Today is Friday, 2026-10-09 — a good day to look up at the sky and remember where you stand in the turning of the year.
🌙 The Moon Tonight
The Moon is New Moon (2% illuminated) and waning. It is 28.4 days through its cycle. The next full moon falls on 2026-10-26 — a natural moment for release, gratitude and rest.
🕯️ The Wheel of the Year
The next sabbat is Samhain (Oct 31 – Nov 1) — In 28 days, on 2026-11-06. The Witch’s New Year. The final harvest and the night the veil is thinnest — ancestors are honored with fire and remembrance.
☀️ Today’s Energy
Today is Friday, under the light of Freyja & Frigg — Venus. the goddesses’ day (Venus to the Romans): love, harmony, beauty and fertility. Freyja of the cats and Frigg the wise queen of Asgard. Companion rune: Gebo (ᚷ), the sacred gift.
ᚱ Rune of the Day — ᚦ Thurisaz
Keywords: protection, conflict. The thorn — a wall of defense, and a prompt to choose battles wisely.
💫 Daily Reflection
Today’s deep new moon, barely illuminated, invites quiet introspection. It’s a time for stillness, acknowledging the shadows before the light inevitably returns. With Samhain’s liminal embrace just 28 days away, reflect on what truly serves your path and what might be gently released. Friday’s energies, infused by Freyja and Frigg, encourage connection, wisdom, and nurturing your inner sanctuary. Embrace the wisdom of Thurisaz, the thorn: a gentle reminder to maintain your defenses and choose your battles with discernment, safeguarding your spirit.
Daily Pagan Almanac — calculated from real astronomical data (lunar cycle, solstices & equinoxes) and the authentic weekday tradition.