the fact you want to enjoy yourself.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You are going to need to partner up to get through all the work that is planned for you today, some that you already know and some that you will have the pleasure to discover along the way.

So do make provisions for that, especially in terms of useful contacts of people you can ask for help at almost any time.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

The current disposition might bring a bit of tension at home, some related to what you have been doing lately and the rest most likely due to you not having enough time to spend at home.

If the last one is not really your fault maybe you should advocate this better so those close to you will finally understand what it is all about.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

It seems that you are quite emotional today and this will probably prevent you from being your usual self and at the same time leave you a bit baffled in the face of aversion.

You don’t really know how to react to rejection or to similar stuff and maybe you need a bit of guidance in that respect before you do anything.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You will have to ward off some competition from around you this Thursday and although you usually meet no troubles in doing that, this time it might be different.

You will have to surface a bit of manipulation and some hidden collaborations and you will probably have to gather information to prove that as well.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You will discover this Thursday that you can get a lot of support from those around for your plans if you manage to convey the message properly to them.

And I’m not talking about being convincing here, I’m talking about covering all the details of your endeavor and specifically saying with what and where you need help.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Don’t let your ego stand in the way of some fructuous partnerships that might be bound to start soon or in respect to which you can start planning.

There might be some things that will go as you want them and some others in regard to which you will have to compromise but this is how things go and there shouldn’t be any reasons to complain.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

The current disposition seems to promote a lot of creativity around you, some that might even stick on you.

So if you are joining some artistic circles, make sure you keep yourself open to trying to new things and experimenting with your ideas. At least this time you can leave your self criticism aside and get out of your comfort zone.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

On one side you would prefer to have time for yourself and do something on your own, while on the other you are craving for human contact and looking quite jealous to those around you who are spending time with their partners or friends.

Make up your mind already because you are only delaying yourself.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

The stars will favor your relationship but only if you prove yourself to be worthy enough.

So it is most likely expected of you to show some romance and you don’t even need to resort to any big gesture, just be yourself and try to talk about your feelings so your partner will feel you are open to having a romantic time.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Spell For Wednesday – Tea Ceremony For Conscious Communication

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Tea Ceremony For Conscious Communication

Mars is in Gemini. With this communicative air sign stationed in the planet associated with action, our words can become barbed. The impulse to speak before you think will be heightened under this astrological influence. We have a mindfulness practice that will help you avoid saying words you can’t take back. Grab your favourite mug and get ready to drink some delicious tea.

Mars relates to our drive and motivation. With Gemini’s influence, the urge to double and triple book ourselves may be heightened. We are prone to burn out under this astrological influence. It is time to strengthen our ability to say NO! A skill that is necessary in this world where we are pulled in a million different directions, now is the time to get comfortable with that word.

Only you are responsible for your energy, not that of anyone else’s. In part 2 of this spell we will walk you through how to build and activate a crystal grid that will help strengthen your communication. You can use them both separately or together for added strength.

TEA CEREMONY FOR CONSCIOUS COMMUNICATION

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Your favourite mug

Your go to tools to steep loose leaf tea (strainer, spoon, & saucer)

Temperance Loose Leaf Tea

Orris Root

Spearmint Leaves

A Charcoal Puck

A fire safe bowl filled with sand or salt to place your charcoal puck on

A cup of salt water

HOW TO PERFORM:

Before any magical practice it is necessary to cleanse your items and your space followed by creating sacred space.

To begin gather all of your materials. Light your charcoal and place it on a bed of sand or salt in a fire proof bowl. Grab roughly half a tablespoon of orris root and half a tablespoon of spearmint leaves. While holding them in your hands speak out loud your intention.

The intention we will be using throughout this spell is:

“With air on tongue and passion in mind

conscious communication I will always find”

Place your incense blend on your charcoal puck. Use this smoke to consecrate your tools that you will use to steep your tea. Collect as much smoke inside your mug as possible. While it’s still upside down trap the smoke in it by placing a plate over the mouth of your mug. Place your mug and plate down and visualize the mug filled with sweet words, positive talk and your ability to say no. Let the smoke sit in the cup for a minimum of 3 minutes.

Boil some water. If you have charged water like moon or sun water use that, but filtered tap water works just as well. Fill up your loose leaf strainer with the Temperance tea blend. Hold it between your hands and repeat your intention 3 times making sure to allow your breath to run over the tea.

Remove the plate from your cup and place your tea strainer inside. Pour the boiling water over your tea leaves and replace the lid. Allow it to steep for 3 minutes.

During these 3 minutes rinse out your mouth with salt water and think of a positive affirmation you’d like to say to yourself more often. I like to use “My words are magic” which reminds me that I have the power to manifest both the positive and the negative in my life with what I say.

Grab your spoon and your preferred sweetener and/or milk. Adding sweeteners will attract delightful energies to you. Adding milk and cream, whether plant based or animal based will attract earthly, stable energies to you.

Add your sweetener to your tea. Mix it into your tea using a clockwise motion, visualizing sweetness coming into your life. You can repeat your intention out loud or in your mind.

Add your milk to your tea. Mix it into your tea using the same motion but visualize stability in your life. Repeat your intention again.

Spend the next 10-15 minutes drinking your tea and visualizing your life moving forward communicating with clarity and intention. Visualize yourself saying no and honouring your time and your body. Finish up by closing your spell and dispose of your spell in an earth friendly manner.

You can repeat this spell as much as you like. We recommend repeating it on every new moon, or on every Wednesday which is associated with the planet mercury which governs communication.

29 August 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for August 29th, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 24.64 days old and 21.69% illuminated with a tilt of -38.674°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 389,430.66 km and the moon sign is Cancer.

The Moon phase for August 29th, 2024 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

The Waxing Gibbous 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. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 24.64 days

Moon illumination: 21.69%

Moon tilt: -38.674°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 389,430.66 km

Moon sign: Cancer

August 28, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for today is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 23.6 days old and 31.15% illuminated with a tilt of -45.909°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 384,960.76 km and the moon sign is Gemini.

The Moon phase for today is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 23.6 days

Moon illumination: 31.15%

Moon tilt: -45.909°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 384,960.76 km

Moon sign: Gemini

August 28, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 3 AM to 5 AM EDT today (0:01 AM to 2 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today you will find it easy to move forward with issues related to home and family, especially things that might have been stuck in the water due to Mercury retrograde. That’s because today the brakes are off, and it’s all systems go. Entertain at home.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is strong day for writing, sales, teaching, acting as well as doing artistic projects because you’re in touch with your creative energy and you’re eager to communicate. It’s also a great day to socialize. Move forward with projects related to sports and children. Things will work out.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Good news! Today your ruler Mercury goes direct. This means silly, goofy mistakes in your life will become fewer. Thank heavens. (This includes delays and transportation problems.) Meanwhile, anything related to earnings and cash flow will move ahead with energy. Yay!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You might feel more emotional than usual today because the Moon is in your sign. However, your luck will also improve, so this is a bonus! Furthermore, starting today, financial delays will greatly reduce. Things will start to swing back to normal because Mercury retrograde is over.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Without question, you will feel that your life will start to run more smoothly as of today because Mercury retrograde is over. (And it had slipped back into your sign!) This means you can more confidently deal with financial matters and all kinds of negotiations. Trust in your future.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a strong day for you because the Sun in your sign is dancing beautifully with the Moon, which makes it an especially good day for talking to friends and interacting with groups, clubs and organizations. Your confidence is stronger today, which is a good thing.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You’re high viz. today, which means people notice you more than usual. In fact, some people seem to know personal details about your private life. Fear not because you’ve got this covered. Go forward with travel plans or ideas related to publishing, the media and the law.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You’ll enjoy schmoozing with friends and interacting with groups and organizations today because you feel empowered, and you also feel welcomed by others. Do something different! Talk to new people. Satisfy your urge to explore new ideas and see new places!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You’ll be glad to know that travel delays and frustrations that you might have had in booking travel plans for the future will greatly reduce because as of today, Mercury retrograde is over. Enjoy your high viz. standing in the community right now. People admire you!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You’ll be happy to know that delays regarding wills, inheritances, estates and shared property will reduce as of today because Mercury is no longer retrograde. Discussions about travel, legal matters and medicine will be positive. Meanwhile, a flirtation with a boss might happen.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Look for opportunities to travel in the immediate future because this will please you. Meanwhile, today discussions about shared property, your business budget or getting more equipment related to your job will go well because you have the support of others. This is good.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is an excellent day to work hard and party hard – at least, get in some play time because you feel sociable, energetic and ready to trip the light fantastic. Issues related to your job will go more smoothly because Mercury retrograde is over starting today. Focus on home improvements with confidence.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor, musician Jack Black (1969) shares your birthday today. You love knowledge and you love to learn. You have organizational skills, and you’re persuasive. This year you can expect recognition for your efforts and talents. You might get a promotion or an award. The spotlight will be on you! This is a busy powerful year!

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are very passionate about your plans today but maybe you have been so blinded in your intentions and you haven’t really figured that they might not be able to come true entirely and that maybe you should adapt them.

Instead you will only complain and be focused on how much others don’t want you to succeed.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You are greatly influenced by what your family is saying this Wednesday but at the same time you don’t seem to let yourself down by their criticism which is good.

At the same time, maybe it would be healthy for your ego to actually listen to them closely and see which are the things in regard to which they are always discontent with you.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Your wellbeing and overall attitude of today will largely depend on how you perceive those around you.

So if they are happy, chances are you will be happy alongside with them, but if they are meeting some troubles, you will probably feel them on your own skin as well and this will probably mark you quite highly.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You know how dirty laundry is best washed in family and this is exactly what you are supposed to be doing this Wednesday if you feel there is some sort of conflict or a situation you are aching to complain to anyone about.

Refer to your family rather than to your friends and try to be diplomatic and even secretive about it all.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might want to keep up with reality and what is really going on rather than try to make plans for the future and imagine all kinds of scenarios.

The more aware you are and the more you are living in the present, the easier it is going to be for you to face whatever aversion might be coming your way and as well make small steps for the future.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The current disposition seems to offer you some sort of chance to promotion or of taking part in a bigger endeavor.

The unlikely thing is for you to deny it but who knows how this proposal will really sound to you and what you will feel like doing. In case you really want to step out of the game, don’t feel guilty about your decisions.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Prepare yourself for a lot of misunderstanding creeping in this Wednesday, both at work and in your personal life.

So much that by the end of the day you will surely be sick of saying the same thing numerous times and of giving explanations to everything that you are doing. Keep your feet on the ground and focus.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You want to have fun and to bring some excitement into your life.

And I wouldn’t say you don’t have any ideas on how to do that but it seems that all these ideas might be a bit ill advised and that you will still have to find some better ones if you really want to obtain some satisfaction from what you are going to do this Wednesday.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

It seems that the current disposition is urging you to take some action if you want results and that the more you procrastinate or blatantly ignore things you need to deal with, the harder it will be for you to continue.

This Wednesday is a bit of a sliding sand situation and you definitely don’t want to go any deeper into that.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

It might be possible for you to realize some of the dangers and risks that are creeping into your life, either at work or at home but surely you won’t be able to see the whole extent of it.

So on one side maybe you shouldn’t block all activities because of worries but on the other, a bit of reluctance and caution won’t do any harm.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You are going to be quite confrontational today and at the moment something doesn’t feel right you won’t hesitate to point it out.

This will bring you some cheerleading people alongside but also a lot of enemies so it will probably be very interesting to see how you navigate this situation this Wednesday and the days to come.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You seem to be on the high horse with a lot of plans in store for the day and a lot of different other ideas that seem to simply wait for the chance to be promoted.

At the same you are trying a different approach at home, letting your partner or close ones make most decisions so you cannot be in turn blamed for anything.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Unrealistic Definitions of Witchcraft

As a Witch or Pagan or however you refer to yourself while walking your magickal and spiritual path we have faced an uphill battle for acceptance for centuries and still do. So, I decided to do a general search for the definition of Witchcraft and was astounded by what I found. Here are a few examples along with the hyperlink from my general search-

Source: Data from Oxford Languages:

witch·craft

[ˈwiCHˌkraft]

noun

witchcraft (noun)

the practice of magic, especially for evil purposes; the use of spells:

“children and goods were believed to be vulnerable to the witchcraft of jealous neighbors”

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(in a modern context) religious practice involving magic and affinity with nature, usually within a pagan tradition.
bewitching or fascinating attraction or charm.

Source: merriam-webster.com

Synonyms of witchcraft

1a: the use of sorcery or magic

b: communication with the devil or with a familiar

2: an irresistible influence or fascination

3a: rituals and practices that incorporate belief in magic and that are associated especially with neo-pagan traditions and religions (such as Wicca)

Practitioners of Wicca … use the tools … such as the broom (a purifying symbol), the wand, candles, crystals and the knife …. They refer to their practices as witchcraft …—Lesley Wright

b: or less commonly Witchcraft : a tradition or religion that involves the practice of witchcraft

Feminist witchcraft sees women’s oppression and environmental abuse, which they argue are intimately linked, as firmly rooted in patriarchal religions. —Wendy Griffin

Wicca, which emerged in the 1940s in England, is the original form of modern Pagan Witchcraft.

-Meg Yardley

Please go look for yourself on how our spiritual and magickal paths are defined.

General Search for the Definition of Witchcraft

Spell for Monday – Herbs of Communication Spell

(YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE ANY SPELLS POSTED TO A DOCUMENT TO PRINT AND/OR SAVE ON YOUR COMPUTER FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY)

Herbs of Communication Spell

This is one of my charms, easy to the herbs and cast I’ve listed are herbs you may have on your spice rack at home or if not they can be found in the local supermarket. Enjoy.

You will need the following items for this spell:

You use to comunicate with. Example : your mobile phone, home phone or even netbook or laptop.
A small bit of paper the size of a stamp.
A Pen
Dill
Oregano
Caraway

Casting Directions for ‘Herbs of Communication spell’

This isnt just a love spell, A good example of when I throw it was when I was waiting to hear about a project and that I was reckless with worry, everytime my mobile buzzed I would jump on it thinking it was a call to inform me that I had got it, I checked my emails twise a day, everyday. I waited and waited. I was going the way many girls go when they’ve been out on a few dates with someone they REALLY fancy and… not even so much as a like on Facebook or an email from him since and no explaination as to why he hasnt got in touch. I was like that over work. CALM DOWN! And do to whatever it is your obsessing about something none related. But rather than having any money, It was hard for me or a job at the time got me down. So I cast a spell. You need your comunication instrument or why not use more then one. Your phone or Notebook will do or use anything you desire. Write on the tiny piece of paper the initials of the person you need to call you or the name of this place if you are waiting for a phone call from to get work and dont know the name of the person who will ring you.Put this bit of paper beneath your telephone or laptop then slowly scatter the herbs in a clockwise direction around your phone.Picture that individual picking up their phone and texting phoning or calling your telephone or walking to your computer. What do you want this person do you just want them to see how you are with a friendly phone call or to say in their message to you? Consider it and concentrate. Say: Herbs or Mercury, speed to me the call I wish to receive or you may change the term call to text or email because we live in a busy modern world and texting has, in some instances replaced telephone calls and its some prefer comunicate. No worries. Leave your phone using the herbs scattered around it while you sleep, it to turn off not because of the spell but its good every time and concentrate on you. Not the person you need to call you or what results you want but you. Plus, getting facebook updates can be somewhat annoying when you are trying to get your forty winks! Turn the phone on in the morning. DO NOT ATTACH you’ll get your call and any feelings into the situation go on with your day/ text/ letter/ email. Ive tried this charm with friends I havnt heard from in years, Would – be employers and even men and It works. I get a response and I don’t call them I leave them to get in contact. Enjoy.

27 August 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for August 27th, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 22.57 days old and 41.69% illuminated with a tilt of -51.435°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 380,187.29 km and the moon sign is Gemini.

The Moon phase for August 27th, 2024 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 22.57 days

Moon illumination: 41.69%

Moon tilt: -51.435°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 380,187.29 km

Moon sign: Gemini

August 26, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for today is the Last Quarter phase.

On this day, the moon is 21.52 days old and 53.18% illuminated with a tilt of -59.091°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 375,167.12 km and the moon sign is Taurus.

The Moon phase for today is the Last Quarter phase, which is also sometimes known as the Third Quarter. In this phase, the moon has completed three quarters of it’s orbit around the earth and exactly half of the moon is illuminated and half is in darkness.

The Last Quarter phase comes roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon and this is when the moon has completed three quarters of its orbit around the Earth (hence the name, Last Quarter). The moon will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon, transits the meridian at sunrise, before setting at noon in the west.

The Last Quarter of the moon phase cycle happens on one day. It’s followed by the intermediate phase, Waning Crescent, and will become less illuminated every day until it reaches the New Moon phase.

Fun fact: if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the left side of the moon will be illuminated during the Last Quarter. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, the right side is illuminated.

Phase Details

Phase: Last Quarter

Moon age: 21.52 days

Moon illumination: 53.18%

Moon tilt: -59.091°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 375,167.12 km

Moon sign: Taurus

August 26, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You’re keen to communicate with others today, which is why you want to find someone who will really listen. (You don’t want superficial chitchat.) Unusual opportunities are opening up at work and you intend to be ready. This might involve technology.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

A lot of romantic possibilities are bubbling on the back burner for you this week. Get ready. Look your best. Meanwhile, parents should also be aware that this is a mildly accident-prone day time for your kids so be vigilant. Surprise invitations to socialize might come your way. Act fast because this window is brief.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today the Moon is in your sign, which makes you more emotional than usual. However, when this occurs, (and it happens for 2 1/2 days every month) it can also improve your good luck! Why not test this out by asking the universe for a favour?

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You might want to be low key today and work alone or behind the scenes. Nevertheless, something unexpected will impact your daily routine. You might be surprised by new acquaintances, unexpected trips or unusual news. Stay on your toes – expect anything.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Something to do with your finances might surprise you today or tomorrow. Keep your eyes open because you might find money or you might lose money. Likewise, something you own might be lost, stolen or damaged. However, this could be an opportunity to boost your earnings! Stay tuned.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Personal details about your private life might be public today. At least, some people seem to be aware of this aspect of your life. (Keep this in mind in case you have to do some damage control.) An unexpected opportunity to travel or be in the media or learn something might fall in your lap.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today you want to do something different because you want change and stimulation. Travel or a chance to go somewhere you’ve never been before will please you. At the least, you’ll welcome learning something new or meeting someone interesting. This is why you might feel restless today.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

A friend might surprise you today. Or you might be caught off guard by something that a group of people decide to do. They might want to go in a different direction or they might want to break free of certain restrictions? You might also meet someone unusual today – a real character.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

For some reason, you might be caught off guard when relating to an authority figure today – a parent, boss, VIP or the police. They might say or do something you didn’t expect. (“Busted!”) Or possibly, you want to break free from the rules and regulations foisted on you by authority figures? Could be anything.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Travel plans might be interrupted today. If you’re travelling, double check details because delays and changes are almost certain. Similarly, sudden changes might impact medical issues or something to do with legal proceedings. Stay on your toes.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You might be wise to double check anything to do with banking details, shared property, inheritances and insurance matters because something unexpected could impact these areas. When it comes to money, be smart and stay on top of things. You snooze, you lose!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

It might be challenging dealing with a partner or close friend today. They might surprise you. They might even want to change the nature of the relationship. Perhaps they want more freedom? Perhaps a different arrangement? Or you might meet someone new and unusual?

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Amanda Schull (1978) shares your birthday today. No matter what you do, you set high standards for yourself and develop excellent skills. You like to work in conjunction with others. This is a year of service, especially to family. Therefore, take care of yourself so that you can be a resource. Time for all makeover?

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You seem to have found some sort of personal balance and you are clinging to it no matter what. At the same time it seems that the more stable you appear to be, the more likely the stars are to send you challenges to really test you.

The good news you are set to overcome all of them, the bad news is that you don’t yet know the price of it all.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Maybe you need to control what you are saying to others and about others, especially when you have no proof to demonstrate what you are saying. There is no need for extra criticism, especially in sensible situations and you will have to monitor that very carefully.

At the same time, the more diplomatic you are, the easier it is going to be for you.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You might have to fight some personal demons today and to release yourself from all those thoughts that you are not good enough. This pessimism of yours is exactly what is keeping you from accomplishing stuff.

On the other side, you might not want to get too free and ready for actions because there might be some battles that you don’t need to fight.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is going to be quite an easy Monday as it seems like the hard work will rack up in the following days. At the same time it might be useful to take advantage of this moment to take a closer look to your health and guard that dearly.

Why not spend some time outdoors as well and avoid all those favorite excesses of yours.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Don’t play with anyone’s feelings this Monday because this will turn back at you quite easily and I assure you it won’t be pleasant.

So stay away from all these troubles and mind your own business. Don’t get involved in someone else’s personal stuff unless you are being asked to, and even then, have some caution to what you can and what you can’t do.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You will probably feel as if you are on the same page with your partner and this will ensure not only a lot of peace of mind at home but also you two working alongside.

You have the same goals so it is only natural to try and put them in practice together. Other than that, quite an easy and uneventful day ahead for you.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Communication is going to be the strong point today while actual interaction, not that much. This means that maybe it’s best to keep all messaging in writing and to kind of avoid today too much talk or even face to face meetings.

Plus, all you will have written will help you avoid misunderstandings later and clarify anything that’s been done wrong.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are very friendly to everyone this Monday and even manage to bring to a better mood some grumpy faces.

This will only give you a lot more confidence in your way of being and will ensure you have a productive day along with trying to help others. You are also proving to be a great team member so you will be sought for that.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

There might be some things you will want to change about you, either the way you look or something close to that and you will probably want to do this on the spot but it will take you a while to figure things out.

Be patient and don’t rush into things because who knows, the more time you have on your hand the safer the choice will be.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

On the long term, what you will learn today will prove useful, but when it comes to how you are perceiving things today, you might find it quite difficult to put some meaning into what is going on.

Don’t let yourself demoralized by that and try to figure more of what you need rather than what you want.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You kind of want to expand your horizon and even go on some kind of journey or similar. For some natives this might even be coupled with some kind of opportunity to do that, while some others will have to be happy enough with the dreaming.

Do a bit of research before you decide on anything today as you will be surprised by the turns of events.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Quite a spiritual beginning of the week for you with some interesting personal resources unraveled, especially when it comes to maintaining your patience and understanding what others have to say.

You are trying to get in contact with yourself more and trying to somewhat isolate in order to feel like you are doing this right.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

The Sacred Tradition Of Witchcraft c.2016

The Sacred Tradition Of Witchcraft

The Tradition of Witchcraft sees the aspects of the Divine All as separate and united as Goddess, God, and Both. The One who is All matches “all being from the One.” The forms of The Lord and the Lady are interlocked and interchangeable. Father Sky and Mother Earth/Sky Goddess and Earth God, Sun and Moon. Triple Goddess and Wed to the Triple Goddess. Threefold God and Wed to the Threefold God; Lord and Lady of the Greenwood; Lord of Abundance and Lady of Plenty; Queen of the Stars and King of the Universe; Creator and Creatrix Spirit and Matter; Life and Passage; and Cosmic, Dancers of Energy and Matter.

The Creative Forces of Nature are revered, with the Goddess and the God symbolizing the Universal Materials and Energies from which comes all existence. The God and the Goddess are equal and omnipresent, for They are found throughout the Universe, the Earth and all that dwell therein. Because it is the Spiral Dance of Rebirth that brings us back to the Source of our existence in the Goddess and the God, reincarnation and communication with spirits are accepted parts of the religion.

Knowledge is the gift of the Goddess and the God, learning through many lives on Earth and keeping close to Them. Magick is a natural means of working with natural energies to accomplish a goal, and this magick becomes part of natural life for the practicing Witch. Consciousness may be altered through visualization, meditation, ritual, music and dance to better commune with the Divine and effect the magick. Through Dedication, the pathway to communication is constantly open so altered states cease to be necessary for contact with the Divine in Nature, only inner stillness and balance.

Freedom of the individual and personal responsibility are key aspect of Witchcraft. The liturgy, may be created as needed or desired for the magick will naturally flow with the acceptance of oneness with the All and with self-responsibility in our living.

Immanence, interconnection and community are three core principles of Witchcraft. Because the God and the Goddess are manifested in all life, all existence is connected to be one living cosmos. The focus is on the growth of the whole through care for the Earth, the environment, and each other. The mythology of the Lord and the Lady revolves around two themes in the Wheel of the Year – that of Fertility and passage of the Seasons, and that of the Divine life Cycle of the God, often related in allegory to the changing of the seasons. Thus, the sacrificed go motif can be found in the Corn (Wheat) Cycle, wherein the God willingly gives His life-force into the crops at the tie of marriage that humanity may be sustained thus relating the Divine to life and Rites of Passage.

The Triple Goddess is the Maiden, Mother, and Crone (Matron), whose consort is the Horned God, the Creator, Destroyer (Hunter), and Lord of the Beasts. All Nature has both positive and negative aspects, and to be reborn one must first die. The Goddess is seen as both positive and negative aspects, and to be reborn, one must first die. The Goddess is seen as both life in Her form as Mother and as death in Her form as Crone, yet both are the same. Death is a natural passage to new life and is not feared or labeled as evil. With Nature there are both pleasant aspects and harsh aspects, but this is all part of the reality of the energy that flows in the Earth, the Universe, and the being of the Earth The transition of the spirit through incarnations is not feared, but understood and accepted as natural, for life is eternal, and all spirits are immortal.

Attuning to the God and the Goddess changes one forever-sparks new hope for the individual and for the planet. Personal destiny is in the hands of the practitioner. The Dark Aspects of the God and the Goddess-Lord of Shadows and Crone-as well as the Bright Aspects-Horned God and Maiden/Mother-are accepted. The Divine is both Creation and destruction; Abundant Nature and Destructive Nature. Since all life is joined in the Dual Deity, the Two Who are One, and to each other, life cannot be destroyed, only changed or moved into and out of the cauldron of life. The religion then is the worship or reverence of the Life Force represented in the Dual Deity as a Conscious Unity. This reverence may be expressed through ceremonies or rituals dedicated to cycles of fertility, of planting and harvest, and of solar and lunar phases.

The Esbats are Rituals of the Full Moon, New (Dark) Moon-Times to receive learning from the Goddess. The Sabbats are composed of four solar festivals, called the Greater Sabbats or the Cross-Quarters. These are the main focus of ritual in Witchcraft, along with Twelfth Night (Naming Day). The names by which the Lord and the Lady are addressed are not important, for They are One By whatever Names They are Known, and They dwell within . They give life to be lived fully and with enjoyment and we are reborn to learn until we are reunited with Them Because people are of the Earth, She should be revered. The Witch knows of the connection of all things, the immortality of life, and draws upon the Power of the Divine directly, or through the Elementals of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water or such spirits, devas, and Other People as may be helpful. The Elementals are the Kith and Kin of the Witch, for body and strength are of Earth, breath and thought are of Air, energy and drive are of Fire, and emotions and vital fluids are of Water. In Middle English speech as Weetch’ie–meaning Wise, and the use of that wisdom was called the Craft of the Wise–WicceCraft, from when comes the word Witchcraft. The Practice of the Craft as spirituality and holds th e word Witch as honorable and spiritual.

26 August 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: MoonGiant.com

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The 8 Lunar Phases

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.

Visit the August 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Last Quarter on August 26 has an illumination of 49%. 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 August 26 the Moon is 22.26 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: Last Quarter
Illumination: 49%
Moon Age: 22.26 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 372,642.52 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,142,237.47 km

August 25, 2024 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: MoonGiant.com

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The 8 Lunar Phases

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

Visit the August 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on August 25 has an illumination of 60%. 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 August 25 the Moon is 21.21 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 60%
Moon Age: 21.21 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,885.13 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,175,512.50 km

August 25, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 9 PM to 11:30 PM EDT today (6 PM to 8:30 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Because you might want to shop for beautiful things, including antiques, do be aware of the limitations of the Moon Alert today. (See above.) Many are tempted to shop for elegant items. You might also want to buy a gift for someone who is a special.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a romantic day. (Be still my beating heart.) Enjoy the company of people who are special to you. You’ll also enjoy the company of children and creative artists. Pamper yourself with creature comforts and live the good life today because the timing is right. “More bubbly, anyone?”

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You might want to relax at home today. Or you might relax at home but at the same time, enjoy entertaining. Redecorating projects might also interest you because you want to make your home more attractive and enjoyable. Perhaps you want to please someone special?

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You feel warm hearted to others today. In fact, for some of you, a friendship might turn romantic because this is a romantic day. Meanwhile, your daily contacts will please you because you feel genuine affection for others today. You want the best for them.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You’re a generous person who is also theatrical and dramatic. This is why you might buy something a bit over the top for a loved one today. However, you might also encourage others to be generous, especially to someone who is less fortunate, which is a noble thing to do.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

A romantic day! Do something special for your main squeeze today. You might also fall in love with someone who is different or perhaps they are from another background. Your idealism is aroused today, which makes it easy to be affectionate and caring to someone.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Like others, you will feel romance in the air today; however, you might be inclined to be private about your feelings. This could be because you are dealing with a secret love affair. You might also use your influence and the funds of others to benefit those in need.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a warm, friendly day! You will enjoy schmoozing with others. In fact, a casual friendship might turn flirtatious? You will also feel tenderhearted to a close friend or partner today. If you can help this person, you certainly will.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You are admired today! People see you as attractive, gentle and caring. In turn, you might use your position at work or connections with others to benefit those who are in need. You might also want to help a family member today. Remember: True generosity is giving what is needed.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today is oozing with amorous, romantic possibilities! Anything might happen. Incidentally, you are a sign who often falls in love with someone of an age difference. (Either way – younger or older.) Even casual socializing will be done with memorable style today. A class act!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You’ll enjoy entertaining at home today. Some of you will also enjoy some quiet time where you will relax and savour your world. Relationships are affectionate today in a gentle, romantic way. Do something special for your main squeeze.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is a lovely, romantic day that might inspire poetic notes and sweet words with someone special. Relations with friends and partners are warm hearted and affectionate. Because you’re in this frame of mind, you might also meet someone new who is exciting and appealing? Fingers crossed!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer, songwriter Elvis Costello (1954) shares your birthday today. You have a polished image and excellent social skills. You’re also clever, interesting and charismatic. This year is about exciting changes and increased personal freedom for you. Let go of anything that might hold you back. Seek out new opportunities. Be open to travel and meeting new friends.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

The current disposition will focus your emotions in one place, likely you will feel them in your gut and you will be so eager but not really knowing what you are expecting.

And this is most probably how the whole day will go for you so you won’t really get the chance to relax too much, although presumably you will get a good night’s sleep eventually.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Leaving some things to be resolved for later is a good way to start this Sunday, as this should be a day of rest, at least to some point.

So try to delegate stuff if you really have something that important and also involve your family in the chores. Don’t pressure them too much, especially younger people but at the same time do your work with them.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are highly preoccupied with your image in the family, maybe also due to some actions in the previous week, that you are forgetting what you had in plan for today.

Be more attentive to their reactions and in case you have some amends to do, try to do them by being considerate and engaging instead.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You might want to keep a clear evidence of what you want to do next week and why not start it from this Sunday.

The clearer you are with all the meetings, bookings and tasks you want to accomplish, the easier it will be to navigate it all. So do take advantage of the quiet times this week offers for that and also to get some rest.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

It appears that some words from someone carrying not the best intentions have somewhat got to you and increasingly you are losing confidence, even over matters you usually had no problems dealing with.

Try to find reassurance in the right places and confide in someone close, there is no need for gossip to sidetrack you.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You are going to be a very sociable person today but unfortunately you might not get the right crowd for this attitude and might need to settle with something small, maybe some time with your family or one, two close friends.

At some point you might feel the disappointment kicking in, along with the need to showcase yourself.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Personally, you are full of desire to have fun and in general spend an agreeable Sunday but who knows if this is really the case as you might struggle with some activities and neither your family will be in the best mood.

Relax and try not to take some things more in serious than you really should, especially when others are telling you the same thing.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This Sunday the spotlight will kind of be on you and it will probably be interesting to see how you are going to handle all that.

Hopefully not with too much emotion and as well with less impact on the psychic. It will be an interesting experience most likely so why not enjoy it and find ways to increase your confidence.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You will be given the chance to take part in some sort of reunion, either something very fancy or something that is grandiose just because it involves a lot of people.

Meaning there is no reason for you not to enjoy yourself and have a general good time. Other than that, guard your health because all this fun might come with a price also.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You will need to prove yourself as responsible as you can but also be on the same page with those younger than you in the family.

So this Sunday will probably be a bit of a game in between your tendencies to worry and not let go certain things and the other ways in which you can relax and delegate certain actions.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Given that you are spending a lot of time with your partner, some sensible discussion might arise and you won’t probably know how to react to that.

Whether you are being all too open for the moment or on the contrary, appear like you have something to hide, we’ll see who gets to have the last word and whether sparks will happen.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This Sunday seems to be dedicated to some peaceful time spent on your own rather than accompanied by anyone else, no matter how attractive any of the activities planned with your friends might seem.

You prefer to dwell into memories and although this is not something you do often, it will help you disconnect for a while.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, August 25 to Saturday, August 31, 2024

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All Signs

This is the perfect week to wrap up our summer because it’s full of romantic promises and possibilities. According to the Oxford English dictionary, the definition of a romance is “an exciting, usually short relationship between two people.” Hmmm, must it be short? And what about being enthralled in a romantic way with a city, or a special place, or even a restaurant? (Personally, I’m attached to my car, Babs.) Whatever the case, now is the time to embrace happy feelings. Surprise invitations, spontaneous social outings and meetings with friends, along with passionate responses to different people and circumstances will be the tenor of this week. Speaking of which, I read that altos love bases. Bases love altos. Sopranos love solos. And tenors love themselves.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This week offers all kinds of possibilities because the underlying theme for you is actually to work and get better organized. (You know this. You feel this.) That’s why you intend to get a jump on that “back-to-school” feeling so that you’re in charge and ready for September. “Bring it on!” Nevertheless, fair Venus is in your House of Partnerships, dancing with Uranus and Pluto, which will attract surprise get-togethers and unusual meetings. (Possibly secret or mysterious.) Romance and passionate responses to someone will be par for the course this week. (Might this be due to an old flame back on the scene?) Whatever the case, you’re keen to meet new people and reignite existing relationships and partnerships. It’s time to strut your stuff!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You are perfectly positioned to socialize with others this week and have fun! Many of you are still on vacation. Romance is in the air. Even work-related romances might suddenly take place. Possibly, the object of your affection is someone different or unusual in some way? Maybe they come from a different background? Because family get-togethers, reunions and family members from your past are on the scene, this also could be a source of an unusual romantic introduction. Meanwhile, many of you are keen to address health concerns and improve your body and your physical energy because you want to be the best you can be. And why not?

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This week begins with the Moon in your sign and fair Venus in your House of Romance. (Emotional and full of promise!) This means you are totally up for fun activities, vacations, social outings, sports events, pleasant times with children plus a genuine enjoyment of the arts and the entertainment world. Unexpected invitations will surprise and perhaps delight you. Social plans might suddenly change, so stay on your toes. Meanwhile, you’re up for this fast pace because the Moon in your sign is lined up with lucky Jupiter. Furthermore, Mars is in your sign boosting your drive, energy and enthusiasm. Friends from the past and connections with siblings will continue to occur because of the final influences of Mercury retrograde. This is a happening week!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You’re in the middle of a fast-paced month because the rhythm of your days has been accelerating. This is due to appointments, get-togethers and interactions with siblings and neighbours that are creating greater demands on your time. Meanwhile, many of you are reading, writing and studying more than usual as well. Stock the fridge because spontaneous entertaining will take place at home. Yes, you’re interested in redecorating and tweaking where you live; however, surprise visits from others are likely. (Count on this.) Meanwhile financial delays and cheques that are late in the mail are situations that will correct themselves in September. It’s all good.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a popular year for you; and being a Leo, this is a popular month. Your dance card is full! This week will continue to bring unexpected opportunities to socialize with siblings, relatives and neighbours. Romantic flirtations are also likely. Mercury retrograde has slipped back from Virgo into your sign, which attracts interactions with people you haven’t seen for a while. All this means that right now — you are a social butterfly! Physical competitions and sports are also activities that appeal right now. Your secret is to get rest (if possible) and pace yourself because no one can be all things to all people all of the time. Not even a Leo who is the hostess with the mostess.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This continues to be a powerful time for you because the Sun is in your sign, which can happen only once a year for four weeks. Enjoy this advantage that you have because the Sun will energize you as well as attract good fortune to you. (We like.) Meanwhile, this week is full of unusual and surprising financial opportunities for Virgo. Something might suddenly present itself to you. A better paying job? A chance to boost your income, an opportunity to make a major purchase? Whatever the case, you should know that this window of opportunity is brief, which means whatever happens, you will have to act fast! Meanwhile, if this does involve a new job or new opportunities, you should know that you look especially good to others right now, which means you can ask for what you want!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This week has mixed messages for you. Because the Sun is now hiding in your chart, likewise, you will want to be low profile and have time to yourself. You feel a need to catch your breath. You might even feel overwhelmed with social demands. Nevertheless, these demands exist Plus, opportunities to travel are coming your way as well. Therefore, you have to juggle friends from the past, romantic possibilities, social outings, travel options and at the same time, enjoy your privacy. This is a challenging conundrum. (Good time to shop for wardrobe treasures.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Like many signs, you’re popular this week! Could it be the last-minute summer fever before September arrives? Whatever the case, not only are you more involved with friends than usual, you are also involved with clubs, groups and organizations. Some of you might see parents and authority figures or bosses from your past because of the Mercury retrograde influence taking place at the top of your chart. You are a passionate sign, and right now unexpected flirtations and secret romance can take place. This could be minor – or – it could generate some juicy gossip. You might also receive gifts and favours from others this week. Don’t hesitate. Accept them graciously.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Looking good! The Sun is at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight, which is why everyone admires you right now. This is a great week to schmooze with friends and groups. Without question, some of you will be surprised by a flirtation with a friend. (A platonic relationship could turn romantic. A friend might become a lover.) Or you might be introduced to someone unusual through a friend? Because the romance vibes are strong for your sign this week, it’s important to be flexible and quick to respond because things are happening fast and opportunities are short-lived. Fortunately, you can think on your feet.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your desire to travel, explore new ideas, meet people from different backgrounds and countries, and learn something new is strong. You want to expand your world! Meanwhile, romance with a boss or someone in a position of authority is highly likely for you this week. Whatever happens will be sudden. Unexpected. It might be an innocent flirtation that surprises you, especially with someone older or well-established. It could be from an unusual source. Or it could be with someone younger – because there is likely an age difference. This is still a strong week to wrap up details with taxes, shared property and debt as we coast through the last throes of Mercury retrograde. Good luck!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is a passionate, intense week for you. Lots of energy is impacting the part of your chart ruling romance, love affairs and fun socializing with others. At the least, you will enjoy saucy, fun-loving interactions with others. At the most, you might encounter new love. Whatever relationship you form might be brief but it will definitely be memorable! Meanwhile, unexpected opportunities to travel might fall in your lap. Ditto for chances to go to school or get further training. Even legal and publishing news might surprise you. Because Mercury is still retrograde opposite your sign, ex-partners and old friends are still in the picture. Naturally, you’ll love meeting characters and having surprise exchanges with others because this is who you are.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your focus on partners and close friends is strong now and will continue for the next few weeks. Financial issues favour you at this time. In fact, sudden gifts and goodies might come to you. Or you might inherit. Something fortunate might suddenly happen to you, especially if it relates to home and family. Meanwhile, this is a passionate, sexy week! Many of you will have brief, romantic trysts that are memorable but not long-lasting. Whatever happens will be sudden and unexpected. It might take your breath away. Continue to cope with increased activity and chaos on the home front because September will usher in quieter times and more sanity. Be aware that the opportunities that arise this week will benefit home and family.

25 August 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: MoonGiant.com

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The 8 Lunar Phases

Useful Moon Resources

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For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

Visit the August 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 60%
Moon Age: 21.21 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,885.13 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,175,512.50 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

25 August 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:02 Virgo 22
Moon:15 Taurus 28
Mercury:22 Leo 20 Rx
Venus:24 Virgo 31
Mars:23 Gemini 22
Jupiter:18 Gemini 10
Saturn:17 Pisces 05 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 14
Neptune:29 Pisces 14 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 09 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 07
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 19 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):06 Libra 17

Chiron:23 Aries 10 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 30 Rx
Pallas:26 Scorpio 08
Juno:05 Libra 12
Vesta:00 Virgo 03

Eris:25 Aries 24 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:5
Water:3

Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

Cape Town, South Africa

25 August 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:02 Virgo 42
Moon:20 Taurus 08
Mercury:22 Leo 11 Rx
Venus:24 Virgo 56
Mars:23 Gemini 34
Jupiter:18 Gemini 13
Saturn:17 Pisces 04 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 14
Neptune:29 Pisces 13 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 08 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 07
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 18 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):06 Libra 19

Chiron:23 Aries 09 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 30 Rx
Pallas:26 Scorpio 13
Juno:05 Libra 19
Vesta:00 Virgo 12

Eris:25 Aries 23 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:5
Water:3

Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

Easter Island, Chile

25 August 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Virgo 01
Moon:24 Taurus 47
Mercury:22 Leo 03 Rx
Venus:25 Virgo 20
Mars:23 Gemini 47
Jupiter:18 Gemini 15
Saturn:17 Pisces 02 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 14
Neptune:29 Pisces 13 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 08 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 08
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 17 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):06 Libra 21

Chiron:23 Aries 09 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 29 Rx
Pallas:26 Scorpio 18
Juno:05 Libra 26
Vesta:00 Virgo 22

Eris:25 Aries 23 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:5
Water:3

Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

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