We feel it is our job and obligation to you, as our family and friends, to up-date you on any new scams or schemes to take your money. The latest one that is going around involves Micro Soft and your internet connection. You receive a phone call from a local number that the scammer is hoping that you recognize and pick up. I always pick them up and say, “so what new scam do you have for me today?” but I wouldn’t advise you to do so. That is one of the reasons that all our calls are directed straight to an inbox on our service. Because once these scammers realize they are calling a real number, they will keep calling it and calling it.

Back to the scam, you pick up the receiver and before you can say anything, a pre-recorded message starts. The message states that this is a representative from Micro Soft calling in regards to your internet account. The “supposedly” representative goes on to tell you there has been suspicious activity on your account and it has been hacked into. You are informed that you need to take care of this matter immediately by pressing 1 on your phone. I haven’t pressed one, I ain’t that stupid yet. If you do not press the number 1, you are given a toll-free number to call them back on in regards to this matter. If you do not call them back, your internet connection will be disconnected in two hours. Some people might fall for this but stop and think, what does Micro Soft have to do with your internet provider? Not a damn thing! Micro Soft is a huge corporation that does not provide internet service and you have to obtain your own internet provider. So there is no way Micro Soft could even have the littlest effect on your internet service.

If you get this call, hang up and don’t fall for it. You can report the number to the following page, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0076-phone-scams#Robo. On this page you will find the following information about Robo calls:

What To Do About Pre-Recorded Calls

If you answer the phone and hear a recorded message instead of a live person, it’s a robocall. Recorded messages that are trying to sell you something are generally illegal unless you have given the company written permission to call you.

If you get a robocall:

• Hang up the phone. Don’t press 1 to speak to a live operator or any other key to take your number off the list. If you respond by pressing any number, it will probably just lead to more robocalls.
• Consider asking your phone company whether they charge for blocking phone numbers. Remember that telemarketers change Caller ID information easily and often, so it might not be worth paying a fee to block a number that will change.
• Report your experience to the FTC online or by calling 1-888-382-1222.

If you get phone service through internet or cable, you might want to look into services that screen and block robocalls. Try doing an online search for “block robocalls.”

This information is taken directly from their site. Robo calls are becoming, no, are a nuisance. The more they are reported, hopefully some of these scammers and crooks will be caught and at last we can have peace at dinner time.

It is terrible to have to say in this day and time but just be careful when answering your own phone.

Lady of the Abyss

Before we start talking about the Libra Moon, let’s begin with a bit of information about the Moon itself. Astrologers consider the Moon a planet. It moves so quickly through the sky that it passes through each of the 12 zodiac signs every month.

When the Moon is in Libra

It doesn’t matter what your Moon sign is because for a couple of days a month, we all feel the influence of the transiting Libra Moon. When the Moon is in the accommodating sign of Libra, you will feel a little bit more focused on creating tranquility, beauty, and harmony all around you. Libra doesn’t just appreciate balance — Libra also seeks out imbalance and fixes it. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself wanting to play peacemaker during this transit!

When the Moon is in Libra you might also feel a bit like Ginger Rogers, and everyone and everything you meet is Fred Astaire. During this time of the Libra Moon, your mantra may be “grace in space.” If you meet an obstacle or encounter resistance, you’ll be able to dance like you expected it to be there. Because Libra’s natural skills are diplomacy and negotiation, the Moon in Libra gives you the ability to use charm and tact to get what you want.

New Moon in Libra

The New Moon is all about a new cycle, and the Libra New Moon is all about finding ways to reestablish balance that has been lost. Finding a sense of balance allows us to deal with life’s issues smoothly, and helps us to discover the peaceful neutral point from which clarity, common sense, and cooperation come from. Whether it’s in personal or business relationships, the influence of the Libra New Moon helps us see both sides of any story.

This may also be the time when you initiate new relationship, or get a fresh start in an ongoing one. A New Moon in Libra will gently nudge you to hit the emotional reset button and start over so that you can look to the horizon with renewed anticipation.

Full Moon in Libra

Every Full Moon is a culmination of a monthly cycle, and the social Libra Full Moon is no exception as it challenges you to manage your desire for companionship with your need for independence. Our connection to others and relationships are always at the forefront during a Full Moon so this isn’t a surprise, but it is even more noticeable during the Full Moon in Libra. Because you’ll have a heightened awareness of your emotions, you’ll have incredible clarity about any inequity in your partnerships.

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Water quenches the thirst of every life form whether plant or animal. It cleanses and purifies. Most of our planet consists of water.

Our bodies are primarily water. It’s the stuff tears are made of. Even life giving blood is mostly water. Astrologically, the element of Water exemplifies the variety of bottomless emotion and feeling responses we’re capable of.

The feeling nature is at least partly unconscious, and that’s a vital piece of information to help us understand the Water element. What’s interesting about the Water signs are that all of them have an acute awareness of the potency behind the unconscious while also being primarily driven by what they, themselves, are unconscious of.

Flowing traits

Without a doubt, the Water element is the most sensitive and intuitive. This element is capable of nourishing our soul through a deep, psychic understanding of what makes us operate. The element of Water is in touch with the source of creation and can sense that we, too, are a part of this divine birthplace. Water signs are incredibly empathic and can feel the emotions of others.

Water can also drown in another person’s emotional abyss if not careful because water has no boundaries. It soaks into us. Think about it. The element of Water can conform to the elements around it. When mixed with fire it creates steam, with earth it creates mud and with air it creates rain.

Water has no shape or permanent ability to remain solid. For this reason, water functions at its best when allowed to remain fluid. In fact, the power of water should not be underestimated. Water can extinguish fire, wash away earth and saturate the atmosphere so completely that it stops wind in its tracks.

Putting this into an astrological context, we can see that water has unlimited emotional depth and is self-contained. Water is also self-protective. If provoked, it won’t lose a battle with any other element … it prefers to do whatever it takes to guard itself from outside influences. This guarantees a serene place for personal reflection and insight.

Broken down by sign…

Although each of the three water signs: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, will express the qualities of the Water element in a different way, what they all have in common is emotional depth. Individually however…

Cancer will express the element of water to pursue emotional security and to nurture and protect that which it feels most deeply connected to.

Scorpio will display the element of water in ways that encourage deep saturation of, and comfort with, emotional power.

Pisces will showcase the element of water by extending the deepest empathy and healing to everything that suffers.

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It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.

Your Ogham Reading for the Weekend of Feb. 22

Nuin-Ash

The “World Tree” in Norse mythology was an ash tree; many cultures have looked to the ash tree as a source of power and order. Ash is a hardwood known for its use for weapons, sports, and musical instruments. This hardiness of ash denotes its symbolism for order, harmony, balance, and the status quo. Drawing the Nuin symbol can take on a variety of meanings, however it is most often associated with a life of peace and symmetry.

Fortune -When you find this Ogham, a great fate is at work. Take action now and let destiny carry you to the finish line!

Ngetal-Broom

Brooms tolerate poor soil and growing conditions, they are known for wasteland reclamation, a way of cleaning up hazardous sites. It is no surprise that this plant is also where the term broom arose as a cleaning tool. Over the centuries the Ngetal, or broom, as been associated with healing, cleaning, and restoring what once was. Drawing this letter shows some aspect in life has been cleaned and healed or is in great need of it.

Fortune – It is time to cleanup in life! This Ogham is a sign that you need to find the mess that has been made in your life or someone close to you and sweep it up!

Coll-Hazel

The Celts believed that hazelnuts gave inspiration and wisdom, even in many other cultures the hazel tree and it’s branches and nuts are used for protection. In Celtic mythology one of the greatest leaders named Fionn Mac Cumhail magically gained wisdom after eating salmon that sustained themselves upon hazelnuts. The ogham letter coll denotes wisdom, divination, and inspiration. Drawing this letter will give you a deeper look into you questions and concerns.

Fortune – Look inward to your own wisdom to gain the answer you seek. Be creative, be perceptive, this Ogham shows you already have the answer!

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THIS TAROT CARD URGES YOU TO LOOK WITHIN

• JAMIE RICHARDSON

In this series, Jamie Richardson of Ember + Aura Tarot explains how to embrace the message of each major arcana card. 

The High Priestess is the gatekeeper between our inner and outer realms. She is the guardian of our deepest wisdom and intuition. When the High Priestess shows up, it’s time to slow down and turn within. Her language is symbolic; her methods mysterious; her pathways shadowy.  She often emerges after we have lost the girlishness and naivety of our youth when we’ve tired of social interactions and are beginning to explore our own depths.

The High Priestess loves nothing more than when we set aside our own agendas and rulebooks and simply listen to the silence of our evolving hearts—when we feel our way in the dark with no idea where we are going. She teaches us to develop and trust our second sight, the sacred gift of the Divine Feminine. Traditionally seated between two pillars representing interior and exterior worlds, the High Priestess patiently waits to offer her guidance to those who approach her.

Our intuition starts out strong in life. As children, we naturally follow our bliss and are able to blend aspects of work and play. Children rarely overanalyze and are able to easily listen to their hearts, and their subconscious and conscious minds are seamless and easy to bridge. In our society, however, it isn’t too long before children begin to realize that they are expected to succeed, compete, and achieve. The dark, mysterious, self-knowing aspects of the subconscious are cast aside and replaced with what we can see and judge in the full light of day. We begin to compare ourselves to others, trust only what gives us proven results, and work towards goals that bring us a sense of accomplishment. We stop climbing trees, trying to hear the thoughts of animals, chasing our imaginary friends, and finger-painting scenes that only we understand. We begin playing organized sports, earning gold stars, posting selfies, and planning out our futures.

When we abandon our trust of the unknown, when we stop turning within, our High Priestess goes deep underground.

Often, the High Priestess resurfaces when one has endured a particular tragedy or suffered a great loss. At these times, when the solid ground of our egos has crumbled, we are in a perfect position to take on deeper learning. We are ready to put our trust into that which we cannot see or measure. We are looking for a connection to our own Source and innate knowledge. Survivors of tragedy have profound potential for higher spiritual evolvement. The High Priestess, although dark and mysterious, has compassion for her followers and shows them only what they are ready to experience.

So what is the Tarot card trying to tell you? The truth is, this is an invitation. The High Priestess is confirming that you hold all of the answers to life’s questions in the hidden spaces of your own heart. Furthermore, the capacity to which you can open your heart and suspend your own need for visible signs is the degree to which you will experience a transformation of the mind. You will know you are on track when you begin to notice synchronicities between your inner exploration and your reality: a book suddenly appears about the mysteries of the Divine Feminine, an acquaintance invites you to a local full moon circle, or you receive an email about becoming attuned in Reiki. Your dreams may become more vivid and characters may appear, offering insight and clues about your existence. These are all strong examples of the language of the High Priestess.

When the High Priestess calls, it’s time to pay attention. Accept her invitation to walk between the seen and unseen worlds. Don’t be afraid to jump down the rabbit hole and explore what this vast inner-dimension holds for you, with its delicious darkness and ancient mysteries. Her greatest gift to you will be the unveiling of what you had all along: the ability to face the dark and bring your own truth into the light.

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Get A Jump on Tomorrow……

Your Daily Horoscopes for Saturday, February 23

–GeorgiaNichols

COSMIC CALENDAR

• FEBRUARY 22, 2019

You can’t always get what you want. Reflect on that old saying and strive for serenity as the moon in usually affable Libra makes tension-producing squares with Saturn (10:21 a.m.), Venus (6:48 p.m.), and Pluto (6:53 p.m.) in Capricorn.

It doesn’t necessarily help your state of mind that Mercury in Pisces squares Jupiter in Sagittarius (12:41 p.m.) while Venus makes its annual conjunction with underworld-ruler Pluto at 23 degrees of Capricorn (7:54 p.m.). One way to escape the clutches of stagnation-generating fears and repressed childhood phobias is to conduct research projects and in-depth studies with enthusiasm. Tread carefully in affairs of the heart.

[Note to readers: All times are calculated as Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

Copyright 2018 Mark Lerner & Great Bear Enterprises, Ltd. 

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Daily Inspiration Roundup 18th – 22nd February 2019

a message from Kate Spreckley

A summary of Kate Spreckley’s ‘Daily Inspiration’ series from the week starting 18th February.

18th February: Culmination

The Eclipses in January certainly stirred things up. Turmoil and confusion have dominated the last few weeks as an adjustment in the balance of all things on the planet is occuring. The new Earth energetic patterns are rising to form a new matrix through which our new reality is manifesting. To ensure our survival we are required to energetically match this matrix by healing emotionally, physical, mentally and spiritually.

To change the outer manifestation of your life a profound inner transformation must occur. To support this process the incoming energy has been drawing to the surface old, toxic emotions, thoughts and feelings readying them for release. With tomorrow’s Super Full Moon you will see the culmination of this process as the incoming energies move into the depths of your soul to activate your pure potential and expand your perceptions.

The Full Moon energy is felt for three days. Use these three days to become conscious of the thoughts, emotions and feelings you have been carrying for far too long. Are you ready to finally let them go?

19th February: Super Full Moon

Super Moons occur when the Moon is closest to Earth, and todays Full Moon will be at its closest point all year. As a result, the light of this Full Moon is at its strongest and the pull of its energy is intense. Its power is exposing the fears and untruths which have driven our past choices and decisions. As this fear rises to be cleared and released we are released from old repetitive patterns and programming.

You are being propelled forward by the evolutionary flow of life, which is dissolving the fragmented aspects of this world and your personal perception of reality. All obstacles to expanded consciousness are being removed. Consequently, you will find that old fear based emotional and mental patterns and programs are emerging. Allow them to surface and dissolve. Be receptive and yet deliberate in this process. Do not go into the drama of these old emotions or feelings. Listen to the messages they bring but focus on letting them go. Everything you are currently experiencing is liberating your innate divinity, your authenticity, so that you may hear your true, intuitive voice.

20th February: Delicate Balance

The energy being directed towards the planet is flooding the new Earth’s energetic matrix emphasising the need to for healing, transformation and release. This Full Moon has rapidly accelerated this process as any unhealed or imbalanced aspects have been highlighted and brought to our conscious awareness. Now we have a choice. Do we continue to follow the old or do we embrace the unknown and move into the new.

Destiny is taking its course prodding you along. Allow yourself to flow between the old and the new but keep your focus on the power of your inner wisdom and truth. Do not allow yourself to be drawn into judging what is wrong with you or the world. Look at yourself and the world from a greater perspective and intuitively move towards what is right for you now. As the moon begins to wane the energy will shift and bring relief. Find the delicate balance between your head and your heart and trust that your inner wisdom is guiding you.

21st February: Claim Your Place

The new Earth’s energetic matrix requires us to be in balance with the natural forces of the planet. The agricultural and industrial revolutions created a split between humanity and the Earth. This alienated humanity from nature splitting the soul, which allow the ego its reign of fear, control and domination. As a result, the Earth was forced to withdraw her energy. Now a new sacred awareness is emerging from the luminous core of the Earth to accelerate evolution and survival upon this beautiful planet.

The incoming energies are speeding up your progress by connecting you to the pure, clear consciousness you hold within your soul. The internal and external patterning created by the ego is unravelling forcing the ego to withdraw and find its rightful place as a servant to divinity. It is time to claim your place in the centre of your divine purpose. To detach from the chaos of the world and focus on freeing yourself from anything which keeps you in a state of survival. Become aware of the larger purpose of your life and allow the ancient truth of your soul to guide you in making real and practical changes. Allow nothing to get in your way.

22nd February: Integration

Every layer, every level and every aspect of our existence is being purified, cleansed and released to enable the full realisation of our pure, divine essence. The powerful burst of new energy that has been coursing across the planet since the Full Moon on the 19th, shifted our inner landscape and brought us into greater alignment with our soul.

You may well be feeling exhausted and drained at this time as you process and integrate the inner changes which have occurred this week. All is well. The light is being restored and the end of this particular storm is near. Do not give up hope. Make time for yourself, your feelings and your essential needs. Listen to your body. Take time to rest, restore and replenish yourself. And remember to be kind, gentle and compassionate with yourself.

Much love
Kate

This article may be republished as is, with no changes made and all links active © 2019 Kate Ann Spreckley http://www.spiritpathways.co.za

Thoughts from your Hostess of Light – February 2019

a message from Gillian MacBeth-Louthan

I don’t know about you all but it has been a whirlwind of Energy’s and events, since 2019 was birthed, pushing us forward like a triathlon, never allowing us to stop and take a breath. One energy after another rewrites our life scripts we have memorized. Whether on Mother Earth or in the heavens and skies everything has stirred in a big Cosmic pot, since the beginning of 2019.

Finally we all begin to feel a little better inside like a daffodil pushing through the frozen ground seeking some kind of light, and pow to the moon as more and more unusual weather comes our way saturating our very worlds. We are so programmed to reach for more light in these dreary days. The elements have become expandable and trade places with each other like snow in Hawaii and Florida. We are on edge like a cat in the winter woods jumping at every moon shadow, always waiting for something unexpected. Our adrenals are on high 24 hrs. a day without pause.

The moons are becoming Bigger and Bluer and the night sky changes its pigmentations and pixels. Planets and stars have asteroid eclipses showing off their true underbelly to all that have the eyes to see. Each new realization on Earth, each new find of ancient eras, activates cellular records of remembrance. Everyday our ancient knowing’s are birthed over and over again as what we believe is finally proven and given full credit. At that point we come to a miraculous realization that holding anything in a place of light will eventually give it proof of life.

We are all pursuing a cosmic carrot, something juicy to hang in front of us, to give us hope, to give us a reason for all of this craziness, and to give us renewal. We can feel the dimensional fluidity and variance, we can hear the dimensions stretching, we can sense it and smell it as our earthiness kicks in. We are not in the same space and time, as we were only a few months ago. There is a perceivable difference to this place, and Like a Stranger in a Strange Land we venture out into the unknown on our Quest. Our Quest For Truth For Love for peace and a smile. Our quest to know that justice will triumph, that light will always see victory and that love lives in all of the universe

We all feel the need to follow ‘A New Path’ one that is lit by the future and not the past. One that excites our curiosity, increases our heartbeat, and allows a smile to enter our eyes. We are all on a journey of time known and unknown, in a space that was given to us as a gift.

We are Pathfinders that seek illumination. The soul becomes itchy as does the feet as we move forward into spring. We are tired of being afraid of our future, ourselves, our world and we choose to wear the armor of one that is fearless in their quest. We Are ‘The Champions and the Cause’ has lived in our hearts and souls since time immortal. This next shift integrates slowly like a chameleon compelling a color change. However within the slow motion of Earth’s magnetic revolutions and time striations, a quickening is birthed.

Gillian MacBeth-Louthan – PO box 217 – Dandridge, Tennessee 37725-0217 – www.thequantumawakening.com thequantumawakening@hughes.net

Calendar of the Moon

Ash Tree Month

Color: Pale Blue
Elements: Water and air
Altar: On a cloth of pale blue set a great bowl of salt water in which are set many shells and stones, a shell full of salt, incense, and the figures of sea-birds and fishes.
Offerings: Wash something clean, or air it out.
Daily Meal: Either fish or seafood, or poultry.

Nion/Anthesterion Invocation

Call: Now is the time of wind and water.
Response: Now is the time of sea and sky.
Call: Now is the time of the Gods of weather.
Response: Now is the time of the great waves.
Call: Now is the time of terrible flooding.
Response: Now is the time of needed rain.
Call: Now is the time of battering gales.
Response: Now is the time of winds of change.
Call: Now is the time of fear of change.
Response: Now, and always, change will win.
Call: The wild winds disturb our dreams.
Response: The wild winds awake our minds.
Call: The heavy rains flood our hearts.
Response: The heavy rains water our future.
Call: The sea will sweep us away.
Response: The sea will bear us up.
Call: The sea is cold and unending.
Response: The sea is the source of life.
Call: We are ships on the lost expanse of the ocean.
Response: We are winds that call to one another.
Call: We will brave the wind and water.
Response: We will bring together mind and heart.
Call: We will come home safely after wandering.
Response: We will anchor safely after our journeys.
Call: We will come through wind and water!
Response: We will come through wind and water!
(Repeat last two lines twice more.)

Chant:
We will come through wind and water
We will come through sea and sky

[Pagan Book of Hours]