Tag: Chinese Horoscope

Spell for Today – Protection from Someone – Printable

December 13th to 18th Astronomy Picture of the Day

(Today starts the weekly pictures for the Astronomy Picture of the Day. We will continue posting this weekly. Just click on the hyperlink next to the date for the pictures you want to see.)

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2022 December 18: The 25 Brightest Stars in the Night Sky
2022 December 17: Apollo 17 VIP Site Anaglyph
2022 December 16: The Geminid
2022 December 15: Full Moon, Full Mars
2022 December 14: Lunar Dust and Duct Tape
2022 December 13: An Artful Sky over Lofoten Islands

December 18th Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

218 BC Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia – Hannibal’s Carthaginian army heavily defeat Roman forces on Italian soil

1271 Kublai Khan renames his empire “Yuan” (元 yuán), marking the start of the Yuan Dynasty of China

1603 First fleet of the Dutch East India Company under Admiral Steven van der Haghen departs for the East-Indies

1642 Abel Tasman‘s expedition sails around Farewell Spit and into Golden Bay, first sighting local Māori in New Zealand

1917 The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, authorizing prohibition of alcohol, is approved by the US congress and sent to the states for ratification

1957 World’s 1st full scale nuclear power plant, for peacetime use only, begins to generate electricity at the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania

1979 Stanley Barrett 1st to exceed land sonic speed (739.666 MPH)

2019 US House of Representatives votes to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power (230-197) and obstruction of Congress (229-198)

Today’s Historical Events

218 BC Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia – Hannibal’s Carthaginian army heavily defeat Roman forces on Italian soil

1118 Alfonso van Aragon occupies Saragossa on Almoraviden

1271 Kublai Khan renames his empire “Yuan” (元 yuán), marking the start of the Yuan Dynasty of China

1352 Etienne Aubert elected as Pope Innocentius VI

1385 Peace of Tournai (Dutch – Doornik) signed between the Burgundian Duke Philip II and the rebellious city of Ghent

1406 Anton of Burgundy becomes Duke of Brabant

1603 First fleet of the Dutch East India Company under Admiral Steven van der Haghen departs for the East-Indies

1621 English parliament accept unanimously, Protestation

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1948 WDSU TV channel 6 in New Orleans, LA (NBC) begins broadcasting

1953 KATV TV channel 7 in Little Rock, AR (ABC) begins broadcasting

1953 KMID TV channel 2 in Midland & Odessa, TX (ABC) begins broadcasting

1956 “To Tell the Truth” debuts on CBS-TV

1956 Phil Rizzuto signs as NY Yankees radio-TV announcer

1961 KAIL TV channel 53 in Fresno, CA (IND) begins broadcasting

1962 WAIQ TV channel 26 in Montgomery, AL (PBS) begins broadcasting

1963 “The Pink Panther” film premieres, directed by Blake Edwards and starring Peter Sellers and David Niven, with theme by Henry Mancini

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1892 Anton Bruckner‘s 8th Symphony premieres

1892 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky‘s ballet “The Nutcracker” premieres in Saint Petersburg, Russia, now the world’s most performed ballet; his final opera “Isolanta” also premieres

1962 Dmitri Shostakovich‘s 13th Symphony premieres in Moscow

1964 “I Had a BaIl” opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC for 199 performances

1964 During funeral service held for soul singer Sam Cooke, fans cause damage to funeral home

1965 “La Grusse Valise” closes at 54th St Theater NYC after 7 performances

1970 “Me Nobody Knows” opens at Helen Hayes Theater NYC for 587 performances

1985 Jerry Herman’s musical revue “Jerry’s Girls” opens at St James Theater, NYC; runs for 139 performances

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1894 Day 4 of the 1st cricket test Australia v England, England following on 4-268, 7 in front

1932 National Football League Championship; Playoff, Chicago Stadium: Chicago Bears beat Portsmouth Spartans, 9-0

1935 Don Bradman scores 117 in his debut Sheffield Shield cricket match for South Australia in an innings & 5 run win over his old team, New South Wales

1936 Queensland cricket all out for 49 v Vic, Fleetwood-Smith 7-17

1949 National Football League Championship, Philadelphia Eagles beat Los Angeles Rams, 14-0; played in driving rain that caused field to become a mud pit

1952 Ellis W. Ryan resigns as Cleveland Indians president

1956 Ballon d’Or: Blackpool & England winger Stanley Matthews wins inaugural award for best football player in Europe; beats Real Madrid pair Alfredo Di Stéfano & Raymond Kopa

1956 Phil Rizzuto signs as NY Yankees radio-TV announcer

A Thought for Today

Dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may of The Crone aspect of Triple Goddess and Oak King in the northern hemisphere and The Maiden aspect of the Triple Goddess and the Holly King in the southern hemisphere bless you and your family with all things positive!

December 17, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Be careful today. Discussions with close friends and partners might get in your face. Meanwhile, bosses, parents and people in authority might throw you a curveball today or do something you didn’t expect. Therefore, tread carefully! Keep your head down and your powder dry.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Travel plans might suddenly change today. They might be cancelled or rescheduled; or perhaps, you have to travel when you didn’t expect to do so? Meanwhile, people at work are opinionated! Likewise, issues related to a pet are intense. Oops!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a playful, flirtatious day. Accept invitations to party because you have lots of energy and you want to have some fun. However, keep an eye on your banking situation and anything related to inheritances and shared property because something unexpected might impact these areas. Stay in the know.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

A partner or close friend might catch you off guard today. Or perhaps, you will meet someone who is different or unusual? Either way, this could lead to an intense family discussion at home. (Of course, everyone has their opinion to share, so they will chip in their two bits.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your work routine might change today. Staff shortages, power outages, late shipments, cancelled appointments or surprise announcements might be a few things that catch you off guard today. On the upside, you might have some brilliant ideas? (Your mind is very sharp today.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your ambition is aroused today, which is why you will try to go after whatever you want. Stay light on your feet because social plans might change today. Meanwhile, parents should be aware that this is a mildly accident-prone day for their kids, which means they should be vigilant.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with Mars, which give you lots of energy and mental clarity. You might see ways to improve your appearance or your health? Meanwhile, get ready for some interruptions to your home routine. Perhaps it’s an unusual family conversation, or an unexpected knock at the door?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Your daily routine will probably change today because something unexpected will occur. (Incidentally, pay attention to everything you say and do because this is a mildly accident-prone day.) You might also come up with zany or genius-like ideas. Stay light on your feet!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A discussion with a friend, perhaps a female, will be animated and intense today. You have ideas and so do they. Meanwhile, keep an eye on your money and your possessions because something unpredictable might happen. You might find money; you might lose money.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

It’s curious but people notice you today for some reason. In fact, some seem to know personal details about your private life. (Like, what’s with that?) Be aware of this in case you have to do some damage control. Guard against rash, impulsive actions. Think before you speak or act so that you have no regrets later.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Try to do something different today because you’re a bit restless and yearning for some adventure. What you need is a little change of scenery. You don’t have to hop a jet. Just visit a store or restaurant you never been to before. Stretch your wings and discover your neighbourhood.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

A friend or even a casual acquaintance might surprise you today. Possibly, you will meet someone new who is unusual or different? This discussion could come about because of your interest in shared property, inheritances or something to do with the wealth and resources of others.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Katheryne Winick (1977)) shares your birthday today. You are high-energy, outgoing and friendly. You have a strong work ethic and you are a natural leader. People admire you. This year you will reap the benefits of the past efforts and receive recognition – a raise, praise, kudos or awards. Well done! Bravo!

December 17, 2022 Moon Goddess Current Phase

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. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. 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. 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 December 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on December 17 has an illumination of 39%. 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 December 17 the Moon is 23.21 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: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 39%
Moon Age: 23.21 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 390,135.74 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,203,858.06 km

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.

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

December 17, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

December 17, 2022
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Sagittarius 59
Moon:14 Libra 23
Mercury:15 Capricorn 33
Venus:09 Capricorn 47
Mars:12 Gemini 35 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 47
Saturn:21 Aquarius 07
Uranus:15 Taurus 29 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 42
Pluto:27 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 30
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 57 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 35

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 43
Pallas:24 Cancer 41 Rx
Juno:19 Pisces 01
Vesta:08 Pisces 43

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

Northern Hemisphere

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

December 17, 2022
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Sagittarius 54
Moon:13 Libra 18
Mercury:15 Capricorn 27
Venus:09 Capricorn 40
Mars:12 Gemini 36 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 46
Saturn:21 Aquarius 07
Uranus:15 Taurus 29 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 42
Pluto:27 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 30
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 57 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 34

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 42
Pallas:24 Cancer 42 Rx
Juno:18 Pisces 59
Vesta:08 Pisces 42

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

Northeastern Hemisphere

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

17 December 2022
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Sagittarius 36
Moon:09 Libra 34
Mercury:15 Capricorn 05
Venus:09 Capricorn 19
Mars:12 Gemini 42 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 45
Saturn:21 Aquarius 05
Uranus:15 Taurus 29 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 42
Pluto:27 Capricorn 13

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 30
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 58 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 32

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 37
Pallas:24 Cancer 46 Rx
Juno:18 Pisces 52
Vesta:08 Pisces 35

Eris:23 Aries 59 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

December 17th Deviational Journal

Tarot Card

From tarotx.net

La Rove De Fortune (The Wheel of Fortune) – Major Arcana

Menu of Contents

I. Overview of the Wheel of Fortune – La Roue de Fortune Tarot

II. Keywords of the Wheel of Fortune – La Roue de Fortune Tarot

III. Interpretation of the Wheel of Fortune – La Roue de Fortune Tarot

IV. When the Wheel of Fortune – La Roue de Fortune Tarot speaks up

V. Traditional interpretations of the Wheel of Fortune – La Roue de Fortune Tarot

More The Wheel of Fortune Cards from Famous Tarot Decks

Rune

From white-magic-help.net

ODIN

The Unknowable, The God Odin

Empty is the end, empty is the beginning. Like the phoenix from the ashes it rises – from what we call fate. The surrender of control is the supreme challenge for a spiritual warrior. If you drag the blank rune, take courage. Trust that the universe will make self change in your ongoing life progress.

Witches Rune

From otherworldlyoracle.com

Eye

Third eye, seeing the truth, clairvoyance, someone’s watching, the evil eye and protection

This rune is my favorite. The all-seeing eye. It represents seeing things unseen, also seeing the beauty in things others don’t. Can also be a warning of the evil eye or someone watching you. Or perhaps a reminder to open your eyes to a situation you’ve been blindly ignoring.

Ogham

From learnreligions.com

Ui/Uillean

Ui (sometimes interpreted as Pe) is Uillean, the Honeysuckle. Associated with the manifestation of will, the Honeysuckle starts as a small seed and creeps along, growing and spreading over time. Honeysuckle twists and spirals up and over its surroundings, its soft yellow flowers releasing a sweet scent. It is the flower of unspoken desire, hidden needs, secret wants, but it also represents our goals of finding our true Self.

From a medicinal standpoint, the honeysuckle can be useful as well. Dioscorides says,

“the ripe seed gathered and dried in theshadow and drunk for four days together, doth waste and consume away the hardness of the spleen and removeth wearisomeness, helpeth the shortness and difficulty of breathing, cureth the hicket (hiccough), etc. A syrup made of the flowers is good to be drunk against diseases of the lungs and spleen.”

Uillean Correspondences

Mundane Aspects: When this symbol appears, it means you need to allow yourself the freedom to pursue your desire. If you’ve got hopes or dreams that are unattained, now is your time to start considering whether they’re remain just dreams, or become reality. Denying yourself the chance to enjoy life is unfair.

Magical Aspects: Take the time to experience joy, but make sure you stay true to your values and beliefs as well. In many Wiccan traditions, the Charge of the Goddess is quoted as a reminder of this: All acts of love and pleasure are my rituals. Another aspect of this symbol is that sometimes, mysteries which seem to be hidden may not be as hard to delve into as you think–sometimes, you’ve just been sidetracked by distractions.

I Ching

From psychic-revelation.com

Hexagram Seventeen/17

Name: Sui.

Keyphrase: Following.

Formed By The Trigrams: Lake over Thunder.

General: Balancing the heart and mind of leadership will help assure steady progress.

Love: Show your partner what you require by example rather than words. be gentle with them.

Business: Hard work needs to be balanced by rest.

Personal: Plan for gradual progress and make sure that hard work is balanced by rest.

Overview: Sui indicates that you should lead by example rather than just telling everyone what to do. It indicates a time where gradual progress should be the plan and that work should be balanced with periods of rest. Effective leadership is about serving, not about power and ego. A leader has obligations to all those that work for him and this should not be overlooked. Learn the needs of those that follow you and if some of these needs need correcting then do so by gentle persuasion not by harsh words.

Numerology

From learnreligions.com

Seven

Related to lunar energy, connected to the moon, femininity, and workings related to intuition and wisdom. Thought forms and consciousness are represented by the number seven.

Angel Number

For more from sunsugns.org

Animal Spirit Guide or Helper

From uniguide.com

Reindeer

Reindeer symbolism and meanings include speed, travel, insight, renewal, majesty, and other special qualities.Reindeer are native to Scandinavia, Europe, and Asia. So, they appear in the mythology and folklore of these regions. However, people all over the world know about reindeer and are intrigued with what they symbolize. In this post, we’ll explore all aspects of reindeer meaning and symbolism, including reindeer spiritual meanings and the reindeer spirit animal, plus reindeer mythology and folklore.

If you are curious about the reindeer’s cousin in North America – the caribou – please check out my post on caribou symbolism and mythology.

Spell for Today – Prayer to Hecate or Hekate – Printable

Yule and Winter Solstice 2022: Meaning and Traditions For Yuletide

Yule and Winter Solstice is the most magical time of the year, and 2022 is no different! However, it can also be one of the most stressful. Remember to take a moment to notice the beauty around you during this yuletide season. Reflect on the current position of the Winter Solstice sun and feel its light shining down on you.

Nature is slowing down, and so should you. Be still and observe the peaceful silence and renewal taking place.

Engage all your senses, take deep breaths, and be truly present. Pause for a few moments to look at the beautiful sparkling lights, listen to your favorite winter song, smell the cold crisp air mixed with the scent of cinnamon or pine, taste your favorite warm drink, or snuggle up with a cozy blanket. Turn off electronics and be still.

Many Pagans, Witches, and those interested in Nature Spirituality celebrate the seasonal cycles. Sometimes referred to as the Wheel of the Year, and consisting of eight celebrations. Four of these festivals (Imbolc, Beltane, Lughnasadh, and Samhain) are rooted in Celtic history and origins.

The other four (Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumn Equinox, and Winter Solstice) represent the sun’s location. I created a complete guide to each season, including history, traditions, symbols, correspondences, ritual ideas, and how you can celebrate.

Please note that I make every effort to ensure this information is correct and accurate through my own experiences and referencing sources throughout AND at the bottom of this article.

Posts on this site may contain affiliate links that allow me to earn a small commission from your purchases (at no extra cost to you!)

From thepeculiarbrunette.com

18 December 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

 For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

18 December 2022
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Sagittarius 47
Moon:24 Libra 43
Mercury:16 Capricorn 32
Venus:10 Capricorn 46
Mars:12 Gemini 19 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 51
Saturn:21 Aquarius 11
Uranus:15 Taurus 27 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 42
Pluto:27 Capricorn 15

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 31
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 54 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 40

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 56
Pallas:24 Cancer 31 Rx
Juno:19 Pisces 18
Vesta:09 Pisces 01

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

Southern Hemisphere 

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

18 December 2022
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Sagittarius 34
Moon:21 Libra 58
Mercury:16 Capricorn 17
Venus:10 Capricorn 31
Mars:12 Gemini 23 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 49
Saturn:21 Aquarius 10
Uranus:15 Taurus 28 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 42
Pluto:27 Capricorn 15

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 31
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 55 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 39

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 53
Pallas:24 Cancer 34 Rx
Juno:19 Pisces 14
Vesta:08 Pisces 56

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

Southwestern Hemisphere

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

18 December 2022
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:26 Sagittarius 11
Moon:17 Libra 04
Mercury:15 Capricorn 49
Venus:10 Capricorn 02
Mars:12 Gemini 30 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 48
Saturn:21 Aquarius 08
Uranus:15 Taurus 28 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 42
Pluto:27 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 30
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 56 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 36

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 47
Pallas:24 Cancer 39 Rx
Juno:19 Pisces 05
Vesta:08 Pisces 48

Eris:23 Aries 58 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

Let’s Have Some Fun – Summer Coloring Pages for Children and Our Inner Child – Printable

Let’s Have Some Fun – Winter Coloring Pages for Children and Our Inner Child – Printable

December 16, 2022 Moon Goddess Current Phase

 

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 Last Quarter phase. 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. Also called a Third Quarter phase, it 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 December 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Last Quarter Phase

The Last Quarter on December 16 has an illumination of 49%. 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 December 16 the Moon is 22.27 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Last Quarter
Illumination: 49%
Moon Age: 22.27 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 394,571.42 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,216,837.32 km

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.

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

December 16, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

December 16, 2022
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:24 Sagittarius 58
Moon:01 Libra 40
Mercury:14 Capricorn 17
Venus:08 Capricorn 31
Mars:12 Gemini 55 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 42
Saturn:21 Aquarius 02
Uranus:15 Taurus 31 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 42
Pluto:27 Capricorn 12

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 29
Mean Lunar Node:11 Taurus 00 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 28

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 27
Pallas:24 Cancer 54 Rx
Juno:18 Pisces 39
Vesta:08 Pisces 22

Eris:23 Aries 59 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

Northern Hemisphere

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

December 16, 2022
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:24 Sagittarius 53
Moon:00 Libra 37
Mercury:14 Capricorn 10
Venus:08 Capricorn 25
Mars:12 Gemini 56 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 42
Saturn:21 Aquarius 01
Uranus:15 Taurus 31 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 42
Pluto:27 Capricorn 12

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 29
Mean Lunar Node:11 Taurus 00 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 27

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 25
Pallas:24 Cancer 55 Rx
Juno:18 Pisces 37
Vesta:08 Pisces 20

Eris:23 Aries 59 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

Northeastern Hemisphere

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

16 December 2022
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:24 Sagittarius 35
Moon:26 Virgo 59
Mercury:13 Capricorn 47
Venus:08 Capricorn 03
Mars:13 Gemini 02 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 40
Saturn:21 Aquarius 00
Uranus:15 Taurus 31 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 41
Pluto:27 Capricorn 12

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 29
Mean Lunar Node:11 Taurus 01 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 25

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 20
Pallas:24 Cancer 58 Rx
Juno:18 Pisces 31
Vesta:08 Pisces 14

Eris:23 Aries 59 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:4
Mutable:8

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Friday

From spells8.com

Magick Candle

Light a pink candle to connect with your most sensitive and receptive side, harmonizing bonds of friendship and love. Meditating with a pink candle helps relief depression and promotes self-love.

Ruling Deities

Áine, Eros, Aphrodite, Freyja, Hathor, Isis and Venus are rulers of Fridays.

Crystals

Aventurine, Emerald, Jade, Rose Quartz, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot.

Carrying these gemstones today can bring success and fulfillment of your goals. Wear them as a talisman or simply keep them close to you to harness their energy.

Potion

Drink Hibiscus Tea to enhance your relationship with yourself and others. Hibiscus is an aphrodisiac flower, so it is closely related to love and sex. It has been used to make love potions and charms, as well as medicine.
Note: Expecting mothers should not take Hibiscus ¹.

December 16 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

755 An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion during Chinese Tang Dynasty

1598 Seven Year War: Battle of Noryang Point – in the final battle of the war Korean navy decisively defeats the Japanese

1620 Mayflower Pilgrims come ashore in Plymouth Bay, traditionally thought to be at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts [NS: Dec 26]

1653 Parliamentarian General Oliver Cromwell appointed as Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland

1773 Boston tea party incident – Sons of Liberty protesters throw tea shipments into Boston harbour in protest against British imposed Tea Act

1920 8.5 earthquake rocks the Gansu province in China, killing an estimated 200,000

1944 Nazi Germany launches a counteroffensive against the Allies in the Ardennes region of Belgium, beginning the ‘Battle of the Bulge’

1998 Iraq disarmament crisis: Operation Desert Fox – the United States and United Kingdom bomb targets in Iraq

Today’s Historical Events

755 An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion during Chinese Tang Dynasty

882 Marinus I begins his reign as Catholic Pope succeeding John VIII

1392 Nanboku-chō – Emperor Go-Kameyama of Japan abdicates in favor of rival claimant Go-Komatsu

1431 King Henry VI of England crowned King of France (only English monarch to wear both crowns)

1497 Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama is 1st European to sail along Africa’s East Coast, names it Natal

1538 King Francois I orders renewed pursuit of Protestants

1575 The 1575 Valdivia earthquake takes place.

1577 Danzig surrenders to troops of Polish king Istvan Bathory

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1913 Charlie Chaplin begins his film career at Keystone for $150 a week

1924 Noël Coward‘s “Vortex” premieres in London

1936 John Monks and Fred Finklehoff’s play “Brother Rat” premieres in New York City

1950 Child star Shirley Temple announces her retirement from films aged 22

1951 NBC premiere of “Dragnet” in black and white

1962 “Lawrence of Arabia” film directed by David Lean and starring Peter O’Toole, is released in the United States

1967 “Playtime”, French film directed by Jacques Tati, starring himself, is released

1968 KFIZ TV channel 34 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin begins broadcasting

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1767 Van Ritter von Glucks opera “Alceste” premieres

1877 Anton Bruckner‘s 3rd Symphony in D, premieres

1893 Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 – “New World Symphony” premieres at Carnegie Hall, New York

1926 Darius Milhaud‘s opera “Le Pauvre Matelot” premieres in Paris

1948 “Lend an Ear” opens at National Theater NYC for 460 performances

1950 “Let’s Make an Opera” closes at John Golden Theater NYC after 5 performances

1956 “Fanny” closes at Majestic Theater NYC after 888 performances

1960 “Wildcat” opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 172 performances

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1892 Commencement of 1st Sheffield Shield cricket game, SA v NSW

1899 Italian football club A.C. Milan founded as Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club by Englishmen Alfred Edwards and Herbert Kilpin (disputed possibly 13 Dec)

1918 Jack Dempsey KOs Carl Morris in 14 seconds

1922 Mutual Association of Eastern Colored Baseball Clubs formally organizes

1922 NSW all out for 786 against South Australia Cricket

1923 National Football League Championship: undefeated Canton Bulldogs (11-0-1) repeat as champions

1926 MLB owners renew contract with Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis for a second 7-years term

1927 Australian cricket’s batting maestro Don Bradman makes his 1st-class debut for NSW v South Australia at the Adelaide Oval finishing Day 1 on 65 not out

For Your Viewing Pleasure – Summer Solstice vs. Winter Solstice: Side-by-Side Time-lapse 2017

Summer Solstice vs. Winter Solstice: Side-by-Side Time-lapse

Synchronized side-by-side time-lapse of the summer solstice and winter solstice from Manchester, UK, at the latitude of 53.5°N. Music: Discovery One Orbits Jupiter by TeknoAXE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGH5G…)  

© Scott Richards 2017 •

 

17 December 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

17 December 2022
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Sagittarius 46
Moon:11 Libra 42
Mercury:15 Capricorn 18
Venus:09 Capricorn 31
Mars:12 Gemini 39 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 46
Saturn:21 Aquarius 06
Uranus:15 Taurus 29 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 42
Pluto:27 Capricorn 14

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 30
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 57 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 33

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 40
Pallas:24 Cancer 44 Rx
Juno:18 Pisces 56
Vesta:08 Pisces 39

Eris:23 Aries 59 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

Southern Hemisphere

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

17 December 2022
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Sagittarius 33
Moon:09 Libra 02
Mercury:15 Capricorn 02
Venus:09 Capricorn 15
Mars:12 Gemini 43 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 45
Saturn:21 Aquarius 05
Uranus:15 Taurus 30 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 42
Pluto:27 Capricorn 13

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 29
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 58 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 32

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 36
Pallas:24 Cancer 47 Rx
Juno:18 Pisces 51
Vesta:08 Pisces 34

Eris:23 Aries 59 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

Southwestern Hemisphere

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

17 December 2022
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Sagittarius 10
Moon:04 Libra 17
Mercury:14 Capricorn 33
Venus:08 Capricorn 47
Mars:12 Gemini 50 Rx
Jupiter:29 Pisces 43
Saturn:21 Aquarius 03
Uranus:15 Taurus 30 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 42
Pluto:27 Capricorn 13

True Lunar Node:12 Taurus 29
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 59 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):27 Cancer 29

Chiron:11 Aries 57 Rx
Ceres:29 Virgo 30
Pallas:24 Cancer 51 Rx
Juno:18 Pisces 43
Vesta:08 Pisces 26

Eris:23 Aries 59 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:4
Mutable:7

December 15, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You have clever, innovative ideas at work today. Perhaps, you will consider explore unusual or “alternative” related to your health? Admittedly, power outages, staff shortages, late deliveries and surprising events might take place today, which could catch you off guard. Stay tuned!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might be excited about sudden travel plans or the possibility to travel today. Likewise, surprising news related to publishing, the media, medicine or the law could interest you. Meanwhile, a surprise invitation to a social event might make your day! (Guard against accidents.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Your home routine will be interrupted today. Someone unexpected might knock at your door. Possibly, a small appliance or minor breakage could occur. A family member might have surprising news? Something related to technology will intrigue you.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

New places, new faces and new ideas are the theme for your day. This is because today you find it easy to think outside of the box, which means you will entertain doing different things and meeting different kinds of people. Write down your ideas no matter how far out they sound. (You might be on to something!)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Keep an eye on your money and your assets today because something unexpected could impact them. On the upside, you might find money. On the downside, you might lose it. Be safe and protect what you own from loss, theft or damage. Guard against impulse spending. (Be smart and keep your receipts.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today the Moon is in your sign dancing beautifully with your ruler Mercury and unpredictable Uranus. This gives you a hyped, electrical energy, which will help you to dream up imaginative, creative ideas. You might spontaneously socialize with someone. “Let’s dance!” (A strong attraction might trigger a flirtation.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might choose to work alone or behind the scenes today because you feel a bit low key. Nevertheless, you will have innovative ideas about home repairs. You might also be surprised by a family conversation. Stock the fridge in case unexpected company drops by.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

An unexpected encounter with a friend or member of a group will please you today. The tempo is upbeat and people are full of innovative, unusual ideas, which intrigue you. (Possibly, you’re the one impressing others with your slant on things?) An unexpected short trip is likely.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

For various reasons, you might suddenly be high viz. today. People will notice you, especially authority figures and the police. (It’s good to know this in case you have to do some damage control.) Guard your money and possessions today. However, consider your moneymaking ideas.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today Mercury is in your sign dancing with the Moon and unpredictable Uranus, which makes you restless and impulsive. However, it will also stir up your mind so that you are capable of unexpected, genius-like ideas. Why not run something up the flagpole to see if anyone salutes?

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Double check banking details and anything to do with shared property, taxes, debt, insurance and something that you share with someone else because little glitches and surprises are possible today. This could mean a windfall or an unexpected loss. (Yikes.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is an interesting day! You might meet someone who is unusual or someone close to you might introduce you to a real character. Possibly, you will be involved with younger, creative people in a group setting. Someone younger than you might cause you to rethink future goals? Be open to fresh ways of seeing something.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Michelle Dockery (1981) shares your birthday today. You have a strong sense of justice and fair play. You are optimistic, friendly and charming. You have a genuine concern for others. This is about service to others, especially family members. Therefore, you need to take care of yourself first to be of support to others. Time for a makeover?