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June 12 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 June 12

Find the Man in the Moon

Image Credit & Copyright: Dani Caxete

Explanation: Have you ever seen the Man in the Moon? This common question plays on the ability of humans to see pareidolia — imagining familiar icons where they don’t actually exist. The textured surface of Earth’s full Moon is home to numerous identifications of iconic objects, not only in modern western culture but in world folklore throughout history. Examples, typically dependent on the Moon‘s perceived orientation, include the Woman in the Moon and the Rabbit in the Moon. One facial outline commonly identified as the Man in the Moon starts by imagining the two dark circular areas — lunar maria — here just above the Moon‘s center, to be the eyes. Surprisingly, there actually is a man in this Moon image — a close look will reveal a real person — with a telescope — silhouetted against the Moon. This featured well-planned image was taken in 2016 in Cadalso de los Vidrios in Madrid, Spain. Do you have a favorite object that you see in the Moon?

June 12 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1381 Peasants’ Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath

1830 Beginning of the French colonization of Algeria: 34,000 French soldiers land 27 kilometers west of Algiers, at Sidi Ferruch

1864 The Battle of Trevilian Station, the bloodiest and largest all-cavalry battle of the American Civil War in Louisa County ends with Confederate tactical victory and Union successful retreat

1931 Al Capone is indicted on 5,000 counts of prohibition and perjury

1942 Anne Frank gets her diary as a birthday present in Amsterdam

1964 Nelson Mandela is sentenced to life in prison in South Africa

2018 singapore summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump – first time a North Korean leader and an incumbent US President have ever met

Today’s Historical Events

28 Roman General Gaius Carrinas’ triumphant procession through Rome, awarded for fighting in Gaul

1381 Peasants’ Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath

1418 An insurrection delivers Paris to the Burgundians

1442 King Alfonso V of Aragon occupies Naples

1458 Magdalen College, Oxford founded by William Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester

1523 Frisian rebel leader Jancko Douwama arrested

1534 Turkish admiral Chaireddin “Barbarossa” allows Giulia Gonzaga to kidnap and plunder in Naples

1552 Land guardians of Netherlands attack Verdun

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1913 “Dachshund” by Pathe Freres, early animated cartoon, released

1939 Shooting begins on Paramount Pictures’ Dr. Cyclops, the first horror film photographed in three-strip Technicolor.

1952 2nd Berlin International Film Festival: “One Summer of Happiness” wins Golden Bear (audience vote)

1955 TV comedy “Mister Peepers” starring Wally Cox airs for last time on NBC

1955 Monitor (full weekend program) begins on NBC radio network

1958 “Make Me Laugh” TV Game Show last airs on ABC-TV, syndicated 1979

1960 KORN (now KDLT) TV channel 5 in Mitchell-Sioux Falls, SD (ABC) begins

1963 “Cleopatra” directed by Joseph Mankiewicz and starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton premieres in NYC, then most expensive film ever made

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1903 The Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity is founded at the University of Michigan School of Music

1909 “Shine On, Harvest Moon” by Ada Jones & Billy Murray hits #1

1948 “Hold It!” closes at National Theater NYC after 46 performances

1948 The musical “Sleepy Hollow” closes at St James Theater NYC after 12 performances

1954 “Girl in Pink Tights” closes at Mark Hellinger NYC after 115 performances

1954 Bill Haley‘s “Rock Around the Clock” is originally released

1965 “Bajour” closes at Shubert Theater NYC after 232 performances

1965 “I Had a BaIl” closes at Martin Beck Theater NYC after 199 performances

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1875 9th Belmont: Bobby Swim aboard Calvin wins in 2:42.25

1880 Worcester Ruby Legs pitcher Lee Richmond throws first perfect game in MLB history in 1-0 win over Cleveland Blues at the Agricultural County Fair Grounds, Worcester

1894 British Open Men’s Golf, Royal St George’s GC: J.H. Taylor wins first Open played outside Scotland; beats Douglas Rolland by 5 strokes

1896 England cricket spin bowler Jack Hearne sets record for earliest date taking 100 first-class wickets in a season when he captures 9-73 for the MCC in an innings & 18 run drubbing of Australia at Lord’s

1907 Yanks commit 11 errors & lose 14-6 to Tigers

1910 Dutch soccer club PEC forms in Zwolle; renamed FC Zwolle in 1990 and back to PEC Zwolle in 2012

1916 US National Championship Women’s Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: Defending champion Molla Bjurstedt outclasses Louise Hammond Raymond 6-0, 6-1

1919 US Open Men’s Golf, Brae Burn CC: Walter Hagen defeats Mike Brady by 1 stroke in an 18-hole playoff to win his second and final US Open

Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions

Today’s Words are

High Priestess

and

High Priest

 

From moonlitpriestess.com

Typically, the female leader of a coven; knowledgeable & proficient with many years of experience; possesses strong leadership skills and has gone through several initiations.

and

Typically, the male leader of a coven; knowledgeable & proficient with many years of experience; possesses strong leadership skills and has gone through several initiations.

A Laugh for Today

My familiars have done this to me on and off since the day I brought them home.

Enjoy your Sunday!

A Thought for Today

Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may your life be filled with all things positive!

June 11, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today is full of unpredictable events for your sign, especially financial matters or something to do with your possessions. This means that you might suddenly receive an unexpected boon. Money, gifts or advantages might come your way. Or alternatively, you might suddenly lose money or something you own. Not good!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today you seek adventure! You might be full of Walter Mitty dreams or wish for the derring-do of d’Artagnan. “All for one and one for all!” This is because you want excitement and new experiences, especially in love and romance. (Good luck. Don’t leave home without a rose between your teeth.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a restless day for you because it’s as if you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop. This is because basically, deep down, you seek excitement today! Something new and different — but you’re not sure what or how it should happen. It’s a tricky balance.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today a friend might surprise you by doing or saying something you least expect. This might also happen if you’re involved with a group or an organization. Alternatively, you might see meet someone today who is exciting and different. Who knows?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Something sudden and unexpected might affect your public reputation or your career today. A boss or someone in authority might praise you. You might even get a promotion or a raise? You might develop a crush on a boss? Admittedly, it could be a different surprise. Something not as nice.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

A lovely chance to travel somewhere might fall in your lap today. Or perhaps, you will develop a crush on someone who is different? They might be a person who is from another culture or a different country. Or you might also receive good news about medicine, higher education, publishing or legal matters.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Keep your pockets open because you might get a sudden gift of money, property, assets or some kind of favour from someone today. “Lucky me!” It could also be an inheritance. Alternatively, the reverse might happen and this means a sudden loss.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Expect a surprise from someone close to you today. This person could be a close friend or a spouse or partner. This surprise might be good news? However, it might also be not-so-good news that you didn’t expect to hear. Be prepared. (Boy Scout’s motto.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Something pleasant might surprise you at work today. Or possibly, some business related to a pet, or even to your health? Admittedly, the reverse might be true and the news is not so pleasant. In either case, you will be surprised by the unexpected.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Parents should be extra vigilant today because this is an accident-prone day for their kids. Do know where your kids are at all times. Meanwhile, social plans might suddenly change today. You might get an exciting invitation? Or existing plans might be delayed or cancelled. Romance might also catch you off guard.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Your home routine will be interrupted today. Possibly, you will buy something exciting, modern or high tech? A welcome guest or family member might arrive? Or possibly, a small appliance will break down or a disappointment will occur.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Pay attention to everything you say and do today because this is an accident-prone day for your sign. Therefore, think before you speak or act because if are mindful, you will have no regrets in the future. Meanwhile, surprising news might occur. Or you might meet someone you least expect. Not a boring day.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Joshua Jackson (1978) shares your birthday today. You are a natural leader who has good instincts. You think and act quickly. Your surroundings matter to you because you love beauty in everything. This is a year of change and greater personal freedom for you, which means you must be flexible and open to new ideas and directions.

June 11 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 June 11

The Road and the Milky Way

Image Credit & Copyright: David Cruz

Explanation: At night you can follow this road as it passes through the Dark Sky Alqueva reserve not too far from Alentejo, Portugal. Or you could stop, look up, and follow the Milky Way through the sky. Both stretch from horizon to horizon in this 180 degree panorama recorded on June 3. Our galaxy’s name, the Milky Way, does refer to its appearance as a milky path in the sky. The word galaxy itself derives from the Greek for milk. From our fair planet the arc of the Milky Way is most easily visible on moonless nights from dark sky areas, though not quite so bright or colorful as in this image. The glowing celestial band is due to the collective light of myriad stars along the galactic plane too faint to be distinguished individually. The diffuse starlight is cut by dark swaths of the galaxy’s obscuring interstellar dust clouds. Standing above the Milky Way arc near the top of this panoramic nightscape is bright star Vega, with the galaxy’s central bulge near the horizon at the right.

June 11 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1184 BC Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned, according to calculations by Eratosthenes

631 Emperor Taizong of Tang of China, sends envoys to the Xueyantuo bearing gold and silk for the release of Chinese prisoners captured during transition from Sui to Tang from northern frontier; succeeds in freeing 80,000

1776 Continental Congress creates committee to draft a Declaration of Independence with Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston as members

1963 US President JFK says segregation is morally wrong and that it is “time to act”

1987 Margaret Thatcher is 1st British Prime Minister in 160 years to win a third consecutive term

2014 Islamic State of Iraq forces seize control of government offices and other important buildings in the northern city of Mosul

Today’s Historical Events

1184 BC Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned, according to calculations by Eratosthenes

631 Emperor Taizong of Tang of China, sends envoys to the Xueyantuo bearing gold and silk for the release of Chinese prisoners captured during transition from Sui to Tang from northern frontier; succeeds in freeing 80,000

758 Diplomatic dispute at Tang Chinese capital Chang’an when Abbasid Arabs and Uyghur Turks both arrive to offer tribute. Settlement reached when both enter at same time through two different gates.

1144 Basilica of St Denis is dedicated near Paris, the first fully Gothic church

1231 Harderwijk (Netherlands) becomes a city

1345 Alexios Apokaukos, chief minister of the Byzantine Empire, is lynched by political prisoners

1429 Hundred Years’ War: The start of the Battle of Jargeau (France)

1488 Battle of Sauchieburn, rebellion against the Scottish crown results in death of King James III

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1892 The Limelight Department, one of the world’s first film studios, is officially established in Melbourne, Australia

1928 Alfred Hitchcock‘s film, “Case Of Jonathan Drew,” (or “The Lodger”) is released

1947 Perennial Christmas film “Miracle on 34th St” starring John Payne and Maureen O’Hara, directed by George Seaton is released

1953 “Amos ‘n Andy” TV Comedy, also radio from ’29; last aired on CBS

1961 “Winston Churchill” last airs on ABC-TV

1962 “Julie & Carol at Carnegie Hall”, musical comedy/variety television special with Julie Andrews & Carol Burnett premieres on CBS

1975 “Nashville”, directed by Robert Altman and starring Ned Beatty and Ronee Blakley, is released

1976 “Magnificent Marble Machine” last airs on NBC-TV

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1964 Chicago police break up Rolling Stones press conference on a traffic island in the middle of Michigan Avenue

1966 “(I’m A) Road Runner” by Jr Walker & The All-Stars peaks at #20

1966 “I Am A Rock” by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #3

1966 “On A Clear Day You…” closes at Mark Hellinger NYC after 280 performances

1966 “Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones peaks at #1 in the US

1966 “Skyscraper” closes at Lunt Fontanne Theater NYC after 248 performances

1966 “Sloop John B” by The Beach Boys hits #1 in UK

1969 “The Ballad Of John & Yoko” by The Beatles hits #1 in UK; recording involved only John (guitars, vocals, percussion) and Paul (bass, drums, piano, backing voice)

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1898 23rd Preakness: Willie Simms riding Sly Fox wins in 1:49.75

1903 British Open Men’s Golf, Prestwick GC: Harry Vardon wins his 4th Open title by 6 strokes from younger brother Tom Vardon

1904 Cubs’ Bob Wicker no-hits NY Giants, wins in 12th on 1 hitter, 1-0

1907 George Dennett, aided by Gilbert Jessop, dismisses Northamptonshire for 12 runs, the lowest total in first-class cricket

1909 British Open Men’s Golf, Royal Cinque Ports GC: Englishman J.H. Taylor wins Championship for a 4th time, 6 strokes ahead of runners-up Tom Ball and James Braid

1919 51st Belmont: Johnny Loftus riding Sir Barton wins by 5 lengths over Sweep On; first Trip Crown winner

1921 53rd Belmont: Earl Sande riding Grey Lag wins in 2:16.8

1927 59th Belmont: Earl Sande riding Chance Shot wins in 2:32.6

Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions

Today’s Word is

Burning Times

From moonlitpriestess.com

Alternate term used for the inquisitions specifically dealing with rooting out witchcraft that occurred in several cultures spanning many generations; a period of turmoil in which there was Catholic and Protestant conflict. Millions were accused of and an estimated 30,000-300,000 were executed for being witches. Those executed were hung (most common), stoned, drowned, or burned. Few of the victims worshiped Pagan deities; many considered themselves to be good Christians – though some did practice old folk traditions that are common in modern Witchcraft as the term is used today. This period was riddled with prejudice, discrimination, sexism, ignorance, and mass hysteria; it was an attack primarily against women and non-Catholics, not the equivalent of modern Witches.

From Spells8.com

A name given to the days of the Reformation, Inquisition, etc., when Witches were tried and executed by inquisitors, sometimes burned at the stake.

Switzerland Zoo Announces Birth of Rare Albino Giant Galapagos Tortoise: ‘Phenomenon of Nature’

Mom, Siblings, and Albino Baby

The Tropiquarium Zoo in Servion, Switzerland, recently welcomed two giant Galapagos tortoises, one tortoise with darker coloring, like its parents, and one with albinism.

A Switzerland zoo is introducing a “new phenomenon of nature” at its facility.

On Thursday, the Tropiquarium Zoo in Servion, Switzerland, announced it recently welcomed two baby giant Galapagos tortoises. One tortoise has darker coloring, like its parents, and one has albinism — a rarity for the species. The sex of the baby tortoises has yet to be determined.

Incredible birth in the Tropiquarium! We had the surprise of a baby albino among our baby Galapagos giant tortoises, a phenomenon that had never been seen in zoos or in the wild,” the zoo said on social media, alongside photos of the rare tortoise.

“These endangered turtles were born as part of a conservation program. These are rare and exceptional births, especially for the albino baby. This is the first time in the world that an albino Galapagos tortoise has been born and kept in captivity,” the facility added. “Albinism is rare in tortoises with about one in 100,000 individuals compared to about one in 20,000 individuals in humans.”

The zoo said the tortoises have settled into their new homes and are “doing well and very energetic.” The rare albino tortoise is out on exhibit, so zoo guests can meet the unique creature.

“With his red eyes and white shell, he’s the new Swiss mascot,” the zoo said.

The albino baby hatched on May 1 after its mother laid five eggs on Feb. 11, Reuters reported. reported. The other baby hatched on May 5. According to the zoo, the species has a low success rate for reproduction.

“After several months of incubation, we had the chance to see the first hatching, it was the second hatching in the Servion’s Tropiquarium, we already had one last year, this is the second,” Thomas Morel, a Tropiquarium staff member, told the outlet. “We were quite surprised by the tortoise’s color. It can happen at birth, but after two days, we were sure it was an albino when it pointed the tip of its head, so it was really surprising for this species, it’s quite extraordinary.

By Vanessa EtienneJune 07, 2022 04:44 PM on Peoples.com

A Laugh for Today

Wishing you a relaxed weekend

June 10, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 1 PM to 5 PM EDT today (10 AM to 2 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Libra into Scorpio.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today you’re in a position to take charge and go after what you want. In particular, this will apply to financial situations and any moneymaking ideas that you might have. Don’t be afraid to chase your dreams. Remember, you are the pioneer of the zodiac. You start things.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You’re very persuasive today in presenting your case to others. Fortunately, Venus in your sign will soften your words. Nevertheless, you have solid, practical, moneymaking ideas; and bosses and people in power will listen to you. (Not too shabby.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is great day for research of any kind. You will find answers to old problems. Meanwhile, you can explore and discover practical solutions related to sports, children’s activities, plus anything related to the arts and the entertainment world. You’ve got this.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Although you are working low-key and behind the scenes, nevertheless, a discussion with someone younger or person in a group will be powerful. This could promote you into a leadership role because people will listen to you today. Make sure you have something to offer.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today you are articulate and ready to show the world that you can walk your talk. You have ideas about how to improve things, which you want to share with bosses, supervisors and people who can make things happen. People will support you now.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You make a great impression on others now, which is something you can use to your advantage. In particular, discussions about travel, the law, medicine or anything related to university and college will be productive. People respect you and want to hear what you have to say.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Don’t shy away from taking the helm and making decisions because in fact, you know what you’re talking about today. You will be quick to see the bigger picture. You also see hidden solutions, especially regarding shared property and inheritances.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

A conversation with a partner or close friend will be powerful because you can see what goes on beneath the surface of things. It might be the elephant in the room, or you might simply say what you think out loud so that no one doubts what you’re talking about. (Somebody has to do it.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A serious discussion with someone close to you could be revealing today. You might see a way to improve the relationship. Meanwhile, you can get a lot done at work because you’re not afraid to take a stand and do what needs to be done. This could mean getting rid of something (or someone).

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Although you are in the public eye today, this is a productive day for you. People will follow your lead, especially children and younger people. Be confident and say what’s on your mind because you have the opportunity to teach others today either verbally or as a role model.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Home repairs, especially to bathrooms, plumbing areas and anything to do with garbage and recycling can be done today. Get rid of what is no longer needed. Tidy up the place, “and play when the work’s all done.”

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You’re persuasive today. (Look out world!) Home and family continue to be a primary focus but your ability to convince others to see your point of view will be respected. Obviously, you can use this to your advantage if you are clear about what you want to achieve.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn (1963) shares your birthday today. You have a strong, vibrant, emotional personality. People are comfortable with you because you have excellent communication skills. Your loved ones are important to you. This is a year of building and construction for you, both in a literal, physical sense, as well as establishing more structure in your life.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence Digest for Friday

From awithintime.weebly.com

Ruled by Venus. Love, sex, marriage, fertility and friendship.

  1. Day – Friday

Planet – Venus

Sign – Libra, Taurus

Angel – Ariel

Color – Green, Blue, Pink, White

Plants – Pink rose, ivy, birch, heather, clematis, sage, violet, water lily

Stone – Rose Quartz, moonstone, pink tourmaline, peridot, emerald, jade

Intention – Romantic love, friendships, beauty, soul mates, artistic ability, harmony

Element – Earth, air

More Qualities – Love, art, beauty, money, woman, passion, friendship, affection, relationships, partners, alliances, grace, beauty, luxury, social activity, marriage, decorating, cosmetics, gifts, income, growth, gardening, architects, artists, beauticians, chiropractors, dancers, designers, engineers, entertainers, fashion, music, painting, poetry, courtship, dating, decorating homes, household improvements, planning parties, shopping

Spell for Today – To Increase One’s Beauty – Printable

June 10 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 June 10

Arp 286 (LRGB)
(5.3 hours integration 2022-03)
El Sauce Observatory, Rio Hurtado, Coquimbo, Chile
Planewave 24″ CDK @F/6.5
FLI PL9000
L: 8*600s, R: 8*600s, G: 8*600s , B: 8*600s

Arp 286: Trio in Virgo

Image Credit & Copyright: Nicolas Rolland, Telescope.Live

Explanation: This colorful telescopic field of view features a trio of interacting galaxies almost 90 million light-years away, toward the constellation Virgo. On the right two spiky, foreground Milky Way stars echo the extragalactic hues, a reminder that stars in our own galaxy are like those in distant island universes. With sweeping spiral arms and obscuring dust lanes, the dominant member of the trio, NGC 5566, is enormous, about 150,000 light-years across. Just above it lies smaller, bluish NGC 5569. Near center a third galaxy, NGC 5560, is apparently stretched and distorted by its interaction with massive NGC 5566. The trio is also included in Halton Arp’s 1966 Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies as Arp 286. Of course, such cosmic interactions are now appreciated as part of the evolution of galaxies.

June 10 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1190 Third Crusade: Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa drowns while crossing the Saleph River (modern Turkey) leading an army to Jerusalem

1786 A landslide dam on the Dadu River caused by earthquake ten days earlier collapses, killing 100,000 in the Sichuan province of China

1898 US Marines land in Cuba during Spanish–American War

1916 Great Arab Revolt begins against ruling Ottoman turks

1963 US Equal Pay Act signed into law by President John F. Kennedy

1977 Apple Computer ships its first Apple II computers

2003 The Spirit Rover is launched, beginning NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover mission

Today’s Historical Events

1190 Third Crusade: Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa drowns while crossing the Saleph River (modern Turkey) leading an army to Jerusalem

1194 Major fire at Chartres Cathedral, France, leads to it rebuilt as the high point of French Gothic style

1358 French Jacquerie peasant leader Guillaume Cale captured at the Battle of Mello

1502 Crimean Khan defeats the Great Horde in battle near Worskla, leading to disintegration of the Great Horde

1538 Catholic German monarchy signs League of Neuremberg

1539 Council of Trent: Paul III sends out letters to his bishops, delaying the Council due to war and the difficulty bishops had traveling to Venice.

1540 Thomas Cromwell arrested in Westminster

1605 False Dimitri I, an impostor, crowned Russian tsar (rules 1605-1606)

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1939 MGM cartoon character Barney Bear debuts

1954 KQED TV channel 9 in San Francisco, California (PBS) begins broadcasting

1955 KWEX TV channel 41 in San Antonio, TX (IND) begins broadcasting

1968 “Danny Thomas Hour” last airs on NBC-TV

1968 KCFW TV channel 9 in Kalispell, MT (ABC/NBC) begins broadcasting

1968 WHTV (now WTZH) TV channel 24 in Meridian, MS (NBC/CBS) 1st broadcast

1972 Sammy Davis Jr.’s cover of “The Candy Man” by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse (from the film “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”) goes to #1 on the charts – his biggest single

1982 “Taxi” last airs on ABC, moves to NBC in the fall

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1818 Pesaro opera theater opens with Gioachino Rossini‘s “La gaza ladra”

1865 Richard Wagner‘s opera “Tristan und Isolde” premieres in Munich, Germany

1964 Rolling Stones record their “12×5” album at Chess Studios in Chicago, Illinois

1966 The Beatles release single “Paperback Writer” / “Rain” in UK; “Rain” featured experimental studio tricks of slowed down bass and drums tracks, and backwards vocals in the fade out

1966 Janis Joplin‘s 1st live concert (Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco)

1966 Janis Joplin plays her 1st gig with Big Brother & The Holding Company, at Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco, California

1967 15,000 attend Fantasy Faire and Magic Mountain Music Festival, California

1972 Elvis Presley records a live album at NYC’s Madison Square Garden

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1868 2nd Belmont: Bobby Swim aboard General Duke wins in 3:02

1871 5th Belmont: W Miller aboard Harry Basset wins in 2:56

1876 10th Belmont: William Donohue aboard Algerine wins in 2:40.5

1890 24th Belmont: Pike Barnes riding Burlington wins in 2:07.75

1891 25th Belmont: Ed Garrison riding Foxford wins in 2:08.75

1893 27th Belmont: Willie Simms aboard Commanche wins in 1:53.25

1904 British Open Men’s Golf, Royal St George’s GC: Jack White wins his only major title, 1 stroke ahead of runners-up James Braid and J.H. Taylor, both former champions

1916 48th Belmont: E Haynes aboard Friar Rock wins in 2:22

Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions

Today’s Word is

Besom

From moonlitpriestess.com

A magickally charged broom generally used to sweep away negative energies. Sometimes used for home protection by placing above a door or window. Also used in fertility rituals for its association as a phallic symbol. In Handfastings, the besom serves as a sort of designator between one phase of life and another; couples will step or leap from their lives as individuals into their new lives as married couples.

From Spells8.com

A broom made of twigs tied around a stick. Used in cleansing rituals and to invite beneficial energies to a space.

Witch’s Broom Consecration

The most common use of brooms is to sweep away negative energies, thereby cleansing and purifying the space.

Learn how to consecrate your broom before you hang it over the door on inside a room for protection against negative energies, and find a printable page in PDF to add to your Witch’s Grimoire.

Witch hunt

From witchipedia.com

A witch hunt is a scapegoating exercise involving a systematic search for individuals that represent an unpopular, unaccepted or inconvenient social or philosophical position for the purpose of persecuting them. Witch hunts are often carried out by people in power as a means to cement their power by weeding out threats or perceived disloyalty. A defining characteristic of a witch hunt is the use of propaganda to demonize the targeted population. Another is the tendency to declare guilt and rush to judgment with scanty or fabricated evidence, as the punishment takes priority over justice. I.e. Finding someone to punish is more important than finding the guilty party. The crime for which the punishment is deemed necessary may be exaggerated or fabricated and often takes place in secret, thus excusing the lack of evidence. Those lacking power and closer to the targeted population may participate in the witch hunt in the hope of achieving the goodwill of the powerful or simply as a means of self-preservation.

The term witch hunt is now a metaphorical term that derives from the literal witch hunts of the 1400-1700s in Europe and Colonial America; an era known as the burning times among modern Witches. During this period, several incidences occurred involving arrests and executions of sometimes quite large numbers of people for the charge of witchcraft on scant evidence. Most people jailed and executed during this period were certainly not witches and it is difficult to say if any actually were. Court records reveal “spectral” evidence and confessions under torture, leaving most convictions in question. But witches were a popular scapegoat when things went wrong, a belief encouraged by some religious organizations of the time in order to create a perceived enemy of God and the Church to blame “evil” doings on, thus cementing the power of the church and local clergy and anyone who decided to wear the mantle of religion in order to wield power.

Any misfortune could be blamed on a witch and then it was just a matter of deciding who got to be the witch. Some peasants might point out a “witch” in order to turn attention away from their own families in an act of self-preservation, but doing so might also be to their benefit, giving them some power and influence with local magistrates and sometimes even winning them some or all of the “witch’s” property. Thus, anyone who was inconvenient; perhaps not fully self-sufficient, or perhaps someone privy to a dark secret, or perhaps someone who liked to gossip or who was not as friendly or respectful as one would like, or whose dog kept getting into your chickens or who had a nicer bit of land than you presented a convenient target for their neighbors to report to the witch hunter. False accusations were rarely prosecuted.

While literal witch hunts do still take place today, they are generally limited to Africa and the Middle East. This is probably because most people in the West don’t believe in Witchcraft anymore and simply chuckle patronizingly at people who claim to be Witches. Metaphorical witch hunts, however, remain common in the West.

The term witch hunt entered the vernacular in the metaphorical sense in reference to McCarthy’s feverish search for Communist sympathizers and traitors in the US in the 1940s and 50s and Stalin’s feverish search for disloyalty in 1930s and 1940s in Russia.

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