In ancient times, when the Greeks traveled abroad, they had a ritual or practice of bringing a portion of their home fire with them as a blessing. A reminder of the linkage to the past and their homeland.
Consider our modern times ritual of Opening Ceremonies during the Olympics where this tradition remains alive today, the torch our eternal symbol.
This firey ritual also found its way into women’s lives—as the virgin bride left her mother’s home to be wed—she brought with her a sacred flame from her mother’s hearth.
When you’re an artist, noticing & nurturing your creativity is vital. I’ve
discovered it helps me feel whole. Especially the more forms of creative
medium I engage with.
Because art invokes feelings & emotions, it’s heart-based. At least for me. Which is a beautiful compliment to the heady-stuff I get into being a web designer & technology integration specialist & astrologer.
Next week, I start an online photography class. I’m already getting revved up. Last weekend, I think I shot some my best photos yet (see my website footer for a peek or connect with me on Flickr.) I want to tell you why they were some of my best and to do that, I need to be really super candid.
When to expect communication, commerce and your normal day-to-day grind to breakdown and/or come to a screeching halt.
Mercury Retrograde 2012
| Begins | Ends | Shadow Ends |
March 12, 2012
6 Aries 49
3:49 am EDT
12:49 am PDT | April 5, 2012
23 Pisces 51
6:11am EDT
3:11 am PDT | April 23, 2012 |
July 14, 2012
12 Leo 32
10:16 pm EDT
7:16 pm PDT | August 7-8, 2012
1 Leo 26
1:40 am EDT
10:40 pm PDT | August 21, 2012 |
