Lydia Knox pet portraits

30/11/2024

This beautiful baby needs a home

: This photo speaks volumes. Molly was absolutely petrified when she arrived at the shelter—confused and terrified. Sadly, this wasn’t her first visit.

Over a year ago, Molly stayed at the same shelter for a week when her owner was hospitalized. During that time, she was untouchable, cowering in the back of her kennel, it was very worrisome. Thankfully, her owner was discharged, and Molly was able to go home.

But heartbreak struck again in recent weeks. This time, her owner was hospitalized and sadly did not make it home. Molly was surrendered to the shelter, once again overwhelmed by fear. This photo captures her bewilderment perfectly. She isn’t aggressive—just vocal, uncertain, and utterly lost.

Molly joined our care a few weeks ago and is estimated to be around 1.5 years old and weighs just over 30 pounds. While shelter records list her as a Rat Terrier Mix, we suspect she might have some MexiMutt roots based on her appearance and she has some skittish tendencies.

Despite her rough introduction to homelessness, Molly is a sweet and loving girl who deserves to be someone’s priority. She has had no formal training that is clear, her owner likely riddled with illness couldnt take the time to commit to teaching her, but she is a clean slate and ready to learn. Molly would thrive in a home with another dog who can show her the ropes and the canine rules of engagement. Or, alternatively, she would also be great as the only dog in the home.

Molly is a quick study, and with the right family and guidance, we know she’ll blossom into a confident and happy companion.

If you think you could be Molly’s perfect match, please apply here: https://teamdogrescue.ca/you-can-help/adopt/adoption-application/

For any questions, please reach out to her Adoptiom Coordinator, Lauren, at [email protected]

Please share Molly with your network, she deserves a home.

02/10/2024

New Moon Solar Eclipse Notes
Astrology, Art and Magic for Oct 2 2024

Asking for help, it’s not easy, not for the likes of me. Admitting that I’m not strong enough to do something for myself, surrendering, and then reaching out to the community for assistance. I’m a pretty independent type of person part of that is trauma CPTSD stuff.

The New Moon in Libra asks us to find balance and equilibrium by reaching out to the community and asking for help. It’s in the sign of Libra, which governs relationships, fairness, justice and balance. I think Libra vibes so much to the idea of relationships because you really need to surrender to the give an take energy in order to make it work.

The south Node in Aries opposes this conjunction between the Sun (our essence, our energy) and the Moon in Libra. So the temptation to be independent to our detriment is actually hurtful at this time. The Moon will conjunct with the North Node (our compass, our guide) in Libra, the Sun and later Mercury. Mercury governs our communication abilities. So don’t be afraid to reach out if you need help. Good relationships comprise of a fair give and take out of love. The people who love you, and whom you love with an open heart, have your back.

The Sabian symbol for this New moon at the 10th degree of Libra is: riding a canoe through rough waters and reaching a calm patch. So all that balancing out, all that maneuvering will eventually lead us to peace. (another thing that the sign of Libra governs).

Spell: During the month, I often write down my fears and resentments on scrap bits of paper and then burn them. I’ll be doing so today, particularly focusing on my fears. Asking the winds of change to wipe them away and give me the courage to make the changes I need to be a better person.

Art: Rough waters, pallet knife oils on canvas (in a private collection) art by Lydia Knox

28/09/2024

Ode to Joy, and the Tower Card
Astrology, Art and Magic September 28 2024

I got the Tower tarot card as my advice today, so I guess the invisibles want me to break down all things unreal and focus on the truth in a situation. My challenge card was the Star, so I need to hold onto hope. This is going to be an interesting day no doubt. I need to watch out for hubris, that pride that comes before a fall when we think we are god-like but we are not. I need to see things exactly as they are. With courage, and with a humble attitude, take off the rose coloured glasses. See my shadow for what it is, prepare for another transformation.

I have a gallery opening to attend, the four Angels of Covid will be there as well as another piece. Ironically, during that time I have a T-square transit affecting my chart as well. The Key is embracing emotional awareness, and being adaptable. Big changes in career and relationships ahead. I’m going to hold on to that prayer: Bless them, change me. Make me adaptable, and set me free. There are some powerful trine transits going on too, guiding me towards strength, healing and endurance.

Need a reading? I have slots open for an appointment.

Astrology:

The Moon, our emotional compass, is in the grand home of Leo. So our feelings are big and bold today.

The Moon trines with Chiron (the wounded healer who points out our inner wounds, and our ability to teach others because of the struggles we’ve gone through). In the sign of Aries, Chiron challenges us to do the work to get better. To be assertive, and brave, our emotions will flow with this vibe. We are ready to feel better about ourselves.

There is a square to Uranus coming into affect later tonight, but we can feel the restless energy even in the afternoon. Uranus is the planet of upheavals and rebellion, watch out for the little earthquakes that shake our foundations. Our value system is going through a transformation, we need to let go of something in order to move forward.

Magic:

Portal Jumping Magic.

What you need: two rocks.

Make a portal out in the woods, or even in your background.

Think of the things you want to let go of, how you wish to transform.

Put the rocks side by side wide enough away from each other so you can walk through the “door”.

Close your eyes, see the door, totally visualize it: what colour is it, how does it look?

Walk through the imaginary door, and visualize it close behind you.

Pick up the rocks, and put them somewhere else.

You are now the new you. Thank the invisibles for the gifts given.

Art: Swan before the Storm, in a private collection.

07/09/2024

A Excellent Little Nest
Art and Astrology for September 7 2024

I’m expecting visitors to my studio today, so I better get busy cleaning up and making it look nice and organized. I go from neat to explosion to neat. That’s my pattern anyways. It always feels comforting when my studio is clean and organized, however I have quit expecting perfection. Some of my oil paint tubes don’t have caps anymore, some of my brushes are stiff. It is what it is.

What I do know is that my quest for finding new ways to comfort myself has worked so far. I am a work in progress, I caught myself eating a peach that I didn’t think I needed for breakfast, but realized I was feeling fear. I put it down and put it on my ancestral altar. I don’t want to get caught in a co-dependent situation, but I still want to help someone who’s struggling. This is hard for me, first temptation as an empath is to rush in and help, second realization is that sometimes people have to be encouraged to help themselves. I’m still hardwired into codependence, where part of me thinks that if I don’t act in that way I am not a good person. I’m going to turn this over to the invisibles, let them guide me.

Yesterday, it was a mug of ginger tea, some painting, and drawing. The bonus is that I get to do something I love to do and make some money on the side to boost my limited pension income.

Here in Canada grocery store prices are rising and rising. I am grateful for those days when my income was limited and I learned how to really make a few dollars go a long way. I’ve started making bread again, and soon soup season starts again.

My back deck is being rebuilt, so that it won’t be falling apart anymore. It will be nice to have a cozy place to hang out, to read or maybe even paint and draw. This is my nest. I find as I get older, the more I like to recharge in my safe and comfy place.

Astrology Notes:

Mercury in Leo squares Uranus In Ta**us:

There is a need to be heard, to say what’s on our mind, to speak up for ourselves and to advocate for ourselves. It clashes with the fact that the situation keeps on evolving, people change, things are not the same anymore and we could feel vulnerable. We can feel a little scattered under this influence. It’s best to try to be as open minded as we can be. Sometimes disagreements lead to breakthroughs. You don’t have to always agree with someone, sometimes a creative compromise makes things even better than they were before.

Momma Moon resides in Scorpio today, so we are extra passionate. She trines with Mars in Cancer, so we can feel deeply, we can make our world comfortable, we can practice transformative self care. If you are hungry for nurturing, you can create a perfect little nest for yourself.

Art: this is a new work in progress, I want to highlight the birch trees a bit, and define some of the markings. I’ll let it sit for a few days before I finish it up. I’m available for commissions, so if you want to give something special to someone consider commissioning me. Maybe you took a great picture of your favorite lake, maybe you want a portrait done in my style, maybe you would like to have a painting of your fur baby. I put a lot of magic into my work, and send you updates along the way.

30/08/2024

Poetry and ADHD Inner Dialogue
Astrology and Art August 30 2024

I met with my poetry group again and wrote another poem:

August’s end

There are days when my mind is heavy

And I have trouble shaking the day off

It rests on my head like a wool blanket, wrapped over an anvil

Weighted enough to be uneasy.

This usually happens at the end of August,

I feel disoriented, as If I’ve been a back seat passenger in a long drive

Slightly trip sick, over-stimulated and disassociated

And I’m so tired, no amount of cloud filtered sun

can lift this unease

I’ve been doomscrolling, down and down into an endless

Video drone of how to navigate narcissistic abuse:

Like eating too much sugar or drinking too much beer.

(At some point I must stop.)

There is no hack, no quick fix to change anyone but myself.

There is a large vulture flying by

It left a feather on the ground

it rides the thermal updrafts like a kite

around and around in larger circles until it’s a speck in the sky.

Lydia Knox

As someone with ADHD I have this endless dialogue happening in my head all the time, constantly sharing crazy issues and tidbits, and sometimes it’s negative, (and when it is I try to tell it off).

I shared this with my husband and he said sometimes he just doesn’t think of anything at all. We laughed at this. I actually have to concentrate to not think of anything, and even then a song sneaks in like a nice little earworm.

I’ve learned to live with this for the most part it’s fine, I’m fine. When I can’t fall asleep I put my sleep headphones on and listen to a mediation, or two.

The only thing that bothers me about my ADHD is that I lose track of things, I’ll forget something important. I have tools though, I write things down, I memories important actions (like where I put my phone, my purse) and I also work on a 20 min schedule to help me accomplish all my tasks.

Astrology Notes:

The Moon transits from Cancer in the Morning and enters into Leo this afternoon, so we are emotionally switching gears during the day. This morning there is a lovely sextile to Uranus in Ta**us, offering us the ability to make changes and fix what got broken during the Mercury retrograde. It’s a good time to backtrack, to open up lines of communication and maybe even think about starting a new creative project. The Moon also trines with Neptune in Pisces, so there is a nice flow, a strong spiritual and magical aspect to this morning. Listen up, the invisibles are chatty.

This afternoon however, the Moon moves over into queenly and bold Leo and opposes Pluto in Aquarius. So powerplays could occur especially if someone’s pride has been wounded. What society thinks could matter to you, and you may feel a little neglected, a little left out. Someone once told me though if you’re not invited to something, it’s the universe’s way of protecting you from harm. I like that, it’s a perspective that I value now. Oppositions create an awareness, we could also become aware that some groups are not our people. Especially if toxic types are leading the way. If you feel like you’ve gone back to high school and are facing the mean girls again, that’s a red flag.

The Moon also sextiles with lovely Venus in Libra, offering us an opportunity to do something romantic and wonderful this evening. (even if you are only taking yourself out on a date.) You could also do something creative as well, there’s a lot of inspiration going around.

Art: The Empress. She reigns in the evening sky, pregnant with possibilities, the stars begin to glow. She slides through the dream world, promising abundance and comfort. She shields you from the dark night like the moon hanging in the sky. She is the archetypical mother figure, caring her dreams for a good future for all of us, safely in her heart.

Even if you can’t buy any art please take the time to go to my Etsy shop and show some love, that helps my business, and I’d really appreciate that!

28/08/2024

Mercury Begins to Move Direct Again.
Astrology and Art August 28 2024

I’m looking at the empty places where my large angel paintings were, and I have to admit that I’ll miss them, but am so happy that they will be shared with other people at the Tom Thompson Gallery in Owen Sound. I’ll let you guys know when the opening is. The show goes on until January 1st.

I’m wondering what my next steps are? I’m not sure, I should work on some more larger work, maybe. I need to put some nails in my empty walls so that I can hang up more art, especially since the artist tour is happening next month.

Today, I’m mailing out a pet portrait that I did to raise money for a local dog rescue. This deal only lasts till the end of the month, so if you want to take advantage of it, message me.

Astrology Notes

The Big News: Mercury goes direct at 5:14 PM. It remains in storm, it won’t start moving at regular speed until September 4th. This means that it’s time to wrap things up, check things off of your to-do list. We still need to be patient, shenanigans can occur if we don’t plan properly. Mercury resides in Leo for now, so it’s good to work on speaking up assertively. This isn’t a good time for knee jerk reactions, instead let things simmer. Plan your communication carefully. If you’re in the market for new technology, do your research over the next few days, and then get something after the 4th of September.

The Moon Has moved into the sign of cancer offering us a chance for self care and compassion. Focus on making your home life comfortable. This is a great day to get in touch with your emotions. Reflect on the past, and reminisce good times, maybe revive an old tradition. The Moon aligns in a sextile with the Sun in Virgo, so it’s a good time for healing, and cleaning up. If you’re feeling tired, allow for rest, you’ve worked hard, and you deserve it. Creative projects that allow you to get in touch with your inner child could be therapeutic as well.

24/08/2024

Don't Give Yourself Away. With or Without you.
Astrology and Art Notes for August 24 2024

Today I pulled the Judgment card reversed. According to Biddy Tarot, it’s not a bad thing. It means that the “universe is inviting me to something bigger, and I’m not listening to it’s call.” “the call never goes away it just gets louder and louder.” * It’s not that other people are judging me (they will) but the focus is I need to move past the opinions of others if I want to find my authenticity. I also pulled the six of coins, which has to do with generosity, and the need to be thoughtful about what I give, I can’t fall into old dynamics of people pleasing, that’s not true kindness. It’s none of my business if people like me or not, what’s important that at the end of the day, do I like myself? I’m going to a party to celebrate a friend’s anniversary. Something I’m looking forward to. She’s good people, and I can be myself around her.

Astrology Notes:

Today Momma moon rests in the arms of the Earthy realm of Ta**us, we have the opportunity to take our time, to enjoy the moment, to pause and just be one with life in general. This is a good time to treat yourself to something that feels good, like wearing clothes that feel good on your body, and maybe taking a long bath, or just sitting outside in nature. The Moon is unaspected for most of today. So enjoy the rest. We all need a day of rest.

Mars in Gemini, which invites us to be carefree, to move forward playfully with curiosity sextiles with Chiron in Aries, opening the door to do the work to heal our heart. Aries is ruled by Mars, so aspect works well, we are ready to be open to learn a new way to heal, to challenge ourselves, and to have fun while we are doing it.

Mercury retrograde in Leo, the big bold communicator, also forms a sextile with Mars in Gemini. Like a diva going to a party where they know everyone and are comfortable enough to be their authentic self. We are invited to be with friends who accept us for who we are without worrying that we’ll say the wrong things by accident. The masks come off, and it’s ok, we can celebrate ourselves, knowing we are not alone, and there is nothing that we have to prove to other people around us.

Art: The girl with the purple hair. I love painting portraits, faces are so expressive, and this woman looks like she’s happy being who she is.

This is a painting on a board, it will need a frame. 12x16”

22/08/2024

Lately it feels like my studio has exploded into chaos. So today I hope to be able to take advantage of that wonderful Virgo energy and get busy organizing and decluttering my space. I have a studio tour happening on the 22nd of September: (you all are invited!)

Please feel free to check it out, there are a lot of studios participating, and it would be good to see some of my collectors face to face! The Tour is happening from the 21 to the 22nd, but I’ll only be here for the morning of the 21st, I have a wedding to go to! I’m looking forward to that as well.

Astrology Notes: It’s officially Virgo season. So our essence and energy comes from cleaning up, organizing and decluttering our space, making healthy meals, taking care of ourselves. It’s also a good time to consider volunteering, offering up service to a cause that we believe in. The practical solution works best around this time. Work towards excellence, but don’t stress over perfection. Perfection is an illusion.

The Sun quincunxes Pluto in Aquarius, so there are some adjustments that need to be made. What society feels as a whole may not vibe with what we feel inside ourselves, and power struggles could occur. We could have problems with how other people feel about society in general, and our values could be mismatched to the ethics of the people around us. Pluto asks us to be ready to make transformations, to find a way through misinformation, and to develop practical solutions if we need to draw down boundaries with toxic people. It’s ok to speak up and say “That doens’t feel right to me.”

The Moon has entered into the Sign of Aries, so emotionally we’re all inspired and fired up to get things going. Use that boost of emotional power to help you overcome a challenge.

16/08/2024

what I've been working on, midnight at mountain lake and requiem for Die Fledermaus

16/08/2024

Bats in the Bell...no, in the Cellar. The Ordeal.
Astrology and Art August 16 2024

Yesterday night just around the time when Mars in Gemini squared with Saturn in Pisces, Mr. Crowley caught a little tiny bat in the cellar and brought it up to me in hopes to drop it on my bed (poor thing was still half alive). Thankfully Crowley only made it to the upstairs hallway, and I had to use one of Andrew’s empty cardboard dialysis containers, to capture it and take it outside where it could crawl to a safe space. It broke my heart because I could see the pain, and the fear it’s little eyes. I can’t stand watching things suffer, my empathy gets in the way. Though the inner peasant Slavic ancestors reminded me to say a little prayer that it would not suffer too long and have a quick death.

I called the vet this morning, all my pets are vaccinated, though Crowley will need a booster shot. So that’s going to be our fun today. I’d rather be safe than sorry. Bats with rabies are a thing here in Grey/Bruce. This is why my cats are not outdoor cats, they are essentially, mini tigers and killing machines. Safer for the birds and the butterflies, when they are indoors. Not sure how that poor little bat got into my cellar. I plan to do a small painting of a bat to kind of memorialize it’s short life. What is remembered, lives, every living creature and thing is sacred.

Astrology Notes: The day started with Mars in Gemini squaring against Saturn in Pisces, shaking us to our spiritual core. Sometimes we want to jump to the finish line, Mars in Gemini wants us to do that, but we have to go through the spiritual ordeal first. The Ferryman needs to be paid, and we need to wait patiently as we slowly glide to the other side of the river. There are no hacks when it comes to spiritual growth, no fast fixes, no sudden evolutions, everything worth having, takes time to accomplish.

Momma Moon has shifted to the pragmatic realm of Capricorn and she aligns with Venus in clear eyed Virgo. It’s time to clean things up, it’s time to heal, it’s time to offer up service, and make Chicken soup for that friend who’s feeling poorly. The Moon sextiles with Saturn too, so emotionally, we hope for the best but are prepared for whatever outcome may come.

Art: The Mother. This picture reminds me of the Moon in Capricorn. It has that earthy practical but very loving vibe of being taken care of. The mother carries her child through the forest, but they are one with the energy of the forest, which is alive and magical around them. 18x24 inches, oil on canvas.

14/08/2024

Wednesday is Woden's day.
Art and Astrology Notes for Aug 14 2024

I love Wednesdays! It’s a free and clear day where I can do the things I need to accomplish without too much interruption. I always feel that I am not working hard enough in my art business, that I have to give it more space and time in my day. It all boils down to time management though, I’m sure. Today, I want to work on my little painting of a dog, for a pet portrait commission. I also plan to go to Wiarton, get rid of a lot of cardboard (they have these wonderful recycling bins there and my husband’s dialysis supplies leave us with tons of carboard, and the only way to get rid of it is to take it to the bins.) Meanwhile we will drop in at the local farm store, and have some lunch there as well. The day is far too beautiful to just stay inside and do nothing. Somewhere in this day I need to carve out time for creative work. Possibly later in the afternoon, I try to give it 4 hours a day, every day if, I can help it.

We’re lucky to live out in the country, I wouldn’t trade it for anything else. Even though I grew up in the heart of Toronto, I love the slow and steady pace of living out here, far from the smog and the stress.

Astrology Notes: Speaking of stress, I’m looking at what is called a grand cross today between the Moon in Sagittarius, Venus in Virgo, Saturn in Pisces and Mars and Jupiter conjunct in Gemini. All I can say is: Uggh. We will feel restless, scattered, and may say or do too much. We may need to put down boundaries, and be assertive enough to say: NO. (Especially to spiritual types who insist that you follow their path.) We may feel trapped, and we may need extra freedom, so avoid overcommitting today. Venus in Virgo offers us a chance to step back without reacting, to check in with ourselves, to ask ourselves “why does this situation bother me so much?” and wait for the answer before replying. The adventure is good, but it’s also good to build a framework, and follow the steps forward in a clear and concise manner.

Art: The Deer camera. I love this very weird piece. I feel that trees are alive with their own magical energy, and they feel us as we walk on by. Deer cams are put up by deer hunters in the woods, yes they are kind of creepy but also kind of cool.

13/08/2024

Keepin it Simple during a Mercury Retrograde
Astrology and Art August 13 2024

I feel a little distracted today, more so than usual. It’s an ADHD thing. I internalize it, so when I was younger, my teachers used to think I was daydreaming a lot, and I was, thinking up the plot for a whole novel in my head, or looking out of the window, wistfully wishing I was outside playing. Yet, I feel that I have tools now that will help me organize my thoughts. I have a timer on my computer, that helps me break tasks down, so that I can finish one thing before I begin the next task.

I’ve started on two paintings this week, one is a self portrait and one is a commission for a pet portrait that is part of my chance to help a rescue organization (R&R rescue and resort) raise funds for the animals in their care. I’m offering this for all of August, 100 percent of the money raised goes to that shelter. Need a pet portrait and also want to give money to a good cause, message me and I’ll put on my list.

The self-portrait is coming along, I’ve tackled this topic of a woman and a bear several times, and even a fellow artist, Stephanie Van Doleweerd, has painted a portrait of me with a Bear, and yet, I wanted to dive back in one more time. This is an act of magic, I’m learning to love and respect myself, and by doing this, I’m giving myself the opportunity to honor the gifts given by the invisibles.

Astrology Notes: Momma Moon has moved into the bright and bold sign of Sagittarius. We get the chance to celebrate the beauty of simplicity and enlightenment. Emotionally, we are ready to see the more positive side of things. We’ve plunged into the watery depths of Scorpio, and now rise to shoot for the stars. The Moon sextiles with Pluto in Aquarius, so being our authentic self, having faith in who we are is the doorway to transformation. The Moon does square with Mercury retrograde in Virgo, which can cause some brain fog to occur, if we allow ourselves to get bogged down with the details. Forget assumptions, step back have faith that the answer will come if you remain open minded, and above all, keep things simple.

"With all things being equal, the simplest explanation tends to be the right one." ~ William of Ockham

Art, this is my work in progress, I started with an underpainting using black paint, then glazed it with an oily layer of Burnt Sienna, and then began with the background working towards the foreground. The Sun is rising in the background, I have a Leo ascendant, and Leo is ruled by the Sun, so I thought I would give it prominence in this portrait.

12/08/2024

An Apology and I See Dead People In My Dreams
Astrology and Art Notes for August 12 2024

First of all, I need to apologize publicly because I made a mistake on this forum. I used the wrong pronouns for Yvonne. I did it as a weird oversight, and clearly, I wasn’t thinking and wasn’t being mindful when I edited my work! I’m horrified to be honest.

Since I hate it when someone apologizes insincerely to me: (“I’m sorry you feel that way” and “I’m sorry I was stressed” etc. are not apologies, they are excuses, and there is no accountability for the wrongs done) I need to follow my own values and right my wrongs.

I also feel that people who are gender fluid and trans need advocates because they face a lot of discrimination every freaking day. I am a staunch supporter, and believe that binary gender roles are not realistic, and so, I am going to make sure I don’t make this mistake again, by searing this situation in my brain.

Secondly, and unrelated to my apology, I have been waking up at around 3 am and then falling asleep again. People who have died come to visit me in my dreams, during that second sleep. This has happened 3 times in a row lately, so I think it’s a new trend. I consider myself a medium, and usually the dead come to visit me in a dream and they leave me little messages, or even apologize for old wrongs. I’ve started a new spiritual exercise, and I think that this is a result of what I’ve been working on. I’m not going to say more about it, because I need to “keep silent” about the magic I’m working in order for it to flow uninterrupted (especially during a Mercury Retrograde).

Astrology Notes:

The Moon is in it’s second quarter, it’s a good time to review the intentions that we made during the New moon, and challenge ourselves to take the necessary steps we need to take. Momma Moon is in Scorpio, so our emotions are passionate, deep and intense. The Moon trines with Saturn in Pisces, so it may be wise to work away on a tough project or challenge ourselves spiritually, it’s a great time to go on a spiritual retreat. The Moon squares with the Sun in Leo, challenging us to transform and change into better people. We might need to shine out, but we also need time to hermit away, it’s important to monitor your social energy, are you over-promising and under delivering? Do you feel burnt out? If so, it may be time to step back for a few days.

Art: A self portrait of me and my late friend Kit Curry, who’s death anniversary is coming up. Hail the traveler! What is remembered, lives. This art is not for sale.

11/08/2024

Have Broom Will Travel
astrology and art Aug 11 2024

It’s a busy weekend, Mercury retrograde madness rages on, like a unhinged racoon in a dumpster. (I tried to play an audio book in my car, and my car thought I was making a very long phone call!) It took a good reboot to get it to behave. Still not sure why it did what it did. I’m the person who proclaims: “it’s because of the Mercury retrograde,” and people moan, “you always blame it on the Mercury Retrograde.” My answer to that is: a. I’m an astrologer so of course I do and b. I have seen the effects of Mercury retrogrades because I track them so faithfully. Why is it that chaos reigns? I am not sure, it’s one of the magical mysteries of astrology.

Yesterday I was at Yvonne Aburrow's house to do some magic with them and their pack. Since I’m kind of a wandering hermit at this time, it felt good to run with another pack. They are good people. Yvonne is a gracious host. I’m lucky to be included as a guest from time to time. Today, I’m going out to a tea shop in Guelph with friends I made during my university days. I bring my tarot cards along and we do readings for each other, it’s a great little tradition.

Astrology Notes: This is a deep feeling passionate day, Momma Moon rests in the arms of Scorpio, and sextiles with Venus in Virgo. It’s a time to do service, in the name of kindness and healing. Love is all about simple acts and sensuality. The Moon quincunxes Mars in Gemini, so slow down, enjoy the moment, take your time. We are challenged to enjoy the moment for what it has to offer. Nothing wrong with some playful humor though. Watch out for the temptation to wield sarcasm if you’re hurt, you may regret it later on.

Art: Rabbit cloud. One day I walked out of my house and saw a cloud that looked like a rabbit. I took a picture of it, and later I painted it. I love the playfulness of this image. It hangs in my studio waiting for it’s new home.

16x20 oil on canvas