Wee Gifts

Early one morning, I looked out the kitchen window and saw a tiny, flickering light through the Snow-laden Trees.

As I focused, wondering, more winking lights began to glow...all in a straight line.

As the Dawn progressed, the origin of the tiny lights became clear.  My neighbour lights candles, every morning, along the sill of her window. 


During these long Winter nights, ushering in the Dawn by lighting candles seems so appropriate to me.  I have taken to lighting candles along my kitchen window every morning; a sort of Good Morning, to my neighbour, if you will.


Candles warm my soul.  They emit only a small, flickering Fire, with very little warmth...but it is Light. 


That Light shines strong; the objects surrounding candlelight glow soft and welcoming.


One can almost be excused for thinking the weather outside is not so extremely cold, after all, with the candles cheerful light.


Candles are synonymous with Christmas, to me and many others. Cathedral or a small home or a cave...it makes no matter...candlelight gives cheer, for a very small price.


And they are the first thing I think of, during a power outage.  The lights from the candles create long shadows, emphasizing the silence which occurs when appliances and electronics shut down. What might be eerie becomes cordial and gracious.


It is during power outages when I think of pioneers who lived by candlelight. Those candles were made by hand, each one infused with the loving energy of the person who made them. Someone who made good candles, ones which did not sputter and cough, would be well in demand, I would think.


You see, my homemade candles never seem to work well.  I admire the handicraft of those who have the patience and the creativity to make their own candles, which burn smoothly and without smoke.


On the Coast, I had many places from which to choose candles. I have not found them here as yet.  But the other day, perusing a shelf in a store that had little choice for candles, I voiced my concern to a lady standing close to me.


And she said...I make candles. I sell them here and there...

I smiled, knowing once more my wants were being answered by the Universe. This happens more and more these days, where my desires are quickly filled.


After we exchanged telephone numbers, and I wandered deeper into the store, I mused upon how I am no longer surprised when my needs are almost instantly met. A mere thought, a tiny desire is all it takes, it seems.


And sometimes...sometimes I just receive a gift, when I don't even know I want or need it.  


Such as the candlelight shining through the Trees, on a deeply cold and dark Winter's morning.


Merry Christmas and a Wonderful Joyous New Year to you all!

A Universal Go!

I receive many emails for daily, weekly and monthly horoscopes. For the month of September, all seem to agree...the Universe signals a time to return to business, old and new. And to be ready for large shake-up changes.


On September 3, the Sun conjuncts Saturn in Virgo. According to research, this creates enormous energy...useful for beginning a project, giving extra oomph.



In our case, we were definitely infused with an incredible energy...we cleaned and emptied the garage, which was  stuffed with boxes and items from the big move.


Since we are still awaiting concrete workers for the Woodworking Shop, and since the window of opportunity to have a big pour is slowly sliding away...we are striving for every inch of space, in order to park both vehicles inside for the Winter.


There is much less stuff, and what there is is now organized.  But the big tools...table saws, etc....still take too much room.  It will be back to the drawing board, to find more space.


Jupiter turns direct on September 7. He's been retrograde since May 9...and Pluto, in retrograde since April, turns direct on September 8. With both of these going direct within days of each other, I read that evolution is once again on a strong march ahead.


I read that much change is coming...for the entire World.


According to Astrology.com, this is what we've all been waiting for since Spring.  I'm to take stock of lessons and rewards.  I'm to practice self-transcendence, which Jupiter encourages and challenges me to perform.


Hmmm...


If that's not enough, there is a full Moon in Pisces on September 15. That means emotional upsets are easily come by, for me, especially, since I'm a Pisces. I must be very careful, during those times, not to overreact to things. This time, as well, Uranus sits next to the Moon...infusing me with further rebellious, strange ideas.

And then...then Autumn begins with the Equinox on the 22 of September. Another season begins anew.



The study of the Stars, Moon and Sun has always fascinated me; however, my brain does not easily comprehend how to read them.  I would far rather someone else does the job for me. I am not an Astrologer.


I feel I benefit from knowing what the energies are, from a celestial point of view.  I have become very weather-sensitive over the past few years and the Moon has always figured strongly in my moods and emotions.

The Stars and the Sun contribute as well.


Just by reading some horoscopes on a regular basis, I have learned a bit; this is always a good thing. I'm still not sure how to decipher the Zodiac, but there are plenty who do.



And when Saturn is in Virgo...well, garages get cleaned up, with the consummate Virgo perfection.


With a Universal go...September's energies could be very interesting!