The Most Haunted Places in America By State

A blog post listing every state would be way too long so here is the link to this fascinating article that lists the most haunted sites in America. To entice you to view the full list, here is the one in Pennsylvania:

Pennsylvania

Eastern State Penitentiary
Philadelphia
Known locally as ESP (already creepy), this 1829 prison originally intended to value reform over punishment. As you can imagine, with an isolated location on 11 acres of land and 30-foot fortress walls, that didn’t exactly work out. Instead, the Eastern State Penitentiary became a real house of horrors and the testing location for a number of "reform" techniques that included paranoia-inducing “panopticon” oversight, now synonymous with a constant threat of surveillance. Reports of shadowy figures, cackling voices, and ghostly guards on patrol have given this joint a reputation as one of the most haunted places in Pennsylvania. And with the mix of wicked pseudoscience, gigantic brutal architecture, and infamous inmates like Al Capone and bank robber Willie Sutton, it also serves as a perfect staging ground for nighttime haunted tours. —BW

Horoscope for the Week of October 28, 2024 - Mars Opposes Pluto

Mars opposes Pluto for the next few weeks leading us to dramatic action that can have long lasting impact. See where your life needs a transformation and prepare to upend the landscape.

Here is my favorite book on astrology and a "must" for anyone interested in learning more: Secrets from a Stargazer's Notebook: Making Astrology Work for You and here's a guide to the best books available this month. This column is (c) 2024 MADAM LICHTENSTEIN, LLC., All Rights Reserved. For Entertainment Purposes Only. Madam Lichtenstein is the author of the best selling astrology book “HerScopes ” now in its 12th printing and available as an eBook.

ARIES   (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)

How to best balance your home life with your career demands will be a front and center issue for you, Aries. While there will understandably need to be some compromise, there may be some structural aspects of this situation that require a more dramatic change. Think about it carefully and then apply your efforts accordingly.

TAURUS (APRIL 21-MAY 21)

What you say and how you say it could move mountains and change minds, Taurus. Your opinions seem to have great impact and travel globally. Good! You have some sound ideas that can use a bit more exposure but think first so as to best formulate your ideas. You want to be able to maximize their impact and reach.

GEMINI   (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)

Your value system is up for greater inspection, Gemini. That means that what you hold near and dear may undergo a reappraisal and may dramatically change. See where you can live your most authentic life and where you feel more at home and happy. This journey helps you form a longer lasting sense of contentment.

CANCER   (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)

Do you seek greater balance between what you personally want to do and what others in your social circle want to do? It is possible that these two desires could conflict in the next weeks. If so, Cancer, find ways to rediscover what makes you unique and excited. Then you can truly find the right balance with the group dynamic.

LEO   (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)

You seem to get a burst of energy from hidden and unexpected places, Leo. This can then propel you to finally accomplish a range of long deferred personal projects. You may also be able to appreciably improve your diet and overall health regime. Focus on what needs to get done. Your enthusiasm and application follow.

VIRGO   (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)

It benefits you to mix in more friends with your fun, Virgo. There is ample opportunity to create memorable moments that increase your sense of connection. Try to get more creative and, possibly, a little more “out there” than you would normally attempt. It can lead to unexpected lucky breaks and successful pathways.

LIBRA   (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)

Your professional path seems to have a lot more oomph, Libra. If you find yourself spending more time at work and less at home, try to find more ways to balance your time between the two. Of course, your ability to improve your career and maximize income can be funneled into completing long overdue home projects…

SCORPIO   (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)

You may be itching to travel and expand your global reach, Scorpio, and now is the time to see if you can make that happen. Find the balance in your life so that you have both the time and the money to venture out the way you want to. Planning and asking advice from the experts can hopefully result in a trip of a lifetime.

SAGITTARIUS   (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)

You love large, Sagittarius. Your capacity for big emotional displays may seem a little out of character but you feel perfectly comfortable doing so now. This may be coupled with a desire to spend big on the object of your desire. Enjoy the thrill but also try to keep within budget. They say the best things in life are free…

CAPRICORN   (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)

Certain relationships heat up and can become all consuming, Capricorn. This is great unless you begin to free a bit restricted or feel that you are compromising yourself too much. If you feel this way, allow yourself the freedom to set limits where you need them. You have to be you in addition to being connected to others.

AQUARIUS   (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)

Your energy level ramps up to a high now, Aquarius. This is great for cleaning out your closets and otherwise getting rid of any clutter - whether it be physical, emotional, psychic or mental. You can focus on any issue. Use this as a time of reappraisal, rejuvenation and inspiration where you can best prepare for the future.

PISCES   (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)

You may crave more social interaction now. If so, find more ways to connect to large groups, clubs or organizations, Pisces. It can lead to new and strong connections with those who you may not usually meet through other avenues. Your imagination is sparked and makes you more charismatic and compelling. Wow!

(c) 2024 MADAM LICHTENSTEIN, LLC., All Rights Reserved. For Entertainment Purposes Only. @thestarryeye Find astrology readings on tinyurl.com/TheStarryEye and a great sun sign book at tinyurl.com/Herscopes

Lucky Numbers for the Week of October 25, 2024

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 ....?

Here are the lucky numbers for the week of October 25-31, 2024:

I choose eight numbers because 8 is the number of of wealth.

8, 9, 24, 30, 44, 50, 65, 69

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

The Tower Card Comes Up in My Election Readings

No matter how many times I shuffle the tarot cards, the Tower card comes up in the reading indicating cataclysmic change, a bolt from the blue, a shock. Needless to say, this makes me uneasy to see it so many times.

The appearance of the Tower card has happened over the span of weeks as I occasionally read for the upcoming 2024 election. I don't profess to be always accurate in my readings. Sometimes we "push" the cards, "wish" the cards or find that the cards reveal our own anxieties that don't reflect reality. So the appearance or reappearance of certain cards could be something emanating from our nervous energies rather than from a predictive occurrence. I would like to think that this is so.

The other thing I see in the tarot readings for the election is that the results won't be decided for a while with the appearance of the Hanged Man card.

I hope I am wrong about both.

Horoscope for the Week of October 21, 2024 - Sun Enters Scorpio

The Sun enters intense Scorpio this week generating more passion and intensity in new areas of our lives. Go for the gusto and see what happens.

Here is my favorite book on astrology and a "must" for anyone interested in learning more: Secrets from a Stargazer's Notebook: Making Astrology Work for You and here's a guide to the best books available this month. This column is (c) 2024 MADAM LICHTENSTEIN, LLC., All Rights Reserved. For Entertainment Purposes Only. Madam Lichtenstein is the author of the best selling astrology book “HerScopes ” now in its 12th printing and available as an eBook.

ARIES   (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)

Your sexual energy is sparked, Aries, and you become irresistible. See where you can intensify and demonstrate your love. Expand your ability to share and understand those who are most important to you. This can lead to even an even deeper and more committed partnership with positive benefits that can last a lifetime.

TAURUS (APRIL 21-MAY 21)

Connection of any type becomes much more important to you, Taurus. Find ways to reach out to others, especially those who you might not have heard from in a while. Use this time to also consider what is most important to you in relationships in general. You find that as you focus on the essentials you find more satisfaction.

GEMINI   (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)

Even daily chores seem to have more purpose for you now, Gemini. Focus on the job at hand and find more ways to streamline processes and get more done. You discover that there are those who are willing to help you with this work and that it is in the details of life that we find accomplishment and success.

CANCER   (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)

Your imagination soars, Cancer. There is more beauty in your outlook than usual. Use this inspiring time to enhance your life and your surroundings. Plan some parties or other types of festive events and explore the vast range of artsy possibilities. It can be a refreshing and invigorating time to showcase your talents.

LEO   (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)

Family becomes the centerpiece of your world, Leo. Anything that brings you closer to certain relatives should be pursued. This is also a great time to refocus your efforts on anything that makes your overall surroundings more comfortable and secure. Refreshing your home décor will brighten your mood and outlook.

VIRGO   (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)

You seem to have the ability to get to the core of any issue, Virgo, because your mind is sharp and penetrating. Allow yourself the time to see the big picture. In this way you can focus on the essentials and form correct opinions on a range of subjects. Your opinion counts. Make a compelling difference in any argument.

LIBRA   (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)

Finances take up more of your attention, Libra. Find more ways to capitalize on your money by either investing it or saving it. There are more profitable avenues and ideas percolating for you, especially if you seek advice from a trusted and wise source. Make your plans for retirement and start to implement them.

SCORPIO   (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)

There is nothing that you can’t do or achieve, Scorpio, so allow yourself the freedom to seek your fortune and make your mark on the world. You seem to have extra stockpiles of charisma that enable you to impress some pretty important people. Move and groove in elite social circles and create your community.

SAGITTARIUS   (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)

Interesting secrets are exposed and guess what, Sagittarius? You knew the answers all along! There is nothing that surprises or derails you as you have the universal knowledge and intuition to ascertain the benefits and pitfalls of any situation. Use all of this talent to chart your course for the future. Beautiful karma awaits you.

CAPRICORN   (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)

Gather your friends and find more ways to expand your social circle, Capricorn. You learn a lot from others and can experience a range of fulfilling projects that enhance your life. Getting involved in any group effort takes you places you never thought possible. Soon you will be the mover and shaker of the group dynamic. Wow!

AQUARIUS   (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)

You are able to make some impressive inroads in your career, Aquarius. Examine what you have to do and who you have to get to know in order to smooth your path towards success. You have acumen and talent to showcase your abilities. Now you just need to find the right powerhouse audience to demonstrate it.

PISCES   (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)

Travel brings with it all sorts of possibilities and learning experiences. That means that you should push forward and expand your horizons, Pisces. Don’t get bogged down in the mundane or day to day. Find ways of streamlining your responsibilities so it leaves you with enough time to explore beyond your own borders.

(c) 2024 MADAM LICHTENSTEIN, LLC., All Rights Reserved. For Entertainment Purposes Only. @thestarryeye Find astrology readings on tinyurl.com/TheStarryEye and a great sun sign book at tinyurl.com/Herscopes