Summer In The City

The Moon in your sign on Friday should lift your spirits. Yet stern Saturn's lurking nearby to hold you accountable for your actions. A serious re-evaluation of your assets can make the rest of the weekend worthwhile even if it's not a lot of fun. Do the hard work of dealing with tough issues now and better times are sure to follow.

That's good advice. Better times always follow, usually not soon enough for us. We can wax philosophical but let's face it, we want better times all the time. It's quite natural to desire this. As we all know, life is way too crazy for that.

There was a lot of rough water in the great ocean of life this past week. Here in New York we've been having a heat wave, thunderstorms and all. Then there's Hurricane Bill churning up eighteen foot waves. That's great for surfers, but it creates deadly riptides. Those riptides have been devastating for many people trying to navigate life's summer seas. Downright treacherous to some. Others are knocked into uncharted waters, barely able to recognize a familiar landmark, they flounder. This unfamiliar territory may be a blessing. It may be a place to shake off the toxic residue clinging to their spirit. Perhaps the people in this new place are nurturing and uplifting. Living with endless negativity destroys the soul. Constant threats and innuendos erode confidence and good humor. This new place, though uncharted, may be a safe port. It may be a place to heal that wounded spirit and to grow in a more joyful natural direction.

I have been whining about the heat and humidity, I confess. There is respite in any air conditioned room or building. It's quite a simple and direct solution to an unavoidable situation.

Sometimes things come out of the blue and we cannot see a simple solution. That's the time to stop. Do nothing. Wait. Listen to the universe. The answer is there. It's not easy to quiet your mind when you are reeling, but when you can a whole new world is at your disposal. Nature has a way of balancing itself. That goes for human nature, too. Karma is cool, very cool. I'm all for spending very little energy on those who have wronged me and mine. I like to channel some good energy in a positive direction and then let it rip! Now, it's out of my hands and into the universe. I can go about my business getting back on my feet again and taking some baby steps. After all, if I find myself in new territory it's time for some exploring. The natives seem friendly and most helpful. New York is an amazing place, steamy or not.

Then there is the healing change of scene therapy. I do believe we're heading south of the border soon. Oaxaca, isn't it? Dia de los Muertos is all about transformation and spiritual healing. Perfect timing.

Angel in Oaxaca