Birthday
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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- Anthony Hopkins, 31 December 1937 in Margam, Wales, actor
- Psy, 31 December 1977, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, singer, rapper
- Donna Summer, 31 December 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts, † 17 May 2012, singer
- John Denver, 31 December 1943 in Roswell, New Mexico, † 12 October 1997, singer, songwriter
- Diane von Fürstenberg, 31 December 1946, Brussels, Belgium, fashion designer
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Moon
The Moon moves from Sagittarius to Capricorn (
waning crescent
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When Venus enters Aquarius, our energy awakes to independence. We tend to be very honest and to resist any limitation. We dislike what's immoral. Above all, we are peace-loving. We are committed to reforms, and therefore we receive recognition from friends. As for the partners who could appear during this time, they should also be eccentric and idealistic.
This conjunction makes you extremely energetic, helping you strive for your goals. However, you set the rules for yourself, and don't want others restricting you. This can make you very impulsive and rebellious. You could face dangers on the road, for example, because you don't want to follow the traffic rules. Your sexuality is healthy and cannot handle any sort of rejection at the moment.
This transit can cause a lack of inner balance, unreasonable views, and strange habits. However, romantic love affairs could also appear in your life. Don't be surprised if you get unannounced visitors at your house, such as female friends or relatives! You have the potential to gain, or lose, money unexpectadly right now.
This conjunction can make you irritable, violent, boastful, gossipy, but also passionate. Muscular inner tension could be noticeable, marital problems or a seperation can occur, and you may experience susceptibility to illness.
During this transit, it is not a good time to ask the boss for a promotion, and those in authority may even come down hard on you at work. You may feel lonely within your relationship or marriage, and this can lead to depression. Business solutions may be delayed to your dissatisfaction. It's not the best time for romantic encounters right now, and serious illnesses can occur through getting physical without using protection.
The Capricorn Moon gives us seriousness, deliberation, concentration, and determination. Even ambitious goals can be a little closer. Duty calls, private life is neglected. There is a short time for enjoyment and leisure.
extile Saturn (Scorpio) This transit increases your sense of responsibility and organizational talent. You will be able to pursue your goals with care and deliberation. It's a good time to get together with women in groups, and discuss important issues.
This transit can cause you to feel emotionally violent and aggressive. You may want to lash out, especially if you are female, to anyone who oppresses you, from your husband to your boss. There may be disagreements over joint finances, inheritances, alimony and taxes. If your pet shows any signs of illness, it's best to take it to the vet.
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