“AUTUMNAL EQUINOX”

AUTUMNAL EQUINOX – Changes Annually

The Autumnal Equinox in September ushers in a change of season. It is observed annually when the sun can be seen directly overhead along the equator. The day marks the end of summer and beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.

The autumn equinox is one of two days when all points on Earth except the polar regions see the sunrise and set at due east and due west. With few exceptions, all latitudes see almost precisely 12 hours of daylight and 12 of darkness.

While the United States marks the official end of summer at Labor Day, the seasons mark time differently. Depending on where we live, the trees and animals behave differently based on the amount of sunlight they receive. By the time the equinox arrives in September, the leaves in many parts of the country have already begun to change. The air at night is crisper.

People’s minds begin to think about warmer clothes and preparing their homes for winter. Since children are already in school, most summer activities have ended. In the fields, farmers eagerly watch for the opportune time to harvest. Apples, pumpkins, and root vegetables ripen in the orchards and gardens. On cool evenings, long walks along the trails under the canopies of gold, umber, violet and crimson keep us warm.

HOW TO OBSERVE #Autumnal Equinox

Enjoy a long walk. Sip some tea or watch the sunset. Autumn has arrived. Use #AutumnalEquinox to post on social media.

Educators, visit the National Day Calendar Classroom for projects designed for the Equinox.


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“No. 9 is very Powerful – Check Below”

 

september numerology

September is considered a power month in numerology as it holds the vibration of the number 9.

9 is a powerful number of creation and represents wholeness, completion and endings.

In fact, Nikola Tesla famously said- “If you knew the magnificence of the three, six and nine, you would have a key to the universe.” 

In the month of September, we also feel the weight and lessons of our Personal Year Number the most. This is because September is the only month of the year when our Personal Year Number will be the same as our Personal Month number.

Essentially, this means that the energies of September help you to come face to face with the lessons, gifts, and challenges you are destined to go through this year according to your personal numerology.

This is so you can start wrapping things up in order to prepare for the new lessons the new year will bring.

You can calculate your Personal Year Number here and read up on what it means, but here are some more insights on your personal numerology for September-

Personal Year Number 1

It has definitely been a year of new beginnings and change for you and it is likely that your life has taken on a completely new direction. This is a year of really allowing your originality and true self to shine, and it’s important not to back down now. Keep trusting your own instincts and don’t be tempted to follow the crowd. You may have had to do some soul searching this year, but September is likely to bring more insights to the surface. Keep taking small steps forward on the path that feels good and you will make progress. September will be a good month for your career, so aim high.

Personal Year Number 2

This has been a year of duality for you. Perhaps you have felt confused about what you want, or perhaps you have been searching for a partner either in life or in business. If you are looking to meet someone special or even forge new friendships, this would be the perfect month to put any plans into action. This will be a very social month for you and it is likely you may make some significant connections if you mingle and network. If you have felt pulled in many directions this year, particularly in matters of love or relationships, this would also be the perfect time to slow things down and go within to work out what you really want.

Personal Year Number 3

You are being called to really learn how to express yourself and to communicate your thoughts and ideas in a clear way. If there has been something on your chest or pent up emotions, this would be the perfect time to work on releasing them. The energies of September will really be supporting you to let things go and to clear out any old emotions that are no longer serving you. This is also a highly creative month and is the perfect time to start new projects or to get ahead in your career. If you have felt the need to travel or even take a retreat somewhere, this would also be the perfect time to put some plans into action.

Personal Year Number 4

This is a year to wrap up loose ends, especially when it comes to matters within the home and family. September may be the perfect month to heal old family wounds or to create some healthy boundaries if you feel you are being taken advantage of. It is also a good time to organize your home environment and to manage any maintenance or repairs that need attending. It is likely this year has brought a lot of changes for you and the energy of this month is really going to guide you to deal with any lingering emotions, especially to do with your family or childhood. September is a also a great time to decorate or redesign your home so you can bring in more loving and peaceful energy.

 

Personal Year Number 5

Many of your attitudes or beliefs may have shifted this year and perhaps you are still in the process of working out what is next. September is a highly creative month for you and the perfect time to think outside the box and do things a little differently. In fact, sometimes shaking up your routine or finding a new way to do things can inspire you to learn new things and see things in a new light. Your perception is heightened this month, so keep an open mind and see what flows in. Meditation, journalling or even creative activities would be beneficial this month and would help you to channel any excess or stagnant energy. September may also bring new love into your life, so if you are wanting to meet someone definitely put yourself out there.

Personal Year Number 6

This has been a year of rest and rejuvenation for you. If issues surrounding your wellbeing have arisen, it is perhaps a sign that you need to slow down and revaluate your intentions before moving forward. Even though there is a lot of “change” in the air, this is really a time for you to reflect and enjoy what you currently have in your life. Give yourself permission to take a back seat and just enjoy the flow and direction of your life. If challenges have come up for you this year, don’t be in a hurry to have everything figured out just yet. Try instead to relax and surrender, as things will have a way of working out in time. September is also the perfect month to do things for your mind, body and spirit such as energy healing practices, meditation or yoga and so on.

Personal Year Number 7

This has been an energetic year for you and it is likely that you have been very busy! If you are looking to make progress in your career September would be a great month to put your plans into action. It would also be a good time to seek a new position if you are looking for a change. You may have also experienced a spiritual awakeningof sorts this year and the energy of September may be highlighting this for you. You may feel extra sensitive or you may even find that you are having vivid dreams or intuitive insights. While your external life has been busy, just be sure you also make the time to go within and take care of your inner needs as well.

Personal Year Number 8

This has been a very important year for you and it is likely that you have gained a new understanding of your power and your potential. You may have discovered new talents or even gained further insight into the path that you want to travel. September is a wonderful month to learn new things and to keep owning your personal power. If something has been bothering you, this is the perfect time to also stand up for yourself and make your opinions heard. With great power comes great responsibility, so you may even find that you need to start creating boundaries or taking ownership of your life in a whole new way. September is also a good time to get your finances in order.

Personal Year Number 9

This has been a rollercoaster year for you, on one hand you are being called to welcome in the new but on the other you have been asked to clear out the old! This duality has most likely been confusing at times and perhaps you are not even sure what is coming or going! September may deliver more of this energy, however things are going to get smoother moving forward. When it feels like life is pulling you in all directions, the best thing to do is to find your stillness and trust that you will be lead in the right direction. This month, try to give up control or any stresses and worries about the future, and surrender to the present moment. Keep your focus on the here and now and just focus on taking small steps forward. Things will be clearer in time, in  the meantime just sit back and enjoy the ride.

Note: this article was originally published in September 2017 but has been updated for 2019.

 

 

 


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“Happy Birthday to the very BEST MOTHER”

When someone that you LOVE, is no longer here on EARTH, no matter what you wish for them, they already have the “BEST” – as they are now in HEAVEN – the place we all want to be… someday!

 The above PHOTO is a very “Happy” day for all those you see, as they are celebrating my youngest brother, Tommy’s   “WEDDING DAY” and that is “TOMMY” standing next to his MOM, Marie McClarren and to her right is her sister, Irene Brady Riley,  and then the next two are my brother, Denny with his wife Judy McClarren.

Looks like they are all so “HAPPY” and a very good time was had by all!

This is one of those PHOTOS that will always be a favorite of mine – since  I,   am in it, the “ONE” watching everything that is being done, to be sure that it is being done correctly!

This is that day home from the Hospital,  my MOTHER with my brother, Denny, Jr. and I am so HAPPY to now have a younger brother!

This PHOTO always has to be shown with the above, as it shows, exactly  the  good shape my MOTHER is in, after just having  extra large babies!

Just looking at those steps,  to have to go up, and with a very heavy bundle of  “JOY”  – I do not know, how my MOTHER managed? I believe, today that the Doctors do not want the MOTHER to go up these kind of steps, not safe, nor healthy!

“Just had to post this PHOTO!”  You do remember seeing the PHOTO that was posted, when “MARIE” was thirteen? Just go back a couple days, those “three”  there – well come on back to this PHOTO – what do you think?

My “Mother-to-be” is still single, living at home with her Parents as their  “Guardian  and Caretaker”  and after all these years between – these PHOTOS – they still take their favorite places in front of the camera!

“Now, if anyone of the “three” were alive today, I would have to ask them, “How is it,  that you always stand in the same position, when it comes time to have your pictures taken?” “If that were me with friends – I do not believe that I would remember  – where and how and why I should stand here, in this spot, “always” when we have a picture taken – something different?  Right?

“Have the best of BIRTHDAYS in HEAVEN – and be sure to have pictures taken – so when I get there, I will see, IF – you changed  SPOTS and or  POSITIONS?”


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“This is the PLACE – FALL In”

Is this  ever the PLACE to be?

Just to sit myself down and just take in this “FALL” time scenery , it is just like taking a day off from work, and going to HEAVEN,  for this extra special day! The beauty of the colors, when everything has to put on its cooler dress, to prepare for the next season, Ole man WINTER, himself!

If only, I  could have  the whole day to just lay back and take in the full measure of this landscape, just each and every color, one just more beautiful  and brilliant than the next, as I turn my head toward the North West! All I can say, this is the most dazzling place to be, today!

Just had to add this PHOTO of my MOM, as  she did find  a real nice spot to  sit and admire the scenery as it looks like she has a real nice smile – to show that she is enjoying this walk in the PARK, in the FALL of the year!

You can tell by the automobiles in the background, just about, what year this is,  maybe 1930 something? Only wish,  that they had, had  better cameras to use and that the PHOTOS would have  been in color?  Not everything that I wish for, do I receive, but no harm done, in wishing?

Nothing like continuing with the next generation, and this is me, and I know where this PARK is,  and almost when? That “pocket-book”  gives the history away, as I had that shoulder-purse in the last year or so of High School and had started working for the “Telephone Company”  and I may have posted a story or two about that  “purse” which caused me to buy a vehicle! – (I’ll bet you can guess why, as I did mention the clues – so,  see if you know why – and let me know, what you think?)

Still no color in the camera, and can not be sure that this camera was any better than those used,  before my time? But this was one of those days, just to check out the PARK –  “O’Fallon Park” sandwiched in between West Florissant and North Broadway, terrific for having a real good time  for any type of FAMILY affair  and or for just s single jogger,  running for the pure pleasure of that wonderful  exercise!


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“WOW” “When the Twenties were Roaring”

If only,  when I found these old PHOTOS,  I had ask questions about who  were the girls in this PHOTO and what were you all planning to do?

On the top step and right is Martha Hoffman, and next is Marie Brady and the three other ladies,  I do not have a name.

You know how it is, when you think you have someone’s name – but it just will not materialize?

Other places and on other “POSTS” – just came to me – “the DUFFY sisters!”

WOW” Sometimes I wonder what we would do, without a good working brain? I will look for their first names – but you will see other POSTS – where their names are and some of the silly things, that they did  like to do,  and I do believe,  that they are cousins, to Marie?

When I first found these PHOTOS, I was just too young and dumb about what young girls will do,  when they are old enough to be going out on “DATES”  and or just as a group,   going to some special attraction at some particular time of the year? Now that I used that word, “DUMB” – I do remember,  that my MOTHER did refer to one  of the  “Duffy GIRLS” as “Dumb Dora” – so she just  –  must have been,   really creative in what she would do, and  or talk her sisters into doing? I am just wondering NOW,  if some of that “DUMB Dora” stuff wore off  and onto me?

Looking at this PHOTO again – just can’t imagine how they could all sit on those steps – with such nice outfits on –  and not be afraid of the dirt and stuff,  from the steps, maybe  getting onto  their clothes,  and then still, be ready to go somewhere, exciting?  Someone  there, sure does   know how,  to  keep a very clean house – inside and outside – down to that  very bottom step!

Someday, whenever that may be – I will have to inquire of my MOTHER – just exactly what were  the PLANS, for you girls – as nice as you are all dressed – I just am curious to find out? “Maybe I should  really say – I just am nosy?”


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“Back then, and Way Before, WHO KNEW”

“Like they say, “Back in the DAY” this is the way we looked, when we were working!”

Standing top left, is our “Aunt to be” Irene Brady, and next to her and in the middle a cousin of which “name” escapes me. 

On the right, and standing is “Marie Brady” age thirteen, and in the future, as she does not KNOW  it, at the time of this PHOTO,  but in a long time from this happy occasion, “Little Marie” will be my MOM, and that will make her sister “IRENE” our “AUNT IRENE” as they have no idea, the different roads,  THEY WILL TAKE, someday?

In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s – the plan for the FAMILY was to have enough children that were all well educated to be able to do work, that would help them and their own families. In the “BRADY FAMILY”  “Irene Brady” was the only girl, out of twelve children.

No one ever expected that,  there would be any more “BRADY”  children, and  then, when  “Baby Marie” came along – most people thought surely this child – belonged to one of the married  and elder boys – that had already left home! What a relief this news was to “IRENE BRADY” who is “fifteen” and figured, that she would be an “old maid”  as in those days and times – there would be one “girl”  that would stay at home – just to care for the “OLD FOLKS” – as there was no Social Security in those days.

That just was the way, have someone in the FAMILY to take care of the money and  “Senior Citizens”  as they have made plans for their future, this way.

The Priest from the “Holy Name Church” came to the “BRADY” home  – several times and begged the Parents of “MARIE” to let her become a NUN, but they turned that offer down. Mr. Brady gave the Church more than enough money, but they were not going to get “MARIE.” Lucky for Marie, that she was allowed to go to “Business School” – learning to type, take dictation and do shorthand and so many other things good for a young girl, in those days.

After all of the training, Marie did get employed, but since she was not at HOME enough, had to quit. Marie’s job was to be at HOME with the parents – sit around, look nice  and go places with them. Just no outside the HOME work!

There were even a couple of men that Marie would have liked to marry, but even to get married – that was not allowed, just not in the cards for her!


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