Month: June 2022

Spell for Today – Protection

The theme of the day is protection. Here is a spell for you to try to keep you feeling safe & sound at all times.

If you are the sort of person who really wants or needs a fast crystal protection spell that is no muss, no fuss, then try out this Saturday witchery while working with your black tourmaline. Hold the black tourmaline jewelry piece or the raw chunks of stone in your hands. Visualize what it is that you want them to do. Then repeat the following spell verse three times:

Lovely tourmaline crystal so chunky and black

Reflect all negativity right out and back

While I am inside of this magickal boundary

I am protected from any psychic vampirey

By the element of earth, keep me free from the mire

May this crystal spell grant the outcome I desire.

Now go ahead and work with the black tourmaline. I bet that you will notice a huge difference.

–Ellen Dugan, Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week

June 18 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 June 18

The Gamma Cygni Nebula

Image Credit & Copyright: Min Xie, Chen Wu, Yizhou Zhang, and Benchu Tang

Explanation: Supergiant star Gamma Cygni is at the center of the Northern Cross. Near the plane of our Milky Way galaxy, that famous asterism flies high in northern summer night skies in the constellation Cygnus the Swan. Known by the proper name Sadr, Gamma Cygni also lies just below center in this telescopic skyscape, with colors mapped from both broadband and narrowband image data. The field of view spans about 3 degrees (six Full Moons) on the sky and includes emission nebula IC 1318 and open star cluster NGC 6910. Filling the upper part of the frame and shaped like two glowing cosmic wings divided by a long dark dust lane, IC 1318’s popular name is understandably the Butterfly Nebula. Right of Gamma Cygni, are the young, still tightly grouped stars of NGC 6910. The distance to Gamma Cygni is around 560 parsecs or 1,800 light-years. Estimates for IC 1318 and NGC 6910 range from 2,000 to 5,000 light-years.

Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions

Today’s Word is

Banishing

From moonlitpriestess.com

Removing, pushing away, or expelling something or someone magickally; generally for removing negativity or unwanted spirits.

From Spells8.com

To use magick to rid something or repel something from a person or area.

June 18 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

618 Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries of the Tang Dynasty’s rule over China

1812 War of 1812 begins as US declares war against Britain

1815 Battle of Waterloo; Napoleon and France defeated by British forces under Wellington and Prussian troops under Blucher

1928 American aviator Amelia Earhart becomes the 1st woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, landing at Burry Port, Wales

1940 Winston Churchill‘s “this was their finest hour” speech urging perseverance during Battle of Britain delivered to British House of Commons

Today’s Historical Events

618 Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries of the Tang Dynasty’s rule over China

860 Rus Vikings attack Constantinople

1155 Pope Adrian IV crowns Frederick I Barbarossa Roman-German Emperor

1178 Five monks at Canterbury report something exploding on the moon shortly after sunset (only known observation)

1264 The Parliament of Ireland meets at Castledermot in County Kildare, the first definitively known meeting of this Irish legislature

1316 Peace of Fexhe: prince-bishop Adolf II of Mark and Luikse towns

1538 Treaty of Nice: ends war between Emperor Charles V & King French I

1541 Irish parliament selects Henry VIII of England as King of Ireland

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1940 General Charles de Gaulle makes his first speech on the BBC to the French people, since arriving in London, an appeal to defy Nazi occupiers – regarded as the beginning of French Resistance during WWII

1945 William Joyce (Lord Haw-Haw), fascist politician and Nazi propaganda broadcaster, charged with treason in England

1953 3rd Berlin International Film Festival: “The Wages of Fear” wins Golden Bear (audience vote)

1954 4th Berlin International Film Festival: “Hobson’s Choice” wins Golden Bear (audience vote)

1959 New York City premiere of the film version of Kathryn Hulme’s “The Nun’s Story”

1961 CBS radio cancels Gunsmoke

1961 KBMT TV channel 12 in Beaumont, Texas (ABC) begins broadcasting

1969 “The Wild Bunch”, directed by Sam Peckinpah and starring William Holden and Ernest Borgnine, is released

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1821 Carl Maria von Weber’s opera “Der Freischutz” (“The Marksman”) premieres at Schauspielhaus, Berlin, Germany

1944 Farewell concert of conductor Willem Mengelberg in Paris

1949 “Along Fifth Avenue” closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 180 performances

1955 “3 for Tonight” closes at Plymouth Theater NYC after 85 performances

1960 “Destry Rides Again” closes at Imperial Theater NYC after 472 performances

1967 Closing day of the Monterey International Pop Festival, Southern California. First major US appearances of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, and Otis Redding

1977 Sex Pistols johnny rotten & Paul Cook, beaten by a group of rabble-rousers outside of a London pub

1982 Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Van Morrison and Jackson Browne headline; other performers include: Osibisa, Judie Tzuke, Richie Havens, Aswad, Steel Pulse, Thompson Twins, Climax Blues Band, Talisman, and Incubus

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1898 US Open Men’s Golf, Myopia Hunt Club: Scotsman Fred Herd easily wins by 7 strokes from countryman Alex Smith; first 72-hole US Open

1898 US National Championship Women’s Tennis, Philadelphia CC: Defending champion Juliette Atkinson beats Marion Jones 6-3, 5-7, 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 for her third US singles title

1911 Detroit Tigers trail Chicago White Sox, 13-1 at Bennett Park, Detroit; recover to win, 16-15 for the biggest comeback in Major League Baseball history

1915 US Open Men’s Golf, Baltusrol GC: 4-time US Amateur champion Jerome Travers captures his only Open title, 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Tom McNamara

1936 First bicycle traffic court in America established in Racine, Wisconsin

1938 Future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth is signed as a Brooklyn Dodgers coach for the remainder of the season

1941 In his 18th world heavyweight title defence Joe Louis KOs Billy Conn in 13th round in front of a crowd of 54,487 at the Polo Grounds, NYC

1947 Cincinnati Reds pitcher Ewell Blackwell no-hits Boston Braves, 6-0 at Crosley Field, Cincinnati

A Laugh for Today

Rest, relax, and enjoy a magical Saturday!

18 June 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

18 June 2022
03:00 pm GMT 2:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Gemini 22
Moon:25 Aquarius 14
Mercury:04 Gemini 31
Venus:24 Taurus 46
Mars:18 Aries 08
Jupiter:06 Aries 12
Saturn:25 Aquarius 06 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 12
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 04 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 59 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 36 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 12

Chiron:16 Aries 01
Ceres:14 Cancer 31
Pallas:22 Taurus 15
Juno:17 Pisces 24
Vesta:05 Pisces 29

Eris:24 Aries 56

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5

Southern Hemisphere

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

18 June 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Gemini 10
Moon:22 Aquarius 14
Mercury:04 Gemini 18
Venus:24 Taurus 31
Mars:17 Aries 59
Jupiter:06 Aries 11
Saturn:25 Aquarius 06 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 11
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 04 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 37 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 11

Chiron:16 Aries 01
Ceres:14 Cancer 25
Pallas:22 Taurus 09
Juno:17 Pisces 21
Vesta:05 Pisces 27

Eris:24 Aries 56

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5

Southwestern Hemisphere

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

18 June 2022
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Gemini 51
Moon:17 Aquarius 25
Mercury:03 Gemini 57
Venus:24 Taurus 08
Mars:17 Aries 45
Jupiter:06 Aries 08
Saturn:25 Aquarius 07 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 10
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 04 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 38 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 09

Chiron:16 Aries 01
Ceres:14 Cancer 17
Pallas:21 Taurus 59
Juno:17 Pisces 17
Vesta:05 Pisces 24

Eris:24 Aries 56

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5

17 June 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

17 June 2022
03:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Gemini 25
Moon:10 Aquarius 42
Mercury:03 Gemini 29
Venus:23 Taurus 35
Mars:17 Aries 25
Jupiter:06 Aries 05
Saturn:25 Aquarius 07 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 09
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 05 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 03 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 39 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 05

Chiron:16 Aries 00
Ceres:14 Cancer 05
Pallas:21 Taurus 47
Juno:17 Pisces 11
Vesta:05 Pisces 20

Eris:24 Aries 56

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5

Southern Hemisphere

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

17 June 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Gemini 13
Moon:07 Aquarius 37
Mercury:03 Gemini 16
Venus:23 Taurus 20
Mars:17 Aries 16
Jupiter:06 Aries 03
Saturn:25 Aquarius 08 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 08
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 05 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 04 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 40 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 04

Chiron:16 Aries 00
Ceres:13 Cancer 59
Pallas:21 Taurus 41
Juno:17 Pisces 09
Vesta:05 Pisces 18

Eris:24 Aries 55

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5

Southwestern Hemisphere

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

17 June 2022
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Gemini 54
Moon:02 Aquarius 40
Mercury:02 Gemini 57
Venus:22 Taurus 57
Mars:17 Aries 01
Jupiter:06 Aries 01
Saturn:25 Aquarius 08 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 08
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 06 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 05 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 41 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 02

Chiron:15 Aries 59
Ceres:13 Cancer 51
Pallas:21 Taurus 32
Juno:17 Pisces 05
Vesta:05 Pisces 15

Eris:24 Aries 55

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5

A Thought for Today

Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may your life be filled with all things positive!

June 17, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You will enjoy schmoozing with friends and groups today. In fact, a conversation with someone might prompt you to rethink some future goals. You’re full of energy and positive vibes, which is why others will enjoy your company.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today you are high viz., which is a good thing because with fair Venus in your sign, you are oh so charming and diplomatic! This is a high energy day, which means you will have to act fast and stay on your toes. Work hard, party hard!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

TGIF! This is a fast-paced day, just the way you like it. (You don’t do boring.) Grab every chance to travel and explore your world so you can enjoy adventure and an opportunity to learn something new. You want to be stimulated! “The game, Mrs. Hudson, is on!”

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Although you might prefer to be low-key and behind the scenes, nevertheless, you are charged with energy and ambition today. You will be effective dealing with banking matters, shared property as well as shared responsibilities. Who is responsible for what? You’re on it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a high energy day. In particular, you will enjoy the company of others, especially younger people. If you can travel, this will please you because you want to explore more of your world and learn new things. Meanwhile a conversation with someone will be feisty but fascinating!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The Sun is still at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight, which is why you impress everyone now, especially authority figures and parents. (Make this work for you!) Keep up the fast pace. Count on support from others to do your job.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Accept all invitations to party today. Enjoy a long lunch with a friend. Participate in children’s activities or anything to do with the entertainment world (as well as sports) because this will enthuse you. The more you do today, the more you want to do because you’re on a roll!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are high-energy today, which is why this will be a fast-paced day for you. Nevertheless, part of you wants to step aside, and cocoon at home if you have a chance. You feel the need to catch your breath. You might also want to socialize with loved ones.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your mind is very active today and you’re bubbling with ideas. Travel will please you because you want fresh stimulation. New faces, new places! This is a great date day, and a fun time to enjoy social diversions and anything to do with the entertainment world, the arts and sports. Fun city!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Respect your moneymaking ideas today because they could be worthwhile. Fortunately, you can use your high-energy today to deal with loose ends at home or within the family because so much is happening in your private life. It’s fortunate that you are focused.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with Mars and Uranus. This fills you with electric energy and derring-do! You are keen to explore new ideas and meet new people. You will also enjoy entertaining at home, especially creative, young people.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You have lots of energy swirling around you today, nevertheless, you are focused on home and family issues. You might shop for your home today or you might make money by working at home. One thing is certain, you truly appreciate your daily surroundings.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Tennis champ Venus Williams (1980) shares your birthday today. You are intelligent, curious and always wanting to learn more. You like to be informed, especially about current events. You have a dry sense of humour that others enjoy. This year is slower paced. It’s a time to rest. It’s also a time to focus on your closest relationships to figure out what brings you happiness.

June 17, 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 Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on June 17 has an illumination of 87%. 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 June 17 the Moon is 18.27 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: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 87%
Moon Age: 18.27 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 365,989.76 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 151,995,352.23 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

June 17, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

June 17, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Gemini 34
Moon:13 Aquarius 09
Mercury:03 Gemini 39
Venus:23 Taurus 47
Mars:17 Aries 32
Jupiter:06 Aries 06
Saturn:25 Aquarius 07 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 10
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 05 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 02 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 39 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 07

Chiron:16 Aries 00
Ceres:14 Cancer 09
Pallas:21 Taurus 51
Juno:17 Pisces 14
Vesta:05 Pisces 22

Eris:24 Aries 56

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5

Northern Hemisphere

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

June 17, 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Gemini 29
Moon:11 Aquarius 55
Mercury:03 Gemini 34
Venus:23 Taurus 41
Mars:17 Aries 29
Jupiter:06 Aries 05
Saturn:25 Aquarius 07 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 09
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 05 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 02 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 39 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 06

Chiron:16 Aries 00
Ceres:14 Cancer 07
Pallas:21 Taurus 49
Juno:17 Pisces 13
Vesta:05 Pisces 21

Eris:24 Aries 56

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5

Northeastern Hemisphere

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

17 June 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Gemini 13
Moon:07 Aquarius 37
Mercury:03 Gemini 16
Venus:23 Taurus 20
Mars:17 Aries 16
Jupiter:06 Aries 03
Saturn:25 Aquarius 08 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 08
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 05 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 04 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 40 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 04

Chiron:16 Aries 00
Ceres:13 Cancer 59
Pallas:21 Taurus 41
Juno:17 Pisces 09
Vesta:05 Pisces 18

Eris:24 Aries 55

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence Digest for Friday

From Angel Fire

Saturn: binding, protection, neutralization, karma, death, manifestation, structure, reality, the laws of society, limits, obstacles, tests, hard work, endurance, real estates, dentists, bones, teeth, farm workers, separation, stalkers, murderers, criminals in general, civil servants, justice, math, plumbing, wills, debts, financing, joint money matters, discovery, transformation, relations with older people

SATURDAY Ruled by the Roman God of the harvest and planting. New starts and firmly planting your seeds of intention or good focuses on Saturday.

Saturn Rituals: Disciplining ourselves.

Element: Earth

Colour: Black and sometimes purple

Number: 3

Spell for Today – Lodestone Love Spell

Lodestone Love Spell

Lodestone’s magnetic properties are used to draw love towards you and then keep that love close at hand.

Lodestones are believed to have genders, just like other living creatures. Their gender is determined by their appearance: the rounder looking ones are female, while the males are the more phallic looking stones.

Choose lodestones to match your desires, use one to represent yourself and another to represent the person you would like to draw into a romance.

 Choose a lodestone that represents you and soak it in ‘Come to Me Lover Oil’  Sprinkle it with magnetic sand and place it on the edge of a mirror

 Choose a lodestone that represents the person you wish to draw into romance.

 Soak this one in ‘Amor Oil’

 Sprinkle with Magnetic Sand and place it on the mirror, on the opposite edge of the first lodestone.

 Carve a candle dedicated to romance and dress it with ‘Lucky Lodestone Oil’

 Light it and focus on your wish for romance and move the two lodestones slightly closer to each other.

 Pinch out the candle

 Repeat this daily until the lodestones meet in the middle, and then allow the candle to burn all the way down.

June 17 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 June 17

Good Morning Planets from Chile

Image Credit & Copyright: Elke Schulz (Daniel Verschatse Observatory)

Explanation: On June 15, innermost planet Mercury had wandered about as far from the Sun as it ever gets in planet Earth’s sky. Near the eastern horizon just before sunrise it stands over distant Andes mountain peaks in this predawn snapshot from the valley of Rio Hurtado in Chile. June’s other morning planets are arrayed above it, as all the naked-eye planets of the Solar System stretch in a line along the ecliptic in the single wide-field view. Tilted toward the north, the Solar System’s ecliptic plane arcs steeply through southern hemisphere skies. Northern hemisphere early morning risers will see the lineup of planets along the ecliptic at a shallower angle tilting toward the south. From both hemispheres June’s beautiful morning planetary display finds the visible planets in order of their increasing distance from the Sun.

June 17 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

656 Ali ibn Abu Talib elected the 4th Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate

1579 English navigator Francis Drake lands on the coast of California at Drakes Bay, names it “New Albion” [1]

1631 Mumtaz Mahal dies during childbirth. Her husband, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I, then spends more than 20 years building her tomb, the Taj Mahal

1789 French Revolution: During the meeting of the Estates-General, the Third Estate proclaims itself the ‘National Assembly’

1837 Charles Goodyear obtains his 1st rubber patent

1856 Republican Party opens its 1st national convention in Philadelphia

Today’s Historical Events

653 St Martin I ends his reign as Catholic Pope

656 Ali ibn Abu Talib elected the 4th Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate

676 Pope Adeodatus II’s (Deusdetit II) reign ends with his death

1091 Floris II de Vette becomes earl of Holland

1119 Charles the Good becomes earl of Flanders

1397 Union of Kalmar established between Denmark, Sweden and Norway

1462 Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II (The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat from Wallachia

1497 Battle of Deptford Bridge – forces under King Henry VII soundly defeat Cornish rebels led by Michael An Gof

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1919 “Barney Google” cartoon strip, by Billy De Beck, premieres

1954 Televised Senate Army McCarthy hearings ends

1967 Barbra Streisand: “A Happening in Central Park” concert performance for audience of 135,000

1968 KQEC TV channel 32 in San Francisco, California (PBS) begins broadcasting

1988 Givens’ Family reports Mike Tyson beats his wife Robin Givens

2017 Bill Cosby trial for aggravated indecent assault declared a mistrial after jurors couldn’t reach a verdict

2018 “The Incredibles 2” sets a box office record for an animated release, earning $180 million its opening weekend

2020 Actor Danny Masterson charged with raping three women

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1951 “Flahooley” closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 40 performances

1957 “So Rare” by Jimmy Dorsey Orch peaks at #2

1961 Billy Barnes’ musical revue “Billy Barnes People”, starting Ken Berry, Dave Ketchum, and Jo Anne Worley, closes at Royale Theater, NYC, after 7 performances

1965 British rock band The Kinks arrive in NYC beginning their 1st US tour

1967 “Somebody To Love” by Jefferson Airplane peaks at #5

1970 Led Zeppelin begin their last European tour

1971 Carole King‘s album “Tapestry” goes to #1 on US album charts and stays there for 15 weeks

1972 “Long Haired Lover From Liverpool” single by Little Jimmy Osmond peaks at #38

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1880 Providence Grays MLB pitcher John M. Ward throws a perfect game beating the Buffalo Bisons, 5-0; second perfect game in National League in 6 days; next one takes 84 years

1901 US Open Men’s Golf, Myopia Hunt GC: Willie Anderson of Scotland wins first of his 4 Open titles by 1 stroke in an 18-hole playoff with Alex Smith

1906 International Lawn Tennis Challenge, Wimbledon: Laurence Doherty & Reginald Doherty beat Raymond Little & Holcombe Ward 3-6, 11-9, 9-7, 6-1 to give British Isles an unassailable 3-0 lead over US (ends 5-0)

1911 US National Championship Women’s Tennis, Philadelphia CC: Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman beats Florence Sutton 8-10, 6-1, 9-7 for her third straight US singles title

1927 US Open Men’s Golf, Oakmont CC: American-based Scotsman Tommy Armour defeats Harry Cooper by 3 strokes in an 18-hole playoff to win the first of his 3 major titles

1930 Continuing a rich vein of form Australian cricket icon Don Bradman scores 131 in 1st Test v England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham

1939 French Championships Men’s Tennis: American collegiate champion Don McNeill beats countryman Bobby Riggs 7-5, 6-0, 6-3

1939 44th Women’s French Championships: Simonne Mathieu beats Jadwiga Jedrzejowska (6-3, 8-6)

Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions

Today’s Word is

Balefire

From moonlitpriestess.com

An outdoor ritual fire (or a sacred bonfire); most commonly used for Beltane, Midsummer, and Yule rituals and festivities.

From Spells8.com

An open fire, usually used in a ritual or spell. Balefires are lit during pagan festivals such as the sabbats (witch’s holidays).

A Laugh for Today

Are you ready for the weekend?

June 16, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

Click here for Georgia Nicols daily horoscopes

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 2:30 PM to 6 PM EDT today (11:30 AM to 3 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Things are much cozier today. (Grumpy yesterday is gone.) While the Moon is in Capricorn, you are high viz. and people notice you, especially bosses, parents and VIPs. After it moves into Aquarius, (see Moon Alert), enjoy socializing with others!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today you are a seeker looking for answers, and maybe even the truth with a capitol T. (Who knows where one will discover the meaning of life?) Later in the day, do be aware that people notice you, especially people in authority.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Things are pretty mellow today. However, they begin with the Moon in one of your Money Houses; therefore, be aware of the restrictions of the Moon Alert. (See above.) Later in the day, things are easy-going, fun and exploratory. You will thrill to new ideas!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Be prepared to go more than halfway today, while the Moon is opposite your sign. However, after it moves into Aquarius (see Moon Alert above), you will wrap up money matters, especially related to banking and shared property.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

As this day begins, you are keen to work hard and be efficient because you want results for your efforts. Nevertheless, during the Moon Alert, efficiency will wane and possibly disappear. (Just enjoy yourself.) Later in the day, a heart-to-heart discussion with someone will please you. “I concur!”

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today begins with a playful vibe. (This is a much lighter day compared to yesterday.) A long lunch with a friend or a fun, social outing will delight. After the Moon Alert is over, you will roll up your sleeves and get busy. “Baby needs a new pair of shoes!”

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Home, family and your private life are your priority this morning. In fact, some of you might want to cocoon at home for a good part of this day. However, once the Moon Alert is over (see above) – you’re ready to party! Make plans for a fun evening.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today you’re eager to communicate your ideas because you have something to say. Be smart and be aware of the restrictions of the Moon Alert so that you do not agree to anything important or make an important appointment. Late in the day, home and privacy will appeal.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today you’re focused on moneymaking ideas, cash flow and perhaps shopping. If so, be aware of the restrictions of the Moon Alert (see above). Late in the day, when the Moon Alert is over, short trips, appointments and conversations with others will appeal. Busy you!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You have strong feelings about various issues today because the Moon is still in your sign. Always remember that for two days every month, when the Moon is in your sign, your luck improves! That’s the time to ask the universe for a favour. However, be aware of today’s Moon Alert. (See above.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is a nicer day compared to yesterday. People are happier and up for some fun back-and-forth, which suits you just fine. Enjoy fun times and schmoozing with others. Sports events and playful activities with kids will appeal. By evening, you want to hide. (Need your rest.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

A happier day! You will enjoy talking to others. You will also appreciate your daily surroundings more than usual. Home repairs and family discussions might also be on the books. Take it easy. After the Moon Alert is over, reach out and socialize!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Anna Cathcart (1003) shares your birthday today. You are forever youthful, persuasive and imaginative. You are quick-witted, articulate and sometimes sharp tongued. At times, you are guarded and keep your distance from others. This year is the beginning of a fresh, new nine-year cycle for you, which means you must be courageous and ready to open any door!

June 16, 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 Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on June 16 has an illumination of 94%. 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 June 16 the Moon is 17.12 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: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 94%
Moon Age: 17.12 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,051.88 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 151,982,916.75 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

Spell for Today – Fertility

EGG WISH SPELL FOR FERTILITY

“On an egg whose shell is brown or pink,
Sign these signs in grass-green ink.
[a simple sun, a male symbol, an encircled equilateral cross, a female sign,
then an upside-down 5-pointed star]
Bury it deep in an earth-filled pot,
Let this stand where the sun is hot;
Sow on its surface seeds of grass,
Water them well while nine weeks pass
Gather the crop, bind it with thread
Let it hang always above your bed

 

SACHET FOR THE EXPECTANT WITCH

To be used in the bath or as a dream pillow to soothe away the discomforts of pregnancy.

1/2 tablespoon lemon balm 1 teaspoon lemon verbena 3 tablespoons lavender
2 tablespoons rose petals 1 teaspoon mugwort 7 drops of pure jasmine oil

Mix together all of the ingredients in your cauldron or a wooden bowl.

Cut a three-inch square piece of light blue cloth (a natural fiber always works best). Place some of the herbal mixture in the center and tie up the loose ends with some matching yarn. While doing this, visualize the discomforts being soothed away. When you’re ready, either toss it into a warm bath or hide it in the batting of your favorite pillow (or, if you want it to stay your favorite pillow for very long, put it in your pillowcase) and you’ve got a special dream pillow. Pleasant dreams!