Mercury Retrograde

Happy Friday, my friends.

I find it interesting with all the recent court
rulings, the filibuster in Texas and Paula Deen
that communication in many forms has been dominating the news.
What makes all of this more fascinating is that in astrological terms we are
in Mercury Retrograde. If your wondering what the heck that is,
let me explain.

The planet Mercury is named after the old Greek god Mercury.
Mercury's domain include communication, travel and business. Communication
encompasses also things that help you communicate: computers, cell,
tablets, mail etc. Thrice in a year the planet appears
to go backwards. When this happens..well things can go haywire.

My boss at my old job and I use to take note when it came around. Sure
enough, when Mercury retrograde came in: I find glitches all around.
Delays in the subway, printer not working, shows running late with cast members
not coming on time, tempers being short. I can go on and on. I think
you get the point.

The dates left for Mercury Retrograde in 2013 are from June 26th - July 20th
and October 21 - Nov 10. Also be aware the two weeks before and after
can get wonky as well. Now, you may or not believe me. I ask that you keep an open mind.
Observe and see.

The best way to flow through Mercury Retrograde that has worked for me is:

* Give yourself extra time with travel plans.
* Be mindful of your words. What you say and think.
* Back up your computers or any electronic device that you use.
(My laptop died a week ago. I recently got another one.)
* Decide to take a relaxed approach to any unexpected surprises that
come up.
* Take to time to make plans instead of acting on them.
* Double check any invites or outings you are going on for the correct
time, day, etc.

If anyone has any Mercury Retrograde stories to share,
please do so in the comments. Wishing you a wonderful and
easy going weekend. See you right back here on Monday.

Keep enjoying the magic of Swan of Dreamers

This is a reminder to all my fellow Dreamers
who follow me. Google reader is ending on July 1st.



If you have not made the switch, do so this week. I do hope
you will continue to follow me here on Swan of Dreamers.
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Happy Monday, my friends.

Happy Summer

Woo hoo...it's Summer.

Today is the Summer Solstice. The longest day of the year.



It is also a magical time as well. Whenever the seasons change,
for me it's like a shimmery time between worlds. A bit of faerie
dust dances in the air, making you believe your most extraordinary
fancies can come to life right in front of you.


Do you have any Summer plans or goals? Or is your goal to
just enjoy Summer? For me, I'm going to let all my personal
goals go for this season. Savor all the moments of Summer.
Fill myself up with all the sunshine, wonder and beauty this
Summer offers.

Have a Beautiful First Day of Summer.
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which for June is all about using the Sun to strengthen your intuition.

Dancing with Chaos

Happy Tuesday, my friends.

Here is the passage I read this morning from one of my favorite books
Goddesses for Every Day by Julie Loar.


"The Goddess Eurynome (yoo-RIH-noh-mee) according to legend
rose naked from Chaos.She began twirling in a dance that
separated the sea from the sky and darkness from light,
bringing order out of Chaos. Her spinning created the
earth and the stars."

I love this legend. What if we can be like Eurynome and
dance from chaotic moments of our lives. What beauty, adventures
and choices would we create from that? Dance with life instead
of reacting from fear and despair when rough times comes.

Something I will ponder as I go through my day.

When you are the Disturbance in The Force

Most people are aware of ways of dealing
with Negative Energy around them from others
and places.

What happens if you are the source of the
Negative Energy? That's right. It's you who is
funking up the energy in the room.



It happens to the best of us. This is
what I do when I feel my Vader cape
coming on and need to get centered
again. Most of these tips you can
do even if you are with a group.

* Excuse yourself from where you
at. Head straight to the bathroom.
Go to the sink and run cold water.
Splash it on your face, your neck
and hands. Do this for at least
2 -3 minutes.

* Look at your cell phone. Say you
have a call or just missed an important
call. Step outside in fresh air. Take
deep breaths. Stay as long as you need
outside until you feel calm again.

* Think about something or someone who
makes you happy. Think about them until
whatever you are feeling has lessened. When I'm upset,
thinking about Mark Hamill brings a smile to
my face immediately.

* Instead of using cold water, splash
yourself with Florida water or Rosewater.
I especially love Rosewater, makes me fee
like I'm getting a hug from Roses.

* Go outside. Go for a walk. Go window
shopping. Go to the Library. Take yourself
away and into a new environment to let
go of that negative energy.


Things happen. Someone says something to upset or hurt you.
How we respond is up to us. We have to be responsible
for our own energy, not blame someone else. All these tips,
I have used and helped me become centered again.

Wishing you all a beautiful Tuesday.

New Moon in Gemini

Today is a New Moon. I love New Moons,
reminds me to pause and reflect. Think
about ideas and goals I like to manifest
now.

This New Moon is in the air sign of Gemini.
All that air energy of ideas and communication
swirling around.

Right now, I'm taking time to watch the clouds
and dream, with my new Yummy Vanilla Candle
glowing in the room.

You won't be able to see the Moon now. In
three days time, she will show herself
in what's is call Diana's Bow. A sliver
of the moon lit in the sky.

Wishing you all a wonderful New Moon
and weekend.

Dream Thought #51

"The most powerful thing you can do to change the world, is to
change your own beliefs about the nature of life, people, reality,
to something more positive...and begin to act accordingly"
- Shakti Gawain from her book Creative Visualization