Just for the Scorpio scope A few visual clues?
Timing tips – when is the best day for?
This is only about astrology, but it assumes a degree of cognitive ability on the part of the reader. And it’s a free bit of advice. Worth every penny, too.
The Moon cycles through an astrology sign about every two and half days. Moves pretty fast, on the cosmic scene. And as a fast player, it bears watching. I use it in astrological timing.
Definitions:
Void-of-Course (VoC) or that annoying shorthand, “void moon,” or any number of similar terms that mean the same thing? Means that the Moon, as an astrology symbol, is not making a major angle to one of the other major luminaries in the chart, at that moment. Or, simply put, the moon isn’t in position where it affects anything.
Got that? There will be a quiz, later.
The Moon has major roll in mythology. For that matter, the moon’s influences are felt in something as small as a pond, although, this is best illustrated by tides in the sea and ocean. However, some large, natural lakes do have tides as well. So that’s where the influence comes from.
The monthly ephemeris, posted here, (astrofish.net -> site index -> monthly ephemeris) has a table at the bottom, which shows when the Moon is Void of Course. The Moon is considered “void” until it moves into another sign, initiating new energy, bring back that spark. Imagine that, new flavor, ever 2 days or thereabouts.
A better example of how this energy works comes from my own experiences. A month or so ago, I was working at an event in El Paso. Friday in NM was busy, Saturday morning, I saw flurry of activity, but then, by my Central Time ephemeris, the moon went void-of-course. People trickled out of the event, and no new people trickled back.
Coincidentally, I’d latched onto some wandering WiFi, and that signal dropped off, too. Chatted with various liars and cheaters, but not much was happening. I’d figured this would happen, with a void moon, early in the afternoon. By my Central timing, the moon shifted at 3:12 PM. or something (I’m making that up). However, within 45 minutes of the moon shifting signs, people started to appear. There was a almost a noticeable buzz in the room, a certain feeling in the air that reflected the sign the moon had just entered. Prior to the moon’s shift, I was chatting with another reader, and actually, we got caught on old business matters.
So you use the the little table and watch the sign the moon is in. It’s handy reference guide for the best timing of events. As another example, I’ve helped pick dates and times for certain events, like incorporation and starting a new business. Two items that I have to be careful about are listed in that table, “last aspect made” and then, making sure that moon isn’t VoC. It’s simple stuff, really, at least, for me it’s simple. Almost quotidian.
Think it’s odd to use a lunar table to pick dates? Ask any guy who fishes or hunts, and he’ll tell you about the solar-lunar tables, although, there’s not much astrology involved in that. Or is there?
Two Meat Tuesday
Link to link lead to list of titles, and since it was at the top, the one I liked best was “abrasive mixer helper,” as that’s the way I feel these days. Self-employed means I’ve got a little devil-looking character on one shoulder, whipping me along, and that character is a little upset that I’m behind on self-appointed deadlines, and what’s worse? No way to catch up between now and then. According this, though, I should be addressed as “Dear Father,” and I can’t even begin to fathom that idea. The honorific “Dr.” & “Rev.” can also be legally used, but again, that’s a point I don’t push too much. Makes me sound like a pompous jerk. Which might be the case, too. but frankly, I’m not entirely comfortable with kicking around those titles. Even if it is legal. That’s why my self-appointed title, Fishing Guide to the Stars? That works for me.
Pursuant to yesterday’s diatribe:
Newspapers are failing. See, when I started out, one goal was to get a regular publication spot. Had one, in fact, for a long run on AOL’s branch. Paid well, too, until the bust. I’d be happy to get another regular publication spot, but until then, I’m still just a pokey little independent author, a single voice lost in the lake of the internet. No big corporation behind me, no one pays the bills, and it all rests squarely on my own shoulders. I can, on occasion, pass the buck to the cat, but this one? It won’t work. Neither will she.
So it’s a small, one-man shop. Way it is. As more than one person has pointed out, dollar-for-dollar, I’m a lot cheaper than anything else out there. Which was the point.
The chance of me landing a “newspaper” spot of some sort is limited and getting more limited by the day. The problem being, I’m too long winded, and of course, newspapers don’t have spurious hotlinks that can be amusing.
The Walking Life:
Weather’s been really warm lately, but those folks who seem to have a short memory, or are too immersed in national weather as opposed to the local seasonal variations? This so-called Indian Summer isn’t all that unusual. It’s frequently like this. The fact that there was cold snap, and I had to wear long pants, jeans really, one day is just an oddity. The breaking point, for those with short memory, is usually Halloween.
This isn’t the latest time I’ve been in Barton Springs and shortly thereafter, we were breaking ice off the boat’s cover for cold fish.
But walking is a lifestyle choice.
At least in theory, in some major metropolitan centers, since I just read a book set in New York, I’m thinking of that example, maybe it’s less of lifestyle choice and more a way of life, but where I am these days? Lifestyle choice.
Supposedly, it’s good for cardiac care. I wouldn’t know, more than one has suggested I don’t have heart. Which why I live like a monk. but the walking life is a conscious decision, a way, a path to follow.
And the beat goes on.
But which ones?
Article was about the best 50 indie films ever made.
Saw both of these, agreed.
Saw both of these, and have to agree with their rankings, too.
I’d go with the first, not the second. Maybe it was too arty for my tastes.
Dark Star, sure.
Can’t imagine that “Lost in Translation” has indie cred. but Drugstore sure does.
Reviewed and interviewed Roger. Still not impressed.
Two more local films, back to back. Lone Star is great. never saw Slacker, but it’s got indie cred. For sure. Dude.
Memento, saw it.
Saw Spike’s, anyway.
Life of Bryan. Sure.
I’d put this one up there, just not #1.
Weighs in at #4, but I’d put “Clerks” at the top of the indie stack.Might just be me, though, and I’m not a critic. Anymore.
From the “you must be kidding” file:
Home for sale. Bride included. Brings new meaning to bride price, I’d hazard a guess.
Cherechez le petite poisson:
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[/style>Picture doesn’t do this one justice. Caught a bunch like this, but he was big for a small fish. Only reason this one’s remembered? It was like, bigger than the ones that guy had the lake the other afternoon. Not much to be proud of, but better than nothing.
