News: Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary’s 2016 calendar:
Submission: Please submit photo’s of your pet via email to: scwscalendar@hotmail.com
Photo Requirements: Please send the highest possible file size for sharp pictures as a jpeg, tiff, or pdf: Include name of your pet: Upon submission of your photo you will receive a confirmation number via email.
Cost: Please send a cheque payable to: Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary in the sum of $10:00 per photo. Please remember to list your confirmation number on your cheque.
Deadline for Submission: Tuesday June 30.
Benefiting: All proceeds go to the cat shelter.
For Information: Please click hereto visit their website:
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: June 24 @ 1:12 am (ET): June 23 10:12 pm (PT). To June 24 1:41 am (ET): June 23 10:41 pm (PT): Virgo Moon v/c is not one of the 4 “good signs” Try not to make any important decisions or commitments now. Rest if you are feeling tired or a cold coming on.
House(s): 12 &1st house: 12th house of the unknown, intuitions, hospitals. The 1st house of the self.
Opportunity Period: None
What does it all mean?
Virgo is all about the details, so be prepared to see to them or at least have someone else see to them for you, you will feel better :)
Try not to worry about things you have no control over, especially things that might not ever happen… Because Virgo “see’s” all the details others miss, it’s hard for her not to worry…
It’s good to keep busy during a Virgo moon, make lists, tidy, organize, plan, find solutions to problems… a lot can get done now
Virgo can be more critical than the rest of the zodiac, but only because she so need things to be “correct” or “perfect”. Try to give yourself and other’s a break over the next couple of days. If you are an employer, be prepared that tasks may not get completed exactly they way you had expected.
In the 12th house: Use your intuition when it speaks, be careful who you share your secrets with and time spent in solitude with quiet relaxing music may be more appealing than crowds or loud noises right now.
In the 1st house: Support is close at hand and will be offered if we remain sensitive where the feelings of others is concerned. However, come on too “strong” and run the risk of alienating the very folk who are ready to assist you.
This moon sign will have more of an effect on those who have the following in their charts. And those who have a strong Aquarius or Pisces placement in their charts..
Moon in Virgo
Sun in Virgo
Venus in Virgo
Ascendent in Virgo
Midheaven in Virgo
Moon in 1st, 6th or 12th house
Any aspects to the Moon or Mercury.
Got a Question, send it along to us, we will try our best to source out an answer for you…
June 21 is Litha, the summer solstice, for our northern hemisphere readers. The gardens are blooming, and summer is in full swing. Fire up the barbeque, turn on the sprinkler, and enjoy the celebrations of Midsummer! This Sabbat honors the longest day of the year. Take advantage of the extra hours of daylight and spend as much time as you can outdoors.
If you’re one of our readers below the equator, it’s Yule, the winter solstice, and the longest night of the year. Be sure to scroll down for info on how you can celebrate the return of the sun.
No matter which of these you may be celebrating this weekend, may your solstice be a magical and blessed one.
Depending on your individual spiritual path, there are many different ways you can celebrate Litha, but the focus is nearly always on celebrating the power of the sun. It’s the time of year when the crops are growing heartily and the earth has warmed up. we can spend long sunny afternoons enjoying the outdoors, and getting back to nature under the long daylight hours.
Here are a few rituals you may want to think about trying — and remember, any of them can be adapted for either a solitary practitioner or a small group, with just a little planning ahead.
Interested in learning about some of the history behind Litha? Here’s some background on Midsummer celebrations – learn who the gods and goddesses of summer are, how they’ve been honored throughout the centuries, and about the magic of stone circles!
As Litha approaches, you can decorate your home (and keep your kids entertained) with a number of easy craft projects. Celebrate the sun’s energy with an elemental garden, a fiery incense blend, and a magic staff to use in ritual!
No Pagan celebration is complete without a meal to go along with it. For Litha, celebrate with foods that honor the fire and energy of the sun. Enjoy light summery snack wraps, some fiery grilled salmon, spicy and sweet candied ginger, and more.
For people of nearly any religious background, the time of the winter solstice is a time when we gather with family and loved ones. For Pagans and Wiccans, it’s often celebrated as Yule, but there are literally dozens of ways you can enjoy the season.
Whitby This Week: Kristen’s Kritters: Jason Liebregts/Metroland
Name: Doug
Type: American Bulldog-boxer mix
M/F: Male
Age: One Year
History: Doug, came to the Oshawa Animal Shelter May 6 2015. He was in rough shape, however after some TLC and treatment Doug now has a clean bill of health.
Temperament: Energetic, Eager to Please.
Needs help with: Doug likes to jump up a lot and needs some training.
Best Suited: With older children or adults,(see needs help with)
Cost: “by donation only ($5 suggested.) Donations may be monetary donation, time donation (set up & take down), a healing, red pillows, red scarves or fabric, a craft for the gathering, food or an item for the altar”.
What’s it all about? “Our New Moon Red Tent Gathering is being held in a brand new little funky space in Bowmanville. We will be celebrating not only the new moon but Summer Solstice as well so come prepared to enjoy part of our time outside (weather permitting). Join us (the rent tent ladies) to celebrate all that it is to be a woman. To share stories, poems, songs and dreams”.
Notes **: “There will be music and mooooovement. Please bring a scarf or piece of fabric that you can see yourself swirling with (or waving above your head from your repose on pillows on the floor) We’ll be closing our eyes and dancing summer in to our circle”
Serenity's Gift Cove (sgc) 