Tag: WOTC’s School of Witchcraft
A Laugh for Today
1. What did the weeks say to the boy when he was really worried about Thursday?
“Don’t worry, Friday is on its way”.
2. How can you name three consecutive days without using the words Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday?
Yesterday, today, tomorrow
3. Where does Friday come before Thursday?
In a dictionary
4. Besides Tuesday and Thursday what other days start with T?
Today and Tomorrow
5. What do French people call a really bad Thursday?
A trajeudi
6. Why did the employee worry about his Friday being ruined?
Because it was still Tuesday morning.
7. What do you do when Thursday is standing outside your bathroom door?
You let it sink in.
8. An man goes to the Doctor. After examining him says, “You have some problems with your heart but I think if you take some tablets you’ll be okay“, So the doctor gives him some tablets and the man asks “Do I have to take them every day?
“No“, “take one on Monday, skip the Tuesday, take one on Wednesday, skip the Thursday, and so on like that.“ Two weeks later the doctor is walking down the street and sees the patient’s wife. “Hello Mrs P.“ He says “And how is your husband?“ “ he died of a heart attack,“ says Mrs P. “I am very sorry to hear that,” says the doctor, “I thought if he took those tablets he would be alright.“ “All the tablets were fine, “ says Mrs P. “It was all the skipping that killed him!“
9. My new girlfriend works as a bin lady. Trouble is, I can’t remember if she’s going to take me out Wednesday or Thursday!
10. I could retire today and live happily for the rest of my life, so long as I die by noon, Thursday.
A Thought for Today
Blessed be.
A Laugh for Today and For Your Viewing Pleasure – How Laughing Affects Our Health (And Why Its The BEST MEDICINE)
Spell for Today – Green Candle Meditation
Meditating with a green candle encourages us to improve in personal projects such as studies, work and self-development. It is great for casting prosperity or good luck spells, and also when invoking the healing energies of Nature.
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday
From modernwellnesswitch.com
THURSDAY
Thursdays are best for asserting needs, deciding on plans, or making career and business moves. A great day for working on big projects and beating the odds. Start of a journey or travel is supported this day as well as pursuing creative works or innovative concepts.
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Earth
Tarot Card: Chariot
Rune: Ehwaz
Colors: Deep Blue, Purple, Green
Plants*: Anise, Banyan, Borage, Chestnut, Cinquefoil, Clove, Dandelion, Endive, Fig, Honeysuckle, Hyssop, Liverwort, Maple, Meadowsweet, Nutmeg, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Star Anise, Witch Grass
Stones: Amethyst, Sugilite, Blue Howlite, Kyanite, Lapis Lazuli, Iolite, Celestite, Azurite, Blue Topaz, Hawk’s Eye, Apatite, Tektite
Magical Uses: Expansion, Luck, Abundance, Protection, Stability, Joy, Pleasure, Employment, Leadership
From spells8.com
Thursdays are a great day for casting Magic spells! After all, the meaning of Thursday is Thor’s day, the day of the Norse god of thunder. ⚡
In most Romance languages, the day is named after the god and planet Jupiter (Jove), who is equivalent to Thor in Roman lore (Donar in German), and also the equivalent of the Greek Zeus.
In many of the languages spoken in India, the word for Thursday is “Guruvara,” with “-vara” meaning day and “-guru” is the style for Brhaspati, who is a guru to the gods and a regent of the planet Jupiter. ♃
Thursday is a day to cast powerful spells as it is ruled by the ruler of planets, Jupiter. This is an auspicious time of the week for abundance, prosperity, strength, wealth and healing spells. Find the perfect spells for a Witchy Thursday below!
Thursday Magickal Correspondences
Candle
Thursday candles are Blue, Purple and Green. Check the Daily Devotional page here for today’s candle ritual ideas.
Deities
Thursdays are ruled by Cernunnos, Gaia, Juno, Jupiter, Poseidon, Pan, Osiris, Thor, and Zeus, among others.
Tea
Drink a cup of Green Tea to connect with Thursday’s actionable energy.
This tea has a large amount of L-theanine, an amino acid that is beneficial for memory, attention, concentration and learning.
Herbs
Cinnamon, Clove, Sage, Fig, Hyssop, Maple, Nutmeg, Star Anise, Cinquefoil, Honeysuckle, Musk, Oakmoss.
Crystals
Amethyst Activation, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Tiger’s Eye Activation, Sugilite.
Gods -Perses
Perses
Perses from greekgodsandgoddesses.net
Long before the rise of the OLYMPIANS, Titans ruled the world. In Greek mythology, THE TITANS were a race of elder gods. The earliest generation of Titans was born from Chaos. Known as primordial deities, the first Titans represented fundamental principles of the Earth and universe. However, their children and subsequent generations resembled humans and giants with great mystical powers.
As a whole, the Titans are not as well-known as the more famous Olympians of the Greek Pantheon. However, they still play an important role in GREEK MYTHOLOGY.
One Titan whose story is largely lost to the sands of time is Perses. A second-generation Titan god, Perses is the god of destruction. He represents the devastation and disorder that can come from war, depicting the obliteration of land and lives in the process.
The Origins of Perses
Information about Perses is sparse. He did not play a significant role in Greek mythology. Despite his importance to ancient Greeks, he’s only briefly mentioned in poems and texts. Most information comes from “THE THEOGONY” by Hesiod, which is the most trusted source for tracing immortal lineage. Perses is mentioned in the Homeric Hymns and works by Apollodorus as well.
Perses is the son of Titans CRIUS and EURYBIA. Crius was the god of constellations, and Eurybia was the goddess of mastery of the seas. The two elder Titans came from the first primordial deities. Together they bore Perses, Pallas, and ASTRAEUS.
There’s very little information about Perses’ upbringing or personal history. Like many Titans, Greeks didn’t actively worship Perses. The only time Greeks would ask for assistance was during times of war. But outside of that, Perses didn’t have any temples, sanctuaries, or cults.
Perses Depictions
Few artistic depictions exist of Perses exist throughout history. Unlike the Twelve Olympians, Perses and other Titans didn’t get many paintings, sculptures, or pottery. As a result, modern artists have taken many creative liberties with the god’s appearance.
Generally, Perses is shown as a destructive force in the midst of war. As with many other Titans, Perses is usually depicted as a giant among men.
Some scholars believe that Perses was envisioned with animalistic features. The Titan Crius and his three sons have a strong connection to a group of interconnected star constellations, which also hold animal-like qualities. Perses takes the form of a canine. Meanwhile, his brothers Pallas and Astraeus had the form of a goat-like giant and an equine, respectively. Their father, Crius was a ram.
Perses Symbolism
The son of the Titan CRIUS was the personification of destruction. He was a violent and aggressive deity who represented all of the war’s darker aspects. Perses is just one of many war gods. While not as famous as Ares, he certainly made his mark.
Perses had a reputation for his bloodlust. Ancient Greeks knew him as “The Destroyer,” accompanying soldiers in the heat of battle to conquer nations. He had a fondness for chaotic battle, reveling in the ensuing violence.
As mentioned earlier, Perses didn’t have a cult of temples dedicated to his honor. But, that didn’t stop Greeks from praying for his favor. Soldiers often prayed to Perses for assistance during battle. They didn’t just ask for his protection. Greeks turned to Perses for strength and strategy, ensuring that they had what it took to take out their biggest enemies.
According to Hesiod, Perses was also a master of strategy. He reportedly had wisdom that could win battles even if the odds were stacked in his favor. The god was particularly helpful with military strategy, but he also had wisdom that surpassed all men.
Interestingly enough, some versions of Perses’ tale say that he didn’t just focus on destruction. Some scholars believe that Perses was the god of both destruction and peace. In ancient Greece, war was constant. Towns were ransacked frequently as death loomed over territory disputes and simple disagreements.
Many in ancient Greece turned to Perses for more than just success during the war. They asked for a swift end to battle so that they could enjoy the peace that followed. Even if the pause was brief, many saw Perses as a symbol of what came after conflicts were resolved.
Marriage and Children
Perses married Asteria. Asteria was a Titan goddess born from Coeus (Polus) and PHOEBE. She was an immortal inhabitant of Olympus and a dark goddess of necromancy.
Asteria was known to practice witchcraft and communicate with the dead. According to legend, she also predicted the future.
The union of the goddess of necromancy and the god of the destruction resulted in a powerful child. The pair gave birth to Hecate, the GREEK GODDESS of magic, specters, witchcraft, and more.
Goddess – Circa (Greek)
Circa (Greek) c. 2011 Lady Abyss
“She-Falcon”. Dark Moon Goddess; Fate-Spinner. As the circle, or cirque, she was the fate-spinner, weaver of destinies. Ancient Greek writers spoke of her as Circe of the Braided Tresses because she could manipulate the forces of creation and destruction by knots and braids in her hair. Goddess of physical love, sorcery, enchantments, precognitive dreams, evil spells, vengeance, dark magic, witchcraft and cauldrons.
Circe
From greekgodsandgoddesses.net
In GREEK MYTHOLOGY, Circe was a goddess of magic, though she was sometimes depicted as a nymph (minor nature god), a witch or an enchantress.
In any case, she was associated with magic. She knew a lot about potions and herbs, and sometimes used this knowledge against her enemies and people who offended her, turning them into wild animals. She also had a wand or staff called the rhabdos which she also used to channel her magic. In fact, this was the earliest mention of a “magical wand or staff” in Western writings; it was referred to in Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey, when Circe used it to turn Odysseus’s men into beasts.
Circe was the daughter of HELIOS, a TITAN who represented the Sun, and Perse, an ocean nymph. She was one of three thousand of her kind, daughters of TITANS OCEANUS and TETHYS. In another version, Circe was the daughter of HECATE, a goddess of sorcery.
She had two brothers. One was named Aeetes, and he looked after the GOLDEN FLEECE, a fleece that was the property of royalty. It was made from the wool of a golden ram with wings. Her second brother was PERSES.
PASIPHAE was her only sister, and she was the queen of the Greek island, CRETE, and also the wife of King Minos. It was also said that she gave birth to the MINOTAUR, a creature that was half man, half bull, with the head and horns of a cattle and the body of a man.
In some stories, Circe was exiled by her father Helios to live alone on AEAEA, a fictional island, as punishment for killing the prince of COLCHIS, who was her husband at the time.
She later had children with ODYSSEUS, the king of ITHACA from Homer’s writings. Her three sons were Ardeas, Latinus and Telegonus.
Source: <a href=”https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/goddesses/circe/”>Circe: https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net</a> – Greek Gods & Goddesses, June 10, 2018
Archangel – Azrael
Information about Archangel Azrael from .britannica.com
Azrael, Arabic ʿIzrāʾīl or ʿAzrāʾīl, in Islam, the angel of death who separates souls from their bodies; he is one of the four archangels (with Jibrīl, Mīkāl, and Isrāfīl) and the Islamic counterpart of the Judeo-Christian angel of death, who is sometimes called Azrael. Azrael is of cosmic size: with his 4,000 wings and a body formed by as many eyes and tongues as there are living human beings, he stands with one foot in the fourth (or seventh) heaven, the other on the razor-sharp bridge that divides paradise and hell.
Before the creation of man, Azrael proved to be the only angel brave enough to go down to Earth and face the hordes of Iblīs, the devil, in order to bring God the materials needed to make man. For this service he was made the angel of death and given a register of all mankind. While Azrael can recognize the name of the blessed (circled in light) and the damned (circled in darkness), he does not know when anyone will die until the tree beneath God’s throne drops a leaf bearing the man’s name. He must then separate the body and soul after 40 days.
Man has several means for forestalling death. By reciting a dhikr (ritual prayer), he prevents the angel of death from entering the throat to take his spirit. When he is distributing ṣadaqah (alms), the angel cannot take him by the hand. But when, after all protests, the angel returns with an apple from paradise inscribed with the basmalah (the invocation “In the name of God, the merciful, the compassionate”) or writes God’s name in his palm, the spirit must leave. The souls of believers are then gently drawn out and carried to the seventh heaven, but the souls of unbelievers are ripped out of their bodies and hurled down to Earth before they can reach the gates of heaven.
Witchcraft Symbols, Terms and Definitions – Healing Symbols
11 Powerful Healing Symbols and Their Meanings (With Images) from symbolsage.com
(I will be posting 1 symbol per day of the 11 )
A healing symbol is a mark, sign, word, or design that represents and reflects the art of healing. Historically, all cultures across the globe have had healing symbols.
They are used in medical rituals by practitioners and healers for strength and protection. Nowadays, people believe that visualizing healing symbols will lead to good thoughts, positive energy, and tranquillity. They can foster a greater harmony between the body, mind, and soul.
With that said, let’s take a look at popular healing symbols and their significance.
The Reiki symbols were founded by Mikao Usui, a Japanese medical practitioner, and healer. They are considered by some as the most sacred and powerful healing symbols in the world.
The Reiki Power symbol – Choku Rei
The Choku Rei is also called the power symbol. It is used to channel and direct energy within the body. The Choku Rei is drawn at the beginning and end of a healing process. It serves as a catalyst for physical healing and purification.
Since the Choku Rei is a power symbol, it can be combined with other symbols to strengthen the healing process. The Choku Rei can be drawn or visualized on a person, place, or thing, to fight off negative energy and protect the recipient.
Crystal, Gems, and Stones Meanings and Magickal Usage – Smoky Quartz
What To Know About Smoky Quartz, From Its Properties To How To Work With It from mindbodygreen.com
Quartz is one of the most popular crystals out thereut we would be remiss not to spotlight one of its unique varieties: smoky quartz. Here’s why this stone shouldn’t be overlooked, from its benefits to how to work with it, according to crystal experts.
What is smoky quartz?
Smoky quartz is a specific variety of the crystalline mineral quartz. As Ashley Leavy, founder and educational director of the Love and Light School of Crystal Therapy, explains to mindbodygreen, as quartz hardens and crystallizes, small particles of different elements can get trapped inside. So in the case of smoky quartz, those elements are trace amounts of lithium and aluminum, which create this stone’s telltale “smoky” appearance.
According to Leavy, smoky quartz is commonly found in places like Brazil, parts of Africa, Scotland, and the state of Colorado. It’s actually the national gem of Scotland, with “Cairngorm” quartz, from the Cairngorm mountains of Scotland, being particularly sought after.
“Some ancient Celtic people used it for personal adornment and jewelry, as well as in ceremonial pieces like weapons,” she says. And as spiritual health expert and meditation teacher Kara Ladd previously wrote for mbg, “It was the Druid’s first choice in sacred ceremonies and rituals [and was] believed to guide souls to the afterlife and keep evil spirits away.”
In general, Leavy says that smoky quartz is terribly underrated and really shouldn’t be. “A lot of people aren’t drawn to it because it’s not seemingly pretty on the surface—and I think smoky quartz just doesn’t get the attention it deserves because it’s pretty amazing,” she notes.
Healing properties:
It’s a grounding stone.
Like many of the other dark-colored crystals out there, smoky quartz is known to be incredibly grounding, which ripples out into a host of other benefits.
Leavy tells mindbodygreen that smoky quartz can keep you grounded if you’re doing spiritual work or meditating, encourage a deeper connection to the Earth, support feelings of peace and calm, and even help you work through personal fears. “Because of that grounding quality, it’s amazing how much we’re able to do better and more easily when we’re really well grounded,” she adds.
It’s protective.
Smoky quartz is also one of the best healing crystals for protection, as it can act as a shield against unwanted negative energy, crystal expert and co-founder of Energy Muse Heather Askinosie previously wrote for mbg. Energetically speaking, removing this old energy can help clear space for new and more positive energy to flutter in, she notes.
To that end, Leavy adds that if you’re a person who is sensitive to the energy of other people, or you’re simply feeling a little tender and need extra energetic shielding and protection, “then smoky quartz is a great companion to have in your pocket.”
It reignites your passion.
Smoky quartz can also help you reignite your passion when you’re feeling stuck or stagnant. As Leavy tells mindbodygreen, “If you feel a little disconnected from things that you once felt really passionate about, smoky quartz can offer a good boost to help get you reconnected with those things.”
How to use smoky quartz:
Meditate with it.
One simple way to work with smoky quartz is to meditate with it. As Askinosie notes, “Meditating while holding this crystal in your hand can help you identify and let go of stale, sticky patterns and beliefs that are holding you back.”
Balance your root chakra.
Being a particularly grounding stone, smoky quartz is connected to the root chakra and is an excellent stone to work with if you’re looking to recalibrate your root. “Smoky quartz supports the root (or Earth) chakra, supporting grounded energy and protection in the present moment,” Ladd previously wrote for mindbodygreen.
Keep some around your home.
Having some smoky quartz around your home is a great way to keep its grounding and protective energy present. Leavy, for example, recommends keeping some in your bedroom to create a protective shield while you sleep. And as Askinosie previously wrote for mindbodygreen, “Every now and then, depending on the energy of the space, I also like to add smoky quartz to my kids’ bedrooms to stabilize and absorb any unwanted energy.”
Use it in a ritual bath.
Next time you want to tap into inner peace and calm, consider adding some smoky quartz to a ritual bath. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll need, from spiritual expert and author of Ritual Baths Deborah Hanekamp:
Ingredients
1 cup Epsom salt for cleansing your spirit and relaxing your body
1 pot rose, oat straw, skullcap, meadowsweet, and lemon balm tea (set aside a cup of this magical brew to sip while you are in the bath)
10 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops rose absolute essential oil
1 smoky quartz crystal
Ritual:
- Light a candle and turn off artificial light.
- Put on some relaxing music.
- Cleanse your aura with a selenite wand.
- Step into the bath and dunk your head under the water.
- Allow only your nose to come up for air, but keep your eyes, ears, and mouth underwater.
- Breathe deep and slow.
- Imagine you are rebirthing yourself, releasing who you used to be, and stepping into who you are meant to be.
- Come up into a relaxed bathing position.
- Place the smoky quartz on your chest where you feel tight and heavy; imagine yourself letting the crystal clear for you all your worry.
- Sit and soak in the medicine of being your own healer.
Use it during shadow work.
According to crystal expert Yulia Van Doren of Goldirocks, smoky quartz can be a great companion as you’re doing shadow work. It’s certainly not easy to confront the darkest depths of yourself, but smoky quartz can offer gentle protection, grounding, and shielding as you learn to integrate your shadow.
Practice divination with it.
Leavy notes that if you’re into divination of any kind, whether it be tarot or oracle cards, pendulum work, astral travel, or scrying, smoky quartz is helpful in giving you proper insight and enhancing your accuracy. “And again, I think that comes from the grounding,” she adds.
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Use it as you’re manifesting.
And last but not least, smoky quartz is a great crystal to have on hand if you’re doing any sort of manifesting practices. “Because of that grounding and connection to the physical, it helps you tap into things in the physical plane, like your career, wealth, and abundance and prosperity,” Leavy says, adding, “And it’s helpful for focus, particularly when you’re dealing with managing really detailed projects.”
In combination with other crystals.
According to both Askinosie and Leavy, smoky quartz pairs well with mookaite jasper, or red jasper, especially when you want to let go of something.
Smoky quartz is also known to grow alongside the crystal amazonite in Colorado, which Leavy says makes these two excellent companions.
And if you’re working with smoky quartz to balance your root chakra, other stones that support the root would be great additions too, such as black tourmaline or hematite.
Cleansing and charging your smoky quartz.
Quartz and its varieties are typically pretty durable, so the good news is, any of your go-to cleansing methods will work just fine. You could charge it under the full moon, cleanse it with water, smoke, or sound, or even clear it with a different clearing crystal, like clear quartz or selenite.
Leavy does note to be mindful if you’re working with a rougher piece of smoky quartz so you don’t chip any tips off the cluster.
Check out our full guide to charging crystals for more methods of charging that you might prefer.
How should smoky quartz be worn as jewelry?
There’s no wrong way to wear smoky quartz, but Leavy says wearing it as a necklace or pendant could be particularly helpful if you want more help with communication.
Herb Magickal and Medicinal Uses – Valerian
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Magickal and Medicinal Herbs: Valerian 101 from witchygypsymomma.com
Valerian Plant
Valerian Dried
Valerian is a legendary herbal ally that most of us can grow right in our own backyards. Let’s dig deeper into its surprising medicinal and magickal properties!
Valerian Root Valerina officinalis
Growing to four feet, valerian is a clump-forming perennial herb with a yellow-brown rhizome, hollow stems, deeply divided leaves, and small white or pinkish flowers that form flat topped clusters. It is native to Europe and Asia, but is naturalized in North America. In the wild it grows in grasslands, damp meadows, and along streams.
If you choose to include this botanical bad boy in your witchy garden, I suggest locating it near the catnip and extending the anti-cat stakes into its bed. Depending on your regional watering needs for this group of plants, I imagine a perennial bed of echinacea, catnip, and valerian would be breathtaking. Or at least beautiful.
The flowers themselves smell sweet, but the leaves and the roots… Well, not everyone seems to enjoy the smell of valerian. It has been described by some as simply earthy and others as smelly gym socks.
Valerian’s unique aroma seems to have a similar affect on our feline friends as catnip does. They will actively seek out valerian, bite at the root, and even roll around on it. Cats aren’t the only ones attracted to this pungent perennial. Legend has it that the Pied Piper of Hamelin used valerian to attract the rats when luring them out of town.
Other Names: Setwell, Capon’s Tail, All-heal, Garden Heliotrope, English Valerian, Phu, St George’s Herb, Vandal Root, Wenderot
Composition: Valerian refers to the fresh root or underground parts of the plant, as well as the dried roots.
Methods of Administration: tea, tincture, capsule, bathing agent
Valerian root has a 2,000 year history as a sedative. Over 200 studies have been conducted, and it appears that even the aroma of the herb contains sedating properties. Currently, it is listed as a sleep aid in over 16 different pharmacopoeias worldwide. It is preferred over mainstream medications because it does not interact with alcohol or other drugs, as mainstream sleep aids often do.
And while it is best known for its sedative properties, it is not a niche herb. Valerian is a bit more like a one man band. It helps with sleep, nervous conditions, and stress. It also helps with circulatory issues. It slows down heart rate while increasing the force of the beats. It stimulates the stomach and intestinal motility. It has been used since ancient times as a treatment for epilepsy and even stole the spotlight for a short while as an antidote to the plague. It remains one of the best herbal sources of calcium and magnesium.
Medicinal Properties
anodyne (mild)
anti-anxiety
anti-diuretic
anti-inflammatory
anticonvulsant
antispasmodic
aromatic
carminative
cathartic
diuretic
hypnotic
nervine
parasiticide
sedative
soporific
stimulant
tonic
Holistic Uses
after-birth pains
alcoholism
anxiety
arthritis (pain)
blood pressure (high)
bronchial spasms
colds
colic
constipation
convulsions
coughs
cramps
despondency
digestive disorders
drug addiction
epilepsy
fatigue
fever
gas
headaches
heart palpitations
hypochondria
hypoglycemia
hysteria
insomnia
irregular heart beat
measles
menstrual cramps
menstruation (promotes)
migraine headaches
muscle spasms
nervous breakdown
nervous conditions
pain relief
palsy
paralysis
restlessness
scarlet fever
shock
skin eruptions
sleeplessness
spasms
stomach problems
stress
stress related eczema
twitching spasms
ulcers
worms (expels)
Precautions:
Valerian is generally considered safe, but it doesn’t agree with everyone. For some people it can be stimulating and irritating, the exact opposite of what one would expect.
Avoid taking large doses of valerian for extended periods of time. Instead, take modest doses for 2 to 3 weeks and then break for a week before taking again. Happily it is nonaddictive and won’t leave you feeling too sleepy. If your muscles start feeling rubbery, that’s a sign that you’re taking too high of a dose. Just back it off a little bit and you’ll be fine.
Caution is advised during the use of barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and other sedative drugs, as valerian has the potential to increase the effects of some sedatives.
When I first got started with herbs, the first herbalist that I was drawn to was Rosemary Gladstar. She has a tincture recipe that is actually about to go on my brewing shelf for coughs. I will probably switch out the licorice root for something else and share a separate blog post at that point but for now I would like to share the original recipe in honor of one of the women who inspired me upon this path.
30 March 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
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Southeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America
30 March 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:09 Aries 46
Moon:27 Cancer 46
Mercury:22 Aries 59
Venus:16 Taurus 32
Mars:02 Cancer 35
Jupiter:18 Aries 49
Saturn:02 Pisces 36
Uranus:16 Taurus 44
Neptune:25 Pisces 40
Pluto:00 Aquarius 07
Moon:27 Cancer 46
Mercury:22 Aries 59
Venus:16 Taurus 32
Mars:02 Cancer 35
Jupiter:18 Aries 49
Saturn:02 Pisces 36
Uranus:16 Taurus 44
Neptune:25 Pisces 40
Pluto:00 Aquarius 07
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 19 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 30 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 06
Chiron:15 Aries 30
Ceres:28 Virgo 17 Rx
Pallas:18 Cancer 00
Juno:10 Taurus 57
Vesta:22 Aries 45
Eris:24 Aries 24
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:7
Mutable:3
Fixed:7
Mutable:3
Southern Hemisphere
This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa
30 March 2023
03:00 pm GMT 5:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:09 Aries 39
Moon:26 Cancer 17
Mercury:22 Aries 45
Venus:16 Taurus 23
Mars:02 Cancer 31
Jupiter:18 Aries 47
Saturn:02 Pisces 35
Uranus:16 Taurus 44
Neptune:25 Pisces 40
Pluto:00 Aquarius 07
Moon:26 Cancer 17
Mercury:22 Aries 45
Venus:16 Taurus 23
Mars:02 Cancer 31
Jupiter:18 Aries 47
Saturn:02 Pisces 35
Uranus:16 Taurus 44
Neptune:25 Pisces 40
Pluto:00 Aquarius 07
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 20 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 31 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 05
Chiron:15 Aries 30
Ceres:28 Virgo 19 Rx
Pallas:17 Cancer 58
Juno:10 Taurus 53
Vesta:22 Aries 41
Eris:24 Aries 24
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:7
Mutable:
Fixed:7
Mutable:
Southwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
March 30, 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:09 Aries 12
Moon:20 Cancer 50
Mercury:21 Aries 52
Venus:15 Taurus 50
Mars:02 Cancer 17
Jupiter:18 Aries 41
Saturn:02 Pisces 32
Uranus:16 Taurus 42
Neptune:25 Pisces 39
Pluto:00 Aquarius 07
Moon:20 Cancer 50
Mercury:21 Aries 52
Venus:15 Taurus 50
Mars:02 Cancer 17
Jupiter:18 Aries 41
Saturn:02 Pisces 32
Uranus:16 Taurus 42
Neptune:25 Pisces 39
Pluto:00 Aquarius 07
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 20 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 32 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 02
Chiron:15 Aries 28
Ceres:28 Virgo 25 Rx
Pallas:17 Cancer 49
Juno:10 Taurus 37
Vesta:22 Aries 29
Eris:24 Aries 24
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:7
Mutable:3
Fixed:7
Mutable:3
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March 29, 2023 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)
Something unexpected but probably pleasant might impact your home scene today. A classic possibility would be that suddenly, you are entertaining a group of people. Or perhaps someone unusual comes to your home? Or something unexpected impacts your family or where you live? Interesting day!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This is a lovely day. In particular, it’s an excellent day to work in conjunction with others. Because new ideas and unusual events might impact your day, you have news to tell. Whatever it is, you feel optimistic and hopeful.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is a good day for financial decisions and money matters. You might get an unexpected raise or a gift or a boon of some kind. Nevertheless, because things are unpredictable today — guard what you own and protect your money. (It’s a bit of a crapshoot.)
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Expect the unexpected today because today is full of surprises. You might be caught off guard by a group or a friend. You might even be caught off guard by good news for a promotion or something that puts your name up in lights. Today is full of lots of positive possibilities!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Very likely, something pleasant and unexpected will please you today. It might be a complement, especially from a boss or someone in position of authority. It might even be a raise? (Fingers crossed.) Because you look good to others now, something unexpected will lift your spirits. Perhaps travel opportunities?
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
A sudden opportunity to travel today might drop in your lap. Or perhaps, travel plans will be interrupted or changed? Surprises related to publishing, legal or medical matters are also likely. Check your school schedule because it might suddenly change. Make sure everyone is on the same page.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Gifts, goodies and financial windfalls might come your way today. Meanwhile, unexpected changes to inheritances, wills, insurance matters or something related to shared property are also likely. Keep your eyes open. People know your situation today.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Expect a surprise from someone close to you today. Or perhaps, you might meet someone unusual? Either way, your dealings with members of the general public, as well as partners and close friends, will be unpredictable today. You might encounter other cultures or travel opportunities.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You might hear good news about your job or your health today. It might even pertain to a pet. Possibly, it relates to a coworker? You will have no trouble standing up for yourself and defending your best interests today. Enjoy social outings, sports and playful times with kids.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This is an excellent day to work with others, especially to get things done on the home front, particularly repairs. Family discussions will go well. A surprise related to your kids or a romantic interest might please you. Cooperate with others today because it will only benefit you.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This is a busy time but a wonderful time for you in terms of schmoozing with others and meeting people. Something unusual is taking place where you live. A surprise party? An unexpected gathering? You will be assertive at work or in anything to do with your job or your health. This also applies to dealing with issues about pet. (“Wanna treat?”)
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Your financial scene is looking better. Today something pleasant but unexpected will impact your routine. It might be a flirtation. It might relate to your kids. You might meet someone new who is unusual. Whatever the case, it’s an upbeat, exciting day!
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor Brendan Gleeson (1955) shares your birthday today. You are gentle, cooperative and polite. You are careful, cautious and observant about everything around you. This is the perfect year for you to socialize and enjoy life. Let your guard down and loosen up a bit! Have fun but don’t lose sight of your goals. Enjoy yourself!
March 29, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a First Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 7 days after the New Moon when the moon is one quarter of the way through its orbit around the earth. Exactly half the moon will be illuminated and half dark. On the day of the First Quarter phase the moon is high overhead at sunset and is visible until mid-night when it sets in the west. The First Quarter phase is a one-day event and in the following days enters a Waxing Gibbous phase becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.
Visit the March 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s First Quarter Phase
The First Quarter on March 29 has an illumination of 54%. 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 March 29 the Moon is 7.73 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: First Quarter
Illumination: 54%
Moon Age: 7.73 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,099.35 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,380,443.98 km
Illumination: 54%
Moon Age: 7.73 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,099.35 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,380,443.98 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
March 29, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions
If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northwestern Hemisphere
This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA
March 29, 2023
10:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:08 Aries 57
Moon:17 Cancer 51
Mercury:21 Aries 24
Venus:15 Taurus 32
Mars:02 Cancer 10
Jupiter:18 Aries 37
Saturn:02 Pisces 30
Uranus:16 Taurus 42
Neptune:25 Pisces 38
Pluto:00 Aquarius 06
Moon:17 Cancer 51
Mercury:21 Aries 24
Venus:15 Taurus 32
Mars:02 Cancer 10
Jupiter:18 Aries 37
Saturn:02 Pisces 30
Uranus:16 Taurus 42
Neptune:25 Pisces 38
Pluto:00 Aquarius 06
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 21 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 33 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 00
Chiron:15 Aries 27
Ceres:28 Virgo 28 Rx
Pallas:17 Cancer 44
Juno:10 Taurus 28
Vesta:22 Aries 22
Eris:24 Aries 24
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:7
Mutable:3
Fixed:7
Mutable:3
Northern Hemisphere
This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA
March 29, 2023
08:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:08 Aries 52
Moon:16 Cancer 52
Mercury:21 Aries 14
Venus:15 Taurus 26
Mars:02 Cancer 07
Jupiter:18 Aries 36
Saturn:02 Pisces 30
Uranus:16 Taurus 42
Neptune:25 Pisces 38
Pluto:00 Aquarius 06
Moon:16 Cancer 52
Mercury:21 Aries 14
Venus:15 Taurus 26
Mars:02 Cancer 07
Jupiter:18 Aries 36
Saturn:02 Pisces 30
Uranus:16 Taurus 42
Neptune:25 Pisces 38
Pluto:00 Aquarius 06
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 21 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 33 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 00
Chiron:15 Aries 27
Ceres:28 Virgo 29 Rx
Pallas:17 Cancer 43
Juno:10 Taurus 25
Vesta:22 Aries 20
Eris:24 Aries 24
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:7
Mutable:3
Fixed:7
Mutable:3
Northeastern Hemisphere
This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
29 March 2023
03:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:08 Aries 40
Moon:14 Cancer 22
Mercury:20 Aries 50
Venus:15 Taurus 11
Mars:02 Cancer 01
Jupiter:18 Aries 33
Saturn:02 Pisces 29
Uranus:16 Taurus 41
Neptune:25 Pisces 38
Pluto:00 Aquarius 06
Moon:14 Cancer 22
Mercury:20 Aries 50
Venus:15 Taurus 11
Mars:02 Cancer 01
Jupiter:18 Aries 33
Saturn:02 Pisces 29
Uranus:16 Taurus 41
Neptune:25 Pisces 38
Pluto:00 Aquarius 06
True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 21 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 34 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 58
Chiron:15 Aries 26
Ceres:28 Virgo 32 Rx
Pallas:17 Cancer 39
Juno:10 Taurus 18
Vesta:22 Aries 14
Eris:24 Aries 24
Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Earth:6
Air:1
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:7
Mutable:3
Fixed:7
Mutable:3
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