Stones:
Sugilite
Amethyst
Turquoise
Lapis Lazuli
Sapphire
Herbs and Plants:
Cinnamon
Beech
Buttercup
Coltsfoot
Oak
Magickal Intentions: Happiness, luck, health, legal matters, male fertility, treasure and wealth, honor, riches, leadership, public activity, power and success.
In terms of Roman mythology, the god Jupiter is the king. In fact, he is often referred to as the king of the gods. He may not be the original creator of the MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURES that dominated tales and lore; that distinction belongs to his father Saturn. But Jupiter is the main man, a la ZEUS in Greek mythology.
Mythology dominated religious culture in Rome up until the point in which Christianity took over. Until that happened, Jupiter was the main deity. He was the god of the sky and, along with the help of the kings of the time, established principles of the Roman religion.
His similarities with Zeus and the GREEK MYTHS didn’t stop with their connections with the sky and thunderbolts. Jupiter was brother to two other gods: Neptune and Pluto. Like the Greeks, each of these three gods controlled one realm of existence: the sky (Jupiter), the sea (Neptune), and the underworld (Pluto), with Jupiter being the most powerful.
The power behind herb magic is formless, shapeless, eternal. It doesn’t care whether you call on it in the name of a Witch Goddess or the Virgin Mary – or tap it within no religious framework at all. It is always there, present in abundance no matter where we are or where we travel in the universe.
Though the power is formless, some materials contain higher concentrations of power than others; these include plants, gems, and metals. Each substance also contain different types of power, or vibrational rates. The vibrations of a piece of pine wood, for example, are far different from those of a perfect, faceted diamond.
This vibratory rate is determined by several factors: chemical make-up, form, density, and so on. The powers resident in herbs are determined by the plant’s habitat, scent, color, form, etc. Similar substances usually possess similar vibrations.
Herb magic, then, is the use of herbs to cause needed changes. These plants contain energies – each as distinct as human faces. For maximum effect, the herbs chosen for a spell should possess vibrations that match your need. Cedar is fine for attracting money, but wouldn’t be of help in a fertility spell.
How does herbal magic work? First, there must be a need. A desire often masquerades as a need, but in magic a “desire” is not enough; there must exist an all-encompassing need.
The nature of the need determines which plants are used. Attracting love, for example, is a common magical need and several dozen plants do the job. (A comprehensive list of plants and their corresponding magical needs is coming up…)
Next, a spell or ritual may need to be devised; much herb magic doesn’t need a complete spell, but some of it does. This spell may be as simple as tying up the herbs in a piece of cloth, or placing them around the base of a candle, lighting the wick, and visualizing your need.
If you wish, your spell can be complex, involving boiling water in a cauldron over a mesquite-wood fire at the edge of the desert while waiting for the Moon to rise, before throwing roots and leaves into the pot.
Third, the herbs can be enchanted to ensure that their vibrations are attuned to the need. To do this, you can simply hold the plant material in your hands and visualize aligning the vibrations of the plant(s) with your magical need.
For example: “I gather you, rosemary, herb of the sun, to increase my mental powers and concentration.”
Fourth, the spell is worked, if you choose to perform this step.
Fifth, once the spell has been worked, or the herbs enchanted and the need visualized, it should be forgotten. This allows it to “cook” and bring your need into manifestation.
When baking a cake, if you look into the oven every few minutes the cake will be spoiled. In magic, as in cooking, keep the oven door shut!
And there you have it. This is how herb magic is worked. Does it sound basic? It is. These are the first steps. As with any art, the student may take herb magic further, exploring new territories. For instance, you may wish to incorporate planetary and days-of-the-week correspondences into your herbal magic workings as well.
| Agrimony | Protection, banishes negative energy, sleep(air) |
| Allspice | Prosperity, courage, energy, strength (fire) |
| Almond | Money, wisdom (air) |
| Angelica | Protection, exorcism, health, meditation, divination (fire) |
| Anise | Protection, psychic awareness, repels evil spirits (air) |
| Basil | Mend quarrels, sympathy, happiness (fire) |
| Benzoin resin | Prosperity, astral projection, purification (air) |
| Betony | Protects against nightmares and despair (fire) |
| Borage | Psychic abilities, financial gain |
| Broom | Used to bless weddings (air) |
| Carnation | Feminine energy, healing, strength (water) |
| Cedar | Home purification, good fortune, luck (fire) |
| Chamomile | Love, meditation, peace (water) |
| Cinnamon | Energy, creativity, financial matters (fire) |
| Clove | Banishing, love (fire) |
| Copal resin | Purification, cleansing (fire) |
| Damiana | Love, lust (fire) |
| Dill | Money, luck, protection (fire) |
| Fennel | Protection, healing (fire) |
| Frankincense resin | Exorcism, purification, spirituality (fire) |
| Galangal | Psychic abilities, luck, money (fire) |
| Gardenia | Love, peace, healing (water) |
| Ginger | Success, courage, strength (fire) |
| Hazel | Divination, psychic abilities, dreams (air) |
| Holly | Protection, luck (fire) |
| Honeysuckle | Healing, love, creativity (earth) |
| Horehound | Protection, exorcism, mental clarity (air) |
| Hyssop | Purification, repel negativity (fire) |
| Jasmine | Dreams, sexuality (water) |
| Lavender | Love, sleep, dreams, meditation, protection (air) |
| Lemongrass | Psychic abilities (air) |
| Lilac | Protection, divination (water) |
| Marigold | Legal matters, dreams, divination (fire) |
| Meadowsweet | Love, peace (air) |
| Mint | Healing, prosperity, creativity (air) |
| Mistletoe | Protection, fertility, exorcism (fire) |
| Mugwort | Psychic abilities, divination, protection (earth) |
| Myrrh resin | Purification, healing, spirituality (water) |
| Orris Root | Love (water) |
| Patchouli | Money, lust, fertility (earth) |
| Pine | Prosperity, fertility, healing (air) |
| Rose | Love, healing, friendship (water) |
| Rosemary | Cleansing, purification, exorcism (fire) |
| Rue | Banishing, protection (fire) |
| Sage | Purification, repels negativity, wisdom (air) |
| Sandalwood | Spirituality, exorcism, healing (water) |
| Thyme | Sleep, protection, courage (water) |
| Valerian | Love, sleep, protection (water) |
| Vanilla | Lust, love, courage (water) |
| Vervain | Love, prosperity, sleep, healing, creativity (earth) |
| Wormwood | Scrying, divination, exorcism (fire) |
| Yarrow | Love, psychic abilitities, banishing (water) |
Step into the enchanting realm of magical correspondences, where the threads of the mundane and the mystical intertwine to create a symphony of wonder and possibility. In this mystical tapestry, every herb, crystal, color, and celestial entity holds a key to unlocking the hidden realms of energy, intention, and transformation. Welcome to a world where the alignment of elements and the synchronicity of symbols form the language of magic itself.
Within the vast and interconnected web of magical correspondences, practitioners and seekers of arcane knowledge discover a roadmap to harnessing the unseen forces that shape our existence. From the aromatic whispers of herbs to the radiant embrace of crystals, each element holds its unique vibration, purpose, and power. By understanding and harnessing these correspondences, we delve into the ancient wisdom of our ancestors and tap into the boundless potential of the universe.
Prepare to embark on a captivating journey through this comprehensive guide, where you will unearth the secrets of herbs and spices that ignite the flames of intention, discover the hidden energies of crystals that amplify our magical workings, and connect with deities and celestial entities that guide and inspire our path. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a curious novice, these magical correspondences will spark your imagination, ignite your intuition, and empower you to manifest your desires with precision and grace. Get ready to explore the intricate dance of elements, colors, symbols, and energies as we navigate the labyrinth of magical correspondences together.
Moon Phases and their Magical Potentials
Deities and their Magical Potentials
Zodiac Signs and their Magical Potentials
Herbs and their magical properties
Spices and their magical properties
Flowers and their Magical Properties
Chocolates and their Magical Properties
Crystals, Gemstones and their Magical Properties
Woods and their Magical Properties
Metals and their Magical Properties
Colours and their Magical Properties
Essential Oils and Their Magical Properties
Sabbats and their Magical Potentials
Months and their Magical Potentials
Days and their Magical Potentials
Times in the Day and their Magical Potentials
Directions and their Magical Potentials
Elements and their Magical Potentials
Candle Colours and their Magical Properties
Types of Candles and their Magical properties
Scented Candles and their Magical properties
Incense and their Magical Properties
Planets and their Magical Potentials
Weather Conditions and their Magical Potentials
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A basic white candle is good and covers pretty much every intent. However, if you want to add power to your intent pick a coloured candle that mirrors your objective.
Here is a basic colour guide, but it is your choice – if a colour shouts at you to be used, go with your instinct.
Abundance – green, copper, gold
Astral travel – silver, black, purple, blue
Balance – white, silver, green, rainbow
Banishing negativity – black, white, purple
Binding – red, black
Blessing or consecrating – white, lilac, light blue
Cleansing – white
Changes – dark blue, yellow, white
Closure – black
Communication – yellow, white
Confidence – brown, orange, red, yellow
Creativity – orange, yellow
Defence – black, purple, white, dark blue
Divination – gold, lilac, yellow, black
Dreams – silver, purple, dark blue
Employment – orange, brown
Energy – gold, red
Exorcism – black, purple
Fertility – green, brown
Friendship – gold, pink, brown
Gossip, to stop – black, purple, white
Happiness – yellow, pink
Healing – light blue, yellow, pink, pale green
Love – pink, red, white
Luck – green, orange, gold
Money – green, gold
Meditation – purple, white, silver
Mental clarity – yellow, orange, white
Peace – white, black, pink, light blue
Protection – black, white, blue
Psychic powers – purple, black, white, lilac
Transformation – white, orange
Spirit contact – black, purple, lilac
Strength – red, gold, orange
Success – orange, green, gold
Truth seeking – black
Wisdom – purple, black, white
Source: Pagan Portals – Kitchen Witchcraft: Crafts of a Kitchen Witch by Rachel Patterson
This week the big news is about Venus. Fair Venus is normally in a sign for three weeks. This week, early Tuesday morning, Venus moves into Aries to stay until March 1. It then goes retrograde and slips backwards into Pisces on March 27. (This means Venus was in Aries for 8 weeks, which is twice as long as usual.) But lo! Venus continues slipping back in Pisces until it turns direct on April 12, after which it moves forward and re-enters Aries on April 30 where it then stays until June 6. Wow! So instead of its usual sojourn of roughly three weeks, Venus will visit Aries for a total of 15 weeks. Venus affects our relationships and our money. Yes, love and money. Read on to learn what this will mean for your sign. Meanwhile, we all know that Cole’s Law is just thinly sliced cabbage.
This is a popular week! Not only will you have increased interaction with friends and groups, you’ll be more involved with younger people. Note: This is an excellent time to make future goals. Meanwhile, fair Venus moves into your sign on Tuesday where it will stay until the end of March. Usually, Venus is in your sign for about three weeks so this long stretch is a major bonus because Venus will increase your desire to relate to others; and at the same time, make you charming and diplomatic. Venus will manifest vacations, enjoyment with friends and fun socializing because Venus ranks pleasure above work. Shop for wardrobe goodies because you will like what you see in the mirror.
You look fabulous to others because the Sun is at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering light. Make the most of this. Go after what you want. Conversations with authority figures will go your way. Meanwhile, this week Venus slips into a hidden part of your chart to stay until the end of March. Among other things, this can promote secret love affairs. (You ripe juicy peach!) It will also make you feel more selfless and generous to others, especially someone who needs your help. Some of you will choose to work for a charitable organization. Whatever happens, you will have more forbearance and grace to deal with whatever arises. (I’m impressed.)
Your desire to travel, explore, learn fascinating things and meet interesting people continues. Therefore, grab any chance to travel or be a tourist in your own city. Likewise, grab any chance to take a course or learn something new. With lucky Jupiter in your sign until summer, you are blessed! (Remember: Jupiter is in your sign only once every 12 years.) This week fair Venus enters your House of Friendships, which makes you feel friendly towards everyone. It’s a great time for parties, fun outings and interactions with friends and groups. You’ll find it easier to be loving and affectionate. (A friend could become a lover.) All group settings, including business conferences are favoured. Lucky you!
Since early January, Mars has been retrograde in your sign, making you question yourself and feel uncertain about pursuing some goals. It has robbed you of energy; and yet, made you frustrated and easily angered, which in turn, enables old disputes. Fortunately, on the 24th of this month, Mars will no longer be retrograde. (A welcome reprieve.) Meanwhile, a lovely, ameliorating influence begins this week as fair Venus moves to the top of your chart creating favourable circumstances for your business and professional life. People will ask for your advice about redecorating, layout work and design – how to make something look better. New love with a boss or someone in authority might percolate. Life is getting better.
Respect your need for more sleep and naps. (Go to bed.) Meanwhile, this week your focus on partners and close friends is more objective, which means you can see how to improve these relationships by changing your behaviour. (Remember, you can react or respond. Your call.) Meanwhile, for the next two months, fair Venus urges you to travel for pleasure. You’ll enjoy art exhibits, museums, curious encounters and charming places because your appreciation of beauty is heightened. If you can’t travel then be a tourist in your own city. Explore! Meet new and interesting people who can broaden your world! Some of you will spark a romance with someone “different.” Hola!
This is a productive week. You’re keen to work hard. This positive energy extends to your personal world and your health as well. (Oh yes, you want it all. “I’m almost perfect!”) One bit of news that will please you is that fair Venus enters one of your Money Houses this week to stay until the end of March. What does this mean? It means that you will easily attract money, gifts, goodies and favours from others. Obviously, this also means it’s the perfect time to ask for a mortgage or loan. In many ways, practical and financial support will be forthcoming, perhaps through a partner. Meanwhile sex will be hot and physical intimacy will be affectionate.
This is a lovely time because vacations, fun activities with kids, sports events and anything to do with the entertainment world and the hospitality industry are giving you opportunities for pleasure and enjoyment. (And who loves a good table at a great restaurant more than you?) Actually, things will get even better because this week on Tuesday, fair Venus moves opposite your sign where it will stay until the end of March improving and enhancing all your closest relationships. You will more easily express your affection to others. Professional partnerships will be cozier and mutually beneficial. In fact, even your enemies might warm to you.
Home, family and your private life are your main focus. Family discussions are important. Home repairs might be taking place. Travel delays and confusion with medical and legal matters will diminish by the end of the month. (That’s encouraging.) Meanwhile, this week fair Venus moves into your House of Employment and Health to stay until the end of March. This will benefit your job and your ability to enjoy warm relations with coworkers, superiors and employees. Your health will feel invigorated. A work-related romance might flourish. It’s an excellent time to discuss agreements with others and acknowledge your duties and obligations in a relationship.
This is a busy, fast-paced time because of short trips, errands, appointments and increased reading, writing and studying. Plus, you’re spending more time with relatives, siblings and neighbours. Fortunately, on Tuesday, fair Venus will enter the part of your chart that relates to vacations, romance, exciting outings, playful times with kids, the entertainment world, the arts, sports — all that fun stuff. Venus will stay there until the end of March attracting opportunities in all these exciting, areas for you Flirtations and new love will percolate. Accept all invitations to party. Enjoy good times. Relax. There is no need to pretend to be what you are not.
Currently, you want greater control of your life through your possessions and the things you value. This is the perfect time to examine your relationship to your stuff. Do you own it or does it own you? Sometimes we are a slave or a victim to our possessions, maintaining them, guarding them and worrying about their possible loss. You might also have excellent moneymaking ideas at this time. Meanwhile, this week Venus moves into the part of your chart that relates to home and family, which means you will enjoy quiet times at home. Relations with parents and family members will improve. Redecorating will appeal. You might entertain to show off what you’ve done. (Clever me.)
This is a powerful time because the Sun is in your sign. This happens for only four weeks once a year (signalling your birthday). The Sun in your sign will energize you, boost your confidence and make you project yourself with more dazzle. The Sun will also attract people and favourable situations to you. This week Venus moves into your House of Communications, perfectly supporting the energy of the Sun by boosting your social life with friends and neighbours. You’ll be happy to socialize and talk to others. Your everyday world will become more pleasant, and you will appreciate the beauty of your everyday surroundings. It’s the perfect time for a short drive to enjoy the wonders around you.
Because the Sun won’t enter your sign until February 18, it is hiding in your chart, which is why you feel you are waiting in the wings until you’re ready to step out centre stage to greet your world. Use this time for contemplation, and a chance to observe childhood behavior patterns that are no longer useful. As your personal year is coming to an end — how do you want your new year to be different? Ideas? Meanwhile this week Venus moves into your Money House, which will attract money and wealth to you and favour financial transactions. You will be more tempted to buy beautiful clothes, jewelry and art objects to beautify your home as well as spending money to entertain yourself. Ah yes, the good life.
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.
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
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The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
The Waxing Crescent on February 2 has an illumination of 22%. 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 February 2 the Moon is 4.59 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.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
The Waxing Crescent on February 3 has an illumination of 32%. 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 February 3 the Moon is 5.68 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.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.
The Waxing Crescent on February 4 has an illumination of 43%. 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 February 4 the Moon is 6.76 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.
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.
The First Quarter on February 5 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 February 5 the Moon is 7.79 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.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
The Waxing Gibbous on February 6 has an illumination of 66%. 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 February 6 the Moon is 8.89 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.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
The Waxing Gibbous on February 7 has an illumination of 76%. 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 February 7 the Moon is 9.93 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
The current moon phase for today is the Waxing Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 3.9 days old and 19.01% illuminated with a tilt of 107.155°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 367,510.41 km and the moon sign is Aries.
The Moon phase for today is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.
In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.
In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.
The Waxing Crescent phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase
Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon age: 3.9 days
Moon illumination: 19.01%
Moon tilt: 107.155°
Moon angle: 0.54
Moon distance: 367,510.41 km
Moon sign: Aries
The current moon phase for February 3rd, 2025 is the Waxing Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 4.94 days old and 29.24% illuminated with a tilt of 107.639°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 368,235.22 km and the moon sign is Aries.
The Moon phase for February 3rd, 2025 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.
In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.
In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.
The Waxing Crescent phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase
Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon age: 4.94 days
Moon illumination: 29.24%
Moon tilt: 107.639°
Moon angle: 0.54
Moon distance: 368,235.22 km
Moon sign: Aries
The current moon phase for February 4th, 2025 is the Waxing Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 5.97 days old and 40.58% illuminated with a tilt of 109.748°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 369,713.85 km and the moon sign is Taurus.
The Moon phase for February 4th, 2025 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.
In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.
In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.
The Waxing Crescent phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase
Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon age: 5.97 days
Moon illumination: 40.58%
Moon tilt: 109.748°
Moon angle: 0.54
Moon distance: 369,713.85 km
Moon sign: Taurus
The current moon phase for February 5th, 2025 is the First Quarter phase.
On this day, the moon is 7.01 days old and 52.34% illuminated with a tilt of 113.5°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 371,745.32 km and the moon sign is Taurus.
The Moon phase for February 5th, 2025 is the First Quarter phase. In this phase, exactly half of the moon is illuminated and half is in darkness.
The First Quarter phase comes roughly 7 days after the New Moon and this is when the moon has completed one quarter of its orbit around the Earth (hence the name, First Quarter). The moon will be high overhead at sunset in this phase and will be visible until mid-night, when it sets in the west.
The First Quarter of the moon phase cycle happens on one day. It’s followed by the intermediate phase, Waxing Gibbous, and will become more illuminated every day until it reaches the Full Moon phase.
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: if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the right side of the moon will be illuminated during the First Quarter. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, the left side is illuminated.
Phase: First Quarter
Moon age: 7.01 days
Moon illumination: 52.34%
Moon tilt: 113.5°
Moon angle: 0.54
Moon distance: 371,745.32 km
Moon sign: Taurus
The current moon phase for February 6th, 2025 is the Waxing Crescent phase.
On this day, the moon is 8.05 days old and 63.83% illuminated with a tilt of 118.823°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 374,165.60 km and the moon sign is Gemini.
The Moon phase for February 6th, 2025 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.
In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.
In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.
The Waxing Crescent phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase
Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon age: 8.05 days
Moon illumination: 63.83%
Moon tilt: 118.823°
Moon angle: 0.53
Moon distance: 374,165.60 km
Moon sign: Gemini
The current moon phase for February 7th, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 9.09 days old and 74.4% illuminated with a tilt of 125.501°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 376,866.87 km and the moon sign is Gemini.
The Moon phase for February 7th, 2025 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).
In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.
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 word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon age: 9.09 days
Moon illumination: 74.4%
Moon tilt: 125.501°
Moon angle: 0.53
Moon distance: 376,866.87 km
Moon sign: Gemini
The current moon phase for February 8th, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 10.13 days old and 83.57% illuminated with a tilt of 133.314°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 379,798.55 km and the moon sign is Cancer.
The Moon phase for February 8th, 2025 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).
In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.
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 word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon age: 10.13 days
Moon illumination: 83.57%
Moon tilt: 133.314°
Moon angle: 0.52
Moon distance: 379,798.55 km
Moon sign: Cancer
Rat professionals can make good progress in their careers with help from seniors in February 2025. A career promises good financial returns. Preoccupation with a career may disturb the love relationships to some extent. Frequent fights with their love mates may result in divorces in some cases. Spending more time with their love partners and communicating well despite career obligations is essential. Health will require more rest, and attention should be paid to stomach disorders.
Ox career professionals can look forward to a successful month and expect appreciation from seniors. Finances will be challenging, and they may have to dip into their savings to make both ends meet. Singles can expect to find their love mates, and the married will enjoy the relationship. Health will require some caution to avoid injuries.
February 2025 offers good career prospects. Tigers can make good progress in their careers by utilizing the opportunities available. However, finances can be problematic. All investments should be made after proper scrutiny to avoid losses. February will bring harmony to family life, and Tigers should make it more enjoyable by communicating well and giving the family more time. To be healthy, they should focus on a good diet and avoid rich food in the Year of the Green Wood Snake.
February 2025 will be highly promising for the rabbits in all aspects of life. Career progress will be good with cooperation from colleagues. They can look forward to monetary rewards for their hard work. Business people can expand their businesses and should employ skilled personnel to improve prospects.
Investments will not be profitable, and significant investments should be avoided. Money from a career will be better than income from business projects. Singles have a good chance of getting into love partnerships. Confirmed relationships can look forward to enjoyable times.
February 2025 will not pose any significant problems for the Dragons. Career prospects will be good if you maintain harmonious relationships with colleagues and clients. Salary will be the primary source of revenue. It would be better if significant investments were postponed. Love relationships will be harmonious. Singles will be lucky in love. Health will not pose any significant hiccups. Minor health problems can be resolved through prompt medical care.
February 2025 will be good for Snake’s career development, finances, and improving love relationships. Professionals and businessmen will get support and advice from seniors and social contacts for future progress. Salary income and profits from investments will be fabulous.
Love relationships will be harmonious. Singles will be lucky to get partners for love, and those in a relationship will have a harmonious time. Health tends to be tentative. Avoiding risky activities and seeking prompt medical help will help to maintain health.
Love relationships will flourish during February 2025 for the Horse Chinese zodiac. Singles can look forward to meeting their partners for love in social gatherings. Married people should be careful about their relationships. Career and finance will show marked progress. New projects will proceed successfully without any challenges. Career progress can be achieved with outside support. Suitable investments will be highly profitable. Health will pose a few problems, and a good exercise and diet program will significantly help.
During February 2025, career development will show a rising trend. They will be able to complete assigned projects with help from colleagues. Finances are looking up. The month provides opportunities for new investments and starting of new business ventures. Singles will meet their love mates during educational or literary environments. Married Goats should pay more attention to home affairs to keep the relationship moving. Good habits and enough relaxation will help Sheep to maintain good health.
February 2025 promises to be a fortunate month, and there will be all-around happiness in the Monkeys’ lives. The career will be promising with monetary benefits due to sincere work. They should take up advanced studies to enhance their skills. Diligence will help students to make progress in their studies. Finances will be profitable, and partnership businesses will yield good returns. Singles will get their love mates in social gatherings. Married people can enjoy their partnership without any serious problems. Health will face hardships due to stress related to career. Enough rest and a good diet will help to a large extent.
Career growth will face problems during February 2025. Challenges at the workplace can be resolved by seeking the support of seniors. Expenses should be reduced, and all unnecessary expenditures should be cut down. Speculative investments should be avoided. Love relationships will have a very good time during the month. Single Roosters will get their ideal love mates, and the family environment will be highly congenial.
Career and finances will peak for the Dog people during the month. Professionals can look forward to career progress with promotions due to their diligence. Salary income will increase due to promotions. There will be profits from speculative activities. Marital harmony can be achieved by spending more time with their companions and communicating well. Health can be maintained by reducing stress due to career requirements.
February 2025 will be an excellent month for love partnerships throughout the year. Single Boars will have no problem getting the proper love partners. Confirmed partnerships will end in marriages, and career growth will be fabulous. Business partnerships will be profitable, and they can expect outside support. Finances present a good picture. There will be enough money to start new business ventures and investments.
Career growth will be good with salary increases. Businessmen will be able to finance their investments from external sources. Mars can create conflicts in love partnerships. Singles will be able to seduce their partners. Married couples can plan for a child. Family relationships can be affected by interference from outsiders. Students will fail to achieve their ambitions. Health will not pose any problems and there will be relief from chronic diseases.
Career will be strenuous during the first half of the month. Businesses will face problems as planetary help is missing. Mars will make love life highly sensual. Singles will have no problem finding a partner for love. The family environment will be full of suspicion and conflicts. Educational prospects are quite good and those desirous of pursuing higher education will succeed. Health will be quite cheerful. Beware of accidents.
Career growth will face problems with bad relationships with colleagues. Finances will be good throughout the month by maintaining harmonious relationships. People in love relationships should spend more time with their partners. Singles will meet their love mates in external outings. Relationships with siblings will be stressful. Students will face problems in their studies. Health will be good with proper maintenance through exercise and diet programs.
The career will advance through hard work. Businessmen will secure finances for their expansions or new ventures. Happiness in love relationships can be improved by being devoted to your partner. Singles will get love partners by being sensitive to their prospective lovers. Conflicts will spoil family relationships. Students will fail to make progress because of their laziness. Health will be good but stressful activities should be avoided.
Career professionals will make progress because of their confidence. Jupiter will be helpful for business development as finances will be available. Love life can be made excellent by being more emotional. Singles will get partners in love by their desire to conquer. Family life will be generally good with a few problems. Students should work hard if they want to progress in their studies. Health will not pose any serious problems.
Career will advance by maintaining harmonious relationships at the workplace. Businessmen will find it difficult to launch new projects. Love life with a partner will improve by devoting more time to the relationship. Singles will get love mates in their friend circle through determination. Family relationships will be strained because of differences between family members. Students will have problems with their studies due to laziness. Health will be good with normal care.
Career progress will be good with monetary rewards. Businessmen will be able to finance their investments. Mars and Venus will make love life more passionate. Singles will get their partners for love in the working environment. Family relationships will face difficulties due to a lack of harmony. Students will excel in their studies because of their enthusiasm. Prospects for good health are very encouraging. Chronic ailments will remain subdued.
Jupiter and Mars will help career development with advanced training. Businessmen will face financial hazards for promoting their projects. Persons in love relationships will live a passionate life after the initial hiccups. Singles will succeed in getting love mates by seducing their prospective partners in sports or a cultural environment. Family relationships will be troublesome as harmony will be missing between members. Students will have the determination to excel in their studies. Health will be excellent if stress is avoided.
The career will face problems of security despite changing jobs. Jupiter and Mars will help to promote business ambitions. Love life will improve by putting more effort into the relationship. Friendly communication will help singles succeed in getting a partner for love. Family life will be congenial with celebrations and functions. Students will make excellent progress in their studies. Health will be favorable with no serious health problems.
Jupiter will help career growth provided there is no hesitation about the future. The business will grow with support from family members. Love life will be happy with good feelings and communication. Singles will find partners for love in family or close surroundings. Family affairs will face problems of all kinds. Students will do well in their educational pursuits. Health will be excellent and recurring diseases will remain suppressed.
Career progress can be accomplished through drive and harmony. Jupiter will help the finances of business people. Mars may create problems in the life in love relationships and they can be overcome with caution. Singles will find love in the workplace or the neighborhood. Family life will be harmonious and satisfying. Students looking to pursue higher education will be successful. Health will be good with strict dietary habits.
Many planets will promote career growth through intuition and opportunism. Business people may face problems in promoting their ventures. Venus and Mars are favorable for a harmonious love life. Singles will find partners for love in cultural events. Family happiness will be troubled by outsiders. Planetary help is missing for students to prosper in their studies. Health will be fabulous by avoiding undue stress.
Please read this first:
1) Moon Phase x Moon Zodiac Sign:
Please keep in mind, that Gardening by Moon Phase and Gardening by Moon Zodiac Sign are two different/independent biodynamic systems and they might give you different or contradictiory gardening recommendations.
Try to experiment with these two systems to find which recommendations suits you the most.
2) Tropical (Astrological) x Sidereal (Astronomical) Zodiac:
(1-2 days difference in Leaf, Fruit, Root and Flower days)
There are two different zodiacs for determining the Moon Sign:
Try to experiment also with these two zodiac systems to find which system suits you better.
| Date 2025 |
Moon Phase | Gardening by the Moon Phase |
Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons) |
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| Feb 1 Sat |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 2 Sun |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 3 Mon |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 4 Tue |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 5 Wed |
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First Quarter | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 6 Thu |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 7 Fri |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 8 Sat |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 9 Sun |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 10 Mon |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 11 Tue |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 12 Wed |
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FULL MOON at 13:53 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
Pick medicinal herbs and plants |
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| Feb 13 Thu |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Feb 14 Fri
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn |
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| Feb 15 Sat |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Feb 16 Sun |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Feb 17 Mon |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Feb 18 Tue |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Feb 19 Wed |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Feb 20 Thu |
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Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Feb 21 Fri |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Feb 22 Sat |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Feb 23 Sun |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Feb 24 Mon |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Feb 25 Tue |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Feb 26 Wed |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Feb 27 Thu |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Feb 28 Fri |
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NEW MOON at 00:44 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate |
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| Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend | |
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Leaf days (Water Element)
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Fruit days (Fire Element)
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Root days (Earth Element)
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Flower days (Air Element)
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| Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend | |
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NEW MOON
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NEW MOON PHASE
New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FIRST QUARTER PHASE
First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FULL MOON
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FULL MOON PHASE
Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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LAST QUARTER PHASE
Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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| Moon Opposition Saturn | |
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SPRAYING DAYS
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| Date 2025 |
Moon Phase | Gardening by the Moon Phase |
Gardening by the Moon Zodiac Sign Tropical Zodiac (by Seasons) |
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| Feb 1 Sat |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 2 Sun |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 3 Mon |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 4 Tue |
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Waxing Crescent | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 5 Wed |
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First Quarter | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Leaf plants also Cereals, Herbs, Cucumbers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 6 Thu |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 7 Fri |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 8 Sat |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 9 Sun |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 10 Mon |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 11 Tue |
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Waxing Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Above ground annuals, especially Fruit plants also Cereals and Flowers Optimum planting day (2 days before the Full Moon) – Mow lawns (to increase growth) |
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| Feb 12 Wed |
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FULL MOON at 13:53 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate
Pick medicinal herbs and plants |
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| Feb 13 Thu |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Feb 14 Fri
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops Spraying days: Moon Opposition Saturn |
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| Feb 15 Sat |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Feb 16 Sun |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Feb 17 Mon |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Feb 18 Tue |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Feb 19 Wed |
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Waning Gibbous | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Feb 20 Thu |
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Last Quarter | Sow/Plant: Below ground plants, especially Root plants Plant trees, shrubs and perennials – Harvest all crops |
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| Feb 21 Fri |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Feb 22 Sat |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Feb 23 Sun |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Feb 24 Mon |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Feb 25 Tue |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Feb 26 Wed |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Feb 27 Thu |
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Waning Crescent | Barren phase: Time to rest. Avoid seed sowing – Harvest and store crops |
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| Feb 28 Fri |
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NEW MOON at 00:44 |
Time to rest, celebrate and meditate |
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| Biodynamic Calendar – Icon Legend | |
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Leaf days (Water Element)
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Fruit days (Fire Element)
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Root days (Earth Element)
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Flower days (Air Element)
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| Gardening by the Moon Phase – Legend | |
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NEW MOON
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NEW MOON PHASE
New Moon -» First Quarter (Waxing Crescent) – Moonlight is increasing – Strongest gravitational pull – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FIRST QUARTER PHASE
First Quarter -» Full Moon (Waxing Gibbous) – Moonlight becomes stronger – Gravitational pull is a little less now – Soil releases / Earth exhales / Energy draws UP into upper planets
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FULL MOON
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FULL MOON PHASE
Full Moon -» Last Quarter (Waning Gibbous) – Moonlight is decreasing – Gravitational pull is decreasing – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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LAST QUARTER PHASE
Last Quarter -» New Moon (Waning Crescent) – Moonlight has decreased – Gravitational pull has decreased – Soil absorbs / Earth inhales / Energy draws DOWN into the Roots
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| Moon Opposition Saturn | |
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SPRAYING DAYS
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 First Quarter February 5 08:02 UTC |
 Full Moon February 12 13:53 UTC |
 Last Quarter February 20 17:33 UTC |
 New Moon February 28 00:45 UTC |
The Full Moon for this month will occur in the second week on Wednesday, February 12th. The New Moon will happen later in February on Friday, February 28th.
As the snowiest month in the United States, February’s full moon is commonly known as the Full Snow Moon in Native American cultures. These ancient tribes named this moon after the way trees cracked in the cold, or how people had to sit shoulder to shoulder around the fire for warmth. Even the Celts called it the Moon of Ice. As expected of the coldest month in the year, the Full Snow Moon is also known by more sinister names, such as the Bone Moon.
The Cherokee tribe called February’s full moon the Bone Moon because by this point, the tribe’s winter food supplies had usually dwindled to the point where people had to gnaw on bones and cook bone marrow soup in order to survive. For the same reason, the Kalapuya tribe called this moon the Out of Food Moon. Appropriately, it’s also known as the Hunger Moon and the Little Famine Moon. Perhaps due to this month’s association with death, the Cherokee tribe would commune with their dead ancestors during the Bone Moon. A didanawiskawi, or a medicine person, would host a medicine dance for the community. Fasting and rituals for the dead were also common practices.
However, not all cultures associate February’s full moon with extreme cold and death. The Hopi tribe calls it the Moon of Purification and Renewal, which is very fitting because the Full Snow Moon is usually the very first full moon of the year according to the lunar calendar. Cultures that follow the lunar calendar, especially East Asian cultures, tend to associate the Full Snow Moon with new beginnings for this very reason. The ancient Chinese, for example, called it the Budding Moon.
As a matter of fact, celebrations of February’s full moon are the climax of Lunar New Year festivities in various East Asian countries. In China, the Full Snow Moon is celebrated during the Lantern Festival, also known as the Yuanxiao Festival, which is the 15th day of the Lunar New Year. During this festival, the Chinese release kongming lanterns into the sky as they admire the full moon and eat tangyuan, glutinous rice balls that are usually filled with sweet paste. The round shape of the balls symbolize family togetherness and bring good luck to the whole family.
Many East Asian cultures in general also light lanterns and bonfires to celebrate February’s full moon. According to an ancient Chinese legend, not long after Buddhism was brought into China, 17 deities were witnessed flying through the sky during the first full moon of the Lunar New Year. Shocked and excited, the populace lit fires and lanterns to see the godly beings better. They continued to do so year after year, but for more practical reasons – to chase away pests and to pray for a good crop in the upcoming spring.
In Korea, where February’s full moon is known as Daeboreum, these fiery structures are called “Houses of the Burning Moon”. During Daeboreum, Koreans hike mountains despite the freezing temperatures in order to catch a glimpse of the first rise of the first full moon of the Lunar New Year. According to legend, the very first person to accomplish this feat will have their dearest wish come true.
Los Angeles,
San Francisco,
Vancouver
February 12, 2025
5:53am PST
Denver,
Salt Lake City,
Calgary
February 12, 2025
6:53am MST
Chicago,
Houston,
San Antonio
February 12, 2025
7:53am CST
New York,
Toronto,
Atlanta
February 12, 2025
8:53am EST
London,
Manchester,
Dublin
February 12, 2025
1:53pm GMT
Paris,
Rome,
Berlin
February 12, 2025
2:53pm CET
Athens,
Istanbul,
Helsinki
February 12, 2025
3:53pm EET
Dubai,
Abu Dhabi,
Muscat
February 12, 2025
5:53pm +04
Bangalore,
Mumbai,
New Delhi
February 12, 2025
7:23pm IST
Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur
February 12, 2025
9:53pm +08
Perth,
Hong Kong,
Beijing
February 12, 2025
9:53pm AWST
Sydney,
Brisbane,
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by Spiralotus
Abundance is the connection to the source of all that is; manifesting a constant flow to support, nourish and expand life as well as creativity. In Chinese Feng Shui the wealth corner is the corner farthest away and to the far left of the front door or the southeast corner, depending on what system you use. If you like to use this system you can set up crystals to attract various forms of abundance there.
Some crystals that are associated with abundance are usually green, yellow, gold or orange. However there are other stones that do not have those colors and work just as well. Yellow Sapphire is associated with Ganesh, Hindu god of prosperity. This stone attracts wealth to the home. An Abundance Crystal is a Quartz crystal with one long part and many tiny crystals at the base to encourage dreams, well-being, and love. Tiger’s Eye helps people with material things and assists by showing the best way to do something. It stimulates wealth and helps create stability to maintain wealth. Citrine should be placed in your wealth corner to attract abundance. Carnelian improves motivation and getting out of a rut. Peridot brings wealth quickly and is best for someone who already has things under control. Topaz helps you appreciate life and makes room for abundance. It taps into your own natural resources and because its facets carry both negative as well as positive charges, it helps manifest desires.
When you decide on a crystal to use cleanse it first by running it under water, charging it in the sun or moon, putting it in a pyramid, or if you are a Reiki practitioner, simply Reiki your crystal. Some people put their crystals in sea salt. This is a great way to cleanse them, just make sure the crystal that you are working with will not be damaged by the salt. Always throw away your salt when you are done.
You can program your crystal to attract a specific form of abundance by holding it in your hands and picturing what you want to manifest in your life. Make sure you keep your area for your crystal clean and charged. Periodically smudging the area will help you with this. In your abundance area you may wish to include something that represents Deity to you and perhaps the type of abundance you want to bring into your life. Being as specific as possible helps to create the energy you wish to attract. As your wealth increases in material, spiritual, and emotional areas be sure to give thanks for what has manifested in your life.
Spiralotus is High Priestess with the Order of the White Moon. As a Reiki Master and Herbalist, she trains women in the healing arts.
A guide to the Sabbat’s symbolism
by Arwynn MacFeylynnd
Date: August 1 or 2.
Alternative names: Lughnassadh, Lammastide, August Eve, Harvest Home, Ceresalia (Roman, in honor of the grain goddess Ceres), First Fruits, Festival of Green Corn (Native American), Feast of Cardenas, Cornucopia (Strega), Thingtide and Elembiuos. Lammas, an Anglo-Saxon word, means “loaf mass.” Lughnassadh is named for the Irish sun god Lugh (pronounced Loo), and variant spellings are Lughnasadh, Lughnasad, Lughnassad, Lughnasa and Lunasa.
Primary meanings: This festival has two aspects. First, it is one of the Celtic fire festivals, honoring the Celtic culture-bringer Lugh (Lleu to the Welsh, Lugus to the Gauls). In Ireland, races and games were held in his name and that of his mother, Tailtiu (these may have been funeral games). Second, the holiday is the Saxon Feast of Bread, at which the first of the grain harvest is consumed in ritual loaves. These aspects are not too dissimilar, as the shamanic death and transformation of Lleu can be compared to that of the Barley God, known from the folksong “John Barleycorn.”
Lammas celebrates the first of three harvest celebrations in the Craft. It marks the beginning of autumn, the start of the harvest cycle, and relies on the early crops of ripening grain and any fruits and vegetables ready to be harvested. It is associated with bread because grain is one of the first crops harvested. Those in the Craft often give thanks and honor now to gods and goddesses of the harvest, as well as those who represent death and resurrection.
Symbols: All grains, especially corn and wheat, corn dollies, sun wheels, bread, harvesting and threshing tools and the harvest full moon. Altar decorations might include corn dollies or kirn babies (corncob dolls) to symbolize the Mother Goddess of the Harvest. Other appropriate decorations include summer flowers and grains. You might also wish to have a loaf of whole cracked wheat or multigrain bread upon the altar, baked in the shape of the sun.
Colors: Red, orange, gold, yellow, citrine, green, grey and light brown.
Gemstones: Yellow diamonds, aventurine, sardonyx, peridot and citrine.
Herbs: Acacia flowers, aloes, chamomile, cornstalks, cyclamen, fenugreek, frankincense, heather, hollyhock, myrtle, oak leaves, passionflower, rose, rose hips, rosemary, sandalwood, sunflowers and wheat.
Gods and goddesses: Lugh, Thor, John Barleycorn (the personification of malt liquor), Demeter, Danu, Ceres, sun gods, corn mothers, all grain and agriculture deities, mother goddesses and father gods.
Customs and myths: Spellwork for prosperity, abundance and good fortune are especially appropriate now, as well as spells for connectedness, career, health and financial gain. Sacrifice is often associated with this holiday. Visits to fields, orchards, lakes and wells are also traditional. It is considered taboo not to share your food with others now.
Activities appropriate for this time of the year are baking bread, wheat weaving and making corn dollies or other god and goddess symbols. You may want to string Indian corn on black thread to make a necklace, or bake cornbread sticks shaped like little ears of corn for your Sabbat cakes. The corn dolly may be used both as a fertility amulet and as an altar centerpiece.
Some pagans bake Lammas bread in the form of a god-figure or sun wheel — if you do this, be sure to use this bread in your Lammas ritual’s cakes and ale ceremony, if you have one. During the Lammas ritual, some consume bread or something from the first harvest. Some gather first fruits; others symbolically throw pieces of bread into a fire.
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