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HOROSCOPES BY KNOWYOURNUMB3RS By GODDESS KYA
June 2, 2022 — June 8, 2022
Rebirth of a New Nation: This cycle week is a spinoff of what occurred this last week of May. What has transpired in your life that has you now going in a different direction? What’s the conversational theme that’s being talked about in your environment? This is a course for change, discarding things, people, and places that you’ve outgrown. It’s time to upgrade your credentials and requirements, the systems, and foundations as the world and Mother Earth’s frequency is vastly changing. Mother Earth is reintroducing her presence. Can you feel it? As Mercury is preparing for its direct motion on June 3, at 26 degrees in Taurus, and sextile Neptune, and trine in Pluto, certain topics and circumstances can reappear. Reconsideration is taking an effect based upon the experiences, actions, and evidence brought to your attention. Mercury plays mental gymnastics, Vinateria double-dutch, hopscotch, or hangman for you to figure out. Once you know you’re not immune to the forces of nature projected upon you, you become the projector. “We look inside first, decide what kind of world we want to see, and then project that world outside making it the truth as we see it.” Author unknown
This weekly cycle is a second dose to maximize and utilize in formation in an impactful way. The end of May was a trial to pre pare you. You got the message and lessons all at once. What’s the blueprint and supporting paperwork to push the envelope a bit further? New adventures, promotions, and partnerships are on their way. This year the spiritual realm is contacting and guiding you, showering you with protection with what you need and need to know. June 6-7’s prolific alignment is in the universe.
Your vision and dreams are manifesting with a sudden revelation. Mentally, you’re sharp and your ideas and thoughts are piecing together for a final review. Stay ready and stay sharp while being clear, concise, and straight to the point. No need to hold anyone up. Integrity, without manipulation goes a long way. June 8-9 will match your words with your actions if you want to receive the reciprocity.
Finance, romance, partnerships, publishing, promoting, and premiering are highlighting this cycle spreading the word about upcoming projects. Allow your spirit to guide you where you need to be, and you’ll attract the people, deals, clients, and opportunities to you. Faith is strongly required to ride this faith train. As the train passes, you’ll be in a better position to catch the blessing as it comes past. Game, recognize game. June 1-2 indicate a heartfelt message coming through. When one asks a question and you reply in a way that’s uplifting, radiant, and inspirational, reaching the hearts of others, who hears it? Take your time during this week’s cycle. Don’t allow others to lay their agenda on you as to what you should or should not do. You already know based on past experiences. Spark up a conversation with those wise elders who can give you guidance to the answers you seek. Re-examine the information of what’s in front of you. You’ll soon know whether you’re holding yourself back, or whether what you’re doing for others is holding you back. Do what’s in your best interest. June 3-5 may recall a scene you haven’t forgotten about and how it made you feel, or the conversations that spark something within you. Your intuition is strong this week. Open the dialogue of com munication with your higher self and allow the spiritual guides to speak to you or deliver a message through you. Do not overwork, overpack, or overdue anything—simply improvise. You’re in the spotlight this week and everywhere you go people seem to know of you. It’s a grandiose time to promote, sell, share a story, or assist someone by uplifting their spirits. June 6-7 follow your own protocol. When your heart and mind are made up it’s time to act. Allow your emotions to be the vessel of change that steers you on the right path. That burning desire for things you’ve been wanting to do now, says it’s your time to see what you’re made of. Put your creativity into drive and get it done. Lose yourself creatively to create a magnificent piece of art. June 8-9 your hidden or latent talents are discovered and even you may be shocked at the results.
It’s a lucrative week in your endeavors and an incentive of compensation has arrived to reward you. You got it going on this week that’s full of divine surprises, compliments of the universe showering you here and there. Be a blessing in someone’s life. June 1-2, the universe reciprocates you in some form or fashion when you assist another. Count your blessings.
Your gift is a given. How you apply it to your benefit is not. That part of discovery comes from life’s experiences and what you possess from within to be a beacon of light. Every single being on Mother Earth has a role in this world. This week’s cycle has a connection with a higher purpose within your journey. June 3-5, tap within to access the keys to the knowledge you seek.
Knowledge is power when you put it to good use to fuel your mind, body, spirit, and soul like the fruits and vegetation of the Earth. The seeds you planted are in the development stage, slowly bearing fruit. Record your growth and process by the use of a recorder, or camera, as you put your foundation together. Prioritizing your schedule to address matters of the home, heart, and work affairs are key. June 6-7 you’re either offline, or online taking a break to regain your focus and then jumping back on the train.
At times things said or done to you do not need a rebuttal. First, examine yourself, as it’s a reflection of what you put out into the universe. Don’t sound the alarm so fast. Folks who want to be in confrontation mode will either make you or break you. That all depends on the level of your vibrational frequency, be it at its lowest or highest point. Burn off that energy towards your projects or handle your business for the purpose of a successful outcome. You’re in the limelight. June 8-9, preparation is key to your manifestation.
This week’s cycle may be a little rugged yet durable with the right winning attitude and looking out for yourself for changes that are outstanding. The situation is what it is, and the divine Creator takes care of the rest. Your faith is at its all-time high to receive that magical outcome that’s been long delayed. Your plan is solid and sticks you to it, your energy is luminous like a pregnant woman’s glow. June 1-2, faith and destiny are in a position to play the cards dealt to you this cycle.
Emotionally, practically, mentally, and spiritually, you’re in tune with the abrupt and global changes. You’re using your discernment based upon your experiences, and the information with science to back it up, exploring all details and more. Your assets are bringing the proficiency of wisdom and knowledge to the table to be shared with your community for their own benefit and comprehension. This week, your senses are impeccable with a bit of déjà vu, and your dreams are prolific. June 3-5, your feelings are powerfully felt with the intensity of information channeling in and through you of the forthcoming news.
Cancer
June 22 July 23
Leo
July 24 Aug 23
Virgo Aug 24 Sept 23
Libra Sept 24 Oct 23
Scorpio Oct 24 Nov 22
Sagitarius Nov 23 Dec 21
By JORDANNAH ELIZABETH
Special to the AmNews
(Image courtesy of Lincoln Center)
Archer Aymes Retrospective: A Juneteenth Exhibition at Park Avenue Armory
It has been reported that the talented artist and author, Carl Hancock Rux has curated a New York City-wide Juneteenth program for the city to experience and enjoy.
Harlem Stage, Park Avenue Armory and Lincoln Center are offering a weekend-long series of free events to celebrate this national holiday that highlights the resilience and power of Black Americans all over the country.
The series press release shares the schedule and event description of this important NYC event:
Juneteenth: Examined: A Panel Discussion led by Carl Hancock Rux at Harlem Stage
Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m., free
Harlem Stage Associate Artistic Director and Curator-in-Residence Carl Hancock Rux moderates a panel discussion featuring Charles Blow, Dr. Indira Etwaroo, and Tavia Nyong’o on some of the myths of the Emancipation Proclamation and the truths of modern-day slavery.
Sunday, June 19 at 3 p.m., free
Park Avenue Armory presents an art installation of newly discovered works by Archer Aymes—protagonist of Rux’s Obie-award winning play ‘Talk’—exploring the story of Juneteenth through a critical fabulation of what freedom might have felt like to the emancipated. The immersive art installation is curated by Carl Hancock Rux with Tavia Nyong’o and Dianne Smith, and also features a concert performance by mezzo-soprano Alicia Hall Moran and pianist Aaron Diehl.
Sunday, June 19 at 7 p.m., free
The culminating event takes place during the evening of June 19, with I Dream a Dream That Dreams Back at Me: A Juneteenth Celebration, curated and directed by Carl Hancock Rux. The site-specific, evening-long event unfolds across Lincoln Center, drawing inspiration from the narratives of enslaved people seeking and finding freedom— from Harriet Tubman to today—and reckoning with the question of whether true freedom has ever fully been achieved. The multipart event includes artists such as Nona Hendryx, Étienne Lashley and The Collective, and Vernon Reid, performing or iginal music including a song by Gordon Chambers and the "Combahee" song, with lyrics by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage. The performers wear original paper dress creations by interdisciplinary artist Dianne Smith. The event concludes with a concert by Grammy winner Cedric Burnside, followed by a silent disco dance party from DJ Belinda Becker, honoring contributions of Black Americans to modern music.
AROUND THE TABLE: STORIES OF THE FOODS WE LOVE
On View June 4–Sept 11 An Exhibition Celebrating the Art and Science of Edible Plants
(Joan Marcus photos)
Benja Kay Thomas in the New York premiere production of Pulitzer Prize winner “Fat Ham,” written by James Ijames, co-produced by National Black Theatre and The Public Theater Billy Eugene Jones and Marcel Spears in “Fat Ham”
By LINDA ARMSTRONG Special to the AmNews
I think the Bard would be thrilled to see his classic play Hamlet given a colorful twist by James IJames with his 2022 Pulitzer Prize winning play, “Fat Ham,” playing at The Public Theater. This magnificently creative play that gives “Hamlet” a spin includes an all-Black family, the murder of the cruel patriarch, his brother facilitating it and marrying his widow and the ghost of the patriarch bidding his gay, Black son Juicy to avenge his death, as Juicy prepares the backyard for the wedding reception. Doesn’t sound like Shakespeare to you? Well, this play is one of the most prolific works you will have the incredible opportunity to see. This stunning production shows the gem that emerges when The Public Theater and the National Black Theatre co-produce a work. And it is remarkably directed by The Public Theater Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director—Saheem Ali.
What was so engaging about this play is not only are they doing a Black take-off of Hamlet, Juicy tends to quote Shakespeare and many of the actors engage in breaking the fourth wall and speak to the audience. That alone takes this work to an utterly fantastic level. There are a great deal of clever moments. The laughs are off-the-chains.
Juicy is a college student who never had the support of his father Papp. He put him down for being gay and used to do cruel things to him. Papp is so hard a person, he killed a man for speaking to him because the man had bad breath! Juicy is comfortable being gay, but the only person who has always accepted him is her mother Tedra. He is close with his cousin Tio. Tio is quite a character, as he watches porn and demonstrates that he thinks he could do some of the sexual positions. He also loves to get high and play wild video games. Juicy’s uncle Rev, who had his father Papp murdered and married his wife Tedra, is as mean a person as Papp and physical assaults Juicy. He constantly verbally attacks Juicy for his way of dressing and his demeanor. Juicy is decorating the backyard of the house for a wedding reception for his mother and her new husband, his Uncle Rev. Once the ghost of Papp confronts him about his murder, Juicy’s life is not the same. Papp demands that he murder his uncle. Juicy’s other relatives also lend to the drama and comedy of the story as his Aunt Rabby comes for the reception and brings Juicy’s cousin Larry and Opal. Both are not living their truth and Juicy knows it.
“Fat Ham” is a tasty tale that will have your pallet for Shakespeare satisfied, your funnybone tickled, your shock enticed and your mind swirling with delectable delight! My daughter Jasmine and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Don’t let it being based on Hamlet fool you. “Fat Ham” has an ending that is nothing less than unexpected and tremendously creative.
Marcel Spears as Juicy is absolutely BRILLIANT! He makes that character shine brightly and beautifully represents the Black, gay community and the struggles and degradation they can go through from their own family members. Juicy is also well versed in Shakespeare and does him proud. Nikki Crawford as his sexy, supportive mother Tedra is superb in the role of this bumping and grinding temptress. Her character is very funny and over the top, as are all the characters in this play. Billy Eugene Jones proves to be doubly evil and delightful as he portrays both Rev and Papp. Chris Herbie Holland as Tio, the porn watching, drug taking, video game playing cousin and confidente is absolutely hilarious. Adrianna Mitchell is a breath of fresh air as Opal, a lesbian who is made to wear dresses by her mother, Rabby. Rabby is an overbearing woman who doesn’t want to recognize the truth about her daughter or her son Larry. She is marvelously played by Benja Kay Thomas. Rabby is someone who has advice for everyone, but doesn’t see the trouble in her own household. Calvin Leon Smith is stunning in his delivery of Larry!
Seven is definitely a lucky number for “Fat Ham” because this cast of seven brings the laughter, joy, crazy and the frequent breaking of the fourth wall, all of which completely engage the audience and make you want more!
You have got to go see “Fat Ham,” extended now through July 3! Take the whole family and let “Fat Ham” be your new means to “brush up your Shakespeare.” When it comes to the question of “To be, or not to be,” I’m so grateful that Ijames chose to let “Fat Ham” BE!
The Public Theater is at 425 Lafayette Avenue in lower Manhattan. For more info, visit www.publictheater.org
The cast of Pulitzer Prize winner “Fat Ham”
