Resolutions for 2007.
Yes, I know most, if not all resolutions don't last long enough due to lack of willpower and sticktoitiveness. So... here goes another attempt to bring positive change to my yearly existance....
1. I resolve to cut "fast food" intake by at least 25%. I know my weaknesses.
2. I resolve to get out & do stuff more often. Sitting around at home is depressing.
3. I resolve to talk with friends more often...
4. I resolve to keep a better track of finances & not splurge when it's not a good idea to do so.
5. I resolve to go see a stage play at least twice in 2007.
6. I resolve to take a vacation this year & not tell myself I don't have time.
As far as the usual "lose 30 - 40 lbs"...that one will probably be on the list for a long time. I will resolve to do that again this year. I've gotta get it right sometime, don't I??
A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS 2007 TO YOU!!!!!
Owl
Daily extended (by Astrology.com)
Your creativity is on an upswing right now, so you should give it plenty of room to soar! When you do, you'll be able to find ways to add more color to your life -- in every sense of the word. Suddenly, the people you find fascinating will find you fascinating, and conversations will go on for hours. Now is the time to tackle a tough concept, disassemble it in order to analyze its different components, and put things back together in an entirely new way
Aquarius Horoscope 2007
Aquarius, the "water-bearer", is a fixed air sign. The "water- bearer" is supposed to be the sign of a thinker. They have a strong and attractive personality. "Aquarians" are most independent people. The "Aquarians" are ruled by "Uranus". They live in the world of their own. They cannot be tied down for long. Their views and opinions can change into stubbornness if they are pushed to the extreme. There are two kinds of "Aquarians", one breed of them are shy, sensitive, gentle and patient: while the others are exuberant, flashy, full of live and exhibitionists. These people are very original. Their perception revolves round changes. They are eager to change the way of the world. There is a belief that as the "Aquarians" thinks today, the world will think tomorrow. These persons are friendly, humanitarian, honest, loyal, original, inventive, independent and intellectual. They are detached, unemotional, perverse, unpredictable and contrary.
The phase of 2006-2007 is a trademark phase of harvest time. These are the years of prosperity and plenty both in career and money. This phase might begin with some ups and downs but stability will be achieved very steadily. The challenges that you will be facing are personal. You will remember this phase as most profitable time period. By the end of the year you will be experiencing positive dramatic changes in your personal and professional sphere.
Long-term stability, security and predictability are not the features of this phase. Love and marriage will take a back-seat in your life now. Even friendships will wear and tear. Sudden flare-ups can be redundant in this phase.
Personal powers are all yours for this phase. Your pioneering ideas will come to light and new thoughts will be recognized. You will experience marked career growth and professional success. But this is not a good phase to begin new adventures and investments. There will be intermittent restlessness throughout this phase. By the end of this phase you will be enjoying strong and steady growth in finances. There might be serious setbacks on the health front. This phase is a good phase for all career- oriented "Aquarians".
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Red Auerbach (1917 - 2006)
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Bob Mathias (1930 - 2006)
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Barnard Hughes (1915 - 2006)
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Al Lewis (1923 - 2006)
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Darren McGavin (1922 - 2006)
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Freddy Fender (1937 - 2006)
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Fayard Nicholas (1914 - 2006)
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Gerald Levert (1966 - 2006)
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At 3:20pm (M.S.T.), I got out the Tarot cards (my Russian Tarot of St Petersburg deck) and asked them for some insight into how 2007 would be for me.... I did the 12 month spread this time instead of my usual Celtic Cross. Here's what came up.
[All cards are upright. I did not use Reversed meanings]
6 of Coins
5 of Cups
6 of Cups
Ace of Coins
Wheel of Fortune
The Falling Tower
The Hermit
The Magician
The High Priestess
King of Swords
King of Coins
Death
All in all...It looks like a year chock full of potential. The middle of the year looks more unstable, but it should end up OK by year's end....
Until Next Year.........Health, Harmony, Peace, Prosperity, Love & Light to ALL!!!
Owl
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