SGC Admin News and views

FYI Durham Residents: Oshawa and Ajax test positive for West Nile Virus.

Durham Residents are being asked to be vigilant regarding mosquitoes.  Please remember to empty all places water may have collected after a rain storm. Mosquitoes use stagnant water to lay their eggs, even a little bit of water is enough. 

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Mosquitoes spread the West Nile Virus. Samples recently collected July 24.   from permanent mosquito traps in Ajax and Oshawa have tested positive for the virus.  

The virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquito’s become infected by feeding upon the blood of a bird that carries the virus. The disease is not spread from person to person, nor form bird to person. 

Symptoms: (Usual)

Fever, Headache, Body Ache, Nausea, Vomiting, Rash on chest, stomach or back. 

Symptoms: (Rare)

Muscle Weakness, Stiff Neck, Confusion, Tremors, Numbness and Sensitivity to light. 

Symptoms usually develop between 2 and 15 days after being bitten. 

Please Note: The Health Department no longer uses dead birds for West Nile Testing. 

Please call 1-888-777-9613 ext 2188 or visit durham.ca

Source: Whitby This Week, August 1 2012 Edition.

SGC Admin Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

The Sun Moves into Virgo August 22 2012:

Virgo: Earth: Feminine: Mutable:

Sign of the Zodiac, depicted in the form of jewelry. Stock Photo - 8673487

The qualities of Virgo encourage her to be steady and sensible yet flexible when the need arises…

Virgo sees detail everywhere, all those little things that are so incredibly important the smooth running of a home or a business, Virgo is onto them… However, because she craves perfection she can be overly critical not only of others but of herself too… this can push Virgo’s to work harder and longer then some of the other signs, but may also create upset as nothing may seem good enough… 

Happy to help and assist others, Virgo people are happiest when they feel needed and are kept busy, they have a fabulous down to earth, logical outlook on life and can put things in perspective for others… Great at trouble shooting..

Virgo’s love to keep lists and they need organization somewhere in their life to help them feel balanced.

Personal hygiene may be important along with an interest in health.

Virgo’s are advised to watch for a tendency to worry, especially over health issues, or for a tendency to make mountains out of mole hills. 

Many Virgo’s can be found working in the health field. 

Happy Birthday to Dayle, Cal, Dezi and to David and Beanie who are Virgo/Libra cusps… ☺

SGC Admin Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

Full Moon August 31 2012:

This month see’s two Full Moon’s one on the first day and one on the last day of the month…. :) 

August 31 2012 sees our lovely lady settling in the sign of Pisces… 

Sleep, meditation, prayer are all things we may feel like doing when the Moon is in this sign… it’s a great time for inner reflection or for going through old memories and sorting out what we need to keep with us, what we need to forgive and what we need to forget… However, alcohol and drugs can also beckon us during this full moon, it is advisable therefore to be aware of the possibility of abusing these substances especially if trying to purge unpleasant memories. Prescription drugs are also dangerous during this time and should be used with care, perhaps keeping such items in a safe place may also be advisable. 

Compassion is at her utmost during this time, along with the urge to be more spiritual, and the belief in a better world… :) 

Those most affected by this full moon will be anyone who has the following: The Sun, Moon, Ascendant or Neptune in Pisces. 

SGC Admin Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

Full Moon August 1 2012

Our Lovely Lady becomes full on August 1 2012 in the sign of  Aquarius

Time to play at being a Rebel… :) A great time to break out of a rut or to try something different.. It’s time to let everyone know just how Unique we all are… Be really careful however, of going overboard or of being “difficult” just for the fun of it… you might end up doing or saying something you regret later… Aquarius is FREEDOM and wants to be allowed to be as unique and different as he feels….This may cause ripples in close relationships during this full moon… 

This Full Moon is likely to effect those who have a Aquarius in the following… The Sun, Moon, Ascendant or Uranus… 

 

SGC Admin Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

New Moon: August 17 2012:

Our lovely lady is renewing herself in the sign of  Virgo this month. 

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The moon is at her most detail orientated while in the sign of Virgo. She is discriminating and interested only in fixing and fussing… :) 

We may feel a strong inclination to clean, sort, troubleshoot and help. And because of Virgo’s interest in health, this might be a good time to try a new diet or exercise routine…

Virgo is ruled by Mercury

Those who have their Sun, Moon, Mercury or Ascendant? Midheaven signs in Virgo will be the most effected by this new moon…. 

The new moon is a great time to start something new. :)