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Full Moon In Taurus: October 29 2012:

Our Beautiful lady becomes full on October 29 2012

in the Earth sign of Taurus.

The moon in Taurus allows us to be our most sensual.

Focus may be on finances and our sense of security. Perhaps this would be a good time to review both and prepare to make changes if necessary  but wait a few days until implementing any long-term commitments.

We may feel it’s time to slow down and appreciate what we have, to view our residence and surroundings.

A time to appreciate nature. As the 2nd biggest storm in recorded history hits the Eastern United States, we are reminded about the strength of Mother Nature.

Changes may be afoot and if so, be prepared for some challenges… For some of us change is difficult enough, but with the moon in this sign it’s likely to be even more so.

Each of us is affected by the changing moon… but those with any of the following will feel the effects the strongest.

Moon in Taurus:

Sun in Taurus:

Ascendant or Mid-heaven in Taurus.

Venus in Taurus

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From The Magical Blend Montreal…A study in Tarot… :)

Post Date: October 22 2012: From the Editor: I love my Tarot cards, they truly have proven to be a valuable guide for myself and for others I have read for… They amaze me every time I read them… There are many ways a single card or spread can be interpreted… And as a reader we try hard to remember the basic meaning for each of the 78 cards as our base or foundation for the reading…However,  I for one, do not remember all the meanings all the time and rely on my books to assist when needed… :)

The following study exercise presented by The Magical Blend Montreal sounds the perfect way of getting those meanings placed concretely in the memory…

Ah… now to find the time to indulge in the study… :) 

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Many organized magickal groups require their students to draw their own Tarot deck. You heard me correctly: the dedicated student is asked to draw their own version of every single card in the 78-card deck. We’ve decided to issue our own challenge to our readers who are interested in tarot: every newsletter, starting today, we will be printing a basic primer on one of the twenty-two Major Arcana, in order to stir up the imaginations of our readers and get them drawing.

But why dedicate yourself to such a lengthy endeavour  78 cards sounds like a lot of work, doesn’t it? The reason most of these groups require their students to draw their own cards is to give them a greater understanding of each card’s meaning, and of its place in the universal scheme of things. Once a student has studied a Tarot card to the extent necessary to draw it meaningfully, they will never need to consult a book on what that card means, ever again.

But wait! There’s more! The Tarot are not just a divination tool: they are also considered to be a spiritual road-map of the universe. Each card is one step on the path to stripping away the confusing illusions of reality which limit our magickal perceptions. Those who study the Tarot in-depth and with a serious mindset will often find that their existing abilities with magic stretch and grow with this study, too! For those interested in doing an even more in-depth and serious study, your editor recommends Understanding Aleister Crowley’s Thoth Tarot, which follows the more complex and more stringently symbolic Thoth Tarot Deck.

Blank Tarot cards are available a few places, but if you’re looking to take part in the challenge and you don’t have any, check out our Blank Tarot Cards, and get drawing! For best quality, we recommend drawing out your cards in pencil on separate paper with an artist’s pen from your local crafts store, and/or using art-level markers. Once you’ve got a finished product you like, you can then glue the picture onto your cards neatly, and even get them laminated. This method will keep you from wasting cards due to a jolted hand or even just a finished drawing which you don’t particularly like. For those of us who aren’t confident in our drawing abilities, a collage of relevant images can work just as well, and might even evoke a more reliable response from your brain.

Below, we give you your first lesson in tarot imagery: The Fool.

Trump 0: The Fool

Associations: The Fool is generally associated with the element of Air. In a cosmic sense, it represents the creation of something from nothing– the very beginning of the Universe. Because the Fool pre-dates existence, in a way, it is sometimes not numbered at all.

Meanings: The Fool is perfectly innocent and trusting of the world around him– thus, he thinks nothing of taking risks, since risk is a concept which has not yet occurred to him. Many Tarot interpretations therefore attribute to the Fool spontaneity and the acceptance of a new road on blind faith. Keep in mind that the Fool is all about beginnings, especially: limitless opportunity spreads out before him as he starts the ball rolling on… well. Everything.

A reversed Fool, or a Fool near to certain inauspicious cards (like the Devil) may indicate that this innocence and spontanaeity are being negatively used. For instance, a reversed Fool might indicate that you have been idly wasting your time, or that you’ve given into temptation to do with frivolity. 

Classic Imagery: The classic image associated with the Fool is that of a young man in ostentatiously rich clothing, with only a single satchel, just setting out into the wider world. His foot is poised over a cliff– his next step will likely take him down– but his gaze is focused upward and carefree, and he completely fails to notice. One of the most important symbols in the Fool card are the prominent sun in the background, which sometimes represents pure and unknowable Spirit, before it is clothed in matter or even in thought; in a less mystical sense, the sun can represent the Fool’s ‘mad wisdom’ or innocence. The dog which sometimes yips at the Fool’s heels could be heeded as a warning that he’s about to go over the cliff, but it’s clear that the Fool hasn’t noticed or heeded that warning in the least. The Fool also uses a long, ornate staff to carry his satchel, which has reason to be associated with mystic fire and beginnings in various traditions (if you have a wand on your altar, it serves much the same symbolism).

Suggested Imagery: If you’re not committed to following the usual images, you might consider finding images which to you represent innocence, foolhardiness, and a gung-ho sense of adventure, heedless of consequences. A bit of frivolity and carefree attitude wouldn’t go awry either.

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Thank you Mr. Fitzsimmons and Greg Hardy of the Town of Whitby for saving one of our mature trees.

Post Date: October 4 2012:

From the Editor:

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June 2012 until November 2012 sees sewer and water-main improvements happening within the down town core of the Town of Whitby, mainly John Street West from Hight Street to Brock Street North. 

This is the older part of town and the water and sewer systems that run underneath the street have to be updated as they are 50 years plus, and like our human bodies these things can deteriorate. 

But, because this is an older part of the town, the Trees planted along the side-walks are also older, some as mature as 100 years. Their beautiful and practical presence makes the neighbourhood unique, cosy and welcoming and reminds us of the History of Whitby, along with the people who made that history.

The project was begun in June of this year and is expected to be completed by November of 2012. As the work progressed it came upon a lovely mature tree who was standing within the work zone. EEK….. :(

A concerned long time resident couldn’t just stand by and let the work progress for fear the wonderful mature tree would be pulled down… So he contacted the Town of Whitby ‘s Engineering department to voice his concern and plead for the life of the tree. 

Thank goodness his pleas were heard and Mr. Greg Hardy of Town of Whitby ‘s Engineering department was happy to come up with a plan to keep the old tree safely where she was and still continue the project as planned. 

With the help of an Arborist (Tree person) :) a solution was found… so now the work will go ahead around the tree, and in such a manner underneath the street as to avoid any upsetting of the root system… :) 

What a fabulous story, such good news… Huge thanks go out to Mr. Tom Fitzsimmons for caring enough to speak up and reach the right people, and to Mr. Greg Hardy for caring enough to make the project work while still respecting the fabulous work of Mother Nature… Well Done Boys… :) 

Source: Whitby This Week: October 3 2012

SGC Admin Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

Full Moon September 29 2012:

September’s Full Moon falls in the sign of Aries:

September 29 2012: 

Aries is beginning of the Zodiac, and he can be selfish.  But he can also be the hero and the adventurer… He’s certainly not afraid to “go where no one has gone before” 

So what does a full moon in Aries mean… 

Well, for some, it might prove to be an exciting one, where speaking up or out is more of an option then usual. A strong inclination to try something new, wear something different, explore a new night club, try a new sport etc. is also likely along with a sense of urgency or a heightened energy level. 

Have fun, but don’t force issues or over do things, try and use discretion when needed, and be patient around others and all should go well… :) 

This Full Moon is likely to have a “stronger effect” on people who have one or more of  the following: 

  • Sun Sign Aries:
  • Moon Sign Aries:
  • Ascendant Aries: 

Aries is the polar sign to Libra so those with Libra traits may also indirectly feel the effects of this full moon. 

  • Sun Sign Libra
  • Moon Sign Libra
  • Ascendant Sign Libra
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Durham Seeks Environmentally minded youth: :)

Post Date: September 21 2012:

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Calling all youth… the future is yours, but what kind of future are you walking into? 

If you are environmentally minded and feel you would like to make a difference in  a positive way regarding our environment… your chance may just have popped up… :) 

Durham region is accepting submissions from youth who are interested in sitting on the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee. 

Who can apply? Membership is open to all Grade 11 and 12 students who have an interest in environmental issues. 

What is the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee and what does it do? 

It’s a 17 member volunteer advisory committee. The task before the members is to provide advice to the Region regarding environmental planning. The members are also responsible for providing environmental awareness and out reach activities. 

If you are up to this it’s expected that you attend an evening meeting once a month in Whitby. 

If this sounds cool to you, don’t be shy… here’s what you need to do.. 

Submit a letter of interest as well as a letter of reference from your school along with a letter of support from your parents or guardian. 

You have until October 12 2102 to submit your letters, but it’s best to get them submitted while you are thinking about it… :) 

Submissions can be emailed to: deac@durham.ca

Mailed to: Planning and Economic Development Department: 4th Floor: The Regional Municipality of Durham: 605 Rossland Rd East: P.O. box 623, Whitby: L1N 6A3:

For more information Please Click Here to go to Durham region website. 

Thanks for your interest folks, and we hope you can come up with brilliant solutions to tidy up the mess us old folks have made… :) 

Source: Whitby This Week: 09/14/2012: