L'Shanah Tova! It's Rosh Hashanah!!!

Happy New Year (5772) & High Holidays, Luvies!

The Muppets' Rosh Hashanah Song...a favorite. :)


President Obama's Rosh Hashanah 2011 Message:


WISHING YOU A SWEET & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR,
B-RAE

AstroAlert - FULL MOON in PISCES!!!

And MERCURY in VIRGO.
"Mercury clears the mind clutter as it moves into practical Virgo."
-dailyhoroscope.com

EXCELLENT time to tap in to Your Spirit aka "Higher Self." The Full Moon being in the astrological sign of Pisces signals that Intution aka "Psychicness" will be high, and we all should place a lot more faith in Our Dreams (literal, the messages we get while sleeping, as well as the intangible Higher Ambitions/Aspirations/Goals we set for Ourselves).

In addition, EVERYONE will be A LOT more Sensitive during this period, so I ask you all, "Please Tread Lightly!?!" That being said, this mushy-gushy, atmosphere is PERFECTO for DEEP CONVERSATIONS OF THE HEART-TO-HEART type. Pisces swims in the deep waters, so don't be afraid to drown...it's alright to "go there" during this emotional time.

Pisces Body Art by Rudy Everts

AND SPEAKING OF COMMUNICATION, this is SIGNIFICANTLY HELPED by MERCURY visiting the astrological sign of VIRGO, "The Vestal Virgin." Pisces adds the necessary Depth, but Virgo (The, Detailed-Oriented, Opposite Sign of Pisces on the Astrological Wheel/Chart) will ensure that any communication will be Neat, Tidy, & Thoughtful. Thus, in my humble opinion, FULL MOON IN PISCES + MERCURY IN VIRGO = One of the BEST Atmosphere's Available to get to the Heart of the Matter, & TIE UP LOOSE EMOTIONAL ENDS!

Happy Diving Luvies,
B-RAE

Pisces the Fishesby Boris Vallejo


p.s. - Here's a little of what Astrologer Jeff Jawer has to say about it:
"The Full Moon in sensitive Pisces on Monday, Sept. 12 represents compassion, surrender and spirituality. Its opposition to the Sun in analytical Virgo contrasts free flowing faith with the need to master details.
However, both Virgo and Pisces are associated with service; they just go about it differently. The former takes care of the practical and concrete while the latter attends to our emotions. Learning how to gracefully move between the two is the gift of this Full Moon."
CLICK HERE FOR HIS FULL ARTICLE, & HOW IT PERTAINS TO YOUR ASTROLOGICAL ZODIAC SIGN:

AND here's some of what dailyhoroscope.com has to say about MERCURY in VIRGO:
"Mercury, the planet of communication, has two home signs: Gemini and Virgo. Gemini represents the objective airy side of thought, while Virgo is the practical, earthy side. So, we can expect a time when thought will most likely to be used with efficiency and conversation grounded in reality. A planet is considered to be strong when in its home sign, one which it is said to rule. This helps direct and refine its energies to higher levels of purity and power. Mercury in Virgo is, therefore, a strong period in which to analyze and criticize with great precision."
FULL, ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE

MUDITA - A Joyful, Simple Spiritual Concept.

Hey Luvies,

I'm still basking in the afterglow of remembering The Greatness of Michael Jackson on his would-be 53rd Birthday, remembering Aaliyah (I've got to do an in-depth blog about her this week, just got so caught up, I almost overlooked Our "Babygirl."), and the great news Bey & Jay dropped on the world last night, such a sweet moment. That smile of hers on stage, and his proud, fatherly grin in the audience as Kanye cheered on, just reverberated through my entire being, as well as with my friends. I'm also still "high" from all the neighborly love we were feeling here in my 'hood in Brooklyn post-Tropical Storm Irene. It's moments like these that remind me that "The Good of One, Is the Good of All," and that the way to grow that warm and fuzzy feeling is to continuously go out of your way to be plain, & simply, & genuinely Happy for someone else.

It's is a term the Buddhists have dubbed Mudita and it's one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE SPIRITUAL TENETS. I don't claim to know all about Buddhism, or any religion or spiritual path for that fact, but I see the ability for Universal application of any idea, tenet, spiritual tool that helps you bring forth your True Spirit, Cultivate Your Soul, and Be Your Best Y-O-U!

Mudita goes a lil' something like this, be Happy for others, with no conditions, no ulterior motives, and You Will Grow Your OWN Happiness. That's It. No Strings Attached :D The Buddhists liken it to the happiness a mother has for her child (how appropriate given all the good baby news in the World, and my world right now...I've another baby shower to attend on November - The GYRL's are Busy. :D ). The mother has joy for the small baby just for existing, and then as that baby matures into a toddler, Youth, etc., the mother has happiness for her offspring's accomplishments and experiences, but moreso has happiness when her child has HAPPINESS. We see it effect everyday, and embracing it will really turn those hardened bitter frowns upside down :D And it reminds me of a lesson a Theatre teacher, Ms. Patrica Dolan Gross, once gave us, she was explaining that the actor truly is an acrobat of the heart because we go into emotions and help give them form, some would say channel them in a way other people can feel them; and that as human beings, we truly are apart, and integrally meshed into each other's experiences. She gave us the example of her grandson's birth, she didn't have to be the one in labor to be elated at his arrival - and this is the point of Mudita. It Is The Vicarious Experience of Another's Joy & Experience, thus bringing it down, or channeling it into YOUR OWN Experience. I think the World would be a much better place if more people consciously knew of the spiritual principle/tenet of Mudita, and actively tried, that is put forth an effort, to implement it in their everyday lives, think of all the beef that would be squashed!?! It's basically the equivalent of "Don't Hate, Congratulate!" So, on that note, CONGRATULATIONS Mrs. Knowles Carter, and thank-god it's you this time around, cause I have NO PLANS TO GET PREGGO ANY TIME SOON, lol! Thank-You Bey for Sharing Your Joy, & Your Pregnancy Experience, in advance, with Us.

Mudita at it's Finest!

Namaste ("I Honor the Divine/Creator/Creative Presence in You")Luvies,
B-RAE

An Excellent Article on Mudita. Goes More Buddhist on 'Ya, But with Good Examples, & Very Easy to Understand.

WHOOPEE! MERCURY GOES DIRECT 2DAY!

The Planet Mercury begins turning direct today, or yesterday depending on which astrologer you ask, after a 3 week retrograde period that began on January 11, 2009.




For further explanation of Mercury Retrograde, read this old post of mine:

MERCURY WENT RETROGRADE YESTERDAY (1/11/2009)
Category: Life

Hey Luvies!
Our good ole friend' Mercury went retrograde yesterday, the first of 4(there are usually 3 in a calender year) Mercury retrograde periods this marvelous year of 2009. It lasts until Feb.1st. Some people and astrologers think this is a horrible period of time, as Mercury rules communication and quick trips, and all types of delays in communication and travel are to be expected, but those are just the superficial effects. I believe that if you just prepare yourself for these minor irritations, i.e., back up your files, cell phone numbers, double check addresses and postage on mail, that these next 3 weeks can be SUPER beneficial. Beneficial because, Mercury retrograde causes us, if we are wise to stop in our tracks, and look back as well. Instead of getting impatient and trying to forge ahead with our plans, we can take this time to be more introspective, looking inside ourselves and checking that we are really going in the right direction/are on the right path for us, and go over those plans more thoroughly before pressing on to implement them. JUST BE EASY Then, when Mercury begins to go direct again on Feb. 1st, it will be ALL SYSTEMS GO!!! for you and your plans, plus you will feel more rejuvenated. Take me for example, I was gonna go look at apartments this last week, but with the looming Merc. Ret. I decided to JUST BE STILL (as we start feeling the effects of the Mercury Retrograde a few days before and after the actual dates it starts and ends) for now, and pick up strong for a Feb. move. It's not in your best interest to make long term plans during a Mercury Retrograde, or sign ANY type of contracts, ESPECIALLY a LEASE, as Mercury, like the quicksilver it is also known as, has a capricious property, so things probably won't last if agreed upon during this time. I mean, there was this really big room in an apartment in Bedstuy that I was interested in, and the 3 Sistas that lived there seemed dope over the phone...but I could imagine all the problems that could've unfolded if that lease would have been signed during a Mercury Retrogade period. Now, I can take these next 3 weeks to perform a REALLY thorough apartment search instead just being impatient, and wanting to move quickly because my bum landlord 'upped the rent. Also, JUST EXPECT travel delays or mix-ups, I recommend traveling light, maybe only carry on luggage...listen up people, like myself, going down to D.C. for the INAUGURATION Also, be light on the relationships too, it's not an ideal time for starting a super heavy romatic relationship. Just have fun., and relax!!! Wishing you all the best for the next 3 weeks and always


Mercury -- the Messenger God in mythology and the ruler of transportation and communication turns retrograde in Aquarius on January 11. This is the first of the four Mercury retrogrades happening in 2009 and lasts till January 31 or February 1 (depending upon your time zone), when he halts and begins his return to direct motion through the zodiac
Mercury is the planet that rules all forms of communication and any time a planet turns retrograde it is time to review. So, when Mercury turns around and goes back through territory it's already traversed, it is time for you, too, to travel back. Don't try to institute plans for the future. Instead see if you can lay the groundwork to provide a secure foundation. Mercury's current placement in Aquarius makes this a wonderful time to break away from old habits and ideas. Mercury will move back into Capricorn on January 21 in its retrograde motion creating disruptions or breakdowns in communications and administrative details. Since this sign also signifies ambitions, it might see us trying to push through own agendas and gain status or rise in life. Jupiter, the Sun, and Mars will also all cross Mercury as he moves along his backwards path, and those days could prove to be significant.
Mercury conjuncts Jupiter on January 19 -- this might be a time for reflections, and old friends can come back into our lives. On January 20, Inauguration Day in the United States, the Sun will conjunct Mercury in the first degrees of Aquarius. The new President is sure to have some very important messages for us on how he is going to clean up the mess left for him from the past and with Aquarius involved, he may have some new and unique ideas. Retrograde Mercury conjuncts Mars in Capricorn on January 27, and Venus will be sending them some positive energy at the same time. The Solar eclipse of January 26 formed by the Sun and Moon will definitely make us ready for some changes.

-Courtesy of www.astrology.com



General Daily Horoscope for everyone:

The retrograde period of messenger Mercury began on January 11 and as it ends today our plans can take us in brand new directions. Certain areas of our lives were put on hold; now we get to move ahead again. Even though it's the weekend, our minds may already be ramping up for the future. We should try to process any excess anger as the Moon squares warrior Mars midday and then we can mellow out once the Moon enters placid Taurus at 5:08 pm EST


Here's a really good webpage dedicated to the Mercury Retrograde periods of 2009:
http://www.crystalinks.com/retrogrades.html

HERE'S WISHING YOU ALL SYSTEMS GO LUVIES!!!

Happy New BLOG!!!

So it's about time! Can you BELIEVE we are already through January!?! And what a month it was...Can you say OBAMA???(But that's a tangent, into which we will further delve @ a later blog) I would like to take this time, and this blog to say "Hello World! Welcome to GYRLNYOURWORLD!" After years of blogging on myspace.com, most of which were read by friends, family, and other subscribers hip to this this GYRL's (Gorgeous Young Resourceful Lady) World, I've decided to open up to a larger audience. I simply feel I have a unique outlook on Life, and think I might be able to help/inspire/make a person or two laugh along the Way :) And now for a brief Disclaimer: This blog is NOT dedicated to ANYTHING WHAT-SO-EVER. However, it will, with time, do it's darndest to grow to be any and everything it can be, and will probably touch on some of my very favorite things; Relationships - I mean isn't that what Life is all about anyway when you get down to it???; Spirituality/Metaphysics/Astrology; Music; and NYC NiteLyfe!...and maybe, if my stomach can handle it, a little Politricks ; but all things really. Let's Dish!



p.s. - I'm working on importing old blogs, from myspace for now, peep:

http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=144355832