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July 29, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest
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Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today until 9:15 PM PDT. The Moon is in Leo.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Here’s another day where parents must be vigilant with their kids to avoid accidents. Meanwhile, social plans might change at the last minute. (This includes sports events.) This is also an unpredictable and rocky time for romance. Steady as she goes.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Once again, unpredictable events are taking place at home. Small appliances might break down or minor breakages could occur. Surprise company might appear at the door. Family arguments might upset your routine. Could be anything. Batten down the hatches!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Be careful because this is an accident-prone day for you, both physically and verbally. Therefore, think before you speak, or act, or do anything. On the upside, you might have spontaneous, genius-like ideas! Expect to meet new faces and see new places.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Keep an eye on your money and possessions because this week has been challenging! Sudden changes to earnings or something unexpected impacting something that you own, are just some examples of what might happen. Keep your eyes open.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This week is full of surprises – no question! The bottom line is you have to stay on your toes. Get your rest so that you can deal with the unexpected. In fact, give yourself wiggle room so that you can maneuver and be ready to go with changing plans. Be patient with others.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You might be privately upset with the views of someone else or something that’s going on in the news or in social media. Whatever concerns you might also be related to the law or a medical situation. Either way, work with what you can change; accept what you cannot change. It’s that simple.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Use your Libran diplomacy today if you find yourself at odds with a friend or a member of a group, which is highly likely. This week has been a testing time for dealing with others! However, you are not alone. Others have had to face this as well. Demonstrate grace under pressure.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Once again, you might find yourself at odds with parents, bosses, teachers, the police or partners and close friends. (It’s as if you can’t win!) Generally, if you fuel the flames of these disputes, it only makes things worse. Don’t say anything you will later regret. Stay frosty.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This is a touchy day. Work-related disputes might occur, especially about travel plans or matters with foreign countries. Issues in the news or in social media might also create unrest. Fortunately, romance is sweet and affectionate. Financial arrangements look solid, as well. (Be thankful for this.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is an unpredictable day for social events, children’s activities, romance, financial speculation, sports and anything to do with shared property or insurance matters. Therefore, tread carefully! Think before you act and keep your eyes open. Bottom line: You don’t want to have any regrets.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
There’s so much going on at home with family members as well as partners and close friends, it’s hard to keep up. Your only choice is to keep your head down and your powder dry. Don’t be discouraged. Remember — the Ark was built by an amateur – the Titanic by professionals.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Unexpected issues might impact your health, a pet, or your job today. This has been the tenor of this week! Your only recourse is to go with the flow and make the best of what’s happening. You can do this.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Singer, musician Geddy Lee (1955) shares your birthday today. You are a gentle Leo who is practical and creative. You are also protective and nurturing of others. When you lead others, you do so in a subtle, gentle manner. Service to others is important this year, which means you must take care of yourself. Enroll in a class. Do a makeover. It’s important to stay grounded and balanced.
Spell for Today – Spell for Savings – Printable
Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions
Today’s Word is
Solitaire or Solitary
From moonlitpriestess.com
A witch who practices alone and is not or no longer associated with a specific Tradition, coven, or group.
July 29 Astronomy Picture of the Day
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 July 29
SOFIA’s Southern Lights
Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Griffin (Otago Museum)
Explanation: SOFIA, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, is a Boeing 747SP aircraft modified to carry a large reflecting telescope into the stratosphere. The ability of the airborne facility to climb above about 99 percent of Earth’s infrared-blocking atmosphere has allowed researchers to observe from almost anywhere over the planet. On a science mission flying deep into the southern auroral oval, astronomer Ian Griffin, director of New Zealand’s Otago Museum, captured this view from the observatory’s south facing starboard side on July 17. Bright star Canopus shines in the southern night above curtains of aurora australis, or southern lights. The plane was flying far south of New Zealand at the time at roughly 62 degrees southern latitude. Unfortunately, after a landing at Christchurch severe weather damaged SOFIA requiring repairs and the cancellation of the remainder of its final southern hemisphere deployment.
July 29 Today in History
Today’s Important Historical Events
1588 The Battle of Gravelines – Spanish Armada damaged and scattered by the English fleet
1609 Samuel de Champlain shoots and kills two Iroquois chiefs at Ticonderoga, New York setting the stage for French-Iroquois conflicts for the next 150 years
1848 Irish Potato Famine: Tipperary Revolt – an unsuccessful nationalist revolt against British rule put down by police
1905 US Secretary of War William Howard Taft makes secret agreement with Japanese Prime Minister Katsura agreeing to Japanese free rein in Korea in return for non-interference with the US in the Philippines
1921 Adolf Hitler becomes leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party
1949 Moscow ends the blockade of West Berlin
Today’s Historical Events
362 Emperor Julianus of Constantinople’s “School Edict” prohibited Christian teachers from using pagan literature which were standard texts for classical education at the time
626 Avars under khagan Bajan begin siege of Constantinople (fails, preserving the eastern Roman empire)
904 Thessalonica is sacked by Saracen pirates led by renegade Leo of Tripoli
1014 Battle of Strumitsa-valley: Byzantine destroys Bulgarian armies
1030 Battle of Stiklestad – Norwegian King Olaf II killed trying to reclaim the throne. One of the most famous Norwegian battles
1179 Lando Sittino proclaimed (anti-)pope Innocent III
1221 Emperor Go-Horikawa aged only 10 years old ascends to the Chrysanthemum Throne of Japan
1279 Five emissaries dispatched by Kublai Khan from the Mongol Yuan dynasty are beheaded by Japan
Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV
1928 Test footage first created for Walt Disney‘s “Steamboat Willie” with Mickey Mouse
1954 Publication of “Fellowship of the Ring” 1st volume of “Lord of the Rings” by J. R. R. Tolkien by George Allen and Unwin in London
1956 WCKT (now WSVN) TV channel 7 in Miami, Florida (IND) begins broadcasting
1957 Jack Paar‘s “The Tonight show” premieres on NBC
1965 Beatles movie “Help” premieres, Queen Elizabeth attends
1983 “Friday Night Videos” premieres on NBC TV
1988 South African government bans anti-apartheid film “Cry Freedom”
1992 Ray Sharkey, actor (Wiseguys), arrested for narcotic possession
Today’s Historical Events in Music
1961 Bob Dylan is injured in car accident
1966 Bob Dylan hurt in motorcycle accident near Woodstock, New York
1973 Led Zeppelin has more than $200,000 in cash stolen from a safety-deposit box at the New York Hilton
1980 David Bowie stars in dramatic stage play “The Elephant Man” at the Auditorium Theater in Denver, Colorado
1987 Ben & Jerry’s and Jerry Garcia agree on new flavor: Cherry Garcia
1992 “Chinese Coffee” closes at Circle in the Square Theater, NYC, after 18 performances
1994 American minister and anti-abortionist Paul Jennings Hill murders Dr. John Britton and Britton’s bodyguard, retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel James Barrett, outside of an abortion clinic in Pensacola, Florida
2019 Record for longest run at the top of US singles chart made by country rap single “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X remixed with Billy Ray Cyrus, No. 1 for 17 weeks
Today’s Historical Events in Sports
1751 1st international world title prize fight: Jack Stack of England, beats challenger M. Petit of France in 29 mins in England
1874 Major Walter Copton Wingfield patents a portable tennis court
1899 Southern California Golf Association forms
1906 4th Tour de France won by René Pottier of France
1908 St Louis Browns’ future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Rube Waddell strikes out 16 Philadelphia A’s in 5-4 win against his previous team at Sportsman’s Park II, St. Louis
1911 Boston Red Sox Joe Wood no-hits St Louis Browns, 5-0
1915 Pirate Honus Wagner at 41, hits a grand slam HR
1921 Cleveland’s 125th anniversary celebration: Cy Young, 54, pitches 2 inn
Living Liminally: Discerning Good Source Material
One thing that’s important for anyone who relies, to any degree, on sources outside themselves for spirituality – or anything else – is being able to judge a good source from a bad one. So today I want to just run down a quick list of ways to vett sources of any type to decide how much weight you should give to something. Even if a source isn’t perfect it may have value – or it may be immediately tossed out. It depends on how it measures up.
- What sources does this source use? – One of the first things I do with any new source, be it written, video, in person, or what-have-you, is to try to look at what sources that source is using. Are they talking purely from personal gnosis? Are they using academic texts? Are they using other authors based in personal gnosis? Are they using well known and respected sources? Are they referencing conspiracy theorists or known white supremacists? Do they have no sources at all that they admit to? All of these things need to be taken into account. Something that’s entirely personal gnoses isn’t necessarily bad but needs to be understood in that context, while something from a deeply flawed or problematic source will be eliminated.
- Never once the Wikipedia – Okay this is bit ranty right here, but as soon as I see wikipedia listed as a source for anything I’m done with that source. There’s a very good reason that wikipedia can’t be used in college, university, or even high school classes: its notoriously unreliable and oddly biased. Anyone can and does edit wikipedia and while its true that wikipedia cites sources and includes references pretty much any print or online source can be used and there is no quality control. Let me repeat; there is no quality control. The entry on Baobhan Sithe was sourced mainly from modern vampire guides, themselves largely repeating modern urban legends, and from RPG guidebooks. No really. The entry on Finnbheara contained an assertion straight from a fiction novel (I removed it, because remember anyone can edit wikipedia). Please don’t trust anything on wikipedia or any article using wiki as a source. Just don’t.
- What is the author’s bias? – Every author or teacher has biases, that’s just human nature. Figuring out what to think of a source means understanding what that source’s biases are and …
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A Laugh for Today
July 28 Today in History
Today’s Important Historical Events
1794 French Revolutionary figure Maximilien robespierre and 22 other leaders of “the Terror” guillotined to thunderous cheers in Paris
1914 Austria-Hungary decides against mediation and declares war on Serbia – first declaration of war of WWI
1917 Silent Parade organised by James Weldon Johnson of 10,000 African-Americans who march on 5th Ave in NYC to protest against lynching
1943 Operation Gomorrah: RAF bombing over Hamburg causes a firestorm that kills 42,600 German civilians
1976 Tangshan Earthquake, 8.2 in magnitude kills over 240,000 Northern China in the largest loss of life from an earthquake in the 20th century
2005 The Provisional Irish Republican Army call an end to their thirty year long armed campaign in Northern Ireland
Today’s Historical Events
388 Battle at Aquileja: Emperor Theodosius beats emperor Magnus Maximis
754 Pope Stephen II, [III] makes Pippin de Korte, King of France
1148 Second Crusade: Crusaders abandon their siege of Damascus
1330 Battle of Velbuzd: Serbian forces defeats Bulgarian army
1434 Navigator Gil Eanes leaves Cape Bojador for Lisbon
1579 Cardinal Granvelle returns to Madrid
1586 Sir Thomas Harriot introduces potatoes to Europe on return to England
1609 Admiral George Somers settles in Bermuda
Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV
1932 “White Zombie” – 1st feature length zombie film directed by Victor Halperin and starring Bela Lugosi is released in the US
1951 Walt Disney‘s animated musical film “Alice In Wonderland” released
1954 “On the Waterfront”, directed by Elia Kazan starring Marlon Brando and Eva Marie Saint, is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1955)
1957 Jerry Lee Lewis makes his 1st TV appearance (Steve Allen Show)
1971 Dutch ends censorship of “Blue Movie”
2014 Linda Ronstadt receives the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama in a White House ceremony. [1]
2019 Meghan Duchess of Sussex, revealed as the first guest editor for UK Vogue in 103 years for its September 2019 issue
Today’s Historical Events in Music
1914 Foxtrot 1st danced at New Amsterdam Roof Garden, in NYC, by Harry Fox
1933 1st singing telegram delivered (to Rudy Vallee), NYC
1951 Cole Porter‘s musical “Kiss Me, Kate”, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s ” The Taming of the Shrew”, closes at New Century Theater NYC after 1077 performances
1954 Ernest Bloch’s 4th string quartet premieres
1978 600,000 attend the “Summer Jam” rock festival at Watkins Glen, New York, at the time the largest ever audience at a pop festival
1989 Gloria Estefan releases her debut solo album “Cuts Both Ways”
1991 “Gypsy” closes at Marquis Theater NYC after 105 performances
1992 R&B singer Mary J. Blige releases her debut album “What’s the 411?”, with production by Puff Daddy
Today’s Historical Events in Sports
1906 Yankees turn triple-play, beat Cleveland 6-4
1912 10th Tour de France won by Odile Defraye of Belgium
1928 IX Summer Olympic Games open in Amsterdam, Netherlands
1929 Chicago Cardinals become 1st NFL team to train out of state (Michigan)
1929 24th Davis Cup: France beats USA in Paris (3-2)
1929 23rd Tour de France won by Maurice De Waele of Belgium
1929 International Lawn Tennis Challenge, Paris, France: Home team wins 3 straight titles as Henri Cochet beats American George Lott 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 for a 3-2 victory
1931 White Sox score 11 in 8th to beat Yankees 14-12
June 28, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest
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Moon Alert
After 2:45 AM PDT today there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The New Moon is in Leo.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Note: Parents should be vigilant today because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. Meanwhile, social plans might catch you off guard. Something might be cancelled or you might receive an unexpected invitation to go somewhere? Sports events will have a surprising outcome. Good day for beginnings.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today’s New Moon is a good time to start a home project or begin something to do with real estate. However, family discussions will be erratic, possibly nerve-racking. Meanwhile, surprise company might drop by. (Stock the fridge so you’re ready for anything.)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Pay attention to everything you say and do today because this is an accident-prone day for you. Nevertheless, you are full of clever, genius-like ideas today! In fact, this is an excellent day to initiate a new project or begin something new and fresh. (Just be careful.) Ideas?
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Watch your money and your belongings today because something unexpected could impact them. For example, you might find money; you might lose money. Protect what you own from loss, theft or damage. Meanwhile, a new financial venture might begin.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today the only New Moon in your sign all year is taking place, which means it’s the perfect day for you to begin something new or start a new adventure. Nevertheless, you might find yourself at odds with a parent, boss or someone in authority. (Duck and cover.)
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You feel restless today. You have that feeling that you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop. (Invariably, ugly and in the wrong size.) Possibly, you are disturbed by social media, or something in the news, or someone’s political ideas or religious philosophy. Welcome to the club, we number millions.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You might meet a real character today, which could be interesting. Or perhaps someone you already know will do something that surprises you? Something about your relationship to a group or an organization might also catch you off guard. Meanwhile, this is a good day to set new goals.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
“Do not trifle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.” This is a not-so-subtle warning for you today to steer clear of authority figures – parents, bosses and the police – who might be on the rampage. Don’t go looking for trouble today. It will find you!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Travel plans might suddenly change today. Likewise, issues related to the law, medicine and higher education might suddenly be reversed or go in a new direction. Whatever happens is anyone’s guess. Nevertheless, it’s an excellent day to make new plans. (Go figure.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Double check banking details and anything to do with shared property and inheritances because something might suddenly change today; and it could impact your wealth. Therefore, be in the know! (You snooze, you lose.) This is an excellent day to try a new arrangement. (See Moon Alert above.)
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Conversations with partners and close friends will be stimulating and fascinating today. Ideas are flashing through your head at an amazing speed, which is why exchanges with others will be impulsive and fast-paced. Don’t make promises without a Get Out of Jail card. A new relationship might begin today.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Interruptions because of staff shortages, or the breakdown of equipment, machinery problems, computer glitches and late deliveries might be frustrating today. Nevertheless, you might have some clever, new ideas about how to improve things for the future. Speak up with your suggestions because they might be worthwhile!
If Your Birthday Is Today
Humanitarian Terry Fox (1958-1981) shares your birthday today. People notice you because you are free-spirited and optimistic. It shows. You are compassionate because you understand the needs of others. You have amazing perseverance. This is a year of change and increased personal freedom for you. Be ready to meet new friends and explore new horizons!
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence Digest for Thursday
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Earth
Colors: Deep blue, purple green
Keywords: Expansion, Luck, Abundance, Protection, Stability, Joy, Pleasure, Employment, Leadership
Thursdays are perfect for spells for money and abundance. Anything that you are wanting to bring in more of will benefit from the expansive and abundant energy of Jupiter.
Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions
Today’s Word is
Projective Hand
From moonlitpriestess.com
Dominant hand; generally used to send energy from the body in magick.
A Thought for Today
July 27, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest
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Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today until 8:45 PM EDT (5:45 PM to 11:45 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Cancer into Leo.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Be patient with family members today, especially female relatives (this includes Mom) because this entire week is challenging for relations with others. People are quick to argue! Situations are volatile! Be smart. Be nice to family and relatives.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
It’s important to be aware that fiery Mars is in your sign for the next four weeks. (This happens only once every two years and when it occurs it makes you aggressive, energetic and active!) Meanwhile, today, emotional disputes with others might occur. Be nice to the little people.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Disputes with others might arise today; or perhaps they are arguments about something that you own or something related to your earnings? Because you are tempted to spend money on beautiful things for yourself and loved ones, someone might object to a recent purchase? Stay calm and keep your receipts.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today the Moon is in your sign opposing Pluto, which is a strong indication that you’ll have power struggles with others. These power struggles can be manipulative and guilt inducing. Or they might just be tiny struggles of one upmanship. (Oy vey.)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You are empowered now because both the Sun and Mercury are in your sign. This makes you confident and articulate – ready to state your views to anyone. Nevertheless, today something going on behind the scenes might put you off. Just let it pass. (Drink lots of water.)
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Power struggles with a friend or a member of a group are likely today, especially with a female. Perhaps this is about goals or ideologies, or the direction or mandate of a club or a group, especially a nonprofit association. (Sometimes you have to go along to get along.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Power struggles with bosses, parents or the police might take place today. Fortunately, your ruler Venus is high in your chart, and this will increase your ability to be diplomatic and charming. Charm can diffuse a difficult situation! (Never underestimate the power of courtesy.)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Powerful forces are at work today, which is why you might have an intense encounter with someone, especially about issues in the media or something to do with politics, religion or race. Whatever happens, these will reveal the inner workings of you both. (Oh yeah.)
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Get your facts straight before you go out on a limb or argue issues related to shared property, inheritances and insurance disputes because these kinds of power struggles might take place today. Do your homework so that you’re prepared to defend yourself with facts.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You might encounter guilt, jealousy or over-possessiveness today when dealing with a friend, partner or spouse. All that nasty stuff. Basically, it’s probably about power and control. Try to be objective. With encounters like this, there are no winners.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Heated debates about issues at work might take place today. They might be about introducing reforms or better ways of doing things, while others resist because they like the way things have always been done. Or you might disagree with someone about health-related issue. “Stay calm and carry on.”
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Quarrels or difficulties dealing with your kids are something you might encounter today. Or perhaps a power struggle about a social situation – how something is done, when you leave, where you go, who picks up the tab – that sort of thing. Cope as best you can and be gracious.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress, comedian Maya Rudolph (1972) shares your birthday today. You are friendly, upbeat and warm when dealing with others. You are also observant and alert. People like your cheerful playfulness. This year you are working hard to build important foundations in your life. They might be physical structures or structures within that strengthen you. Be open to business dealings and new projects.
July 27 Today in History
Today’s Important Historical Events
1586 Walter Raleigh brings the 1st tobacco to England from Virginia
1689 Battle of Killicrankie: Jacobite Scottish Highlanders under Viscount Dundee defeat royalist force under General MacKay
1789 US Congress establishes Department of Foreign Affairs now referred to as the State Department
1866 transatlantic telegraph cable successfully in second attempt comes ashore at Heart’s Content, Newfoundland laid out by Isambard Kingdom Brunel‘s Great Eastern steamship (1,686 miles long)
1921 Frederick Banting and Charles Best isolate insulin at the University of Toronto
Today’s Historical Events
432 St Celestine I ends his reign as Catholic Pope
1214 1st battle of Bouvines – King Philip II of France vs Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV and King John of England; as a result John lost Normandy and his other possessions in France (hence his nickname John “Lackland”)
1230 Treaty of San Germano between Emperor Frederik II & Pope Gregory IX
1280 Sogen Mugaku, founder of Engakuji temple, arrives in Japan from China
1298 Albert (Albrecht) I, son of Rudolf of Habsburg, crowned King of the Germans
1360 Danish King Waldemar IV destroys Visby, Gotland
1377 First example of quarantine in Rugusa (now Dubroknik); city council passes law saying newcomers from plague areas must isolation for 30 days (later 40 days, quaranta in Italian)
1501 Nicolaus Copernicus formally installed as a canon of Frauenberg Cathedral
Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV
1940 Bugs Bunny, Warner Bros. cartoon character created by Tex Avery, Bob Givens (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series), first debuts in “Wild Hare”
1990 Zsa Zsa Gabor begins a 3 day jail sentence for slapping a police officer in Beverly Hills
1993 NBC TV awarded 1996 Olympic coverage for $456 million
1995 28th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at San Diego Convention Center
2007 Two News helicopters from Phoenix, Arizona television stations KNXV and KTVK collide over Steele Indian School Park in central Phoenix while covering a police chase; there were no survivors. Worst civil aviation incident in Phoenix history.
2018 CBS Chairman Leslie Moonves is accused of sexual misconduct in the “New Yorker” by journalist Ronan Farrow
Today’s Historical Events in Music
1940 Billboard magazine starts publishing bestseller charts
1957 St James’ Theatre in London closes
1977 John Lennon is granted a green card for permanent residence in US
1979 “Broadway Opry ’79” opens at St James Theater NYC for 6 performances
1982 Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s musical “Little Shop of Horrors” opens Off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre in NYC
1997 “Candide” closes at Gershwin Theater NYC after 103 performances
1997 “Victor/Victoria” closes at Marquis Theater NYC after 738 performances
2018 American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond gives a small thank-you concert to firefighters near his home in Colorado
Today’s Historical Events in Sports
1913 11th Tour de France won by Philippe Thys of Belgium
1913 International Lawn Tennis Challenge, Wimbledon, England: Maurice McLoughlin beats Charles Dixon 8-6, 6-3, 6-2 to give US an unassailable 3-1 lead over the British Isles; US wins, 3-2
1914 Roda JC soccer team forms in Kerkrade
1919 13th Tour de France won by Firmin Lambot of Belgium
1920 Resolute beats Shamrock IV (England) in 14th running of America’s Cup
1920 14th Tour de France: Belgian rider Philippe Thys becomes first to win the race 3 times
1924 VIII Summer Olympic Games close in Paris, France
1927 Mel Ott, 18, hits his 1st league home run (inside the park)
July 27 Astronomy Picture of the Day
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 July 27
Crepuscular Moon Rays over Denmark
Image Credit & Copyright: Ruslan Merzlyakov (astrorms)
Explanation: This moon made quite an entrance. Typically, a moonrise is quiet and serene. Taking a few minutes to fully peek above the horizon, Earth’s largest orbital companion can remain relatively obscure until it rises high in the nighttime sky. About a week ago, however, and despite being only half lit by the Sun, this rising moon put on a show — at least from this location. The reason was that, as seen from Limfjord in Nykøbing Mors, Denmark, the moon rose below scattered clouds near the horizon. The result, captured here in a single exposure, was that moonlight poured through gaps in the clouds to created what are called crepuscular rays. These rays can fan out dramatically across the sky when starting near the horizon, and can even appear to converge on the other side of the sky. Well behind our Moon, stars from our Milky Way galaxy dot the background, and our galaxy’s largest orbital companion — the Andromeda galaxy — can be found on the upper left.
Almost Hyperspace: Random APOD Generator
A Laugh for Today
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence Digest for Tuesday – Printable
Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions
Today’s Word is
Receptive Hand
From moonlitpriestess.com
Opposite of the projective hand; generally used to receive energy or sense information in the body in magick.
A Thought for Today
Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may your life be filled with all things positive!
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