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Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence Digest for Monday

From Ancient Pathway

Monday
Magickal Intentions:
Psychic Sensitivity, Women’s Mysteries, Tides, Waters, Emotional Issues, Agriculture, Animals, Female Fertility, Messages, Theft, Reconcilliations, Voyages, Dreams and Merchandise		 Incense:
African Violet
Honeysuckle
Myrtle
Willow
Wormwood
Planet:
Moon		 Sign:
Cancer		 Angel:
Gabriel
Colors:
Silver
White
Gray		 Herbs/Plants:
Night Flowers
Willow Root
Orris Root
Birch
Motherwort
Vervain
White Rose
White Iris		 Stones:
Carnelian
Moonstone
Aquamarine
Pearl
Quartz Crystal
Flourite
Geodes

Printable Money Jar Spell for Monday

 

May 9 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 9

A Martian Eclipse: Phobos Crosses the Sun

Video Credit: NASA, JPL-Caltech, ASU MSSS, SSIExplanation: What’s that passing in front of the Sun? It looks like a moon, but it can’t be Earth’s Moon, because it isn’t round. It’s the Martian moon Phobos. The featured video was taken from the surface of Mars a month ago by the Perseverance rover. Phobos, at 11.5 kilometers across, is 150 times smaller than Luna (our moon) in diameter, but also 50 times closer to its parent planet. In fact, Phobos is so close to Mars that it is expected to break up and crash into Mars within the next 50 million years. In the near term, the low orbit of Phobos results in more rapid solar eclipses than seen from Earth. The featured video is shown in real time — the transit really took about 40 seconds,as shown. The videographer — the robotic rover Perseverance (Percy) — continues to explore Jezero Crater on Mars, searching not only for clues to the watery history of the now dry world, but evidence of ancient microbial life.

 

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May 9 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1386 Treaty of Windsor between Portugal and England (oldest diplomatic alliance in the world still in force)

1865 President Andrew Johnson issues a proclamation declaring armed resistance in the South is virtually at an end; this is the commonly accepted end date of the American Civil War

1901 The First Australian Parliament opens in Melbourne, though the first working session will not be until 21 May

1941 British intelligence at Bletchley Park breaks German spy codes after capturing Enigma machines aboard the weather ship Muenchen

1945 World War II: The Soviet Union marks Victory Day

1960 US becomes the first country to legalize the birth control pill

2018 Historic win in Malaysian general election by opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan led by 92 year old former Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, defeating Prime Minister Najib Razak and ending 61 years of rule by the Barisan Nasional coalition

Today’s Historical Events

328 Athanasius is elected Patriarch bishop of Alexandria

1092 Lincoln Cathedral is consecrated in Lincoln, England

1386 Treaty of Windsor between Portugal and England (oldest diplomatic alliance in the world still in force)

1450 ‘Abd al-Latif (Timurid monarch) is assassinated

1460 Courtyard of the episcopal palace in Atrecht (akak Arras) has witch burnings

1502 Christopher Columbus leaves Spain on his 4th and final trip to the New World

1519 Austrian adel and burgerij in uprising against central government

1573 Polish Parliament selects Duke of Anjou as king

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1754 1st newspaper cartoon in America-divided snake “Join or Die”

1946 1st hour long entertainment TV show, “NBC’s Hour Glass” premieres

1958 “Vertigo”, American film noir psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak, is released

1971 23rd Emmy Awards: All in the Family, Jack Klugman & Jean Stapleton win

1980 Slasher horror film “Friday the 13th” is released in US cinemas

1991 Italian actress Laura Antonelli found guilty of cocaine possession (conviction overturned 2006)

1992 Final episode of “Golden Girls” airs on NBC-TV

1992 Michelle McLean, 19, of Namibia, crowned 41st Miss Universe

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1868 Anton Bruckner‘s 1st Symphony in C, premieres

1944 Country singer Jimmie Davis becomes Governor of Louisiana

1950 Norman Dello Joio’s opera, “The Triumph of St. Joan”, premieres in Bronxville, New York

1962 The Beatles sign their 1st contract with EMI Parlophone

1964 Peter & Gordon release “A World Without Love”

1965 The Beatles attend a Bob Dylan concert, at the Royal Albert Hall in London

1976 “So Long 174th St” closes at Harkness Theater NYC after 16 performances

1978 “Ain’t Misbehavin'” opens at Longacre Theater NYC for 1604 performances

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1889 15th Kentucky Derby: Thomas Kiley aboard Spokane wins in 2:34.50

1901 Cleveland’s Earl Moore no-hits Chicago White Sox 9 inn but loses in 10th 4-2

1914 40th Kentucky Derby: John McCabe aboard Old Rosebud wins in 2:03.4

1927 52nd Preakness: Whitey Abel aboard Bostonian wins in 2:01.6

1930 55th Preakness: Earl Sande aboard Gallant Fox wins in 2:00.6

1931 56th Preakness: George Ellis aboard Mate wins in 1:59

1932 57th Preakness: Eugene James aboard Burgoo King wins in 1:59.8

1937 Reds beat Phillies 21-10 (Ernie Lombardi goes 6 for 6)

10 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

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

Sun:19 Taurus 57
Moon:08 Virgo 29
Mercury:04 Gemini 51 Rx
Venus:09 Aries 06
Mars:19 Pisces 15
Jupiter:29 Pisces 56
Saturn:24 Aquarius 44
Uranus:15 Taurus 06
Neptune:24 Pisces 49
Pluto:28 Capricorn 34 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 40 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 52

Chiron:14 Aries 30
Ceres:28 Gemini 06
Pallas:04 Taurus 30
Juno:06 Pisces 48
Vesta:25 Aquarius 42

Eris:24 Aries 37

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

Southern Hemisphere

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

10 May 2022
10:00 am GMT 2:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:19 Taurus 44
Moon:05 Virgo 50
Mercury:04 Gemini 51
Venus:08 Aries 52
Mars:19 Pisces 06
Jupiter:29 Pisces 53
Saturn:24 Aquarius 43
Uranus:15 Taurus 05
Neptune:24 Pisces 49
Pluto:28 Capricorn 34 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 41 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 50

Chiron:14 Aries 29
Ceres:28 Gemini 01
Pallas:04 Taurus 25
Juno:06 Pisces 44
Vesta:25 Aquarius 37

Eris:24 Aries 37

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

Southwestern Hemisphere Same day at posting for 1200 PM AEST GMT 0200

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

May 10, 2022
02:00 am GMT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:19 Taurus 25
Moon:01 Virgo 38
Mercury:04 Gemini 51
Venus:08 Aries 29
Mars:18 Pisces 51
Jupiter:29 Pisces 50
Saturn:24 Aquarius 43
Uranus:15 Taurus 04
Neptune:24 Pisces 48
Pluto:28 Capricorn 34 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 42 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 48

Chiron:14 Aries 28
Ceres:27 Gemini 53
Pallas:04 Taurus 16
Juno:06 Pisces 37
Vesta:25 Aquarius 30

Eris:24 Aries 37

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

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, May 8 to Saturday, May 14, 2022

Click here for Georgia Nicols daily horoscopes

All Signs

Two big changes take place this week: Mercury goes retrograde in its own sign Gemini, to stay retrograde until Friday, June 3. (Note: The shadow period continues until June 19. Avoid buying cars, computers and cell phones until after the shadow period is over.) The second major event is that Jupiter will burst into Aries and stay there until the end of October. (Wow.) This bold, flowering of energy will benefit every sign in a new way. “Look ma, no hands!” Caution: Jupiter in Aries will make you enthusiastic and tempt you to act without thinking. Never forget: What the large print giveth – the small print taketh away. Which brings to mind Mark Twain: “Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.”

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Glory hallelujah! Lucky Jupiter enters your sign this week to stay for six months! The last time this happened was in 2010 – 2011. This signals a new 12-year cycle of growth in your life. It’s a new cycle where you will discover who you really are as an individual. It promotes learning and gaining new experiences. People and resources will be easily drawn to you because this is a fortunate time for you. Yes, you are blessed! You will have divine protection. Nevertheless, expect transportation delays and mixed-up communications during Mercury retrograde. (Ouch.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Jupiter is associated with wisdom, religion, philosophy and the law. It symbolizes the glue that holds society together. It magnifies and benefits. (Indeed, it is called the “Great Benefic.”) It always denotes the higher aspects of life, especially consciousness-expanding awareness. (Heady stuff.) Meanwhile, for the next six months, Jupiter will be in the part of your chart that deals with spiritualism and mystical ideals. This means that for the rest of this year, you will begin to more deeply explore the spiritual and religious dimensions of your life. You will come to appreciate that we are all in this Big Soup together. You might become a teacher or a student.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Jupiter changes signs this week, which is good news for you! The next six months will flow more easily for you. It will be a time of growth and optimism. Relations with others will improve because you will be more generous and tolerant and not easily bothered if things go wrong. This will be an excellent time for making plans. Your popularity with others will expand because you might become more involved with friends and groups. You might even boost your income through your interaction with groups. (Jupiter symbolizes wealth.) Meanwhile, with Mercury retrograde in your sign for the next few weeks – steady as she goes! When delays and goofy mistakes occur, be patient with yourself.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Good news! Lucky Jupiter will be at the top of your chart for the next six months. (For the first time since 2010-2011.) This means that you will look successful in the eyes of others, especially parents, teachers, bosses, authority figures and the police. Typically, it signifies a time of promotion, awards, kudos and a recognition of your efforts professionally or personally. Many of you will experience work-related travel more than usual. If you want to change your profession, now will be the time, especially if you want to explore a field of work related to medicine and healing, the law, higher education and travel. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde will help you do research! Bonus!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This week Jupiter enters your fellow Fire sign, which will be a fabulous support for you for the rest of year! (Like a leg on the three-legged stool.) Because life will feel pleasant, you might want to kick back and relax; but that would be a waste of opportunity. Your creative potential is fantastic for the rest of this year; plus, you’ll be self-confident and strong. Therefore, pursue your dreams! This year will also be excellent for finances. (This will help to make your surroundings more elegant; plus make increased travel possible.) Meanwhile, old friends are back in your life, which can be interesting or tedious, depending on the relationship. Life is brief. It’s illuminative to acknowledge people from your past.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Jupiter changes signs this week, which is good news for you because it means that you will get richer! Ka-ching! That’s because Jupiter will be in one of your Money Houses, specifically, that part of your chart that relates to the wealth of others. You might inherit, or get money back from the government, or you might benefit indirectly because of the increased wealth of your partner. It will be an easy time for you to get a loan or mortgage because doors will open for you! Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde is occurring at the top of your chart, which means you might hear from bosses, parents and authority figures from your past. Be prepared. Look sharp!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Only once in 12 years, does lucky Jupiter sit opposite your sign. The last time this occurred was 2010-2011. Starting this week, it has returned and will stay there for the rest of year. This means it’s a time of culmination in your life — a time of success. You might acquire possessions, money and social prestige. You will go after what you want, especially indulging yourself! Jupiter will enhance your closest relationships; (indeed, this is one of the best years in over a decade for Librans to marry). Meanwhile, in the next month, Mercury retrograde will help you study and wrap up writing projects. However, it could cause delays and snafus to travel plans. If you travel, go someplace you have been before. Bon voyage!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You’ll be glad to hear that for the rest of this year, you have marvellous opportunities to improve your job or get a better job! Your duties might improve. Work-related travel might please you. You might earn more money. However, if none of these things occur – then look for work because this is your year to seek work satisfaction. You can also improve your health. You will feel more vigourous and more positive about life. Some will get much joy from involvement with pets. All these things are possible this year because Jupiter changes signs this week. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde will help you wrap up taxes, debt and shared property.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is week, your ruler Jupiter will move into your fellow Fire Sign, which is beneficial for you. It will be so helpful you might want to relax and play for the rest of the year. But this would mean missing a great opportunity because your creative vibes are hot! Use your talented ideas and increased self-confidence to explore the arts, publishing, the media, involvement in sports as well as areas related to medicine and healing. It’s a great year to socialize! It’s also the perfect time to take a vacation — the best in over a decade! Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde is attracting ex-partners and old friends from the past. It’s time to trade lies and talk about the bad old days.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You have conservative values: paid-for home, white picket fence, 2.5 kids, God, motherhood and the flag. This is why you’ll be happy for the rest of this year. Lucky Jupiter will bring good fortune to your home, family and private life. In fact, this is your best chance in over a decade to improve where you live by buying beautiful things, or redecorating or renovating. Some will move to better digs. Others will benefit financially through real-estate speculation. Likewise, family relationships will be enhanced in a lovely way. Family members will be friendlier and more generous to each other. Meanwhile, prepare for goofy mistakes and delays at work due to Mercury retrograde, which lasts a mere month. Phffft!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Life will flow more easily for you for the rest of year because Jupiter is changing signs this week. You will find that you will move in the direction you want with very few obstacles. The rest of this year will be a time of growth, optimism and taking it easy. Your relations with relatives and daily contacts will improve. This is also a great year for making plans because you’re ready to “think big.” Also, you will realize that many of the limitations you thought were imposed from without are actually self-imposed. Ain’t it the truth? The secret to your success this year will be the power positive thinking. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde will attract old flames back into your world. (This is always interesting.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

“Show me the money!” Once every 12 years, lucky, moneybags Jupiter travels through your House of Earnings. As of this week, that time has arrived! This means that for the rest of this year, you will earn more money or get richer for some reason. You will attract wealth and assets to you directly or indirectly. However, to put a finer point on it, you will actualize whatever it is you value. This is what you will attract. It’s a good year to take an honest look at your goals and your values. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde will attract family members back into your world, and you will find yourself dealing with past issues and old memories.

May 8, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Be aware and mindful today because this is a mildly accident-prone day for your kids. Meanwhile, in some other way, perhaps because it’s Mother’s Day, you might be surprised by your kids? Social plans are unpredictable. They might be cancelled or you might receive an invitation. Could go either way.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your home routine will be interrupted by something today. Possibly a surprise visit because it’s Mother’s Day? (Or it might be something else entirely.) Someone unexpected might knock at your door or a small appliance might break down. (Horrors.) Get ready for a surprise.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Pay attention to everything you say and do today because this is a mildly accident-prone day for you. However, it’s also an interesting, stimulating day! Expect to see new faces, go to new places, and be full of new ideas! News from a relative or neighbour might surprise you.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Keep an eye on your finances and your possessions today because something unpredictable could impact them. For example, you might find money or you might lose money. Similarly, something you own might be stolen, damaged or lost. Stay alert! Possibly, you’ll have a clever moneymaking idea? Who knows?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today the Moon is in your sign at odds with unpredictable Uranus. This can make you tend to jump to conclusions and be a tad too hasty. It also makes you feel rebellious and impatient with others. A Mother’s Day celebration might have a few speed bumps.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is a restless day for you. The Moon is hiding in your chart, and at the same time, it is at odds with Uranus, which is bound to create some emotional unrest within you that disturbs your peace of mind. Fortunately, this is a fleeting influence. Steady as she goes.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

A friend or a member of a group might surprise you today by doing or saying something unusual. Alternatively, you might meet someone today who is a real character. Think twice before you lend something to someone today because it’s a poor day for an important decision.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

People notice you today. In fact, they might notice that you are doing something unusual with a parent or an authority figure. Conversely, a boss, parent or authority figure might call you out or catch you at something. (“Oops, busted!”)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You have a restless spirit today, which is why you want to do something different. Ideally, you would love to impulsively travel somewhere. Better yet, hop on a plane and really get a change of scenery! Be aware of any health issues today. Also be aware of your pet.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Check your finances today and anything to do with shared property, taxes, debt and the wealth and resources of others because something unexpected might be happening. When it comes to financial matters, especially those that involve other people, stay on top of your game.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

A friend or partner will surprise you today in some way. Nevertheless, you feel independent and rebellious today, so you might not go along with their wishes. Basically, you are craving excitement. Furthermore, you want to be liberated from any restrictions.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Do be aware of your health today. Likewise, keep an eye on your pet. There is an unpredictable element to this day, which means anything can happen, so expect the unexpected. Your work routine will change. You might have to help someone or work on their behalf.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Stephen Amell (1981) shares your birthday today. You are practical, grounded and well organized. You are also knowledgeable about a variety of things. You keep track of things and you like to plan ahead. This year will be an exciting year for you because it is the first year of a nine-year cycle. Therefore, be courageous! Be ready to act!

May 8, 2022 Birthday Horoscope Digest

May the next year of your life be better than the past year! 

Click here to read anyone’s birthday horoscope from sunsigns.org

According to the May 8 birthday horoscope analysis, you have a strong will, you are motivated, and you are disciplined. You are stimulated, however, by most challenges. You love being daring in every aspect of your life.

IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS ON MAY 8, then you are perceived to be charitable, bright individuals. These important qualities make you a person who is in high demand. However, you do not take well to change especially without notice.

This Taurus birthday people are not often high-profile, yet are capable of notoriety. You are known to speak your mind. Most born on this day are bossy, serious-minded, independent people but there is a lighter side. You can laugh at most of life’s circumstances.

You are usually the one who organizes the social events because of your strong communication talents. You are likely to be in a position to help others. Nevertheless, when you need help or need to express your emotions, it is a little different. May 8 birthday personality may have a hard time with words then.

The May 8 birthday meanings say you probably matured before your time. More than likely as a child you were around older people allowing you to observe some of life’s ups and downs. As a result, these zodiac birthday people are no stranger to most problems, and therefore, you should have a near spotless teenage reputation.

The May 8 horoscope analysis predicts that as a lover you are found to be extremely romantic. More often than not, you marry late in life. No doubt, you can be fascinating, sentimental and faithful but you tend to keep your feelings bottled up inside. This is not a good thing to do.

This could be due to a lack of personal structure caused by your drive and sexual needs. In love, you can be passionately active or playful partners. A devoted lover can have a loving and lasting union with those born on May 8.

If today May 8 is your birthday, you are very talented individuals with the ability to make a success of any talent of choice. You have a predetermined notion of what you want to be in life. Considering your background, you would be most proficient in law enforcement, in the medical or human services fields.

While it is true you are an enterprising person; you like to plan things and are sensible enough to understand that nothing comes to those who wait or to those with a closed mouth. All of your chosen professions have the capabilities of being stressful. Please keep reading to find advice on how to deal with those issues.

The May 8 zodiac characteristics show that you have what it takes to be directly responsible for managing a mass amount of finances. You have a common sense or no-nonsense approach to material things. This does not excite you but helping others achieve their goals brings you much happiness.

The May 8th birthday personality traits show that you are patient and calculate your next move rather than sitting back waiting for something to fall from the sky. You rarely seek the aid of someone else. You are self-reliant individuals who make decisions on your own.

Typically, as the May 8 birthday zodiac sign is Taurus, you are extremely health conscious. Kudos on your continued efforts to maintain a healthy and conditioned frame. Eating the right foods, drinking plenty of water and proper cardio and toning exercise programs are a part of your routine.

You are almost immune to illnesses almost. The people born today have high profile positions most of the time therefore stress is likely to occur. When this Taurus finds that stress has taken an adverse effect, it is likely that rest will cure most sleeplessness or irritability.

The May 8 birthday horoscope profile reports that you are smart and interesting individuals. You are aware of your bodily needs and try to stay fit. You live to improve the lives of others as you learned early on about life’s curves and curbs. Some roads are bumpy, and others present change. A birthday on May 8 suggests that this Taurus does not typically like sudden changes but prefers a more targeted plan of action.

 

Famous People And Celebrities Born On May 8

David Attenborough, Matthew Davis, Melissa Gilbert, Sonny Liston, Rick Nelson, Toni Tennille, Harry S Truman

See: Famous Celebrities Born On May 8

This Day That Year – May 8 In History

1792 – Men are now eligible for draft into the US military.
1886 – Coca-Coke sells a product containing cocaine at Jacob’s Pharmacy in Atlanta, GA.
1921 – Sweden abolishes capital punishment.
1967 – By refusing induction into the US military (Army), Muhammad Ali gets arrested.

May 8 Vrishabha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)

May 8 Chinese Zodiac SNAKE

May 8 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Venus that symbolizes the different things in life to which you feel attracted. This can be people, money, possessions or beauty.

May 8 Birthday Symbols

The Bull Is The Symbol For The Taurus Zodiac Sign

May 8 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is Strength. This card symbolizes that you have it in you to be successful. All you need is just a little of determination and concentration. The Minor Arcana cards are Six of Pentacles and Knight of Pentacles.

May 8 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Virgo: This relationship will be satisfying and fulfilling in all aspects.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Aquarius: This relationship will be unpredictable and eccentric.

See Also:

May 8 Lucky Numbers

Number 4 – This number shows your practical attitude, devotion, patience, and consistency.
Number 8 – This number symbolizes authority, power, financial stability and natural leadership skills.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For May 8 Birthday

Lavender: This is a fresh color that shows spiritual inclination, mental balance, luxury, and compassion.
Green: This color signifies balance, equilibrium, growth, rebirth, and stability.

Lucky Days For May 8 Birthday

Friday – This day is ruled by Venus and symbolizes the influence of beauty as well as finance on your life.
Saturday – This day ruled by Saturn signifies the need for restraint and control in all your actions.

May 8 Birthstone Emerald

Emerald is a gemstone that is known for its healing power, wisdom, intuition and emotional balance.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On May 8th

A good leather jacket for the Taurus man and a fashionable scarf for the woman. The May 8 birthday zodiac forecasts that you love to try out the latest fashion.

May 8, 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 Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on May 8 has an illumination of 45%. 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 8 the Moon is 6.92 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: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 45%
Moon Age: 6.92 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 400,367.49 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,015,001.90 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 8, 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 08, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:18 Taurus 10
Moon:15 Leo 40
Mercury:04 Gemini 44
Venus:07 Aries 00
Mars:17 Pisces 52
Jupiter:29 Pisces 34
Saturn:24 Aquarius 39
Uranus:15 Taurus 00
Neptune:24 Pisces 46
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 46 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 39

Chiron:14 Aries 25
Ceres:27 Gemini 22
Pallas:03 Taurus 42
Juno:06 Pisces 12
Vesta:25 Aquarius 04

Eris:24 Aries 36

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

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

May 08, 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:18 Taurus 05
Moon:14 Leo 39
Mercury:04 Gemini 43
Venus:06 Aries 54
Mars:17 Pisces 49
Jupiter:29 Pisces 33
Saturn:24 Aquarius 39
Uranus:15 Taurus 00
Neptune:24 Pisces 46
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 46 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 39

Chiron:14 Aries 24
Ceres:27 Gemini 20
Pallas:03 Taurus 39
Juno:06 Pisces 10
Vesta:25 Aquarius 02

Eris:24 Aries 36

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere

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

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

Sun:17 Taurus 48
Moon:11 Leo 06
Mercury:04 Gemini 41
Venus:06 Aries 34
Mars:17 Pisces 35
Jupiter:29 Pisces 30
Saturn:24 Aquarius 38
Uranus:14 Taurus 58
Neptune:24 Pisces 46
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 47 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 37

Chiron:14 Aries 23
Ceres:27 Gemini 13
Pallas:03 Taurus 32
Juno:06 Pisces 05
Vesta:24 Aquarius 56

Eris:24 Aries 36

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

Spell for Today – Printable

May 8 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1660 English parliament declares Charles Stuart to be King Charles II of England

1835 1st installment of Hans Christian Andersen “Fairy Tales” published by C. A. Reitzel in Copenhagen, Denmark

1895 China cedes Taiwan to Japan under Treaty of Shimonoseki

1902 Mount Pelée on the French overseas island of Martinique erupts, wiping out the city of Saint-Pierre, killing 30,000 and leaving only two survivors

1945 V-E Day: World War II ends in Europe after Germany signs an unconditional surrender

1980 World Health Organization announces smallpox has been eradicated

2007 A new Northern Ireland Executive is formed with Ian Paisley (Democratic Unionist Party) as First Minister and Martin McGuinness (Sinn Féin) as Deputy First Minister

Today’s Historical Events

535 John II’s reign as Catholic Pope ends

589 Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo

615 St Boniface IV’s reign as Catholic Pope ends

685 St Benedict II’s as Catholic Pope ends after 11 months with his death

1254 University of Salamanca granted a royal charter by Alfonso IX. Third oldest university still operating and the oldest Hispanic.

1348 Ship from Bordeaux carrying the plague, lands in Melcombe Regis (now Weymouth), Dorset. The beginning of the Terrible Pestilence (Black Death) in England.

1360 Treaty of Brétigny signed by English & French, ending the first phase of the Hundred Years’ War

1450 Jack Cade’s Rebellion: Kentishmen revolt begins against King Henry VI and they march towards London

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1912 Film and television production and distribution studio Paramount Pictures is founded

1952 5th British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAS): “La Ronde” Best Film

1953 WIPB TV channel 49 in Muncie, IN (PBS) begins broadcasting

1958 Classic Hammer horror film “Dracula” film starring Christopher Lee as the eponymous vampire alongside Peter Cushing, directed by Terence Fisher released

1963 1st James Bond film, “Dr. No”, starring Sean Connery, premieres in US

1970 Beatles release 12th, and final, studio album, “Let It Be”, in conjunction with the film of the same name

1978 ABC TV airs “Stars Salute Israel at 30”

1993 ABC Masters Bowling Tournament won by Phil Ware

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1823 “Home! Sweet Home!” by John Howard Payne is 1st sung in London

1924 Arthur Honegger‘s orchestral tribute to steam locomotives “Pacifica 231” premieres

1952 Revival of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin’s musical “Of Thee I Sing” opens at Ziegfeld Theater, NYC; runs for 72 performances

1952 Revival of Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle’s musical “Shuffle Along” opens at Broadway Theater, NYC; runs for 4 performances

1960 1st performance of Ferde Grofé’s “San Francisco Suite”, with Grofé conducting, in San Francisco

1962 Stephen Sondheim‘s musical “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” starring Zero Mostel and Jack Gilford, and directed by George Abbott, opens at Alvin Theater, NYC; runs for 965 performances, and wins 6 Tony Awards

1971 Courtney, Courtney, and Link’s musical “Earl of Ruston” closes at Billy Rose Theater, NYC, after 5 performances

1976 Leonard Bernstein and Alan Jay Lerner’s musical “1600 Pennsylvania Avenue” closes at Mark Hellinger, NYC, after 7 performances

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1878 1st unassisted triple play in organized baseball, by Paul Hines

1896 Yorkshire Cricket all out for 887 against Warwickshire

1897 22nd Preakness: T. Thorpe aboard Paul Kauvar wins in 1:51¼

1906 Philadelphia A’s pitcher Chief Benders plays outfield & hits 2 HRs

1907 Boston’s Big Jeff Pfeffer no-hits Cincinnati Reds, 6-0

1907 Canadian Tommy Burns retains his world heavyweight boxing title after beating “Philadelphia” Jack O’Brien on points in 20 rounds in Los Angeles, California

1909 American Albert Raines runs world record marathon (2:46:04.6) in NYC

1909 British runner Henry Barrett runs world record marathon (2:42:31) in the Polytechnic Marathon in London

May 9, 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

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

Sun:18 Taurus 59
Moon:25 Leo 54
Mercury:04 Gemini 50
Venus:07 Aries 57
Mars:18 Pisces 30
Jupiter:29 Pisces 44
Saturn:24 Aquarius 41
Uranus:15 Taurus 03
Neptune:24 Pisces 48
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 43 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 45

Chiron:14 Aries 27
Ceres:27 Gemini 42
Pallas:04 Taurus 04
Juno:06 Pisces 28
Vesta:25 Aquarius 21

Eris:24 Aries 36

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

Southern Hemisphere

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

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

Sun:18 Taurus 46
Moon:23 Leo 20
Mercury:04 Gemini 49
Venus:07 Aries 43
Mars:18 Pisces 21
Jupiter:29 Pisces 42
Saturn:24 Aquarius 41
Uranus:15 Taurus 02
Neptune:24 Pisces 47
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 44 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 43

Chiron:14 Aries 26
Ceres:27 Gemini 37
Pallas:03 Taurus 58
Juno:06 Pisces 24
Vesta:25 Aquarius 17

Eris:24 Aries 36

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

Southwestern Hemisphere

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

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

Sun:18 Taurus 27
Moon:19 Leo 14
Mercury:04 Gemini 46
Venus:07 Aries 20
Mars:18 Pisces 06
Jupiter:29 Pisces 38
Saturn:24 Aquarius 40
Uranus:15 Taurus 01
Neptune:24 Pisces 47
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 45 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 41

Chiron:14 Aries 25
Ceres:27 Gemini 29
Pallas:03 Taurus 49
Juno:06 Pisces 18
Vesta:25 Aquarius 10

Eris:24 Aries 36

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

May 7, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

Click here for Georgia Nicols daily horoscopes

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 6 AM to 8 AM EDT today (3 AM to 5 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Cancer into Leo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is an excellent day for financial negotiations. You might ask for a raise or figure out how to make more money. You might propose moneymaking ideas to someone. You will be equally vigourous if shopping for something important.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a powerful day for you because the Sun is in your sign dancing with fiery Mars, which will help you accomplish all kinds of work. Your energy is high and you believe in what you can do. Even though you’re confident and assertive, you will work well with others. It’s a win-win!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You can get a lot done working alone or behind the scenes today. Nevertheless, with Mercury in your sign, you’re keen to talk to others and share your ideas and opinions. Whatever you do will advance your agenda in the eyes of someone in authority.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is the perfect day to rally your forces and set them marching! You will be enthusiastic and invigorating dealing with friends and groups today. You will work well with others and derive great personal satisfaction interacting with clubs and organizations.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You look fabulous in the eyes of bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs today because they see that you have the energy to get things done. You will inspire and enthuse others to follow your lead. You will be self-assertive and effective in everything you do!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is fantastic day to explore opportunities in publishing, the media or anything related to the law and medicine. People will definitely listen to you! You might influence a partner or close friend to go along with your ideas. You also have the energy to study today.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You’ll have no trouble taking care of your own best interests regarding shared property, taxes, debt and financial matters today, especially dealing with banks, because you are confident and assertive. Not only will you protect your own interests, you will protect the interests of others, as well.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Conversations with those who are close to you will be lively and vigourous today. (In fact, you might attract someone who has high energy to you.) When talking to others, you won’t back down; however, you’ll have the skilful means to find a working compromise.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You will be amazingly productive today! For starters, you are motivated to work hard and be effective in everything you do. Because the Sun is energized by fiery Mars today, you will have lots of energy for all kinds of physical activity. (Incidentally, this is a good idea because this energy has to go somewhere!)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Enjoy times with children today. This is also a great day for a wonderful social outing, especially activities that require lots of energy. Physical sports will be a perfect choice. If you’re on a vacation, get active! This is also a great day for creative projects and work in the entertainment world.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You will accomplish a lot at home or dealing with family members today because you have the energy to do this. In particular, discussions with a parent will go well. You will stand your ground, yet bring everyone together.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Study and learning will appeal to you today. This is also a fantastic day for those of you in sales, marketing, teaching, writing or acting because you will express yourself with vigour and enthusiasm.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Youtuber, philanthropist MrBeast (1998) shares your birthday today. You are charming and personable. You appreciate the arts in all forms. You are generous to others because you want to make the world a better place. This is the last year of a nine-year cycle for you, which means you will be wrapping things up and clearing the way for new beginnings next year.

May 7, 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 Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

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

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on May 7 has an illumination of 36%. 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 7 the Moon is 6.02 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: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 36%
Moon Age: 6.02 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 402,997.90 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,979,668.32 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 7, 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 07, 2022
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 12
Moon:03 Leo 35
Mercury:04 Gemini 33
Venus:05 Aries 51
Mars:17 Pisces 07
Jupiter:29 Pisces 22
Saturn:24 Aquarius 37
Uranus:14 Taurus 56
Neptune:24 Pisces 45
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 49 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 33

Chiron:14 Aries 21
Ceres:26 Gemini 58
Pallas:03 Taurus 15
Juno:05 Pisces 52
Vesta:24 Aquarius 43

Eris:24 Aries 35

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

Northern Hemisphere

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

May 07, 2022
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Taurus 07
Moon:02 Leo 35
Mercury:04 Gemini 32
Venus:05 Aries 45
Mars:17 Pisces 03
Jupiter:29 Pisces 21
Saturn:24 Aquarius 36
Uranus:14 Taurus 56
Neptune:24 Pisces 45
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 49 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 32

Chiron:14 Aries 21
Ceres:26 Gemini 56
Pallas:03 Taurus 13
Juno:05 Pisces 51
Vesta:24 Aquarius 41

Eris:24 Aries 35

Fire:4
Earth:6
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:5
Fixed:8
Mutable:6

Northeastern Hemisphere For 1200 CEST GMT 1000

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

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

Sun:16 Taurus 50
Moon:29 Cancer 06
Mercury:04 Gemini 27
Venus:05 Aries 25
Mars:16 Pisces 50
Jupiter:29 Pisces 18
Saturn:24 Aquarius 36
Uranus:14 Taurus 55
Neptune:24 Pisces 44
Pluto:28 Capricorn 35 Rx

True Lunar Node:22 Taurus 32
Mean Lunar Node:22 Taurus 50 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):02 Cancer 30

Chiron:14 Aries 20
Ceres:26 Gemini 49
Pallas:03 Taurus 05
Juno:05 Pisces 45
Vesta:24 Aquarius 35

Eris:24 Aries 35

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

May 7 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 7

Firefall by Moonlight

Image Credit & Copyright: Tara Mostofi

Explanation: On certain dates in February, an elusive firefall can be spotted at sunset in Yosemite National Park, when water flows, the weather cooperates and the direction to the setting Sun is just right. Often photographed from vantage points below, at the right moment the park’s seasonal Horsetail Fall is isolated in the shadows of the steep walls of El Capitan. Then, still illuminated with rays of reddened sunlight the waterfall briefly takes on a dramatic, fiery appearance. But a Horsetail firefall can be photographed by moonlight too. Even more elusive by moonlight, the firefall effect can also be seen when a bright Moon sets at the right direction along the western horizon. And skies were clear enough for this well-planned imaging of an ephemeral Horsetail firefall, lit by a bright gibbous Moon setting in the early morning hours of April 15.

May 7 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1429 English siege of Orleans broken by Joan of Arc and the French army

1867 Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel Patents Dynamite in England, the first of three patents he would receive for the explosive material

1912 Columbia University approves plans for awarding the Pulitzer Prize in several categories, after established by Joseph Pulitzer

1915 RMS Lusitania sunk by German submarine off the southern coast of Ireland; 1198 lives lost

1939 Germany and Italy announce an alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis

1945 World War II: Unconditional German surrender to the Allies signed by General Alfred Jodl at Rheims

1952 The concept of the integrated circuit, the basis for all modern computers, is first published by G

eoffrey Dummer

2017 Emmanuel Macron wins France’s presidential election defeating Marine Le Pen

Today’s Historical Events

558 In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses. Justinian I immediately orders the dome rebuilt.

1274 2nd Council of Lyons (14th ecumenical council) opens, convened by Pope Gregory X

1355 1,200 Jews of Toledo, Spain killed by Count Henry of Trastamara

1416 Monk Nicolaas Serrurier arrested because of heresy at Tournay

1429 English siege of Orleans broken by Joan of Arc and the French army

1579 Congress of Cologne forms in Netherlands

1624 Admiral Hermites conquering fleet reaches Callao the Lima, Peru

1638 Cornelis S Goyer takes possession of Mauritius (uninhabited)

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1947 “Kraft Television Theater” premieres on NBC

1965 WAOW TV channel 9 in Wausau, WI (ABC) begins broadcasting

1987 Diane Chambers’ (Shelley Long) final episode on TV comedy “Cheers”

1996 Comedian Martin Lawrence suffers a nervous breakdown

1997 Science fiction film “The Fifth Element” written and directed by Luc Besson, starring Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich is released. Then the most expensive European film ever made.

2006 52nd British Academy Television Awards: “Help” Best Comedy, “Doctor Who” Best Drama

2011 “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”, directed by Rob Marshall, starring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz, premieres in – opening weekend makes $350.6m

2017 MTV becomes 1st major awards show to adopt gender-neutral categories – Emma Watson best film actor, Millie Bobby Brown best TV actor

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1824 Ludwig van Beethoven‘s 9th (Choral) Symphony, often regarded as his greatest work, premieres in Vienna

1888 Édouard Lalo’s opera “Le roi d’Ys” premieres in Paris

1941 Glenn Miller records “Chattanooga Choo Choo” for RCA, it becomes 1st record to be designated “gold”

1953 Cole Porter‘s musical “Can-Can” opens at the Shubert Theatre, NYC; runs for 892 performances

1960 Webster and Fain’s musical “Christine”, based on Hilda Wernher’s novel “My Indian Family”, closes at 46th St Theater, NYC, after 12 performances

1960 Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical “Flower Drum Song” closes at St James Theater. NYC, after 602 performances and 1 Tony Award

1960 Musical review “From A to Z” closes at Plymouth Theater, NYC, after 21 performances

1961 “Young Abe Lincoln” closes at Eugene O’Neill NYC after 27 performances

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1910 35th Preakness: R Estep aboard Layminster wins in 1:40.6

1917 In a testament to his pitching ability, future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth leads Boston Red Sox to a 1-0 victory against Washington Senators legend Walter Johnson

1921 47th Kentucky Derby: Charles Thompson on Behave Yourself wins 2:04.2

1922 Belgian soccer team defeats Netherlands: 1-2

1922 NY Giant Jesse Barnes no-hits Phillies, 2-0

1925 Phillies have their 8th game postponed in a row

1925 MBA Pittsburgh Pirate shortstop Glenn Wright makes an unassisted triple play

1932 58th Kentucky Derby: Eugene James aboard Burgoo King wins in 2:05.2

Making Room for all Genders in Paganism

Making Room for all Genders in Paganism

Author: Maggi Setti

In this age of women’s liberation, we still find a deep wound surrounding gender differences in our culture. How is gender expressed differently in the pagan community? Is there still a use for gender specific ritual spaces? Many of these questions are ongoing with many answers, but it is high time that we see these issues with new eyes as we approach a second generation of Pagan feminists, both male, female, and spectrum of gender identification in between.

At a public class I taught a couple weeks ago on developing energetic and psychic skills, I was surprised that that there was an equal number of male and female attendants. For Wicca, this is a rarity, as you will find the vast majority of Wiccans are women. The easy explanation for this is that women are more hurt by the patriarchal approach of mainstream religions and need the feminine divine more acutely than men.

In a personal conversation, a male Wiccan offered the idea that there are more women than men interested and involved in spirituality and religion in general. He used the example that most church functions, other than the priesthood itself, are run by women and often women are dragging their husbands to church rather than the men being self-motivated in attending. I think that if this premise is true, that women as a group are more spiritually focused than men in mainstream religions as well as Pagan denominations. We can infer that this phenomenon comes from at least two influences as follows.

1. Men are discouraged from being in touch with their soft emotions. It’s hard to be in touch with the greater picture and how one fits in to that greater whole, and at the same time, this suppresses much of one’s internal reality as well.
2. Much of adherence to the Christian religion, as it is currently expressed, depends on guilt and fear. There is more room for men to assert themselves, their ideas, opinions and what they want on other people in their lives. While this may be lopsided, it also allows for a greater development on one’s power and ego especially for men as a group more so than women. Women are more likely to struggle with fear and guilt, and feeling powerless, are therefore more susceptible to the disempowerment and subversion of the religions tenants.

Both of my points above would support that it is not the nature of women or men that make women more spiritually focused, but another example of how our culture is unhealthy and imbalanced. Unfortunately how the pagan community during the past 40 years has approached this is by creating overblown false egos for women and small-scale fiefdoms that breed infighting, confusion, and mistrust. I saw this in Sunday school as a kid, in the choir in high school, and still see it.

Women’s empowerment and healing the gap between the genders is not about the segregation of the sexes anymore though. It’s about building healthy egos, empowerment, self-esteem and ending the war of the sexes. Women’s only spaces were intended to be safe havens in which women felt supported rather than competing with other women. These spaces were meant as healing spaces to use ritual as a forum to connect with the feminine divine within each woman there, as well as the feminine divine of the group, the culture, and the Great Goddess Herself. Therefore these spaces are not about reliving the pain and hurt of what has been wrong with the system, but to encourage alchemical change within individuals so that they can build new paradigms of how they approach and express gender, but power, sexuality, self-expression, and self-worth.

All of this is about self-love and acceptance. Not acceptance that makes excuses for maladaptive behavior that is permissive our faults, but rather an acceptance to be gentle with ourselves so that we can motivate change, growth, and healing. “I love my body as uniquely my own. I am not flawed. I am as I should be.” Affirmations such as these help to let go of the cultural myth of the perfect feminine, youthful woman that does not exist.

Please note that I am referencing cultural expectations. Our culture oversimplifies definitions of qualities into white and black categories. If you can’t label someone, force him or her to go into a category until you are comfortable that you have him or her pegged. Much of the path of the witch embraces the grays of twilight and dawn and the myriad of shades of gray within continuum of many things. Where we fall on the continuum for many things including how we express gender, sexuality, our relationships, our connection to the Gods, will be different for all of us.

As Pagans we embrace our differences and still are able to work together, to manifest a new humanity. We need to be very cognizant of embracing each individual’s true expression of himself or herself: whether it be the gender labels they use for themselves in this case, or other expressions of self.

We can’t just look at women though. Women are not the only ones that have suffered from the imbalance of this “war of the sexes.” At Fall Frolic in Milford PA, I’ll be teaching a women’s empowerment class and leading a women’s only ritual. I’ve suggested to the organizers of Fall Frolic that we also run a men’s ritual at the same time. In fact, these rituals can do real magick upon the higher planes to interact in a spiritually fertilizing and polarizing way in order to heal the gender schism of the group mind of humanity. In my opinion, this magickal healing is the next step for building bridges for healthy intragender relationships.

How do we interest men in a way that retains their sense of strength, self-worth, respect, and power? How do we incorporate men into a religion that includes sparkly purple fairy glitter and witch Barbie? (Not my personal taste, but still an active stereotype) . How do we rebuild the archetype of the warrior for both men and women, working, fighting for a cause, and protecting their tribe?

I hope that there are Pagan men interested and willing to forge the way for answering these questions. We need all genders working together and creating new ways of relating to one another so that we can create a balanced future for our religion, our children, and our culture.

A Laugh for Today

Wishing you a sizzling Saturday!