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Have you ever had an "off" day? Then you already have a fundamental understanding of what happens energetically when a planet is retrograde. Each planet rules different areas of life. Just like when we are feeling a little "off", we don't get our stuff, the things in our "department" done properly, or in a timely manner, and are a little cranky about it, the retrograde planet behaves the same way. To better understand what happens in Mars retrograde, let's first take a look at Mars in its forward motion.
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"A Person's Mind is Stretched by a New Idea or Sensation, and Never Again Shrinks Back to its Former Dimensions." ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Travel Tip #1 ~ Check Currency Conversion Fees on Credit and Debit Cards
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Turn Your Travel Lodging Into a Sleep Sanctuary by Annie Botticelli Travel can make sleep very challenging. Wherever you are staying as you travel, unfamiliar (and in many cases, unwelcome) sounds can easily disrupt sleep. A simple and very inexpensive solution to this issue is
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"Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times" ~ Asian Proverb
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Ireland is a breathtakingly gorgeous, magical, mystical land entrenched with rich history and friendly people. You could stay busy there for an extended period of time but to keep your focus simple, here is a list of some must-do’s while you are on The Emerald Isle:
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I have been known to take long cross-country drives at will. When I do, I often pass by New Orleans. Over time, some travel traditions have formed. I will love to share them with you :) If you haven’t already seen the Disney movie, “The Princess & The Frog”, I highly recommend watching before going to New Orleans :) It really captures the magic of this amazing place. The soundtrack is wonderful and I always start to play it as soon as I cross the border into Louisiana to set the mood as I drive through the bayou into magical downtown area.
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On a recent trip to England I discovered an amazing alternative to a travel pillow – the TRTL Pillow. It made catching up on some sleep on planes, trains, and coaches really easy I highly recommend the TRTL because it(s): ~ Is more comfortable than standard travel pillows ~ Is MUCH less bulky which means that it is easily used even when you can’t recline enough in your seat to fit a standard pillow ~ Shape and size are more easily fit into bags, purses, and other take-on travel luggage. It can easily fit above, alongside, or around other things that are packed. ~ Takes up less room packing, period. More room for other things. ~ Incredibly lightweight It is also not that more expensive than a good travel pillow and well worth the investment either way I got mine on Amazon. There are different color choices and all are super-soft and machine washable. Happy Resting While Traveling! ~ Annie
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We travel not to escape life, but so life doesn't escape us
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Busting the Myth of Sun Sign Compatibilities ~ I have heard way too often people putting too much stock in Sun Sign Compatibilities. I want to set the record straight on this common and very important topic. Check out my video on the topic...
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