Slow down and step back...good advice to me

Had a 4:44 p.m. yesterday.  I will look to slow down and step back.  Feel that I made some progress yesterday to claw back control of my life and time.  And out of the blue, heard from a Peace Corps colleague who is dealing with major cancer stuff but it was a great uplift for me to chat back and forth with her.  Heard from sister #6.  She is on school vacation this week.  Will see if she heads this way.  I did not share much enthusiasm to travel - even if only to sister #4's house...  Will see what I hear today from either of them.  Have not heard any more from sister #1 re her plan and how gentleman caller is doing post pacemaker install.

Yesterday - long walk, dropped off Skylark.  Finished that.  Started Dominicana by Angie Cruz.  Spent more time cleaning up computer and accounts.  So off kilter.  Did send stuff off to tax lady.  Will hope that all is OK.  It is 1:58 a.m. as we speak.  Could not fall back asleep after waking up at 12:40 a.m.  Went to bed at 6:50 p.m. so adequate but not good sleep.  

Listening to All-In as we speak.  Nothing on my paper calendar today or tomorrow.  Walk my only "to-do".  

Son might be back from CDMX before he thought.  We will see where that goes. 

Something dramatic will happen this weekend and a lot of people will be taken by surprise to such an extent that they simply can’t handle it. You, however, saw it coming and have been quietly preparing yourself. You’re up for the challenge.

The Capricorn Moon and Chiron form a challenging aspect this morning, dear Libra, bringing raw emotions to the surface. Fatigue, loneliness, or relationship troubles could put you in a sour mood as Valentine’s Day unfolds. Avoid putting pressure on yourself and any romantic partners you might be involved with. A laid-back day at home will prove both fulfilling and restorative. Exciting developments emerge when Uranus activates this evening. You may receive news from friends entering romantic commitments or agree to one of your own. Seek activities that soothe your heart later tonight once Luna enters Aquarius, forming sweet aspects with Saturn and Neptune.

The hard work and good business sense that you’ve put into your job may finally be paying off, Libra. Expect some positive changes to take place at the workplace this week. Today you’re likely to be feeling especially energetic and decide to give your house a thorough cleaning. Don't try to do this on your own, however. You need to conserve your energy. Get other members of your household to help!

I will try to conserve energy, soothe my heart.  I will look to things feeling safer again.  Keep a good thought for that.  Have a good Saturday.  

Highest electric bill ever...but can't get me down today

Received the highest electric bill ever this a.m., Friday the 13th, Case #26-1319...but I feel that I can be at peace in this day knowing that yesterday my brokerage account was made whole.  What a gift to me to have gone from Monday discovery to Thursday solution and I ended the day at former school #2 dance recital surrounded by people who began the journey with me when I first came "home" in 2006. 

Yesterday more time on phone, great walk, stopped by the library to stock up with the Monday holiday ahead and I am almost at the end of my current read - Skylark.  Sent writing that I did earlier - in one case 2018 and in another 2025 to NC friends who are moving again "up" a level at their CCRC and the other to my TX/NM friend who is honoring the death date of her first grandchild.  The joy is that that baby's sister will be honoring the day with my friend, the baby's parents and the babies' other grandmother at the place where they had the baby's memorial service in Feb 2024.  Heavy day of thoughts yesterday.  

On my walk home from the library I stopped into the PD and talked to the Chief and a couple of the officers about my security breach on my account.  I became case #26-1319 in case I needed them.  But by the time I got back to the apt I got the notification that I was "whole".  I will keep an eagle eye but I feel that I can take a breath.  What a good thing that I ended my day at school #2.  Surrounded by support at PD.  School.  Voiced to sister #1 who called from the hospital with her gentleman caller in the a.m. and sister #4 in the afternoon - that even when I feel I have to do things on my own...I have options.  

Today - LONG walk and Things to Believe in When You Don’t Believe in Things.  Again, I am thinking that that session being today is not a coincidence.  :)  Nothing on my paper calendar until Monday after that session this afternoon.  

Whatever you start today will work out well in the long term but it will work out even better if you can persuade other people to assist you. As Saturn moves into the partnership area of your chart working with others is a must.

The Capricorn Moon aspects the nodes of fate and Mercury, placing focus on your health and professional goals. Assess your current situation, dear Libra, and examine what exactly you're working toward. Demanding workloads that don't engage your intellect could dull your senses over time. If you're ready to make an occupational change, consider whether you require training or a resume update. Establishing consistent routines that promote physical stamina will also be necessary as your career path unfolds. Saturn enters Aries this evening, inspiring you to seek mature partnerships throughout the next two years. Visualize your ideal future and send wishes to the stars when Luna opposes Jupiter tonight.

Your optimism and enthusiasm should be very high today, Libra. Business and partnerships have been proving both satisfying and profitable lately, and you could receive information today about new doors that could unexpectedly open up for you. You've worked hard, supposedly without results, for a long time, and now it seems like everything's happening at once. This is very exciting, but remember that if you want to maintain your current pace, you have to keep working! Get going!

Looks like "not alone" is my cosmic guidance too...Keep a good thought that I capitalize on the theme.  Have a good Friday.  

it just got sadder

Sadder, but did look at the clock at 11:11 a.m. and 3:33 p.m. and 5:55 p.m.  Whew I needed that. Spent lots of time yesterday tightening up accounts and re-establishing connection to an account for son.  I will hope for no financial issues today and I have the former school #2 dance recital tonight.  Just the break in the action I needed.  No word yet from sister #1 re procedure her gentleman caller had yesterday.  Will reach out today if I don't hear.  

So yesterday - cleaned apt (including burning incense - felt I needed all the spiritual intervention I could get), walk with family friend, on the phone, EOLD discussion, email back and forth with son, "sat in" on first hour of town budget workshop, Lansing DC. Today - walk, library author talk online, dance recital.  We will see if anything else works into my day.  

The grass may look greener on the other side of the fence but don’t try to leap over it. Serious matters still need to be dealt with on this side of the divide and until they are settled you won’t be able to jump high enough.

Tasks you’ve repeatedly brushed to the side will pile up and create chaos, darling Libra. As the Sagittarius Moon and Saturn square off, the universe delivers karmic repercussions if you’ve  been shirking your responsibilities. Steady your mind by relaxing the body if tension builds. The commission helps when you truly need a break. Beware of smooth talkers and empty promises once Luna enters Capricorn and aspects hazy Neptune this afternoon. Your intuition might lead you astray under these cosmic conditions, especially where romance is concerned. Venus sends healing energy your way this evening, asking you to release stress while getting cozy at home.

Bizarre news that comes to you from far away, possibly via email or the Internet, could be spreading like wildfire among the people you know and causing a lot of excitement, Libra. Take care that you don't get too excited, since this is very likely to be misinformation that some rather weird minds have garbled. Consider it interesting, think about it, but don't take it seriously unless reliable sources confirm it.

I am not jumping to, from, or around anything right now.  Keeping circle small and reaching for calm.  Keep a good thought for that.  Have a good Thursday.  

 

Unsettling...

Have had two days of unsettling conversations with my brokerage company.  Seems like someone got into my account and tried to wire money out AND just realized this a.m. that they put in an order to sell all the stocks in the account and turn it into cash BUT nothing ever left the account thanks to the company locking down the account.  They are dealing with the stock re-establishing today.  Glad I looked deeper into the account this a.m.  People stealing from other people...why.  What a way to spend my coffee drinking time of my morning today.  

Balance of yesterday - ran dishwasher, Shoprite $33.82/$12.73 day, walk, CA DC that I left early because my computer guy called to do the full scan of my machine to make sure there wasn't any viruses or such, I was too preoccupied to sit in the room, computer guy did his thing, then phone call with Cape Cod lady, then a bit of town budget meeting night 2, then a bit of the end of life planning webinar, but again had trouble being present so logged off early.  Heard from sister #1.  No vacation for her at end of month with gentleman caller so she is coming up here for March 1 celebration of life of one of her high school classmates.  Sister #4 said that might be enough incentive for her to head this way.  

Today - clean apt, no word yet as to family friend and walking - it snowed a bit overnight so we will see if she is up for a sloppy walk, EOLD discussion, and Lansing DC.  I will hope to have my mind settled so I can be present for both of those.  Fingers crossed.  

By all means look for a compromise solution to a problem of some sort but don’t give too much ground over the next 24 hours. If your rivals get the impression that you want to avoid conflict at all costs they may see that as weakness.

Avoid complacency by acting on your ideas, dear Libra, even if you’re unsure of where they’ll lead. A rush of motivation sharpens your skills as the Sagittarius Moon and Mars align. Be thoughtful yet unafraid to take risks, and try not to worry about what others might think. When you pursue life with a bold spirit, you’ll receive encouragement from loyal friends. Tend to your relationships once the Aquarius Sun and Chiron form a healing aspect this evening, especially if you’ve been caught up in your own world.  Make adjustments to your routines to improve focus and physical endurance as Mercury and the north node unite later tonight.

Today is a good day to be receptive to other people's energies, Libra. You’ll find that a sensitive attitude toward the people around you, combined with a bit of hard work and willingness to fulfill your responsibilities, will make for an unstoppable winning combination. Use this day to collect data and plan your goals. Take responsibility for your actions and don't be afraid to admit your mistakes.

I will try to be receptive to others' energies.  I am very much in need of supportive energy today.  Glad it is a candle burning, diffuser day today.  I feel very vulnerable right now.  Keep a good thought that energy comes to me to make me feel safer.  Have a good Wednesday.

Well that was a day

Was drawn to this picture yesterday after all the hands I felt touched my day.  Things felt at odds.  I had gotten notice over the weekend that one of my accounts had been "breached".  No money gone and company is dealing with it but I felt very "injured".  Went out for a walk in the morning and it felt too cold and I came home.  Went to FEN blog meeting - not sure what my role should be but will hang in for now.  Watched the first hour of the town budget workshop and felt very "no way out of this financial mess".  But I was uplifted by my second walk.  After I went to the FEN meeting I pushed myself out the door to give a walk a second try.  Felt good enough to extend the route I had thought I would take and ran into my PD friend and his two kids.  I know it sounds dramatic, but my heart soared.  I love those kids and the PD friend has been my local son since 2010.  What a "coincidence" that I was right by where they live when they were all pulling out to go out on some errands.  Can't make this stuff up.  And then having it be the ZEN DC that was on my schedule for last night.  Another heart lift.  AND during the budget meeting I did take a call from NC friends who wanted me to know that they were "moving up" at their CCRC.  They need more help.  Not a route I would ever find myself on, but they are where they feel safe, seen and heard.   Post ZEN, got this message from sister #1 re her gentleman caller.  "back in hospital and I returned from VA. Pacemaker being put in Wednesday."  Sister #1 had just made the drive from PA to VA on Sunday...  Life came to me yesterday and I sit with lots of thoughts this a.m. 

But my paper calendar feels "right" for more "coincidences".  Shoprite so I can do what I do on Tuesday a.m.  Then CA DC where I know I will hear and say what I need.  4 p.m. a phone call from the Cape Cod DC facilitator that we set up months ago and it is falling on today.  Cosmic.  Then tonight - Laying the Groundwork for Meaningful End-of-Life Planning.  

Did get wash done yesterday - today run dishwasher, Shoprite, Walk, CA DC, Call with Cape Cod lady, a bit of budget meeting, EOL planning zoom.  Will see where my mind sits this time tomorrow.  

It will pay you to be a bit more forgiving when dealing with people who fail to live up to your high standards. Not everyone is blessed with your ability to see both far and deep, so make allowances and help them when you can.

Share your wonderful and weird ideas with the world, darling Libra. As the Sagittarius Moon aligns with Neptune and Mars, your visions could take you further than you'd imagined they would. Collaborations also run smoothly, especially when everyone is free to express themselves creatively. Set new wellness goals once Venus enters Pisces, asking you to show your body extra love throughout the coming weeks. Your work will suffer if healthy living isn't made a priority. Try not to overthink changes that are in store while Mercury brings a restless energy to the air this afternoon. Release stress through gentle stretches and breathwork when the nodes of fate stir this evening.

Working at home might be the answer for you today, Libra. You could be physically and mentally worn out from working too hard, but you still have important tasks to complete. You may operate better on your own territory right now, without having to fight traffic or parking problems. You tend to be very conscientious where work is concerned, sometimes to your own detriment. Don't do this today; otherwise you might burn yourself out.

Cosmic guidance echoes the thought I woke up with after my dreams last night.  When is enough enough?  How to navigate around big things in the road.  Will look to be open and receptive to what I see and hear today.  And feel the hands lifting me and others up.  Keep a good thought for that.  Have a good Tuesday.

Split day - homebody and out and about

Another day when weather played a big part of guiding as to what to do.  Sun in windows changed the climate of the apt and I sat and finished Two Rivers sitting in my window.  Looks like T Greenwood has a lot of books, might need to try another one.  And do need to check out Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier based on book club chatter on Saturday.  I did go out and clear off snow that had blown up against the building.  While the sun shines on Main St I want to give natural melting a fighting chance.  :)  Started Skylark by Paula McLain last night. 

At 1 p.m. I headed up to swimming lady's house.  No NYT delivered so no newspaper to give her, but she made cookies so I took her up on her offer for tea and stayed until 3:30 p.m.  Good conversation.  Brought some wood in from outside for her wood stove and headed home to find soup and focaccia bread on my stoop from landlady!  Perfect end to a chilly day.  Will see if the weather allows for a full walk route today...might be one day away still. Did turn the bathroom baseboard off at noon and did not turn it back on later.  Amazing how much the sun soaks into the plaster walls and keeps it comfortable - on my comfort meter.  

On today's paper calendar - FEN blog meeting at 2 p.m.  ZEN DC tonight.  Not sure where the blog is going under new leadership.  It is always all about the people for me, so we will see if I feel "connected" to their new mission.  Did hear from former school #2 boss - Dance recital will be Thursday.  Missed it last year for the first time in many years.  Looking forward to it this year.  

I did not really have any dog in the fight for the super bowl last night.  Sad that Maye did not win but that is my only thought.  

You may be absolutely sure that your way of looking at a situation is the right way but don’t make a big deal of it. Some people believe the most stupid of things and are unlikely to be swayed by evidence, so why waste your time on them?

You'll feel keenly aware of who has your back and who wants to knock you down, dear Libra. A harsh opposition between the Scorpio quarter Moon and Uranus brings power struggles to the surface. Though you'd rather focus on yourself than get involved with drama, it may be necessary to stand up to bullies. You'll be surprised by how quickly people retreat when their bad behaviors are called out. Still, a few ego bruises could remain once Venus and Saturn stir this evening. Recommit to yourself and embrace wellness practices to soothe these wounds. Inspiration strikes and optimism grows after Luna enters Sagittarius.

Romantic novels and movies might have caused you to feel especially passionate and sensual. Today you long to schedule a romantic evening alone with a love partner, Libra. Other social obligations could get in your way, however. You might have made these other commitments a long time ago and they may be business related. It might be far later than you'd hoped before you're able to see your friend. Better late than never!

No special friend, so no worry there...as to people and struggles...I will keep an eye on any developments in that arena.  :)  Have a good Monday.  

Cold, but good Saturday

Distracted by shiny objects again - son picture from family friend again in my email box this a.m. and looking at UNC basketball score from last night.  Good news on both fronts.  But now back to recreating yesterday.  Wrote this to family friend this a.m.  

"Thank you for another glimpse of the boy!!  Big event on Friday night so I was fretting a bit.  

I am SOOOOO grateful that I live somewhere where I can be heat frugal! Put the baseboard on in the bathroom at noon yesterday and still on.  Planning on turning it off at noon today. And still comfortable on my comfort meter.  Had Walk & Talk book club at the library yesterday so I went up early and walked the halls for an hour.  Luckily that guy was not there walking but there was a guy from Allen Place and had a very interesting conversation with him as we walked.  I think my time outside today will be just making sure swimming lady's NYTimes is by her door so she does not have to maneuver up by where she parks her car.   

Sister #1 is heading home from PA today.  Gentleman caller seems to be doing OK to be alone.  Sister #4, 6 got a lot more snow then we did.  I shoveled Main St yesterday.  Hairdo place must have moved up some appts with the weather forecast.  Chatted it up with one of the customers who is the boyfriend of my 6th grade teacher's daughter and who lived in the Valley House when I was there.  

Fingers crossed that this is the last snap of this cold!!!  Sister #1 and I were reminiscing yesterday about the Storm of '78 when I was at her house in Costa Rica on my way home from Ecuador and the parents came to Costa Rica.  Sister #6 says she was there but sister #1 has no recollection of that either.  :)  We said maybe sister #6 told herself stories of inclusion when we all left her alone at home with the parents.  :)

Hope it is a calm day at church today and at your house is calm, warm and collected."

Got some other "even you are not walking outside today" as I went through the day.  Pollinator trail lady's husband was at the library.  Book club ladies.  It was cold, but the big issue was slippery, icy of pavement even the roads.  I drove to the library.  Glad the car agreed to start up and stay on the road.  Only a mile each way.  

Sent my brother's card out.  I am thinking that you are on the sunny side of recuperation and winter weather, but here is to bright sunshine on us all for 2026.  Sun picture on the front with "sending sunny thoughts your way".  No address for niece #3 yet, but I have that card ready if I do.  

Nothing on paper calendar today.  Not a super bowl fan, did look at some of the commercials online yesterday.  Great Lansing DC yesterday.  What a wonderful group of people.  

If you don’t feel 100 per cent sure about a joint project of some sort then take a time out and let your partners know that a rethink may be needed. Your ability to see obstacles as well as opportunities could save you all a lot of hurt.

Shadow sides will be revealed as Venus and Uranus square off. Don’t allow others to mistreat you, taking a firm stance against jealous, possessive, or uncalled-for behaviors. The Scorpio Moon and nodes of fate align to heighten your mind-body connection. You’ll see clearly how certain people influence your physical and emotional state. Break cycles that have caused you to ignore red flags in an effort to keep the peace. If you struggle to find release, spend time moving outdoors while Mars activates this afternoon. Be proud of your ability to set boundaries and evolve once Jupiter stirs this evening.

New opportunities, perhaps involving modern technology in some way, might present themselves to you in such a way as to transform your working life, Libra. You could find yourself making a lot of phone calls in this regard, which could keep you busy for much of the day. Your level of excitement is likely to be very high, which makes it important that you remember to take breaks, catch your breath, and definitely get a little exercise.

Don't see any projects or technology to distract me today...I will spend sometime outdoors no matter the temp.  It is supposed to be full sun day so that will draw me out.  11 items on my paper calendar for the week ahead.  Let's hope the weather and activities lift me up.  Have a good Sunday.