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The Sun Enters Aries March 20 2014: Also… First day of spring and Ostara

Aries: Masculine: Fire: Cardinal:

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You Aries folk are what get us all going… ready to explore and move mountains… well for a little while at least… Even though you guys and gals are full of vim and vigour you aren’t really the kind to stick around to the see the completion of your pioneering projects thanks to your lack of patience… You can get bored easily and the next interesting thing/person that comes along can perk up your ears encouraging you to find out more….. You are fun to be around and many may wish they were more like you, but you can have your awkward moments when you forget about the feelings of others as Aries puts your own needs first…. Having a partner that understands this is important, but you need to slow down enough so that he/she can explain to you when you have done “wrong” …  You are the beginning of the Zodiac and as such you are like the child who needs a constant gentle reminder to slow down… :)

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Happy Birthday to: T.J. Maureen, Dennis, Dean, Leah, Steven and all who celebrate an Aries Birthday… Have a fabulous day guys and an awesome year ahead… :) 

Today is also International Astrology Day….. Have a blast Astrologers and all those who love the art…. :) 

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Today is also the Spring Equinox or the FIRST DAY OF SPRING… Yippee… finally we can look forward towards warmer temperatures and hopefully wonderful sunshine… be prepared though, as traditionally… March winds, brings April showers which brings May flowers… but those March winds can surely blow…. hold on to your hats… 

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And…. March 20/21 is traditionally known as Ostara in the Pagan and Wiccan belief systems… In my reference book it shows Ostara as being today, (March 20 2014) but I am not absolutely sure as on-line it is stated as March 21 2014… Any confirmation on this years date would be greatly appreciated…. :)

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Please view the following information on Ostara from About.comPaganism / Wicca

The word Ostara is just one of the names applied to the celebration of the spring equinox on March 21. The Venerable Bede said the origin of the word is actually from Eostre, a Germanic goddess of spring. Of course, it’s also the same time as the Christian Easter (Unless Easter falls in April as it does this year) celebration, and in the Jewish faith, Passover (This year begins at sundown April 14 2014)  takes place as well. For early Pagans in the Germanic countries, this was a time to celebrate planting and the new crop season. Typically, the Celtic peoples did not celebrate  Ostara as a holiday, although they were in tune with the changing of the seasons.

A New Day Begins:

A dynasty of Persian kings known as the Achaemenians celebrated the spring equinox with the festival of No Ruz — which means “new day.” It is a celebration of hope and renewal still observed today in many Persian countries, and has its roots in Zoroastrianism. In Iran, a festival called Chahar-Shanbeh Suri takes place right before No Ruz begins, and people purify their homes and leap over fires to welcome the 13-day celebration of No Ruz.

Mad as a March Hare:

Spring equinox is a time for fertility and sowing seeds, and so nature’s fertility goes a little crazy. In medieval societies in Europe, the March hare was viewed as a major fertility symbol — this is a species of rabbit that is nocturnal most of the year, but in March when mating season begins, there are bunnies everywhere all day long. The female of the species is super-fecund and can conceive a second litter while still pregnant with a first. As if that wasn’t enough, the males tend to get frustrated when rebuffed by their mates, and bounce around erratically when discouraged. (Perhaps this is where the symbol of the bunny comes from in our Easter celebrations… ) :) 

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Book Description (from Amazon.ca)

Publication Date: Jan. 15 2013
A Fantasy Lover’s Food Guide Equal parts writer’s guide, comedy, and historical cookbook, fantasy author Krista D. Ball takes readers on a journey into the depths of epic fantasy’s obsession with rabbit stew and teaches them how to catch the blasted creatures, how to move armies across enemy territories without anyone starving to death, and what a medieval pantry should look like when your heroine is seducing the hero. Learn how long to cook a salted cow tongue, how best to serve salt fish, what a “brewis” is (hint: it isn’t beer), how an airship captain would make breakfast, how to preserve just about anything, and why those dairy maids all have ample hips. What Kings Ate will give writers of historical and fantastical genres the tools to create new conflicts in their stories, as well as add authenticity to their worlds, all the while giving food history lovers a taste of the past with original recipes and historical notes.
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Whitby Drum Circle February 28 2014 with Julie Ditta

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Whitby Drum Circle

with Julie Ditta

Entice your spirit, raise your vibration and make music with others. Join us for a fun evening of drumming, meditation, and music making. Some extra drums are available. Please reserve in advance.

  • Event: Drum Circle
  • Date:  January 28 2014
  • Time: 7:30 pm
  • Location: Ezra Anne’s Bed & Breakfast: 239 Wellington St., Whitby
  • Cost: $10.00: Refreshments available
  • Contact: Call Julie to register. 905-666-8238
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New Moon in Pisces March 1 2014

New Moon in Pisces March 1 2014:

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Traditionally it is said that as the Moon begins her journey towards renewal it is the best time to begin a new project. This may also stem true for entering into new studies, a new job, moving to a new location or beginning a relationship… It will depend on which zodiac sign the moon is visiting at the time. 

Pisces isn’t too keen on the harshness of this world, for some it is too difficult making it easy to become home bound, or rely on alcohol, recreational and prescription drugs to help get them through the rough spots… Pisces can also be compassion itself and may go to great lengths and sacrifice much to be of assistance to those less fortunate or help those dealing with addiction issues or mental health issues. (this goes for animals as well as people). Pisces can also be drawn to religion or spiritual ways. 

It is understandable then, that when the New Moon comes to visit with Pisces we can be drawn to helping others and we can also develop an appetite for spiritual/religious subjects and groups..  This full moon could be the time when you find that connection you have been looking for regarding such subjects. It’s a time for meditation, for healing and for connecting with the self on a deeper, compassionate and understanding level and it’s a time when we can forgive ourselves for our errors in judgement, if we are of such belief we may also pray for forgiveness for our self’s and others… It’s can be a good time, then to set aside the hurts of yesterday and begin again with clearer consciousness … 

However, we should also be aware of deception during this time, of being “hoodwinked” or led into situations and commitments we don’t fully understand. We may be more vulnerable during this time, we may trust more and we could be susceptible to emotional upsets.. 

Those most affected by this New Moon are those with the following in their natal and or progressed and transit charts. 

Moon in Pisces: Sun in Pisces: Mercury in Pisces: Aspects from Natal to progressed or transits.

There is an opportunity time one 1/2 hour before the moon becomes full and one 1/2 hour after the moon becomes full: (2:30 am to 3:30 am). It’s a good time to begin anything important connected to any project already begun before January 31. 

With help and thanks to: Llewellyn’s 2014 Guide and Jim Shawvan. (opportune times)

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Full Moon February 14 2014: Moon Void off Course:

Full Moon in Leo February 14 2014 6:53 pm

Two cats in love, sitting on a rooftop under a full moonTraditionally it is said that as the moon grows into her fullest form, it is the best time for us to finish up projects… It’s not the best time to begin a project as you may be presented with more challenges than usual indicting that project may get put on the shelf for a while. Our confidence may also be “shaken” as we try our hardest to get something new off of the ground only to find delays surfacing we hadn’t anticipated. 

Leo is ruled by the sun, and when the moon visit’s him there can be slightly more drama involved then usual. It’s a time when peeps want to be noticed and recognized for a job well done or achievements accomplished, or just because they are looking especially glamorous… :) It’s a great time to take in a show or go to the theatre and if you happen to be working amongst the “arts” this could be your time to shine, (and everyone else’s) … And while this is a mostly positive time and can help those of us who are usually shy or introverted step out of our zone for a few hours, it can also “encourage” us to go over board and perhaps over react to things we may normal not notice… So go ahead and have a good time during this full moon but take care to avoid being overly bossy or dramatic as it might not end up having the effect you wanted… 

This full moon will especially affect those with the following in their natal chart: Other’s may also be affected by this Leo Full Moon who have the following progressed and transit chart information. 

Moon in Leo: Sun in Leo: Moon in the 5th house: Mercury in Leo: Aspects from natal to progressed charts. 

Moon Void Off Course: As the moon moves through the zodiac signs each month there are times when she isn’t visiting with any of the signs. This is a Moon Void off Course… When this happens it is best not to make important decisions, start projects and or sign important papers as we may not be as sure of ourselves as we should be, or we may be impulsive in our decision-making only to “regret” it later… :(

There are times when a Void Off Course Moon can be advantageous. For this month however it is not so. However there is a window of opportunity from 6:53 pm to 9:05 pm and will bode well for projects begun before January 31 2014: 

With help from and thanks to: Llewellyn’s 2014 Daily Planetary Guide and Opportunity times by Jim Shawvan