SGC Admin: With sadness in our hearts we received the news that The Tranquil Garden, wellness center and spa located in Oshawa has had to close its doors.. We are grateful to Traci Trimble and all the staff at Tranquil Garden for supporting SGC and giving space to present our monthly newsletter… Please view the following from The Staff of The Tranquil Garden regarding the closure.
The business Skin & Body at Tranquil Garden, operating as Tranquil Garden is officially NO LONGER in business. It has taken a couple of months (April – June) to get to this final point. Unfortunately, the financial and emotional burdens were too high to salvage and/or continue operating. Each of the independent contractors from Tranquil Garden have gone off to new ventures; if you wish to find them we suggest Facebook. If they are in business they should have a page.
If you have Zen Points – thank you so much for your patience. It has been greatly appreciated. Events and Workshops will resume in the Oshawa/Whitby area with many of the independent service providers that offered programs at Tranquil Garden. There may or may not be multiple locations; however, Your ZEN points will be honored and will not expire. Once all planning is complete an email will be sent to you with your point balance and a calendar of events. So stay tuned!
If YOU have a gift certificate please know that there is NO WAY of contacting you or finding out who you are unless you step forward. The best way is via email toTeam@TranquilGarden.ca. (email will continue to operate until December 2015). Before you do email, please know that there are ONLY two options for you at this point. We apologize that if neither is exactly what the purchaser had in mind please know that we are doing the best that we possibly can.
Option 1: You can use the full value of your gift certificate for any service or event that Traci Trimble (Empowerment Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher and Self Awareness Workshop Facilitator ) offers. Unfortunately she does not do Spa Treatments. Gift Certificates that expired May – Sept will be honoured. This offer is ONLY available between September to December, 2015. Please see http://www.TraciTrimble.ca for details of available services.
Option 2: Seek legal action through the court system against Tranquil Garden formerly at 850 King St W Unit 8 Oshawa ON Canada.
In astrology, the moon is connected to our emotions and reactions… how we are feeling on a given day may well be influenced by the sign that is visiting the moon… Each sign stays with the moon for up to 2.5 days…. :)
The Moon Void-off-Course:
There are times throughout the month when the moon isn’t fully immersed in any sign… this is when we say the moon is Void off Course… and when this occurs, we may feel “foggy” and “unfocused” … We may not be sure how we are truly feeling about a situation or a person…. Therefore it is not recommended that we make long-term commitments or important decision’s while the moon is Void off Course…. However there are 4 signs in the zodiac which may prove positive during the Void-off-Course moon…
Good for Void-Off-Course Moon:
These v/c signs may prove to be quite productive times.
Cancer
Taurus
Sagittarius
Pisces…
Opportunity Periods (thanks to astrologer Jim Shawvan):
There are other periods throughout the month that are known as opportunity periods, when it can prove to be a positive time for most people, however if you have challenging aspects happening within your own chart you may not be able to make use of opportunity periods.
Thanks to Jim Shawvan present day astrologer, William Lilly 17th century astrologer and Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide for opportunity periods.
Void-off-Course: August 3 @ 4:35 pm (ET) 1:35 pm (PT) to 7:24 pm (ET) 4:24 pm (PT) Pisces is a fortunate sign for the Void off Course moon.
House(s): 5 th & 6th: 5th house of creativity, fun, children and pets: 6th house of health, service and detail.
Opportunity Period: August 2 9:28 am (ET) 6:28 (PT) to August 3 7:24 pm (ET) 4:24 pm (PT): Good for meditation, artistic activities and being helpful to others.
What does it all mean?
Pisces is compassionate and caring but can be taken for granted
Sometimes Pisces isn’t about helping others but helping oneself.
We can be more psychic during a Pisces moon, but we can also be easily deceived, so be sure of the “messages” received during this time.
Be careful if something sounds too good to be true, look for the hidden agenda
We can be susceptible to taking in stray animals and stray people now.
Our hearts can be broken or melted during this time depending on who is telling us what and what may be revealed now.
We can feel more spiritual with a Pisces moon, indicating this could be a good time to join a church or spiritual group
Keep an open mind when delving into new spiritual situations, ask questions and don’t believe everything you hear or see.
We can be wistful, impressionable, nostalgic and dreamy now.
In the 5th house: We may find we are spending more time with kids and pets… It’ s a time to have some fun, be entertained, or be entertaining… This could be a challenging time for those who enjoy sticking to a routine, and for those who love to fun it may be more than they usually handle. A healthy balance between work (duty) and play is strongly encouraged.
In the 6th house: Our well-being may be on our mind and our health may be in focus. We could be tempted to do more for less or find we are in a position to be of service to someone. Some of us can see all the small details now, don’t get overwhelmed, just do what’s needed.
The moon in Pisces will have more effect on those who have the following in their charts: And those who have strong Leo or Virgo placements in their charts
In astrology, the moon is connected to our emotions and reactions… how we are feeling on a given day may well be influenced by the sign that is visiting the moon… Each sign stays with the moon for up to 2.5 days…. :)
The Moon Void-off-Course:
There are times throughout the month when the moon isn’t fully immersed in any sign… this is when we say the moon is Void off Course… and when this occurs, we may feel “foggy” and “unfocused” … We may not be sure how we are truly feeling about a situation or a person…. Therefore it is not recommended that we make long-term commitments or important decision’s while the moon is Void off Course…. However there are 4 signs in the zodiac which may prove positive during the Void-off-Course moon…
Good for Void-Off-Course Moon:
These v/c signs may prove to be quite productive times.
Cancer
Taurus
Sagittarius
Pisces…
Opportunity Periods (thanks to astrologer Jim Shawvan):
There are other periods throughout the month that are known as opportunity periods, when it can prove to be a positive time for most people, however if you have challenging aspects happening within your own chart you may not be able to make use of opportunity periods.
Thanks to Jim Shawvan present day astrologer, William Lilly 17th century astrologer and Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide for opportunity periods.
Full Moon occurs on: July 31 2015 6:43 am (ET) 3:43 am (PT)
Moon Sign: Aquarius at 5:40 pm (ET) 2:40 pm (PT)
Moon Phase: 2nd
Void-off-Course: August 1 6:02 pm (ET) 3:02 pm (PT) to 6:36 pm (ET) 3:36 pm (PT). Aquarius Moon v/c is not one of the 4 “good signs” Try not to make any important decisions or commitments now.
House(s): 4th: 4th house of domestic and family affairs:
Opportunity Period: None
What does it all mean?
Aquarius is “different”, he is ahead of his time and capable of thinking and “seeing” things in a different way then the rest of us.
Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, the planet of shock and chaos.
We may feel may inclined towards kindness, especially on a “global” level or towards animals, the elderly and those worse off.
Getting along with our four-legged friends may be on the top of our list now.
The time may be right to understand/learn about new technology, such as a new phone, tablet or t.v.
This moon period can bring out the rebel in us, prompting us to try new things and or meet new people.
Be careful not to break tradition just because one feels like being different or as some may see it, “difficult” Teenagers may feel the need to express themselves, so parents be for warned.
Personal freedom and individuality is very important now. Partner’s try not to restrict each other’s movements. Parent’s it might be a tight line you walk now. Employer’s give your “worker’s” a little “slack”.
Being organized might not be as easy now, so expect weird schedule’s and interrupted meetings…
Changes may be in the air…
Could be a good time for inventions… Perhaps keeping them to paper until after the 25 is advisable if the goal is for the invention to work.
This moon sign will have more of an effect on those who have the following in their charts. And too will those with strong Cancer or Leo placing in their charts.
In the 5th house: Discipline could be in focus with children and pets. This could be a good time to give up gambling and to structure our lifestyle.
The Full Moon is traditionally the time when we finish up our projects and tasks, however this is best done on a Full Moon in the 4th (last) phase. July 31 full moon falls in the 2nd phase. Keep working on your projects and tasks, those that get done will be a bonus. :) The full moon in Aquarius will amplify the effects noted above.
Watch for being unreasonable to the point of silliness or rudeness
Personal freedom is must for some of us… however, take care not to deliberately hurt another to get it.
For those facing challenging personal relationship or job issues, this could be the time to break free of them, ask for help if you need it.
Our causes may become more urgent, especially humanitarian ones.
Time to make changes if you dare… :) Uranus is retrograde right now, (Uranus rules Aquarius) This could be the perfect time for some folk to get out of a rut, do something new and exciting, even make a change of residence, job or view-point.
Being stubborn has its good points, however, being stubborn because one feels like being different may cause no end of upset that wasn’t intended… choose your “battles” with care..
Be ready for just about anything during this full moon, one never knows where Uranus may decide to go…
SGC Admin: Each summer Bethesda House offers camps for kids who have been or who have witnessed domestic abuse… These same kids need new school supplies when they go back in the fall… Anyone who is a parent readying their kids for a new school year knows this is an added expense and it can be stressful… This is no different for the parent of a child fleeing domestic abuse… except for them it can be the last straw or that extra “thing” that makes life all the harder…
Jaki MacKinnon Executive director of Bethesda House is asking for the public’s help… so the kids who have seen the worst of human nature can at least begin the school year the same as any other kid… In this way, we can help the child and the parent, giving them hope and a sense of belonging…
Bethesda House is asking for donations of the following:
Backpacks at least 14 are needed for boys 13 to 17 and others for younger boys and girls
Packs of Pencils
Packs of Pens
Packs of Crayons
Packs of colored markers
Lined binder paper
Blank paper
Graph paper
Erasers
White-out
Calculators
Pencil Cases (for boys age 13-17 others for younger boys and girls)
Rulers
Highlighters
Subject Notebooks
Binder Dividers
Portfolio Folders
Glue Sticks
Scissors
Any donations left over after the beginning of the school year will be put to good use by the shelter for the kids and youth who come there throughout the rest of the year.
To Donate Please Call: 905 623 6045
Source: Whitby This Week July 22 Edition: Jennifer O’Meara: jamerara@durhamregion.com
Please Do Not Place the Following items in the green bin:
Any plastic bag (unless 100 % bio degradable) including, bread and milk bags
Tubs
Wrap
Baggies (such as sandwich/freezer bags)
Plastic cutlery
Food containers (peanut butter jars, yogurt, margarine) These belong in your blue bin
Use only 100% certified compostable liner bag brands for your green bin… you can use newspaper or paper towel to line the bin before placing the bag in it… this helps with any condensation, especially in the warmer weather.
Only organic goods go in the green bin… that’s stuff that will break down and turn into compost, such as vegetable peelings, meat, soiled paper towels and tissues and any left over food items (taken out of their containers)….
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