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Spell for Today – Coffee Spells: Energy, Speed, Magickal and Medicinal Uses

From Spells8.com

Coffee is not only one of the preferred beverages around the world, its many properties make it popular in health and beauty products and also in religious practices and contemporary Witchcraft.

There are over 75 known species of coffee. But most of the world’s coffee production comes from the Coffea Arabica species Being a fruit that strongly connects with mother earth, its energetic properties stimulate physical and mental performance, clear blockages, stimulate pleasant emotions and eliminate negative thoughts.

Uses of Coffee in Witchcraft

In the world of occultism, coffee has many uses and benefits, such as:

It provides peace of mind and grounding.

It helps to dispel nightmares, negative thoughts and overcome blockages and unhealthy emotions. It is ideal for protection and to get rid of all kinds of negative energy.

Coffee is a stimulant and can be used to give spells, potions and amulets a boost to speed things up.

Coffee grounds can be used in divination and they can be read like tea leaves.

It is considered excellent to break curses and clear blockages.

Can be used as an offering to deities, spirits and ancestors.

The movement of a bubble on the surface of a coffee cup can be interpreted. It is a sign of money in the future if they move towards the drinker. Unfortunately, it means the opposite if they float away from the drinker.

Spells & Potions with Coffee

Try these potion recipes with coffee! The following are simple spells with caffeine for the Witch’s daily practice or daily devotion.

Try these potion recipes with coffee! The following are simple spells with caffeine for the Witch’s daily practice or daily devotion.

Quick Caffeine Motivation Chant

Aleister Crowley’s Coffee Prayer Consecration
Espresso Healing Coffee Potion

Real Life Potions Recipes

Spell – 1 Way to Bless and Indoor Container or Outdoor Garden

I wrote and used this spell for my growing house plants Aloe, Apotheose, and 7 different herbal seeds I put into a mini greenhouse to germinate on April 6th and already started seeing tiny seedlings on April 9th. Today I saw my house plants starting to take root in their bigger containers.

(YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE ANY SPELLS POSTED TO A DOCUMENT TO PRINT AND/OR SAVE ON YOUR COMPUTER. Please feel free to tweak this spell so it will work best for you and whatever you are growing.)

Any Type of Garden Blessing Chant

What You Need:

Your voice

Possibly your wand or staff if the garden covers a lot of ground.

Chanting Spell

Chat in multiples of 3 as many as you feel the need to repeat it.

Flora, I dedicate these seeds or plants to you,

Fauna, I dedicate these seeds or plants to you,

Help me bring them to life

To use them in ways that will not cause anyone strife,

I will give them Air to breathe,

I will give them Water to grow,

I will give them Earth to take root in,

I will ask Ra to use his Fire to give them warmth and light,

As my plants grow,

I will tend them well,

In return I will ask them for pieces to help my health and magick grow,

I promise you I will always tend them well.

April 11, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 6:30 AM to 2 PM EDT today (3:30 AM to 11 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a marvelous day for your sign because you feel upbeat, warm hearted and ready to include everyone in your plans. Your confidence is strong and you feel happy. Indeed, others will admire your positive energy and want to be in your presence.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today you’re be in touch with your spiritual feelings or your inner world in a positive, uplifting way. Something might inspire you. Because Mercury is in your sign, you will want to tell someone else how you feel, which might be hard to do.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Be open to involvement with groups, clubs and organizations today because you will be happy to integrate with something that is bigger than yourself. You’re enthusiastic about ideas and want to share them with others. Oh yes, you feel the hype!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

“You look mahvelous darling, mahvelous!” Today you make a fabulous impression on everyone, especially authority figures – bosses, parents, teachers and even the police. This is because you look like a success! And success is sexy!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Do whatever you can to expand your horizons today because this is what will make you feel fulfilled. Ideally, you want to travel – see new places, meet new faces. But you will also be inspired to learn something fascinating that is uplifting and edifying.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You couldn’t pick a better day to do financial negotiations, especially to discuss how to divide or share something like an inheritance. It’s also a great day to deal with shared property or to get money from the government or receive a loan or a mortgage or your fair share of something.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Yesterday was a lovely day to schmooze; and today is even better! Do get out and meet people because you will have a wonderful time. Enjoy being with partners and close friends. However, you will also enjoy interacting with members of the general public. Everyone wants to see your face!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a fabulous day for any kind of success that is work-related. To begin with, work-related travel will be inspiring and mind expanding. Work with groups if you can because you’ll get better results. Even your health feels vigourous and improved today. Pets might be a source of joy.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Accept all invitations to party and enjoy the company of others today because this will give you great pleasure. Sports events, fun activities with kids, the entertainment world, movies, plays, picnics, barbecues – you name it – you want to have fun! It’s a lovely day for a date.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Despite your desire for privacy today, this is a wonderful day to entertain at home. Any kind of group gathering related to your family or your home will please you enormously. Not only that, it might benefit you in a practical way. (There’s always that.)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today you feel exuberant, upbeat and eager to schmooze with others. Enjoy time spent with siblings and relatives. Short trips, errands and appointments will be enjoyable because you have something to say to everyone. Oh yes, you’re full of positive ideas! Strong day for sales, marketing, teaching, writing and acting.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

“There’s gold in them thar hills!” In some way, you can boost your income today or begin to do something that will lead to increased wealth for you either now or in the future. Trust your moneymaking ideas. Listen to the advice of others. Some kind of group effort might benefit you financially. Ka-ching!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Trisha Helfer (1974)) shares your birthday today. You care passionately about justice and causes that are important to you. You are optimistic, energetic and always helpful. This year it’s time to focus on creating solid foundations for yourself. Keep things simple. It’s time to be grounded and levelheaded.

April 11, 2023 Birthday Horoscope

May the next year of your life be more positive than the past year! 

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

IF YOU ARE BORN ON April 11, you are open-minded, intuitive, and empathetic. These are all great qualities to have. You have an idealistic and enthusiastic approach to life, my dear Arian.

You have strong opinions and ethics, however, concerning civil matters. What impresses people about you Aries is your cool, calm and collected attitude.

The April 11th birthday personality reeks with integrity. We can smell you a mile away. Those of you born on this day are highly respected by the community and are likely to become great leaders.

This Aries birthday person finds love and friendship in the same person. You are on the right track. Your lover should be your friend but sometimes you flip the coin and are lovers before you are friends.

You have the capacity to be very passionate and caring. Additionally, those born on this birthday can be nurturing. This could work out in someone’s favor if he or she was understanding and like-minded.You see, when Arians are in love, the relationship can be quiet the fairy tale. The 11th April birthday meanings show that you do not let your independence stand in the way of being very affectionate… playful indeed…and spontaneous!

You never know when this devoted Arian will sweep you off your feet. If you are trying to catch a Ram, be sure to use loyalty, security, and generosity as your weapons. More than anything this zodiac birthday Aries wants to have a dream wedding, the lavish lifestyle and the opportunity to do some traveling.

The April 11 birthday astrology also shows that you like people who can relate to your way of thinking and who has a set of independent goals. You have set your course and surrounded yourself with those that you admire.

If today is your birthday, you are likely to be logical and practical. You have a fair sense of justice too. You are that person who will make a difference in the world!

You have a talent for managing money as a career choice. You have a way of getting people to spill the beans. All these are skills that could be used in a profession of your picking.

Most of the time, a person with an April 11 birthday can make sound decisions and can resolve most issues. When personal conflicts arise and you do not deal with them accordingly, it takes the form of illness. Yes… it does so stop worrying about things you cannot change, let people know how you feel (you are grown now) and feel better. It is just that simple.
You, my dear Ram, are positively glowing with confidence. You feel great and it shows. You take care of yourself and you enjoy exercise. Arians born on today, sleep better knowing that you have put your best foot forward today. Work, family, friends, relationships… you did it all!

You even came home and cook a deliciously healthy meal. Who does that? You do… Aries the Ram, that is who! However, after the meal, you should probably brush your teeth. Most of you born on this day are cavity prone or prone to having gum diseases. Get regular check-ups to avoid any chance of ruining that contagious smile.

The April 11 birthday personality are open-minded and enthusiastic Arians. You take care of yourself and you enjoy cooking for the occasion. Perhaps, you should decide if a friend should be a lover and vice-versa.

In either case, it could end up being a lasting and loving partnership. You are great with financial matters and could easily be a financial planner. You, yourself, cannot resist a bargain but you are careful to read the fine print. Arians born on this day should see the dentist as prescribed.

See: Famous Celebrities Born On April 11

This Day That Year – April 11 In History

1775 – In Germany, people are executed for using witchcraft
1876 – In Sudan, Sir Charles Gordon puts an end to religious tolerance
1890 – Ellis Island becomes a post for immigration
1912 – RMS Titanic heads for NY departing out of Queenstown, Ireland

April 11  Mesha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
April 11  Chinese Zodiac DRAGON

April 11 Birthday Planet

Birthday Planet: Your ruling planet is Mars that symbolizes that is known as the planet of action and shows your energy, passion, and motivation.

April 11 Birthday Symbols

The Ram Is The Symbol For The Aries Star Sign

April 11 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is Justice. This card symbolizes important judgments surrounding your life. The Minor Arcana cards are Four of Wands and Knight of Pentacles

April 11 Birthday Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Aries: This can be a fiery and stimulating match.
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Libra: This love match will be flirtatious to start with, but will not go much beyond that.

See Also:

April 11 Lucky Numbers

Number 2 – This number signifies balance, endurance, intuition, and understanding.
Number 6 – This number signifies conventions, honest, trustworthy and resourcefulness.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For April 11 Birthday

Blue: This color stands for idealism, reliability, predictability, and persistence.
Scarlet: This color signifies intensity, strength, fervor, and excitement.

Lucky Days For April 11 Birthday

Monday – This is the day of Moon that helps you understand your emotions and feelings for all those around you.
Tuesday – This is the day of planet Mars that signifies action and willpower needed to overcome obstacles.

April 11 Birthstone Diamond

Your lucky gemstone is Diamond which is a symbol of miracles, inspiration, courage, and innocence.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On The 11th Of April:

Skydiving classes for the man and scuba diving classes for the woman.

April 11, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

April 11, 2023
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:21 Aries 47
Moon:03 Capricorn 10
Mercury:11 Taurus 06
Venus:00 Gemini 53
Mars:08 Cancer 48
Jupiter:21 Aries 46
Saturn:03 Pisces 49
Uranus:17 Taurus 22
Neptune:26 Pisces 07
Pluto:00 Aquarius 16

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 04
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 51 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):10 Leo 28

Chiron:16 Aries 13
Ceres:25 Virgo 56 Rx
Pallas:22 Cancer 05
Juno:18 Taurus 05
Vesta:28 Aries 18

Eris:24 Aries 32

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

April 11, 2023
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:21 Aries 42
Moon:02 Capricorn 00
Mercury:11 Taurus 01
Venus:00 Gemini 47
Mars:08 Cancer 45
Jupiter:21 Aries 45
Saturn:03 Pisces 48
Uranus:17 Taurus 21
Neptune:26 Pisces 07
Pluto:00 Aquarius 16

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 04
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 52 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):10 Leo 27

Chiron:16 Aries 13
Ceres:25 Virgo 57 Rx
Pallas:22 Cancer 03
Juno:18 Taurus 02
Vesta:28 Aries 16

Eris:24 Aries 32

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

11 April 2023
03:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:21 Aries 28
Moon:28 Sagittarius 32
Mercury:10 Taurus 46
Venus:00 Gemini 30
Mars:08 Cancer 37
Jupiter:21 Aries 41
Saturn:03 Pisces 47
Uranus:17 Taurus 21
Neptune:26 Pisces 06
Pluto:00 Aquarius 16

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 04
Mean Lunar Node:04 Taurus 53 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):10 Leo 26

Chiron:16 Aries 12
Ceres:25 Virgo 59 Rx
Pallas:21 Cancer 58
Juno:17 Taurus 53
Vesta:28 Aries 09

Eris:24 Aries 32

Fire:7
Earth:6
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:7
Mutable:5

April 11, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

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

Visit the April 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on April 11 has an illumination of 71%. 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 April 11 the Moon is 20.15 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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 71%
Moon Age: 20.15 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,707.49 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,938,196.87 km

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.

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

Gods – Charge Of The God

Oak and Holly Kings

Charge Of The God on summergoddess.wordpress.com

Since Wicca is about balance in the Universe; a newer addition to the tradition is the “Charge of the God”. Once again, there are several versions out there for you to choose from. I am listing two here for you to see; the first is from my personal Book of Shadows, the second was another version that I liked for its content and poetic flow. (Once again, you will notice that the version I use does not have the names of the God listed within the first line.)

As I said before; Wicca is about balance. For this reason I feel that the Charge of the God is necessary when invoking the combination of the Goddess and the God within your ritual. This gives you the balance of the feminine; (wisdom and emotion,) and the masculine; (strength and protection,) in your rituals and spell casting.

The Charge Of The God

Listen to the words of the Great Father, who of old was called by many names:

My law is harmony with all things.

Mine is the secret that opens the gates of life and Mine is the dish of salt of the Earth that is the body of Cernunnos, which is the eternal circle of rebirth.

I give the knowledge of life everlasting; and beyond death, I give the promise of regeneration and renewal.

I am the sacrifice, the Father of all things and My protection blankets the Earth.

Now hear the words of the dancing God, the music of whose laughter stirs the winds, whose voice circles the seasons:

I who am the Lord of the Hunt and the Power of the Light; sun among the clouds and the secret of the flame, I call upon your bodies to arise and come unto me.

For I am the flesh of the Earth and all its beings.

Through Me all things must die and with Me they are reborn.

Let My worship be in the body that sings–for behold, all acts of willing sacrifice are My rituals.

Let there be desire and fear, anger and weakness, joy and peace, awe and longing within you.

For these; too, are parts of the mysteries found within you, within Me. All beginnings have endings, and all endings have beginnings.

Dream Interpretation and Symbolism – How to Interpret (Just One Theory)

How to Interpret Dreams

Here are four main theories about what dreams might mean

Dreams can be mysterious, exhilarating, or even terrifying, but understanding the meaning of our dreams can be downright baffling. While many theories exist to explain why we dream, no one yet fully understands their purpose, let alone how to interpret the meaning of dreams. However, psychologists have developed theories that might explain what dreams mean.

Here are four theories that can help you figure out what your dreams mean:

  1. Dreams as the Road to the Unconscious Mind: Developed by Sigmund Freud, this theory stated that dreams signified what people desire.
  2. Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious: Carl Jung also believed that dreams represented repressed wishes but also noted that dreams explored the underdeveloped parts of the mind.
  3. Dreams as a Cognitive Process: Calvin S. Hall theorized that what people do and think in their waking lives are what they see in their dreams.
  4. Dreams as a Reflection of Waking Life: G. William Domhoff, who worked with Hall, theorized a similar explanation for dreams.
Read ahead to learn more about each theory and how you can use them to interpret your dreams.

Freud: Dreams as the Road to the Unconscious Mind

In his book “The Interpretation of Dreams,” Sigmund Freud suggested that the content of dreams is related to wish fulfillment.

Dream Are Our Wishes

Freud believed that the manifest content of a dream or the actual imagery and events served to disguise the latent content or the unconscious wishes of the dreamer. In other words, Freud believed that the content of your dreams shows what you desire in life.

Dream Work

Freud also described four elements of this process that he referred to as “dream work:”1

  1. Condensation: Many different ideas and concepts are represented within a single dream. Information is condensed into a single thought or image.
  2. Displacement: This element of dream work disguises the latent content’s emotional meaning by confusing the dream’s important and insignificant parts.
  3. Symbolization: This operation also censors the repressed ideas in the dream by including objects meant to symbolize the latent content of the dream.
  4. Secondary revision: During this final stage of the dreaming process, Freud suggested that the bizarre elements of the dream are reorganized to make the dream comprehensible, thus generating the dream’s manifest content.

Jung: Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious

While Carl Jung shared some commonalities with Freud, he felt that dreams were more than an expression of repressed wishes.

Dreams Explore the Underdeveloped Mind

Jung suggested that dreams revealed both the personal and collective unconscious and believed that dreams compensate for parts of the psyche that are underdeveloped in waking life.

Jung’s Four Archetypes

Jung also suggested that archetypes such as the anima, the shadow, the animus, and the persona are often represented as symbolic objects or figures in dreams.2

These symbols, he believed, represented attitudes that are repressed by the conscious mind.

Unlike Freud, who often suggested that specific symbols represent specific unconscious thoughts, Jung believed that dreams can be highly personal and that interpreting these dreams involved knowing a great deal about the individual dreamer.

Hall: Dreams as a Cognitive Process

Calvin S. Hall looked for themes and patterns by analyzing thousands of dream diaries from participants, eventually creating a quantitative coding system that divided what’s in our dreams into several categories.

Dreams Contain Patterns Related to Waking Life

Hall proposed that dreams are part of a cognitive process in which dreams serve as “conceptions” of elements of our personal lives.3

According to Hall’s theory, interpreting dreams requires knowing the following:

  • The actions of the dreamer within the dream
  • The objects and figures in the dream
  • The interactions between the dreamer and the characters in the dream
  • The dream’s setting, transitions, and outcome

The ultimate goal of this dream interpretation is not to understand the dream, however, but to understand the dreamer. Research by Hall revealed that the traits people exhibit while awake are the same as those expressed in dreams.

Domhoff: Dreams as a Reflection of Waking Life

G. William Domhoff is a prominent dream researcher who studied with Calvin Hall at the University of Miami.

Dreams Represent Daily Life

In large-scale studies on the content of dreams, Domhoff has found that dreams reflect the thoughts and concerns of a dreamer’s waking life.

Domhoff suggests a neurocognitive model of dreams in which the process of dreaming results from neurological processes and a system of schemas.4 Dream content, he suggests, results from these cognitive processes.

Popularizing Dream Interpretation

Since the 1970s, dream interpretation has grown increasingly popular. Ann Faraday’s 1974 book “The Dream Game” outlined techniques and ideas anyone can use to interpret their dreams.

Today, consumers can purchase various books that offer dream dictionaries, symbol guides, and tips for interpreting and understanding dreams.

How Biases Affect Dream Interpretation

Researchers Carey Morewedge and Michael Norton have studied the dreams of over 1,000 individuals from the United States, India, and South Korea.5

They discovered that few college students who participated in the research believed that their dreams were simply the brain’s response to random stimulation. Instead, most endorsed Freud’s notion that dreams reveal unconscious wishes and urges.

What they also discovered, however, is that the weight and importance people attach to their dreams depends largely on their biases. People are more likely to remember negative dreams if they involve people they dislike. They are also more likely to take positive dreams seriously if they involve friends or loved ones.

In other words, people are motivated to interpret their dreams in ways that support their already existing beliefs about themselves, the world, and the people around them.

The researchers found that such things as the confirmation bias and the self-serving bias can impact how people respond to their dreams.

Because people tend to take their dreams seriously, the researchers suggest, they can also become a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you dream that you will fail an exam, you might be less motivated to study or even become so stressed out that you perform poorly.

Dreams may or may not have meaning, but the fact remains that interpreting dreams has become a popular pastime.

April 11 Today in Worldwide History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1512 Battle of Ravenna: French forces under Gaston de Foix defeat the Holy League in a major battle of the Italian Wars

1783 Hostilities formally cease in the American Revolutionary War [1]

1814 Napoleon Bonaparte abdicates unconditionally and he is exiled to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean

1868 The Shogunate is abolished in Japan

1955 Chartered Air India plane the “Kashmir Princess” is bombed and crashes into the South China Sea in a failed assassination attempt on Zhou Enlai by a Kuomintang secret agent

1968 US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs 1968 Civil Rights Act

1979 Tanzanian army captures Kampala, the capital of Uganda forcing Ugandan dictator Idi Amin to flee into exile in Libya

2015 Barack Obama and Raúl Castro meet in Panama, the 1st meeting of US and Cuban heads of state since the Cuban Revolution

2019 Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir overthrown and arrested by the army in Khartoum after 29 years in power

Today’s Historical Events

491 Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, as Anastasius I – often called the first Byzantine Emperor

672 Deusdedit II begins his reign as Catholic Pope

1079 Bishop Stanislaus of Krakow is executed by order of Bolesław II of Poland

1241 Battle of Mohi: Mongols led by Batu and Subedei defeat Hungarian King Béla IV in the major battle in during Mongolian invasion of Hungary, with 30,000 Hungarians slain

1471 Wars of the Roses: King Edward IV of England seizes London from Henry VI

1512 Battle of Ravenna: French forces under Gaston de Foix defeat the Holy League in a major battle of the Italian Wars

1551 English premier John Dudley appointed Duke of Northumberland

1564 England & France sign Peace of Troyes

Today’s Historical Events in Flim and TV

1955 “Marty” directed by Delbert Mann and starring Ernest Borgnine and Betsy Blair premieres in New York (Best Picture 1956)

1959 Yip Harburg, Fred Saidy, and Harold Arlen‘s musical “Jamaica”, starring Lena Horne, closes at Imperial Theater, NYC, after 558 performances

1966 Frank Sinatra records “Strangers in the Night” single for his album of the same name. Later reaches #1 Billboard charts

1967 Tom Stoppard‘s play “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead” debuts in London at the Old Vic

1968 WHED TV channel 15 in Hanover, NH (PBS) begins broadcasting

1971 WBFF TV channel 45 in Baltimore, MD (IND) begins broadcasting

1983 3rd Golden Raspberry Awards: “Inchon!” wins

1983 55th Academy Awards: “Gandhi”, Ben Kingsley & Meryl Streep win

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1830 Robert Schumann hears the violinist Paganini play in Frankfurt

1888 The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam is inaugurated

1936 George Abbott, Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart‘s musical “On Your Toes”, choreographed by George Balanchine, and starring Ray Bolger and Tamara Geva, opens at the Imperial Theatre (later transfers to Majestic), NYC; runs for 515 performances

1956 Singer Nat Cole attacked on stage of Birmingham theater in racial incident

1961 Bob Dylan makes his 1st appearance at Folk City, Greenwich Village, New York City

1964 Stephen Sondheim‘s musical “Anyone Can Whistle” closes at Majestic Theater, NYC, after 9 performances

1967 “Illya Darling” opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 320 performances

1970 Beatles’ “Let It Be” single goes #1 & stays #1 for 2 weeks

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1750 Jack Slack retains Champion of England boxing title, beats Frenchman Jean Petit in 7 rounds in Harlston, England; acknowledged as first international prize fight

1831 The 12th century Lewis chess pieces are exhibited at the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, shortly after their rediscovery in a sand bank on the Scottish Isle of Lewis

1896 Hungarian swimmer Alfréd Hajós beats Otto Herschmann of Austria by 0.6s to win the inaugural Olympic 100m freestyle final in 1:22.2 at the Athens Games; also takes out the 1,200m on the same day

1896 Irish tennis player John Boland, representing Great Britain wins both the men’s singles and doubles finals at the Athens Olympics; Dionysios Kasdaglis of Greece loses both matches

1907 New York Giants future Baseball Hall of Fame backstop Roger Bresnahan becomes first catcher to wear shin guards

1921 KDKA broadcast 1st radio sporting event, a boxing match (Ray-Dundee)

1924 1st men’s college swimming championships begin

1936 Stanley Cup Final, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON: Detroit Red Wings beat Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-2 for a 3-1 series win; Red Wings first SC Championship

April 7 Today in Worldwide History

Today’s Important Historical Events

30 Scholars’ estimate for Jesus’ crucifixion by Roman troops in Jerusalem [or April 3]

529 First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (fundamental work in jurisprudence) issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I

1948 World Health Organization formed by the United Nations

1954 US President Dwight D. Eisenhower in news conference is first to voice fear of a “domino-effect” of communism in Indo-China

1969 The Internet’s symbolic birth date: publication of RFC 1

1999 The World Trade Organization rules in favor of the United States in its long-running trade dispute with the European Union over bananas

Today’s Historical Events

30 Scholars’ estimate for Jesus’ crucifixion by Roman troops in Jerusalem [or April 3]

451 Attila the Hun plunders Metz in Northeastern France

529 First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (fundamental work in jurisprudence) issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I

1118 Pope Gelasius II excommunicated by Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor, forcing him to flee Rome and rule in exile

1348 Prague University, first university in central Europe, formed by Charles IV

1456 Louis van Burbon becomes prince-bishop of Luik

1498 Crowd storms Savonarola’s convent San Marco Florence, Italy

1509 France declares war on Venice

Today’s Historical Events in Flim and TV

1927 First long distance television transmission: An image of Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover sent from Washington, D.C. to NYC by AT&T

1954 WALB TV channel 10 in Albany, GA (NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting

1964 Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray’s musical “High Spirits”, based on Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit”, opens at Alvin Theater, NYC; runs for 375 performances

1970 “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds,” film directed by Paul Newman and starring his wife Joanna Woodward, premieres in NYC

1970 42nd Academy Awards: “Midnight Cowboy” – Best Picture, John Wayne (True Grit), and Maggie Smith (The Prime of Miss Jane Brody) win

1971 WCJB TV channel 20 in Gainesville, FL (ABC/NBC) begins broadcasting 3-judge US Circuit Court of Appeals

1986 WrestleMania II at 3 locations: Hulk Hogan beats King Kong Bundy; Mr. T beats Roddy Piper in a boxing match

1987 Al Campanis, Dodger executive for more than 40 years, resigns, after making racial remarks on “Nightline”

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1724 Johann Sebastian Bach‘s “St John Passion” premieres in Leipzig

1805 Premiere of Ludwig van Beethoven‘s “Eroica”, in Vienna, conducted by the composer

1824 1st performance of Ludwig van Beethoven‘s “Missa Solemnis” in St. Petersburg, Russia

1949 “South Pacific” opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 1928 performances

1973 18th Eurovision Song Contest: Anne-Marie David for Luxembourg wins singing “Tu te reconnaitras” in Luxembourg

1981 “Street Songs” 5th studio album by Rick James is released (Billboard Album of the Year 1981)

1990 Farm Aid IV concert at Hoosier Dome (Indianapolis, Indiana) features Bonnie Raitt, John Mellencamp, John Hiatt, Carl Perkins, Arlo Guthrie, Garth Brooks, Bruce Hornsby, Elton John, Lou Reed, Taj Mahal, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Willie Nelson, Iggy Pop, and others [1]

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1896 American athlete Robert Garrett wins the throwing double at the Athens Olympics by taking out the shot putt (11.22m); wins the discus the previous day

1896 Australian athlete Edwin Flack wins gold in the first Olympic 1500m final at inaugural modern Games in Athens; goes on to win 800m two days later

1928 44-year old NY Rangers GM Lester Patrick replaces his injured goaltender in a Stanley Cup game and beats Montreal Maroons, 2-1 in OT; Rangers go on to win series, 3-2

1940 7th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Jimmy Demaret wins the first of his 3 Masters titles, 4 strokes ahead of runner-up Lloyd Mangrum

1943 NFL adopts free substitution rule; helmets made mandatory and 10-game schedule for all teams approved

1946 10th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: American Herman Keiser wins his only major title, 1 stroke ahead of tour money-leader Ben Hogan; first Masters in 4 years because of World War II

1951 105th Grand National: John Bullock wins aboard 40/1 shot Nickel Coin; of 36 runners, only 3 complete the course

1951 15th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Ben Hogan wins the first of his 2 Masters titles, 2 strokes ahead of runner-up Skee Riegel

April 7, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

April 07, 2023
10:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Aries 49
Moon:08 Scorpio 26
Mercury:06 Taurus 25
Venus:26 Taurus 10
Mars:06 Cancer 42
Jupiter:20 Aries 47
Saturn:03 Pisces 25
Uranus:17 Taurus 09
Neptune:25 Pisces 58
Pluto:00 Aquarius 14

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 00
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 04 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):10 Leo 01

Chiron:15 Aries 59
Ceres:26 Virgo 38 Rx
Pallas:20 Cancer 40
Juno:15 Taurus 43
Vesta:26 Aries 28

Eris:24 Aries 30

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:9
Mutable:3

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

April 07, 2023
08:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Aries 44
Moon:07 Scorpio 21
Mercury:06 Taurus 18
Venus:26 Taurus 04
Mars:06 Cancer 40
Jupiter:20 Aries 46
Saturn:03 Pisces 25
Uranus:17 Taurus 09
Neptune:25 Pisces 58
Pluto:00 Aquarius 14

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 00
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 05 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):10 Leo 00

Chiron:15 Aries 59
Ceres:26 Virgo 39 Rx
Pallas:20 Cancer 39
Juno:15 Taurus 40
Vesta:26 Aries 25

Eris:24 Aries 30

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:9
Mutable:3

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

7 April 2023
03:00 pm GMT 4:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:17 Aries 32
Moon:04 Scorpio 37
Mercury:06 Taurus 01
Venus:25 Taurus 49
Mars:06 Cancer 33
Jupiter:20 Aries 43
Saturn:03 Pisces 24
Uranus:17 Taurus 08
Neptune:25 Pisces 58
Pluto:00 Aquarius 13

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 00
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 05 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 59

Chiron:15 Aries 58
Ceres:26 Virgo 41 Rx
Pallas:20 Cancer 34
Juno:15 Taurus 32
Vesta:26 Aries 20

Eris:24 Aries 30

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:5
Cardinal:7
Fixed:9
Mutable:3

April 7, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

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

Visit the April 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase

The Waning Gibbous on April 7 has an illumination of 98%. 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 April 7 the Moon is 16.04 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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 98%
Moon Age: 16.04 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 386,087.11 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,767,317.89 km

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.

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

April 7, 2023 Birthday Horoscope

May the next year of your life be more positive than the past year!

Click here to read anyone’s birthday horoscope

IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS APRIL 7, you make life appealing. You yearn to do new things, to see new faces and explore new territory. In fact, Aries, you are careless sometimes. You are likely to lose things.

Before you can settle down with what you have, you are on the next adventure. Like other Arians, the April 7 birthday personality like to be in control of whatever they are doing. You are capable of great things with your enthusiastic attitude.

Alternatively, your weakness could be that you worry too much. Aries may start to do things that just do not add up. Indecision and self-doubt shows when you are irritable or tense.

If today April 7 is your birthdate, you should learn to express yourself in a positive way. Supposedly, it is involuntary but nevertheless, you could hurt someone’s feelings and that will make you feel bad as well.

In terms of emotional growth, the 7th April birthday horoscope predicts that you are on the right path. Arians born on this day have dynamic birthdate personality traits that draws people to you.

You may have a strong desire to resolve problems before they get lost in everyday routines. As life goes on, you could very well look up one day and it be too late to save a friendship or relationship. So you should take care of things as they happen. You like to laugh and have a good time. People born  on this Aries birthday are generally optimistic and confident people.

When it comes to romance, the 7 April zodiac birthday people can be idealistic but very generous lovers. Your reputation for giving precedes you. Aries, you have admirers! Where there are admirers, you will have those who are jealous so expect it. Actually, you have jealous tendencies as well.

The April 7th birthdate meanings show that sometimes you can be too suspicious and that imagination of yours can run wild with unrealistic thoughts. You can take things to heart when you should not be so sensitive.

Communication is the key here, Aries to an open and honest relationship. Your concern to make things right scores you major brownie points with your lover. If you are to avoid disappointments, those born on this day should understand and accept a certain degree of blame.

The 7 April birthday personality can expect to be wealthy. You will likely search for those opportunities that provides an exceptional pay plan and benefit package. Working your way to the top will give you a sense of pride that is unmatched by any other feeling.

You who are born on this day are predestined for success. Whatever your career of choice is, you will receive rewards for your time, dedication and accomplishments. You can be on top of the world, if you choose to be. Stay close to those who have your best interest at heart.

The 7th April birthday astrology analysis also predicts that those born on this day are sensible when it comes to taking care of themselves. Your active lifestyle, however, has a tendency to put your body through stressful situations but you keep on ticking. If you were to eat balanced meals and exercise on a regular basis, you would be in excellent shape.

Sometimes, Aries, you take it for granted. Nope, nothing lasts forever so practice preventive measures like staying away from hot and spicy foods and those foods that are rich in fat. Getting a check-up would not hurt either. Some form of stress is normal but stay clear of those negative situations to avoid anxiety’s consequences.

You who are born on this day, April 7 you make people jealous with your explorations and your ever so fabulous weekend adventure stories. Your birth date analysis shows that you like to be in control. Your exceptionally charming and bubbly attitude maintains your social status.

You like to get to the core of a situation to solve a problem. Sometimes, Aries, you let things bother you and your reactions are likely erratic.

This has an adverse affect on your otherwise healthy body. Stay motivated and remember you are Aries the Ram!

 

See: Famous Celebrities Born On April 7

This Day That Year – April 7 In History

1795 – The metre system, as a form of measuring, is adopted by France

1888 – “Yellow Face” is Sherlock Holmes’ first mystery

1891 – The state of Nebraska recognizes the 8-hour workday

1951 – After 51 years, the state of Oklahoma brings prohibition to an end

1978 – A Guttenberg bible sold in NYC for a whopping $2mil

April 7  Mesha Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
April 7  Chinese Zodiac DRAGON

April 7 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Mars that symbolizes the balance between the material and spiritual aspects of our personality.

April 7 Birthday Symbols

The Ram Is The Symbol For The Aries Zodiac Sign

April 7 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthdate Tarot Card is The Chariot. This card symbolizes that success is within your reach provided you make the required effort.

April 7 Birthday Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Sun Sign Leo: This is love match full of passion, charisma, and love.

You are not compatible with people born under Sun Sign Capricorn: This love relationship has good chances of failure.

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April 7 Lucky Numbers

Number 2 – This number signifies tact, diplomacy, caution, and emotions.

Number 7 – This number symbolizes a thinker, spiritual awakening and someone who thinks ahead of his time.

Lucky Colors For April 7 Birthday

Scarlet: This is the color of passion, strength, will power and intensity.

Sea Blue: This is a color that represents freedom, openness, tranquility, and wisdom.

Lucky Days For April 7 Birthday

Monday: The day ruled by the Moon and symbolizes your telepathy, feelings, and emotions.

Tuesday: This day ruled by the Mars is a day of activity, work, and progress.

April 7 Birthstone Diamond

Your gemstone is Diamond that helps improve your body metabolism and makes you more courageous.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On The 7th Of April:

A sexy pair of cowboy boots for the Aries man and a pair of delicate diamond earrings for the woman.

April 4, 2023 Daily Horoscopes

Click here to read Georgia Nicols Daily Horoscopes

 

Moon Alert

Caution! Avoid shopping or major decisions from 9:30 AM to 6 PM EDT today (8:30 AM to 3 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Virgo into Libra.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is another day with confusion and possible deception, especially related to your work, your health or a pet. This means you might be kidding yourself about a health issue. Think about that. Meanwhile, if you think a coworker is not on the level with you, look into it.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Some kind of confusion and misunderstanding related to your kids or a romantic partner or a social situation continues to blur things for you. This might also have something to do with sports. The main thing is to know that there is possible confusion. Don’t take things for granted.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Like yesterday, relations with parents, bosses, teachers and the police are fuzzy or unclear about something. They might not know what you want; or perhaps, you don’t know what they want. Don’t hide anything for fear of embarrassment. Come clean now.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Don’t fall for propaganda related to politics, religion and racial issues today, which will be very easy to do. Don’t let other people do your thinking for you. Listen to ideas that others have but make your own mind up. Test them in your own mind. Don’t be a sheep, be an eagle.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This is another day where there is confusion about money, earnings or something to do with your possessions. Don’t turn a blind eye to these issues. Make a personal resolve to face them and figure out what’s going on. In a case like this, procrastination could cost you money.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Expect confusion talking to close friends, partners and spouses today. Possibly, you’re disappointed because you did not express your expectations to someone? Others can’t read your mind. You have to be clear and ask for what you want. If you are disappointed – say so.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Something going on behind the scenes might introduce confusion to your job or something to do with a pet. It might relate to your health. You are ambitious now because you want to achieve a lot. This also means you need your body as a resource. Take care of it.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Be observant with your kids today because they might need your help and not even know it. Possibly, they are in trouble or hiding something from you. Likewise, romantic relationships might be fuzzy and unclear (more than usual). Pay attention.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Do your best to avoid misunderstandings when dealing with parents or bosses and VIPs today. Anyone in a position of authority might make the wrong assumptions about you; and vice versa, you might make wrong assumptions about them. (Never underestimate the power of courtesy.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

If you are making travel plans, double check all details because today is rife with confusion and errors. Do not assume that everything is flowing the way you hoped. Go back and double check details. Be extra clear with people from other cultures or different countries.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is the second day in a row where there is confusion about money, banking, earnings or your possessions. Whatever it is it can affect your wealth. Make sure you know what’s going on. And if you are suspicious about a certain area – investigate it.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Be extra clear talking to others today. Make no assumptions. Be ready to accommodate and go more than halfway when dealing with others so that you can keep the peace and keep everyone happy. Just do it.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Robert Downey Jr. (1965) shares your birthday today. You are daring and charismatic. When inspired, you generate amazing energy for organization, activity and inducing others to leap on your bandwagon. This year service to others is a theme, which is why you need to take care of yourself. Perhaps a makeover? Others will turn to you for guidance.

April 4, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the April 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on April 4 has an illumination of 97%. 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 April 4 the Moon is 13.14 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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 97%
Moon Age: 13.14 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 398,745.80 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,638,462.77 km

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.

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

April 4, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

April 04, 2023
10:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Aries 52
Moon:00 Libra 05
Mercury:02 Taurus 01
Venus:22 Taurus 38
Mars:05 Cancer 10
Jupiter:20 Aries 04
Saturn:03 Pisces 08
Uranus:17 Taurus 00
Neptune:25 Pisces 52
Pluto:00 Aquarius 12

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 03 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 14 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 41

Chiron:15 Aries 48
Ceres:27 Virgo 13 Rx
Pallas:19 Cancer 40
Juno:13 Taurus 57
Vesta:25 Aries 06

Eris:24 Aries 28

Fire:6
Earth:7
Air:2
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:8
Mutable:3

Northern Hemisphere

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

April 04, 2023
08:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Aries 47
Moon:29 Virgo 03
Mercury:01 Taurus 53
Venus:22 Taurus 32
Mars:05 Cancer 08
Jupiter:20 Aries 03
Saturn:03 Pisces 07
Uranus:16 Taurus 59
Neptune:25 Pisces 52
Pluto:00 Aquarius 11

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 04 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 14 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 40

Chiron:15 Aries 48
Ceres:27 Virgo 14 Rx
Pallas:19 Cancer 38
Juno:13 Taurus 54
Vesta:25 Aries 04

Eris:24 Aries 28

Fire:6
Earth:8
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

4 April 2023
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:14 Aries 32
Moon:25 Virgo 56
Mercury:01 Taurus 29
Venus:22 Taurus 15
Mars:05 Cancer 00
Jupiter:19 Aries 59
Saturn:03 Pisces 06
Uranus:16 Taurus 59
Neptune:25 Pisces 51
Pluto:00 Aquarius 11

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 04 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 15 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 38

Chiron:15 Aries 47
Ceres:27 Virgo 17 Rx
Pallas:19 Cancer 33
Juno:13 Taurus 46
Vesta:24 Aries 57

Eris:24 Aries 28

Fire:6
Earth:8
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

April 4 Today in Worldwide History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1581 Francis Drake knighted by Queen Elizabeth I aboard ‘Golden Hind’ at Deptford, England

1655 Battle at Postage Farina, Tunis: English fleet beats Barbary pirates

1789 1st US Congress begins regular sessions during George Washington‘s presidency at Federal Hall, NYC (ending 1791)

1949 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) treaty signed in Washington, D.C.

1968 US civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated by James Earl Ray at the Lorraine Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee

1973 World Trade Center, then the world’s tallest building, opens in New York (110 stories). Later destroyed in 9/11 terrorist attacks.

1975 Microsoft is founded as a partnership between Bill Gates and Paul Allen to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800

Today’s Historical Events

1081 Alexius I Comnenus occupies Byzantine throne

1460 University of Basle in Swizerland forms

1541 Ignatius of Loyola becomes 1st superior-general of Jesuits

1552 Mauritius van Saksen begins alliance with Karel Anikita Stroganov

1558 Tsar Ivan IV gives parts of North-Russia to fur traders

1581 Francis Drake knighted by Queen Elizabeth I aboard ‘Golden Hind’ at Deptford, England

1588 Christian IV succeeds Frederick II as king of Denmark

1655 Battle at Postage Farina, Tunis: English fleet beats Barbary pirates

Today’s Historical Events in Flim and TV

1914 Film serial “Perils of Pauline” shown for the first time in Los Angeles

1932 George Bernard Shaw‘s comedy play “Too True To Be Good” premieres in NYC; runs for 59 performances

1949 WKRC TV channel 12 in Cincinnati, OH (ABC) begins broadcasting

1953 KFDA TV channel 10 in Amarillo, TX (CBS) begins broadcasting

1958 Cheryl Crane (14), daughter of actress Lana Turner, stabs to death organized crime figure Johnny Stompanato, her mother’s boyfriend, in self-defense; crime later ruled a “justifiable homicide”

1960 32nd Academy Awards: “Ben-Hur”, Charlton Heston & Simone Signoret win

1975 British sitcom “The Good Life” starring Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Paul Eddington and Penelope Keith debuts on BBC One

1988 Last broadcast of British soap opera “Crossroads” on ITV

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1859 Opera “Dinorah” is produced in Paris

1929 Sigmund Romberg and Oscar Hammerstein II’s operetta “The New Moon” opens at the Drury Lane Theatre in London’s West End

1940 Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart‘s musical “Higher & Higher” premieres in NYC

1957 Heitor Villa-Lobos’ 10th Symphony premieres French Radio National Orchestra, conducted by the composer, in Paris

1964 “Anyone Can Whistle” opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 9 performances

1964 Beatles’ “Can’t Buy Me Love” single goes #1 & stays #1 for 5 weeks

1968 “Education of Hyman Kaplan” opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 28 performances

1971 Stephen Sondheim‘s “Follies” opens at Winter Garden Theater, NYC; runs for 524 performances, then most expensive Broadway musical at the time

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1911 Hugh Chalmers, automaker, suggests idea of baseball MVP

1913 75th Grand National: Percy Woodland wins aboard 100/9 chance Covertcoat; owner Sir Charles Assheton-Smith’s 2nd straight GN victory and 3rd overall

1921 Stanley Cup Final, Denman Arena, Vancouver, BC: Ottawa Senators (NHL) beat Vancouver Millionaires (PCHA), 2-1 for a 3-2 series victory

1930 England cricket batsman Andy Sandham ends Day 2 of 4th Test against West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica unbeaten on 309; 1st triple century in Test history; out for 325

1930 Les Ames makes the 1st Test Cricket century by a wicketkeeper (149)

1937 4th Augusta National Invitation Tournament (Masters) Golf: Byron Nelson wins first of his 5 major titles by 2 strokes ahead of Ralph Guldahl

1938 5th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Henry Picard wins his only Masters, 2 strokes ahead of runners-up Harry Cooper and Ralph Guldahl

1948 84-year-old Connie Mack challenges 78-year-old Clark Griffith to a race from home to 1st base; it ends in a tie

April 3, 2023 Moon Goddess Current Phase

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

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the April 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on April 3 has an illumination of 93%. 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 April 3 the Moon is 12.22 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.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 93%
Moon Age: 12.22 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,760.74 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 149,595,445.80 km

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.

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

April 3, 2023 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

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

Northwestern Hemisphere

This local time is in Los Angeles, California, USA

April 03, 2023
10:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Aries 53
Moon:17 Virgo 43
Mercury:00 Taurus 23
Venus:21 Taurus 27
Mars:04 Cancer 40
Jupiter:19 Aries 49
Saturn:03 Pisces 01
Uranus:16 Taurus 57
Neptune:25 Pisces 50
Pluto:00 Aquarius 11

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 06 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 17 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 34

Chiron:15 Aries 45
Ceres:27 Virgo 25 Rx
Pallas:19 Cancer 20
Juno:13 Taurus 22
Vesta:24 Aries 39

Eris:24 Aries 27

Fire:6
Earth:8
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere For 1500 CDT GMT 2000

This local time is in Chicago, Illinois, USA

April 03, 2023
08:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Aries 48
Moon:16 Virgo 42
Mercury:00 Taurus 15
Venus:21 Taurus 22
Mars:04 Cancer 37
Jupiter:19 Aries 48
Saturn:03 Pisces 01
Uranus:16 Taurus 56
Neptune:25 Pisces 49
Pluto:00 Aquarius 11

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 07 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 17 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 33

Chiron:15 Aries 45
Ceres:27 Virgo 26 Rx
Pallas:19 Cancer 18
Juno:13 Taurus 19
Vesta:24 Aries 36

Eris:24 Aries 27

Fire:6
Earth:8
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:7
Fixed:8
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

This local time is in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

3 April 2023
03:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:13 Aries 36
Moon:14 Virgo 09
Mercury:29 Aries 54
Venus:21 Taurus 07
Mars:04 Cancer 31
Jupiter:19 Aries 45
Saturn:03 Pisces 00
Uranus:16 Taurus 56
Neptune:25 Pisces 49
Pluto:00 Aquarius 11

True Lunar Node:04 Taurus 07 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:05 Taurus 18 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):09 Leo 32

Chiron:15 Aries 44
Ceres:27 Virgo 28 Rx
Pallas:19 Cancer 14
Juno:13 Taurus 12
Vesta:24 Aries 31

Eris:24 Aries 27

Fire:7
Earth:7
Air:1
Water:4
Cardinal:8
Fixed:7
Mutable:4

April 3rd Today in Worldwide History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1645 English Long Parliament passes the Self-Denying Ordinance, limiting regional armies, significant step toward New Model Army

1922 Joseph Stalin is appointed General Secretary of the Russian Communist Party by an ailing Vladimir Lenin

1948 US President Harry Truman signs Marshall Plan ($5B aid to 16 European countries)

1973 1st mobile phone call is made in downtown Manhattan, NYC by Motorola employee Martin Cooper to the Bell Labs headquarters in New Jersey

2016 Panama Papers published – 11.5 million confidential documents from offshore law firm Mossack Fonseca expose widespread illegal activities including fraud, kleptocracy, tax evasion and the violation of international sanctions by the world’s elite in the world’s largest ever data leak

 

Today’s Historical Events

419 [Etalius] ends his reign as Catholic Pope

1043 Edward the Confessor crowned King of England

1077 The first Parliament of Friuli is created

1312 2nd council of Vienna, Knights Templars suppressed

1367 Battle of Navarrete [Nájera], La Rioja, Castile: alliance of King Peter of Castile and the English defeats Count Henry of Castile

1559 Spain & France sign 2nd Treaty of Le Cateau-Cambrésis

1582 Francis of Valois, Duke of Anjou honored as Duke of Gelre, Earl of Zutphen

1645 English Long Parliament passes the Self-Denying Ordinance, limiting regional armies, significant step toward New Model Army

Today’s Historical Events in Flim and TV

1930 2nd Academy Awards: “The Broadway Melody”, Warner Baxter & Mary Pickford win. First time Academy Awards are broadcast on the radio.

1949 KQW-AM in San Francisco CA changes call letters to KCBS

1949 WLWS (now WCMH) TV channel 4 in Columbus, OH (NBC) begins broadcasting

1953 American magazine “TV Guide” publishes 1st issue; cover features photo of Lucille Ball‘s new born baby boy, Desiderio Alberto Arnaz IV (later professionally known as Desi Arnaz, Jr.)

1958 Abe Burrows, Richard and Marian Bissell’s comedy “Say, Darling” opens at ANTA Theater, NYC; runs for 332 performances

1961 Jacques Offenbach and Yip Harburg’s musical “The Happiest Girl in the World”, starring Cyril Ritchard and Justine Rule, opens at Martin Beck Theatre, NYC; runs for 97 performances

1967 WNYE TV channel 25 in Brooklyn, NY (PBS) begins broadcasting

1968 “Planet of the Apes”, starring Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowell premiers nationally in the United States

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1947 Sidney Lippman and Sylvia Dee’s musical farce “Barefoot Boy with Cheek” opens at Martin Beck Theatre, NYC; runs for 108 performances

1954 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musical “Me and Juliet” closes at Majestic Theater, NYC, after 358 performances

1960 Elvis Presley records ‘It’s Now Or Never’, ‘Fever’ and ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight’ at RCA studios in Nashville, Tennessee

1964 Beatles hold top 6 spots on Sydney Australia record charts

1971 16th Eurovision Song Contest: Severine for Monaco wins singing “Un banc, un arbre, une rue” in Dublin

1976 21st Eurovision Song Contest: Brotherhood of Man for United Kingdom wins singing “Save Your Kisses for Me” in The Hague

1997 “Dream-Johnny Mercer Musical” opens at Royale Theatre, NYC; runs for 109 performance

2007 Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards denies saying he smoked his father’s ashes in an interview with NME

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1908 Frank Gotch wins world heavyweight wrestling championship in 2 hrs

1923 2 “Black Sox” sue White Sox (unsuccessfully) for back salary

1930 Stanley Cup Final, Montreal Forum, Montreal, Quebec: Montreal Canadiens beat Boston Bruins, 4-3 for a 2-0 series sweep and their 3rd Championship

1935 Yasuo Ikenada runs world record marathon (2:26:44)

1955 Baltimore Orioles pull their 1st triple play (3-6-2 vs KC Athletics)

1962 American jockey Eddie Arcaro retires after 31 years (24,092 races)

1966 Tom Seaver signs with the Mets for a reported $50,000 bonus

1971 125th Grand National: John Cook aboard 28/1 chance Specify wins a close finish between the leading 5 in the final furlong