Today is Thursday, 2026-09-17 — 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 Waxing Crescent (37% illuminated) and waxing. It is 6.3 days through its cycle. The next new moon falls on 2026-10-10 — a natural moment for intention-setting and beginnings.

🕯️ The Wheel of the Year

The next sabbat is Mabon (Sep 21-24) — In 5 days, on 2026-09-23. Autumn equinox. A second time of balance and the second harvest — reflection, gratitude and preparing stores for the dark half of the year.

☀️ Today’s Energy

Today is Thursday, under the light of Thor — Jupiter. Thor’s day (Jupiter to the Romans): strength, protection and abundance. The hammer-bearer who thunders across the sky, guardian of home and hearth. Companion rune: Thurisaz (ᚦ), the protective thorn.

ᚱ Rune of the Day — ᚱ Raidho

Keywords: journey, rhythm. The wheeled way — travel, right timing and the rhythm of the road.

💫 Daily Reflection

The waxing crescent moon, 37% illuminated, offers a gentle reminder that growth unfolds steadily, step by step. With Mabon approaching in just five days, we feel the subtle shift towards balance and the season of gratitude for what has ripened. Today, Thursday, resonates with the grounded strength of Thor and the expansive presence of Jupiter, inspiring purposeful action. The rune Raidho encourages us to consider the journey itself, the right timing for our movements, and to trust the natural rhythm of our individual path. Let us embrace the present with intention, moving mindfully along our way.

Daily Pagan Almanac — calculated from real astronomical data (lunar cycle, solstices & equinoxes) and the authentic weekday tradition.