posted August 13, 2004 02:32 PM         

I wanted to start a new thread so we that could let the other one go...and kind of fizzle as it should.

Thanks for the kind words - I really appreciate that you noticed things.

You and I do share our LOVE of horses. I have been in the same boat with the traveling thing, so it feels good to know that I will be settling down. He is in the Army so the goal now is to stay in AZ until he gets out in 2 years, and then buy land up in Northern Idaho. We'll most likely buy a house in AZ next year and then sell it before going to ID - Once we're up there I'll get the two horses my Uncle has been raising in Kansas - He raises paints and there two he has set aside for me.

I do love wide open spaces and living here in Maryland hasn't been too bad - but being from So. Cal (before the days of the total overcrowding) it has been a culture shock. Even going back to Orange County now is just strange. I like being in a place where the pace is slower and people actually smile and say hi. In OC people went about their own business and people here are just very aggressive. Then again, this place attracts very focused and aggressive people or else they wouldn't make it in DC.

LOL...It's funny, but my biggest nightmare would be to live in a big city like DT Baltimore, DC or New York. I find the noise and crowds to be overwhelming, although exciting in small doses.

I would think your Leo conjunct Ascendant is getting a happy vibe from Pluto - albiet one of lessons..maybe not as harsh as the square- but they still exist. If anything that crazy Neptune in Aqua might be sending you some tense vibes..BUT...I think it is also helping you with your spritual quest. I noticed in another thread you talked about dreams. My dream cycle has been activated over the last month and is getting stronger. From weird dreams of scorpions, to large cats and maps.

I also noticed other people are started to dream more and more. I talked to a friend off this site and shared a dream I had of soldiers getting ready for deployment. It was significant, because I took on the form of one of the soldiers. Whenever I am actively participating in the dream it usually means something (this was before they started the systematic infiltration of Najaf).

Very weird...

Mercury retro never really bugged me so much- more like just an annoyance- I am not sure if it is because my chart is ruled by Mercury or if because my natal Merc is in a pretty stable sign - Capricorn. However, I will be happy when Saturn is out of Cancer

I really didn't much care for the return in Taurus then onto to the opposition Sandwich in Gemini and now the whole T-Square thing - but we live and learn, I wouldn't trade in the experiences for the world.

I am avidly reading your post about your last journey. What a wonderful life you lead to see all that you do. Keep it up and please keep us posted.