Thursday, January 31, 2008

Get Clear

Out of Clutter, Find Simplicity.
From Discord, Find Harmony.
In the Middle of Difficulty Lies Opportunity.
--Albert Einstein (Three Rules of Work)


I am in cleaning out mode. To ready myself for my house move in 2 months, I have challenged myself to throw out everything I hate, do not use, is outdated or makes me feel like shit.
It is a liberating and also a sorry state of affairs.
Let me start by saying this - I have too many things.
And let me also say, I have spent money on such said things.
I have wasted my money and the Scared Heart Opshop is about to get it all.

Yesterday was spent cleaning out my wardrobe, trying on everything, working out what went with what and then turfing the rest. Man, I have some ugly shit in my wardrobe and also some things I love, love, love.
I am on a clothes amnesty till 2011. Seriously. I have more clothes than anyone I know and yet I always wear the same outfits.

Cleaning it out, means facing it and this can complicated and depressing. It is a challenge to let it go without memories resurfacing. On the other hand, I am finding it quite liberating to piff some things, books that no longer speak to me. Airport chick-lit novels that were a quick hit for the brain. University texts that I am never going to need.

Clutter clogs who you really are. I have done most of my self development work in this house, spiritually and emotionally. What I bought with me from my last abode no longer resonates in this life. I clear this house of what I was, and make room for who I am now and what I shall become in my next house.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Duck off


Gandalf and I made the decision that we will only hire people who will make themselves the best they can be.
After spending time with the Libran Sylph, a past staff member, now doing he her thing in Ol' Blighty, on Friday. I was almost like a proud parent. Everything she is achieving, I knew she could do one day.
Now, trust me, do not believe that I had a much of a hand in where she is now, but every time she didn't believe in herself, I told her I thought otherwise. We encouraged and pushed at all the right moments and now she is living her best life. The level of care and concern she gave our business was second to none and quite frankly I do not want to hire anyone who thinks working at our business is, in the words of a past staff member, " just a job, why do you care so much?"
This attitude is the lone ranger in the business. The one who does not care about any outcome that does not effect them. Finger pointers and snakes in the grass. I have hired them and been charmed by them. No more.

We hire for talent and potential. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, it's a crap shoot.
Some peeps say that want to try to do their best but can't bring it, some take to self and professional development like a duck to water.

I have mostly ducks at work now. People who love to learn and do new things. They make it seems easy but are paddling like hell underneath and doing it with flair and style. The best ones are optimistic and kind. They love what they do and do what they love. They are in their sweet spot when they come to work and share the sugar around. There are days when I retire to my office, tears pricking my eyes with the sheer relief and joy that these people come into work everyday and I never, never take it for granted.

So for us from now on, we only want ducks goddammit!

Two steps forward, one step backwards


Let me go back to 2007. Why was it such a tough year for so many people?
Well, many, many retrograde and eclipses throughout 2007 certainly took their toll on the emotions. For example, all the Mercury retrogrades last year were in Water signs. Thus we were forced to dive deep into the emotional dark waters to find out what lurked below, only to gasp for air at the end of the cycle, then dive back down, to do it all again. This year Mercury retrogrades only in the air signs, so thinking, light energy and new ideas is what we will focus on. Thank God!

For now, we face a big astro week, where the crazy just ain't stopping.
This week we have Mercury going retrograde in Aquarius and Mars goes Direct tomorrow. Mars has been retrograde since November 2007. Our energy has been compromised, stress levels are up and where ever Mars is in your chart then this area of your life will be seriously stalled.
Tomorrow it moves forward.

Roll out the red carpet for the red planet.

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Spin the wheel


This is the Tibetan Prayer or Mani Wheel that Gandalf bought me as present for finishing my book. Made by H.H Dali Lama's Charitable Trust in Tibet, inside are rolls of thin paper that have the mantra or prayer of Om Mani Padme Hum printed on it in Tibetan or Indian script. These are wound around an axle and then housed in the protective container.
Always to be spun clockwise, so the prayer follows the direction of the sun, they invoke the spirit of the the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Chenrezig. Almost as popular a fellow as Buddha himself. Chenrezig live in all of us and we connect with him when we love another person animals or any part of nature.

Om Mani Padme Hum is a hard phrase to translate. It is said to house all the teachings of Buddha in this one sentence. The best interpretation is this from the 14th Dali Lama himself.
"It is very good to recite the mantra Om mani padme hum, but while you are doing it, you should be thinking on its meaning, for the meaning of the six syllables is great and vast... The first, Om [...] symbolize the practitioner's impure body, speech, and mind; they also symbolize the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha[...]"
"The path is indicated by the next four syllables. Mani, meaning jewel, symbolizes the factors of method: (the) altruistic intention to become enlightened, compassion, and love.[...]"
"The two syllables, padme, meaning lotus, symbolize wisdom[...]"
"Purity must be achieved by an indivisible unity of method and wisdom, symbolized by the final syllable hum, which indicates indivisibility[...]"
"Thus the six syllables, om mani padme hum, mean that in dependence on the practice of a path which is an indivisible union of method and wisdom, you can transform your impure body, speech, and mind into the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha[...]"
H.H. Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama, "Om Mani Padme Hum"

Whilst not a Buddhist, I feel blessed and connected to have the Mani wheel in my home. To learn and understand what is is and why it is important, is a gift in itself.

Thanks Gandalf.


Friday, January 25, 2008

Transform goddammit!


Pluto goes into Capricorn today. The Lord of the Underworld has been hanging out in Sagittarius for 13 years, musing and changing the way we view the world an its philosophy. The rise of fundamentalism is directly related to Pluto in Sagg. Sagg is all about opposites, emotional and philosophical. The Good Vs. The Evil Doers. USA and Muslim extremists reflect this transits energy the best.
Before that he was in Scorpio, thus the rise of Aids and sexual terror.

Pluto always shakes things up before he moves into another sign. First the stock market crash and now the $8.2 billion fraud at French bank Societe Generale by a rogue trader. He is making himself felt.

Now Pluto is in Capricorn for the next 16 years. He is a slow mover, the Dark Lord Pluto.
In Capricorn, it transforms the world, particularly in business to get us ready for a new way of living. Big business will suffer in this transit as will the business or business owner who relishes control. Now is the time to say not how it 'could' be in a perfect world, but how it 'should' be. Pluto in Capricorn is the great leveler.

Particularly, business will be come more based in the East and in Eastern traditions.
Interestingly, I have been all about Feng Shui since I came back from Kuala Lumpur, to the point that I have am considering using a Feng Shui consultant for my new home and office. Embrace the East!

Eventually we will move in Pluto Aquarius, which will see the end of the use of fossil fuels and the carbon offset contributions will become mandatory.

But enough, how does this transform the Sun Signs, and you?

Aries - Expect competition in business or career. Somebody has been watching and is now coming to take the crown. Try to let go of the 'my way or the highway' attitude and make changes to grow and be the picture of success. So what if they are trying to be like you. Grow and lose the Ego. Your Sun is in contact with Pluto, so who you are and what you think you are will change, let go and hop on for the ride. Don't think about what you 'could' be but what you 'should' be for your best life. Be the change, you make the trends, so keep making them!!!

Taurus - Change happens for you also but on a deeper level. A new strength and confidence which makes a nice change for the confusion of the last 13 years, where Pluto was in your money sector. Expect to change physically, diet, exercise and releasing bad habits.

Gemini - Set up your financial goals now. Do the budget and start to save. Simple but clear, whatever you sow the seeds for now will grow beautifully. If you choose to ignore this advice then be it at your owwn peril. I am serious. Work with Pluto here and encourage the change or else he will make his feelings known and it will be beyond your financial control.

Cancer - All about relationships, makeups and breakups. Look at what you dislike in others and see if you are reflective of these behaviours yourself. Chances are, you will be. Instead of having a transit of heartache and separation, instead choose to make yourself the most enlightened and proactive person in all your relationships, platonic or not.

Leo - Now is the time in your life in which you make your mark on the world. A literally spraying your scent ( I know, gross but apt). this is a good time and trabsit for Leos. Don't lose confidence dear Lions, instead just fake it till you make it, get ready for success and what you sow here will put you on a path for the rest of your career life.

Virgo - This is when you get creative. Arts, music, parenting, inventions, new ways of living. It is extraordinary what you should achive e with this transit. Truly, do somethign wonderful, I don't mean reading and cooking from '100 ways with mince meat.' Sign up for everything and then see what sticks.

Libra - Just when you think you have enlightenment then Pluto will come and turn off the enlightenment switch again. Just when you think you have the answer ten the question will be rephrased and suddenly you will be clueless again. This is what this transit will be like. Learn to live with uncertainty and let go of the control. Control freaks no more!

Scorpio - Scorpio is all about heath and diet and ending bad habits like the Taurus. Empowerment is the key to Scorpio happiness with Pluto in Capricorn. You start the change before pluto starts it for you. Be proactive and harness the Scorpio power to transform.

Sagittarius - Money, money, money. Pay attention and be careful. Be like the Gemini and sow the seeds now for the investment in your financial future.

Capricorn - You will do better than the others as Pluto is in your sign. try not to get all uppity about it though. You have magic powers for sure but use them for good not evil. See this transit as a responsibility not an entitlement. Be kind and magnanimous not despotic.

Aquarius- Expect psychic insights and a connection with the intuitive self. Find your strengths and then use them everyday. This will make you happy. Go here to find your signature strengths.

Pisces - A good transit for Pisces. Friends, coworkers and family all help towards doing what ever it is that you want. Just be sure that you know what it is that you want and then harness the determination of Pluto to make it happen!

Whatever signs you are, Pluto urges you to start the process of transformation as much as possible, otherwise Pluto ill transform for you, and that is never pretty!

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Nothing more beautiful

This is perhaps the most beautiful bride I have ever seen.
Grace Kelly was a Triple Scorpio (Sun, Ascendant, Mercury) with a Moon in Pisces.
Wow, she worked the sexuality (Scorpio) with piety (Pisces) like a charm.
I could stare at this picture for hours. The detail in the lace, the colour of her lips, the cathedral ceiling. It is perfection.
Nothing more. I just wented to share it with you.

Pillow talk


Late into the wee hours, Gandalf and I talked.
Few in my life know of my insomniac tendancies. I go through stages where I do not sleep for weeks. This is one of them. I choose not to struggle with it now, instead I try to focus on what is waking me and what I need to process. You can make multiple withdrawals from the sleep bank but it only takes a few good sleeps to reinvest and top up the Zzzz's.

Trying to find a peaceful mind ain't always easy my friends. A peaceful mind means letting go of what is crowding it. last night I ran the gamut of thoughts from work, to new house, new babies and anything else that my mind thought worthy. Today I can remember none of them. I did have fantastic dreams once I went to sleep. Powerful, inspiring dreams. Can't complain about that.

Interestingly though, I have having INCREDIBLE experiences with 'coincidences' or 'syncronicities'. Unbelievable moments that have been blowing me away!

I am in another world right now I think, but it's nice, so please come visit.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Death on a Full Moon


Playing with my astrology software last night, I noted to Gandalf about how many peeps in my life have Moon In Cancer.
Cancer is the home of the Moon, which is lovely. These astro types are intuitive and receptive, great sense of humour but it also makes them the most susceptible to addiction, self abuse and mood swings.

When the news of Heath Ledgers sad death broke this morning, I thought, he must have a moon in Cancer. Dunno why, just made sense. Looking at his chart, he does have this placement. He died on a Full Moon. Always intense for Cancer Moons.

Some people with Moon in Cancer, such as Drew Barrymore, Mary J. Blige and Robin Williams have been able to overcome their addictions and mood swings. Others such as Heath, Kurt Cobain and Janis Joplin, all Cancer moons have suffered at their owns hand, meeting with untimely deaths and talent and their lifes dreams unfulfilled.

Cancers Moonies are like dogs chewing on a bone, even though the meat on the bone has long gone. Gnawing until they begin to gnaw at themselves. Reclusive, the sit in their kennel and chew and stew about whatever unhealed wound is aching.

Heath had Venus, Mars and Mercury in Pisces in the 9th house, I think he may have written to release his pain, one day he may have written something that was so brilliant that he would share it with the world. Who knows now?

Astrology aside, whenever a child is left without a parent I am saddened. Particularly when this child will have no memories of their father other than the films that he leaves behind.

Love and light to anyone who is hurting.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Crossing over


I realised today how much of my goals seem to be, in my mind, dependent on the acquisition of the material world. 'If I had more money then I could...'

I personally focus too much on the nuts and the bolts of the bridge I am building. 'How much do they cost? Where can I get them low costs but high quality? Will they have the nuts and bolts that I need?'
Instead I need stand upon the highest arch of my bridge, so I may be able to look at things a different way.
From here, I can see the waters to be crossed, looking ahead to the land ahead, where promises and opportunity lies.

The nuts and bolts, the dollars and the cents will take care of themselves.

'Could we change our attitude, we should not only see life differently, but life itself would come to be different.'
Katherine Mansfield



Thursday, January 17, 2008

Feng Shui Me Please


I recently return from Malaysia, where I spent some time Kuala Lumpur. KL, as they call it, is all about Feng Shui. It is everywhere you go, magazine, consultants, shops and advertisements spuiking the benefits of this age old tradtion of harnessing correct energy flow for prosperous family, heath and abundance. So while in KL I did what they 'Lumpurs' do and I hooked into Feng Shui. I had a consultation and received talismans for my new house and my business.
I came away with 3 wise men for my house and a frog with a coin in its mouth to put in the sun on my office window ledge. The Feng Shui master was into the fact that I wanted to learn and treated the art of Feng Shui with respect. Of course I was respectful. Feng Shui has been around for thousands of years and who is to argue with a jewelled frog with a coin in its mouth!

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Don't hate me, but....


This was my view for 8 days. Sometimes I went to the other side of the island and sat at looked across the bay at Thailand, marveling that I could be in one country and looking at another.
Now I am home, sated and rested after fun in the sun and reconnecting with myself, my family and my dreams.
Home to Blesseds perfect Baby Goddess that was born when I was away. I cannot think of nicer news to come home to than the birth of this much waited for and loved baby girl.

I am happy to be home. I hate traveling. You know that old saying, 'Its not the destination its the journey.'
Hate it. Don't agree at all. I hate the travel and love getting to my destination.

And now I am home.
Will immerse in an astro bath tomorrow and report later. New year, new ideas and new goals. Bring it on! Bring it on! Bring it on!

Sunday, January 06, 2008

Xanadu exists

The day before I left I caught the last few minutes iof Xanadu. Those who know me understand my obsession with this film and ELO, the band.
Where I am holidaying is Xanadu or in the very least the heaven I remember in 'Angels In America.'
Everyday I try to not be overwhelmed by the sheer perfection of it all but I cannot. I must give in and let go of my judgement, even if the jugelment is positive. The sleep is helping, luxury is sugar on top and the love I am receiving is the cherry.

Stay well friends.

DW
X

Friday, January 04, 2008

Take a break


I am on holidays. I am heading off to a remote island for 10 days. I have Venus in my 5th house till I return. It's funny the way astrology works. I did not plan this holiday around this time, the Universe did it for me. I think the more aware you are the more you start to click with the transits. I am happy this transit is happening. It is long overdue and holiday and well deserved for Gandalf, myself and the changelings. I have a suitcase filed with books, educational and entertaining and I am ready to go. I will come back to Blesseds baby, so exciting for her and her Ram - Beau.
I wish you all well and a good transits.

Thursday, January 03, 2008

The way to anarchy is happiness


I am reading Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman as recommended by The Good Doctor. Fascinating and can't put it down. Actually read it while waiting at red lights in the car yesterday, trés unsafe I know, so save your lectures.
Excellent read for the start of 2008. Choosing happiness over the fear based, bad news indoctrination that we have received for eons from secular, religious dogma.
Lovely writing and easy to read without overuse of psychological jargon.
It makes me think about all those who choose to be pessimistic or as Freud said, 'unduly embittered about their past and unduly passive about their future.'
I have met those who think this is the way to show their protest about life, that we are doomed and therefore should behave as such. They are though, merely falling into the trap of the masses.
The anarchists are the happy ones. By choosing not to be a victim, to play to personal strengths and ignoring the idea that we are living in a negative society (which only exists to stop people from doing want they want, scare them and they'll do nothing type of idea) then we are being truly outrageous.


Happiness is the best type of protest.

Wednesday, January 02, 2008

Egyptian Moon


The Moon is in Scorpio and apparently the Goddess of the Scorpio Moon is the Egyptian Goddess, Isis.
The Scorpio Moon is most often fierce. I often have a hard time when the Moon is in Scorpio but today I harnessed the energy and hooked up with my Scorpio Goddesses - Blessed Seraph and The Grecian Goddess, with Blessed's lovely Den Mother attending.

Scorpio Moon transits bring mystery and secrets. As I said, the only Goddess equipped to to deal with the Scorpio intensity is Isis. Isis is all about regeneration and transmutation.
Basic plot line of the Isis myth is this -

Queen Isis was married to her brother Osiris who was ruler of the throne. They were the children of Nut and Geb, and had an additional sister named Nephthys and brother Set. Isis was supposed to marry Set, not Osiris. When a jealous Set slew the beloved Osiris and dropped his body into the Nile, Isis did not simply mourn her lost love, but moved all forces of nature and rescued the body of her husband from where it had come to rest in Byblos.

Isis, with her sister Nephthys were preparing for the ceremonial burial of Osiris when his murderer Set stole the body and hacked it into fourteen pieces. Isis searched the length and breadth of Egypt, gathering together his pieces and, with the god Anubis, bound him together to make him whole, save for his phallus. In one version of the myth Isis formed a new phallus and attached it to her deceased husband’s body. For this and her unfathomable skills of re-creation, she is called Isis, ‘great of magic.’

She made magic wings for herself and became a desert kite, circling the sky, wailing and lamenting over the deceased Osiris. The wings and the wind they created wafted the breath of life into the dead Osiris. The devoted wife mounted her husband and with their union, conceived a son, Horus. Fearful that the jealous Set would seek out and injure her son, she bid her husband farewell. Osiris descended into the underworld to rule over the Netherworld. Isis went out into the wilderness, gave birth to Horus and hid him in the papyrus marshes, guarding him from Set and the natural forces and dangers, such as snakes and predators, until he came of age.

Only a Scorpio could bring walk the line between life, death and the afterworld.

All Hail, Isis!

Monday, December 31, 2007

New beginnings


I wove a little magic for new beginnings and happiness this afternoon.

Moon moves in Libra and Venus into Sagg. Venus has been under the intense gaze of Scorpio for a long while, so this move into Sagg becomes more free and happy. Less drama and more direct fun. It may make us yearn for the 'great love' though and question what we have right now. Expect to hear, 'I don't want to be rude but remind me again why I love you?'
Don't be offended and use the energy to list exactly why you are fabulous in 1000 ways.

Hmmm.
Sun is in Capricorn. Venus is in Sagg. Mercury in Capricorn. Mars in Gemini, Moon in Libra.
Lots of air, fire and earth but no water. Makes sense with the heat that we are experiencing. This is bushfire weather, I am afraid and air only serves to build up the fire that could destroy the earth.


Makes me wary.

Sunday, December 30, 2007

Are all my friends are mermaids and mermen


Studying astro charts of nearest and dearest and realised that so many of my dear friends, both present and departed are water signs. As an earth sign, we love the watery types. Water sustains us and nourishes us. It moves obstacles and washed away our toxins. Earth in turn gives Waters sign the stability they crave. Earthy types are the sturdy dam wall to the watery constant flow.

Water types cop it hard in Western society though. Our culture is focussed on academic success, logic, argument and theory. All Air attributes. Never a winner with the Water types.
Watery signs understand feelings. All types of feelings, from the darkest, most murderous thoughts, to sensing joy that they can dissect into a thousand different words.

Water signs often feel isolated though. They are so attuned to to others feelings that their feeling often get washed over. They are not always understood by others and their brilliant gift of sense is not respected anymore. They are witches and soothsayers of the past, where they live. Water is all about the past. They retain memories and are saddled with the burden of lives not lived through their ancestors who visit them often. Trés psychic, BTW.

Waters signs hang on to feelings emotions and often get stuck in the present because of how they feel about the past. If they judge the feeling they are experiencing then they are doomed but if they just experience it, then they will get into the flow once more. They feel so they can understand and share their knowledge and compassion. The most compassionate people I know, are Water signs.

The darkest side though of the water sign is the emotional manipulation , the emotional control. They know what buttons to press because they know how you feel even if you are not fully aware of it yourself. Trés moody and very self destructive with an addiction to the dark side of their own feelings, they self medicate with drugs, alcohol or whatever other addiction is de rigeur. They really rely on these stimulants if their emotional, feeling life is not being fulfilled in anyway.

Cancerians are the babbling brook, the tributary that leads to the river. It is mother and child love. It is caring for the caretaker. It is the water of ancestry.

Scorpios are the still water. The waters of passion, who is seeking its true love. It is the pond that freezes over, dark, powerful and intimate. It is the mystery of water.

Pisceans are the ocean. Tides ebbing and flowing, in and out to indicate that the world is always changing. It is about progress for humanities sake and always about what we leave for our future generations.

Water though is all about endings. Finishing things off. Making sense of the feelings and understanding how and when to let go to move on with your life.

Water signs come and go in my life, some are there for the long haul though. All of them are brilliant and amazing and have Meant more to me than any other signs I know. My greatest lessons have been from Earth. Some of the best conversation have been with Air signs. I haave felt intense passion with Fire signs. But my greatest friendships have been with Water signs.

Both my children are Water signs.

I have my Ascendant and Moon in different water signs.

I understand.

I feel you, mer-peeps.

Is sustainable living a new religion?


Does this mean new Satan is now global warming? It figures with the concept that Earth will soon be as hot as Hades if we don't take immediate action.

Stick with me here. I am hearing more and more people taking up the global challenge to see who can do the most with the least.
Don't get me wrong. I think it is commendable but it is becoming the trés fashionable dinner party conversation, that I have been included in recently.
People, fabulous people, who I thought would have no time for such malarky as the chickens and water tanks are taking country like living with a verve not seen since Marie Antoinette and her country folly, complete with sheep dyed pink and blue.
My question is, will it last?
What I like about the sustainable push is the faith and hope that it inspires in the world. That people can do their bit. Everyone is responsible and even the smallest action matters.

Mercury sextile Uranus today, thus the philosophising.

Friday, December 28, 2007

The Comet Cometh


Comets are bad news. We have Comet Holmes in the skies at the moment. No, not Mrs Cruise, another and if you can believe it, more sinister starlet.

I have been reading about comets today. The Ancients believed them to cause political upheaval and 'foul, demonic deeds'. Losing ones head is quite possible when this particular comet is in the skies, both literally and spiritually. This Comet Holmes is spinning past the cluster of stars that represent 'Royal Families'. The young inheritors of these families will be hurt by acts of rash impulse and careless action.
Benazir Bhutto was the political royalty, The heir apparent. Her father was Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the country's first popularly elected prime minister, toppled by the military in 1977 and later hanged. He lost his head and now Benazir lost her life. It's all too tragic.

Don't think this will be be the end at all, btw.
Last time we had a Comet in the Skies, Comet McNaught, the world lost Saddam Hussien, by hanging and James Brown, music royalty, as the Godfather of Soul.

This weeks news has been harrowing. So many awful stories about moments of heads being lost and lives lost. Tigers are escaping from the Zoo. Dogs killing new babies. Fathers being killed in front of the children on Christmas Day with a cricket bat.
When you are next asked, 'What is going on in the world?' You can answer, 'It's that Holmes Comet.'

I used to blame Tom Cruise for everything that was wrong in my life, now I blame Holmes.

Stay tuned and if you are royal, lay low!

Thursday, December 27, 2007

I award you the Self Protecting Triple Cross


Self protecting like crazy this holiday season. Taking myself out of all potentially difficult and door slamming situations.
The Moon was full over Christmas and on the Eve it was in Cancer, which made us all want to be at home. Cancer drives us home and home. With my ascendant in Cancer, I felt the home drive deeply, so I canceled all events and sat at home with Gandalf and wrapped pressies and was in bed by 10.00 pm. Christmas was spent quietly with Gandalf, the changelings and beloved parents, brother, sister and her poppets.
It was lovely and as my mother handed me more of her amazing food, I was happy. To be taken care of and nurtured. I am blessed.
Laughing with my sister till we nearly vomited, to our parents unintentional French farce. It was complete with multiple doors opening and answering phones. Hilar! Still laughing when I think of it. Highlight!

Moon is in Leo today. All about grand thoughts and courage. I woke thinking of the most exciting events in my life thus far.
  • The day after my wedding
  • The day I bought Scorpio Daughter home from hospital and she was all mine
  • The moment Pisces Son was carried to the side of my bed and I knew he was fine
  • Buying my house
  • Finishing my book.
The Moon in Leo is what has bought upon this dramatic thought. Be mindful of the Leonine Moon though, with being too self defensive and masking how we are feeling. The shadow side of the moon is the Lion from the Wizard of Oz. Major Ego issues.
All shell no filling, so to speak.
Napoleon Bonaparte was a Leo. So was Carl Jung.
Today, channel Jung more than the short man with a hand in his jacket. I shall leave you with this quote before I hit the sales.

The word 'belief' is a difficult thing for me. I don't believe. I must have a reason for a certain hypothesis. Either I know a thing, and then I know it, I don't need to believe it. - Carl Gustav Jung

Now, that is Leo Confidence.

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Feelgood '08


Inspired by Miss Numerella, I formed the theme for my 2008.
The theme is 'Feelgood'. I think it is possible to feel good most of the time, we just allow ourselves to be bought down by the people, media and environments we expose ourselves to.
If we attract what we feel then 'good' is where it is at for 2008.

So I choose to:

Only spend time with people who I feel good around.
Listen to music that makes me feel good.
Treat my body in a way that feels good.
Banish negative thoughts of the past and focus on thoughts of a positive future.
Read what feels good.
Watch what feels good.


I feel good already.

Today stinks


Yes, a tough astro day.
I certainly felt it, negative energy and internal/external dialogue that could hurt the psyche.
On top of that, I have had a bad smell following me all day. It started at breakfast with friends. The establishment smelt of vomit and dirty nappies at the same time. I am sorry, but that is how it was described to me. The Fraulein I sat next too, insisted on wearing her hair across her nose towards the end, like a lady version of Movember. It was bad. Then home to some sort of smell from my sink that will outlast religion. What is going on, I wondered?

Melbourne has had a deluge of rain for days. Heavy rain that makes you wear a Priceline bag on your head when running to the car to save your hairstyle ( I did this), only to find it saved nothing, least of all your dignity.
The arvo was spent out, then home to pull darts from my back, lucky I had my suit of energy armor on but still, its unsettling.
I watched a serial killer 'sitcom' felt uneasy and then went to bed to have nightmares. What, am I six years old? Now I can't sleep, so thought I would talk to you.

And the smell is still lurking in my kitchen from the arse that is stuck in my drain.

I think the astro forecast, combined with the weather forecast is stirring up the shit, both spiritually and literally.
The astro forecast is all about ducking for cover and if you don't have to see the people that shit you the most then don't, 'cause now is the time that it will all come out, words will be said that will be regretted, decisions will be made that may not be able to be undone, tempers frayed and the whole things seems like a slice of refried crazy.
Not easy to avoid the painful over the stupid season though, I know.

Think of it like transition in labour, the crazy that happens before the moment of peace and bliss when the baby is born. In my transition with Scorpio Daughter, I tried to get the bus home, except my legs did not work from the epidural. I was like Ron Kovic from Born on the 4th of July, lifting my legs off the bed and telling people 'thanks but I had enough and will be finding my own way home.' Still makes my sister laugh when she thinks of it, apparently.

Remember, this too will pass - the smells in the drains, the negative energy the pointed at you, the lady moustache. It will all pass and on the other side will be puppy dogs, rainbows and giggling babies.

P.S A big shoutout to Blessed and Ram - Beau for their wedding anniversary today.
xoxoxo

Friday, December 21, 2007

It's alive!


Yes, a shameless plug for the book - 'Spiritual Business- Creating a Business from The Heart.'
I have condensed everything I know and have learned from this blog and other sources to write the first ever 'Spiritual Business Plan'.
It worked for me and I hope it will work for you should you need Spiritual guidance in your business and working life.
I am planning on releasing next year, in the fortunate 2008, the Year of The Earth Rat. This is a year that is predicted to be the year of beginnings and accomplishments.
Click on the link and register your name and you will get one hot of the presses as soon as I can wing it to you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.

So mote it be.

Void of Course

The Moon is Void of Course in Taurus today. However, the Moon still has power when Void of Course in Taurus, Cancer, Sagittarius and Pisces.
Mercury enters Capricorn today which is an excellent transit for successful communication but also makes us mindful of how we spend our money. Always good at this time of the year.
I have started my break this week, although still being slightly distracted by the odd work related issue.
Interestingly, I have started to dream this week about things coming to life again. Watering trees and them reviving in front of me. I am also starting to see signs again of syncronicities. This is good. Although it makes me realise how the 'trap of busy' stops the flow and the time to takes to notice the signs.
In 2008, I will take more time to slow down and take a moment to be present and be aware.







Tuesday, December 18, 2007

The Death Star Cometh



A Death Star galaxy is sending out a powerful jet of particles and magnetic radiation that is likely obliterating any possible life in its broad path, notably in a nearby galaxy, astronomers said on Monday.

They said the two galaxies appear to be merging and the disturbance in the magnetic field caused by this movement may have awakened a dormant, supermassive black hole in one of the galaxies.

This is a movement, that in astrology circles that is associated with a massive fall in the stock market. There are many astrologers that predict the rise and fall of the market by the stars. so todays fall in the market was in noted by those in the know.

I felt the magnetic field shift today, rising to major technology issues that thankfully were solved, though not without stress on my behalf. It is always important to remember to stay calm when faced with techno - shit. Your energy affects machines, combined with the 'Death Star' you are facing quite a battle.

Thinking about the stock market issue, I wonder if in fact it is just trying to balance itself out. There is an equal reaction to every action.
The Universe will always get what it wants in the end, and that is hubris for us humans. Try as we may to build the tower, eventually the foundations will fall. Tides come in and wash away house, mountains shift and wipe away entire villages built on their sides.

You cannot fight nature. We will solve the environmental crisis we are facing because that is what the Universe wants.
Everything rights itself.
Balance will rule.

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Belieiving is what takes you there.

The Big Bang


This is what I have felt like as I have had Pluto squaring my moon for 11 months. Not pretty, in fact 'pretty shitty' as my six year old would say.
It has finally gone. It is the most intense of transits, rendering the receiver vulnerable and emotionally defenseless.
It makes you question everything and delve deep into your psyche, particularly around relationships and mothering.
Many people have death in their lives during this transit, especially if it is in Scorpio.
My Moon is in the 8th house, the house of death and regeneration. I have had to learn to let things go this last 11 months. Although I have not had any physical death, relationships have died and for me this year and others have renewed. I have rid myself of dependency and others dependency on me, which is huge for me, huge!
Pluto digs deep, its the astrological archaeologist. Unearthing the past to make enable you to understand your patterns to be able to face your future with confidence.

I finished my Pluto moon transit last night with hideous dreams about my dearest ones being sick or compromised of some sort. Gandalf, changelings, my mother, sister, all hurting in some way. Each malady individual but all interconnected. One story wove into the next and am awake knowing what it is that I fear the most. Now I let it go. The rain falls down and I let it wash away the last parts of Pluto and my fear.

Let it go, let it go, let it go.......

Friday, December 14, 2007

Looking forward to happiness

The three days before we bought our house, a monarch butterfly flew inside our living room and refused to leave. It supped from honey and water that the changelings left out for it, and seemed impervious to my worry that it should be outside.
Then the day after we bought the house, it simply flew out the door.
Butterflies symbolise transformation and embracing the new. There is a Native American legend that says that if you have a secret wish then whisper it to a butterfly and it will take your wish to the Great Spirit. By releasing the butterfly then you are restoring balance to nature and your reward will be your wish being granted.
Thank you to the butterfly and the Great Spirit for granting our wish.

Conversation with a dear friend who spoke of having something to look forward to. Her old friend, who has struggled with a difficult life and some bad choices for her lifestyle has only just discovered this concept through some therapy and self discovery.
I have heard it said that happiness is something to do, something to love, and something to look forward to.
Right now I have all of those in abundance. There is always something to do in the silly season, and lots of loved ones to catch up with and I have wonderful things to look forward to - parties, holidays, a new house. All in that order.
If you have any of the three things I listed then you are doing okay- people to love, things to do and joyous occasions on the horizon. Look around you and take stock of what is in your life.
Choose to be happy. Happiness does not mean your life is perfect, perfect does not exist.
Instead it means you have made the choice to overlook the imperfections and the flaws and focus on what is wonderful.

I read this affirmation for happiness- 'My happiness draws an overwhelming amount of blessings into my life.' If your thoughts create your future then create something amazing for yourself. I will be using this till then end of next week, just to give me the extra emotional fuel to get me through.







Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Can you feel it?

The air is ripe with tension and emotions are positively volcanic. yes, its the Jupiter/Pluto conjunction.
If you are sensitive then manage who and what you expose yourself to over the next while.
Esteemed astrologer told me this morning that expect family fights at Christmas this year.

Buckle your seatbelts peeps.

Shine a light on me


Dreams about my house plunged into darkness last night.
Jung believes the house in your dreams represent the Self. Different rooms are different parts fo yourself. Kitchen is nourishment, bathroom -cleansing, living room-social aspects etc.
Last night I was in the hallway of my house. As a metaphor in dreaming, This is the passage between the unconscious and conscious self.
In my dream, none of the light switches worked and I had to find a torch and then make my way to fix them. I managed to get to the fuse box and then switch it on.
This dream came after a session with Domonique to understand why I am so bone tired.
An enlightening dream in every way.

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

New Moon Mojo

The new Moon in Sagg is in the sky. The New Moon brings us renewed energy and focus on what we want. Early breakfast conversations with the Grecian Goddess gave me clarity and laughter before 8.00am. Bless the kitchen table psychology of the Greeks, such pragmatism and honesty is to be treasured.

Sunday, December 09, 2007

Anyone got my mojo?


This afternoon, after an overwhelmingly exciting and amazing weekend, where Gandalf and I made a long held dream come true, a cloud of despair wrapped around me. I didn't want to go to work tomorrow. This feeling grabbed me by my heart and I became tired with the burden of responsibility.
I felt like a fraud. Have I not been the poster girl for working with Spirit in business? Yet here I was feeling angry and without passion for the business which I have loved and nurtured.
Thinking long and hard I placed myself on the imaginary shrinks couch and self diagnosed.
Inital diagnosis:

1) No holiday in 2 years. Never a wise decision to martyr yourself. You will end up tired, stressed, unwell and not at all helpful to your business.

2) I got caught up in the small stuff. There is an old saying, 'The main thing is to make sure that the main thing is the main thing.' This year I have constantly been distracted from the vision by small details. These details have taken so much of my time that I did not keep 'the main thing' in mind. The main thing for me is to create a successful business that I enjoy going to each day.

3) Not having or making any time to learn. This year I have been caught up in writing an book, running a business and managing a household. The year before, when I started this blog I dedicated myself to learning. This year, I didn't make time to actively learn and so the Universe thought it best that I learn on the job. We never stop learning but sometimes it is best choose your learning instead of trial by fire as I have discovered over the last 12 months.

I am nearly there, I only have 3 days left of work, but as I near the finish line I am dragging my feet. Each step seems like I am pulling my leg from quicksand. Fishgirl says this is my Scorpio year, next year will be more Capricorn. This year will be soon be finished. I will honour the next 3 days and then I will enjoy my time off to regenerate.
I look forward to my holiday where I shall spend time with my beloved Gandalf and precious changelings. Talking about our new house, our plans for our business, our future, recharging from loving each other.

Bring it on, bring it on, bring it on.

Thursday, December 06, 2007

Pluto it up your Uranus


Yesterday was dark.
I popped my mask on and punched through yet the energy was thick and murky.
Yesterday afternoon I helped a sick friend out with her kids. Intensely ill, she has only arisen from the maze of test and hospitals to be able to make the short trip from bed to front door. She took my breath away with her thin frame and positive attitude.
More power to her.

Venus is in Scorpio today till December the 30th. Moon moves into Scorpio this afternoon. I always have a hard time when the Moon in Scorpio. Not today though. I have decided to transcend the pattern and use freewill to make Moon in Scorpio a positive transit for me. The positive aspect of the Moon in Scorpio is finding the ability to embrace your power. Use the intensity to overcome the FEAR that stops us from manifesting the BEST in our lives. Fear has recently over taken my week. Such a typical Pluto aspect. Scorps fear very little. I need to embrace this more. Hook into the Scorp part of self.
True balance is acheived when we take part of all the signs and bring them into our being.
Each sign carries on from the next:

•Aries has the BIG idea.
•Taureans plan how to make it happen.
•Geminis make the idea fly and become real.
•Cancerians make everyone feel great about it.
•Leos sell it.
•Virgos make sure its all working in perfect order
•Librans bring balance and peace to the idea.
•Scorpios find all the information and secrets about the ideas and keep them locked away safe from prying eyes.
•Sagittarians sets goals and plans a future for the idea.
•Capricorns make the idea more successful than could be imagined.
•Aquarians make the idea work independently and freely from any individual.
•Pisceans make the idea helpful for the collective for generations to come.

Each signs takes over from the last. So important to recognize if you are struggling with a particular sign. They are important, you are important, we all have a job to do and so let go and go and do it!

Monday, December 03, 2007

P.S

Link here to find your personal year.

Sorry, my apologies.

Converting to Spirit

As a spiritual seeker, I have dipped in and out of living with spirit according to how my life was progressing. This is less and less, certainly since I started this blog, but I know I have yet to fully immerse myself in my bliss.
I have been trying more of late, to connect with the higher vibrations and the Truth in my life.
It feels like climbing Mount Everest with a can of coke and a big stick though, with the year I have had.
In numerology, every year has a theme that applies to the year ahead for you. These years are bundled into nine year cycles. Looking at the year I have been through, my trusty hindsight spectacles give me great insight into what has been and what have learned.
I look forward to the year ahead and push myself to live my Truth and be who I want to be. I forgive myself for all my mistakes, even if others do not, and know what I am trying everyday to be better than I was the day before. I cannot change the past, cannot order my future, I can only be as I am now.
Moon in in Virgo, moving to Libra later today. Moving from perfectionism to emotional balance.
Let it all go and accept where you are. All is as it should be and you are where you should be.

I am writing my professional and personal plans this week with a well earned retreat at the end of the week planned. Spiritual connection awaits me. I couldn't sleep last night with relief of knowing this is soon to be. A retreat for the mind, body and soul.

Bring it on, bring it on, bring it on.

Friday, November 30, 2007

Push me, pull you


Sick of being pulled in directions that cause me stress and concern, I decided to push myself in another direction and to take action. I decided to tear up the business today and have a close look at everything financial. I surrounded myself with beans and then I counted them, sorted them and banked them.
It was eye opening, encouraging and scary all at the same time.
All finished with a management meeting to share the news.

To break out of Groundhog Day, a cheeky lunch was had at the divine Cafe Di Stasio with new friends and collegues. Our 'mantatstic' waiter with the best eyebrows wax this side of the Yarra, expertly guided us through a alcohol soaked lunch and things have never looked rosier. This being said while looking through through Róse coloured glasses.

Things are shifting and the new is coming.

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Groundhog Day

It is nigh on the end of the year and I have the distinct feeling that I am in groundhog day.
Everyday seems to be blending in with another, the same jobs, the same people, the same routine, same clothes to wear. Same, same, same.

Thank god for the break that I am about to have. 8 weeks off. What a blast. Chatting with the Contessa, we likened it to severe case end-of-yearitis. Another friend mentioned to me that they were feeling the same way. I think we are in the grip of an epidemic.
No holidays for 2 years. Not good for anyone and it will NEVER happen again.

New Moon in Sagittarius at the beginning of December. This is the time to focus on personal goals and aim high and strong. Its is also a great time to increase your understanding of the world and look at the whole picture.
Saggis do not like the everyday, the like the extraordinary and the positive, so hook into this moon energy. This New Moon in Sagittarius conjunct Mercury (mind, insight) and Sun (identity), and the Jupiter/Pluto conjunction in Sagittarius (blissful transformation through release). Insight into your mind about who you are and what you stand for, what others perceive about you and then let go and allow yourself to be transformed. Let the gentle cosmic waves wash you clean and now that when this moon is over you have done your work and move onto the next phase. That is where I am at right now. Readying myself for the next phase and stage of my life.
I look forward to it.

By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond the winning.
-- Lao Tzu

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Excuse me waiter......


I know, bad blogging of late. Doing two jobs at the moment till staff replacement starts next week.
Lots going on, lots and lots, but all good. Pluto has left my chart, feel like it has been there forever. Anyway he's gone and let the good times roll.
Full moon in Gemini on Sunday. The moon of "freedom of speech". Good moon influence for an election this weekend in Australia.

Firestarter is having intuitive dreams about work. Elephant and clients in forests and Gandalf cleansing the elephant and bathtubs as modes of transport.
Fascinating dream and spot on for where the business is at. She is most unaware of her intuition and brilliance in this area. What a gift it is to even understand this part of yourself, even for a moment.
The insight is life changing. I hoep she frees herself to experience it. I think this comes with age though and not every one wants to understand. It's a bloody big gift to ignore though.

The proverbial elephant in the room.

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Ready, ok!


Fishgirl, now Stateside, tells me that in there is a thought in Kabbalah that when your world gets a little difficult, then you say, "Bring it on 3 times. The Universe will then send you what reflects your attitude.

So sing it loud my friends, "Bring it on, bring it on, bring it on!"

And may the Universe send you what you can handle, celebrate and learn from.

Later.

Saturday, November 10, 2007

By Jupiter


Blesseds birthday today. Happy Birthday!
I have been thinking about the planet Jupiter, which comes around every 12 years. Jupiter is the planet of expansion, joy, good times. Optimism.
Jupiter is important and mostly you will find your world will grow in some way when Jupiter is hanging around. For some, it can be the expansion of psyche, or finances or house and home.

I had my first baby the last time Jupiter returned. Blessed is in her Jupiter return and marks it with her baby.
Jupiter is on the cusp of my 4th and 5th house, the houses of home and creativity. I have activity in both areas at the moment.
Jupiter often marks major life transitions and if we work with the energy, not against it then we can set sail on a smooth course over the next 12 years until we mark the next return.

Monday, November 05, 2007

Mother love


I spent some time with the Piscean Princess today and her beautiful baby. She is still overwhelmed with love for her baby boy. I thought later this afternoon that the love just gets more intense. Last week the Grecian Goddess and I cried and laughed through the Scorpio Daughters school play. She came on stage and we grabbed each other like old grandmothers, the tears were there but we managed to keep them at bay.
The joy at her two small scenes bought whoops of joy from all of her family and our friends in the audience when she came on stage.
Love was in the air. She did not shy from it, her beaming face when The Grecian Goddess handed her bunch of peony roses by the stage door made me remember that children grow strong from love. It is the fertilizer of the soul. He face was like on of the peonie, pink, pretty and round. I wanted to eat her.
I hope that never leaves.

Thursday, November 01, 2007

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Always a great overview and very accurate.

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Dance of the Seven Veils


Neptune has been retrograde for a while now, making everything seem confusing and what you think is happening is not at all as it seems.
This is certainly certain for me. Many things that have been difficult to fathom and solve are starting to become clearer. What once seemed lost is now found. Answers are starting to come and often there is chaos before the calm. The dust has risen and let it settle where it may.

Creativity that has been stuck in the mud is staring to get a firm foothold to push itself to the surface and start to soar again. The light from the Moon in Cancer shines in the emotional wounds and instead of licking them, now is the time to rub salve on them and cover them to allow natural healing to occur.

A hell of a week for me and I have asked The Good Doctor if I maybe allowed a temporary retirement from my own life for a while. I am weary and soulful.
I life the veil and shift slightly.'Onwards' is the word of the day.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

What are you looking at?



This Mercury Retrogarde is a bitch.

What is coming up for you?

Taxes, death, breakdown, breakups?
Fatigue, weariness, the desire to escape?
Crisis, challenges, emotional exhaustion?
Power struggles, soul wrenching truthful admissions?
Contract not coming through?
Garbage bags splitting and the revolting contents spilling onto the floor?

Whatever it is, this Mercury retrograde is pushing us hard. It is nearly over. It goes direct on the 1st November and then will completely out of the shadow zone by the the 16th of Nov.

What have your learned from this Mercury Retro period ?
I am working on letting go of old patterns that are holding me back and showing themselves in horrible physical reactions to anxiety. I hope to solve this with an energy healing asap and a good old fashioned talking to myself.

Meanwhile....Strike a pose, there's nothing to it!

Monday, October 29, 2007

Signs and promises


Owls appear when I supposed to take notice. They ask me to follow them. They have never let me down yet.

Today I have an epiphany regarding someone that owls sent to work for me. I hired this person based partly on the fact that they seemed right for a job and they had owls around them. In the broader sens of the job it didn't work out but in the scheme of them helping me with my book, they were invaluable and brilliant. The owls lead them to me for this reason alone. I tried to make this person right for the job but now I see she was only here for the job she was Meant to do and this was help me with my book. What her take is on this time spent with me and the business, I am not sure, but we are still on good terms and she helps still helps me with the book.

Today the owls headed me off on the path and sent me in another direction to what I previously thought I wanted. They cemented an idea and showered me with the stardust of possibilities. What once seemed lost now has hope.

The owls are good to me.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Solar return


Scorpio Daughters 11th birthday today.
Your childs birthday can be bittersweet. The inevitability of them growing older sticks in my throat. This morning she chose to sleep instead of immediately rising for her presents. Sleep is a gift and this morning she recognized it.
At every milestone of my childrens development I have at time wanted to bonsai them, make then stay just as they are so I can enjoy that perfect stage.
But, alas, no, just I am enjoying the view they whisk me away again to unchartered lands that offer bountiful gifts and challenges as they grow into new stages.
I thought today how much I like the person my daughter is maturing into. She is truly one of the funniest people I know and worries about none of the crap that kept me awake at her age.
She benefits greatly from Gandalf and my mutual self development and she is learning lessons so early that took me 35 years to understand.
What great ordnance she has in her tremendous understanding of the world and the people in it. Her ability to sit and watch and wait and then take the lead is the stuff of female legends in history.

It is an honour to be her mother.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

"Hey I like you. whats not to like? But you need to access your uncrazy side a little more."

I am getting flakier and flakier and loving it!

Exhibit A: Sometimes, I get messages by a tingling feeling on my head. Bear with me.....I know....come back. I really do get these messages. A person will be telling me about their plans or wondering what to do and I will get this feeling tingling on my scalp. It tells me what is going on or what decision that the querent should go with.
Lately though it has gone to the dogs. Its is tingling at odd times, sending me messages that make no sense. I must have wire loose. I blame Mercury retrograde. It is interfering with my Contact.


Yep, crazier than a June bug!

Monday, October 22, 2007

Can't see for looking


I am not a professional astrologer but I love nothing more than to break down the astro info and try to make sense of it. Today: Mercury (Communication) semi squares ( small obstacle) Jupiter (Intellect) today.
Small details are easily overlooked today. Already this rings true for me as I have emailed clients the wrong estimates and proposals each! Cripes.
So disappointed in myself. This is what happens when we rush.
Now I have to go and write lame arse emails to both parties to prove my comptence when I am clearly very incompetent this morning !
Moon enters Pisces later today, with a heavy dose of Uranus. So fasten your seatbelt for big ideas to save the planet and then Uranus who actually can make it happen.

Off to write sucky emails.........

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Wait a minute, Mister Postman


When I came home tonight I was delighted to receive a card in the mail from a new but instantly dear friend who wrote me such sweet words, I giggled aloud in the street.

I don't want to go on about the lost art of letter writing but receiving this little card in the mail thrilled me more than any email or phone call. I think a letter brings with it incredible intention. Making the effort to find or in this instance, make a nice card, write a few perfectly measured sentences that induce joy and then stick a stamp on it and send it on its way takes thought. With thought goes intention and with intention, energy.

I used to receive letters from The Good Doctor, before the rise and rise of email. I would be thrilled and leave the letter till I knew I would be uninterrupted. I would make a cup on tea and on warm days sit on the front steps and read in the sun. Nothing was quite so comforting except having her near me to tell me herself.

Some of my most defining moments so far in my life, involve letters received and sent. Letters between Gandalf and I for a full year while separated, that kept our flame alight. It was letter from England from Blessed Seraph that propelled Gandalf and I into marrying.

I have received awful letters from people in my past who sent me the letters that you are supposed to burn after writing. These letters have enabled me to grow as a person and restructure my friendships and the way I spend my energy, but these days are long since passed. Now I received joyous letters in the post, letters that make me giggle.

The Pisces Son always runs to the letter box to see if there is a letter for him. I always say, "You have to write a letter to get a letter." He writes to Grandparents, they write back. He giggles when he spies their letters.

Yes. Letters are lovely.
Thank you for mine today!


To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart. ~Phyllis Theroux

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

The Da DVD Code


I have cracked the code.
The code for my DVD that is. I have managed to work out and recode my DVD player so I can now play DVD's from all regions. This came from my desperation on Saturday night with nothing to watch on TV and the only medicine was to watch Bell, Book and Candle again, but, alas, my copy is from the USA, which does not play nice with the Australian region DVD players.
I knew that watching Jack Lemon play bongos and the styling of Kim Novak and her bare feet would make everything better. Gandalf scoffed at me, which in turn made me more determined to crack the code.
My exaltation upon seeing the opening credits of the movie came from the feeling of being able to create my own rules. It's my DVD player and it shall play what I want, dammit!
I struggle with authority and rules at the best of times, so having my entertainment options curbed was too, too much.
I have Uranus in my third house, the house of communication. People with this placement love to solve mysteries. It's true. It is also the placement of the astrologer.
For now, I can add code cracker to my list of skills.


P.S Moon is in Capricorn and Venus is playing nice with Mars. So make hay while the sun shines my friends.

Monday, October 15, 2007

Don't you worry 'bout a thing!


Yes, Mercury is retrograde and people are whinging and moaning everywhere I turn, including myself.
The greatest weapon against astrology is willpower.
Why do we have to do what the chart says?
What can we change about ourselves or out situation to create a different outcome?

Mercury Retrograde sends most people in the know into a tailspin. Taking into account the fact that this is in one is in Scorpio, some are moving to the dark side quicker than you can say,"Quincunx".

I am taking a different view on Mercury Retrograde.It runs from the 12th October till 1st November when Mercury will go Direct. Let's split it into 2 parts. 10 days in each period.
The first 10 days of the period you get to see what needs to be fixed or broken. The second 10 days of the period is to work out how to fix it.


P.S There is a full moon in Taurus on the 26th October, which of course will highlight solutions to problems that are proving hard to remedy. Stay tuned.

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Venus in the fourth


The Piscean Princess is a mother. Her baby boy is here, safe and sound. All perfect and peachy keen.
Sun in Libra, Moon in Scorpio. Ascendant Gemini. Numerology 6. Charming and charismatic, apparently, according to Miss Numerella, upon consultation.
She has been in my thoughts all day and with joy in my heart. I trod a little lighter and smiled a little more for her happiness and her wishes coming true.

Friday, October 12, 2007

Baby time

Shiteful week, hideous and taxing. The only highlight is waiting for The Piscean Princesses baby. I am as nervous as a grandmother, can't even believe how excited I am. Imagine what I will be like when Blessed's little Sultana arrives?
I have been using the scopes for baby birth day prediction, as I have been so hopelessly wrong so far. Finally, Venus is in the 4th house - House of Home and Family tomorrow. Love with family.
Astrology is a very useful tool when applied with hindsight. Stay tuned, I will let you know when the baby Libran arrives.

Monday, October 08, 2007

The Chosen One


The Piscean Princess is due to give birth any moment now. I have not been this excited since Blessed's wedding.
I am fit to bursting with the thrill of the Sibyls reaching out for their their emotional prosperity.
Interestingly the skies have shown The Piscean Princesses baby in the astral. Jupiter, the planet of children has been in her chart since mid January this year. Jupiter left the day the baby was due. Now the the "Maternal Instincts" transit (Moon trine Ascendant) comes into her chart tomorrow and tomorrow only.
I am not promising, I am just sayin' is all.

The baby will come when the baby is ready. I read that babies who are late, don't want to leave the womb, as they miss the sound of their mothers heartbeat. My daughter was late, so late, 10 days.
I don't think it was my heartbeat though, I think she wanted to become a Scorpio by 1 day! Cheeky little thing she is!

Friday, October 05, 2007

Dreams


Insane dreams last night, none of them pleasant. Panic, people from the past and drowning, were the themes. Nice one! I blame the tiredness from an insane week of working whilst the changelings have been away.
Highlight: inspired by Aries accountant that my business plans can be done and done well, so I am feeling the verve for life my ideas coming back. Strange, just a small word from the bean counter and off I go trekking into the land of opportunity.
I have a lovely transit of Mars sextile Mercury for the next 5 months, which is all about having a passion for mental work and being disciplined and confident enough to see it through.

Note to self: Make my waking dreams come true, not the ones from last nights slumber.

Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Wasting time ?


Moon is in Gemini. Get on with your work. Stop reading people.com or perezhilton.com.
Stop facebooking old sex partners. Stop self-googling. Stop photocopying your face or arse or anything else that tickles your fancy.
Work it out and pay attention to the detail. Try to have actions come from all your conversations.
This is my plan and yet here I am blogging about doing it it. Stop talking start doing......prepare for the future, it is already here.