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March 21, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a  New Moon phase. During this phase the Moon is too close to the sun in the sky to be visible. The moon rises and sets with the sun and is not present in the night sky. Because of this the night sky is darker and an excellent time to view other celestial objects. Like the Full Moon, a New Moon happens at a very specific time when the sun and moon have the same ecliptic longitude and it can be measured down to the second it occurs.

Visit the March 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s New Moon Phase

The New Moon on March 21 has an illumination of 0%. 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 March 21 the Moon is 29.27 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: New Moon
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 29.27 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 369,885.17 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 149,039,831.35 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

March 21, 2023 Northern 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 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

March 21, 2023
10:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:01 Aries 01
Moon:03 Aries 37
Mercury:05 Aries 28
Venus:05 Taurus 59
Mars:28 Gemini 17
Jupiter:16 Aries 43
Saturn:01 Pisces 39
Uranus:16 Taurus 19
Neptune:25 Pisces 20
Pluto:29 Capricorn 58

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 19 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 58 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 06

Chiron:14 Aries 59
Ceres:00 Libra 17 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 26
Juno:05 Taurus 51
Vesta:18 Aries 44

Eris:24 Aries 19

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

March 21, 2023
08:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Aries 56
Moon:02 Aries 25
Mercury:05 Aries 18
Venus:05 Taurus 53
Mars:28 Gemini 15
Jupiter:16 Aries 41
Saturn:01 Pisces 38
Uranus:16 Taurus 19
Neptune:25 Pisces 20
Pluto:29 Capricorn 58

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 19 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 59 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 06

Chiron:14 Aries 59
Ceres:00 Libra 18 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 24
Juno:05 Taurus 48
Vesta:18 Aries 41

Eris:24 Aries 19

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

21 March 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Aries 41
Moon:28 Pisces 47
Mercury:04 Aries 48
Venus:05 Taurus 35
Mars:28 Gemini 08
Jupiter:16 Aries 38
Saturn:01 Pisces 36
Uranus:16 Taurus 19
Neptune:25 Pisces 20
Pluto:29 Capricorn 58

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 20 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 59 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 04

Chiron:14 Aries 58
Ceres:00 Libra 22 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 20
Juno:05 Taurus 39
Vesta:18 Aries 35

Eris:24 Aries 19

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Blessing From WOTC to Our European Readers on This Beautiful Ostara/Spring Equinox

March 22, 2023 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 Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Visit the March 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on March 22 has an illumination of 1%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On March 22 the Moon is 0.85 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: 1%
Moon Age: 0.85 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 373,920.01 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,082,000.59 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

21 March 2023 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

This local time is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

21 March 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Aries 51
Moon:01 Aries 12
Mercury:05 Aries 08
Venus:05 Taurus 47
Mars:28 Gemini 13
Jupiter:16 Aries 40
Saturn:01 Pisces 38
Uranus:16 Taurus 19
Neptune:25 Pisces 20
Pluto:29 Capricorn 58

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 20 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 59 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 05

Chiron:14 Aries 59
Ceres:00 Libra 20 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 23
Juno:05 Taurus 45
Vesta:18 Aries 39

Eris:24 Aries 19

Fire:8
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:3
Cardinal:10
Fixed:6
Mutable:3

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

21 March 2023
03:00 pm GMT 5:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Aries 44
Moon:29 Pisces 23
Mercury:04 Aries 53
Venus:05 Taurus 38
Mars:28 Gemini 09
Jupiter:16 Aries 38
Saturn:01 Pisces 37
Uranus:16 Taurus 19
Neptune:25 Pisces 20
Pluto:29 Capricorn 58

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 20 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 59 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 04

Chiron:14 Aries 58
Ceres:00 Libra 21 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 21
Juno:05 Taurus 40
Vesta:18 Aries 36

Eris:24 Aries 19

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

21 March 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Aries 16
Moon:22 Pisces 41
Mercury:03 Aries 58
Venus:05 Taurus 05
Mars:27 Gemini 56
Jupiter:16 Aries 32
Saturn:01 Pisces 34
Uranus:16 Taurus 17
Neptune:25 Pisces 19
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 22 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 01 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 01

Chiron:14 Aries 57
Ceres:00 Libra 28 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 14
Juno:05 Taurus 25
Vesta:18 Aries 23

Eris:24 Aries 19

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Witchcraft Symbols, Terms and Definitions – Rabbit

Rabbits

What Do Rabbits Symbolize? Rabbit Symbolism Meaning from rabbitcaretips.com

Rabbits are one of the most popular pets. However, rabbits have been a part of lives, cultures, and religious practices for much longer than they have been considered pets. Historically speaking, rabbits hold a great deal of symbolic meaning. This can guide dreams, art, and even traditional dress.

Rabbits almost always symbolize prosperity, abundance, good luck, and fertility. Unlike many other animals, which have different meanings in different cultures, rabbit symbolism is consistent. In most European cultures, rabbits are springtime animals, symbolic of fruitfulness and renewal. The connection between rabbits and spring is also found in Japanese culture. In the U.S., rabbits are symbolic of cleverness, devotion to self-improvement, and good luck.

There are some cultures that see rabbits differently, however. While rabbits are the luckiest of the Zodiac animals in China, they are primarily seen as trickster animals by Native American cultures. Furthermore, while many Central American peoples see rabbits as symbols of fertility, Aztec mythology associates rabbits with drunkenness and promiscuity.

Contents

What Do Rabbits Symbolize In Dreams?

White Rabbit Symbolism
Black Rabbit Symbolism
Feeding a Rabbit Symbolism
Dead Rabbit Symbolism
What Do Rabbits Symbolize in Chinese Culture?
What Do Rabbits Symbolize in Japanese Culture?
What Do Rabbits Symbolize In Native American Culture?

What Do Rabbit Totems Symbolize?
What Do Rabbits Symbolize in Central American Culture?
Rabbit Symbolism in Christianity

What Do Rabbits Signify in The Bible?
Why Do Rabbits Symbolize Easter?
Is Seeing A Rabbit Good Luck?

Are Black Rabbits Lucky?
What Do Rabbits Symbolize in Literature And Movies?
Rabbits Symbolize Duality

Crystal, Gems, and Stones Meanings and Magickal Usage – Rose Quartz c. 2011

Rose Quartz

This crystal, one of the most valued quartz varieties, is renowned for its delicate pink tone. The impurities of titanium or manganese that give it this hue also prevent the growth of large individual crystals, which means it is usually found in massive form. Most rose quartz these days comes from Brazil but there also sources in India, Madagascar and the USA. In healing work, the stone encourages the heart to open, bringing more trust and love into our lives.

Identification and care

  • Large, single rose quartz points have been shaped from larger rough pieces.
  • Unpolished rose quartz has sharp edges.
  • “Lavender” quartz is rose quartz with a ting of violet.
  • Most pieces of rose quartz are translucent with many fractures; gemstones are flawless and transparent
  • Star rose quartz containing rutile crystals has asterisms (star effects), which can be seen when light reflects off the polished surface.

Magick

  • Fosters an appreciation of beauty
  • Inspires feeling of love and friendship

Healing Functions

  • Rapidly releases emotional stress – the effect is so intense that it can be uncomfortable (to avoid this, balance with grounding stones)
  • Uncovers the underlying causes of other problems, such as a negative self-image

Practical Ideas

  • To release emotional stress, place tiger’s eye at the sacral chakra grounding stones by the feet and rose quartz at the heart, surrounded by four clear quartz (points out).
  • For self-worth and nurturing, place 12 rose quartz evenly around the body. The effect of the experience is amplified if you lie on a pink or magenta cloth.

 

10 Types and The Meaning of White Lilies

White Lily

From floweradvisor.com

Lily is one of the liked flowers in the world. Starting from the shape of the petals to the color variants, they have their beauty. Most lilies grow in white, yellow, pink, red, and orange colors. Each color has a different meaning and meaning. But lilies are known as a symbol of purity and beauty, include white lilies

The meaning of White Lily

Lily has many colors. One of them is white. It is interesting to know about white lilies. This white flower has the meaning of commitment, faith, and rebirth. Like other lilies, white lilies also bloom in the mid-spring to dry season.

White lily is the right flower choice if you want to show sympathy. It is good to give it in a mourning atmosphere such as a funeral. But as a symbol of commitment, a white lily can be used as a wedding bouquet and part of the decoration.

Lastly, a white lily is also a beautiful gift for newborns because it symbolizes rebirth.

Types of White Lilies

White lilies are not a type of lilies themselves. Several types of lilies are white. What are the types of white lilies?

  • White Stargazer Lilies

One kind of lily is known as the ‘Snow Princess’, is a flower that is still rarely found. This flower represents sympathy. The petals are large and have an intoxicating aroma, becoming a flower that adds beauty in summer.

  • Easter

As programmed, the Easter lily will only bloom at the same time every year. If cared right way, they will multiply every year. One of the things about Easter Lily is when it blooms, you can save the blubs and plant them again.

  • Madonna

The part of the oldest types of lily flowers. It has a shape like a trumpet with pure white color. Become a symbol of purity of soul and chastity. Madonna also known as Peace lily blooms all year round to reveal its beautiful glossy green leaves.

  • Casa Blanca

It looks graceful and elegant with red stamens looks beautiful and admired. Casa Blanca representing life and joy. The flower is often a birthday gift and wedding decoration.

  • Shirui

Shirui is unique. It is hard to find it because located in the Ukhrul area, India. The color mixed with pink looks beautiful and sweet. It is shaped like a bell and has a height of up to one foot. Shirui blooms from April to June every year.

  • Royal

It has many names ranging from Regal’s Lily, Christmas’ Lily, and King’s Lily. Originally from West China, it grows on rocky slopes and riverbanks.

  • Calla

Often used in Easter celebrations because it is a symbol of resurrection and rebirth. But it also represents the meaning of innocent. The flowers are large, about 10 inches. They bloom in late spring to mid-summer.

  • Formosa

It is known as Taiwanese lily. Formosa has large, fragrant flowers. Blooms from summer to fall. This plant can grow 4-7 feet in height. Wine’s purple color beautifies the edges of the petals.

  • White water

The petals are fragrant and soft. It looks elegant in white. Known as an ornamental plant and often appears in garden water. Ancient cultures often associated the white water lily with the spiritual world and gods. Now the white water lily is used as an invasive plant. Water lily has the meaning of peace and pleasure.

  • Golden-Rayed

It is known as the gold lily. Golden-Rayed symbolizes purity of heart and surrenders to the grace of God. It is the tallest lily plant of all. The flowers are large and have a spicy-sweet aroma.

How to plant and take care of white lilies …

Spring Equinox/Ostara Potpourri, Incense and Oil c. 2018

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Spring Equinox/Ostara Potpourri, Incense & Oil

Spring Equinox Ritual Potpourri

Recipe by Gerina Dunwich

A small cauldron filled with homemade potpourri can be used as a fragrant altar decoration, burned (outdoors) as an offering to the old gods during or after a Sabbat celebration, or wrapped in decorative paper and ribbons and given to a Wiccan sister or brother as a Sabbat gift.

45 drops rose oil

1 cup oak moss

2 cups dried dogwood blossoms

2 cups dried honeysuckle blossoms

1/2 cup dried violets

1/2 cup dried daffodils

1/2 cup dried rosebuds

1/2 cup dried crocus or iris

Mix the rose oil with the oak moss, and then add the remaining ingredients. Stir the potpourri well and then store in a tightly covered ceramic or glass container.

(The above recipe for “Spring Equinox Ritual Potpourri” is directly quoted from Gerina Dunwich’s book: “The Wicca Spellbook: A Witch’s Collection of Wiccan Spells, Potions and Recipes”, pages 161-162, A Citadel Press Book, Carol Publishing Group, 1994/1995.)

Source

Ostara Lore
Researched and Compiled by StormWind

Ostara Oil

Put in soap or annoint candles
5 drops lavender
5 drops jasmine
5 drops patchouli
5 drops rose

Add a lavender bud and small lapis lazuli, rose, and clear quartz crystals. This has the gently smell of spring beginning to blossom. Very lovely!

Ostara Incense

Recipe by Scott Cunningham

2 parts Frankincense
1 part Benzoin
1 part Dragon’s Blood
1/2 part Nutmeg
1/2 part Violet flowers (or a few drops Violet oil)
1/2 part Orange peel
1/2 part Rose petals

 

Burn during Wiccan rituals on Ostara, or to welcome the spring and refresh your life.

 

(The above recipe for “Ostara Incense” is directly quoted from Scott Cunningham’s book: “The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews”, page 83, Llewellyn Publications, 1992.)

 

Spell for Today – Egg Wish Spell for Fertility – Printable

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Ostara – Printable

Blessing on This Beautiful, Sunny Ostara/Spring Equinox

From all of us at WOTC we wish you and your family a bountiful year full of new awakenings, love, hope and joy.

March 20, 2023 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 March 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on March 20 has an illumination of 2%. 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 March 20 the Moon is 28.14 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: 2%
Moon Age: 28.14 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,665.02 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,997,816.79 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

March 20, 2023 Northern 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 

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

March 20, 2023
10:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Aries 01
Moon:19 Pisces 00
Mercury:03 Aries 28
Venus:04 Taurus 47
Mars:27 Gemini 49
Jupiter:16 Aries 28
Saturn:01 Pisces 32
Uranus:16 Taurus 17
Neptune:25 Pisces 18
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 23 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 01 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):08 Leo 00

Chiron:14 Aries 56
Ceres:00 Libra 31 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 10
Juno:05 Taurus 16
Vesta:18 Aries 16

Eris:24 Aries 18

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

March 20, 2023
08:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Pisces 57
Moon:17 Pisces 47
Mercury:03 Aries 18
Venus:04 Taurus 41
Mars:27 Gemini 47
Jupiter:16 Aries 27
Saturn:01 Pisces 31
Uranus:16 Taurus 17
Neptune:25 Pisces 18
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 23 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 02 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 59

Chiron:14 Aries 56
Ceres:00 Libra 32 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 08
Juno:05 Taurus 13
Vesta:18 Aries 14

Eris:24 Aries 18

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

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

20 March 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Pisces 42
Moon:14 Pisces 05
Mercury:02 Aries 48
Venus:04 Taurus 23
Mars:27 Gemini 40
Jupiter:16 Aries 24
Saturn:01 Pisces 30
Uranus:16 Taurus 16
Neptune:25 Pisces 17
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 25 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 03 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 57

Chiron:14 Aries 55
Ceres:00 Libra 36 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 05
Juno:05 Taurus 05
Vesta:18 Aries 07

Eris:24 Aries 18

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

March 20 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1602 United Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) forms

1800 Alessandro Volta reports his discovery of the electric battery in a letter to Joseph Banks, president of the Royal Society of London

1815 Napoleon enters Paris after escape from Elba, begins 100-day rule

1900 US Secretary of State John Hay announces that all nations to whom he sent notes calling for an ‘open door’ policy in China have essentially accepted his stand

1933 Dachau the first Nazi concentration camp, is completed

2016 Barack Obama becomes the first US President to visit Cuba since 1928, arriving for a 3 day tour

Today’s Historical Events

141 6th recorded perihelion passage of Halley’s Comet

1345 Saturn, Jupiter and Mars-conjunction: thought “cause of plague epidemic”

1525 Paris’ parliament begins pursuit of Protestants

1569 Duke of Alva leads “tenth penning” in Les Ponts de Cé

1598 Governor of Brittany, Philippe Emmanuel the Duke of Mercœur submits to French King Henry IV at Angers

1600 The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden

1602 United Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) forms

1616 Walter Raleigh released from Tower of London to seek gold in Guyana

Today’s Historical Events in Flim and TV

1948 1st live televised symphony performances: Eugene Ormandy leads Philadelphia Orchestra on CBS, followed 90 minutes later by Arturo Toscanini leading the NBC Orchestra on NBC

1948 20th Academy Awards: “Gentleman’s Agreement”, Loretta Young, Ronald Colman win

1952 24th Academy Awards: “An American in Paris”, Humphrey Bogart & Vivien Leigh win

1955 KXTV TV channel 10 in Sacramento, CA (CBS) begins broadcasting

1967 The Supremes release single “The Happening”

1967 WOET (now WPTD) TV channel 16 in Dayton, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting

1973 NBC TV premiere of pilot episode of “Police Story”, based on Los Angeles Police Dept. Joseph Wambaugh’s writings

1987 Soap opera “Capitol” final episode

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1885 Yiddish theater opens in NY with Goldfaden operetta

1888 The premiere of the very first Romani language operetta staged in Moscow, Russia.

1954 “King & I” closes at St James Theater NYC after 1246 performances

1965 10th Eurovision Song Contest: France Gall of Luxembourg wins singing “Poupee de cire, poupee de son” written by Serge Gainsbourg in Naples

1982 Joan Jett & Blackhearts’ “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” goes #1 for 7 weeks

1990 Singer Gloria Estefan fractures her spine when a truck hits her tour bus near Scranton, Pennsylvania

1991 Michael Jackson signs $65M deal with Sony Records to produce 6 albums

1994 “Cyrano – The Musical” closes at Neil Simon NYC after 137 performances

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1891 53rd Grand National: Irish jockey, trainer Harry Beasley wins aboard 4/1 Come Away

1892 54th Grand National: Capt. Roddy Owen wins aboard 20/1 chance Father O’Flynn

1911 National Squash Tennis Association forms (NYC)

1914 1st international figure-skating tournament held in US, New Haven

1920 Australasian Championships Men’s Tennis, Adelaide: Pat O’Hara Wood beats fellow Australian Ronald Thomas 6-3, 4-6, 6-8, 6-1, 6-3

1920 US Men’s Figure Skating championship won by Sherwin Badger

1934 American all-round female super athlete Babe Didrikson Zaharias pitches a hitless inning for Philadelphia A’s in their exhibition pre-season baseball game against Brooklyn Dodgers

1937 England beats Scotland, 6-3 at Murrayfield, Edinburgh to clinch the Home Nations Rugby Championship and Triple Crown

A Thought for Today

Goddess Of The Day: SEPHIRA

Sephira

Hanukkah (Jewish)

 

Themes: Miracles; Victory, Success; Overcoming

Symbol: Light

 

About Sephira: This ancient Cabalistic goddess embodies divine light – the active, energetic power that flows

through the Universe in all directions. Thus, it is no coincidence that the ten spheres on the Tree of Life are

called Sephirah, for this goddess guides our way and path with her radiance.

 

To Do Today: This festival commemorates the rebellion of the Jews against the Syrians, in which a miracle took

place. A small bottle of oil stayed lit for eight days, keeping the temple consecrated until more oil could be brought.

Since Sephira is the light of miracles, today’s a good time to focus on seemingly impossible goals or situations that

you may have set aside or left behind in discouragement. Revisit those dreams; reconsider the logistics of those

circumstances. If there is a better way to approach things, Sephira will illuminate that path or options for you in

your meditations. Make sure to turn on light sources today, and open curtains to let natural light into your home.

Symbolically, this welcomes Sephira’s active power into your spiritual life and quest. Also consider following with

Jewish tradition and giving coins to friends or family. These tokens draw financial security. Or, eat potato pancakes

for providence.

 

 

By Patricia Telesco

March 20, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

The Sun will be in your sign for the next four weeks giving you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. Oh yeah, you’re raring to go! Plus, Mercury in your sign will make you talkative and busy making plans. (Wow.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Although you will be happy to play things low-key and work behind the scenes; nevertheless, this is an excellent month to buy wardrobe goodies. (If shopping, check the Moon Alert at the top of my daily column.) You feel energized by financial matters, including your desire to boost your earnings.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You’re heading into a popular window for the next few weeks, which means you will enjoy the company of others and be more involved in groups, clubs and organizations. In particular, time in the company of younger people will interest you.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

For the next four weeks, the Sun is at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight. This happens only once a year so now is your chance to make a wonderful impression on others. Demand the advantage! Go after what you want.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your urge to do something to expand your world is strong now and will stay this way for the next few weeks. Therefore, get out and travel if you can. Study and learn. Seek adventure. Do something different so that you feel you are enriching your life.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your attention will swing to money matters, especially related to shared property, wills, inheritances, insurance issues and debt in the next few weeks. Decisions that you make will benefit you. Grab every chance to travel for pleasure because this might come your way.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Partnerships are important to you. In the next four weeks, you have a much better chance to objectively size up your closest relationships, especially your role in them. This means you can see how to improve how you relate to others. Meanwhile, get more sleep during this time.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

It’s all systems go for you because in the next four weeks, you’re keen to be efficient, productive and effective in everything you do. You’ll be setting the bar high because you want to accomplish as much as possible. Relations with partners and close friends will be warm and supportive.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Lucky you! Make use of wonderful opportunities to enjoy yourself and have fun in the next four weeks! Accept invitations to sports events, social occasions, the arts, entertaining diversions, dining out plus, enjoying playful times with children. Romance will be blessed!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Home, family and your private life are your primary focus in the next several weeks. Some of you will be more involved than usual with a parent. Family discussions about how to improve the home through renovations and repairs or even to change residences will take place.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The pace of your days will accelerate in the next four weeks because suddenly you’ve got things to do, people to see and places to go! You will enjoy taking short trips. Expect a busy schedule with appointments, errands and time with siblings, neighbours and relatives. Get cracking!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your desire to boost your earnings and get a better paying job, or to get a raise where you currently work will be stronger in the next four weeks. Look for ways to do this because it might happen! Likewise, many of you will be buying beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. Ka-ching!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Michael Rappaport (1970) shares your birthday today. You are an idealist who is warm hearted and has the ability to work well with others. You become more confident as you age. This is a lovely year to socialize and enjoy yourself! Let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Nurture your inner beauty and happiness.

20 March 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

20 March 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Pisces 52
Moon:16 Pisces 33
Mercury:03 Aries 08
Venus:04 Taurus 35
Mars:27 Gemini 44
Jupiter:16 Aries 26
Saturn:01 Pisces 31
Uranus:16 Taurus 16
Neptune:25 Pisces 18
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 24 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 02 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 59

Chiron:14 Aries 55
Ceres:00 Libra 33 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 07
Juno:05 Taurus 10
Vesta:18 Aries 12

Eris:24 Aries 18

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

Southern Hemisphere

This local time is in Cape Town, South Africa

20 March 2023
03:00 pm GMT 5:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Pisces 44
Moon:14 Pisces 42
Mercury:02 Aries 53
Venus:04 Taurus 26
Mars:27 Gemini 41
Jupiter:16 Aries 24
Saturn:01 Pisces 30
Uranus:16 Taurus 16
Neptune:25 Pisces 18
Pluto:29 Capricorn 57

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 25 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 02 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 58

Chiron:14 Aries 55
Ceres:00 Libra 35 Rx
Pallas:15 Cancer 05
Juno:05 Taurus 06
Vesta:18 Aries 08

Eris:24 Aries 18

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

Southwestern Hemisphere Same day at posting for 1500 PM AEDT GMT 0400 For 1500 AEST GMT 0500 STARTS 4/2/2023

This local time is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

20 March 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Pisces 17
Moon:07 Pisces 55
Mercury:01 Aries 58
Venus:03 Taurus 53
Mars:27 Gemini 28
Jupiter:16 Aries 18
Saturn:01 Pisces 27
Uranus:16 Taurus 15
Neptune:25 Pisces 16
Pluto:29 Capricorn 56

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 27 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:06 Taurus 04 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Leo 55

Chiron:14 Aries 53
Ceres:00 Libra 42 Rx
Pallas:14 Cancer 58
Juno:04 Taurus 50
Vesta:17 Aries 56

Eris:24 Aries 18

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

A Thought for Today