Cave Finds Reveal Ritual Practiced for Record-Breaking 500 Generations – Newsweek

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of an Indigenous ritual in Australia that appears to have been practiced continuously for 500 generations—from as far back as 12,000 years ago to the 19th century—a study has revealed.

Remarkable findings from a cave located in the southeast of the country represent what is likely the “oldest archaeological evidence” for a ritual that has also been documented by modern ethnographers, study author Bruno David of Monash University in Australia, told Newsweek. (Ethnography—a branch of anthropology that involves the study of cultures—did not truly emerge as a scientific discipline until the 18th-19th centuries.)

“Nowhere else on Earth has archaeological evidence of a very specific cultural practice previously been tracked so far back in time,” David said in a press release.

The latest discoveries, documented in a study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, shed light on the rich cultural heritage of the GunaiKurnai—an Aboriginal Australian nation that is one of the world’s oldest living cultures.

At the invitation of GunaiKurnai Aboriginal Elders, David and colleagues undertook archaeological excavations at Cloggs Cave, located in Click here to read the rest of this article

July 7, 2024 Today in History

Source: www.onthisday.com

Events in History

1520 Hernán Cortés and the Tlaxcalans defeat a numerically superior Aztec force in the Battle of Otumba in Mexico

1807 French Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte and Russian Tsar Alexander I meet on a raft in the middle of the Neman River and sign the first Treaty of Tilsit

1937 Japanese and Chinese troops clash at the Marco Polo Bridge, beginning the Second Sino-Japanese War

1947 Alleged and disputed Roswell UFO incident

2005 Coordinated terrorist bomb blasts strike London’s public transport system during the morning rush hour, killing 52 and injuring 700

2005 Influenced by global Live 8 concerts, G8 leaders pledge to double 2004 levels of aid to Africa from US$25 to US$50 billion by the year 2010 and to drop the debt owed by 18 of the most heavily indebted poor countries. Results are mixed. [1]

Events in Flim and TV

1936 RCA shows 1st real TV program (dancing, film on locomotives, Bonwit Teller fashion show and monologue from Tobacco Road & comedy)

1939 “The Rules of the Game”, French film directed by Jean Renoir, starring Nora Gregor and Paulette Dubost, premieres in Paris

1949 “Dragnet” premieres on NBC radio; also a TV series in 1951 & 1967

1956 “Hancock’s Half Hour” premieres as a TV show starring Tony Hancock and Sid James, written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson

1975 TV soap opera “Ryan’s Hope” premieres

1977 “The Spy Who Loved Me”, 10th James Bond film starring Roger Moore and Barbara Bach, premieres in London

1980 Jineane Ford of Arizona replaces Shawn Weatherly (Miss Universe) as the 29th Miss USA

1980 Shawn Weatherly, of USA, crowned 29th Miss Universe

Events in Music

1498 Emperor Maximilian I orders appointment of a conductor, two bass singers and six choir boys, establishing the Vienna Court Music Ensemble; later includes Vienna Boys Choir

1949 Musical revue “Cabatgata (A Night in Spain)” opens at the Broadway Theatre, NYC; runs for 76 performances

1956 Douglas Moore and John Latouche’s opera “Ballad of Baby Doe,” premieres at the Central City Opera, in Central City, Colorado

1962 “The Stripper”, an instrumental single by trombonist David Rose and his Orchestra goes to No. 1 in the US

1965 Otis Redding records the song “Respect” at Stax Studios in Memphis, Tennessee; it later becomes a signature piece for Aretha Franklin

1967 EMI/Parlophone releases The Beatles single “All You Need Is Love” in the UK; it had been introduced to a global audience as part of the BBC’s “Our World” television broadcast 12 days earlier

1968 British rock group “Yardbirds” disbands; guitarist Jimmy Page recruits new members to fill concert commitments – the new group evolves into Led Zeppelin

1969 The Beatles begin recording George Harrison‘s song “Here Comes the Sun” at EMI Studios in London; John Lennon was absent and did not contribute to the track

Events in Sports

1868 Surrey wicket-keeper Ted Pooley completes a then-1st class cricket record 12 dismissals (8 caught, 4 stumped) in a County match against Sussex at The Oval

1887 Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: 3-time runner-up Herbert Lawford wins his only Wimbledon title beating Ernest Renshaw 1-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4

1890 Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: Irishman Willoughby Hamilton wins his only Wimbledon title beating 7-time champion William Renshaw 6-8, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-1

1892 Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Lottie Dod beats Blanche Bingley-Hillyard for a 4th time in a Wimbledon final 6-1, 6-1

1900 Boston Beaneaters pitcher Kid Nichols notches his 300th career MLB victory with an 11-4 win over Chicago Orphans

1911 Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Dorothea Chambers becomes first player not to concede a game in a final beating Dora Boothby 6-0, 6-0

1912 American athlete Jim Thorpe wins 4 of 5 events to win the Pentathlon gold medal at the Stockholm Olympics, medal stripped 1913 (played pro baseball), reinstated 1982

1914 Baltimore Orioles owner Jack Dunn offers future baseball legend Babe Ruth, Ernie Shore & Ben Egan for $10k to Connie Mack (Philadelphia A’s); refuses pleading lack of finance

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Source: apod.nasa.gov

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.

2024 July 7

Iridescent Clouds over Sweden

Image Credit: Goran StrandExplanation: Why are these clouds multi-colored? A relatively rare phenomenon in clouds known as iridescence can bring up unusual colors vividly — or even a whole spectrum of colors simultaneously. These polar stratospheric clouds also, known as nacreous and mother-of-pearl clouds, are formed of small water droplets of nearly uniform size. When the Sun is in the right position and, typically, hidden from direct view, these thin clouds can be seen significantly diffracting sunlight in a nearly coherent manner, with different colors being deflected by different amounts. Therefore, different colors will come to the observer from slightly different directions. Many clouds start with uniform regions that could show iridescence but quickly become too thick, too mixed, or too angularly far from the Sun to exhibit striking colors. The featured image and an accompanying video were taken late in 2019 over OstersundSweden.

8 July 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

Moon Phase

The current moon phase for July 8th, 2024 is the Waxing Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 2.49 days old and 6.12% illuminated with a tilt of 143.385°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 396,404.82 km and the moon sign is Leo.

The Moon phase for July 8th, 2024 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.

In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.

In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.

The Waxing Crescent phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase

Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent

Moon age: 2.49 days

Moon illumination: 6.12%

Moon tilt: 143.385°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 396,404.82 km

Moon sign: Leo

Planetary Positions

Easter Island, Chile

July 08, 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Cancer 03
Moon:19 Leo 55
Mercury:10 Leo 04
Venus:26 Cancer 24
Mars:21 Taurus 30
Jupiter:09 Gemini 52
Saturn:19 Pisces 22 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 03
Neptune:29 Pisces 55 Rx
Pluto:01 Aquarius 13 Rx

True Lunar Node:10 Aries 15 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Aries 50 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Libra 02

Chiron:23 Aries 24
Ceres:13 Capricorn 50 Rx
Pallas:19 Scorpio 47 Rx
Juno:19 Virgo 58
Vesta:08 Leo 17

Eris:25 Aries 29

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

July 08, 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00  PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Cancer 25
Moon:11 Leo 38
Mercury:09 Leo 03
Venus:25 Cancer 35
Mars:21 Taurus 02
Jupiter:09 Gemini 44
Saturn:19 Pisces 22 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 02
Neptune:29 Pisces 55 Rx
Pluto:01 Aquarius 13 Rx

True Lunar Node:10 Aries 21 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Aries 52 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):00 Libra 58

Chiron:23 Aries 23
Ceres:13 Capricorn 58 Rx
Pallas:19 Scorpio 47 Rx
Juno:19 Virgo 47
Vesta:07 Leo 59

Eris:25 Aries 29

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Cape Town, South Africa

July 08, 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Cancer 44
Moon:15 Leo 47
Mercury:09 Leo 33
Venus:25 Cancer 59
Mars:21 Taurus 16
Jupiter:09 Gemini 48
Saturn:19 Pisces 22 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 03
Neptune:29 Pisces 55 Rx
Pluto:01 Aquarius 13 Rx

True Lunar Node:10 Aries 18 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Aries 51 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):01 Libra 00

Chiron:23 Aries 23
Ceres:13 Capricorn 54 Rx
Pallas:19 Scorpio 47 Rx
Juno:19 Virgo 53
Vesta:08 Leo 08

Eris:25 Aries 29

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

July 7, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

Moon Phase

The current moon phase for today is the Waxing Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 1.46 days old and 2.09% illuminated with a tilt of 131.981°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 392,579.82 km and the moon sign is Leo.

The Moon phase for today is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.

In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.

In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.

The Waxing Crescent phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase

Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent

Moon age: 1.46 days

Moon illumination: 2.09%

Moon tilt: 131.981°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 392,579.82 km

Moon sign: Leo

Current Planetary Positions

Los Angels, CA

July 07, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Cancer 08
Moon:07 Leo 58
Mercury:08 Leo 36
Venus:25 Cancer 13
Mars:20 Taurus 49
Jupiter:09 Gemini 40
Saturn:19 Pisces 23 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 01
Neptune:29 Pisces 55 Rx
Pluto:01 Aquarius 14 Rx

True Lunar Node:10 Aries 25 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Aries 53 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):00 Libra 56

Chiron:23 Aries 23
Ceres:14 Capricorn 02 Rx
Pallas:19 Scorpio 48 Rx
Juno:19 Virgo 42
Vesta:07 Leo 51

Eris:25 Aries 29

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Chicago, IL

July 07, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Cancer 04
Moon:06 Leo 55
Mercury:08 Leo 28
Venus:25 Cancer 07
Mars:20 Taurus 46
Jupiter:09 Gemini 39
Saturn:19 Pisces 23 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 01
Neptune:29 Pisces 55 Rx
Pluto:01 Aquarius 14 Rx

True Lunar Node:10 Aries 25 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Aries 53 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):00 Libra 55

Chiron:23 Aries 23
Ceres:14 Capricorn 03 Rx
Pallas:19 Scorpio 48 Rx
Juno:19 Virgo 40
Vesta:07 Leo 49

Eris:25 Aries 29

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

London, England

July 07, 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Cancer 49
Moon:03 Leo 45
Mercury:08 Leo 05
Venus:24 Cancer 49
Mars:20 Taurus 35
Jupiter:09 Gemini 36
Saturn:19 Pisces 23 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 00
Neptune:29 Pisces 56 Rx
Pluto:01 Aquarius 14 Rx

True Lunar Node:10 Aries 28 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Aries 54 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):00 Libra 54

Chiron:23 Aries 23
Ceres:14 Capricorn 07 Rx
Pallas:19 Scorpio 48 Rx
Juno:19 Virgo 36
Vesta:07 Leo 42

Eris:25 Aries 29

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

July 7, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

A feel-good day! This is wonderful day to enjoy flirtations and romantic outings. Actually, all social activity will please you including sports events, fun times with children, the arts, mini vacations, plus a chance to enjoy the creative output of other talented people.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a great day to entertain at home. (Plus, you know that people like to be invited to your table.) Stock the fridge and invite friends and family over! If you serve good food and drink, everyone will be happy. This could lead to an expansion of your family, in some way.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today you’re optimistic and upbeat! Because you’re in such a positive frame of mind, you will be happy. Not only that, others will enjoy your company because people like to be around happy people. It’s the perfect day for a short trip. Strong day for writers and people in sales, teaching and acting.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Financial matters will benefit you today. Keep your eyes open. You might see ways to boost your income; however, if you’re spending money, you might be pleased with your purchases. Something to do with friends and groups might also benefit you in practical or financial terms.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a lovely day because the Moon is in your sign dancing with lucky Jupiter, which encourages domestic peace and happiness and a positive outlook. This is also a good time for any kind of business, especially dealing with groups or friends. (You’ll be laughing all the way to the bank.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a feel-good day because the Moon is hiding in your chart in a very pleasant place. That’s why you have a warm feeling in your tummy. Personally, you’re excited about big plans that you can see opening up for you in the near future. Life is good.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Enjoy the company of friends plus, groups and organizations today because you’re in a sociable mood. You will love talking to people from other cultures. You might make travel plans for the future. You have a strong urge right now (that will last throughout this year) to expand your world!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You’re high viz. today. People notice you more than usual. The good news is that the way they see you is very positive. You appear to them to be confident, successful and affluent (even if you aren’t). Since appearances are everything – play this card to your advantage!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today you want adventure and stimulation! Different people or new ideas in your life. You need to break free from routine. Obviously, travel will be an excellent choice. Why not be a tourist in your own neighbourhood?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Financial matters favour you today. Explore ideas about how to share something because the result will be in your favour. This is also a good day to discuss wills, inheritances and jointly-held property. If you need an increased budget or equipment at work – ask for it.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Because you feel warm hearted to friends, spouses and partners, relations with others will be successful today. You might join forces to make improvements at home or within your family. You’ll enjoy dealing with children. Grab a vacation getaway.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You feel healthy and alert today! You’re also ready to work because you have an upbeat energy. Do be aware that if you work in conjunction with others, you’ll get more done. This is a great day to make home improvements as well.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Comedian Jim Gaffigan (1966) shares your birthday today. You are a creative dreamer who has an amazing imagination. Your open honesty makes you appealing to others. This year is about creating solid foundations in your life. Work to build external and internal structures. Simplicity is the key for you this year. Physical exercise will be important to you.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are going to benefit from your instincts today and they will probably guide you towards what you should and shouldn’t be doing and not only as some sort of moral compass but also something more refined than that.

Deep inside you know yourself best but you sometimes let other things stand in the way of pure decisions and today this won’t be the case.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You seem to put a great interest in material affairs and despite this Sunday you will continue with your work or research on this matter.

Surely, those around you will either support or tell you politely that you need to slow down with that. Ultimately it is your choice but you don’t want to be on the wrong foot with them just because of this.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

There can be some changes done today, especially in your love life so don’t be afraid to ask for what you want or to have an honest talk with your partner.

Other than that, quite an easy day, you can do things that you like and as well prepare for the following week and in general not feel hurried by time as you usually do.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You seem to be quite calm and actually enjoying yourself. Not really sure whether it is the Sunday atmosphere, you waking up in a good mood or actually for some natives, reaching to a level where you are finally happy with yourself.

There might still be some lessons that you will have to learn, but nothing too serious.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Couple wise, things seem to be in the right place for many natives but in some of these cases, at a deeper level, there might be some things everyone is holding as a grudge or similar for their partner and not everyone has the best intentions.

Try to surface anything that might be underneath and might sabotage your relationship.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Quite a humanitarian approach from your side today and you will see that this will bring you some satisfaction and some sense of relief.

At the same time, there might be some reasons to celebrate between you and your partner and this will make you feel even more at peace with yourself and ready to help the world.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You should offer yourself this Sunday to have a rest before next week kicks in, especially if that announces to be quite busy.

Meanwhile, you might also reconnect with a hobby or some activity you enjoyed doing and this will surely keep you busy for part of the day. Also spend time with your family if possible.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a great day to use for practicalities, especially at home so do take advantage of the free time you might have.

At the same time you need to be careful to the way you are spending your money and running any kind of project you might be involved in because you tend to be quite despotic and people don’t often like that.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You seem to be very energetic today but at the same time you might let yourself quickly influenced by others and this will soon reduce your productivity.

Don’t listen as much to what they have to say, only if they are people you surely trust. Have more confidence in yourself and as long as you haven’t tried something on your own don’t admit it can’t be done.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is going to be a day in which you focus on your family and even chase them just to get the chance to spend some time with them.

Although it might look like a good idea to you, for some of them it might mean interrupting or delaying their own plans and this surely won’t make them happy or too responsive to your ideas.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You might wish to have more energy than you do today and would like to get involved in more things but will not end up doing so perhaps and this will bring your mood down.

Don’t take it on everyone else because this isn’t their fault but do make sure you have tried all it takes to have a good day and only then complain.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Financially speaking this might be quite a difficult day with you not being able to tend to all the things you would like to do because you might be on a tight budget actually.

Instead of complaining and spoiling not only your fun but also that of those around, maybe you should find ways to go round this minor setback.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, July 7 to Saturday, July 13, 2024

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All Signs

Mercury retrograde alert: Mercury will be retrograde for August, so now is the time to buy ground transportation (cars, trucks, bikes), computers and cell phones. The sooner the better because by July 21, Mercury will start slowing down before it goes retrograde on August 4. Forewarned is forearmed! Meanwhile, this week, we have boundless energy to apply to problem-solving and brainstorming brilliant ideas. Yay! Cooperation with others and the courage to think big will bring productivity and results. This means we can get a lot done! But lo! Thursday will be one of the most romantic days of the year! It will overflow with passion and poetry. Make plans to do something with that special person in your life. My bathroom mirror will be covered in kisses.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a wonderful week for hard work and productivity. You’ll make meaningful progress doing home repairs, home renovations or home improvements. It’s a productive time to explore real-estate opportunities as well as real-estate speculation. Home businesses will be efficient and productive. Meanwhile, discussions with family members, especially parents and older relatives, will be helpful to you. This is a playful week for you as well! Although some of you will have ambitious ideas about vacations, the hospitality industry, and anything to do with the entertainment world. Entertain at home on Thursday, which is a loving, idealistic, romantic day. Light candles. Pop some bubbly.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a busy pleasant week. With Mars still in your sign, you’re pumped with energy! Nevertheless, with Venus in your House of Communications, you’ll be sweetness and light with everyone. (This is a powerful combination that will get what you want.) Enjoy schmoozing with others, especially siblings. Plans with family are ambitious and exciting. (This might apply to anything you want to do with family members including plans for repairs and home renovations.) Someone older, perhaps a friend or a member of a group, will have practical advice for you this week. Listen because it might be helpful to you. Thursday is a wonderful romantic day! You’ll feel so good, you’ll appreciate being alive and be grateful for your surroundings.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a strong money week. For starters, you’re enthusiastic this week, which means you’re entertaining big ideas, some of which might be business related, especially about how to boost your income. In addition, you can also attract money to you this week, so be on the lookout for this welcome opportunity. Right now, you impress bosses, parents and authority figures with your practical ideas and self-discipline. Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts about reorganizing things or establishing an overall plan for making something run more smoothly. Although Thursday is a lovely, romantic day, you might also want to purchase art objects and beautiful things like lovely clothing or jewelry. Enjoy!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This will be productive week for you, which means you will get a lot done. In part, this is because you have long-range practical plans. In addition, advice about legal matters and possibly medical or educational issues will turn out to be beneficial for you. Some of you will also make long-range travel plans for this year. Meanwhile, you’re optimistic because you have big money ideas and hopes for the future. “There’s gold in them thar hills!” Physical activity and competition with others might rev your engines. Do make time on Thursday to enjoy romance and lovely interactions with others, especially people who are different or from other cultures because this will be rewarding.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a productive week. You might choose to work alone or behind the scenes. Perhaps others might not even be aware of your accomplishments. (No matter.) Despite your penchant for privacy this week, you will be enthusiastic about sharing your overall plans for the future with someone. That’s because you feel optimistic about many possibilities. Business negotiations with others will be successful. This is actually a great week to study something that intrigues you. Thursday is a romantic day; however, your compassion and sympathy for those who are less fortunate will also be strong. Do what you can because you are a generous sign. (Remember: True generosity is giving what is needed.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You’re popular! This week you might have serious, practical discussions with a partner or close friend. These discussions could be about achieving practical goals in the future or securing something so that it is more dependable. Because you have a strong desire to travel, as well as explore further education, these discussions could relate to these areas as well. However, it’s not just that you are in a practical frame of mind (which you are) – this week, you are also quietly confident and enthusiastic about something. This is why relations with others, especially friends and creative contacts, will be quite beautiful and personally rewarding. Be open to sweet romance on Thursday.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Hello Libra! You still look fabulous in the eyes of others because the Sun is at the top of your chart (which happens once a year for four weeks) and this symbolizes that you’re in a flattering spotlight. In addition, this week others will see you as practical, reliable, conscientious and honest. (An excellent game face.) Obviously, you can use this to negotiate with others or ask for what you want, especially if it is work-related. Interactions with younger people, whether they are friends, acquaintances or members of groups will be upbeat and exciting. You might learn something new. Meanwhile, Thursday’s romantic energy could boost a flirtation with a boss or a romance with someone older or more established. (Someone is impressed by you.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a high-energy time for you because you’re excited about life and looking for ways to expand your world through travel or further education. You want to make something happen! In particular, you might have ideas related to the arts, publishing, the media or reaching out to others in a special way. You might share your ambitious ideas with bosses and important people to get their feedback. This week in particular, because your appreciation of beauty is heightened, you’ll be fascinated by everything to do with the arts as well as beautiful ideas, ideologies and concepts. Many of you will become romantically involved with someone from another culture, certainly someone “different.”

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is a propitious time for you because financial advantages are waiting in the wings for you. For example, money, inheritances, gifts and advantages from others might come to you. You might see ways to solidify your home scene or improve where you live in a way that secures your future. You might be enthusiastic about studying and learning something new. What excites you might be something to do with travel or dealing with foreign countries. It might also be a publishing project or a chance to get further education. You’re working exceptionally hard now but you are accomplishing a lot. This Thursday offers you wonderful opportunities for passionate romance and warm affection, which will be meaningful. No question.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your relationships with partners (personal and professional) and close friends are important to you right now. Many of you are having serious discussions that have long-term benefits or repercussions. In addition, conversations and dealings with inheritances, shared property and jointly-held assets will benefit you. In fact, this is an excellent time to ask for an increase to your budget, or for better equipment related to your job because you will likely get it. Work-related travel is likely for many of you as well. Do make plans to do something special on Thursday with someone you care about because this is a sweet, affectionate, romantic day where feelings are idealized. Your dealings with someone will be meaningful and gratifying.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Issues related to your job will be rewarding for you this week. For starters, you will be focused and willing to work hard. You will pay attention to detail. You will want to get better organized and you will have a long-range view of things. Much of your planning will be related to earnings and assets. Fortunately, your discussions with a friend or a partner will encourage you to think big. You might see that some of the reasons you have held back from doing something were simply in your own head. Meanwhile, increased activity and confusion on the home front require your attention. (If you create better order at home, every aspect of your life will benefit.) A work-related romance will spring up for some of you – definitely.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This week is romantic, playful and fun-loving! Give yourself permission to enjoy life and take some time off for social outings, sports, as well as opportunities to enjoy the arts and playful times with children. Work-related travel is likely for many of you. Meanwhile, something might trigger big ideas that you want to explore that are related to your job, and in a few cases, these ideas might be related to your health. It will be easy for you to express yourself to others because your conversational style is direct and convincing! Meanwhile, Thursday is one of the most romantic days of the year and you’re in the mood for romance!