Full Moon November 28 2012:

Our lady sits in the sign of Taurus until November 27 at approx. 7:58 pm when she will move into the sign of Gemini.

She then goes void of course from 8:04 pm November 28 until she settles into the sign of Cancer on November 30.

Our lady becomes full at approx. 9:46 am on November 28 2012 while still in the sign of  Gemini. 

While our moon becomes full in the sign of Gemini she goes off course shortly after.  It’s likely you will feel the effects of  the Gemini Moon but you may also feel unsure where your emotions are concerned or find it difficult to make decisions while she if Void of Course. It’s not advisable to make decisions during a void of course moon, yet routine tasks are likely to run smoothly… it’s a good time to reflect on your progress (or lack of) since the last Full Moon…

There is also a Lunar Eclipse on November 28: This may indicate the effects of the full moon will be stronger .. as always with the Full Moon be on the look out for the “lunatics” :) 

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There is always more than one side to a Gemini :)
Graphics: http://www.123rf.com Lorelyn Medina

Moon in Gemini: 

A fun and fickle moon, these next few days may find you feeling the need to write, email and communicate with others. Multi tasking is also likely, but watch that you don’t become too scatter brained as you attempt to do more than usual. If you can take some time off for a short trip it’s a great time to do so… Watch the purse strings, if you are shopping you are likely to enjoy buying more than one of the same thing…

While the Full Moon affects all of us on some level those who have one or more of the following will likely feel November’s full moon the most. 

Sun in Gemini: Moon in Gemini: Mercury in Gemini. 

New Moon November 13 2012:

The New moon is a good time to start new projects to put forth new ideas.

You can also think of new things you would like to accomplish in the future and begin them on the new moon of your choosing. 

Things started during a new moon usually have a better outcome then those begun during any other phase of the moon. 

October’s New Moon Falls on November 13 2012 in the sign of Scorpio.

The New Moon for November will only spend the night in Scorpio and then she   settles into the sign of Sagittarius on November 14 for the next 3 days.

All emotional aspects are likely to be more intense than usual (even more so if you have Scorpio Sun or Moon). Heated discussions likely. Be cautious getting involved in commitments you aren’t sure about, even if it looks and sounds really good check it out first, Scorpio Moon is more than willing to assist. 

Sagittarius will want to have fun, laugh out loud and explore…. :) a great time to spend outdoors… or to start a new study, soak up knowledge or cram for an exam… And while you might want to experience everything all at once… you are advised to be aware of excess… :)

Whitby Residents: Allow the Plow…

From the Editor: 

Just a reminder folks, it’s that time of year again… Time to put the furnace on… put away the summer stuff, start the layering of clothing…. And… 

Allow the Plow.. 

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Graphics http://www.123rf.com Milan Student
From Czech Republic

From November 1 2012 to April 15 2013 there is a parking restriction in effect for the residents of Whitby. 

No parking is allowed on any road between the hours of 2:00 am to 6:00 am. 

This parking regulation is designed to keep Whitby’s streets clear of vehicles so that snow plow operators can clear away ice and snow quickly and safely during overnight hours when there is less traffic volume. 

In addition to this restriction  vehicles are not permitted to be parked on the road at any time while the Town’s snow plow operators are actively clearing ice and snow. Please be advised that vehicles may be ticketed at any time during snow clearing operations, not just when the plow is on the street. If a snow fall is forecast it’s a good idea to move your vehicles off the road. 

For more information please contact the Town of Whitby’s Parking Services: 

905 668 5803 ext 2292: or Email: parking@whitby.ca

source: Whitby this week Oct 2012: 

 

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

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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Graphic: http://www.123rf.com by: Katarzyna Bruniewska-Gierczak
From Poland

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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