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July 5 Astronomy Picture of the Day
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
2022 July 5
A Molten Galaxy Einstein Ring
Image Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, S. Jha; Processing: Jonathan Lodge
Explanation: It is difficult to hide a galaxy behind a cluster of galaxies. The closer cluster’s gravity will act like a huge lens, pulling images of the distant galaxy around the sides and greatly distorting them. This is just the case observed in the featured image recently re-processed image from the Hubble Space Telescope. The cluster GAL-CLUS-022058c is composed of many galaxies and is lensing the image of a yellow-red background galaxy into arcs seen around the image center. Dubbed a molten Einstein ring for its unusual shape, four images of the same background galaxy have been identified. Typically, a foreground galaxy cluster can only create such smooth arcs if most of its mass is smoothly distributed — and therefore not concentrated in the cluster galaxies visible. Analyzing the positions of these gravitational arcs gives astronomers a method to estimate the dark matter distribution in galaxy clusters, as well as infer when the stars in these early galaxies began to form.
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July 5, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest
Click here for Georgia Nicols daily horoscopes
Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 2 PM to 6:30 PM EDT today (11 AM to 3:30 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Virgo into Libra.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This is the perfect day to think about home repairs or how to make improvements to where you live. Family discussions will be lively and productive! You are willing to spend money to achieve your aims because you want these things done.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You have more drive today because fiery Mars has just moved into your sign. This will act like a tonic for you – boosting your energy for the next six weeks. (We like!) This will make you enthusiastic when talking to others, and ready to say what you mean and mean what you say!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today you have moneymaking ideas. Or perhaps you see ways to make money on the side or how to find another job? Meanwhile, this is an excellent time for you to buy wardrobe goodies – except for one warning: Check the Moon Alert above.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This is a busy day! You want to get down to brass tacks and back to business. You’re prepared to work mentally hard to advance any project that you’re involved in. What’s more important, you’re prepared to initiate something as well. Likewise, you’re very convincing today!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This is the perfect day to start a research project, or seek solutions to old problems. This is because you have the energy to work behind the scenes or work alone to discover the information that you need to know. You have ambitious plans that you intend to put into motion.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Go gently when talking to friends or members of groups because you’ll be tempted to come on too strong. You won’t hesitate to defend your ideas. You might even take a leadership position. Others respect that you’re prepared to stand up for yourself.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today you have no trouble asserting yourself talking to parents, bosses, teachers and the police. You will speak with confidence and authority, which will make others listen to you and respect what you have to say. This puts you in a good position to discuss shared property and inheritances.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today you’re keen to work hard and use your mind, which is why it’s a great day to study, sort through legal matters or finish an important paper. You have the focus and perseverance necessary to get the job done. Meanwhile, be patient with partners and friends.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You’ll be successful today in discussions with someone about shared property, inheritances or insurance disputes because you’ve done your homework and you know how to defend your best interests. Your mind is sharp, clear and focused.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This is a good time to clarify or explain important issues to someone. You won’t hesitate to defend issues that are important to you because you have the necessary objectivity to see both sides of the picture, and the confidence to defend your side.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This will be a productive day for you at work or in any endeavor that you set for yourself because you are focused, mentally energetic and ready to tackle anything in a hands-on way. You welcome a grassroots situation where you can roll up your sleeves and dig in. “Hand me that shovel.”
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Your creative vibes are hot today, which is why this is a productive day for artists and people involved in creative projects. It’s also an active day for those involved in sports and dealing with children. You want to use your mind to be entertained.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Badminton champ P.V. Sindhu (1995) shares your birthday today. You are naturally vigourous and energetic! However, you also have charm, class and poise, qualities that make you memorable. You’re an adventurer, and a loyal friend. This year is the beginning of a new nine-year cycle for you. Be courageous. Open any door. Be ready to explore new directions!
July 5, 2022 Current Moon Phase Digest
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. 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 July 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on July 5 has an illumination of 34%. 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 July 5 the Moon is 5.83 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.
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.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 34%
Moon Age: 5.83 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 388,826.07 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,099,204.90 km
Illumination: 34%
Moon Age: 5.83 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 388,826.07 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,099,204.90 km
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
July 5, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions Digest
If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northwestern Hemisphere
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA
July 05, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:13 Cancer 45
Moon:28 Virgo 12
Mercury:01 Cancer 02
Venus:15 Gemini 15
Mars:00 Taurus 23
Jupiter:07 Aries 52
Saturn:24 Aquarius 30 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 56
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 42 Rx
Moon:28 Virgo 12
Mercury:01 Cancer 02
Venus:15 Gemini 15
Mars:00 Taurus 23
Jupiter:07 Aries 52
Saturn:24 Aquarius 30 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 56
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 42 Rx
True Lunar Node:20 Taurus 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:19 Taurus 42 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):09 Cancer 07
Chiron:16 Aries 21
Ceres:22 Cancer 02
Pallas:00 Gemini 19
Juno:20 Pisces 16
Vesta:06 Pisces 53
Eris:25 Aries 00
Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:7
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Northern Hemisphere
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA
July 05, 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:13 Cancer 40
Moon:27 Virgo 08
Mercury:00 Cancer 52
Venus:15 Gemini 09
Mars:00 Taurus 19
Jupiter:07 Aries 51
Saturn:24 Aquarius 30 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 56
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 42 Rx
Moon:27 Virgo 08
Mercury:00 Cancer 52
Venus:15 Gemini 09
Mars:00 Taurus 19
Jupiter:07 Aries 51
Saturn:24 Aquarius 30 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 56
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 42 Rx
True Lunar Node:20 Taurus 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:19 Taurus 42 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):09 Cancer 06
Chiron:16 Aries 21
Ceres:22 Cancer 00
Pallas:00 Gemini 16
Juno:20 Pisces 16
Vesta:06 Pisces 53
Eris:25 Aries 00
Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:7
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Northeastern Hemisphere
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
5 July 2022
02:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:13 Cancer 33
Moon:25 Virgo 33
Mercury:00 Cancer 37
Venus:15 Gemini 00
Mars:00 Taurus 14
Jupiter:07 Aries 51
Saturn:24 Aquarius 31 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 55
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 42 Rx
Moon:25 Virgo 33
Mercury:00 Cancer 37
Venus:15 Gemini 00
Mars:00 Taurus 14
Jupiter:07 Aries 51
Saturn:24 Aquarius 31 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 55
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 42 Rx
True Lunar Node:20 Taurus 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:19 Taurus 42 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):09 Cancer 06
Chiron:16 Aries 21
Ceres:21 Cancer 57
Pallas:00 Gemini 13
Juno:20 Pisces 15
Vesta:06 Pisces 53
Eris:25 Aries 00
Fire:3
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:7
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:7
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions
Today’s Word is
Archetype
From moonlitpriestess.com
Universal pattern, symbol, or figure believed to be of primordial origins; typically used as a form of language between the conscious and subconscious minds. The most famous theories and discussions of the role and importance of archetypes were first proposed by psychologist Carl Jung.
July 5, Today in History
Today’s Important Historical Events
1687 Isaac Newton‘s great work Principia published by Royal Society in England, outlining his laws of motion and universal gravitation
1811 Venezuelan Declaration of Independence: 7 provinces declare themselves independent of Spain
1852 Frederick Douglass, fugitive slave, delivers his ‘What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?’ speech to the Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society in Rochester, condemns the celebration as hypocritical sham
1865 US Secret Service begins operating under the Treasury Department
1994 Amazon.com founded in Bellevue, Washington by Jeff Bezos
2004 First Indonesian presidential election by the people – first round (eventually won by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono)
Today’s Historical Events
649 St Martin I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
767 Duke of Nepi names his brother (leek) Pope Constantine II
1166 Austrian town of Bad Kleinkirchheim is first mentioned, in an ecclesiastical document
1294 Pietro del Murrone elected as Pope Coelestinus V
1295 Scotland and France form an alliance, the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England
1436 German emperor Sigismund signs peace with Hussieten
1450 Pope Nicolas V names Walraven van Meurs bishop of Munster
1596 English fleet under Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, captures Cadiz
Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV
1953 WANC TV channel 21 in Asheville, NC (IND) begins broadcasting
1954 The BBC broadcasts its first television news bulletin
1961 KUSD TV channel 2 in Vermillion, SD (PBS) begins broadcasting
1970 20th Berlin International Film Festival cancelled due to controversy surrounding the participation of Michael Verhoeven’s anti-war film “o.k.”
1989 “Seinfield” (originally titled The Seinfeld Chronicles” screens its pilot episode starring Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Michael Richards on NBC
Today’s Historical Events in Music
1942 1st performance of Heitor Villa-Lobos’ Chôros 6/9/11
1947 “Barefoot Boy with Cheek” closes at Martin Beck NYC after 108 performances
1954 Singer Elvis Presley‘s 1st professional recording session (with guitarist Scotty Moore & bass player Bill Black) takes place at Sam Phillips’ Memphis Recording Service in Memphis, Tennessee. The trio record four songs including their historic cover of Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup’s song “That’s All Right”. [1]
1963 1st Beatles’ tune to hit US charts, Del Shannon’s cover of “From Me to You” at no. 87
1965 Greek-American soprano Maria Callas makes her final opera stage appearance in the title role of Giacomo Puccini‘s “Tosca” at Convent Garden, London, England
1968 John Lennon sells his psychedelic painted Rolls-Royce
1969 Rolling Stones play a free concert in London’s Hyde Park
1975 At Knebworth Festival in England, Pink Floyd debut their album “Wish You Were Here” with pyrotechnics and an exploding plane which flies into the stage
Today’s Historical Events in Sports
1898 Lizzie Arlington becomes first woman to play professional men’s baseball when she pitches 9th inning for the Reading Coal Heavers against the Allentown Peanuts; allows 2 hits and walks a batter but preserves 5-0 win
1902 All-rounder Monty Noble takes 6 for 52 as Australia wins the one and only cricket Test played at Sheffield’s Bramall Lane, England
1904 NY Giants 18-game winning streak ends as Phillies win 6-5 in 10 innings at Huntington Park
1906 Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Dorothea Chambers beats May Sutton 6-3, 9-7 for her 3rd of 7 Wimbledon singles titles
1907 Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: American May Sutton avenges previous year’s defeat, beating Dorothea Chambers 6-1, 6-4
1912 Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: English badminton champion Ethel Larcombe wins her first and only major tennis title beating Charlotte Cooper 6-3, 6-1
1914 MLB Boston Braves (26-40) are 15 games back in NL, go on to win World Series 4-0 vs Philadelphia A’s
1919 Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Suzanne Lenglen of France beats Dorothea Chambers 10-8, 4-6, 9-7 for the first of 6 Wimbledon singles titles
A Thought for Today
Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may your life be filled with joy and happiness!
July 4, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest
Click here for Georgia Nicols daily horoscopes
Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Virgo.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
What a positive way to begin your week! You’re full of original ideas related to your job and possibly your health. Discussions with an authority figure at home about potential repairs are likely. Lord knows, you’re keen to initiate things! (Issues with a pet might surprise.)
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You’re ready to party today! Accept invitations to socialize. Reach out and interact with others. Enjoy playful activities with kids, sports events, picnics, barbecues and fun encounters. Interaction with the entertainment world and the hospitality industry will delight.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is the perfect day to entertain at home. Be ready to serve “best in fridge” because you might impulsively entertain; or surprise company might drop by. Meanwhile, someone in the family might have unexpected news. This is also an exciting day for real-estate transactions.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is full of some surprises, so stay on your toes. It’s an upbeat, positive day; however, you are so full of spontaneous energy, some kind of distraction could make this an accident-prone day. Therefore, pay attention to what you say and do. Nevertheless, this is a fun-loving, playful day!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This is a great day to schmooze with others, especially artistic, creative people. However, keep an eye on your money and assets because something surprising could impact your wealth. For example, you might find money; you might lose money. Protect what you own. If shopping, keep your receipts!
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This is a great way to begin your week! The Moon is in your sign, which gives you a bit of extra good luck over all the other signs. Furthermore, everyone is upbeat and positive today. Nobody wants to work – everyone wants to play! Warm exchanges with friends and groups are gratifying.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
People admire you today! You look good in their eyes. You can take advantage of this and go after what you want. Don’t hesitate to ask a boss or parent for a favour because very likely, things will go your way. Travel for pleasure if possible. Enjoy meeting people who are “different.”
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This is a lovely, playful day! Your involvement with a friend or a group will be unusual in some way today. You feel empowered and popular. You might also meet someone today who is different and intriguing. Stay light on your feet because there is a fast-changing, playing field today.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You might surprise others today by saying or doing something unexpected. You might take the helm and run the show? (You do feel more independent than usual, that’s for sure.) With Venus opposite your sign now, all your relations will flow smoothly. Enjoy your day!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Travel plans might suddenly change today or be delayed. Alternatively, you might suddenly have to travel when you didn’t expect to do so. This is an exciting, upbeat day. Expect to meet people who are “different” from you. Sports events, social outings and fun with children will delight.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Keep your eyes open today because something unexpected could impact banking details or issues related to shared property, taxes and debt. Keep in mind that this includes inheritances. Fortunately, you have lots of energy to work and be efficient today!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
This is a lovely, upbeat social day! Enjoy interactions with others. In fact, expect a few surprises. Perhaps an unexpected invitation? Make plans for lunch, coffee get-togethers, a fun Happy Hour, sports events and playful activities with kids. Enjoy your day!
If Your Birthday Is Today
Ballet dancer Francesca Haywood (1992) shares your birthday today. You are warm, caring, loving person who is close to your loved ones. It’s important to you that there is peace and harmony within the family because discord creates stress for you. Good news! This is your year for success, awards, promotions and acknowledgement. It’s your turn to take a bow!
July 4, 2022 Current Moon Phase Digest
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. 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 July 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase
The Waxing Crescent on July 4 has an illumination of 25%. 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 July 4 the Moon is 4.89 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.
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.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 25%
Moon Age: 4.89 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 393,301.14 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,099,483.30 km
Illumination: 25%
Moon Age: 4.89 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 393,301.14 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,099,483.30 km
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
July 4, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions Digest
If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link
Currentplanetarypositions.com
To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link
For Your Local Time and Date
Northwestern Hemisphere
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA
July 04 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:12 Cancer 47
Moon:15 Virgo 38
Mercury:29 Gemini 04
Venus:14 Gemini 03
Mars:29 Aries 41
Jupiter:07 Aries 47
Saturn:24 Aquarius 33 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 54
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 43 Rx
Moon:15 Virgo 38
Mercury:29 Gemini 04
Venus:14 Gemini 03
Mars:29 Aries 41
Jupiter:07 Aries 47
Saturn:24 Aquarius 33 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 54
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 43 Rx
True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:19 Taurus 45 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):09 Cancer 00
Chiron:16 Aries 20
Ceres:21 Cancer 36
Pallas:29 Taurus 50
Juno:20 Pisces 09
Vesta:06 Pisces 52
Eris:25 Aries 00
Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Northern Hemisphere
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA
July 04 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:12 Cancer 43
Moon:14 Virgo 36
Mercury:28 Gemini 55
Venus:13 Gemini 57
Mars:29 Aries 37
Jupiter:07 Aries 47
Saturn:24 Aquarius 33 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 53
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 43 Rx
Moon:14 Virgo 36
Mercury:28 Gemini 55
Venus:13 Gemini 57
Mars:29 Aries 37
Jupiter:07 Aries 47
Saturn:24 Aquarius 33 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 53
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 43 Rx
True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:19 Taurus 45 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):09 Cancer 00
Chiron:16 Aries 20
Ceres:21 Cancer 33
Pallas:29 Taurus 48
Juno:20 Pisces 08
Vesta:06 Pisces 52
Eris:25 Aries 00
Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Northeastern Hemisphere
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe
4 July 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:12 Cancer 26
Moon:10 Virgo 59
Mercury:28 Gemini 21
Venus:13 Gemini 36
Mars:29 Aries 25
Jupiter:07 Aries 46
Saturn:24 Aquarius 34 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 53
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 43 Rx
Moon:10 Virgo 59
Mercury:28 Gemini 21
Venus:13 Gemini 36
Mars:29 Aries 25
Jupiter:07 Aries 46
Saturn:24 Aquarius 34 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 53
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 43 Rx
True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 02 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:19 Taurus 46 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):08 Cancer 58
Chiron:16 Aries 20
Ceres:21 Cancer 26
Pallas:29 Taurus 40
Juno:20 Pisces 06
Vesta:06 Pisces 51
Eris:25 Aries 00
Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Spells for Today – Daily Spellwork
Did you know that each day of the week has a special kind of energy to make magic happen?
Let’s see the best spells for Monday and let’s learn how to use this day and its energy the right way!
Contents
What kind of spells could we cast on a Monday?
Which planet influences Monday
My favorite spells to do on Monday
Click on the hyperlinks to read the rest of this article about Monday’s Spells from magickalspot.com
Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions
Today’s Word is
Annoint
and
Anointing Oil
Annoint: to rub, smear, or dab an oil, ointment, or potion onto an object or person as part of a religious or magickal practice as a means of imbuing with intended energies, status, or other specified purpose.
Anointing Oil: a skin-safe, scented oil, that is dabbed on the body (common locations are the pulse points and forehead) in order to purify an individual mentally and physically.
From moonlitpriestess.com
July 4 Astronomy Picture of the Day
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
2022 July 4
Strawberry Supermoon Over Devil’s Saddle
Image Credit & Copyright: Lorenzo Busilacchi
Explanation: Near the horizon the full moon often seems to loom large, swollen in appearance by the famous Moon illusion. But time-lapse image sequences demonstrate that the Moon’s angular size doesn’t really change as it rises or sets. Its color does, though. Recording a frame about every 60 seconds, this image also shows how red the Sun can look while low on the horizon. The featured montage was taken from Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, the day after June’s Strawberry Moon, a full moon dubbed a supermoon due to its slightly larger-than-usual angular size. This Strawberry Supermoon is seen rising behind the Devil’s Saddle, a mountain named for the unusual moon-sized dip seen just to the right of the rising moon. A shrinking line-of-sight through planet Earth’s dense and dusty atmosphere shifted the moonlight from strawberry red through honey-colored and paler yellowish hues. That change seems appropriate for a northern June Full Moon also known as the Strawberry or Honey Moon. A Thunder Supermoon — the third of four supermoons in 2022 — will occur later this month.
Today’s Adventure Link: Click on “Cagliari”
July 4 Today in History
Today’s Important Historical Events
1776 US Congress proclaims the Declaration of Independence and independence from Great Britain
1785 James Hutton, geologist, publicly reads an abstract of his theory of uniformitarianism for the first time at the meeting of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
1803 The Louisiana Purchase is announced to the American people by President Thomas Jefferson
1838 Huskar Colliery Mining Disaster in Silkstone England: mining pit floods drown 26 children, leads to 1842 ‘Mines and Collieries Act’ bans women and children working underground
1934 Hungarian physicist Leo Szilard patents the chain-reaction design for the atomic bomb
2017 North Korea tests first successful intercontinental ballistic missile into Sea of Japan
Today’s Historical Events
836 Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples
993 Saint Ulrich of Augsburg is canonized.
1054 Brightest known supernova SN 1054 (creates the Crab Nebula) 1st reported by Chinese astronomers
1120 Jordan II of Capua is anointed as prince after his infant nephew’s death
1187 Battle of Hittin (Tiberias): Saladin defeats Reinoud of Châtillon
1301 Battle at Breukelen: Holland vs Lichtenberg
1359 Francesco II Ordelaffi of Forlì surrenders to the Papal commander Gil de Albornoz.
1415 Angelo Correr renounces his claim to the Papacy as Pope Gregory XII
Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV
1954 WMSL (WYUR, now WAFF) TV channel 48 in Huntsville, AL (ABC) begins
1961 Walt Disney is one of the two main speakers on the Independence Day in The Rebuild Hills at Skørping in Denmark
1962 KIKU (now KHNL) TV channel 13 in Honolulu, HI (IND) 1st broadcast
1970 Casey Kasem‘s “American Top 40” debuts on LA radio
1989 14 year old actress Drew Barrymore, attempts suicide
1991 24th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at Pan Pacific Hotel
1996 29th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at San Diego Convention Center
2014 Rolf Harris is sentenced to 5 years and 9 months for indecently assaulting female minors
Today’s Historical Events in Music
1831 “America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee)” is 1st sung in Boston
1964 Beachboys’ “I Get Around” reaches #1
1966 Beatles attacked in the Philippines after (unintentionally) insulting Imelda Marcos
1969 140,000 attend Atlanta Pop Festival featuring Led Zep and Janis Joplin
1977 Nigel Harrison replaces Gary Valentine as bassist of Blondie
1986 Farm Aid II benefit concert held in Manor, Texas; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Waylon Jennings, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, Nicolette Larson, Los Lobos, and Steve Earle
Today’s Historical Events in Sports
1890 Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Lena Rice becomes the only Irish female to win at Wimbledon beating May Jacks 6-4, 6-1
1891 Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: Wilfred Baddeley wins first of 3 Wimbledon singles championships; beats Joshua Pim 6-4, 1-6, 7-5, 6-0
1892 Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: Defending champion Wilfred Baddeley beats Joshua Pim 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2
1904 International Lawn Tennis Challenge, Wimbledon: Laurence Doherty & Reggie Doherty beat Paul de Borman & William le Maire de Warzée 6-0, 6-1, 6-3 to give British Isles an unassailable 3-0 lead over Belgium (ends 5-0)
1905 Baseball Hall of Fame pitchers Rube Waddell (A’s) and Cy Young (Boston) matchup in 20-inning classic; Philadelphia win, 4-2
1906 Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: Laurence Doherty beats Frank Riseley 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 for his 5th straight Wimbledon singles title
1907 Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns KOs Bill Squires of Australia in round 1 in Colma, California, his 6th title defence
1907 Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: Australian Norman Brookes becomes the first non-Englishman and left-hander to win Wimbledon beating Arthur Gore 6-4, 6-2, 6-2
The Star-Spangled Banner Song’s History
“The Star-Spangled Banner” is the national anthem of the United States. By the time the song officially became the country’s anthem in 1931, it had been one of America’s most popular patriotic tunes for more than a century. The anthem’s history began the morning of September 14, 1814, when an attorney and amateur poet named Francis Scott Key watched U.S. soldiers—who were under bombardment from British naval forces during the War of 1812—raise a large American flag over Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland.
CONTENTS
Who Wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
From Drinking Song to American Anthem
Growing Popularity of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
History of the National Anthem at Sporting Events
Click on the hyperlinks to learn more about the United States of America’s national anthem
Enjoy Our Freedom to Practice Any Spiritual Path We Choose To
Please feel free to exchange the word God with whatever word you feel is right for you. Remember to thank all the men, women, and animals that have or are serving in our military both home and around the world that allow us to keep our freedom of religion.
4 July 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions Digest
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Southeastern Hemisphere
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America
4 July 2022
03:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:12 Cancer 38
Moon:13 Virgo 34
Mercury:28 Gemini 45
Venus:13 Gemini 51
Mars:29 Aries 34
Jupiter:07 Aries 46
Saturn:24 Aquarius 33 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 53
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 43 Rx
Moon:13 Virgo 34
Mercury:28 Gemini 45
Venus:13 Gemini 51
Mars:29 Aries 34
Jupiter:07 Aries 46
Saturn:24 Aquarius 33 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 53
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 43 Rx
True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:19 Taurus 45 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):08 Cancer 59
Chiron:16 Aries 20
Ceres:21 Cancer 31
Pallas:29 Taurus 46
Juno:20 Pisces 07
Vesta:06 Pisces 51
Eris:25 Aries 00
Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Southern Hemisphere
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa
4 July 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:12 Cancer 26
Moon:10 Virgo 59
Mercury:28 Gemini 21
Venus:13 Gemini 36
Mars:29 Aries 25
Jupiter:07 Aries 46
Saturn:24 Aquarius 34 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 53
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 43 Rx
Moon:10 Virgo 59
Mercury:28 Gemini 21
Venus:13 Gemini 36
Mars:29 Aries 25
Jupiter:07 Aries 46
Saturn:24 Aquarius 34 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 53
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 43 Rx
True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 02 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:19 Taurus 46 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):08 Cancer 58
Chiron:16 Aries 20
Ceres:21 Cancer 26
Pallas:29 Taurus 40
Juno:20 Pisces 06
Vesta:06 Pisces 51
Eris:25 Aries 00
Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Southwestern Hemisphere
The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
4 July 2022
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)
Sun:12 Cancer 07
Moon:06 Virgo 52
Mercury:27 Gemini 43
Venus:13 Gemini 12
Mars:29 Aries 11
Jupiter:07 Aries 44
Saturn:24 Aquarius 35 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 52
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 44 Rx
Moon:06 Virgo 52
Mercury:27 Gemini 43
Venus:13 Gemini 12
Mars:29 Aries 11
Jupiter:07 Aries 44
Saturn:24 Aquarius 35 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 52
Neptune:25 Pisces 26 Rx
Pluto:27 Capricorn 44 Rx
True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 04 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:19 Taurus 47 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):08 Cancer 56
Chiron:16 Aries 20
Ceres:21 Cancer 17
Pallas:29 Taurus 30
Juno:20 Pisces 03
Vesta:06 Pisces 51
Eris:25 Aries 00
Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:8
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Fixed:5
Mutable:6
Weekly Horoscope Sunday, July 3 to Saturday, July 9, 2022
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All Signs
This week generates a wide range of moods that swing from one extreme to the other. Hopeful inspiration and innovative ideas to stubbornness and pigheaded points of view. Oy! Nevertheless, there will be a fun-filled, buoyant energy to most of this week, especially Monday! (Good news for those celebrating July 4th.) This week Mars enters Taurus and Mercury enters Cancer. That’s a shift! We can expect an increased interest in food, restaurants and gardening. (Yum, yum.) Mercury in Cancer will also encourage activity at marinas, and a desire to tinker with engines. Boats or cars. (Obviously, these jobs require basic motor skills.)
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Things are going well for you now, and will continue to go well this summer because lucky Jupiter is in your sign for the first time in 12 years. (Not too shabby!) Mars has just entered your Money House, which means you’re going to be tempted to make some big expenditures. Meanwhile, Venus will sweeten your words with everyone. In fact, it will heighten your appreciation of your daily world. (That’s nice.) Meanwhile, both the Sun and Mercury will channel your focus on home and family, especially to areas that need attention – home improvements and home repairs. (“This again? I just fixed it seven years ago!”)
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Mars moves into your sign this week to stay for seven weeks. This will boost your energy and make you work hard to further your own interests. You will also assert yourself among others because you want to show the world what you can do. You will be more of a fighter for your own rights than usual. Your physical energy will be high, which is why physical sports and outdoor exercise will be a wise choice, in case you need to blow off any pent-up steam building up within you. You can really use this energy boost to your advantage! Meanwhile, Venus will attract money to you. It will also tempt you to buy beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. (Taurus loves antiques and fine things.)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Fair Venus continues in your sign for the next two weeks making you charming and diplomatic with everyone. This is a good time for you to make peace with others. It’s also an excellent time to relax because Venus always ranks pleasure above work. Take advantage of this influence and shop for wardrobe goodies for yourself. Meanwhile, this week, Mercury joins the Sun in your Money House, which means you will be more concerned with business and commercial affairs than usual. You might negotiate about money, property or possessions. You might also feel the need to define your values to someone else.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
The next few weeks are the perfect time for you to formulate goals and start to actively pursue them. Why? For starters, this is the only time all year the Sun is in your sign. (This boosts your confidence and helps you to make a great impression on others.) Furthermore, because it’s your birthday month, you have that sense of “new beginnings”. Plus, Mercury is in your sign as well, which make you chatty and full of lots of ideas! Meanwhile, physical activity with friends, especially athletics, will be an excellent choice for you because Mars likes to be active. In particular, Mars likes to win!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Both the Sun and Mercury are hiding in your chart, which means, you are happy to take a backseat and “hide” yourself. (Ideally, in luxurious comfort with good food and drink. Let’s be real.) Nevertheless, countering this desire to seek peace and quiet, fiery Mars has moved to the top of your chart, and this arouses your ambition! In addition, Venus has just moved into the part of your chart that heightens warm interactions with friends and groups. So, in one way, you want to hide in comfort. Yet at other times, you want to enjoy group settings, conferences and classes because relations with others are cozy and warm! Go figure. Life is full of contradictions.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Your popularity continues! You are encountering younger people more than usual in your immediate circle of friends; and you’re keen to exchange ideas and be in the company of others, especially groups. At the same time, your interest in making goals is strong now. You’re giving a lot of thought to your life expectations. No doubt this will include travel plans because you have a strong urge to get outta Dodge! This is why you are looking for ways to travel this summer because you need a change of scenery! Although you might have high hopes of distant travel and thrilling destinations, ironically, you just need a change. You don’t have to go far to get a change. (But you do have to get dressed and get out of your home.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Both the Sun and Mercury are at the top of your chart, which makes you look good! Mercury will encourage you to make plans about your professional life, which might mean new training or new studies. You’re also interested to talk to bosses or employers to advance your position. Meanwhile, in another part of the forest, you want to travel. Oh yes! You love schmoozing in great hotels and resorts with excellent room service. (Your idea of roughing it is when the air-conditioning is weak.) Disputes about inheritances and shared property might occur. Fortunately, because you look so good to people in power, you’re in an excellent position for a favourable outcome. (Use what you got.)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You want to travel or do something to get a change of scenery because you’re hungry for adventure! (Some of you will find new studies rewarding and stimulating as well because the discovery of new ideas and new information will be thrilling.) Do make note that if you have disputes with others about inheritances or shared property, you will have the upper hand and the outcome will be favourable to you. In fact, gifts, goodies and favours from others will come your way. Personally, romance is very passionate right now. Not only passionate but deeply affectionate. This is a good thing because with Mars opposite your sign for the next six weeks, you might be irritated with others. (Ouch.) Patience is your best ally.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Lucky you! Mars just moved into your House of Work, which means you’re gung-ho to get things done! This is why you will throw your energy into working hard, and why you will be able to defer tomorrow’s pleasure for today’s work. (I’m impressed.) Nevertheless, fair Venus is opposite your sign, which is the best place for it to be for all of your relationships – love affairs, friendships and professional partnerships. This means that while you are so keen to work, at the same time, you get along well with others. They might even help you! This is perfect because you want to do some outdoor entertaining, as well as enjoy sports events and playful activities with kids. It’s all coming together for you!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Because Mars is now in your fellow Earth sign (where it will stay until late August) your energy is getting a lovely boost! In particular, you will seek out ways to be playful and sportive because you want to have fun and pleasure! Expect to socialize more as you enjoy entertaining diversions, sports events and playful times with kids. This is the perfect time for a vacation! Even romance will be hot and sexy. This is appropriate because with the Sun and Mercury now opposite your sign, you are focused more than usual on partnerships and close relationships. This will help you to discuss matters with greater objectivity, especially how to improve the relationship. Even your health will improve!
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You are still eager to get organized and work hard to accomplish as much as possible. In fact, now that Mercury has changed signs, you will be more hands-on than ever – digging in to get things done! Small wonder because Mars is stirring things up on the home front. Visiting guests, relatives and family get-togethers will create increased activity where you live, and this demands your attention. Meanwhile, you’re happy to entertain others. In fact, you’re up for good times! Nevertheless, enjoying a vacation, as well as entertaining others, takes work, energy and planning. Fortunately, you now have the energy to make this happen! In addition, you’re in a positive frame of mind, which is the key to every successful operation.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Starting this week, you are cranking up your efforts to have a good time. You want to party! You want to enjoy vacations. You want to have time off. This is why you will delight in sports events and enjoy playful activities with kids. Your ability to communicate to others will be forceful and to the point, which is good news for those of you who sell, write, teach and act. Your days will get busier. You will entertain more at home as well as redecorate your digs because you want to make everything to come together! And you want to express your creative energy! And of course, an increase to your earnings and wealth is another reason to be happy! How suite it is.
A Thought for Today
Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may your life be filled with all things positive!
Witches Of The Craft® 
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