11/04/2026
Today is Saturday, April 11th, the 102nd day of 2026 and there are 264 days left in the year. The next sabbat, Beltane, is in 19 days.
The Moon is waning crescent at 37% illumination. The New Moon for this phase is Friday April 17th and the next Full Moon will be Friday May 1st. According to Native American lore, the April Moon is known as the Pink Moon.
🌙 The current Moon sign is Aquarius, element of Air 🌬️
🌞 The current Sun sign is Aries, element of Fire 🔥
Today’s planet is Saturn, elements of Earth and Air 🌏🌬️
Today’s color is Black and deep Purple 🖤💜
The incense for today are Myrrh, Civet, Ironwood💨
💎 The stones/crystals for today are Smokey Quartz, Onyx, Hematite, Black Obsidian, Sapphire, and Lapis Lazuli.
Gods we honor today are Saturn, Hel, Hecate, Morrígan, Cronus.
Today’s keywords are Divination, Inner-vision, Communications with other realms, Ambition, Power, Cleansing, and Banishing.
The Tarot card of the moment is Two of Pentacles.
🕯️ TODAYS ACTIVITY: Burn black candles to absorb negativity, and burn purple candles to increase your psychic powers. It is a good day for divination and communication with spirits and guides; as well as cleansing, putting up barriers and healthy boundaries, seeking vision; and washing your hands of anything other than your hopes, dreams, and aspirations✨
“Cleanse me, wash me, bring me vision.”
•: T W O o f P E N T A C L E S :•
Multiple priorities, time management, prioritisation, adaptability.
When the Two of Pentacles appears in a Tarot reading, it’s safe to say you are juggling your priorities, roles and responsibilities. For example, you may be a working parent, a general manager of a business, an administrative assistant in a busy office, or someone who works multiple jobs. In the upright position, this card notes you are doing an excellent job of balancing these different priorities, and you can take on whatever life throws at you; but this Two reminds you that the line between coping with these demands and losing control is thin. You need to manage your time, energy and resources carefully so you do not lose your balance.
The Two of Pentacles often appears when you are busy, rushing from one thing to the next, with little downtime in between. You may tell yourself that you haven‘t got enough time or you’re in a rush. However, remember that you don’t have to be busy to get things done. Sometimes taking a break is the most productive thing you can do. Similarly, the Two of Pentacles can appear when you are getting caught up in the day-to-day demands and losing sight of the bigger picture. If this resonates, ask yourself: What life do I want? And how can I reorganise my schedule to create the life I desire?
The Two of Pentacles invites you to manage your time and your priorities carefully. Your workload is high right now, and to get everything done, you need to stay focused and productive. You may benefit from a ‘to do’ list, better calendar management and a stricter schedule. You may even enlist the support of an assistant or business coach to help you make the right changes. Basic time management is crucial to your ability to juggle these various priorities and keep your head above water. This card also reminds you to pay special attention to your general administration, including paying bills managing finances, staying on top of your commitments and maintaining your diary. Be careful that you do not miss important deadlines, meetings and other obligations.
This card calls your awareness to the concept of balance and those parts of your life where you have it (and those where you don’t). While you can strive for equilibrium, nothing ever stays in perfect harmony. For example, stabilising your work and family commitments sounds fantastic, but in reality, your family might be more high-priority one week, and work the next. So, when the Two of Pentacles appears in a Tarot reading, see it as a reminder to be patient, flexible and adaptable as you try to juggle your responsibilities with your family, friends, work, finances, health and new challenges. Be ready to swap around activities or accommodate last-minute requests. And know that if you are succeeding in one area of your life, it’s likely you’re struggling in another – that’s just a part of the balancing act!
(Card description from Biddytarot. com; the Tarot card meaning description is based on the Rider Waite cards.)
(Pictured: Two of Pentacles from the “Celtic Dragon” Tarot illustrated by Lisa Hunt; lisahuntart. com)
*note: all dates and times are according to Pacific Standard Time (PST)*
~ Alemanaka; the Witches Almanac
by The Spae-Wife Witch ~
