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The first quarter moon occurs when the moon is one-half illuminated by the sun. Each day forward increases the amount of the moon you can see. The first quarter typically occurs seven days after the New Moon.

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Moon—Full: June 11

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A full moon occurs when the moon is illuminated by the sun and on the opposite side of the earth. Its ecliptic longitude is 180 degrees. For centuries, people have applied names to full moons to track the seasons and as a point of reference. The names listed below come from Native American and Colonial American traditions passed down through generations. Here are the common names for full moons in each month in the Northern Hemisphere (the Southern Hemisphere doesn't do this tradition): January: Wolf Moon—Named after the howling of wolves during the cold winter nights. February: Snow Moon—Named for the typically heavy snowfall. March: Worm Moon—As the ground thaws, earthworms emerge, attracting birds. April: Seed Moon—Time to plant for the fall harvest. May: Flower Moon—Named for the abundance of flowers in May. June: Strawberry Moon— due to the short harvesting season for strawberries in the northeastern United States. July: Buck Moon—when new antlers grow on male deer (bucks). August: Sturgeon Moon—when sturgeon fish are abundant in North America's Great Lakes. September: Harvest Moon—time to harvest crops. October: Hunter's Moon—game is at its fattest, allowing hunters to stock up for the winter months. November: Beaver Moon—when beavers build their winter dams. December: Cold Moon—long, dark, and cold nights. Full moon names vary between cultures, regions, and traditions; several full moons have alternative names. The above are the most common. A blue moon occurs when two full moons are in a single month, and February is the only month in the year that occasionally does not have a full moon. A blood moon describes a total lunar eclipse.

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Moon—New: June 25

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The new moon occurs when the moon and the sun have the same elliptical longitude when the moon is at its closest point to the sun in its orbit. From earth, we usually cannot see it. The new moon is considered the first phase.

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Moon—Third Quarter: June 18

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Today is the third quarter of the moon, meaning it is halfway between the full moon and the new moon.

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Mosquito Control Awareness Week, Ntl.: June 15-21 (est)

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National Mosquito Control Awareness Week is an annual event observed in the United States, typically during the last week of June, to raise awareness about the importance of mosquito control, educate the public about the potential health risks associated with mosquitoes, and promote the reduction of mosquito breeding grounds. Mosquitoes transmit various diseases, such as the West Nile virus, Zika virus, dengue, malaria, and chikungunya, posing significant health risks to humans and animals. National Mosquito Control Awareness Week aims to highlight the crucial role that mosquito control plays in preventing and controlling the spread of these diseases. During National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, the AMCA and other organizations and government agencies promote various activities and events to educate the public about effective mosquito control methods. These activities may include: Educational campaigns: Sharing information on mosquito-borne diseases, their prevention, and the importance of mosquito control. Public service announcements: Radio, TV, and social media messages encouraging people to take preventive measures against mosquitoes. Encouraging homeowners to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds: Providing tips and guidelines on reducing standing water in yards and gardens, which serve as breeding sites for mosquitoes. National Mosquito Control Awareness Week encourages everyone to participate actively in mosquito control and prevention. By educating communities and promoting preventive measures, the event aims to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases and improve public health.

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Muharram (M): June 26 - July 25

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Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and one of four sacred months for Muslims. Today is the first full day, and the month begins at sundown the day before. The header image is from the UNESCO heritage site, Mada'in Saleh or Hegra. It is an ancient city, like Petra in Jordan, once inhabited by Nabataeans, located in the Al Ula area of Saudi Arabia. Photographer: LD Lewis, founder of LEEP Calendar.

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Multicultural American Child Awareness Day: June 8

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Despite recent advocacy and politicking, multiculturalism has always been a part of the American experience in the United States and Canada. It's one of the foundational values that make us strong. Multicultural American Child Awareness Day is an opportunity to step back and celebrate the rich experiences children from different backgrounds bring to our schools, communities, and workplaces.

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Multiculturalism Day (CA): June 27

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Canadian Multiculturalism Day celebrates the cultural diversity of Canada via a Royal Proclamation on November 13, 2002.

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Music Day, World: June 21

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If you love outdoor concerts and music, today is your day. World Music Day, or in its original French, Fête De La Musique, was created in 1982 by the Ministry of Culture in France. It envisioned impromptu and pop-up celebrations and concerts as well as hosted events. Over the decades, it has grown into a global event, celebrated on the first day of summer worldwide (or the first day of winter in the Southern Hemisphere).

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Music Week, Canadian (CA-ON): June 7-15 (est)

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Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the nation’s music, media, and entertainment industries. Combining three information-intensive conferences, a trade exposition, a film festival, a comedy festival, four awards shows, and the nation’s largest new music festival, CMW occurs over five days. The festival can occur during any month in the spring. Participants include many top entertainers worldwide in music, film, comedy, technology, and the web. The actual date is set in the first quarter of each year.

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My Money Week (UK): June 9-13

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IT'S YOUR MONEY, HERE'S HOW TO HANDLE IT. Junior Achievement Worldwide's My Money Week in the United Kingdom is an annual initiative to improve young people's financial literacy. Launched in 2009 by the charity Young Enterprise, part of the global Junior Achievement network, the event has become a key fixture in the UK's educational calendar. HISTORY My Money Week was created to address the need for better school financial education. Since its inception, the initiative has evolved significantly, with resources and activities continually updated to reflect changes in the financial landscape and students' needs. Initially, the event focused on a single week of activities. Still, due to its success and the ongoing demand for financial education, many schools extend their participation over longer periods. The event targets students aged 5 to 19 and involves many participants, including schools, teachers, parents, and financial professionals. The objective is to equip young people with essential money management skills, fostering a better-prepared generation to make informed financial decisions. During My Money Week, students engage in various activities such as budgeting exercises, discussions about saving and spending, and interactive games that teach the value of money in a practical, engaging way. GETTING INVOLVED Schools and educators can participate by registering through the Young Enterprise website, where they can access free teaching resources, including lesson plans, activity sheets, and interactive tools. These resources are tailored to different age groups and are designed to be flexible, allowing teachers to incorporate them into their curricula. Financial professionals and volunteers are also encouraged to get involved by offering their expertise through classroom visits, workshops, or virtual sessions, helping to bring real-world financial experiences into the educational setting. Overall, My Money Week is a vital platform for promoting financial literacy among young people in the UK, helping lay the groundwork for a financially savvy future generation.

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Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month, Ntl.: June

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Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month is an annual month-long awareness campaign to increase awareness of the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Myasthenia Gravis (MG). This disease occurs in humans and animals. Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disease where the body creates antibodies to attack the said body’s immune system, particularly the neuromuscular junction, where the nerves and muscles connect. Women ages 30-40 and men ages 50-60 are the typical sufferers of this condition, which can include partial paralysis of the eye movement, droopy eyelids, and difficulty speaking and swallowing, resulting in choking. In some advanced stages of the disease, patients can lose the ability to walk.

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Nail Polish Day, Ntl: June 1

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National Nail Polish Day celebrates the many colors available for wear on your fingers and toes, just in time for the summer. This event was created by Essie Nail Lacquer in 2017.

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Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day, World: June 1

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In 2016, Bree Bonchay, LCSW, and survivors of narcissistic abuse established World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day (WNAAD) to raise awareness about narcissism and promote summits and tools for those impacted. Narcissistic abuse is a form of emotional abuse projected by a narcissist onto those around them. It can manifest in various ways, including verbal and psychological abuse, manipulation, gaslighting, and control tactics. The effects of narcissistic abuse can be deeply damaging, leading to trauma and a wide range of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). WNAAD encourages victims and survivors to share their stories to spread awareness and validate others who have experienced similar situations. The hashtag #IfMyWoundsWereVisible is often used on social media in conjunction with this day, aiming to highlight that just because abuse isn't physically visible doesn't mean it's not real. NARCISSISM What it is and how to recognize it By LD Lewis Referred to as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) by most in the medical and social fields, the nature of this disorder is challenging to diagnose and, to date, impossible to cure. As a descriptor, narcissism is a collection of personality/behavior disorders. Narcissists cannot love like ordinary people, but they can sap all the love from everyone around them and create a living nightmare for all within their reach. Since narcissists see themselves as perfect, they are always the victim. NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER "The Diagnostic and Statistics Manual, Rev IV," lists the following as descriptive of Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Has a grandiose sense of self-importance, including exaggerating achievements and talents, with the expectation of recognition as superior without commensurate achievements. The narcissist is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love. Believes he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people or institutions. The narcissist requires excessive admiration. He/she has a sense of entitlement, including unreasonable expectations of favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations. Is interpersonally exploitative and takes advantage of others to achieve his or her ends. Lacks empathy and is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others. Cruelty is a goal. He/she is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her. The narcissist shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes. Narcissism becomes visible in a person's late teens and early twenties, growing in intensity and cruelty as the narcissist ages. Unfortunately, no long-term treatments exist for narcissism; once it develops, few narcissists will admit they have a problem since one of the signs of narcissism is the tendency to play the victim and blame everyone else for any ill will, problems and incomplete or substandard work, most won't seek help. They consider themselves perfect. THE CASE OF BETTY BRODERICK A famous case of narcissism involves a former housewife, mother, and socialite in San Diego, California, named Betty Broderick. Today she is a convicted murderer doing life for killing her ex-husband Dan Broderick and his new wife of six months, Linda, in 1989. Betty's story illustrates the classic narcissism symptoms in the movie, "A Woman Scorned," and its sequel, "Her Final Fury." In 2021, a limited series, "Dirty John, The Betty Brodrick Story," also emerged, focusing more attention on the manipulation tactics of her husband. In the movie, Betty's marriage begins to fall apart due to her overbearing attitude, accusations of infidelity, sense of entitlement, self-perceived victimization, and persecution. Rather than addressing the issues, her behavior goes from bizarre— Burning her husband's clothing and throwing a ring across the room because it isn't exactly what she wanted at Christmas. To callous—Dropping her young children off in the middle of the night and leaving them sitting alone outside without supervision or even knowing if her husband is home. And finally, to violent—driving her car into her ex's house while her children are home, destroying family pictures and heirlooms, and using psychological blackmail on her children for sympathy. Throughout all of this, the harm she's doing to her children remains insignificant to her. How her four children feel, think, or how her behavior affects them matters not. All that matters is hurting the cause of her perceived persecution, Dan and Linda. Ultimately she sneaks into the house and kills the couple while they sleep. Ironically, she apologized to her two eldest dollars a few hours later, saying, "I hope I didn't ruin your day. You didn't have anything special planned did you?" Throughout the trial and even from prison, Betty continues to stress her persecution, grief, and victimization at her husband's hands. She feels no remorse or responsibility for causing their deaths or the impact on her children, stating, "There may be two dead bodies, but there are five victims, me and my four children." SPOTTING NARCISSISM Seeing narcissism before it finds you can be a task. Self-absorption and narcissism are not the same thing. Each human possesses some trends toward narcissism, and we all can be selfish from time to time. Empathy is the easiest distinguishing factor between self-absorption and narcissism. Someone who is self-absorbed feels empathy and can show genuine sympathy. A narcissist cannot and does not understand the concept. He or she may act sympathetic because it is expected. Rather than an emotion, the person is mirroring those around him/her rather than expressing emotion. But when pressed to discuss, reflect or analyze why he or she has feelings of empathy, a narcissist cannot. Most relationship experts recommend dating each other at least twice a week and speaking on the phone nearly every day—long distance does not count in this recommendation—for an entire year before considering marriage. This time allows for spotting psychological problems, anti-social behavior, and sociopaths in the dating pool before you say I do. Issues like active drug and alcohol addiction, mental or physical abuse, and con artists bubble to the surface during this period. Most people, including narcissists, can behave well for three to six months; however, very few can hide who they are daily for a year. NARCISSISTS VS CON ARTISTS AND ADDICTS Living a lie takes a tremendous amount of energy, and one of the advantages of dealing with self-worshipping elitists, is they think they are more intelligent and better than everyone else, so they tend to slip up sooner than con artists or addicts, who are somewhat paranoid and hyper-vigilant due to the fact they are hiding something. In contrast to addicts on con artists, narcissists do not believe they have a problem—everyone else does, but not them. Second, they are very good at superficial relationships, possessing charm that portends excitement when with them. They are grandiose, attribute a high level of sophistication and elitism to self, and often look like the "person in the know." A little research into their background will tell you if their boasting matches their presented achievements. Narcissists are generally smoke and mirrors with little substance). What signs should you look for in dates, friends, politicians, leaders, and business associates to discover if you are dealing with a narcissist? NINE WARNING SIGNS OF NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER Narcissists refrain from introspection, rarely discussing memories, dreams, or thoughts of self-analysis. Cause and effect are foreign ideas—nothing is a narcissist's fault. Personal accountability is an unknown concept. Narcissists cannot relate how they learned a lesson about themselves or the world. Self-improvement rarely enters a narcissist's realm as the narcissist already sees him or herself as perfect, superior, and above most others. Generally, if self-improvement is a goal, it is done for manipulation's purpose: to get something he or she wants. At the same time, they are very good at pointing out everyone else's faults, shortcomings, or handicaps. Narcissists do not share thoughts, feelings, or dreams of their own. Instead, if ideas are shared, they quote others, rarely thinking for themselves. When asked to elaborate or explain how they came to such a conclusion, unless it's scripted, they cannot. When asked where the opinion came from, a narcissist rarely sources the information as it takes the spotlight from them and places it on another. If feelings are shared, they'll respond with what they perceive to be the answer you want to hear based on behavior they've seen in others. When pressed to elaborate, they cannot. Narcissists consider themselves superior and never ask for collaboration in problem-solving. Rather, narcissists prefer to find someone else to do it and then minimize the delegated person's contribution or take the full glory and ignore the others altogether. When asked about their past, narcissists are vague and ambiguous. Childhood friends, siblings, and others hold no importance unless they can be used to make the narcissist seem more important than he or she is. Empathy is a foreign language. Narcissists lack empathy and cannot "put the situation on the other foot to look at it from both sides." People are tools to narcissists, not human beings. A narcissist sees no problem using people to attain his objectives and does not care if he destroys others because his needs, objectives, or agenda are the only things that matter. He is superior, and everyone else is here to serve him, the legend in his mind. This "God complex" illustrates why physical contact rather than long-distance relationships are needed. This type of behavior surfaces through interaction with others, specifically family and friends. If you are not there, you won't see it. So what can you do if you are involved with a narcissistic personality? If dating and not married or employed in a situation where you are required to work with someone like this in close cooperation, run, leave, and do whatever you can to limit contact and distance yourself from this person. You cannot fix a narcissist, and the nature of their disorder prevents them from improving themselves. The emotional cost to you is not worth it. A narcissist cannot love you or receive love for love's sake. They think differently. Stay with a narcissist, and you will spend the rest of your life unfulfilled, snatching scraps of attention and rationalizing and using your energy to set right the escalating damage the narcissist leaves in his/her wake. If married and you've had children with this person, once you've determined you are dealing with a narcissistic personality disorder, your primary responsibility is the children. The cost to them and their self-esteem daily can produce issues that last a lifetime. If divorce isn't an option, counseling is a must. The children must learn to deal with this disorder without undermining their self-worth. Parental approval and recognition mean a lot to children, and withholding or attaching conditions to love causes extreme confusion and angst. Children need to learn that though they express love, this person is sick and cannot, but this does not reflect the quality of their love or being. Children brought up by a narcissistic parent often chase poor relationships because this is the only definition of love they know, that which is given and never returned. As a healthy parent, you can prevent a lifetime of heartache once you realize this is the cause. The best way to deal with persons with NPD is not to deal with them. If avoidance is not possible, limiting exposure is essential for your health, sanity, and the health and sanity of those around you. ____________ The above is an abbreviated and updated version of this article that originally ran on CouplesCompany.com in the Dating Advice Channel from 2004-2011.

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National Day (LU)(1921): June 23

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A double dip day of the anniversary celebration in the Baltic state of Luxembourg, National Day marks the anniversary of HRH Grand Duke Jean's birthday on June 23, 1921, and Luxembourg's independence.

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