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HOROSCOPES BY KNOWYOURNUMB3RS By GODDESS KYA

August 11, 2022 — August 17, 2022

Rebirth of A New Nation: Shine your light on the darkness. The full moon in Aquarius at 19-degree conjunct Saturn is a wake-up and shake-up with a knee-jerk reaction as to what lessons you have learned from your experiences. By month’s end, Pluto is at 26 degrees Capricorn, Saturn is at 20 degrees Aquarius, Neptune is at 24 degrees Pisces, Jupiter at 7 degrees Aries, and Uranus at 18 degrees Taurus soon to gladly join the retrograde party. Chiming in the north node at 16 degrees Taurus, south node 16 degrees Scorpio, either you are in illusion or living the reality; also, spiritual initiation and messages are chiming in to spread the word of your soul mission. The energy playing Vinateria out is power play and power to the people for those who are bringing something essential to the table and not just talk or a plaything. What systems do you have in place? Useful information that can be applied is a game changer. As we enter Virgo season the tone of the music is getting louder, as your ancestors send out the birdcalls and sounds of triumphs and drums, playing with the musical band on key with the right tone and pitch for alignment and ascension. “Music may be the activity that prepared our pre-human ancestors for speech communication and for the very cognitive, representation flexibility necessary to become humans.” Daniel Levitin

These weekly cycles require discipline, commitment, structure, and  Capricorn elimination of outdated material things, places, and people, to clear your space. Apply a touch of your organizational skill to complete tasks. Capricorn, your intuition is heightened and the need for concentration with Dec 22 Jan 21 stillness is vital to score a touchdown. Your health, appearance, family obligations, and trimming down the fat can assist in your affairs. Around August 16th-18th continue to make the short-term investment for the long-haul rewards forthcoming by the end of August. There is no plan when the universe intervenes to straighten out matters of the heart. Your focus is redirected and your emotions are on steroids filled with love and change. This indicates a commitment to self and finally making the changes needed to evolve yourself in family, health, career, and personal development. A soul-to-soul conversation that feels more like a spiritual initiation is giving you a lesson and a review of your life. Being tested to stay true to yourself. August 12th-13th is time for a change and to take accountability for your actions and who you allow in your environment.

Cancer June 22 July 23

This cycle is a game-changer by bringing value to the table with your  Aquarius Jan 22 skills, talent, and within your profession. You are building your foundation and team while showcasing your service. Your services are your amenities, and you are the resources. Tie your shoestring, fasten on your Feb 19 suspenders, and apply your happy feet, putting in the footwork to build the foundation. August 10th-11th the full moon is ripe, upping your ante in your sign to utilize your skills just as you did on the new moon on February 1, 2022. The energy is ripe to address and respond to situations that needed clar Leo July 24 ity. Adjustments within the home, appearance, remodeling, and thoughts of relocation are featured as you head in a new direction. As you embark on this new journey, outlining and brainstorming are helpful. New conAug 23 cepts bring new innovative adventures and dynamic, sudden, spontaneous, meetings, training, traveling, etc. August 14th-15th, seize the moment and live for the experience of life to advance you.

You are the boss, founder, and CEO. Just as the board of directors you  Pisces Feb 20 are in meeting with, you have a say in the business direction and contracts. August indicated being grounded, preparing for your grand opening, or finishing up a project you have been working on. An exciting, Mar 20 productive week meeting new people and also those with a high profile. Get involved in the community, be it on social platforms, networking events, or Zoom to get to know your audience better. August 12th-13th, listen carefully before responding.

Divine timing with alignment as data is coming to you to take heed and record the information. Your spirit guides and ancestors are giving you clues about upcoming scenes playing out for you not to be caught off guard. There is only so much information given and the rest is up to you. Any legal or partnership matters are best resolved by the 22nd towards the end of the month. August 14th-15th, allow bygones to be bygones while working on your inner self.

Publicly how folks see you, you are building and securing your founda Taurus Apr 22 tion. Internally, of course, people do not see the work, time, dedication, discipline, and the self-accountability to get where you are today. A slight feeling of health concerns causes a knee-jerk reaction to get you to pay atMay 21 tention to information for your growth. Slow the pace down a bit making a smoother structure with coordination as you walk, talk, and your appearance matches your frequency. August 16th-18th, your words are powerful and impactful.

A whole lot of information is passing through your ears and people gos Gemini May 22 siping from the grapevine to inform you. Gemini you usually hear the news before it reaches you so you are prepared and aware. How you respond will be the follow-up; also gossip is good to a certain point. You like to be informed June 21 on a need-to-know basis and discard the rest. It’s time you take the lead and have one to three hands upbringing facts, figures, and documents to the table. August 10th-11th is a very interesting storyline sending mixed signals of truth and false. On your mark, get set, go as Virgo season is right around the corner. The experiences and messages for your season are bringing an interesting topic for discussion at a round table or starting a course or even a survey. The shakeup in your mental faculties is asking you to decipher the information before spilling the beans. Virgo, you love facts and figures for demonstration and as a resource. The love department receives a spike of romance or a romance for a hobby or even a pastime. August 16th-18th, do what’s in your best interest.

Virgo Aug 24 Sept 23

Libra

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lence for a bit.

It’s a time to put in the work as you will experience some odd, unanticipated knee-jerk reactions in your body. That’s a sign from the divine creator for you to learn something about yourself. It requires you to make adjustments, and you know exactly what they are. The trigger is real. It’s a learning experience getting you uncomfortable with your comfortability. It’s time for a change. August 10th-11th, listen carefully and move in si-

Scorpio Oct 24 An inquisitive week of things, people unveiling information in the most unimagined way to you. Remain still as you continue to go about your daily affairs, rather than being pulled by your coattail by the divine creator. Polish up on a course, research a field of study, and visit a body of water Nov 22 for purging and cleansing as you may shed a few tears as things come to a head. A burst of inspiration and motivation follow suit after shedding a few tears with laughter. August 12th-13th, enjoy yourself while planting new seeds.

This is the green-light special week; even as you are driving the speed limit  Sagitarius Nov 23 you catch all the lights. The businesswomen/men with a plan are on a move strategically as you enhance and extend your foundation. A harvest time to think big and score a touchdown for the team. A cycle where people are scoutDec 21 ing out your talent who are willing to make an investment, offer, or collaboration. New things are on the horizon maybe, getting your TV show, podcast, or something in the public arena. August 14th-15th, you have what it takes; it’s your birthright, and your passion naturally calls you so that you dance to it and live out your potential.

The 20th annual ImageNation Outdoors Festival has kicked off and continues through Sept. 10, 2022. The summer-long festival offers free film screenings and music in outdoor venues including a new series held in partnership with the Frederick Douglass Blvd Alliance (FDBA) themed “The Soul of Harlem” primarily featuring films about Harlem such as “Forty Year-Old Version” by Harlem’s own Radha Blank (Aug. 27), and a talkback and special advance screening of Harlem-based director Stanley Nelson’s “Becoming Frederick Douglass” (Sept. 10).

Launched in 2002 with a single screening for 300 people, ImageNation Outdoors has grown to draw nearly 10,000 attendees each summer. ImageNation Outdoors is the only summer-long festival dedicated to films and music about the global Black experience. New initiatives include an NFT art sidebar and Black Anime Con.

“This is our 20th annual ImageNation Outdoors Festival, we couldn’t be happier about launching our FDBA partnership with ‘Soul of Harlem,’ a focus on Harlem artists and experiences,” said Moikgantsi Kgama, executive director of ImageNation. “Locating on Frederick Douglass Boulevard allows us even more direct contact with our audience.”

“And, after 20 years of programs, we are also focused on cultivating opportunities for the Black community through exposure to emerging and popular media,” said Gregory Gates, executive producer of ImageNation. “Our new Black Anime Con was created to encourage youth of African descent to explore opportunities for themselves within this extremely popular Japanese genre. Our NFT sidebar is designed to expose new audiences to this new block-chain-based artform.”

Highlights over the years have included drive-in movies during COVID-19, the world’s longest Soul Train line, the 100th Anniversary of South Africa’s African National Congress in Central Park, talk backs with heralded talent such as Jesse Williams, ASAP Ferg and live performances by Talib Kweli, Goapele, Les Nubians, and more.

Masks are recommended for all participants. Social distancing is required. This policy may change as stipulated by the government. All events are free and open to the public. Please note the schedule is subject to change.

ImageNation has hosted film screenings, live music performances and other cultural events for more than 150,000 people worldwide since its inception in New York City in 1997. In addition to hosting year-round programs at the Film Society of Lincoln Center, the world-famous Apollo Theater, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and in New York City Parks, ImageNation has presented internationally in South Africa, Scotland and Canada and domestically at Harvard University, MASS MOCA, and in Dallas; Los Angeles; Baltimore; and Washington, D.C. Programs have featured appearances by leading filmmakers such as Spike Lee, Lee Daniels, Stanley Nelson and Ava DuVernay.

All programs are free and open to the public. Unless otherwise stated, music/discussions begin at 7 p.m. and films begin at 8:30 p.m. or sundown.

Thursday, August 11: A Soul Train Tribute to Freedom featuring Academy Award-Winner “Judas and the Black Messiah” dir. by Shaka King, 126m, 2021, USA

Location: Marcus Garvey Park Amphitheater, 18 Mt. Morris Park W, New York, NY 10027

Synopsis: Featuring DJ Stormin Norman, the Soul Train Tribute—arguably the hottest Jam in the park for 10 years—celebrates the soundtrack of American social movements with a tribute to Freedom Songs from the Soul Train Era! Enjoy the music and then watch “Judas and the Black Messiah.” In this award-winning historic drama Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya), a young, charismatic activist, becomes chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, putting him directly in the crosshairs of the government, the FBI, and the Chicago police. But to destroy the revolution, the authorities place a man on the inside.

Co-presented with Injoy Enterprises. NY 10027

Synopsis: Narrated by Keith David, African Redemption presents the life of Jamaican civil rights activist Marcus Garvey and his fight for the equality of Black people worldwide.

Co-presenters: Black Star Line Films, Jazzmobile | SUMMERFEST, and HARLEM WEEK

Saturday, August 20: ImageNation Celebrates Harlem Week! NY playwright, who is desperate for a breakthrough before 40. Reinventing herself as rapper RadhaMUSPrime, she vacillates between the worlds of hip hop and theater in order to find her true voice.

An ImageNation x FDBA program.

Sunday, August 28, 2-10 p.m.: Black Anime Con, varied artists, 145m, 2021, USA

Location: Herbert Von King Park, Marcy Ave., Tompkins Ave., between Greene Ave. and Lafayette Ave.

August events include “Soul Train Tribute to Freedom,” New York premiere of “African Redemption: The Life and Legacy of Marcus Garvey,” Harlem Week, Black Anime Con (Courtesy photo)

“Judas and the Black Messiah” (Courtesy photo)

Saturday, August 13: “The Man by the Shore” (A Tribute to Michelle Materre) dir. by Raoul Peck, 106m, 1993, France/ Canada/Haiti/Germany

Trailer: https://www.velvet-film.com/en/ films/the-man-by-shore/

Location: 120th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd., near Chocolat Restaurant

Synopsis: An imaginative girl (Jennifer Zubar) escapes the horrors of living in dictator Francois Duvalier’s 1960s Haiti.

This ImageNation x FDBA program is copresented with Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival.

Wednesday, August 17: New York premiere of “African Redemption: The Life and Legacy of Marcus Garvey”

Trailer: https://youtu.be/d01FqfFaO9g

Location: Marcus Garvey Park Amphitheater, 18 Mt. Morris Park W, New York,

Location: St. Nicholas Park—St. Nicholas Ave and 135th Street on the Great Hill

Presented in partnership with Harlem Week!

Thursday, August 25: “Drumline” dir. by Charles Stone III, 111m, 2002, USA

Trailer: https://youtu.be/3J_LqCnPvgI

Location: Herbert Von King Park, Marcy Ave., Tompkins Ave., between Greene Ave. and Lafayette Ave.

Synopsis: Starring Nick Cannon and Zoe Saldaña, “Drumline” brings the world of “show-style” marching bands (popular at traditionally Black, Southern colleges) to the big screen for the first time when a band director recruits a Harlem street drummer to play at a Southern university. The story was inspired by the high school drumline experiences of executive producer/executive music producer Dallas Austin.

Co-presented with Fun w/ Friends and the City Parks Department.

Saturday, August 27: “Forty Year-Old Version” dir. by Radha Blank, 123m, 2020, USA preceded by a talk with director Radha Blank and ImageNation founder Moikgantsi Kgama and the short film “One Step At a Time,” 8:30 m, 2022, USA

Trailer: https://youtu.be/RRpGNnaDzeE

Location: 120th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd., near Chocolat Restaurant

Synopsis: Radha is a down-on-her-luck

Synopsis: Celebrating the Black presence in anime, ImageNation’s Black Anime Con will feature CosPlay, Anime Market, Japanese Soul fusion food, film screenings and more.

Co-presented with the City Parks Department.

Saturday, September 10, 2022: “Becoming Frederick Douglass” dir. by Stanley Nelson, 90m, 2022, USA

This Special Advance Screening will be preceded by a talk with director Stanley Nelson and Professor Natasha Lightfoot, Columbia University, Department of History.

Trailer: https://www.pbs.org/video/extended-trailer-jly62g/

Location: 120th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd., near Chocolat Restaurant

Synopsis: Using Frederick Douglass’ own words, this documentary film tells the story of how a man born and raised in slavery became one of the most prominent elder statesmen and powerful voices for freedom in America.

This ImageNation x FDBA program is copresented with Firelight Films.

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