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A Thought for Today

Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may you blessed be.

May 30, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions Digest

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Northwestern Hemisphere

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

May 30, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Gemini 21
Moon:12 Gemini 47
Mercury:26 Taurus 32 Rx
Venus:02 Taurus 33
Mars:04 Aries 20
Jupiter:03 Aries 33
Saturn:25 Aquarius 14
Uranus:16 Taurus 14
Neptune:25 Pisces 13
Pluto:28 Capricorn 23 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 36 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Cancer 06

Chiron:15 Aries 24
Ceres:06 Cancer 26
Pallas:13 Taurus 34
Juno:12 Pisces 50
Vesta:01 Pisces 43

Eris:24 Aries 48

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
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

May 30, 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Gemini 16
Moon:11 Gemini 47
Mercury:26 Taurus 34 Rx
Venus:02 Taurus 27
Mars:04 Aries 16
Jupiter:03 Aries 32
Saturn:25 Aquarius 14
Uranus:16 Taurus 14
Neptune:25 Pisces 13
Pluto:28 Capricorn 23 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 36 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Cancer 06

Chiron:15 Aries 24
Ceres:06 Cancer 24
Pallas:13 Taurus 32
Juno:12 Pisces 49
Vesta:01 Pisces 42

Eris:24 Aries 48

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
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

30 May 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Gemini 00
Moon:08 Gemini 18
Mercury:26 Taurus 38 Rx
Venus:02 Taurus 07
Mars:04 Aries 03
Jupiter:03 Aries 29
Saturn:25 Aquarius 14
Uranus:16 Taurus 13
Neptune:25 Pisces 13
Pluto:28 Capricorn 23 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 33 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 37 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Cancer 04

Chiron:15 Aries 24
Ceres:06 Cancer 17
Pallas:13 Taurus 24
Juno:12 Pisces 44
Vesta:01 Pisces 37

Eris:24 Aries 48

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5

Spell for Today – Printable

May 30 Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2022 May 30

Red Crepuscular Rays from an Eclipse

Image Credit & Copyright: Fefo Bouvier

Explanation: What’s happening behind that island? Things both expected and unexpected. Expected, perhaps, the pictured rays of light — called crepuscular rays — originate from the Sun. Unexpected, though, the Sun was being partially eclipsed by the Moon at the time — late last month. Expected, perhaps, the Sun’s rays are quite bright as they shine through gaps in below-horizon clouds. Unexpected, though, the crepuscular rays are quite red, likely the result an abundance of aerosols in Earth’s atmosphere scattering away much of the blue light. Expected, with hope, a memorable scene featuring both the Moon and the Sun, superposed. Unfortunately, from this location — in Uruguay looking toward Argentina — clouds obscured the eclipse — which wasn’t completely unexpected. However, after packing up to go home, the beauty of bright red crepuscular rays emerged — quite unexpectedly. Oh — and that island on the horizon — it’s really two islands.

May 30 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1431 Hundred Years’ War: 19 year old Joan of Arc is burned at the stake by an English-dominated tribunal in Rouen, France

1539 Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto‘s expedition of 10 ships and 700 men lands in Florida

1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo between US and Mexico comes into force, giving New Mexico, California and parts of Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Colorado to the US in return for $15 million

1868 “Decoration Day”, later called Memorial Day is first observed in Northern US states

1896 Khodynka Tragedy: Stampeding crowd on Khodynka Field, Moscow, during the festivities for coronation of Russian Tsar Nicholas II, results in the deaths of about 1,300 people

1913 Treaty of London signed by the Great Powers, the Ottoman Empire and the victorious Balkan League (Serbia, Greece, Kingdom of Bulgaria, and Montenegro) bringing an end to the First Balkan War

Today’s Historical Events

1035 Boudouin V van Rijsel becomes earl of Flanders

1087 German emperor Henry IV crowns his son Conrad

1100 Burchard becomes bishop of Utrecht

1381 English peasant uprising begins in Essex

1416 Jerome of Prague burned at the stake for heresy by church Council of Constance

1431 Hundred Years’ War: 19 year old Joan of Arc is burned at the stake by an English-dominated tribunal in Rouen, France

1434 The Battle of Lipany (also called the Battle of Česky Brod), ending Taborites influence

1445 Coronation as Margaret of Anjou as Queen Consort of England at Westminster Abbey

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1949 WRTV TV channel 6 in Indianapolis, IN (ABC) begins broadcasting

1955 KMVT TV channel 11 in Twin Falls, ID (CBS/NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting

1978 31st Cannes Film Festival: “The Tree of Wooden Clogs” directed by Ermanno Olmi wins the Palme d’Or

1981 “Nightline” extends from 4 nights to 5 nights a week (Friday)

1987 North American Philips Company unveils compact disc video

1989 Margaret Ray pleads guilty to breaking into David Letterman‘s house

1996 John Tesh’s final day as host of “Entertainment Tonight”

2000 35th Academy of Country Music Awards: Shania Twain, Faith Hill & Tim McGraw win

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1866 Opera “Die Verkaufte Braut” premieres (Prague)

1917 Jazz standard “Dark Town Strutters Ball” by Shelton Brooks recorded by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band

1923 Howard Hanson‘s 1st Symphony “Nordic” premieres

1938 Walter Piston‘s dance work, The Incredible Flutist, written for the Boston Pops Orchestra, which premieres it, Arthur Fiedler conducting

1952 Darius Milhaud‘s “West Point Suite” premieres

1959 “First Impressions” closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 84 performances

1959 “Nervous Set” closes at Henry Miller‘s Theater NYC after 23 performances

1962 Benjamin Britten‘s “War Requiem” incorporating the poems of Wilfred Owen premieres, marking the consecration of the new Coventry Cathedral

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1890 First baseman Dave Foutz hits Brooklyn Bridegrooms’ (later Dodgers) first ever home run during doubleheader defeats to Chicago Colts at Washington Park, Brooklyn

1894 Boston Beaneaters baseball second baseman Bobby Lowe first to hit 4 home runs in MLB game in 20-11 win against Cincinnati Reds

1895 English cricket icon W. G. Grace scores 169 for Gloucestershire against Middlesex at Lord’s for his 1,000th first-class run of the season in just 22 days

1896 First car accident occurs; Henry Wells hits a cyclist in NYC

1899 24th Preakness: R Clawson aboard Half Time wins in 1:47

1903 28th Preakness: W Gannon aboard Flocarline wins in 1:44.8

1906 40th Belmont: Lucien Lyne aboard Burgomaster wins in 2:20

1907 41st Belmont Stakes: George Mountain aboard 3 year old stallion Peter Pan wins

Pagan & Magickal Terms and Definitions

Today’s Word is

Altar

From moonlitpriestess.com

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Altar:

a surface, usually flat, that is set aside for magickal workings and/or communing with spirits; sometimes used as a focus for power. Some traditions use multiple altars devoted to specific purposes.

From Spells8.com

Altar –

A sacred space of devotional or ritual work. This space is usually a table, shelf, or corner where offerings are presented to spirits and where one may perform rituals or spell work.

A Laugh for Today

Wishing you a positively great week!

31 May 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

31 May 2022
03:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Gemini 09
Moon:22 Gemini 41
Mercury:26 Taurus 21 Rx
Venus:03 Taurus 32
Mars:04 Aries 57
Jupiter:03 Aries 41
Saturn:25 Aquarius 14
Uranus:16 Taurus 17
Neptune:25 Pisces 14
Pluto:28 Capricorn 22 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 31 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 33 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Cancer 12

Chiron:15 Aries 26
Ceres:06 Cancer 47
Pallas:13 Taurus 57
Juno:13 Pisces 04
Vesta:01 Pisces 55

Eris:24 Aries 49

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
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

31 May 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Gemini 57
Moon:20 Gemini 13
Mercury:26 Taurus 24 Rx
Venus:03 Taurus 17
Mars:04 Aries 48
Jupiter:03 Aries 39
Saturn:25 Aquarius 14
Uranus:16 Taurus 16
Neptune:25 Pisces 14
Pluto:28 Capricorn 22 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 31 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 34 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Cancer 10

Chiron:15 Aries 26
Ceres:06 Cancer 42
Pallas:13 Taurus 51
Juno:13 Pisces 01
Vesta:01 Pisces 52

Eris:24 Aries 48

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
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 

31 May 2022
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Gemini 38
Moon:16 Gemini 15
Mercury:26 Taurus 28 Rx
Venus:02 Taurus 54
Mars:04 Aries 33
Jupiter:03 Aries 36
Saturn:25 Aquarius 14
Uranus:16 Taurus 15
Neptune:25 Pisces 14
Pluto:28 Capricorn 23 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 35 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Cancer 08

Chiron:15 Aries 25
Ceres:06 Cancer 34
Pallas:13 Taurus 42
Juno:12 Pisces 55
Vesta:01 Pisces 47

Eris:24 Aries 48

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, May 29 to Saturday, June 4, 2022

Click here for Georgia Nicols daily horoscopes

All Signs

This month has been busy with appointments, visits and hectic schedules. By contrast, this week begins on a more mellow note. However, a speedbump on Wednesday will make tempers flare when the Moon is at odds with fiery Mars. Basically, our biggest challenge will be dealing with Mercury retrograde, which began on May 10 in Gemini. Last week, Mercury slipped back into Taurus. This week, it will go direct on Friday, and stay at the same degree for six days, then slowly move forward covering old ground. This creates confusion, delays, mistakes and missed appointments. I feel its influence as I write these words. (In Rome, I used to be called Smarticus; but today I’m Uptititus.)

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Your fast pace continues as the Sun travels through your House of Communications. It is accelerating the pace of your days with short trips, communications with everyone, appointments and errands. Fortunately, fiery Mars is now in your sign boosting your energy, giving you focus, a sense of purpose and a strong drive. Physical exercise will be a wise choice to burn off any pent-up energy building up within you. Mercury retrograde can help you restructure financing or finish financial matters. It might even help you get a job where you applied before. Meanwhile, Venus encourages fun shopping and buying beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. It will also attract money to you. Ka-ching!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your focus on finances continues to be strong. In fact, at a deeper level, some of you are giving thought to your deeper values. In other words, you’re asking yourself, “What really matters?” Fortunately, fair Venus, your ruler, has just moved into your sign, which paves the way for smoother communications with others because Venus always makes you more diplomatic and charming. (Take note: the next few weeks are an ideal time for you to shop for wardrobe treasures.) Meanwhile, old friends and ex-partners are back in your life because Mercury retrograde slipped back into your sign last week. On a more sinister note, be aware of anyone who might suddenly be working against your best interests. If you think something fishy is going on – it is.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You continue to be empowered because the Sun is in your sign. (It stays there until the summer solstice of June 21.) Appreciate this good fortune! It attracts important people and good situations to you. Meanwhile, fiery Mars and Jupiter will encourage your popularity, especially with groups. Many of you will be involved more than usual in a competitive way with others, probably physical sports. Secret love affairs and exciting flirtations might take place behind the scenes. (You love the adoration of your friends.) Naturally, your everyday world suffers from delays, goofy mistakes and misplaced items because Mercury is retrograde, and Mercury is your ruler. (!) Stay on top of potential car problems.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your personal year is coming to an end; but your new year will not begin until the summer solstice on June 21. This means you feel a bit like you’re in limbo. And in a way, you are. The ideal way to use this “in between” time is to do some soul-searching and think about your deeper values in life. What principles guide you? Because Jupiter is at the top of your chart this year, (something that can occur only once every 12 years), you look good to others. People admire you, especially bosses and VIPs. Therefore, it’s important for you to have self-confidence and a clearer idea of who you are. The more you can determine this – the more you will shine in your world!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your popularity continues! Take advantage of opportunities to socialize with others. Reach out to meet someone for coffee or lunch. Renew old friendships and enjoy getting involved again with groups and organizations. Many of us have lost our social skills to Covid isolation. This is the perfect time for you to begin to flex those social muscles and get in contact with others. Enjoy schmoozing! You actually look very attractive to the world right now because fair Venus is at the top of your chart promoting relations, even flirtations with important people. Some of you will fall in love. Nevertheless, all your personal relationships are favoured now. Make plans to travel if you can because you want a change of scenery!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The Sun is at the top of your chart for the next three weeks. (This happens only once a year.) Therefore, make the best of this! Symbolically, it means that the Sun is “shining down on you”. Furthermore, this light is flattering! Therefore, this influence means that important people, bosses, parents, teachers and anyone in a position of power see you (almost magically) as very capable, very competent. They admire your achievements – even though you don’t do anything different. (Go figure.) It really is magic lighting! Since this is a once-a-year blessing, demand the advantage in financial matters, discussions about inheritances, making travel plans or exploring publishing options. You hold the winning hand!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

For the next three weeks, your desire to travel and get a change of scenery continues to be strong. Therefore, grab every chance to take a short trip or a long one! This same influence will help you to study and explore new ideas. You might also open opportunities in publishing and the media. It definitely favours legal matters and the study of law. Meanwhile, fiery Mars is now opposite your sign, which can create tension and conflict dealing with partners, fellow workers etc. On the other hand, you are a people pleaser; and Mars will give you the courage to speak up and defend yourself. This could be a good thing. (Keep your pockets open because money and gifts will come your way.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You feel passionately about everything right now! (Your feelings are heightened.) It will be helpful to practice techniques like counting the breath, so that you have more mind control. If you don’t control your mind, it will be running the show! Fortunately, favourable things are helping you now. Fiery Mars makes you want to work hard and work efficiently. Meanwhile, fair Venus is opposite your sign paving the way for smooth relations with others. This is particularly timely because you are contacting old friends and hearing from ex-partners since Mercury Retrograde has slipped back to oppose your sign. This could be an opportunity for closure and clarification with someone. Take it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Remember to get more sleep this week because symbolically speaking (in your chart) the Sun is now as far away from your sign as it can get all year. (And the Sun is your source of energy.) Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde has not only resurrected people from your past (now that it has slipped back into Taurus), it will create problems and delays in your work. Equipment problems, staff shortages, misplaced items, late deliveries and goofy mistakes are frustrating. No question. Fortunately, Venus will help you accept these frustrations with grace and civility. Your relations with coworkers will still be friendly and warm. Competitive sports are on the menu for many. This is timely because you are physically active and assertive! “I am!”

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You’re not a slacker; and this week is another example of how you will accomplish a lot because you work hard! Incidentally, not only will you be working hard, whatever you do will also boost your health and overall vigour. It’s wise to focus on any task that you set for yourself to get away from the chaotic activity taking place at home, which can create family tension. Fortunately, offsetting this, fair Venus and Mercury Retrograde bring you opportunities to socialize, slip away on a vacation, enjoy good times with others, enjoy the arts and also enjoy playful activities with kids. Romance will also be saucy! (Old flames are back in the picture.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Lucky you! The Sun will continue to promote opportunities for vacations, playful outings, fun activities with kids, the arts, and abundant opportunities to express your creative talents for the next three weeks! (“Mom always liked you best.”) Nevertheless, many of you are enjoying entertaining at home along with redecorating where you live because relatives and family members you haven’t seen for a while are visiting, and hopefully, helping you with some projects. Your optimism and enthusiasm are very strong now because both Mars and Jupiter are in your House of Communications. This is a fantastic opportunity for those of you who sell, market, teach, act or write. Yada, yada, yada

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Home and family continue to be your primary focus for the next three weeks. (This includes increased interactions with a parent.) You will feel happy to nest and cocoon at home because you feel safe. You welcome the security of familiar surroundings. Meanwhile, you will work hard to earn money, which is a good thing because you will be earning more money this year. Yay! You will get richer! Nevertheless, at the moment, Mercury retrograde will create car problems, transportation delays, mixed-up communications, missed appointments and silly, goofy mistakes. On the upside, you will enjoy meeting friends and relatives you haven’t seen for a while. “Hail fellow, well met!”

A Thought for Today

Relax, meditate, and above all do something you enjoy!

Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may you blessed be.

May 29, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 10 AM to 1:30 PM EDT today (7 AM to 10:30 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today you have boundless energy because your ruler Mars is lined up with Jupiter in your sign. It doesn’t get better than this! This is a day of great activity where you will work hard to further your own interests and assert yourself among others. Look out world!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This might be a tricky day for you because it’s easy to fall into self-defeating behaviour where you create a poor impression or undermine your position even though you don’t mean to do so. Ironically, you have lots of energy! Make sure you channel it in the right way.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a fabulous day to define goals and start to actively pursue them because you have lots of energy to deal with others, especially friends and groups. You will excel at physical activity with others, especially in groups or in competition. Grab the baton and run!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Because your ambition to achieve is aroused today, you will work extremely hard. However, you want independent authority over whatever you do because you want to be your own boss today. This could make relations with a supervisor or boss a bit touchy. Easy does it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today you’re full of joie de vivre and enthusiasm for life! This is why you want to make travel plans or do anything to expand your horizons. You will also be keen to defend your beliefs and your ideas about politics and religion because today you are bold and confident!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You will have no trouble protecting your own best interests in discussions about inheritances or how to share or divide something today because you are pumped with enthusiasm, confident and optimistic! This is why others will listen to you even if you encounter disputes.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are a people pleaser; however, today you will be unusually confident dealing with friends and partners. This is why you will stand your ground if someone has any grievance with you. This includes legal conflicts and lawsuits. Note: Be open to compromise for a win-win solution.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This will be a super productive day for you because you are keen to work hard and accomplish as much as possible. You have lots of physical energy, which means whatever you do, you will do with strength and vigour! Very likely, you will delegate to others as well. “Move that mountain!”

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is a fantastic day for competitive sports and physical athletics. You will also enjoy fun outings with children and entertaining diversions. However, your energy is so pumped, be careful about taking risks both physically or gambling. Know your limits.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today you have tremendous energy that you will apply to making home improvements or winning an argument with a family member. This is because you are confident and convinced about what you want to achieve. However, remember that others have their own ideas as well. Right?

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You can do a lot today because you are confident, enthusiastic and optimistic. This is why your communications with others will be positive and persuasive, which in turn, makes this a strong day for those in sales, marketing, teaching, acting and writing.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You are confident in financial negotiations today. However, your confidence will be so strong, you must be careful. Don’t take unnecessary risks in financial ventures or financial speculation. Something might look better than it actually is. Do your homework.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Annette Bening (1958) shares your birthday today. You are clever, bright and communicative. Your fast mind generates lots of impressive ideas. You have a charming personality but are guarded about your personal life. This year is a time of work, construction and building both in a physical sense as well as inner structures in your life.

 

May 29, 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

May 29, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:08 Gemini 24
Moon:00 Gemini 49
Mercury:26 Taurus 49 Rx
Venus:01 Taurus 23
Mars:03 Aries 35
Jupiter:03 Aries 23
Saturn:25 Aquarius 13
Uranus:16 Taurus 11
Neptune:25 Pisces 12
Pluto:28 Capricorn 24 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 33 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 39 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Cancer 00

Chiron:15 Aries 22
Ceres:06 Cancer 01
Pallas:13 Taurus 07
Juno:12 Pisces 34
Vesta:01 Pisces 28

Eris:24 Aries 48

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
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

May 29, 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:08 Gemini 19
Moon:29 Taurus 49
Mercury:26 Taurus 51 Rx
Venus:01 Taurus 17
Mars:03 Aries 32
Jupiter:03 Aries 22
Saturn:25 Aquarius 13
Uranus:16 Taurus 11
Neptune:25 Pisces 12
Pluto:28 Capricorn 24 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 33 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 39 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Cancer 59

Chiron:15 Aries 22
Ceres:05 Cancer 59
Pallas:13 Taurus 04
Juno:12 Pisces 33
Vesta:01 Pisces 26

Eris:24 Aries 48

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

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

29 May 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:08 Gemini 02
Moon:26 Taurus 18
Mercury:26 Taurus 56 Rx
Venus:00 Taurus 56
Mars:03 Aries 19
Jupiter:03 Aries 19
Saturn:25 Aquarius 13
Uranus:16 Taurus 10
Neptune:25 Pisces 12
Pluto:28 Capricorn 24 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 33 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 40 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Cancer 57

Chiron:15 Aries 21
Ceres:05 Cancer 52
Pallas:12 Taurus 56
Juno:12 Pisces 28
Vesta:01 Pisces 22

Eris:24 Aries 47

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

May 29 Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2022 May 29

Video about Simulation TNG50: A Galaxy Cluster Forms

Simulation TNG50: A Galaxy Cluster Forms

Video Credit: IllustrisTNG Project; Visualization: Dylan Nelson (Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics) et al.
Music: Symphony No. 5 (Ludwig van Beethoven), via YouTube Audio Library

Explanation: How do clusters of galaxies form? Since our universe moves too slowly to watch, faster-moving computer simulations are created to help find out. A recent effort is TNG50 from IllustrisTNG, an upgrade of the famous Illustris Simulation. The first part of the featured video tracks cosmic gas (mostly hydrogen) as it evolves into galaxies and galaxy clusters from the early universe to today, with brighter colors marking faster moving gas. As the universe matures, gas falls into gravitational wells, galaxies forms, galaxies spin, galaxies collide and merge, all while black holes form in galaxy centers and expel surrounding gas at high speeds. The second half of the video switches to tracking stars, showing a galaxy cluster coming together complete with tidal tails and stellar streams. The outflow from black holes in TNG50 is surprisingly complex and details are being compared with our real universe. Studying how gas coalesced in the early universe helps humanity better understand how our Earth, Sun, and Solar System originally formed.

May 29 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1453 Constantinople, capital of the Eastern Roman Empire falls to the Turks under Mehmed II; ends the Byzantine Empire

1592 Battle of Sacheon: Korean navy led by Admiral Yi Sun Shin repels a Japanese fleet – first use of Korean Turtle ship

1660 On his 30th birthday Charles II returns to London from exile in the Netherlands to claim the English throne after the Puritan Commonwealth comes to an end

1851 Sojourner Truth addresses 1st Black Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio

1953 Edmund Hillary (NZ) and Tenzing Norgay (Nepal) are first to reach the summit of Mount Everest as part of a British Expedition

Today’s Historical Events

363 Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Sassanid capital, but is unable to take the city

757 St Paul I begins his reign as Catholic Pope

1138 Anti-Pope Victor IV (Gregorio) submits himself to Pope Innocentius II

1167 Battle of Monte Porzio: Holy Roman army supporting Pope Alexander III is defeated by Christian of Buch and Rainald of Dassel

1176 Battle at Legnano: Lombard League beats Frederick Barbarossa and the Holy Roman Empire

1233 Chinese city of Kaifeng, capital of the Jurchen Jin dynasty, surrenders to the Mongols under General Subedei after a siege of more than a year

1328 French King Philip VI of Valois crowned at the Cathedral in Reims, France

1415 Pope John XXIII [Baldassare Cossa] formally deposed as Pope at the Conference of Constance, Germany, after he had fled the town in disguise

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1942 Bing Crosby records Irving Berlin’s song “White Christmas”, world’s best-selling single (estimated 100 million copies sold)

1942 “Yankee Doodle Dandy”, based on life of George M. Cohan, directed by Michael Curtiz, starring James Cagney and Joan Lesley, premieres in NYC (Academy Awards Best Actor 1943)

1949 Candid Camera, TV comedy show, moves to NBC

1949 1st British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAs): “The Best Years of Our Lives” Best Film

1949 2nd British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAs): “Hamlet” Best Film

1950 3rd British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAs): “Bicycle Thieves” Best Film

1956 WESH TV channel 2 in Daytona Beach-Orlando, FL (NBC) 1st broadcast

1961 “A Raisin in the Sun”, film adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry’s stage play, starring the Broadway cast including Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, John Fiedler, and Ivan Dixon premieres

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1753 Joseph Haydn’s first opera “Krumme Teufel” (The Limping Devil) premieres in Vienna

1901 Ignacy Jan Paderewski‘s opera “Manru” has its world premiere in Dresden, Germany

1913 Igor Stravinsky‘s avant-garde ballet score “Le Sacre du Printemps” (The Rite of Spring) for the Ballets Russes premieres at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, provoking a riot

1950 The Carter family debut on the Grand Ole Opry with Chet Atkins

1956 Arnold Schoenberg‘s “Modern Psalm” premieres

1960 Everly Brothers single “Cathy’s Clown” hits #1

1962 4th Grammy Awards: Moon River, Peter Nero win

1971 “Court Room” by Clarence Carter hits #61

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1897 31st Belmont: Joe Scherrer aboard Scottish Chieftain wins in 2:23.25

1900 25th Preakness: H Spencer aboard Hindus wins in 1:48.4

1916 NY Giants win 17th consecutive road game

1922 US Supreme Court rules organized baseball is a sport and not a business and thus not subject to antitrust laws

1940 Adolf Kiefer swims world record 100 yards backstroke (58.8 sec)

1948 French Championships Men’s Tennis: Frank Parker wins 1st of 2 straight French titles; beats Jaroslav Drobný 6-4, 7-5, 5-7, 8-6

1948 French Championships Women’s Tennis: Belgium-born but representing France, Nelly Landry beats American Shirley Fry 6-2, 0-6, 6-0 for her lone major title

1954 French Championships Men’s Tennis: Tony Trabert beats Art Larsen 6-4, 7-5, 6-1 for first of 2 straight French singles titles

A Laugh for Today

Which day of the week is your second day off to me that is your Sunday. Enjoy it by doing something you like to do! I plan on working outside on my yard/garden.

30 May 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

30 May 2022
03:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Gemini 12
Moon:10 Gemini 48
Mercury:26 Taurus 35 Rx
Venus:02 Taurus 21
Mars:04 Aries 12
Jupiter:03 Aries 31
Saturn:25 Aquarius 14
Uranus:16 Taurus 14
Neptune:25 Pisces 13
Pluto:28 Capricorn 23 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 36 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Cancer 05

Chiron:15 Aries 24
Ceres:06 Cancer 22
Pallas:13 Taurus 29
Juno:12 Pisces 48
Vesta:01 Pisces 40

Eris:24 Aries 48

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
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

30 May 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Gemini 00
Moon:08 Gemini 18
Mercury:26 Taurus 38 Rx
Venus:02 Taurus 07
Mars:04 Aries 03
Jupiter:03 Aries 29
Saturn:25 Aquarius 14
Uranus:16 Taurus 13
Neptune:25 Pisces 13
Pluto:28 Capricorn 23 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 33 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 37 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Cancer 04

Chiron:15 Aries 24
Ceres:06 Cancer 17
Pallas:13 Taurus 24
Juno:12 Pisces 44
Vesta:01 Pisces 37

Eris:24 Aries 48

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
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 

30 May 2022
02:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:08 Gemini 40
Moon:04 Gemini 19
Mercury:26 Taurus 44 Rx
Venus:01 Taurus 43
Mars:03 Aries 48
Jupiter:03 Aries 26
Saturn:25 Aquarius 14
Uranus:16 Taurus 12
Neptune:25 Pisces 13
Pluto:28 Capricorn 23 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 33 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 38 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):05 Cancer 01

Chiron:15 Aries 23
Ceres:06 Cancer 08
Pallas:13 Taurus 14
Juno:12 Pisces 39
Vesta:01 Pisces 32

Eris:24 Aries 48

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5

May 28, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Keep an eye on your money and possessions today because something unexpected could impact your assets. For example, you might find money or you might lose money. Likewise, something you own might be stolen, lost or damaged. Be alert.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today the Moon is in your sign lined up with unpredictable Uranus, which will make you feel impulsive and electrically charged. This can give you high energy and enthusiasm. However, it can also make you impulsive and capable of rash actions. Be aware of this and think before you act or speak.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a restless day! You have that feeling that you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop. Basically, the Moon is in a hidden part of your chart lined up with unpredictable Uranus, which makes you feel vaguely uneasy. Don’t worry, this feeling is brief. Gone by tomorrow.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

A friend might surprise you today. Or perhaps someone in a group will do something you least expected? If you are caught off guard, the key is not to overreact or say something without thinking. Be cool. Give yourself a chance to have a sober second thought.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

When dealing with parents, bosses and people in authority today, you might feel suddenly defiant or rebellious. Even if you feel this way, what’s the upside? Generally, authority figures don’t like to be threatened. They don’t want discourteous resistance. Remember where your bread is buttered.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Travel plans might suddenly change today. They might be cancelled, delayed or conversely, you might suddenly have to travel when you did not expect to do so. Similarly, the media or something to do with medicine or the law might be the source of a surprise to you as well. Stay chill.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Be smart and double check issues related to banking, inheritances, taxes and debt because something to do with these areas could be the source of a surprise for you today. When it comes to money, wealth and assets, be smart and stay on top of things. You snooze, you lose.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Don’t be surprised if a partner or close friend throws you a curveball today. Or perhaps, you will meet someone unusual? Something will occur because the Moon is opposite your sign and it is lined up with unpredictable Uranus, which means the people you encounter might surprise you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your work routine will be interrupted today almost certainly. Staff shortages, power outages, delays, equipment breakdowns as well as surprises when dealing with someone are likely. Therefore, be smart and give yourself extra time so that you have wiggle room to deal with the unexpected.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Parents should be extra alert today because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. Meanwhile, social occasions might suddenly change. They could be cancelled or – surprise! You receive a fun invitation to go somewhere! Who knew? Could go either way.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Something to do with your home routine will change today. Small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur. Perhaps someone unexpected will knock on your door? For starters, get dressed so that you are ready to deal with the unexpected. Stay on your toes.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is a mildly accident-prone day for your sign, which means you should pay attention to everything and be mindful. Think before you speak or act. You might meet new people today, especially someone unusual. Or someone might intrigue you?

If Your Birthday Is Today

Writer (James Bond creator) Ian Fleming (1908-1964) shares your birthday today. People are drawn to you because you’re interesting, friendly and entertaining. Personally, you have a busy, analytical mind. You observe a lot. This year, you have a strong zest for life! This is why you will socialize more and explore warm friendships with others. You might gain public recognition.

May 28, 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 Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

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

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on May 28 has an illumination of 4%. 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 May 28 the Moon is 27.72 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 Crescent
Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 27.72 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 397,428.23 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,621,449.37 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

May 28, 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

May 28, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Gemini 26
Moon:18 Taurus 44
Mercury:27 Taurus 10 Rx
Venus:00 Taurus 12
Mars:02 Aries 51
Jupiter:03 Aries 13
Saturn:25 Aquarius 13
Uranus:16 Taurus 08
Neptune:25 Pisces 11
Pluto:28 Capricorn 24 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 33
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 42 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Cancer 53

Chiron:15 Aries 20
Ceres:05 Cancer 36
Pallas:12 Taurus 39
Juno:12 Pisces 17
Vesta:01 Pisces 12

Eris:24 Aries 47

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

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

May 28, 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Gemini 21
Moon:17 Taurus 43
Mercury:27 Taurus 12 Rx
Venus:00 Taurus 07
Mars:02 Aries 47
Jupiter:03 Aries 12
Saturn:25 Aquarius 13
Uranus:16 Taurus 07
Neptune:25 Pisces 11
Pluto:28 Capricorn 24 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 33
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 43 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Cancer 52

Chiron:15 Aries 19
Ceres:05 Cancer 34
Pallas:12 Taurus 37
Juno:12 Pisces 16
Vesta:01 Pisces 11

Eris:24 Aries 47

Fire:4
Earth:8
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere For 1200 CEST GMT 1000

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

28 May 2022
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:07 Gemini 04
Moon:14 Taurus 10
Mercury:27 Taurus 18 Rx
Venus:29 Aries 46
Mars:02 Aries 34
Jupiter:03 Aries 09
Saturn:25 Aquarius 12
Uranus:16 Taurus 06
Neptune:25 Pisces 11
Pluto:28 Capricorn 25 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 33
Mean Lunar Node:21 Taurus 43 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):04 Cancer 50

Chiron:15 Aries 19
Ceres:05 Cancer 26
Pallas:12 Taurus 29
Juno:12 Pisces 11
Vesta:01 Pisces 06

Eris:24 Aries 47

Fire:5
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:5
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

May 28 Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2022 May 28

RCW 86: Historical Supernova Remnant

Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh

Explanation: In 185 AD, Chinese astronomers recorded the appearance of a new star in the Nanmen asterism. That part of the sky is identified with Alpha and Beta Centauri on modern star charts. The new star was visible for months and is thought to be the earliest recorded supernova. This deep image shows emission nebula RCW 86, understood to be the remnant of that stellar explosion. The narrowband data trace gas ionized by the still expanding shock wave. Space-based images indicate an abundance of the element iron and lack of a neutron star or pulsar in the remnant, suggesting that the original supernova was Type Ia. Unlike the core collapse supernova explosion of a massive star, a Type Ia supernova is a thermonuclear detonation on a a white dwarf star that accretes material from a companion in a binary star system. Near the plane of our Milky Way galaxy and larger than a full moon on the sky this supernova remnant is too faint to be seen by eye though. RCW 86 is some 8,000 light-years distant and around 100 light-years across.