Libra – September 23rd to October 22nd Ruling planet – Venus Element – air Crystals – jade, lapis lazuli, black tourmaline, smoky quartz Scales are charming, elegant, and popular with everyone. They love beauty, harmony, and art, and relationships are very important to them. At best, they are positive, social, calm, and peaceful. When they … Read more
About today Readings All saints Apocalypse 7: 2-4, 9-14. Lord, these are the people who long to see your face – Psalm 23 (24): 1-6. 1 John 3: 1-3. Matthew 5: 1-12. Make friends with the saints As a child, I remember waiting to choose my saint’s name for Confirmation and reading the book of … Read more
Scorpio – October 23rd to November 21st Ruling planet – Pluto Element – water Crystals – rhodochrosite, topaz, agate, carnelian, amber Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac and is known for its astrological symbol, the Scorpio. Scorpios are enigmatic, strong-willed, and passionate. With Pluto as the ruling planet, people born under this sign … Read more
Multiple Districts – Ellin Oliver Keene gathered 25 fifth graders from Breton Downs Elementary to read Jeff Gottesfeld’s The Tree in the Yard: Looking Through the Window of Anne Frank. As students settled in, 16 teachers from East Grand Rapids and other ITS districts of Kent took places at the back and sides of the … Read more
About today Readings All souls Wisdom 3: 1-9, 23-27 (old). The lord is my shepherd; I will not want anything – Psalm 22 (23). Romans 5: 5-11. Mark 15: 33-39; 16: 1-6. The lord is my shepherd For centuries, Psalm 23 has been synonymous with times of great hope and times of great despair. When … Read more
Zodiac month of Capricorn – December 22nd to January 19th Ruling planet – Saturn Element – earth Icon – goat fish Capricorn healing crystals – onyx, jet, amethyst, clear quartz What are the best crystals for Capricorn? onyx Onyx is a stone of power. This mineral helps you not to get distracted by little things … Read more
I’ve never been a huge Halloween fan – I was one of those kids who get scared easily and who didn’t enjoy being scared. But as an adult, I appreciate that the concept of Halloween reminds us of the mysterious intersections of souls once a year. When we watch films about haunted houses we may … Read more
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) – As more people return to town, both commuters and tourists will want to try this bustling new soul food place that has a connection to the previous one. Ma Lessie’s Chicken & Waffles is now occupying the KeVen Parker’s Soul Food Cafe booth. Owner Perry Ison had a longstanding relationship with the … Read more
About today Readings St. Martin de Porres Romans 13: 8-10. Happy are the merciful who give to the needy – Psalm 111 (112): 2, 4-5, 9. Luke 14: 25-33. Are We Ready to Love Fully? It is striking to see that we do not need any commandments or laws when we live with love. To … Read more
Pisces – February 19 to March 20 Element – water Ruling planet – Neptune Crystals – Aquamarine, Blue Tip Agate, Fluorite, Ametrine, Moonstone. Best crystals fish Ametrine Ametrine is a naturally occurring form of quartz. Ametrine is a mixture of amethyst and citrine and combines the healing powers of both. It helps the user to … Read more