Reminder: 2024 begins on a Monday this time

According to the website Time and Date, the year 2024 is going to begin on a Monday – and this is something you might want to keep in mind as you prepare to greet new goals and ambitions for the 365 days that still lie ahead from there.

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If you’re planning the rest of the year, what you think of Mondays might have something to do with it.

Here’s what to know about a few things on the schedule for the rest of the year, including the weather report and starting moon phases.

Reminder: 2024 begins on a Monday this time

If you’re planning the rest of the year, the first thing you should know is that 2024 is going to start on a Monday – and this could mean different things for many people, including the superstition that Mondays are traditionally “blue” or more depressing than regular days.

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Start your year on a good foot, and set some of your important goals for the rest of the year. Make 2024 something to remember – and for the best reasons.

If you’d like to start making the country a better place, begin with the first things that you say (or do) each day.

Weather: Rain and storms until 2024

Weather and storms have been predicted for the rest of the year, according to the SA Weather Service. Conditions that include rain, storms, and strong winds have been predicted for some provinces until 2024.

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The Weather Service has warned against winds for the Western Cape, and the prediction of rain and storms for Gauteng, Kwazulu-Natal and North-West. Residents and visitors are cautioned to be careful – especially during the height of storms.

Moon phase: January 2024’s first moon

The website Moon Giant has said that 2024 starts with January’s first full moon, which appears on January 6 of the next year.

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January’s moon is referred to as the Wolf Moon, coinciding with the time of year when wolves become more active – and their howl is heard cutting through the night air.

Wishing you a safe year

From the team at The South African, wishing our readers a safe 2023 – and a prosperous 2024! If you’d like to send your message to the team, you can reach us at info@thesouthafriacn.com.

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