The Almanac
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April
2026
TODAY is Thursday, April 23rd, the
113th day of 2026, and there are 253 days left in the year. The moon is in Cancer and the season is Spring (element of air - new beginnings, clarity, and the winds of change).
The next sabbat, Beltane, is in 9 days. Today's moon is waxing (6.7 days old) and 43% full. The full moon for this phase is on Friday, May 1st, and the new moon will be on Saturday, May 16th.
In the Native American tradition, the April moon is named the Pink Moon.
Today's Sun Sign is Taurus (element of earth), the color is green (financial gain, abundance, fertility), and the planet is Jupiter (elements of air and water). The incenses of the day are: cedar, nutmeg, cloves, and myrrh, and the tarot card of the moment is The Tower. The gods we honor today are Thor, Jupiter, and Juno. The keywords for today are good luck, wealth, healing, male fertility, and legal matters.
Mercury next goes retrograde from June 29th through July 23rd, 2026 (67 days from now). Communication, intellect, and awareness are all within Mercury's domain, as are logic and reasoning, our manner of thinking, and how we create and express our thought processes. So, when Mercury is retrograde, remain flexible, allow extra time for travel, and avoid signing contracts. Review projects and plans at these times, but wait until Mercury is direct again to make any final decisions.
Today's Sun Sign is Taurus (element of earth), the color is green (financial gain, abundance, fertility), and the planet is Jupiter (elements of air and water). The incenses of the day are: cedar, nutmeg, cloves, and myrrh, and the tarot card of the moment is The Tower. The gods we honor today are Thor, Jupiter, and Juno. The keywords for today are good luck, wealth, healing, male fertility, and legal matters.
- Today's Activity -
Your activity is to bake up some whole wheat bread and bless it for abundance. Be sure to thank the gods for your family and your good health. Carry a turquoise tumbled stone in your pocket to draw a little protective and healing energy your way. Take advantage of Thursday's different aspects and do spellwork that brings abundance to you, declares your allegiance, and embraces prosperity.- Weather Lore -
Spiders leave their webs when it is going to rain.
- Seek the Cards -
Draw three cards and let the deck speak. Playing Card Divination — free cartomancy readings using a standard deck, with full interpretations and suit progressions.
- Also -
Mercury next goes retrograde from June 29th through July 23rd, 2026 (67 days from now). Communication, intellect, and awareness are all within Mercury's domain, as are logic and reasoning, our manner of thinking, and how we create and express our thought processes. So, when Mercury is retrograde, remain flexible, allow extra time for travel, and avoid signing contracts. Review projects and plans at these times, but wait until Mercury is direct again to make any final decisions.