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July 4, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest
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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!
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.
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!
July 3, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest
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Moon Alert
avoid shopping and important decisions from 5:45 AM until 8:45 AM EDT today (2:45 AM until 5:45 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Leo into Virgo.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today you want to get things done. You want to be efficient, practical and productive. This attitude alone could help you resolve loose ends that have been a challenge this week. With your ruler, fiery Mars in your sign, you’re all systems go!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Make today a day of rest because you need it. Take time to replenish and restore yourself with recreational activities and a fun escape of any kind, preferably a mini-vacation. Social diversions and playful activities with kids will delight.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You have been busy socializing because your ruler Mercury and Venus are in your sign making you charming, diplomatic and eager to talk to others. Today you want to escape the busyness around you and cocoon at home. Find ways to kick back and relax.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
With the Sun still in your sign, you continue to make a fabulous impression on others. Today in particular, you’re eager to talk to someone at a “gut level” of communication. You don’t want to waste time on superficial chitchat.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today it’s easy to identify with your possessions, which is why you will like to be surrounded by the things that you own and enjoy. (Obviously, you might not want to lend something to someone.) Nevertheless, relations with younger, creative people are positive. Your desire to travel is still strong.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You feel more emotional than usual today because the Moon is in your sign. However, this will tend to improve your good luck. You can use the advantage you have talking to bosses, parents and VIPs because they will be ready to listen to you.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You’re happy to keep a low profile today. You prefer to work alone or behind the scenes if possible. Note: You might not pull this off because the Sun at the top of your chart is casting you in a flattering spotlight, which will attract others to you.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You’re doing your best at work or with whatever task that you set for yourself. (Give yourself a pat on the back. Too often, we think of our faults instead of our accomplishments.) Today a warm conversation with a female acquaintance could be meaningful. It might make you change your goals.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Something to do with your professional or business life might be tested today. Certain secrets about yourself might be revealed. Be careful not to blur the lines of authority because you feel friendly with a boss. This is a tricky situation. Friendly is good; chummy – not so much.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Do something to “get away from all this” if you can because you need to escape. You need a change of scenery so you can emotionally kickstart yourself. Keep in mind that this month you need more sleep than usual.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You’re in a lovely position right now because you want to work hard, and get better organized. This means you have the motivation. But in addition to this, the placement of Mars and Jupiter in your chart will give you the positive energy and follow through that you need to do the job. Yay!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today you have to go more than half way when dealing with others. That’s just the way it is. This is no biggie. It simply means you have to be cooperative, accommodating and ready to listen. You can do this.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor Tom Cruise (1962) shares your birthday today. You are a perfectionist who sets high standards for yourself. You are versatile, charismatic and intelligent. You are private, even shy about your personal life. This year is the last year of a nine-year cycle, which means it’s time to wrap things up and let go of what is no longer relevant in your world.
Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions
Today’s Word is
Ceremonial Magick
From moonlitpriestess.com
Typically less religious and more philosophical and intellectual in nature; often focused on Western Mystery traditions; characterized by emphasis on prescribed sets of rituals, formulaic words, tools, symbols, etc. May be referred to as “high magick” which was a classist term used to differentiate the ceremonial magick of the elite classes from the folk magick of peasants.
July 3 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 3
Phobos: Doomed Moon of Mars
Image Credit: HiRISE, MRO, LPL (U. Arizona), NASA
Explanation: This moon is doomed. Mars, the red planet named for the Roman god of war, has two tiny moons, Phobos and Deimos, whose names are derived from the Greek for Fear and Panic. These martian moons may well be captured asteroids originating in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter or perhaps from even more distant reaches of our Solar System. The larger moon, Phobos, is indeed seen to be a cratered, asteroid-like object in this stunning color image from the robotic Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, with objects as small as 10 meters visible. But Phobos orbits so close to Mars – about 5,800 kilometers above the surface compared to 400,000 kilometers for our Moon – that gravitational tidal forces are dragging it down. In perhaps 50 million years, Phobos is expected to disintegrate into a ring of debris.
July 3 Today in History
Today’s Important Historical Events
324 Battle of Adrianople: Roman Emperor Constantine I defeats his co-emperor Licinius, who flees to Byzantium
1187 Battle of Horns of Hattin: Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria, destroys Jerusalem’s crusader army
1863 Battle of Gettysburg, largest battle ever fought on the American continent, ends in a major victory for the Union during the US Civil War
1884 Dow Jones publishes its 1st stock index, the Dow Jones Transportation Average
1996 UK House of Commons announces that the Stone of Scone, aka the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish (and subsequently English and British monarchs), will be returned to Scotland after 700 years in Westminster Abbey
Today’s Historical Events
324 Battle of Adrianople: Roman Emperor Constantine I defeats his co-emperor Licinius, who flees to Byzantium
987 Hugh Capet (Hugh the Great) crowned King of the Franks
987 Hugh Capet, elected by the nobility and crowned as King of France
1090 Battle at Hagenoorde: German emperor beats earl Egbert II
1187 Battle of Horns of Hattin: Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria, destroys Jerusalem’s crusader army
1250 Louis IX of France is captured by Baibars’ Mamluk army at the Battle of Fariskur while he is in Egypt conducting the Seventh Crusade; he later has to ransom himself
1428 Treaty of Delft between Jacoba of Bavaria & Philip the Good of Burgundy
1608 Samuel de Champlain founds city of Quebec
Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV
1928 John Logie Baird demonstrates the first colour television transmission in London
1937 Del Mar Turf Club, with crooner Bing Crosby as president and actor Pat O’Brien as a club officer, opens for racing
1944 “Double Indemnity” film noir directed by Billy Wilder and starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck is released in Baltimore, Maryland
1958 “Andy Williams Show” premieres on ABC (later on CBS & NBC)
1985 CBS announces a 21% stock buy-back to thwart Ted Turner‘s takeover
1985 Tinker Bell’s first nightly flight at Walt Disney World Resort, Florida
1985 “Back to the Future” directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd is released
1989 Movie “Batman” set record of quickest $100 million (10 days)
Today’s Historical Events in Music
1954 Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden and Adolph Green’s musical “Wonderful Town”, starring Rosalind Russell, closes at Winter Garden Theater, NYC, after 559 performances, and 5 Tony Award wins
1969 Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, Rhode Island opens, 78, 000 attend over 4 days; performers include: George Benson; Blood, Swet, and Tears; Jeff Beck; James Brown; Bill Evans; Sun Ra; Mothers of Invention; Dave Brubeck; Miles Davis; Stephane Grapelli; and Sly & The Family Stone
1970 Atlanta International Pop Festival opens, 200,000 attend over 3 days; performers include Allman Brothers; Grand Funk Railroad, Jimi Hendrix Experience; Richie Havens; Cat Mother & the All-Night Newsboys; B.B. King; Mott the Hoople; and John Sebastian
1976 Brian Wilson performs with the Beach Boys after his 12 year stage absence, at Anaheim Stadium in California
1982 Riot at building site of Stopera concert hall in Amsterdam causes Ÿ1 million in damages
2006 British singer-songwriter Lily Allen releases her debut single “Smile”
2007 “Just Got Started Lovin’ You” single released by James Otto (Billboard Song of the Year 2008)
2018 Cardi B becomes first female rapper to get two number one US Billboard hits, with “I Like It” with Bad Bunny and J Balvin
Today’s Historical Events in Sports
1900 Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Blanche Bingley-Hillyard beats rival and fellow Briton Charlotte Cooper 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
1900 Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: R.F. Doherty beats Sydney Smith 6-8, 6-3, 6-1, 6-2 for his 4th consecutive Wimbledon singles title
1901 Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Charlotte Cooper Sterry beats Blanche Bingley-Hillyard 6-2 6-2, her 4th of 5 Wimbledon singles titles
1905 American boxer Marvin Hart scores a 12th round KO of Jack Root in Reno, Nevada for the vacant world heavyweight title
1909 Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: Arthur Gore beats Josiah Ritchie 6-8, 1-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 for back-to-back titles
1912 NY Giants pitcher Rube Marquard ties Tim Keefe‘s 1888 MLB record 19 game win-streak with 2-1 win v Brooklyn Dodgers; has 21 with 2 end-of-season in 1911
1913 Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: New Zealander Anthony Wilding wins 4th straight Wimbledon title beating American Maurice McLoughlin 8-6, 6-3, 10-8
A Laugh for Today
July 2 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 2
Solargraphic Analemmas
Image Credit & Copyright: Dawid Rycabel (Pinholove)
Explanation: For the northern hemisphere June 21 was the summer solstice, the Sun reaching its northernmost declination for the year. That would put it at the top of each of these three figure-8 curves, or analemmas, as it passed through the daytime sky over the village of Proboszczow, Poland. No sequence of digital exposures was used to construct the remarkable image though. Using a pinhole camera fixed to face south during the period June 26, 2021 to June 26, 2022, the image was formed directly on a single sheet of photographic paper, a technique known as solargraphy. The three analemmas are the result of briefly exposing the photo paper through the pinhole each day at 11:00, 12:00, and 13:00 CET. Groups of dashed lines on the sides show partial tracks of the Sun from daily exposures made every 15 minutes. Over the year-long solargraphic photo opportunity clouds blocking the Sun during the pinhole exposures created the dark gaps.
July 2, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest
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Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Leo.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a mixed bag; nevertheless, it is challenging! Your ruler, fiery Mars is in your sign at odds with big daddy Pluto, which can encourage ruthless and underhanded activity. Tread carefully! Don’t do anything you will later regret. Fortunately, socializing with others, for the most part, is positive and friendly.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Although family relations and issues at home are warm and supportive today; nevertheless, something going on behind the scenes might need your attention. (If you think something fishy is going on – it is!) Be wary of anything that looks like it is not in your best interests.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is a curious day, and heaven knows, you are someone who is constantly curious. In many ways, relations with siblings, relatives and neighbours are positive and caring today. However, power struggles with a group or a friend are likely. Keep your nose clean. Take the high road.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
You have a lot of energy today that you can use to skilfully deal with power struggles and disagreements. You might have to confront someone else who challenges you. If so, make sure that your actions are aboveboard. Avoid the temptation to be ruthless or aggressive.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today the Moon is in your sign dancing nicely with Jupiter and Venus, which promotes good feelings within you, hence — friendly relations with others. Nevertheless, because Mars is at odds with Pluto, disagreements about controversial issues are likely. Stay with the positive energy.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Even though you might be caught up in power struggles about shared property, inheritances or debates about shared responsibilities; nevertheless, you are capable of being positive in how you handle things. This is because inwardly, you’re happy, which means you won’t overreact.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a mixed bag. You might find relations with partners and close friends to be aggravating because some kind of power struggle is taking place. Frankly, it could get nasty. Because of this you might find relief talking to a friend or someone in a group. (Accept support wherever you find it.)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You look positive in the eyes of others today. In fact, bosses, parents and VIPs are impressed! Meanwhile, something related to your job, or a pet, or possibly even your health is aggravating you. It might be about work-related travel. Use your coping skills.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Disagreements about taking care of kids as well as arguments related to sports or social situations are likely today. And yet, these will only take place with some people in your life, while other relationships are not affected and are running smoothly. And so it goes. Be patient.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Be patient with family members today because arguments and disagreements will be par for the course. Fortunately, financial matters are favoured. You might get the practical support from someone that you want. Perhaps it’s a matter of who calls the shots?
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Go gently when talking to others today because you might be a bull in a china shop without realizing it. Basically, you want your way. Or perhaps you have to confront someone else who wants their way? Today your wisest course might be to agree to disagree.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Emotional power struggles about possessions or money might take place today. Guard against compulsive behaviour or sudden urges to do something that might not be good for you in the long run. Resist the temptation to give into a passing desire that is questionable.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor, comedian Dan Ackroyd (1961) shares your birthday today. You are a sensitive, loving person who values family and friends. You are intuitive, imaginative and you have an excellent memory. This is a year of learning and teaching for you. Time spent in solitude to develop yourself personally and increase your knowledge will be well spent. Excitement increases toward the end of the year.
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence Digest for Saturday
From WitchSwap.com
Saturday
is associated with Saturn (imagine that!), the planet that rules over responsibility, self-discipline, limitations and boundaries. Zodiac signs include Aquarius as well as Capricorn and Libra (due to the planetary correlation to Saturn). Elements corresponding to Saturday are Earth and Water. Saturn is the Roman God who is known for liberation and dissolution. Because of this, spells having to do with break ups (yeah, controversial and this isn’t’ an endorsement, either, just to be clear), ending a relationship or a partnership of any kind, business, personal, etc. as well as banishment, justice, swift karma and protection spells will all be favorable if performed on a Saturday. Gods/Goddesses: Saturn. Colors: Black and purple. **a black candle is great to use to banish negativity or to reverse a situation, it is not only used in baneful spells**. Angel: Barachiel
Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions
Today’s Word is
Warding
From moonlitpriestess.com
Creating barriers and protective measures on a magickal or spiritual level. Methods differ between traditions and magickal practitioners.
July 2 Today in History
Today’s Important Historical Events
626 Incident at Xuanwu Gate: in fear of assassination, Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival brothers Li Yuanji and Li Jiancheng
1776 Continental Congress resolves “these United Colonies are and of right ought to be Free and Independent States”
1823 Bahia Independence Day: the end of Portuguese rule in Brazil, with the final defeat of the Portuguese crown loyalists in the province of Bahia
1964 US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act into law
1990 1,426 pilgrims trampled to death after a panic in a tunnel in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Today’s Historical Events
311 St Miltiades begins his reign as Catholic Pope
626 Incident at Xuanwu Gate: in fear of assassination, Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival brothers Li Yuanji and Li Jiancheng
706 Remains of Chinese Emperor Gaozong, his wife Empress Wu Zetian and family members interred in Qianling Mausoleum by Emperor Zhongzong, outside Chang’an on Mount Liangshan
963 The imperial army proclaims Nicephorus Phocas to be Emperor of the Romans on the plains outside Cappadocian Caesarea
1140 Hartbert becomes bishop of Utrecht
1214 Battle of La Roche-aux-Moines (Angers), part of King John of England’s attempt to reclaim Normandy from France
1266 Treaty of Perth: Norway recognises Scottish sovereignty over the Hebrides and the Isle of Man
1298 Battle on Hasenbuhl (Gollheim) between German kings Adolf and Albrecht I
Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV
1928 The Jenkins Television Corporation (owned by Charles Jenkins) goes on air with W3XK, the first television broadcasting station in the USA
1941 Noël Coward‘s “Blithe Spirit” premieres in London
1949 “Red Barber’s Clubhouse” sports show premieres on CBS (later NBC) TV
1951 “Bob & Ray show” premieres on NBC radio
1955 “Lawrence Welk Show” premieres on ABC
1958 Musical drama Film “King Creole” starring Elvis Presley based on a novel by Harold Robbins premieres
1972 American pole vaulter Bob Seagren breaks world record for the 4th and final time with 5.63m in Eugene, Oregon
1980 Comedy film “Airplane!” written and directed by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker and starring Robert Hays and Julie Hagerty premieres
Today’s Historical Events in Music
1900 Jean Sibelius‘ “Finlandia” premieres in Helsinki
1949 “High Button Shoes” closes at Century Theater NYC after 727 performances
1955 “7th Heaven” closes at ANTA Theater NYC after 44 performances
1955 “Almost Crazy” closes at Longacre Theater NYC after 16 performances
1956 Elvis Presley records “Hound Dog” and “Don’t Be Cruel”
1960 “Once Upon a Mattress” closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 460 performances
1964 Cilla Black records Lennon/McCartney song “It’s For You”, Paul McCartney plays piano
1969 American guitarist Leslie West and producer, bassist Felix Pappalardi form rock group Mountain
Today’s Historical Events in Sports
1902 Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Muriel Robb wins her only major title with a 7-5, 6-1 defeat of fellow Briton Charlotte Cooper
1903 National League MLB batting champion Ed Delahanty, disappears after being removed intoxicated from a train by force; found dead at bottom of Niagara Falls 2 weeks later
1903 Pitcher Jack Doscher, debuts for the Chicago Cubs, the first son of a major leaguer to play MLB, father Herm 1882-92
1906 Yanks win by forfeit for the 1st time
1907 US National Championship Women’s Tennis, Philadelphia CC: Evelyn Sears beats fellow American Carrie Neely 6-3, 6-2 for her lone major singles title
1909 Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Dora Boothby earns her only Wimbledon title with a 6-4, 4-6, 8-6 win over Agnes Morton
1911 Detroit Tigers legend Ty Cobb hits in his 40th straight game in 14-6 rout of Cleveland. Streak ends next game
1921 Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: Bill Tilden beats South African Brian Norton 4-6, 2-6, 6-1, 6-0, 7-5 for the third of 10 Grand Slam singles titles
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