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Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse was a French painter, graphic artist, and sculptor. He was born on 31 December 1869 in Cateau-Cambrésis, France, and died on 3 November 1954 in Nice, France. Matisse is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and became known above all for his colorful and expressive works.
The painting "The Red Cell " from 1907 is exhibited at the MoMA in New York. It shows a woman sitting on a bed surrounded by a red blanket. It is considered one of the most important examples of Matisse's use of color and line.
Another famous work is "The Green Snake " from 1907, which is now exhibited at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. It shows a woman being embraced by a green snake and is attributed to the Fauvist movement, characterized by vivid colors.
His painting "The Blue Niche " from 1947 is exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It shows a woman sitting in a blue alcove. It was from the late phase of his career when he became more involved with collages and paper cuts.
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Weather Proverb
Birthday: Capricorn
Chinese zodiac sign:
猴 Metal Monkey
15,831 days ago (43 years, 4 months, 4 days)
Daily aspects
During this transit, time should be taken out to visit any relatives, or friends, that are currently in hospital, old age homes, or institutions. You will feel very charitable, and should spend time volunteering at animal shelters, and giving your time at soup kitchens. You will feel very close to your female friends, and may even be attracted to them. It is a perfect time for creative expression. Spending time on the beach will bring a lot of joy and relaxation, especially meditating there at sunrise.
This transit can cause you to be depressed, and search for low-level forms of enjoyment, such as watching intimate acts online. You may hook up with others for intimate pleasure, to make you feel better about yourself and desired. It's important to use protection at all costs. Violent outbursts of emotion can affect relationships during this time. Women may want to change things about you, and you could get involved in tax affairs, as well as the affairs of other people's money.
When Mars is in Aquarius, all of our energy is focused on independence. We like to work and achieve success through our own merits. We are original, have a feel for technical matters, are astute and intuitive. We are always available for new ideas. As for love, we are drawn to extraordinary partners. But we can also be bossy, and boastful.
During this aspect, it is not a good time to invest in business. You may want to do many pleasurable things that will do you harm - such as going out clubbing till early hours of the morning, or drinking, or even eating too much with friends. You may have an inflated ego, and have narcissistic tendencies.
During this transit, it is important not to invest in the stock market, as you may not get a good return on your investment. If you are in charge of others at work or school, you will be overbearing and very strict. On the other hand, you will be extremely subservient to those who hold power over you. It is not a good time to ask for a promotion at work, and it's better to just go with the flow, and not stick out too much. You won't have much self confidence, and it's not the ideal time for romantic encounters.
The square between Mercury and Jupiter can cause stubbornness, carelessness, haste, and unreliability. There may also be changes in your views. It is not a good time for doctors' appointments, applying to institutions of higher knowledge, or making travel arrangements. It is wise not to sign any legal documents during this period, and to be cautious on the road while driving.
The Scorpio Moon gives us intense energy . Passion, sensuality, impulsiveness , but also dispute and vindictiveness determine these days. We want to experience something new, but it is also easier to deal with severe changes.
The square between Mercury and Saturn can make you greedy, suspicious, resentful, quarrelsome, and stubborn. Failures could occur. In the family circle, there can be disputes and separations. Inhibitions in the mental-spiritual area could occur. There may be a lot of delays at work. It's best to avoid those in charge at work, and just get the work done with a positive attitude.
This Square could easily make you excited, argumentative, and hasty. Disagreements with the opposite sex may occur. You could waste money, repress your emotions, and feel moody and passionate. If you are female and menstruating, there may be a lot of bleeding, and you may experience a lot of pain, and tender breasts.
This conjunction offers intense mental energy, an excellent ability to concentrate, a good memory, understanding of art, talent for languages, and a keen interest in literature. Traffic on the road, and travel in the sky, should go smoothly with this aspect.
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