In Pure Spirit

In Canada, the Chatham-Kent Police kept a note of the star sign of some 1,986 people arrested in 2011. According to the police’s survey; if you are an Aries then you’re most likely to commit a crime – or, at least, be arrested by the Chatham-Kent police. Libra are second most likely and Virgo come [...]

These ordinary crayons have been gracefully carved into the 12 symbols of the Chinese zodiac. The artist behind this clever feat is Diem Chau. She normally works in other materials but I’m glad she made a colourful exception with these crayons. In Pure Spirit What do you think? Aren’t they as beautiful as they are [...]

Image by Leo Reynolds via Flickr Tropical dates: 22 December to 20 January Sidereal dates: January 15 to February 12 (approx) Representation: Goat’s head with fish tail Ruling planet and groupings: Saturn; feminine, cardinal and earth Associations: Colour: Dark colours Flowers: Pansy and ivy Gemstone: Amethyst Trees: Pine and willow Traits It is not uncommon [...]

Image by Per Ola Wiberg (Powi) via Flickr October means the eighth month. October was the eighth month in the year according to the old Roman calendar until January and February were added to the start of the year. The Old English name for October is Winterfylleth which is said to refer to the Winter [...]

Image by Getty Images via Daylife September means the seventh month. September is the month where many Christian denominations celebrate the Feasts of the Cross. The feast commemorates the cross used in the crucifixion of Jesus. The Anglo-Saxons called the month Haligmonað (holy month). Events in September Zhongqiu Jie (Moon Festival) Born in September? Birthstone: [...]

Image via Wikipedia Tropical dates: 23 July to 23 August Sidereal dates: 17 August to 16 September (approx) Representation: Lion’s tail Ruling planet and groupings: Sun; masculine, fixed and fire Associations: Colour: Gold and scarlet Flowers: Marigold Gemstone: Ruby Trees: Walnut and olive Traits Proud, generous and creative. Leonians often need to keep themselves in [...]

Image by euthman via Flickr August means Augustus Caesar’s month. Augustus Caesar completed the calendar reform started by Julius Caesar and also named a month after himself. Augustus became the first emperor of Rome after Julius was assassinated in 44 BC. Events in August The Feast of the Assumption Born in August? Birthstone: Peridot Flower: [...]

A typical Cancerian is protective, often stubborn and sometimes moody. Cancerians have highly attuned intuition and reliable decision making skills and reactions however they are also prone to worrying too much.

July means Julius Caesar’s month. July was added to the year in 46 BC when he altered the Roman calendar and named a month after himself. Gaius Julius Caesar was the Roman emperor who invaded Britain in 55BC. He was instrumental in changing Rome from a Republic to the militaristic Empire. It was Julius who [...]

Image via Wikipedia Tropical dates: 22 May to 21 June Sidereal dates: June 15 to July 15 (approx) Representation: Two children Ruling planet and groupings: Mercury; masculine, mutable and air Associations: Colour: Yellow Flowers: Lavender, Lily of the Valley Gemstone: Agate Trees: Nut trees Traits Gemini often have fantastic communication skills. These skills, however, run [...]