Day: May 11, 2020

Daily Horoscope Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important details from 6:15 AM to noon EDT today (3:15 AM 9 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Unexpected news about finances or something you own will force you to make some practical future plans today. This is wise because after all tomorrow depends upon what you do today. And truly careful planning will affect tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Something unexpected, perhaps a difficulty with a boss or parent will occur today. Because of this or for another reason, you will want to do some practical, long-lasting financial planning. Likewise, if shopping, you will buy practical things because this is your headspace.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Even though something unexpected might be unsettling today, whatever you do today, you will do with care and thoroughness. You won’t overlook details. You will plan carefully. You will be like the wise carpenter, “Measure twice. Cut once.” (I love that rule.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is an excellent day to do research because your mind is focused and you have the patience and perseverance to keep on slogging away to find what you’re looking for. Meanwhile, a friend might throw you a curveball. Don’t let this discourage you from what you’re doing.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

News from a parent or a boss might be disconcerting today. (Join the club. We number millions.) Meanwhile, although you don’t feel particularly sociable today, you will welcome the advice of someone older or more experienced to help you with a problem. Wise decision. (Hey, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Something in the media or related to your health or a legal matter might be upsetting today. Fortunately, relations with bosses and parents are sensible, solid and practical. This means you might get good advice. Or perhaps, you are the wise sage dispensing advice? (Ahem.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Stay on top of banking details and anything related to inheritances and shared property because something unexpected will impact these areas today. Meanwhile, because your mind is focused and you are patient, you can study or finish a book, manuscript or important paper. Dig in!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Be patient with partners and close friends today because negative thinking might encourage criticism or conflict. Be patient because this is your best recourse. Meanwhile, this is a good day to make practical plans about shared property, inheritances, taxes and banking.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Speed bumps and glitches related to your work or your health might occur today. If you have a pet, be on the lookout for something unusual. This is a good day to organize yourself and your environment. It’s also a good day to do concentrated mental work that requires attention to detail.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Parents should be vigilant today because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. Likewise, something related to sports or social events will suddenly change. Nevertheless, you will be productive at work or with any task that you choose to do because you are focused and persevering. Impressive!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Small appliances might break down today or minor breakages could occur. Conflict at home is likely. Take it easy. Those of you who are homeschooling and take advantage of this day because this is an excellent day to teach young minds. At last!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Pay attention to everything you say and do because this is an accident-prone day for you – both verbally and physically. On the upside, you can make home repairs today and have a practical discussion about family matters because family matters.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Rami Malek (1981) shares your birthday today. You are disciplined and hard-working because you believe that if something is worth doing, give it your best shot. Yay! A fun-loving year! Expect to be popular and enjoy warm friendships. This year you will be more grateful for your life and will appreciate the happiness and beauty around you in a daily way. It might be time for an important choice. Choose wisely.

Click here for Georgia Nicols’ Daily Horoscopes

Little Pagan Acorns – Website for Pagan Children

[Not just for Pagan children that are homeschooled but for any Pagan child)

WHY PAGAN?

The world of homeschooling is dominated by Christians, and the majority of online resources are Bible-based. For someone who is Pagan, it gets pretty frustrating to find great printables that aren’t filled with Bible scriptures or Christian phrasing. So I wanted to create a resource for all of us who are parents and/or homeschoolers who are following other spiritual paths.

My purpose is to create pages that can be mixed in with other resources to add some Pagan terminology, ideals and history so that people can teach their children something that is uniquely Pagan.

I also intend to have selections of nature-based and generically “spiritual” material that could be used by folks who aren’t really Pagan but want an option away from the Christian materials as well.

I know that the term “Pagan” covers a huge range of faiths and beliefs, and I hope that I can properly respect them all here. My own path is more Wiccan and you’ll tend to see more material along that slant (lots of altars, Sabbats and pentacles!). I’d welcome any comments or suggestions from other beliefs so that I can accurately cover them. I apologize in advance if I have included anything that is inaccurate about other religions. Feel free to let me know.

So, welcome to Little Pagan Acorns and I hope that there is something here to help with your Pagan homeschooling and parenting!

Little Pagan Acorns – Website for Pagan Children

Public Service Announcement About Your Webcam

(This is not being posted to try to sell you anything. It is for safety reasons only I copy and paste this information.)

Why Webcam Security Matters

By Click&Clean – Updated Friday, May 8, 2020. Nowadays, webcams are standard equipment on most devices, including desktop and laptop PCs, tablets, and smartphones. A webcam allows you to send a picture in real time from one device to another through an Internet connection.

However, this does not mean that we know what we are doing with them, and many people simply forget that they are vulnerable to being hacked. Recent Wizcase research showed that more than 15,000 private webcams are accessible to the general public.

Webcam hacking attacks are one of the most popular activities of malicious users and have been actively exploited by them for many years; for example, to obtain visual information about the details of your home.

In most cases, webcams have indicator lights that show when the webcam is in use. However, hackers and cybercriminals create malware that can turn off the activity indicator. If your webcam has been hacked, then even though the notification light is off, the webcam can capture video, and someone can spy on you.

Security Tips to Protect Yourself Against Webcam Hackers

1. Cover Up Your Webcam

The simplest solutions are the most effective. To be absolutely sure that no one is spying on you through your webcam and your webcam is protected from potential attacks, use some electrical tape or a webcam cover to physically cover up your webcam.

2. Unplug or Disable Your Webcam

The next best step to protect your webcam is to unplug or disable it. If you are using an external webcam connected via USB, just unplug it when not in use. If your laptop or desktop has a built-in webcam, disable it completely via Device Manager.

3. Scan Your Device for Webcam-Focused Malware

It is crucial to regularly run anti-malware scans to protect your webcam. But traditional antivirus software may not catch webcam-focused malware or spyware. Therefore, you should consider downloading a second opinion anti-malware scanner, such as Malwarebytes.

4. Don’t Open Email Attachments From Unknown Sources or Click on Suspicious Links

Often, scammers use phishing emails to trick users into opening harmful links or downloading malicious files from email attachments. If you receive an email from someone you don’t know, don’t open it, and don’t click on attachments or any suspicious links.

In addition, many webcam hackers use shortened links on social media sites that will redirect you to a malicious website or automatically start downloading malware. Therefore, never open any unknown files, shortened URLs, or any links, unless you’re sure that it’s from someone you trust and know.

5. Keep Your Webcam Software Up-to-Date

To prevent your laptop or desktop computer from catching malware, it’s important to keep your operating system, web browser, and any other type of software up-to-date. If you use outdated vulnerable firmware, this could compromise your privacy, and cybercriminals can easily exploit these vulnerabilities and flaws.

Webcam Security

Crafting Your Own Sacred Schedule – Part 2

Anniversaries, Birthdays, and Other Important Life Moments

The first category may seem pretty obvious, but we often tend to not look at these dates in a spiritual context. We may even view them as obligations versus observances over time. Birthdays aren’t just about getting older; they are opportunities to reflect on the events that took place in the past year and set goals for the next year. A birthday can serve as a reminder for us to be kinder to ourselves.

Marking the beginnings of a relationship (wedding, union, handfasting, etc.) is a great time to remember what brought you together and what you have accomplished along the way. Similarly, anniversaries of endings can be moments to recall we have come and how we have changed. For example, nearly a decade after the fact, I still remember the date when I finally decided to end an abusive relationship. It marks not only the end but also a new beginning, the new me. Celebrate your moments of strength in dark times as well as your triumphs in the best of times.

What other important moments mark significant changes in your life? A college graduation date, the day you arrived in a new place, an initiation or elevation into a tradition, the day you met you best friend, or the day you reconciled with someone — all are possible things you might choose to acknowledge on a yearly basis.

Copyright by Laura Tempst Zakroof Llewellyn;s Witches’ Datebook 2020 Pages 20 to 23