A Personal Note + Some Other Notes

[hummingwolf]

So, the reasonably pleasant weather has left us and the heat and humidity have returned, I haven't been getting nearly enough sleep, I have been eating too few fresh vegetables and too much cheap mac & cheese, there's a migraine brewing on the horizon, and an unpleasant time of the hormonal cycle is starting to kick in. Perfect set-up for an emotional meltdown. I haven't had said meltdown yet, mind you, but I thought it was fair to warn you that it's probably comin'. The angst will probably be fueled by health worries (nothing new to me, but after I mentioned something to the neurologist that I'd forgotten to mention to her before, she seemed to be trying a little too hard to be reassuring, which was rather less reassuring than I would have liked) or financial worries (agggggh! how am I supposed to liiiiiive?). Then again, the oncoming pain and ongoing sleep-dep might well be enough fuel for the fires of a good meltdown.

In the meantime, a lovely piece from the Onion: I'm Prepared to Give My Life for This or Any Country. Many fine and noble sentiments to be found therein (link via helen99.

Via theferrett: Oscar the Death Cat.

Also a note for astrology buffs: Venus will be going retrograde July 27 through September 8. Do you care? If so, do you know why?

Comments

[jennixen.livejournal.com]

Venus retrograde means what? I dont believe it but Im still curious and wants to hear what it means. :)

[hummingwolf.livejournal.com]

I was going to try to explain it myself, but figured I'd go to this site instead. :-)

A planet is described as retrograde when it appears to be moving backwards through the zodiac. This traditional concept arises in the illusory planetary motion created by the orbital rotation of the earth, with relation to other planets in our solar system. Planets are never actually retrograde or stationary, they just seem that way, due to this optical illusion....

As a rule, retrograde planets presage a period of seemingly inevitable or fated events, which relate to their sphere of influence. They present us with a series of events over which we seem to have little or no control, relating especially to the sign in which the retrogradation occurs....

In general, Venus, the goddess of love, rules feelings and emotion, aesthetics and tastes, fashions and all forms of desire, money and wealth. Venus rules social attitudes and behaviour, along with aesthetic tastes and inclinations. Venus symbolises female relationships and social interactions at every level. Venus indicates our values. She governs romance, marriage and other partnerships, capacity for humour, and the pursuit of pleasure.
During a retrograde period the things Venus influences will be less apparent, or be of less concern to the world. Visual sensibilities are reduced. People dress with less flair and our colour sense tends to be muted. This is not the time to purchase clothes or jewellery, change one's make-up or hairstyle. Redecorating or refurbishing homes or business should also be avoided, though there is no reason why decisions that have been made earlier should not be allowed to come to fruition during this period.

With Venus retrograde, the pace of relationships slows down and this is not the best time to get married or give big parties. Since Venus rules diplomacy, slowdowns in all sorts of negotiations can be expected, including industrial disputes, legal issues and diplomatic endeavours.

It is a time when we are called upon to go back and take care of unfinished business. Often we are forced to deal with deep feelings that have their origins in past events. They are activated on an inner level but are often difficult to express to ourselves or others while Venus is retrograde.