Month: May 2022

May 7, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 6 AM to 8 AM EDT today (3 AM to 5 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Cancer into Leo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is an excellent day for financial negotiations. You might ask for a raise or figure out how to make more money. You might propose moneymaking ideas to someone. You will be equally vigourous if shopping for something important.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a powerful day for you because the Sun is in your sign dancing with fiery Mars, which will help you accomplish all kinds of work. Your energy is high and you believe in what you can do. Even though you’re confident and assertive, you will work well with others. It’s a win-win!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You can get a lot done working alone or behind the scenes today. Nevertheless, with Mercury in your sign, you’re keen to talk to others and share your ideas and opinions. Whatever you do will advance your agenda in the eyes of someone in authority.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is the perfect day to rally your forces and set them marching! You will be enthusiastic and invigorating dealing with friends and groups today. You will work well with others and derive great personal satisfaction interacting with clubs and organizations.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You look fabulous in the eyes of bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs today because they see that you have the energy to get things done. You will inspire and enthuse others to follow your lead. You will be self-assertive and effective in everything you do!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is fantastic day to explore opportunities in publishing, the media or anything related to the law and medicine. People will definitely listen to you! You might influence a partner or close friend to go along with your ideas. You also have the energy to study today.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You’ll have no trouble taking care of your own best interests regarding shared property, taxes, debt and financial matters today, especially dealing with banks, because you are confident and assertive. Not only will you protect your own interests, you will protect the interests of others, as well.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Conversations with those who are close to you will be lively and vigourous today. (In fact, you might attract someone who has high energy to you.) When talking to others, you won’t back down; however, you’ll have the skilful means to find a working compromise.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You will be amazingly productive today! For starters, you are motivated to work hard and be effective in everything you do. Because the Sun is energized by fiery Mars today, you will have lots of energy for all kinds of physical activity. (Incidentally, this is a good idea because this energy has to go somewhere!)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Enjoy times with children today. This is also a great day for a wonderful social outing, especially activities that require lots of energy. Physical sports will be a perfect choice. If you’re on a vacation, get active! This is also a great day for creative projects and work in the entertainment world.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You will accomplish a lot at home or dealing with family members today because you have the energy to do this. In particular, discussions with a parent will go well. You will stand your ground, yet bring everyone together.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Study and learning will appeal to you today. This is also a fantastic day for those of you in sales, marketing, teaching, writing or acting because you will express yourself with vigour and enthusiasm.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Youtuber, philanthropist MrBeast (1998) shares your birthday today. You are charming and personable. You appreciate the arts in all forms. You are generous to others because you want to make the world a better place. This is the last year of a nine-year cycle for you, which means you will be wrapping things up and clearing the way for new beginnings next year.

May 7, 2022 Current Moon Phase Digest

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From Moongiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Visit the May 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on May 7 has an illumination of 36%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 7 the Moon is 6.02 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 36%
Moon Age: 6.02 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 402,997.90 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,979,668.32 km

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

May 7, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions Digest

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

May 07, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 12
Moon:03 Leo 35
Mercury:04 Gemini 33
Venus:05 Aries 51
Mars:17 Pisces 07
Jupiter:29 Pisces 22
Saturn:24 Aquarius 37
Uranus:14 Taurus 56
Neptune:24 Pisces 45
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 49 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 33

Chiron:14 Aries 21
Ceres:26 Gemini 58
Pallas:03 Taurus 15
Juno:05 Pisces 52
Vesta:24 Aquarius 43

Eris:24 Aries 35

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

May 07, 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 07
Moon:02 Leo 35
Mercury:04 Gemini 32
Venus:05 Aries 45
Mars:17 Pisces 03
Jupiter:29 Pisces 21
Saturn:24 Aquarius 36
Uranus:14 Taurus 56
Neptune:24 Pisces 45
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 49 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 32

Chiron:14 Aries 21
Ceres:26 Gemini 56
Pallas:03 Taurus 13
Juno:05 Pisces 51
Vesta:24 Aquarius 41

Eris:24 Aries 35

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere For 1200 CEST GMT 1000

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

7 May 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Taurus 50
Moon:29 Cancer 06
Mercury:04 Gemini 27
Venus:05 Aries 25
Mars:16 Pisces 50
Jupiter:29 Pisces 18
Saturn:24 Aquarius 36
Uranus:14 Taurus 55
Neptune:24 Pisces 44
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 50 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 30

Chiron:14 Aries 20
Ceres:26 Gemini 49
Pallas:03 Taurus 05
Juno:05 Pisces 45
Vesta:24 Aquarius 35

Eris:24 Aries 35

Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:6
Cardinal:6
Fixed:7
Mutable:6

May 7 Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2022 May 7

Firefall by Moonlight

Image Credit & Copyright: Tara Mostofi

Explanation: On certain dates in February, an elusive firefall can be spotted at sunset in Yosemite National Park, when water flows, the weather cooperates and the direction to the setting Sun is just right. Often photographed from vantage points below, at the right moment the park’s seasonal Horsetail Fall is isolated in the shadows of the steep walls of El Capitan. Then, still illuminated with rays of reddened sunlight the waterfall briefly takes on a dramatic, fiery appearance. But a Horsetail firefall can be photographed by moonlight too. Even more elusive by moonlight, the firefall effect can also be seen when a bright Moon sets at the right direction along the western horizon. And skies were clear enough for this well-planned imaging of an ephemeral Horsetail firefall, lit by a bright gibbous Moon setting in the early morning hours of April 15.

May 7 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1429 English siege of Orleans broken by Joan of Arc and the French army

1867 Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel Patents Dynamite in England, the first of three patents he would receive for the explosive material

1912 Columbia University approves plans for awarding the Pulitzer Prize in several categories, after established by Joseph Pulitzer

1915 RMS Lusitania sunk by German submarine off the southern coast of Ireland; 1198 lives lost

1939 Germany and Italy announce an alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis

1945 World War II: Unconditional German surrender to the Allies signed by General Alfred Jodl at Rheims

1952 The concept of the integrated circuit, the basis for all modern computers, is first published by G

eoffrey Dummer

2017 Emmanuel Macron wins France’s presidential election defeating Marine Le Pen

Today’s Historical Events

558 In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses. Justinian I immediately orders the dome rebuilt.

1274 2nd Council of Lyons (14th ecumenical council) opens, convened by Pope Gregory X

1355 1,200 Jews of Toledo, Spain killed by Count Henry of Trastamara

1416 Monk Nicolaas Serrurier arrested because of heresy at Tournay

1429 English siege of Orleans broken by Joan of Arc and the French army

1579 Congress of Cologne forms in Netherlands

1624 Admiral Hermites conquering fleet reaches Callao the Lima, Peru

1638 Cornelis S Goyer takes possession of Mauritius (uninhabited)

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1947 “Kraft Television Theater” premieres on NBC

1965 WAOW TV channel 9 in Wausau, WI (ABC) begins broadcasting

1987 Diane Chambers’ (Shelley Long) final episode on TV comedy “Cheers”

1996 Comedian Martin Lawrence suffers a nervous breakdown

1997 Science fiction film “The Fifth Element” written and directed by Luc Besson, starring Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich is released. Then the most expensive European film ever made.

2006 52nd British Academy Television Awards: “Help” Best Comedy, “Doctor Who” Best Drama

2011 “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”, directed by Rob Marshall, starring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz, premieres in – opening weekend makes $350.6m

2017 MTV becomes 1st major awards show to adopt gender-neutral categories – Emma Watson best film actor, Millie Bobby Brown best TV actor

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1824 Ludwig van Beethoven‘s 9th (Choral) Symphony, often regarded as his greatest work, premieres in Vienna

1888 Édouard Lalo’s opera “Le roi d’Ys” premieres in Paris

1941 Glenn Miller records “Chattanooga Choo Choo” for RCA, it becomes 1st record to be designated “gold”

1953 Cole Porter‘s musical “Can-Can” opens at the Shubert Theatre, NYC; runs for 892 performances

1960 Webster and Fain’s musical “Christine”, based on Hilda Wernher’s novel “My Indian Family”, closes at 46th St Theater, NYC, after 12 performances

1960 Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical “Flower Drum Song” closes at St James Theater. NYC, after 602 performances and 1 Tony Award

1960 Musical review “From A to Z” closes at Plymouth Theater, NYC, after 21 performances

1961 “Young Abe Lincoln” closes at Eugene O’Neill NYC after 27 performances

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1910 35th Preakness: R Estep aboard Layminster wins in 1:40.6

1917 In a testament to his pitching ability, future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth leads Boston Red Sox to a 1-0 victory against Washington Senators legend Walter Johnson

1921 47th Kentucky Derby: Charles Thompson on Behave Yourself wins 2:04.2

1922 Belgian soccer team defeats Netherlands: 1-2

1922 NY Giant Jesse Barnes no-hits Phillies, 2-0

1925 Phillies have their 8th game postponed in a row

1925 MBA Pittsburgh Pirate shortstop Glenn Wright makes an unassisted triple play

1932 58th Kentucky Derby: Eugene James aboard Burgoo King wins in 2:05.2

Making Room for all Genders in Paganism

Making Room for all Genders in Paganism

Author: Maggi Setti

In this age of women’s liberation, we still find a deep wound surrounding gender differences in our culture. How is gender expressed differently in the pagan community? Is there still a use for gender specific ritual spaces? Many of these questions are ongoing with many answers, but it is high time that we see these issues with new eyes as we approach a second generation of Pagan feminists, both male, female, and spectrum of gender identification in between.

At a public class I taught a couple weeks ago on developing energetic and psychic skills, I was surprised that that there was an equal number of male and female attendants. For Wicca, this is a rarity, as you will find the vast majority of Wiccans are women. The easy explanation for this is that women are more hurt by the patriarchal approach of mainstream religions and need the feminine divine more acutely than men.

In a personal conversation, a male Wiccan offered the idea that there are more women than men interested and involved in spirituality and religion in general. He used the example that most church functions, other than the priesthood itself, are run by women and often women are dragging their husbands to church rather than the men being self-motivated in attending. I think that if this premise is true, that women as a group are more spiritually focused than men in mainstream religions as well as Pagan denominations. We can infer that this phenomenon comes from at least two influences as follows.

1. Men are discouraged from being in touch with their soft emotions. It’s hard to be in touch with the greater picture and how one fits in to that greater whole, and at the same time, this suppresses much of one’s internal reality as well.
2. Much of adherence to the Christian religion, as it is currently expressed, depends on guilt and fear. There is more room for men to assert themselves, their ideas, opinions and what they want on other people in their lives. While this may be lopsided, it also allows for a greater development on one’s power and ego especially for men as a group more so than women. Women are more likely to struggle with fear and guilt, and feeling powerless, are therefore more susceptible to the disempowerment and subversion of the religions tenants.

Both of my points above would support that it is not the nature of women or men that make women more spiritually focused, but another example of how our culture is unhealthy and imbalanced. Unfortunately how the pagan community during the past 40 years has approached this is by creating overblown false egos for women and small-scale fiefdoms that breed infighting, confusion, and mistrust. I saw this in Sunday school as a kid, in the choir in high school, and still see it.

Women’s empowerment and healing the gap between the genders is not about the segregation of the sexes anymore though. It’s about building healthy egos, empowerment, self-esteem and ending the war of the sexes. Women’s only spaces were intended to be safe havens in which women felt supported rather than competing with other women. These spaces were meant as healing spaces to use ritual as a forum to connect with the feminine divine within each woman there, as well as the feminine divine of the group, the culture, and the Great Goddess Herself. Therefore these spaces are not about reliving the pain and hurt of what has been wrong with the system, but to encourage alchemical change within individuals so that they can build new paradigms of how they approach and express gender, but power, sexuality, self-expression, and self-worth.

All of this is about self-love and acceptance. Not acceptance that makes excuses for maladaptive behavior that is permissive our faults, but rather an acceptance to be gentle with ourselves so that we can motivate change, growth, and healing. “I love my body as uniquely my own. I am not flawed. I am as I should be.” Affirmations such as these help to let go of the cultural myth of the perfect feminine, youthful woman that does not exist.

Please note that I am referencing cultural expectations. Our culture oversimplifies definitions of qualities into white and black categories. If you can’t label someone, force him or her to go into a category until you are comfortable that you have him or her pegged. Much of the path of the witch embraces the grays of twilight and dawn and the myriad of shades of gray within continuum of many things. Where we fall on the continuum for many things including how we express gender, sexuality, our relationships, our connection to the Gods, will be different for all of us.

As Pagans we embrace our differences and still are able to work together, to manifest a new humanity. We need to be very cognizant of embracing each individual’s true expression of himself or herself: whether it be the gender labels they use for themselves in this case, or other expressions of self.

We can’t just look at women though. Women are not the only ones that have suffered from the imbalance of this “war of the sexes.” At Fall Frolic in Milford PA, I’ll be teaching a women’s empowerment class and leading a women’s only ritual. I’ve suggested to the organizers of Fall Frolic that we also run a men’s ritual at the same time. In fact, these rituals can do real magick upon the higher planes to interact in a spiritually fertilizing and polarizing way in order to heal the gender schism of the group mind of humanity. In my opinion, this magickal healing is the next step for building bridges for healthy intragender relationships.

How do we interest men in a way that retains their sense of strength, self-worth, respect, and power? How do we incorporate men into a religion that includes sparkly purple fairy glitter and witch Barbie? (Not my personal taste, but still an active stereotype) . How do we rebuild the archetype of the warrior for both men and women, working, fighting for a cause, and protecting their tribe?

I hope that there are Pagan men interested and willing to forge the way for answering these questions. We need all genders working together and creating new ways of relating to one another so that we can create a balanced future for our religion, our children, and our culture.

A Laugh for Today

Wishing you a sizzling Saturday!

May 8, 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions Digest

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

 For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

8 May 2022
03:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:18 Taurus 01
Moon:13 Leo 38
Mercury:04 Gemini 43
Venus:06 Aries 48
Mars:17 Pisces 45
Jupiter:29 Pisces 32
Saturn:24 Aquarius 39
Uranus:14 Taurus 59
Neptune:24 Pisces 46
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 46 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 38

Chiron:14 Aries 24
Ceres:27 Gemini 18
Pallas:03 Taurus 37
Juno:06 Pisces 09
Vesta:25 Aquarius 00

Eris:24 Aries 36

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

Southern Hemisphere Same day at posting for 1200 SAST GMT 1000

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

8 May 08, 2022
10:00 am GMT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 48
Moon:11 Leo 06
Mercury:04 Gemini 41
Venus:06 Aries 34
Mars:17 Pisces 35
Jupiter:29 Pisces 30
Saturn:24 Aquarius 38
Uranus:14 Taurus 58
Neptune:24 Pisces 46
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 47 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 37

Chiron:14 Aries 23
Ceres:27 Gemini 13
Pallas:03 Taurus 32
Juno:06 Pisces 05
Vesta:24 Aquarius 56

Eris:24 Aries 36

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 

8 May 2022
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 29
Moon:07 Leo 05
Mercury:04 Gemini 37
Venus:06 Aries 11
Mars:17 Pisces 20
Jupiter:29 Pisces 26
Saturn:24 Aquarius 37
Uranus:14 Taurus 57
Neptune:24 Pisces 45
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 48 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 35

Chiron:14 Aries 22
Ceres:27 Gemini 05
Pallas:03 Taurus 23
Juno:05 Pisces 58
Vesta:24 Aquarius 49

Eris:24 Aries 36

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

A Thought for Today

I think and feel that most people led to a spiritual path in any of the traditions of witchcraft know somewhere inside them that they are a witch for many, many years before deciding to walk their true spiritual and magickal path. Over the 50 years I have been following my true spiritual path, which has evolved over the years, and mentoring people that it usually starts with a closeness to things in the natural world. It can be a peaceful feeling that only comes when out in a wooded area or with planting something or enjoying hearing and seeing wildlife, ectara.

What was your first inkling that you might be a witch? Remember everyone the word “Witch” covers all sexes. Please share with us whatever you feel comfortable with about your own spiritual and/or magickal path. This will be one of the topics for discussion at our Open Chat for the northern hemisphere on Saturday, May 21, 2022 starting at 6:00 PM CDT and for the southern hemisphere on Sunday, May, 22 2022, starting at 8:00 AM AEST. We will be using a Skype meeting room with everyone typing in what they would like to say. Almost any topic can be open for a discussion. Please read the Gatherings Guidelines before contacting Lady Beltane at ladybeltane@aol.com for her information to enter the meeting room. Thank you and I really hope to see you there! This event will be held even if only 1 person wants to be part of it.

Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may you blessed be.

May 6, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

Click here for Georgia Nicols daily horoscopes

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Be careful today because you will be tempted to do impulse shopping and spontaneously spend money. “I want that!” This might be a good thing; or it might not be. Save your receipts. (And the box.) Something unexpected could impact your income. Again, it might be positive – or not. Today is a crapshoot.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today the Sun in your sign is lined up with wild, wacky Uranus, which makes you feel impulsive and given to rash actions. Therefore, think twice before you act or speak. If you don’t, you might say or do something that you later regret. On the upside, you’re ready for anything!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You will feel restless today. You have that feeling that you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop. In fact, something unexpected might occur that takes place behind the scenes — something you least thought could happen. Stay grounded so that you’re ready for anything.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

A friend might do something that surprises you today. Or possibly, your interaction with a group will amaze you or go off in a new direction? Someone might take a stand that you disagree with? The thing is, anything can happen today dealing with friends and groups so, be ready and expect a few surprises.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today you feel strongly independent and won’t take kindly to be bossed around or told what to do. This could make your relations with bosses, parents and supervisors a bit touchy. Meanwhile, someone in authority might do something that surprises you. (“Busted!”)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Sudden travel opportunities might fall in your lap today. Or conversely, planned travel might be changed or cancelled. This same unpredictable quality could affect education, something to do with medicine and the law, or issues related to publishing and the media. “It’s a crapshoot!”

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Something unexpected might impact the assets that you share with others, or something to do with shared property, inheritances, taxes or debt. Double check everything and make no assumptions. Anything can happen. It could be a boon or a windfall – or the opposite. (Gulp.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

In all likelihood, a friend, partner or spouse will do something that surprises you today. They might throw you a curveball. Perhaps they will suggest more freedom in the relationship? Or they might introduce you to someone who is different or unusual in some way. (It’s not a boring day.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Be careful because work-related accidents can take place today. However, you might also see ways to introduce reforms to where you work. Meanwhile, your work routine could be interrupted by staff shortages, power outages, technical problems, machinery breakdowns or something completely unexpected.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Parents, please take note: This is an accident-prone day for your kids. Be vigilant and aware. Meanwhile, social activities will suddenly change. You might receive a surprise invitation? Or social plans might be cancelled. Something unusual could impact a romantic relationship.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You can count on your home routine being interrupted today. For example. small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur. Someone unexpected might knock on the door. To be ready for anything – get dressed. And charge your phone. When emergencies occur, you want your phone to rely on.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Be mindful of everything you say and do today because this is an accident-prone day for your sign. Definitely. Be careful driving, jogging, cycling or walking. On the upside, you might suddenly have a genius -like idea? Nevertheless, your daily routine will change. Expect the unexpected.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Tennis champ Andy Murray (1987) shares your birthday today. You are a caring compassionate person. You are outgoing, friendly and opinionated. However, you are also a good listener. Welcome opportunities that will come to you this year to be reflective and allow you to ponder your spiritual values. This is a year of learning and also of teaching.

May 6, 2022 Current Moon Phase Digest

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From Moongiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Visit the May 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on May 6 has an illumination of 27%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On May 6 the Moon is 5.12 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 27%
Moon Age: 5.12 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,714.30 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,943,925.09 km

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

May 6, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions Digest

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

May 06, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Taurus 14
Moon:21 Cancer 39
Mercury:04 Gemini 16
Venus:04 Aries 42
Mars:16 Pisces 22
Jupiter:29 Pisces 10
Saturn:24 Aquarius 34
Uranus:14 Taurus 53
Neptune:24 Pisces 43
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 31
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 52 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 26

Chiron:14 Aries 18
Ceres:26 Gemini 34
Pallas:02 Taurus 49
Juno:05 Pisces 33
Vesta:24 Aquarius 22

Eris:24 Aries 35

Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:6
Cardinal:6
Fixed:7
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

May 06, 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Taurus 09
Moon:20 Cancer 40
Mercury:04 Gemini 15
Venus:04 Aries 37
Mars:16 Pisces 18
Jupiter:29 Pisces 09
Saturn:24 Aquarius 34
Uranus:14 Taurus 53
Neptune:24 Pisces 43
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 31
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 52 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 25

Chiron:14 Aries 18
Ceres:26 Gemini 32
Pallas:02 Taurus 47
Juno:05 Pisces 31
Vesta:24 Aquarius 20

Eris:24 Aries 35

Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:6
Cardinal:6
Fixed:7
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

6 May 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Taurus 52
Moon:17 Cancer 12
Mercury:04 Gemini 09
Venus:04 Aries 17
Mars:16 Pisces 05
Jupiter:29 Pisces 06
Saturn:24 Aquarius 33
Uranus:14 Taurus 52
Neptune:24 Pisces 43
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 31
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 53 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 23

Chiron:14 Aries 17
Ceres:26 Gemini 25
Pallas:02 Taurus 39
Juno:05 Pisces 25
Vesta:24 Aquarius 14

Eris:24 Aries 34

Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:6
Cardinal:6
Fixed:7
Mutable:6

May 6 Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2022 May 6

NGC 3572 and the Southern Tadpoles

Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Taylor

Explanation: This cosmic skyscape features glowing gas and dark dust clouds along side the young stars of NGC 3572. A beautiful emission nebula and star cluster it sails far southern skies within the nautical constellation Carina. Stars from NGC 3572 are toward top center in the telescopic frame that would measure about 100 light-years across at the cluster’s estimated distance of 9,000 light-years. The visible interstellar gas and dust is part of the star cluster’s natal molecular cloud. Dense streamers of material within the nebula, eroded by stellar winds and radiation, clearly trail away from the energetic young stars. They are likely sites of ongoing star formation with shapes reminiscent of the Tadpoles of IC 410 better known to northern skygazers. In the coming tens to hundreds of millions of years, gas and stars in the cluster will be dispersed though, by gravitational tides and by violent supernova explosions that end the short lives of the massive cluster stars.

May 6 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1626 Dutch colonist Peter Minuit organizes the purchase of Manhattan Island from Native Americans for 60 guilders worth of goods, believed to have been Canarsee Indians of the Lenape

1840 World’s first adhesive postage stamp, the “Penny Black“, is first used in Great Britain

1889 Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) in Paris opens with the recently completed Eiffel Tower serving as the entrance arch

1937 German airship Hindenburg explodes in flames at Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 35 of the 97 on board and 1 on the ground

1941 Joseph Stalin becomes Premier of the Soviet Union, replacing his foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov

Today’s Historical Events

878 Battle of Edington: Alfred the Great and his West Saxon army defeat Viking army of Guthrum the Old [earliest possible date]

1312 Pope Clement V closes Council of Vienna

1432 Renaissance masterpiece The Ghent Altarpiece by Hubert and Jan van Eyck is consecrated at St Bravo’s Cathedral, Belgium, commissioned by wealthy merchants

1527 Spanish and German Imperial troops sack Rome, ending the Renaissance

1529 Battle at Gogra: Mughal Emperor Babur beats Afghans and Bengals

1541 King Henry VIII orders a bible in English be placed in every church in England

1542 Francis Xavier reaches Old Goa, then capital of Portuguese India

1598 Archduke Albrecht & Isabella become rulers of the Southern Netherlands

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1935 KTM-AM in Los Angeles California changes call letters to KEHE (now KABC)

1941 At California’s March Field, Bob Hope performs his first USO show

1956 WRCB TV channel 3 in Chattanooga, TN (NBC) begins broadcasting

1957 Last broadcast of “I Love Lucy” on CBS-TV

1977 “Beatles at Hollywood Bowl” released in UK

1990 Tom Cruise is ticketed for careless operation of a vehicle in South Carolina

1994 Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait sets fire to the couch on The Tonight Show

1995 Classic Sports Network begins on cable TV

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1948 Revival of Jerome Kerns and Clifford Grey’s rags-to-riches musical “Sally” opens at Martin Beck Theater, NYC; runs for 36 performances

1950 “Great to Be Alive” closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 52 performances

1966 The Rolling Stones release “Paint it Black” in the US

1974 Stolen “Guitar Player” painting by Jan Vermeer found in London

1974 American composer Roger Sessions receives special Pulitzer Prize for his life’s work in music

1981 “Inacent Black” opens at Biltmore Theater NYC for 14 performances

1989 34th Eurovision Song Contest: Riva for Yugoslavia wins singing “Rock Me” in Lausanne

1997 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: The Bee Gees; Buffalo Springfield; Crosby, Stills and Nash; The Jackson Five; Joni Mitchell; Parliament-Funkadelic; The (Young) Rascals; Mahalia Jackson; Bill Monroe; and Syd Nathan

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1733 First international boxing match: Local fighter Bob Whittaker beats “The Venetian Gondolier”, Tito di Carni at James Figg’s academy amphitheatre in Marylebone, London

1895 21st Kentucky Derby: James “Soup” Perkins aboard Halma wins last KD run over a distance of 1.5 miles (2.4km)

1896 22nd Kentucky Derby: Willie Simms aboard Ben Brush wins first Derby held at the current distance of 1.25 miles (2.0km)

1903 Chicago White Sox commit 11 errors against Detroit Tigers but win 10-9 at South Side Park. Chicago

1907 33rd Kentucky Derby: In muddy conditions and against a reduced field Andy Minder aboard Pink Star wins in a slow 2:12.6

1915 Future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth hits his first MLB home run; pitches 12 frames in Boston Red Sox 4-3 extra innings loss to New York Yankees

1917 St Louis Browns pitcher Bob Groom no-hits Chicago White Sox, 3-0 at Sportsman’s Park, St. Louis

1921 Teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League merge to form the American Soccer League (ASL); collapses 1933

A Laugh for Today

Wishing you a fantastic Friday!

7 May 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions Digest

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Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

7 May 2022
03:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 02
Moon:01 Leo 35
Mercury:04 Gemini 30
Venus:05 Aries 40
Mars:17 Pisces 00
Jupiter:29 Pisces 20
Saturn:24 Aquarius 36
Uranus:14 Taurus 56
Neptune:24 Pisces 44
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 50 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 31

Chiron:14 Aries 21
Ceres:26 Gemini 54
Pallas:03 Taurus 11
Juno:05 Pisces 49
Vesta:24 Aquarius 39

Eris:24 Aries 35

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

 

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

7 May 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Taurus 50
Moon:29 Cancer 06
Mercury:04 Gemini 27
Venus:05 Aries 25
Mars:16 Pisces 50
Jupiter:29 Pisces 18
Saturn:24 Aquarius 36
Uranus:14 Taurus 55
Neptune:24 Pisces 44
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 50 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 30

Chiron:14 Aries 20
Ceres:26 Gemini 49
Pallas:03 Taurus 05
Juno:05 Pisces 45
Vesta:24 Aquarius 35

Eris:24 Aries 35

Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:6
Cardinal:6
Fixed:7
Mutable:6

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 

7 May 2022
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Taurus 31
Moon:25 Cancer 07
Mercury:04 Gemini 22
Venus:05 Aries 02
Mars:16 Pisces 35
Jupiter:29 Pisces 14
Saturn:24 Aquarius 35
Uranus:14 Taurus 54
Neptune:24 Pisces 44
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 31
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 51 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 28

Chiron:14 Aries 19
Ceres:26 Gemini 41
Pallas:02 Taurus 56
Juno:05 Pisces 38
Vesta:24 Aquarius 28

Eris:24 Aries 35

Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:6
Cardinal:6
Fixed:7
Mutable:6

A Thought for Today

A Voodoo quote.

Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may you blessed be.

May 5, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Be careful today because you will be tempted to do impulse shopping and spontaneously spend money. “I want that!” This might be a good thing; or it might not be. Save your receipts. (And the box.) Something unexpected could impact your income. Again, it might be positive – or not. Today is a crapshoot.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today the Sun in your sign is lined up with wild, wacky Uranus, which makes you feel impulsive and given to rash actions. Therefore, think twice before you act or speak. If you don’t, you might say or do something that you later regret. On the upside, you’re ready for anything!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You will feel restless today. You have that feeling that you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop. In fact, something unexpected might occur that takes place behind the scenes — something you least thought could happen. Stay grounded so that you’re ready for anything.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

A friend might do something that surprises you today. Or possibly, your interaction with a group will amaze you or go off in a new direction? Someone might take a stand that you disagree with? The thing is, anything can happen today dealing with friends and groups so, be ready and expect a few surprises.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today you feel strongly independent and won’t take kindly to be bossed around or told what to do. This could make your relations with bosses, parents and supervisors a bit touchy. Meanwhile, someone in authority might do something that surprises you. (“Busted!”)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Sudden travel opportunities might fall in your lap today. Or conversely, planned travel might be changed or cancelled. This same unpredictable quality could affect education, something to do with medicine and the law, or issues related to publishing and the media. “It’s a crapshoot!”

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Something unexpected might impact the assets that you share with others, or something to do with shared property, inheritances, taxes or debt. Double check everything and make no assumptions. Anything can happen. It could be a boon or a windfall – or the opposite. (Gulp.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

In all likelihood, a friend, partner or spouse will do something that surprises you today. They might throw you a curveball. Perhaps they will suggest more freedom in the relationship? Or they might introduce you to someone who is different or unusual in some way. (It’s not a boring day.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Be careful because work-related accidents can take place today. However, you might also see ways to introduce reforms to where you work. Meanwhile, your work routine could be interrupted by staff shortages, power outages, technical problems, machinery breakdowns or something completely unexpected.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Parents, please take note: This is an accident-prone day for your kids. Be vigilant and aware. Meanwhile, social activities will suddenly change. You might receive a surprise invitation? Or social plans might be cancelled. Something unusual could impact a romantic relationship.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You can count on your home routine being interrupted today. For example. small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur. Someone unexpected might knock on the door. To be ready for anything – get dressed. And charge your phone. When emergencies occur, you want your phone to rely on.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Be mindful of everything you say and do today because this is an accident-prone day for your sign. Definitely. Be careful driving, jogging, cycling or walking. On the upside, you might suddenly have a genius -like idea? Nevertheless, your daily routine will change. Expect the unexpected.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Tennis champ Andy Murray (1987) shares your birthday today. You are a caring compassionate person. You are outgoing, friendly and opinionated. However, you are also a good listener. Welcome opportunities that will come to you this year to be reflective and allow you to ponder your spiritual values. This is a year of learning and also of teaching.

May 5, 2022 Birthday Horoscope Digest

May the next year of your life be better than the past year! 

Click here to read anyone’s birthday horoscope from sunsigns.org

MAY 5 birthday horoscope predicts that you are independent souls with a stubborn determination to meet challenges head-on. You are innovative, powerful and impulsive. No obstacles can deter you from achieving your goals.

The May 5 birthday personality is open, outgoing and persuasive. You love to talk, and despite this idealistic outlook of yours, people find you to be a stable friend and a great listener. This Taurus birthday person craves attention and affection but refuses to reach out for it.

If today is your birthday, you have positive qualities that enhance the lives of those who surround you. The May 5th zodiac analysis suggests that you are curious and will accomplish many of your goals. On the other side lies an emotionally stable but idealistic Taurus.

The May 5 horoscope also predicts that you probably display signs of mistrust and conscientiousness in your time of weakness. This is a flaw common to most born on today, so it does not set you apart from others.

The May 5th birthday astrology also suggests that you tend to focus on little things. You cherish those moments in time when you can find pleasures in the most out of the way places. These things give you a lot of happiness.

The May 5th zodiac predictions show that this Taurus can be restless. You value your solitude but hunger for inspiration. You sometimes create opposition for yourself.

If you are born today on May 5, you are social butterflies. You look for love in unique places. You generally will demand respect and trust before committing to a partner. You seek to find a partner ready to settle down but not to settle.

You are sexually active and desire a long-term partnership with someone equal in aptitude and individuality. The May 5 birthday personality is mischievous which is shown in your desire to act out impulsive erotic fantasies.

What your birthday says about you is that you prefer to have money in the bank than to have a lavish home or drive an expensive car. This quality gives you the ability to acquire financial wealth. You have good instincts when it comes to money matters but can be too generous with your own money.

You stay focused, according to the birthday characteristics of a Taurus. Your ability to retain loads of information is a quality that is favored by many employers. Typically, you have excellent communicative skills. You are aware and have an understanding of people.

The May 5 birthday analysis also shows that you strive to achieve goals that are meaningful not only to you but others. It would give you great joy to get involved in some community event or some charitable organization.

Characteristically, this Taurus birthday native is in a big hurry. You are prone to accidents, heartburn, and illness related to stress. The effects of being overworked results in your being clumsy and mentally exhausted.

If you have a birthday on May 5, you appreciate life in simpler terms. You are happiest when you are servicing the needs of others. You understand people and have a unique way of exchanging ideas. Money means very little to you in comparison to being stuck in a dead end job.

You would prefer to be in a position to fund a charitable event. This overworked Taurus can be irritable and fussy. The May 5 birthday meanings show that you desire a companion who is complementary to this Taurus the Bull. This lover should be equal to you in all aspects.

 

Famous People And Celebrities Born On May 5

Adele, Ann B Davis, Chris Brown, Craig David, Danielle Fishel, Karl Marx, Tyrone Power, Tammy Wynette

See: Famous Celebrities Born On May 5

This Day That Year – May 5 In History

1865 – In North Bend, Ohio a train was robbed.
1908 – San Francisco opens its waters to the Great White Fleet.
1925 – Afrikaans becomes the official South African language.
1930 – Amy Johnson becomes the first woman to fly from England to Australia solo.

May 5 Vrishabha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)

May 5 Chinese Zodiac SNAKE

May 5 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Venus that symbolizes socializing, resources, possessions and mutual co-operation.

May 5 Birthday Symbols

The Bull Is The Symbol For The Taurus Zodiac Sign

May 5 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Hierophant. This card symbolizes that you need to do the right thing irrespective of whatever confusion you might be facing at the moment. The Minor Arcana cards are Six of Pentacles and Knight of Pentacles.

May 5 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Pisces: This can be a good match with excellent understanding.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Gemini: This relationship will be a problematic combination.

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May 5 Lucky Numbers

Number 1 – This number stands for your ability to move forward irrespective of any challenge that you might face.
Number 5 – This is some motion, change, restlessness, and non-attachment.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For May 5 Birthday

Lilac: This is a color of luxury, spirituality, knowledge, and imagination.
Blue: This is a cooling color that stands for serenity, peace, trust, fidelity, and confidence.

Lucky Days For May 5 Birthday

Friday – This day ruled by Venus is a good day for financial dealings or to do something creative.
Wednesday – This day ruled by Mercury is symbolic of interaction between people, logic, and rationality.

May 5 Birthstone Emerald

Emerald is a gemstone that symbolizes intelligence, compassion, faithfulness, and beauty.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On May 5th

A softly padded armchair for the man and a spa gift set of aromatic oils, bath perfumes, and body wash for the woman. The May 5 birthday personality love to work hard and pamper themselves.