Day: April 22, 2026

A Little Humor for Your Day

Now That His Kids Are Grown, This Dad Is Giving Up His Dad Jokes by Gary Rudoren from Reader’s Digest

Once your kid stops laughing at “Why didn’t Han Solo enjoy his steak dinner? It was Chewie!” you know it’s time to move on.

I still remember the first time I told my then-six-year-old son, Lev, that a clam makes calls with its “shell phone.” The laugh of recognition when he first got the joke was a moment I won’t ever forget. When I told it a second time in front of his friends Henry and Amir, I could see how proud he was that I had made his friends laugh. Excuse the bragging, but I was the cool dad.

When the kids outgrow the dad jokes

By Lev’s ninth birthday party, things had begun to change. After the seventh or eighth time I asked him “What do you call someone with no body and no nose?” he dismissively rolled his eyes. “I get it, Dad…”

“…Nobody knows!”

“Stop it, Dad!”

I immediately shifted gears into food puns, reminding him and his friends that melons have weddings because they “cantaloupe,” but I got nothing except head shakes and averted eyes. I’m pretty sure I heard him say “Sorry about my dad” to his friends as they all ran off to play on their phones together.

I used to be the life of every kids party. When I was only an uncle, all the toddlers loved my “got your nose” bit. I was the one who always had a knock-knock joke at the ready. (Knock, knock. Who’s there? Nobel. Nobel who? Nobel, so I knock-knocked.) Other parents loved that I could show up at any event and distract their kids with age-appropriate, groan-worthy wordplay, such as the ever popular “Did you hear about the guy who froze to death at the drive-in? He went to see Closed for the Winter.”

Sure, there were other dads with their bits, but I felt as if no one ever stole my crown. My wife long ago tuned me out, but she knew that my never-ending quest for laughter from kids, no matter how unashamed, was in my blood. I believe as the kids got older, they took their cues to be embarrassed by me from their mom’s head-shaking disdain. We’re working through the issue.

Ready to pass the torch

I tell you all this because after a lot of soul searching, I believe it’s time. My kids aren’t grown and out of the house, but I’ve come to realize that I’ll never be able to compete with my past success. I need our relationship to grow. I need to be able to talk to my children about topics other than how a witch’s car goes “broom, broom.”

Thus, I’m offering my entire catalog of jokes for sale on the open market. Puns, threatening tickling bits, knock-knock jokes, goofy faces, fart noises not from my butt, double takes, and even borderline inappropriate spit-take lines. I’m done with them all, and it feels like the right time to sell my legacy to some deserving new dad.

The catalog includes my most famous work—including my killer aside at my days-old nephew’s bris: “After my bris, I couldn’t walk for like a year!” And my faux-indignant kindergarten-graduation routine: “Well, now he better get himself a job!”

I could go on.

As with all great works of art, my collection is priceless. But I can tell you that the first time you get your toddler to laugh at the line “I don’t trust stairs. They’re always up to something,” you’ll feel it’s worth any price tag.

If you’re looking to make your kids laugh—even if they’re grown—try out some of these dad jokes.

 

I hope the rest of your and your family have a day and evening that is relaxing, filled with fun, laughter, and love. Always remember to take a little me time every day to recharge yourself!

Merry part until we merry meet again!

Let’s Have Some Fun – Samhain

Let’s Have Some Fun – Beltane

For Your Viewing Pleasure – Samhain: The Great Fire of Peace (Scottish Folklore)

Ar do shláinte (Irish Gaelic for to your health). May this year be a great one for you and yours dear WOTC family and friends!

Samhain: The Great Fire of Peace (Scottish Folklore)

The Nine Sacred Woods for Your Beltane Fire

(SIDE NOTE: These are also the types of wood you need to make Ogham Staves.)

Spell For Tomorrow – Crystal Abundance Spell

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Crystal Abundance Spell

Some quartz crystals contain bits of greenish mineral matter in them. These are known as “money crystals” or “abundance crystals.” If possible, use one of these in this spell. Otherwise, a clear quartz crystal will work fine.

INGREDIENTS/ TOOLS:1 quartz crystal

An image that represents abundance to you

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:On a Thursday when the moon is waxing

Select a magazine picture or download an online image that symbolizes prosperity to you. It might be an object or condition you desire, such as a new home, a sports car, or a European vacation. Lay the picture face up on a windowsill where the moon’s light will shine on it.

Wash the crystal in warm water with mild soap to cleanse it of any unwanted energies. Dry the crystal, then hold it to your third eye (between your eyebrows) while thinking about your intention. Doing this sends the image into the crystal. Then set the crystal on the picture. Make sure the crystal’s point faces toward the inside of your home, to draw what you want to you. Leave the crystal in place overnight. In the morning, remove the crystal and picture and give thanks for the bounty you are about to receive.

Source: Skye Alexander, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondences for Thursday

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Thursday Source: plentifulearth.com

Planet: Jupiter

Element: Earth

Gender: Masculine

Deities: Juno, Jupiter, Thor, Zeus

Colors: Blue, Green, Purple, Rich Royal Colors

Crystals: Aventurine, Amethyst, Brown Jasper, Green Lodestone, Green Tourmaline, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Peridot, Tin, Turquoise

Herbs & Plants: Anise, Borage, Cinquefoil, Clove, Dandelion, Dill, Fig, Honeysuckle, Hyssop, Maple, Meadowsweet, Mint, Nutmeg, Oak, Patchouli, Sage, Star Anise

Incenses: Cinnamon, Clove, Jupiter Oil, Musk, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sage

Energies & Associations: Abundance, Career, Employment, Energetic Increase, Expansion, Generosity, Growth, Happiness, Healing, Harvesting, Honest Leadership, Honor, Leadership, Legal Matters, Loyalty, Luck, Male Fertility, Material Opportunities, Money, Optimism, Power, Prosperity, Protection, Riches, Wealth

April 23, 2026 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

You can find more moon phase details on both of the websites used in this post by clicking on each hyperlink.

Source: nineplanets.org

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The Moon phase for April 23rd, 2026 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:

Phase Details:

Phase: Waxing Crescent

Moon age: 6.28 days

Moon illumination: 44.41%

Moon tilt: 143.249°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 372,750.89 km

Moon sign: Cancer

Source: MoonGiant.com

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.

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Visit the April 2026 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on April 23 has an illumination of 45%. 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 April 23 the Moon is 6.96 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.

Phase Details:

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 45%
Moon Age: 6.96 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,635.02 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,456,336.03 km

Divination Journal

Lady Carla Beltane picks out the symbol, rune, tarot card, etc., but the information is from the website in the hyperlink or from a book. The description of these is one person’s view on them.

Tarot Card

Source: The Celtic Dragon Tarot by D. J. Conway. With art done by Lisa Hunt. This deck is unique as the cards are never read in reverse. Copyright 2001 Pages 118 and 119

GENERAL

Three of Cups – Minor Arcana

Prosperity; success.

A Water dragon lies in a cave on a vast pile of treasure. Prominent in front among the treasure are three chalices. Symbolic of the riches of spirit deep within the sacred center of each human, the dragon waits patiently to share this treasure with anyone who seeks his realm. The treasure itself represents the hidden knowledge found within the subconscious and collective unconscious minds of all humans. The lapping water (the constant giving and receiving of emotional wealth) can be seen in the front of the card. Shimmering water reflections shown on cave walls, symbolic of the love and contentment that shine forth from the lives of all who are balanced and at peace.

Divinatory Meaning: A time of prosperity, success, good luck, and happiness is coming. A celebration may brighten your life. This can be a successful creative period.

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

Source: Messages from Your Animal Spirit Guides Oracle Cards by Steven D. Farmer Copyright 2008 Pages 135 to 137

Zebra

“Let go of your fear and know that you are safe and protected at all times”

Whenever you venture into unfamiliar territory it’s quite natural to feel some trepidation. Your mind can create all sorts of scenarios as to what can go wrong. Doubts and uncertainties may arise, and the can seem fraught with challenges and sometimes even danger. You may find yourself stuck at times, fearful about moving ahead. Yet much of what we label as fear isn’t actually fear, True fear is a vital, instinctual response to any life-threatening situation and is triggered not only by circumstances or events, but even more so by what you think about those circumstances or events. Stay relaxed yet vigilant, trusting that nothing can truly harm you and that your body will provide sensory information if there is any actual danger. If there truly is a threat, then your instincts will tell you what to do.

Whenever you feel an exaggerated sense of fear triggered mainly by your thoughts, one that has little or no basis in reality, take a few slow, deep breaths. Call upon spirit helpers who have provided their guidance and protection before. Reach out to close friends or family members for reassurance and to help you feel grounded and centered. Recall those times in the past when you did not feel frightened or were endangered and not only survived, but came through intact. You can also re-label fear and instead call it excitement, as the two emotions are very similar in the way they manifest in the body. Most of all, trust your spirit guides, your instincts, and your friends to watch out for you.

Associations: Protection; Guardianship; Alertness; Kindheartedness; Compassion; Individuality; Compromise; Challenge; Analysis; Illusion; Magic; Sure-footedness; Confidence; Changes; Agility

Rune

Source: TheRuneSite.com

Othala

Sound: “o” as in “old”
Stands for: Home (or Odla – sacred ancestral land)
Color: Copper (Brown)
Casting meaning: Much like Fehu this is a rune of wealth. But unlike Fehu, Othala represents a wealth that cannot be sold. This is wealth like family, friendships or our culture and heritage that is passed down to us. It represents an enclosure and maintains the existing state of things as they presently are.

Witches’ Rune

Source: summergoddess.wordpress.com

The Eye

This rune means to watch, to be spellbound, to probe deeper and discover that which is hidden from view.

It indicates becoming conscious and aware. This can sometimes mean you will be shocked into some awareness.

The Eye Rune implies the inner eye, to bring something into focus, to awaken or startle.

It suggests the all-knowing or all-seeing consciousness.

This rune has everything to do with examination, inspection, exposure and understanding on the deepest level

Ogham

Source: learnreligions.com

Eabhadh/Eadha

E is Eadhadh, or Eadha, which is the Aspen, a symbol of endurance and courage. The Aspen is a durable, hardy tree that grows all over North America and Scotland, so when Eadhadh appears, take it as a sign of strong will and success. Challenges may come your way, but you will eventually conquer your adversaries and obstacles.

In folklore and literature, the Aspen is associated with heroes, and many “crowns of Aspen” have been found in ancient burial sites. The sturdy wood was popular for making shields, and were often imbued with magical protective properties. In the Highlands of Scotland, the Aspen was often rumored to be connected to the realm of the Fae.

Eadhadh Correspondences

Mundane Aspects: Like the Aspen, you can be flexible without snapping. No matter what obstacles come, allow yourself to know that these too will be gone eventually. You will be left stronger for the experience, if you can get over your fears and reservations.

Magical Aspects: Don’t give in to the pressures of the material world. Focus instead on your spiritual journey, even if it seems like it would be a lot easier to give up and let things fall by the wayside. Even in the Tarot, the Fool knows he has a long way to go, but the first step is the hardest. When Eadhadh appears, put aside your distractions, and take that first all-important step on your journey.

I Ching

Source: psychic-revelation.com

Hexagram Ten/10

Name: Lu.

Keyphrase: Correct conduct.

Formed By The Trigrams: Heaven over Lake.

Imagery: The sky over a lake.

General: A successful journey can be assured if one careful step at a time is taken.

Love: Goodwill is the key to solving any relationship issues.

Business: Achieving success within business is best accomplished treating others with courtesy and respect.

Personal: Focus on ridding yourself of any feelings of envy or jealousy.

Overview: Lu relates to the need to develop your social skills and to make sure that they are sincere and not insincere. It indicates a need to make sure that jealousy or envy are not present within your life and if they are, to take steps to resolve them. Lu is all about inequality and the need to avoid it.

Numerology

Eighteen

It is involved with business on an international scale, and it is a discordance between idealism and selfishness. There is a lack of conscious spiritual effort. If the 18 is prominent in your chart, reading and travel will be very beneficial.

Angel Number

Source: numerologynation.com

Seven Hundred Fourty-Seven

Meaning and Significance

Angel number 747 unites the high vibrations and energies of the number 7 and the number 4. Since the number 7 appears twice, the influence of 7’s energies is doubled in this angel number.

According to numerology, the number 7 signifies wisdom, knowledge, spirituality, determination, and education.

The spiritual significance of number 7 ranges from spiritual knowledge and involvement to spiritual awakening and enlightenment.

The number 7 can be considered a highly spiritual number with a lot to offer for your spiritual development. It relates to the presence of spiritual teachers, and the true potential one person can reach when they become an enlightened spirit.

Spiritually

The spiritual meaning of 747 resonates with all things divine: spiritual knowledge, involvement, awakening, and enlightenment.

You are born into this life with the true purpose of healing this world through your strong spiritual sense, and you are capable of helping people in need.

However, first, you need to believe in your divine mission and start to view success in a different light.

Success is not about riches, and how much you have earned doesn’t determine how successful you are.

It’s your spiritual growth that defines success and what the future holds for you.

Cosmic secrets are waiting to be unlocked, and several meanings of your existence are waiting to be found.

By surrounding yourself with positive energy and looking into your inner self with the eyes of the spirit, you will be able to stay on your spiritual journey and begin building a new life.

You should know that there is no “right time” to implement these changes – the right time is right now!

You must get started immediately to understand how life can work for you and not against you.

The 747 angel number reminds us how little we know of life and how much infinite wisdom is out there waiting for us.

Building a spiritually-inclined life is not that difficult with a bit of determination, hard work, and perseverance.

You just need to start paying attention to the secret messages your guardian angel is sending you. It’s time to take your first steps and follow wherever angel number 747 takes you in the future!

April 22 Birthday Taurus Horoscope Traits

You can find more birthday trait information from these websites by clicking on each hyperlink

Happy, joy filled, and blessed birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!

May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

Click here to read more about anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

As a Taurus born on April 22nd,…

 Astrological symbol: Bull. This relates to a willful individual with meaningful strength and stamina. This is the symbol for people born between April 20 and May 20 when the Sun is considered to be in Taurus.

 The Taurus Constellationwith visible latitudes between +90° to -65° and the brightest star Aldebaran, is one of the twelve zodiac constellations. It is spread on an area of 797 sq degrees between Aries to the West and Gemini to the East.

The name Taurus is the Latin name defining the Bull, the April 22 zodiac sign in Spanish it is Tauro and in French it is Taureau.

 Opposite sign: Scorpio. In astrology, these are the signs placed opposite on the zodiac circle or wheel and in the case of Taurus reflect upon reliability and depth.

 Modality: Fixed. This can show much perceptiveness and relaxation how much perceptiveness and relaxation exists in the lives of those born on April 22 and how sincere they are in general.

 Ruling house: The second house. This house rules over material possession and all resources an individual gathers in time, whether we’re talking about money, friendships or moral principles.

 Ruling body: Venus. This association reveals creativity and magnetism. Venus is one of the planets with double rulership, over Taurus and Libra. Venus also shares an insight on loyalty.

 Element: Earth. This is an element of sound judgment and calculated moves and governs those born under April 22 zodiac. In association with fire and water it gets modeled while with air, it incorporates it.

 Lucky day: Friday. Taurus best identifies with the flow of the friendly Friday while this is doubled by the connection between Friday and its ruling by Venus.

 Lucky numbers: 3, 8, 11, 15, 23.

Motto: “I own!”

 People born on April 22 can be defined as purposeful, tranquil and in a continuous search for cohesion. Just like a true Taurus they are faithful, incisive and security conscious. They enjoy being dignified and having mates around. They hate not being offered the best services, no matter in what field and they dislike even the slightest confusion in life. Those born under this sign feel best when accompanied by family and people who are close to them.

Positive Traits: These natives are pragmatic and persistent in most of their endeavors but also very generous and affectionate with those close to them. This means that you can rely on them to keep their promises once they agree to something and that they usually put a lot of soul in their projects as well. They are some of the most warm hearted individuals when it comes to matters of the soul, although sometimes it is quite hard for them to open up.

Negative Traits: Taurus needs to learn to stop self indulging and dwelling in past behaviors and that they are the only ones that can do something in order to get all those things they keep dreaming of. Those born on this day are easily harmed and overly sufficient with the persons around them but this only happens when those persons allow them to behave like that. They are sometimes extremely egotistic and selfish. The worst things these people can do is not see they shouldn’t have such a small vision and accept transformation is a good thing.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on April 22 are passionate and committed. They are rather affectionate and stable rather than adventurous and they prefer to settle for a serious relationship rather than date many people. They are attracted to creative and fun people whom can keep their interest alive and with whom they can spoil and protect. You can conquer the heart of Taurus if you are all eyes on them but also maintain your individuality and degree of independence. This single native is not making a drama out of his single status but even enjoys time alone and enters a relationship only when is prepared to.

 Elegant and sincere lovers, they are very attractive to the opposite sex. Naturally charming, they are used to intensely live every aspect of their life and their relationships are no exception. They are a person of extremes in love and sometimes this attitude will have they prone to disappointment. They are likely to fall in love at a young age and have many interactions with different kinds of people. Once they settle for their loved one, they are patient and dependable and seek for peace and fulfillment. They are most compatible with those born on 1st, 8th, 10th, 17th, 19th, 26th and 28th. April 22 Zodiac people are very attracted to the other earth signs: Virgo and Capricorn as they tend to share the same vision of life. In life, Taurus is constantly seeking for someone who is both attractive and unpredictable and can keep their interest alive and the most suitable to offer them this is the native from Scorpio. Taurus is thought to be least compatible with Aries. As for the rest of compatibilities between the other star signs and Taurus, you know what they say, stars predispose but people dispose.

Lucky Color: The color considered to be representative for Taurus natives with April 22 is green.

Green as a hue, is the symbol of nature, fertility, growth and the power of healing. This zodiac color should be used for objects that are sitting in places where these natives spend most of their time.

People who have green as sign color are balanced, friendly and down to earth nurturers by choice. In order to feel good about themselves, they need to always help others and be supportive of good causes. They have a deep need to love and be loved and consider that belonging to the right person and creating a family with him or her is the greatest thing someone can achieve.

Other colors representative for Taurus are pink, yellow and most earth tones.

Representative Birthstone: The charming emerald is the representative Taurus birthstone for those born under the April 22.

Emerald is a precious material that denotes harmony and the power of regeneration. The zodiac birthstone could be used in accessories and jewelry items.

This birthstone is beneficial for the heart, lungs, pancreas and eyesight and is also said to be a great immune booster. Colombia, Brazil and Zambia are places where Emeralds can be found.

Another birthstone considered beneficial for Taurus natives is Lapis Lazuli. It symbolizes wisdom and honesty.

Characteristic Flower: The flower considered to be representative for Taurus natives with April 22 is Poppy.

Poppy suggests refinery and grace of movement This zodiac flower should be used in decorations and other accessories.

It was considered to symbolize eternal life and remembering of the lost souls. This plant can be found during late spring and early summer.

Other flowers representative for Taurus are Violets and Lilies.

Symbolic Metal: The metal used in astrology for those with April 22 is Copper.

Copper is a metal that suggests healing and creativity. This zodiac metal should be used in all kinds of jewelry items that are to be worn frequently.

Copper is a healing metal with soothing properties. One of the first materials discovered by mankind, this metal is said to bring prosperity and influence romantic affairs.

Another metal considered beneficial for Taurus natives is Steel.

Characteristics: April 22 Zodiac belongs to the first decan of TAURUS (April 20-April 29). This decan is influenced by the planet Venus. Those born under this influence combine the romantic and affective nature of Taurus with the passion and sensuality of Venus. This decan is known to magnify all the positive and negative characteristics of the Taurus zodiac sign.

 Being born on the 22nd day of the month shows efficiency, confidence, logic and stubbornness. The numerology for April 22 is 4. This number reveals creation combined with logic and a bit of stubbornness. Those Taurus associated with number four are surely imaginative but also hard working and critical. April is the fourth month of the year, bringing great opportunities to plant the seeds of success for later in the year. Those born in April are attractive and adventurous. April 22 Zodiac people are determined but understanding. April has as representative symbols the Honeysuckle and Poppy as plants, the Diamond as gemstone and Aphrodite the Greek goddess of beauty.

Statistics Say: April 22 is the 112th day of the year, or the 113th day in leap years, in the Gregorian Calendar and there are 253 days left until the end of the year. The fifty third day of spring, this is also the International Mother Earth Day, promoting the harmony between humans and the Earth.

 Taurus comes seventh most common zodiac sign on the list of occurrence in the horoscope. Even numbered sign, it is of negative polarity and considered to carry a feminine symbolism. This represents introvert people who are reluctant and self-containing. Amongst the archetypes used when talking about this sign there is the Designer. Less engaged with physical activities, spring birthday people are said not to be so fit. Famous people born on April 22 under the Taurus zodiac sign: Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, Yehudi Menuhin, Jack Nicholson, Aaron Spelling and Amber Heard.

Click here to read more about traits for anyone’s birthday horoscope Source: tarot.com

If you were born on April 22…

April 22 Taurus at Their Best: Organized, grounded, commanding

April 22 Taurus at Their Worst: Difficult, materialistic, shallow

What to Wear: Anything plush, leather or suede — even if it’s hot outside. Due to the foodie tendencies of this birthday honoree, you might also consider an expandable waistband.

What to Eat: Taurus lives for sensual pleasure, so deliver it with several courses of creamy, rich and savory dishes — and don’t forget the wine!

Who to Invite: Taurus might pretend to not care who comes, but unless you invite everybody on this territorial person’s buddy list, you could be in for some sulking.

Where to Go: Pick a venue that at least looks posh. Taurus always likes to experience a nothing but the best kind of birthday.

Click here to read more anyone’s birthday traits and more Source: sunsigns.org

IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS ON APRIL 22, you could be described as a perfectionist. You are boldly imaginative but practical. You are gorgeous, Taurus. You have a talent for making ideals a thing of reality. You do not have much patience for pettiness or argumentative people. You love to laugh so you are likely to have a good sense of humor.

Your friends love you! You are the center of their eyes. Everywhere you go, you make a new friend. You love the unusual and you will usually find excitement or drama with a few of your friends. The 22nd April birthday personality loves to live life dangerously or on a larger scale than most. You are extremely generous and you will trade in your player’s card for marriage if and only when you meet the right one.This Taurus birthday person has been known to frown on a public display of affection as you have many friends. Some believe in marriage… some prefer to be single and free. You are in no hurry to wear a ball and chain. You had a traditional childhood with parents who taught values and morals.

Untypical of a parenting Taurus, you give your children free reign to do as they please. This will never work. Take charge of the children before they rise up against you when they can‘t have everything they want when they want it. While being a lenient parent is okay by some standards, discipline will work wonders.The April 22nd birthday horoscope also predicts that you seem to take a lax attitude when it comes to material possessions. You know the value of a dollar so this is so contrary of your values. Those born on this birthday have mounds of talents that could provide you a lavish life but sometimes, some of you may make bad business decisions.

Taureans can take life one week at a time not preparing for the future. When making a career choice, maybe choosing one that brings a certain gratification to your own life will be of great benefit to you. With your talent, Taurus, you can end up being financially secure if only you applied yourself.

The April 22 birthday personality can be an aggressive Taurus when it comes to reaching your long or short-term goals. You like messing around with computers and you are curious about scientific matters.

The 22 April birthday analysis shows that your basic instinct is what brought on your quest for knowledge about things that come by “accident.” You seem to know how to handle yourself in most situations especially in circumstances relating to business.

You take a real interest in the challenges you set for yourself, therefore, completing each task with competitive energy necessary to win the confidence of others. Usually, this zodiac birthday people are grounded but sometimes can be impulsive and make rash decisions. Yes, you can be the impatient one. Perhaps taking time to calm down will ease your troubled mind. It is necessary to have a clear mind.

The April 22 birthday astrology predicts that these Taureans commonly are fit people. You have an appetite for unhealthy foods, however. You love to cook and to entertain, so sometimes, eating right is hard for you.

If you ate right and did any form of exercise, you would feel better. You could put more emphasis on things you enjoy such as water aerobics or biking. Those are excellent ways to work on cardio and toning.

The 22nd April birthday meanings show that you are cheerful people with a positive outlook. You love to laugh but can be irrational. You can be terribly impatient but attract unusual friends. You have many friends, therefore; you do not encourage public affection. In addition, you are not marriage minded but feel you will know when you meet the part of you that is missing.

Famous Celebrities Born On April 22

This Day That Year – April 22 In History

1674 – Peace treaty signed by the Netherlands and Munster.
1823 – The roller skates are available. Patent by RJ Tyers.
1903 – Yankees vs. Senators, scores 3-1 in their first game before a crowd of over 11,000 people.
1914 – First pro game for Babe Ruth as a pitcher.

April 22  Vrishabha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
April 22  Chinese Zodiac SNAKE

Birthday Planet

Your ruling planets are Mars and Venus.

Mars: This planet shows our competitive nature and how we express our enthusiasm.
Venus: This planet rules over our feelings and the pleasures we visualize.

Birthday Symbols

The Bull Is The Symbol For The Taurus Sun Sign
The Ram Is The Symbol For The Aries Sun Sign

Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birth Day Tarot Card is The Fool. This card stands for a free spirit, new potentials, energy, and freedom. The Minor Arcana cards are Five of Pentacles and Knight of Pentacles

Birthday Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Taurus: This will be an ideally compatible and stable match.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Aries: This relationship will be emotionally strained.

See Also:

Lucky Numbers

Number 4 – This is a number that symbolizes an organized and methodical outlook towards life.
Number 8 – This number signifies authority, ambition, possessions and good judgment.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors

Pink: This is a color that symbolizes nurturing, intuition, understanding, and appreciation.
Silver: This color symbolizes elegance, prosperity, sleekness and industrious nature.

Lucky Days

Sunday – This day ruled by Sun and stands for willpower, courage, visionary and determination.
Friday – This day ruled by Venus is symbolic of sensuality, gratification, composure, and moral values.

Birthstone Emerald

Emerald gemstone is said to improve your intuition and have a positive effect on your ability to discern issues in life.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts

An indoor plant for the man and a bouquet of lilacs or violets for the woman.

April 22, 2026 Daily Horoscope

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Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

Whether you are in or out or partly out of the broom closet remember the only person that needs to be concerned with your spiritual path is you!

May your path be blessed with whatever you want out of it. You are the one in charge of which gods or goddesses you choose to make offerings to and work with. You are the one in charge of what you put out into the universe through wishes or spells or rituals or any combination of these. It is your intentions that are the center of your spiritual and magicakal path. Even if you are in a coven ultimately it is you who decides to participate in what the coven does or not. 

Personally, over my 40 + years of following the Goddess who goes by many names including but not limited to The Great Mother/Mother Earth/Gaia and the God who goes by many names including but not limited to The Green Man/Horned God/Odin and RA. Over the years I slowly then fully came out of the broom closet in most areas of my life the one place I do not put it out there much that I am a pagan and witch is when I am with family or starting a new job. Basically, my family knows loosely what type of spiritual path I choose to follow but it is not brought up and I wear alternative amulets instead of a pentacle when I am with them or keep my pentacle under my shirt.

Why do I do this? So, unlike many of the Christians in my family, I do not feel I have to have an outward sign of any kind to be true to my spiritual path. My path is a personal one even though I lead a coven of my witchy Sisters and apprentices. As I tell them we are a coven of solitary witches who come together to talk about our lives or our spiritual paths or magickal workings and for the 8 Sabbats. A few months ago, in our monthly chat a novice brought this topic it up and it was refreshing to hear how others feel about it and why they come out to some people but not others. So, I asked myself does it take away from me walking a pagan path to not saying I do? No, I do not feel that by me being in the shadow of the wide-open broom closet door when with family deteriorates what I feel and the path I choose to follow spiritually and magickly.

What are your views on the topic of how far out of the broom closet do you want to be or are?

If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything about any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.

May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!

Blessed be

THE HISTORY OF EARTH DAY

STATISTICS

1970 FIRST EARTH DAY

1 Billion INDIVIDUALS MOBILIZED FOR ACTION EVERY EARTH DAY

190+ COUNTRIES ENGAGED

THE FIRST EARTH DAY

Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.

Let’s take a look at the last half-century of mobilization for action:

ORIGINS OF EARTH DAY

In the decades leading up to the first Earth Day, Americans were consuming vast amounts of leaded gas through massive and inefficient automobiles. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of the consequences from either the law or bad press. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. Until this point, mainstream America remained largely oblivious to environmental concerns and how a polluted environment threatens human health.

However, the stage was set for change with the publication of Rachel Carson’s New York Times bestseller Silent Spring in 1962. The book represented a watershed moment, selling more than 500,000 copies in 24 countries as it raised public awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and the inextricable links between pollution and public health.

Earth Day 1970 would come to provide a voice to this emerging environmental consciousness, and putting environmental concerns on the front page.

THE IDEA FOR THE FIRST EARTH DAY

Senator Gaylord Nelson, the junior senator from Wisconsin, had long been concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States.  Then in January 1969, he and many others witnessed the ravages of a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California.  Inspired by the student anti-war movement, Senator Nelson wanted to infuse the energy of student anti-war protests with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution. Senator Nelson announced the idea for a …

Click here to read the rest of this article about the history of Earth Day from earthday.org