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A Laugh for Today

I hope your Monday is not a manic one!

20 June 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions Digest

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

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

 For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

20 June 2022
03:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Gemini 17
Moon:23 Pisces 00
Mercury:06 Gemini 45
Venus:27 Taurus 09
Mars:19 Aries 35
Jupiter:06 Aries 26
Saturn:25 Aquarius 03 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 18
Neptune:25 Pisces 26
Pluto:28 Capricorn 01 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 54 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 30 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 26

Chiron:16 Aries 04
Ceres:15 Cancer 23
Pallas:23 Taurus 11
Juno:17 Pisces 48
Vesta:05 Pisces 45

Eris:24 Aries 57

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

20 June 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Gemini 05
Moon:20 Pisces 12
Mercury:06 Gemini 31
Venus:26 Taurus 54
Mars:19 Aries 26
Jupiter:06 Aries 25
Saturn:25 Aquarius 04 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 17
Neptune:25 Pisces 26
Pluto:28 Capricorn 02 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 30 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 24

Chiron:16 Aries 04
Ceres:15 Cancer 17
Pallas:23 Taurus 05
Juno:17 Pisces 46
Vesta:05 Pisces 44

Eris:24 Aries 56

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 

20 June 2022
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Gemini 46
Moon:15 Pisces 40
Mercury:06 Gemini 07
Venus:26 Taurus 30
Mars:19 Aries 12
Jupiter:06 Aries 22
Saturn:25 Aquarius 04 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 16
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 02 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 31 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 22

Chiron:16 Aries 04
Ceres:15 Cancer 09
Pallas:22 Taurus 55
Juno:17 Pisces 42
Vesta:05 Pisces 41

Eris:24 Aries 56

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

21 June 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions Digest

Obliquity of the Nine Planets

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

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

 For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

21 June 2022
03:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Cancer 14
Moon:06 Aries 13
Mercury:07 Gemini 58
Venus:28 Taurus 20
Mars:20 Aries 18
Jupiter:06 Aries 33
Saturn:25 Aquarius 02 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 20
Neptune:25 Pisces 26
Pluto:28 Capricorn 00 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 54
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 27 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 32

Chiron:16 Aries 06
Ceres:15 Cancer 49
Pallas:23 Taurus 39
Juno:18 Pisces 00
Vesta:05 Pisces 53

Eris:24 Aries 57

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

21 June 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:00 Cancer 02
Moon:03 Aries 30
Mercury:07 Gemini 43
Venus:28 Taurus 05
Mars:20 Aries 09
Jupiter:06 Aries 32
Saturn:25 Aquarius 02 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 20
Neptune:25 Pisces 26
Pluto:28 Capricorn 00 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 54
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 27 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 31

Chiron:16 Aries 06
Ceres:15 Cancer 44
Pallas:23 Taurus 33
Juno:17 Pisces 58
Vesta:05 Pisces 51

Eris:24 Aries 57

Fire:5
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:6
Cardinal:9
Fixed:6
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 

21 June 2022
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Gemini 43
Moon:29 Pisces 07
Mercury:07 Gemini 18
Venus:27 Taurus 42
Mars:19 Aries 55
Jupiter:06 Aries 29
Saturn:25 Aquarius 03 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 19
Neptune:25 Pisces 26
Pluto:28 Capricorn 01 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 54 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 28 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 29

Chiron:16 Aries 05
Ceres:15 Cancer 35
Pallas:23 Taurus 23
Juno:17 Pisces 54
Vesta:05 Pisces 49

Eris:24 Aries 57

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

June 20, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

avoid shopping or important decisions from 11 PM to 11:55 PM EDT today (8 PM to 8:55 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a lovely way to begin your week! Communications with day-to-day contacts, siblings and relatives are positive and upbeat. This is also a wonderful day for those of you in sales, marketing, teaching, writing and acting because people will listen to you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a strong money day! Look for ways to boost your income. Pay attention to your moneymaking ideas, in particular, ideas that you might have considered previously but discarded. Someone from your past, or someone who is behind the scenes, can help you.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

A fantastic day to begin your week! Your ruler Mercury is dancing with lucky Jupiter, which is why you are so friendly, positive and optimistic today. This attitude will attract people to you. People want to be in your presence. Enjoy schmoozing with everyone!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a solid day for serious research because you feel confident that you will find what you’re looking for. Dig into the past because whatever you learn could boost your earnings or make you look good in the eyes of others, especially bosses, parents and VIPs. You rule!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a fabulous day to schmooze with others because people are happy to see each other. Because Mercury is dancing with lucky Jupiter, group situations in particular, will bubble with enthusiasm. Enjoy the company of younger people, if possible.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

People will sit up and take notice today, especially bosses, parents and VIPs because you sound like you know what you’re talking about. (Quite often, success is the appearance of success.) Don’t hesitate to run an old idea up the flagpole to see if anyone salutes.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a wonderful day to study and learn something new. It’s also great day to make travel plans. Meanwhile, your ability to explore social media and publishing opportunities is fantastic. If you’re involved in a club, meeting or conference – people will listen to you.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a solid day for financial negotiations and signing important contracts. Discussions about shared property, inheritances and insurance matters will go your way. (Oh yes, you’ll be laughing all the way to the bank.) Don’t be afraid to think big! Good day for work-related travel.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is a great day to schmooze with others because people will be happy to see you. In particular, relations with partners and close friends will be warm and affectionate. Because an element of positive enthusiasm permeates everything today, people are receptive to your suggestions.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is an excellent day to roll up your sleeves and dig in. Work-related travel is likely. It’s the perfect time to wrap up old business and finish something that has been lingering on the back burner. Meetings and conferences will be positive. Your ideas might ultimately boost your income.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Get out your dating app and start swiping because this is a wonderful day to make contact with others and begin a new romance. Everyone is upbeat and positive today, which is why this is a wonderful time to make contact with new faces. Great day for playful activities with kids.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Domestic matters and family conversations will be positive and upbeat today. This is a good time to reconsider old ideas you had about making home improvements or repairs. It’s also a great day for meetings and gatherings at home. Invite the gang over for good food and drink!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Nicole Kidman (1967) shares your birthday today. You are gentle, imaginative and charismatic. People like you. Nevertheless, you can be outspoken! You have an adventurous soul. Stay in your toes this year because it’s a time of change. Meet new friends who might help you. Be open to new ideas and new directions.

June 20, 2022 Current Moon Phase Digest Post

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

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on June 20 has an illumination of 57%. 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 June 20 the Moon is 21.5 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 57%
Moon Age: 21.50 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 377,265.07 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,028,517.82 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

June 20, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions Digest

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

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

June 20, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Gemini 26
Moon:25 Pisces 14
Mercury:06 Gemini 57
Venus:27 Taurus 21
Mars:19 Aries 42
Jupiter:06 Aries 27
Saturn:25 Aquarius 03 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 18
Neptune:25 Pisces 26
Pluto:28 Capricorn 01 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 54 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 29 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 27

Chiron:16 Aries 05
Ceres:15 Cancer 27
Pallas:23 Taurus 15
Juno:17 Pisces 50
Vesta:05 Pisces 47

Eris:24 Aries 57

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

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

June 20, 2022
05:00 pm GMTM 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Gemini 21
Moon:24 Pisces 07
Mercury:06 Gemini 51
Venus:27 Taurus 15
Mars:19 Aries 39
Jupiter:06 Aries 27
Saturn:25 Aquarius 03 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 18
Neptune:25 Pisces 26
Pluto:28 Capricorn 01 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 54 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 29 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 26

Chiron:16 Aries 05
Ceres:15 Cancer 25
Pallas:23 Taurus 13
Juno:17 Pisces 49
Vesta:05 Pisces 46

Eris:24 Aries 57

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere

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

20 June 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:29 Gemini 05
Moon:20 Pisces 12
Mercury:06 Gemini 31
Venus:26 Taurus 54
Mars:19 Aries 26
Jupiter:06 Aries 25
Saturn:25 Aquarius 04 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 17
Neptune:25 Pisces 26
Pluto:28 Capricorn 02 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 30 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 24

Chiron:16 Aries 04
Ceres:15 Cancer 17
Pallas:23 Taurus 05
Juno:17 Pisces 46
Vesta:05 Pisces 44

Eris:24 Aries 56

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

Spell for Today – A Midsummer Night’s Fire Ritual

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A Midsummer Night’s Fire Ritual

The Summer Solstice, known to some as Litha, Midsummer, or Alban Heruin, is the longest day of the year. It’s the time when the sun is most powerful, and new life has begun to grow within the earth. After today, the nights will once more begin to grow longer, and the sun will move further away in the sky.

If your tradition requires you to cast a circle, consecrate a space, or call the quarters, now is the time to do so.

This ritual is a great one to perform outside, so if you have the opportunity to do this without scaring the neighbors, take advantage of it.
Begin this ritual by preparing the wood for a fire, without lighting it yet. While the ideal situation would have you setting a huge bonfire alight, realistically not everyone can do that. If you’re limited, use a table top brazier or fire-safe pot, and light your fire there instead.
Say either to yourself or out loud:

Today, to celebrate Midsummer, I honor the Earth itself. I am surrounded by tall trees. There is a clear sky above me and cool dirt beneath me, and I am connected to all three. I light this fire as the Ancients did so long ago.

At this point, start your fire. Say:

The Wheel of the Year has turned once more
The light has grown for six long months
Until today.
Today is Litha, called Alban Heruin by my ancestors.
A time for celebration.
Tomorrow the light will begin to fade
As the Wheel of the Year
Turns on and ever on.
Turn to the East, and say:
From the east comes the wind,
Cool and clear.
It brings new seeds to the garden
Bees to the pollen
And birds to the trees.
Turn to Face South, and say:
The sun rises high in the summer sky
And lights our way even into the night
Today the sun casts three rays
The light of fire upon the land, the sea, and the heavens
Turn to face West, saying:
From the west, the mist rolls in
Bringing rain and fog
The life-giving water without which
We would cease to be.
Finally, turn to the North, and say:
Beneath my feet is the Earth,
Soil dark and fertile
The womb in which life begins
And will later die, then return anew.

Build up the fire even more, so that you have a good strong blaze going.

If you wish to make an offering to the gods, now is the time to do it. For this sample, we’re including the use of a triple goddess in the invocation, but this is where you should substitute the names of the deities of your personal tradition.

Say:

Alban Heruin is a time of rededication
To the gods. The triple goddess watches over me.
She is known by many names.
She is the Morrighan, Brighid, and Cerridwen.
She is the washer at the ford,
She is the guardian of the hearth,
She is the one who stirs the cauldron of inspiration.
I give honor to You, O mighty ones,
By all your names, known and unknown.
Bless me with Your wisdom
And give life and abundance to me
As the sun gives life and abundance to the Earth.
I make this offering to you
To show my allegiance
To show my honor
To show my dedication
To You.

Cast your offering into fire. Conclude the ritual by saying:

Today, at Litha, I celebrate the life
And love of the gods
And of the Earth and Sun.

Take a few moments to reflect upon what you have offered, and what the gifts of the gods mean to you. When you are ready, if you have cast a circle, dismantle it or dismiss the quarters at this time. Allow your fire to go out on its own.

by Patti Wigington
Published on ThoughtCo

Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions

Today’s Word is

Sabbat

From moonlitpriestess.com

Term for Wiccan holidays adopted by other Pagan and Witchcraft paths. In Wiccan tradition, Sabbats are solar festivals that usually honor the God and the changing of the seasons or Wheel of the Year. Eight sabbats are celebrated in a Wiccan year.

From Spells8.com

Each of the eight Wiccan holidays celebrated in a calendar year. The first sabbat is Yule and then comes Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, Mabon, and Samhain. These festivals are considered sacred days and it’s tradition to celebrate them in good company.

June 20 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

451 Battle of the Catalaunian Plains: Roman and Visigoths forces defeat Attila the Hun in north east France, alting Hun invasion of Roman Gaul (exact date disputed)

1214 The University of Oxford receives its charter

1789 French Revolution: The Third Estate of the French Estates-General swears the Tennis Court Oath at the Palace of Versailles, swearing not to disband until a new constitution is formed

1840 Samuel Morse patents his telegraph

1895 1st female PhD from an American University, earned by Caroline Willard Baldwin (in Science) at Cornell University

2020 Highest-ever temperature recorded in the Arctic circle, 38C (100F) in Verkhoyansk, Siberia

Today’s Historical Events

451 Battle of the Catalaunian Plains: Roman and Visigoths forces defeat Attila the Hun in north east France, alting Hun invasion of Roman Gaul (exact date disputed)

1212 French and Spanish crusaders unite against the Almohaden at Toledo

1214 The University of Oxford receives its charter

1221 Foundation stone laid for Burgos Cathedral in the presence of Ferdinand III of Castile (made a UNESCO World Heritage Site 1984)

1530 German Parliament joins to Augsburg together

1567 Jews are expelled from Brazil by order of regent Don Henrique

1582 Bishop Domingo de Salazar of Manila suppresses the Philippines

1591 Mauritius and Willem van Nassau occupy Devente

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1948 “Toast of the Town” hosted by Ed Sullivan premieres on CBS-TV

1960 12th Emmy Awards: Playhouse 90, Robert Stack & Jane Wyatt win

1970 “Ray Stevens Show” debuts on NBC-TV

1974 “Chinatown“, directed by Roman Polanski starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, is released

1975 “Jaws”, based on the book by Peter Benchley, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Roy Scheider is released

1976 Disney’s River Country opens at Bay Lake (closed 2001)

1980 Musical comedy film “The Blues Brothers”, starring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, and featuring appearances by Aretha Franklin; Cab Calloway; and Ray Charles opens in 594 theaters

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1955 “Almost Crazy” opens at Longacre Theater NYC for 16 performances

1963 Beatles form “Beatles Ltd” to handle their income

1969 200,000 attend Newport ’69’, then largest-ever pop concert in Northridge, California. Jimi Hendrix gets $120,000 to appear.

1971 Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: David Bowie headlines; other performs include: Joan Baez, Hawkwind, Melanie, Traffic, Fairport Convention, and Quintessence

1981 Guitarist Gerry Cott quits Boomtown Rats

1986 Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: The Cure, Psychedelic Furs, and Level 42 headline; other performers include: Simply Red, Madness, Ruby Turner, Amazulu, Lloyd Cole, Black Uhuru, The Wailers Band, Loudon Wainwright III, John Martyn, The Housemartins, The Waterboys, The Pogues, Gil Scott-Heron, Robert Cray Band, and Christy Moore

2007 Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, and The Who headline; other performers include The Fratellis, Amy Winehouse, Shirley Bassey, Paul Weller, and Bright Eyes

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1896 US National Championship Women’s Tennis, Philadelphia CC: Elisabeth Moore beats defending champion Juliette Atkinson 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2

1910 US Open Men’s Golf, Philadelphia Cricket Club: Alex Smith of Scotland wins an 18-hole playoff over younger brother Macdonald Smith and John McDermott to win his 2nd Open title

1912 NY Giants lead Bost Braves 14-2 into 9th, Giants win 21-12

1913 3 of 1st 4 Yankees hit-by-pitch en route to a record 6 hit batsman

1914 46th Belmont: Merritt Buxton aboard Luke McLuke wins in 2:20

1919 US National Championship Women’s Tennis, Philadelphia CC: Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman beats Marion Zinderstein 6-1, 6-2 for her 4th US singles title

1920 Yanks win protest of 1-0 White Sox win & game is replayed

1930 British Open Men’s Golf, Royal Liverpool GC: Bobby Jones wins his 3rd Open title, 2 strokes ahead of Leo Diegel and Macdonald Smith on his way to the single-season Grand Slam

Celebrating Litha: Traditions, Herbs, Symbols & More

Pagans who base their practices around western European pre-Christian traditions commonly observe a set of holidays. These are often grouped together as the Wheel of the Year, which is a way of visualizing the progression of seasons and sacred days as a cycle.

Litha is a solar festival that takes place on the longest day of the year — Midsummer.

About Litha

Litha is a name given to the summer solstice. In the northern hemisphere, this takes place around June 21st.

Because of the Earth’s axial tilt, this actually corresponds with the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere, so Pagans in the south typically celebrate Litha around December 21st. This is considered to be the time when the sun and solar deities are at the height of their power.

Origins & History

It’s hard to say when summer solstice celebrations really began. As long as humans have relied on plants and grazing animals for food, they’ve tracked the seasons.

The word “solstice” comes from Latin, and roughly translates to “sun stands still.” The solstice, then, is the point when the sun seems to stand still in the sky. In other words, it’s when the daylight hours are at their longest.

Nobody’s really certain where the name “Litha” comes from, either. One source cites a document called The Reckoning of Time (De temporum ratione) written by Saint Bede in 725 CE.

In it, he recorded a lot of Anglo-Saxon Pagan concepts, and the names of the months were among them. This time of year was allegedly named “Līða,” which translated to “gentle” or “easy to navigate.”

It was so named because this time of year marked the best weather for sailing, since the breezes were steady and not too powerful. June was Ǣrra-Līða, or “the first Litha,” while July was “the second Litha.”

Another source, Greer’s New Encyclopedia of the Occult, cites J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy as the actual origin. In it, the Hobbits’ called midsummer Lithe.

It’s possible that we may never find the true name of this holiday. Many of the cultures that inform modern-day European-based Paganism had strong oral traditions, and placed less emphasis on writing. As a result, the only written records left behind stem largely from invaders and other outside observers.

Traditions

Traditionally, Litha was a time to light bonfires, celebrate marriages, feast, sing, and dance. It’s a time when the weather is at its warmest, and all of the crops are at their most fruitful. This is a celebration of plenty, partnership, and community.

In Wicca, it’s customary to use this time to work solar magic, magic for men’s issues, and rituals for community stability, success, environmental healing, and strengthening relationships.

In ancient Rome, people celebrated Vestalia around midsummer. This was to honor Vesta, a virgin goddess of the hearth, home, and family. Under normal circumstances, only her devotees, the Vestal virgins, were allowed into the sacred inner areas of her temples.

During Vestalia, the inner sanctums of her temples would be opened for all women to come make offerings and request her aid and protection.

Folklore

In some forms of Wicca and …

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Belated HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

Ok ladies please do not get upset that I am posting a thing for Father’s Day but did not for Mother’s Day. The reason I did not for Mother’s Day is it happens on different days worldwide and I did not want to pick one date over another, but you will have a Happy Mother’s Day post today!

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, June 19 to Saturday, June 26, 2022

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All Signs

This week two planetary events occur: On Tuesday, the Sun moves into Cancer to stay for four weeks. Cancer is warm hearted, nurturing and thrifty; hence, these qualities will blossom more in all of us. We’ll focus more on home, family, gardening, cooking and boating, especially activity around marinas. (The Sun is a clue to where we put our energy.) On Wednesday, Venus moves into Gemini, to stay for almost 4 weeks. Venus will attract different opportunities to each of us. Venus is a social planet. It represents romantic relationships, the arts and all things beautiful. It also has a strong association with money. Let’s welcome this change. (Incidentally, this is my step ladder. I never knew my real ladder.)

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Your attention now turns to home, family and your private life. Many will be involved more than usual with a parent. Because of this, some of you will cocoon at home more and relax among familiar surroundings. However, countering this energy, your ruler Mars is still in your sign, along with lucky Jupiter, and this means you want to be physically active! The shift of Venus will increase this influence by attracting interactions with siblings, relatives and neighbours. Note: Something will make you happier on a daily basis. In fact, you will appreciate the beauty of your everyday surroundings more than you realized before. (A blessing!)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

The pace of your days will accelerate in the next four weeks, because you’ll be running with an outboard motor strapped to your butt. Errands, appointments, short trips and visits with siblings, relatives and neighbours! You’re eager to enlighten others. You want to tell someone what you think about something. If you can squeeze in a little vacation – this is a great idea. Meanwhile, your ruler Venus, a planet that attracts things to you (especially money) is moving into one of your Money Houses! Hello? Things don’t get much better than this! This means you might get richer in the next four weeks. It also means you will spend money on beautiful things. Ka-ching!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

In the next four weeks, you will reflect upon your values. You want to know, “What really matters?” You don’t want to be 90 years old, looking in the mirror saying, “I blew it.” You want greater control of your world through what you own. Meanwhile, the lovely news is that this week fair Venus moves into your sign to stay for the next four weeks. (Yay!) This makes you want to reach out to others. It also makes you charming and diplomatic. You will seek peace and want to patch up problems with others. Good times with friends will be a priority. This is a great time for a vacation! It’s also a wonderful time to buy wardrobe goodies for yourself. Enjoy your good fortune!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This week, the Sun moves into your sign to stay for four weeks giving you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year. It’s your turn to replenish and restore yourself. You will also (almost magically) attract important people and favourable situations to you. Ah yes, this is the power of the Sun! Actually, this is an empowering birthday month for you because this year, lucky Jupiter is at the top of your chart. (Happens only once in 12 years.) Jupiter makes you look successful! This is the classic time for a promotion or public recognition by your peers. Meanwhile, with Venus hiding in your chart, secret love affairs might flower. Oh my.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your personal year is ending but your new year will not begin until the Sun enters Leo, a month from now. Therefore, the next four weeks are a time of limbo for you. (You’re waiting at the train station for your ship to come in.) Nevertheless, you can use this time to make plans for your new year ahead. What do you want to achieve in the next year? What three things come to mind? Set some goals because this will give you a clearer focus on what is important you. Goals also give you more clarity in decision-making. Plus, they give you a sense of purpose. Venus is now moving into your House of Friendships, which means you will schmooze more with others, especially artistic, creative people. (Remember – write down some goals.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You will be more popular in the next four weeks. You will seek out friends, plus, you will also become more involved in groups, clubs and organizations. (It’s just what’s happening.) Your idealism will be aroused, which is why you might seek out charitable organizations or ways to help those who are less fortunate. Admirable! (Whenever we’re more aware of the suffering of others, we become more compassionate.) Fair Venus will now be at the top of your chart, which is good for business and attracting people who can help you. Romance with a boss might begin. Almost certainly, someone will ask for your advice about how to make something look better. (“First, remove the yellow crime tape.”)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Ta da! Once a year the Sun sits at the top of your chart for four weeks and that time has arrived. Symbolically, this means the Sun is shining down on you and capturing you in a spotlight that is flattering. This is why everyone will admire you and see you as super capable (even if you don’t do anything special). Good lighting is everything! Since this almost magical phenomena is occurring for the next four weeks, it means now is the perfect window of time for you to make your pitch or go after what you want because you look so good in the eyes of everyone. Meanwhile, Venus makes you want to travel for pleasure. It might also create a romantic relationship with someone “different.” (Exciting!)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Decide to act on your urge to do something different because you need a change! Einstein said, “I must be willing to give up what I am in order to become what I will be.” Sometimes you need to give up the familiarity of your velvet rut to explore more of the world. This includes intellectual exploration, which is why many of you will choose to study or take courses instead of jetting off to new places. Fair Venus has just moved into one of your Money Houses, which means the financial or practical help you need or an inheritance might come to you! (Where there’s a will, there’s a way.) Romantic relations will be very affectionate and sexy!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Venus is opposite your sign for the next four weeks, which symbolizes that this is a lovely time for all relationships – love affairs, marriages, partnerships and professional relations with coworkers. Venus will even improve relations with your enemies! What a blessing! Certainly, you can use the next four weeks to patch up difficult relationships and misunderstandings. Meanwhile, in this same window of time, you will have more involvement with financial matters and shared property. This includes taxes, debt and inheritances. You will also feel emotionally passionate in the coming month, and at times, even compulsive. (Just so you know.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

It’s been six months since your birthday, which means certain things in your life are culminating. Be smart, respectful and courteous when dealing with authority figures. (You’ll be glad you did.) Oh yes, don’t burn bridges. Some situations might not work out right now. Remember: Your first loss is your cheapest loss. Let it go. What is working needs to be incorporated in your life so that you move forward with growth and progress. Venus will promote warmer relations with coworkers. It will also boost your health. However, watch out for seconds on dessert because Venus loves sweets! (Yum, yum.) A work-related romance will begin for some. Smoochie boochies!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Grab that toolbox or briefcase because you’re keen to work in the next four weeks. You’re setting the bar high and you want to be productive! You want to make every action count. (Admirable.) Basically, you want to manage your life well. One quirky detail is you might have to work on behalf of others, which means you might not be your own boss. Nevertheless, you will derive satisfaction from a job well done. Fear not. Venus will bring you rewards because Venus will be travelling through the most fun part of your chart in the next four weeks attracting creative activities, social outings, vacations, sports events, romance and fun times with kids. Yeehaw!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Great news! The next four weeks will be full of social outings, fun vacations, romantic diversions, sports events and enjoyable activities with kids. Yes, it’s your turn to play! Not only do you want to play and socialize with others, at a deeper level, you want to express the real you, especially your creative talents. You want the freedom to be who you are. Expect relationships to be more lighthearted and fun-loving! Romance in particular will sizzle! Many of you will also enjoy redecorating projects and doing something to make your home more attractive. You will want to entertain at home as well. Invite family over for good food and drink because the vibes are warm and loving.

June 19, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today you will be tempted to buy luxurious, elegant items. In fact, impulse shopping and spontaneous purchases will be par for the course. This is also a lovely day to buy a romantic gift for someone special. (Don’t leave home without a rose between your teeth.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a romantic day for your sign. It’s a wonderful day to schmooze with others, especially with romantic partners. However, a friend or a member of a group might do something that surprises you or catches you off guard. Hopefully, it’s pleasant.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You love an adoring peanut gallery, Meanwhile, today is a time when secret love affairs are passionate and romantic. (You know who you are.) However, be aware that secrets might be revealed today because something unexpected will put you in the spotlight. (Oops. Busted.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Friendships with others and your interactions with groups will be warm and caring today. In particular, you will find it rewarding to be involved with a charitable organization that benefits those who are less fortunate. Meanwhile, travel plans might suddenly change today. Stay tuned!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might develop a crush on your boss or someone in authority today. Meanwhile, others might seek out your advice about how to make something look better or be more attractive, even if this is not your specialty, per se. Stay on top of banking and shared property details to avoid a surprise.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Feelings of escapism are strong today. You want to travel somewhere with white sands, turquoise waters and drinks with little parasols in them. Some of you might suddenly develop a crush on someone who is “different.” Today is full of many possibilities and delightful surprises.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Keep your pockets open because gifts and goodies might come your way today. Someone might be generous to you. (This is the classic day to receive a romantic gift from someone special.) Meanwhile, keep an eye on your pet to avoid mishaps or accidents.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is the perfect day for a fun outing, and in particular, a romantic date. You will also feel very tenderhearted with children because your idealism is aroused along with your sense of sympathy and compassion. Artists will flourish because they will be in touch with their muse.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your home routine might be interrupted today. A family member might surprise you. Fortunately, if you focus on work or any task at hand that you want to complete, this will go smoothly. A work-related romance might also begin. You might also derive great joy from a pet today. A special connection.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is the perfect day for romance and a special date with your main squeeze, especially this evening. If you cannot share this time with someone else, then do something special for yourself. Treat yourself! Enjoy the arts, parks, museums and beautiful surroundings.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You will enjoy entertaining at home today. You will also enjoy doing something to make where you live look more attractive. It’s the perfect day to relax in a garden or a special place that you have created that gives you pleasure. Family members will be caring and sympathetic with each other.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You are very sensitive to the needs and feelings of others today. You might even feel a “soul union” with someone. You will definitely appreciate the beauty of your daily surroundings, which means it’s the perfect day to visit a park or anyplace that is beautiful and inspirational.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Kathleen Turner (1954) shares your birthday today. You are a passionate person with a strong zest for life. You work hard but you also love socializing and having a good time. You always approach things with enthusiasm. This year you will work to construct or build structures both externally and internally. Physical exercise will be helpful.

 

June 19, 2022 Current Moon Phase Digest

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a 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 June 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on June 19 has an illumination of 68%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On June 19 the Moon is 20.46 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 68%
Moon Age: 20.46 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 372,822.30 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,018,155.82 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

 

June 19, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions Digest

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

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

June 19, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Gemini 29
Moon:11 Pisces 39
Mercury:05 Gemini 48
Venus:26 Taurus 09
Mars:18 Aries 59
Jupiter:06 Aries 20
Saturn:25 Aquarius 04 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 15
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 02 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 55 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 32 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 20

Chiron:16 Aries 03
Ceres:15 Cancer 01
Pallas:22 Taurus 47
Juno:17 Pisces 38
Vesta:05 Pisces 39

Eris:24 Aries 56

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6 

Northern Hemisphere

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

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

Sun:27 Gemini 27
Moon:26 Aquarius 26
Mercury:04 Gemini 36
Venus:24 Taurus 52
Mars:18 Aries 12
Jupiter:06 Aries 13
Saturn:25 Aquarius 06 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 12
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 04 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 58 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 36 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 13

Chiron:16 Aries 02
Ceres:14 Cancer 33
Pallas:22 Taurus 17
Juno:17 Pisces 25
Vesta:05 Pisces 30

Eris:24 Aries 56

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

Northeastern Hemisphere

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

19 June 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:28 Gemini 07
Moon:06 Pisces 27
Mercury:05 Gemini 22
Venus:25 Taurus 43
Mars:18 Aries 43
Jupiter:06 Aries 18
Saturn:25 Aquarius 05 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 14
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 03 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 56 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 34 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 17

Chiron:16 Aries 03
Ceres:14 Cancer 51
Pallas:22 Taurus 37
Juno:17 Pisces 34
Vesta:05 Pisces 36

Eris:24 Aries 56

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:3
Water:6
Cardinal:7
Fixed:6
Mutable:6

June 19 I Ching, Numerology, Angel Number, Animal Spirit Guide or Helper Divination

I Ching

Click here for more detailed information about Hexagram 30

Hexagram Thirty/30

Li / Igniting

Fire sparks more Flames:
The Superior Person holds an inner Fire that ignites passion in every heart it touches, until all the world is enlightened and aflame.

With so searing a flame, success will not be denied you.
Take care to be as peaceful and nurturing as the cow in the meadow; you are strong enough to be gentle.

SITUATION ANALYSIS:

A Promethean flame is delivering light and heat to the situation at hand.
This radiance will cause such an alchemical transformation of circumstances that the changes will seem magical, miraculous.
Yet they are only shifts of perspective and attitude that bring clarity.
The passions kindled by this fire must be harnessed and used judiciously, or they threaten to consume your hopes and dreams.

Numerology

From worldnumerology.com

Thirty

It is communication and creativity. It is a high octave 3. It has a great sense of humor, is jovial and warm, but also a bit superficial. Easily distracted, lacks staying power.

Angel Number

Click for more information about Angel Number 30 from informationseries.com

Thrity

Angel Number 30: Meaning and Interpretation

If you keep watching Angel Number 30, the angels are trying to tell you something important in your life.

You asked for help from the holy world, and the answer is angel number 30.

And your role now is to decipher the meaning of angel number 30 and use that advice in your life.

Angel number 30 says that it’s time for angels and ascended masters to think about your success and achievement.

Be grateful for the benefits and wonderful riches you have in life and embrace the luck and the love and support from the angels you deserve.

The meaning of angel number 30 …

Animal Spirit Guide or Animal Spirit Helper

Click here to read more about the spiritual meaning of the Pig from spiritanimaldreams.com

Pig

In modern times, the symbolism of the pig is quite uncertain. While this animal is respected by some for the nourishment it provides, it is a symbol of gluttony and greed to others.

Many people dislike being associated with the qualities of the pig. However, things have not always been this way.

For example, ancient Mesopotamians looked at the pig as a symbol of wealth, abundance, and plenty. Those who owned pigs knew that they’d be able to take care of all their needs.

In ancient Egypt, the pig was considered a symbol of versatility, resilience, and patience. This animal can eat just about anything.

The ancient Egyptians saw this as a lesson on the importance of being flexible. One must be ready to embrace changes as they happen.

In the West, the pig was seen as a symbol of prosperity. In all likelihood, the concept of the ‘piggy bank’ arose from this.

The meaning and symbolism of the domestic pig is closely related to that of wild boars. Wild boars are known for their tenacity, determination, and …

Spell for Today – Simple Employment

Career Spell

Candle Spell for Employment

Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions

Today’s Word is

Cakes and Ale

From moonlitpriestess.com

Also called Cakes and Wine; a ritual meal generally shared with the Goddess and God within the Circle following ritual in Wiccan practice.

From Spells8.com

Ceremonial food that is served to the participants of a ritual or celebration. Foods may include whatever preferences the participants have.

June 19 Astronomy Picture of the Day is a Game

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 June 19

Use this link to see Game: Super Planet Crash

Game Credit & License: Stefano Meschiari (U. Texas at Austin) & the SAVE/Point Team

Explanation: Can you create a planetary system that lasts for 1000 years? Super Planet Crash, the featured game, allows you to try. To create up to ten planets, just click anywhere near the central star. Planet types can be selected on the left in order of increasing mass: Earth, Super-Earth, Ice giant, Giant planet, Brown dwarf, or Dwarf star. Each planet is gravitationally attracted not only to the central Sun-like star, but to other planets. Points are awarded, with bonus factors applied for increasingly crowded and habitable systems. The game ends after 1000 years or when a planet is gravitationally expelled. Many exoplanetary systems are being discovered in recent years, and Super Planet Crash demonstrates why some remain stable. As you might suspect after playing Super Planet Crash a few times, there is reason to believe that our own Solar System has lost planets during its formation.