Well it appears we aren’t alone, David Suzuki and other scientists have also noticed the decline… In fact an 80% decline from previous years, and apparently it’s the worst in 20 years. They don’t really know the reason why, but it could be contributed to the constant “raping” and destroying of native habitats.
We can help out these fabulous butterflies by planting in our gardens and our balconies, the type of flowers they can’t resist… These are nectar producing flowers such as the following…
Milkweed: This is imperative to their survival, less and less is growing.
Wild Bergamot
New England Aster
Black Eyed Susans
Flower Colours: Yellow: Pink:Orange:Purple..
Please Click Here to read Dr. David Suzuki’s article.
The Moon in Libra is focused on relationships, partnerships and beauty. Libra loves to feel comfortable in her surroundings, making this new moon a fabulous time to decorate the home office or person. Your eye may be drawn to works of art and items that will help your space feel more luxurious or beautiful. It’s easier to compromise with others and hopefully relationships should be moving along smoothly. If you are single the urge to be in a relationship could be stronger, so take care when going out on a date under this influence, all may come up roses’… on the other hand once this influence has passed you may not be feeling the same way about the object of your affections. Take care to watch the budget, especially if you are prompted to make improvements to your living space…
New moon in the 4th quarter. A good time to “draw back” to reflect on past events and what has been (or has not been) accomplished. Time to clear the slate and plan for the New Moon stage.
New Moon in the 1st quarter: Our lady becomes visible 5.5 to 12 hours after ‘her birth” she is delicate but strong, eager to start anew almost with the innocence of a babe she wants to begin again and explore all that she can. This is the absolute best time to begin your new projects, especially any projects or ideas that relate to the home and family. Family is anyone you wish to include which for some may be college’s friends, neighbours and co-workers.
When the moon is void off course we can be unsure as to how we are really feeling about something or someone, it’s therefore advisable to stick to routine tasks at this time. If any legal documents or long-term commitments are in the picture take care to make sure you understand everything that is involved before signing… Delaying important decisions and commitments is highly recommended when the moon is void off course…
A solar eclipse can have an influence on us making things, plans, issues and or situations that happen during an eclipse last longer than usual. Sometime’s it’s unavoidable and plans have to be made, ideas need to be put into motion and there are some people we just can’t get away from or do without…. In these cases patience is strongly advised. Our last Solar Eclipse was on May 9 2013.
Those most influenced by this month’s New Moon are those who have the following:
Moon in Libra: Venus in Libra: Sun in Libra: Moon in the 5th house: Sun in the 5th house:
For those who have oppositions or square aspects to the moon, these may prove to be challenging times, if this is the case you are advised not to force issues at this time. For those who have trines or sextiles, these may prove to be opportune times.
National Tree Day will serve as a celebration for all Canadians to appreciate the great benefits that trees provide us – clean air, wildlife habitat, reducing energy demand and connecting with nature.
On March 2, 2011 a private members motion to declare the Wednesday of National Forest Week, National Tree Day, received consent from the House of Commons. The motion was presented by Royal Galipeau, M.P., at the urging of Tree Canada.
Recently, I came across a story in the Whitby This Week local paper that touched my heart and thought it was a nice way to honour this years National Tree Day. ..
Thanks to Parvaneh Pession for putting the story together. It focuses on the Tree planting Event at Whitby’s Ontario Shores this past Sept 14 2013.
The event, is one of 143 TD “Friends of the Environment” Tree days and brought together volunteers, staff and patients from Ontario Shores to create a healthy and comforting natural environment by planting trees. Ontario Shores physician in Chief, Dr. Ian Dawe stated the following…
The better a connection our patients can have with nature and the environment, the better and more natural we know their recovery to be.
Trees and the natural environment help mental health. They have a favourable influence on the human mind and body and according to certain studies, interacting with nature has a refreshing effect on our abilities of attention by increasing awareness stimuli for individuals with mental health issues.
Mental health issues do not stop or start with what we traditionally understand as such to be. Each and every day, everyone of us may struggle with our mental health. We get stressed, we worry, we feel anxious, doubtful, there are even days when we aren’t sure if we can make it through with out going “crazy” or “flying off of the handle”.
As we move through our day trying to react “normally” while we may have pressing and concerning issues stomping around in our heads, our physical bodies are also feeling the stress. Our heart rate goes up as we become anxious or feel we may be running out of time to get everything done, we may eat more bad food or forget to eat at all, and we may find it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep.
At some point our physical, emotional and mental beings will revolt, they will fight back, trying to get our attention, by getting “us” sick, by “letting us” forget or miss important appointments, and some of us burst into tears or getting very angry.
How can we help ourselves take care of ourselves?
We are getting smarter, we know we need to watch what we eat, we know we need to walk more, and exercise.. and some of us are lucky enough to understand how meditation works and set aside time to get these healthy things into our day, week or month…
With the above information from Dr. Dawe… it makes sense to take time out to “hug a tree” and walk softly upon mother earth. It can only do us some good in this crazy, upside down world… and while we are at it… we can give thanks to the trees, they shade us and they give us fabulous energy and fill our air with oxygen… we truly cannot do with out them.. its time to work with our trees, not against them..
SGC Admin:Dawn James is an author and motivational speaker and sacred sound facilitator. After living and working within the “corporate” world and some challenging life moments, Dawn shifted her energy to something she truly resonates with… and she didn’t stop there she wants to help others achieve a sense of peace and balance within, while losing the stress along the way…
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In astrology, The sun represents our core being, it is the centre of who we are. Yet it is but a small part of us, as we must take into account the influence on us, from the other 9 “planets” in our present system.
The planet earth cannot survive without the Sun, and so it is with us, no matter how we may try to avoid or “run away” from the traits or our sun sign, they will always be a part of us… :) Every sun sign has positive and negative traits, it’s best to work with the positive and accept the negatives keeping them under control and being aware of them as much as we can.
The Sun in Libra: Air: Cardinal: Masculine: The Scales:
It’s not easy being a Libra, we see both sides of just about every situation. We truly do not like confrontation and because Venus is our ruler, we have a tough time with anything that may be considered “icky”.
Making up our minds is sometimes exhausting and others can become impatient with us.
We try very hard to get along with everyone, but it doesn’t always work.
We see beauty everywhere, we love beauty and will make our surrounding reflect this if and when we can.
While we may not know how to go about making money, we do enjoy it as it brings us the ability to look nice, and to surround ourselves with nice belongings.
Most of us need a partner in our lives, we get along well one on one and have a romantic streak.
We need balance in our life like no other, and when it’s not available we can dive into depression..
We believe in fairness and justice, so much so that we can drive ourselves crazy trying to get others to see what we do, and many a times we are hurt by those who are less than fair.
We are the diplomats of the world and try very hard to “go with the flow”. Yet we aren’t always the nicest of people if you catch us off our scales, we can hurt you with our words and sometimes we can be aggressive when we have reached our limit of caring…
Happy Birthday to all Libra people with special hugs and love going out to the following:
Dustin, Neil Jr. Bev, Marie, Susan, Andrew, Steve C. and Gary… :)
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