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October 18, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

After 1 AM EDT today, there no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Leo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a great day to schmooze! Accept all invitations to party. Enjoy social outings, the arts, the theatre, sports events or a fun, long lunch. Drop by for Happy Hour. Interactions with kids will be positive. Likewise, relations with partners and close friends are cozy. Enjoy!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is an excellent day to work and earn money! You might see ways to make your work station feel or look more attractive. A work-related romance might blossom. Meanwhile, this is a great day to entertain or bring someone home for dinner. “We’re having pizza.”

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You’re in a positive frame of mind today, and your energy is pumped! Fortunately, you won’t be overbearing because Venus will soften the edges. Yes, you’ll come on like gangbusters but people will love it. They’ll feel inspired and encouraged by your enthusiasm. “Go, team go!”

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a positive day to deal with family matters, or redecorating, or improving your home in some way. It’s also great day for a family gathering. (Invite the gang over!) Others will use this favourable influence to explore real-estate opportunities.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today you’re full of enthusiasm and positive thinking, which is why your communications with others will be successful. You’re persuasive, convincing and entertaining. This is a strong day for those in sales, marketing, teaching, writing or acting. The gods are with you today!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Business and commerce are favoured today. Trust in your ability to negotiate financial matters because you can do this. Mars is high in your chart, arousing your ambition. In addition, three planets are in your Money House; plus, moneybags Jupiter is in the picture as well. Go for baroque!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a great day to shop for wardrobe items. (The sign of Libra has domain over the law and haute couture, which is why so many lawyers are well dressed.) Shop till you drop! This is an excellent day to deal with partners and close friends. Travel or make plans about publishing and further education. Legal matters are blessed.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a feel-good day! It’s an excellent day to ask for favours from others because they will likely help you. In fact, help might be financial, practical or outright cash. (Cash is king!) You look good to bosses and VIPs. Work-related travel is likely.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today you have a strong desire to do something different. You want some adventure and stimulation. This is a great day to schmooze with friends, especially artistic, creative people. Social outings, sports events and fun times with kids will appeal.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is an excellent day to deal with bosses, VIPs, parents, teachers and the police. They will be impressed with whatever you have to say or offer because you look good to the world today. Use this great press to your advantage. You might also get support for something to do with home and family.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is a great day to travel. It’s also a wonderful day to explore opportunities in publishing, the media and higher education. Anything related to medical or legal matters will go well for you. It’s also a wonderful day to schmooze and have fun!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Financial matters will go in your favour today. For example, this is an excellent day to ask for a loan or mortgage. It’s also a good time to discuss how to divide or share something like an inheritance or how to deal with shared property. Ka-ching!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Joe Morton (1947) shares your birthday today. You have a regal, dignified manner that makes others and respect you. Personally, you are creative and courageous. Expect more solitude this year because for you it is a time of learning and possibly teaching. Explore spiritual disciplines or anything that promotes greater self-awareness.

October 18, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

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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

October 18, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Libra 23
Moon:07 Leo 05
Mercury:11 Libra 30
Venus:24 Libra 19
Mars:24 Gemini 39
Jupiter:00 Aries 56 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 36 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 46 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 12 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 08

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 33 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:14 Taurus 08 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):20 Cancer 51

Chiron:13 Aries 39 Rx
Ceres:08 Virgo 13
Pallas:17 Cancer 55
Juno:07 Pisces 47 Rx
Vesta:23 Aquarius 36

Eris:24 Aries 28 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:5
Air:6
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

October 18, 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Libra 18
Moon:06 Leo 05
Mercury:11 Libra 22
Venus:24 Libra 13
Mars:24 Gemini 38
Jupiter:00 Aries 56 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 36 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 47 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 12 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 08

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 33 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:14 Taurus 08 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):20 Cancer 50

Chiron:13 Aries 39 Rx
Ceres:08 Virgo 11
Pallas:17 Cancer 53
Juno:07 Pisces 47 Rx
Vesta:23 Aquarius 36

Eris:24 Aries 28 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:5
Air:6
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

18 October 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:25 Libra 00
Moon:02 Leo 37
Mercury:10 Libra 54
Venus:23 Libra 51
Mars:24 Gemini 36
Jupiter:00 Aries 58 Rx
Saturn:18 Aquarius 36 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 47 Rx
Neptune:23 Pisces 13 Rx
Pluto:26 Capricorn 08

True Lunar Node:13 Taurus 34 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:14 Taurus 09 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):20 Cancer 48

Chiron:13 Aries 40 Rx
Ceres:08 Virgo 03
Pallas:17 Cancer 47
Juno:07 Pisces 48 Rx
Vesta:23 Aquarius 34

Eris:24 Aries 28 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:5
Air:6
Water:4

Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions

Today’s Word is

Garden Witch

From moonlitpriestess.com

Term generally used in reference to a practitioner focused on herbal and plant magick as well as other natural and earth magick; applies magickal practice and thinking to their gardening.

October 18 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1009 The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is destroyed by the Fatimid caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, who hacks the Church’s foundations down to bedrock

1685 French King Louis XIV revokes Edict of Nantes cancelling rights of French Protestants

1867 Alaska Purchase: US takes formal possession of Alaska from Russia, having paid $7.2 million

1931 American gangster Al Capone convicted of tax evasion

1962 James Watson (US), Francis Crick (UK) and Maurice Wilkins (UK) win the Nobel Prize for Medicine for their work in determining the structure of DNA [1]

Today’s Historical Events

707 John VII ends his reign as Catholic Pope

1009 The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is destroyed by the Fatimid caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, who hacks the Church’s foundations down to bedrock

1016 Danes defeat Saxons at Battle of Assandun (Ashingdon)

1081 Battle of Dyrrhachium: Southern Italian Normans under Robert Guiscard defeat Byzantine army under Alexios I Komnenos (modern Durrës, Albania)

1240 Ukrainian city of Chernigov surrenders, despite this still sacked and pillaged by Mongolian army of Batu

1267 Battle at Marienholz: Henry III, Otto II van Gelre beat Keuls archbishop Engelbert III

1356 Basel earthquake, the most significant historic seismological event north of the Alps, destroys Basel in Switzerland.

1386 Opening of the University of Heidelberg

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1922 British Broadcasting Company (BBC) founded, later called British Broadcasting Corporation

1953 WLJT TV channel 11 in Lexington, TN (PBS) begins broadcasting

1953 WTVK TV channel 26 in Knoxville, TN (NBC) begins broadcasting

1954 WBTW TV channel 13 in Florence, SC (CBS/ABC) begins broadcasting

1954 WNBC radio changes call letters to WRCA (NYC)

1961 Film adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical “West Side Story“, directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, and starring Natalie Wood, debuts (Academy Award – Best Picture, 1962)

1966 “Persona”, Swedish film directed by Ingmar Bergman, starring Bibi Andersson and Liv Ullmann, is released

1967 Walt Disney’s animated musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling‘s “The Jungle Book” film is released; cast featured Phil Harris, Louis Prima, Sterling Holloway, and Sebastian Cabot

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1752 Premiere of Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s opera “Le Devin du Village” (The Village Soothsayer), before the royal court at Fontainebleau, France

1855 Franz Liszt‘s symphonic poem “Prometheus” premieres

1904 Gustav Mahler’s 5th symphony premieres in Cologne, Germany

1939 Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart‘s musical “Too Many Girls” premieres in NYC

1945 Paul Robeson wins Spingarn Medal for singing & acting achievements

1946 Aaron Copland‘s 3rd Symphony premieres

1952 “Buttrio Square” closes at New Century Theater NYC after 7 performances

1962 Tony Sheridan & Beat Brothers record “Let’s Dance”

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1889 First all-NYC “World Championship” Baseball Series; New York Giants (NL) play Brooklyn Bridegrooms (AA); Giants go on to win series, 6-3

1902 7th Iron Bowl: Auburn beats Alabama 23-0 in Birmingham

1912 Black boxer Jack Johnson arrested for violating the Mann Act for “transporting women across state lines for immoral purposes” due to his relationship with white woman Lucille Cameron, allegedly a prostitute. Later convicted by an all-white jury and sentenced to a year in prison.

1918 NHL’s Quebec Bulldogs sold to a Toronto businessman P. J. Quinn

1924 Harold “Red” Grange, finest collegiate football game (4 long TD runs)

1925 Salt Lake City (PCL) Tony Lazzeri hits his 60th HR of the season

1930 Joseph Sylvester becomes 1st jockey to win 7 races in 1 day

1953 Willie Thrower becomes 1st black NFL quarterback in modern times

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 October 18

Milky Way Auroral Flower

Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand

Explanation: Could the stem of our Milky Way bloom into an auroral flower? No, not really, even though it may appear that way in today’s featured all-sky image. On the left, the central plane of our home galaxy extends from the horizon past the middle of the sky. On the right, an auroral oval also extends from the sky’s center — but is dominated by bright green-glowing oxygen. The two are not physically connected, because the aurora is relatively nearby, with the higher red parts occurring in Earth’s atmosphere only about 1000 kilometers high. In contrast, an average distance to the stars and nebulas we see in the Milky Way more like 1000 light-years away – 10 trillion times further. The featured image composite was taken in early October across a small lake in Abisko, northern Sweden. As our Sun’s magnetic field evolves into the active part of its 11-year cycle, auroras near both of Earth’s poles are sure to become more frequent.

Shrine discovered in Egyptian temple with evidence of previously unknown rituals

The Sikait Project research team, directed by Professor Joan Oller Guzmán from the Department of Antiquity and Middle Age Studies at the UAB, recently published in the American Journal of Archaeology the results obtained from the January 2019 excavation season at the ancient seaport of Berenike, located in Egypt’s Eastern desert.

The paper describes the archaeological dig of a religious complex from the Late Roman Period (4th to 6th centuries CE) named the Falcon Shrine by researchers, and located within the Northern Complex, one of the most important buildings of the city of Berenike at that time.

The site, which was excavated by the Polish Center of Mediterranean Archaeology and the University of Delaware, was a Red Sea harbor founded by Ptolomy II Philadelphus (3rd century BCE) and continued to operate into the Roman and Byzantine periods, when it was turned into the main point of entrance for commerce coming from Cape Horn, Arabia and India.

Within this chronological period, one of the phases yielding the most new discoveries was the one corresponding to the Late Roman Period, from the fourth to sixth centuries CE, a period in which the city seemed to be partially occupied and controlled by …

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October 16, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

A family member might surprise you today. Or perhaps, a small appliance will break down, or a minor breakage will occur because something unexpected will impact your home and private life. Stock the fridge so that you have food and drink on hand. This helps.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Pay attention to everything you say and do today because this is a mildly accident-prone day for your sign. Naturally, this includes verbal accidents as well as physical accidents. Oh yes, beware of foot-in-mouth disease. (Pulling your foot out of your mouth is the toughest yoga move.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Keep an eye on your money and your possessions today because something unexpected could impact them. For example, you might find money; you might lose money. Be smart and protect what you own against loss, theft or damage so that you have no regrets. Double check banking details.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today you feel independent, even rebellious. There seems to be a lot of energy in the air, which makes you feel spontaneous and very highly tuned to whatever is going on around you. You might meet new friends today because interesting people will intrigue you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a restless day for you. It’s been a busy week with appointments, errands and short trips. You’ve been full of ideas, and many of you have had the pleasure of seeing new places and meeting new faces. Even though you want to take a rest today -nevertheless, it’s hard to sit still.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You might encounter someone interesting today. Possibly, someone you already know might do something that surprises you? Your involvement with a group might create feelings of independence. Perhaps you want to rebel against the status quo? You want change for the better.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Fortunately, you are courteous and diplomatic by nature. This means you can use your natural skills when dealing with authority figures or the police, if they surprise you in some way or catch you off guard. (Busted!”) Be cool and courteous and get to the bottom of things.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Travel plans might be interrupted, cancelled or delayed today. Likewise, issues related to publishing, the media, the law and medicine might also be interrupted or cancelled. (“Whaaat?”) Stay cool and observe things from behind the scenes. You might learn something.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Keep an eye on banking situations or anything to do with inheritances, shared property or insurance matters because something out of the blue might require your attention. (When it comes to money matters, you snooze – you lose.) Get your facts but avoid a fight or a standoff.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

A close friend or partner might surprise you today by doing or saying something you least expect. Or perhaps, they are suddenly in a huff or rebellious about something? Meanwhile, keep in mind that you look attractive to everyone at this time. You make a great impression on others. Is this a problem?

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Work interruptions are likely today. Some of you might have a sudden health concern. Pet owners should be vigilant and on top of things related to their pets because something unexpected could occur. Be aware of these possibilities, especially if travelling.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Parents take note: This is an accident-prone day for your kids, therefore, know where they are at all times. Meanwhile, social occasions might be cancelled or changed. Sports accidents are highly likely. A sudden invitation might come your way that surprises you. If so, say yes because this window of opportunity will be brief.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Tim Robbins (1958) shares your birthday today. You are perceptive, intelligent and observant. Your sharp mind is capable of complex analysis. You are a natural teacher who likes to inform. This year brings change and greater freedom into your world. Stay flexible and be ready to act fast. Enjoy travel and trust your intuition.

October 16, 2022 Current Moon Phase

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 Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.

Visit the October 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on October 16 has an illumination of 61%. 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 October 16 the Moon is 21.07 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 For – October 16

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 61%
Moon Age: 21.07 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,104.83 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,101,637.81 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

October 14, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

I am sorry I accidently put today’s daily horoscopes for tomorrows. This is the correct horoscope for Friday, October 14, 2022

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today until 9 PM PDT. The Moon is in Gemini.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a pleasant, productive day! You will enjoy giving serious thought to future plans. It’s an excellent day to write or study. Relations with someone older or more experienced will be rewarding because you might learn something valuable.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Financial transactions and anything to do with business and commerce are favoured today. Whatever you do will be carefully thought out and well-planned. Furthermore, coworkers and clients will be cooperative. Listen to the advice of someone who knows more.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with Venus and Saturn, which will give you a calm, realistic view of life. You will be a good sport about putting up with adversity or any inconvenience. You will also enjoy the company of others, especially romantic interests or children.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a solid day to do behind-the-scenes research. It’s also an excellent day to explore redecorating possibilities or ways to make your home look attractive. Very likely, you will get financial or practical support from someone else to do this. Good day to entertain at home. Things will turn out well.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Relations with friends, relatives and siblings will be warm hearted and friendly today. Very possibly, you will have a serious discussion about something, especially with a partner or close friend. Today you have a nice balance of realism combined with an appreciation for beauty.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You make an excellent impression on others today, which is a good thing because you are noticed. In fact, some people are discussing personal details about your private life. (Good to know in case you have to do some damage control.) Look for ways to boost your income.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a great day to make travel plans for now and in the future. Likewise, you will be gratified exploring avenues related to publishing, the media, medicine and the law. Some of you will make plans for further education or training, as well. This is a solid day.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a good day to get a loan or a mortgage, or to ask for practical or financial help from someone else because very likely, you will get what you need. This is because others see you as solid and reliable, which means you are a good bet from their point of view.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is a great day to schmooze! Meetings and conferences with others will be successful. You might take on a leadership role, or you might participate in long-range planning sessions. Expect to interact with someone younger or someone who is artistic and creative.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is the perfect day to go after what you want if you’re dealing with authority figures – bosses, parents, teachers, VIPs or the police. Others see you as attractive, cooperative, capable and reliable. This means today you have great press! Use this to your advantage.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is a wonderful day to make travel plans or plans for further education or training. It’s also a favourable day for legal settlements and medical information. Some of you will see ways to secure assets or earnings for the long-term future.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is an excellent day for discussions about how to divide or share something because you will come out smelling like a rose. You might do this alone or behind the scenes in a remote fashion. Whatever the case, ask for what you want because you will probably get it.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer, songwriter Usher (1978) shares your birthday today. Moderation and balance are important to you, which is why you have an excellent ability to see how things work and come together. You are a rock to your friends because you bring them back to reality. This is a lovely, lighthearted year where you will socialize more and enjoy life. Let your hair down!