Day: March 18, 2019

Final Thought

Since Spring is Almost Here, That Means SPRING CLEANING, YEAH! (Not!)

 

HOMEMADE CLEANERS: FOR CARPET, FLOOR, GLASS, DRAINS

By Catherine Boeckmann
January 23, 2010

Here is advice on how to make homemade cleaners and stain removers for your home. If you have any great tips, please post your own comments below!

FLOOR CLEANERS AND POLISHES

  • Need to polish the floors? Try polishing with baking soda to make them sparkle.
  • Wash away grease spots and dull, greasy film on no-wax linoleum floors with a solution of ½ cup of white vinegar and ½ gallon of water. Your floor will look sparking clean.
  • For linoleum, damp-mop using a solution of a mild detergent and water for day-to-day cleaning. Keep water away from seams and edges to prevent loosening of the tiles. To preserve the floor, add a capful of baby oil to the mop water.
  • For brick and stone floors, mix 1 cup of white vinegar into 1 gallon of water. Scrub floor with a brush and vinegar solution, then rinse.
  • For ceramic tile floors, mix ¼ cup of white vinegar into 1 gallon of water. This solution removes most dirt without scrubbing. Soap doesn’t work well if you have hard water.

CARPET CLEANERS

  • Blood: Sponge the stain immediately with cold water or club soda, and dry it with a towel. Repeat as necessary.
  • Ink: Soak ink stains in lemon juice.
  • Muddy footprints: Sprinkle salt on the mud and let it dry before vacuuming.
  • Urine: Dab the area with a towel, wash it with suds of liquid hand-dishwashing detergent, and rinse it with ½ cup of vinegar diluted in one quart of warm water. Lay towels over the spot and weigh it down to absorb excess moisture. Let it sit for 6 to 8 hours; then remove the toweling, brush up the nap, and let the carpet dry completely.
  • Vomit: Mix one part white vinegar to eight parts water in a bucket or spray bottle. Spray onto the stain and allow it to set for one to two minutes. Then blot up the remaining vinegar with absorbent paper towels until no more moisture comes up.
  • Soot: Sprinkle the area generously with salt. Allow the salt to settle for a least 15 minutes before vacuuming.

FURNITURE POLISH

  • Mix 2 parts vegetable or olive oil and 1 part lemon juice. Apply and polish with a soft cloth. This leaves furniture looking and smelling good.

GLASS AND WINDOW CLEANERS

  • ½ cup vinegar to 1 gallon water (or 2 tablespoons per quart)
  • ½ cup ammonia to 1 gallon water (or 2 tablespoons per quart)
  • To clean cut glass, sprinkle baking soda on a damp rag and clean the glass. Rinse and then polish with a soft cloth.
  • Remove stains on glass by rubbing them with toothpaste. Polish with a soft cloth.

GREASE REMOVERS

  • For grease on kitchen floors, immediately pour salt on the spot to absorb the grease and prevent staining.
  • If you spill grease on a wood floor, immediately place ice cubes or very cold water on the spot. The grease will harden and then can be carefully scraped off. Finally, iron a piece of cloth or folded paper towel over the grease spot to soak up any remaining grease.

ALL-PURPOSE CLEANERS

  • Mix together vinegar and salt for a good surface cleaning.
  • Dissolve 4 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water for a general cleaner. Or, use baking soda on a damp sponge. Baking soda will clean and deodorize all kitchen and bathroom surfaces.

DRAIN CLEANERS AND OPENERS

  • To avoid clogged drains, use a drain strainer to trap food particles and hair, and collect grease in cans rather than pouring it down the drain.
  • Weekly, pour a kettle of boiling water down the drain to melt fat that may be building up, or pour some vinegar and baking soda down the drain to break down fat and keep your drain smelling fresh.
  • To open a drain, pour ½ cup of baking soda down the drain. Add ½ cup of white vinegar and cover the drain if possible. Let it sit for a few minutes, then pour a kettle of boiling water down the drain to flush it.
  • Another way to open a drain is to pour ½ cup of salt and ½ cup of baking soda down the drain. Follow this with 6 cups of boiling water. Let it sit overnight and then flush it with water. The hot water wil help dissolve the clog, and the baking soda and salt serve as an abrasive to break through the clog.

 

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The Old Farmer’s Almanac for March 18: FULL MOON ON THE SPRING EQUINOX

 

FULL MOON ON THE SPRING EQUINOX

By The Editors
March 15, 2019

This is one of those rare years when the full Moon lands right smack on the spring equinox—on March 20, 2019, in North America. This only happens three times a century, on average.  And it’s the third and final “supermoon.” Enjoy the extra-bright equinox full moon Wednesday night!

  • For most people, the equinox’s main significance is that it’s the start of spring, so to be exact, you can wave flags and pour extra treats into the bird feeders at 5:58 PM EDT Wednesday afternoon, March 20.
  • It’s also the day when the Sun rises and sets precisely due east and due west. So on Wednesday you can rotate and calibrate your sundial, that job you’ve been putting off for so long.
  • It’s the day when the Sun moves across the sky in a laser-straight line. It’s when the noonday sun stands in its medium or average height above your southern horizon.
  • And, yes, the days and nights are sort of equal for people throughout the world. Not exactly equal, but close enough.

FULL MOON ON THE VERNAL EQUINOX

The Full Moon of March happens just a tad less than four hours after the equinox, at 9:43 PM EDT on March 20 2019, so it will indeed appear perfectly round Wednesday night.

This is the closest coincidence of the vernal equinox and full moon since March 20, 2000. For the Northern Hemisphere, this March full moon ushers in the first full moon of the spring season; in the Southern Hemisphere, this is the first full moon of autumn.

Further, this is the third and final “supermoon” of 2019—which is just a catchy term for a full moon closely coinciding with perigee, the moon’s closest point to Earth in its monthly orbit.

MOONRISE AND SUNSET COINCIDE!

The equinox and full Moon are a close enough match that you can look for moonrise at very nearly the same moment as sunset!  Both of our major sky lights hovering opposite each other—the sun setting just as the full moon is rising.

Very cool, and yet their opposition is not perfectly precise. The Sun will do its job and set at the true west spot on your horizon. You’ll be able to ascertain how your home is oriented to the cardinal directions. But the Moon’s orbit is tilted five degrees from the Sun-Earth plane, so the trio of celestial bodies is rarely aligned in all three dimensions, which is why total solar eclipses are so uncommon.

On Wednesday evening, at the time of moonrise, the Moon will be four degrees north of the ecliptic plane, which will make it come up a whopping eight full moon diameters to the left of due east.

Yet, if you want the Moon to guide your eyes to true east, it’s doable. But you must wait 40 minutes after moonrise, as the Moon slowly glides up and to the right. Then it will hover precisely due east. We can’t give you an exact time because we don’t know where you live. But roughly speaking, when you see the Moon just a few degrees above the horizon that evening, it’ll be hovering true east.

And that’s the full Moon equinox story. We’re out of room, which is why we neglected eggs balancing on edge, squirrels speaking French, and all the other supposed effects you find on the Web.

 

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The Old Farmer’s Almanac for March 18: FIRST DAY OF SPRING 2019: THE SPRING EQUINOX

 

FIRST DAY OF SPRING 2019: THE SPRING EQUINOX

CELEBRATE THE VERNAL EQUINOX AND THE START OF SPRING!
By Catherine Boeckmann
March 15, 2019

The spring equinox (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox) falls on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 5:58 P.M. EDT. This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Enjoy our spring equinox facts, folklore, photos, and more!

WHEN IS THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING?

Spring begins with the vernal equinox, which always occurs on March 19, 20, or 21.

Year Spring Equinox (Northern Hemisphere)
2019 Wednesday, March 20, at 5:58 P.M. EDT
2020 Thursday, March 19, at 11:49 P.M. EDT
2021 Saturday, March 20, at 5:37 A.M. EDT

A FULL MOON ON THE SPRING EQUINOX!

The last time the Full Worm Moon happened less than one day of the March equinox was 19 years ago, in 2000, and the next time will be 11 years from now, in 2030.

But that’s not all: March’s full Moon will also be a supermoon, meaning that it will be slightly larger than most of the other full Moons this year.

What an extra-bright way to greet spring!!

 

WHAT DOES THE EQUINOX MEAN?

The word equinox comes from the Latin words for “equal night”—aequus (equal) and nox (night).

On the equinox, the length of day and night is nearly equal in all parts of the world.

With the equinox, enjoy the increasing sunlight hours, with earlier dawns and later sunsets.

 

WHAT HAPPENS ON THE MARCH EQUINOX?

On the March Equinox, the Sun crosses the celestial equator from south to north. It’s called the “celestial equator”  because it’s an imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator.

If you were standing on the equator, the Sun would pass directly overhead on its way north.

Equinoxes are the only two times a year that Sun only rises due east and sets due west for all of us on Earth!

While the Sun passes overhead, the tilt of the Earth is zero relative to the Sun, which means that Earth’s axis neither points toward nor away from the Sun. (Note, however, that the Earth never orbits upright, but is always tilted on its axis by about 23.5 degrees.)

After the Spring equinox, the Norther Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun, which is why we start to get longer, sunnier days

 

SPRING EQUINOX FAQS

Q: IS THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING ALWAYS MARCH 20?

A: No, it’s not always March 20. And your answer also depends on your definition of the “first day of spring.”  Both are accurate; they’re just from different perspectives. We’ll explain …

Astronomically speaking, the first day of spring is marked by the spring equinox, which falls on March 19, 20, or 21 every year. The equinox happens at the same moment worldwide, though our clock times reflect a different time zone. And, as mentioned above, this date only signals spring’s beginning in the Northern Hemisphere; it announces fall’s arrival in the Southern Hemisphere.

Interestingly, due to time zone differences, there isn’t a March 21 equinox in mainland U.S. during the entire 21st century! Plus, we won’t see a March 21 in the world again until 2101.

Meteorologically speaking, the official first day of spring is March 1 (and the last is May 31). Weather scientists divide the year into quarters to make it easier to compare seasonal and monthly statistics from one year to the next. The meteorological seasons are based on annual temperature cycles rather than on the position of Earth in relation to the Sun, and they more closely follow the Gregorian calendar. Using the dates of the astronomical equinoxes and solstices for the seasons would present a statistical problem, as these dates can vary slightly each year.

Q: ARE DAY AND NIGHT EQUAL ON THE EQUINOX?

A: No, but they are close to equal. In reality, day and night are not exactly equal at the equinox for two reasons: First, daytime begins the moment any part of the Sun is over the horizon, and it is not over until the last part of the Sun has set. If the Sun were to shrink to a starlike point and we lived in a world without air, the spring and fall equinoxes would truly have ‘equal nights.’

Q: ACCORDING TO FOLKLORE, YOU CAN STAND A RAW EGG ON END ON THE EQUINOX. IS THIS TRUE?

A: Folklore or not, this egg trick sounded like fun to us. One spring, a few minutes before the vernal equinox, several Almanac editors tried this trick. For a full workday, 17 out of 24 eggs stood standing. Three days later, we tried this trick again and found similar results. Perhaps 3 days after the equinox was still too near. Perhaps the equinox has nothing to do with it. Perhaps we just don’t like to take ourselves too seriously! Try this yourself and let us know what happens.

Q: WHICH DAY HAS THE MOST SUNLIGHT IN NORTH AMERICA?

A:  The Summer or June Solstice is called the “longest” day of the year! The date of the longest day actually varies between June 20 and June 22, depending on the year, and the local time zone. By “longest day,” we mean the day that gets the most daylight (versus darkness).

HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE THE VERNAL EQUINOX?

The vernal equinox signals new beginnings and nature’s renewal in the Northern Hemisphere! Many cultures celebrate spring festivals, like Easter and Passover.

Observe nature around you!

  • Worms begin to emerge from the earth. In fact, the March Full Moon is called “The Full Worm Moon” for this reason.
  • Notice the arc of the Sun across the sky as it shifts toward the north. Birds are migrating northward, along with the path of the Sun.
  • Speaking of birds, did you know that the increasing sunlight is what triggers birds to sing? Cool, eh?
  • Trees, shrubs, and flowers are sensitive to temperature and day-length, too! Since ancient days, people have used them as indicators of when the weather is right for planting. For example: Blooming crocus are your cue to plant radishes, parsnips, and spinach.
  • Of course, the longer days bring warmer weather! Both we and the animals around us strip off our clothes and heavy coats!
  • Ready, set, plant! March is time to start gardens and sow seeds in many regions.

ANCIENT EQUINOX TRADITIONS: THE SNAKE OF SUNLIGHT

Scientific explanation aside, our ancestors were more connected to the Sun than we are today. They observed its pathway across the sky; they tracked how the sunrise, sunset, and day length changed, using the Sun (and Moon) as a clock and calendar.

There are many ancient sites that mark the equinoxes (and solstices). One of the most famous ancient Spring equinox celebrations was at Chichen Itza in Mexico. The Mayans built a huge pyramid around the year A.D. 1000.  The play of the Sun’s light on it signals the beginning of the seasons. On the spring equinox, it looks like a huge snake is slithering down the steps. Mayans called this day “the return of the Sun serpent.”

SPRING VERSE, QUOTES, AND SAYINGS

Verse

  • For glad Spring has begun,
    And to the ardent sun
    The earth, long time so bleak,
    Turns a frost-bitten cheek. 
    – Celia Thaxter, American poet (1835–94)
  • Spring-time sweet!
    The whole Earth smiles, thy coming to greet. 
    – Unknown
  • Never yet was a springtime,
    Late though lingered the snow,
    That the sap stirred not at the whisper
    Of the southwind, sweet and low.
    – Margaret Elizabeth Sangster, American writer (1838–1912)

Quotes

  • Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!”
    – Robin Williams (1951–2014)

Sayings

  • Bluebirds are a sign of spring; warm weather and gentle south breezes they bring.
  • One swallow does not make a spring.
  • In spring, no one thinks of the snow that fell last year.
  • When the dandelions bloom early in spring, there will be a short season. When they bloom late, expect a dry summer. 
  • Don’t say that spring has come until you can put your foot on nine daisies.

 

Source

The Old Farmer’s Almanac

Your Daily Witches Rune for March 18th is The Rings

Daily Witches Rune

March 18, 2019

The Rings

Keywords: Love, relationships.

Meanings: The Rings is the rune of love and when it is the leading stone, it is a positive answer to your question. It is very much a rune of relationship and can indicate engagement, marriage or a new/renewed relationship. It can also indicate the need for a fresh approach to an existing relationship.

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Your Daily Rune for March 18 is Jera

Jera

“Patience up to a point. Know your time, but work your wyrd always.”

Jera – “Yehr-ah” – Literally: “Year” – Esoteric: Harvest

Rune of harvest and reward for, or reaction to, right actions in a horizontal (naturally ordered) cyclical process. Rune of peace on the land and in the heart.

Psi: psychological time, patience, the measurement of time

Energy: good harvest, orbits, cycles, progress, biorhythms, right effort

Mundane: waiting, gardening, farming, the seasons, harvest

Divinations: Reward for positive action, plenty, peace, proper timing; or repetition, bad timing, poverty, conflict, regression.

Governs:
Fertility, creativity and harmony with the land
Peace, prosperity and plenty
Realization of the cyclical nature of the multiverse, invoking the power of time and cycles
Bringing other concepts gently into material manifestation
Initiating gradual and lasting change in flow of life

Your Influences for the Week of March 18

Your Influences for the Week of March 18

 

Tarot Influence

Four of Swords

A period of rest and restoration of energies. Tensions subside. Good changes are soon to come.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Astrological Influence

Aries Reversed

Aries reversed denotes a lack of energy and will

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Element Influence

Air reversed

Air reversed denotes a lack of freedom to move through life as you want.

 

 

Daily Money Oracle Tarot for March 18th is The Tower

Daily Money Oracle Tarot

Tower

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Do you feel like you don’t have the energy to rebuild something that’s crumbling around you? When it comes to money we all crave stability, and when an opportunity doesn’t work out it can be extremely disappointing. Unfortunately, just hoping that things will change isn’t enough. The Tower card recommends that you look closer at what’s left of the foundation you’ve built. After assessing the damages, it’s likely you’ll be able to start fresh using the same building blocks as before.

Your Love Tarot Card for March 18th is Strength

Your Love Tarot Card for March 18

Strength

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This card is your permission to reveal your strength. You can show someone that you can deal with a situation with confidence today. If necessary, this card reassures you of your own power. If single, the Tarot’s Strength selected you to let you know that ‘next time’ you will enter into a new union as an equal partner. As one-half of a couple, you are an equal partner.

 

Your Daily Tarot Card for March 18th is Five of Coins

Tarot Card of the Day

Five of Coins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This suit, most often named “Coins” or “Pentacles”, is a symbol for a magical talisman that represented wealth or potential. This suit represents something supportive that is available to you — whether it be health, some kind of talent, a material or financial resource.

The Five of this suit is the card of desire and gratification, expressed in classical tradition as flattery and false promises. This card represents both the seducer and the one seduced. There is undeniable excitement in the attraction of opposites; we have all had delightful moments of magnetism with a stranger. However, if promises are only spoken to achieve short-term gratification with no intent of follow-through, or the attraction appears as competition to more fulfilling relationships, the long-term result won’t be worth the thrill of the chase.

The appearance of a viable relationship does not always bear out, so don’t put anything of real value at risk over an infatuation. Since the suit here is Coins, this is as likely to be related to business as to pleasure. Try to remove the influence of glamour from your thinking.

Note: In the English decks, like the Rider-Waite, the sickly poor freezing outside a well lit church warn of the painful outcomes of bad choices, rather than focusing on the dynamic tension of the choosing itself.

 

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Read Your Zodiac Sign’s Tarotscope: Week of March 18

Read Your Zodiac Sign’s Tarotscope: Week of March 18

Read what’s in the cards for your sign this week!

 

By Tarot.com Staff
Tarot, Tarot Cards, Tarot Reading, Zodiac Signs

Welcome to the week of March 18! Each week a card will be pulled for your zodiac sign, offering the guidance and insight needed to maximize your opportunities and avoid any obstacles headed your way. Reveal the message the Tarot has for YOU now!

Aries Tarotscope (March 21 – April 19)

Your card for the week: King of Swords

Your mind is greatest asset this week! You may be facing a major decision or exploring uncharted territory in a specific area of your life. The King of Swords is encouraging you to use logic and intellect to navigate this situation, rather than allowing yourself to get swept up in emotion. You will only define the right road to go down once you’ve truly gotten to the heart of the matter, and this can only happen when impartiality is exercised. Give yourself the opportunity to view this through a much clearer lens and you’ll see the path appear.

 

Taurus Tarotscope (April 20 – May 20)

Your card for the week: The Hermit

It’s time to take a break from your everyday life! The Hermit is indicating that you may have a need to withdraw and reflect this week. It could be that you’ve been immersed in many new experiences or spent much of your time recently socializing. Now it is necessary to go for a walk in the forest, take a long bath, book a weekend getaway, or anything else that helps you disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with your inner world. Recharging your spiritual batteries will help you reemerge with a renewed perspective.

 

Gemini Tarotscope (May 21 – June 20)

Your card for the week: The Tower

Brace yourself! Unexpected change might be headed your way this week. The kind of change The Tower signifies is sudden and unforeseen. Your first instinct may be to reject this shift — but ask yourself why you’re so resistant. Yes, these situations aren’t easy to go through, but change is necessary to progress. This jolt to your system is what you’ve needed to see where the cracks in your foundations are. In turn, it allows you to rebuild on more stable ground. Embracing this transition period and what it can teach you will lead to greater personal rewards down the road.

 

Cancer Tarotscope (June 21 – July 22)

Your card for the week: The Chariot

The Chariot is a card that encourages willpower, action, and self-control. This week, you’re being asked to step into your power and bravely take the reins as you propel yourself toward a goal you have. This is no time to passively wait for good things to happen to you. This card knows that anything worth having requires hard work and discipline. By strapping on your emotional and mental armor, you allow yourself to charge into your future, undeterred by whatever obstacles pop up along the way.

 

Leo Tarotscope (July 23 – Aug. 22)

Your card for the week: 9 of Swords

The 9 of Swords indicates that you are suffering from some kind of loss or disappointment right now. This could have been something you saw coming, or it could have been something sudden and unexpected. Regardless, this stress has been weighing on you, possibly making you feel as though you’ll never recover from this situation. Take the time necessary to grieve and heal, keeping in mind that although what you’re going through is tremendously difficult, you can move on and grow from this experience.

 

Virgo Tarotscope (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

Your card for the week: Page of Pentacles

The Page of Pentacles represents enthusiasm for new beginnings and new ventures. This week, you are being encouraged to express your creative talents in some way. Have you been thinking about starting something but haven’t taken the first steps to get it off the ground? This card wants you to take those imaginative ideas you’ve been toying with and start working toward manifesting them. By remaining focused and applying a strong work ethic, you give yourself the ability to turn your dreams into a reality.

 

Libra Tarotscope (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

Your card for the week: The High Priestess

The High Priestess is primarily a card about intuition. This week, you’re being called to work on your perceptive skills, so that you can fine-tune your ability to hear your inner voice and receive messages from your unconscious mind. Have you been out of balance in a certain area of your life? Are you unsure if you’re on the right path regarding a specific situation? This card is encouraging you connect with your internal wisdom, because the answer you’re seeking is already inside of you.

 

Scorpio Tarotscope (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

Your card for the week: The Fool

This week could be all about new beginnings for you! The Fool represents the start of a journey and embracing the unknown. If you’ve been wanting to move in a brand-new direction, this is your signal from the universe to finally go for it! Yes, exploring uncharted territory can be scary. It’s always so much easier to stick with what you know. However, your safety zone is not where the greatest growth and fulfillment happens. Throw out the road map and take a leap of faith. You could end up somewhere better than you expected to.

 

Sagittarius Tarotscope (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

Your card for the week: The Hanged Man

Receiving The Hanged Man could indicate a major shift in perspective is coming this week. Alternately, it may mean that some sort of sacrifice is needed. The process The Hanged Man wants you to undergo in the days ahead may feel uncomfortable, but it can lead you to a much-needed release of negative past patterns that are no longer serving you. What have you been holding onto and how have these beliefs held you back?

 

Capricorn Tarotscope (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

Your card for the week: 6 of Wands

Victory is yours this week! The 6 of Wands is a card of resolution and honor. It’s indicating that not only have you worked hard and achieved your goals, but you’re starting to gain recognition because of them. Have you gotten praise from higher ups at your company for your efforts on a project? Have you put a new health regime into place and others are taking notice? Soak it in. You may be inclined to brush off this kind of recognition, but now is not the time to bashful. It’s OK to be acknowledged for your achievements, so bask in this moment.

 

Aquarius Tarotscope (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

Your card for the week: 5 of Wands

Chaos, and conflict, and confusion … oh my! The 5 of Wands indicates you’ve been trying to work toward some type of goal but are being met with challenges that get in the way of your progress. Perhaps you feel as though your point of view is being challenged, or it could be you’re finding it difficult to work with a specific person. Either way, you’re being challenged this week to truly listen to others’ opinions. You might find that what initially seemed like criticism was actually constructive feedback that will help you in the long run.

 

Pisces Tarotscope (Feb. 19 – March 20)

Your card for the week: 2 of Swords

The 2 of Swords indicates you could be experiencing a bout of indecision at this time. In fact, you may be so unsure of how to proceed that you’ve actively been putting off facing this matter. This week you’re being reminded that no matter how much you try to avoid this situation, it won’t simply go away. Instead of focusing on the consequences of making the wrong decision, consider what might happen if you don’t make a decision at all. Inaction can often lead to greater issues down the road.

 

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Get a Jump on Tomorrow, Your Horoscopes for Tuesday, March 19th

Moon Alert

We have the “all clear” today to shop and do business. The Moon is in Virgo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

For the next four weeks, it’s all about you, dear Aries! The Sun is in your sign giving you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year. This will also attract people and favourable circumstances to you. Enjoy!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You will prefer to work alone or behind the scenes in the next four weeks because you want to be more low key. However, since your personal year is ending, this is the perfect time to define goals and think about what you want your new year (birthday to birthday) to embrace.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You will enjoy increased popularity with friends and groups in the next four weeks. This is also a lovely window of time to share your hopes and dreams for the future with others to get their feedback. Try it. Everyone loves you!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

For the next four weeks, the Sun is at the top of your chart casting a flattering spotlight on you, which makes you look great in the eyes of parents and bosses. (You don’t have to do anything special.) Obviously, you can use this influence to advance your agenda!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Grab every chance to travel or get further training or education in the next four weeks because this will please you. You’ll be hungry to expand your horizons and learn new things! You want to seek out the stimulation of adventure, new faces and new places. Yeah!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You will have more interest in shared property, taxes, debt and insurance issues in the next four weeks. Coworkers will be supportive and old friends who are back in your world might help. (Or not.) Prioritize what you want to get done.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The Sun is opposite your sign for the next four weeks, increasing your focus on partners and close friends. This placement of the Sun allows you to learn more about your style of relating to others because it gives you greater objectivity about yourself.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You will give more thought to how you run your life and how you might improve the efficiency of your daily world in the next four weeks. It’s a bit of a self-improvement kick. By extension, you might also want to improve your health. This is a wonderful impulse.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Lucky you! The next four weeks will attract marvellous opportunities to play, flirt and enjoy social outings, including fun activities with kids. This happens only once a year so make the most of it. Romance will flourish and sports events will appeal!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your focus will turn to home, family and your private life much more during the next four weeks. In fact, many of you might be more involved than usual with a parent. In particular, you will enjoy chances to cocoon at home and relax among familiar surroundings.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The pace of your days will accelerate in the next four weeks. Just accept this and go with the flow! Your schedule will be busy with short trips, errands, appointments, conversations with siblings, neighbours and relatives plus increased reading, writing and studying. (Gasp.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

In the next four weeks, you will reflect more upon your values. What is really important to you? You might want to make some big purchases. You might also want to show something off. Basically, you want to establish greater control of your life through the things that you own.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Glenn Close (1947) shares your birthday today. You are a dreamer with big ideas. You have a quirky sense of humour and a sunny disposition. What you learn this year is crucial for your progress and success next year. Therefore, focus on teaching and learning. This is an excellent year to explore meditation, yoga or any discipline that helps you get a better understanding of who you are.

–GeorgiaNicols

Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, March 18th

Moon Alert

Caution: Avoid shopping or major decisions from 11 AM to 10 PM EDT today (8 AM to 7 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Leo into Virgo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

It’s Monday and people are raring to go, especially you! However, check the Moon Alert above and you will see that most of this day is poor for spending money or making important decisions. Nevertheless, for Aries, it’s a creative day! Write down your genius-like ideas!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a wonderful day to schmooze with others and just hang out with friends. Many of you will also enjoy staying at home today and relaxing. Because most of this day is a Moon Alert, it’s a poor day to spend money or make important decisions.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This will be a powerful week for you, especially because bosses and VIPs from the past admire you now. However, today the Moon Alert will create confused communications as well as travel delays. Postpone important decisions and shopping until tomorrow.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Most of this day is a Moon Alert; nevertheless, you are focused on money issues right now. For your own best interests, confine your spending to gas, food and entertaining diversions while the Moon Alert is in play. Forewarned is forearmed.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today the Moon Alert is taking place in your sign, which probably will make you indecisive and feel a bit vague about things. That’s just fine. This is a poor day to make important decisions or spend money on anything other than food, gas and entertainment.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Keep a low profile today because the Moon Alert, which is in play for most of this day, indicates this is a poor day for shopping or major decisions. It’s tricky because it’s a Monday and people want to start their week with vim and vigour; however, this won’t be the case.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a great day to hang out with friends and enjoy the company of others because people are willing to relax and let their hair down. However, it’s a poor day to make decisions or commitments because of the Moon Alert, which is in effect for most of the day.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are high viz. today! People notice you. In fact, personal details about your private life might be a bit public. Nevertheless, do not volunteer for anything important when talking to bosses or parents because of the Moon Alert, which is in effect today. Restrict spending to gas, food and entertainment.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Check the time of the Moon Alert above because these are poor times to make travel reservations or important decisions about medicine, the law and higher education. Pull in your reins a little. Postpone big decisions until tomorrow. Ditto for major purchases.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You begin this week with a focus on shared property, taxes, debt and insurance issues; however, check the restrictions of the Moon Alert above. During this window, it’s a poor time to make important decisions or sign legal papers. Therefore, just coast today. Wait until tomorrow.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is quite a social day for you because the Moon Alert is taking place opposite your sign, which means you might be more relaxed talking to partners and close friends. However, do not agree to anything important! Just schmooze.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

For most of today, there is a Moon Alert in effect, which will create shortages, delays and inefficiency where you work. Don’t volunteer for anything. Postpone important decisions. Postpone big expenditures until tomorrow. You’ll be glad you did.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer-actress Queen Latifah (1970) shares your birthday today. You are sensitive and imaginative; and you rise to every challenge. Many of you gravitate to the arts. This is a year of change, new opportunities and lots of fast action! Expect to encounter stimulating situations! Grab opportunities to travel and expand your world. Embrace change and explore new opportunities. Let your personal freedom be one of your goals this year.

 

–GeorgiaNicols

Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of March 18th

Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of March 18th

Sarah Bartlett, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

With the sun moving into Aries this week, we can all be assured of a burst of passion and a flourish of romance. Marking the beginning of the astrological year, the equinox heralds a time when you can begin to make a fresh start, set new love goals and make plans for the months ahead.

 

Never doubt your ideas nor what really matters to you in love and life, and then things will begin to fall into place.

 

ARIES

Your need for adventure is what drives you on, underpinning all your hopes, romantic yearnings and attitude to life. This week, it’s time to see how to actually make this work for you. And if single, you know now what you didn’t know a few years back: that you need to be in control of your life, and no-one else can do it for you. At last, there’s a new mission in your love life.

 

TAURUS

Although you need security and consistency, there’s also something about you right now which is very free-spirited, thanks to Uranus moving into your sign. In fact, enlightening moments abound concerning your long-term happiness. No longer do you see commitment as giving up your freedom, but of gaining something better. So make this a week to be with someone who shares your deepest thoughts and your most exciting hopes and dreams.

 

GEMINI

You’re always there to listen to others problems, and in fact that makes you feel quite resourceful. And this week, you might wonder why it is that loved ones are being a little more distant and independent. In fact, so confident are they in their plans and schemes, they don’t seem to ask you for your good advice. Time to make it clear you need to be heard again, and you want to be part of their love show.

 

CANCER

It may be that you’re listening to what’s good for you, and what’s not. But there’s something else that needs to come to light, and that’s your own take on love. What makes you feel good to be alive, and how can you live with someone and still have the freedom you need? This week, you will find the answers.

 

LEO

This week, it feels like your survival in the love stakes is well, at stake. Do you reveal your frustrations, or your need for more romance? And if single, do you leap into a new relationship for the sake of it, because secretly you don’t want to be alone? Questions aside, you will find your way at last.

 

VIRGO

What comes to mind this week, is that maybe you need to be more compassionate with yourself? For however hard you search for that ‘special someone’ out there, perhaps it’s your own inner richness which needs to be discovered? This is the week to bravely liberate the wealth of who you are, so others can find it too.

 

LIBRA

This week, you’re thinking some pretty deep thoughts. So count your blessings and realise that perhaps it’s time to enjoy who you are, and what you have. Whether single or attached, be the intuitive, laid-back person that you are meant to be. Bless yourself, as well as the rest of the world.

 

SCORPIO

Have you glimpsed a new romantic beginning? Throughout life, we have many pathways to follow, and quite simply they are all right for the given moment that we chose to go down them. But this week, be realistic and don’t pray for some fantasy future; give life to your true beliefs, and most of all, follow your instinct.

 

SAGITTARIUS

There’s a great feeling of relief when we come full circle to a place we know, whether it’s a literal home, or the ‘home’ of ourselves. And that’s the point you’ve finally reached. In the past weeks you’ve started to enjoy a sense of harmony in your romantic life, and now you can see how comfortable you can be with someone special in the future.

 

CAPRICORN

The planetary influence may be holding you back, but there’s no going back either. Your sensual charisma is irresistible and you’re ready to throw all caution to the wind. It’s not often you feel this certain about someone, but deeper reflection gives you the insight to see their true potential.

 

AQUARIUS

With a deeper understanding of your needs, you attract the right kind of attention at last. Don’t let a moment of self-doubt take you by surprise or make you behave out of character. This week, stay focused, speak from the heart, and it may well be one of the best weeks you’ve experienced for a long time.

 

PISCES

OK, so you’ve been a little wrapped up in yourself, and haven’t had much time to think about someone else. This week, nurture others too. Once you show you care, then they’ll give you enough time to run around the world and back. Just a few kind words and your life will change for the better.

 

 

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Your Horoscopes for the Week of March 18th

Your Horoscopes for the Week of March 18th

Claire Petulengro, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

 

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)

Beauty for a sign such as you comes from being connected and being loved. You should have learnt by now that you need a partner who can be your best friend and your lover all rolled into one. To pretend you would make do with anything less, is your greatest downfall. Opportunities in business and finance comes from quick thinking you do on Thursday and Friday. Ring now for details.

 

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)

Someone you have recently met, seems to be having a much bigger influence on you than you thought they would or could. You’ve changed Taurus and I see that the growing up you have had to do since January, has had a really productive effect on you. Meetings which take place over the coming days right a wrong. Ring now to hear who needs more support this week.

 

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)

You think that what you do this week won’t make a difference, but you are wrong. Try to take a look at things from others perspective. It seems you have missed out on what can be, one of your greatest turning points yet. Friends show you their loyalty by delays they make to their own plan for yours. Ring now to hear why it’s worth mixing business and pleasure this weekend.

 

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)

Trying to tell others what needs to be done is harder than it seems of late. Could it be that someone has been using emotional blackmail to get you to give in to their needs, rather than what was best for everyone? I think so. Something you tried, but did not achieve comes round again and it is vital that you show your eagerness for a second attempt. Ring now for the backing of the stars.

 

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)

Try not to second guess the next move of close ones, as Mars is bringing about an unpredictability to your week which makes it essential, that you keep an open mind and just go with the flow. Try to show others what an adventurous and open mind you have, as by tracking the progress of theirs dreams, it will help you to feel more courageous about your own. Ring now for more details.

 

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)

Live as if you were to die tomorrow and learn as if you were to live forever. You have spent far too long dancing to the beat of others when you and I know that you are a sign who is ONLY content when they live life their way. Fun memories can be made if you avoid mixing with those who bring you stress and stick with those who make you smile. Ring now to see how exciting your future can be.

 

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)

You may have encountered defeats this year, but you are not defeated, are you my friend? Come on, I see that you have so much more fight left in you than you thought. Agree to disagree, but to add respect to the melting pot, as far as an older person is concerned. Aspects suggest they may be even more stubborn than you on current subjects. Ring now to turn that corner in love.

 

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)

Don’t forget that you are a leader not a follower Scorpio. No matter how hard you try not to be in charge, you will eventually be overcome with the knowledge that you know best and you simply have to lead the way. At least give a close one a little more time for glory before you rain on their parade. Joint decisions on Friday work a miracle. Ring now to learn to be more flexible.

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)

You and a close one have been doing an emotional dance for some weeks now. You are learning more about each other every day and I see that you have experienced reactions which have taught you much about the kind of person you want to be. Money you save this month for next month will pay you back tenfold. Ring now to hear which sign can’t stop thinking babies.

 

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)

Things are changing in the home and in fact, by the end of this week, you will realise that they can never be the same again. Trying to help out in family affairs could see you landed with the blame for something which you and I know wasn’t begun by you and can’t be ended by you either. Impromptu travel plans make your life a more exciting place to be. Ring now for the finer details

 

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)

If you don’t take care of the little niggly things in life, then of course they are going to build up. Try to be aware of all you are saying and doing this week, as the stars tell me that you are acting without thinking from Sunday. Someone you’ve grown apart from lately does something to make you realise you want to part ways completely. Ring now to hear why this is a blessing.

 

PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)

If you think you can you will and if you think you can’t you won’t, so stop wallowing in self pity Pisces and get on with your life. Time spent going over facts and figures can help to save you a small fortune for the upcoming summer. Expect to find outlays for technical issues, but don’t cut corners, or it could cost you double. Ring now for honest talking

 

 

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Daily Cosmic Calendar for Monday, March 18th

COSMIC CALENDAR

  • MARCH 18, 2019

Steer clear of a rising tide of emotional tensions as the moon in Leo makes its monthly polarity to Venus in Aquarius (2:28 a.m.) while also squaring Mars in Taurus (5:07 a.m.). Being too aggressive in matters of the heart is not advised. Meanwhile, maintaining self-confidence on the literary and educational fronts provides a boost in the hours leading up to a lunar trine to Jupiter (8:20 a.m.).

However, for the following 10 hours, a void lunar cycle is empowered, lasting until the moon enters meticulous Virgo (6:42 p.m.). The moon transiting the sixth sign of the zodiac places an emphasis on being an efficiency master while happily pursuing important clean-up campaigns. Out with clutter and non-essentials, in with order and organization.

Brilliant ideas can pop into your mind more easily as the moon trines Uranus (7:41 p.m.). Start preparing for the descent of divine illumination that will accompany the next full moon happening on Wednesday.

[Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Daylight Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

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The Moon Calendar for March 18th

The Moon Calendar for March 18th

Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous

Moon is Currently in the Sign of Leo

Moon in Leo:

You feel safe in moments when you can impress others and get praise and admiration. Yet, when you get into the spotlight, you may find yourself at a loss. Maybe you should admit your fear of criticism and your inability to accept criticism. It is very important to accept feedback and use it for improvement.

Organs influenced by Leo Moon Sign:

Organs: Heart, aorta, blood circulation, blood pressure, heart rate.

These organs are now more sensitive so provide them with extra care.

Surgical operations:

Surgical operations are not recommended during the Waxing Moon.

Current Moon Phase for Monday, March 18

Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 90%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts round 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon will rise in the east in mid-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible though most of the night sky setting a few hour before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.