Yesterday's Horoscope

Posted by my SagDragon Twin:

Wednesday, Feb 8th, 2012 -- You know where you stand in the world today now that the Moon is in your 10th House of Public Responsibility. You have more confidence about what you're doing at work, but this doesn't mean you should hide any feelings of uncertainty. In fact, sharing your vulnerability now might open a doorway to a beautiful experience with someone very special. Don't let an opportunity get away from you; tell a friend or loved one how important he or she is to you when you have the chance.

I don't know what the astrologer meant by "Public Responsibility" but I know my SGT and I share the same ideas. 18 years ago, we were ALL about holding our community responsible for our schools/neighborhoods/kids. But we weren't radical bitches about it; we just made ourselves visible. One or both of us attended every school meeting or event, we hosted parenting workshops w/behavioral experts, we monitored peer mediations, escorted wandering students back to their classes, sat with kids outside the principal's office...always with a baby on the hip or by the hand. Our babies were celebrities in that world. Now that they're grown, I can't even express the Joy I feel for our children. We didn't raise them; the community did and it shows. I'm sure that's why my girl isn't all caught up in family neuroses or drama or judgements about people. She's never had to vie for attention nor has she really wanted too much of it. She's so... grounded.

When my daughter last visited, we fell into a routine of me falling asleep on the couch with my feet tucked under her while she played games on my iPad. I love love love that feeling. So peaceful, so grounded, without worry. Sleep came instantly! Yum.

So I guess my point is that Public Responsibility, despite the heavy tone (especially as a proper noun!), can be about letting the Public be responsible for you. We might moan and groan about the scrutiny but ultimately, we all want to be accepted and appreciated. We want to be seen as uniquely qualified for the Life we are living.

I almost didn't attend our monthly Chamber of Commerce lunch today but decided to go at the last minute. I loved standing in line for food and looking around the crowd for familiar faces because I always see more each time. I love collecting hugs. This month's host business gave the sponsor's table to local 4H/FFA students to promote their annual show and auction... inspiring! And I won a door prize; a bouquet of flowers in a coffee mug. Public Responsibility is even nicer with gifts, both tangible and abstract. Yum.

Cyber-Self: only follow the horoscopes you like!

Hmm...Punkin Chunkin... if I can use a rubber band to shoot away the teeny-tiny bit of cosmic trash dust, is it really technically a "Chunkin"?