Day: July 26, 2022

27 July 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions Digest

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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

July 27, 2022
03:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Leo 34
Moon:22 Cancer 15
Mercury:16 Leo 15
Venus:11 Cancer 34
Mars:15 Taurus 13
Jupiter:08 Aries 43
Saturn:23 Aquarius 13 Rx
Uranus:18 Taurus 36
Neptune:25 Pisces 13 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 11 Rx

True Lunar Node:19 Taurus 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:18 Taurus 32 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Cancer 33

Chiron:16 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:01 Leo 44
Pallas:10 Gemini 43
Juno:21 Pisces 30 Rx
Vesta:05 Pisces 22 Rx

Eris:25 Aries 01 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

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

27 July 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Leo 22
Moon:19 Cancer 47
Mercury:15 Leo 51
Venus:11 Cancer 19
Mars:15 Taurus 05
Jupiter:08 Aries 43
Saturn:23 Aquarius 14 Rx
Uranus:18 Taurus 36
Neptune:25 Pisces 13 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 11 Rx

True Lunar Node:19 Taurus 36 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:18 Taurus 33 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Cancer 32

Chiron:16 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:01 Leo 39
Pallas:10 Gemini 37
Juno:21 Pisces 30 Rx
Vesta:05 Pisces 24 Rx

Eris:25 Aries 01 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

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

27 July 2022
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Leo 03
Moon:15 Cancer 49
Mercury:15 Leo 13
Venus:10 Cancer 54
Mars:14 Taurus 52
Jupiter:08 Aries 43
Saturn:23 Aquarius 15 Rx
Uranus:18 Taurus 35
Neptune:25 Pisces 14 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 11 Rx

True Lunar Node:19 Taurus 40 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:18 Taurus 34 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Cancer 29

Chiron:16 Aries 25 Rx
Ceres:01 Leo 30
Pallas:10 Gemini 28
Juno:21 Pisces 31 Rx
Vesta:05 Pisces 27 Rx

Eris:25 Aries 01 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

July 27, 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 Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on July 27 has an illumination of 1%. 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 July 27 the Moon is 28.41 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 Crescent
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 28.41 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,182.49 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,914,116.87 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

July 27, 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

July 27, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Leo 44
Moon:24 Cancer 14
Mercury:16 Leo 34
Venus:11 Cancer 46
Mars:15 Taurus 20
Jupiter:08 Aries 43
Saturn:23 Aquarius 12 Rx
Uranus:18 Taurus 36
Neptune:25 Pisces 13 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 10 Rx

True Lunar Node:19 Taurus 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:18 Taurus 32 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Cancer 34

Chiron:16 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:01 Leo 49
Pallas:10 Gemini 48
Juno:21 Pisces 30 Rx
Vesta:05 Pisces 21 Rx

Eris:25 Aries 01 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

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

July 27, 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Leo 39
Moon:23 Cancer 15
Mercury:16 Leo 25
Venus:11 Cancer 40
Mars:15 Taurus 17
Jupiter:08 Aries 43
Saturn:23 Aquarius 13 Rx
Uranus:18 Taurus 36
Neptune:25 Pisces 13 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 10 Rx

True Lunar Node:19 Taurus 33 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:18 Taurus 32 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Cancer 34

Chiron:16 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:01 Leo 47
Pallas:10 Gemini 46
Juno:21 Pisces 30 Rx
Vesta:05 Pisces 21 Rx

Eris:25 Aries 01 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

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

27 July 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Leo 22
Moon:19 Cancer 47
Mercury:15 Leo 51
Venus:11 Cancer 19
Mars:15 Taurus 05
Jupiter:08 Aries 43
Saturn:23 Aquarius 14 Rx
Uranus:18 Taurus 36
Neptune:25 Pisces 13 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 11 Rx

True Lunar Node:19 Taurus 36 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:18 Taurus 33 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):11 Cancer 32

Chiron:16 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:01 Leo 39
Pallas:10 Gemini 37
Juno:21 Pisces 30 Rx
Vesta:05 Pisces 24 Rx

Eris:25 Aries 01 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence Digest for Tuesday – Printable

Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions

Today’s Word is

Receptive Hand

From moonlitpriestess.com

Opposite of the projective hand; generally used to receive energy or sense information in the body in magick.

A Thought for Today

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

July 26, 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)

Parents must be patient with their kids today; likewise, romantic partners must be patient with each other. I say this because today, Mercury, the planet of communication, is at odds with your ruler Mars (the planet of aggressive ego). Oh yeah, today it’s “My way or the highway!”

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today the Sun and Mercury are activating the part of your chart concerning home, family and parents (in particular). This is why your private life is your focus; and family discussions and home repairs might be taking place. For the benefit of all, be patient with others to avoid divisive arguments.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today your ruler Mercury is at odds with fiery Mars, which is why you feel argumentative with siblings, relatives and neighbours. Note: This could be an accident-prone influence because angry feelings might make you distracted when driving, jogging or walking. Be mindful.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Money squabbles might occur today. Or you might have a disagreement with someone about something that you own? It might even be an argument about a purchase or a financial situation connected with your earnings. Money and possessions are definitely a touchy subject today!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Right now, Mercury, the planet of communications is in your sign for the next two weeks. Today, Mercury is at odds with fiery Mars. which means communications with others will be challenging. You might find you have to defend your beliefs or ideas. Note: Guard against accidents.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today your ruler Mercury is at odds with fiery Mars, which makes you feel unsettled because Mercury is “hiding” in your chart. Very likely, you might feel irritable and impatient with others. Remember that your objective is to be happy. Keep that in mind.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Arguments with friends and members of groups might occur today, especially with younger people, because you find yourself at odds with their ideologies or they might challenge your goals. Could be anything. Hey, when the annals of history are written, is this worth the angst?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Be smart and avoid arguments with parents, bosses, authority figures and the police today because these disagreements could create further problems for you. The fact is everyone is touchy and irritable today. Give someone in power a wide berth.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is the classic day for arguments about beliefs, ideologies and issues related to politics, religion or race. People feel they have a personal investment in their ideas today because Mars is in the picture and Mars has everything to do with one’s ego. “I am!” There are none so deaf as those who are wearing headphones.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Discussions about inheritances, shared property, debt and insurance issues will be difficult today because people are inclined to argue or have heated debates. Ideally, postpone important discussions for another day. You might also attract someone who is aggressive toward you. (Yikes!)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today Mercury is opposite your sign, and it is at odds with fiery Mars. This means you have to be patient with partners and close friends to avoid an out-and-out fight. You might start it or somebody else might. Either way, avoid serious conflict, which could lead to accidents.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Difficulty with coworkers might occur today because people are argumentative. No question. Likewise, disputes related to your pet or even your health might also occur. For your own peace of mind and happiness, avoid these arguments. Who needs this? Not you. For the benefit of yourself and others – take the high road.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Musician Mick Jagger (1943) shares your birthday today. You have a great sense of humour and a wonderful zest for life. You are also a responsible person with high morals. You work hard for what you want. This year you will enjoy socializing with others. You will be more in touch with your creative talents and confident about exploring exciting, new things.

Spell for Today – Stop Procrastinating: Banish Procrastination NOW

One of the biggest obstacles to moving forward in life is the habit of postponing tasks, in other words, procrastinating. This is especially true when it comes to learning how to become a Witch. We all find ourselves postponing our daily meditations or find reasons not to cast spells other do our witches’ homework. 🔮

A spell to stop procrastinating should be quick and easy to do, otherwise we will postpone the casting of this very spell! That’s why this simple technique works. If the habit of procrastinating has become your number one enemy, try this easy Wiccan spell:

Spell to Stop Procrastinating

Recipe by Francisco Huanaco

Simple spell for ending procrastination without ingredients. Stop procrastinating once and for all doing this easy ritual and get stuff done once and for all!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • Focus

HOW TO CAST THE SPELL

  • Think about the task you want to do, avoiding the words “I have to…” or “I should…”. These type of phrases imply that you have no choice, that you won’t do it unless you must. For example, never say to yourself: “I have to study”.
  • Say to yourself something like “I choose to study now”, or “I am ready to study” (replace with the task you are about to do). This way of thinking implies that you have control and it helps you avoid procrastination.
  • When you’re ready, count down in your head: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 — and do it!
  • Quit whatever it is you are doing and get to work on the task.

How Does The Spell Work?…

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July 26 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 July 26

Comet NEOWISE Rising over the Adriatic Sea

Comet NEOWISE Rising over the Adriatic Sea
Video Credit & Copyright: Paolo GirottiExplanation: This sight was worth getting out of bed early. Two years ago this month, Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) rose before dawn to the delight of northern sky enthusiasts awake that early. Up before sunrise on July 8th, the featured photographer was able to capture in dramatic fashion one of the few comets visible to the unaided eye this century, an inner-Solar System intruder that has become known as the Great Comet of 2020. The resulting video detailed Comet NEOWISE from Italy rising over the Adriatic Sea. The time-lapse video combines over 240 images taken over 30 minutes. The comet was seen rising through a foreground of bright and undulating noctilucent clouds, and before a background of distant stars. Comet NEOWISE remained unexpectedly bright until 2020 August, with its ion and dust tails found to emanate from a nucleus spanning about five kilometers across.

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July 26 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

657 Battle of Siffin during the first Muslim civil war between Ali ibn Abi Talib and Muawiyah I beside Euphrates River

1519 Francisco Pizarro receives royal charter for the west coast of South America

1533 Francisco Pizarro orders the death of the last Sapa Inca Emperor, Atahualpa

1803 The Surrey Iron Railway, arguably the world’s first public railway, opens in south London

1908 United States Attorney General Charles Joseph Bonaparte issues an order to immediately staff the Office of the Chief Examiner (later renamed the Federal Bureau of Investigation)

1945 Declaration of Potsdam: US, Britain and China demand the unconditional surrender of Japan during WWII

1953 Fidel Castro leads a failed attack on the Moncada Barracks, intended to spark a revolution in Cuba

Today’s Historical Events

657 Battle of Siffin during the first Muslim civil war between Ali ibn Abi Talib and Muawiyah I beside Euphrates River

811 Battle of Pliska: Bulgarians under Krum beat Byzantines

920 Rout of an alliance of Christian troops from Navarre and Léon against the Muslims at Pamplona

1267 Inquisition forms in Rome under Pope Clement IV

1309 Henry VII is recognized King of the Romans by Pope Clement V

1469 Wars of the Roses: Battle of Edgecote Moor – Pitting the forces of Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick against those of King Edward IV

1497 “Edward IV‘s son” Perkin Warbeck’s army lands in Cork

1499 Spanish conquistador Alonso de Ojeda discovers Curacao Island

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1896 Vitascope Hall, 1st permanent for-profit movie theatre, opens in New Orleans

1938 1st radio broadcast of “Young Widder Brown” on NBC

1948 1st black host of a network show-CBS’ Bob Howard Show

1949 WCPO TV channel 9 in Cincinnati, OH (CBS) begins broadcasting

1954 WCET TV channel 48 in Cincinnati, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting

1966 WRLH TV channel 31 in Lebanon, NH (NBC) begins broadcasting

1978 11th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at El Cortez Hotel

1982 Karen Dianne Baldwin, 18, of Canada, crowned 31st Miss Universe

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1882 Richard Wagner‘s opera “Parsifal” premieres in Bayreuth, Germany

1973 Peter Shaffer‘s musical “Equus” premieres in London

1992 “Man of La Mancha” closes at Marquis Theater NYC after 108 performances

2018 Sir Paul McCartney performs a “secret” gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, where the Beatles began

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1914 12th Tour de France won by Philippe Thys of Belgium

1928 In only his second and final defence of his world heavyweight boxing title, Gene Tunney scores an 11-round TKO win over Tom Heeney at Yankee Stadium, NYC

1928 Yanks score 11 runs in 12th beating Tigers 12-1

1931 LPGA Western Open Women’s Golf, Midlothian CC: June Beebe beats Mrs. Melvin Jones, 3 & 2 for golf’s only major title

1931 International Lawn Tennis Challenge, Paris, France: Henri Cochet beats Fred Perry 6-4, 1-6, 9-7, 6-3 to give France 3-2 win over Great Britain and 5th straight title

1931 25th Tour de France won by Antonin Magne of France

1933 Joe DiMaggio ends 61 game hitting streak in Pacific Coast League

1939 Yankee catcher Bill Dickey hits 3 consecutive HRs

A Laugh for Today

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