OCTOBER
Important Dates: Sukkoth & Columbus Day on October 14th; United Nations’ Day on the 24th; and Halloween or Samhain on the 31st.
Akashic Records
I love to think about that great big library in the sky without any discernable walls called the Akashic Records. Many say it was placed there by God to record all successes and failures, life paths, and what needs to be learned or shared in the next life time. All the information on the planet and all that has happened since the beginning oft times hasbeen recorded in the Akashic Records. Some think that it is the archive that souls from other realities, parallel universes, dimensions or planets, can look into and understand what your soul actually needs in this new reincarnated life.
The premise is that the Akashic Records reside in the fourth, some say fifth, dimension. Other theories suggest the AR resides in the ethers (Akasha means ethers) around our planet and when other lifeforms come to earth for a third dimensional experience, they can go in to the records of the person they will be reincarnating into to find out which lessons must be learned and perhaps what was tried in the past. There is usually one major issue that needs to be addressed in a lifetime until the lesson is fully learned. However, you can get in touch with these records through very deep meditation and relaxation. But the interesting part is that with more understanding and enlightenment on your part and more meditation, you can continue to gain access to different levels of the Akashic Records, so you may be able to tap into the higher dimensions where more information is stored not only on you, your life, and all life successes and accomplishments, but also what may be a good resolutions to your issues, phobias and concerns. It records every action, reaction, good and bad deeds, and then it goes further into all planets, all universes, eternities and dimensions. The more you try to contact these records, the more you will be able to receive messages from guides or angels or just hear an audio message in your head or maybe a song on the radio which conveys a message to you.
Many believe angels and spirit guides, not necessarily those you know, help you find the answers you are looking for. It may seem like a dream or a fanciful astral projection, but the information is there for all to use. The Akashic Records are non-judgmental, it simply records what happens and what you and others have done in and with their lives, relationships, with children, parents, career, ambitions and dreams. Everything! Some people can just access it in their everyday lives after they had studied the AR and meditated often and can get information on anything they want. It is important to know though that you cannot access anyone else’s information without their explicit permission, for instance, if someone is doing an AR reading for you.
It is believed that some souls decide to stay behind in the Akashic Records to reeducate and reprocess new ascending souls who have lost their way or who have brought misery to the world that it would not let them continue on a destructive or menacing path. People are marked in life, some say with an invisible mark on their backs by an inter-dimensional creature, so that when they ascend, it will be known where they are to go without delay. In this way, all the souls of those reincarnating to Earth will be extremely positive, kind, compassionate, loving, caring and bring hope back into the world. They will make the planet whole and unite others in just causes to help everyone and save the planet. That’s a nice idea, isn’t it?
MOON PHASE |
DATE |
DEGREE, SIGN & MINUTES |
TIME |
| First Quarter | 05 | 12 Capricorn 09 | 12:47 PM |
| Full Moon | 13 | 20 Aries 14 | 05:08 PM |
| Last Quarter | 21 | 27 Cancer 49 | 08:39 AM |
| New Moon | 27 | 04 Scorpio 25 | 11:38 PM |
| Planets in the morning sky | Mars from the 17th. |
Planets in the night sky
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Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn.Do not confuse Venus with Mercury late month, Venus is brighter. |
Retrogrades
| Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto goes Direct on the 3rd. |
| The sun goes into Scorpio on October 23. | |
ARIES – March 20 – April 19
What a fabulous month for changing your approach to issues,concerns and projects. You want to get life going in the right direction and you do whatever you can to get the show on the road. There will be so many opportunities available to you now to change your life journey iif you want to. Taking a big step may be frightening, but if your heart is into it, do what you must do to get positive options in to your life. This is a great opportunity for you to update your look and do something you’ve always wanted to but didn’t have the courage to do it in the past. Also, love may come into your life, and if you are already married, then a resurgence of romance should be exciting. Start doing anything that brings you more knowledge and information like learning, reading, researching and perhaps writing. Challenge yourself!
TAURUS – April 20 – May 20
You seem to be asserting your independence in all types of relationships and careers. You also seem to be super-sensitive at this time, so don’t let a misunderstanding tear apart a good relationship with friends, family or a partner. You may feel like this is a good time to be more independent and to take on challenges yourself. You can always do what you want to do, but do include your significant other in some of your activities so you will both stay connected on all levels. Don’t get into silly disagreements and be sure to keep your loved one first in your life. There may be a change in a romantic situation for some of you, but all in all, it should be noted that the independence urge will be strong this month.
GEMINI – May 21 – June 20
Be extremely careful about the items you throw away now as you may need those items in the future. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t de-clutter your space, home, apartment, etc., but I think knowing what you will be able to use in the near future will save you a few dollars. Don’t waste money on ridiculous schemes that you think will make you rich! This is not the time for that type of adventure. Also, don’t let the internet fool you into buying something that turns out to be junk made in China. You may be thinking about getting rid of those excessive parts of your personality and way of doing things which would be better left behind. If possible, listen more. You don’t always have to be the main speaker and attraction at parties, gatherings or in the family! You may find out something that you didn’t know and can later discuss. Don’t worry about financial issues as the more you worry about it, the more it will come true. There will be enough for your needs.
CANCER – June 21 – July
You may be a contradiction of sorts this month. You may be irritated and frustrated by things you weren’t able to complete and you could feel as if you haven’t accomplished what you had planned. However, to take your mind off of this, it would be a fantastic time to be a loving parent or mentor to someone who needs to get back on course. Your children or some young children really need your attention, direction and counsel. Give it freely. However, do not take on so much that you don’t have time for yourself. This is a time for further formal education, lectures, seminars, workshops, or training (for your job or new interest) or any kind of modality to give you the information you desire. Perhaps thinking of a long journey is on your mind, but you can’t seem to do that now. Don’t worry, there will be other times to take your trips or vacation.
LEO – July 22 – August 22
Your reputation and career team up as if they were one. You will do very well in work and may even get a surprise boost in your career. Be sure that you are fair in all dealings and a moral reputation will follow. Others will see that you are an honest person and you will gain their trust in many situations that you hadn’t thought about in the past. You may wish to spend a little more time at home and do whatever it is you want to do in your home regarding clearing the space, redecorating, painting or buying new furniture. Once the new energy comes into your home, it will give you an increase of love, happiness, abundance in all things and inner peace. Be aware that being critical of a partner, friend or family member may really hurt the relationship. Think before you speak to them after you have calmed down so you can discuss your issue with them logically rather than with anger!
VIRGO – August 23 – September 22
Invite yourself into new relationships so that you can experience many new adventures on your journey in life. Even though you may have a few differences, you are smart enough to know that everyone can’t believe in the same things that you do or else it will be a boring world. This is a time where you should get your dreams and abilities in sync with each other so that you can accomplish many dreams that you have put on the back burner. Friends, groups seem important now. Join groups that have similar interests and meet new people. This would also be a good time to solidify your hopes and dreams. Take steps to reach your goals. They aren’t going to come to you on a silver platter.
LIBRA – September 23 – October 22
Your refinement and personality are in a class beyond compare. You like to be well-dressed and appreciate others who take pride in their appearance. You are a genuine person who wants to help everyone; be careful not to spend all of your energy on others that you are overwhelmed when you have to take care of your home, career, projects or chores. You are equality minded and love to discuss important issues from a spiritual or philosophical point of view. Joining some classes would be a good diversion for you and you will learn more about a subject you like. You may procrastinate here and there, but just remember, if you do, you will get stuck in that same negative energy until you change the situation or circumstance. Make decisions, more forward in a positive manner and don’t be afraid that your situation or idea will be trivial. You may need a bit more confidence in your abilities.
SCORPIO – October 23 – November 21
Be passionate about your life now. Don’t worry about the small adverse instances around you since negativity attracts more negativity. Be thankful for your blessings and more of them will be attracted to you. Your personal appearance is very important to you as well as the respect of others. If you can be a little more flexible in your thinking, you will avoid arguments and confrontations. Dealing with women this month will make you feel fulfilled and happy. Any type of volunteer work would be a welcomed change. You want to help others, but also want your privacy, so again, balance in all things is desired. Money issues are on your mind, but you are doing fine. Just keep up the great savings plan (or wherever you have your money) and you will feel extremely secure about your finances.
SAGITTARIUS – November 22 – December 20
This is a month where you will be racing around doing a lot of travel, or having a great time with outdoor activities. Even though you are getting back into the swing of things for the beginning of Autumn, you still have many projects that must be completed before starting new ones. You are very open-minded, lucky and optimistic so your exuberance for life will flow onto others. Your excitement will be contagious. Be sure that your family is well taken care of. Outings with the family would go over well. Some short trips or weekend getaways would also be a nice interlude from the work work week you could all relax and enjoy each other’s company. A very good time to be with family, siblings and close friends. Talk over anything that has been an issue between you because now there will be more understanding and sensibleness encompassing both of you. Life is good.
CAPRICORN – December 21 – January 19
You may have some organizational issues and may not be on not on top of projects. You may have a few issues in taking charge of a project or organization because you don’t want to accept the responsibilities of more than you already have on your plate. You have the potential to be in charge if you want to, and take care of many issues whether they are someone else’s or yours. You may feel like you are on a roller coaster at times as things change quickly that you almost seem as if you can’t get a handle on them, but you do. You are quite serious this month and may expect that there will be an issue or two which will pull the rug out from under you. If this is the case, deal with one thing at a time and all will be perfectly handled. Watch out for misunderstandings and drawing premature conclusions. Get all of the facts so you can make an informed decision on any topic.
AQUARIUS – January 20 – February 17
Home life and getting your home into shape for the upcoming holidays may be on your mind. At the very least, painting, updating a room’s look or redecorating may also be on your mind. You take a lot of pride in your home and this is a time where you can shine. Even small decorative changes and varied accents show your sense of style as well as modernizing your home’s appearance. This may also be a time when you shouldn’t venture out too much. You have too many things to do, so it keeps you nearby. It seems you are always taking care of family and friends but don’t have extra time to care for yourself. You need a break! Being with your family is important to you; however, don’t get worn out doing things that you really don’t want to do. Try to balance your life with family, friends and yourself. You are not winning the race this time, so plan on a few changes.
PISCES – February 18 – March 19
This is a time to participate in the arts, such as music, drawing, painting or singing. You should express yourself more freely now. There is a lot of thought about occultism, theories, philosophies and dreams. You have too many thoughts and couldn’t possibly handle all of those projects so just follow-up on the ones you think you would like, can handle and want to come true. Be aware that this is a time where drugs and alcohol may be an issue; if not you, those close to you may abuse these addictions. However, it also indicates that your imagination and creativity is at its peak now so invent or finish something that is important to you. You have the intelligence to do it, so just do it. Hesitating will only get your more procrastination and may not make your dreams come true
Important Dates: November 1, All Saints Day; 3rd, Daylight Savings Time ends (turn clock back one hour), 5th, Election Day; 11th, Veterans Day, and the 28th, Thanksgiving Day.
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How Your Sun Sign Changes Your Personality
Most people identify with their sun sign in astrology. That means that the sun was on the horizon in a certain constellation at the time of your birth. The other planets are figured out for this time period as well as using your birth time and your residential location (latitude and longitude). What’s interesting is that growing up I never considered myself a Gemini because I was redecorating the house, sewing curtains, making flower arrangements and doing macramé and with the help of my mom, a Taurus and natural interior designer, I was always changing things in the house to make it feel and look better. You can say that I had an obsession with “the home.”
At fourteen, when I became an astrology student, I learned that the planets and house cusps move every year! So, in essence, you are never the exact person you were at birth for very long. Being there are 30 degrees in each sign, you must go through all of these degrees until you reach the next sign in the zodiac. For instance, I was at 22 degrees Gemini at birth, which meant I was a Gemini for only eight years of my life and spent the next thirty in Cancer, a very domesticated, family-loving sign. Yes, I still had many Gemini traits: I could do more than one thing at a time, I am ambidextrous, write novels, poetry and short stories, interested in metaphysics, talk all of the time, and all the other Gemini traits that everyone says THE TWINS supposed to have. However, it was interesting that all of my energies went into the homestead, the ruler of which was Cancer. Now that I am in the middle of Leo, my Gemini Sun has more dynamic energy and I feel like I can do anything. Homelife is not a priority to me. Having a serious man in my life has been the furthest thing in my mind for over twenty years. It’s because Leo is an independent, confident, loyal and trusted sign. It represents knowledge, being daring and taking risks. It takes care of the less fortunate and believes in helping those in need.
Now you know you most likely will not be the same sun sign (birth sun) that you were born with unless you die very early in childhood from an accident or illness. Most of us think as we get older, that we mature, become more knowledgeable, handle situations with more grace and confidence; we have different interests than when we were children or young adults and this continually changes until the day you die. Your interests and curiosities go in many directions. Sometimes this may surprise even you! But this is a gradual change as we enter into a new sign. It would take at least five years in that new sign to make the transition until the twenty-fifth year in one sign when you will begin transitioning to the next sign.…you transition from your new sign into another brand new sign with new beginnings, understanding, hobbies, fascinations and may pursue different areas of philosophy, religion or education. Your life will most definitely make a dramatic shift.
To add to this information is that your moon sign which controls your emotions, subconscious and feelings changes signs every 2.5 years. The other planets, including your Ascendant, (the personality you show to the world), change one degree a year. These are called progressions. This is where your planets at birth “progressed to” whatever age you were interested in. So, in essence, your whole chart changes every year. Yes, you still have a birth chart that you were born with and still have the overall personality and characteristics from that chart; however, now you have other influences that impels you into different directions, etc. Remember, you have free will and can control your life at all times. The chart is just a template that you may or may not follow, but your personality does undergo many incarnations in a single lifetime!
The thought is that you usually go through the next sign in the zodiac, after the one you were born in, so that you can have a taste of what your life will be like in your next lifetime. It is said that you go through 12 signs 12 times before you can be rejoined to the Source. In this way, you have every perspective of all personalities, intellects, creativity, innovation, and understanding for your next life time. (Whichever sign you currently are in this lifetime, you will be the next sign in your next lifetime.)
Another interesting fact is that when you move, especially from another country or across the USA, your birth chart dramatically changes. Moving shorter distances may change your chart just a little or perhaps move some planets into other houses than they were originally at birth. You should not use your birth chart anymore because the person born there does not any longer exist. You should have your chart redone for your new residential location. Some astrologers use the birth chart and then just use the new progressions for the new city, state or country you currently live in. It depends on whichever way you were taught. I use both methods and really like the change I see when people move from one location to another. One may have been introverted, anxious, withdrawn, shy, reserved and timid. Many times, when this person moves to another location, (s)he is more of an extrovert, congenial, gregarious,fun-loving and their mind is expanding in so many different directions. I have, of course, observed the opposite as well. You should move to a state which has a sun sign that is compatible with your birth sun sign for the most positive energy and results.
I hope this cleared up why you feel you change throughout your life and feel differently about things. I hear couples say that they are married to someone who has changed from when they were first married. “You’re not the man I married!” That is true. We all change every year and isn’t it wonderful that we do and are allowed to expand our consciousness, awareness, and perception of our lives and world we live in.
For a list of the states and their signs, go to: https://wp.me/paduy-8, one of my Wordpress blogs.
Happy Thanksgiving to all. God bless you and your family during the Thanksgiving holiday and throughout the year.
MOON PHASE |
DATE | DEGREE, SIGN & MINUTES |
TIME |
| First Quarter | 04 | 11 Aquarius 42 | 05:23 AM |
| Full Moon | 12 | 19 Taurus 52 | 08:34 AM |
| Last Quarter | 19 | 27 Leo 14 | 04:11 PM |
| New Moon | 26 | 04 Sagittarius 03 | 10:06 AM |
| Planets in the morning sky | Mercury from the 18th, and Mars. |
| Planets in the night sky | Mercury through the 6th, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. |
| Retrogrades | Mercury goes Direct on the 21st, Uranus, and Neptune goes Direct on the 28th. |
| The sun goes into Sagittarius on the 22nd. | |
ARIES – March 20 – April 19
Your family ties, as well as neighbors and people who are important to you is highlighted now. You may have to deal with discussions and disagreements within these groups. Be ready to be the negotiator. It can go either way, so you can have a loving and tender relationship or you can have arguments and disagreements about silly things. Don’t let the items get out of hand especially around the holidays. This is a time to reflect, write, communicate your feelings with family and loved ones. It’s a time to explore and make some good times to remember. If you do write, this is the time to get that novel, play or short story done. If you don’t, perhaps this is a good time to take those mini-vacations you’ve always wanted to go on…perhaps a long weekend up in the mountains or at a favorite place. It’s a time to rethink your life and what you want to add or delete from it. Be honest with yourself about your wants so you can change your life to be the most positive one you can have during Thanksgiving.
TAURUS – April 20 – May 20
Changes in your home or home life may a surprise. This would be a positive time to consider moving, if that’s been on your mind, or perhaps redecorate their home in a new way or style. You know you are going to have a wonderful month including the Thanksgiving holiday. Many pleasant surprises seem to be in your future, so be prepared to graciously accept what others want to offer. Your outlook is somewhat improved from the last several months and you are getting your life back on track. You need to figure out in which direction you would feel more comfortable and then go for it! This may include leaving some loved ones behind and finding new love interests. Be open to all kinds of new people coming into your life – it will be fun and you may even learn a thing or two. Work may be very busy and you feel as if you are so tired, you won’t want to take on another thing, even if it is to have fun. Pace yourself and you can have the best of both worlds – a very positive work experience and you may even enjoy new beginnings and/or new hobbies or interests as well.
GEMINI – May 21 – June 20
Get ready for some fun with lof friends and family, especially during the holidays. Accept invitations to attend parties as you need to get out with other people. Health is fine now, but you should continue to quickly take care of any issues that arise. Life seems to be getting back on track, but with the holidays just around the corner, you may get overwhelmed again. Sit back, relax and do what you absolutely have to do for any particular day or circumstance. You don’t have to do everything for everyone. Limit yourself. It’s time for some fun and relaxation. Enjoy the holidays rather than being overwhelmed by them. Love life may be a little difficult at the moment but you have so many other things that need your attention. Finish those projects, get your house in order, and be sure to know what you really want out of life. Don’t just go with the flow; this is a time when you should be planning for the future. Take care of any medical issues and make appointments before or after the holidays so you can enjoy family and friends during the holidays. Don’t let your health suffer by ignoring regularly scheduled exams and appointments. Once they are over, you can get back to holiday fun knowing that you are healthy and that you will be around for a long time to enjoy everything or everyone that is important to you.
CANCER – June 21 – July
Good luck is coming into your relationships. If single, this may be a good time to get out of there and meet people because this is a time for partnerships and romance. Be sure you do not overlook any potential partners that may have loved you for some time but you didn’t notice or perhaps didn’t want to notice. This is an outstanding time for discussion, compromise and seeing each other’s points of view. It is a time where you will turn into best friends and truly understand each other on a new spiritual level. Thoughts and long discussions will be shared in a most loving and thoughtful way. You are extremely sensitive now so be sure that you don’t take too many things so personally as the other person probably didn’t even know you were offended or hurt by the comment. Ask questions like, “What do you mean by that?” to get to the proper conclusion or at the very least to give the proper response. Don’t second guess yourself about holiday plans and little things. Do what makes you feel great and have a wonderful holiday experience.
LEO – July 22 – August 22
This is a time to throw parties or have get-togethers with people you haven’t been in touch with for a long time. Be sure you have taken care of business or career goals and then you can be free to do what you really feel like doing. This is not a good time to be confused about your next steps. You want to be in a relationship, but you also want the flexibility to do whatever it is you want to do when you want to do it. You have great confidence in yourself, but you may seek another’s approval. There are those who would be happy to give you more advice than you want, so be very specific about the advice you seek. Just remember, your family and friends are just waiting to help you in any way as a thank you for all you have done for them. Let them assist you as you just can’t do everything by yourself any longer. Admit it – help would be welcome. Partnerships should be helpful now whether in business or in your personal life. Again, another clue that this is not a time for you to do things alone. Your Leo temper may get the best of you from time to time, but if that happens it may just be that there is too much on your plate and I don’t mean turkey! Put some things on the back burner and pace yourself so you can enjoy the holidays like everyone else.
VIRGO – August 23 – September 22
Making plans for the holidays is very important. You should travel, meet up with friends, and perhaps get into different types of religion or philosophies. Lots of communication is suggested with everyone. During the start of the holiday season, be sure that you have taken care of mundane tasks so that you won’t be thinking about them. Update important papers such as wills, insurance policies, living wills, etc. You seem to be worried about too many inconsequential details now that no one else notices. This would be a wonderful time to turn your life around in a positive way. Take a healing or spiritual class. Learn something new that will give you a different perspective on your life and how lucky you are to be in this beautiful world. Try to stray out of your “safety zone” a little and explore to see what else is out there for you. You may be amazed. Be ready to rest a bit more than usual as it seems you are running around all over the place and find it very hard to relax or even sleep at night. Calm down and deal with one issue at a time and finish it so it doesn’t weigh heavily on your mind. Then you will be ready to enjoy Thanksgiving with your family and friends no matter where the holiday conversations take you. You will be ready to be witty and funny and have an extraordinary time.
LIBRA – September 23 – October 22
There is a lot of action and activity coming into your life this month. Do what you want to do now and be ready for lots of interesting experiences. Go shopping, meet friends and family for lunches, plan small excursions and visit places you’ve always wanted to go. You may also be thinking of taking care of paperwork and getting boring chores done and behind you before the festivities start at the end of the month. Organize a list of what you want to get done and then follow the list. Don’t be the typical air sign and start this and continue with that or finish this half way and start something else. Be consistent and follow your plan so that you will feel unburdened. This is such a lucky time for you, so it would be advantageous to get everything you wanted done finished, so you will have time for fun. If you are having the family or friends to your house for Thanksgiving, prepare the list of chores and food shopping ahead of time and do it over several days so you will have time to rest and enjoy this time of the season. Elicit help from family members and be sure to ask dinner guests to bring small things like bottles of wine, bread, desserts or appetizers. This will save you some time and money as well as energy of doing everything yourself. If you are going to someone else’s house, then you should bring a token as mentioned above unless you are asked to bring something specific. Enjoy the holidays either way and make time for yourself.
SCORPIO – October 23 – November 21
Taking care of business, issues and people at work will be very important. Once your issues are dealt with, you will be able to enjoy your family for the holidays. Make sure that you spend time with family and appreciate everything that your family has done for you. Travel plans seem to be in your future, or at the very least you are trying to convince yourself whether or not you can afford to take a trip during this holiday season. Work seems to improve and you will finally feel as if you are a valued member of the team. This is a good way to make yourself feel more confident in many issues in which you have had concerns. You are strong and determined and those attributes will help you find your way through many decisions. Don’t take on too many extra projects and don’t pressure your staff/employees to do much more during this festive time of the year. You know their minds are on the holidays and not particularly concentrating on new projects and budgets. Be sure home life is running smoothly; disagreements may make you confused. You are trying to make everyone else happy and it seems as if no one is thinking of you. Discussions should be encouraged. Everyone can be a little more anxious or upset during all the preparations for the holidays. Setting up a relaxing atmosphere at home wouldn’t hurt!
SAGITTARIUS – November 22 – December 20
Good luck will come to you from unexpected sources. Don’t be upset if plans change unexpectedly because they will most likely be a better alternative to choose. There is a feeling of responsibility and dependability and then you feel as if you just want to have fun and be carefree. Work is going well although there is a lot of hard work ahead of you, but you can certainly handle it well. The issue is that you want to do a good job, but are getting tired of all the responsibility without getting any of the recognition for a job well done. You are just working too hard and not taking care of your health. Take breaks during lunch time so you can become refreshed and will be able to tackle the job ahead of you with new enthusiasm. You may be your own worst enemy at this time as well. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Do what you can and let other things go. Self-confidence issues may arise. It’s not you, but the overwhelming issues that are swarming around you. Again, take things one at a time and finish them and don’t look at the big picture at first. Deal with smaller issues and everything will fall into place. Holidays plans may change, but it seems as if you are okay with them. Let things just flow the way they will and you will be fine. Keep smiling!
CAPRICORN – December 21 – January 19
You will be very sensitive now so just be aware of that so you are not surprised when something someone said really hurts you in some way. You are also taking on too many responsibilities and obligations which make you overwhelmed and tired. Keep everything on an even keel so that when unanticipated events happen, you can get right back onto your path and move forward. There is so much going on in your mind. You have to figure out what is the most important issue and do something positive to resolve it. Many thoughts are leaning towards secrets and keeping things to yourself. It’s a great time for learning metaphysics or esoterica or just start reading a few good books in whichever field you are interested in. There are many self-help books to choose from at your local library, so why not look through them. You may find something that feels right to you. Of course, you don’t have that much time to read, so get a few audio books and put them on in the car so you kill two birds with one stone. You need to chill a bit and decide on which type of holiday you want. Do you want to be with all of your family or friends or only a few close family members or friends? Don’t do what you don’t want to do so don’t let yourself be talked into joining a holiday party that may not fit in with your mood or plans. You deserve some time alone to do whatever makes you happy or to be with the one person that means everything to you. It’s your decision, but whatever you decide, be sure you are making plans which are best for you and are not being pressured to do what others think you should.
AQUARIUS – January 20 – February 17
You are finding yourself and what makes you tick. Not being in a relationship is okay with you at this point and if you are in a relationship, perhaps you may want a little more independence to do some of the things that you’ve always wanted to do. Are you being your own worst enemy again? Things don’t seem to be going on the right track and you are helping others with their issues rather than face your own. You may feel a bit overwhelmed or depressed as the holidays progress, so get out of that frame of mind now so you can be happy and ready to share the fun season with your family and friends. You are making more decisions about yourself and what you want to do now. Getting your home ready for the holidays is a big task, but if you do a little each day or every weekend, it will flow nicely and you will get everything prepared and done the way you want to. Don’t let work issues get you upset. Everyone gets overwhelmed during the holidays, so I’m sure you can resolve these concerns before they get out of hand. You seem to come home from work exhausted every day so why not fit some time into your schedule for the gym (or doing exercises at home) or perhaps even make some time to meditate or just plain relax in front of the TV. You will be able to get all of your chores done so don’t worry about that and you will be able to enjoy the holidays with family/friends just like you hoped to.
PISCES – February 19 – March 20
Be careful with finances. It seems as if you may not realize how much you are spending or you may take a serious risk on some investments, so make sure you look at all the options and get professional advice before jeopardizing your financial security. Be careful about overspending during this holiday season. You feel you have enough saved to do the shopping you want; however, be to you stay within your budget. You seem to be tempted to spend more than you usually do for those you love. The size or amount of the gift doesn’t really matter. You’ve heard it a million times, but it is the thought that counts. Also, be reasonable about spending for yourself as many of the things you are looking to purchase you really don’t need at this time. Buy what you need, not what you want and you will have more than enough for the holidays and into the New Year. Friends seem to get you somewhat upset by doing crazy things or leaving you out of plans, but you just can’t accept every invitation anyway, can you? You never know, a friend may even ask to borrow some money, so be prepared for that eventuality. Love life just isn’t as high on the list at this time, so if you are in a relationship/marriage, be sure to pay close attention to your loved one. If you are alone, enjoy the solitude because things will be hopping starting in the New Year and you won’t have additional time to rest or do whatever it is you want to.
DECEMBER
Important Dates: December 1, Advent Begins; the 21st, Yule; the 22nd, Hanukkah; the 25th, Christmas and the 26th Kwanzaa and The Solar Eclipse.
WINTER IS COMING
Winter is a time when the earth is in hibernation. The chi rests. Plants rest, trees rest and of course we rest and try to take it easy. The weather gets colder and snow blankets the earth and all looks peaceful and beautiful from the inside of our home. It’s a lovely time of the year, especially if you can stay inside!
We may have time to read that book that has been sitting on the shelf for a few months because we were so busy with our autumn yard clean up, etc., and never got around to doing what we wanted to do. It’s a time to sit home and watch TV or have fun with the family. Adult education classes are over until February, so this is a time to decorate the house, enjoy your family, read, play board games, write holiday shopping lists, battle the crowds in the stores for holiday shopping and generally enjoying the indoors.
As winter progresses, it’s a time to make sure your car and tires are good working condition. You want to be safe in the snow and iced-filled streets. Be sure to get that oil change to make sure the engine runs smoothly too.
Here are a few ways to bring in positive energy into your yard and home for the holidays.
WINTER TIPS:
Holiday lights: Nothing brings guests better than Christmas light displays during the holidays. Put lights on timers so that you don’t have to be home to have your lights come on. This also lets others think you are home when you may be off holiday shopping or visiting family, friends or neighbors.
If you are a baker, bake all the great cookies and breads you usually do for the holidays. Nothing invites family, friends and neighbors in general to come into your home more than freshly baked items with those wonderful aromas filling your home and seeping through your doors or windows. Do you need to bake so many cookies? How many can we eat? After the holidays, I get to throw a good deal of them out to my squirrels which live on my property and they thank me. Another choice, of course, is to freeze what you can.
Have all of your shopping and wrapping done early. You can buy presents all year long and wait until after Thanksgiving for larger items or items that you want to make sure you can return.
Decorate the house at different times. You can put up the tree one night and then put up window and yard decorations over the next few days. Be sure the children arehome so that they can assist in making your home look beautiful for the holidays. Even though I’m sure they’ll complain at having to do something as lame as put up Christmas or holiday decorations, it will be good to show the children that the holidays are for families and families work together.
Write holiday cards when you have a few spare minutes throughout the fall. Many people put names and addresses on stick-on labels. I have learned that they are very impersonal and it’s just like you are saying that you wanted to get that chore out of the way as quickly as possible and had no regard for the person it was being sent to. I handwrite all my envelopes and messages inside each card rather than writing a longer typed Christmas-gram. It’s more personal and it’s very rare, so your card will stand out. I have received many comments on my original notes and how refreshing they were.
When getting ready to have a holiday party at your home, here are some tips: clean the house one day, set up the tables and cooking/serving dishes and glasses you will need another day (pop them in the dishwasher if they haven’t been used since the last big holiday), do the food shopping and preparing what you can ahead of time and on the day of the party, you can relax, get ready in a stress free environment and have fun! Clean up can be done tomorrow or after your guests have gone. Some people actually pitch in and clean up as they go. If this is all right with you, by all means, accept the help. You’ve worked so hard!
Or throw a load of dishes and glasses in the dishwasher, go to bed and rest so you can face the mess ahead of you in the light of day with a strong cup of coffee or tea in your hand!
Do simple things to help your party run smoother. Prepare the coffee maker and supplies ahead of time so that when it is time for your guests to have coffee or tea, all you have to do is show them where it is.
Put the milk pitcher in the refrigerator filled with cold water so it will be kept colder for a longer period of time after serving.
Make sure your table linens are clean. Check them at least a week before your party and clean what needs to be washed or sent to the dry cleaners.
Have holiday music playing in the background, but be sure it is relaxing music so that all conversations can be heard easily.
If this is a pot luck dinner, prepare a menu so you can tell everyone what they could bring to your home. If it’s not a pot luck dinner but others ask what they may bring, you can always suggest gourmet dips, crackers, breads, wine, sparkling apple cider, eggnog, a bottle of liquor or a dessert of their choice. Tell them how many guests you are expecting.
You do not need to put out every holiday decoration you have. As the children leave the nest, you can put up a modest yet tasteful display of decorations. The holidays are for us to relax and enjoy the season, not stress over all the decorations, where to move the furniture until after the holidays and rush out to get the biggest live Christmas tree you can find.
There are so many kinds of pre-lit artificial trees that are life-like and stunning, why should we waste another natural resource if we don’t have to? An artificial tree can be purchased after the holidays for very reasonable prices and they look good for at least ten years if cared for properly.
WINTER QUICK TIPS:
Be sure the furnace is in perfect operating condition so your heating bills will be reasonable and your family will be safe.
If you have a fireplace, be sure to have enough wood stored in a dry space so it can be used whenever you need a fire. Be sure the fireplace has been cleaned, if needed. Every other year would be a good starting point to have it cleaned out or checked.
Put light timers on in several rooms so that they come on automatically when you are not home. The darkness of night comes quickly in the winter, so for safety, make sure it looks as if someone is home.
Place your heat on a timer too so that you are not wasting precious fuel when it is not needed. There are many thermostats with timers built in and if you don’t have one, they are not outrageously priced.
Are all the window and door seals tight so that you don’t lose precious heating in the winter?
Is your roof in need of repair? It would be worse if your roof was in need of repair and you found out while was ice melting and found its way through your attic and into one of your room’s ceilings.
Keep an extra entrance way runner handy so that excess mud, water or snow can be wiped off easily from shoes or boots before coming into your home.
If it works for you, do shopping in bulk so that you have fewer trips to the store in bad weather and have plenty of items on hand in case of an unexpected snow storm.
This is a great time to clean out attics and basements during the bad weather. Until the weather breaks, you might as well be productive.
Clean out closets and/or draws one a day until you are finished.
Go through your clothes, towels, bed linens and tablecloths and see which ones you no longer need, like or use. You can put them in a big bag or box for a springtime garage sale or you can simply donate them to your church or temple.
Don’t forget to bring unneeded blankets and towels to local shelters so the animals will be warm.
Clean out your makeup drawer! If you haven’t used something in a year, toss it or give it to someone who may want or need it, if it is still good. Once mascara is opened, it can only be used for three months until bacteria forms inside the tube. If creams smell bad, toss them. There is a certain shelf life on cosmetics, so check them carefully. Otherwise, you are storing items that are unusable or bad.
When putting away holiday decorations, do one area of your home at a time. Pack things carefully so you won’t find them broken next year. Put tree decorations together, the manger and figurines in another box and all of your window and room decorations in another. Label each box with a big black magic marker or Sharpie pen. Rubbermaid makes lovely large containers which seal out moisture, so perhaps investing in a few of them will help make the storing of your decorations easier. You can color code the boxes for certain items.
Read; there is no time like winter to curl up in front of a fireplace or in a cozy chair and read. Catch up on recorded shows or binge on series you’ve always wanted to see.
Spend more time with family and friends. Have a few cocktail parties or get-togethers with finger foods. I was recently introduced to a fun game called “Apples to Apples.” I don’t like games but my sister-in-law said, “You don’t have to know anything or do anything that is hard,” so I gave it a try. We played for hours and had fun – both with the kids and adults. It also got us talking a lot more to each other and laughing way too much!
Catch up on sewing, crocheting or knitting projects while watching TV or listening to the radio or CD. My planned hobby for this winter is quilting! That should take up a lot of time.
Sell your old treasures or precious junk on eBay. There is nothing like the winter months to get you looking through your stuff to what you don’t need any longer. It’s easy to sell on eBay if you have never done so before. Just read through the site and you will see how easy it truly is. If I can do it, so can you.
These are some of the suggestions I have for the winter season. Good luck and enjoy the snow!
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all. I hope you are lucky enough to enjoy the holidays with loved ones and good friends.
| MOON PHASE | DATE | DEGREE, SIGN & MINUTES | TIME |
| First Quarter | 04 | 11 Pisces 49 | 01:58 AM |
| Full Moon | 12 | 19 Gemini 52 | 00:12 AM |
| Last Quarter | 18 | 26 Virgo 58 | 11:57 PM |
| New Moon | 26 | 04 Capricorn 07 | 00:13 AM |
| Planets in the morning sky | Mercury through the 25th, and Mars. |
| Planets in the night sky | Venus, Jupiter through the 15th, and Saturn through the 27th. Do not confuse Venus with Saturn mid-month. Venus is brighter. |
| Retrogrades | Uranus all month. |
| The sun goes into Capricorn on December 21, the Winter Solstice. | |
ARIES – March 20 – April 19
Spending money for the holidays is just the beginning. You will have fun, enjoy holiday celebrations and won’t think twice about spending more than planned on a gift for a loved one. Your generosity of spirit is magnetic and extends to your friends who will expect an extra special gift. You may over spend on those you love. Career opportunities are plentiful and you are probably considering changing jobs or parts of your job that will bring you more attention, more income or where you will use your intellect. Things are getting boring. Your attention is not on work at this time, but in planning all the wonderful shopping, parties, travel and fun you hope to have during this month. Your practical side comes into play where you realize you need more rest and must limit your help to others who are always taking advantage of your kind nature. All in all, you are on the go, having fun, and connecting with friends and family who love your company.
TAURUS – April 20 – May 20
Holiday travel seems important; however, make sure your travel plans are solid before venturing to your holiday destinations. Family conflicts may arise and seem unimportant to you, but the issues are important to others. Be tactful with your partner since much energy seems to want to make you “right” or in control of every situation. If you keep a cool head and compromise where appropriate, things should run quite smoothly. Don’t get into a battle of wits with your family and friends since this is the season of forgiveness and peace of mind, body and spirit. Change is good even though you may not feel it at the present time. If you find yourself in unexpected circumstances, just know that you are being guided on a different path. You may not wish to travel on this path; however, it would be in your best interest to at least look at the wonderful changes around you and the opportunities it will bring for future happiness, prosperity and good health.
GEMINI – May 21 – June 20
Home life tends to get somewhat stressful as you try to plan the perfect holiday party. Balance issues between your workload in your career and the responsibilities of your family weigh you down. Why can’t you delegate? Is it up to you to handle everything? Miscommunication is prevalent this month so be clear about your intent or what you are asking others to do for you. Repeat things so that you are on the same page as well. Compromise is needed to avoid arguments with your partner or loved ones since you just don’t have much time to think things through properly and make an informed decision? You also get annoyed when people question where your time is spent and that you may be able to organize your life better. You do more than most of the other signs and you would like to be acknowledged for that, but just be happy that you are able to run your life the way you want to or else, you just pick up and find happiness elsewhere.
CANCER – June 20 – July 21
Love life and family seems to bring you much happiness and joy, even though you are handling too much of the responsibility. New beginnings in the home, perhaps redecorating or some much needed repair projects, help you focus on your goals for the future. You may be starting over or feel as if you need the changes that are being thrust upon you. Make buying presents a special family occasion. Even though you may feel that change is unsettling, it will be a positive experience, so go with the flow. Differences of traditions and philosophies of life will be tested and you may be persuaded to look at things from different perspectives. Even though you may want to stay home this holiday season, be a bit flexible if your partner wants to travel to visit family. Staying home means you have to cook and entertain; however, it also makes you feel comfortable to be in your own home to do whatever you want to. Using your intellect to make decisions rather than emotional ones will help you choose the better option.
LEO – July 22 – August 22
It is important for you to entertain your family and friends, but be mindful of your health. Take enough time for yourself and let others give you a hand in the kitchen or with the preparations. This is a good time to rejuvenate, relax and do whatever you feel is important for yourself and your happiness. It is a time to help others get more organized and as usual, you help others with their challenges and issues and are always going the extra mile. This is also a time where you will take on the responsibility of a family issue. Do the best you can to help those family members compromise; however, don’t beat yourself up if it does not go the way you feel it should. You have done your best and sometimes things just have to work themselves out. Arguing is probable if you let yourself get caught up in the politics of an issue. Be aware of the explosive energy surrounding you and do your best to diffuse all negative situations.
VIRGO – August 23 – September 22
Holidays are always stressful, so if you are more relaxed and plan well in advance, your holidays will run quite smoothly. Getting your list and checking it twice is a great way for a Virgo to start their holiday shopping. Know what you want to spend and then comparison shop so you get the best price for the item, as if you wouldn’t do that anyway! Try not to take life so seriously now as it is supposed to be fun. If there are any issues that you do not agree with, let them go for now and deal with them after the holidays. Situations with personal and business partnerships may be confusing and upsetting at times, so be prepared to stand your ground and give your frank opinion in a tactful manner. Career may be changing in many ways and it would be helpful for you to know in which direction you would like to proceed. Do you want your own home-based business? If so, go for it now as the energy around you is positive and open to so many wonderful possibilities to accomplish your future goals and dreams.
LIBRA – September 23 – October 22
Spending money for beautiful things is a constant in your life; however, it may be time to ask your partner if he or she agrees with your gift choices. Ask for his or her opinions of gifts for the family and your closest friends. Consulting a partner on financial choices or where you spend the family riches will allow you to spend more freely. Much good energy is around you so plan what steps you would like to take to accomplish some dreams and goals. Your personality shifts to being more self-confident with less issues regarding insecurities and anxieties. This is the time for you to accomplish what needs to be done. Career, travel and spiritual pursuits all seem to become important at the same time so be prepared to be scattered and yet, you will be having the time of your life exploring all the possibilities around you.
SCORPIO – October 23 – November 21
Be prepared to double-check your travel plans as it seems as if there is a glitch that hinders you. This does not mean that you should not travel, but it seems to be a time where extra planning and alternative plans will keep everyone calm and in control of their holidays! Running around at the last minute to get your shopping done can be an exhausting task, so use the web to order some on line gifts, if you feel that’s appropriate. You just need some relaxation and down time, and family time for your own enjoyment and wellbeing. You would like to plan things in advance and that’s a wonderful idea, but be flexible enough to know that all plans do not turn out exactly as we hope. Many times, the things that change can be more fun than our original plans. Have a wonderful time.
SAGITTARIUS – November 22 – December 20
Get up and go to holiday parties, friends’ get-togethers or that holiday getaway with a loved one even though he or she may not want to leave home. Try to be a little more sensitive with a loved one’s feelings as it seems you may be somewhat tactless or thoughtless to his or her needs. This may be because you are so caught up in the whirlwind around you, or the holiday season, that you don’t have time for petty nonsense. You may be on different wavelengths so try to find common ground. Home life may be a bit too hectic for your taste and you may try to go out or not deal with specific issues. They will not go away, so deal with them directly. A good outcome will result from any effort you put into making positive changes in work, formal education, long-distance travel and finances, so start thinking about which areas of life you would like to change and start making a few small changes throughout the season.
CAPRICORN – December 21 – January 19
New friends and associations help propel your career through this holiday season. Networking becomes effortless as you meet many more people through new clubs, memberships and organizations. Be careful not to let your personal and business lives conflict with each other as it won’t be worth the time and trouble. Deal with each area of life separately and complete any unfinished projects or endeavors. Being organized for the upcoming year will help you get a jump on your goals. Lists will help you with this organization and will help you focus on your priority issues. Go out and have some fun. You can’t be all business or too serious now since this is the time to be happy and jolly! Accept holiday party invitations and do some of the entertaining yourself. You will feel very relaxed and others will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
AQUARIUS – January 20 – February 17
Your creative and artistic abilities are amplified during this festive season so don’t be afraid to show off your abilities to your family and friends. Spirituality is more important as you unfold the meaning of your traditional beliefs. This is a good time to think about what you want to do in the future, perhaps in a creative field or perhaps to take creative classes you never had the time to take in the past. What a wonderful time for you to look into new cultures and traditions. You may wish to kick back and unwind during the holidays and not have the traditional holiday meals or parties with your family. You may wish to keep a day for yourself where you could organize your home, entertain other family members or friends or just relax and watch the blinking lights on the Christmas tree or other holiday decorations. Energy abounds and you wish to accomplish so much. You can do anything you need to do at this time, but limit yourself to a few tasks per day so you can re-energize and continue on the fast track that you have been living on for the last year.
PISCES – February 19 – March 20
The holidays will be exciting and fun because you have planned so much to do. Loved ones would be adaptable enough when unexpected circumstances change your plans at the last minute. These changes may be better than your original plans. If circumstances seem confusing or dramatic, this is the best time to take that energy and turn it into a positive result. This seems like a bi-polar month. Things go very well, then fall apart, so it’s best that you just deal with situations as they happen rather than projecting the best or worst scenario for them. The negativity around you is disappearing and you need to reinforce the positive energy that you know is protecting and guiding you to do the right thing. Love issues may be a tender spot, so understand what the issue is and then do something to resolve it. Using your mental agility will help you to optimistically deal with any concerns that come your way. Career issues may be pushed to the foreground and some very important decisions about your future will need to be made. Be sure you have all the facts before jumping to conclusions that may be incorrect. If you need to make adjustments to goals, now is the time to make them.
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Rev. Vikki Anderson has been a metaphysical teacher, author and lecturer for over 47 years. She may be contacted at 570-215-4223 to make an appointment for a telephone reading in tarot and astrology or an in-person Feng Shui consultation. Please visit www.vikkianderson.net for further information.
