tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71557311887978415672024-03-18T11:03:46.175+08:00Cosmic Potential - Astro InterpreterDiscover your inner blueprint and unleash your hidden power withinMaxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.comBlogger606125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-69106960160695292772024-03-11T00:41:00.003+08:002024-03-11T23:34:53.301+08:00New Moon in Pisces 2024 - Break free from the old<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmA5wMse6krN2QwaRcAL6q-NyI6RkivceeGY1LBuKPpWX-SiT8ScQ5edkPqr5w7cJ1zeWEIKHjNlWHQZeJ6mJtyNyG2AR_ceVgw9XsfnlAeApZyzo0yYroTnM7HoPP8RBAgDb0K8zHQRYEMJoOwgrmPsVQmW2Qy0eIZFmpPyyzSyUzimPGW4pD0tEwkPw/s4613/pexels-pixabay-247851.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2620" data-original-width="4613" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmA5wMse6krN2QwaRcAL6q-NyI6RkivceeGY1LBuKPpWX-SiT8ScQ5edkPqr5w7cJ1zeWEIKHjNlWHQZeJ6mJtyNyG2AR_ceVgw9XsfnlAeApZyzo0yYroTnM7HoPP8RBAgDb0K8zHQRYEMJoOwgrmPsVQmW2Qy0eIZFmpPyyzSyUzimPGW4pD0tEwkPw/s320/pexels-pixabay-247851.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">On 10th March 2024 at 5 pm HK time, we begin another lunar cycle, this time in the compassionate sign of Pisces.</span></span></div><p class="x_p3" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-kerning: auto; font-size: 19px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p class="x_p3" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-kerning: auto; font-size: 19px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pisces is a mutable sign belonging to the water element.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>It is gentle, boundaryless and self-sacrificing.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>It cares about other people more than themselves.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-kerning: auto; font-size: 19px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26.2px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p3" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-kerning: auto; font-size: 19px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">In this new moon, we have a lovely sextile from Uranus, urging some change in the ego.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>It is a way of rebalancing what is too skewed in your life.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>Are you too kind for your own good? Or not compassionate enough? Whichever end of the spectrum you belong to, this is a good time to redress the balance.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>Pisces is too prone to be going with the flow, so this time, we have Mars square Uranus, with Uranus connect with the new moon via a sextile.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-kerning: auto; font-size: 19px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26.2px; text-align: justify;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p3" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-kerning: auto; font-size: 19px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mars square Uranus unleashes a sudden slash of energy, which can be exhilarating, if you’ve been holding back, being nice and proper and not wanting to offend, this square can push you to face the problem.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-kerning: auto; font-size: 19px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26.2px; text-align: justify;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p3" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-kerning: auto; font-size: 19px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thankfully, Uranus sextiles this new moon so the earthquake brings an opportunity, either physically, or spiritually.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>Uranus is also blessed with a wide conjunction to Jupiter, so this opportunity to be expansive, and to leap outside your comfort zone can bring positive benefits.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-kerning: auto; font-size: 19px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26.2px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p3" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-kerning: auto; font-size: 19px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Another storyline to this new moon is the wide conjunction to Saturn, the tough task master.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>But wait, the toughness comes with a blessing with Saturn sextile Jupiter.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>It certainly is worth the sweat, for the pot of gold is at the end of the rainbow.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>You’ll just have to believe it and have the stamina and determination to seek it out.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; 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vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="x_p3" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-kerning: auto; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: xx-small;">Image taken from pexels.com</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-kerning: auto; font-size: 19px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26.2px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-kerning: auto; font-size: 19px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26.2px;"><br /></p><div><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></span></div>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-83244356986965542902024-02-23T10:45:00.001+08:002024-02-23T10:45:43.827+08:00Full Moon in Virgo 2024 - Order from Chaos<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkx-5wdn6NjtH0vqwsmFWKjyS2znfx_57vjwxd-ymbEXIAkN6rxnuZNky4o-rQRcUUyEfcELwyKyqxHShmYlLsuhXHO6rimob7MysXnlrPsbcZ3m4ZR3vpj6SaZLwKoGMYRWOvkeJFUiXGQlvmxd8Ir80Er1EnbbNxfykBB2h4Ppna1d9hnlxQwCYCUcc/s5184/pexels-brett-jordan-5721050.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkx-5wdn6NjtH0vqwsmFWKjyS2znfx_57vjwxd-ymbEXIAkN6rxnuZNky4o-rQRcUUyEfcELwyKyqxHShmYlLsuhXHO6rimob7MysXnlrPsbcZ3m4ZR3vpj6SaZLwKoGMYRWOvkeJFUiXGQlvmxd8Ir80Er1EnbbNxfykBB2h4Ppna1d9hnlxQwCYCUcc/s320/pexels-brett-jordan-5721050.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On Saturday 24th February 2024, at 12:31pm GMT (20:31 HK time), we have a full moon in Virgo at 5 degrees 23 minutes. Full moon is when the Sun and Moon are exactly in opposition to each other. It is a time when something becomes illuminated and brought to the fore.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Incidentally, it is the 15th day (and the final day) of the lunar new year. The 15th day of the lunar new year is also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On this romantic day, we have fluffy Pisces parading under three planets: Sun, Mercury and Saturn, with the Moon in Virgo in opposition. It has a more romantic tone than the previous <a href="https://cosmicpotential.blogspot.com/2024/02/valentine-love-2024.html" target="_blank">Valentine's day</a>, but with the Venus-Mars conjunction being squared by Jupiter (Sun's traditional ruler), watch out for indulgence, extravagance and impulsiveness in your passion!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Themes of this full moon</h3><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Order from Chaos </h4><div><p style="text-align: justify;">The full moon's ruler, Mercury, is under combustion at 3 degrees from the Sun, plus Mercury, governing logics and rationality, is in blurry and nebulous Pisces, so watch out for chaotic communications and misunderstandings. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">With Sun, Mercury, Saturn swimming around in Pisces, this full moon calls for some order from chaos. Where this full moon falls in your natal chart is the area of life where you need to regain some order from your current chaos.</p></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Compassionate serving </h4></div></div></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sun in Pisces illuminates the way for us to be kind and compassionate, but the Moon in Virgo gives us some order and method to serve others. Giving without boundary can be detrimental for both parties. Where this full moon falls in your natal chart can also show the area of life where you need to have more boundary. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image from pexels.com </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-12341474720371325422024-02-17T00:27:00.006+08:002024-02-17T00:27:57.498+08:00Basic Guide to the Mars-Pluto Conjunction 2024<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIX2fzpLbS8eehJeC4KI54IWaNSR9QQQVYAlVWhKhvOPlCgYz8lFfkRqedSmu0XJc4CWHVfUwIUM3LcuRiTMHnwxDrmw8DQhyphenhyphentX8VCjw3zQ_VPiFGjgXJCQi6qSkPRVjfmhSz7_sYh-s8gbo4jgyeXihb04DQ16AiBn2sT_I6s5uy3D93htT8qU9_wz_c/s849/Screenshot%20(1140).png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="435" data-original-width="849" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIX2fzpLbS8eehJeC4KI54IWaNSR9QQQVYAlVWhKhvOPlCgYz8lFfkRqedSmu0XJc4CWHVfUwIUM3LcuRiTMHnwxDrmw8DQhyphenhyphentX8VCjw3zQ_VPiFGjgXJCQi6qSkPRVjfmhSz7_sYh-s8gbo4jgyeXihb04DQ16AiBn2sT_I6s5uy3D93htT8qU9_wz_c/w400-h205/Screenshot%20(1140).png" width="400" /></span></a></div>This conjunction involves Mars and Pluto - I'm sure 'power struggles' may pop into your mind. It can manifest in that way. Fortunately, in Aquarius, the style could lean towards fighting in a logical way, for a humanitarian cause, in a detached manner. However, with Aquarius being an air sign, it is hot and wet, so a temper flare-up could be a possible outlet.<p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This conjunction allows you to learn how to utilise your power, how to exert yourself: hold onto grudges or release them into the ethers and allow transformation to take place. </p><p>Depending on where this conjunction falls in your chart, you can expect various outcomes:</p><p>1st house/aspect to your natal Sun/Mars - exert your persona/self identity, fight for who you are</p><p>2nd house/aspect to your natal Venus - exert your values, fight for what you love and value </p><p>3rd house/aspect to your natal Mercury - exert your thoughts and opinions, power struggles with peers</p><p>4th house/aspect to your natal Moon - exert your needs, (over-) protecting your loved ones</p><p>5th house/aspect to your natal Sun - exert your love, power struggles with your lover</p><p>6th house/aspect to your natal Mercury - exert your service/your duties, fight for the underdog </p><p>7th house/aspect to your natal Venus - exert your identity in an intimate relationship/partnership, fight against your enemies</p><p>8th house/aspect to your natal Pluto - exert your power over your fears</p><p>9th house/aspect to your natal Jupiter - empower others with knowledge, fight for your beliefs</p><p>10th house/aspect to your natal Saturn - exert your authority at work, fight for your public status</p><p>11th house/aspect to your natal Uranus - exert your love for humanitarian causes</p><p>12th house/aspect to your natal Neptune - exert your power to delve into your subconscious/the past, fight against your hidden enemies</p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image from pexel.com</span></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-92213900472933714322024-02-15T00:12:00.001+08:002024-02-15T00:12:03.553+08:00Post Valentine Report 2024<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVyp_R1wQxO7pFJA8zkmUq8XTOCsbf_nSzH-iyG-7PvGudNHmFaItIbIVBZFo0DGqyq8QGugKdgZnn9Rzj9NAlQlqFXJb0LH-I_s4GDk1ocC2-X7VEH-oURl1RJAW9fp3YzkvroJEUGiklrHT0qM1BdsHsnpQbsXOLrZGINHJrA8cNLmYNn3nma4X_qUk/s2496/pexels-bora-c-10361220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1805" data-original-width="2496" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVyp_R1wQxO7pFJA8zkmUq8XTOCsbf_nSzH-iyG-7PvGudNHmFaItIbIVBZFo0DGqyq8QGugKdgZnn9Rzj9NAlQlqFXJb0LH-I_s4GDk1ocC2-X7VEH-oURl1RJAW9fp3YzkvroJEUGiklrHT0qM1BdsHsnpQbsXOLrZGINHJrA8cNLmYNn3nma4X_qUk/s320/pexels-bora-c-10361220.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>How's everyone's Valentine's day?<p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mine was certainly not fluffily romantic as I had thought, the Aquarian aspect for me was having a group dinner with my partner's relatives. It was all congenial and amicable. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The fiery moon luckily didn't flare up. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The much-debated Mars-Pluto conjunction actually sits right on my natal Venus, but it's been giving me energy in a logical, left-minded kind of way. I was able to voice my opinion in a very level-headed way.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I would be interested to hear how everyone else experienced their Valentine's day under the Aquarian stellium, coupled with the powerful Mars-Pluto conjunction...<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image from pexel.com</span></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-68063023541547206822024-02-13T00:39:00.007+08:002024-02-13T00:39:53.716+08:00Valentine Love 2024<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXcc4KAlwkqPAcoUxx3aZMPrOUMAcGr2TV8QWcV3kxTWmqOMAu-i15IgG0XYsZA2ZqDcgsfofirOVMYknIHHN60RIZxVKuiOpZk3mVE7lrZA8xoBVMtJEbLbogr9YweCNST33fUx04lNboOgJFYzLHL2CiIl-xP4ofvvy98WhnfIpvanrEVGHKE5izNIc/s1057/Screenshot%20(1139).png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1057" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXcc4KAlwkqPAcoUxx3aZMPrOUMAcGr2TV8QWcV3kxTWmqOMAu-i15IgG0XYsZA2ZqDcgsfofirOVMYknIHHN60RIZxVKuiOpZk3mVE7lrZA8xoBVMtJEbLbogr9YweCNST33fUx04lNboOgJFYzLHL2CiIl-xP4ofvvy98WhnfIpvanrEVGHKE5izNIc/s320/Screenshot%20(1139).png" width="320" /></a><span style="text-align: left;">What kind of Valentine's day can we expect this year?</span></div></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Nothing fluffy and romantic I can tell you. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Instead, expect a left-brained controlled kind of vibe as we have a stellium in Aquarius across the planets of Mars, Pluto, Mercury and the Sun. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Romantic AI, love with a chatbot, detached love, love at a distance, logical love....</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">It may sound cold, dry and fleshless, but with Moon in feisty Aries, plus Mars conjunct Pluto, expect some steam, excitement and power play, but it's all contained within sense and sensibility (with reception between Venus and Saturn, where Venus is in Saturn's domicile and Saturn in Venus' exaltation; Saturn sextile Jupiter). Spark and surprises are on the cards too with Uranus square the midpoint of Mercury and the Sun. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Happy Valentine's day everyone!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Original image from pexels.com</span></i></p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p><br /></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-69699781012290298032024-02-10T17:08:00.001+08:002024-02-10T21:08:28.545+08:00New Moon in Aquarius 2024<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm6O1VTsrnlW-7vBjAGZuCLkQLQfe7mdPdcQKDelfB2LEpKIQnzfx1O-OnoEP9TyeOUYPbM1ciE2XmXiFdxljWBrcvCduzaoUR6K_2Qju2JPiHWzLzWXcd46t7QuZPTyjnpze6kP1egT478oR7rh8CR8QoU8SaC9IWMXJ5dMvLJysZicIXPxZF98ZA0ts/s444/Screenshot%20(1137).png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm6O1VTsrnlW-7vBjAGZuCLkQLQfe7mdPdcQKDelfB2LEpKIQnzfx1O-OnoEP9TyeOUYPbM1ciE2XmXiFdxljWBrcvCduzaoUR6K_2Qju2JPiHWzLzWXcd46t7QuZPTyjnpze6kP1egT478oR7rh8CR8QoU8SaC9IWMXJ5dMvLJysZicIXPxZF98ZA0ts/s16000/Screenshot%20(1137).png" /></a></div><div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Happy Lunar New Year! </div><div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></div><div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Gung Hei Fat Choy! </div><div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></div><div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">2024 is the year of the wood dragon 🐉.</div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Did you know that the first day of the lunar new year always falls on an Aquarius new moon? </div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Aquarius has two rulers: Saturn (traditional) and Uranus (modern).</div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Thinking outside the box is what I would normally use to describe Uranus/Aquarius, but the concept actually incorporates BOTH planets: Thinking outside (Uranus) the box (Saturn). </div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It is Chinese tradition to respect our elders, to acknowledge what they have already built before us. As a descendant, we pay gratitude to their hard work, and then look for ways to add our own personal touch to the existing structure. To me, that’s a lovely mix between Uranus and Saturn! Therefore, every lunar new year, we are reminded of this concept under the Aquarius new moon. </div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">This current new moon forms a square with the modern ruler Uranus so expect changes to your plans. The traditional ruler Saturn is in a mutual reception with Venus, also exalted Mars sextile Neptune, and Mercury square the abundant Jupiter. Unexpectedness can always be overcome with flair and style. Just keep calm and carry on celebrating!</div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv xzsf02u x1xlr1w8" href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/gungheifatchoy?__eep__=6%2F&__tn__=K" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#gungheifatchoy</a> <a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv xzsf02u x1xlr1w8" href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/happylunarnewyear?__eep__=6%2F&__tn__=K" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#happylunarnewyear</a> <a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv xzsf02u x1xlr1w8" href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/lunarnewyear2024?__eep__=6%2F&__tn__=K" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#lunarnewyear2024</a> <a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv xzsf02u x1xlr1w8" href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/newmooninaquarius2024?__eep__=6%2F&__tn__=K" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#newmooninaquarius2024</a> </div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-6345598094834582942022-12-08T17:11:00.006+08:002022-12-08T17:15:42.325+08:00Pondering Pisces<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWDIjS2y0HJO8dz1z10RXcb-iR84gjnPkKac4pteZ6DD8GWkHcIWTpO-QCxZ4cwZmz7rcRlEaqu4Mh_8i24suyWboDYWwLy0BWpBscJbClpTJ0YCqLMvmNH7tZ7t60fWt691Qdp7LNaVh2oRk4bnscfxA8qebkmD6OehwnqyxLGOn8wHCy0MGyAlY/s6124/pexels-khoa-v%C3%B5-4958618.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Khoa Vo" border="0" data-original-height="3447" data-original-width="6124" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWDIjS2y0HJO8dz1z10RXcb-iR84gjnPkKac4pteZ6DD8GWkHcIWTpO-QCxZ4cwZmz7rcRlEaqu4Mh_8i24suyWboDYWwLy0BWpBscJbClpTJ0YCqLMvmNH7tZ7t60fWt691Qdp7LNaVh2oRk4bnscfxA8qebkmD6OehwnqyxLGOn8wHCy0MGyAlY/w400-h225/pexels-khoa-v%C3%B5-4958618.jpg" title="Pondering Pisces" width="400" /></a></div>Today, we shared our own career experiences with a 17 year-old who is about to apply for university. My partner mentioned a few things which made ME think: If I had heard that when I was 17, my career path would have been so different.....or would it? My Mercury in Aries does have s a hidden rebellious streak so perhaps I would have done the same thing as I did in the end.....who knows? It's fun to ponder on the other path not taken....<div><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: justify;">Photo courtesy of Khoa Vo pexels.com</span></div>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-39519357511952756222022-12-03T13:52:00.004+08:002022-12-03T13:52:00.201+08:00Masculine & Feminine signs<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpohV9WsRlITo-q42KVWYv0MgXduKhtwdQHpnG0IvuE90OZe5tPXbv6U3_uLjizXNuw1tOfFsuzLXZwWKHmM0WUO3vyL6Nra8vNLFU7fx4pSTCu3-RXwVDystJ6jT6fPMBCkl37kk4Rcn-noRaU7tFQywoKHE_RvoySo_3kVdZK0EX6RvwYcGeUBH7/s4864/pexels-jben-beach-art-4747132.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Photo by Jben Beach Art" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="4864" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpohV9WsRlITo-q42KVWYv0MgXduKhtwdQHpnG0IvuE90OZe5tPXbv6U3_uLjizXNuw1tOfFsuzLXZwWKHmM0WUO3vyL6Nra8vNLFU7fx4pSTCu3-RXwVDystJ6jT6fPMBCkl37kk4Rcn-noRaU7tFQywoKHE_RvoySo_3kVdZK0EX6RvwYcGeUBH7/w400-h300/pexels-jben-beach-art-4747132.jpg" title="Masculine & Feminine" width="400" /></a></div><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">In astrology, masculine signs are fire and air, whereas earth and water are feminine signs.</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The easiest way is just to look at your sun sign, which is the sign you read about in horoscopes.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>However, if you know your birth time, you can draw your birth chart (try Astro.com for free birth chart calculations) and work out the proportion of your masculine vs feminine signs.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">You may find that your sun sign is masculine but you are a passive person, one reason could be that the other planets (e.g. Mercury, Venus, Mars) in feminine signs overriding your unexplored masculine Sun.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">You can spot people with masculine signs a mile off, they are the ones who are active, always on the move, not afraid to speak their mind and to go after their dreams.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Those who are more feminine are more reserved, they tend to hold back, physically and verbally until you crossed their boundary.</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The bey is to reach a healthy balance of the two polarity.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>Not to be a bully or a pushover.</span></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: xx-small;">Photo by Jben Beach Art, pexels.com</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></span></div>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-27791906941286468882022-12-02T13:35:00.001+08:002022-12-02T13:35:00.211+08:00The Path to Becoming Selfless<p><span style="background-color: white; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIbjZBySeRttkS-cRAYmde5nKtcNvVkR3D-1AZOb7a9nUfQGjT_QZ99eHLuo-CfmCKOeiBMW_rPGN7pFwVZSSfbg-Zw7vCBGy-okFwr3lZ3tLkoDQmbXFDueTmoPjNdGN72-F8dcwh8uhaBkg1kZUXOdm0muDdg25E9rXXV98U4ITsO__47T2XXVOh/s1280/selfless.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="(c) cosmicpotential.blogspot.com" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIbjZBySeRttkS-cRAYmde5nKtcNvVkR3D-1AZOb7a9nUfQGjT_QZ99eHLuo-CfmCKOeiBMW_rPGN7pFwVZSSfbg-Zw7vCBGy-okFwr3lZ3tLkoDQmbXFDueTmoPjNdGN72-F8dcwh8uhaBkg1kZUXOdm0muDdg25E9rXXV98U4ITsO__47T2XXVOh/w300-h400/selfless.jpg" title="Path to Selflessness" width="300" /></a></div><br />In Buddhism, the ultimate goal is for each of us to detach from our egoic self and have compassion for others.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><p></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">In astrology, the sun is your ego.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>It is your core.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>It is your essential self.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>How you display yourself, how you portray yourself.</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Fire</b>: being yourself is what you will strive for, you actively seek to be yourself and will automatically display the core you in any circumstances<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Earth</b>: thinking of yourself in practical terms. You have your morals, rules and beliefs on how to display yourself and you will adhere to them stringently</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Air</b>:<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>your mental self is the most active and you will use logic to defend yourself.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>You need to prevent your mental self from taking over your essential self</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Water</b>:<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>being overly emotional is your trouble and you either need to develop a clearer sense of sense, because you are too nebulous, or you need to prevent your emotional self from overpowering your overall personality<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Try to toy with the idea of gradually shedding your ego, layer by layer.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Coming from a new age background, I initially found this pill ever so hard to swallow.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>New age spirituality promotes each of us to be ourselves:</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>Do what you want!<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></i></span></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>Be who you are!</i></span></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>Put yourself first!</i></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Then when I began to study Buddhism, I learn that what Buddhists strive for is the total opposite!<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>How mine boggling….</i></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I’ve been observing this in my own life.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>Every time when I become unhappy, I unravel the problem and most, if not all, of the time, it boils down to not getting what I (the ego self) want. So the Buddhist logic is that if I can manage to tame the ego self to become selfless, then putting myself first won’t be my priority anymore, so if I don’t get what I want or if my ego self become bruised, then I won’t feel the pain, therefore won’t become unhappy.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>Easier said than done.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></i><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Yes, and if you believe in reincarnation, then we’ve probably been reincarnated many times before, each time not being able to fulfil the egoless goal.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>So why is it so hard to lose the egoic self?<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></i></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I’ll try to explain it using astrology.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Putting kindness and compassion before yourself for fire signs is hard because Aries has a ‘me first’ attitude, Leo is all about ‘all eyes on ME!’ whereas Sagittarius is about ‘ME having fun first!’</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">For the Earth signs, to share one’s resources without judgement may need some justification, especially for Capricorn, though for some Taurus and Virgo, showing kindness via food and being of service to others do come naturally to some Taurus and Virgo.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>For water signs, it may sound like a dream to them but their tendency for emotional attachment will hinder them from achieving an egoless self in a different way.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>For air signs, being to logical can pull them away from being compassionate, ‘Why is it that we have to share? We all work for our hard earned cash after all….</span></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">My conclusion so far: This selflessness approach does help to ease the stress, but I guess I have my Mercury in Aries so the egoic self is still predominantly playing a huge role in my mode of thinking.....they do say it would take more than one lifetime to pay our karmic debts and to overcome our life lessons....</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-1474956777141754612022-12-01T13:32:00.005+08:002022-12-02T10:53:51.880+08:00 💖Is there a path to happiness?💖<p><span color="inherit" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh98wREf3Ncs37za9YNSP5fiAgrq5ahJPsdh18hdUpx0qeVZnKRiZkJ_OdRkxmrxW4sUv26a6wH4yPK440uGJoAeZtw5k_5Yrmvs4mMYMuk4Wj99sCIcWj4AD6Cns5PZSX-CXHdxkBXC7MFOw79RLIVCuk6TTwP1fhVqTksGxdp6kh_PblpxsMjZJmv/s5472/pexels-andre-furtado-1263986.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Photo by Andre Furtado" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh98wREf3Ncs37za9YNSP5fiAgrq5ahJPsdh18hdUpx0qeVZnKRiZkJ_OdRkxmrxW4sUv26a6wH4yPK440uGJoAeZtw5k_5Yrmvs4mMYMuk4Wj99sCIcWj4AD6Cns5PZSX-CXHdxkBXC7MFOw79RLIVCuk6TTwP1fhVqTksGxdp6kh_PblpxsMjZJmv/w400-h266/pexels-andre-furtado-1263986.jpg" title="Path to Happiness" width="400" /></a></div>Everyone is seeking the path to peace and happiness.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><p></p><div style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span color="inherit" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">But what causes one to be unhappy?</span><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span color="inherit" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Buddhism identifies the reason for unhappiness is not being able to get what one wants.</span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I put together a simple (and I mean simple!) list of what each sign in the zodiac is likely to become upset if the following are taken away from them:</span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Aries</b><span style="font-weight: inherit;">- when you are not number one, when you cannot fight back, when you cannot be yourself</span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Taurus</b><span style="font-weight: inherit;"> - when you don’t get to possess what you want, when your routine gets disrupted, when you are not financially secure</span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Gemini</b><span style="font-weight: inherit;"> - when you can’t say or think what you want, when you cannot gossip and chat with your friends, when you are forced to delve too deep into issues (especially ones you’re not interested in)</span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Cancer </b><span style="font-weight: inherit;">- when you cannot protect who you want, when you are deprived of your privacy, when you feel emotionally vulnerable</span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Leo</b><span style="font-weight: inherit;"> - when you cannot shine, when you are ignored, when you cannot tell others what to do</span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Virgo</b><span style="font-weight: inherit;"> - when you cannot have control over your environment, when you cannot have order in your life, when you cannot achieve perfection</span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Libra </b><span style="font-weight: inherit;">- when you cannot please other people, when you are not being admired, when there is disharmony around you</span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Scorpio</b><span style="font-weight: inherit;"> - when you have no control over other people, when you are betrayed, when you don’t get what you desire</span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Sagittarius</b><span style="font-weight: inherit;">- when you do not have the freedom to do as you please , when you cannot play, when life becomes too serious for you</span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Capricorn</b><span style="font-weight: inherit;"> - when you don’t achieve what you want, when you cannot identify a goal to strive towards, when you feel disrespected</span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Aquarius</b><span style="font-weight: inherit;">- when you cannot be different, when you are forced to conform, when life become too emotional</span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Pisces </b><span style="font-weight: inherit;">- when you cannot relax and let things flow, when you are forced to plan ahead, when you feel unloved</span><span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br aria-hidden="true" /></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ask yourself why do you become unhappy under those circumstances.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>Tease out the ultimate reason.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>For example, if you have money insecurity issues, then work out where it originates.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>If you are earning fine but still have this problem chances are that you picked up this mode of thinking back in childhood.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span>If you are still struggling financially as an adult, then look into why that is.<span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span class="x_Apple-converted-space" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">There is always a solution to a problem, it’s just a matter of finding what that is, or for some of us, having the stamina and initiative to unravel the problem.</span></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p class="x_p1" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">So to answer my original question of 'Is there a path to happiness?' My conclusion is yes there is, provided you have the energy to do some weeding so you can see the path. </span></p><p class="x_p2" style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="x_s2" color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></p></div><div style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Text_text___5YSC Text_size-inherit__DoyiI Text_size-inherit-mobile__c_MEf Text_weight-bold__eClLH Text_color-greyPlus14A4A4A__VMiOO spacing_noMargin__Q_PsJ Text_inline__oInmV" style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #4a4a4a; display: inline-block; fill: rgb(74, 74, 74); margin: 0px; outline: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: unset; padding-right: unset; padding-top: 0px;">Photo by Andre Furtado, pexels.com</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #7f7f7f;"> </span></span></div><div id="x_ms-outlook-mobile-signature" style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="border: 0px; color: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br aria-hidden="true" style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /></div></div>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-89924963904109014122021-06-21T23:45:00.003+08:002021-06-21T23:45:33.906+08:00Meal to celebrate the summer solstice 2021<p> Today, my astrology buddy in Hong Kong cooked up a delish meal according to the planets.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoV_EMn1Sgcw06MLlwP20wsLvIVse9jIhBVyLWzC8uegwJkOSCfNtKxSh5USesS3JeP4qYO8acwo5wN0wWFVOCNRL31QGMiLxzVGxFtyEu8Sz1CRtqpmr2xJOdqhAjCddXg6gFJ4KEjqI/s1600/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-20+at+23.44.55.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoV_EMn1Sgcw06MLlwP20wsLvIVse9jIhBVyLWzC8uegwJkOSCfNtKxSh5USesS3JeP4qYO8acwo5wN0wWFVOCNRL31QGMiLxzVGxFtyEu8Sz1CRtqpmr2xJOdqhAjCddXg6gFJ4KEjqI/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-20+at+23.44.55.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Midsummer's Eve menu<br /><br />All guests were served with coconut water in its original container, representing milk from Mother Earth!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14u01hoYYrikhc8WqcyX1DoModK4Km64EX2zYJ92dnlm1dD4491zsGobVgte10Tvwkkd3NfsC7d2cGqgUorkET_4U-sZIdicviaxQdqklFKe36QZoneymPcXCFqdfNtPfymitHWRg2jg/s1600/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-20+at+23.45.02.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14u01hoYYrikhc8WqcyX1DoModK4Km64EX2zYJ92dnlm1dD4491zsGobVgte10Tvwkkd3NfsC7d2cGqgUorkET_4U-sZIdicviaxQdqklFKe36QZoneymPcXCFqdfNtPfymitHWRg2jg/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-20+at+23.45.02.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>For starters, pea soup was served to honor the Moon and Mercury. This yummy pea soup (Moon) was made with coconut milk (Moon) seasoned with mint (Mercury). We had a potato and turnip (both lunar ingredients) pancake but I was too busy eating that I forgot to take a photo of it!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg487xsnARoef0u4tIgFwe8qkhf1lXi9pbZ1jDG0cn4sHLwmUUCSpvAsKGT3jhEDQPoD2mH7FgIhBt4V9i69PM1dkuvaTSyIzW6nWTpRbGQ7XhhIl7L5GpFz_r67xNuIkNE5xSbBW7mN00/s1600/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-20+at+21.53.10.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg487xsnARoef0u4tIgFwe8qkhf1lXi9pbZ1jDG0cn4sHLwmUUCSpvAsKGT3jhEDQPoD2mH7FgIhBt4V9i69PM1dkuvaTSyIzW6nWTpRbGQ7XhhIl7L5GpFz_r67xNuIkNE5xSbBW7mN00/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-20+at+21.53.10.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Then we had an interlude of honoring Jupiter with fresh figs and chestnuts glazed with maple syrup. Don't they look like a work of art?!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE7XzQaPRUHQ_Vg9l9ZcSVYYXlV7eKOEdWWBYyqHH-5xVCpegJccJGytChyY_ElUbyFHsPDuy2jkzetn_3t2kcArYgbcm26y6Uon2gWuoxfN1WphvBf1rpBz-vNiSd6L55WIPsRciYp7I/s1600/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-20+at+23.45.16.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE7XzQaPRUHQ_Vg9l9ZcSVYYXlV7eKOEdWWBYyqHH-5xVCpegJccJGytChyY_ElUbyFHsPDuy2jkzetn_3t2kcArYgbcm26y6Uon2gWuoxfN1WphvBf1rpBz-vNiSd6L55WIPsRciYp7I/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-20+at+23.45.16.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div>Honoring Jupiter continued with another dish: chopped chestnuts with cloves, nutmeg, sage and maple syrup.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoDW9X-j8FMZ1lrgr_WjUZraBXk7ob3NtATyN0kgcZGr5ibBIMwWrq_0LxV7XdPzjRKcyI74CRT3KKeSMZ68wZ9A8bGYuotI3fjm_KwI9b4UI3ZomxkdAEZUYyXYQbIwuzLjS9SN4Itm4/s1600/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-20+at+23.45.10.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoDW9X-j8FMZ1lrgr_WjUZraBXk7ob3NtATyN0kgcZGr5ibBIMwWrq_0LxV7XdPzjRKcyI74CRT3KKeSMZ68wZ9A8bGYuotI3fjm_KwI9b4UI3ZomxkdAEZUYyXYQbIwuzLjS9SN4Itm4/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-20+at+23.45.10.jpeg" /></a></div><br />Then we moved onto the Sun and Mercury with this sassy salad: tangerine (Sun) and fennel (Mercury) drizzled with a olive oil-based dressing.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Rbe1qLNCAUMrKbOVPDz6olFV1Z59-wyu_5QYvoxOSsgB_s-tcIbUVj8tmQJmblSLivgQIvBu3aRqe_asqatqYdZe5sZQAds0zYpZEdEkbymjRxXa_kY74N27jPtw1zUoCSlwkyQrv0o/s1600/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-20+at+23.45.23.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Rbe1qLNCAUMrKbOVPDz6olFV1Z59-wyu_5QYvoxOSsgB_s-tcIbUVj8tmQJmblSLivgQIvBu3aRqe_asqatqYdZe5sZQAds0zYpZEdEkbymjRxXa_kY74N27jPtw1zUoCSlwkyQrv0o/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-20+at+23.45.23.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div>Continuing with the solar theme: rice with cashew nuts and raisins, flavoured with cinnamon. We also had cucumber (Moon) and celery (Mercury) salad, but I forgot to take a picture of it!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6v_XSyaw1V66ha6nEp2YB0gAYjRsJYfuheXZj1EqNW0oSm2258Fzrf8Q4_tesLoi1xGrcrJEWWcplLyIg45HgcWP6PjSDdjn_o_0f8aBHSSvb45lh6DLdZdnyb5kNWejU_j8zxuo1tyg/s1600/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-20+at+23.45.34+%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6v_XSyaw1V66ha6nEp2YB0gAYjRsJYfuheXZj1EqNW0oSm2258Fzrf8Q4_tesLoi1xGrcrJEWWcplLyIg45HgcWP6PjSDdjn_o_0f8aBHSSvb45lh6DLdZdnyb5kNWejU_j8zxuo1tyg/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-20+at+23.45.34+%25281%2529.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Lunar dessert: peaches, papaya and pears with roasted coconut chips, drenched in coconut sauce.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pbh6jX1bGtKc4wFRHqQIJ9ZRX0ZaFuH-ylLcNFSZgBzHDyJVzfE8Dzg7Mwo7grLrNYJZ_5k-ciSieWi8UOwakMCgbGXjLGax_OPpMeliF8nueCNxXwWj4CKAJIXCU4YLWcYNOvQ7J9g/s1600/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-20+at+23.45.34.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pbh6jX1bGtKc4wFRHqQIJ9ZRX0ZaFuH-ylLcNFSZgBzHDyJVzfE8Dzg7Mwo7grLrNYJZ_5k-ciSieWi8UOwakMCgbGXjLGax_OPpMeliF8nueCNxXwWj4CKAJIXCU4YLWcYNOvQ7J9g/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2021-06-20+at+23.45.34.jpeg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Sparkling water with lemon slice (Mercury!)</p><p style="text-align: center;">Thank you for your hospitality Kimberly! We also had a great astro conversation with another fellow astrologer, Tom, who gave us many food for thoughts!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></div></div>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-49331695129243897712021-05-22T23:23:00.006+08:002021-05-22T23:24:44.818+08:00Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius 2021<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiPpEzPwcVSbAp54MBnNUb-9dtyJfUXh30YXZ2UdBTBK5mSYFGk4QV7ZXOTJRw12DZguMEn2DS2cfjDRsla8_u_RMZHD7OcQizMUR0RC7o84CIYVIB8I-6vVLA1fD3KjS7LtT4N_hH2xw/s2048/pexels-pedro-figueras-681467.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiPpEzPwcVSbAp54MBnNUb-9dtyJfUXh30YXZ2UdBTBK5mSYFGk4QV7ZXOTJRw12DZguMEn2DS2cfjDRsla8_u_RMZHD7OcQizMUR0RC7o84CIYVIB8I-6vVLA1fD3KjS7LtT4N_hH2xw/s320/pexels-pedro-figueras-681467.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The lunar eclipse happening at 5 degrees Sagittarius on 25th-26th May 2021 square Jupiter, the ruler of the moon. Beware of greed - one of the seven deadly sins. If something looks too good to be true, it probably is exaggerated. Overconfidence and blind optimism are on the cards. In addition, we have Neptune square Mercury and Venus, possible misunderstandings and even deceptions are likely. <p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This can be a highly emotional time so it is best to avoid making important decisions until you are mentally calm, especially for those with planets in mutable signs (Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo and Pisces).</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">www.pexels.com/pedro</span></p><p><br /></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-37331115575492587802021-05-19T08:55:00.005+08:002021-05-19T08:55:31.557+08:00The Mirror of Opposition Part 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicacMNgtcZqWZ8zy-0rGRz4MqTEbKG_E2NGET99OJRys12hFeDDMRHgb3sxecTsqmiYQS-p9VmVZKDZ0hjvWdUBAxMOyS2atpD905Xl6Vqzfw_NIurmL4vJ47M8WodEVxJjgJxDY8yhPA/s2048/pexels-cottonbro-5851830.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicacMNgtcZqWZ8zy-0rGRz4MqTEbKG_E2NGET99OJRys12hFeDDMRHgb3sxecTsqmiYQS-p9VmVZKDZ0hjvWdUBAxMOyS2atpD905Xl6Vqzfw_NIurmL4vJ47M8WodEVxJjgJxDY8yhPA/s320/pexels-cottonbro-5851830.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In astrology, when 2 planets are facing one another, i.e. 180 degrees apart, it is called an opposition. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">It has been described as both parties wanting the same goal but approaching it from opposite directions.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div>
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The word 'opposition' is understood as something or someone standing against you. The nature of an opposition in astrology is very similar - a part of you is being reflected to you in the external world. Ever had the experience of getting annoyed by someone? Sometimes you know why, but other times, you simply cannot stand that irritating git! The key is to work out why you have attracted that person into your life and is able to trigger you emotionally.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">An opposition is formed when 2 planets are in opposing signs. With 12 signs altogether, we have 6 pairs of signs in opposition, each have the same goal, but approaching it from a different perspective. Try to work out the role of the other person you have attracted and identify the part you play in this tug of war:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Aries - Libra</u></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is the axis of 'me' against 'you'. Aries is concerned with the self, me me me, whereas Libra is about putting the others first. However, they are both at the extremes. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Is the other person being selfish? (Aries) Or are you annoyed by their inability to stand up for themselves and allow others to walk all over them? (Libra)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Common goal: Relating to others</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Incorporate both signs: Relating to others cooperatively (Libra) but without losing oneself (Aries)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Taurus - Scorpio</u></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Taurus is hoarding material possessions, whereas Scorpio is holding onto emotions.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Is the other person being Taurus (hoarding, being stubborn) or Scorpio (vindictive, jealous)?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Common goal: Building/creating something that will last</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Incorporate both signs: Building steadily out of love (Taurus) and not go to the extremes (Scorpio) , e.g. being destructive and annihilate when the going gets tough </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div>
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you could bear to take a moment and ask yourself why those people annoy you so much, you will often find that those irritating souls are merely mirroring a part of you that you have disowned.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">www.pexels.com/cottonbro</span></div>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-38529461554039214312021-05-11T00:02:00.000+08:002021-05-11T00:02:25.988+08:00The Power of the Moon: Transiting in Gemini<p><b style="font-size: large;">The moon is the closest piece of rock/satellite to us, hence its influence is said to be strong for us Earthlings. </b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95pZTr_WYlLa69UOs86dlFF2bh_osVlWs0rs7d_qhfUDuNBqyyLuo-nz772nCuE0efJJDeo7KVwLE3UGybUeas89Bkn4JM3Mexl-tmqceGKWiT6xE_KWeNdhH5dJu9aR7guVVHRfW5XI/s2048/pexels-romain-kamin-731574.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95pZTr_WYlLa69UOs86dlFF2bh_osVlWs0rs7d_qhfUDuNBqyyLuo-nz772nCuE0efJJDeo7KVwLE3UGybUeas89Bkn4JM3Mexl-tmqceGKWiT6xE_KWeNdhH5dJu9aR7guVVHRfW5XI/s320/pexels-romain-kamin-731574.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">It enters a new sign every 2.5 days. </span><p></p><p>Depending on which part of the world you are currently located, it's due to make its ingress into Gemini on:</p><p>12th May 2021 05:43:06 (Los Angeles PDT)</p><p>12th May 2021 08:43:06 (New York EDT)</p><p>12th May 2021 13:43:06 (London BST)</p><p>12th May 2021 20:43:06 (HK Time)</p><p>12th May 2021 08:43:06 (Tokyo JST)</p><p>12th May 2021 22:43:06 (Melbourne AEST)</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Mood, behaviour, state of mind under a Gemini moon:</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Chatty, communicative, sociable, cerebral, inquisitive, restlessness</i></span></p><p>This is a great time for brainstorming, as your mind is buzzing with ideas, bursting to be manifested. Multitasking becomes easier. Make that phone, contact that acquaintance on your mind. </p><p>Dinner parties held under the Geminian moon are likely to be lighthearted and filled with jokes, laughter and gossips!</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">www.pexels.com/romainkamin</span></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-69433923656450470292021-05-07T00:12:00.000+08:002021-05-07T00:12:15.893+08:00The Power of the Moon: Transiting in Taurus <p> <b style="font-size: large;">The moon is the closest piece of rock/satellite to us, hence its influence is said to be strong for us Earthlings. </b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95pZTr_WYlLa69UOs86dlFF2bh_osVlWs0rs7d_qhfUDuNBqyyLuo-nz772nCuE0efJJDeo7KVwLE3UGybUeas89Bkn4JM3Mexl-tmqceGKWiT6xE_KWeNdhH5dJu9aR7guVVHRfW5XI/s2048/pexels-romain-kamin-731574.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95pZTr_WYlLa69UOs86dlFF2bh_osVlWs0rs7d_qhfUDuNBqyyLuo-nz772nCuE0efJJDeo7KVwLE3UGybUeas89Bkn4JM3Mexl-tmqceGKWiT6xE_KWeNdhH5dJu9aR7guVVHRfW5XI/s320/pexels-romain-kamin-731574.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">It enters a new sign every 2.5 days. </span><p></p><p>Depending on which part of the world you are currently located, it's due to make its ingress into Taurus on:</p><p>9th May 2021 16:46:58 (Los Angeles PDT)</p><p>9th May 2021 19:46:58 (New York EDT)</p><p>10th May 2021 00:46:58 (London BST)</p><p>10th May 2021 07:46:58 (HK Time)</p><p>10th May 2021 08:46:58am (Tokyo JST)</p><p>10th May 2021 09:46:58 (Melbourne AEST)</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Mood, behaviour, state of mind under a Taurus moon:</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Indulgence, sensual, natural, stable, practical, stubborn, gluttonous, sedentary</i></span></p><p>Take advantage of this time to organise your finance, be it your porfolio or shopping around for better returns. Go out and enjoy walks in the great outdoors and immerse your soul in the beauty of the natural world. Compared to the previous zodiac sign, this is likely to be a time of inactivity/rest, sticking to what is familiar rather than being adventurous.</p><p>Dinner parties held under the Taurean moon is likely to influence our appetite. Hosts can expect to see your guests mopping up their plates or asking for more. Not so good for those who are watching their diets! </p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">www.pexels.com/romainkamin</span></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-41231898878733723332021-05-06T00:00:00.000+08:002021-05-06T00:10:51.042+08:00Power of the Moon: Transiting in Aries<p> <b style="font-size: large;">The moon is the closest piece of rock/satellite to us, hence its influence is said to be strong for us Earthlings. </b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95pZTr_WYlLa69UOs86dlFF2bh_osVlWs0rs7d_qhfUDuNBqyyLuo-nz772nCuE0efJJDeo7KVwLE3UGybUeas89Bkn4JM3Mexl-tmqceGKWiT6xE_KWeNdhH5dJu9aR7guVVHRfW5XI/s2048/pexels-romain-kamin-731574.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95pZTr_WYlLa69UOs86dlFF2bh_osVlWs0rs7d_qhfUDuNBqyyLuo-nz772nCuE0efJJDeo7KVwLE3UGybUeas89Bkn4JM3Mexl-tmqceGKWiT6xE_KWeNdhH5dJu9aR7guVVHRfW5XI/s320/pexels-romain-kamin-731574.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">It enters a new sign every 2.5 days. </span><p></p><p>Depending on which part of the world you are currently located, it's due to make its ingress into Aries on:</p><p>7th May 2021 04:52:58 (Los Angeles PDT)</p><p>7th May 2021 07:52:58 (New York EDT)</p><p>7th May 2021 12:52:58 (London BST)</p><p>7th May 2021 19:52:58am (HK Time)</p><p>7th May 2021 20:52:58am (Tokyo JST)</p><p>7th May 2021 21:52:58am (Melbourne AEST)</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Mood, behaviour, state of mind under an Aries moon:</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Courageous, combative, competitive, ambitious, active, pioneering, impatient, impulsive</i></span></p><p>It is the perfect time to take the plunge and do something you fear (without causing danger to yourself and others of course) - skydive, bungee jump. Be daring, create your own path!</p><p>Discussions occurring under this moon may become heated easily, as even the most timid may not be able to keep a stiff upper lip. Getting ones point across seem to be more important than usual. There is an urge to act, to begin, to fight....anything but do nothing.</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">www.pexels.com/romainkamin</span></p><p><br /></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-47398625735949380942021-05-05T12:57:00.001+08:002021-05-05T12:57:30.668+08:00Mercury in Gemini, Mercury goes retrograde May 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZeZ5YYaqzNzcyldtPKQIfGY_1b5UU4MBPvYT3MaGDte51scjHh0CH57hnBNtY4KthIjPuULgicL0rupOtcOrC-wlr9dIx1jYNqsY4dcAj2ATdP2ifhjdFBWQNTATum33UyJSLkwpAwFg/s2048/pexels-kindel-media-7770566.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZeZ5YYaqzNzcyldtPKQIfGY_1b5UU4MBPvYT3MaGDte51scjHh0CH57hnBNtY4KthIjPuULgicL0rupOtcOrC-wlr9dIx1jYNqsY4dcAj2ATdP2ifhjdFBWQNTATum33UyJSLkwpAwFg/s320/pexels-kindel-media-7770566.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mercury is the messenger god, ruling communications and transportations.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">It enters its sign of dignity (Gemini) on 3-4 May and will remain there until 12th July.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Normally, Mercury stays in a zodiac sign for just over 3 weeks. However, with this messenger planet going retrograde on 30th May, it will remain in this strong position for an extended period of over 2 months.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">While Mercury is in Gemini, expect more active cerebral activities (ideas buzzing in your head, planning projects), and smoother communications (willingness to share thoughts and opinions, chatting on the phone/internet).</p><p>When Mercury reaches 24 degrees 43 minutes on 30th May, it will begin its retrograde motion and moves backwards, retracing its steps until it reaches 16 degrees on 23rd June, where it will resume direct motion again. </p><p>Astrologically, it will affect those with planets in Gemini and other mutable signs (Sagittarius, Virgo and Pisces) between 16 to 24 degrees. </p><p>The usual advice given on the internet include:</p><p>- avoid signing contract (renewing is fine), if cannot be avoided, scrutinize the small print</p><p>- refrain from expensive purchases</p><p>- expect traffic delays</p><p>Personally, I experience the above even when Mercury is in direct motion anyway.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">What I do notice when Mercury goes retrograde, and it triggers your natal planets, is that communication with others become more sensitive than usual. The chances of misunderstandings are higher. So double check and triple check your instructions are being correctly processed. Be extra polite in your choice of words. When in doubt add an emoji to lighten the mood. Be humble. Double confirm your facts before you launch into a heated argument......</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mercury goes retrograde 3 times a year, each time for around 3 weeks. It is a period of readjusting the way we communicate. If we are too blunt and crass, then try to be more refined and subtle in the way we interact with others. In Gemini, we can learn to be short and simple in our choice of words. Be direct. Say what you mean. And most importantly, INTERPRET in a simple way. For example, if your husband wants to add a pinch of salt to your soup, then it means the soup is bland. It does not mean you are a lousy cook, good for nothing, can't even manage a simple task of putting a decent meal on the table........ Your cooking skills and your self esteem are not interlinked. And if you are the husband, perhaps compliment on other aspect of the soup before you say 'I think adding a pinch of salt will bring out the flavour even more....'</p><p style="text-align: justify;">What kinds of difficulties do you run into during a Mercury retrograde?</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">www.pexels.com/kindel-media</span></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-30302040321678560492021-05-04T01:27:00.001+08:002021-05-04T01:29:49.648+08:00I keep on meeting ........ Sagittarius<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsjyiv9cy4-hZT3L61ZcV9a2vjfS6Jb85kGcyiycFZL3Anr2NF_-Ns8YToktZ1ObViKxEmBfSkHKXH4ppNFYCyVcOWm3rFgTFkvh_96H1t15LA7z8xcvqhK3M-RKr8nJSDdYyXco00tA/s400/ID-10013214.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsjyiv9cy4-hZT3L61ZcV9a2vjfS6Jb85kGcyiycFZL3Anr2NF_-Ns8YToktZ1ObViKxEmBfSkHKXH4ppNFYCyVcOWm3rFgTFkvh_96H1t15LA7z8xcvqhK3M-RKr8nJSDdYyXco00tA/s320/ID-10013214.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There is nothing scientific about these 'I keep on meeting....' series. Just something I have noticed personally.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Similar to receiving signs from above, like seeing feathers or finding pennies, when I keep on meeting people under the same zodiac sign within a short time span, it does make me wonder 'Is it mere coincidence?'</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For those who think it's utter non sense, you can stop reading now, this is clearly not for you, but for those who do resonate with what I'm saying, read on....</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Keep on meeting Sagittarius and it's a sign that either you are too blunt, tactless, overly idealistic, or you're too serious and you can learn a thing or two from these fellow Sag counterparts - be carefree, fun-loving and spontaneous. These free spirits are teaching the rest of us to lighten up and be adventurous. Life is like an adventure playground, or a sea voyage, a chance to discover new territories. Life is FUN! Their enthusiasm is contagious and they show us that being bogged down by the past or being fearful of the future is depriving one to enjoy life to the full. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Live in the present.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: center;">Image courtesy of Graphics Mouse / </span><a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" style="font-size: x-small; text-align: center;" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></div><div><br /></div></div>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-71449209282536585572021-05-03T00:06:00.002+08:002021-05-03T00:36:04.880+08:00Power of the Moon: Transiting in Pisces<p><b style="font-size: large;">The moon is the closest piece of rock/satellite to us, hence its influence is said to be strong for us Earthlings. </b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95pZTr_WYlLa69UOs86dlFF2bh_osVlWs0rs7d_qhfUDuNBqyyLuo-nz772nCuE0efJJDeo7KVwLE3UGybUeas89Bkn4JM3Mexl-tmqceGKWiT6xE_KWeNdhH5dJu9aR7guVVHRfW5XI/s2048/pexels-romain-kamin-731574.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95pZTr_WYlLa69UOs86dlFF2bh_osVlWs0rs7d_qhfUDuNBqyyLuo-nz772nCuE0efJJDeo7KVwLE3UGybUeas89Bkn4JM3Mexl-tmqceGKWiT6xE_KWeNdhH5dJu9aR7guVVHRfW5XI/s320/pexels-romain-kamin-731574.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">It enters a new sign every 2.5 days. </span><p></p><p>Depending on which part of the world you are currently located, it's due to make its ingress into Pisces on:</p><p>4th May 2021 19:08:58 (Los Angeles PDT)</p><p>4th May 2021 22:08:58 (New York EDT)</p><p>5th May 2021 03:08:58 (London BST)</p><p>5th May 2021 10:08:58am (HK Time)</p><p>5th May 2021 11:08:58am (Tokyo JST)</p><p>5th May 2021 12:08:58am (Melbourne AEST)</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Mood, behaviour, state of mind under a Pisces moon:</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Romantic, compassionate, spiritual, dreamy, artistic, imaginative, intuitive, emotional, confused</i></span></p><p>It's a great time to take time out to meditate or just relax! It is not particularly favourable for mundane or work-related matters, as it is easy to become distracted or even prone to procrastination. </p><p>Parties held under this time may end up to be a spiritual affair. It is easier to understand one another and increases rapport.<br /><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">www.pexels.com/romainkamin</span></p><p><br /></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-28044533753483074362021-05-02T15:02:00.000+08:002021-05-02T15:02:33.730+08:00Power of the Moon: Transiting in Aquarius<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPFBuYlczZlSgEYqRSb7f3OQ9YV-0wDkChuyU4K25izr6kI1mB1S7T1pRoeg_x3IuwfOo5acng3y1sHMAV3igVP4W5z9g65ycMIrriVf7u41RwXlII_5xBPZ_ZL6DZm5xgwoBfCAcqubE/s2048/pexels-romain-kamin-731574.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPFBuYlczZlSgEYqRSb7f3OQ9YV-0wDkChuyU4K25izr6kI1mB1S7T1pRoeg_x3IuwfOo5acng3y1sHMAV3igVP4W5z9g65ycMIrriVf7u41RwXlII_5xBPZ_ZL6DZm5xgwoBfCAcqubE/s320/pexels-romain-kamin-731574.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The moon is the closest piece of rock/satellite to us, hence its influence is said to be strong for us Earthlings. </b></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It enters a new sign every 2.5 days. </span></p><p>Depending on which part of the world you are currently located, it's due to make its ingress into Aquarius on:</p><p>2nd May 2021 12:30:58 (Los Angeles PDT)</p><p>2nd May 2021 15:30:58 (New York EDT)</p><p>2nd May 2021 20:30:58 (London BST)</p><p>3rd May 2021 03:30:58am (HK Time)</p><p>3rd May 2021 04:30:58am (Tokyo JST)</p><p>3rd May 2021 05:30:58am (Melbourne AEST)</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Mood, behaviour, state of mind under an Aquarius moon:</b></span></p><p><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Individualistic, innovative, rebellious, experimental, electrifying, humanitarian, altruistic</span></i></p><p>It's a great time to be different; surprise others or prepared to be surprised! Hop outside the box and step away from the tried & tested, perhaps be a volunteer and do something for others in the community. </p><p>Parties held under this time may take an unexpected turn. It is a great time to network with like-minded individuals and discuss matters which benefit the masses.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">www.pexels.com/romainkamin</span></p><p><br /></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-13237061963289381682021-05-01T00:06:00.000+08:002021-05-01T00:06:50.918+08:00Power of the Moon: Transiting in Capricorn<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEherPXfNNHCR8PxU6tkR4IQ2AECRXgAVAsL_dEnXOHlvJkWQpIXo7cjN_JsG3y6Jp-KjLoGwT3s11iVDIFECQVtMdbM3Nnk_5SlTdI0GSckzLk0rTv2CrZx56pwR3pDOTEAYAP_se_NJkw/s2048/pexels-romain-kamin-731574.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEherPXfNNHCR8PxU6tkR4IQ2AECRXgAVAsL_dEnXOHlvJkWQpIXo7cjN_JsG3y6Jp-KjLoGwT3s11iVDIFECQVtMdbM3Nnk_5SlTdI0GSckzLk0rTv2CrZx56pwR3pDOTEAYAP_se_NJkw/s320/pexels-romain-kamin-731574.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The moon is the closest piece of rock/satellite to us, hence its influence is said to be strong for us Earthlings. </b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It enters a new sign every 2.5 days. </span></p><p>Depending on which part of the world you are currently located, it's due to make its ingress into Capricorn on:</p><p>30th April 2021 09:15:58 (Los Angeles PDT)</p><p>30th April 2021 12:15:58 (New York EDT)</p><p>30th April 2021 17:15:58 (London BST)</p><p>1st May 2021 00:15:58am (HK Time)</p><p>1st May 2021 01:15:58am (Tokyo JST)</p><p>1st May 2021 02:15:58am (Melbourne AEST)</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Mood, behaviour, state of mind under a Capricorn moon:</b></span></p><p><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Serious, sober, calm, mature, controlled, stable, cautious, business-like, diligent, ambitious, practical, dutiful, responsible, restrained, pessimistic</span></i></p><p>It's a great time to get things done, especially for work, or other practical matters. Also appropriate for discussing serious topics.</p><p>It is not particularly an entertaining time, so parties held under this moon may end up to be like a meeting! Or Topics discussed may take on a more serious tone than usual.</p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">www.pexels.com/romainkamin</span></p><p><br /></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-33632458547192623392021-04-30T00:00:00.001+08:002021-04-30T00:00:08.504+08:00Sun conjunct Uranus; Moon in Sagittarius; Moon square Neptune; sextile Jupiter<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUXHuNog34m3kHxPyW9WBSVANpAM03Nu53JGP3TRBAD4EdmeVxiZ9PpfDNx34Py59dBAoEf2YFuAItTS3lUqAJUqxY6UDiuzFN7RHlNrOIVhMQhgVlgxaiGZhUyKIEQ5wK7V6EUPPtdc/s2048/pexels-sid-ali-2028885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUXHuNog34m3kHxPyW9WBSVANpAM03Nu53JGP3TRBAD4EdmeVxiZ9PpfDNx34Py59dBAoEf2YFuAItTS3lUqAJUqxY6UDiuzFN7RHlNrOIVhMQhgVlgxaiGZhUyKIEQ5wK7V6EUPPtdc/s320/pexels-sid-ali-2028885.jpg" /></a></div></span><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;">The Cosmic Weather for the last day of April 2021</span></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="text-align: left;">S</span><span style="text-align: left;">un conjunct Uranus</span></b><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"> - surprises, surprises, surprises, personal breakthroughs, jump outside the box</span></div></div><p><b>Moon in Sagittarius</b> - freedom, fun-loving, gallop into the distance (in spirit at least)</p><p><b>Moon square Neptune</b> - overly sensitive, feeling hurt, misled, misunderstood</p><p><b>Moon sextile Jupiter</b> - exuberant, positive, warm, sociable, happiness, feeling abundant and confident</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">www.pexels.com/sid-ali</span></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-10654188681002189332021-04-29T00:00:00.002+08:002021-04-29T08:46:18.018+08:00Jupiter in Pisces 2021<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyIknypswp46ou4DhB1soW4g6QlWzM4g-ni3l_-6GGafXxw_-hDRw6aryJTvoHrjxThv4JpQGWiVPgk9_d3BXEogTaMEhy3aIxal2C4M5Vhx1t8vwn8k0kqLjq2cbDFJIk1lfgJRvk9JM/s877/WhatsApp+Image+2021-04-29+at+08.02.25.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="677" data-original-width="877" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyIknypswp46ou4DhB1soW4g6QlWzM4g-ni3l_-6GGafXxw_-hDRw6aryJTvoHrjxThv4JpQGWiVPgk9_d3BXEogTaMEhy3aIxal2C4M5Vhx1t8vwn8k0kqLjq2cbDFJIk1lfgJRvk9JM/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2021-04-29+at+08.02.25.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div>On May 13th-14th, depending on which part of the world you are in, we find the planet of abundance, Jupiter, enter its sign of dignity - Pisces. Pisces is a sign of compassion, spirituality and the infinite realm.<p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jupiter is the planet of luck, expansion, abundance. With it entering a new sign, we can expect it to usher in a breath of fresh air into this stifled world of social distancing. Bringing in the much needed hope and prosperity into every part of the globe.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On a personal level, where Jupiter traverses in your chart is the area of life with increased luck and opportunities, chances for advancement and expansion. Check both your sun sign and ascendant:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Aries - hidden talents, secrets, behind-the-scene matters</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilFaWq0l0tW6NUBIykOjFZY7ETJMVQJgXqh5dVTnMbsgUi4GAkZpE12SXKbSUF4zHIEszfyd-0QQ2sg78yu-AHGCRHrNsxswkqdpndkK3ZJIG7nSWWWbZ2_8Pvph_JhVgEW-jJ8M1er6Q/s2048/pexels-michael-steinberg-318820.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilFaWq0l0tW6NUBIykOjFZY7ETJMVQJgXqh5dVTnMbsgUi4GAkZpE12SXKbSUF4zHIEszfyd-0QQ2sg78yu-AHGCRHrNsxswkqdpndkK3ZJIG7nSWWWbZ2_8Pvph_JhVgEW-jJ8M1er6Q/s320/pexels-michael-steinberg-318820.jpg" width="320" /></a>Taurus - social network, friendship, future plans, hopes and dreams</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Gemini - promotion, better relationship with mother, positive public image</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Cancer - higher learning, travelling, religion, publishing</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Leo - investment, partner's money, facing/overcoming fear and paranoia</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Virgo - new partnerships, business opportunities, winning lawsuits</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Libra - better health, happy daily/work routine, getting on well with colleagues, new pets</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Scorpio - love opportunities, leisure time, gambling luck, children <br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sagittarius - harmonious home life, better relationship with father, bigger homes, new family members</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Capricorn - positive thinking, better relationship with siblings/neighbours/peers, inspiring ideas</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Aquarius - increased earning and/ spending, elevated self esteem</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Pisces - a new outlook on life, a new image, general wellbeing</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Images from pinstrest and </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.pexels.com/michael-steinberg</span></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-9056929820017434302021-04-28T00:00:00.000+08:002021-04-28T00:00:18.929+08:00The Crown - Princess Margaret<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD-mwQZ5v-8mZtIjPNCTuUvOlEaTh2jL1RybxuepJiRMPQbcf0cjy5jt4bV1ANyT-yBrMZHmgKdRaDi8ill4BUCvRyuw7G3iw_DzHkLdoqa8qNtbqMM9TwW_P7CEF5E7vOkL9mc7KNzH4/s653/Princess+Margaret.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="489" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD-mwQZ5v-8mZtIjPNCTuUvOlEaTh2jL1RybxuepJiRMPQbcf0cjy5jt4bV1ANyT-yBrMZHmgKdRaDi8ill4BUCvRyuw7G3iw_DzHkLdoqa8qNtbqMM9TwW_P7CEF5E7vOkL9mc7KNzH4/s320/Princess+Margaret.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A recent addiction on Netflix piqued my interest on Princess Margaret's birth chart. </div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">(Yes, it's 'The Crown'. Yes I know it's ancient, I'm slow, I just discovered it last week!)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I was amazed to find the chart endowed with 5 planets in dignity and one in exaltation. However, we all know that being dealt with a fine hand of cards is only part of the story. It is how we play with it that really matters.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A gregarious socialite, exuding glamour and charm, the late Princess Margaret captured her audience with her bright and cheerful exterior with ease (Sun in Leo, Venus in Libra). </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Within this fashionably-cladded shell encased a softer, emotional core (Moon and Jupiter in Cancer). A soul who craved to belong to the clan, but at the same time, sought independence and individualism (Uranus in 1st, oppose Venus). No doubt, as picked up by the series, she was proud to be her papa's joy, but wanted to be herself within the constitution. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Endowed with a sharp tongue and quick mind (Mercury in Virgo), humorous at times, offensive and inappropriate at others (Mercury square Mars), she was a captivating entertainer. Love, whether it be family or partnership, came through in short and interrupted dosages via a narrow duct (Venus square Saturn), which the late princess may have found to be difficult to grasp (Venus oppose Uranus). Underneath this beautiful surface lay the thick soup of deep and intense emotions (Moon closely conjunct Pluto), be it dark feelings from sibling rivalry (a Leo feeling overshadowed) or lost love (having one's own choice of partner disapproved by the greater system), the strong Leonine ploughed on, with her head held up high.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155731188797841567.post-4918879976868048782021-04-27T00:01:00.000+08:002021-04-27T00:01:20.591+08:00Full Moon in Scorpio 2021<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Full Moon is a time when hidden matters come to the fore.</span></p><p>26th April 2021 04:32am GMT (Chart 1) / 27th April 2021 11:32am Hong Kong time (Chart 2)</p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWX2FeNzRU1WCk2SH2fKurZqx3CbkR1mBDT9Dvn3IAvFDHej5ca6NoGW5gIQPaFfJSfEpQdqDq__qjL6Avl29l-NJAHIN0TodudLaIxQjOFd1twN_yCRZWGDnOtsRr-IxPxBBznlMnQw/s653/full+Moon+in+scorpio+2021+UK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="489" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWX2FeNzRU1WCk2SH2fKurZqx3CbkR1mBDT9Dvn3IAvFDHej5ca6NoGW5gIQPaFfJSfEpQdqDq__qjL6Avl29l-NJAHIN0TodudLaIxQjOFd1twN_yCRZWGDnOtsRr-IxPxBBznlMnQw/s320/full+Moon+in+scorpio+2021+UK.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chart 1</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">The dark Scorpionic Moon opposes a stellium (Sun, Uranus, Venus, Merucry) in Taurus, expect to have your values and opinions shaken up in the least expected places. The axis straddled by this full moon can give you some hints as to where these places may be:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>1st - 7th: how you relate to others; personal partnerships</div><div><br /></div><div>2nd - 8th: money matters, personal values</div><div><br /></div><div>3rd - 9th: siblings, neighbours, communications</div><div><br /></div><div>4th - 10th: parents, heritage, home life, career</div><div><br /></div><div>5th - 11th: lover, hobbies, friends, social circle</div><div><br /></div><div>6th -12th: physical & mental health, mundane matters, hidden agendas<br /><div><br /></div><div>Have fixed sign (Taurus - Scorpio, Leo - Aquarius) planets at 7 degrees? This full moon may bring some surprises your way.</div><div><br /></div><div>Issues raised:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Out with the old, in with the new</li><li>Problems in relationships/matters swept under the carpet need to be faced head on</li><li>Have the grace and integrity to admit something isn't working</li></ul></div><div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9rwQtGdGoNlD8-IFqyoYF1NwgKSgrt-EHBaewEaNZNLDQi7D8C0Kpj7NRPT-CS3vvw4LmcU5xCHu-rituIZc9ymE3TiiT5QX5hf751X2BOlcHPSSlTq9OC_tdawuILzz69riEy-DpOA/s653/Full+Moon+in+Scorpio+2021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="489" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9rwQtGdGoNlD8-IFqyoYF1NwgKSgrt-EHBaewEaNZNLDQi7D8C0Kpj7NRPT-CS3vvw4LmcU5xCHu-rituIZc9ymE3TiiT5QX5hf751X2BOlcHPSSlTq9OC_tdawuILzz69riEy-DpOA/s320/Full+Moon+in+Scorpio+2021.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chart 2<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">What may appear to be a painful separation could in fact be a blessing in disguise. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Familiarity doesn't just breed contempt, it can also encourage inertia, making one unwilling to take the plunge for fear of the unknown.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Are you ready for a change? If so, clear out the clutter and embrace the excitement ahead!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p><br /></p></div></div></div>Maxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12710189098484720682noreply@blogger.com0