occupado

doesn't seem like almost 2 months since i last posted. I suppose I've been busy. My private life has been filled with time with D. She is headed off to see her dad for the summer. I am only worried that the closeness we've gained and the bonding we've accomplished this year will be replaced by her father's disrespect for authority and she will return as she was last year -- beligerent(sp?) and headstrong/not listening. I hope she retains the respect she's grown to show and that she has a wonderful summer with her cousins and dad. 'nuf said. no need to put fears out there as reality, right?

Myself, I will be playing at being a single lady, I suppose. Not that I have to be convinced to do that! As anyone who knows me is aware, I don't shrink from that role.

I have a class planned for astrology. A wonderful teacher and friend has opened up her doors to teach a select few the fine understanding of the relationship of the stars. I am really looking forward to that series of three classes.

Also, I have a trip to Oregon in the making. I'm working on timing right now. I think I'll be in Oregon for about 5 days/nights. One of my original myspace friends has invited me to use her pad, if needed. I find that show of generosity to be a very kind way of making a new friend. Of course, I've invited her along for the ride, if she can make it. I plan on driving around the state, with particular spots in mind -- the Pacific Ocean, Sisters and volcanos to be certain. This is a result of a mission I am choosing to accept -- given by the Egyptian goddess, Sesheta. Also, I am really looking forward to seeing that part of the country. It will be the furthest West I have ever gone. And to get to see volcanos! COOL.

The last few rituals have really helped me to come out of the dark times. I hear it was an especially rich time for many people who found themselves going through disarmingly difficult times. I say 'rich' because the dark times are the time of the seed. It is the time when new growth is sparked. Usually not by completed thought, more often by inklings of ideas. As evidence, the spring is rich with new green growth of those seeds. Similarly, the sparks of ideas lead to growth of self. In the planting of our own inner seeds, the dark times of winter compel the new growth of spring. The opportunities for seeds with substance -- which were there for those having an unusually difficult time -- are what we were rich in this past winter. There are many people who went deeply into their personal depths, spreading light as they went, to see into their shadows and closets. This delving has provided them with many opportunities for digging through the hidden in their lives and prospering on the charity of giving up these burdens. In doing so, there will be created spaces for new, healthy and enriching experiences, which will take form later, during the harvesting of the year. This is part of the cycle of the year. Thought my lunch partner today might appreciate the expanded concepts. ;-)

I have had an interesting Sed this year. It has been extremely prosperous in the way that only Sed can be. I am blessed, for certain. And the moon is still young. How exciting!

Blessings,
--karen