April 22 2020 Earth Day – This year, Wednesday, April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a day celebrated by millions of people across the world.
The First Earth Day was in 1970!
This American holiday had a strong start. More than 20 million Americans celebrated the first Earth Day in 1970. It has since grown, and has been celebrated in more than 192 countries by over one billion civic-minded supporters. Other countries know it as “International Mother Earth Day.” That’s the name it was given by the United Nations in 2009. Here in the states, we still call it plain old Earth Day.
April 22 2020 Earth Day Celebrations!
Earth Day has been celebrated every April 22nd since 1970. The main aim of Earth Day is to raise awareness of the negative impact our actions have on our environment and the Earth as a whole. More than a billion people celebrate Earth Day, and they do it to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. By taking part in activities like picking up litter and planting trees, we’re making our world a happier, healthier place to live.
Plant a tree! Close to 15 billion trees in the world are cut down each year, so help offset that loss by planting a tree of your own. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen for people to breathe. This is called Photosynthesis. They also provide shelter and food for animals.
Pick Up Litter on April 22 2020 Earth Day!
Help clean up the planet this Earth Day by spending time picking up litter around your neighborhood, school or local park. Better yet, encourage your friends to pick up in their own areas. Do it as a group project. This will help the planet and you will be spreading the Earth Day goodness around.
April 22 2020 Earth Day and Climate Change!
Each year, the Earth Day theme changes. In 1990, the spotlight was on global mobilization of environmental issues with a strong focus on recycling. In 2000 it was about global warming and clean energy. Then, 2010 marked the world’s largest environmental service project—A Billion Acts of Green—as well as a 250,000 person climate change rally in Washington, D.C. The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action, a challenge to take action to reduce climate change.
Help the Environment on April 22 2020 Earth Day and Everyday!
There are several ways we can help the environment.
May 7 2020 Full Moon – is known as the Flower Moon to signify the beauty of the flowers that bloom during this month. There are other names for this Full Moon in May: Corn Planting Moon and Milk Moon from Old English/Anglo-Saxon roots.
May 7 2020 Full Moon, Super Moon, Flower Moon!
A common explanation, published in the Old Farmer’s Almanac, is that Colonial Americans adopted Native American names and incorporated them into the modern calendar. Also, it seems that the Full Moon names we use today also have Anglo-Saxon and Germanic roots.
May 7 2020 Full Moon – Names Connected to the Calendar!
In ancient cultures, the seasonal Moons served as a tool for keeping track of each passing year and setting schedules for growing, harvesting, and hunting food. They gave each Full Moon a name to represent the weather and agriculture of every month. But culturally and historically speaking, the Full Moon has additional meaning that changes from month to month throughout the year, according to their calendar.
May 7 2020 Full Moon and Lunacy!
This is the last of four Super Moons for 2020. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated. The Moon will be near its closest approach to the Earth and may look slightly larger and brighter than usual. The Full Moon has been associated with lunacy (madness), insomnia, and psychological disturbances – hence the term “lunatic” (which derives from the Latin word ‘lunaticus’ which means moon-struck).
May 7 2020 Full Moon – a Time to Eliminate Negative Emotions!
The Full Moon signals a time each month when we are able to take a clear look at what is happening in our lives, so we can decide if we need to make changes. This is also a good time to sweep out negative emotions away. The Super Moon light of this Moon will be so strong tonight, it will be hard for darkness to stand up in the face of its glory. The Moon illuminates any negative emotions stored in your chakras of your body and reflects that knowledge back to you. It is a time of enlightenment.
May 7 2020 Full Moon and Manifestations!
Tonight, your Manifestation Desires may show up in unexpected ways and ‘look’ different to your original Desires… as your ‘feelings’ create something more beautiful, more Sacred and Divine for your greater purpose on Earth. You may feel guided to allow your Manifestation Desires to be part of your surrender to a force greater than you. Trust that everything will work out the way it is supposed to.
May 7 2020 Full Moon and Spiritual Practices!
As the Moon is connected to spiritual practices, it is very good to meditate on a Full Moon, Super Moon day. It is exceptionally powerful on this Full, Super Flower Moon evening. The Moon has an effect on water and our body is approximately 70% water. Therefore, on the day of Purnima or Full Moon, it is beneficial to do meditation. Try the Full Moon, Super Moon Ritual that is next.
May 7 2020 Full Moon Ritual!
On the evening of the Full Moon, Super Moon, write down everything that you want to call into your life. Hold this list close to your heart and envision them as if they have already happened. The Full Moon will magnify any energy you send out, and help guide it into the welcoming embrace of the Universe. Say a little prayer to whichever higher power you choose, asking them to assist you. Store the paper in a safe, sacred place, and revisit it every couple of weeks and you will be amazed by the things that come to be.
Prayer!
O Lord my God, thank you that you know me and you love me. Your word says that, to those who ask, it will be given, to those who seek, it will be found, and to those who knock, the door will be opened. Please help me to look to you instead of relying on my own strength and trust that you always do what is best for me. May your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
The Eta Aquarids is considered to be the best meteor shower of the year.
Eta Aquarids are Known for Their Speed!
Eta Aquarid meteors, also known as the Aquarids, are known for their speed, according to NASA. These meteors are fast – traveling at about 148,000 mph into Earth’s atmosphere. Meteors shooting across the sky at such speeds can leave glowing “trains” (bits of debris in the wake of the meteor) that last for several seconds to minutes.
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower – May 4-5, 2020 – Connected to Haley’s Comet!
The Eta Aquarids is a spectacular shower, capable of producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. Most of the activity is seen in the Southern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, the rate can reach about 30 meteors per hour. It is produced by dust particles left behind by comet Halley, which has been known and observed since ancient times.
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower – May 4-5, 2020 – a Good Omen for Romance!
Meteor showers are good omens for romance. For one thing, they are a great idea for dates. Imagine getting away from city lights with a warm blanket, a bottle of wine, and a pair of binoculars to bring the eternal night sky even closer. Meteor showers have a significant astrological significance. There is no question that they are a disruptor of the heavens, and when they pass through, it is a time of inspiration. It is a time in which a problem you have been working on or a decision you have struggled with can be resolved. You can focus on your answer and find it.
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower – May 4-5, 2020 – Brings Spring!
As the Eta Aquarid Meteors begin to flash across the sky, Spring is in full swing. These meteors always appear after the powerful Spring Equinox, and they herald a brand new part of the year for many. As such, these meteors are often associated with rebirth and regeneration. There are those who seek to utilize their energy, slowly catching the energy that they transfer. One thing is for sure, they help to make the night sky that little bit more beautiful.
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower – May 4-5, 2020 – Best Seen After Midnight!
The shower runs annually from April 19 to May 28. It peaks this year on the night of the 4th of May and morning of the 5th. The nearly Full Moon will be a problem this year, blocking out some of the brightest meteors. But if you are patient, you should still be able to catch a few good ones. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Aquarius, the Water Bearer, but can appear anywhere in the sky.
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower – May 4-5, 2020 – Brings a Beautiful Night Time Show!
To view the Eta Aquarids find an area well away from city or street lights. Come prepared with a sleeping bag, blanket or lawn chair. Lie flat on your back with your feet facing east and look up, taking in as much of the sky as possible. After about 30 minutes in the dark, your eyes will adapt and you will begin to see meteors. Be patient—the show will last until dawn, so you have plenty of time to catch a glimpse.
Coronavirus and astrology, karma, auras, horoscopes, etc., is a topic that is getting some attention in the spiritual community. How do major negative events like this effect our energies, and what can we do to bring more positive energy to the situation? Let’s review some core elements to the spiritual world and how we can be a positive force.
A Coronavirus Prayer
Loving God, Your desire is for our wholeness and well being.
We hold in tenderness and prayer the collective suffering of our world at this time.
We grieve precious lives lost and vulnerable lives threatened.
We ache for ourselves and our neighbors, standing before an uncertain future.
We pray: may love, not fear, go viral.
Inspire our leaders to discern and choose wisely, aligned with the common good.
Help us to practice social distancing and reveal to us new and creative ways to come together in spirit and in solidarity.
Call us to profound trust in your faithful presence,
You, the God who does not abandon.
Coronavirus and Astrology – Changing Bad Karma To Good
When we see that the old ways of doing things aren’t benefiting us, we need to modify our behavior and act in a different way. There are, also, many things we do in our life that we know won’t bring results for many years, but we do them anyway. We know that eventually, the results will come. These are all the result of cause and effect, or Karma. Karma is an energy created by a willful action, through thoughts, words and deeds. We are all creating Karma every minute, and the Karma we create affects us every minute of every day. There are many different ways we can change our “Bad Karma” to “Good Karma.”
40 Ways to Better Karma
Smile at 10 strangers every day
Bake cookies for your colleagues
Donate unwanted clothes to a charity
Help an elderly relative (or someone confused) with their computer
Make amends with a friend you’ve fallen out with
Lend someone a shoulder to cry on
Buy a gift for someone who is struggling for money – but only if you can afford it yourself
Help an elderly shopper reach the high shelves
Do you know someone who spends a lot of time alone? Make plans with them
Make an anonymous donation on an online fundraising page
Do you drive? Give a lift to someone who needs to get somewhere fast
Guide someone into a tricky parking space
Offer to help a friend with a task
Offer to babysit a friend’s kids so they can go out for the day
Take your friends’ kids for an exciting day trip
Help someone make a big decision
Share inspiring posts on social media
Defend someone who is being picked on (a must)
Help a stranger find their missing pet
Sign up for a sponsored walk or run
Sponsor a marathon runner
When grocery shopping, buy extra for a friend in need
Take a friend to the cinema and pay for it yourself
Help a parent carry a stroller up the stairs
Carry a neighbor’s shopping from their car to the house
Send a friend a postcard, even if you haven’t gone anywhere special
Buy a sandwich and a drink for a homeless person
Take a case of water to a spot where the homeless congregate
Cook a meal, or have a picnic, for all your friends
Sneak money into a friend’s pocket, maybe (or not) include a note from you
Pay for the food of the person behind you at the drive thru
Make your partner breakfast in bed
Volunteer with a local charity
Send a handwritten letter to a friend or relative
Say something nice to someone
Call a friend you’ve not spoken to in years
Buy a lottery ticket and give it away
Help someone with their homework
Buy lunch for a friend
Write compliments on post-it notes and hide them around a friend’s house.
Coronavirus and Astrology / Karma – Bringing Happiness
By seeking to do the right thing in any given situation, we, as well as those around us, will become conditioned for peace and happiness in a very real and concrete sense. Likewise, through negative actions we condition ourselves, as well as those around us, for suffering now and in the future. You can’t control the behavior of others, but your reactions and actions will dictate your path. Understand that the way you treat people is a reflection of how you feel about yourself.
Coronavirus and Astrology – Karma and Others
It’s not just that God said we should love one another. He also created the universe in such a way that, in time, we are sure to learn to do just that. If everything we do has a consequence, if everything we do comes back to us, then surely we will come in time to learn that it is ultimately in our own best interests to put out only what we would want to get back. ~ Marianne Williamson ~
Karma is the result of our own past actions and our own present doings. We ourselves are responsible for our own happiness and misery. We create our own Heaven. We create our own Hell. We are the architects of our own fate.
Situations seem to happen to people, but in reality, they unfold from deeper karmic causes. The universe unfolds to itself, bringing to bear any cause that needs to be included. Don’t take this process personally. The working out of cause and effect is eternal. You are part of this rising and falling that never ends, and only by riding the wave can you ensure that the waves don’t drown you. The ego takes everything personally, leaving no room for higher guidance or purpose. If you can, realize that a cosmic plan is unfolding and appreciate the incredibly woven tapestry for what it is, a design of unparalleled marvel. ― Deepak Chopra, The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life.
Coronavirus and Astrology – Being Compassionate
Resolve to be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant with the weak and wrong. Sometime in your life, you will have been all of these. ~ Siddhartha Gautama
Always treat others the way you would like to be treated. The way you act is a reflection on yourself.Your words or actions can last forever on others. Sometimes it doesn’t feel permanent to you, but to the other person, it could be everlasting. Treat others well, and Karma will take care of the rest.
We all need help. Some of us need more than others. When you do what you can to help someone who needs it, it connects you with another person, at least for a moment, if not for life. When you show kindness, that kindness is passed on, it can multiply and multiply. A simple little thing like a smile can put a smile and warm feeling in someone else’s heart, and make their day a little better. Offer a hug or a helping hand to someone who is sad. It will make you feel good to be compassionate. When we care for or help others while expecting nothing in return, we feel happy to have helped. Compassionate living is not an act of kindness, it is a way of life.
Coronavirus and Astrology – Auras from Negative to Positive
We all have an Aura! Our Aura reflects our current condition. People who are sick or emotionally upset have weak, shadowy Auras, while healthy, happy people have Auras that are strong and bright. To have a strong positive Aura means you have a strong healthy body, well-balanced, psychological and emotional health, and a spiritual maturity and strength. A weak or negative Aura indicates physical illness or disease, conflicted emotions, unresolved psychological issues, any/or limited spiritual development.
The human Aura is both an energy field and a reflection of the subtle life energies within the body. These energies make us what we are, and in turn, are affected by our surroundings and life style. The Aura reflects our health, character, mental activity and emotional state. It may also show disease, often long before the onset of symptoms.
The color of the Aura is impacted by health—both physical and mental—what we are experiencing in the moment, and how we “run” our energy most of the time. Drug use, trauma, prayer, and healing work can all change the substance of the Aura for better or worse. What we spend our time thinking about, viewing, doing, and believing, all have an impact on the quality of our Aura.
When people realize that their Aura is on display and many people are able to see it, they will watch what they think. And they will try to see and improve their own Aura. In the process they will become better and wiser, being able to recognize intentions of other people.
Practice Forgiveness. Not only letting go of the pain in your past but forgiving the person who caused it, can clear the negative energy from your Aura. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, and thereby giving power over you to the person who caused you pain, look for the love, beauty, and kindness around you.
Be aware. Recognize when the emotions that you feel belong to someone else. If your spouse is angry, identify that emotion and acknowledge it, but remind yourself that it is their anger, not yours. When someone is trying to bring you down, it’s more a reflection of them as a person, and their relationship with themselves, than of your worth.
Have a shower in the morning and imagine the water washing away all of your negative energy down the drain, and the water filing you with white light and love. Drinking at least one large glass of water upon waking up will help a lot, too. Water is naturally grounding.
Do animals go to heaven? – From time to time, people wonder: Do animals go to heaven? We’ve heard people with great sincerity say, “If my fur baby can’t be with me, then I can’t be there, either.”
Do animals go to heaven? – Our Animals are all About Love!
Placing restrictions on what can or can’t be in heaven is a fruitless exercise, much like debating how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. No one has brought back a report, and sooner or later we’re all going to find out anyway. God uses animals to help humans learn about love. From our pets, we learn mercy, compassion, patience, and understanding — and we also learn what it means to receive unconditional love.
We’ve been taught in Sunday school that God created all the different species to be Adam’s friends and neighbors in the Garden of Eden. Revelation 21:1 says that heaven is a place where we will enjoy a glorious and perfect version of creation as we already know it! Recently Pope Francis told a young boy whose dog has died that paradise is open to all of God’s creatures.
Do animals go to heaven? – Animals Can Be Fulfillment!
God had literally created the animals
before He had created Adam and Eve. God did this so Adam and Eve
would have everything they would need to be happy and fulfilled in
the new life that He was going to give them. If animals were not
going to be fully enjoyed by Adam and Eve and everyone to follow
after them, then God would have never created them in the first
place.
Do animals go to heaven? – Animals have an Animal Soul!
There is hope that our pets, and all
creatures, will rise again. How and why? The reason you can have
this hope is because from the very beginning of time, in the original
state of holiness (the Garden of Eden) it appears there were animals.
So, even though animals do not have eternal spirits, they are
physical and have what we may call an animal soul. Since heaven is
to be a place of unending joy, perhaps God will feel that it will not
be complete for humans without their pets.
Do animals go to heaven? – Animals and Noah’s Arc!
If God did not think the animals and
living creatures He had created at the beginning were important, He
would have never had Noah put them on the boat to save and preserve
them. For God to go to this extreme length in order to save all of
these living creatures shows us how much God really does love and
care for all of the animals that He has personally created.
Do animals go to heaven? – Animals in Heaven!
We at SecretSerendipity.com believe that God loves and cares for his animals and there is indeed a place for them in heaven. The pets that we had to say goodbye to are alive in heaven right now in their spiritual, perfect bodies and we will see them again.
Lyrids Meteor Shower- The Lyrids are known for their fast and bright meteors. Named after constellation Lyra, the Lyrids are one of the oldest recorded meteor showers.
Lyrids Meteor Shower Is a Beautiful Sight to Behold!
Lyrids can surprise watchers with as many as 100 meteors seen per hour. No matter where you are on Earth, the greatest number of meteors tend to fall during the few hours before dawn.
Meteors are small chucks of debris left
in the wake of certain celestial objects, like asteroids or comets.
When the Earth passes through this trail of material, it scoops up a
number of these pieces which fall into the atmosphere. About a
quarter of Lyrid meteors leave persistent trains. A meteor train is
an ionized gas trail that glows for a few seconds after the meteor
has passed.
Lyrids Meteor Shower- Enhanced by a New Moon!
The Lyrids Meteor Shower is produced by
dust particles left behind by comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which was
discovered in 1861. These meteors can sometimes produce bright dust
trails that last for several seconds. The nearly New Moon will ensure
dark skies for what should be a good show this year. Best viewing
will be from a dark location after midnight.
Lyrids Meteor Shower- The Radiant Star Vega and the Harp!
Their radiant—the point in the sky
from which the Lyrids appear to come from—is the constellation
Lyra, the harp. Lyrids appear to particularly radiate out from the
star Vega—Vega is the brightest star within this constellation.
Lyrids Meteor Shower- God Hermes (Mercury)!
Lyra is a magical instrument crafted by the God Hermes (Mercury) himself and gave it to his brother, God of Sun, Arts and Witchcraft Apollo. The Music Played by this instrument was so divine that all creatures would be mesmerized when they heard it.
Source Energy, Manifested from Metaphysical Energy!
Everything that exists within our
Universe has manifested from Source energy, which is also known as
“metaphysical energy.” Since ancient times, any entity lighting
up the skies has held spiritual meaning, as they were believed to be
Divine messengers sent from the cosmos. Every particle of light we
see is made up from photons, which are believed to hold
multi-dimensional energy traveling through space, containing data and
information possibly from millions of years ago.
A time to Voice One’s Wishes!
In ancient times, it was thought that
the gods, overwhelmed with curiosity, would sometimes look at the
Earth from between the spheres, and that in that instant a star or
two might slip through the gap and become visible as a falling or
shooting star. Since the gods were clearly peering down at that very
moment, it was considered an excellent opportunity to voice one’s
wishes with the guarantee that the gods would hear them.
Lyrids Meteor Shower Lights a Path to Guide Us!
Even today, though science has given us rational explanations for the amazing things we see above, we still can’t help but assign mystical and magical qualities to them. And perhaps for good reason. Many believe that cosmic events, like meteor showers, have a strong effect on us. For instance, the Lyrids Meteor Shower is believed to light a path to guide us toward the new direction we may be seeking.
April 8 2020 Full Moon – April’s Full Moon, Super Moon. This Full Moon, Super Moon will begin late in the night of Tuesday, April 7th, and will be in full bloom, Wednesday, February 8th. This Moon is also known as a Full Pink Moon.
April’s Full Pink Moon!
The Moon is in Libra, and will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun. Its face will be fully illuminated. This Full Moon was first known by early Native American tribes as the Full Pink Moon because it marked the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the first spring flowers.
April 8 2020 Full Moon – Full Fish Moon – Sprouting Grass Moon – Growing Moon and Egg Moon!
This Moon has also been known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Growing Moon, and the Egg Moon. Many coastal tribes called it the Full Fish Moon because this was the time that the shad swam upstream to spawn. This is also the third of four Super Moons for 2020. This Moon will be at its closest approach to the Earth and may look slightly larger and brighter than usual.
That a Full Moon can make us a bit loony is one of the most prevalent and hard to shake beliefs. The words “lunacy” and “lunatic” stem from the word “Luna” — the name of the ancient Roman Moon Goddess. She had three aspects: Diana in the heavens, Luna on Earth, and Hecate, in the underworld.
April 8 2020 Full Moon – Acting out of Character!
The Moon is connected to our emotional selves. Many of the Full Moon effects on human behavior and emotions are hidden deeply within our subconscious. So when the Moon is full, it emits energy that greatly affects us all personally as well as collectively. Some of these feelings are subtle while others are drastic, and that is why you see many acting out of character.
April 8 2020 Full Moon – Smudging During a Full Moon!
A Full Moon night is an especially potent time for a smudging. Burn a dried sage bundle, keeping a ceramic/fire-safe dish underneath to catch the ashes, and simply waft it around your entire body with a feather. If you feel there is bad energy in your home, Smudge the area. Say aloud, “I release all that no longer serves me for my highest good.”
March 20th 2020 Equinox – This Equinox is the most natural time to refresh, renew and rejuvenate. We do this to make ourselves happier, more fulfilled, and in control of our lives!
March 20th 2020 Equinox and New Beginnings!
The March Equinox, Spring Equinox, and also known as the Northward Equinox, is the moment in time when the Sun stands directly above the equator and day and night are of approximately equal length. As we begin to see Nature come alive in all of its glorious colors and sweet aromas, it becomes apparent that Spring is the perfect opportunity to think about renewal and new beginnings.
March Equinox Brings Equal Amounts of Day and Night!
The March Equinox is known as the
Vernal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and as the Autumnal Equinox
in the Southern. So, this is the first day of Spring (Vernal Equinox)
in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of Fall (Autumnal
Equinox) in the Southern Hemisphere. The Sun will shine directly on
the Equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night
throughout the world.
March 20th 2020 Equinox – The Yin/Yang Factor!
In ancient times rituals were performed
at the moment of alignment and people would cleanse old energy out as
well as in their homes, temples etc. This is where our tradition of
‘spring cleaning’ came from! Just as the length of day and night
is equal, this time represents our own need for balance of the
yin/yang and male/female energies.
Illuminating of the March Equinox!
Spring is the season which is
associated with new beginnings, cleansing and changes. The
importance of the Spring season is that the daylight will start
increasing, so we will experience more light, referred to as
Illuminating, reminding us that the light will always return to
Earth.
March 20th 2020 Equinox – Brings a Rebirth!
During the Spring March Equinox, we prepare for our re-birth and our awakening from the sleep of Winter. It is a time of renewal, new beginnings of life and growth blooming gloriously and ushering in a renewed sense of energy. Get outside, connect with nature, plant new life, and celebrate light instead of darkness. By doing so you are better equipped to handle whatever the day may hold for you.
March 9th 2020 Full Moon, Super Moon – All of the magnified energy that the Full Moon provides shakes up the usual routine. As emotions sway and strengthen, it is a time of uncertainty, and a time of Lunacy!
March 9th 2020 – Lunar Phase of the Full Moon!
The Full Moon is the Lunar phase when the Moon appears fully illuminated from Earth’s perspective. This takes place when Earth is located directly between the Sun and the Moon. (More exactly, the ecliptic longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180°). This means that the lunar hemisphere facing Earth – the near side –appears as a circular disk (being completely sunlit), while the far side is dark.
March 9th 2020 Full Moon, Super Moon – Road Rage and Crazy Drivers!
This Full Moon is also the second Super Moon of 2020. (The first was on February 9th, the third on April 8th, and the fourth and the last on May 7th). The Full Super Moon will be at its closest approach to the Earth and may look slightly larger and brighter than usual. People may react erratically with more road rage and crazy drivers will be everywhere! Full Moons often bring strange weather patterns, and big scandals, too.
March 9th 2020 Full Moon, Super Moon – Full Worm Moon brings Earthworms!
The March Full Moon was known by early
Native American tribes as the Full Worm Moon because this was the
time of year when the ground would begin to soften and the earthworms
would reappear. Other names for this Full Moon were: Wind Moon,
Little Grass Moon, Sore-Eye Moon, Crow Moon, Sap Moon, Lenten Moon,
Chaste Moon, Death Moon and Crust Moon.
Full Moon Brings Weird Behavior!
Most of us seem to be particularly weird and different during the Full Super Moon. Children trend to act more outrageous and hyper. People have reported to be more accident prone during this time, and Seniors have reported feeling more disoriented during a Full Super Moon.
March 9th 2020 Full Moon, Super Moon – Super Full Moons Bring Special Energy!
Super Full Moons have a special energy. They can make people feel really restless, as they are releasing old issues from the past that are coming up to the surface in a big way. Be kind to yourself during these transits, because these luminaries are likely to bring up a lot of heavy stuff, and our sensitive souls are going to be feeling it.
Super Full Moon Brings Spiritual Energy!
March 9th 2020 Full Moon, Super Moon – Full Moon Lunacy
From a higher spiritual perspective, during a Super Full Moon, you might have an intuitive feeling that you are getting some kind of ‘upgrade’ in consciousness, or that something is shifting. So stay aware and see how this energy plays in your life.
A Full Moon is considered to be the strongest of the moon’s phases, the one that has the most influence on us. Scientists claim that the moon has no effect on us. Many of us who have studied and observed the full moon, believe very differently. Many believe that the energy of the moon can be tapped into and can affect us all on its own. The Full Moon of Serendipity occurs in the growing seasons. It is known for its nurturing properties and protective tendencies.
Full Moon mythology has persisted throughout history. Even today the myth continues and sometimes appears in the news as law enforcement has linked Full Moons to aggressive behavior. The positive and negative ions in the atmosphere, which can affect human behavior, are the effects of the Full Moon. An excess of positive ions produces headaches, dizziness, bad behavior and other detrimental effects in people. Negative ions are beneficial, and can improve alertness, and general well being.
Could the Full Moon Lunacy be due to “human tidal waves”? The moon effects the ocean’s tides and humans are largely composed of water, so human tidal waves may cause physical changes in the body. This could be the cause of why things get a little weird on the nights of a full moon. Most people are bewitched by the Full Moon and are convinced it influences the human psyche and the rhythms of nature. Follow us at www.secretserendipity.com as we take our journey to wellness.
A Leap Year is a Lucky Year. The energies are higher and filled with enthusiasm, optimism, compassion and love. It is a great year to search for spiritual wisdom.
Leap Year and Our Calendars!
A Leap Year is essentially a year when we play catch up to see that all is right between our calendars and our seasons. February 29th, or Leap Year Day, is added to the calendar during leap years. This extra day makes the year 366 days long – not 365 days, like a common year.
According to an Irish legend, St. Brigid arranged with St. Patrick to allow women to propose to men every four years. St. Brigid of Kildare bitterly complained to St. Patrick that women had to wait far too long for men to propose. The legend says that St. Patrick decreed the women could propose on this one day in February during the leap year.
To most, February 29th may just feel like an extra day, but if you challenge yourself to open your awareness and think about the deeper rhythm and flow of time in this Universe, you may just be able to tap into a new energy within your own soul. As this leap year day is located in the Astrological sign of Pisces, the energy and essence of Pisces is truly about connecting with our deeper consciousness, emotions and spirituality.
Leap Years are Special Years!
Astrologers also believe Feb. 29 specifically relates to unusual talents and personality traits. They believe people with a Leap Day birthday are also very optimistic yet strong in their beliefs, loyal and have a childhood innocence. Because such years are rarer than normal years, they have become lucky omens. Anything started on this day is sure of success.
Leap Year Day is Extra Special!
Make this day a day with no
responsibilities. What would you do with an extra day and nothing on
your “to do” list? Wake and bake cinnamon rolls or another
breakfast treat to start the day off “deliciously.” Do something
you keep saying you’ll do, but never seem to get it done.
It All Started with the Egyptians!
The traces of the 365 day calendar with a leap year was first invented by the Egyptians in the Egyptian empire. The goal was to make a calendar that copied the solar calendar, allowing them to keep their seasons on the right track.
Julius Caesar Created the New Calendar!
Later after 3,000 years, in 45 BC Julius Caesar then created a 12 month calendar with 365 days based off the Egyptian calendar. But then after he realized that the earth actually has 365.24 days per year rather than 365, he needed a change. So to correct this and make sure our calendar stayed in correct alignment with our seasons, he then declared that an extra day was to be added every 4 years.
The Chinese Year of the Ox is the second in the 12 year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac Astrology and begins on February 12th. Of the five elements, it is of the element Earth, or Tu.
The Year of the Ox – 2021: It is a Time for Appreciating Nature!
When translated into English, it becomes Cow. The preferred flower for 2021 is the Peach Blossom. Overall, the year of the Ox makes for solid, dependable, and persevering personalities. The Year of the Ox has us preferring solitude to a gregarious life, which also gives us that elusive aura of mystery and magnetism. It is a time for appreciating Nature and spending time outdoors.
The Year of the Ox brings stability,
hard work and perseverance for those trying to make a difference. For
success in an Ox year, go slow, pay attention to details, think
deeply and never give up. As one of the healthiest Chinese zodiac
signs, an Oxen year is expected to be a great year with regards to
well-being. Strong and sturdy, the Oxen in 2021 will be able to
endure any minor ailments and handle the stresses of work life every
step of the way. If you really want success and to make a
difference, always be kind, in any situation.
The Year of the Ox – 2021: Relationships and Rough Patches!
Relationships will need a little extra
love and care. Communication will be critical for the year. Do your
best to be diligent and maintain open channels. As communication is
not a strong characteristic of the Oxen, any means to boost your
abilities will be beneficial. Both single and married people, during
the Year of the Oxen, will need to work through this slight rough
patch.
Year of the Ox – 2021 – Astrology!
Within 2021, the Year of the Ox, strong
personality traits will be visible according to your Astrology Zodiac
sign. They are: Kind-hearted Aries, persistent Taurus, prudent
Gemini, self-disciplined Cancer, dominant Leo, conservative Virgo,
respectable Libra, passionate Scorpio, energetic Sagittarius,
hesitant Capricorn, humorous Aquarius, and the sensitive Pisces.
The Year of the Ox – 2021: Lucky Numbers!
According to Chinese Astrology Traditions – lucky numbers bring fortune, and unlucky can cause troubles and adverse events in life. When buying a lottery ticket, or choosing a date for a wedding – pay attention to numbers. Numbers that bring good luck during the Chinese year of the Ox are 1 and 4. Numbers that are not so lucky are 5 and 6. Lucky colors for the Ox sign are green, yellow and white. Unlucky color for the Ox sign is blue.
The Year of the Ox – 2021: Lucky Flowers & Peach Blossoms!
Each Chinese Zodiac sign has it’s own
lucky flowers. When choosing flowers during the Year of the Ox,
choose the Tulip, Peach Blossom or Morning Glory. The meaning of
tulips is generally perfect love. It symbolizes a time of heightened
senses and an awareness of personal energy and true intent. The
Peach Blossom represents longevity. These blossoms are known to put
men into an intense trance of love. The Chinese folklore of the
Morning Glory symbolizes that lovers may only meet on one special day
out of each year, but their love was never ending. Morning Glory
seeds are used in Chinese medicine to treat disorders of the lungs,
kidneys and large intestine.
Year of the Ox and Managing Money!
This Year of the Ox is a year of
managing money. During the time of the Oxen, there is more of a need
for money to spend as it’s not a time for cheap things. Therefore, it
is a time to work hard and look to ways of balancing a budget. We
are not satisfied with a small income, we look for multiple income
streams to enhance our buying abilities. Unfortunately, most people
do not like the restrictions that having a budget puts on them.
Budgeting is not about limiting the fun in your life, but opening up
opportunities and money to have more fun.
The Year of the Ox – 2021: One of Stability!
The Ox year, 2021, is when all your preparation, planning, and hard work finally start to pay off. It is not the best year to start new endeavors, but is a great year to enjoy stability.
A Super Moon is a New or Full Moon closely coinciding with perigee, the Moon’s closest point to Earth, in its monthly orbit.
Intensity of a Super Moon!
A Super Moon is at its most intense when it is a Super Full Moon. There are also several Super New Moons each year. Because it’s so close to Earth, a Super Full Moon looks about 16% brighter than an average Full Moon. Super Moons don’t happen every month because the Moon’s orbit changes orientation as the Earth goes around the Sun. There are usually three of each in every calendar year.
In addition to appearing larger and
brighter than normal, a Super Moon can also affect the oceans. Why
are the tides at their strongest around Super Moons? It’s simply
because the Moon is at its closest to Earth, and thus the Earth’s
oceans are feeling the pull of the Moon’s gravity most powerfully.
Expect higher-than-usual tides for a few days, especially following a
Full Super Moon.
How a Super Moon Affects Us!
A Super Moon brings with it an
opportunity for introspection and to go within. It is a time to delve
inside yourself and to work out what you really wish to manifest for
your life. When you sync your energy up to the vibration of the
Moon, not only will you feel more in tune with your emotions, but you
will also be able to vibrate in harmony with your more intuitive
side.
A Time to Heal!
If you have old emotions, or challenges
coming up at this time, breathe your way through. The Divine Light of
the Super Moon shines brightly into all areas of life, illuminating
any darkness, density, or limiting beliefs and patterns still needing
to be released. You’re being given a beautiful opportunity to heal
patterns, uplift your vibration, and align with your inner light.
Don’t let it pass you by.
Our Chakras!
Since emotions are so easily accessible
during this time, it’s the perfect opportunity to acknowledge and
release them. This will help clear your Chakras and allow for the
healing energy of the Super Moon to work its magic. You can do this
by journaling, which is powerful in being able to express your inner
truths and feelings. You can also write out your intentions, make
decisions about what you really want, and fully embrace your truest
self.
Journaling by a Super Moon!
When journaling by a Super Moon, close your eyes and listen, with stillness, to what you need to hear. When you are ready, open your eyes and gather your paper and pen, and then allow the words or images to flow out onto the paper. Write as much or as little as you feel called to. Decorate the page with drawings or symbols, highlight words, make lists, or just write until there is nothing left to write. Put them away for awhile, until you are ready to read them again, and then analyze your thoughts. Be prepared for some very surprising revelations.
February 2020 Astrological Events and Horoscopes – Including information on Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
February Astrology: February 3, Mercury Enters Pisces – Logic and Illusion!
February 3rd, Mercury enters Pisces – Mercury vibrations bring thinking that is intellectual, analytical, and precise, but Pisces’ vibrations are vague, emotional, and that of a daydreamer. Mercury rules the way we think. Since Pisces is a water sign, our decisions are colored more by our emotions than rational thought. Foggy thinking, daydreams, and escapism are the norm at this time. Day-to-day realities confound otherwise clear heads when Mercury, the planet that rules logic, is in Pisces, which governs illusion. When Mercury is in Pisces, we tend to have a dual mind that seems different when involved with the arts, due to the influence of the Pisces vibration, compared to when involved in our everyday reality.
February 7th, Venus enters Aries – When
Venus is in Aries, love begins again with Spring. Passion is the
name of the game when the planet of love and beauty passes through
the sign of the Ram, who is known to be stubborn and enthusiastic
when it comes to life – and living it! Venus in Aries is a time
when we go after what we want boldly, and are more easily frustrated
by anything that stands in our way. Aries is ruled by Mars, planet
of action, libido, and aggression, so Venus in Aries is channeling
more passionate vibes at this time. The combination of these two
energies means things are bound to get downright steamy!
February Astrology: February 9, Full Moon – Snow Moon – A Time to Heal!
February 9th, Full Moon, Snow Moon – This Full Moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Snow Moon because the heaviest snows usually fell during this time of the year. Since hunting is difficult, this Moon has also been known by some tribes as the Full Hunger Moon, since the harsh weather made hunting difficult. This is also the first of four Super Moons for 2020. If you have been having a rough year, you should look forward to when you witness a Super Moon. Whenever that happens, you should sit in the open, under the Moon, and let its light reach out to you. The longer you sit under the Moon, the more healing it will do to you.
February 15, Moon at Last Quarter – Power to Heal!
February 15th, Moon at Last Quarter –
This Phase is when the Moon is only half illuminated. When the Moon
is at Last Quarter, we have the best chance of successfully
completing personal development work. This Moon Phase brings us
insight into seeking balance and not to try anything new. This Last
Quarter Moon brings us the strength to release and let go of any
negativity and things we no longer need or are things that are no
longer working. The Last Quarter Moon gives us the energy to take
stock of wise decisions and to abandon bad ones. It is an excellent
time to change a bad habit for you have power at your back.
February Astrology: February 17, Mercury Retrogrades in Pisces – Help from the Universe!
February 17th, Mercury Retrogrades in
Pisces – Mercury retrograde describes an optical illusion during
which the planet only appears to be moving backward from our
viewpoint on Earth. With Mercury retrograding through a fellow water
sign, Pisces, communicating with others may feel as impossible as
having a conversation deep under the sea. Allow Mercury to nudge you
in unusual directions. If you seem to find yourself “back to the
future”, don’t just try to wriggle out of it — look at what the
Universe is trying to show you. What can you learn from this
situation? This is a fantastic time to re-examine, accept and move
on. You will learn an important, positive lesson if you let yourself
be open to it.
February 20, Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn – Think Positively!
February 20th – Conjunction of the
Moon and Saturn – Emotional maturity is the gift (or the opportunity)
of a Saturn-Moon conjunction. Through the processes of emotional
growth, we can gain clarity about our needs as well as the ability to
fulfill them through work and relationships. Our capacity to endure
hard times is exceptional but there may come a time when we simply
laugh in the face of adversity – the hallmark of a well-functioning
Moon-Saturn connection is a dry sense of humor. Tips for a Moon and
Saturn Conjunction: Write down happy memories. Learn to ask for
help. Think positively. Let the barriers down. Allow yourself to
love and be loved. It is a happy time for you.
February Astrology: February 23, New Moon – White Candle for Intent!
February 23rd – New Moon – It is
very difficult to see this New Moon as the side that faces the Earth
is very dimly illuminated. This New Moon in February brings about a
time of calmness and balance, while also bringing energy and
acceptance that anything can be accomplished. Make a fresh start.
Create a New Moon ritual. Set an intention, light a white/silver
candle, imagine new energy moving toward you in joyful, powerful
ways. Spend a few moments breathing in the energy of this new
reality each day, making it more and more tangible. It is a good
time to stay away from crowds and to keep the focus on ourselves.
February 25, Sun Conjunct Mercury in Pisces – Expressing Yourself!
February 25th – Sun (Pisces) conjunct
Mercury (Pisces) The Sun-Mercury conjunction has a good influence on
us because it tends to stabilize a person and give them a more
flexible ability to adapt to the environment. Clear thinking will
help you remove obstacles that hinder your path in life as you will
be able to see them as they really are. You may be more opinionated
at this time and are not likely to hold back on your ideas. Because
you are so likely to be busy expressing yourself, make sure you take
the time to listen.
February Astrology: February 27, Conjunction of the Moon and Venus – Dreams and Moods!
February 27th – Conjunction of the Moon and Venus – In the night’s sky, the pair will be a little too widely separated to fit comfortably within the field of view of a telescope, but will be visible to the naked eye in the morning. Venus, the brilliant “Morning Star,” stands to the left of the Moon at first light of dawn. Venus is associated with love, beauty, well-being and gentleness. The Moon is the Night Star. Therefore, the Moon is associated with dreams, the unconscious, subjectivity, moods, the past, nostalgia, but also with laziness, nonchalance and whims. The Conjunction of these two brings to us, the vibrations of a loving kindness, enabling a reduced stress response, a decrease in inflammation, and an increased ability to empathize with others, including strangers. It will bring you peace.
January 24 New Moon: This January 24th, the New Moon arrives as the Sun and Moon will be aligned, with the Sun and Earth on opposite sides of the Moon. The New Moon is symbolic of the second chance we are given over and over again. If everything went wrong by the time of the Full Moon and we made every mistake we could have possibly made, the New Moon gifts us with a clean slate.
January 24 New Moon – New Moon and a New Path!
New Moons offer the opportunity to forge a new path. This New Moon in Aquarius asks us to get crystal clear about what we want to grow more of in our lives. Knowing exactly what you want to draw into your life is not always easy. Part of preparing for the New Moon is making sure you are clear about your intentions. While fighting for noble causes often appeals to you, this Lunation is more about personal freedom. Standing up for yourself may not always be popular, but this event isn’t about winning others’ approval. It’s about being true to your own needs and your right to be a unique individual. Although personal freedom is important, remember to always be kind.
This New Moon in Aquarius is also in the midpoint between Neptune (the planet of creativity and dreams) and Saturn (the planet of reality), making you think about ways to realistically achieve your dreams. More than any other sign, Aquarius combines creative inspiration with scientific innovation. Not only have you got a vision for the future—at this New Moon, you’ve also got the technical know-how to make it happen! While Aqaurians can sometimes be seen as unfeeling, they are very sensitive — they just reserve their feelings for those things and people that matter.
The energy of the New Moon helps people
grow spiritually as they seek out the Moon’s healing energy. In
this manner, the New Moon is rich with symbolism and it represents a
time of great self-awareness, where hopes and visions for the future
can be manifested. The New Moon’s energy has the power to control
the ebbs and flows of the ocean and can even impact human behaviors.
This is why in astronomy the energy of the New Moon is regarded as
such a highly influential force. This New Moon in Aquarius wants us
to know that it’s safe to let go, of the memories, of the work, of
wishing things were different.
January 24 New Moon – Spiritual Aspects of a New Moon!
The New Moon in January offers us the ability to feel, learn from the past and creatively unlock and express our essence. When it comes to the spiritual aspects of the New Moon, many people participate in New Moon rituals where they may meditate on their personal desires, dreams and intentions. Lighting a candle on this darkest night of the month signifies our desire to bring just a little more light into our lives. This is the time to ask the Universe to shine light on you during this New Moon and all the ones that follow it.
New Moon and Personal Power!
We can’t start finding what we love until we give up any idea of how we are holding ourselves back. This New Moon is a time when we may be feeling the need to find ourselves, to explore, clear, or even heal what we’ve been going through the last few months. To find happiness in life, we have to learn to face our fears and start making changes for the better. It can start with just one little step in the right direction. The New Moon in Aquarius reminds us of how much personal power we actually have when we use it to make things happen. Use it wisely!
RUMI Quote!
The lovers of God never run out of patience, for they know that time is needed for the Crescent Moon to become full. ~ Rumi ~
Full Moon in Cancer – Full Wolf Moon – Moon After Yule, Old Moon, Ice Moon, Snow Moon, Cold Moon and Great Spirit Moon!
January 10, 2020, brings a Full Moon in Cancer. During a Full Moon, the Moon is 100% illuminated, as seen from Earth, and is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. On January 10th, this Full Moon will be visible throughout the night sky, rising at sunset in the east and setting with the sunrise the next morning.
January 10, 2020 – Full Moon – Native American Indians!
The early Native American Indians did not record time by using the months of the Julian or Gregorian calendar. Many tribes kept track of time by observing the seasons and lunar months, although there was much variability. Native American Indians gave names to each of the Full Moons to keep track of the passing year. The names they gave the Full Moon each month are associated with the entire month until the next Full Moon occurs.
Native American Full Moon names are
related to nature, the seasons, hunting, fishing, and farming. The
Full Moon in January is the Wolf Moon, named after howling wolves,
which may stem from the Anglo-Saxon lunar calendar. The wolf has the
ability to endure the brutality of the cold very well. January’s
other names for its Full Moon: Moon After Yule, Old Moon, Ice Moon,
and Snow Moon. Other names for the January Moon include: the Cold
Moon and the Great Spirit Moon.
January’s Full Wolf Moon!
The January Full Moon is called the
Wolf Moon. Wolves howl to communicate over long distances both in
North America and in Europe. It is a way of saying “here I am” to
the rest of the pack or “stay away” to intruders. While an
average howl from a single wolf lasts from 3 to 7 seconds, a chorus
by a pack can last from 30 to 120 seconds and longer during the
breeding season in February. So wolves are particularly loud and
vocal in the first months of the year, which is probably why people
associated the month of January with howling wolves. Wolves howl in
the direction of the Moon. They point their faces toward the sky for
better acoustics, because projecting their howl upward carries the
sound farther.
January 10, 2020 – Full Moon – The Full Moon After Yule!
January’s Full Moon is also referred to
as the Moon After Yule. Old Almanacs in England used a series of
poetic names to refer to each Moon of each month, and of the entire
year. This began with the “Moon after Yule”, the name given
to the first Full Moon after the winter solstice, and finished with
the “Moon before Yule”, the last Full Moon before the
following winter solstice. The Full Moon after Yule brings a
rejoicing that, even in the darkest time, the sun is not vanquished.
Sol Invictus — the Unconquered Sun — is seen once again, staining
the horizon with the promise of hope and brilliance.
January’s Old Full Moon!
The Full Moon of January is known to
some as the Old Moon as it is seen amid the cold and deep snows of
midwinter as the wolf packs howled hungrily outside of villages.
This Full Moon is also known as the Moon’s “ashen glow” or
“the old Moon in the new Moon’s arms.” It is where the
gibbous part of the Moon is illuminated slightly by Earth-shine, the
reflected sunlit from the Earth. Thus, the bright crescent New Moon
wraps around and “holds in its arms” its dim gibbous part,
also known as the Old Moon.
January 10, 2020 – Full Moon – The Ice and Snow Full Moon!
The Ice Moon and Snow Moon are other
names of this January Full Moon. It is believed by some tribes that
the the light of the Full Moon of January can heat the upper
atmosphere and evaporate cloud moisture that would ordinarily trap
heat escaping from earth, thus facilitating radiational cooling that
could lead to Winter’s ice, snow and frost. This Full Moon’s symbols
remind us that the colder months are a perfect time to take stock of
the challenges we face and what might be keeping us from reaching
what we want.
The Great Spirit Full Moon in January!
The Great Spirit Moon in January has
several origins. The Anishnaabe tribes of what is now known as the
Great Lakes region, called January’s Full Moon – the Great Spirit
Moon. The Great Spirit Moon occurred during the dead of winter when
food was scarce, and the Anishnaabe dedicated this Full Moon to the
Great Spirit, their principal Deity. In addition, according to the
Chippewa and the Ojibwe Tribes, January has us entering the month of
the Great Spirit Moon. It is cold, dark and unequivocally wintertime.
January 10, 2020 – Full Moon – January’s Winter Blues!
The reduced light, warmth, and color of winter, leaves lots of people feeling a little more melancholy and tired. If the winter blues are about lack of daylight, it’s no surprise that treatment usually involves getting more light into your life. If you feel low in winter, get outside as often as you can, especially on bright days. Sitting by a window can also help. But being around other people to share a meal, a laugh, and a little love is a super important part of feeling positive and connected through the darker months of the year.
January 10, 2020 – Full Moon – The Power of Smells!
Scented candles are a lifesaver during the winter. The house can smell like baking cookies or you can be whisked away to an ocean front. The power of smell is truly transforming. Whatever you plan, get out and about, enjoy your life, your family and your friends, as we are all waiting for sunnier days to come.
Thanksgiving Day History: Thanksgiving is a day to spend some time with the people we care about, and to think about what it is that has made us the way we are today. It is a time of year to be thankful for everything we have. There’s something about the warm, coziness of being home with family for the holidays that lifts everyone’s spirit. Thanksgiving is a day filled with the sound of a crackling fire and the smell of a turkey roasting in the oven. But how did it all come about?
Thanksgiving Day of today is the
celebration of the Pilgrim’s meal with the Native Americans on the
fourth Thursday of November. It commemorates how newcomers were first
welcomed by celebrating the harvest with their Native American
neighbors. Originally, it was traditionally celebrated on the last
Thursday of November in the early 1800’s, but left up to the
individual states to decide when each would celebrate.
Sarah Josepha Hale is a writer known for campaigning for an official date for 40 years through letters to political leaders to get this holiday recognized. Finally in 1863, President Lincoln issued a proclamation that all states will celebrate Thanksgiving on the same day. This act was an effort to unite the North and the South, but due to the rebellion of the North’s authority, the holiday was not consistently celebrated on the same day until after Reconstruction.
A joint resolution was signed by
Congress and President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941 to change the
holiday to the fourth Thursday of November rather than the last,
believing the earlier economic boost to be beneficial to the United
States economy.
Thanksgiving Day History – Canada
Canada’s Thanksgiving is very similar to the American celebration, marking the successful harvest of French settlers in modern-day Canada. This celebration takes place in October when the weather is warmer. In 1957, Parliament moved it from November 6 to October, declaring, “A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed—to be observed on the 2nd Monday in October.” Feasting on turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and corn are common the weekend before. Vacations and parades are also traditional.
Thanksgiving Day History – Germany
Germany celebrates the Harvest
Thanksgiving Festival in October, which, like American celebrations,
consists of feasting and religious traditions. Their Thanksgiving
takes place on the first Sunday of October. Erntedankfest is
essentially a harvest festival that gives thanks for a good year and
good fortune.
The Japanese observe Labor Thanksgiving Day, which has roots with harvest celebrations but now celebrates labor, production, and thankfulness. Derived from ancient harvest festival rituals named Niinamesai, its modern meaning is more tied to a celebration of hard work and community involvement, hence its translation: Labor Thanksgiving Day.
Thanksgiving Day History – Africa
A variation on America’s Thanksgiving
can be found in the West African nation of Liberia, which was founded
in the 19th century by freed slaves from the U.S. Mainly
celebrated by Christians, Liberians take the concept of the
cornucopia and fill their churches with baskets of local fruits like
bananas, papayas, mangoes, and pineapples. An auction for these is
held after the service, and then families retreat to their homes to
feast.
The Netherlands observes a Thanksgiving
Day service to honor the Pilgrims that lived in Leiden before
continuing on to Plymouth. The people of Leiden still celebrate the
American settlers who once lived there with a non-denominational
church service on the fourth Thursday of November. Afterwards,
there’s no turkey, but cookies and coffee are offered.
Thanksgiving Day in the United States
is a holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. It is a day for
families and friends to get together for a special meal. On this day,
people express gratitude and thankfulness to God for his blessings
and pay their thanks to dear ones for their immense love &
support in their life.
Thanksgiving Day History – Food
The American tradition is highlighted by the Thanksgiving meal. Turkey is the most common main dish of a Thanksgiving dinner. Ham is often served alongside turkey in many non-traditional households. Delicious, classic recipes are always in style for a Thanksgiving feast. America’s favorite classic side dishes for Thanksgiving are mashed sweet or white potatoes and gravy, stuffing, corn muffins, cranberry sauce, and either a green bean, corn or Brussels sprouts casserole. Desserts include: pumpkin, apple or pecan pie.
Prayer of Thanksgiving!
Thank you, Father, for having created
us and given us to each other in the human family. Thank you for
being with us in all our joys and sorrows, for your comfort in our
sadness, your companionship in our loneliness. Thank you for
yesterday, today, tomorrow and for the whole of our lives. Thank you
for friends, for health and for grace. May we live this and every day
conscious of all that has been given to us.
Create a Gratitude Tree!
A gratitude tree is a fun way to share what Thanksgiving means to each person. You can free-cut the shape of a tree with lots of branches from a brown 12″x12″ sheet of paper, then tape it to your dining room wall or attach it to the refrigerator. Cut out leaf shapes from various fall shades of paper. Let each family member write something for which they are thankful on a leaf and attach to the tree with tape.
Thanksgiving Day History – The Centerpiece
A variation could be a Thanksgiving Centerpiece. Cut a branch or two from the yard and put in a vase. Cut leaves from colored construction paper and put a string on each one. Each person takes a leaf or two and writes their name and date on one side and what they are thankful for on the other side, then hang them on the branch that would be in the vase in the center of the table. Leaves can be carried over from year to year as new ones are added. If your celebration includes many, you might want to have a side table for the tree, with cut greens from the yard, pine cones, and a few Christmas ornaments around the bottom.
Thanksgiving is the Day for giving Thanks. Here is a list of our Top 15 Reasons for which we are Thankful!
1) Freedom Despite frustration with
politics. I’m thankful to be living in the U.S. I’m very thankful
for the men and women — and their families — serving in our
military.
2) Friends and family. I’m thankful
for new relationships and connections this past year — both online
and right here at home. Of course, I love my long-time friendships as
well.
story time with grandpa
3) Healthy Children. Children from
families who eat together on a regular basis are more likely to have
family support, positive peer influences, and positive role models.
The world of tomorrow will inherit the children of today.
4) Nature. I’m thankful for the
beautiful world around me — for the changing seasons, the brilliant
colors, the promise of coming spring.
5) Finding money in your pocket. Money
that hasn’t been budgeted for, remembered, or owed. It is
disposable income in the truest sense of the phrase.
6) A pet. Having a pet helps you stay
connected to life. They are great companions and the perfect best
friend. They are always around when you need them and provide
constant and loving companionship. They ask for very little in
return, they just want to be where you are.
7) Your health, even on days when it
isn’t perfect. Being healthy means that your body is functioning as
it should, without pain or discomfort. When we are in good health, we
can enjoy all the good things in life, in moderation, without guilt
or shame.
8) Your support system. It can be
people at work, at home or spread out all over the country. Knowing
there are people who are there for you can make all the difference.
They are people who will lift you up and give you whatever you need
with only a moment’s notice.
9) The healing power of music. Music
has the power to heal and to join people together in peace. The
spirit of music is within us all. Music expresses that which cannot
be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.
10) Laughter. It makes us happy and
healthy. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to
others, and keeps you grounded. Nothing diffuses anger and conflict
faster than a shared laugh.
11) Desserts. To live without them is
to live in a colorless world. Eating desserts means that you have a
good sense of what you want. We feel like we are feeding our soul
with food that makes us feel like we’ve finally found Heaven.
Desserts make life more enjoyable.
12) Police Officers, Firefighters, and
all First Responders. These brave men and women risk their lives
daily to save the lives of others. They work long and crazy hours
around the clock, and rush to scenes helping complete strangers
without thinking twice. They put themselves on the front line of
dangerous and traumatic events every day.
13) Love. Love is accepting difference.
It is letting each one be who they are without fear of censure. Love
is an unselfish, loyal concern for the good of another. It is a
wonderful feeling.
14) Good food and Clean Water. Good
food gives us the energy we need to survive. Fresh water is one of
our most vital resources. The quality of our water is directly linked
to the quality of our lives. Without good food and clean water, the
body cannot grow or perform at its best, our organs stop working, and
the body eventually dies. We are blessed to have the best of both.
15) Money. Money is great because it
means that life is not a constant effort at keeping our heads above
water. When we have money, we are able to live life to the fullest,
enjoy adventures, and make the most out of life.
Twelve Thanksgiving Fun Facts:
Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to
be the national bird, not the eagle.
Americans eat 46 million turkeys each
Thanksgiving.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest pumpkin pie ever baked weighed 2,020 pounds and measured just over 12 feet long.
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s
first meal in space after walking on the moon was foil packets with
roasted turkey.
The heaviest turkey on record,
according to the Guinness Book of Records, weighs 86 pounds.
Californians consume the most turkey in
the U.S. on Thanksgiving Day!
Female turkeys (called hens) do not
gobble. Only male turkeys gobble.
The average turkey for Thanksgiving
weighs 15 pounds.
No forks at the first Thanksgiving,
only spoons and knives.
Wild turkeys can run 20 miles per hour
when they are scared.
Thanksgiving is the reason for TV
dinners. In 1953 Swanson had so much extra turkey that a salesman
told them they should package it onto aluminum trays with other sides
like sweet potatoes.
Campbell’s soup created green bean casserole for an annual cookbook 50 years ago. It now sells $20 million worth of cream of mushroom soup.
November contains a full moon on November 12th. There is also a new moon in Sagittarius on November 26th. Finally, check out our Daily Astrology links for November as well, and start your day with a bit of inspiration!
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When the World card shows up in your reading, your efforts are finally being rewarded, or you have come to the end of a journey, or you have concluded a significant life cycle. You are reaching a point in your day or situation where all things are truly coming full circle. The message here is: stay committed and fixated on your goals like these signs do, and success is just around the corner. It signifies completion of one journey, and the beginning of another all new exciting one. Know that the world is definitely your oyster at this time! Everything you’ve been working for is about to happen!
The World Card, when Reversed,
indicates that though you will undoubtedly achieve your goals, you
will not be completely pleased with the results. There may be a lack
of closure in some area of your life. You are showing signs of
frustration due to the lack of completing an important project.
Although you have the desire to go back to the past and achieve your
goals, you know deep within your heart, that you have to move on and
enjoy where you are right now. The world is yours to be shared when
love and self-honor are present.
When the Judgment card appears in your reading, it indicates that you are in a period of awakening, brought on by the act of self-reflection. You now have a clearer idea of what you need to change and how you need to be true to yourself and your needs. This can mean making small changes to your daily life or making huge changes that not only affect you but the people close to you. Significant life-changing events are about to take place when Judgment comes out in a reading. Judgment is the card of transition from one state to another. Relationships can go from dating to marriage or from dating to endings.
The Judgment Card, when Reversed,
indicates taking on burdens, digging oneself deeper into the old
life, being haunted by the past and unable to let go. The Judgment
Card has us thinking critically about the choices we are presented
with and to reflect on past decisions, but opportunities may pass us
by as we wallow in self-doubt and indecisiveness. Judgment is
symbolic of running away from what you’re truly feeling. There are
some hurts that will hurt deeper and mistakes that will be more
unforgivable. But Judgment wants you to let the past go and put them
to rest. Past is past. It’s time to move on.
When you see the Sun appear in your reading, smile, for it is the most positive card in the Tarot deck. It represents life and energy. It also indicates fun and vitality, warmth and positivity. The Sun is an image of happiness and optimism. The Sun is shining on you! This day is the summer of your life, and the Sun embodies success, abundance, and an optimistic feel to the situation that cannot be matched. Success is not just probable, it is inevitable. There is confidence aligned with this bright picture. Like the child on top of the horse, you are on top of the world, and victory is yours for the taking.
The Sun Card, when Reversed, points at
an unhealthy situation where the soul is suffering and is not able to
break free. Where everything was illuminated, within reach, and
satisfying, we will now find darkness, obstacles, and disputes. The
Sun in the reversed position is a sign that you may experience
setbacks and feel clouded about your direction. You may have to work
harder to bring your “freedom” about. Still, this is an
excellent and important time to experience different things, things
which are out of your usual routines. The Sun is about vitality,
freedom, joy, and self-expression. Stay focused on your blessings.
When the Moon appears in a reading, it may indicate a time of uncertainty and illusion, when nothing is what it seems. Be careful of making fast decisions when the Moon appears because you may later realize you only had half the information you needed. Follow your heart and your intuition, and don’t be afraid to ask for psychic messages either. Pull back and meditate or listen to your instinct. All may not be as bad as it seems. Your insecurities are all that is holding you back. The truth is also much better discovered then wondering ‘what if’ for the rest of your life. Expect the unexpected.
The Moon Card, when Reversed, signifies
that the recent confusion or period of grief has come to an end. The
darkness will dissipate, and you will finally be able to find the
spiritual light that leads you towards the right path. You know
something is about to happen but lack clarity to understand. Also,
you know that nothing is going to work as per your plan. The Moon
tarot card reversed denotes someone who is lost in some kind of
madness, often due to not allowing their creative abilities to
surface. Sometimes the Moon card shows up to let you know that you’ve
bitten off more than you can chew.
When the Star card appears, you are likely to find yourself feeling inspired. It brings renewed hope and faith and a sense that you are truly blessed by the Universe at this time. The Star almost always heralds a period of peace and healing and embodies the peaceful and creative spirit of the sign Aquarius. The Star will be especially encouraging if you have just come from a difficult period, or a strong opposition, or a major setback. This card may come after a tough time, and brings with it the message that there is Peace on its way to you It’s a sign that you will regain what you lost if you will just have faith in yourself.
The Star Card, when Reversed, reveals
that you may be experiencing a lack of spontaneity or false hopes.
You may also be trying to overcome psychological problems. Not
everything is as it feels at first. You might feel suffocated by the
weight of hopelessness, but that doesn’t mean there is no hope.
Don’t get stuck in negativity. You might find it difficult to see the
bright side of life but it is still there. It is important to keep
your head up because you must think positive at this moment to get
ready for the brighter future that is coming. Don’t lose hope, love
will come to you when you expect it least.
The Tower is commonly interpreted as meaning danger, destruction, and new opportunities. It is associated with sudden unforeseen change. The Tower itself is a solid structure, but because it has been built on shaky foundations, it only takes one bolt of lightning to bring it down. This card represents ambitions and goals made on false premises. If the structures you have built in your world cannot handle disruption without collapsing, perhaps it is time for new structures in your life. The lightning bolt symbolizes new opportunities and hidden talents that will soon be revealed.
The Tower Card, when Reversed,
represents the tower that is built on a faulty foundation, and it
must fall. Though the destruction will be painful, the humbleness
resulting from it can bring us peace. This is a time to roll with
the changes. Holding on too tightly to things or people could well
create serious difficulties for you and for your loved ones. When the
Tower appears in reverse, people around you may be unusually
stressed, and arguments and misunderstandings are going to be
happening a lot. It is important that you don’t take anything
personally. This is a time to keep a positive attitude.
