Daily Meditation 1/6/15

Lunar month - Shef Bedet 17
Solar month - Cap 17
Metonic - Year 1, Lunation 1

Tzolk'in - 9 Cimi
Dreamspell - Red Self-Existing Skywalker

Lunar phase --
Tarot --
I-Ching - 8 Union (Earth below Water): In perfect harmony and accord you can proceed but you do need your partner's agreement. Together you can accomplish much. Going it alone will be a disaster but you know that already.

So you want a pet?

DO

• check your local shelters and humane societies FIRST. There are so many unwanted pets. Government-run facilities are likely to be kill shelters because space and funding is limited. Small dogs don't stay long so you may need to visit frequently if that is your preference. 

• check breed-specific rescues if you are looking for a particular dog. 

• as a last resort, go to a reputable breeder. I'm not talking about "hey let my dog mate with your dog and we can sell the puppies" breeders. As a starting point, search for breed clubs. Research, research, research.

• get permission from your landlord if you are a renter. All too often animals are return because the adopter didn't follow terms of the lease.

• realize that a pet is a long term commitment. Cats and dogs can live 10-15 on the average depending on breed, size, and health.

• find out where the vet and emergency pet hospital is. 

• follow your local laws on number of pets. In my area, 6 is the limit. 

• give locally if you can't adopt. I personally tire of the sad kitty and puppy faces on those tv ads. You know the ones. I'm a proud mom of 4 furbabies so I'm giving already. Instead of running those ads, wouldn't that money be better spent on the animals that the ad is asking money for?

• treat your pet especially dogs as a part of the family. Dogs are pack members. To a dog, pack = family. Dogs aren't meant to be outside unattended and chained to a tree. Cats on the other hand can survive outside since they are not fully domesticated but use your good judgement in deciding to let your cat roam. 

• microchip and collar / name tag your pet. If Princess gets away from home, this increases the chance that if found, she will be returned.

DON'T

• buy from a pet store. First, they are overpriced. Second, most likely they come from puppy mills. Those dogs are treated horribly and when they can't breed anymore, they are thrown out like trash. Fortunately, some end up at shelters where they are adopted into loving homes

• give a pet as a gift to a child. A pet is a living being, not a toy. 

• leave your furry family member if you have to move. Yes, things happen. There are child-free rental apartments. Would you leave your kids at Social Services because you want to move there? Of course not. I know, extreme example but you get my point. Find a place that is pet-friendly. Yes, you may have to pay an extra deposit but that's way better than for Sparky to be put back in a shelter.

Daily Meditation 1/3/15

Lunar month - Shef Bedet 14
Solar month - Cap 14
Metonic - Year 1, Lunation 1

Tzolk'in - 6 Akb'al
Dreamspell - White Magnetic Dog

Lunar phase --
Tarot --
I-Ching - 55 Prosperity (Fire below Thunder): Enjoy the fruits of your labors. This is a time of great wealth and prosperity. Remember - it won't last, so put something aside for a rainy day. 

The wild card game with the Ravens @ Steelers is tonight. We won the Super Bowl in 2000 from a wild card spot and we can do it again. CAW!!!

Daily Meditation 1/2/15

Lunar month - Shef Bedet 13
Solar month - Cap 13
Metonic - Year 1, Lunation 1

Tzolk'in - 5 Ik'
Dreamspell - Red Cosmic Moon

Lunar phase --
Tarot --
I-Ching - 62 Detail (Mountain below Thunder): Only by paying attention to detail can you achieve success. Have you checked everything? If not, check now. You may have overlooked the obvious. Proceed in small steps.

I went to my first Weight Watchers meeting of the year. Up 4 lbs. Can't seem to break past the the barrier to get to my 10% goal. But honestly I have been eating more. 1 step forward, 5 steps back. The details would be to really stick to the point allotment and find time to actually plan my meals.

Daily Meditation 1/1/15

Lunar month - Shef Bedet 12
Solar month - Cap 12
Metonic - Year 1, Lunation 1

Tzolk'in - 4 Imix
Dreamspell - White Magnetic Dog

Yule Day 13
Kwanzaa Day 7: Habari gani? Imani / Faith

Gregorian New Year's Day

Lunar phase -- waxing gibbous in sidereal Taurus. During the Farmer's Moon, we learn about being part of a balanced system that includes Nature and yet makes room for our own efforts. We learn about taking full responsibility for what we own, and all the work that taking care of it entails. 

Tarot --
I-Ching - 54 Relationships (Lake below Thunder): Sometimes we need a partner to achieve our dreams. Seek out your soul-mate and join forces - together you can conquer the world. You need to be a part of a team.

Daily Meditation 12/31/14

Lunar month - Shef Bedet 11
Solar month - Cap 11
Metonic - Year 1, Lunation 1

Tzolk'in - 3 Ahau
Dreamspell - Blue Spectral Hand

Lunar phase --
Tarot --
I-Ching - 40 Removing Obstacles (Water below Thunder): If you want to go ahead you will have to remove the barriers that have been placed in your way. But first consider why you are being blocked before acting hastily. This is a liberating time indeed.

Daily Meditation 12/30/14

Lunar month - Shef Bedet 10
Solar month - Cap 10
Metonic - Year 1, Lunation 1

Tzolk'in - 2 Cauac
Dreamspell - White Planetary Worldbridger

Lunar phase --
Tarot --
I-Ching - 51 Power (Thunder below Thunder): If you had ultimate power how would you use it? Do nothing rash at this time because you have great force and could shock others unnecessarily. Consider the consequences of all your actions.