Yearly Archives: 2011

Social & Economic Impacts of Severe Space Weather

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Severe Space Weather–Social and Economic Impacts

(fr.2009, but still interesting and of note)

January 21, 2009: Did you know a solar flare can make your toilet stop working?

see captionThat’s the surprising conclusion of a NASA-funded study by the National Academy of Sciences entitled Severe Space Weather Events—Understanding Societal and Economic Impacts. In the 132-page report, experts detailed what might happen to our modern, high-tech society in the event of a “super solar flare” followed by an extreme geomagnetic storm. They found that almost nothing is immune from space weather—not even the water in your bathroom.

Right: Auroras over Blair, Nebraska, during a geomagnetic storm in May 2005. Photo credit: Mike Hollingshead/Spaceweather.com.

The problem begins with the electric power grid. “Electric power is modern society’s cornerstone technology on which virtually all other infrastructures and services depend,” the report notes. Yet it is particularly vulnerable to bad space weather. Ground currents induced during geomagnetic storms can actually melt the copper windings of transformers at the heart of many power distribution systems. Sprawling power lines act like antennas, picking up the currents and spreading the problem over a wide area. The most famous geomagnetic power outage happened during a space storm in March 1989 when six million people in Quebec lost power for 9 hours: image.

 

According to the report, power grids may be more vulnerable than ever. The problem is interconnectedness. In recent years, utilities have joined grids together to allow long-distance transmission of low-cost power to areas of sudden demand. On a hot summer day in California, for instance, people in Los Angeles might be running their air conditioners on power routed from Oregon. It makes economic sense—but not necessarily geomagnetic sense. Interconnectedness makes the system susceptible to wide-ranging “cascade failures.”To estimate the scale of such a failure, report co-author John Kappenmann of the Metatech Corporation looked at the great geomagnetic storm of May 1921, which produced ground currents as much as ten times stronger than the 1989 Quebec storm, and modeled its effect on the modern power grid. He found more than 350 transformers at risk of permanent damage and 130 million people without power. The loss of electricity would ripple across the social infrastructure with “water distribution affected within several hours; perishable foods and medications lost in 12-24 hours; loss of heating/air conditioning, sewage disposal, phone service, fuel re-supply and so on.”

“The concept of interdependency,” the report notes, “is evident in the unavailability of water due to long-term outage of electric power–and the inability to restart an electric generator without water on site.”

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Above: What if the May 1921 superstorm occurred today? A US map of vulnerable transformers with areas of probable system collapse encircled. A state-by-state map of transformer vulnerability is also available: click here. Credit: National Academy of Sciences.

to read more, go to:http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2009/21jan_severespaceweather/

 

May 8-14

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Overall Color of the Week:    Bright Blue

For all of those who are ” waiting for their real lives to begin”, it is time to realize that not only have your real lives begun, they are in process.  It is time to take hold of your life and your destiny.  This means evaluating everything and everyone that come your way in terms of what they mean to YOU.  What YOU think about them.  How they can fit in YOUR life.  Stop trying to adjust your wishes, wants, beliefs, and desires to the others out there.  They ultimately are not that concerned about you.  When they get up in the morning, the face they see in the mirror is their own.  And they are going to adjust that face to fit their own personal agendas.  You must do the same.  If you go down, it is always best to know that it was on your own terms because then you can learn the lessons and move on,  Additionally, you will find that those who have been blind to and oblivious of the changes that are happening all around will become even more so as time goes by. They need the semblance of normalcy to remain in this energy and to continue in their daily round.  This is not a time to attempt to change others.  This is a time to be centered in who you are, be open to your intuition, trust the thrust of Universal Consciousness, and act in accordance with the wisdom of your heart.

This week will try you on many levels, and while it may seem easier to give in, this is not the time to do so.  You know that which is right and proper for you, and it is your true destiny to be part of that.  It takes bravery on your part, however you will find that with each act of personal courage, your power will grow as will our confidence and your sense of destiny.  This is not a time to give in, although it is difficult.  Trust your heart’s knowing and go there when you are faced with difficult decisions.  This is your life, not that of any other person., and you must in all cases please yourself. That truly is the path to honoring WHO you are.

On a larger scale, you will see more and more coming out about politicians, repression, greed, and the ways in which those in power have attempted to control people.  This will be paralleled by a rise in the stock market, as that organization begins to take a very turbulent and unpredictable trajectory, confusing and confounding those who thought they had it all under control.  Gas prices will be coming down.  There is a sense within the grass roots movements that their power and influence are growing.  You will see this in little outbursts around the globe.  There is an incident involving Tibet that is fomenting.  Watch the volcanoes for they are the next natural force to be making their presence known, as the rest of the atmospheric powers take a bit of an hiatus during the week, although earth movements continue.  Meanwhile, there will be things happening in space that will be hinted at in the news. The Sun is beginning a new phase this week.

Sunday, May 8:    Silky White

Mother’s Day:    There is a lot of smoothness in the air.  Like everything else, there are positive and not so positive effects that can come from that. Things can flow easily, without complications, if you will let them. Be present in what is going on, and much can become clearer.  There are secrets and stories that want to be told, and the energy of the day is conducive to that.  This is a day for understanding and compassion.  Listen carefully, however to the words that people are saying. There is a lot of schmoozing going on. Know where you stand in relation to the people around you.  And be centered and aware of your power.

Crystal Energy:    Purpurite—The energy of this mineral is discriminatory and revelatory.  It is in tune with the crown chakra and can bring knowledge of past events.  It has an Atlantean resonance.

Monday, May 9:    Yellow Orange

As the morning begins, you might feel yourself somewhat out of sorts. There were dream events that have lingered into the day time.  You will encounter some bouts of deja vu which will bring a kind of clarity to the earlier uncertainty that you were feeling.  And then keep your senses alert for the synchronicity that will happen all around you, so much so that you might think that things are not quite real.  They are real, and there is a lightness and a joy to the afternoon and evening. It is a good idea just to enjoy.  Take some time also for a bit of meditation, journaling, or any other kind of centering activity you like.  There are messages that need to come your way.

Crystal Energy:    Arsenopyrite—The vibration of this mineral deals with clarity, community, and support.  It is discriminatory and sees through illusion, fear, and guilt. First Chakra.

Tuesday, May 10:    Frosty White

There is not a lot of clarity around today, so if there are decisions for you to make or important deals to be undertaken, it is a good idea to get all the facts straight, cover all your bases, and ask as many questions as you need.  There are those out there with information that they do not wish to share with you.  They are fearing that their positions are in jeopardy and that secrecy is the only thing that will guarantee them.  You have had some ideas that you were wishing to get out there.  Today might be a good day to do so as people are distracted with their own stuff and therefore, they will be more likely to let things go.

Crystal Energy:    Aquamarine—This stone assists with healing on all levels.  It resonates with water energies, and the body is largely water.  It also acts as a good communicator with the higher realms.

Wednesday, May 11:    Orange Flame

This is a day for beginnings, so take time and know what it is that you need to change and create in your life.  The energy is pervasive and persuasive, so if you are true and dedicated to that one thing, focus, and know that there is nothing that will stand in your way except yourself.  Trust your intuition.  It can take you to the places you have dreamed of,but despaired to encounter.  There is a kind of wild magic in the air today. Grab it if you dare or let it go if you wish.

Crystal Energy:   Blue/Green Smithsonite—The energy of this mineral works with the person to center and relate to others of like mind.  There is a warning and a caution here, but those who align with this mineral are aware. Heart and Throat Chakras.

Thursday, May 12:    Deep Salmon Red

Swimming upstream.  That is what today is all about.  You have a purpose, you have a goal.  There is something you are wanting to get done today, but the waters will be rough, and the way not clearly marked.  This is a day that can test your mettle, your desire, and your resolve.  There will be times when you can back down.  There will be those around you who will suggest that you just give up, tell you that whatever you are working on is not that important.  You must decide.  The energies call for one to be strong in WHO you are.  And if your choice is to do what others want you to, then know that is okay too.  It is your choice.,  There is no blame.  There is no judgement.  Just be aware.

Crystal Energy::    Tunnelite—-This mineral enhances connection and connectivity on all levels.  It can bring through messages that are needed to be heard.  5th through 9th Chakras.

Friday, May 13:    Bright Orange

Friday the 13th:    There will be things coming up and coming out, but many will not be noticed as there is so much stuff in your face this day. That makes it imperative that you analyze situations and events and words and actions in terms of their nuances.  The importance of these things will not be readily apparent, but with time, you will gain clarity.  In personal and financial situations, things can be heating up.  You may find yourself tending towards panic, but let that go.  Take the time to look at things more closely.  Review your options.  You have a much better grip on your world than you are giving yourself credit for.  The problem is one of perspective. This is a day for getting perspective and reminding yourself that things are all within your power to get done to your satisfaction.

Crystal Energy:    Brachiopod—-This fossil assists with survival issues, particularly in adapting to new environments.

Saturday, May14:    Full Blue

Get ready for some surprising things to happen today.  A few of them might actually be life changing.  This is a time in which revelations are coming out in all areas, moreover the energy favors relatively grand ones. As a result, you may find yourself off center and confused, as though some of the very foundations of your life have been shaken.  This is a chance to regroup, reestablish, and reevaluate.  The energy of the day will allow you to meet these challenges on a firm footing as long as you are centered in in WHO you are.  This is important to remember as when crises arise, the tendency is to react from panic, and this takes you out of your power. Stay away from fear.  Take everything as it comes.  Approach events with the true knowing of the heart, and this day can be life changing.

Crystal Energy:    Datolite—-This mineral is attuned to shamanic energies.  It assists in processes for making life changes.  It resonates withall the chakras.

Cosmic Ray Hot Spots

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Strange cosmic ray hotspots stalk southern skies

Cosmic rays crashing into the Earth over the South Pole appear to be coming from particular locations, rather than being distributed uniformly across the sky. Similar cosmic ray “hotspots” have been seen in the northern skies too, yet we know of no source close enough to produce this pattern.

“We don’t know where they are coming from,” says Stefan Westerhoff of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Westerhoff and colleagues used the IceCube neutrino observatory at the South Pole to create the most comprehensive map to date of the arrival direction of cosmic rays in the southern skies. IceCube detects muons produced by neutrinos striking ice, but it also detects muons created by cosmic rays hitting Earth’s atmosphere. These cosmic ray muons can be used to figure out the direction of the original cosmic ray particle.

to read more go to:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn20436-strange-cosmic-ray-hotspots-stalk-southern-skies.html

 

Eta Aquarid Meteor Showers & Planets Align

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The Early Morning Show – Eta Aquarid Meteor Showers While The Planets Align

by TAMMY PLOTNER on APRIL 30, 2011

Comet Halley Courtesy of Halley Multicolor Camera Team, Giotto Project, ESA

Are you ready for the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower? While the peak activity will be on the night of May 5/6, the offspring of Comet Halley are already beginning to make their appearance known. No matter where you live or what time zone you observe from, the best time to look for “shooting stars” is over the next week or so during the hours just before dawn.

Somewhere in the outer reaches of our solar system beyond the orbit of Jupiter, Comet Halley continues on its track – far away from its 1986 debris trail. However, now isn’t the only time we encounter this famous comet’s leftovers. Three times a year the Earth cruises through the dusty trail causing the Eta Aquarids, the Beta Aquarids (both in May) and the Orionids (during October). When a piece of this debris enters our atmosphere, it is traveling about 66 kilometers per second and can shine as brightly as the stars (3rd magnitude) in the constellation from which it appears to originate. Encountering a dense paticle stream may spark activity of up to 70 meteors per hour for lucky observers in the southern hemisphere, but don’t count yourself out if you live in the north! Because the constellation of Aquarius is relatively low for northern observers, this means we have at least a better chance of spotting those breathtaking Earth grazers!

To read more go to:

http://www.universetoday.com/85288/the-early-morning-show-eta-aquarid-meteor-showers-while-the-planets-align/

 

May 1-7

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Overall Color for the Week:    Bright Blue

The Earth is speaking very loudly right now.  In some cases she is shouting.  It is time to listen. It is time to see where then shifts and movements are happening.  There is a pattern and there is a reason. Things are coming together now in new ways, and as part of this, the old must be cleansed and washed out.  There is no anger in this, for the Earth is in all things just and connected to the Universal Consciousness.  We must, likewise, tune into that Universal Consciousness.  Honor your intuition and connect.

You know what is right and you know what is wrong.  The only thing that separates one from the other is action.  This is a week in which your actions can determine many things, including how the next seven months will turn out for you.  There are challenges on the horizon.  There are distractions.  There are people both on your side and otherwise.  Use your intuition this week and be wise in your actions; discriminate.  More can come out of this than you think.

On the larger scene, the world has turned into Tea Party types and people of integrity,  You will be seeing this more and more on the political scene,  not just here in the States, but throughout the world.  There is a cloud of darkness heading towards the Earth and those who are looking for control and who are ruled by ignorance are working to make sure that ir prevails.  It is most important that you, in everything you do and everything you are,  be aware of the truth.  Look beneath the surface and trust your inner knowing. There is work being done in all areas, some to blind and to distract, and some to make clear and unveil.  Know which is which.  This week some of the individuals who have been keeping a low profile while controlling things will find themselves being brought to the forefront.  They will not understand how or why this has happened, but it is a result of the thrust of the energy. They can no longer manipulate from behind the scenes.  And there is a light on the horizon.  Something incredibly positive is on its way, something unbelievable, like out of a myth.  Again, back up your electronics, be prepared for outages, and open up lines of communication with friends and neighbors.

Sunday, May 1:    Light Apricot

Beltane/May Day:     This is a day for getting to the core of things, however when you do, you may just find that the core needs to be broken open.  In order to do that, you need to know what its most important for you.  That is your key. There is a certain kind of magic in the air today that can take you outside of the quotidian into the more-than.  This can be very scary, but it is also liberating.  It is a place for you to move beyond the seeming into what really has meaning.  If you are ready, then go for it.  If you are not, know that the opportunity will return, and it behooves you to prepare for it.  And if you choose not to be a part of this, then that is okay for you.  There is no judgment.  It is all about what you are ready for.

Crystal Energy:    Chlorite Included Quartz—aka “The Potato Crusher”—As a digestive aid, works to break down carbs and allow for proper assimilation of nutrients. Generally, it assists with healing on all levels. Heart Chakra.

Monday, May 2:    Rose Pink

There is a quiet and a comfort in the air today.  It brings remembrance of things past, of a beloved grandparent, a favored pet, a time when things seemed ‘sweetness and light’.  These are memories to be treasured, to be savored.  They will act as support in the times to come.  Tears may be close to the surface today.  It is well to let them flow.  These times bring forth emotions, and it will just become more intense as times progress;  It is best to allow whatever is within to come forth when the feeling arises. This is not a time for storing for later.  This is a time for letting things flow. “To everything there is a season.”  And the season is now.

Crystal Energy:    Cerussite—-This mineral can assist with connection especially between the physical and the non-physical.  It resonates to the chakras above the seventh.

Tuesday, May 3:    Matte Silk

New Moon:    There is a kind of magic in the air today.  It is quiet and elusive, sylph-like.  You can catch it if you will just be open to the potentials all around you.  Under any circumstances, there is change in the air today and you will feel it from the moment you awake.  Whether you choose to make use of it or not is your choice.  This is a time of revision and moving beyond, bit everything happens in the time you so choose.  Take time today to feel what it is that is important for you.   Take time today to look around yourself and see what you can see.  Things may have changed.  You may see some unexpected things.

Crystal Energy:    Purple Aragonite—The energy of this stone is tuned to the double helix frequencies on all levels and in all permutations.  It assists in rising energy through the body and teaches the lessons of birth and death.  It resonates with all chakras.

Wednesday, May 4th:    Light Aquamarine

Today is a day to stand up for what it is that you are passionate about.  If you have enough energy and conviction, then no one can take you down.  It is time to know just what it is that makes you tick.  For too long we have let other persons and institutions dictate to us what is right for us.  Now it is time to do some soul searching and figure what it is that is most important for you.  Then be ready to go out and let the world know.  If you are strong in WHO you are, you will find that you are realizing your dreams much more quickly than you thought was possible.

Crystal Energy:    Black Tourmaline—The energy of this mineral assists with grounding and with clearing.  It works to draw together like minded individuals in harmony.  Root chakra.

Thursday, May 5:    Frosty White

Things will become clearer in the energy of this day.  The question is one of how much do you truly want to know.  There are things that have been happening around you, of which you were not aware, however you did have some sense that something was going on.  In the current energy, these things will drift to the surface.  This is a day for knowing what you can deal with and how much you are prepared to act when things become uncomfortable.  The choice is, as always, yours.  There is no blame in the energy of the day, only a caution.  Look at things before you act and act only when you are ready to have whatever happens happen.  If you prefer not to deal, then look away.

Crystal Energy:    Hemimorphite—-The energy of this silicate assists with the full functioning of the brain.  It resonates with the Third Eye and Crown Chakras.

Friday, May 6:    Dark Purple

Thoughts, ideas, dreams, and illusions are all part of what will be happening today.  You will find that your take on things will be different from what it usually is.  Your perspective is shifting, almost imperceptibly, and that slight bit of difference is what will intrigue you and cause you concern. It brings with it the feeling of having lost a bit of control, and at this time, people find it very important to be in control.  Furthermore, things will be coming your way today that will bring up to you truths about yourself that you would rather not acknowledge.  The best course today is to be open to what comes.  Allow it to be there, and see it for what it is.  Take hold of the lessons there, and move on.  By so doing, you will have learned a lot and progressed even more.

Crystal Energy:     Psilomelane—-The energy of this element is very grounding, giving one the sense of coming home.  It resonates with the first two chakras.

Saturday, May 7:    Dark Cerulean

Derby Day:    Know what it is that you stand for.  Know what it is that is important for you.  Be strong in that knowing and be assured that righteousness will ultimately prevail.  This is a day on which old values and new knowing can clash. You may find yourself having to make a choice between friends, between family members.  Be strong in WHO you are and you will win the day.  This is not to be the heavy, rather to let you know how much power you have in every situation when you decide to act on what you know in your heart to be right.

3D Satellite View of Storms

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Satellite Captures 3-D View of Violent Storms that Ravaged the US on April 27-28

by NANCY ATKINSON on APRIL 28, 2011

A simulated 3-D flyby of the TRMM satellite around severe storms on Aprill 28, 2011. Credit: NASA/SSAI, Hal Pierce

NASA’s Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite captured 3-D images of severe thunderstorms that were spawning tornadoes over the eastern United States on April 28, detecting massive thunderstorms and very heavy rainfall. Tornadoes associated with this extremely unstable weather left at least 202 dead across the Eastern U.S, with injuries numbering over a thousand.

To read the rest of the article and view the other images, go to:

http://www.universetoday.com/85244/satellite-captures-3-d-view-of-violent-storms-that-ravaged-the-us-on-april-27-28/

 

Large Coronal Hole

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CORONAL HOLE: NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory is monitoring a hole in the sun’s atmosphere–a “coronal hole.” It is the dark region circled in this extreme ultraviolet image taken during the early hours of April 28th:


Above: A composite 171-193-211 Angstrom EUV image from SDO. April 28 @ 06:28 UT

Coronal holes are places where the sun’s magnetic field opens up and allows the solar wind to escape. A stream of solar wind flowing from this coronal hole is expected to reach Earth on April 30th-May 1st. NOAA forecasters estimate a 35% chance of geomagnetic activity at that time

 

April 24-30

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Overall Color of the Week:    Light Sky Blue

The sky can be beautiful and clear one moment, and then full of clouds and dropping rain the next.  This is how this week will be. Unpredictable at best.  Be prepared at all times to take cover when it is necessary, and provide for the unexpected. This week there is a disconnect between cause and effect.  Be aware of that and prepare for the unexpected

Passion and Compassion are the two major themes of the upcoming week.  There will be much passion in the air on all levels.  Things can start quietly and quickly flare into something else.  People can seem complacent and satisfied and in an instant become agitated and unhappy.  In most cases, you will not see it coming, and then all of a sudden there is that shift.  Emotions will be close to the surface on all sides.  Little things can bring reactions that are totally out of scale with the cause.  This is a week for staying well centered within your heart. This is a week in which it is very important to have your priorities straight, as there will be those who attempt to get you to espouse their causes.Your intuition is keen and you must trust its urges.  By so doing, you can see more clearly what things truly are and where they are going.

On a larger scale, the Earth is shifting and moving more and more.  The west coast will be feeling things it has not felt for a long time.  There is a wale and a sigh in the Earth which will explode in earthquakes, volcanoes, and torrents of water.  The reaction to all of this will be denial. There will be news stories coming attempting to refute some of the conspiracy theories that are becoming more accepted.  The reports, however, will quickly be shown to be motivated by greed and the desire for control.  There will be further uprisings of people in small countries which  no longer want to accept the manipulation of the larger ones. Expect good news on the financial front, but look behind the scenes for what is not being expressed.  The Sun will be throwing out its energies in an unprecedented way, and there will be disruptions to the electronics. There will be rumors of the galactic force or object coming closer as there is a new pull or influence being felt by the outer planets.  This week promises to bring surprises, upsets, and cover ups.  Listen to your own inner knowing in order to discover what is really true.

 

Sunday, April 24:    Bright Green

Easter Sunday:    This can be a great day … on the surface.  Be aware of what is coming your way and do not get blinded by the light.  There are persons and things out there that are in everyone’s face.  You, however, have the discrimination to know what is what.  The question becomes one of whether or not you truly want to know what is what.  These are times in which decisions have to be made and projects have to be started.  Today is a day on which you can look to yourself to find out what it is that you are truly desiring.  Take time to go within and find the energies and trends that mean the most to you.  If they are not what you are doing now or those with whom you are spending time, then there are choices to be made.  Follow your heart.

Crystal Energy:    Copper—-This metal can bring balance, along with a calming vibration.  It can assist in making choices, some difficult, and moving forward.  It works with all chakras.

Monday, April 25:    Crazy White

This is a day when you will be running around, of course this is on a metaphoric basis, attempting to find what it is that is right for you or wrong for you.  Along the way, you are going to be bumping into all kinds of walls, sort of like “Alice in Wonderland”.  And that is all right.  The realities of the day are not on the surface, so if people tell you things in confidence or assure you that everything is okay, just know that what they are saying might not reflect the facts.  They are playing out their own personal scenarios.  Because of this, it is important for you to know what it is that you want to create in your own life, and to go for it.  You can. Just know that it is so.

Crystal Energy:     Rainbow Moonstone—This stone can interact with the higher chakras to assist one in connecting with the spirit realms and aligning one with these realms.

Tuesday, April 26:    Fibrous White

This is a day whee lots of strands of things are coming together. However, since some of these can gtet crossed and tangled, things can be difficult to unravel.  Listen closely to what people are saying and watch carefully what they are doing.  If you want to know what these things mean, you will need to read between the lines.  There is deception in the air today.  Be careful in what you do and what you sign.  You can be getting yourself into things you might not wish to be part of.

Crystal Energy:    Polyhedron Agate—This unusual stone works on the nervous system, bringing balance and relaxation.  It is also known to align the meridians.  It works with the etheric chakras.

Wednesday, April 27:    Lavender Mist

This is a day for being ready for those emotional ups and downs.  You will be running into people and/or situations that will bring back old memories.  This is a time to put to rest a lot of the illusions about the past.  Things always seem better once they are gone, but it is time to see them for what they truly were.  It is a time for acknowledging the lessons that you have learned, be grateful for the people you knew, and move forward..

Crystal Energy:   Blue Aventurine—The energy of this stone brings maturity to the potential of the spiritual warrior.  Third Eye Chakra.

Thursday, April 28:    Silky Red

There is adventure and intrigue in the air today.  But do not allow yourself to become entranced by the illusion and not see what lies behind.  In some cases the beauty is all there is.  It is there in its fullness and its promise.  In other cases, it is a mere seeming that will shatter and explode if penetrated too deeply.  This is a day for moving into your own power, be the adventurer, be the  conqueror.  See life for what it can be in its total realization.  You will find that you learn much by changing your opinion of self and others.

Crystal Energy:    Black Idocrase—The energy of this mineral resonates to the Black Madonna.  It powers healing through the vortexes of the chakras.

Friday, April 29:    Dark Blue Green

Much will be coming up today to remind you of the past.  You must decide what this means to you.  Is the past past or still there determining your present course of action?  And if it is, why and is it the best choice for you now?  Times are changing.  Change is difficult. The past has the familiarity and comfort of being known.  If you choose to act from patternings and decisions of the past, then take time first to know that your choice is right for now.  There is much learning going on right now.  Much taking on of novelty and letting go of the tried and true.  Go within and know what is your most beneficial path.

Crystal energy:    Sapphire—This gem assists with centering and is a protective stone.  It is helpful for discrimination when life gets in the way.  Third Eye Chakra.

Saturday, April 30:    Light Pink

April goes out with a promise, perhaps an apology.  This has been a month of large ups and downs, leaving you oftentimes caught in the middle and wondering what has happened.  Take time today to reflect on this month.  There were experiences there with a story to tell.  Take time today and just be for a bit.  There is nothing that needs to be accomplished today.

Crystal Energy:    Red Aventurine—-The energy of this stone is tonic and community oriented.  It resonates with Earth, Fire, and Water.  Root Chakra.