1. The British group the Beatles split up in 1970.
2. England last won the World Cup in 1966
3. St George’s Day is the 23rd April.
4. Prince Charles married Lady Diana in 1981.
5. The British group the Beatles split up in 1970.
6. England last won the World Cup in 1966
7. St George’s Day is the 23rd April.
8. Prince Charles married Lady Diana in 1981.
9. Queen Elizabeth II was coroneted in 1953
10. Tony Blair was elected British Prime Minister in 1997
11. William Shakespeare died in 1616
12.  The Spice Girls released their first UK single in 1996
13. Henry VIII became King of England in 1509
14. The poet Dylan Thomas was born in Swansea
15. The second largest harbour in the world can be found in Poole, Dorset
16. Tony Blair was born in Edinburgh
17.  Mary Queen of Scots died on Fotheringhay Castle
18. The longest river in Scotland is the Tay
19. The longest river in England is the Seven
20. The last British woman to win a singles title at Wimbledon was in 1977 and was won by Virginia Wade
21. Sir William Herschel is famous for discovering the plant Uranus
22. The first Englishman to circumnavigate the world was Sir Francis Drake
23. William Caxton first introduced the printing press to England
24. The royal palace Holyroodhouse can be found in Edinburgh
25.       Dickens, Westminster Abbey, film studio,
26. Margaret Thatcher was elected the first female Prime Minister in 1979
27. In 1957 the BBC fooled the country with their April fools day documentary about growing spaghetti.
28.  Charles Dickens is buried in Westminster Abbey
29. The Mini was first introduced to the British car market in 1959
30. The Battle of Hastings was in 1066
31. The Channel Tunnel was opened in 1994
32. Britain’s first seaside resort was Brighton
33. The adder is Britain’s only native poisonous snake
34. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Britain
35. The British band the Arctic Monkeys come from Sheffield
36. The Brown line on the London Underground is known as the Bakerloo Line and is the oldest of all the lines
37. The Thistle is the national flower of Scotland
38. Caledonia was the Roman name for Scotland
39. The M6 is the country’s longest motorway
40. Geoffrey Chaucer wrote The Canterbury Tales
41. Winston Churchill was voted ‘Greatest Briton’ in a poll carried out by the BBC in 2002
42. In 2009 Lakshmi Mittal was the richest person in Britain according to the Sunday Times
43. Britain granted independence to India in 1947
44. Paul McCartney was born in 1942
45. The Battle of Waterloo was in 1815
46. Prince Charles was born in 1948
47. The Falklands war was in 1982
48. The most southerly point of Britain is The Lizard Point, in Cornwall
49. The Cadbury family opened their first chocolate factory in Birmingham
50. The oldest film studio in the world is in Britain
51. The Guardian newspaper was founded in Manchester
52. Cheddar cheese originally came from Somerset
53. The White Cliffs of Dover are made of chalk
54. The Crown Jewels are guarded in the Tower of London by the Yeomen Warders
55. The British writer J.B. Priestley came from Bradford

When Leo and Aquarius join in a love marriage, pushing the merger of foresight and creativity of Aquarius Leo people to read.  This partnership is energetic and unstoppable, and even though some competitions may occur, it is never a dull moment for these two.  His signs are beautiful and have a good relationship.  Both have a tendency to be idealistic and motivated.  Both are attracted to all things new, and are thrill seekers, who can sometimes make life in a game of Truth or Dare giant.  Many Leo-Aquarius relationships thrive on unending mutual admiration.  Leo admires individualism, vision and creative characteristics of Aquarius.  In turn, Aquarius admires the Lion’s zeal, charm and dignity – Aquarium always new ideas, but do not always want to make ideas real as Leo does.

All indicators sake of independence, but conflicts can arise if Leo seems too demanding or Aquarius seems too reserved.  Each partner must respect differences of views on the other.  Leo may be too specific to the taste of Aquarius, but of Aquarius may be too unstable for their Leo counterpart.  If you connect with each other the value of the partnership, almost everything is okay.Leo is ruled by the Sun and Aquarius is ruled by the planets Saturn and Uranus.

Three planets of this type of cycle indicative of the Leo-Aquarius, the association and its ability to unite to produce new institutions.  Uranus is the world of new ideas and creativity, is the same country that Aquarius gets its great vision.  After the sun has a way of life and identity of their collective concepts.Last but not less than Saturn keeps the process going to end, so right after Uranus’ inspiration is exhausted and the sun’s energy hits something new.

Leo is an indicator of fire and Aquarius is an air signal.  Home Air Fuel stay the course, the Aquarium is not only able to keep pace with the motion and fireball of the power that is Leo, but can add special effects.  You can fly to incredible heights collectively.  Aquarius is able to use intellect to inspire Leo’s ambition and to give them new tricks to give effect – these people are really stimulating to Leo.

Together, the two streams by a process of mutual growth and development.  These two indicators have a wide range of interests, and Leo leaves must be original happier to realize the ideas of the more withdrawn Aquarius.  Leo and Aquarius are the indicators defined.  Leo gives Aquarius the courage of these costs before and consider the measures in place to sit in the lab for the development of strategies.  Aquarius originality can impress Leo, as his special sight.

These people are more loyal and faithful to each other, and when you recognize that these people do not need to be significant for the entire time, they can succeed next facet.  Which is the best aspect of the Leo-Aquarius relationship?  Is its potential to create magic when these folks’re each other.  Attached to Air Four horses and covered all the bases – People have an idea, a strategy for how to put it into action, throwing the ball and finish.  This cycle is a game I love the views and practices.

Love
A 2011 a little ’see-saw in this respect, since the situation will alternate with phases of astral positive to negative and vice verse, throughout the year.
So be very careful, because you’ll collide with planets like Saturn, who will want to put a spoke in the wheels makes the couple’s life more difficult, but not demoralizes, because if the relationship is healthy and stable, there is nothing to worry about.
Whatever you have on your side in a magnificent Jupiter transiting the seventh house and you can stay calm, especially if the relationship is mature or even better if you’re about to get married, because this will be a good year to make the “big step ” and consolidate your union. The months are the favorites in the second half of the year.Another great ally in this respect is that Venus is in the sign will exalt you feelings and your sexuality will lead to excessive levels.

Jobs
2011 A quite positive in this respect, a few small problems will be caused by the transit of Saturn in sixth house, which usually means problems with the work but in your case,the situation is different because you will be supported by Jupiter in the seventh field,then you will have an ally in wait to help you solve any problem and especially you yourself with tenacity and determination, two weapons are very useful to better address any situation.
Good opportunities will arise for those of you who are seeking work or who should consolidate a situation not very stable so far. Under the economic situation is good,thanks to the presence of Uranus and Neptune in the second house, which guarantee incomes, and possible pay increases.
If you have investments to make, the best months are those of the second half of the year, and from August onwards, you are sure.

Health
The sky is not bad in this respect: the stars are promising for this 2011 especially with regard to physical appearance and care of your body, because there will be an increased susceptibility in addressing new sport and your fitness will allow you to play excellent performance with any activity you want to do.
Dedicate more time to yourself and especially treated well your body beauty treatments are recommended for each type and why not, even a small renovation to your look every once in awhile would not hurt.
Saturn in the sixth house also indicates good health but you need to watch your mood in this 2011 will be a bit ‘”dancer”, then you must try a remedy that makes you feel good and you always keep the morale at the top: you know which is not always easy but we must also react to life situations, however, is with the arrival of summer will find the right balance.

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Aquarius is of the air triplicity, and is a fixed sign, and is also assigned a masculine or positive polarity.

Sometimes referenced as fire and ice, Aquarius dwells in the mind of higher thoughts. Known as the kind Water Bearer, this native is known to be caring, and having a sensitivity for the human plight.

The Ruling planet for Aquarius is Uranus. This is the plane known for electrical storms, and has been thought of as the planet of genius. Scientific thinking is also attributed to the Aquarian native.

Along with being symbolized as the water carrier, the Aquarius is often depicted carrying a wand uplifted in one hand. Though categorized as masculine, this sign is often depicted as a woman.

Interestingly the Age of Aquarius is associated with a new world in which womankind will come into a prevalent influence around the world.

The association of Aquarius as the water bearer symbolizes baptism, and atonement of the spirit. Associated as mythological Delphi, she pours water from the sparkling heavens. These are the waters of life. The goddess Delphi gives the beneficence of fresh water given to a parched humanity in need of spiritual blessings.

Aquarians should avoid greasy food, and get plenty of good water, and fresh air. Vegetables and fruits should be a big part of the diet. The bloodstream being a focus needs to be kept pure and free flowing through getting plenty of water. Any afflictions concerning the blood should be promptly attended to.

The strong suits of an Aquarius are areas such as leadership, truthfulness, science, patience, steadiness, invention, philosophy, and intuition. Usually pleasant, this native is also considerate, and enjoys a cosmopolitan atmosphere.

The negative characteristics may show up in fanaticism, mental excess, or a tendency to overlook feelings or any kind of reaction that is outside of the realm of what is rational.

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Purple is the colour of spiritual development and love, and purple shades connect to the traits of truth and compassion. The Amethyst crystal is used to represent sincerity in crystal therapy.

The colour purple inherits spiritual, psychic and emotional properties from it’s governing planets, the Moon and Uranus, which personify ‘heaven in mythology’. These crystals are therefore excellent for developing your intuitive and psychic abilities.

In ancient mythology purple is also associated with authority and royalty. It has been used to represent high rank and noble blood dating back to the Roman emperors and the Roman Catholic Church.

Examples

Almandine Garnet: To unblock Chakras and encourage determination to succeed

Almandine Spinel: For protection, banishing fear, and energising

Amethyst: Aids in spiritual growth and protection, and migraine headaches

Purple Fluorite: A meditation tool which opens psychic channels while grounding

Purple Jade: Assists in promoting balanced growth and spleen problems

Sugilite: For unconditional love and connecting to the environment

The Amethyst is also the modern birthstone for the month of February, with the meaning of sincerity.

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White Crystals – Perfection

Red Crystals – Fire

Green Crystals – Life

Blue Crystals – Healing

Pink Crystals – Love

Yellow Crystals – Energy

Black Crystals - Protection

     If you are one of those people who think there is no other life in the galaxy just because we haven’t found any yet, I have something to ask you. There are Trillions, Billions, Quadrillions of Star Systems out there, and only ONE has life on it? If your answer is yes, then that is about the equivalent of painting a painting several grains of sand, tossing it in the dessert, letting the wind shift it around a little, coming back years later to a random spot, grabbing a handful, looking through it, not finding a painted grain, and saying that you never painted any grains of sand.

    Impressed? You shouldn’t be. The chances that a planet will have the correct conditions to support life will be really slim, or at least it happening the same way it does on Earth. Actually, what you would require for life isn’t water that is just the case for Earth. What really is needed is some sort of liquid. This fluid could be liquid methane. That exists on Saturn’s moon, Titan. Liquid allows chemical reactions to happen, which would happen to be why chemists are always working with liquids, not solids. Because they put something into a liquid to make a soluble, allowing chemical reactions to occur. It is the same for life, so who knows? You could have a life-form that can survive in temperatures at lower than -100 degrees due to the fact they are composed of something that is liquid at that temperature!

     You might also have something vice-versa. You might have a fiery monster composed of magma because it is close to it’s local star system, although the viscosity is too high, so don’t expect that.

      But going by the Earth definition of life-Something that at some point must die, must eat, composed of water, reproduces, grows, is composed of cells, and is able to respond to a stimulus, the chances are still slim. But when you have a lot of planets, slim if very high. Scientists predict that in the galaxy, there will about ten planets supporting life. They calculated this by figuring out the size and age of a star, figured out the star’s local planet’s composition and age, figured out how many average planets per star, figured out the chances of different compositions, figured out the chances of a planet being far enough from a local star to sustain life,  the chances that the planet will somehow obtain water, and the chances that the planet will have the correct chemicals to sustain life.

       Still, don’t expect an alien invasion (I mean the kind from other planets, not the kind form other countries,) because the life there will probably not be too much more advanced then we are (although there is actually a slight chance that the alien abduction stories are true,) so they can’t come here using a warp-generator attached to the photon engines of their star-cruisers.

side effects include:
 - impressing the opposite sex with your knowledge
 - Going to college
 - Getting an A+ in school
 - Impressing your boss thus getting a FAT bonus (we all need bonus’ in this economy, unless you’re seriously wealthy!)

First Generation

Uranus

Ruler of the sky, son and husband of Gaea. Immortal children. 3 of 100 handed giants. He feared his six kids were too strong so he bound them and dropped them down into the earth

Pontus

Sea god, son and husband of Gaea. Children were Nereus, Thaumus, Phorcys, Ceto, Eurybia, aigaios, the telkhines, the fish Thassala. Appears as a giant head rising from the sea.

Gaea

Mother earth goddess, supported the sea and mountains of her breast. Mother for most gods. No parents.

Second Generation

Cronus

 Youngest Child, ruler of the Titans. Cronus married his sister Rhea, and had six kids: Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter, Hestia. Cronus killed his father, Uranus, as his mother requested he do so as vengeance. God of the sky after Uranus.

Rhea

Mother earth goddess, married her brother Cronus. Titaness daughter of Uranus. 

Oceanus

 A river, personified and portrayed as a god. Oceanus flowed around the earth in a constant circle.

Atlas

 Atlas was the strongest Titan who was condemned to hold up the sky.

Prometheus

 Prometheus was creative and clever, his name means “forethought”. He loved mankind and helped them a lot. He gave the humans fire and created mortal man. He also helped Zeus conquer the Titans. Prometheus one tricked Zeus and as a punishment, Zeus’ servants chained him to a rock. Zeus wanted to find out the mother of his child, but Prometheus never gave up. An eagle would rip his liver out daily and each day it would grow back.

Epimetheus

Married pandora, Prometheus’ brother. He was often seen as a scatter-brain, and he created mankind.

Pandora

Pandora was the first mortal woman, and she married Epimetheus. Pandora means, “the gift of all”. She is evil to men, and very curious. She got a box from the gods and was forbidden to open it. Curiosity got the best of her and out came plagues, sorrow, mischief, misfortune, but hope remained in the box because she closed it in time.

Third Generation

Zeus

 Son of Cronus and Rhea, Zeus, lord of all gods and goddesses’, had many love affairs. He was married to Hera, but loved other women. He was the youngest, smartest and most powerful. His trademark weapon is the thunderbolt. He maintains order amongst the mortals. Roman name is Jupiter.

Poseidon

Roman name is Neptune – Poseidon is son of Cronus and Rhea. He is the god of sea and shores, and is armed with a trident. He travelled in a chariot pulled by half horse half serpent like creatures. Poseidon desperately wanted to be worshipped by a city, but the city always wanted someone else. Poseidon became angry which caused a drought. When he fell in love with Argos the drought stopped. Married to Amphitite. 

Hades

Hades was the son of Cronus and Rhea. Hades joined Zeus when he decided to revolt against Cronus. God of the underworld, rule over the dead. Called Pluto by the Romans. He had a helmet that made anyone who wore it invisible.

Athena

Zeus’ favorite daughter. Athena was the goddess of arts, crafts, and a defensive war, helper of heroes. Romans called her Minerva. Shuttle is her weapon. She thought the apple should be hers and promised Paris Helen. Athena took Pallas’ name when she died. Pallas and Athena grew up together.

Persephone

Demeter’s daughter was Persephone. She was very beautiful. Hades took her to the underworld, but Demeter would cry and cry. Demeter made all the crops dry up. Eventually an agreement was made, where Persephone spends some time with Hades and some time with Demeter. This is how seasons were started.

Apollo

Apollo was the song of Zeus and Leto. He was one of Greece’s greatest gods. Apollo was born on Asteria, later renamed Delos. He was an archer, a musician, played the lyre and rode in a chariot. Apollo was also God of Truth.

Hera

Daughter of Cronus and Rhea. Zeus loved Hera, and they got married. Zeus had many affairs which caused Hera to become very jealous. She was called Juno by the Romans, and protected wives and legal marriages. She was the principle goddess of Argos.

Demeter

 Demeter was the greek goddess of grain and harvest. She causes the seasons.

Hestia

 Goddess of the hearth, home and family. Hestia got sick and tired of the pettiness of Olympians, so she gave up her seat to the god of wine, Dionysus. 

Artemis

Artemis was called Diana by the Romans. She was the daughter of Zeus and Leto. Skilled in midwifery, and was best known as the huntress. Artemis took care of wild things and protected the youth from harm.

Ares

Ares was called Mars by the Romans and was the son of Zeus and Hera. Ares was the god of war, and since Greeks did not think highly of war, he was not featured in many myths. He came from Thrace, home of rude people in the northeast of Greece.

Aphrodite

Aphrodite was created from sea foam, or she was the daughter of Zeus and Dione. She was the goddess of love, and was often pictured naked. Aphrodite was married to Hephaestus, but loved Ares, god of War.

Hermes

Roman name was Mercury. A prankster, Hermes, was the messenger of the gods. He also guided dead souls to the underworld. He invented the lyre. Hermes was helpful to mankind, and his symbol was his staff, or his caduceus. He had a helmet of invisibility. Hermes had sandals with wings on them.

Dionysus

Dionysus, or Bacchus, was the child of Zeus and Semele. He was god of the vine, taught men culture of wine and how to worship him.

Hephaestus

Hephaestus, called Vulcan by the Romans, was the son of Hera alone. Since Hera had a child on her own, Hephaestus was deformed, ugly and lame. God of fire and forge – became the blacksmith of the gods.

Miscellaneous Mythological Creatures

Pan

Pan was son of Hermes and a nymph. He was the God of shepherds and flocks. Being born with the legs and horns of a goat, Pan’s mother rejected him. Pan invented the shepherds pipe, an instrument which had reeds of varying length. Pan is the reason people feel scared when they are alone.

Cupid

Cupid, with the Roman name was Eros, was the god of love. Aphrodite was said to be his mother, however other stories suggest he was made out of sea foam. He’s appearance is beautiful and youthful.

The three Furies

The three furies were spirits who tormented and haunted evil people. They specialized in terrorizing people who committed crimes against family members.

The Three Graces

The three graces were two hags who were swan like from birth. They had one eye and

one tooth.

Medusa

Medusa was the mortal in many myths who had snakes on her head. Anyone who looked

at her was instantly turned to stone. She was slain by Perseus, who looked at her only

through a reflective shield.

Centaurs

Centaurs were animals who were part human and part horse. The centaurs were children

of Centaurus, son of the music god Apollo. Most centaurs had a reckless personality, and

small amounts of alcohol made them go wild.

 In a myth, Heracles was being entertained

by Pholus, a centaur, and he suggested he drink some wine. Pholus’ brothers smelled the

wine and attacked Heracles. Heracles eventually got them to retreat with flaming arrows.

Chiron was a famous centaur, his father was Cronus. Chiron was known for his wisdom

and excellence as a mentor. He mentored hHeracles, Jason, taught music, medicine and

hunting.

Satyrs

Woodland spirits who looked like men but had various animal features. These features included, a horses tail, goats legs. Dionysus, the wine god, travelled with Silenuswho was a satyr. They together, spread the sophistication and cultivation of grapes.

Cerberos

Cerberos was Hades’ guard dog, a relative of Chimera and the Hydra. Herecles carried Cerberus up from Hades. Herecles did this after a battle with Cerberos; he was mauled by the hound and menaced by snakes growing from his back and tail.

Cyclops

Cyops was a one eyed giant of the race that built Olympus for the gods. A Cyclops almost destroyed Odysseus and his shipmates on their return from the Trojan war. This Cyclops name was Polyphemus.

The Fates

The fates have a powerful and subtle power: deciding a mans destiny. The fates choosee if a man is good or evil. They also decide how long a man lives.

-          Clotho, the spinner (spins the thread of life)

-          Lachesis, the measurer (chooses the lot in life one will have and how long it is to be_

-          Atropos, at death, cuts off the tread of life with her shears.

The Muses

Zeus and Mnemosyne created the muses. They are recognized for their music, as anyone who hears their songs become joyful.

-          Clio (History)

-          Urania (Astronomy)

-          Melpomene (Tradgedy)

-          Thalia (Comedy)

-          Terpsichore (Dance)

-          Calliope (Epic Poetry)

-          Erato (Love Poetry)

-          Polyhymnia (Songs to the Gods)

-          Euterpe (Lyric Poetry)

Mythological Places

Mt Olympus

Mt Olympus comes up from the centre of the earth. The major gods live there and hold court. It is an unknown fact weather it is an actual mountain of some sort of province in the heavens.

Tartaros

Tartaros lies beneath the “disk of the world”. It is even deeper than Hades kingdom of the underworld. It is remote, unreachable and unpleasant. Tartaros is sometimes used as the ultimate prison.

Elysian Fields

The Elysian Fields are a section of the underworld. It is ruled by Rhadamanthys. In ancient mysteries, virtuous dead and initiates were sent to dwell.