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cosmic weather

this month's cosmic weather features numerous unsettling events. first up was saturn's transition from cancer to leo last saturday [7/16]. this 2.5 yr stay will certainly be noticed by everyone, just like a Leo wants it to be. lots of tears, drama, the works.

tonight's cosmic menu features july's 2nd FULL MOON! or what our ancestors used to call a "blue moon". there's nothing blue about this moon, full on in capricorn and totally opposing the sun in cancer. full moons reveal the sun sign's "shadow" or opposite. tonight is no exception. best bet is to stay calm and stay clear of anyone who could push your buttons, because emotions are 'on tap' tonight, courtesy of the sun in watery, thin-skinned cancer. capricorns hate waterlogged emotional displays, so put a lid on it.

the last july feature is mercury turning RETROGRADE in Leo on 7/22. the shadow period for this mercury retrograde began last saturday, 7/16, meaning that communications, travel, technology began their descent to chaos last week and this effect will peek over the next 3 wks until 8/15, when mercury goes direct. extra weight is on this retrograde with saturn newly minted in Leo too. look for infantile behavior, miscommunication with children and teenagers, and a general air of fun with a price during this time. also, if you can help it, don't sign anything, or purchase any big ticket items now [like a house or car]. it will break down endlessly. if you don't believe me, try it and get back to me later. if buying a car, make sure a friend owns a reliable foreign one who can drive you to pick up your ride at the auto repair shop.



my moods: i feel like a tempest in a snapple bottle. my insides are turbid now at best, and sometimes i feel like there's a macy's fireworks display going off in my head. i'm being bombarded by uranus in pisces, and right now the 'force' is very strong, whipping me up like the ocean during a hurricane. not the best combo with all the cosmic weather we're having lately. i've been trying to keep my lid on tight and just wait it out, but its hard. large quantities of water [emotions] exert lots of internal pressure. blek.

the lighter side

finally, my interest in firetrucks have been piqued. a coworker is also a volunteer fireman, and they operate a "pumper". the one he runs is a very modern truck with lots of automation, very sleek. well, last weekend i noticed a sad rusty old firetruck parked next to the supermarket i was going to, and i decided to take some photos with my phone. here they are:


i think the truck is from the 1950's. it was just sitting there.


it was very large, very tall, and not in great condition.


its pumper controls were all manual.


even though the truck was in a state of decay, it had its two hoses neatly folded in its bed, which i thought was strange. the hoses looked like they were decaying.


the cabin was 1950s-60s style, with lots of chrome. it was also a stickshift. could you imagine driving something as husky as this with a clutch? unbelievable.

well, that wraps things for now during this turbulent month. have a nice day :)