Your Geomantic Forecast, 8/19 through 8/26

[Sam Block]

Hey all!  I'm one of the newer readers at Sticks and Stones, and also their first geomancer.  Geomancy is an ancient form of divination that makes use of sixteen earth-based figures, each representing an alchemical state of the universe.  It's pretty flexible, and very clear and detailed in its answers to almost any query.  To help with spreading the good word about this classic system of knowledge, I'm starting a weekly blog post, "Your Geomantic Forecast", that shows generally what you can expect over the next week.

Without further ado, here's your weekly forecast for August 19 through August 26!  The Mothers for this week were Gain, Greater Fortune, Joy, and Conjunction, which show that:

Overall:  Things go smoothly, but lots of hopes and plans are going to have to undergo reevaluation.  What you hope for might be a little out of reach, so relax and think about plans before you try putting them into action.  No big delays will impede anything, so things should get done on time.  Your hopes and exuberance are fantastic, but remember to ground yourself out before reaching too high.  Good spirits abound, with you and others.

Finances and Stuff: If things are going tough now for money, don't worry!  Things are going to improve for the better, but you may have to work for it.  Slow down on investments and get a second (or third) opinion on options and decisions before you make one.  

Local and Home: Lots of activity, discussion, and meetings abound!  You may not have the time for staying home and being lazy, but lots of activity and planning will take up your thoughts.  Get your neighbors or local relatives involved, and start thinking of good things for the coming season.

Fun, Love, and Luxury: Take the time to relax and spend some time in meditation and contemplation.  Light wines, light food, and simple pleasures are what really count this week.  Dress loosely and enjoy a slow, easy time.  Your friends are doing fantastically, so invite them over or go out for a pleasant evening, keeping plans flexible and loose.  This is a good time to start something new romantically, since you and the Other are of the same mind and situation; if nothing else, like resounds with like!

Health:Keep an eye out for arthritis, bones, and dry skin problems.  This could really interfere with any institutions you may have to deal with, so expect a slow time with these matters.  Otherwise, your good spirits will keep you in good health.

Weather: Expect a lot of storms and otherwise inclement conditions for the week, especially leading up to Wednesday.  Lots of changes in the weather this week!

Learning and Spirituality:  Lots of talk and discussion, so feel free to debate (but keep it friendly) with teachers and colleagues.  Take the time to balance work with teachings, orthopraxy with orthodoxy, and figure out where your strengths lie.  Try introducing a bit of your spiritual path into your homes, or bring out your own roots into your spiritual path.  For mundane subjects, keep an eye out for anything that catches your eye, but don't spend too much time pursuing flights of fancy.

If you've got any questions, feel free to let me know, or feel free to let me know how the week actually goes for you in the comments!  If you're interested in geomancy or getting a reading, come visit me at Sticks and Stones on Sunday afternoons, when I do readings for the local community and anyone who stops by.  Keep an eye out for upcoming geomancy classes at the end of September, too!