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We are living in challenging times! But following astrology and the updates of the planetary constellations in the heavens will give you a superior perspective and more conscious choices for a successful, satisfying and joyful life.

Every journey starts from where you are! Positive thinking, setting your intentions is a start but not the end of the process. We do have to acknowledge the truth of what is – because denial leaves us helpless and victimized.

Using lunar astrology is a very elegant way to become aware how your personal growth process is unfolding and to understand the ever-changing landscape of your inner world of feelings. The New Moon and Full Moon are always magical points in time. The New Moon is starting a new cycle and the Full Moon is highlighting where you are on your journey halfway through.

The Lunar astrology follows the path of the Moon through the 12 signs of the zodiac throughout the month. Approximately every 2 and a half days the Moon enters a new sign and with it a different emotional focal point and perception. The awareness of the Moon position and her waxing and waning from New Moon to Full Moon can give you more compassion with yourself and your always changing mood and feelings. The inner emotional change is constant and impermanence is part of your human life.

Moon in astrology reflects consciousness evolving through your internal process of feelings and guides you intuitively – through your gut feelings. Moon is the archetypal mother, Mahina, the inner or outer woman, nourishes you in her unique way of being.

Full Moon in Aries Oct 11

With a Full Moon things are revealed by the consciousness and light of the Sun; suppressed emotions, hidden agendas, our needs for healing and nurturing, any area related to your inner realm and feelings. The Full Moon at 18 degrees Aries invites you to be decisive in your action, clear and focused in your intentions, finding your passion and stepping up to the plate in areas you might have been holding back.

What started last month with the New Moon in Libra, now with the Full Moon in Aries we get the chance for reconciliation of the self driven Aries warrior with the needs of Libra for balance and love, integrating the masculine with the feminine.

I had been dating this girl for a few months. I didn’t know where things were going, but I was only 18 so I didn’t really know what to expect. I had graduated high school the spring before, and my family was considering a move across the country to Colorado. It was a big point of transition in my life and I wasn’t sure a girlfriend was what I needed. I would either have to break things off or suffer through the 1200 miles between Indianapolis and Denver.

During those first months, she had already beaten me at bowling and putt-putt, visited me at work only to vomit all over the dinner she had just ordered, and even come dressed as a prostitute to a Halloween party – at church. Of course I didn’t mind any of these things, and the hooker costume was actually a good conversation starter, but she was unlike any girl I had ever dated. In all honesty, it wasn’t hard to be unlike the other girls when there were really only two before her. I wasn’t exactly a “player,” so to speak.

We were taking things easy which seemed to work out for both of us. I was working two jobs and volunteering quite a bit of my time to the church youth group, and she was still in high school. Yes, I was “robbing the cradle.” So we would only hang out a few times a week, just doing random stuff like watching movies or going to the mall. Nothing spectacularly creative on my end, but we still enjoyed each other’s company to the point where we didn’t really care what we were doing. We just liked to hang out together.

It wasn’t until February 14th rolled around that our relationship catapulted to a whole new level. It was actually a level that I hadn’t been to in any other relationship, and I had no idea what I was getting myself into.

As always we didn’t really have a plan for the evening, and hadn’t really thought ahead. I had no idea that restaurants everywhere were going to be absurdly packed or that I needed to dress up a little more fancy than I normally did. I kind of just “showed up.”

Canvas prints are a great way to turn your favorite photos into fantastic works of art. This is mainly because canvas is very durable and can last for several years. Unfortunately, no matter how durable canvas is, it is also prone to damage. The image printed or drawn on it could fade, particularly if the canvas art is always exposed to sunlight.

Fortunately, there is a solution for this. Finishing your canvas art with lacquer can protect the painting from fading and scratching, thereby increasing its durability. A lacquer finish can also enhance a canvas print’s quality.

When ordering a canvas print of your favorite photo, you can ask your service provider to apply a lacquer finish to your canvas art. If they do not offer this particular service your can apply the lacquer finish yourself. The process is fairly simple. Here is how to finish your canvas print with lacquer:

First, gather all the things you will be using. You will need the following items:

Lacquer
Spray gun or brush
Or
Lacquer in a spray can

Start by preparing your work space. Cover the area you will be working on with plastic or newspaper. You should also cover other nearby items that you do not want to be spattered with lacquer. Your work space should be well-ventilated and without open flames nearby.

Pour lacquer into your spray gun. Spray guns are available at your local hardware store. You can opt to use lacquer in a spray can. However, using a spray gun has an advantage: a better, more even coverage. You can also use a brush-on lacquer. Pour a generous amount of lacquer on shallow dish. This is where you will be dipping your brush.

If you are using a spray gun, test it first by spraying it right onto the newspaper or plastic. This will give you an idea of what the gush of lacquer will be like.

Before you start spraying or painting your canvas print with lacquer, first make sure that the ink or paint of the print is completely dry. It may be a smart move to wait for about three days before applying the lacquer finish to make sure that the ink or paint has completely dried. Otherwise, the lacquer could smudge it.