SGC Admin Eco News

Good News there are people who understand that Nature has a right to life too..

From the Editor:

There isn’t much on the television these days that can make me feel awed, and put the light of hope on within me… but last night I saw a show that did just that… 

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The show was the Nature of Things with David Suzuki…

The show highlighted the two small nations of Ecuador and Bolivia… both of which have decided to take matters in their hands, Ecuador regarding the environment and Bolivia regarding taking charge of her future for the benefit of the people and not for the benefit of big companies… :)

Ecuador, has an amazing supply of that liquid gold we call oil, but a huge amount of it is buried underneath the fantastic rain forest within the nation… The rain forests around the world, as many of us now know are a big supplier of the earth’s oxygen and I would suspect also an effective cleaner of toxins within our air…The whole world’s air…. It’s hard to believe that something so far away from where we may live has such an affect upon our environment and consequently upon our health but it’s true..

The people of Ecuador have had a unique understanding and connection to Mother Nature for a long, long time… and it is this understanding and connection that has prompted them to protect their forest not exploit it… For now they are holding the big oil companies at bay and refusing then entrance… In fact the people are so passionate about Mother Nature that they have written her into their constitution . Yep that’s right… Mother Nature has rights… all that lives, is afforded the same right.. the right to live, produce and work within the cycle of life… :)

This is amazing, incredible, almost alien to a world that has been hell bent on growth and expansion, the economy has had centre stage and I never thought it would be otherwise, until now… The People of Ecuador have given me hope, and I pray that this concept will spread around the world like a plague… :) As those in Ecuador say… It is time to focus on happiness, real, true happiness, not growth… :) YIPPEE!!!

Bolivia is “fighting” back, her people are taking control of her resources and putting them to good use, they are working towards a better future for the general population, not just for the fortunate few… Many working class folks have it rough, they work long and hard for little reward… In the past Bolivia’s natural resources have been exploited by those who have a selfish agenda, leaving her barren and bare… Thank heavens this has changed…

Bolivia is home to the biggest salt flats in the world… (I think that’s what the show said) ;) and the salt has been a means of income for many years.. it’s hard work in gruelling temperatures, but it’s been a life line for many…

Underneath the salt flats is something even more valuable in our hi tech world… Lithium.. the stuff batteries are made out of… the stuff that power’s our cell phones and computers and numerous other electronic devices we have become addicted to… and this time around the people of  Bolivia aren’t allowing “outsiders” to come along and take it.

The people aren’t even going to have outsiders in to build what’s needed to obtain and purify the Lithium for use the people of Bolivia are attempting to do it all themselves, they want to learn how to do it so they can be as independent as possible… It is likely they will need help from outside sources for some things, after all the country isn’t as hi tech as the rest of the world,  and it may also be likely that they will have to “pay back” some of the assistance received over the years from countries such as China… but my hat goes off to the people of Bolivia for believing they can make changes and for taking responsibility for themselves… and by keeping control of the salt flats they have a much better chance of obtaining the resources they need in a more eco-friendly manner and hopefully the extraction of the Lithium will be done in such a manner and at such a pace that it won’t leave a huge whole in the eco system.. 

Happy New Year… And Bottoms Up to one that changes the way we think and view Mother Nature for the better… :)

Please Click the following link to go to “The Nature of things” website and the episode which aired last night.. (January 10 2013) 

http://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/episode/david-suzukis-andean-adventure.html

01/11/2013: Greta McKenzie: SGC Admin

SGC Admin Astrology Info, Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

New Moon January 11 2013

Our lady starts anew this month in the sign of Capricorn… :) 

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It’s a good new moon for a new year as her main concern is going to be with getting things organized. The Capricorn moon will want to get down to business, indicating this could be a good time to initiate new business ideas or plans… 

Watch out for feelings of “guilt” if you skip your duties, and try not to expect the best of everyone, we aren’t all duty bound or career orientated… :) Try to be accepting of the ideas or opinions of others for the next few days, holding grudges isn’t healthy… :) 

It’s a good idea to be aware of our emotional responses during a Capricorn new moon, as some of us may have a tendency to appear off-handed or emotional distant toward loved ones… if left unchecked this could have a negative impact on close relationships. 

The new moon is traditionally a good time to begin new projects, put new ideas into practice or to put plans to paper. Not everyone will be ready or able to start things during a new moon, but if you can why not give it a try and see what happens.. :) 

The moon in Capricorn will have more of an impact on those people who have the following in their birth chart. 

Capricorn Moon: Capricorn Sun: Moon in the 10th house. 

01/11/2013 Greta McKenzie: SGC Admin

SGC Admin Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

Full Moon December 28 2012:

Our lady becomes full for the last time in 2012 on December 28 2012 at approx. 5:21 am… She will be sitting in the sign of Cancer until December 30, when she will move into the sign of Leo… 

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The Moon in Cancer: 

The moon controls our emotions and is also the ruler of nurturing, sensitive Cancer.

The moon is comfy here, domestic issues are in the forefront, caring for loved ones, making the house cozy, cooking comforting meals and lots of cuddles can be in store for the next couple of days… However, you are advised to be ever watchful for insecurities, defence barriers going up against imagined slights, crabby and or needy behaviour…. :)  

Those with the following are likely to be more effected by this Full Moon… 

Sun sign in Cancer, Moon Sign in Cancer, Sun in the 4th house, Moon in the 4th house. 

The Full Moon is good time to finish up projects and get organized… 

SGC Admin Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

Sun moves into Capricorn, December 21 2012

December 21  2012 see’s the Winter Solstice and the sun moves into the sign of Capricorn.

Capricorn: Earth: Feminine: Cardinal: 

Capricorn people are hard-working and can usually be relied upon to what is required of them as they are duty bound. The career can be the focus of the Capricorn person and they will work long hours to put their best foot forward or to climb the corporate ladder. That’s because their ruling planet Saturn is all about boundaries and restrictions. 

Capricorn people can be strong-willed and sometimes may be viewed as being uncaring or harsh towards those who appear to be less hard-working or who may display (in the mind of the Capricorn) foolish behaviour, or who repeatedly make irresponsible decisions. Yet Capricorn people will also go above and beyond to help those they believe warrant their help or expertise. 

Thanks to all the hard-working, sensible, duty bound Capricorn out there for keeping things running and on track….

A very Happy Birthday to some very special Capricorns: Michelle, Gitta and Natalie and to you if you are celebrating your Capricorn birthday.  

SGC Admin Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

New Moon December 13 2012

December 2012 New Moon

 

 

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The moon re-news herself on December 13 2012 at 3:42 am but she also becomes Void Off Course at the same time… As her last stop was in the sign of Sagittarius and her new stop will be in the sign of Capricorn at 4:43 pm on December 13 it is possible we will feel the effects of both of these “moon” signs. 

The Moon in Sagittarius may prompt us to go on small excursion or to pick up a new non fiction book, perhaps a book about travel? We may be more optimistic than usual and happy to start new things, in fact we may crave something new and exciting…Enjoy, have fun, learn and explore, just watch for over doing it… as Jupiter, Sagittarius’s ruler is all about expansion… 

The moon in Capricorn is practical and wants to get organized and maybe plan ahead… We may feel the need to do our duty, or be responsible, respecting our elders and those in authority may also feel important to us now… Just don’t allow yourself to feel too restricted during this time, you are allowed to have some down time too… :)

The influence of these two signs may actually end up giving us a nice balance between duty and restriction and expansion, learning and plain old fun… Play your cards right and your may end up with the best of both worlds… :) Making the next couple of days productive and enjoyable… :)