Getting ready

Heyo :) They magically found the wallet yesterday in the trash of the venue.  I don’t really believe that but I’ve got it back though :) Hope you’re doing ok with the weather.  Looks brutal in Detroit today.  Update on "stolen wallet" yesterday.  Guess son thinks it was an inside job and then the robbers either were not impressed by the contents or realized the son was a good guy...whatever, wallet is back in his possession. Learning about that lock feature of credit cards these days was a plus for me.  

Locally, I did turn two baseboards on last night - bathroom and northside of big room.  Very comfortable this a.m.  Will probably turn off at first light, but high is forecast for 11 degrees for the next couple of days so we will see.  

Yesterday - watched Thursday shows, long walk, went to DPW to fill up my sand/salt bucket.  Glad again nobody saw me schlepping it up to the 2nd floor of building. Stopped by library/warming center and picked up a couple more books.  Grippando Right to Remain and a non-fiction Aflame: Learning from Silence by Pico Iyer.  Now I have plenty of reading to get me through this cold snap and shoveling.  I am encouraged that sister #4 and I will be able to make it to sister #6's next weekend.  We will see how the week develops.  

Today - short walk.  Nothing else planned.  I am glad I have Albany CA DC tomorrow night as a distraction to what will be happening outside at that time.  

If you make an effort to do things for people this weekend they will go out of their way to do things for you in return. The Libra nature is all about balance and the good things you put out into the world will always come back to you.

Love takes you for a ride, dear Libra, as the Aries Moon stirs up passionate vibes. Your heart craves excitement, though you should be mindful of how you seek it. A challenging square between Luna and Jupiter challenges your judgment, making it easier to ignore red flags or lose yourself in another. Keep your guard up as you get to know new companions and build trust over time. If you're already in a relationship, recognize if you and your partner need a reset. Push intense connection to the side and invite in simple yet sweet moments once Chiron activates later tonight.

You probably won't want to spend much time at home today, Libra. Most likely you'll want to be out and about, perhaps at a large gathering, perhaps just strolling down a city street watching the people go by. Insights and revelations come to you that you'll probably be able to make more sense of than you usually do, because mind and feelings are joined in a very effective partnership. Write your ideas down! Enjoy your day.

Guess the cosmos has not heard about my moratorium on any gathering of more than 6 people.  I see myself on my own today.  I will see if the landlord notices that I refilled the buckets.  No worries about any love entanglements.  :)  Do feel good about letting go of all that happens in son's life knowing how capable he is - unlike his mother - of letting life come to him and knowing that life happens AND win some, learn some.  He does not come from a mindset of scarcity or fear. Uplifting for me to know - and for the first time, be able to accept.  Have a good Saturday.  Have already heard from electric and cable companies so here is to no outages over the next 24-48 hours.  Fingers crossed.   

3:33 to start this weekend...

Not sure what actions I will be taking, but mostly thinking out when to turn some heat on in prep for Sat/Sun temps and what the attack will be if we do get a foot of snow Sunday into Monday.  Hard to believe as family friend and I walked in almost 40 degree weather yesterday.  :/

Yesterday - watched my Chicago shows, podcast with one of the people doing incredible work in Seattle, like a moth to a flame listed to Dave Collum, walked, talked to sister #4.  She was off to the store to get food to celebrate her birthday alone on Monday.  Possible trip to see sister #6 now being thought about for next weekend.  Too much hub bub about weather to think about traveling Saturday up and back and me getting snowed in at sister #4's.  Landlady gave me almost half a quiche for my meal #2 yesterday.  So good and appreciated.  And she lent me a book - Two Rivers by T Greenwood.  I do need to swing by library today and make sure I have enough reading to get me through storm.  Nothing on my paper calendar for today or tomorrow, Albany CA DC on Sunday.  

Today - watch L&O shows, a Morgan Housel interview, walk.  Will see if anything else pops in. 

 

This is such a busy time for you that you could easily get overwhelmed by all the things that have to be done. But how many of those things genuinely HAVE to be done? Chances are you are making unnecessary work for yourself.

Believe in your skills, dear Libra, as the Pisces Moon aspects Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune before entering Aries. This cosmic shake-up calls for bold and life-changing action, emphasizing that you have what it takes to land safely on the other side. Your drive hits an uptick throughout the coming weeks, thanks to Mars’ debut into Aquarius. If you chase passions and embrace creativity, no one can stop you from accomplishing great things. Let go of hang-ups that diminish your power while the Sun and Pluto unite. Treat yourself to sweet company, romantic exchanges, and self-care when Mercury and Venus stir later today.

Today may start out being a very frustrating day, Libra. Be prepared! Some equipment with which you work might suddenly go out of order and it could take a while to get it fixed. A temporary separation from a romantic partner could also be disappointing. You may have a lot of physical energy for which you have little immediate outlet. Take a long walk. This could not only provide an energy outlet but clear your head as well.

I really have very little on a "HAVE to" list in my current life and times.   I will keep things simple and let off steam with a walk.  That always works for me.  :)  Have a good Friday.  I do hate these "storm build-ups".  I know they are good for ratings, but for a worry wart like me...a bit of a hurdle.  

It is going to be an interesting next few days

Weather is the talk of the town.  Shoveling needed this a.m.  More snow last night than I anticipated.  I will hope for some sun today.  41 as forecasted high.  I did turn two baseboards on yesterday for a few hours. Will save it until Saturday and Sunday.  Only walked about 20 minutes yesterday...But it was clean the apt day so I was up and around and moving.  I will hope to get a full walk in later today.  Nothing on my paper calendar.  Family friend hinted she might try her first walk since her thyroid operation today.  We will see if enough of the snow melts away and I can think of a treated surfaces walk that will work. 

Yesterday - cleaned apt., EOLD, Kessler but I sat out the SDE.  That was not starting until 8 p.m. and I could not motivate myself to stay up for it. I would have liked to see who was in the room more than the subject matter.  Oh well.  Did talk to cousin as she drove home from visiting her son and granddaughter.  She had thought she would swing by on her way home, but just enough out of the way and just cold enough to make that side trip not work.  

Today - Shoveling will be first action, watch Wednesday shows if they were new last night - I am getting mixed messages from Mr. Google, walk, Rochester DC at 7 p.m.  That is about my latest start time.  :)  Continuing to enjoy my Woodhull book.  Still trying to figure out after all she was involved in, why this is the first time I have heard her name.  The first woman to run for president and the first female stock broker on Wall Street, Victoria Woodhull achieved remarkable success in finance, journalism, and politics. A spiritualist, suffragist, and free love advocate, Woodhull was an iconoclast who fought for her beliefs no matter how controversial they were at the time.  But that is why there are books and libraries. 

You may be a social animal by nature but there is a danger you could go too far over the next few days and exhaust both your energy and your finances, Some of those invitations you are getting are worthwhile, but many are not.

A collection of small efforts leads to big results, dear Libra. An auspicious trine between the Pisces Moon and Jupiter destabilizes obstacles you've been fighting to overcome, allowing you to prevail. It may feel as though time is speeding up, but staying on top of your game helps you reach rewards much faster. Teamwork will benefit you greatly, so don't shy away from helping hands. Your focus sharpens as Mercury and Pluto unite, making it easier to shed clutter and unnecessary weight. Invest fully in your nighttime routines when Mars aspects Neptune, giving your body everything it needs to feel completely restored.

 Don't let another person's small, thoughtless comment ruin your entire day, Libra. People may be a bit stingy with everything from money to emotions to time spent with loved ones. The more you tell someone else that they're wrong, the more that person is going to reject your advice. In general, this is a good time to simply stay out of other people's way.

Not to worry about socializing or invitations.  I will guard my finances.  Staying out of other's ways...is my way.  :)  Have a good Thursday.  Am waiting patiently for this "coldest time of the year" week to pass.  Keep the good thought that it is truly onward and upward from here to the first day of Spring.  

Got distracted by shiny objects this a.m.

Dean Dome stay in place or relocate.  We will see where the thinking lands.  I do know one of the places they are talking of relocating it.  Easy walking distance from my NC friends' house but I am thinking that will not sway them away from staying put.  I always flash back to 1994 when we were doing a family road trip to see where in NC we would move from TX.  And we by chance ended up wandering into the Dean Dome - with a 12 yr old sports fan son - with Dean Smith "holding court" on the court for a summer b-ball camp and my son turned to me and said "We could live here?"...that sealed that deal.  :)  We arrived in June 1995 and I left at the end of 2005.  

Yesterday - Shoprite $33/$17 day, 17 degrees on the way over 13 on the way home...  Watched a great Tim Ferris podcast with Steve Young.  Good discussion.  Abbreviated walk.  It was chilly. Ran dishwasher. 1 p.m. CA DC.  First third Tuesday without IOWA in quite a while.  Change = Chance moment.  From DC yesterday - "beautifully different" were words for change that were brought up.  Also a lady talked about how she memorializes her mother each year on her birthday.  Goes to a not fancy restaurant and tips the server the age her mother would be that year...now over 100 so quite a tip for a small town wait staff person.  That inspired many in the room to think about how to be beautifully different in how they honor ancestors.  To bed "on time" and reading my book "chance".  

Today - family friend said she might be up for an abbreviated walk today after her operation on Jan 13.  We will see if the temp keeps her indoors.  Sunny and 11 degrees at our usual walk start time forecast... 

I heard for the first time that in my part of the world - Jan 20-24 are the coldest days.I think I will be turning the heat on for a bit over the weekend. :) Good to know and that it is all up from here - fingers crossed.  Minutes and degrees.  Noon EOLD.  2 p.m. Kessler webinar.  8 p.m. SDE discussion with founder and his wife.  Later than I usually sign up for but will see if it keeps my interest.  And cleaning apartment.  

Sister #6 called yesterday on her way to school.  She is allowed to drive - one mile distance - now.  But the fact she tried to shovel...not encouraging as to her recuperation plan.  :/  Heard from son.  He sold one of his lots.  It was one that was not contiguous to the street he lives on so he didn't have a need to hold on.  

Your ability to make friends and influence people will be boosted by today’s sun-Mercury link, so if there is something you require from friends or family members – something they might not normally be inclined to give you – now is the time to ask.

Align your heart and mind by sharpening skills that come most naturally to you, dear Libra. As the Aquarius Sun and Mercury come mingle in your solar fifth house, organic talents rise to the surface. Embrace the interests or passions that ignite your inner light. Set yourself apart from peers by pursuing life on your own terms. Creative approaches to work, learning, and recreation allow you to thrive. Challenge yourself to experiment outside your comfort zone, even if it's hard. The Pisces Moon and nodes of fate increase your ability to adapt and evolve your perspective.

Usually you prefer to approach events with a practical and scientific attitude, Libra, but today you're feeling especially intuitive and more aware of the other worlds, so it might be difficult to hang on to your usual mindset. Some uncomfortable feelings you've had about events in the news could prove to be accurate, which might be a bit disconcerting. Remember that there is so much in the Universe that can't be explained through logic or science!

I have new hope about post Jan 24 as to weather and I will see where I turn for being beautifully different in how I am thinking about something.  Adapt and evolve.  Or as Steve Young kept saying yesterday - learn and grow, have a dream AND a plan as his father used to tell him, stay curious. Quite a life that started on the "gold coast" of my home state.  Have a good Wednesday.  

Another bill goes up for 2026... :/

Had to smile this a.m. when I found an image I had called uncertainty.  Rent going up.  I made the adjustment to the amount I had ready for Feb rent.  I am still very fortunate that I am where I am paying what I am paying.  I am now at the rent I was paying when I moved into the building next door in February 2006...Had not put the date and timing of that to front of mind until right now.  Does make me smile in a way.  

"The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty: Not knowing what is to come next.  Ursula K. Le Guin."  Looking at other of her quotes...I need to look back as to when I saved that quote and see what brought it to my eyes.  9/8/21 at 6:30 a.m.  Did not have our usual Tuesday CA DC a.m. (afternoon for me) session, but the leader sent a saying that said a lot.  Uncertainty.  Hmmm...have CA DC today at 1 p.m. with that leader.  :)  

So yesterday - shoveling to start the day and that is when the conversation with landlord led to the increase in rent conversation.  But shoveling, long walk on treated surfaces in the sunshine, washed a load of clothes, sent friend/landlord's sister my poem I wrote when I knew I would not get to see her on her trip north this past weekend, got a picture to my picture frame of my son.  That certainly helped me to see him after the news on Sunday that his wallet had been stolen.  His life leads me to need a "proof of life" photo every once in a while.  How he just keeps moving forward no matter what life throws at him.  Guess he had lots of training on that growing up with the parents he did.  I am getting better about tamping down my anxiety - I am not him and he is not me and life feels different to us on so many levels and I am glad I did not transfer my anxious state to him.  Phew!  

After walk, PA DC and ZEN DC.  As always it is like the people in the ZOOM rooms have been sitting in my head as topics and conversations come up.  They are like "bubble wrap" around me when I need to be protected and they are open arms when I need to feel connected.  Good situation.  

Today - Shoprite, walk, CA DC.  IOWA DC has been discontinued.  Iowa would definitely be on my "magical mystery tour" of places I need to go to see these people who have been in my life since 2020 or thereabouts.  

Loving my Victoria Woodhull book.  It feels like fiction so I have to stop myself when the details of her life unfold.  Born: September 23, 1838, Homer, OH Died: June 9, 1927 (age 88 years), Bredon, United Kingdom.  Again someone living in the span of time that intrigues me.  Good quote in this a.m.'s reading - "Charlatans and fraudsters do well in times of transition and change."  What is old is new again.  Party of Lincoln discussion and something I ready recently as to why NC is just now has more Republicans than Democrats.  From Jan 6 article - A first in North Carolina: The state now has more registered Republicans than Democrats.  As with so many places these days - unaffiliated still the most.  

Some people love finding fault with your efforts and those are the people you would be wise to avoid over the next 24 hours. Their opinions are of no relevance to what you are doing, so why would you want to waste time on them?

Mercury aspects Neptune before entering Aquarius, dear Libra, bringing hope to your heart and creativity to the mind. Recognize how your home, routines, and support system offer you opportunities to get creative. Follow your intuition to cultivate meaningful change and reclaim vibrancy. Chiron encourages you to seek healing and build confidence by absorbing the positive feedback others provide. Steer clear of stubborn peers with bad attitudes when Luna squares Uranus this evening, or you could find yourself in an uncomfortable tug-of-war. Focus on wellness and tasks that require your immediate attention throughout the next two days after the Moon enters Pisces tonight.

 If you're into gardening or in any way working with the land, you're likely to spend a lot of time doing it today, Libra. A friend or family member could help. Anything planted today is likely to grow and thrive, so don't worry about seeds that don't sprout. You might spend a bit too much time doing it, however. Work only until you're pleasantly tired, then quit for the day; otherwise, you might burn yourself out.

No planting for me - today or pretty much ever.  :)  But I do feel some kind of below ground "growth" going on.  Should be a solitary day so I should be "bubble wrapped" by circumstances to conflict or tug of war.  :)  Have a good Tuesday.  Feel uncustomarily calm with all the information I have been taking in January and the flood since Sunday.  Will see how this day unfolds.  

Snowing as I wake up this a.m.

Waking up on a 3:33 a.m. note.  Snow is falling.  Mr. Weather says "ending around 4:15 a.m.".  I will hold him to that AND a sun icon came on the forecast as of 10-ish a.m.  I will hold him to that too.  Wrote this to family friend this a.m.

"Shoveling was the activity of the weekend...Was supposed to see friend since 4 yrs old who was up from Florida for her daughter's baby shower on Saturday, sister #4 was going to come up for a basketball game at former school #2, I was supposed to go to one town over Library for a documentary...and zilch as to any of those things coming to fruition.  No good walks Saturday or Sunday. 

BUT I did finish my latest Silva - Inside Job, and a newer book - Firstborn: A Memoir by Lauren Christensen and started one this a.m. that sounds like it is going to be a 1890's version of one of Helen's true crime series podcasts.  Another nonfiction - The Improbable Victoria Woodhull - Suffrage, Free Love, and the First Woman to Run for President... I have never heard of her and the beginning is promising.  VERY glad I stocked up since the library is closed today.  :)

Hope your recuperation is on the upswing.  Looks like more shoveling in my future today.  And might need to refill my sand/salt bucket.  And PD buddy corrected me on my Panera closed factoid.  He said it is still open.  I will check it out again on my next Shoppes' swing." 

Other parts of the weekend, walked up to house of one of swimming ladies for afternoon tea on Sunday, and heard from son that his wallet was stolen in CDMX Saturday night so I locked up the credit card we have shared since 1996.  BUT 60 days, 7 hours more or less until Spring 2026 in this hemisphere,  AND January is the historically the coldest month where I live so I hang my hat on those two factoids this a.m.  AND PA DC and ZEN DC today.  That will lift me up for sure.  :)  

Something wonderful is about to take place and as the sun joins Venus in the most dynamic area of your chart today you won’t have to wait long to find out what it is. You’ve been ready and steady for ages – now it’s time to go for it!

Put comfort first as the Capricorn Sun and Neptune align, dear Libra. This celestial exchange emphasizes the importance of blending wellness with recreation. You'll feel recharged by the time Aquarius season kicks off this evening, and you can expect plenty of fun to emerge in the coming weeks. The heart will guide you toward higher ground if you dare to follow its lead. Meanwhile, Saturn, Uranus, and Mars form supportive aspects, lending the motivation to break bad habits or unhealthy cycles. Romantic passions intensify when Venus and Pluto join forces tonight. Showcase your unique talents to woo the object of your affection.

Today you should be feeling very energetic, Libra, both physically and mentally, and you're likely to feel rather anxious for some physical activity. Go for a workout if you have time or for a short walk if you don't. A lot of your time is likely to be spent working on challenging tasks that keep your mind active. You should be pretty keyed up by the evening. Unwind by having a glass of wine and watching a favorite video.

The cosmos appears to be in my corner...we will see if I can find that corner.  :)  No wine or videos or romance in my future, but I will look for where my heart is guiding me...if I dare.  Have a good Monday.

An apple cart mess yesterday :)

This is what I felt like most of yesterday.  Snow would not stop.  Sister #4 cancelled her trip, the basketball game she was coming up for was cancelled.  I never heard from friend who was up from Florida for daughter's baby shower at her step mother's.  I did not put my big girl pants on and drive over to the local library in the town over for the "The Other Side" documentary.  I shoveled twice.  Early morning easy.  Afternoon crusty.  AND as soon as I had taken my shower and changed out of my shoveling garb, my across the hallway neighbor moved his car so I could have done some "clean up on aisle 6" in his parking space but I was not going to re-dress and go out.  Did "go" (zoom) to the presentation by Dr. Pope.  Very interesting.  And reinforcing of my thoughts.  Recognized quire a few of the people in the room of more than 250 people.  Then did not turn the news on.  Just got into bed and read.  I will probably finish Firstborn today.  

Woke up to an email from neighbor asking if I wanted to brave the snow to stop up for coffee today.  Sounds good to me after all my "people" things of last week crumbled.  :)  Will wait to see what time works best for her.  I will do come car ballet work today.  Looks like more snow today and it is going to be a bear de-crusting car and parking space.  

Today - shoveling, car ballet, neighbor's, nothing on my paper calendar.  Very glad that tomorrow I will have PA DC and rescheduled from last week ZEN DC.  

The planets have been good to you of late, with just the occasional emotional episode, but now you are about to move up a gear and really enjoy what it feels like to live in the fast lane. Don’t let anyone or anything hold you back.

Cover your bases by making your home, family, and health the main priority, dear Libra. As the Capricorn New Moon aligns with Mars, Mercury, Saturn, and Uranus, you're being asked to make changes that support these areas of your life. Creating healthier routines will leave you with more energy at the end of each workday. If your household requires structure to keep things flowing, now is a good time to discuss fair distribution of responsibilities. You'll get a chance to have fun once Luna enters Aquarius, uniting with Venus and Pluto throughout the evening. Choose playful activities to build intimacy and lighten the overall mood.

You have a kind of creativity that knows no bounds today, Libra, and a kind of originality that knows no limits. How are you going to go about expressing this rich creativity that abounds inside of you? If your environment doesn't allow you to express this creativity, change environments and try to make a new reality for yourself. This is the only way you'll be able to use this incredible energy productively.

Energy surge?  Hmmm...not feeling it at 3:49 a.m. but will keep alert to the "no bounds".  It would be a good thing.  :)  Have a good Sunday.