Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 10-01-08

10-01-08
Ah, the beginning of my favorite season: Halloween. I can’t wit to start decorating. We’re working on a grave yard at the front of the shop complete with Zombies rising from the ground…then we put them to work
FORECASTS:
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the King of Swords: purification. Want to succeed? Try smoothing out your rough edges and blending a bit better into society. Not important? Well, it also allows one to blend better with higher spiritual energies. So, keep in mind that the Firebrand, Hot Head and Fanatic do not express higher spiritual energies and may not be the best choice of people to follow. On the other side of the mirror, take a look at how few of them there are. Perhaps they are not normal and though might have some good ideas, might not the people you want to trust with your soul. A leopard can’t change its spots no matter how dark the room. It’s still a leopard.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, the Moon enters Scorpio at 12:26 AM EDT. For the nest few days, aggravation at people who try to gloss over serious emotional topics grows. This might not be the time to make jokes. Energy for makeovers is very high and beautification projects should be carefully planned. With Mercury Retrograde, you might never hear from the contractor after he cashes your check because he lost your address. This evening is the perfect time for looking sexy and getting out there and meeting and greeting.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say Peace of Mind is the key. No one ever solved a problem in a panic or anger. A cool head is what is needed and, you’ll have less doctor bills with one.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is Suncat. “Feel your own sunshine radiating within.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for Singer of the Chalice. The Chalice holds all the wonder energies you ever wanted to experience and this faery is ready to give them to you today. All you have to do is ask and trust, joy, patience, creativity, hope and miracles are yours. But, as usual, there is a catch. You have to open to accept them. If you don’t know what that meant…well, there’s the rub as Hamlet said.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 2 and the element is wood. The Dragon finds conflict today but the Rabbit has a hoppy day…I mean happy.

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “I was born to contribute and make a difference. All of my doubts and fears vanish. Each day I express my highest qualities in every aspect of my life. I now choose to serve with selflessness, simplicity and joy.” Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace one thought at a time.
COMMENTARIES BY JANICE SCOTT-REEDER
Kitwits are the most advanced species of cat on the planet. That is my conclusion. I have never had cats that planned and executed complex strategies before. They are a constant challenge. Take Napoleon. I would not allow him to stay in my bedroom while I am working at the shop. Why? Self preservation. You have no idea what he can get into but the easier question is what can’t he get into. So far the answer to that is a locked safe. Thus, he decided to come to the shop with me and nothing would deter him from running out the front door. Result: he is resting on my expensive microbead pillow in my bedroom. Josephina collects plastic balls and keeps them in the shower for soccer games. Purdy vonSweets was very angry the boys wouldn’t let her play with the fur rat I bought them. So I looked down and there she sits with the most self satisfied look on her face and the tail hanging out the side of her mouth. She managed to grab it under the door and detach it. Now the fur rat is a Manx. Purrbah can not help his total fascination with power tools as long as they are not running. The electric kitty pan is an exception. I had to throw him out once he discovered how to stop it and get it to run back and forth, back and forth, all night….back and forth!

Monday, September 29, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-30-08


09-30-08


FORECASTS:
Happy Rosh Hashanah to my Jewish readers!
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the Arch Priestess: dissolution. The opportunity to start anew is here and its coming is heralded by new ideas arising from your subconscious. There are no regrets as old loves, hates and motivations fall to the way side. Visit your memories to see what lies there.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, bad dreams may jolt us out of bed early but they are the last of the negative energy we will deal with today! Expect some great news and psychic and intuitive message to arrive in the morning. This evening energy is high and you are getting things done. By late night you will have figured out exactly where you want to make changes and everything about them. However, Mercury is retrograde so write it down and shelve it for better aspects. This is the time to clean up and prepare for the changes to come.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say it is time to break free. With the aspects and Mercury Retrograde, it is time to break free of the past and plan the future. Clean up loose ends and get ready to move. You have less than a month.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is Fat Cat. “Be generous: share your abundance with others.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for Penelope Dreamweaver. Of course your muse or Dreamweaver has another name. Today she brings you inspiration to make changes, beautify your surroundings and create something. If you awake from that nightmare, that was her saying: “You’re not listening to me!” So pay attention and make plans.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 3 and the element is water. The rabbit finds conflict today but the Rat is having it easy.

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “The universal law of justice and freedom rules in everyone, for everyone and through everyone. Being in harmony with the will of my Soul, neither a person now a situation can prevent me from attaining my highest good. I trust in God’s infinite wisdom.
Everything is now working out perfectly now.” Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace one thought at a time.
COMMENTARIES BY JANICE SCOTT-REEDER
It is true, Kitwits can not only tell time but dates. It’s my day off but still there are things to be done at the shop. It’s kind of hard to get out the door to the house when Napoleon has stretched himself totally across your lap, inserted his claws and is purring in high gear. I finally figured out it is George they are watching. When he arrives two days in a row during the daylight hours, they know the next day is my day off and I should be spending it catering to my little gods.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-29-08

09-29-08



FORECASTS:

Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the Nine of Pentacles: acquisition. Because this card brings so much, travel, gains, comfortable legacies or divorce settlements, commerce, adventure and achievements, you have to be wary of become lazy when they fall into your lap. That is the way to lose them.


Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, the New Moon is at 6Libra33 at 4:12 AM EDT. Showcasing your talents in the morning hours is a good idea. Relax in the afternoon as expansion and money matters are not favored. Late tonight the reason for recent hurts come to light.


Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say this is the day to make new friends. Plan to expand you social circle with this new moon.


Today’s Cat Comfort card is A Cat Always lands on Its Feet. “Be ready for anything. Everything will work out.”

Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for the Oak Men. They live in the deepest and darkest part of the forest. They seem to warn that if you move any further you will be hopelessly lost. They actually bring enlightenment and are quite nice. They will show you the way out of the forest if you can overcome your fear of the dark and unknown.

Today’s Lo Shu Number is 4 and the element is water. Tigers find conflict today but the Horse has the best day.


Today’s Message from the Universe is: “Every time a door closes, another one opens up toward wider and more beautiful horizons. The space naturally created in my life now brings me even greater possibilities for growth. I welcome any change in my life with confidence and joy.” Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace one thought at a time.

COMMENTARIES BY JANICE SCOTT-REEDER

The Kitwits are growing up. Now when it rains, they settle in for a good snooze. Well, it is Monday. Wish I could settle in with them.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-28-08


09-28-08
Today’s blog was approved by Isis, who has sat at my feet and encouraged me.

FORECASTS:
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the Seven of Cups; delusion. What you see on the outside may hide a rotten core. Make certain your feet are firmly planted on the ground before reaching for the stars. The direction may be wrong. The people may be wrong. Break away and trust in your own abilities, intuition and a clear goal.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, the new moon is tomorrow. The next couple of days are the perfect time to get a psychic reading. The spirits are communicating well. On the earth plane, beware of those who speak lovely words and promise new things. Better to look at what they have done and make a decision rather than what they say. In the afternoon, paperwork and rules trip up your plans for expansion. The Moon enters Libra at 4:05 PM EDT.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say it is really difficult to get problems resolved today. You have too many people willing to make nice and promise things they have no intention of delivering.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is Kitten. “Find the joy in simple things. Concentrate on having fun.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for He of the Fiery Sword. He really gets things done but you have to be careful calling upon him. His idea of the quickest way to solve a problem may be a bit harsh from your stand point. So, if you are really, really in trouble, call him. If not, you might want to ring up some of his lesser cousins first.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 5 and the element is metal. The Ox finds conflicts but the Tiger is having a good day.
Today’s Message from the Universe is: “Humility is now in my heart, opening the door to wisdom, true power and peace.
I now allow the love, peace and simplicity of my Soul to shine through.” Annie Marquier creating a world of peace one thought at a time.
COMMENTARIES BY JANICE SCOTT-REEDER
I boiled them close to 5 pounds of fish and left it in the pan for them when I left. When we finally got home, they still had fish left. They ran in and stuffed themselves in hopes of getting a can of cat food. It didn’t happen because I expected them to explode if they ate one more thing. Finally Purrbah came in the bedroom and laid himself out on the pillow. He is a finger licker. He grabs my hand and does each finger very carefully and painfully I might add. Then he settles down to sleep. Apparently I must have a cat clean hand to pet him with. Hand washing in the sink doesn’t count. After I woke the third time only able to see Purrbah’s back legs and tail sticking straight up beside my pillow, I pulled the tissue box and just gave it to him. He refused to believe that Napoleon had found another hiding place for the fur rat. I’m not telling where.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-27-08

09-27-08
Saturday - Saturn’s Day. Color: Black. Energy: limitations, lessons, dark.
Believe it or not this is why Saturday is traditionally your day off. It was too unlucky to work that devilish day. Then again, how many people wind up cleaning house, doing all the shopping and errands and laundry on Saturday. Yup, pretty darned limiting.
FORECASTS:
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the Ace of Cups: immersion. It is time to reach a deep understanding of your personal needs. Prepare to accept guidance from your intuition and pure instinct. This is the time to understand the experiences in the past that are shaping your reaction of today. If you can’t meditate, just take a walk and let your eyes roam. The Universe will show the symbols you need to know and yes, they actually can be the advertisement on the bus bench.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, in the early morning you can make money, expand your sphere of influence and generally get some good thing going. By afternoon, retreat and shore up loose ends because old pain will cause you to react irrationally and get you into trouble. Then emotional outburst occur and everyone is fighting and crying. That is not how you want your day to end. Do house cleaning instead.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say: BEAUTY. Okay, to appease them you are going to have to create one thing or moment of beauty today. Otherwise…well, read the Faery Finder. I warned you.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is the Cat with Nine Lives. “Fortune is on your side. Take some chances.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for Penelope Dreamweaver. Penelope is Brian’s personal Dreamweaver. You will have your own. She is your inspiration and bringer of magical dreams and visions. When she arrives in a dream, you awaken and simply must create what you saw in some version and manner. They work with the Faeries of Expression who actually help manifest the dream. But, keep in mind if you keep saying..oh first I have to…and postponing things, they tend to bored and then, like all faeries, they get into mischief. They might even send nightmares to wake you up! Or, let’s say you have been meaning to put that trim around the house and paint it. Suddenly, the whole roof slides off. Trust me, you do not want to get them bored.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 6 and the Element is metal. The rat finds plenty of conflict today but the Rooster has a good day.

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “Humility is now in my heart, opening the door to wisdom, true power and peace.
I now allow the love, peace and simplicity of my Soul to shine through.” Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace one thought at a time.
COMMENTARIES BY JANICE SCOTT-REEDER
The Kitwits were so stuffed after getting into the Kirkland dry food, they could barely move for a day. Napoleon came in that night dripping wet and I panicked. Had the commode over flowed, was the sink running or did I leave the lid up? Neither. He was the one who crawled into the bag to get the last pieces of cat food out and the other cats had licked him into total wetness. Moral of story: never crawl into the food when all around you are hungry. You might get eaten by mistake.
Today they are at home with a huge pan of freshly cooked fish to keep them busy. Of course, first it must cool. Then the feasting will begin in earnest.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-26-08

09-26-08


FORECASTS:
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is Strength: omnipotence. This is the day to reclaim the power that belongs to you. You are inspired to move forward. Confidence returns. The seeds you sow today will blossom so watch what you sow. Internal conflicts finally fade.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, the Moon enters Virgo at 9:52 AM EDT. Let the cleaning begin! Although it may take a while and some espresso to get started, once you do, you can finally make those changes you have been trying to make for weeks. Use the afternoon to network, attend social events and ferret out the truth.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say there are blocks to kindness today. This is because the Virgo Moon makes people a little sharp and critical. You can spend that extra moment and soften your words so there are no bruised feeling.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is Cat Goddess. “Ask for help and you will receive guidance.” Did you really think a cat was going to roll up its sleeves and actually do it for you?
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for the Faeries of the Future. Yes, this a day of possibilities and probabilities. The future is now and you need to act. Last time this card came up I referenced the Gnome of the future as having fly eyes. Actually, each eye is looking in a different direction but I always see him as having fly eyes, being able to see all the time lines simultaneously.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 7 and the element is Earth. The Boar finds conflicts but the Dog has an easy day.

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “I now joyfully share the love and wisdom of my Higher Self with those around me and all of humanity. I am one with the Universe.” Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace one thought at a time.
COMMENTARIES BY JANICE SCOTT-REEDER
A modest suggestion: never operate a carpet cleaning machine without the instructions. Here’s the thing. You will find fill lines for the cleaning solution, water and even little arrows showing you how to remove the clean water tank. BUT…when you get to the waste water tank, the engineers snickered and said, “Let’s see them get this off without reading the instruction manual. The instruction manual went the way of manuals in this office which is apparently into another dimension where they so desperately need reading materials they will actually read them. I, in the mean time, spent the rest of the afternoon sloshing after filling my shoe with dirty water and trying to soak a huge spot up on the carpet. Now I really hope I know better. Today I wore sandals. While trying to vacuum and shampoo the carpet, I managed to step in Isis’ tail and then needed to bandage my ankle. Well, a little antibiotic cream, any way. She took exception to that.
I decided last night to give the cats the bag of Kirkland dry I splurged for at Costco. Yes, I got a reading and the cats profited, as usual. When I got to the storage shelf, I discovered the reason Lady Jayne has been off her feed is there was a Lady Jayne head sized hole in the bag, complete with Lady Jayne attached. As soon as I manage to disengage her from the hole, no simple task, I discovered the hole would accommodate an entire Kitwit. Finally, I managed to disengage the leech cats and get it into the storage container where I should have put it the first night. Hind sight is always 20/20.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-25-08: The Lace Reader and Pre-evolution of Cats

09-25-08
FORECASTS:
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the King of Pentacles: motivation. Motivation is the key and you’ve probably heard that so much you want to scream. It is true. Find what motivates you and use it to attain the goals you set.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, it’s another one of those days. Old hurts and pains surface to teach us a lesson but all the succeed in doing is providing us with an energy that prevents us from moving forward. Rise above them. By afternoon, we are ready to blow and it won’t take but a small insult -which we probably misinterpreted - to our egos to get the response. Then we really know we are in the pea soup of all fogs. Intuition and psychic flashes keep hitting but they are not telling us what we want to hear. Stay still, look at the intuition and remove emotion from your reaction. Then, and only then, will you know what is being given to you.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say there are blocks in the area of parenting and children today. This may refer to your human children, who with Mercury now retrograde, you just can’t seem to communicate with. It may be your furry, scaly or feathered children. And it may be your guides and guardians trying to get through to you.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is Sophisticat. “Steep yourself in culture. Learn one new thing today.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for Tobaira of the Waters. This faery is the guardian of all healing wells and waters. She is the true queen of the path to Avalon. Remember, faery waters reflect the emotional state of the humans that surround them. In faery land water is emotion. So the stresses of the modern world may negate the power of healing waters that were so powerful in previous years, before the tourist stands, restaurants and hotels moved in next door. The faeries try to purify the waters but they need our help. When I was in Argentina I was surprised at the number of Japanese flocking to this out of the way healing bath as I am certain they have such places closer to home. Now I understand why. Now I understand why I felt little fingers massaging me during and after the bath when I was laid out on the bench. I actually thought they had a masseuse because my eyes were covered but they didn’t. They have faeries and salamanders. The bath is fed from underground volcanic springs. Tobaira speaks to us of a change in emotions and sometimes of health. We choose how we face these challenges.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 8 and the element is earth. Dogs find conflict today.

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “”Humility is now in my heart, opening the door to wisdom, true power and peace.
I now allow the love, peace and simplicity of my Soul to shine through.” Annie Marquier creating a world of peace one thought at a time.
COMMENTARIES BY JANICE SCOTT-REEDER
I finally finished what has to be the best book of the season in fiction last night: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry. I hope that went on the list of names you will never give a child. It grabs you on page one and doesn’t let go. Yes, you get confused and the author commits what was the number one sin in writing class - changing voices - but by the end -which you will never guess - you know why she did it and all becomes clear, kind of like a lace reading. You totally understand the confusion you felt. The author, on her blog, made it clear that she chose lace reading because it is the one form of reading she was absolutely certain did not exist. It also presents a really realistic view of the psychic particularly when the main character after accidentally tuning into someone says she can’t understand why anyone would want to do this for a living. Set in Salem, the detail is so carefully crafted you feel like the seasons are changing and you are falling into the story. Just when you are certain you know the characters and understand them, you get the lesson we all learn sooner or later, you never really know someone. Buy it! You are going to love it and if you don’t get it, read it again.
As to the Kitwits latest adventure, let’s just say I threatened to skin all but Napoleon, who was asleep by my side in bed, at 3 AM. and that is all I am saying until I cool down.
I did discover that cat evolution doesn’t follow the path Darwin thought it did. Supposedly you evolve physical traits through natural selection to meet the changing demands of your environment. Thus, cats like Lady Jayne, evolved huge furry paws to walk in the desert where they originated. They became dominant because they could run faster and catch dinner. Not so, as I discovered last night. I cooked a tuna fillet for the cats in the microwave. Well, they were throwing themselves at it and trying to get into the tuna and it was just a matter of time before they found the release mechanism so I opened it up, smashed the fillet and burned my little fingers getting it to the floor on the plate. Cats were burning their noses, tongues and paws right and left. Lady Jayne was sitting to the side, reaching over and fishing a piece out and shoving it under her ample furry belly to cool with nary a single burn. She comes equipped with oven mitts. So that evolutionary path actually awaiting the human invention of microwaves so she could get more food than the competition. I think it is called pre-evolution.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-24-08

09-24-08


FORECASTS:
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the King of Cups: transition. Your competent and ambitious nature may scare some people. Avoid a tendency toward ruthlessness.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, Mercury goes retrograde today at 3:17 AM EDT, though since it has been in the storm for a while, you have been noticing the effects. Communications at now really messed up, home improvement and decorating projects will de delayed and turn out badly under this influence. All things are delayed and going backwards. The Moon enters Leo at 5:13 AM EDT. Let me put it this way. Be yourself today and do not go for sexy and mysterious unless you really want to look like an idiot.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say it’s time to let go of the people, things and attitudes that are holding you back and making you unhappy. Learn to laugh, love and live.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is The Cat’s Out of the Bag. “Oops! Quick thinking needed.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for the friends. Two very different faeries are friends for life and remind us to celebrate the differences in all people.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 9 and the element is fire. The Rooster finds conflict today but the Dragon and Snake have an easy day.

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “I now choose to communicate freely and openly everything that needs to be said. I free my mind from all limiting thoughts and I am now at peace with myself and with others. I no longer worry about what other people think. I know that I am loved and totally supported by the Universe.” Annie Marquier, creating a world peace one thought at a time.
COMMENTARIES BY JANICE SCOTT-REEDER
Life as I knew it has ended. I allowed Napoleon to sleep in the bedroom with me. He was the first of the Kitwits to come home. He brought Purrbah in to play with and now I have been invaded by Purdy vonSweets. They are demons. They have knocked everything down. They are impossible to catch and they can get in the door so fast all I see is a tail disappearing over my bed.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-23-08 - hypnosis


09-23-08

FORECASTS:
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.Today’s Tarot Card is the Two of Wands: Dominion. Trying to keep the peace is an admirable quality but not if it comes at the sacrifice of your feelings and beliefs. There is no harm in being your own person. Your world view and feelings are as important as everyone else’s. Remember these feelings today for when you gain leadership positions and remain humble.
Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.Astrologically, Venus enters Scorpio at 10:59 PM EDT. For the next couple of days you will be wooed with lovely sounding rhetoric and that is just what it is: sound and fury with no substance. Old pains resurface in early AM making it hard to get out of bed. By noon, unexpected emotional outbursts have you on top of the world but the afternoon degenerates rapidly. Aggravation surfaces as you just can’t seem to pin people and things down. Harsh words and back handed compliments at home bring you down and finally everything you had planned just doesn’t seem worth doing. Isn’t it amazing what a few little evil detracting words can do to one’s energy?
Deck: Healing with the Fairies.The Faeries say it’s a day for some quiet time. Take a break and discover the energies around you. Determine whether they are helping or hindering. Decide which path you want to follow. Get to know yourself.
Today’s Cat Comfort card is Catnap. “Take it easy. Curl up and relax.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBethToday’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for Iris of the Rainbow. Iris is one of my favorite faeries and flowers, though they will not grow in the area of Florida I live in. She is the rainbow faery and you find her where air meets water. She really is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow as she brings us hope and a promise for the future. She brings light to our darkness and a rainbow of hope to our despair. She shows us the beauty in what is now. The storm is breaking up and taking with it the dead wood that has impeded our progress. Always leave her purple flowers and crystal rainbows.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 1 and the element is fire. The Monkey finds conflict today but the rabbit is having a great day.
Today’s Message from the Universe is: “I was born to contribute and make a difference. All of my doubts and fears vanish. Each day I express my highest qualities in every aspect of my life. I now choose to serve with selflessness, simplicity and joy.” Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace one thought at a time.
COMMENTARIES BY JANICE SCOTT-REEDER
Qualifications for Hypnosis, Guided Visualization & Past Life Regression
I’ve been hearing a lot about them, qualifications that is. One thing I know for sure is you can put lipstick on a pit bull but it is still one ugly, unstable dog that regularly mains children and adults down here because it won’t let go even when a bunch of people are beating it half to death with big sticks. I’m not sure those are admirable qualities.However, my example today has to with hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Practitioners are divided into two groups: hypnotherapists and hypnotists. By and large, the public doesn’t know the difference and is easily taken in by a show. I mean, you get some person up on a stage and the next thing you know he has a whole row of dignified people making barnyard sounds. Now, that’s the guy you want to help you overcome your habits, straighten out your life and lead you down the past life path! He’s GOOD!The question is: good at what? I know, you just shook your head a little. A hypnotist, begins by having the audience participate in a few little fun exercises like looking up or trying to lower their arms. Then, he picks some people out of the audience and they are hopping on one foot and clucking before they know what hit them. Looks good, but what is he really good at? He is really good at separating the easily hypnotizable people in the audience from those who are not going to be so easy to get to. That’s what those little games at the beginning are for. After that point, even you could have that group of people clucking! They are what we call somnambulistic. They get hypnotized by commercials on TV. They are the ones jumping up in church screaming Amen! They are the first ones with their check books out at political rallies. They are the people staring at the flashing lights in the middle of intersection you have to wake up with your horn. They are the people who write all those testimonials because everything works for them including the wonderful placebo, ie..sugar pill.The poor old hypnotherapist doesn’t have it so easy. We have to take who ever walks through the door and every day isn’t filled with wonderful success stories. Some times we just have people who sit and look at us for weeks before they finally relax enough to trust us and themselves enough to be hypnotized. We have to conduct intake interviews, find out what a person’s fears are (nothing brings a person out of trance faster than a fear), how they feel about the problem and what they hope to achieve. Then we spend an equal amount of time working up a script that doesn’t lead the person, have any bad triggers in it and will slip past the subconscious mind without a hissy fit. The stage route sounds easier and the course is much shorter. So before you put your mind in the hands of someone, find out what their experience and training is. Yes, they can mess you up. Right after the King Tut exhibit went through Ft. Lauderdale, everyone had a past life as Egyptian royalty. That was a benign mess up. The most traumatic experience in a past life may make for a great impression but does it really help the person in chair? Does the hypnotherapist have enough training not to lead the very impressionable subconscious mind to please them and create an experience just to get a pat on the back? These are all things you need to consider. A huge wall with great stories isn’t a substitute for a wall with certificates and diplomas that say the person actually has some training and work experience. Even a benign little guided visualization can be traumatic if it leads you down to the beach and you are scared to death of water. Think about it. And then think, if something does go wrong, does this person I just trusted my mind to have the training to bring me out of trance or the visualization with a minimum amount of trauma?

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-22-08 - Cats. dogs and Quantum Physics

09-22-08


FORECASTS:
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the Sun: organization. I love this card in this deck and it was the reason I bought the deck. A man is trapped in solar orb while to faces in the orb look in different directions. A plum colored woman lounges reading a book on the lava field with a red head salamander surrounded by flames keeps her company, the net she captured it in stands in front of it should it escape. An antelope is chased by a tiger in the back ground as the race past the pansies growing the lava to a lotus filled fountain under a night sky. All things are in their place. The card signifies reorganizing your goals and intellectual activity. Get rid of negative thoughts and replace them with discipline. Time is passing rapidly and if you don’t use your untapped talents soon, it will be too late. Let your dreams guide you in a creative activity. Just remember, you will need patience because once we find what we want things never move fast enough.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, the Fourth quarter moon begins at 1:04 AM EDT. The Sun enters Libra at 11:44 AM EDT and it is the Fall Equinox. Light and dark are for a moment balanced and then the time of darkness begins. It is the time of harvest, storing and preparation for the rebirth of the Sun at the Winter Equinox. For the next week, a lot of change and success comes to you through social events. Tonight is not a good time to challenge authorities or elders at home. The energies will only bring them down on you harder.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say enjoy the magic of nature today. Eat your lunch outside. Plant some flowers. Walk through the park. Wiggle your toes in the grass. Ground yourself and give your inner child permission to skip.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is Cats 22. “Feeling trapped? Think laterally and the answer will come.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for the Oak Men. Deep in the primordial forest, where the oaks are the oldest and the Dryads no longer dance, the Oak Men dwell. So frightening is their appearance to some, that they flee from this spooky place. To others, their snaggle tooth smile, glowing eyes and deeply creased face is a comfort and place of knowledge, depth, strength and ancient wisdom. They are slow to answer and slow to move but as sure as the power of water, they always win. They tell you to look again, this time deeply and you will find your way out of the forest or out of the box you have placed yourself in.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 2 and the element is wood. Sheep are finding conflict today but the Monkey has a great day.

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “I acknowledge the wonderful qualities I have within me. I open up to the beauty and creativity of my Soul and I accomplish great things easily and successfully.” Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace one thought at a time.
COMMENTARIES BY JANICE SCOTT-REEDER
Cats, Dogs and Quantum Physics
Have you ever noticed that some cats, or Kitwits, are capable of bonding with you at a molecular level? I think I have finally worked the complete process out. First they align themselves with the selected body part. Then they begin a deep, full body purr which causes the electrons that are normally popping in and out of reality to synchronize with the spaces between your electrons and wham, they succeed in bonding at a molecular level about three or four electrons deep into your body.
Now cats are not the only animals that do this sort of thing. I noticed a similar phenomena with dogs. If you look at dog, how much of the total dog does a nose make up? I’m guessing less than a tenth of the total body weight. However, once said dog lays its nose on your body, all the heaviest particles - neutrons - migrate, just like the electrons in a cat, to the dog’s nose and just like that - pop - the dog’s nose weighs at least ten pounds.
Faeries, Faeries…..Faeries!
George spoke to hastily about skipping the Faery Faire because of all the work we have to get done at the house and shop. He really ticked them off, big time. Now, we spent two strips to the house trying to find his keys that were laying in plain view in front of the gate and no one knows how they got off his key ring. I think I am going to be taking time to make some faery gardens and housing to appease them.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Forecast for 09-21-08 and Corn Syrup

09-21-08


FORECASTS:
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the Nine of Pentacles: acquisition. This is the force that allows you to achieve, move upward in the Universe, gain and it can bring a comfortable divorce settlement or legacy. There is even travel, commerce and adventure with this card but the trick is to keep moving. Do not become lazy after the first success.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, the fourth quarter of the Moon is at 10:04 PM EPC. For the rest of us, it occurs tomorrow. Being distracted in the AM is an excellent way to get involved in an accident and to say things you don’t mean. Slow down, watch where you are going and think! Energy is high in the noon time but waffling. You just can’t decide what to do. It is an excellent time for a psychic reading. However, stay away from big ticket electronics as you may be deceived in some way. Tonight: PARTY! For the next the week you are very tempted, so tempted it is going to take will power, to buy fashion over function, take beauty over substance and generally be deceived by a nice sounding anything. BEWARE! These are not the economic times to do this. Tonight you may discover the changes you had planned are either illegal or just can’t be implemented due to rules and regulations. So, before you present anything on Monday, you really want to double that before you have egg on your face. Make certain it can be done.
Folks, I read what the other astrologers are saying about economics and the coming aspects and let me just say this: some of them are taking a really optimistic view of the aspects. I believe in realism, in astrology and in my readings. Nice things are great to hear but not if you are going to be in the homeless shelter a few weeks after hearing them. Yes, things could go fantastically well. That option is and has always been there but any idiot can see, it has not been happening. I could win the Lotto by finding the winning the ticket in the parking lot! NOT very likely!

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say it is time to raise your standards. Look for the long term commitment, the lasting value and durability. Stop settling for the cheap crap. You just wind up hurt and replacing it.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is “Something the Cat Dragged In.” “You’ve been having a hard time: things will get better.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for the Singer of the Chalice. Singers are the hardest of all the faery energies to understand because they are so very far removed from humans. They are the easiest to see as they have no fear of us. Their energies are there for us to use and direct. When we embrace the Singer of Unity’s energies that all is one, the elements of the Chalice begin to flow through us: trust, joy, patience, creativity, hope and miracles. At first this may seem strange and even bitter but then we are able to trust this singer and the good things flow. Be open. All these things are right there.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 3 and the element is wood. The Horse finds conflict today but the Rat is having a great day.

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “My work and my life’s path are now rapidly moving toward their Divine realization. An abundance of love, beauty and energy is now emerging naturally in my life. I share these gifts with others through joyful service.” Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace one thought at a time.
COMMENTARIES BY JANICE SCOTT-REEDER
I bought a copy of Michael Moore's new book: Mike's Election Guide 2008. You pretty much alternate between laughing your ass off and crying but suddenly, a chapter really hit home.
I have been trying to find out what I am allergic to for years. Not even a food diary helped as it was different foods each time that seemed to trigger it. Even old favorites would suddenly turn on me.
Well, he traces the obesity and diabetes epidemic to one single political (yes- political) act. It was a pork barrel project to produce more corn and (he didn't say this but it was the original idea) ruin the sugar industries in Mexico and Cuba producing cheap sugar and run the prices up for the American Sugar industry. High fructose corn syrup was introduced as a cheap substitute for sugar. It is sweeter than sugar, cheaper than sugar and easier to add to everything! What's not to love? He's is 100% right - it is in everything. I've been checking.
Now for a little background. You used to buy corn syrup in the grocery and the only reason you bought it was you were too poor to afford maple or molasses OR you had a baby that just couldn't gain weight. Then you added a teaspoon or less to their milk bottle and viola - a couple of weeks later that baby was fat and "healthy??". I have used it for years until the day it mysteriously disappeared off the supermarket shelves to put weight on sick cats and abandoned baby kittens. Let me tell you folks, one week and you had little butterballs and they stayed that way. Little did I know that I was next permanent butterball and to add insult to injury - I am mildly allergic to corn. I had already learned never to eat it during the day. Dinner was fine because it makes me lethargic, sleepy, elevates my body temperature and causes my face to turn bright red and break out.
My mother could never gain an ounce of weight. Oddly enough, the year she started gaining weight and could never take it off was the year high fructose corn syrup invaded everything, including her beloved bowl of nightly cereal. It was the same year I started gaining weight and I am fairly certain menopause had nothing to do with that as I was only 10.
So take my advise with a grain of salt -it's up to you - but I would start reading labels. Don't think you are safe in the organic aisle. High fructose corn syrup can be totally organic! As to me....I am about to have the fattest raccoons and possums in the USA starting tonight! By the way....there is no such thing as a raccoon proof garbage can even with a pad lock.

Friday, September 19, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-20-08

09-20-08
I can’t believe it! Costco ran out of gas last night. Our illustrious governor said we have 2 week supply of gas and the port was full and look what is happening. How do you know if a Republican politician is lying? His mouth is moving. Mind you, I didn’t need gas but the very fact ticked me off no end.Then came the announcement that prices will return to normal in a couple of weeks. Hey, if there was never a shortage, never an increase in oil prices, why did they go up in the first place? Why is it taking two weeks to return to normal? Isn’t that called price gouging?And I love the announcement that the “taxpayers” now own 80% of AIG. Gee, when other countries do that we call it Nationalization, call them Commies and Socialists and start making plans to invade the dictatorship. The only difference is: they “nationalize” or take ownership for their tax payers of the profitable companies. Uh, hey, guys…little hint there. Take the profitable ones. We, the taxpayers, don’t own 80% of AIG, we just agreed to pay 80% of their debt while their executives dive out the window with their golden parachutes. We got a parachute alright and the moths have eaten it down to the size of a hanky. I have enough trouble paying my bills, I do not need AIG’s bills. I just had Discover raise my interest rates for no reason. That’s exactly what they said. It has nothing to do with your credit history. So, I cancelled the card and mailed it back in pieces. I also mailed a letter telling them the balance would be paid off according to the previously agreed upon terms (I.e. interest rate). Bet you didn’t know you could do that?
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.Today’s Tarot Card is the Aeon: realization. There a fresh, new energy emerging from within you and with it the clarity to concentrate on the tasks at hand. Subtle hints that have been ignored are now crystal clear. You empathize with others and understand their position. Classify and order your thoughts, and get ready to try the strange.
Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.Astrologically, trying to change thing over the next week or so, buries you in paperwork and that may have you quitting. Keep in mind that all this extra work and aggravation is making the changes you creating permanent and totally legal. You are having to examine their validity and fairness. It is a good thing. It’s going to be an aggravating day money wise and limitations are falling around you. Don’t give up. You are on the right track.
Deck: Healing with the Fairies.The Faeries say there are blocks to hopping, skipping and singing your song today. It is serious day. Get to work and tomorrow we will play.
Today’s Cat Comfort card is Big Cat. :You’re full of awesome power. Anything is possible.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBethToday’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for the Maiden. This cute little girl faery is pure joy and like all faeries not exactly what she seems. She is no child. She does see things with simplicity and curiosity. She brings us new beginnings and growth. The process will be involved and difficult but you have to trust it. All will be in your best interests.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 7 and the element is water. The Snake finds conflict today but the Dog and Boar and having a great day.
Today’s Message from the Universe is: “The Universal law of justice and freedom rules in everyone, for everyone and through everyone. Being in harmony with the will of my Soul, neither a person nor a situation can prevent me from attaining my highest good. I trust God’s infinite wisdom.Everything is now working out perfectly now.” Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace one thought at a time.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-19-08

09.19.08
I’m not going to comment on the economy except to say if you have one of those high yield interest bearing accounts…you’d better be watching it for money exiting it! I guess being poor has its advantages. I never had enough for the minimum deposit to open one.
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the Ace of Cups: immersion. With this card, it is time to reach a deeper understanding of your personal needs. It is time to open yourself to guidance from pure intuition and instinct. You must understand you past and the emotional triggers it has brought you in order to overcome them and succeed.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, in the morning unexpected emotional outbursts have you uncertain as to which way to go. Misunderstandings abound and harsh words are the rule. Bite your tongue or you may have to eat what you say. For the next couple of weeks, any emotional outburst will cause your energy to flag and confusion to take over. Try to remain calm. In the afternoon, social events are on for the weekend and you are looking good. Don’t change anything yet. The Moon enters Gemini at 11:17 PM EDT. Expect intuition and the psychic to rule communications for the next few days and pay attention. You are going to need these insights.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say family harmony is hard to come by today. You can either point fingers and go down the drain or you can work together and succeed.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is Catastrophe. “What a mess! Get that problem sorted out today before it escalates.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for the Singer of the Chalice. Being open to this singer is the hardest thing but if you can be, you will receive unconditional love, trust, hope, healing, patience and all the really, really good things in life.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 8 and the element is water. The Dragon finds conflict today.

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “NOW is the time for decisive action.
I let go of my past and I rebuild my life on totally new foundations. The light of my Soul guides me toward new paths and new discoveries for my highest good.” Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace one thought at a time.

Forecast for 09-18-08

09.18.08
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.Today’s Tarot Card is the three of pentacles: foundation. Modernize! Look at the world around and adapt. Update information and projects. Change old habits and you will be happier.
Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.Astrologically, it is an excellent day for business. You easily surmount obstacles and limitations that have been holding you back. Authorities are generous and you can expand your sphere of influence easily.
Deck: Healing with the Fairies.The Faeries say to be honest with yourself. This is not the time for denial. With these influences, the faeries will only help you if you are totally honest about your motives.
Today’s Cat Comfort card is Suncat. “Feel your own sunshine radiating within.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBethToday’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for Sylvanis. He holds the mask of truth. I know, that sounds weird. Why would truth have a mask? Some times you have to become something else to recognize what you really are.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 9 and the element is metal. Rabbits find conflict today but the Dragon and Snake have an excellent day.
Today’s Message from the Universe is: “It is now time for me to enjoy healthy, creative and supportive relationships based on unconditional love, respect and freedom. This is a time of divine fulfillment.” Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace one thought at a time.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-17-08

09-17-08
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is Death: transformation. Regular routines are disrupted and the unexpected rears its head. Your life patterns are changing and there is no reason for fear. These new circumstances will explain a lot of what is now happening in your life. Appreciate those you love.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, the Moon enters Taurus at 8:56 PM EDT. Social events are a little nebulous for the next week and this morning you may be scratching your head trying to figure out if you were invited or not. On the other hand, this is a excellent time to attend any sort of meeting involving metaphysics or magick. Around noon you may find yourself ready to hit your forehead as what you forgot to do comes rushing in. You might want to slow down today and double check your calendar. The evening hours are excellent for making changes and challenging habits that are not good for you.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say it’s a day for beauty. Beautify yourself and your surroundings and don’t forget that beauty beings on the inside.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is Catacomb. “Look deep inside. Take time to meditate or journey within.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for the Friends. What a boring world it would be if we were all alike or if our friends were nothing but reflections of our selves. That’s what these two very different faeries keep telling us. Celebrate difference today.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 1 and the element is metal. We, rabbits, finally have a great day while the poor Tiger finds conflict.

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “I let got of my past and the past of others.
I forgive totally and unconditionally.
I stop all the dramas now and fill mu life with playfulness, humor and joy, whatever the circumstance.
I celebrate Life.” Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace one thought at a time.
People often forget that the patterns we and our kittens learn in our childhood create the kind of reactions that will shape the adults we become. If you play roughly with your kitten and allow biting and scratching, you will bleeding once it grows up. Just as I was ready to leave for the shop, Napoleon landed in my lap, fell over and started purring. I had to stop and take ten minutes to pet him and praise his little Kitwit ego for being such a great Kitwit. Soon he will be an adult, purring in my lap instead of biting and scratching. That is why I do not have to have my cats declawed. I have already begun the training not to put their claws out. The Catwits, the previous generation, are trained that with the word “retract” and whenever I say it, they retract their claws. It saves on bandaides and antibiotic cream.
This is the tale of three practice golf balls. I bought a whole package of these white, plastic golf balls with wholes in them. They are a lot cheaper and stronger than their counterparts in the cat toy isle. They all disappeared after Josephina discovered she could hook a fang in them and carry them. One day, she and Purdy vonSweets discovered the game of soccer in the shower stall and two balls appeared. Then I found a third ball and threw it into the shower. Being plastic, I can ever shower with them. Then a fourth ball appeared in the shower. Now, this is the strange part. A huge, baseball sized ball of the exact same type showed up with the other balls on Friday and for the life of me, I have no idea where this gigantic ball came from. Last night, the fifth golf ball appeared in the shower. I am waiting to see if the whole package is going to wind up in the shower.
My hiding place for Napoleon’s Kitwit Rat Toy is no longer a secret. Purrbah goes over and gets himself a toy whenever he want to play now and then Napoleon will put it back. The girls are not allowed to play with rat toys.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Forecast and Fairy Finde for 09-16-08

09.16.08
Articles are at the end of the Forecasts.
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the Ace of Pentacles: generation. If you are not keeping in mind that there is more to life than material gain, then something today will remind you.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, whee, coming down off one gorgeous Full Harvest Moon! For the rest of the week you are very tempted to cover old hurts with a thin veneer of -I’m fine and it’s okay - when in fact they are eating at you. It’s always better to get them out in the open. Authorities are just not in the mood to okay expansion this afternoon and the paperwork and limitations are causing you start tugging on your hair, if you have any left. Take deep breaths and wait for late night when you will see a way out of this.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say to be honest with yourself. This is not day to be covering up anything. Get it out in the open.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is Big Cat. “You’re full of awesome power. Anything is possible.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for the Master Maker. He is the leader of all artisans and craftsmen. When he appears, ideas and projects abound but there are rules if you want the creativity to continue to flow. You must plan, execute and finish your works. Your only thoughts must be in the beauty of what you are creating and your motive must solely be creation. Then he will bring success your way.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 2 and the element is earth. The Ox finds conflict today but the Sheep and Monkey are having a great day. Hum…I wonder what they are doing???

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “I let got of any concern about the future or regret about the past. I live every moment in the here and now. My mind opens up to a wonderful flow of creativity and every second of my life becomes new and exciting. This way I find joy, peace and freedom.” Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace one thought at a time.
All is quiet on the Kitwit front but I have been out exploring on the web.
Folks, be careful out there. Please remember that all it takes to produce a really professional looking site is money and there are a lot of them out there that are just plain shameful in the psychic area. Anyone with a molecule of knowledge can see the glaring mistakes but the layman has no idea and plunks down their money. It is the same with the physical stores. Having a huge store doesn't mean you know a darned thing. It just means you have investment money.
So, before you get healing or accept a bunch of glowing testimonials from "people", research the method the person is using and see if it is for you and if they actually know what it is they are doing. That even includes creative visualizations. To be effective, the person should be a licensed hypnotist or hypnotherapist. We know that will work with the subconscious mind and what will just float over to the garbage can and you don't want to waste a few hundred dollars on the garbage can.
Most techniques, like Reiki, herbalism, aromatherapy...offer certification programs and the person should be able to produce a certificate, tell you who they studied with and for how long. Mine hang on the wall in the shop.
It is the same with Astrology in the reverse direction. All it takes to get a lot of certificates is under a 100.00. However, a real astrologer can say...my teacher was Clifford McMillian and he studied under Robert Ball at the Coral Gables Academy of Astrology and I have been an astrologer for 36 years and my specialty is....Yes, astrologers have specialties because the study is just too big to master every nuance. And if they bring out a deck of cards to do your "astrology reading", they are probably not an astrologer.
It is the same with Tarot Readers. Familiarize yourself with the main deck: the Rider Deck. The general rule is there are a lot of decks out there and the more obscure the deck the person is using, the less likely they are to really be able to read the cards. Ask questions before you spend a lot of money. If they lay out every card in the deck, consider you just learned a lesson in wasting money. Come on folks, how many people have everything, every card in the 78 card deck represents happening to them? Think!
Things you really need to look out for are really obvious. Is the person asking you a question with every insight? Are they constantly asking for confirmation? Are they holding your hands and staring into your eyes so they can pick up subtle changes in sweating and pupil dilation? Are they offering introductory rates or one free question....usually that is a con or a "gypsy" and I don't mean a legitimate Romanian. These things are used to get you in the door to sell you something else. Did something really important come up just seconds before your time was up so you have to buy more time? Newest con in the book! Curse removal, bringing back loves, cleansing money and healing (including entity attachment) are the number one cons in the business. Yes, there are some legitimate people who do this, but it isn't the first thing out of their mouths and it isn't something that is going to break your bank account.
Once you get a psychic reading, you have changed your future. You now have the option to go in the direction you were going in or change the future that was seen for you. No one is locked into anything. Always remember that. And always remember that spells done by the person being affected are the most powerful, no matter how scary the person offering to do one for you seems to be!

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-15-08

09-15-08
Busy day with lots to do and felt like temp was 100. Hoping to cool down tonight.
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.Today’s Tarot Card is the Nine of Swords: desperation. Mental conflict leads to madness. Allowing ourselves to become overwhelmed lets us play the martyr. Get out and do something for someone else today and overcome this lethargy.
Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.Astrologically, the Full Moon is at 22Pisces54 at 5:13 AM EDT. Although emotion and logic are at odds in the morning hours, sort out your feelings. Change must be completely fair in order to be implemented this evening. The Moon enters Aries at 5:39 AM EDT.
Deck: Healing with the Fairies.The Faeries say there are blocks to miracle healing today. It is because you have become to attached to the state of dis-ease. Juts because it is familiar and comfortable doesn’t mean you should keep it.
Today’s Cat Comfort card is Cool Cat. “Pride comes before a fall - humility is needed today.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBethToday’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for the Faun. He loves to kick up his heels and enjoy nature usually in your flower garden. Let this shamanic power of nature flow through you and find your center of balance today.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 3 and the element is earth. The Rat finds conflicts today.
Today’s Message from the Universe is: “Humility is now in my heart, opening the door to wisdom, true power and peace.I now allow the love, peace and simplicity of my Soul to shine through.” Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace one thought at a time.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Deja vu or Deja Genes

Déjà vu or Deja Genes

By Janice Scott-Reeder, AA, BA

In advanced psychology we learn many possible reasons for the feeling of Déjà vu or that feeling that you have been here before. Perhaps the most plausible has to do with the way we store memories. We have what is called long term and short term memory. Most everything we encounter goes into short term memory and if the event is memorable, it transfers after a period of time to long term memory. This gives us the ability to know if we just saw something or if it is way back in time. So the Déjà vu theory goes, that there is short circuit in the memory and something that you just saw that should have gone into short term memory gets inserted into long term memory. Thus, the second registering of the event, which occurs milliseconds later, says hey, I remember this from a while ago even though it happened less than a second ago. In layman’s terms, we call it a brain fart.
Another theory is that since memories are also stored in a sensory manner as not only pictures, but smells, feelings and sounds, if enough of the sensory cues match, you think you have the same place.
However, based on a personal experience I would like to offer another theory: genetic memory and I am going to tell you right now, that it is a highly disputed topic.
Since I can remember, I have had the same dream pop up. I would be in a strange (to me) city. The houses would all be close together, with little postage stamp sized yards. This yard is enclosed in a white stone-like fence about one- two feet, with black wrought iron work (about 2-3 feet of it) on top. You enter the gate and walk up stairs to get to the front door. The door seems very small and low. The houses are across the street from a park. I have long curling black hair, a head band on, and I wearing a full skirt. My skin is darker and I am hoping that working in the night hours, no one will notice how different I am from them. In the park, there is a small flea market and I work there with my husband selling small trinkets.
I had never seen any place that resembles this location and I have traveled very extensively in the USA and abroad, until one afternoon I was watching a documentary on health care in the Netherlands. Wow, there was the street and the houses because as you may know in foreign documentaries, they have to walk you down the street, up to the house and then in, before you get the interview. I noticed the interviewer had to bend down to go through the doors and they brought up a sub-note that due to better nutrition it was getting hard for the people to get into the houses because all the door jams were too low.
Wow! Here is the location for my dream but, I have no Dutch in my background. All I’ve seen of the Netherlands is the same thing you have: tulips and windmills. How did this city get into my dreams? That answer arrived with a trial membership in one of genealogy sites. I discovered that my very English last name of Cutler was very Dutch. They had changed it upon arriving in the states and not due to someone in Ellis Island. They did it themselves. Well, the Dutch keep excellent records and I was able to continue back in my history to discover my Dutch relative had the improbable ability to produce 6 sets of twins and then two single children. Even I know that is pretty statistically impossible and I’m guessing a little painful. So I researched the twins and discovered one would have a Dutch name and the other one had a name that sounded really Spanish. So I pushed the records a little farther and discovered the family name really was Cortez and they changed it to a Dutch surname upon arriving in the Netherlands and changed the 6 kids’ first names. The other two were born in the Netherlands. I don’t know what they were running from, but they left the Netherlands as soon as they could and headed for the New World.
Then the dream of having dark, curly hair and dark skin made since. Here she was in the Netherlands, of pure Spanish descent, trying to blend in. I am certain that had I traveled to the Netherlands and wound up on that street I would have had a really heavy sense of Déjà vu, but it would have been a genetic memory not a brain fart.

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-14-08

09.14.08
Like all children, there comes a time when Kitwits can push you to the edge. Napoleon was just playing with Precious. Precious is an old grumpy cat anyway, and he knows all the cats seek his approval. He let out a string of kitty obscenities that would have made a Marine Drill Sergeant blush, smacked Napoleon a couple of times and bit down gently on his back. He didn’t really hurt him. I have never seen a Kitwit melt so fast. If cats could cry, he would have had little tears in his eyes. He just laid down and wouldn’t get up. I had to hold him and rock him for a while and finally after Precious cooled down, get him to give him a nudge. Okay, it was an assisted nudge, but it was the only way I could get Napoleon to perk up. Now, all is well in Kitwit land. Kitwits have feelings, too.
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.Today’s Tarot Card is the Six of Wands: Triumph. Using all experiences, even the bad ones, in a positive open you to success and happiness.
Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.Astrologically, for about a week, we are annoyed with anything nebulous, want solid plans and commitments. We find ways to overcome the hurts and ugliness of the past and for couple of days, we have the gift of the Irish when it comes to gab. This morning is the time to strike while the iron is hot because restrictions and limitation move back into place around noon. The rest of the evening, you just aren’t satisfied with anything you or anyone else does. Staying to yourself will keep you from making any more enemies. The Full Moon is tomorrow.
Deck: Healing with the Fairies.The Faeries say to look inside yourself for the strength and ideas you need.
Today’s Cat Comfort card is Scaredy Cat. “Face you fears. They will disappear when you confront them.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBethToday’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for the Dark Lady. She is the High Priestess of the Mysteries and she knows how to surrender of the power of Unity. She is only found when we look deeply into our own souls. She will only come to us in times of surrender, whether it is to grief, ecstasy or profound ritual. Her ways are profound and her knowledge deep. She is not for the superficial for madness lies that way.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 4 and the element is Fire. The Boar finds conflict today but the Horse has a great day. Today is Mid-autumn in the Chinese calendar. However, they are a few hours ahead of us, so it really falls tomorrow in the western hemisphere.
Today’s Message from the Universe is: “I keep my mind focused on abundance, health, beauty, happiness and success. I stay away from negative people. I carefully choose those with whom I spend my time, including my leisure time. I give up all useless activities, associations and relationships. I surround myself with people who succeed and contribute, who manifest a positive attitude and who empower me through their own light.” Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace through our thoughts.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Forcast and Faery Finder for 09-13-08

09.13.08
Friday the thirteenth falls on Saturday this month. I’d like to thank everyone for their good thoughts and healing vibes yesterday. Boops and I are feeling much better today. I still have asthma and am coughing, but it is 100% better than yesterday and Boop is eating like a little piggy.
I woke up totally twisted and that’s not just my mind. I slipped off my bed wedge last night. Someday when money is available I should get an adjustable bed but I have always feared one with the cats. What happened was Purrbah slept with me and at some point during the night decided to insert all his claws into my lower posterior causing me to move away from the pain right off the wedge. He is such a sweet boy but he has his moments.
We bought a new toy because I could not find the old one and it was almost fur bare. I left it in the bag as there were things to unpack and Purrbah rushed in so I said over my shoulder, “If you can get it out of the bag and off the cardboard, it’s yours. When I opened the door, he had done both. Napoleon rushed through the door, grabbed the toy and just kept on running. Now, what do I do? Napoleon was growling, hissing and spatting at anything that came near so I figured I would let him calm down before I took it. Next thing I know, Purrbah is in the hallway fishing under something and out comes the old toy. He had hidden it and knew exactly where and poor Napoleon has been looking for over a day for it. Well, I let Napoleon have the new one and at some point he managed to get both of them. I think I will stay out of this Kitwit war.
As to the girls, they have the plastic balls in the shower. If I throw one in the shower, Josephina comes from where ever she is in the house running. All plastic balls must be properly killed by Josephina. My little goddess, Purdy von Sweets, oversees the sacrifice.
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the Six of Cups: felicity. Don’t shut yourself away and miss opportunities but do take a mini-vacation from the stresses of the week. Pay attention to the vibes you are getting from others. Settle disagreements and make some compromises.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, the Moon enters Pisces at 12:04 PM EDT. Embrace the fact that old hurts have created the lessons that made you what you are. Change is in the air this morning.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say there are blocks to moving forward fearlessly today. Examine them and then move through them. You deserve to flourish.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is The Cat’s Out of the Bag. “Oops! Quick thinking needed.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for She of the Cruach. A cruach is a cup and she is the yin of the Universe, overflowing with nurturing, compassion and wisdom. She hold all worlds, dimension, in her being. This is your time for nurturing and development and the stars today say make changes and embrace what has made you, you. Accept the unconditional giving, unbounded love and grace that is your birth right.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 5 and the element is fire. The Dog finds conflict today but the Tiger is having a good day.

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “I let go of all criticism. I open my heart to tolerance, sympathy, patience, humility and tenderness.’ Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace one thought at a time.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Forecast for 09-12-08

09-12-08
Both the Boop and I are having a hard day. He was really feeling sick and spent most of the day taking care of him. I think our sinuses got both of us. It is a little odd to have a cat with the same thing you have. He is also very old but I have raised him since he was a about three weeks old and bottle fed him so he really is my baby.
On the other hand, I awoke with my eye swollen out and hurting from my sinuses. There is one thing about eye pain: it really hurts. You can have 5 broken ribs and your leg half cut off and still manage to hop into the kitchen and make coffee. BUT..when the eye hurts, it closes. I mean you can sit there and say: open and nothing happens. The eye wins. It will not open until it is good and ready.
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the Seven of Cups: delusion. Remember a beautiful apple can have a rotten core. If you are going to reach for great heights, you had better have your feet firmly planted on the ground or you wind up face first on the ground. Check you companions and you direction, it may be the wrong one. Get out while you can and focus on your goal, clearly.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, since for the next week or so you can talk about your pain and suffering from a detached view point, it is a very good time for some counseling because you immediate family, friends, coworkers and bosses have no time or patience to listen. This is a morning to try new things, beautify your surroundings and write. You have a way with words. Unfortunately if you go overboard you are going to get a nasty little poke for what others see as just plain wasting time. Late this evening is filled with romance and psychic vibes but keep in mind that other aspects are very deceptive.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say it is time to move forward fearlessly and reach for the brass ring. Trying to live in the past impossible and the present is yesterday very fast. Move forward.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is Cat Goddess. “Ask for help and you will receive guidance.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for the Faeries of the Future. I love the Gnome of Now at the top of the card. Although the authors see him as looking both ways at once, I always see him as having fly’s eyes and being able to look everywhere at once. They are all your companions on a bright journey into the future, Anna of possibilities, the frog awaiting a kiss to free him from the spell and Amalatheia wondering if she is properly dressed for the occasion. The Gnome king know exactly which way to go as he trusts his intuition and the wisdom of the old Oak man. All of them are elements of a journey into the future that await you.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 6 and the element is wood. The Rooster finds conflict today.

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “I have nothing to fear. Divine Love and Wisdom are now in action and produce wonderful results.” Annie Marquier, creating a peaceful world one thought at a time.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-11-08

09-11-08
Now that Ike is passing, he is dropping foreign pollen and allergens and my eyes and sinuses are swollen and I am coughing. Even the Kitwits are moving slower. The only thing I am noticing is the iguanas are out and running around all over the place. I guess they smell these new plants and are looking for dinner. Well, dinner didn’t come, just the smell of dinner.
You all have heard the studies linking cell phone usage to brain cancer. Well, folks, if you are sleeping with them on the stand next to your head, you might as well be spending 8 hours talking on them, because that little devil is constantly sending out a searching signal for the nearest tower and getting a confirmation signal back from it. You might want to turn them off and get a good night’s sleep.
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the Knight of Pentacles: evolution. Being pragmatic will lift your from the situation or the thoughts you currently have.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, the Moon enters Aquarius at 3:19 AM EDT. With Venus and Mars conjunct in Libra, romance rules and reality goes out the window. It’s not a good time to enter into a permanent new relationship unless you can get an unbiased third party opinion and get the rose colored glasses off for a while..

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say to stand your ground. This isn’t the time to back down from what you know is right.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is Suncat. “Feel your own sunshine radiating within.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for the Laume. She is the chief of all the Laume and when she appears she requests unconditional giving and receiving. Usually you will have hit a brick wall in something you are doing and can’t find a way around it. You must simply release and meditate for a while and then go out and simple give to others. Get your mind off yourself and your problem. She originated the idea of random acts of kindness. All will return and in a few days, you will have your answer.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 7 and the element is wood. Monkeys find conflict today. The Dog and Boar have the best day.

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “I have nothing to fear. Divine Love and Wisdom are now in action and produce wonderful results.” Annie Marquier, creating a peaceful world one thought at a time.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-10-08

09-10-08
Ah, Fall, the season when you roof gets blown off in Florida. The winds are pretty high today with Ike trying to whack us. I just got the mailbox straightened on the pole. After some nice soul brought it back after Wilma, we learned to put a bungee cord around it. Good thing or it would have been in the next city today!
Napoleon is now entertaining in my bedroom. Yes, he allows certain of his brethren Kitwits into the room and takes out his special toy and they play with it. Then he returns it to the Kleenex box. Apparently I didn’t notice I had turned over the ownership title to my bedroom to him at some point. These things must happen when I am asleep.
I have often told you about my faeries and pixies at the shop. Well, someone was checking out George’s truck and all the signs at the shop and behaving a little strangely, avoiding the cameras. It could have just been coincidence, but you could see the dog he was walking was getting more and more agitated. I have to interject that we have found a couple walking through the neighborhood supposedly walking dogs and I saw the woman taking pictures of houses with her cell phone. We are having a crime wave and though I may not remember people, I remember dogs and I have not seen those dogs anywhere in this neighborhood. Well, the next morning George found the dog’s tag at his truck. Seems they (the Fae) decided to remove it from the dog’s collar so we would know who was there while we were at the Pagan Pride Day Celebration. The Fey have their ways and my personal faery is very good at taking pretty large objects. The Pixies bite.
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the Magian: encapsulation. By balancing the two halves of the brain you gain access to a power that will allow you to influence those around you. If you resort to manipulation with this new talent, it will turn on you. AND - when metaphysical or magical talents or objects turn on you, your life jumps in that hand basket on a sharp incline to a hot place.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, you going to be pleasant surprised when you discover what elders or authorities really feel about things.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say rise above problems. There is more to prioritizing that order of importance. You have to know what you really can do something about and what you need to just leave alone no matter how important it seems to be.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is Cat Suit. “Be daring. Be wild. Be Bold.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for the Friends. Never were two faeries so different and never was a bond so strong. Celebrate difference because if we were all the same, what a boring world it would be. Celebrate the talents of other and if you are like me, innately lazy, consider the fact that now they can do that particular work and you can do something you like to do. You have to remember, I invented delegating. We all have our talents and to be jealous of someone else destroys both you and that person and beauty of their work and yours. The green eyed monster makes you ugly.
Let me insert a little story here. I had someone working with me who was insanely (and I am pretty sure clinically insane) jealous of me. After I finally got rid of this person for both theft and vandalism at the shop, people returned to the shop that had left as customers. They all said one thing, that was the ugliest person we ever saw. Now, she went to great lengths to fix herself up everyday and she really wasn’t ugly but the aura of jealousy she kept around herself caused them to see her as just plain physically ugly. That’s something to think of next time you spend an hour getting ready to out. All the plastic surgery, make up, clothes and hair styling isn’t going to help if your soul is eaten up by ugly emotions.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 8 and the element is Water. Sheep find conflicts today.

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “I was born to contribute and make a difference. All of my doubts and fears vanish. Each day I express my highest qualities in every aspect of my life. I now choose to serve with selflessness, simplicity and joy.” Annie Marquier, creating a World of Peace through our thoughts.

Monday, September 8, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-09-08

09.09.08
Well, it's Monday...my day off. I wish I could say I hit the floor running but it was more like managed to stand and fell forward toward the door. I was so tired on Sunday, I forgot to check my cell phone and it has totally run down. That doesn't happen much to me because I use it for an alarm clock. That means I severely overslept. I think I need a backup.
Once again I have muttered the eternal words so many of us over 50 mutter: "I am getting too old for this." I remember the days when I would have been vending, in the circle, grooving to the music and flipping around, rather than trying to crawl into the van at the end half way certain I might not make it home and this was a 6 hour, one day show. I need some Kitwit energy.
Speaking of the little devils, eer, witches. Napoleon sneaked into the bedroom, as he abandoned me last night, for a toy play and missed all of breakfast. He is really angry about missing his milk and eggs. He'll get over it as he is a big kibble eater. He prefers his kibble chilled to bedroom temperature: none of that warm kitchen stuff for him.
I tried to get Purdy von Sweets to wear an emerald green collar with a bow I bought for her and she just sat on the sink looking so forlorn I had to take it off last night. It really looked pretty on her but collars are not her thing it seems. I bet when Josephina grows into the blank rhinestone on she will wear it. She like jewelry or at least she sure like my jewelry.
We are having wind today (Monday) but not rain yet. I am sure Ike will swipe us with a feeder band as no hurricane can resist giving us a little swipe.
I had one black eye yesterday from my sinuses. The other one is black today and I feel like my forehead is going to explode. Now, when I was in Hawaii I had no sinus problems and I thought it was due to the absence of grass, my nemesis. But now I am becoming certain the hurricanes bring allergens that are really swelling my sinuses up. We used to have sea breezes before the built the huge wind blocks they call condos on the beach. I didn't have sinus problems way back then. Now I just suffer and they make you feel like an addict every time you go to the pharmacy to get medicine and that you don't need to sign for it crap is just that: crap.
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the Four of Pentacles: authority. Beware the Nay Sayers and beware what you say. You want to play your cards close to your chest today. Open new doors and explore your hidden talents. A new direction beckons.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, a couple of major aspects will last the week. You will be ready to try alternative treatments for old ailments. Stress can get to you easily and manifest in upset stomachs and bowels. Big, lavish and even well planned events will run afoul of austere authority figures. The afternoon is an excellent time for business expansion but social affairs are a little tricky. Although the way around red tape and limitations is obvious, your energy just keeps waffling. Authorities have harsh words tonight.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say you have some blocks to self reliance today and the biggest one is always fear. Take your fear out, look at it and examine it. Then move through it.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is Catharsis. “Enjoy the freedom that comes with release.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for He of the Fiery Sword. This singer can cut through anything and bring abundant fire energy. However, he is expedient and you may not be fond of the way he does things. Thus, call upon him only when desperate as he removes obstacles and very roughly at times.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 9 and the element is water. Horses find conflict today but the Dragon and Snake find ease.

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “I let go of all criticism. I open my heart to tolerance, sympathy, patience, humility and tenderness.” Annie Marquier, creating a world of peace with our thoughts

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Forecast for 09-08-08

09-08-08
I had a lovely and pleasant Pagan Pride Day. I guess I should also add exhausting. One of these days I am going to figure out why the chairs at these events are out to get me and usually succeed. By Tuesday I should be able to walk again. Napoleon has moved into the bedroom. I guess he will be crowding my bed permanently with his toy. The intelligence of these Kitwits is a constant amazement. I always put his toy in the Kleenex box to keep the other cats from finding it. Thursday, I told you that Purrbah actually came in under him, grabbed the toy and just kept going. Well, they fought over it and it is becoming a little fur bare. Suddenly, the toy disappeared and I thought it was somewhere in the room. Well, I couldn't find it. Friday, Napoleon comes in the room, heads for the Kleenex box and I thought- Oh, no...the toy isn't there. He comes out with the toy in his mouth. He had placed it in the Kleenex box to hide it from the other cats! That takes forethought and planning. Many years ago, small businesses and entrepreneurs were considered the backbone of this country. One study of the local economy showed that $68 out of every $100 dollars that is spent at a local business STAYS IN THE COMMUNITY, versus $43 of every $100 spent at a chain? However, in the past 8 years I have been forced more and more to be in contact with the local government where at best the attitude was I am a nuisance. At a tax hearing, small business owners were actually laughed at openly. We are constantly forced to bear the brunt of property taxes where the chains get "incentives" and we get the bill. We are actively zoned out of business. In some cities, a woman trying to supplement her income selling something like Avon has to rent an office because technically, and they do enforce those technicalities down here, you can't operate a business out of your home. Building and zoning has even prosecuted children with lemonade stands (boxes) on their front lawns. Our business insurance rates continue to escalate because the insurance companies know that unlike Wartmart, we don't have the money to hire a team of lawyers to defend us if something happens. The last great debacle was when the county government decided to require all businesses to have surveillance cameras in their parking lots and maintain the records for 30 days. We are talking about an instant at least a 1,000.00 investment for every small business. That doesn't hurt the big guys...heck they already have the cameras there as an insurance break but some small business aren't even making that much profit per month. That's food off the table or a mortgage payment. Next time you are in one of the big box stores, pick up five different products off the shelf and see how many are made in the US. Next time you need technical assistance from a company ask where the person answering the phone is. Then ask yourself why our economy is in the toilet. We aren't making anything, our jobs are overseas, and we are taxing the small business out of business. Do you think that is a coincidence? Support your local merchants before we become extinct.
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.Today’s Tarot Card is the Chariot: conclusion. Appreciate the voice within that explains your needs and desires as it can also silence the demands of the ego. You are more than it can ever be. All is transient.
Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.Astrologically, Jupiter goes direct at 12:16 AM EDT and the Moon enters Capricorn at 3:45 PM EDT. An aspect lasting a couple days brings in edicts from authorities that are much harsher than needed. Another aspect that is going to last a long time makes authorities favor restrictions and limiting red tape so it’s going to be a rough season for those of us who are free thinkers. Another aspect lasting a couple of days puts energy into beauty and decoration and facades rather than actual serious foundations. Today is a good day to make changes. Pluto goes direct at 11:14 PM EDT>
Deck: Healing with the Fairies.The Faeries say to explore your inner power. Meditate and ground.
Today’s Cat Comfort card is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. “Life lkes to test your surefootedness. Be nimble.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBethToday’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for Faeries of the Future. These faeries bade us to consider where we have been and where we are planning to go as they are the harbingers of the future. When they arrive it is time to choose a path as our plans are now coming to pass. They give us a little shove to step off the brink and do something.
Today’s Lo Shu Number is 1 and the element is metal. The snake finds conflict but the Rabbit is having a good day.
Today’s Message from the Universe is: “There is no criticism within me or against me. Negativity vanishes from my life. I attract open, loving and supportive people into my life. Together, we play and create a world of peace, joy and love for ourselves and for all mankind.” & “I let go of my personal worries. My outlook on life expands and I dedicate all my energy to give and to serve. There lies the true source of my happiness.”- Annie Marquier creating a joyous and peaceful world one thought at a time. I pulled two card today stuck together so you get both.

Friday, September 5, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09/6-7/08

Weekend 09/6-7/08
I am vending at the Ft. Lauderdale CUUP’s Pagan Pride Day event today and Ike is bearing down on us so I am doing a weekend forecast. I promise to make it up to you with an article on déjà vu / deja Genes, next week. I will be exhausted Saturday night and Sunday we have to hit the roof nailing and I have to get all the plants and signs in and everything battened down.
The Kitwits are sensing the storms and settling down quite a bit. Their little hormones are kicking in and one minute they are wild things in the kitten stage and the next minute they are grown up lovers. I’m about to deliver them to vet and have him take care of this if he has to use a magnifying glass!
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
This weekend’s Tarot Card is the Ten of Swords: destitution. If all you see around you is weakness and corruption and all morals seem corrupt, keep in mind that Divine Karma is really at work and she is bringing justice to all. No excuses will be accepted. Look at your motives and start again.

Astrological Source: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, the Moon enters Sagittarius at 3:11 AM EDT on Saturday and otherwise it is a pleasant social day. On Sunday life gets more complicated at the second quarter of the Moon starts at 10:04 AM EDT. An aspect lasting about a week makes financial decisions difficult at best and ambivalence about financial matters and expansion is the rule. Your tastes may be champagne but your budget is beer. Old hurts are brushed off as superficial in the afternoon. Surprise emotional announcements may follow this in the evening and no one is happy. It is psychic late night so get out the black mirror and do some gazing.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say there are obstacles to feeling safe this weekend. Do you try to overcome them or accept that maybe you need to make a few changes.

This weekend’s Cat Comfort card is the Cat with Nine Lives. “Fortune is on your side. Take some chances.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
This weekend’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for the Singer of Connection. Didn’t you expect the faeries to know that all of us and all things are connected long before any human figured it out? This singer’s song serves to remind us of this. Use this weekend to explore those connections both within and without.
Saturday’s Lo Shu Number is 3 and Sunday’s is 2. Saturday’s element is earth and Sunday’s is Metal. On Saturday the Rabbit finds conflict and on Sunday the Dragon gets its share of conflict. On Saturday the Rat has a good day and on Sunday it is the Sheep and Monkey celebrating.

This weekend’s Message from the Universe is: “I will not remain in this state. The healing forces of the Universe are now at work for my highest good. I open my heart to Divine Love, I follow my intuition and great successes now occur in my life naturally and easily.” Annie Marquier creating a world of peace through your thoughts.
Believe it or not, some times all it takes is simply standing up and announcing to the Universe that you are not going to take this any more. Most western religions tend to teach begging, bargaining and wheedling when things are just not working. Eastern religions teach acceptance. Pagan religions teach you to stand up and do something. Direct action always produces results. It’s a law of physics. - Janice

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Forecast and Faery Finder for 09-05-08

09-05-08
I spent part of the morning hiding under the comforter as I was beaten half to death by a small black and white furry gymnastic team. I’m sure there were a hundred of them, though at last count there was only one Napoleon in existence.
Janice’s new cat rule: Once a door approaches within 6 inches of the door frame while closing, an astral light begins blinking that summons all cats within a mile radius and transmits the command that they absolutely must be on the other side of that door.
I just got the new Celtic Lounge III in and am chilling out listening to it. No, I don’t have any for sale yet. The sample just arrived. It is really lovely. I think it is time to gather some money and order a few for sale.
I hope to see a few of at CUUP’s Pagan Pride Day tomorrow in Fort Lauderdale. It is being celebrated all over the country so visit your local chapter.
Deck: Navigators Tarot of the Mystic Sea.
Today’s Tarot Card is the Seven of Wands: fortitude. Illusion is threatening to obscure the truth making it really hard to stand up for what you believe in. Others confuse you with their interpretations. Keep your focus. Others will desert you but you must maintain your vision. They are the weak ones, unable to see truth and justice and in the long run, you are better off not being held back by supporting their constant dramas. Those who respect themselves triumph in the end.

Astrological Source for astrological positions: Llewellyn’s 2007 Daily Planetary Guide.
Astrologically, unexpected emotional outbursts this morning can set the stage for either spiritual healing or hidden revenge. Things get really fuzzy in the late night and very psychic. Write down you impressions. Get a psychic reading. Just enjoy the dream. The Choice is always yours.

Deck: Healing with the Fairies.
The Faeries say to be honest with yourself. Know yourself and your motivations before moving forward.

Today’s Cat Comfort card is Angel Cat. “Know that you’re loved and protected.”
Deck: The Fairies’ Oracle by Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth
Today’s Faery Finder is on the lookout for the Green Woman. Unlike her serious counterpart, the Green Man, she loves to dance, usually nude, through the flowers and basically stick her tongue out at convention. Do you have courage to join her today?
Today’s Lo Shu Number is four and the element is earth. The Tiger finds conflict today but the Horse is having a great day.

Today’s Message from the Universe is: “I acknowledge the light within every human being. I love, respect and accept each person as the manifestation of the Divine Will on earth. In so doing, I allow those around me to manifest the best of their being. Together we bring healing, beauty and freedom into our world for the highest good of all.” Annie Marquier, helping create a world of peace with our thoughts.
Every teacher is asked about this concept sooner or later, usually sooner, with the question of what about really “bad” people. They arrive in our lives to create choices. Which path will we choose? Do we have the courage to stand for our convictions? Can we say “no” and walk away no matter how tempting the offer? Do we have the courage to see the truth when all others take the glittering path of illusion and the lazy way of success by trampling others‘ dreams and hopes?- Janice