Good morning on Monday 12/18/2023
The weather
The temperature will be between -1 and 8 degrees. It will be sunny. The wind will be weak from the west at a speed of 5.0 m/s.
Lucky of the day
If you are told that you have become somehow different, then you have simply become not as comfortable as you were before.
Holiday
December 18 – St. Modest
Saint Modest is found mainly in the Pirin region, the Rhodopes and Strandzha. According to folk beliefs, St. Modest, along with St. George, is the patron saint of farmers and shepherds, of large harnessed cattle. Legend has it that it was he who taught people how to harness the oxen and plow the fields. Shepherds also honor him.
Just at midnight before the holiday, the leaven is renewed. An odd number of ritual loaves of pure wheat flour are kneaded. On top, they are decorated with Prosfornik – a wooden seal with a cross and initials. Churches are consecrated on the day.
Women break bread for the health of livestock. Boiled wheat is also distributed. That part of the bread, which is decorated with prosphora, is put into the milk of the animals.
Whoever has a sick animal leaves metal images of the sick animal in front of the icon of St. Modest.
St. Modest was born in 537 in the city of Sebastia Cappadocia, in Asia Minor. His parents died when he was only 5 months old. He was superior of the monastery of Saint Theodosius the Great, founded in the 4th century, in Palestine.
In 614, the Persian king Chozroi II launched a devastating invasion of Syria and Palestine with the aim of exterminating the Christians. Patriarch Zechariah of Jerusalem, together with many people, were taken captive. 90,000 Christians were killed and Christian churches were destroyed.
At that time Saint Modest was entrusted with the governance of the Palestinian Church. He carefully collects the remains of the slain monks and lays them with honors in a tomb. Restores the Holy Sepulchre, as well as the Golgotha and Bethlehem temples.
The saint surrendered his soul to the Lord at the age of 97 in 634.
Horoscope
Aries
Today you will expect from your loved one certain actions, decisive actions or, on the contrary, indecisive silence. And if he does not live up to your expectations, you will be so offended and disappointed, although he will not have any fault for this.
Taurus
You have a hard day ahead of you, in which a whole mountain of tasks will pile up on you, and this does not mean that you should be upset. The stars say that the reward for your labor will be that the losses will be covered by interest. During this day, life will not patronize the silent, so if you feel something, do not be shy to discuss it with the people around you. You just shouldn’t accumulate negative emotions in yourself.
Twins
You must be extremely careful in your work. There is a high probability of failures, as well as annoying mistakes, to which someone will necessarily seek to attract the attention of the bosses. Be extremely careful if you have to deal with ill-wishers or people you don’t like: today you may become a victim of their intrigues.
Those who love you are lenient with your weaknesses, and therefore today they will forgive you both whims and omissions. The day is suitable for romantic meetings and social outings. Unexpected gifts are possible.
Cancer
From your point of view, your loved one will not understand elementary things today, and this can heat you up to such an extent that you will glow with white light. Just don’t be in a hurry to get fired right away: if you have explained something to your partner inaccurately or incorrectly, he should not understand this at all.
Leo
For you, this day is more about challenge than victory. Unexpectedly (and not at all in time) your detractors and rivals will remind you of themselves. You might be better off deflecting the fight, but given your character quirks, you’ll probably prefer to initiate combat.
You won’t be able to focus on homework, and not everything you planned will get done. In connection with this, insults from relatives are possible. Try to dispel the clouds that have appeared on the horizon, because otherwise there is a danger of a serious conflict.
Virgo
No matter how much your loved one tries today to prove to you that he doesn’t care what you think, feel or want, but he just can’t express it to the required extent, it will be quite difficult for him. Your task is to understand him from half a word or simply believe him. The rest will take care of itself.
Libra
Try to spend the day calmly, avoiding unnecessary shocks and if you are not trying to solve overcomplicated tasks. The ability to settle for little and accurately assess your options will be needed if you plan to devote your day to overcoming professional difficulties.
The financial picture is stable. Large purchases and large investments can be made – you will not spend your money in vain. Try to avoid both physical and emotional stress, because they can become the cause of failures.
Scorpio
No one likes to suffer, but sometimes everyone does. And it might even be useful. For example, if you know that you have to suffer for your art, career, relationships, and it turns out that you deserve to do it after all, relationships really mean a lot to you. Knowing this fact can strengthen your determination and visibly increase the likelihood of getting what you want.
Sagittarius
A very suitable day to find a new hobby. If things are going extremely smoothly for you in the love sphere and you are not interested in new relationships, you can turn the situation towards finding a hobby. For example, you can take up learning a language, knitting macrame or collecting beer bottles…
Capricorn
For the people you communicate with, contact with you is a great pleasure, and besides, they can learn a lot from you. Today they will try to put into practice the knowledge you have received, no matter how inappropriate the moment and regardless of the probability that the results will not be particularly good. You will definitely notice this and pay attention to them. It is possible to ask them to reduce their enthusiasm at least a little…
Aquarius
For Aquarians, problems of a delicate nature are likely today. It is not excluded that you will be “attacked” by guests, and you will not have anything to treat them with, or at the moment you will not feel like it at all. Don’t worry and offer them what you have! In a creative account, no one obliges you to spend extra to show hospitality. And don’t blame your innocent spouse for this…
Pisces
Try not to allow conflicts between your personal “I” and to overcome difficulties in communicating both at work and with your loved one, family members and children. In your professional activity, be more careful and remember that you should not break your promises.
What to read
Fake friends
Jane Fallon
Keep your friends close and your best friends even closer…
Amy thinks she knows everything there is to know about her best friend Melissa. She also thinks she is one step away from her dream wedding with her long-distance fiancé. Until he makes a surprise trip to London. Jack isn’t home, but it’s clear that another woman has made herself at home in their apartment.
Among her belongings is something that feels strangely familiar to Amy… and then she has a clue. The other woman is Melissa. Amy has lost her home, her fiance and her best friend in one catastrophic weekend – but instead of falling apart, she’s determined to get it back. After all, rebuilding their lives won’t be as much fun as destroying theirs.
A joke
A man comes home and his wife greets him with a poster that reads:
“I don’t want to talk to you!”
He puts on his slippers, enters the living room, sits on the sofa and turns on the TV.
Five minutes later, his wife appears in front of the TV with another poster:
“And do you know why?”
