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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.

 

June 19 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1306 The Earl of Pembroke’s army defeats Robert the Bruce‘s Scottish army at the Battle of Methven

1829 Robert Peel introduces the Metropolitan Police Act 1829 into Parliament to establish a unified police force for London, world’s 1st modern police force

1862 Slavery outlawed in US territories

1865 Union General Gordon Granger declares slaves are free in Texas, now the date the end of slavery is celebrated across the US as Juneteenth

1944 World War II: First day of the 2 day Battle of the Philippine Sea, US naval forces defeat Japanese fleet

1991 Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar surrenders to police

Today’s Historical Events

936 Louis IV [Louis of Overseas], crowned King of France

1179 The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Earl Erling Skakke is killed, and the battle changes the tide of the civil war

1205 Pope Innocent III fires Adolf I as archbishop of Cologne

1269 King Louis IX of France decrees all Jews must wear a yellow badge in public or be fined 10 livres of silver

1286 Rabbenu Mir of Rothenbur imprisoned in fortress of Ensisheim

1306 The Earl of Pembroke’s army defeats Robert the Bruce‘s Scottish army at the Battle of Methven

1464 French King Louis XI forms postal service

1502 Emperor Maximilian I and England sign treaty of Antwerp

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1952 “I’ve Got A Secret” debuts on CBS-TV with Garry Moore as host

1953 WCSC TV channel 5 in Charleston, South Carolina (CBS) begins broadcasting

1953 WTPA (now WHTM) TV channel 27 in Harrisburg, PA (ABC) 1st broadcast

1956 Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin end partnership after 10 years, and 16 films

1973 “The Rocky Horror Show” stage production first opens in London written by Richard O’Brian and directed by Jim Sharman and starring Tim Curry

1984 Weird Al Yankovic gives free live performance at Del Mar Fair

1984 1st live TV appearance by Chief Justice Warren Burger (Nightline)

1992 “Batman Returns”, starring Michael Keaton as Batman, Danny DeVito as the Penguin, and Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman, is released

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1825 Gioachino Rossini‘s “Il viaggio a Reims” premieres

1932 1st concert given in San Francisco’s Stern Grove

1937 Second of two legendary recording sessions by Delta Blues musician Robert Johnson with producer Don Law at the Vitagraph Studios, Dallas, Texas

1960 Loretta Lynn records “I’m a Honky Tonk Girl”

1961 “Little Egypt (Ying-Yang)” by The Coasters peaks at #23

1964 Bob Dylan completes UK tour

1967 Paul McCartney admits on TV that he took LSD

1978 “Best Little Whorehouse…” opens at 46th St NYC for 1577 performances

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1846 First officially recognised baseball game (played by Cartwright Rules) – NY Nines 23 defeat Knickerbockers 1 at Hoboken, New Jersey

1867 1st Belmont Stakes: Gilbert Gilpatrick aboard Ruthless wins in 3:05

1894 28th Belmont: Willie Simms aboard Henry of Navarre wins in 1:56.5

1897 US National Championship Women’s Tennis: 1895 title holder Juliette Atkinson beats defending champion Elisabeth Moore 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3

1908 British Open Men’s Golf, Prestwick GC: Scotsman James Braid wins his 4th Championship by 8 strokes from Tom Ball

1914 British Open Men’s Golf, Prestwick GC: Harry Vardon of Jersey wins a record 6th Open Championship, 3 strokes ahead of defending champion J.H. Taylor

1922 Paavo Nurmi runs world record 5000m (14:28.2)

1924 Paavo Nurmi runs world record 1500m of 3:52.6; 50 minutes later sets 5,000m WR 14:28.2; also runs WR 3-mile time 14:02.00 within that event in Finnish Olympic trials in Helsinki

A Laugh for Today

As a witch many of us get label as a black sheep or an outcast in our families. But you what? It only matters what you think of yourself and the spiritual path that is right for you.

Have a super Sunday!

19 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

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

Sun:28 Gemini 19
Moon:09 Pisces 21
Mercury:05 Gemini 36
Venus:25 Taurus 58
Mars:18 Aries 52
Jupiter:06 Aries 19
Saturn:25 Aquarius 05 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 15
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 03 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 56 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 33 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 19

Chiron:16 Aries 03
Ceres:14 Cancer 57
Pallas:22 Taurus 43
Juno:17 Pisces 36
Vesta:05 Pisces 37

Eris:24 Aries 56

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

19 June 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
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

Southwestern Hemisphere

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

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

Sun:27 Gemini 48
Moon:01 Pisces 46
Mercury:05 Gemini 00
Venus:25 Taurus 19
Mars:18 Aries 28
Jupiter:06 Aries 15
Saturn:25 Aquarius 05 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 13
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 03 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 57 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 35 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 15

Chiron:16 Aries 02
Ceres:14 Cancer 43
Pallas:22 Taurus 27
Juno:17 Pisces 30
Vesta:05 Pisces 33

Eris:24 Aries 56

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

A Thought for Today

Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may your life be filled with all things positive!

June 18, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

Click here for Georgia Nicols daily horoscopes

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 2:30 PM to 7:15 PM EDT today (11:30 AM to 4:15 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Aquarius into Pisces.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today is a tough day. Relations with older friends or people in authority will be strained or difficult. You might chafe because someone tries to boss you around or take over. (Don’t they know you’re the general?) Be patient because this too, shall pass.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a poor day to ask for permission or approval from a boss or a parent because relations with others in general are difficult; but specifically, they are testy with people in authority. Yes, timing is everything. (And yes, the more things change, the more they stay insane.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are in a strong position now because both the Sun and your ruler Mercury are in your sign. Nevertheless, this is a poor day to argue or discuss controversial issues like politics, religion and racial matters because these discussions will quickly become power struggles. Oy.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a poor day (for many reasons) for important decisions about banking, mortgages, contracts or anything to do with shared property. This also applies to shared responsibilities. Bide your time and wait until next week to seal the deal. Meanwhile, tread water.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Relations with others are not smooth today. People are paranoid. They’re inclined to play sly, passive aggressive games. (You need this like a fish needs a bicycle.) Nevertheless, it’s possible that someone in a position of influence will help you today. Be receptive to offers that come your way.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Power plays and difficult dealings with coworkers are likely today. You might have squabbles about a pet or something related to your health? The point is that people are not straightforward today. They are distrustful. Cope as best you can. (Trust everyone and always lock your door.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Children might be an increased responsibility for some reason today. Likewise, social plans might be more of an onerous obligation than an enjoyable escape. (“You gotta do what you gotta do.”) Be straightforward with your kids. Be honest with romantic partners. No power plays.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a poor day to seek the cooperation of a parent, boss or someone in a position of power because these dealings will not flow smoothly. Someone will raise objections or create obstacles for you. Knowing this ahead of time, table any decisions or requests you have until next week.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Basically, you are an optimist. In fact, outdoor activity and optimism are survival issues for you. Today however, you might fall into worry mode. Remember the saying: “Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but gets you nowhere.”

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Romantic relations might be on the rocks today. Beware of jealousy, accusations or mistrust. Power struggles are also possible. Since you know this is the tenor of this day, tread carefully and be patient with everyone. Take the high road.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today the Moon is in your sign lined up with stern Saturn, which is always a fleeting, depressing influence. (“Why me, oh Lord?”) Domestic problems might occur. Meanwhile, you feel cut off from your emotions. This is temporary. Tomorrow is a better day!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Be patient with others, especially siblings, relatives and neighbours, because it’s easy for things to go south in a New York minute. (People are touchy!) They are quick to put a negative spin on things or mistrust you. Easy does it.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Richard Madden (1986) shares your birthday today. You are a straightforward, honest person. You are also an interesting combination of being careful and cautious, and yet, at the same time, being willing to take a risk. Good news: This is a creative, fun-loving year for you! Your zest for life is strong because it’s your turn to have some fun. (Enjoy yourself but remember your goals.)

June 18, 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 18 has an illumination of 78%. 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 18 the Moon is 19.38 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: 78%
Moon Age: 19.38 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,980.77 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,007,099.63 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 18, 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 18, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Gemini 32
Moon:27 Aquarius 37
Mercury:04 Gemini 41
Venus:24 Taurus 58
Mars:18 Aries 16
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 35
Pallas:22 Taurus 19
Juno:17 Pisces 26
Vesta:05 Pisces 30

Eris:24 Aries 56

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

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 CDT
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

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

Sun:27 Gemini 10
Moon:22 Aquarius 14
Mercury:04 Gemini 18
Venus:24 Taurus 31
Mars:17 Aries 59
Jupiter:06 Aries 11
Saturn:25 Aquarius 06 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 11
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 04 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 37 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 11

Chiron:16 Aries 01
Ceres:14 Cancer 25
Pallas:22 Taurus 09
Juno:17 Pisces 21
Vesta:05 Pisces 27

Eris:24 Aries 56

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

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence Digest for Saturday

 

Magickal Intentions: Spirit Communications, Meditation, Psychic Attack or Defense, Locating Lost Things and Missing Persons, Building, Life, Doctrine, Protection, Knowledge, Authority, Limitations, Boundaries, Time and Death

Incense: Black Poppy Seed and Myrrh

Planet: Saturn

Sign: Capricorn and Aquarius

Angel: Cassel

Colors: Black, Grey and Indigo

Herbs/Plants: Myrrh, Moss, Hemlock, Wolfsbane, Coltsfoot, Nightshade and Fir

Stones: Jet, Smokey Quartz, Amethyst, Black Onyx, Snowflake Obsidian, Lava, Pumice

Oil: (Saturn) Cypress, Mimosa, Myrrh, Patchouli

Saturn lends its energies to the last day of the week. Because Saturn is the planet of karma, this day is an excellent time for spellwork involving reincarnation, karmic lessons, the Mysteries, wisdom, and long-term projects.

It is also a good time to being efforts that deal with the elderly, death, or the eradication of pests and disease.

 

Spell for Today – Protection

The theme of the day is protection. Here is a spell for you to try to keep you feeling safe & sound at all times.

If you are the sort of person who really wants or needs a fast crystal protection spell that is no muss, no fuss, then try out this Saturday witchery while working with your black tourmaline. Hold the black tourmaline jewelry piece or the raw chunks of stone in your hands. Visualize what it is that you want them to do. Then repeat the following spell verse three times:

Lovely tourmaline crystal so chunky and black

Reflect all negativity right out and back

While I am inside of this magickal boundary

I am protected from any psychic vampirey

By the element of earth, keep me free from the mire

May this crystal spell grant the outcome I desire.

Now go ahead and work with the black tourmaline. I bet that you will notice a huge difference.

–Ellen Dugan, Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week

June 18 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 June 18

The Gamma Cygni Nebula

Image Credit & Copyright: Min Xie, Chen Wu, Yizhou Zhang, and Benchu Tang

Explanation: Supergiant star Gamma Cygni is at the center of the Northern Cross. Near the plane of our Milky Way galaxy, that famous asterism flies high in northern summer night skies in the constellation Cygnus the Swan. Known by the proper name Sadr, Gamma Cygni also lies just below center in this telescopic skyscape, with colors mapped from both broadband and narrowband image data. The field of view spans about 3 degrees (six Full Moons) on the sky and includes emission nebula IC 1318 and open star cluster NGC 6910. Filling the upper part of the frame and shaped like two glowing cosmic wings divided by a long dark dust lane, IC 1318’s popular name is understandably the Butterfly Nebula. Right of Gamma Cygni, are the young, still tightly grouped stars of NGC 6910. The distance to Gamma Cygni is around 560 parsecs or 1,800 light-years. Estimates for IC 1318 and NGC 6910 range from 2,000 to 5,000 light-years.

Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions

Today’s Word is

Banishing

From moonlitpriestess.com

Removing, pushing away, or expelling something or someone magickally; generally for removing negativity or unwanted spirits.

From Spells8.com

To use magick to rid something or repel something from a person or area.

June 18 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

618 Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries of the Tang Dynasty’s rule over China

1812 War of 1812 begins as US declares war against Britain

1815 Battle of Waterloo; Napoleon and France defeated by British forces under Wellington and Prussian troops under Blucher

1928 American aviator Amelia Earhart becomes the 1st woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, landing at Burry Port, Wales

1940 Winston Churchill‘s “this was their finest hour” speech urging perseverance during Battle of Britain delivered to British House of Commons

Today’s Historical Events

618 Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries of the Tang Dynasty’s rule over China

860 Rus Vikings attack Constantinople

1155 Pope Adrian IV crowns Frederick I Barbarossa Roman-German Emperor

1178 Five monks at Canterbury report something exploding on the moon shortly after sunset (only known observation)

1264 The Parliament of Ireland meets at Castledermot in County Kildare, the first definitively known meeting of this Irish legislature

1316 Peace of Fexhe: prince-bishop Adolf II of Mark and Luikse towns

1538 Treaty of Nice: ends war between Emperor Charles V & King French I

1541 Irish parliament selects Henry VIII of England as King of Ireland

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1940 General Charles de Gaulle makes his first speech on the BBC to the French people, since arriving in London, an appeal to defy Nazi occupiers – regarded as the beginning of French Resistance during WWII

1945 William Joyce (Lord Haw-Haw), fascist politician and Nazi propaganda broadcaster, charged with treason in England

1953 3rd Berlin International Film Festival: “The Wages of Fear” wins Golden Bear (audience vote)

1954 4th Berlin International Film Festival: “Hobson’s Choice” wins Golden Bear (audience vote)

1959 New York City premiere of the film version of Kathryn Hulme’s “The Nun’s Story”

1961 CBS radio cancels Gunsmoke

1961 KBMT TV channel 12 in Beaumont, Texas (ABC) begins broadcasting

1969 “The Wild Bunch”, directed by Sam Peckinpah and starring William Holden and Ernest Borgnine, is released

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1821 Carl Maria von Weber’s opera “Der Freischutz” (“The Marksman”) premieres at Schauspielhaus, Berlin, Germany

1944 Farewell concert of conductor Willem Mengelberg in Paris

1949 “Along Fifth Avenue” closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 180 performances

1955 “3 for Tonight” closes at Plymouth Theater NYC after 85 performances

1960 “Destry Rides Again” closes at Imperial Theater NYC after 472 performances

1967 Closing day of the Monterey International Pop Festival, Southern California. First major US appearances of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, and Otis Redding

1977 Sex Pistols johnny rotten & Paul Cook, beaten by a group of rabble-rousers outside of a London pub

1982 Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Van Morrison and Jackson Browne headline; other performers include: Osibisa, Judie Tzuke, Richie Havens, Aswad, Steel Pulse, Thompson Twins, Climax Blues Band, Talisman, and Incubus

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1898 US Open Men’s Golf, Myopia Hunt Club: Scotsman Fred Herd easily wins by 7 strokes from countryman Alex Smith; first 72-hole US Open

1898 US National Championship Women’s Tennis, Philadelphia CC: Defending champion Juliette Atkinson beats Marion Jones 6-3, 5-7, 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 for her third US singles title

1911 Detroit Tigers trail Chicago White Sox, 13-1 at Bennett Park, Detroit; recover to win, 16-15 for the biggest comeback in Major League Baseball history

1915 US Open Men’s Golf, Baltusrol GC: 4-time US Amateur champion Jerome Travers captures his only Open title, 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Tom McNamara

1936 First bicycle traffic court in America established in Racine, Wisconsin

1938 Future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth is signed as a Brooklyn Dodgers coach for the remainder of the season

1941 In his 18th world heavyweight title defence Joe Louis KOs Billy Conn in 13th round in front of a crowd of 54,487 at the Polo Grounds, NYC

1947 Cincinnati Reds pitcher Ewell Blackwell no-hits Boston Braves, 6-0 at Crosley Field, Cincinnati

A Laugh for Today

Rest, relax, and enjoy a magical Saturday!

18 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

18 June 2022
03:00 pm GMT 2:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:27 Gemini 22
Moon:25 Aquarius 14
Mercury:04 Gemini 31
Venus:24 Taurus 46
Mars:18 Aries 08
Jupiter:06 Aries 12
Saturn:25 Aquarius 06 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 12
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 04 Rx

True Lunar Node:21 Taurus 59 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 36 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 12

Chiron:16 Aries 01
Ceres:14 Cancer 31
Pallas:22 Taurus 15
Juno:17 Pisces 24
Vesta:05 Pisces 29

Eris:24 Aries 56

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

Southern Hemisphere

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

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

Sun:27 Gemini 10
Moon:22 Aquarius 14
Mercury:04 Gemini 18
Venus:24 Taurus 31
Mars:17 Aries 59
Jupiter:06 Aries 11
Saturn:25 Aquarius 06 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 11
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 04 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 00 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 37 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 11

Chiron:16 Aries 01
Ceres:14 Cancer 25
Pallas:22 Taurus 09
Juno:17 Pisces 21
Vesta:05 Pisces 27

Eris:24 Aries 56

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

Southwestern Hemisphere

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

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

Sun:26 Gemini 51
Moon:17 Aquarius 25
Mercury:03 Gemini 57
Venus:24 Taurus 08
Mars:17 Aries 45
Jupiter:06 Aries 08
Saturn:25 Aquarius 07 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 10
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 04 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 01 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 38 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 09

Chiron:16 Aries 01
Ceres:14 Cancer 17
Pallas:21 Taurus 59
Juno:17 Pisces 17
Vesta:05 Pisces 24

Eris:24 Aries 56

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

17 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

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

Sun:26 Gemini 25
Moon:10 Aquarius 42
Mercury:03 Gemini 29
Venus:23 Taurus 35
Mars:17 Aries 25
Jupiter:06 Aries 05
Saturn:25 Aquarius 07 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 09
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 05 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 03 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 39 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 05

Chiron:16 Aries 00
Ceres:14 Cancer 05
Pallas:21 Taurus 47
Juno:17 Pisces 11
Vesta:05 Pisces 20

Eris:24 Aries 56

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

Southern Hemisphere

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

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

Sun:26 Gemini 13
Moon:07 Aquarius 37
Mercury:03 Gemini 16
Venus:23 Taurus 20
Mars:17 Aries 16
Jupiter:06 Aries 03
Saturn:25 Aquarius 08 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 08
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 05 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 04 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 40 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 04

Chiron:16 Aries 00
Ceres:13 Cancer 59
Pallas:21 Taurus 41
Juno:17 Pisces 09
Vesta:05 Pisces 18

Eris:24 Aries 55

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

Southwestern Hemisphere

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

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

Sun:25 Gemini 54
Moon:02 Aquarius 40
Mercury:02 Gemini 57
Venus:22 Taurus 57
Mars:17 Aries 01
Jupiter:06 Aries 01
Saturn:25 Aquarius 08 Rx
Uranus:17 Taurus 08
Neptune:25 Pisces 25
Pluto:28 Capricorn 06 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 05 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:20 Taurus 41 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):07 Cancer 02

Chiron:15 Aries 59
Ceres:13 Cancer 51
Pallas:21 Taurus 32
Juno:17 Pisces 05
Vesta:05 Pisces 15

Eris:24 Aries 55

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

A Thought for Today

Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may your life be filled with all things positive!

June 17, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You will enjoy schmoozing with friends and groups today. In fact, a conversation with someone might prompt you to rethink some future goals. You’re full of energy and positive vibes, which is why others will enjoy your company.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today you are high viz., which is a good thing because with fair Venus in your sign, you are oh so charming and diplomatic! This is a high energy day, which means you will have to act fast and stay on your toes. Work hard, party hard!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

TGIF! This is a fast-paced day, just the way you like it. (You don’t do boring.) Grab every chance to travel and explore your world so you can enjoy adventure and an opportunity to learn something new. You want to be stimulated! “The game, Mrs. Hudson, is on!”

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Although you might prefer to be low-key and behind the scenes, nevertheless, you are charged with energy and ambition today. You will be effective dealing with banking matters, shared property as well as shared responsibilities. Who is responsible for what? You’re on it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is a high energy day. In particular, you will enjoy the company of others, especially younger people. If you can travel, this will please you because you want to explore more of your world and learn new things. Meanwhile a conversation with someone will be feisty but fascinating!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The Sun is still at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight, which is why you impress everyone now, especially authority figures and parents. (Make this work for you!) Keep up the fast pace. Count on support from others to do your job.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Accept all invitations to party today. Enjoy a long lunch with a friend. Participate in children’s activities or anything to do with the entertainment world (as well as sports) because this will enthuse you. The more you do today, the more you want to do because you’re on a roll!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You are high-energy today, which is why this will be a fast-paced day for you. Nevertheless, part of you wants to step aside, and cocoon at home if you have a chance. You feel the need to catch your breath. You might also want to socialize with loved ones.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your mind is very active today and you’re bubbling with ideas. Travel will please you because you want fresh stimulation. New faces, new places! This is a great date day, and a fun time to enjoy social diversions and anything to do with the entertainment world, the arts and sports. Fun city!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Respect your moneymaking ideas today because they could be worthwhile. Fortunately, you can use your high-energy today to deal with loose ends at home or within the family because so much is happening in your private life. It’s fortunate that you are focused.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with Mars and Uranus. This fills you with electric energy and derring-do! You are keen to explore new ideas and meet new people. You will also enjoy entertaining at home, especially creative, young people.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You have lots of energy swirling around you today, nevertheless, you are focused on home and family issues. You might shop for your home today or you might make money by working at home. One thing is certain, you truly appreciate your daily surroundings.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Tennis champ Venus Williams (1980) shares your birthday today. You are intelligent, curious and always wanting to learn more. You like to be informed, especially about current events. You have a dry sense of humour that others enjoy. This year is slower paced. It’s a time to rest. It’s also a time to focus on your closest relationships to figure out what brings you happiness.

June 17, 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 17 has an illumination of 87%. 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 17 the Moon is 18.27 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: 87%
Moon Age: 18.27 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 365,989.76 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 151,995,352.23 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