"When the moon is in the Seventh House
And Jupiter aligns with Mars
Then peace will guide the planets
And love will steer the stars"...Age of Aquarius
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“(Astrologers) are excited because February 14th the Moon is in the 'seventh house' and Jupiter aligns with Mars. That's just like in the song from the Sixties' musical Hair about the 'dawning of the Age of Aquarius!' Some are so inspired, they are inviting people all around the world to start their day with a Valentine's meditation for peace, wisdom and understanding. I'm with them!”...Jonathan Cainer
How very appropriate that the "dawning of the Age of Aquarius" begins on Valentine's Day! Where are my love beads? After all, my son called me his "hippie mom". I really do intend to start my day with a meditation for peace. Can't hurt.
As it is Valentine's Day week, let's start with congratulations to those couples we know who are celebrating wedding anniversaries. IRENE PIEL BATTS and husband David celebrated their 47th on the 10th, and VIRGINIA HARRAL EGAN and husband Mike are celebrating number 51 on the 14th. My good friends, Jane and Joe Bush, are celebrating 27 years of wedded bliss today, and my sister Jean and her husband Mike Hill are also celebrating their anniversary (I forgot which one, Jean ~ sorry!) on the 14th. Photos of loving couples as well as my loving family members are in the slideshow, "Love Is In The Air" to the left of the blog.
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This precious little pair to the right has been visiting my back yard the past week. I guess they know it's Valentine's Day, too, as they have been billing and cooing all over the place. They are known as "Ring-Neck Turtledoves". In doing research on them, I discovered they are native to Africa, but bird breeders have brought them to the U.S. They come in a variety of colors, with the white ones being used by magicians. You know ~ the ones they pull out of a hat? I had a much larger pair take up residence two years back, but they stopped coming. Now these are here... possibly their progeny. Here's another photo of them:
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Speaking of love of another sort, how many of you were affected by what they are calling "The Miracle on The Hudson"? I get chills every time I see the picture of that huge airliner floating on the water, with people standing on the wings. I would love to put that photo on here, too, but I'm afraid I've already pushed my luck using the images I lifted from the Internet! That image is burned into my memory forever, though.
I watched mesmerized as Captain "Sully" alone, and then with his crew, was interviewed over and over. This man is so remarkable. What he said when he was asked by Katie Couric if he had any doubts that he could land that plane, will stay with me always. To paraphrase his remarks, he said, "I knew I could. ..All my life had been a preparation for that moment in time ~ education, training, and experience. I knew this was what I was meant to do."
Wow! Talk about a defining moment, when you know without a doubt why you were sent here! Your mission is so clear to you. I'm nearly 70 years old, and I'm still asking "why am I here"?
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I was thinking of doing a blog for February on "The Bony, Hungry Month", which is what the Cherokee call this month. If we were having to hunt game, and gather roots, nuts, and berries to feed our families, I guess we might call it that, too. However, I much prefer to think of February as the month of love... Romantic love, baby love, family love, and of course love of our planet. Don't forget about the love and peace meditation... And stay away from black cats and ladders tomorrow! You know it's Friday the 13th!
I'm waiting to hear more of the "good stuff" you guys wish to share with us.
'Til next time, here's some of my favorite Biblical verses:
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
I Cor. Chap. 13, 4-7
Peace and love,
Marilyn
