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Today is Meteor Day. This holiday commemorates the famous Tunguska event of June 30, 1908, when a meteor exploded over Siberia, flattening a large area of forest. A number of people reported seeing a huge fireball in the sky, followed by loud explosions and a plume of smoke. A traditional way to observe this holiday is to go outdoors at night and watch for meteors (though the best show is in late summer, when the Perseid meteors begin to appear in mid-July and peak August 9-14). Astrologers ...
Please join me-It is nighttime and I am standing before a round pool of water. The Moon overhead is reflected in the water, and I can see the outlines of trees and bushes around me and around the water. There is a smell of pine in the air. There is a light breeze, and the air is slightly cool, but not cold. I look down at the water and step into it. The bottom is sandy, and as I take another step, my feet sink very slightly into the soft sand. I step in further and further, until I am up ...
Summer is in full swing and most of us are out and about in less clothing than usual-maybe even the dreaded bathing suit. If you have body-image issues, this can be a tough time. It can be hard to remember that what makes us attractive isn't the shape of our bodies or looking perfect-it is our spirits and our hearts. Goddesses come in all shapes and sizes, after all. The most attractive people are the ones who believe they are beautiful and project that out into the world-no matter what ...
This is the feast day of Jupiter Stator, a specific aspect of Jupiter who aids warriors in holding their ground in the face of impossible odds. Are the odds against you? Then, today is your day! In Rome warriors wore red cloaks, so put on some red, go outside and pick up a rock. Visualize the situation that has you overwhelmed. Fill the rock with all of your negative feelings regarding the situation. When you are finished, state the following: Jupiter Stator, a warrior I stand, The odds ...
