Spring is Coming

The Spring comes in March 20th. This is the time of success. The colors of Gold, Pink, Orange and Green are heightened!! Dress with confidence and bring it on!Spring arrives March 20th !!!!!! The Spring Equinox ushers in the new fertile energies that will radiate all activities in our lives. As we open ourselves to this celestial change dust off those old plans and commit to a time !!

Mercury Retrograde Is Here!!

Yes the retrograde is here!! From March 4th to the 25th Mercury will move in backwards motion. Many will become frazzled and disoriented!! Yelling and screaming!!! Everything goes wrong to lost money and then found money!!! Hold onto everything you know. Get focused and hold tight to your dreams and realize that it can happen. This is really a period of hindsight! The time for reconstruction and revitalization is here. Many will find old dreams and secret desires manifesting themselves. Old friends and past acquaintances will appear bringing gifts of reconciliation, bonuses and surprises. Focus on your past goals and dreams. Make a list of your goals and projects. Review them and do the necessary work to fine tune them. Anything can happen at this time!! This is not just a time to sit and be quiet but to Plan, Organize, and Execute when all is done.
This retrograde Pisces is the ruling energy and all emotions and spiritual realms come to the front. Clandestine and latent ideas and circumstances materialize. Be wary of new advancements and to check them carefully. All relationships amour , platonic or family will be touched with a heightened sense of emotional integrity. Be honest. Be forthright. Be willing to listen and allow others to take off their masks. Most importantly don't be afraid to listen to your own inner river that flows in your heart. Others may not like what you have to say or emote but it must be done to clear your channels to receive your bounty. Do it with cordial and loving tones. God knows your heart and what your true destiny is . Be well and celebrate this time.

A single father and love renewed

She said she knew me but I don't recall

She said she knew my favorite drink ......Scotch with no rocks


She said she knew me ....how I came so far and rose to the top

She said she knew me ... by my body and soul... Hmmmm

She said she knew me from the time we spent together in the Fall as we languished in each others sweat...Permeating against our souls


She said she knew that I like to swim in waterfalls against moonlight shades playing hide and seek .........

No ,she did not know me when I raised our children.. No she did not know me when I

sold the house and moved past what was when... No she did not know me when the lights were off and our family made due with camp fire stories that faded into sunrise..... No she did not know me when I went to school against the threat of unemployment... No she did not know me when despite all odds I learned to love anew.....No she did not know me when


I placed my hand in her hand with crumbling petals withering.... Since then ..

I later became a man ......... and this is now and not what was when .... I am a man and

look within and the girl that danced with me ............ This girl cannot be with a man...

She knew the boy but not the man.


WB

Our newest planet: Sedna!!!

For some that don't know we have a new planet that has been discovered. Let's welcome Sedna. Before we discuss this new addition we should celebrate the newest Female Principle energy in the cosmic arena: Sedna! Until now the only primary planet of feminine power was Venus. Venus bestowed her favors upon us with beauty, wit, charm, the arts and the power of seduction. Also known as the evening star she glistened like a fine gemstone against the gilded neck of dusk. As the Empress of the Night, Venus provided enlightenment for all travelers and sailors through choppy and the dangerous waters of life.

Sedna is three times further away than Pluto and was discovered using the Mt Palomar facility in November by astronomers from the California Institute of Technology, Yale Observatory and the Gemini Observatory. They estimate it's temperature to be about -240 degrees Celsius(-400 Fahrenheit)
The significance of this planet being named after a Goddess is akin to the era we live in. This is the story of Sedna. As the legend goes, Sedna was a beautiful Inuit girl who lived with her father. She was very vain and thought she was too beautiful to marry just anyone. Time and time again she turned down hunters who came to her camp wishing to marry her. Finally one day her father said to her "Sedna, we have no food and we will go hungry soon. You need a husband to take care of you, so the next hunter who comes to ask your hand in marriage, you must marry him." Sedna ignored her father and kept brushing her hair as she looked at her reflection in the water.Soon her father saw another hunter approaching their camp. The man was dressed elegantly in furs and appeared to be well-to-do even though his face was hidden. Sedna's father spoke to the man. "
If you wish to seek a wife I have a beautiful daughter . She can cook and sew and I know she will make a good wife." Under great protest, Sedna was placed aboard of the hunters kayak and journeyed to her new home. Soon they arrived at an island. Sedna looked around. She could see nothing. No sod hut, no tent, just bare rocks and a cliff. The hunter stood before Sedna and as he pulled down his hood, he let out and evil laugh. Sedna's husband was not a man as she had thought but a raven in disguise. She screamed and tried to run, but the bird dragged her to a clearing on the cliff. Sedna's new home was a few tufts of animal hair and feathers strewn about on the hard, cold rock. The only food she had to eat was fish. Her husband, the raven, brought raw fish to her after a day of flying off in search of food.
Sedna was very unhappy and miserable. She cried and cried and called her father's name. Through the howling arctic winds Sedna's father could hear his daughter's cries. He felt guilty for what he had done as he knew she was sad. Sedna's father decided it was time to rescue his daughter. He loaded up his kayak and paddled for days through the frigid arctic waters to his Sedna's home. When he arrived Sedna was standing on the shore. Sedna hugged her father then quickly climbed into his kayak and paddled away. After many hours of travel Sedna turned and saw a black speck far off into the distance. She felt the fear well up inside of her for she knew the speck was her angry husband flying in search The big black raven swooped down upon the kayak bobbing on the ocean. Sedna's father took his paddle and struck at the raven but missed as the bird continued to harass them. Finally the raven swooped down near the kayak and flapped his wing upon the ocean. A vicious storm began to brew. The calm arctic ocean soon became a raging torrent tossing the tiny kayak to and fro. Sedna's father became very frightened. He grabbed Sedna and threw her over the side of the kayak into the ocean. "Here, he screamed, here is your precious wife, please do not hurt me, take her."
Sedna screamed and struggled as her body began go numb in the icy arctic waters. She swam to the kayak and reached up, her fingers grasping the side of the boat. Her father, terrified by the raging storm, thought only of himself as he grabbed the paddle and began to pound against Sedna's fingers. Sedna screamed for her father to stop but to no avail. Her frozen fingers cracked and fell into the ocean. Affected by her ghastly husbands powers, Sedna's fingers while sinking to the bottom, turned into seals. Sedna attempted again to swim and cling to her father's kayak. Again he grabbed the paddle and began beating at her hands. Again Sedna's hands, frozen by the arctic sea again cracked off. The stumps began to drift to the bottom of the sea, this time turned into the whales and other large mammals. Sedna could fight no more and began to sink herself. of her.
Sedna, tourmented and raging with anger for what had happened to her, did not perish. She became, and still is today, the goddess of the sea. Sedna's companions are the seals, and the whales that sit with her at the bottom on the ocean. Her anger and fury against man is what drums up the violent seas and storms . Hunters have a great respect for her. Legend has it that they must treat her with respect. Shaman's from the world above must swim down to her to comb her long black tangled hair. This calms Sedna down. Once this is done, she releases her mammals to allow the Inuit to eat from the bounty of the sea. It is for this reason in the north that after a hunter catches a seal he drops water into the mouth of the mammal, a gesture to thank Sedna for her kindness in allowing him to feed his family.

It is wonderful to note that she is above all a survior against all odds and was vigilant to fighting agianst the wrongdoings of women. Yemanya, a Yoruba orisa of water correlates to this story as well for the protection of women against maladies and evils of the world. This is a goddess from the Native peoples . Inuit are a people who live near the Arctic. Their homeland stretches from the northeastern tip of Russia across Alaska and northern Canada to parts of Greenland. Inuit refers to the people formerly called Eskimos. The term Eskimo comes from a Native American word that may have meant 'eater of raw meat'. They prefer the name Inuit, which means 'the people' or 'real people' and comes from a language called Inuit-Inupiaq. The singular of Inuit is Inuk, which means 'person'. These are a strong and spriritual people who rule with morality and compassion. This new planet signifies the coming of the feminine principles to balance and create harmony. This is needed to subside the turbulant actions of tyrants and despots currently in or wanting power.

Only those with spiritul maturity can approach her such a Shamans and Medicine Women to appease her anger and unrest. Muck like OLOKUN, Yoruba orisa of the bottom of the ocean she is a great mystery and treasure.

March Into the New Year!!

With the secular new year here it brings to mind resolutions. Do we make them, keep them or simply use them as coasters? The Chinese New Year will here in a few weeks. The Mayan calendar had 13 months instead of 12. Do we really need to base our plans on a policitcally constructed calendar ? The answer depends on you. Time is relative but thoughts and deeds in momentum are unstoppable. With that in mind I offer the gift of projection. Simply visualize with detailed aspects where you want to be and how you want to get there. Pick a month for it to manifest itself in. Now that is done. Whew! This is most important setting the steps in motion. Consider the time frame you are in and how long will it take. For everything there is a season! Cultivate the best aspects of the Winter, Summer, Spring and Autumn seasons. Winter is the time to draw on internal spiritual and psychic strength. Work on networking with those in the field you want to be in and make physical connections with them through parties, meetings, planning a project, anything to established the physical connection.
Image a magic carpet that defies gravity . You are moving to defy any obstacles in your way. Assess yourself and your current associates. If they are not conducive to your goals and development then release them and cultivate others. No one can bring the owo to you but through your own actions and good thoughts. Begin to wear colors that will attract positive aspects to you. Orange is success, Gold and Yellow usher in the blessings of solar and divine energy, Purple brings in royal status and the power of a monarch, and Silver to invoke balance and charm. These are just a few colors but the impact of one's actions can catapult you into a higher stratosphere.
Use sound moral and spiritual actions in your actions and thoughts.

Old Time Charms!

If anyone ever doubted the use of charms then they don't know that they actually do work, combined with will and focus. I had a example happen to me. I was trying to open the office and the keys you not open the door. I tried several times and even had some of the staff try with not success. Eventually I stood back and remembered that some doors need the right word to open them. I knocked on the door three times and said Abracadabra! The door opened to the shock of everyone. No one heard me say the magic word. Once in the next door was closed as well and the keys just would not open it. I had two staff try and no success. I said the words again and it opened. Sometimes you just have to rely on the old magic to get things done.

Mystics

Metaphysics is filled with clever and wise figures and the contributions of African- Americans should not be eclipsed. Noted astronomer and mathematician Benjamin Banneker published a series of best selling almanacs, The Old Farmer's Almanac, first published in 1792. It is the oldest continually published periodical in North America.
Most people think the almanac is just a guide for agriculturaist, but many people have depended on it for its accurate weather predictions. It's farming advice is based on astrological knowledge to include lunar phases, retrogrades (backwards planetary orbits) and the seasonal equinoxes. Many are exposed to the legitimacy of astrology by Benjamin Banneker" a man of science and occult knowledge" He was also a Mason and was studied in the methodologies of occult wisdom and architecture.

Almanacs introduced the public to useful information such as clips of humor, when to plant , harvest and prune crops and when to expect inclement weather. All this in a innocuous little book that farmers used for their crops to indicate favorable and unfavorable days. Looking a bit closer one can see the true implications.
The modern English work almanac comes form hermology, which are magical calendars for each day. They can serve as a guideline to side step a less than auspicious day or to one of great fortune.

The MTA Strike

For those who live in New YorkCity their holiday season was touched by the MTA Strike!, which lasted for 3 days. For many they were held hostage not by the absence of transportation but by other "Stick Ups" This was a time many New Yorkers got to know their neighbors again. The first major time was during The Twin Towers incident which took the lives of many. Spirituality and Morality came to the forefront again. Where there was normally a dead silence in elevators the chirping of voices echoed and people excisions glances and smiles along with friendly banter. Church's were overflowing with overfilled pews and cash piled high on collection plates. One of the many stick ups were the insanely high taxi prices that shot past fantasy into the black hole sucking the money out of hard working people just to get to work. Blessings work in many ways and karma has a way of evening things out. I witnessed many travelers in cars picking up people just to take them to Manhattan at just the cost of the tolls. I personally caught a ride with a Jewish chauffeur who charged just $6.00 to head into the city from Brooklyn. Along the way he gave us a tour of historic New York and a few short cuts that got us to the city in 20 minutes. Some unfortunates had to wait to take the BM bus from Brooklyn to Manhattan that was completely packed and waited for as long as 3 hours just to catch a bus. The total travel time was about 4- 8 hours for some to get to work and back home.
I waited outside in -15 weather and listened to the stories of the city dwellers. More than a few nurses, hospital staff, city workers and private industry workers were told that that if they did not come in they would be terminated or written up. In a city that is one of the major global conduits I found this disheartening. In the midst of no transportation one had to endure long cramped rides to work , with some still having to walk over the bridge. From a birds eye view on the evening news camera it looked like "The Trail of Tears". It is amazing that there were no reports of failed hearts and physical tragedies. The real tragedy is that even though MTA employees were fighting for some respect and dignity in their jobs the industry of New York City still punished its working class with threats and termination so near to Christmas. Everyone should take stock and realize that when one group is attacked others are attacked as well. Furthermore it is lillegal to terminate any employee due to the strike. Simply do the research and contact the Department of Labor and the Human Rights commission. Ignorance is a high price to pay but lethargy will kill you!
Don't forget that New York State is a "Right to work State". For those that don't know . I suggest you take the first step and look up its definition and arm yourself accordingly.
For some they were not able to pick up much needed checks. This hurt the city by closing businesses early and some closed down for the year disintingrating much needed revenue. Others had to trek across barriers to get their check and the funds were not available. This would have been the time for employers to show their support and appreciation to employees to make funds available or develop contingency plans for them to collect their money. The employees that did come into work despite other issues such as lack of childcare should be entitled to a holiday bonus to show some respect. This is the time to evaluate if you are really respected at work.

The rich cannot exist without the poor! If you did not know by now then you should be preparing to bank at least two months pay aside for emergencies.

BE WELL

Why We seldom travel alone

Only those whose inner child is alive and bright can hear the hear the words of Olodumare

Only those whose heart is not bound by hesitation can navigate through the celestial seasons

Only those whose sight is gifted can see beyond the horizon

Only those whose blessed hands mold divine creations can sense the languid fluidity of divine inspiration

That is why we seldom travel alone to insure that we get the best directions to our elevation.

Watch Tower of the North

The Watch Towers are the stronghold that hold the cosmos together. Each direction has one. The North Watch Tower is identified with the astrologically sign Taurus. The North has the following characteristics:
1. Season- Winter
2. Element- Earth
3. Angel- Uriel

Creatures associated with the north would be wood nymphs, nature spirits, dwarves, gnomes,fauns, Minotaur, Elks, Stags, Bears and Centaurs. With Taurus as the ruling energy of the Watch Tower of the North it highlights the dormant potential for greatness and sprirituality. Bears hibernate in the Fall and Winter months. It would appear that they are not active but are working in the outer planes of existence such as the ethereal and astral planes. The Winter has the distinction of harboring a powerful mix of Earth and Cosmic energy. It is always creating and working even in the midst of apparent inactivity.
With the Watch Tower of the North one can barely asses the true potential of it's influence. The esoteric influence of this tower is titled as the Magus of the Eternal. Eternal wisdom and an inner hearing to learn all truths. The color associated is red-orange and falls in the 5th Key. Mundane imagery would be the Pope, on who sits atop the throne of his majesty. This is really a position for one of great occult knowledge. This is the place of legacy and great magic. Hidden and lost treasures are in this tower.

Why do people crave chocolate?


People crave satisfaction rippled with deep moments of .... Well you know

Chocolate is the drug of Love Junkies who just can't get past enough of gracious, sweet, alluring and damn good loving..

Hmmm when you feel like something sweet try a little chocolate ...it can't be beat

-WB-

Pictures from Charly's Art Exhibit

Artist Charly Dominguez, has his first art show at Gallery M located at 123 W 135 St. , Harlem, NY. Call 212-234-4106. They are open T- Saturday 12pm- 6pm and Thurday 1-8 pm. You can also go to www.westonunited.org/galleryym Charly's art work is and eccletitc mix of Folklore, Mysticism, and surrealist images woven inside of cultural artifacts and tapestries. The show opens December 3, 2005 and Closes January 31, 2006. These are some of his pictures.

These are some search engines that give you some information on metaphysics.

www.ariadnespider.com , www.omphalos.net , www.spiritsearch.com ,

www.wiccasearch.com , www.avatarsearch.com

The Source of All Things Wonderful

What is the source of all things wonderful? The source begins with you and your acceptance of yourself . Accept your gifts and make a commitment to develop them as they will catapult you into the higher realms. The source of positive energy is fed off the love and commitment one has to share and cultivate one's self and others. It all begins with taking care of who you are as a person...Who you are as a spirit..... and Who you are as a child of the universe.
Here are some things that may illuminate you. Simple yet telling.

1. Your favorite color
2. Your favorite season of the year
3. The primary sense that you relate to the most:(Hearing, Sight, Smell, Touch and Taste)
4. Do you celebrate your inner child?
5. If you could transform into any creature what would it be?
6. Which element do you relate to the most( Air, Earth, Fire, Water)

Ponder these things and a picture will appear of natural things. You can write out the list and I will give you brief summary for you.

Just for fun you can go to these sites and they will give you a free online divination:

www.salemtarot.com , www.facade.com , www.llewellyn.com

Winter Equinox!!

It is the time of year when the Sun is at the greatest distance from the celestial equator. This occurs December 21-22. The astrological sign of Capricorn heralds in the Winter Equinox. Capricorn represents the themes of Power , Executive, This is the shortest day of the year and the longest night.
Winter is not the time of Death exclusively as most people think. It is a time of dormant power and the development and release of psychic and spiritual power. Family and unity take precedence as the survival of the spirit is most important. Those who prosper during Winter allow for natural sunlight to enter their lives through music, song, dance , the Arts, communal activity, and fine craftsmanship.
It is a time of festivals as well. The Yule log symbolizes health and vitality. Life is rampant in all seasons and the season of Winter should not be referred to as the wicked time but a time for evolution and enlightenment.

ELemental Classes Provided

The rise and fall of a nation is like the breathing of a giant. The music of its breathe sways the world to sleep and the thunder of itÂ’s chords raises the world from slumber.

Music is the blood of life!

The Principle of Rhythm!!!

Winter Kills Art Exhibit

Open your doors to celebrated Artist Charly Dominguez, has his first art show at Gallery M located at 123 W 135 St. , Harlem, NY. Call 212-234-4106. They are open T- Saturday 12pm- 6pm and Thurday 1-8 pm. You can also go to www.westonunited.org/galleryym Charly's art work is and eccletitc mix of Folklore, Mysticism, and surrealist images woven inside of cultural artifacts and tapestries. The show opens December 3, 2005 and Closes January 31, 2006. Charly is also a performance artist who challenges the traditional themes and recreates them with great emotional impact using universal themes of Love, Compassion, and spiritual Evolution.

Paolo Pelosini, whose graphic work has adorned cathedrals showcases his intense and foreshadowing pieces. His work integrates metal and various materials that bring a unique human touch to his work.

Art celebrates Life and it is our responsibility to encourage it by participating in the process.

Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday to Sheila E.!!!! Drummer and Percussionisth Extrodinaire !! She laid it down like nobody else as a drummer with The Glamorous Life! She proved that women can rock , sing , be sexy and still handle theirs!!

Venus Retrograde

Venus Retrograde Dec. 24- Feb.3,2006
Yes Venus also known as the Evening Star has a retrograde path as well. In the midst of the night, cool , uncanny and seductive Venus illuminates our hearts with Love, Kindness and Sweet Inspiration. It should be noted that she alone is the only traditional goddess with her own planet. Ceres, Juno and Pallas Athens have asteroid paths that unravel the shadow aspects of one's life patterns. Venus also known as Aphrodite and Oshun rules the blood and passions. It is this time that people are intuned with assisting others with compassion and courtesy. Finesse and the Arts fall under her ownership and wields them with expert accuracy. Relationships of all kinds are under her direct influence. The need for solitary time will increase for us as well. Past relationships platonic or amorous will resurface and some may rekindle that spark. Now is the time to vent your true feelings . Don;'t hold back and restrain your creativity.

Artist may feel a compulsion to abandon anything or person that does not support their dreams . The creative spark is necessary for one to inspire others to greatness. Daytime Serials will have nothing in the drama that will work its way into our lives. Once again tell your feelings!! Share your Feeling!! You must also be willing to recognize others valid emotions as well. Any relationships will need to be scrutinized without rose colored glasses. Fantasy is wonderful and make one feel good. Keep your mind sharp and your feelings open.
During this time a great love will re-enter your life and you must decide if you want to go there again. Use your intuition to feel your way through. Clairvoyance and Clairaudience will increase during this time. Pay attention to your dreams as they will reveal the keys to unravel difficult situations. Be Blessed and stay well

Mercury Retrograde

The Mercury Retrograde is over on Saturday. It turns direct and some of us will be relived. This was a great time to do some serious work and reap the benefits as it turns direct on Saturday. Some of you may feel like a superhero after what you have been through. Just remember that this process is about taking the time and having the intuition to follow the steps necessary for evolution. Many times the challenge will be to integrate separate parts of our shadow selves with one's public personality. Using rational thoughts and research have allowed some individuals to leave the retrograde with a complete and succint profile. Venus retrograde will end soon as well with many of us returning to Courtesy as the first and final edict in success.