“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” 

Benjamin Franklin

((Sun and Moon Tarot, Vanessa Decort))

Welcome to the end of October, start of November!

Our new week brings us Samhain and Halloween (October 31st, Wednesday),  Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead, November 1st and 2nd, Thursday and Friday), All Saints And All Souls Days (November 1st and 2nd as well). The veil is very thin; every shadow you see out of the corner of your eye, every hair that stands up on your neck, and every sudden chill, are likely to be contact from the spirit world. Do not allow your imagination to run away with you, treat any contact with respect and dignity, and allow it to pass.*

Despite the thinned veil and festive season, our energy this week is delivered by King of Pentacles; patience, responsibility, careful use of resources and hard work are the guiding principles this week. As you know, Pentacles represent the tangible, practical aspects of our experience; this grounded energy is exactly what we need at this time.

*NOTE: If you are inclined to work with spirits in any way, this is a powerful time to do so but not a good idea for the inexperienced dabbler. Be very careful; you never – NOT EVER – want to summon (or invite, or engage) something you cannot banish. There are no end of cautionary tales on this topic. Always remember, SAFETY FIRST! 

And for a little seasonal fun, enjoy a Fleetwood Mac classic!

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Romance. Chaos. Effort.

The week ends as it began with Prince of Cups asserting himself; romance on the hoof.  Intimacy need not apply! 

Sometimes, this energy is fun. This weekend, we don’t like it.

*Venus retrograde, Scorpio season, Blood Moon in Taurus. YOWZA!!

TAKEAWAY: Disney can keep its fairy tales and illusions.

WE WANT REAL!!!

WE WANT AUTHENTIC!!!

WE WANT INTIMACY!!!

WARNING: A GREAT DEAL OF BRAVERY WILL BE REQUIRED!!!

Have you read “The Velveteen Rabbit?” Love (true, real, deep love – and its intimacy)  makes you real but it also takes absolutely everything you’ve got. It is NOT passive. It is NOT clean. It is NOT easy. It is NOT seamless. It brings chaos. It brings work. It brings pain (all growth – physical and otherwise – brings some pain). It is a serious gamble with no guarantees of any kind, and much of the time it may not seem worth it. Do it anyway. Fight for an authentic life with all the trimmings: love, intimacy. lust, friendship, fellowship, partnership, and respect. 

REMINDER: If you prefer to settle into comfort and familiarity instead, that is your choice and there is nothing with it. But know this: you are no less susceptible to the energy around you. If you wish to resist it, self-care is the answer – take a hot shower, settle into a peaceful snuggle with your favorite tea, Netflix, or a book until the energy passes. 

*For more information on the current astro-weather, check out Ruby’s Readings.

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We had into the weekend in a bit of hurry; we’re bored and we don’t like it!

RESIST THIS ENERGY!!!

This nagging at our thoughts is a fairly common reaction to The Hermit and Four of Swords energies at work this week; going it alone as well as stillness tend to be uncomfortable modes for many of us.

BOREDOM IS THE ONLY TRUE ENEMY!

If new ideas comes to you, embrace them; if you are chasing new ideas, stop it!

GIVE PEACE A CHANCE!

Meditation may be useful tool at this time. Allow yourself quiet and stillness of mind and body; what you are chasing is chasing you – give it a chance to catch up.  

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MIDWEEK REMINDER: Do not skip self-care!

Despite the solitary energy at work this month, you do not need to get everything done all at once. You are at liberty to take breaks, to rest, to recharge – please be sure to do it.

On a more astrological note (check with Ruby’s Readings for retrograde info), this is also a good time to take a step back and re-examine some of your ideas, decisions, and goals. 

Don’t be in a rush, take time to know your mind; think twice, act once.

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You can go your own way
Go your own way
You can call it
Another lonely day
You can go your own way
Go your own way

Fleetwood Mac, Go Your Own Way

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LOOK WHO’S BACK!

Just in case you missed the Full Moon reading ( click here ), The Hermit has re-appeared to make sure you are heeding the message; this time is your time, do not allow distraction to derail your progress.

If you know anything about the history of Fleetwood Mac, you know their greatest value is in the sum of the parts – they need to be together. But as is so often the case, they learned this by breaking up, making up, breaking up again. They often went their own ways, learning about themselves, before they returned to create with each other. There is a very real lesson in their antics; when you can’t see the forest for the trees, you may need to break away, change your perspective, look again.

Perhaps not all the band members would recognize their various Hermit phases but that in no way diminishes the value of the solo journeys.

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Monday morning you sure look fine
Friday I got travelin’ on my mind
First you love me and then you fade away
I can’t go on believin’ this way
I got nothing but love for you
Tell me what you really want to do
First you love me, then you get on down the line
But I don’t mind, I don’t mind, yeah

Monday Morning, Fleetwood Mac.

 

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Monday? Again? Already?

Welcome to a new week!

Our Prince of Cups rides on to the scene in his usual bold fashion; he is full of romance, a lust for life, and a desire to create and share joy. We enjoy his distraction. We are happy to see him! A good time will be had by all!

REMINDER: Love, lust, and sex are fabulous but they are not necessarily intimate, and with this Prince, intimacy is almost assuredly absent.

As we move through this week, keep in mind intimacy and authenticity may not be readily available (if at all). Check your own agenda. Be sure you are aware of what you are doing, or deciding to do, before you do it. If you are seeking more than surface enjoyment, you will need to be VERY clear, and you may have to take “No.” as an answer.

This week belongs to you – make it whatever you want it to be. Enjoy!

 

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Introspection. Independence. Changes.

Welcome to the weekend!

If you find yourself feeling introspective, perhaps a bit uncomfortable (as if your clothes don’t quite fit despite being over-sized sweats and fuzzy socks), know that you are not alone. 

For many of us, this weekend will mark the beginning of our final battle with retrograde season; Venus, Neptune, Chiron and Uranus are pulling at us with their “re-” energy (i.e. redefine, reclaim, re-imagine, reconsider, revisit, etc.), demanding we Do Something.

If you are inclined to embark on a voyage of self-discovery, this is the perfect time with the right energy to get yourself moving. Take stock, make decisions, make changes. The Wheel reminds us things are always changing anyway, every end is just another beginning. There is no time like right now and it’s no better to be safe than sorry – JUST DO IT!

REMINDER: You are not obligated to make the most of this energy. Perhaps you don’t currently feel like “re-“ing everything, or you feel things are fine enough as they are. Maybe you just prefer not to rock the boat while you are in it. That is all fine and well, follow your own path. HOWEVER be prepared to feel somewhat embattled for the remainder of the season, and step up your self-care to counter.

And in the only too mortal words of the late Terry Kath, it’s only the beginning. 

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It’s a balancing act. Whatever you do, don’t look down!

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As we look into the weekend, perhaps making plans (and lists!) for the upcoming seasonal holidays and events, Temperance arrives to caution us:

BALANCE IS THE KEY! 

It becomes very easy for us to get wrapped up in whatever we are doing, thinking, planning, etc., and we forget (ignore, sacrifice, whatever) mundane chores, routine errands, and self-care. This is a mistake; imbalance will make everything more difficult, taking a toll on mind, body, and spirit.

And just for fun, Three Dog Night reveals another important aspect of Temperance: 

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Round and round and round she goes!

Where will she stop?

No one knows!

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We’ve reached the mid-week with the timely reminder; nothing lasts forever.

The Wheel turns with or without our consent and efforts; everything is always changing, for better or worse, and the real test of our character is in how we surf the arcs. 

As we live in each moment, be sure to enjoy the smallest things (sometimes they’ll be the brightest spots), learn from your challenges, and be kind to those around you.  Ace of Cups is the overall energy of the week so keep love in your heart, no matter how badly you may want to smack someone.

REMINDER: The Wheel is turning for all of us and everyone you meet has a challenge you know nothing about.

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