Event: Durham Festival: A celebration of Culture & Creativity
Date(s): 08/13 to 08/16 2015
August 13 to August 16th: Check out the picturesque Pickering Waterfront… see the “Dusk Dancers”, Driftwood Theater in the Square and the scenic waterfront trail…. Pickering Waterfront (Millennium Square, Alex Robertson Park, Nautical Village)
August 13: 9 am to 5 pm: It’s all about cycling… stories from like-minded folk, innovations in cycling design and engineering: Ajax Convention Center.
August 14: 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm: Put on yer dancin’ shoes folk… :) Family fun at the Disco & Glowfest.. Parkwood Estate, Oshawa.
August 15: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm: Help set the world record for the longest picnic table… Bring a basket of goodies or purchase online before the event… South end of Victoria Fields, (Gorden Street, Whitby).
August 15: Noon to 8:00 pm: Eat, Drink and be Merry…. Local Food, Craft Beer and gourmet food trucks… :) Enjoy: Rotary Park, Ajax.
August 15: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm: Arts, Crafts, performances and the like… Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, Bowmanville..
August 15: Noon to 8:30 pm: Just about everything happening here…. local food, plays based on Lucy Maud Montgomery, KidsZone, buskers, entertainers and fun… :) Noth Durham Village, Port Whitby Marina, Whitby.
August 15: Noon to Dark: Whitby’s Historic harbour-front… fun day for all the family…
August 16: Registration opens at 6:30 am: Ride4UnitedWay: Recreational and competitive cyclists have the choice of a variety of routes… Ride starts and ends at the Legends Centre in Oshawa… Distances are: 60K, 100K, 160k and a 4KTT challenge (4k timed over three fairly stiff climbs): PRE-Registration is required for this event.
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 12 @ 1:44 pm(ET)10:44 am (PT) to @ 4:52 pm (ET) 1:52 pm(PT)
House(s):10th: 9th: House of higher learning and travel.
Opportunity Period: August 11 10:28 pm (ET) 7:28 pm (PT) to 4:52 pm (ET) 1:52 pm(PT): Roll up your sleeves and get down to work… it’s a great time to get things done.
What does it all mean?
The moon is happy in the sign of Cancer because she rules here. Being sympathetic towards the worries of others is easier, we are more empathetic now.
We can be more nurturing when there is a cancer moon
Domestic chores and responsibilities may be easier to do now, in fact some of us may be very happy making our home comfortable and safe
Cooking may be fun to do now, so go ahead and try out that new recipe
The more emotionally sensitive of us, may take offense or feel slighted or more vulnerable during the Cancer moon… Caution is advised though, check your facts before you “accuse”.
Some of us may feel needy, while others of us are happy to be the cuddler, helping our loved ones feel secure and in deed needed. Caution is advised that some of us can go over board on the needy thing during this moon period, so be careful if you don’t want to “scare” someone off…
It’s a time for cuddles, caring, good food and just plain old lovings… :) Enjoy..
In the 9th house: Pick up a new study, or continue with one that’s been put aside… We can learn just by listening now.
Old school friends may connect with us again.
Dealings with in-laws likely, and may include changes on the home front to accommodate.
Time to smile and have fun, likely with family
Take a mini vacation, likely with family
Explore nature with loved ones and good friends
Make friends over the internet or start a search for lost family members or a family tree
It’s a good time to be positive, so adopt a positive attitude whenever possible… you never know what come your way to cause giggles, a smile or a healthy release of pent-up emotions through a jolly good belly laugh… ;)
This moon sign will have more of an effect on those who have the following in their charts.
Moon in Cancer: (these folk may really feel the influence of the moon, emotions may be close to the surface)
Mars is the male planet, he is action and can be aggressive, he can be rash and selfish, but also work in heroic ways to help us move forward, speak up for ourselves and others and pushes us to experience new frontiers. He is the ruler of Aries and corresponds to the head, the blood and the muscles.
Leo is the “Hollywood” sign of the zodiac. He also likes the finer things in life, and while being a good leader, he can be bossy sometimes.
Fun times with kids and or pets is on the agenda
This is a favorable time to take a vacation… and some of us may find it a challenge to be in work mode…
If you are creative, use it, at work especially if you are finding it hard to focus on the job at hand… Use it in play, teach the kids and let them teach you…
Take extra care when exercising, it’s great to be gong ho about our health, but strains and injuries are easy to do now.
If you have a hobby and have been itching to find the time to get to it.. now is the time… stop the excuses and dive right in… who knows what the outcome may be… :)
Gambling may be on the minds of some folk, if it is, remember to “play within your limit”…
