Weekly Compass: Week 12 (March 17th – March 23rd, 2025) 🔮

💜 Hello beauties, so what awaits us this week? I bring you an overview of the most interesting news, trends and tips so that we can enter the new week with clarity, inspiration and energy! 🌟

What's happening in the tech world?

🧠 Investment in artificial intelligence in China:
🔹 China announced the establishment of a state-backed fund to support artificial intelligence with a volume of one trillion yuan.
🔹 This investment is intended to strengthen China's position in the field of AI and support technological development.

📖 AI tools influencing children's reading and writing:
🔹 In the US, applications supported by artificial intelligence are increasingly being used, such as Amira Learning, MagicSchool and KhanMigothat help children learn to read and write.
🔹 However, there are concerns about their ability to understand spoken language.

🛡️ Digital watermarks for revealing AI-generated content:
🔹 A university professor from the University of Florida is developing a digital watermark that can distinguish between text written by humans and artificial intelligence.
🔹 This invisible watermark could help fight fraud and misinformation.

🔥 The most interesting in the world of IT and technology

🤖 China unveils universal AI agent Manus, which beats OpenAI in GAIA tests:
🔹 Manus handles complex tasks autonomously and offers services at an affordable price $2 per task.
🔹 Its creator, a start-up Monica.im, plans to open up some of its code for wider collaboration.
🔹 Manus defeated the previous leader, OpenAI with its GPT model, in the GAIA tests.

🚨 US pressure on Google intensifies. The tech giant could lose its Chrome browser:
🔹 The United States Department of Justice wants to restrict Google's activities.
🔹 According to him, the dominant position of the Mountain View company makes it impossible for competition to develop.
🔹 The solution should be Chrome browser sales.

📚 Education and personal development:
🔹 Universities, such as Masaryk University, offer courses focused on biohacking and other modern topics, which shows the growing interest in these areas.

🧬 Biohacking and longevity:
🔹 Biohacking, the conscious improvement of the body and mind using scientific knowledge, is gaining popularity.
🔹 The key aspect is the use natural substances to support brain function and extend cell lifespan.
🔹 For example, a podcast "Brain We Are CZ" is engaged in optimizing the mind for modern times and health prevention.

📲 Viral trends on social media:
🔹 Recently, TikTok is spreading a trend where users capture and share videos of carefully arranged items in airport security boxes.
🔹 Instagram constantly innovates to keep up with current trends and user needs. Recently, it has been focusing on improved creation and sharing features, especially for short videos.
🔹 Pinterest has seen an increase in interest in various aesthetic trends, such as "Fisherman Aesthetic" and "Cherry-Coded".
🔹 Facebook develops functions focused on improving user experience and securityA new project was recently announced "Imagined for You"which uses artificial intelligence to create personalized images.

✨ New creams, perfumes, anti-aging products

🔹 New creams and skin products:
🌿 Lancôme Rénergie HCF Triple Serum – triple combination of effective anti-wrinkle ingredients.
🌿 Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment – anti-aging cream for instant skin smoothing.

🔹 Perfumes:
🌸 Chanel No. 5 L'Eau – a new facelift of the classic, light and fresh.
🌸 Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine – a floral perfume inspired by spring flowers.

🔹 Anti-aging products:
🧴 NewBeauty's Best Anti-Aging Products for 2025 – new products with peptides and anti-pollution protection.
🧴 Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair – cream with retinol and hyaluronic acid.

🔹 Trends and hits for spring:
🌿 Minimalism in skin care – a simple routine with quality products.
🌿 Pure and natural cosmetic composition – emphasis on sustainability and skin health.

🔹 News in the area:
🧴 Nano serum and skin regeneration technique – application of serum with microneedles.
💆‍♀️ Ulthera Lift – lifting without surgery, stimulation of collagen production.

🎥 The film Maria has been released in Czech cinemas, which depicts the life of Maria Callas. 🎭✨
👗 New discussions in dressing: There is a discussion on the topic of fashion and trends in Prague theaters. 💃🎭
🎞️ "Juror No. 2" from Clint Eastwood: a new film that has received positive reviews. 🎬👏
🔥 "Afterburn" with Dave Bautista: filming a post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller in Slovakia. 🎥🚀
🎸 New Rammstein tour: fiery and spectacular visual elements. 🔥🤘
📺 "Life for the Self-Taught": new movie on Netflix. 🍿🎞️
🎬 "Nothing new in the West": a movie on Netflix that has received positive reviews. ⭐🎥

NOTABLE PERSONALITIES OF THE WEEK – birthdays (March 17 – 23, 2025)

17.3.

• 🎵 Nat King Cole : (1916) Legendary American jazz singer and pianist, whose velvety voice and piano skills echoed a generation of musicians.
• 🎬 Tomas Holy : (child actor) The most famous Czech child film star, known for films such as "How to Pull a Whale's Stool Out" and "Basically We're Normal".
• 🎭 Gary Sinise : (actor) Academy Award-nominated actor for his role as Lt. Dan in the film Forrest Gump , also known for roles in the series New York Crime .
• 🎥 Patrick Duffy : (actor) American actor most famous for his role as Bobby Ewing in the popular television series Dallas .
• 🎬 Kurt Russell : (actor) actor, known for action films of the 80s and 90s, such as Escape from New York and Big Trouble in Little China .

18.3.

• 🎵 Nat King Cole : (1916) Legendary American jazz singer and pianist, whose velvety voice and piano skills echoed a generation of musicians.
• 🎬 Tomas Holy : (child actor) The most famous Czech child film star, known for films such as "How to Pull a Whale's Stool Out" and "Basically We're Normal".
• 🎭 Gary Sinise : (actor) Academy Award-nominated actor for his role as Lt. Dan in the film Forrest Gump , also known for roles in the series New York Crime .
• 🎥 Patrick Duffy : (actor) American actor most famous for his role as Bobby Ewing in the popular television series Dallas .
• 🎬 Kurt Russell : (actor) actor, known for action films of the 80s and 90s, such as Escape from New York and Big Trouble in Little China .

19.3.

• 🎬 Bruce Willis : (actor) American actor known primarily for action films, such as the series Deadly trap .
• 🎭 Simona Stasova : (actress) Popular Czech actress, known for many theater, film and television roles.
• 🎥 Ursula Andress : (actress) Swiss actress and sex symbol of the 1960s, famous for her role as Honey Ryder in the first Bond film Dr. No .
• 🌟 Glenn Close : (actress) American actress with a rich career in both theater and film, known for roles in films such as Fatal attraction and Dangerous acquaintances .

20.3.

• 🎤 Chester Bennington : (singer) American singer, known as the frontman of a rock band Linkin Park .
• 📚 Honoré de Balzac : (writer) French writer, one of the most important representatives of realism in literature.
• 🎭 Henrik Ibsen : (playwright) Norwegian playwright, considered one of the most important playwrights of the 19th century.
• 🎼 Michel Magne : (composer) French composer of film music, author of music for many well-known French films.

21.3.

• 🎼 Johann Sebastian Bach : (composer) German Baroque composer, one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time.
• 🎬 Timothy Dalton : (actor) British actor, fourth James Bond actor in the film series.
• 🎥 Gary Oldman : (actor) British actor known for his diverse roles in films such as Dracula and The Dark Knight .
• 🏎 Ayrton Senna : (F1 racer) Brazilian Formula 1 driver, one of the best racers of all time.

22.3.

• 🎸 Karel Wagner : (musician) Czech musician, bandleader and lyricist, collaborated with many Czech popular singers.
• 🎭 Dagmar Havelová : (actress) Czech actress and former First Lady of the Czech Republic.
• 📖 Karel Polacek : (writer) Czech writer and journalist, author of humorous novels such as There were five of us. .
• 🎼 Andrew Lloyd Webber : (composer) British composer, author of many successful musicals, including Phantom of the Opera and Jesus Christ Superstar

23.3.

• 🎨 Josef Capek : (artist) Czech painter, writer and illustrator, author of the book Talking about a dog and a cat
• 🎥 Joan Crawford : (actress) American actress, one of the biggest stars of the golden era of Hollywood.
• 🩺 Josef Thomayer : (physician) Czech physician and writer, a prominent representative of Czech medicine.
• 🎩 Harry Houdini : (magician) Hungarian-American illusionist and escapologist, famous for his escape tricks.

🌸 Wellness & self-care – deep relaxation

💧 Aromatherapy with scents of the week:

• 🌿 Neptune's fragrance for intuition and spiritual growth: lavender, sandalwood, rosewood, ylang-ylang.
• 💥 Fragrances for a new beginning (Sun in Aries): rosemary, ginger, pepper, citrus (orange, grapefruit).

💧 Bath with mineral salts and flowers:

• Sea salt, Epsom salt
• Rosemary leaves, dried lavender flowers, rose petals

🍵 Ritual with hot tea:

• Chamomile, lemon balm, mint, ginger tea
• Ideal for relaxing with aromatherapy

🔦 Candles and scents of the week

Light a candle and immerse yourself in the pleasant atmosphere.

• 🌿 With essential oils: lavender, sandalwood, rosewood.
• 💥 For a new beginning (Sun in Aries): citrus, rosemary, ginger.
• 🌿 The scent of meditation and harmony: juniper, cedar, white lotus, camellia.

🌱 Magical herb of the week: Chamomile

This a gentle and medicinal herb It is ideal for calming the body and mind.

• 🍵 Tea: It helps against insomnia and stress.
• 💧 Bath: Soothes the skin and mind.
• 🏰 Smoking: It cleanses the space of negative energy.

🌟 Ritual of the week to boost energy

Support your inner light and determination with a simple ritual.

• 🎨 Affirmations for a new beginning: "It doesn't matter how slowly you go, as long as you don't stop." – Confucius.
• 🌌 Visualizing new beginnings (Sun in Aries).
• 🤍 Meditation: Focus on your vision and let your intuition guide you.

💫 Astrological constellations and their influence

What energies will influence this week?

🌟 Sun conjunct Neptune (March 17-21)

• Feeling confused or lost
• Stronger intuition and synchronicity
• The need for introspection and meditation

🌟 The Sun enters the sign of Aries (March 20)

• A new beginning and astronomical spring
• Energy for action for Aries, Leos and Sagittarius

🌟 Karmic nodes on the Pisces–Virgo axis

• Quick adaptation, balance between intuition and practicality
• The possibility of healing old wounds for Pisces, Virgo, Gemini and Sagittarius

🔮 How will this affect us?

🎨 Introspection and creativity will be at their peak – if you have a creative project, now is the time!

🔄 After March 20th, we will feel a strong impulse to act and implement changes. A great time for new beginnings!

🧐 Find a balance between intuition and pragmatism. Karmic knots will lead us to realize what is important to us.