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August 17, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 4 PM to 6 PM EDT today (1 PM to 3 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today is a friendly day, which is welcome news. However, there might be a few surprises when dealing with parents, bosses and authority figures, including the police. Pay attention to what you say and do because no one wants to hear, “Busted!”

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Travel plans might suddenly change today. They might be cancelled; however, on the upside, you might have a lovely and unexpected chance to travel. Yay! Meanwhile, because your appreciation of beauty is heightened, visit galleries, museums, beautiful buildings and parks.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Double check details with banking, shared property, inheritances and anything you own jointly with others because something unexpected could impact these areas. It’s important for you to be in the know. You snooze, you lose. Meanwhile, relations with bosses and parents are warm and cozy.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

A close friend or partner might say or do something that surprises you today. It could be a declaration of love and warm feelings because people do feel extra sensitive today and very kindhearted to each other. You might also want to help someone who is suffering in another country.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Something related to your health and your job are surprising today. It’s also possible that something related to a pet will catch you off guard. Therefore, be alert. Meanwhile, a work-related romance will be affectionate. Someone might give you something to help you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a romantic, fun-loving, playful day! However, it will have some surprises, so keep your eyes open. People feel affectionate to each other, especially in romantic situations, as well as feeling soft hearted to children. Be on the lookout to avoid accidents with kids.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Stock the fridge because something unexpected could happen at home. It might be surprising news. However, small appliances might break down or minor breakages could occur. A spontaneous get-together might happen, which would be fun because people feel affectionate and warm-hearted today.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

A lively day! You feel curious and eager to meet new faces and see new places. You might be surprised by news or gossip? You might also meet someone unusual or take a spontaneous short trip. Whatever happens, you will enjoy the company of others and your immediate surroundings.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Keep an eye on your money and possessions because something unexpected could impact them. You might find money; you might lose money. Protect what you own against loss, theft or damage. However, a gift might come your way? Especially since feelings with family members are affectionate.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today you feel independent and spontaneous! There’s a bit of excitement in the air, which might mean you will meet someone interesting? You are certainly tuned in today because your Spidey sense is activated. Conversations with others will be warm and reassuring. (It’s that kinda day.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is the perfect day for a fun outing – a sport event, fun activities with children, meeting friends socially, enjoying the arts and having a vacation. You feel warm-hearted to friends and even casual acquaintances, which is why this is an excellent day to meet new people.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Romantic sparks might happen with a platonic friend today. This is because many people feel warm hearted and affection to each other today; and at the same time, today is also full of a few surprises! Most of these surprises will be welcome, perhaps fun invitations. However, a few unexpected glitches might occur. Be ready.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Sean Penn (1960) shares your birthday today. Even though you present a calm exterior to the world, you’re full of volatile emotions. You are strong willed, energetic and self-sufficient. This is a year of service, mainly service to family. Therefore, take care of yourself so you can be effective. Time for a makeover?

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Although you might have been waiting for more results in terms of money and you might be a bit disappointed that things are not moving as fast as you want them to, there are many other areas where you get results and this will surely make you very happy.

And this happy feeling usually translates in you with more force to carry on.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your love life is becoming just a bit more complicated this Saturday, especially because you are so very keen to believe everything that is being said to you.

Although things are very clear and the signals you are receiving from malevolent people are the opposite, you will still prefer to listen to the gossip and make your life a bit more miserable.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

It seems that there are some boundaries you don’t want to overstep with others but at the same time you are quite permissive when it comes to people approaching you.

This is a bit unconventional even for you and it will take some time until you will realize this, but when you do, things might return on the right track.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Given the current disposition, you will be quite emotional today but this is not highly likely to impact how you perceive things but rather just how you react to them.

So as long as you keep yourself objective and don’t make any exaggerated decisions based on impulse only, you will be fine and even a bit of dramatization will be accepted of you.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are trying to treat some things with humor and not let yourself influenced by some of the grumpiness around you but eventually, as the end of the day approaches you risk succumbing to that too.

Don’t worry too much about this however, because you will be able to sweat this sensation pretty quickly afterwards.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

It seems like that this Saturday will be quite neutral in terms of changing anything in your life and you might not even get the chance to learn anything new or do something that truly captivates you.

In other words, quite a plain boring day but this doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t use it to get a proper rest while waiting for next week.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is going to be quite a revealing Saturday with some things that you need to sort out right away and some others that can be postponed so you can revel in your thoughts.

On the other side, your general health might not let you do all that on your own and will put some road blocks on your way at the beginning of the day.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Given the current disposition, there might be enough things that you need to discover about yourself and of which you have no clue.

Although you are trying to focus hard and even ask people around you, this Saturday is more for reflection and it seems that the results will come later on and definitely not when you are expecting them.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Whatever you are doing and no matter how hard you are trying, it is going to be very difficult for you to find peace with certain aspects of your past.

From decisions you took to plans you made just because you felt compelled by others to take them. Negligence is not accepted but at the same time, you need to allow yourself a break.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You are trying to adopt the right strategy today but it seems like your personal beliefs are weighing a lot more and it becomes increasingly difficult even for you to control these impulses.

You usually balance this aggressiveness you sometimes build in but this time, it’s either the weekend or I don’t know what, that is making you react.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You are waiting for someone close to make a wrong step so you can then complain and put them to the wall but you can’t really see your own faults and this will turn you into an undesirable person today.

Other than that quite a peaceful Saturday as long as you stay away from trouble and focus more on yourself than on others.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Financially speaking, things seem to be going great but there is no reason to believe that they can’t go even better.

So why not motivate yourself into working even harder and into putting a little bit more effort in what you have to do for this day. Although Saturday, there will be enough natives to find themselves working.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

3,000-year-old Goddess Figurine Found in an Italian Lake Still Bears the Handprints of Its Maker

A 3,000-year-old clay figurine thought to portray an ancient goddess has been discovered in a volcanic lake in central Italy.

Archaeologists think the object was a votive figurine that was probably crafted so prayers could be directed to it. Its features are only crudely finished, but the figurine still bears the handprints of whoever made it, as well as the impression of a fabric pattern that suggests it was originally clothed in some sort of garment.

Government archaeologists for the Etruria region and police divers made the discovery last month at Lake Bolsena, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northwest of Rome.

The east side of the lake is the location of the submerged Gran Carro archaeological site, which is thought to be the remains of an Iron Age village built in the 10th or ninth century B.C. and which later sank underwater.

Related: Ancient sanctuary used by Roman soldiers nearly 2,000 years ago found in the Netherlands

The clay figurine, which measures about 6 inches (15 centimeters) long, was found in the ruins of a residence at the sunken site, and archaeologists think it was related to a domestic ritual. Similar rituals have been documented in the region in later periods, suggesting such practices are very ancient, and similar figurines have been found in Iron Age graves, according to a translated Facebook post .

“This is an exceptional discovery, one of a kind,” the archaeologists said in the post. “It shows aspects of daily life in the early Iron Age, of which little is known in southern Etruria.”

Submerged village

Geologists have established that Lake Bolsena formed between 600,000 and 200,000 years ago during eruptions of the underlying Vulsini volcano. Roman records indicate the volcano was active as recently as 104 B.C., and scientists now think the ancient village was submerged when the eastern shore sank amid seismic activity.

According to archaeologists, the sunken village containing the newfound figurine was probably built by people from the Villanovan culture, an early stage of the Etruscan civilization that preceded the founding of Rome. The thousands of artifacts found there since the 1960s include pieces of wood, household objects, jewelry and pieces of pottery, and studies of the village’s layout suggest how the Iron Age society there was organized.

The Gran Carro site is now being developed under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, which includes the creation of an underwater path for visitors, according to the Facebook post.

One of the site’s most mysterious features is the Aiola, a large pile of submerged stones that archaeologists now think was a structure built beside a geothermal spring. Recent discoveries in the San Casciano dei Bagni region, a few miles to the north, indicate such hot springs were sacred to the later Etruscans and Romans.

Explorations in 1991 showed the Aiola structure still contained fragments of wooden poles and pottery from the Iron Age, and research in 2020 showed that the stones covered an earthen mound. Coins minted during the rule of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great (who lived circa 272 to 337) have also been found at the site, indicating it was used even in late Roman times.

Source: https://www.newsbreak.com/livescience-525075/3561041417561-3-000-year-old-goddess-figurine-found-in-an-italian-lake-still-bears-the-handprints-of-its-maker?s=a99&share_destination_id=MTcxMzIwNTE2LTE3MjM3MzYyMjkyNjA%3D&pd=0BaqI8SN&hl=en_US&send_time=1723736229&actBtn=bottomBar&_f=app_share&trans_data=%7B%22platform%22%3A1%2C%22cv%22%3A%2224.31.0%22%2C%22languages%22%3A%22en%22%7D&sep=ns_foryou_recall_exp_24q3-v9%2Cns_foryou_rank_exp_24q3-v6%2Cns_foryou_model_exp_24q3-v2%2Cns_vsp-v1%2Cns_foryou_blend_exp_24q3-v6%2Cns_local_strategy_24q3_exp-v13

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday

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Thursday’s Correspondences Source: Spell8.com

Magick Candle

Light a green candle to promote growth, fertility and abundance. Meditating with a green candle encourages us to improve in personal projects such as studies, work and self-development. It is great for casting prosperity or good luck spells, and also when invoking the healing energies of Nature.

Ruling Deities

Cernunnos, Gaia, Osiris, Pan, Poseidon and Zeus are rulers of Thursdays.

Crystals

Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Tiger’s Eye, and Sugilite.

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

Potion

Drink a cup of Green Tea today to strengthen your focus. Green tea is loaded with beneficial antioxidants, and, besides caffeine, green tea contains aminoacids that help boost brain function. It has a large amount of L-theanine, an amino acid that is beneficial for memory, attention, concentration and learning.

Thursday Correspondences Source: whitewitchgrimoire.com

Planet: Jupiter
Colors: Blue and Metallic

Ahhh Jupiter, you giant dick. While he is the go-to for power, money and good fortune, he’s about the long game. Fast money? Nope. He will give you more of what you have, so if you’re broke, you may be even more impoverished if you use any of his influence. Be careful with them herbs. Looking for justice? Thursday. Signing contracts or making big money moves? Thursday. Abundance looks different to everyone, but this is the day of plenty….sometimes that is just plenty of what you already have man. I’m serious here. My money spells done in the past before I got my shit together created lasting wounds. Expansion is painful when it comes from a space of lack. I said “I need money! I am broke” and he said “Hold my beer you desperate witch” and then I cried. Great money day if you are attracting what you are, but not what you want. I speak from my own experience and yours may differ, but if your money spells have backfired, look at the day and associations. If you see anything, take note. Everyone is different but I am not even ashamed to say that it took me years to figure this one out for my own magic. Good day for court and child support I must say.

16 August 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: MoonGiant.com

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.

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

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.

During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the August 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on August 16 has an illumination of 86%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On August 16 the Moon is 11.16 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 Gibbous
Illumination: 78%
Moon Age: 10.14 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 386,061.29 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,481,277.13 km

August 15, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: MoonGiant.com

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.

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

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. This September Full Moon will be the forth and final supermoon of 2023.

During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the August 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on August 15 has an illumination of 78%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On August 15 the Moon is 10.14 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: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 78%
Moon Age: 10.14 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 386,061.29 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,481,277.13 km

August 15, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily, Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes

Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 12:30 PM to 2:15 PM EDT today (9:30 AM to 11:15 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

A subtle contradiction exists today, which is why in one way, you feel held back and a bit fearful, and yet, in another way you feel bold and ready to leap into whatever you want to do. You’re struggling to be free to do your own thing. Do it.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

I frequently say that you are the financial wizard of the zodiac and it’s true. Today you might have financial plans (including shopping). If so, be aware of the Moon Alert (see above) In addition, a friend or an advisor might not agree with your decisions. Be careful.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today has a few challenges for you because Mars is in your sign but it is at odds with stern Saturn. This means you will have difficulty getting approval from bosses, parents, authority figures and the police. Whatever you decide to do, they might block your plans. Go easy.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Tread carefully today. Don’t listen to others because they might discourage you. In fact, someone might say something that embodies the very essence of your own worst suspicions about yourself. (Eeek. The worst.) Fear not. You’ve got this.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

It’s in your best interest to play things low key today. If you try to rouse the troops and get others enthused about something, you will meet with obstacles. The financial backing or the material resources you need might not be there. Check Moon Alert above.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Despite your ambitious plans, this is a poor day to ask for approval or permission from authority figures – parents, bosses, VIPs and the police. Almost certainly, they won’t go along with what you want. Their response will be, “Talk to the hand.” Timing is everything.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today is not the day to get on your soap box and espouse your political or religious ideas to others. You will meet with too much opposition. Likewise, travel plans will be difficult because rules, regulations and the government might curtail your activities. Take it easy.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a poor day for important discussions about shared property, taxes, debt, insurance issues or shared responsibilities because things will not go your way. This might also apply to dealing with kids. Bide your time and make your pitch on another day.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This morning the Moon is in your sign before it moves into Capricorn, which will switch your focus to money matters and shopping. (See Moon Alert above.) Don’t push things when dealing with partners and close friends today. Ditto for dealing with family. Go gently.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

After 2:15 PM EDT today (11:15 AM PDT), the Moon will move into your sign, which will be empowering, but it will also make you more emotional. Be smart and accept the fact that your efforts at work might be stymied by someone, or even by your own self-doubt? It’s a tricky day.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Social plans might change today because of some kind of rule or regulation. Or perhaps parents or authority figures will object to something? Dealing with children might be an increased responsibility today. Cope as best you can.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Don’t feel defeated if your efforts to reorganize things at home meet with opposition from someone, especially an older family member or partner. These things happen. Early this morning, you’ll be high viz.; but as the day wears on, interactions with friends will be more important.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Ben Affleck (1972) shares your birthday today. Others look to you for leadership because you appear confident, courageous and regal. You’re also optimistic, ambitious and generous. This is a year of work, construction and building. It’s time to create foundations in your life both externally and internally. Stay grounded and levelheaded. Explore martial arts.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

While trying to learn something more on a subject, you might discover that you have some other interests that have stayed a bit hidden so far.

Don’t be too surprised however because this is most likely happening as the step before something else you are ought to discover, most likely in the following days.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You are increasingly subjective when it comes to obtaining what you want out of a situation but there are less and less occasions where you leave something for others as well.

This Thursday might have to teach you a thing or two about compromise and some of this might not come that easily on you as you are ought to see.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are definitely taking your time when it comes to announcing a decision many people around you are expecting and this will turn around to you eventually.

Other than that, make sure you spend some time outdoors during the afternoon if the weather allows you because this will help you clear your mind and relax.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

It seems that work and all the obligations you have at home will put a toll on your health and you will have to monitor that very careful or else it will hit you exactly when you least expect it.

Other than that, quite a peaceful Thursday as you are preparing to end all business for the week and make sure you can make plans tomorrow for the following week.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are really aiming to know exactly every detail of every situation and you are not to let anyone leave your sight until they covered all that with you.

Don’t pretend you don’t recognize yourself because this is exactly what you are doing. Those in your family will be more acceptant of you while strangers not so much.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You are trying to make arrangements for the weekend already by today and you are probably very surprised to see that not many people are positively responding to your plans.

And maybe you don’t understand why this is going on but sure enough you can if you think twice so you are advised to do that.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Quite a tempting day for you this Thursday according to the stars but definitely nothing that a person with good principles can’t navigate.

However, there might be things you wanted to do but now come at a wrong time or something that is closely tempting for you, therefore the choice might not be that easy to make.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You have acquired an interesting level of expertise when it comes to recognizing some reactions but this doesn’t mean you can read anyone like they are an open book.

And unfortunately for you, this Thursday will be quite harsh on you with this lesson. Steer clear from arguments and heated situations because you are not going to win them today.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You think you need support and are complaining to whoever listens to you that maybe you are not receiving enough.

But are you offering anything in return or is it that people are already sick of your selfishness and the way you follow your own interest? Not a lesson to learn today but maybe you figure things on your own.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Counting on people doesn’t always have to be the dreaded situation that you appeal to only when you don’t have any other solutions.

This time you can put a lot more interest in something if you help yourself with others and if you are trying to breed a proper group work attitude. Focus on the goal and on everyone’s individual expertise.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Your friends might point you a way while your family shows you the exact opposite. In some situation none of those might be wrong or right for you in particular and in other situations it might not even be such a big choice to make.

What you have to carefully navigate now is this separation between family and friends.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You want to play mind games today and you are tempted to do this with anyone coming your way.

But be careful because you might find someone who is a lot better at this than you are and you will soon replace this arrogance you started off with frustration and a feeling you are not good enough, something that is totally subjective.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

August 13th Today in History

Events in History

1521 Spanish conquistadors under Hernán Cortés capture Aztec Emperor Cuauhtémoc in Tenochtitlan marking the end of the Aztec Empire

1536 Buddhist monks from Kyōto’s Enryaku Temple set fire to 21 Nichiren temples throughout Kyoto in the Tenbun Hokke Disturbance. (Traditional Japanese date: July 27, 1536).

1642 Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens discovers Mars’ southern polar cap

1788 Prussia joins Anglo-Dutch alliance to form Triple Alliance to prevent spread of Russo-Swedish War of 1788-90

1937 Second Sino-Japanese War: Japanese forces begin the Battle of Shanghai, a conflict that will last 3 months and involve 1 million troops

1942 The ‘Manhattan Project‘ commences, under the direction of US General Leslie Groves: its aim – to deliver an atomic bomb

Events in Flim and TV

1944 Jackie Gleason Les Tremayne show premieres on NBC radio

1956 WBIR TV channel 10 in Knoxville, TN (CBS) begins broadcasting

1967 “Bonnie and Clyde” crime film directed by Arthur Penn and starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, is released

1967 WQLN TV channel 54 in Erie, Pennsylvania (PBS) begins broadcasting

1972 Dutch KRO-TV transmits 440th & last episode of American western series “Bonanza”

1981 Last broadcast of “The Waltons” on CBS-TV

1992 25th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at DoubleTree Hotel

1992 Revival of Tom Stoppard‘s play “The Real Inspector Hound” opens at Criterion Center Stage Right, New York, NYC; runs for 61 performances

1997 Animated TV sitcom “South Park” debuts on Comedy Central

1998 31st San Diego Comic-Con International opens at San Diego Convention Center

1999 32nd San Diego Comic-Con International opens at San Diego Convention Center

2019 Entertainment companies CBS and Viacom announce they will merge with a combined 28 billion revenue

Events in Music

1876 The Bayreuth Festspielhaus opens with the first complete performance of Richard Wagner‘s Ring Cycle

1952 Blues singer Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton records “Hound Dog” song, written a day earlier especially for her by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, at Radio Recorders Studio in Los Angeles, California

1956 Elvis Presley releases music single “Don’t Be Cruel”

1966 Longview, Texas radio station KLUE is struck by lightning the day after holding a “Beatles Bonfire”, knocking an engineer unconscious and causing extensive damage to equipment

1971 Paul & Linda McCartney release single “Back Seat of My Car”

1990 American soul singer Curtis Mayfield becomes paralyzed from neck down after stage lighting equipment falls on him at an outdoor concert at Wingate Field in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York; although unable to perform live, he continued to compose, sing, and record

1992 Revival of Tom Stoppard‘s play “The Real Inspector Hound” opens at Criterion Center Stage Right, New York, NYC; runs for 61 performances

2011 Farm Aid (25th Anniversary) held in Kansas City, Kansas; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Jason Mraz, Jamey Johnson, Jakob Dylan, and Billy Joe Shaver [1]

2013 “Crash My Party” 4th studio album by Luke Bryan is released (Billboard Album of the Year 2014)

2018 Ugandan politician and pop singer Bobi Wine arrested by the Ugandan army at a campaign rally in Arua and later allegedly tortured

Events in Sports

1902 English cricket team beats Australia by one wicket in a famous victory at The Oval, in London

1906 Chicago Cub’s pitcher Jack Taylor ends a string of completing 202 MLB games (187 complete, 15 relief) against Brooklyn Superbas in 3rd inning of an 11-3 win at Washington Park, NYC

1908 Future Baseball HOF pitcher Cy Young‘s career is celebrated with special day in his name in Boston; he pitches briefly for Red Sox against an All-Star team

1910 Brooklyn Superbas and Pittsburgh Pirates play “the game of perfect symmetry” in baseball to 8-8 tie, both have 8 runs, 13 hits, 2 errors, 12 assists, 5 strikeouts, 3 walks, 1 hit baseman, and 1 passed ball

1917 Milt Stock (2), Fred Luderus (2) and Possum Whitted of the Philadelphia Phillies steal 5 bases in an inning in 3-0 win against Boston at Braves Field

1919 American thoroughbred racehorse Man o’ War’s only defeat in 21 start career; Upset wins Sanford Memorial Stakes at Saratoga Race Course

1920 US Open Men’s Golf, Inverness GC: Isle of Jersey native Ted Ray pars the 18th, giving him a 1-stroke win over runners-up Harry Vardon, Jock Hutchison, Leo Diegel & Jack Burke Sr

1931 Cincinnati Reds second baseman Tony Cuccinello goes 6 for 6 in 17-3 rout of Boston at Braves Field

1932 Yankees hurler Red Ruffing becomes first MLB pitcher since 1906 to hit an extra-inning, game-winning home run in NY’s 1-0 win over the Senators in Washington

1933 Jacques van Egmond becomes world champion amateur cyclist

1933 PGA Championship Men’s Golf, Blue Mound CC: Gene Sarazen defeats Willie Goggin, 5 & 4 for 3rd of his 3 PGA C’ship titles; 6th of his 7 majors

1936 Americans Dorothy Poynton-Hil and Velma Dunn take the gold and silver medals in the 10m platform diving at the Berlin Olympics

1936 Nida Senff and Rie Mastenbroek make it a Dutch 1-2 in the women’s 100m backstroke final at the Berlin Olympics

1936 Rie Mastenbroek of the Netherlands swims an Olympic record 1:05.9 to win the women’s 100m freestyle at the Berlin Olympics, beating Jeannette Campbell of Argentina by 0:05

1939 Yankees set AL shutout margin with 21-0 victory over A’s

1948 3 Finnish gymnasts dead heat for the gold medal in the pommel horse section at London Olympics; Paavo Aaltonen, Veikko Huhtanen & Heikki Savolainen all awarded gold

Source: www.onthisday.com

14 August 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: MoonGiant.com

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.

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

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a First Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 7 days after the New Moon when the moon is one quarter of the way through its orbit around the earth. Exactly half the moon will be illuminated and half dark. On the day of the First Quarter phase the moon is high overhead at sunset and is visible until mid-night when it sets in the west. The First Quarter phase is a one-day event and in the following days enters a Waxing Gibbous phase becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.

Visit the August 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s First Quarter Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on August 14 has an illumination of 68%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On August 14 the Moon is 9.15 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 Gibbous
Illumination: 68%
Moon Age: 9.15 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 390,847.24 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,508,969.42 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

14 August 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:21 Leo 47
Moon:08 Sagittarius 22
Mercury:00 Virgo 42 Rx
Venus:11 Virgo 02
Mars:16 Gemini 19
Jupiter:16 Gemini 35
Saturn:17 Pisces 51 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 07
Neptune:29 Pisces 28 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 22 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 41 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 54 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Libra 04

Chiron:23 Aries 23 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 56 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 39
Juno:01 Libra 28
Vesta:24 Leo 54

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

Cape Town, South Africa

14 August 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:22 Leo 07
Moon:12 Sagittarius 37
Mercury:00 Virgo 27 Rx
Venus:11 Virgo 26
Mars:16 Gemini 32
Jupiter:16 Gemini 38
Saturn:17 Pisces 50 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 07
Neptune:29 Pisces 28 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 22 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 40 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 53 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Libra 06

Chiron:23 Aries 23 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 55 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 43
Juno:01 Libra 35
Vesta:25 Leo 03

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

Easter Island, Chile

14 August 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:22 Leo 26
Moon:16 Sagittarius 55
Mercury:00 Virgo 12 Rx
Venus:11 Virgo 51
Mars:16 Gemini 45
Jupiter:16 Gemini 41
Saturn:17 Pisces 48 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 07
Neptune:29 Pisces 27 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 21 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 39 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 52 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Libra 08

Chiron:23 Aries 22 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 53 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 47
Juno:01 Libra 42
Vesta:25 Leo 12

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

August 13, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: MoonGiant.com

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.

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

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a First Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 7 days after the New Moon when the moon is one quarter of the way through its orbit around the earth. Exactly half the moon will be illuminated and half dark. On the day of the First Quarter phase the moon is high overhead at sunset and is visible until mid-night when it sets in the west. The First Quarter phase is a one-day event and in the following days enters a Waxing Gibbous phase becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.

Visit the August 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s First Quarter Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on August 13 has an illumination of 59%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On August 13 the Moon is 8.2 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 Gibbous
Illumination: 59%
Moon Age: 8.20 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 395,227.72 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,536,105.55 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

13 August 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:21 Leo 11
Moon:00 Sagittarius 31
Mercury:01 Virgo 09 Rx
Venus:10 Virgo 16
Mars:15 Gemini 54
Jupiter:16 Gemini 29
Saturn:17 Pisces 53 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 06
Neptune:29 Pisces 29 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 23 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 42 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 56 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Libra 00

Chiron:23 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 59 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 31
Juno:01 Libra 15
Vesta:24 Leo 36

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

Chicago, Illinois

August 13, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:21 Leo 26
Moon:03 Sagittarius 38
Mercury:00 Virgo 58 Rx
Venus:10 Virgo 34
Mars:16 Gemini 04
Jupiter:16 Gemini 32
Saturn:17 Pisces 52 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 06
Neptune:29 Pisces 29 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 23 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 41 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 56 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Libra 01

Chiron:23 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 58 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 34
Juno:01 Libra 20
Vesta:24 Leo 43

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

Los Angels, California

August 13, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:21 Leo 31
Moon:04 Sagittarius 41
Mercury:00 Virgo 55 Rx
Venus:10 Virgo 40
Mars:16 Gemini 07
Jupiter:16 Gemini 33
Saturn:17 Pisces 52 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 06
Neptune:29 Pisces 29 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 22 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 41 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 55 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Libra 02

Chiron:23 Aries 23 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 57 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 35
Juno:01 Libra 22
Vesta:24 Leo 46

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

August 13, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Click here for Anyone’s Birthday or Daily or Monthly Horoscopes Source: thehoroscope.co

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 9 PM to 9:45 PM EDT today (6 PM to 6:45 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Avoid the temptation to get involved in controversial subjects today because you might find yourself at odds with someone. Likewise, be extra patient with your kids because hissy fits and meltdowns might occur, especially about something that was addressed before in the past. (“Again?”)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Squabbles about shared property, taxes, debt and insurance issues might arise today. They might involve a family member; or this could be about old business that just won’t go away. Be patient and steady to resolve things as well as possible today. You can do this.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a poor day to discuss salaries, cash flow and how to boost your earnings because disputes and disagreements will likely arise. You might even differ with someone about healthcare costs. Fortunately, Venus is in your House of Communications, which makes you smooth and diplomatic.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Be patient with coworkers today because everyone is a bit short tempered and irritable. This is because today the Moon is at odds with Mercury retrograde. Possibly, you feel annoyed because you have to go back and correct something or redo it? Unfortunately, it was ever thus.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Expect some static or difficulties with social plans, sports events and dealing with kids today. Likewise, communications with romantic partners might also be stalled in water. There’s no way around this. Your only choice is to demonstrate grace under pressure.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Tread carefully with family discussions today, especially discussions with female relatives (especially Mom) because things could go off the rails. In a perfect world, you will avoid important discussions today; and if they must take place, you’ll be patient and friendly. (You can do this.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Disputes and arguments with relatives, neighbours and siblings might break out today, especially about past issues or something that is happening once again. (Meanwhile you thought this was fixed so that the problem went away.) Apparently not. Who knew?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Avoid difficult conversations with parents, bosses and people in authority (this includes the police) because today these discussions will not go well. Au contraire! Many people are looking for a fight because people are excitable, concerned with trivialities and focused on the past.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Disputes about past issues that might relate to politics, religion or racial issues might surface today. People will be at odds with each other. These same disputes might also relate to legal matters, medical situations or something to do with travel. Be patient until the dust settles.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might feel restless today because you’re unhappy about how something is being shared or divided. Or maybe you feel that once again, you’re responsible for something from the past that you thought was previously taken care. This is disappointing because it feels unjust or unfair.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Be careful about being entrenched in your point of view today when dealing with friends or members of groups. This could incidentally, involve an ex-partner or an old friend. Ask yourself if getting into an argument about this will be wise? Take the high road. (Generally, the view is better.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

It’s important to know that you are high viz. today, which means if you get into a dispute with someone it will probably be noticed by others. (A hissing, whispered argument in an elevator?) Maintain your cool. With Venus opposite your sign, you are particularly charming and cooperative. Go with that.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Debi Mazar (1964) shares your birthday today. You are independent, resilient and unconventional. You do your own thing. You accept challenges and aren’t afraid to make waves. This year is slower paced. It’s time to rejuvenate your energy and your outlook on life. Focus on important relationships and make sure these people have your back.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You are trying to do your best at work and it seems that those around you have finally understood that you are being this uptight just because you want everything to go according to plan.

You are also increasingly involved in social activities, something that gives you even more energy to get going with other things.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your home will be filled with friends, either them being physically present or through the internet and you will probably spend most of your spare time chatting with them and all that.

Depending on your age, this might be something appropriate and even indicated or something that is highly an exaggeration and keeping you away from your family.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are still under the impact of something you managed to do a long time ago but this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t charge your batteries and do something extra as well.

Don’t dwell in a past success because this will increasingly bring you more misfortune and frustration. Just take things all over again by the same recipe.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

The current disposition seems to send you some prompts and although you are catching most of them intuitively it seems like you are decided to ignore them.

And it isn’t even like you are receiving bad advice or something against your principles. It is just that you don’t want to take the long road to accomplish your goals.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You need to nurture self respect for you and in terms of those around you and to put yourself on a pedestal for once, when the situation lets you do that.

You will benefit from some harmonious interactions with people around but this doesn’t mean that your worries will be over or that you can let the guard down just yet.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

It seems like your friends are treasuring your friendship and other people want to be friends with you. This is either because of your personality of your actions.

So don’t let yourself egotistically fooled by this and analyze whether they are in for your good soul and the way you are or for the benefits they get from this relationship.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The good mood is starting to diminish and you are grumpier than usually and it seems like nothing can give you pleasure anymore.

Unless there really are some health issues to trouble you, then you have no excuse to behave like this and everything is in your head. Not all days are extremely pleasurable but there is not reason not to live them.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Some of the tasks you were set to do in the office today are perhaps weighing more and more and you are feeling as if you are the only one doing the entire work.

In some cases this might even be true but most likely be prepared to admit that this is only a subjective perception of yours. Maybe spending your spare time in the outdoors will help you relax.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The current disposition will make you focus more on the personal side of things, how you perceive what is going on, how heightened your senses are in certain situation and as well as how good you feel in your own shoes.

There might be things you need to uncover at this moment, maybe this Tuesday and some others that are to be revealed later on.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You are trying to please people in your family, maybe people of authority and people you look up to and you end up disappointing yourself.

Maybe they are not setting you to do the right things or maybe they teach you unhealthy shortcuts and once you will have realized that, you will be very unhappy with yourself.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Given that this is a basic Tuesday you might be fooled to believe that most things will go according to plan and very little changes will affect you.

Well, think again as it seems that a secret side of you is willing to surface and won’t let itself combat. It’s either that you react in an exaggerated way or that you push someone aside from your life.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is going to be quite an exciting day for you if you manage to mix work with pleasure in the right proportion as to end up with enough time to do whatever you want to do.

You are also set to involve your family in your activities and be very open towards them which is always good and something you should do more often.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Witchcraft today…Has it affected you? c.2020

Witchcraft today is going strong. Most people think if you are practicing witchcraft is has to be evil when in truth its actually how you practice it.

I am firm believer in practicing witchcraft and practice it in the light. I know most people get scared and walk away from you. Well, that has happened to me since I have begun this journey. I am also a spiritual medium and I have lost so called friends from finding that out.

Do I care? No, they didn’t deserve me in their life. Witchcraft and mediumship is very important to me. I live my life the way I want to and I don’t need anyone’s approval for that. Accept me as I am or I don’t or need you in my life.

So, has this happened to you? I am sure it has but you know what don’t let it get you down. Just keep going and hold your head up.

Blessed be,

Melinda

August 12th Today in History

Events in History

1121 Battle of Didgori: the Georgian army under King David the Builder wins a decisive victory over the famous Seljuk commander Ilghazi

1480 Battle of Otranto – Ottoman troops behead 800 Christians for refusing to convert to Islam

1851 American inventor Isaac Singer patents the sewing machine

1908 Henry Ford‘s company builds the first Model T car

1981 IBM introduces its first Personal Computer (PC & PC-DOS version 1.0)

Events in Flim and TV

1927 “Wings”, one of only two silent films – the other being The Artist in 2011 – to win an Oscar for best picture, opens starring Clara Bow (Outstanding Picture 1929)

1955 WPBT TV channel 2 in Miami, FL (PBS) begins broadcasting

1956 KOTI TV channel 2 in Klamath Falls, OR (NBC/CBS) begins broadcasting

1972 Revival of Stephen Sondheim‘s musical-comedy “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”, starring Phil Silvers, closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theater, NYC, after 156 performances

1980 Warner Bros, Records releases “One-Trick Pony”, the fifth solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon; it features the song “Late in the Evening” and was accompanied by a dramatic film of the same name, written by and starring Simon

1999 Shakira records her first live album in New York City, titled “MTV Unplugged”

Events in Music

1856 Anthony Faas, of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, is granted a second patent for improvements to the accordion (Patent No. 15511A)

1966 Last Beatle concert tour of North America begins with two shows at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois

1966 Longview, Texas radio station KLUE holds a “Beatles Bonfire” to burn Beatles records and memorabilia; station is struck by lightning the following day

1966 The Beatles hold press conference at the Astor Tower Hotel, in Chicago, Illinois; John Lennon apologizes for his “more popular than Jesus” remark

1972 “Oh! Calcutta!” closes at Belasco Theater in NYC after 1316 performances

1991 Heavy metal band Metallica release their 5th album “Metallica“; debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 chart

2015 US Postal Service issues a second postage stamp featuring rock singer Elvis Presley, as part of its Music Icon series; design is a black & white photograph taken by William Speer in 1955

2021 Britney Spear’s father says he will step down as her conservator after the singer called his conservatorship abusive, amid a #FreeBritney campaign

Events in Sports

1876 Madeline (US) beats Countess Dufferin (Canada) in 4th America’s Cup

1879 1st National Archery Association tournament (Chicago)

1884 Bill Murdoch scores 1st Test Cricket double-century, 211 at The Oval

1886 W. G. Grace makes his highest Test Cricket score, scoring 170 vs Australia at The Oval

1896 Willem II soccer team forms in Tilburg

1928 IX Summer Olympic Games close in Amsterdam, Netherlands

1936 After 24 year absence a baseball demonstration game is played between 2 American teams at Berlin Olympics, World Champions beat US Olympics, 6-5

1936 American diver Marjorie Gestring wins 3m springboard gold at the Berlin Olympics, youngest Olympic gold medalist (13 years 268 days)

1936 The gymnastics competition at the Berlin Olympics concludes with Germany dominating, winning 6 of 9 gold medals including the men’s & women’s teams events

1948 Cleveland Indians get 29 hits in a 9 inning game

1948 Indian maestro Balbir Singh Dosanjh scores twice as India beats Great Britain 4-0 for the field hockey gold medal at the London Olympics; India’s 4th consecutive Olympic hockey title

1948 The canoeing program at the London Olympics concludes with Sweden (4) and Czechoslovakia (3) dominant, combining for 7 of the 9 gold medals

1949 16th NFL Chicago All-Star Game: Philadelphia 38, All-Stars 0 (93,780)

1950 First international game by an NFL team, New York Giants beat CFL’s Ottawa Roughriders, 20-6 at Ottawa’s Lansdowne Stadium

1953 Ann Davison arrives in Miami in her 23 foot boat Felicity Ann, becoming the 1st woman to sail solo across the Atlantic

1960 27th NFL Chicago All-Star Game: Baltimore 32, All-Stars 7 (70,000)

Source: www.onthisday.com

Spell For Monday – Sea Witch Destiny and Dreams Spell

(YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE ANY SPELLS POSTED TO A DOCUMENT TO PRINT AND/OR SAVE ON YOUR COMPUTER)

Sea Witch Destiny and Dreams Spell

ITEMS NEEDED

driftwood collected from the beach

small sharp knife

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Collect a small piece of driftwood from the beach.

2. Carve your wish into the driftwood.

3. Clean up some litter from the beach and leave the driftwood in its place.

4. Recite the incantation.

“Gods of the deep here my plea,

I cast this dream unto the sea

So it may find my destiny”

13 August 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for August 13th, 2024 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.

On this day, the moon is 9.06 days old and 59.48% illuminated with a tilt of 135.945°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 393,527.11 km and the moon sign is Sagittarius.

The Moon phase for August 13th, 2024 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).

In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.

Phase Details

Moon age: 9.06 days

Moon illumination: 59.48%

Moon tilt: 135.945°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 393,527.11 km

Moon sign: Sagittarius

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

13 August 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:20 Leo 50
Moon:25 Scorpio 52
Mercury:01 Virgo 24 Rx
Venus:09 Virgo 48
Mars:15 Gemini 40
Jupiter:16 Gemini 26
Saturn:17 Pisces 55 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 06
Neptune:29 Pisces 29 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 23 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 42 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 58 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 57

Chiron:23 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 01 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 27
Juno:01 Libra 08
Vesta:24 Leo 26

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Cape Town, South Africa

13 August 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:21 Leo 09
Moon:00 Sagittarius 00
Mercury:01 Virgo 10 Rx
Venus:10 Virgo 13
Mars:15 Gemini 53
Jupiter:16 Gemini 29
Saturn:17 Pisces 53 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 06
Neptune:29 Pisces 29 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 23 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 42 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 56 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 59

Chiron:23 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 59 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 31
Juno:01 Libra 15
Vesta:24 Leo 35

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

Easter Island, Chile

13 August 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:21 Leo 28
Moon:04 Sagittarius 10
Mercury:00 Virgo 56 Rx
Venus:10 Virgo 37
Mars:16 Gemini 06
Jupiter:16 Gemini 32
Saturn:17 Pisces 52 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 06
Neptune:29 Pisces 29 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 23 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 41 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 55 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Libra 01

Chiron:23 Aries 23 Rx
Ceres:07 Capricorn 58 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 35
Juno:01 Libra 21
Vesta:24 Leo 45

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:3
Cardinal:7
Fixed:5
Mutable:7

August 12, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for August 12th, 2024 is the First Quarter phase.

On this day, the moon is 8.02 days old and 49.22% illuminated with a tilt of 142.72°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 398,240.64 km and the moon sign is Scorpio.

The Moon phase for August 12th, 2024 is the First Quarter phase. In this phase, exactly half of the moon is illuminated and half is in darkness.

The First Quarter phase comes roughly 7 days after the New Moon and this is when the moon has completed one quarter of its orbit around the Earth (hence the name, First Quarter). The moon will be high overhead at sunset in this phase and will be visible until mid-night, when it sets in the west.

The First Quarter of the moon phase cycle happens on one day. It’s followed by the intermediate phase, Waxing Gibbous, and will become more illuminated every day until it reaches the Full Moon phase.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the right side of the moon will be illuminated during the First Quarter. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, the left side is illuminated.

Phase Details

Phase: First Quarter

Moon age: 8.02 days

Moon illumination: 49.22%

Moon tilt: 142.72°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 398,240.64 km

Moon sign: Scorpio

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

12 August 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:20 Leo 14
Moon:18 Scorpio 13
Mercury:01 Virgo 48 Rx
Venus:09 Virgo 02
Mars:15 Gemini 15
Jupiter:16 Gemini 20
Saturn:17 Pisces 57 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 05
Neptune:29 Pisces 30 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 24 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 42
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 00 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 53

Chiron:23 Aries 25 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 04 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 19
Juno:00 Libra 55
Vesta:24 Leo 08

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Chicago, Illinois

August 12, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:20 Leo 28
Moon:21 Scorpio 16
Mercury:01 Virgo 38 Rx
Venus:09 Virgo 21
Mars:15 Gemini 25
Jupiter:16 Gemini 22
Saturn:17 Pisces 56 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 05
Neptune:29 Pisces 30 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 24 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 42 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 59 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 55

Chiron:23 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 02 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 22
Juno:01 Libra 00
Vesta:24 Leo 15

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Los Angels, California

August 12, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:20 Leo 33
Moon:22 Scorpio 17
Mercury:01 Virgo 35 Rx
Venus:09 Virgo 27
Mars:15 Gemini 28
Jupiter:16 Gemini 23
Saturn:17 Pisces 56 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 05
Neptune:29 Pisces 30 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 24 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 42 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 58 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 55

Chiron:23 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 02 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 23
Juno:01 Libra 02
Vesta:24 Leo 18

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

August 12, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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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)

This is a productive day for you, especially if you’re dealing with red-tape issues like bookkeeping, accounting, shared resources, inheritances, taxes, debt and that sort of thing. You can make great headway because you’re focused and ready to pay attention to detail.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Discussions with partners and close friends will be practical and sensible today. Therefore, this is a good day to make plans, especially related to a group or an organization. However, you might find yourself at odds with a parent or an authority figure at home. Be courteous. Be cool.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You will get a lot done today because you’re motivated to work. You’re looking down the road and seeing what you need to finish and complete. Discussions with someone older might help you. Tackle jobs today that will give you a long-term benefit in the future.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Artists and creative people will be able to hone or perfect their technique today because they’re willing to practice and keep doing what needs to be done in order to improve. Likewise, if you’re in sports or athletics, you can also perfect your style.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Family discussions, especially with someone older, will go well today if you deal with practical matters and how you handle shared property or shared debt. Someone older might have excellent advice for you. Nevertheless, tread carefully. Best to work alone.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today you’re willing to do what needs to be done. In fact, it will please you to organize your surroundings. You might even colour-code your closet or clean out drawers and reorganize them because you want to feel your life is running smoothly. Conversations will be serious. Good day to plan ahead.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You feel financially conservative today, which is why if you’re shopping, you will likely buy long-lasting, practical items. (No ostrich boas today.) You might want to draw up a budget, or you might privately scold yourself about your spending habits. “I’ve got to start saving.”

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with stern Saturn, which makes you focus on practical and orderly things. You are more concerned with work and getting things right than you are with your own physical comfort. You’re willing to accept whatever tasks need to be done.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Research of any kind will go very well for you today because your mind is focused and you’ll find it easy to pay attention to detail. Furthermore, you have a mental persistence and stamina that will allow you to keep digging for answers and solutions to problems. (I’m impressed.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

It’s Monday and you’re in the mood to get serious. You’re ready to work and you want accomplish as much as possible. You’re willing to accept your responsibilities and you want to be as productive as you can in an efficient way. This is why you’ll get things done today!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Discussions with parents, bosses and people in authority will go well today because you create an impression of being responsible, conscientious, honest and reliable. (Which hopefully you are, but hey – this is a good game face today.) Use this to your advantage! Today is the day to make your pitch.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You’ll be successful if you make travel plans today or you deal with medical or legal matters, or finishing an important paper or dealing with publishing. The reason you can accomplish a lot is because you’re focused and your concentration and perseverance are excellent today. Go get ’em Tiger!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Casey Affleck (1975) shares your birthday today. You are resourceful, tenacious and have a strong sense of purpose. You work hard; and have high expectations for yourself. This year is the beginning of a nine-year cycle. Expect adventure, major changes and leadership opportunities. It’s a time of new beginnings and greater independence.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You need to always be one step ahead of others and when you are not, this all turns into a tragedy or you get your things and run from that situation.

Maybe this time you are supposed to sit right where you are and take it from where you left while understanding that sometimes you need to work harder than others.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

When it comes to family life and finance you have your own ideas and principles and no one can get you out of them.

At the same time you let yourself derailed by the idea of others, maybe misinterpret them but at the end you still go your own way and this sometimes produces you a bit of an interior conflict, but nothing to last too long.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

The stars are trying to tempt you this Monday with some things you consider pleasures but usually try to stay away from because you consider them bad for you.

And by the looks of it, most of them are so this day will be quite difficult to navigate. Other than that, spend some time outside because it will help you relax.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

The current disposition promotes all your tendencies towards love and this will mean you are suddenly a lot closer to your loved one.

Your self confidence is also climbing new highs as you are feeling more accomplished in love. You have a spark in your eye and this will help you be a lot more sociable and open to others.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You need to get over this sudden shyness that you are swimming in right now and to show others that you are more than this.

At the same time you are quite motivated internally to do this but it is like something is holding you back. Don’t blame people in your family for that because this is not the case for sure.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You want to belong and this deep desire of yours will be made more than obvious today through most of your actions.

You are also very competitive this Monday and this will probably clash with your need to be part of the group as some people might feel threatened by you. But don’t worry too much about these or else you will feel them a lot more.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are making everyone sit for interview like gatherings just to make sure you feel on top of things and this is not something you should be doing, not at home and certainly not at work.

Don’t be despotic because people will lose their confidence in you and no matter how many questions you will ask, they will end up not telling the truth.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Quite an easy day ahead of you, not very productive but certainly peaceful as it seems that you won’t have any disappointments or misunderstandings to navigate and most interactions will go all right.

This doesn’t mean however that you should believe everything you are hearing or trust someone new so beware of that.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The current disposition will offer you some sort of time out from your love life and help you focus more on work.

For some natives this might translate into love life being on pause but in a good setting, while some other natives might have to end of something like a fling so they can focus on things which are important for them personally.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Remember that the coin will flip at some point and whether you are on top or at the bottom now, things will be the exact opposite so to ensure a bit of balance.

And isn’t this exactly what you wish? There are things for you to learn in both positions so stop worrying and dreading either. Some resource increase might be in store for you as well.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You are either too stubborn and incisive or too unconvinced and you let others do it their own way. It isn’t a problem necessary in either of the attitudes if you feel comfortable with them.

The problem resides into you dwelling between these two, changing them so often and quickly that most people around you are completely confused.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Given that you are quite impulsive romantically and you are kind of dreaming for a romantic gesture, you will need to be careful not to let all this passion steer out of control.

You are quick to fall in love with someone new, whether you are or not in a relationship already and this is sure to set some troubles at home, with partner or family.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

THE PHILOSOPHY OF WITCHCRAFT c. 2018

THE PHILOSOPHY OF WITCHCRAFT

The Craft is a religion of love and joy. It is not full of the gloom of Christianity, with its ideas of “original sin”, with salvation and happiness possible only in the afterlife. The music of Witchcraft is joyful and lively, again contrasting with the dirge-like hymns of Christianity.
Why is this? Why are Wiccans more content; more warm and happy? Much of it has to do with their empathy with nature. Early people lived hand-in-hand with nature through necessity. They were a part of nature, not separate from it. An animal was a brother or a sister, as was a tree. Wo/Man tended the fields and in return received food for the table. Sure, s/he killed animals for food. But then many animals kill other animals in order to eat. In other words,
Woman and Man were a part of the natural order ofthings, not separate from it. Not “above” it.

Modern Wo/Man has lost much, if not all, of that closeness. Civilization has cut them off. But not so the Witch! Even today, in this mechanized, super-sophisticated world that this branch of nature (Woman and Man) has created, the Wicca retain their ties with Mother Nature. In books such as Brett Bolton’s The Secret Power of Plants we are told of the “incredible”, “extraordinary” healthy reaction of plants to kindness; of how they feel and react to both good and evil; how they express love, fear, hate (something that might be borne in mind  by vegetarians when they become over-critical of meat-eaters, perhaps?). This is no new discovery. Witches have always known it. They have always spoken kindly to plants. It is not unusual to see a Witch, walking through the woods, stop and hug a tree. It is not peculiar to see a Witch throw off her shoes and walk barefoot across a ploughed field. This is all part of keeping in touch with nature; of not losing our heritage.

If ever you feel completely drained, if ever you are angry or tense, go out and sit against a tree. Choose a good, solid tree (oak or pine are good) and sit down on the ground with your back straight, pressed up against the trunk. Close your eyes and relax. You will feel a gradual change come over you. Your tension, your anger, your tiredness will disappear. It will seem to drain out of you. Then, in its place, you will feel a growing warmth; a feeling of love and comfort. It
comes from the tree. Accept it and be glad. Sit there until you feel completely whole again. Then, before leaving, stand with your arms about the tree and thank it.

Take time to stop and appreciate all that is about you. Smell the earth, the trees, the leaves. Absorb their energies and send them yours. One of the contributing factors to our isolation from the rest of nature is the insulation of our shoes. Whenever you can, go barefoot. Make contact with the earth. Feel it; absorb it. Show your respect and love for nature and live with
nature.

In the same way, live with other people. There are many whom you meet, in the course of your life, who could benefit from their encounter with you. Always be ready to help another in any way you can. Don’t ignore anyone, or look the other way when you know they need help. If you can give assistance, give it gladly. At the same time do not seek to take charge of another’s life. We all have to live our own lives. But if you are able to give help, to advise, to point the way, then do so. It will then be up to the other to decide how to proceed from there.

The main tenet of Witchcraft, the Wiccan Rede, is:

“An’ it harm none, do what thou wilt.”

Do what you will… but don’t do anything that will harm another. It’s as simple as that.

In April, 1974, the Council of American Witches adopted a set of Principles of Wiccan Belief. I, personally, subscribe to those principles and list them here. Read them carefully.

1. We practice rites to attune ourselves with the natural rhythm of life forces marked by the phases of the Moon and the seasonal Quarters and Cross Quarters.

2. We recognize that our intelligence gives us a unique responsibility toward our environment. We seek to live in harmony with Nature, in ecological balance offering fulfillment to life and consciousness within an evolutionary concept.

3. We acknowledge a depth of power far greater than that apparent to the average person. Because it is far greater than ordinary it is sometimes called “supernatural”, but we see it as lying within that which is naturally potential to all.

4. We conceive of the Creative Power in the universe as manifesting through polarity—as masculine and feminine—and that this same Creative Power lies in all people, and functions through the interaction of the masculine and feminine. We value neither above the other, knowing each to be supportive to the other. We value sex as pleasure, as the symbol and embodiment of life, and as one of the sources of energies used in magickal practice and religious worship.

5. We recognize both outer worlds and inner, or psychological, worlds sometimes known as the Spiritual World, the Collective Unconscious, Inner Planes, etc.—and we see in the inter-action of these two dimensions the basis for paranormal phenomena and magickal exercises. We neglect neither dimension for the other, seeing both as necessary for our fulfillment.

6. We do not recognize any authoritarian hierarchy, but do honor those who teach, respect those who share their greater knowledge and wisdom, and acknowledge those who have courageously given of themselves in leadership.

7. We see religion, magick and wisdom in living as being united in the way one views the world and lives within it—a world view and philosophy of life which we identify as Witchcraft—the Wiccan Way.

8. Calling oneself “Witch” does not make a Witch—but neither does heredity itself, nor the collecting of titles, degrees and initiations. A Witch seeks to control the forces within her/himself that make life possible in order to live wisely and well without harm to others and in harmony with Nature.

9. We believe in the affirmation and fulfillment of life in a continuation of evolution and development of consciousness giving meaning to the Universe we know and our personal role within it.

10. Our only animosity towards Christianity, or towards any other religion or philosophy of life, is to the extent that its institutions have claimed to be “the only way” and have sought to deny freedom to others and to suppress other ways of religious practice and belief.

11. As American Witches, we are not threatened by debates on the history of the Craft, the origins of various terms, the legitimacy of various aspects of different traditions. We are concerned with our present and our future.

12. We do not accept the concept of absolute evil, nor do we worship any entity known as “Satan” or “the Devil”, as defined by the Christian tradition. We do not seek power through the suffering of others, nor accept that personal benefit can be derived only by denial to another.

13. We believe that we should seek within Nature that which is contributory to our health and well-being.

 

Source: Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft

Spell for Sunday – Ra Egyptian God of the Sun

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Set Up An Altar for Ra Egyptian God of the Sun

Setting up an altar for the god Ra is a great way to invite him into your spiritual practice and life. It creates a meeting place for you and your god to connect and communicate. Any flat surface will work such as a table, nightstand, bookshelf, counter, etc. Then add things to represent Ancient Egypt and the god Ra to your altar including: crystal pyramids, a statue of Ra, the Eye of Ra symbol, candles, incense with an incense burner, sun decor, a bowl of water, etc. Cleanse and bless your Ra altar before use.

Wearing Ra Amulets Source: otherworldlyoracle.com

Traditionally, amulets were worn by Ra worshipers to invoke their beloved deity and to show their dedication. Select an amulet that means something to you, but also reminds you of the sun god’s unique qualities. Perhaps a stone the Egyptians revered such as lapis lazuli, quartz, turquoise, or onyx. More appropriately, a sunstone would make a great Ra amulet. Cleanse your new amulet, then ask Ra to imbue his power into it. I like to set my amulets on my gods’ altars to really soak up their energy. Then wear the amulet daily or during special sacred rituals in honor of Ra.

12 August 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: MoonGiant.com

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.

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

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 August 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The First Quarter on August 12 has an illumination of 49%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On August 12 the Moon is 7.27 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: First Quarter
Illumination: 49%
Moon Age: 7.27 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 398,994.28 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,562,678.09 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

12 August 2024
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:19 Leo 52
Moon:13 Scorpio 40
Mercury:02 Virgo 02 Rx
Venus:08 Virgo 35
Mars:15 Gemini 00
Jupiter:16 Gemini 16
Saturn:17 Pisces 58 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 05
Neptune:29 Pisces 31 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 25 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 42
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 01 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 50

Chiron:23 Aries 25 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 06 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 15
Juno:00 Libra 48
Vesta:23 Leo 58

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Cape Town, South Africa

12 August 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:20 Leo 11
Moon:17 Scorpio 43
Mercury:01 Virgo 49 Rx
Venus:08 Virgo 59
Mars:15 Gemini 13
Jupiter:16 Gemini 20
Saturn:17 Pisces 57 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 05
Neptune:29 Pisces 30 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 24 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 42
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 00 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 53

Chiron:23 Aries 25 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 04 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 19
Juno:00 Libra 55
Vesta:24 Leo 07

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Easter Island, Chile

12 August 2024
06:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:20 Leo 31
Moon:21 Scorpio 46
Mercury:01 Virgo 37 Rx
Venus:09 Virgo 24
Mars:15 Gemini 26
Jupiter:16 Gemini 23
Saturn:17 Pisces 56 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 05
Neptune:29 Pisces 30 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 24 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 42 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:08 Aries 59 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 55

Chiron:23 Aries 24 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 02 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 23
Juno:01 Libra 01
Vesta:24 Leo 17

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

August 11, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: MoonGiant.com

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.

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

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 August 2024 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on August 11 has an illumination of 39%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On August 11 the Moon is 6.36 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: 39%
Moon Age: 6.36 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,988.48 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,588,679.79 km

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

11 August 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:19 Leo 16
Moon:06 Scorpio 10
Mercury:02 Virgo 23 Rx
Venus:07 Virgo 49
Mars:14 Gemini 36
Jupiter:16 Gemini 10
Saturn:18 Pisces 01 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 04
Neptune:29 Pisces 31 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 26 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 42
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 03 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 46

Chiron:23 Aries 25 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 09 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 08
Juno:00 Libra 35
Vesta:23 Leo 40

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Chicago, Illinois

August 11, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:19 Leo 31
Moon:09 Scorpio 10
Mercury:02 Virgo 15 Rx
Venus:08 Virgo 07
Mars:14 Gemini 45
Jupiter:16 Gemini 13
Saturn:18 Pisces 00 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 04
Neptune:29 Pisces 31 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 25 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 42
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 02 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 48

Chiron:23 Aries 25 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 08 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 10
Juno:00 Libra 40
Vesta:23 Leo 47

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Los Angels, California

August 11, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:19 Leo 35
Moon:10 Scorpio 10
Mercury:02 Virgo 12 Rx
Venus:08 Virgo 13
Mars:14 Gemini 49
Jupiter:16 Gemini 14
Saturn:18 Pisces 00 Rx
Uranus:27 Taurus 04
Neptune:29 Pisces 31 Rx
Pluto:00 Aquarius 25 Rx

True Lunar Node:07 Aries 42
Mean Lunar Node:09 Aries 02 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Libra 48

Chiron:23 Aries 25 Rx
Ceres:08 Capricorn 07 Rx
Pallas:23 Scorpio 11
Juno:00 Libra 42
Vesta:23 Leo 50

Eris:25 Aries 27 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:5
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6