Today, think about what nourishes you, what pleases you, what feels good. Who in your life is your cheerleader, your support, your bestie? Feel what it feels like to have them in your life. Does it feel good? It should.

Then, think about the people who you don’t want to talk to, whose calls you avoid, who you need a nap or a good workout after being in contact with them. Feel how your body feels just thinking about them. Feel crummy, drained, agitated?

The most powerful button is the delete button. Take your phone and delete anyone who isn’t someone who you feel good about. Go to your e-mail box, clear out anything that drains you. Just delete. You may have one friend left, but that’s all you need. One good friend beats 20 mediocre or toxic ones.

Delete and be free.

Doing the kick set and looking at the moon, I felt free and happy. I honored the moon by letting go of the past summer, the past year and everything that no longer served me.

The one thing I know, is freedom feels like swimming under the stars, on a warm summer night with people who I share a love for water, chlorine and summer nights.

However, when I wrote my blog Eyes Pried Open, a woman who I had an internet friendship commented with accusations about me. I am not entirely sure, what she’s talking about specifically but I took her words into consideration. I asked what is true here for me?

When I met this man. I was in a transition in my life. Vulnerable and hurting I was starting my life over, literally. I had met some wonderful people online.

One of my online friends and I began discussing ways to improve our businesses. We were excited and I was happy to have connection with like minded people. We met this man online. We both were excited about his enthusiasm, his “influence,” and of course his encouragement and approval. I can only speak for myself. He made me believe that I had talents and when he shined his light on me, I felt good. For a short time. We did a New Year’s Eve radio show together and I was delighted that it went well.

He and I discussed doing a show back to back on an internet radio station I was currently hosting shows. We ultimately teamed up together for a couple months and left together to begin a new series of shows on Blogtalk. I loved every minute of doing the shows with him back then. He would shower me with attention and make promises of doing shows together on Sirius. Because I wanted so badly to be approved of and valued I found myself doing things I wouldn’t normally do. We would talk for hours daily and I enjoyed the fantasy of maybe being paid to be on radio. To have something good happen in my life.

I listened to gossip, I participated in it, I betrayed friendships. I knew inside myself this wasn’t healthy or good. When, I woke up to what I was doing, I told him I wouldn’t discuss other people with him again. Other events happened between he and I that I will keep personal as it’s between he and I. Suffice to say, I was growing up and feeling drained and unhappy. When, I disconnected from him the first time, I faded away as to not upset the applecart. I wanted no part in associating with him and was happier away from the drama. I began my own little daily show.

He asked me to return to his show in February, 2010. I agreed, against the advice of close friends, wanting to believe maybe things had changed and knowing that I needed to do the show as it felt that something more was needed to be learned. I underestimated that.

However, as time went on, questions were raised and his words and actions didn’t align.
Data emerged and the investigation into him began. I decided to leave the show on Blogtalk because I couldn’t in good conscious continue to be associated with someone who I knew to be deceptive. There were many stories he told that were coming to light. He simply wasn’t who he said he was.

The rest as they say is history. The investigation continued, and more emerged. I couldn’t walk away and go about my business. However, that’s not the point here.

The point for me is I hurt people when I was associating with him. It wasn’t deliberate, nor was it malicious. It was simply as this woman suggested to get on “the fast track.” I am not proud of that, nor will I deny that my ego was involved. And, I have learned my lesson. The hard way.

Will those people forgive me? Maybe and Maybe not. I know that I am living my life each day the way I set out, with integrity and clarity of purpose. I am grateful that this woman pointed out something that I did wrong. I hurt her, for that I am sorry.

She may or may not believe me, and to the others, if I did something wrong, I want to know, so I may correct it.

I welcome it as I am responsible for my life, accountable to my life and becoming a master of it.

Wherever you have Mercury in your natal chart is where the focus is, next look at where it is traveling: the house it’s in, the sign, the aspects it makes to your individual planets. This will tell you the whole story.

Virgo is the second sign ruled by Mercury. Like Gemini, it’s talkative but critical. It’s tendencies are to point out others faults before looking into their own hearts to see what progress this would make for either person. Virgo is the internal Mercury, ruling the intestines and the power of assimilation. A place for everything and everything in it’s place is Virgo.

Mercury in retrograde is a time to review what you have to finish, perhaps go back to and re-learn. It’s a good time to reconnect with people, perhaps clients or customers from your past as they will become important to you again. One thing we are cautioned ‘not’ to do is to begin new projects. We have found that what happens is not what you want to happen and you have to redo it anyway.

Here’s a little tidbit:

If Mercury is retrograde in your first house you may want to take this time to review your health and learn how to curb your tongue. Sometimes your anger is frustration over what’s going on with you….not the other person.

If Mercury is retrograde in your second house you may find yourself reviewing your income and possessions. Is your current source of money satisfying? Do you need to review and set up a program to show your employer what your really worth? Give it a try…get your paper work done but don’t do anything until after the 12th of never…haha I mean the 12th of September.

Mercury retrograde in your third may indicate a short trip to some place you have been before but need to return to clean up some issues. It may also include a sibling or two and if this is the case please remember what they are going through before you think it’s “all about you”.

Mercury retrograde in the fourth house is a great time for cleaning and organizing your space. Feng Shui or some other energy work is really good to help enhance and brighten your surroundings. Even though Mercury is in retrograde, if you need a new bed by all means buy one! Your bed represents the womb and sometimes we really are ready to leave the nest, on and emotional level any way.

Mercury in the fifth house: pick up the crayons, chalks, oils whatever it is you like to draw and play with. Believe it or not this is a great way to pull out your creative energy and let the juices flow. Not everyone is a great artist but who cares? Let go, let love flow. If you have children then do some fun things with them, silly things because they love to have fun too. The best part of this placement and act is that with Mercury in retrograde you get to repeat it…hahaha!!

Mercury retrograde in the sixth house: This is the time you take a really close look at your health. Do some meditation and/or prayer work and see what messages your guides bring to you. Perhaps it’s time to do another internal cleanse? Or step up your vitamin and herbal program. Or even repeat a method you tried before but need to do again. And can you say “exercize?”

Mercury retrograde in the seventh house: Love and Marriage, Love and Marriage, go together like a horse and carriage….la la la…that’s how you’ll feel. Where’s my partner, my life mate, my reason for living? Questions you may ask and I say look to your past. Sometimes what we think is not what we see and visa versa. Give this person a chance. That’s why they are back in your life. Relax, go with the flow. Then when it goes direct you can see where you are with one another.

Mercury in the eight house: Someone close to you either at home or at work is not on the up and up with the financial picture. Watch your back. Make sure all of ‘your’ records are in order. What can you do? Well, this is the best time to check everything so do it! Quit trusting one and all!

Mercury in the ninth house: Long distance travel, higher education, spirituality, and now for something special: Courts, judges, lawyers. Any of those sound familiar? Here is a rehashing of things gone by the way side. Sometimes you want to pick them up again and re-do them…better of course with that Virgo energy…and sometimes we just want to “cut bait” and release.

Mercury retrograde in the tenth house: Oh, how fun for you! Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water, here comes another shark. “Ouch!” Career and reputation are at stake and guess what honey, it’s not all about you! Just duck when the debris starts to fly and you also need to keep your opinion to yourself. However, with the sign of Virgo you may need to help clean up the bottom of the ark!

Mercury retrograde in the eleventh house: Friends, hopes and wishes. Good luck with that. Some friends will stay, some will go. You may wish the ones that stayed left and visa versa. No, you didn’t do anything wrong. It’s life honey. By the way, it may even bring an old friend or two back into your world. Ready?

Twelve brings up a lot of old memories so with Mercury in retrograde you may find yourself bringing those toys back out to play. Where’s the Velveteen rabbit when we need him? Some will need reviewing so you can put them to rest and others are just plain pains in the ‘you know what’. Deal with it…it’s done…stick a fork in it…it’s over….move ahead. Don’t look back. And quit criticizing your self!!
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Today, ask the Universe to bring your focus to abundance, love and ultimately you will feel more secure because you experience what you are creating.
Love and Light to you today.

Last year, I went to New York to visit a friend. We had such a great time that I had forgotten about being alone. We played and enjoyed and spent money! I had a ball.

This year, I’m facing a weekend full of friends, beach and physical activities. One of the ways, I am loving myself, is my home is full of good food. I’m going to spend time with my best girlfriends and go with the flow of life. I’ll opt out of the parade unless it moves me to go. I bought a big box of sparklers and snappers. Fun times. I’ll go to the fireworks display, light the sparklers and marvel at life.

I’m planning on enjoying the richness of my life this weekend and everyday. I’m actually happy in my own skin, single and loving it.

Happy Independence Day!