Birthday
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer (14 January 1875 - 4 September 1965) was one of the most respected doctors/theologians of the 20th century. In 1953 he received the Nobel Peace Prize. He became involved as a doctor in Africa and founded a hospital in Lambaréné in 1913. His many talents earned him several doctorates. After graduating high school, he pursued his musical talents by studying organ music and piano in Paris. In addition, he studied theology and philosophy in Strasbourg. in 1905; he wrote a biography of Johann Sebastian Bach. Since the young, ambitious Schweitzer wanted to work as a missionary but was denied this, he studied medicine (1905-1913) to pursue this activity. At the same time, he received the title of professor in 1912 for his achievements in theology. Animal welfare was always close to Albert Schweitzer's heart. The Albert Schweitzer Foundation campaigns for peaceful animal life and against factory farming.
Quotes from Albert Schweitzer
- To think with the heart is the right way for man.
- Man is ethical only if he regards life as such, that of plants and animals and that of man, as sacred, and if he gives himself helpfully to life in need.
- I have become a person who is somewhat dangerous for others because I represent the thought among them that all happiness we experience means that we must give away something of our lives for it.
- He who undertakes to do good must not expect that people will remove stones from his path because of it but must be prepared for the fateful thing that they will roll some on him.
- Animals cannot speak, yet they think much more than we imagine
Other birthdays on 14 January
- Dave Grohl (14 January 1969, musician, Foo Fighters)
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- Steven Andrew Soderbergh (14 January 1963, director)
- Jason Bateman (14 January 1969, actor)
Daily aspects
This conjunction can cause limitations, depression, melancholy, and discomfort. You could be dissatisfied, introverted, stubborn, and insincere. Inhibitions in your love life could occur, and you could have bad luck with your partner. Alienation or separation from your wife or mother could occur. You could feel lonely and deserted if you live on your own.
This aspect between Pluto and Mercury can make you think about reincarnation and life after death. You may deal with taxes and joint finances, and come to good solutions cencerning them. It is a time to focus on weeding out negative thinking, and replacing it with good thoughts that can attract goodness in your life.
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.
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.
When Neptune stands in Gemini, our excellent mental skills become apparent. We can be prophetic, we are inspired, and we tend to parapsychology. We are bright, diplomatic, and eloquent. When things are bad, we can be moody and quickly out of sorts, chaotic, restless, and absent. We could also tend to lie, deceit, and deception. Our mental skills could be overestimated.
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