Horoscope for December 8th Birthday!

Today's Horoscope For Sagittarius:
You are in a festive, partying mood and just want to play and share a good time with your friends. Community social events and fellowship are very rewarding now. Also, at this time it is hard for you to say no to food, drink or extravagances in any form. You are also very generous and tolerant toward others.

Wellness:     44%
Intellect:      20%
Love:          88%
Emotions:    3%
Intuition:      56%
Creativity:   59%
Work:        69%
Money:      49%

Power Numbers: 22, 23, 47, 39, 31, 6

Today's Lovescope For Sagittarius:

You could find that you are appreciated or valued for your feelings or your ability to act and get things done. This is a time when you express yourself very clearly, and conversations, negotiations, and communications of all kinds can be very successful in any love or romantic relationship you are involved in. Expect a the time to fly by today with lots of communication in all forms.

General Information About Sagittarius:

Sagittarius is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Sagittarius. Under the tropical zodiac, Sagittarius is occupied by the Sun from November 22 to December 21, and under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently from December 16 to January 14. The opposite sign to Sagittarius is Gemini. Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the Zodiac. The corresponding month in the Babylonian calendar is Arax Kislimu, dedicated to Nergal.

Mythology:

In mythology Sagittarius is often associated with the mythological figure of Chiron, a centaur who taught and tutored various heroes in Greek myth. In Greek mythology, centaurs were adventurous, brave, and wise, but they were also given to brawling and uncivilized behavior. Sagittarius is also associated with the Greco–Roman god Zeus/Jupiter and sometimes the goddess Tyche/Fortuna, as well as the Norse god Thor.

Characteristics:

Sagittarius is the 9th sign of the zodiac and is popularly associated with being optimistic, wise, restless, genius, enthusiastic, adventurous, artistic, honest, outspoken, and independent. Sagittarians have a positive outlook on life, are full of enterprise, energy, versatility, adventurousness & eagerness to extend experience beyond the physically familiar. They enjoy traveling and exploration, because their minds are constantly open to new dimensions of thought. They are basically ambitious and optimistic, and continue to be so even when their hopes are dashed. Their strongly idealistic natures can also suffer many disappointments without being affected. They are honorable, honest, trustworthy, truthful, generous and sincere, with a passion for justice. They may be on the side of the underdog in society they will fight for any cause they believe to be just, and they tend to be rebellious.

Although generally easygoing, Sagittarius is a fire sign, so Sagittarians typically have a quick temper, but they are usually quick to forget what got them angry in the first place. Sagittarians are forthright communicators, and restless, which can lead to them being reluctant to taking orders." Sagittarians are known for spontaneous philosophical ramblings, and don’t seem to get bogged down in emotional complexities. They have both profound and wide–ranging minds, equipped with foresight and good judgment, and they can be witty conversationalists. They love to initiate new projects (they make excellent researchers), and have an urge to understand concepts that are new to them. They think at lightning speed and quickly make decisions. They are strong–willed and good at organizing, a combination that gives them the ability to bring any project they undertake to a successful conclusion. Their generosity can be balanced by their extreme care at handling their resources.


Sagittarians are usually held to have a strong love of freedom, and a disdain for routine. Often associated with frankness, Sagittarians do not hesitate to give an honest opinion, which can seem tactless at times – although rarely is their intention to be cruel. The same mind that shows tactlessness can be a beacon of light in confusing times. Leave it to a Sagittarius to step into a messy tangle and sum up the situation with blinding clarity. They’ll be willing to say the truth when all others hide in confusion. This makes them invaluable friends that can guide you back to the clear path when you need honesty rather than enablers. Sagittarians may strive for maximum enjoyment in life, but too much of a good thing can be problematic, and prudence is difficult for most Sagittarians to acquire. Being overly spiritual or too philosophical, for example, can make them out of touch with the real world. They can also be kiddish and innocent. Though they are blessed with a dynamic mind of high standards, they often mistake love for friendship, and this is one of the most vulnerable areas of Sagittarius. They often find it hard to tell lies, and it's better if they tell the truth. As they are creative and innovative, they may develop an attitude of degrading anything that is old and traditional. Another negative point about Sagittarius is procrastination. In astrology Sagittarius is ruled by the planet Jupiter. The Indian equivalent of Sagittarius is Dhanus; the Chinese equivalent is the Rat.


Relationships:
In personal relationships, Sagittarians are reliable and devoted, but quickly shy away from situations where they consider themselves to be mistreated or misunderstood. This being said, that often leaves others feeling embittered and resentful, when in reality it's better for them to just move on to healthier situations. Same being true in love, Sagittarians are ardent, sincere and straightforward. In marriage Sagittarians are devoted and reliable; they will be faithful spouses (Sagittarius, if having made a commitment, is one of the few signs that will willingly and happily stay in a relationship out of loyalty alone) and indulgent loving parents. But their innate restlessness may sometimes inspire them to set out on their travels, even in the most satisfying of marriages. They need to feel free and are often faced with the choice of allowing their careers to take over their lives for the benefit of — and sometimes at the expense — of the love of their spouse and family. The ideal partner for the Sagittarian is above all a friend, and a partner in life’s great adventure, someone who understands their needs: A true free spirit. There is an often reported physicality to Sagittarians that gets them involved in vigorous athletics and bold travel adventures. They bring this flexibility to the bedroom, and that lusty, anything–goes attitude can cause them to take a walk on the wild side. Generally quite easygoing, Sagittarians make friends with people from all walks of life. They love to laugh and tease, and get along well with both sexes.


Compatibility:
Best Compatibility: Leo, Aries, Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius
Possible Compatibility: Cancer, Virgo, Taurus, Aquarius
Opposite Compatibility: Pisces, Capricorn, Scorpio


Occupations:
Their gifts make Sagittarians fit for a number of widely differing professions. They are natural teachers & philosophers with a talent for expounding the moral principles and laws which seem to explain the universe. This gift enables them to be successful churchmen on the one hand & scientists on the other. The law & politics also suit them, as does public service, social administration, public relations, & advertising. Sagittarius keen insight & intellect also make them great doctors and medical professionals. Sagittarians have great success in social administration, public relations, as scientists, engineers, musicians, writers, singers, & directors.


Body and Health:
Physically, people born under the sign of Sagittarius tend to have a large & well–shaped skull, a high & broad forehead, a tall & broad figure, & fair hair. Sagittarius governs the hips, thighs & sacral area; subjects suffer from ailments of the hips & thighs & are liable to sciatica and rheumatism.


Miscellaneous:
The following are also traditionally associated with Sagittarius:

• Birthstone: Blue Topaz, Turquoise
• Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli
• Colours: Blue, Purple, White
• Metal: Aluminum, Tin, Silver
• Animal: Horse, Dog
• Zodiac Symbol: The Archer
• From: Nov 23 — Dec 21
• Constellation: Sagittarius
• Zodiac Element: Fire
• Zodiac Quality: Mutable
• Planet: Jupiter

It's PTSD Awareness Week, Keep Up The Awareness!

PTSD is real and Veterans deserve all the care they earned serving our country!

PTSD:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition that reflects the development of characteristic symptoms following exposure to extremely devastating traumatic events. Basically, PTSD is a stress and anxiety disorder that occurs to an individual when the individual tries to react in a normal manner to an extreme abnormal event.

Symptoms:

According to the definition of PTSD to qualify as having PTSD you must meet the following criteria.

1. You have been exposed to a traumatic event involving actual or threatened death or injury, during which you respond with panic, horror, and feelings of helplessness. (Note) (Some individuals have a tendency to misunderstand this symptom of PTSD. They see the word "panic" and they read no further. This symptom of PTSD includes all individuals, men, women, and children. If you are in the military and involved in a combat situation your training and normal survival instincts allow you perform.)
2. You reexperience the trauma in the form of dreams, flashbacks, intrusive memories, or unrest at being in situations that remind you of the original trauma.
3. You show evidence of avoidance behavior, a numbing of emotions and reduced interest in others and the outside world.
4. You experience physiological hyper arousal as evidenced by insomnia, agitation, irritability or outburst of rage.
5. The symptoms in Criteria B, C, and D persist for at least one month.
6. The symptoms have significantly affected your social or vocational abilities or other important areas of your life.

If you are experiencing the symptoms of PTSD, it is imperative that you seek treatment as quick as possible.

Photos of volunteers placing wreaths on grave sites today...

Volunteers lay 100,000 wreaths at Arlington cemetery!

Volunteers have honored tens of thousands of veterans buried at Arlington National Cemetery 

with a massive effort to lay 100,000 holiday wreaths at their tombstones.

Maine's Gov. Paul LePage joined thousands of volunteers Saturday in placing the wreaths. 

A convoy of more than 20 trucks left Maine last Sunday, bound for the cemetery

 just across the Potomac River from the nation's capital.

The tradition began 20 years ago with little fanfare. Morrill Worcester, owner of

Worcester Wreath Co. in Harrington, Maine, and others laid 5,000 wreaths 

on headstonesthat first year to give thanks to the nation's veterans.

Since then, it has grown into an organization called Wreaths Across America 

with ceremonies across the country.

Organizers say 10,000 people may join Saturday's wreath laying at Arlington.

Pearl Harbor from above, 1941-2011

Seventy years after a "date which will live in infamy," this satellite image of Pearl Harbor shows the symbols of a war's beginning and end.

The symbol of the end is more evident: The USS Missouri sits at its dock at Ford Island in the Hawaiian harbor, serving as a museum ship. In 1945, the "Mighty Mo" was the stage for the formal Japanese surrender at the end of World War II. After almost a half-century of service, the battleship was decommissioned for good in 1992 and took its place on Pearl Harbor's Battleship Row in 1998.

The Missouri wasn't even afloat on Dec. 7, 1941, when Japanese airplanes bombed the harbor and drew the United States into the war. But the battleship Arizona was. In the picture above, snapped by the GeoEye-1 satellite, the outlines of the Arizona are barely visible at upper right, beneath the surface of the water. The USS Arizona Memorial is the white structure sitting above the ship.

GeoEye-1, a polar-orbiting satellite operated by the GeoEye commercial venture, focused on Pearl Harbor on Sept. 24 from a height of 423 miles as it sped over the scene at 17,000 mph.

The scene was quite different in 1941, on what President Franklin Roosevelt dubbed a day of infamy. The aerial photograph you see below, taken from U.S. Navy archives, shows the wreckage in the harbor on Dec. 10, 1941, three days after the attack. Dark trails of oil stream from the dead and damaged ships. From this altitude, you get a sense of the attack's toll on the U.S. fleet, but not of the human cost: 2,390 Americans killed, 1,178 wounded.

Today, veterans, family members and dignitaries are gathering at Pearl Harbor to commemorate the 70th anniversary. Flags are flying at half-staff. And Americans are looking back at the events of 1941 from a remote perspective, as if from a great height.

Alan Boyle writes

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