A Very Zen Video
A friend shared this with me for those times when I have trouble sleeping.
Horoscope for the Week of September 27, 2021 - Retrograde Mercury in Libra
Mercury retrogrades and can cause some miscommunication in the cosmos. So double check all your plans and be prepared for a little fogginess in the process. Pack a map so you don’t get too lost!
(Leonardo Dicaprio has Mercury in Libra)
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ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)
You may think that you are being perfectly clear but your message may not be understood correctly by partners, Aries. Relationships may require a slower pace but it will prove to be more harmonious in the long run. So be very patient with partners. And there will be times that actions speak louder and are better understood than your words…
TAURUS (APRIL 21-MAY 21)
Any work project can go a little off direction now, Taurus. It could be because others are not listening carefully to your instructions or it could be that you may not be as clear as you should and could be. Whatever the reason, take any detailed initiative and break it down into its bare essentials. Then check to see its progress every step of the way. Tedious? Sure, but effective!
GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)
Fun may not seem as fun as you first thought, Gemini. That is because it seems to take a lot more work and doubling of your efforts than you first thought. But there are still opportunities to be very creative and enjoy everything you do now. Just plan it a little more and find ways to focus in on any possible miscommunications. Success!
CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)
Family discussions may have a way of getting totally out of control now, Cancer. That means that any highly sensitive subject needs to be approached with greater care and caution than usual. Others may not be listening or you may not be expressing yourself in a clear manner. Better still, if issues can be deferred and discussed in a few weeks, put them off.
LEO (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)
While you always enjoy shaking up the landscape with your opinions, it might be good to hold off on your mighty roar for a couple of weeks, Leo. Get your ideas lined up and your opinions clarified so when you decide to share your thoughts, they are received correctly and understood. In the meantime, mellow out and contemplate.
VIRGO (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)
Your ideas for investing and handling your money may hit a snag, Virgo. Are you forgetting something important or are there things that you may not fully understand? Whatever it is, try to be very careful in your financial vetting, do your homework and give yourself plenty of time to go through the details so that you completely understand. Then cash in!
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)
As much as you want to make a great first impression, you may need a bit of time to prepare your public face for the crowds. Libras are naturally gracious and diplomatic and now you want to be absolutely sure that you are in the right place, at the right time with the right crowd. Survey your surroundings, give yourself time to process and, only then, go for it.
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)
There are so many crazy things going on behind the scenes, Scorpios can be forgiven if they don’t have all of the details of a particular situation. You may not be able to totally control what is hidden from you but you can control is how you react and what steps you take after all is revealed. You are naturally strategic. Now do what comes naturally.
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)
Friends may be a source of confusion for you Sagittarius. Wires may be crossed and there might be some miscommunication. But sometimes this confusion can be funny or even entertaining. Keep your innate sense of humor now and see how you can make certain friendship operate on a new level of understanding.
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)
No matter how much effort you have put into your career, there could be times when you find yourself going off on a different path. Take a moment to ascertain your path. Should you be offered a new opportunity, be sure that you ask all of the necessary questions and listen carefully to all of the answers, Capricorn. Then take your time making any decision.
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)
Travel may have its detours now, Aquarius. While you are eager to broaden your horizon, you will need to check your itinerary twice, create a packing checklist and be sure that you comply with any rules along the way. Whether you go far or close, there might be times when you could get lost. Your world becomes one big adventure. How big is up to you!
PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)
Love is on the top of your to-do list now, Pisces. Your charisma is high and you can now reach out and impress almost anyone you want. But be sure that your messages are reaching the right target and truly reflect what you are feeling. Be sure that your communication is clear. My advice is to practice, practice, practice to make it all perfect.
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Lucky Numbers for the Week of September 24, 2021
Lottery ads tell us you only need a dollar and a dream. But it is also helpful to have a list of lucky numbers to help spur the good fortune ... or fortunes. So with that in mind, here are some lucky numbers that can be used in any helpful way. I gazed into a pool of water, Nostradamus-like, and contemplated the cosmos. Then I mixed the tarot cards and allowed the spirits to guide me to the cards that represent the lucky numbers for this week. Nothing is guaranteed but who knows ....?
I choose eight numbers because 8 is the number of of wealth.
Here are the lucky numbers for the week of September 24-30, 2021:
1, 9, 23, 25, 30, 34, 55, 75
There are many ways to delve into your own consciousness to find luck and intuition. Try reading Dream Power/Improve Your Luck (Super Strength Series) and see if your dreams give you any clues and premonitions. Here's a guide to the best books available this month
Robert the Haunted Doll
From Atlas Obscura -
Here is something that most people would agree is true about Robert the Doll: He’s terrifying.
Ostensibly a little boy in a sailor suit, his careworn face is only vaguely human. His nub of a nose looks like a pair of pinholes. He is covered in brown nicks, like scars. His eyes are beady and black. He wears a malevolent smirk. Clasped in his lap he’s holding his own toy, a dog with garish, popping eyes and a too-big tongue lolling crazily out of its mouth.
Here are some other things that people also agree is true about Robert: That he’s haunted and that he has caused car accidents, broken bones, job loss, divorce and a cornucopia of other misfortunes.
Robert is 111-years-old and lives at the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West, Florida. Before that he was the property of Robert Eugene Otto, an eccentric artist and member of a prominent Key West family. (Yes, the doll and the owner had the same name, but the boy answered to “Gene”.) Robert was a childhood birthday gift from Otto’s grandfather, who bought the doll during a trip to Germany. Otto’s relationship with the doll continued into adulthood.
“What people really remember is what they would probably term as an unhealthy relationship with the doll,” says Cori Convertito, curator of the museum and Robert’s caretaker. “He brought it everywhere, he talked about it in the first person as if he weren’t a doll, he was Robert. As in he is a live entity.”
According to legend, young Otto began to blame mishaps on the doll. While this could have been laughed off as childish storytelling, adults also started noticing odd occurrences, especially as Otto and Robert grew older. As an adult, Otto lived in a stately home he called “The Artist House”, where Robert could be seen positioned at the upstairs window. Schoolchildren swore that he would appear and reappear, and they avoided the house. Myrtle Reuter purchased the Artist House after Otto’s death in 1974, and also became Robert’s new caretaker. Visitors swore they heard footsteps in the attic and giggling. Some claimed Robert’s expression changed when anyone badmouthed Otto in his presence. Rueter said Robert would move around the house on his own, and after twenty years of antics, she donated him to the museum in 1994.
Horoscope for the Week of September 20, 2021 - Sun in Libra
The Sun enters lovely Libra now and heightens our ability to bring two disagreeing sides together. Make many, many connections and see if you can bring world peace. Ah, if only.
(Kim Kardashian has Sun in Libra)
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ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)
Nothing in the past can prepare you for the range of new partnership possibilities that will come your way now, Aries. Reach out to new, unusual and interesting groups that are not usually in your sphere. Any meeting of the mind can lead you to more personal revelations and confidence. Bond with others and you may just strengthen yourself.
TAURUS (APRIL 21-MAY 21)
Health concerns or considerations that might have pre-occupied your thoughts can now take a healthier and more robust turn, Taurus. Concentrate on what new habits you can adopt, whether in exercise or diet. Such modifications, even easy ones, can provide you with added oomph and confidence. In fact, what you start now can benefit you for years.
GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)
What electrifies and enlivens your life, Gemini? I think you can think of a few wonderful diversions and pastimes to explore. Whatever fun things that you have ever wanted to do, consider doing them now in as safe a manner as possible during the pandemic. Who knows where all of this adventure can lead? Maybe into an entirely new life direction…?
CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)
The past 18 months have seen shifts and adaptions in how you relate to and communicate with family. Take all of these necessary experiences, Cancer, and use them to form a new paradigm with relatives, especially those with whom you might have had a more strained relationship. It can give you greater affirmation and set you on a new, happy course. Forward bound!
LEO (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)
The expansion of your personal vision grows with each successive day, Leo. So allow yourself the time and patience to settle into the grand think-space to explore. That will give you the confidence and direction you need to convince others that your plans not only have longevity and worth, but can include them too.
VIRGO (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)
Don’t let any past financial mistake or miscalculation get you down or dissuade you from future action, Virgo. In fact, you are entering a period of fiscal clarity where you can plant a few money seeds and see them sprout and grow. Do the necessary research and assess your risk tolerance. Then save, invest and prepare for a cushier future.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)
Whatever long term plans you have been conjuring, now it the time to add a dose of magic and let all actions take flight. The possibilities for success are infinite, Libra, and your ability to get help when you need it and who you need it from is flawless. Let your innate diplomacy take you into new areas of influence and reign supreme.
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)
This will be an opportune time to look at the direction of your life in a more holistic manner, Scorpio. The cosmos seems to open up to you and send you on a journey of endless opportunities. The question becomes, what can you give back in return? Acts of charity will not only do immense good but will also multiply your luck.
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)
Expanding your social network now will produce great future benefits, Sagittarius. You are feeling more confident and curious as to who is out there. So plan on a course of action and find new ways to reach out to new circles of contacts to see where all of your good efforts lead. Sometime we wind up going to places we never thought possible.
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)
You can become a power force for good for both yourself and for others now, Capricorn. Essentially you can accomplish anything that you really, really want. Take stock and see where you are. Everything that you have been working towards can come to fruition with just one good push. So keep your eye on the prize and don’t stop.
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)
It is so easy to get caught up in the day to day but try to break out of your routines now, Aquarius. The world is opening back up and so should you in a safe manner. You may want to physically travel to expand your global version or may decide to travel virtually. Whichever way you decide to go, use your efforts to take you out of the usual stuff.
PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)
Whatever turns you on will not only flip the switch but also increases the amp. Wow, Pisces! Love has never been so exciting and enlivening. Don’t waste the spirit on superficial relationships. Go out and find your soul mate or make your current amour ever stronger. The time is ripe for a much deeper and more meaningful connection. Zap!
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