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May 14, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest
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Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 4 AM to 7 AM EDT today (1 AM to 4 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Libra into Scorpio.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
You feel more intense about everything today. (This includes passionate romance.) However, most of you will probably steer this intense focus to issues about shared property or something that someone else owns? You might even feel jealous or possessive?
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today your attention turns to your most personal relationships because you want to express yourself in passionate terms. You have something to say! Nevertheless, guard against knee-jerk reactions. Furthermore, keep in mind confrontations will be colourful!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
For those with the weekend off, home crafts and tidying up at home or restocking hygiene items and healthy food will be a top priority because the Moon is sitting in your House of Health and Work. It will please you to get better organized.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This is a lovely Saturday! The Moon is in a playful part of your chart; plus, it is in your fellow Water Sign. Make a point of having some fun today! Check out entertaining diversions. Meet a friend for lunch. Enjoy sports or playful activities with kids. It’s a great date day!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You will have a warm feeling in your tummy if you can relax at home today. Some might be involved more than usual with a parent. Nevertheless, you will love to cocoon and take it easy amid familiar surroundings. Buy fresh flowers.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today your communications with others are important, which is why you want to get down to the basics. You want to talk about something that matters, not superficial chitchat. A conversation with a female could be significant.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You love beautiful things. In part, this is because more than any other sign, you are affected by your immediate environment – colours, smells and lighting. You might shop for beautiful things today, especially clothing or pretty things for where you live.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today and tomorrow, the Moon is in your sign, something that happens for two and half days every month. When this happens, it slightly improves your good luck! This means that you have the edge if you want to ask for something or go after what you want. Remember this!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today the Moon is hiding in your chart, if you will, which in turn, makes you want to withdraw from the busyness around you. It also makes you want to keep your feelings secret. You might not feel like socializing. That’s okay! Take some quiet time for yourself.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This is a good day to talk to a friend and share your hopes and dreams for the future with them because their feedback might be helpful to you. They might show you a new dimension to what is possible? So often, we are held back by your own self limitations.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Every month, for two and a half days, the Moon crosses the top of your chart. When this occurs, it means that the public is more aware of you than usual. This is why certain people might be talking about you. In fact, they seem to know personal details about your private life. (Be aware of this.)
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today you have a strong urge to do something different and exciting! By all means, travel if you can. Perhaps you can take a short trip or go someplace you’ve never been before? You will also find it satisfying to learn something new and talk to people from other cultures.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor Tim Roth (1961) shares your birthday today. You are a creative person who is independent and hard-working. You have excellent business savvy. You are also unconventional and stubborn, at times. This year is a time of learning and teaching for you. You might be attracted to meditation, yoga, prayer or religion. Time spent in solitude will be enriching.
May 14 I Ching, Numerology, Angel Number, Animal Spirit Guide or Helper
I thought instead of doing specific numbers for I Ching, numerology, and angel number today I would post something with a wider meaning for each. Also, a variety of animal spirit meanings.
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Spell for Today – Printable
May 14 Today in History and the Word of the Day
Today’s Important Historical Events
1787 Delegates gather in Philadelphia to draw up US Constitution
1796 English country doctor Edward Jenner administers his revolutionary cowpox-based vaccine for smallpox, in Berkeley, Gloucestershire
1804 Meriwether Lewis and William Clark‘s expedition commissioned by Thomas Jefferson sets out from St Louis for Pacific Coast
1948 Israel declares independence from British administration
Today’s Historical Events
649 Theodore I ends his reign as Catholic Pope
1027 Robert II of France names his son Henry I as junior King of the Franks
1264 Battle of Lewes, 2nd Barons’ War: Simon de Montfort the younger, Earl of Leicester, defeats English King Henry III
1483 Coronation of Charles VIII of France (“Charles the Affable”)
1509 Battle of Agnadello, French forces under Louis XII defeat the Venetians in Northern Italy
1576 Dutch Council of State replaced by Council of Beroerten
1607 English colonists establish the 1st permanent English settlement in America at Jamestown. Unknown to them they have landed amidst the worst drought in 800 years.
1608 The Protestant Union is founded in Auhausen.
Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV
1897 Oldest continuously operating movie theater in the world, the State Theatre first opens in Washington, Iowa (Guinness World Records)
1938 “The Adventures of Robin Hood”, directed by Michael Curtiz and William Keighley, and starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland premieres
1948 WBEN (now WIVB) TV channel 4 in Buffalo, NY (CBS) begins broadcasting
1951 Ernie Kovacs Show, TV Variety debut on NBC
1964 17th Cannes Film Festival: “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” directed by Jacques Demy wins the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film
1972 24th Emmy Awards: “All in the Family”, Carrol O’Conner & Jean Stapleton win
1973 French film “Day for Night” written and directed by François Truffaut, starring Jacqueline Bisset and Jean-Pierre Léaud premieres at Cannes (Academy Award Best Foreign Language Film)
1975 Cult feminist film “Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles” written and directed by Chantal Ackerman and starring Delphine Seyrig premieres at Cannes
Today’s Historical Events in Music
1832 Felix Mendelssohn‘s concert overture “Hebrides” premieres in London
1902 Italian tenor Enrico Caruso makes his Covent Garden debut opposite Nellie Melba in Verdi’s opera “Rigoletto” in London
1927 “Ain’t She Sweet?” hits #1 on the singles chart by Ben Bernie
1942 World premiere performance of Aaron Copland‘s “Lincoln Portrait” with: Andre Kostelanetz conducting the Cincinnati Symphony in Cincinnati, Ohio
1946 Paul Hindemith‘s “For Those We Love” premieres
1949 “Love Life” closes at 46th St Theater NYC after 252 performances
1951 Sammy Fain and Yip Harburg’s musical “Flahooley” opens at Broadhurst Theater NYC for 40 performances
1957 Bob Merrill’s musical “New Girl in Town” opens at 46th St Theater, NYC; runs for 432 performances
Today’s Historical Events in Sports
1885 11th Kentucky Derby: Babe Henderson aboard Joe Cotton wins in 2:37.25
1886 12th Kentucky Derby: Paul Duffy aboard Ben Ali wins in 2:36.50
1888 14th Kentucky Derby: George Covington aboard MacBeth II wins in 2:38.00
1890 16th Kentucky Derby: Isaac Murphy aboard Riley wins in 2:45
1906 Flagpole at the White Sox ballpark breaks during pennant-raising
1913 Washington Senator Walter Johnson ends MLB record scoreless streak at 56 innings
1918 Sunday baseball is made legal in Washington, D.C.
1919 44th Preakness: Johnny Loftus aboard Sir Barton wins in 1:53 on way to first Triple Crown
Today’s Word is
Spiffy
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Spiffy / adjective / ˈspi-fē
“Spiffy” is an adjective we use in the English language to describe a person’s clothing and outer appearance. Someone said to be looking “spiffy” is well-dressed and sharp looking in their appearance. While the word doesn’t always apply to high fashion, when we think of the word “spiffy,” we think of elegant, well-dressed partygoers or business persons who have put on their most stunning outfits.
In a Sentence
The new army recruits were looking very “spiffy” in their uniforms.
The groom was looking spiffy in his tuxedo as he awaited the arrival of his bride.
That is quite a spiffy-looking vehicle you’re driving!
Etymology
Spiffy first entered the English language as an adjective. Etymologists say that “spiffy” was used to describe snappy dressers in the mid-18th century. We first see the word recorded toward the latter end of the 18th century in 1877. Other words derived from “spiffy” include ‘spiffier’ and ‘spifiest.’ All iterations of the word carry the same meaning intending to describe well-dressed people and people wearing high fashion or trending items of their time. “Spiffy” hasn’t changed its definition since its first introduction into the language.
Synonym
Stylish, Chic
Antonym
Unfashionable, Old Fashioned
A Thought for Today
As the day ends the only person you need to be true of spirit to is yourself. Do not worry whether you are in or out of the broom closet as long as you follow the spiritual and magickal path that brings you happiness, contentment, and you feel at peace with.
Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may you blessed be.
May 13 Today in History and Introducing the Word of the Day
Today’s Important Historical Events
1787 Arthur Phillip sets sails with 11 ships of criminals to Botany Bay, Australia
1830 Republic of Ecuador is founded, with Juan Jose Flores as president
1934 Great dustbowl storm sweeps across US prairies
1940 Winston Churchill says “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat” in his first speech as Prime Minister to British House of Commons
1981 Pope John Paul II is shot and critically wounded by Turkish gunman Mehemet Ali Agca in St Peter’s Square, Vatican City
1989 Approx 2,000 students begin hunger strike in Tiananmen Square, China
Today’s Historical Events
535 St Agapitus I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
609 Pope Boniface I turns the Pantheon in Rome into a Catholic church
641 Eligius (Saint Eloy) becomes bishop of Doornik-Noyon
1106 Henry I of Limburg loses the duchy of Lower Lorraine to Godfrey of Louvain
1110 Crusaders march into Beirut causing a bloodbath
1277 As Vizier Mehmet I of Karaman issues a firman (decree) ordering only the Turkish language to be used, not Arabic or Persian
1364 Peter Coutherel banished from Leuven
1497 Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Italian Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola (urged the expulsion of the Medici’s from Florence)
Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV
1878 Danvers State Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in Massachusetts, opens—later serves as inspiration for Arkham Sanitorium in the work of H.P. Lovecraft, which in turn inspired Arkham Asylum of the D.C. Batman universe
1959 Kraft Music Hall with Milton Berle last airs on NBC-TV
1960 WOLE TV channel 12 in Aguadillo, PR
1970 Beatles movie “Let it Be” premieres
1982 Terri Lea Utley, 20 (Arkansas) crowned 31st Miss USA
1985 Laura Elena Martinez-Herring, 21, (Texas), crowned 34th Miss USA
1992 Frank Stallone beats Geraldo Rivera in boxing on Howard Stern Show
1993 Arsenio Hall‘s 1,000th show retrospective seen in Netherlands
Today’s Historical Events in Music
1767 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart‘s first opera “Apollo et Hyacinthus”, written when he was 11 years old, premieres in Salzburg
1848 First performance of Finland’s national anthem “Maamme”, composed by Fredrik Pacius, Swedish words by Johan Ludvig Runeberg
1941 Willy Lewis’ US jazz band performs in Switzerland
1954 “Pajama Game” opens at St James Theater NYC for 1063 performances
1965 The Rolling Stones record “Satisfaction”
1966 The Rolling Stones release “Paint it Black” in the UK
1973 “Cyrano” opens at Palace Theater NYC for 49 performances
1975 “Rodgers & Hart” opens at Helen Hayes Theater NYC for 108 performances
Today’s Historical Events in Sports
1887 15th Preakness: William Donohue aboard Dunboyne wins in 2:39.25
1890 18th Preakness: W Martin aboard Montague wins in 2:36.75
1891 17th Kentucky Derby: Isaac Murphy aboard Kingman wins in 2:52.25
1905 World heavyweight boxing champion James J. Jeffries retires undefeated after 7 title defences; returns in 1910 to be beaten by Jack Johnson
1909 First Giro d’Italia takes place in Milan – Italian cyclist Luigi Ganna is the winner
1911 37th Kentucky Derby: George Archibald aboard Meridian wins in 2:05
1916 42nd Kentucky Derby: Johnny Loftus aboard George Smith wins in 2:04
1922 48th Kentucky Derby: Albert Johnson aboard Morvich wins in 2:04.6
Today’s Word is
We use the word frou-frou to describe the sound made by a woman’s clothing. In most cases, the frou-frou sound refers to the sound a ruffling dress makes as a woman is walking. As a noun, we also use frou-frou to describe frilly ornamentation and embellishments added to clothing.
We see a person wearing frou-frou clothing as annoyingly overdressed and unnecessarily flamboyant. Their over-the-top clothing style makes frou-frou dressers the butt of many fashion-related jokes.
In a Sentence
She disturbed the church service by walking in late wearing a frou-frou dress.
Please dress casually. None of that “frou-frou” excess is required for the occasion.
Her ruffled “frou-frou” dress made a loud swooshing sound when she walked by.
Etymology
We see the first use of the word “frou-frou” introduced in the late 18th-century. “Frou-frou” is a French word that came about in a …
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May 13, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest
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Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Libra.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Because of the possibility of transportation delays, missed buses and auto breakdowns (to name a few reasons for hang ups today) – be smart and give yourself extra time so that you have wiggle room to deal with the unexpected. You’ll be glad you did.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Double check financial dealings in case there are errors that will create future delays. If you’re looking for a job, go back to where you have applied or worked before because contacts from the past will be your best option. Cheques in the mail are late.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Don’t be hard on yourself for forgetting things, leaving things behind, missing appointments or running late because these are par for the course when Mercury retrograde is taking place in your sign. Lighten up! Enjoy your day. This is just a brief dark cloud on your horizon.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Your ability to research and dig up answers from the past is strong because of the placement of Mercury retrograde in your chart. Your mind is like a diamond drill bit that can burrow deep down to find what you’re looking for. Yes!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This is a good time to examine your attitude toward a group, club or organization to which you belong. You might want to discuss a problem with a friend, something that’s been going on for a while. You might see a way to remedy things so that in the future, things will work better for everyone.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This is the perfect day to wrap up old business, especially if it means talking to a boss or an employer. In fact, you might want to reassess old goals? This is a good time to finish any kind of course or training that you have been doing to help your career.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Although delays to travel plans are likely; nevertheless, you will find your ability to study and learn is excellent. You will get the best results if you study something from the past – history, archaeology, anthropology or you finish a paper or project that was already started.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
During this window of Mercury retrograde, you will find it easy to wrap up details that have been dragging on regarding insurance matters, wills, estates, inheritances and anything to do with shared property. You can get this stuff done now! Just do it.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Mercury goes retrograde three times a year. It is retrograde now, and this particular Mercury retrograde is taking place opposite your sign. This is why you will attract old partners and ex-spouses back into your life. (This could be good or not so good depending on your scenario.) Hopefully, this is an opportunity for closure.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Be patient with delays and silly goof ups and mistakes at work. Late deliveries, mixed-up communications, machinery breakdowns and staff shortages will be par for the course. Instead, work to finish old projects because these will go quickly and be successful.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Many things from the past might be bubbling up on your plate now. Old flames and romantic interests might be one of them. Meanwhile, some of you will have a chance to get a diagnosis for an ailment or sickness that has plagued you. At last – clarity.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Do take advantage of this window of opportunity that is yours for a few more weeks because it will help you to finish repair projects at home and wrap up important family conversations, including disputes. Anything that helps should not be ignored.
If Your Birthday Is Today
TV host, comedian Stephen Colbert (1964) shares your birthday today. You are witty, reliable and solid. You are friendly and loyal to family. You work hard to get what you want to achieve. This year you will be of service to others, especially family. Take care of yourself as well: enroll in a class or get a makeover.
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence Digest for Friday
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Friday is the sixth day of the week, but used to be the seventh, the Sabbath of the Jewish lunar calendar. The name, Friday, is derived from the Nordic goddess, Frigg, Frigga, Freyja, Freya, or Frija (Germanic), considered to be the mother of all. She is the Goddess of love and war, fertility and death. She is the leader of the Valkyries and the Disir (Divine Grandmothers), and creator of Seidr magic. Her symbols are the cat and the Brisingamen, which is the magic necklace of the rainbow bridge. Freya’s Roman and Greek counterparts are Venus and Aphrodite, goddesses of love and beauty.
Latin: Dies Veneris, dedicated to Venus, the Roman Goddess of love
French: vendredi
Italian: venerdi
Spanish: viernes
Old High German: frigedag
German: Freitag
Dutch: vrijdag
Rules: Love, fidelity, reconciliation, interchanges, beauty, youth, joy, happiness, pleasure, luck, friendship, compassion, music, the arts.
Colors: Light Blue, Green, Pink, Copper Hues
Planet: Venus
Metal: Copper
Stones: Azurite, Calcite (blue, green & pink), Cat’s Eye, Chrysocolla, Chrysoprase, Coral, Emerald, Jade, Jasper (green), Kunzite, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Olivine, Peridot, Sodalite, Tourmaline (blue, green, pink & watermelon), Turquoise Malachite
Herbs: Apple Blossom, Cardamom, Crocus, Daisy, Geranium (rose), Heather, Hyacinth, Iris, Licorice, Lilac, Magnolia, Myrtle, Orchid, Orris, Plumeria, Rose, Spearmint, Stephanosis, Sweet Pea, Tansy, Thyme, Tonka, Tuberose, Vanilla, Violet, Willow, Ylang Ylang
Zodiac: Libra & Taurus
French: vendredi
Italian: venerdi
Spanish: viernes
Old High German: frigedag
German: Freitag
Dutch: vrijdag
Rules: Love, fidelity, reconciliation, interchanges, beauty, youth, joy, happiness, pleasure, luck, friendship, compassion, music, the arts.
Colors: Light Blue, Green, Pink, Copper Hues
Planet: Venus
Metal: Copper
Stones: Azurite, Calcite (blue, green & pink), Cat’s Eye, Chrysocolla, Chrysoprase, Coral, Emerald, Jade, Jasper (green), Kunzite, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Olivine, Peridot, Sodalite, Tourmaline (blue, green, pink & watermelon), Turquoise Malachite
Herbs: Apple Blossom, Cardamom, Crocus, Daisy, Geranium (rose), Heather, Hyacinth, Iris, Licorice, Lilac, Magnolia, Myrtle, Orchid, Orris, Plumeria, Rose, Spearmint, Stephanosis, Sweet Pea, Tansy, Thyme, Tonka, Tuberose, Vanilla, Violet, Willow, Ylang Ylang
Zodiac: Libra & Taurus
May 13 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 May 13
The Milky Way’s Black Hole
Image Credit: X-ray – NASA/CXC/SAO, IR – NASA/HST/STScI; Inset: Radio – Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration
Explanation: There’s a black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Stars are observed to orbit a very massive and compact object there known as Sgr A* (say “sadge-ay-star”). But this just released radio image (inset) from planet Earth’s Event Horizon Telescope is the first direct evidence of the Milky Way’s central black hole. As predicted by Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity, the four million solar mass black hole’s strong gravity is bending light and creating a shadow-like dark central region surrounded by a bright ring-like structure. Supporting observations made by space-based telescopes and ground-based observatories provide a wider view of the galactic center’s dynamic environment and an important context for the Event Horizon Telescope’s black hole image. The main panel image shows the X-ray data from Chandra and infrared data from Hubble. While the main panel is about 7-light years across, the Event Horizon Telescope inset image itself spans a mere 10 light-minutes at the center of our galaxy, some 27,000 light-years away.
Black hole at the center of our Galaxy imaged for the first time
The second-ever direct image of a black hole — Sagittarius A*, at the centre of the Milky Way.Credit: Event Horizon Telescope collaboration
The Event Horizon Telescope network has captured the second-ever direct image of a black hole — called Sagittarius A* — at the center of the Milky Way.
Radio astronomers have imaged the super massive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way. It is only the second-ever direct image of a black hole, after the same team unveiled a historic picture of a more distant black hole in 2019.
The long-awaited results, presented today by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration, show an image reminiscent of the earlier one, with a ring of radiation surrounding a darker disk of precisely the size that was predicted from indirect observations and from Albert Einstein’s theory of gravity.
“Today, right this moment, we have direct evidence that this object is a black hole,” said astrophysicist Sara Issaoun of the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics at a press conference in Garching, Germany.
“We’ve been working on this for so long, every once and a while you have to pinch yourself and remember that this is the black hole at the centre of our Universe,” said computational-imaging researcher and former EHT team member Katie Bouman at a press conference in Washington, DC. “I mean, what’s more cool than seeing the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way?”
Black-hole observations …
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A Laugh for Today
Wishing you an unfreaky Friday the thirteenth!
May 12, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest
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Moon Alert
After 2:40 AM EDT today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Libra.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today the Moon is in a sign that is opposite from your sign, which means you have to cooperate with others. You have to be prepared to go more than halfway when dealing with them. This could trigger an interesting conversation with a sibling or neighbour. Stay open.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today you might have to put your personal considerations second to those of someone else. Or perhaps, you have to cooperate with a certain situation, especially at work? Hey, you’re not being a martyr. This is simply how your day is rolling. No biggie.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Grab every chance to enjoy a social outing or an entertaining distraction because this will please you today. It could involve activities with children, the arts, the entertainment world or something to do with sports. It might also involve an old acquaintance.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This has been a popular time for you, which means at times, you have been you have been all things to all people. This can be exhausting! That’s why today might be your perfect chance to take a breather and hide at home. Find a private cubbyhole where you can replenish yourself.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today you have a strong need to express yourself. You want to be heard because you have something important to say. You don’t want to be caught up in superficial conversations that you feel are a waste of time. You want a real exchange with someone.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Because the Moon is sitting in your House of Earnings, you will emotionally identify with your possessions and your wealth today. This is why you might have a strong attachment for something. (“My precious!”) Some of you might be put in a position where you feel you have to defend yourself.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today and tomorrow the Moon is in your sign. This happens every month for about two days, and when it occurs, it gives you a slight advantage over all the other signs. However, it can also make you more emotional than usual. Be aware of this.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
It’s quite alright if you want to withdraw and keep your feelings to yourself today, especially if you feel a tad insecure. (We’ve all been there.) Very likely, you don’t feel like socializing. Hey, relax. On Saturday, you’ll be out there flying your colours!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
A heart-to-heart conversation with a female might be important today. This could be because you want to share some personal information or vice versa, someone wants to share their thoughts with you. This might be why you feel more protective of others. It’s all good.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
It’s curious; both today and tomorrow, personal details about your private life might be a bit public. For some reason, people are talking about you. Are you aware of this? (If you are aware of this, you might take control of the narrative.)
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
In an effort to broaden your horizons today (or do something different), you might encounter someone who is unusual? Perhaps they have a different background from yours? This could be learning opportunity for you. Meanwhile this is a good day to make travel plans.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
This is an excellent day to catch up on old business from the past, especially items related to wills, estates, shared property, insurance issues, taxes, debt – all that sort of thing. It can make you cringe, but hey, it’s not going to go away by itself, is it?
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Emily VanCamp (1986) shares your birthday today. You are friendly, caring and personable. People like you. You are also determined and work hard to attain your goals. Nevertheless, you like pleasure and a comfortable life. This year you will attain greater personal freedom as various changes occur. Stay light on your feet so that you are flexible and ready to act.
May 12 Astronomy Picture of the Day
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
2022 May 12
Young Stars of NGC 346
Image Credit: NASA, ESA – acknowledgement: Antonella Nota (ESA/STScI) et al.,
Explanation: The massive stars of NGC 346 are short lived, but very energetic. The star cluster is embedded in the largest star forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud, some 210,000 light-years distant. Their winds and radiation sweep out an interstellar cavern in the gas and dust cloud about 200 light-years across, triggering star formation and sculpting the region’s dense inner edge. Cataloged as N66, the star forming region also appears to contain a large population of infant stars. A mere 3 to 5 million years old and not yet burning hydrogen in their cores, the infant stars are strewn about the embedded star cluster. In this false-color Hubble Space Telescope image, visible and near-infrared light are seen as blue and green, while light from atomic hydrogen emission is red.
May 12 Today in History
Today’s Important Historical Events
1789 William Wilberforce makes his first major speech on abolition in the UK House of Commons, reasoning the slave trade morally reprehensible and an issue of natural justice
1940 Nazi blitzkrieg and conquest of France begins with the crossing of the Muese River
1943 Axis forces in North Africa surrender
2002 Former US President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba for a five-day visit with Fidel Castro becoming first President of the United States, in or out of office, to visit the island since Castro’s 1959 revolution.
2008 Wenchuan earthquake, measuring 7.8 in magnitude occurs in Sichuan, China, killing over 87,000, injuring 374,643 and leaving homeless between 4.8 million and 11 million people
Today’s Historical Events
254 Stephan I succeeds Lucius I as Catholic Pope
919 Duke Henry of Saxony becomes King Henry I of Oostfrankischreich
1057 The Ostromir Gospel, now the oldest surviving Russian manuscript is recorded completed by its scribe Deacon Grigory [1]
1082 Battle at Mailberg: Vratislav II of Bohemia beats Leopold II of Austr
1215 English barons serve ultimatum on King John which eventually leads to the creation and signing of the Magna Carta
1294 Construction of Santa Croce begins in Florence, the largest Franciscan church in the world (consecrated 1442)
1328 Holy Roman Emperor Louis IV and assembly of priests select Pietro Rainalducc as anti-Pope Nicolas V; consecrated in Rome by the Bishop of Venice
1459 Jodhpur, Sun City, founded by Rao Jodhpur in India
Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV
1953 KUHT TV channel 8 (PBS) in Houston, TX, begins broadcasting
1960 Elvis Presley appears on a Frank Sinatra television special; Elvis sings Sinatra’s 1957 Cy Coleman hit “Witchcraft”, and Frank performs Presley’s 1956 classic “Love Me Tender”
1963 Bob Dylan walks out of “The Ed Sullivan Show” over a dispute about his song choice
1967 20th Cannes Film Festival: “Blowup” directed by Michelangelo Antonioni wins the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film
1968 WSKG TV channel 46 (PBS) in Binghamton, NY, begins broadcasting
1970 KTVM TV channel 6 in Butte, MT (NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting
1977 Emmy 4th Daytime Award presentation: “Ryan’s Hope” and “Family Feud” win
1983 Julie Lynne Hayek, (California), crowned 32nd Miss USA
Today’s Historical Events in Music
1832 Gaetano Donizetti’s opera “L’elisir d’amore” premieres in Milan
1894 Ludwig Englander’s musical “Passing Show” premieres in NYC
1926 Dmitri Shostakovich‘s 1st Symphony premieres in Leningrad
1934 “Cocktails For Two” by Duke Ellington hits #1
1936 Ralph Vaughan Williams’ opera “Poisoned Kiss” premieres in London
1938 Arthur Honegger and Paul Claudel’s oratorio “Jeanne d’Arc au bûcher” (Joan of Arc at the Stake) premieres in Basel, Switzerland
1950 Darius Milhaud‘s opera “Bolivar” premieres in Paris
1958 “Nee Nee Na Na Na Na Nu Nu” by Dicky Doo & The Don’ts hits #40
Today’s Historical Events in Sports
1890 First official County Cricket Championship match begins; Yorkshire beats Gloucestershire by 8 wickets at Bristol; James Cranston scores first century (101) in the competition
1909 34th Preakness: Willie Doyle aboard Effendi wins in 1:39.8
1910 Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Charles “Chief” Bender no-hits Cleveland Naps, 4-0
1913 English runner Harry Green runs world record marathon 2:38:16.2 in the Polytechnic Marathon in London, England
1917 42nd Preakness: E Haynes aboard Kalitan wins in 1:54.4
1917 43rd Kentucky Derby: Charles Borel on Omar Khayyam wins in 2:04.6
1919 New York Yankees and Washington Senators play second straight extra inning tie, 4-4 in 15 innings at the Polo Grounds; 0-0 in 12 the previous day
1923 48th Preakness: Benny Marinelli aboard Vigil wins in 1:53.6
A Laugh for Today
Look for a reason to laugh today!
Giant sinkhole with a forest inside found in China
I found this article to be interesting and informative.
Species unknown to science could be hiding in this gaping hole. A team of Chinese scientists has discovered a giant new sinkhole with a forest at its bottom.
I found this on NewsBreak: Giant sinkhole with a forest inside found in China https://share.newsbreak.com/11zjnnrz
A Thought for Today
Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may you blessed be.
May 11, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest
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Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today except during 9 PM to 11:40 PM PDT. The Moon is in Virgo.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
You’re focused on money and possessions. This is a good thing because although one doesn’t need to be obsessed about money and possessions, on the other hand, you cannot ignore this reality. Take stock. What are your assets? What do you own?
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Right now, the Sun is in your sign, which is a marvellous opportunity that comes once a year and lasts for four weeks. This boosts your energy and improves your luck. It’s the perfect time to go after what you want. Use this opportunity to your advantage!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
If that little voice on your shoulder tells you to lie low and take things easy today – listen to it. You have been ambitious. You have also been friendly with others. Right now, you need to take a breather and pull your act together before you take it on the road.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This is an excellent day to think about your long-term goals. Goals can be invaluable. They give you a clearer focus on what’s important. They make future decision-making easier. They give you better control over your future and how it unfolds. And they give you a sense of purpose.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You are still basking in the flattering light of the Sun at the top of your chart. Since this happens only once a year, make the most of this! Bosses, parents and VIPs are impressed with you even if you don’t do anything special. Use this!
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You want to get outta Dodge. You need a change of scenery! You want a chance to explore new places, meet new faces and learn new ideas. Therefore, shake things up a little! Go someplace you’ve never been before. Ideas?
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You are private about your finances. Many are. (People will discuss their sex life before their salaries.) Stay in touch with important paperwork related to taxes, debt, insurance issues and shared property. Don’t put these papers in a neat pile and forget about them.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This is a fortunate time because with the Sun opposite your sign, you have more objectivity to observe your closest relationships. (Close friends, spouses and partners.) This objectivity will allow you to see how to improve these relationships. Note: Focus on what you can do – not the other person.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You’re gung-ho to accomplish a lot because you have focus, motivation and the energy to follow through on your ideas. This is because the Sun is helping you to work hard now and to get better organized. Use this gift and act on it. What more could you want?
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Everything to do with the arts, playful times with children, social outings and sports events will appeal to you now. Quite often, you bury yourself in your work because you have a strong sense of responsibility. Today however, is an excellent time to play. Make plans with a friend.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Some of you are focused more than usual on a parent, perhaps taking care of them or being more involved in their life. Others are happy to cocoon at home today to hide or regenerate because it feels good. (Remember to include some fav snacks.)
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Errands, appointments, short trips plus reading and studying are some of the reasons you’re so busy! Just accept the fact that your pace has accelerated with these increased demands on your time. This is how things are rolling. Get cracking!
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress, pianist, martial artist Jadyn Wong (1985) shares your birthday today. You are tenacious. Once you have made a decision, you stick with it. Furthermore, you will give it your all. You are also a loyal friend. This year is a time of hard work and construction – both literally in a physical sense, as well as internally, by creating structure in your inner world.
May 11 Astronomy Picture of the Day
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
2022 May 11
Gravity’s Grin
Image Credit: X-ray – NASA / CXC / J. Irwin et al. ; Optical – NASA/STScI
Explanation: Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity, published over 100 years ago, predicted the phenomenon of gravitational lensing. And that’s what gives these distant galaxies such a whimsical appearance, seen through the looking glass of X-ray and optical image data from the Chandra and Hubble space telescopes. Nicknamed the Cheshire Cat galaxy group, the group’s two large elliptical galaxies are suggestively framed by arcs. The arcs are optical images of distant background galaxies lensed by the foreground group’s total distribution of gravitational mass. Of course, that gravitational mass is dominated by dark matter. The two large elliptical “eye” galaxies represent the brightest members of their own galaxy groups which are merging. Their relative collisional speed of nearly 1,350 kilometers/second heats gas to millions of degrees producing the X-ray glow shown in purple hues. Curiouser about galaxy group mergers? The Cheshire Cat group grins in the constellation Ursa Major, some 4.6 billion light-years away.
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