What's next :)

Not sure why I took this picture years ago, but it sorta looks like today out.  Above freezing temps of the last days have melted some, but snow is still the "thing".  The good news from yesterday was sister #6 got the high sign that her power was back on - out since Sunday night... - so she could head home from friends' house inland MA.  She did have to pay $100 plus tip to get plowed out of her house.  Only about 3 feet of area needed to be done, but she would have paid anything to get out at that point on Wednesday.  Will see what she finds when she gets home.  Her school is closed through today.  Hope they are back in on Monday.  Fingers crossed.  Sister #4's town schools were still closed yesterday.  No signal on their web site that they are closed today.  What a week.  

Yesterday - clean up on aisle 6 in parking lot and stairs down to landlord's workshop.  Long walk. Grief webinar.  Connection repairs what trauma broke.   How to stop catastrophizing, waiting for the next shoe to drop.  Mind is trying to process something it "doesn't have a file for".  Good thoughts for me to ponder. 

In the "praise the lord" category, Thursday shows are back on.  Will watch those before I head out for walk.  Nothing on my paper calendar until tomorrow 10 a.m. BOS meeting.  I will put that on my route for my walk tomorrow.  Stay as long I want and then keep going. Supposed to be 50 degrees on Saturday!  Sunday more snow in the morning...  :/

You may not have any doubts about what you are doing but today’s Mars-Uranus link suggests that other people do. It’s unlikely you will be able to convince them, so save your breath and just get on with it. You don’t need their blessing.

Your work ethic improves while the Pisces Sun aligns with the nodes of fate, dear Libra. Flow through to-do lists, staying organized to ensure no tasks fall through the cracks. Tensions could brew within professional partnerships when Mars squares Uranus, and you may be tempted to excuse yourself from specific commitments. Romantic connections could also hit a few snags, especially if there are imbalances around intimacy or financial goals. A harsh aspect between the Cancer Moon and Chiron compounds emotional stressors, and it would be wise to take care of yourself before addressing bigger issues. Find balance by bringing your body and mind into harmonious alignment once Mercury RX and Venus unite tonight.

 If you overindulged last night, you're likely paying the price today. If your head is screaming and your blood feels like molasses, you know that too much of a good thing can make you feel rotten! Much as you feel driven to get out of bed and get on with your chores, there's no point, Libra. You'd be better off resting. You'll be your old self by afternoon. Your work can wait until then.

No worry for me in overindulgence in food or drink, but I am just writing this at 6:37 a.m...so that is a late start for sure.  I will relax into the day.  :)  Have a good Friday.  Can't wait for Feb to wrap up.  

 

more shoveling :)

Felt a bit like the seasons are shifting but still winter.  I went out at 9-ish a.m. and got Main St.  Hairdo owner was out already.  I worked on the rest of Main St and then landlord came out and did a swipe with snowblower.  Should have gone out later in the day to clear the slush, but I will do that today.  Warming up (40 degrees) for the next couple of daytimes.  

So yesterday - family friend passed on walking, so I shoveled, walked the neighborhood to keep from stiffening up.  EOLD.  Then long walk.  Then GA DC.  Good discussion.  Back and forth with son.  He might be staying in CDMX longer...I have to let that go.  

Today.  Long walk.  Clear slush.  4 p.m. Understanding Traumatic Grief with Kessler.  Nothing on paper calendar until March 2...Niece cancelled her visit for Friday.  Weather has put the planned visits for this week on the skids.  :)

Mars in the most creative and dynamic area of your chart is encouraging you to push ahead with a project that could one day bring you fame and fortune. Yes, the going will be hard, but you have what it takes to rise to the challenge.

Details you let fall through the cracks will pile up and create bigger messes, dear Libra. The next few weeks will challenge your work ethic and organizational skills while Mercury moves retrograde in your solar sixth house. Emotions will boil over if your emotional and physical needs aren't being met. Balance is key to staying on track without losing yourself in the process. The Cancer Moon, Sun, and nodes of fate form stabilizing aspects, encouraging you to outline new routines that will sustain your endurance and sense of responsibility. Career opportunities brew later tonight when Luna and Jupiter unite.

Today the energy is on partnerships, Libra, probably those begun on the spur of the moment. You and a colleague might have a conversation about the possibility of going into business together. There is also the possibility that you could fall in love at first sight, maybe with someone from far away. Any sort of partnership formed today will have its ups and downs, but with work, it could succeed. If it feels right, go for it!

Here is to feeling what it is that opens up for me.  Family friend did ask if I wanted to join their trivia team for a contest at a local library.  :)  I said count me in.  Have a good Thursday.  

What did work about yesterday? :)

Looking for inspiration today.  Yesterday -  No long walk.  Did walk to library and back.  Some side roads still a bit snowy.  Picked up the W&T book club book - The Art Thief by Michael Finkel - and Girl with the Pearl Earring.  Shoveled a bit to clean up around the edges.  Zooms - PCV-12, CA DC1 p.m. and a failed attempt for the documentary showing at our local library...cancelled, but found out 10 minutes before it was scheduled to start when I saw no activity in the scheduled room location.  Oh well.  

Today clean apt.  Walk - we will see if family friend joins in.  Noon EOLD.  GA DC tonight.  I will look to shifting gears - mentally, emotionally and physically...Keep a good thought for that.  

Don’t waste your time trying to explain to lesser minds what you are trying to do and why it is important. Most likely they won’t understand and even if they do they won’t like it. You don’t need their support, so move ahead without them.

Lack of organization will cause you to feel overstimulated this morning, dear Libra, as the Gemini Moon squares Venus and Mercury. An increase in opportunities may have disrupted your routines, leading to sleepless nights and heightened stress. Embrace mindfulness techniques when Chiron stirs to regroup and find balance. Mars brings a boost of confidence your way midafternoon, giving you the courage and endurance to make bold decisions and catch up with your agenda. Your efforts lead to recognition after Luna enters Cancer this evening. However, it's important to shift gears and nurture supportive relationships and shared dreams once Neptune and Saturn activate.

You may be feeling tired and a bit wrung out today, Libra. Although you're a workaholic by nature, even you are forced to admit that this is a day to stay in bed. Give yourself these few hours to regroup and recoup your energy. You'll need to be operating at peak form for all the work that's likely to hit your desk next week.

Here is to the gear shifting...Have a good Wednesday.  

Lucky to live "downtown" on a day like yesterday :)

Living next to town hall gets attention on a storm recovery day like yesterday.  Even had one of the town plow guys give me a swipe with his equipment to clear a part of the sidewalk in front of the apt.  I think it will be ready for retail to open back up today.  Monday lots of businesses are closed and Town Hall was closed yesterday so we will see how things look at first light.  I was a lot luckier than two sisters.  As of end of day yesterday - sister #4 was not out of her driveway yet and she could not initially get out of her side door due to snow level.  Got out the front door.  Sister #6 no power and town plow truck had not even made it to her street as of 5 p.m. yesterday...  I had the least amount of snow of the three of us.  10 inches or so.  They were both over 2 feet...  I will be ready to drive to Sr Disc Tuesday at Shoprite so all is good with the world.  AND I got my second meal of the day yesterday delivered by my landlady.  Perfect post shoveling treat.  Landlord brought the snowblower out about 11 a.m. so we were all cleaned up by noon.  

Other than that I did take a short walk around the neighborhood so I wouldn't stiffen up.  ZEN DC.  Today noon, 1 and 6:30 p.m.  6:30 p.m. is at the Community Center.  Will check during the day to see if it is still on.  Speakers coming into town so not sure they will have clear sailing.  3 hour delay for local schools.  No school in sisters #4, 6 towns.  

Don’t put too much trust in other people’s opinions today because it is unlikely that they know any more about the current situation than you do. The only voice you need to pay attention to is the one that comes from inside yourself.

Opportunities to reinvent yourself come into focus, dear Libra, as the Gemini quarter Moon aspects Pluto. Allow yourself to be guided by creative instincts, transforming your ego as new interests, skills, and passions are fed. However, it will take significant discipline on your end to avoid fleeting results. As the nodes of fate activate, an organized and sustainable effort should be a priority.  It’s essential to break free from cycles that place relaxation over self-discovery. Revamp your schedule to honor the body’s need for rest without compromising the soul’s desire to explore and create.

This is bound to be a fascinating day, Libra. You may have a foreign visitor who fills your mind with visions of adventures in faraway lands. Anyone you meet today is likely to be interesting, so be receptive to any new people who enter your life. Your curiosity and sense of adventure are piqued. You may decide to take a trip. If you do, be prepared for romance. It’s definitely in the stars for you.

I will stay alert to who crosses my path today.  I could use some "in the stars" support and/or inspiration today.  Have a good Tuesday.  

The storm :)

Not a local pic but can't see out any of my windows clearly now but no power outage, no cable outage, as of 3 a.m.  I woke up to the first town truck at 2:22 a.m. so that feels encouraging.  I will wait until first light to see what time feels right about tackling some shoveling.  The worries of no coffee this a.m. are over.  :)  

Yesterday I did go into a "mode" of I did my weekly load of wash, ran the dishwasher not knowing if I would be out of power.  Got a long walk in . Now I am free and clear until Shoprite shopping on Tuesday and cleaning apt on Wednesday.  Back and forth with TX/NM friend.  She and husband will be in town for a wedding of one of his TX A&M grad students and she will come up a couple of days earlier and she and I will go see friend in Boston who had a stroke awhile back.  Then sister #1 called for her sibling call.  She hightailed it out of PHI on Saturday thinking the son of her gentleman caller would be arriving Sunday, but no go to his trip but she stayed put in VA.  She is also working on getting me to VA when our friend from Paraguay is visiting in May.  We will see how that develops.  Sister #4 called she was getting ready for more snow than was predicted for me.  She had her neighbor's son lined up to just do a swipe of her driveway to get her started and she would do the rest.  LA DC at night...will let that one fall by the wayside for a bit.  Usually on Saturday and every other month, so I went to it instead of Albany CA DC.  Oh well.  Former school #2 co worker texted me that she thought of me as she read The Correspondent ("you are Sybil") and Theo of Golden ("you are Theo") and did I watch the US-Canada hockey game.  Her father was one of the original Hartford Whalers.  Came to US from Canada and never left.  One of her brothers lives in Canada, one in Alaska.  Fun to hear from her.  

So today - first light look see then shoveling.  Just got an email from PD buddy.  Will see if he got called in and had to work overnight or he is on special duty.  Tonight ZEN DC.  Perfect timing for me to sit in that caring and peaceful group and re-group after what should be a full day of fun...and I will hope a HINT of sun on the snow.  Local news is starting up early - 4 a.m. - so I will tune in to see how the state is faring.

Although routine matters tend to bore you there will be situations of a trivial nature that you just have to deal with this week. To other people they may seem of earth-shattering importance, so do what you can to ease their fears.

Don't let the ego cloud your senses this morning, dear Libra, especially while negotiations unfold. As the Taurus Moon aspects Mercury and Mars, it's essential to weigh logic against instinct. Stubborn perspectives will prevent growth, though Uranus brings a shift midafternoon. If you've been struggling to sell your visions, it might be time to reorient your focus. Once you've taken the first steps to change the dynamic, others will do the same. The universe seeks to exceed your expectations after Luna enters Gemini this evening, aligning with Neptune and Saturn. Dissolve existing structures and expand upon your dreams to make the most of these vibes.

Your head is somewhat in the clouds today, Libra. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing; it just means that it’s difficult for you to get any work done. Much as you'd rather be elsewhere, you really do need to stay focused on the projects at hand. By all means, plan an exit strategy from the mundane routine of your day-to-day life, but don't expect to make your escape today.

I will try to let the day come to me today...working on my outfit that I know will be soaking wet by day's end.  :)  Am looking forward to flipping the calendar on my paper calendar at week's end.  Niece #4 still planning on coming up on Friday even though Sister #1 cancelled her trip north.  We will see if Sister #4 joins us.  Have a good Monday.  

Calm before the storm... :/

I am trying to get my head around it is only weather, it will only last a few hours, I am not in the part of the state that will get hit the hardest...  And then I thought about Sr Disc Tuesday.  Will I be shoveled out by then.   :)  Will the program at the library I have been looking forward to on Tuesday be cancelled.  Oh well.  All it can be at this point in time is "thinking".  Will get a walk in and then LA DC tonight that was rescheduled from yesterday and bumps my Albany CA DC.  

Yesterday - extended my walk.  Will do a bit of the same today getting ready for maybe no walk, just shoveling Monday/Tuesday.  Talked with TX/NM friend.  Back in TX from NM getting ready for a 50 people get together at her house for her husband's work.  Don't know how she does it.  Watched a bit of the ACC basketball channel.  The right team won.  :)  26 days until Spring.

If you get a tip of some kind from a friend or colleague you should take it seriously. They are closer to a certain situation than you are and can see connections that you are likely to miss, so make good use of what they tell you.

Make a pact with yourself as the Taurus Moon aligns with the nodes of fate, dear Libra. Internal shifts lead to empowering lifestyle changes if you commit to self-improvement. Restructure your routines to ensure personal goals don't fall through the cracks. Creative expression offers significant healing while Mars aspects Chiron. Whether you're feeling unlike yourself, recovering from a broken heart, or haven't had enough fun recently, these vibes are all about feeding the spirit. Enjoy the spoils of success when Venus and Jupiter connect this afternoon, luring you toward luxury. Devise a plan to build upon existing aspirations later tonight.

Something could happen during the day that unconsciously reminds you of something unpleasant that happened to you in the past, Libra. You might not even remember today's event, but memories of the occurrence long ago could plague you throughout the day and put you in a very black mood. Try to analyze why this memory affects you so much. Then when you know, let it go. You might feel as if a heavy weight has been lifted off your shoulders.

Storm anxiety - let it go.  Last week of February of the winter that keeps on giving.  Have a good Sunday.  

Dumplings saved the day

Lunch was a hit even with the snowy, sleeting weather.  Dumplings, soup/salad/fried rice filled me up.  Went for an abbreviated walk before the snow started in earnest.  Then did some "clean up on aisle 6" on sidewalk and parking spaces in back.  Will go out and sand and salt this a.m.  It was still raining when I called it a day.

Can't think of much else from my day yesterday.  Guess the town hall writing was a distraction.  

Today - walk once it gets above freezing.  Not sure what the streets or walkways are going to be like...Nothing on my paper calendar.  Will listen to All-In and then see what the algorithms have in store for me.  

You are due a lucky break on the work front and the planets suggest strongly that it will arrive this weekend. Even if it doesn’t your stock will continue to rise and it won’t be long before an opportunity to prove yourself comes along.

Celebrate what makes loved ones unique, darling Libra, as the Aries Moon aligns with Mars and Chiron. Revving up family and friends will generate excitement for your own passions, and may spice up romantic affairs. Simplify your life by choosing smoother pathways as the hours unfold, saving bigger issues for another day. You’ll feel steady and more prepared to take on conflict or changes you’ve been avoiding once Luna enters Taurus later today. You might struggle to stay organized when the Sun and Pluto activate tonight, but you will need order and consistency to avoid falling off track.

There are plenty of opportunities out there, and you’re tempted to seize every one of them. Well, Libra, a bit of discrimination is in order if you’re going to make the best use of the auspicious atmosphere. Travel is definitely in the picture, as is continuing your education in some way. It could be something simple, such as enrolling in a cooking class at an adult education center. Or perhaps you're going to fulfill a lifelong ambition and apply to business school. Good for you!

Due a lucky break, simplify my life, bit of discrimination...I will let life come to me today and it is not a problem today to be simple and restrained and solitary.  Keep a good thought that this last week of February ahead clears the way for calm and safety.  Have a good Saturday.