August 25, 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 August 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on August 25 has an illumination of 3%. 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 August 25 the Moon is 27.82 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: 3%
Moon Age: 27.82 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 402,950.58 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,192,488.30 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

One More Day Off

Today is the 7th anniversary of my mom crossing into the Summerlands. If you would at about 4:00 PM CDT say a quick hello to my mother. Her name is Jeannine. I know it will be meaningful to her.

Her and I were not always close and really butted heads over the 57 years I had with her. The great thing is about 10 or 11 years before her crossing she became one of my closest and dearest friends besides being my mom. If not for her my children’s childhoods and teen years would have been really bad as I was into the bar hopping scene for many years which included drinking, drugs, and men. Thanks to her when I recognized my problem and sought help she stepped in to take guardianship of my 3 younger children so they didn’t go into foster care. Even before that she lived with us so my children had a family member seeing to their needs while I worked outside the home. She helped and for a few years took over raising them. She instilled many values in me and my children. On top of her list was always taking responsibility and doing the very best you could whatever job or chore you were doing. I have heard from some of my children’s different employers over the years that my children are hard workers and very willing to help a co-worker. A carry over from my upbringing was not an allowance but being paid for the work/chores assigned to each child weekly. If they remembered to do all the chores, such as making their bed, taking turns helping in the kitchen and taking out the trash, plus a few other simple things, they would get their full pay but if they skipped a chore or when they started 3rd grade did not pick up after themselves their pay would be docked for however much the not done things monetary value was. For example a shoe was $.01, while a school or library book was $.10. Every item or chore had an amount associated with it. Pay advances were given if there was a good reason for getting it or they could do extra chores if they wanted to buy something that was not a necessity. I am happy to say that some of my grandchildren eithervgrew up or are growing up with this method of teaching a child to have a hood work ethic and that parents cannot always get their child every material thing they want and it means more to the person buying it with their own money. Don’t get me wrong my mom would surprise with an I live you gift here and there as I did the same with my children and them with theirs.

My mom also passed down her beliefs that every child doesn’t matter what gender should know how to fix a ripped seam and sew on a button. They should be able to cook a nutritious meal and I don’t mean hot dogs and chips but a regular meal with veggies, a starch, and meat. I can honestly all 5 of my children a very good cooks and some are great bakers.

So today is my day to talk with my mom about all the things that have happened in my and my children’s lives since last August 24th. To let her know I still miss her every day and think of her often sometimes with bitterness, sometimes with anger, but always, always with love in my heart.

There is also joy on this day as it is my oldest granddaughters birthday. She turned 27 years old this morning.

August 20, 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 August 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on August 20 has an illumination of 38%. 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 August 20 the Moon is 23.33 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: 38%
Moon Age: 23.33 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 402,032.25 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,350,460.08 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

August 19, 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  Third Quarter phase. Sometimes called a Last Quarter Moon, this phase occurs roughly 3 weeks after the New Moon when the Moon is three quarter of the way through it’s orbit around the earth. If you live in the northern hemisphere the Moons left side will be illuminated and the right side will be dark. For those of you in the southern hemisphere it will be the opposite with the right side illuminated. On the day of the Third Quarter phase the Moon will rise around midnight on the eastern horizon and set in the west around noon the next day. In the days following the Third Quarter Phase the Moon’s illumination will decrees each day until the New Moon.

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

Today’s Last Quarter Phase

The Last Quarter on August 19 has an illumination of 47%. 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 August 19 the Moon is 22.43 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: Last Quarter
Illumination: 47%
Moon Age: 22.43 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 399,055.96 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,380,550.82 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

August 18, 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 August 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on August 18 has an illumination of 57%. 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 August 18 the Moon is 21.5 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: 57%
Moon Age: 21.50 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 395,305.67 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,410,120.67 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

Help With Feeling Better Needed

Unfortunately we are not finishing out the week with the carnival because we tested positive for covid. Working directly we young children is unthinkable to us. Even one day was too much. Lord Beltane could not even work out the day because of the bodily aches and pains. I was using hand sanitizer about every 15 minutes and was hardly coughing yesterday. When I did I was very careful not to cough towards anyone. The huge downside to testing positive is we can not work out the week and have 3 bills we cannot pay. One of which is my internet which might wind up in it being shut off until next month.

We would both appreciate candles lit being lit or healing energy sent our way to help with our symptoms. If you feel like making a donation to help cover the $260.00 USD we are short this month I will happily do an Animal Spirit reading for you. If the donation is $75.00 USD or over I will do a full body reading which includes seeing if you have any negative entities in your or aura and if any are attached to you, checking all your chakras to see what shape they are in. The chakras I check are not just the 7 main ones but all 25 of them. I will do a post in the next couple of days explaining where the othe 18 less know chakras are.

Thank you for your help and support as we work to get better. Blessed be dear Sisters, Brothers, an Honored Guests.

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on August 17 has an illumination of 67%. 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 August 17 the Moon is 20.55 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: 67%
Moon Age: 20.55 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 390,937.93 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,439,161.49 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

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on August 16 has an illumination of 76%. 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 August 16 the Moon is 19.57 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: 76%
Moon Age: 19.57 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 386,159.40 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,467,665.29 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

 

August 15, 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 August 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on August 15 has an illumination of 85%. 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 August 15 the Moon is 18.55 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: 85%
Moon Age: 18.55 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 381,220.95 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,495,624.26 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

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, August 14 to Saturday, August 20, 2022

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All Signs

Two weeks ago, I said “Hide! Run for cover!” This week is the opposite. We can expect a week of entertaining delights, pleasure-filled moments, fun outings, the enjoyment of the company of others, new love, passionate romance, parties, fine dinners, long lunches, dancing at pubs, exciting sports events, picnics, yummy beach hampers, backyard barbecues, pool parties and delightful times spent with kids. It’s a social week and the energy is upbeat! Some of the best date nights of the year exist this week. Grab your glad rags and make plans! Call a friend. A lover. A spouse. Robin Williams said, “There are three things in this world that you need: Respect for all kinds of life, a nice bowel movement on a regular basis, and a navy blazer.”

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Read All Signs above because it totally applies to you. Accept all invitations to party. Enjoy sports events, social outings, movies, the theatre, musical performances, fun times with children as well as passionate, romance. Make a date with someone new or someone old. Go out for a picnic. Go camping. Enjoy dinner plans with someone interesting. You have lots of energy to communicate to others and you need an audience! It’s a perfect week for a vacation. Initiate spontaneous invitations and act on last-minute ideas so that you can enjoy the company of others and have fun. Competitive sports, county fairs, and outdoor events will delight. Be imaginative. Enjoy yourself!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Without question, this is a fun-loving, social week! Invite friends and family to your home for a good time. You will enjoy being the hostess with the mostess. Because you are a sign who enjoys good food and good drink. In fact, many of you are gourmet cooks, which is why everyone wants to be invited to your table! You will particularly enjoy using your mind for amusement – reading, writing and playing games that require mental agility. You have the freedom of not worrying about justifying everything and making sure it has a practical motive. Who cares? Nevertheless, take note that this same energy that boosts social occasions, especially at home, will also attract excellent real-estate opportunities to you.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is an exciting week for you! To begin with, you’re very keen to communicate to others. Not only that, you’re happy! You’re happy because your mind is alive and you’re full of ideas plus, you’re curious about everything. You want to learn new things and experience new adventure. Not only that, you will appreciate the people around you, and you will also appreciate your daily surroundings. This makes you feel blessed! (And indeed, you are.) With Mars in your sign, you’re bursting with energy. You have the physical drive and vigour to after what you want, especially fun times with others. Meanwhile, Jupiter is paving the way for warm friendships and lively interactions with groups and organizations.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a happy week for you because you’re enjoying great press. You look fabulous to others, which is always reassuring. (Everyone wants to look good to others so that they can earn their respect and admiration.) This week many group discussions and conversations with others will be intriguing. It’s a great time for intellectual activities as well as discussing dreams and ideals. It will be a fast-paced week because you have lots of energy to gather new information and reach new conclusions. Many of you will enjoy shopping and buying beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. You will also be happy because you can attract money to you this week. Lots of reasons to smile!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a happy, fun filled week for everyone; however, for Leos in particular, it’s quite spectacular! This is because the Sun and fair Venus are in your sign, which means you feel sociable! You are charming and diplomatic with everyone; and the Sun will help you to project your energy more than usual so that you are charismatic! People want to be in your presence. If you can travel or explore new places and meet new faces this will delight you. Physical activity with friends, such as athletics will appeal. You have a strong need now for personal gratification from what you do, and definitely, whatever you do will not be from a backseat position!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a fun-filled week for everyone! Because Mercury is in your sign, you have a strong urge to get out and travel and take short trips. You might be involved in negotiations and contract discussions. You will love talking to others to learn new information. Even though you might seek some peace and quiet, or solitude in beautiful surroundings (like a day at a remote beach), you are still ambitious to achieve certain projects. You want the independent authority to do your own thing and be your own boss. Fortunately, the universe will give you the practical means and support to do these things. Doors will open for you. Help from others will be the answer to your prayers.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a lovely time for you because you are a social sign, and this is a social, fun-loving week! You will enjoy time spent with friends because you want to let them know exactly who you are and how you fit into their world. You will also enjoy interacting with groups and organizations, particularly, creative, artistic or entertaining groups. (For some, a friend will become a lover.) Not only do you feel warm and friendly with others, and eager to share time with them, you also want to discuss lofty ideas and philosophical concepts. Any kind of creative, intellectual work will appeal. If necessary, with Mercury hiding in your chart, you will set aside time for research. You can have it all!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

“You look mahvelous, dahling.” This is the last week, before another year passes, when the Sun is at the top of your chart shining down on you, casting you in a flattering spotlight. This means without doing anything special on your part, you look fabulous to everyone. (It’s smoke and mirrors.) Not only that, Venus is also at the top of your chart promoting any kind of social activities. Venus makes you warm and friendly to everyone. It is a blessing to all kinds of relationships. In fact, it can promote romance with authority figures and bosses. Mercury makes you eager to talk to younger people; while Mars pumps your sex drive and makes you romantically passionate! This is definitely an exciting, pleasure-filled week!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is an exciting week for you because both the Sun and fair Venus are in the part of your chart that is your “home.” This is why you want to explore new vistas. It’s why you want to travel and get outta Dodge. It’s why you want to seek adventure and meet new and exciting people. You want it all! Therefore, accept all invitations to travel – definitely! Because you are also working hard right now as well, some of you might combine work-related travel and pleasure. Socialize with people from other countries and different cultures because this will be stimulating for you. Meanwhile, communications with others are important. You’ve got plans!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You are a passionate sign and this is a passionate week. Therefore, all your relations will have a greater intensity this week, especially love relationships. Romance will be very affectionate and meaningful. Everything will have significance. (“We were meant to be!”) New love that begins now will be powerful and have a great impact on your life. Meanwhile, if possible, you want to travel and explore new ideas. You want to learn new things and discuss profundity with others. You will also derive much enjoyment out of studying something new and acquiring new knowledge. “What we learn with pleasure we never forget.”

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is a social time for you because many of you are caught up in Leo birthdays. (Leo is the sign on your House of Marriage.) Furthermore, with fair Venus opposite your sign now, relations with others are warm, friendly and excellent. (Even relations with your enemies will be better.) Plus, Mars is in a playful part of your chart urging you to have fun! Competitive, physical sports will appeal. Romantic relationships will have less emphasis on candlelit dinners and more focus on sexy gymnastics. You’re energetic and enthused because you have big plans for the future. Naturally, you find it easy to speak your mind and share your original ideas with everyone.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is a curious week because despite the fact that you are focused on duties, errands and work (which you certainly are), nevertheless, you are putting fun and pleasure foremost as much as possible. Therefore, attend to all your responsibilities, which will involve work and dedication to achieving what you want to do. (Fortunately, coworkers are friendly and cooperative.) Nevertheless, you will not miss out on the good times and party energy that is all around you. Continue to get organized at home and straighten things out; but grab every opportunity for fun and pleasure! Enjoy good times with others. A word of caution: Always practice safe eating: use condiments.

Taking a Vacation Sort Of

Mardi Gras – House of Mirrors

For the next week the only posts will be the birthday horoscope and current Moon phase. Lord Beltane and I get to have fun with children of all ages while working at the same carnival as last year and not having to be concerned with everyday things except taking care of our fur children. I should be running the House of Mirrors a.k.a. Mardi Gras.

Since we are probably doing just one location this year and I have been mildly depressed I am considering this as a vacation. Where else could we go and be surrounded by laughter, positive energy, and children from babies in a stroller to those walking with a cane that are letting their inner child out to play and get paid for it? Granted it is long hours on our feet in the sun but we get to be outside all day having fun. My goal is to come back to you relaxed and rejuvenated instead of the frame of mind I am now.

So until Monday, August 22nd have a fantastic week. Find sometime to go outside to just sit and listen to the sounds of our fellow beings in nature.

The Reason for the Upcoming Missing Posts from August 12th to September 5th

I get to work at the carnival again next week. Which means we will be leaving the house around 9:30 AM CDT and not getting until I do not know about when yet. The reason we both will be working it is we really need the extra money to catch up two bills that are a bit behind. The other reason I want to work it is being surrounded by children of all ages being in a good mood which will release positive energy around me. So posts may be even more messed up for which I apologize.

I feel that I should share a fuller explanation about what has been going on with me the past few weeks and will probably continue until the first week in September. Also today August 12th would have been my parents 65 wedding anniversary. They only got to celebrate 11 before my dad crossed into the Summerlands in April, 1970

My mother had surgery to drain fluid and blood from an aera of her brain that was caused by a fall in the beginning of July, 2015. The drain tube was not securely placed and fell out way to soon. The doctor did nothing further at that time so she wound up back in the hospital needing basically the same surgery repeated around the last week of July 2015. From this second surgery she only woke up two times for 30 to 45 minutes each. When she started having seizure the doctor ordered a brain wave test to be done. The test results showed basically no brain activity. So I conference called my children and explained per my mom’s wishes I was taking her off of all machines, and nothing would be done to keep her alive. The only thing the hospital was allowed to do was give her medicine to keep her comfortable.

So on August 3, 2015 with 4 of my 5 children present and the rector of my mom’s church present there was a prayer said to ask “God” to take care. And thus begun my 21 day 24/7 vigil at my mom’s hospital bedside waiting for my mom to cross into the Summerlands. This was in addition to the two different times I stayed with her in the ICU.

I have not yet fully forgiven myself for being outside having a cigarette when she drew her last breath on August 24, 2015. The days of waiting for the autopsy, making arrangements with my middle son, the funeral service, making phone calls, and for at least a couple months after are mostly a blurr in my mind.

But the single thing I can remember in vivid detail to this day is me making a pentagram out of twigs and than breaking each one while each time asking the Goddess to take my mom so her silent suffering would stop. As I broke the last stick I felt a powerful tug in my heart and root chakras. This let me know my request was answered and my mom had crossed. So it was not a shock when I got back to the floor she was on and the nurses stopping me before I reach her that she had passed but they were waiting on a doctor to make it official. Leaving her time of death about 20 minutes later than when I knew she had crossed the veil.

My mom I know planned her date to die as it is my oldest granddaughters birthday. My mom was many things but to me her greatest accomplishment was and is her descendants and living her life to the fullest. So she made sure we had something full of life to celebrate instead of an anniversary would bring us heartache year after year.

Thank you for bearing with me for the extra days I too off in July and this month. Please bear with me a few more weeks while I get through this yearly emotional period. Thank you very much!

August 12, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 7 AM to 3 PM EDT today (4 AM to 12 noon PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

It’s hard to keep your shirt on when you want to get something off your chest, isn’t it? This is how you might feel this morning because conversations with friends and groups might be challenging. Later in the day, you will enjoy your own privacy and seek some peace and quiet.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might want to avoid disputes with parents, bosses, teachers and the police this morning because they will be head-on and emotional. (Let’s face it, you don’t need this.) Therefore, give these people a wide berth this morning. Later in the day, enjoy warm contact with a friend.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Don’t get suckered into volatile conversations about politics, religion and racial issues (anything controversial) because arguments will flare up. Instead, keep in mind that this afternoon, for some reason, people seem to know personal details about your private life. (Oh yes.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This morning you might encounter disputes about shared property, taxes, debt or inheritances. These are always touchy subjects. (Money is a delicate subject with everyone.) Fortunately, in the afternoon the Moon moves into your fellow Water sign, which promotes good times for you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Avoid disputes with authority figures, partners and close friends today because you need this like a fish needs a bicycle. Instead, choose to have a happy Friday. Sometimes it’s that simple – it’s a choice. In the afternoon, after the Moon Alert, you might wrap up financial matters and banking details.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Be patient with coworkers today. In the morning during the Moon Alert, don’t volunteer for anything. This afternoon, after the Moon changes signs (see above), you will have to go more than half way when dealing with others. Be cooperative and accommodating.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Parents must be patient with their kids this morning. Take note: Postpone shopping and important decisions during the Moon Alert. (See above.) Squabbles about social outings or sports might occur. This is also a sticky time for romance. In the afternoon, your efficiency improves and everything is easier.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Be patient with family this morning to avoid arguments and conflict. (Always a bummer for everyone.) This afternoon after the Moon Alert, you’ll be happy to explore social outings, entertaining diversions, sports events and fun times with kids. Romance will be favoured as well.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Be patient with coworkers today. Likewise, be patient with issues regarding your health or your pet because people are short tempered this morning. Note See Moon Alert above. This afternoon, focus on home and family. A discussion with a female relative might be significant.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Avoid money squabbles this morning, especially related to kids or social outings or vacations. Don’t volunteer for anything because of the Moon Alert. (See above.) This afternoon, the pace of your day will pick up and you will be keen to meet new faces and see new places.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This morning begins with the Moon in your sign at odds with fiery Mars. In addition, there is a Moon Alert! Therefore, just coast. Avoid conflicts. This afternoon after the Moon Alert is over, focus on finances, cash flow and your possessions. Tidy things up.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

After the Moon Alert today (see above), the Moon moves into your sign where it will stay for 2 1/2 days – as it does every month. When this happens, it slightly improves your good luck! However, it will also heighten your emotions. Therefore, guard against overreacting or taking something too personally. Stay chill.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Tennis player Pete Sampras (1971) shares your birthday today. You are a practical realist who is disciplined, hard-working and focused. You are clever, creative and you have a wonderful sense of humour. This is a year where you finally get recognition for your efforts. Expect kudos, a promotion, an award and well-deserved acknowledgement.

This Month’s Sturgeon Moon Will Coincide With the Perseid Meteor Shower — How to See It

Get ready to stay up late — because the full moon in August 2022, aka the Sturgeon moon, is going to be a good one. Not only will it come with a significant spiritual meaning, but it will also coincide with the Perseid meteor shower.

But what is a Sturgeon moon? Keep reading for all the details on the moon, its meaning, and how and when you can catch a glimpse of our beautiful moon in all its glory this month.

The full moon in August 2022 will be a supermoon.

This month’s full moon, better known as the Sturgeon moon, will rise in the night sky this Thursday night, Aug. 11, 2022, with its brightest glow occurring at about 9:36 p.m. ET, according to SciTechDaily.

The news outlet also notes that the 2022 Sturgeon moon will be a supermoon — and the last supermoon of the year. Some experts believe that the June and July full moons were the only true supermoons in 2022, but others have also recognized the May and August full moons as super as well.

According to NASA, a supermoon is a full moon that appears within 90 percent of perigee (a moon’s closest proximity to Earth in a month), making it appear much larger and brighter than the average full moon to us Earth dwellers.

What is a Sturgeon moon? Here’s the history of the August full moon.

The August full moon came to be known as the Sturgeon moon because in the past, this was the time of year that people had the most success in catching the giant sturgeon fish of the Great Lakes and…

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August 12, 2022 Current Moon Phase Digest

Today the Moon will be in a Full Moon phase. During a Full Moon the moon is 100% illuminated as seen from Earth and is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The Moon will be visible throughout the night sky rising at sunset in the east and setting with the sunrise the next morning. The point at which a Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time it takes between full moons is known as a Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long. Keep track of all the Full Moons throughout the year on the Full Moon Calendar >

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

Today’s Full Moon Phase

The Full Moon on August 12 has an illumination of 100%. 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 August 12 the Moon is 15.26 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: Full Moon
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 15.26 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,281.14 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,576,156.31 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

August Full Moon – Also Known as the Corn Moon

In late August, we celebrate the beginning of the Corn Moon. This moon phase is also known as the Barley Moon, and carries on the associations of grain and rebirth that we saw a couple of weeks earlier, at Lammastide. August was originally known as Sextilis by the ancient Romans, but was later renamed for Augustus (Octavian) Caesar.

This is a season of the beginning harvest. It’s when corn and wheat are flourishing in the fields, and will soon be threshed. If you have a garden, it’s probably blooming with tomatoes, onions, and herbs just waiting to be picked. Focus on this harvest aspect of August’s full moon, and consider what things you have in your life, right now, that can be gathered, collected, and stored for later.

Correspondences…

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Colors associated with the corn moon include yellow, red, and orange—after all, these are the tones you see in the cobs of a freshly plucked ear of corn. For gemstones, look to use tigers eye, carnelian, garnet, or red agate in your magical workings.

Trees connected to the corn moon include cedar and hazel. Carry a bit of cedar in your pocket when you’re facing new challenges, to help boost your courage, and utilize hazel for magical workings related to good fortune. You can keep a hazelnut in your pocket to draw luck your way, or hang a bough of hazel branches above your door.

Some of the many deities of the corn moon season are Vulcan, whose festival, the Vulcanalia, falls each year on August 23. The Greek goddess Nemesis also had a festival held on this day. Mars was known as a god of war, but in some incarnations, is associated with the bounty of the grain harvest; offerings were made in his honor for a plentiful yield. Egyptian deities like Hathor and Thoth had a strong connection to this time of year, because they are so closely linked to the rich, fertile soil of the land surrounding the Nile delta.

For magical herbal correspondences this month, look at using rosemary, rue, basil, and chamomile in your workings. All of these should be flourishing in your garden right now, and you can harvest and dry them for future use.

Corn Moon Magic

Colors associated with the corn moon include yellow, red, and orange—after all, these are the tones you see in the cobs of a freshly plucked ear of corn. For gemstones, look to use tigers eye, carnelian, garnet, or red agate in your magical workings.

Trees connected to the corn moon include cedar and hazel. Carry a bit of cedar in your pocket when you’re facing new challenges, to help boost your courage, and utilize hazel for magical workings related to good fortune. You can keep a hazelnut in your pocket to draw luck your way, or hang a bough of hazel branches above your door.

Some of the many deities of the corn moon season are Vulcan, whose festival, the Vulcanalia, falls each year on August 23. The Greek goddess Nemesis also had a festival held on this day. Mars was known as a god of war, but in some incarnations, is associated with the bounty of the grain harvest; offerings were made in his honor for a plentiful yield. Egyptian deities like Hathor and Thoth had a strong connection to this time of year, because they are so closely linked to the rich, fertile soil of the land surrounding the Nile delta.

For magical herbal correspondences this month, look at using rosemary, rue, basil, and chamomile in your workings. All of these should be flourishing in your garden right now, and you can harvest and dry them for future use.

Corn Moon Magic