https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/gbg/plants/corpseflower/article/item/8dcfa8f2e06a22e.aspx
Yeah, Nah! I dry heave at the drop of a hat, lol. A stinky plant doesn’t do anything for me 🤣🤣 Just as well that it flowers only once in ten years. 🤢🤢 Australia does have magnificent plants, trees and flowers to enjoy and seeing them in a botanical garden is ideal for viewing a wide variety without long travels to see species in their bush environment.
Wow I had no idea that Quincy Jones was 91, he was a phenomenal and iconic star to say the least. May this great man rest in peace. We thank you for your amazing contribution to this world.
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2024/nov/02/scottish-comedian-janey-godley-dies
Such sad news hearing of Janey's passing. She gave us so much laughter throughout the covid lockdown and keeping us entertained. Thank you for your gift to humanity at its darkest hour Janey, may you rest in peace.
Just a heads up, both my 2025 psychic predictions were posted on this blog in October as usual. However they were done a few days apart and thus you will need to type in the search string or if you click on the list of psychic predictions listed on the lower right hand side, keep scrolling down past 22/10/24.
The Australian predictions were posted on 18/10/24. For some reason the list in the index doesn't have everything in order
https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/eddlewood-castle-0021642
What a great find, this is near where I come from and part of my local history.
The Castle at the top of the news article Craignethan castle is also known as Tilletudlem castle from the Sir Walter Scott novel Old Mortality. I remember visiting this castle as a child and my parents telling me about this. I have the novel among my collection of Sir Walter Scott’s books.
The Lanarkshire region is steeped in history and a must see for history lovers, you can feel the energy of the past as you explore the famous castles and battle grounds. We Scott’s are very much living history as the stories are often passed down the generations. If you love Scottish history, I highly recommend reading books by Neil Oliver, Magnus Magnusson in particular Scotland; the story of a nation, and other authors on Scottish history and castles. As a side note Sir Walter Scott was not historically accurate in his novels but they are excellent reading all the same.
What's wrong with this picture? There is no damn way the CEO of any company is worth what they are paid. How is this acceptable for anyone to be paid such extremes of wages and the ordinary workers are working themselves into the grave to survive.
Wishing everyone a beautiful, happy Halloween. Have fun and stay safe. It is at this time of year that I miss Scotland the most. I love the autumn colours and walking through crisp dried leaves. But I have the cold Canberra winters to enjoy though.
Warm and fuzzy hugs 🤗🤗🤗
https://www.scotland.org/inspiration/halloween-traditions
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain
Unfortunately people don’t stop to think about the dangers of using fake spiderwebs or other decorative items that are harmful or potentially deadly to wildlife. We need an education campaign as well as laws that protect wildlife from being killed or injured by banning dangerous items outdoors in peoples gardens.
Orange led lights would be a better choice on shrubs and trees if you want to decorate them. It’s better to hang the fake spiderwebs up at windows inside the house and highlight them with a string of lights. Get creative with window displays instead of hanging dangerous fake spiderwebs in your garden. That way people can look at your window displays at night time without worrying about harm to wildlife. It’s a win-win for wildlife and people celebrating Halloween 🎃
It’s amazing what still survives after centuries and modern scientific technology sheds light on the past.
I was reading a post on Facebook about the Sydney Opera House and I did a google search to see what the real story is. It turns out to be a highly unusual and one of a kind design. There is absolutely nothing like this in the world. Please read the 2018 news article which goes into detail, it’s well worth reading and rather educational. It is built within a man made sandstone cavern 42 metres deep.
The government of NSW kept this secret from the public while under construction as the Sydney harbour tunnel was also under the at the same time. Millions of dollars were invested in both construction works at the same time.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Opera_House
Bennelong point is named after an aboriginal gentleman Woollarawarre Bennelong
http://www.pellsconsulting.com.au/downloads/theSydneyOperaHouseUndergroundParkingStation.pdf
Pells consulting company
Who was Bennelong? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bennelong The early settlers had no concept of cultural sensitivity which understandably we find offensive today. Life could have been so much better had the white peoples put more effort into understanding the aboriginal people’s culture and spiritual values.
The real image of the Sydney Opera House
I have never had a full nights sleep in almost 36 years. My husband having health issues most of his life means we are both never getting a full nights sleep uninterrupted. I have chronic sleep apnea too and as we get older there is insomnia sometimes. I have always been fully aware of the importance of a full nights sleep, because my father always instilled this in me. I always went to bed early but my parents would be awake until 11.00 pm every night watching TV, and up at 5.30 am to get ready for work because the traffic in Sydney is terrible.
Going to bed between 9.30 pm and 10.00 pm is probably the ideal time and reading a book to relax before going to sleep. Not heavy reading, it should be something that doesn’t overwhelm you or require heavy concentration. When you feel sleepy it’s time to put the light out. Do not have blue light in the room either because it affects your sleep as do lights in cold white spectrum.
REMEMBER ALL PREDICTIONS ARE POSTED EVERY OCTOBER AND ARE EFFECTIVE FROM THE DAY THEY ARE POSTED.
I have been unsure if I was going to be doing predictions this year because my husband has been gravely ill and was in and out of hospital over 6 months and then finally having major surgery. Many other things have been going on also , it has been a very stressful year for my family. 2024 has been a horrible year for many people globally too. I will be glad to see the end of 2024 approaching for multiple reasons. What the next year will bring is what I am about to reveal. Please bear in mind that I am not a fan of politics and I know nothing of politics, I simply read the cards, listen to my spirit guides and observe the visions given to me. Please remember my predictions start from the day they are posted
Law and order is the theme for 2025 as well as finance. 2025 is a very transformative year and we will see global changes in law and order, taking place. 2025 is also the Chinese year of the Wood Snake.
This is a number 9 year also and some of the meaning of the number 9 are, male energy, pregnancy, limits, strength, completion, temporary stability, humanitarianism, philanthropy, solitude, security, wisdom, the unconscious/ consciousness mind, attainment, and accomplishment
Astrologically the number 9 relates to the 9th house of the zodiac, of which the ruling sign is Sagittarius (understanding) Which covers religion, freedom, philosophy, scholarship, justice and generosity. However the negative effects are hot headedness, argumentativeness, bluntness, impatience, procrastination and exaggeration. The ruling planet is Jupiter (expansion, good luck). This tells us the year is about law and order, and finances, which I picked up as I opened the tarot deck to start my predictions.
So let me explain a little bit of information first. There are 3 houses of life in the zodiac, 1, 5 and 9. As a house of life the 9th house rules the mind and spirit, hence it also rules religion, the super conscious and spirituality. The 9th house covers philosophy, the higher mind, higher learning, distant travel, law and also in-laws.
The ruling planet is Jupiter, the great benefic, which has a 12 year cycle. It is benevolent and demonstrates the protective urge.
Interestingly among the body parts Jupiter rules is the right ear. This is the ear that I have activated when working with spirit. I get a strong energy in my right ear as I tune in every day.This lets me know that I am tuned in to spirit. Jupiter also rules fatty tissues, the pancreas and upper forehead.
Jupiter rules big business, wealth, prosperity, the higher mind, higher education and reasoning, It also promotes health and growth and is a symbol of good luck and wealth. Jupiter is the law maker, the judge and helper. This sets the theme for 2025.
What I heard opening the tarot deck was, The "wrathful King ", This relates to the Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel and it does not bode well for anyone. We will have a harsh start to the new year, with ego's and high emotional energy and violence as expected.
The cards show open deception, avoidance and someone in politics walking away from a grave situation rather than facing the consequences. This is a very cunning individual, and I feel this relates to the war in Ukraine. I feel this is Mr Zelensky and he is aware that to end this horrible war there must be a deal struck. The timing of the war ending is early spring time. Remember that I mentioned a situation or event happening and it would last three years? This was back before the Russians invaded Ukraine.
I do feel Mr Zelensky will choose the terms on his terms only. He has his eyes on the prize so to speak and will offer his people platitudes. Team Ukraine have good news, but small consolations really, for ordinary people.
I do not feel the new era will be what the Ukrainian citizens expected. There isn't a winner per se either in this war, as they say death is the great leveller. I also see the massive drain of taxpayers money from various nations will be ongoing to aid in the rebuild; and the taxpayers will not be happy losing their taxes that are needed at home in their country of origin. Especially in the US and the UK. Expect people to point out the unfairness in this.
Hold ups to agreements or deals with governments are indicated, an imbalance needs corrected. This is to do with free trade agreements and embargoes etc. The UN and NATO may be connected to this and there could be membership suspensions. It seems there are one sided agreements involved. Some nations may be getting more entitlement than other nations and this will lead to a feeling of preferential treatment.
Nature and climate issues are being pushed again. I also feel a strong feminine spiritual energy in 2025. This feels like a struggle between good and evil, as the energy of this world is way out of balance and nature and spirit fight back. Most people are seeking a peaceful world and turn to what they see as strong leadership. Expect the world to look to the US and the Republicans to restore some semblance of balance and leadership. Are we really getting this stability though? I feel JD Vance is pushing this more than Donald Trump. There will be a strong pushing back with ongoing conflicts of different kinds, but we will see some clarity of thought and action as diplomacy is upped with world leaders trying to de-escalate tensions and there will be settling of some conflicts through firm control in western nations, who are desperately trying to keep peace on track.
2025 is a change in direction, and their is a distinct air of uncertainty. Expect major announcements and changes from the US especially. We will see changes to transport, law and order and finance globally, as a restructure takes place. This is a slow moving transformation that requires patience. Money will still be tight for some people though.
There is an upswing for industry on the way and I feel New Jersey in the US will benefit with the creation of new jobs and a lift in the finances of ordinary people. Defence spending will be up again in key western nations as they realise that they must build up their defences.
Hospitals in major western nations are spotlighted for upgrades and new hospitals to be built to cope with the population increase.
I do feel patience is wearing thin and a world leader is going to take matters into his own hands. He will go it alone and act swiftly, this feels like Benjamin Netanyahu. The rest of the world cringes and is afraid of what the outcome will be. Western leaders feel at a loss as to what they should say or do and loyalties are being tested. I do feel the US will be supportive of Israel. A peaceful outcome with Neptunian influence is unlikely and a reality check is required first, and then work out where to go from here. This is a very complex situation which will need complex resolutions, so expect this to be on going all year.
2025, as I have said is all about transformation, not all change happens quickly though. Slow and effective is the way to go from here, which allows for correction and adjustments along the way. Positive change is in the air for business though.
We will see changes to crime and violence in many countries in Europe, the UK and the US. Gang violence will be in the news as the police don't seem to be able to keep it under control.
We will see the hot issue of the gap between the rich and poor highlighted again, as people are justifiably angry and voicing their displeasure with their respective governments. Patience is required as it takes time for governments to implement changes. But how long is reasonable? Because this has been dragging on for years regardless of which political party is in office.
I do feel a small amount of relief but not enough to make much difference. I see governments are only prepared to offer small measured relief, meanwhile money is being deliberately siphoned off to the EU, UN and the WHO instead of helping citizens in their own homeland. The money is sucked into a black hole by greedy NGO's and there doesn't seem to be any genuine interest in helping ordinary people. Pushing many into depression and despair. Expect a backlash from the public as people demand help. They will demand their voices heard in Europe, the UK and the USA, however there is a stalemate as politicians don't seem to be listening. Emotions are running high as is the deception from greedy politicians. Expect outrage as taxpayers money is also siphoned of overseas to rebuild Ukraine. The public will not tolerate this insult as they struggle to keep a roof over their heads and feed their families.
A message of peace and decisions to be made by a Middle Eastern nation that is looking to be recognised for its good deeds. Yet they do not do any good deeds. This country has a very violent history, and when there is the slightest offence they smite anyone who disagrees with their policies. This is Iran trying to play down their reputation.
I feel it will take at least 20 years for issues in the Middle East to simmer down. There will always be a mistrust between East and West for years to come, business deals aside. Ordinary people are in no mood to tolerate each other due to current long term circumstances, we can thank political manipulation for that. Ordinary people are not the problem we are the victims of the greedy, rich and powerful, yet we are manipulated for financial gain and pay with our lives.
Caution is a key word for 2025 because when people are threatened with the loss of everything, feel they have nothing to lose they no longer care and become unpredictable. How can the human race stoop so low and their true spirituality mean absolutely nothing to them? It's a very sad and tragic world we inhabit.
Defense partnerships between Japan and their allies is a hot topic to start 2025. There is an urgency in creating this alliance. Taiwan is very jittery and seeks help form allies, this requires great care and skillful diplomacy because the great dragon, China is awake and angry.
More ongoing Naval issues with the South China seas dragging on and thus more ship building is indicated for the US as defence production steps up a notch. Unfortunately there will be military transport issues due to poor planning and poor funding.
Big business contracts are up for grabs in general manufacturing, however more retailers have to cut back products to survive. There is so much waste in the fashion industry with a huge over supply of cheap and nasty clothing which ends up as landfill. Maybe if these corporations were made to be accountable and actually produce quality goods we would not have this problem. It is all about money though, knocking out goods as quickly as possible and pressure sales in women's fashions especially.
The clothes don't last a season either, this is planned obsolescence in garment making. So that the consumer has to buy more clothes as well as look fashionable.
Economic agreements need to be scrutinised as some are straight out takeovers disguised as benevolent partnerships.
I see big brand names going broke in the UK. Poor financial management and greed is to blame. Global retailers are pushing household names out of the market.
Hidden secrets will come to light revealing government corruption including religious institutions involvement. Innocent people will have their names cleared of any alleged wrongdoing.
I see poverty in the spotlight and people are fighting back. There is a lot of anger here and justice will be swift to come down on the public.
Germany will be vocal on peace efforts yet try to please its own citizens who are worried about immigration issues. Mind games are being played on the public to keep them being wound up over social issues though.
Sir Keir Starmer's days are numbered and the public clearly do not like him, and he is not on the same page as his party. I would not be surprised if he resigns or is replaced some time next year.
I do feel a burst of energy next year in the UK around spring to early summer as people cast of the gloom. Something is being offered to the public who are in a state of apathy and in need of some happiness. Meanwhile there is explosive anger in the US with hard control focused on bringing back power and authority. Expect some shocking news and endings. With endings though, there are always new beginnings and this will launch America in a new direction. Which will shape the country for the next 10 years. There is a big push taking place, which feels like an aggressive male (Mars) energy, the turmoil will settle down perhaps March to mid April and allow the necessary changes to take place. There will be a calming energy sweep over this turmoil due to diplomacy at home and overseas; and common sense will prevail.
The world transformations may uncover more corruption in high places, so expect powerful people to be singled out, I mainly feel drawn to Europe and the EU with this.
India has more political upheaval with their prime minister Mr Modi, this will settle down though. The eyes of the world are watching and the Indian government will make sure that any issues are sorted. Diplomacy is a must to keep everything harmonious.
Love is in the air in 2025, romance and pregnancy. we can do with something nice to change the air. So get out there and find some happiness folks. 💝😍 This is one of the positive influences of a number 9 year. So please take the time to stop and smell the flowers and get outdoors to enjoy the sunshine.
The energy feels like a universal blessing. Good luck to all the love birds out there.
2025 has a very sensitive energy, so when you speak from the heart chose your words very carefully, to resolve any issues or upsets. You will find the path much smoother if you can remain calm and focused. Unity and harmony are more powerful and this energy has a long lasting effect.
I do feel there will be more positive results globally as a transition is taking place. Not just with world leaders and politicians, but with ordinary people too. People want to be heard, acknowledged and their worries addressed which is not unreasonable.
I also see social housing, immigration and health highlighted to varying degrees. This is in no way a golden fix but rather more a spot fix here and there. A Band-Aid job basically, however these things all take time to fall into place, so don't expect too much or too soon.
Romania is in the news with its government pursuing justice and may not get on with EU nations. Romania is also looking into corruption in financial matters with politicians and officials. And greedy politicians will be exposed, yet everything will end up swept under the carpet quickly.
Neptune energy is prominent next year which means confusion, illusion, deception and misunderstanding of realities at high government levels and with NGOs' such as the UN, the WHO are delusional in their outlook. The effect of the planet Neptune means not just deceiving others, you also deceive yourself.
Neptune rules the sign of Pisces and the 12 house of the zodiac. The 12th house is a house of endings, which includes prison, seclusion and hospitals.
Where is all that money really going? The social divide would be a lot narrower if it wasn't for pure greed and corruption at high levels, as individuals line their own pockets with public money. Closer inspection and tighter laws need to be employed and all monies heavily scrutinised as to how much, where it comes from and where every cent is going. With a permanent record of every single cent accounted for. Money is often filtered into projects that never even happen. Water is one of the big factors in bogus money grabs, Neptune also rules water!
Immigration and the movement of people will be a main topic next year with new solutions being implemented. Expect the public to get antsy about that in the UK, Europe and the US. This is about border control and keeping things real. No more shenanigans will be tolerated and people traffickers are on notice.
Religious conflicts will continue without any resolution, and I do not see any major shift. However there will be scope for readjustment within reach if individuals are willing to cooperate. Unfortunately I do not feel Israel is in the mood to negotiate yet until they feel the threat is neutralized.
Beware please, because there is mischievous energy afoot for 2025. Be wise and do not get into any confrontations or conflict if you can avoid it. Focus on good things and on things that you want to benefit you positively. Hopefully you will attract the happiness you need. As I already mentioned this years energy is sensitive but it is also intuitive energy mixed with emotional energy. This can either be very volatile which can lead to violence and martyrdom mentality or it can be positive happy energy depending on your thoughts and actions. It is all energy in motion and at times raw. Spiritually speaking it is creative energy here, so we should be using our creative energies responsibly and respectfully ( Creative abilities are governed by our thought process for good and positive purposes).
For Donald Trump, there is a sudden shock coming, a line in the sand is drawn and I do not see his marriage in good shape and a possible separation or divorce is indicated. I feel Mrs Trump is over the whole marriage thing. Joe Biden will not be a happy camper and inclined to be somewhat grumpy after the elections in November 2024. There are ramifications from his time in office coming home to roost and missing money to be accounted for in the US government, whether it is from the Trump era or the Biden era.
In England I see a supermarket crisis with police being called in to handle rioting or theft from supermarkets. I feel this is in London, due to poverty and opportune crime. The UK is in a far worse situation than Europe is with poverty and appalling healthcare and public housing in decline. I feel there is more depression and withdrawal from society as many people just can't cope with the current state of affairs and virtually living in horrific poverty. Where is the government in such times? This is like something from a Charles Dickens novel. I actually had a vision of this back in 1990 as a new mother. Which I have mentioned in my blog posts previously, and here we are I am sorry to say.
Finally, the African Union will be in the news as agreements with business and nations power sharing is highlighted. However I do not see peace with warlords, making things very difficult; and no one seems to be able to bring them under control. Which drives up poverty, famine and violence resulting in more people being displaced. Borders will be again flooded with more people fleeing violence, only to be stopped at borders due to the strain on resources and citizens objecting. There is no easy solution to this misery unfortunately highlighting the uselessness of the UN to be an effective power yet again.
People power used correctly and the power of positive and realistic thinking can achieve anything. Sadly those in powerful positions do not want equality and they will never stop their insatiable greed for money, power, control and asset hoarding. That does not sound like the actions of very spiritually advanced human beings.
Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones, including all fur babies and wildlife. I wish everyone the best that life can offer in 2025
Please check out my 2025 predictions for Australia
Blessings for peace, and warm and fuzzy hugs
Alex
UPDATE: Rudy Giuliani, corruption, hidden secrets, 23/10/24
UPDATE: The wrathful king, Israel launched air strikes on Iran, omg. Let’s hop things do not get worse. 26/10/2024.
UPDATE: Finance, the UK, increasing tax to the honest level in history
https://www.afr.com/world/europe/tax-attack-uk-labour-govt-s-budget-sets-new-record-20241031-p5kmr4
UPDATE: Hidden secrets, religious institutions
UPDATE: Waste in the fashion industry
UPDATE: Japanese defence partnership with Australia
UPDATE: Germany, law and immigration changes
UPDATE: Romania
It’s about time this issue was openly discussed, what you eat affects your health, physically and mentally. Modern food is garbage and the high quantity of take-away food in society is unacceptable. Without proper nutrition of course you will become depressed and obese with various health issues. Not to mention dental issues.
Most of what is on supermarket shelves is garbage and unfortunately with the cost it living so high most people are struggling to keep a roof over their heads, feed their families and hoping they will have a job next week. Add the expense of seeing a doctor, or dentist on top of that, and there is no way the average person can afford to eat healthy food every day and keep their optimal health. Don’t forget we also need sunlight for vitamin D to prevent disease and depression.
Natural unprocessed foods are expensive right now depending on your income level, as are good quality refrigerated probiotics needed to restore gut health. For a start if you have to take antibiotics, you must replenish the good gut bacteria at the same time as you take your antibiotics. But it should be a three month course of taking probiotics to restore your gut bacteria. Now just picture a family needing medicine, the cost on top of normal weekly household bills pushes the bank account balance down in current times. So the nutrition needed may be impossible for many families right now, and that leads to health problems.
Children are especially vulnerable if there is insufficient nutrition needed for healthy body and brain development. The government needs to take action to ensure that people are able to have access to healthy nutritional food at a reasonable price. Without good quality food we will have children growing up with vitamin and mineral deficiencies which will affect their ability to develop physically and mentally, and to prevent depression and other mental health disorders. That in turn affects their employment choices and wage potential in adulthood. Better education on nutrition should be provided at every level of schooling, explaining what happens to their bodies when they don’t have the right nutrition.
Can you believe it, it's almost November already and the cold weather in the northern hemisphere will have begun already. In the southern hemisphere it is warming up and rain is back on the radar.
The charming Page of Cups greets us with his youthfulness, pride and a romantic heart this month. He may be a tad naïve at times but that is part of his charm. He is a dreamy sort of chap and likes to please others with his charm. He gazes at the cup in his hand and notices the fish popping up to surprise him.
That little fishy though alludes to the sign of Pisces which is the ruler of the 12 house of the zodiac and also ruled by the planet Neptune. Keep an eye on that Neptune energy though. While it all seems dreamy and romantic, there are other powers involved.
Neptune is famous for its illusionary abilities, so the Page must keep himself grounded in reality and common sense. Not letting his heart rule his head, which is often the case with youthful inexperience.
This card is a gentle reminder for everyone for the month of November. It is advisable to examine things in a cool and collective manner, remaining detached from the issue rather than let our emotions rule our heads. Please heed this warning as there is a higher chance of being gullible this month in all forms of communication, that includes the written or printed word. So be careful about what you read and take as the truth. Remember the highly deceptive power of the planet Neptune.
Expect more news connected with water, the seas, oceans and lakes etc. Neptune rules liquids of all sorts and liquid comes in 3 forms, ice, steam (fog, vapour) and liquid. Maritime issues will be prominent all November. As will drug and alcohol issues and unfortunately mental health issues.
Bear in mind the Super full moon is on Friday 15th November. This full moon is called the Beaver full moon, and it will be quite large. Let's hope it is a cloudless night so we get a good look at it.
The energy is transformative so change is afoot big time. Try to avoid political issues as they tend to be inflammatory at present. We will see more Naval and military conflicts on and around water in November. Drownings as possible at sea and in water in general, so please do not take risks and be extremely careful.
Romance is in the air in November along with engagements and births, how lovely is that.
I do feel that people engaging in spiritual practices need to be very careful, please be mindful not to get swept up in cults or taken in by charlatans and false or misleading teachings. It may be worthwhile doing a bit or research on the subject and also listen to your own intuition. What sits with one person may not sit right with you. Read reviews on spiritual philosophy and stick with the well respected authors or you may well be disappointed or led in the wrong direction. Only to have to do a backtrack in your spiritual beliefs and studies. I have been there myself and learned to be more discerning.
Please stay safe wherever you live in this world and take care of your loved ones.
Blessings and warm and fuzzy hugs
Alex
UPDATE: Drowning at sea, what a terrible tragedy
UPDATE: 11 year olds body found after being swept out to sea 😭
UPDATE: Water Pipeline burst in Sydney , 8/11/24.
Newcastle man rescued from sea
You know you're Scottish when your mother yells at you,"You're as black as the Earl o' Hell's waistcoat'.
What a great expression, lol. Very descriptive is it not? This is an old expression dating back to the 1700's in Scotland which is often used to describe how filthy you are. Such as a hard working man coming home from his day's work with his clothes filthy or a child after playing in the dirt, and coming home absolutely filthy. I have memories of my mother yelling at me as a child because I was always digging in dirt, mud or playing in a pile of bricks that I had found somewhere. I always had a habit of falling over too, so I was often getting my clothes filthy one way or another, lol. As a small child my mother would often change my clothes 2 or 3 times a day or I was grounded and sent upstairs to have a bath. I laugh at it all now but my mother was not impressed at how filthy I got out having fun.
The expression can also mean pitch black such as a dark night sky without any light or even a dark stormy sky. Scotland was always a very religious country; so the devil was always feared and given the name the Earl of Hell and was said to be dressed all in black.
Another term often used in Scotland is mawkit, which means dirty. As in, you have gotten your clothes dirty from some activity or something that is filthy and one says; eww, look at that, it's mawkit.
Black affronted; is another expression used in Scotland, which is nothing to do with race whatsoever. It means to be absolutely embarrassed. Example of this would be unexpected house guests that turn up unannounced and you are in the middle of doing your housework or worse your house is messy. A Scottish woman would say she was black affronted.
Throw a tartan fit, lol, that's another good one that is used by us Scotts. We do love our tartan after all.
In the Edinburgh region they say, what a red neck or rid neck in that context also. Coming from the west of Scotland I hadn't hear this expression until I lived there for 3 years in the late 70's. A pink fit is more modern language to mean similar embarrassment. I recall one of my mother's friends using that term.
White heather is a lucky charm in Scotland, which we give to someone as a keepsake if they are going away somewhere , and the lucky white heather is to bring the person good luck wherever they go. We also use lucky white heather at our weddings too. We give this to our guests as a keepsake and the married couple also have their lucky white heather worn on the day. I had this at my wedding in Australia, which my mother sent over to Scotland for along with tartan ribbon and silver horseshoes. I still keep my lucky white heather in my china cabinet as a lucky charm.
So there you go, a wee bit of Scottish education for you about the use of colours in our language and customs.
REMEMBER ALL PREDICTIONS ARE POSTED IN OCTOBER AND ARE EFFECTIVE FROM THE DAY THEY ARE POSTED
Hello everyone around the world. It's that time of year again to do my psychic predictions. Kicking off the 2025 psychic predictions starting with Australia first. 2025 is a number 9 year, which means endings and new beginnings. It is also the year of the Wood Snake.
I have kept the predictions very short this year as I have had a very stressful year with my husband being very ill and having major surgery, the loss of my father and then other things happening in my life. I did think about not doing any predictions this year, however I decided to do this in the end.
The number 9 covers limits, strength, completion, temporary stability, humanitarianism, philanthropy, solitude, security, wisdom, the unconscious/ consciousness mind, attainment, accomplishment and even pregnancy.
Astrologically the number 9 relates to the 9th house of the zodiac, of which the ruling sign is Sagittarius (understanding) Which covers religion, freedom, philosophy, scholarship, justice and generosity. However the negative effects are hot headedness, argumentative, bluntness, impatience, procrastination and exaggeration. The ruling planet is Jupiter (expansion ). This tells us the year is about law and order, and finances, which I picked up as I opened the tarot deck to start my predictions.
So let me explain a little bit of information first. There are 3 houses of life in the zodiac, 1, 5 and 9. As a house of life the 9th house rules the mind and spirit, hence it also rules religion, the super conscious, spirituality. The 9th house covers philosophy, higher learning, distant travel, law and also in-laws.
The ruling planet is Jupiter, the great benefic, which has a 12 year cycle. It is benevolent with the protective urge.
Interestingly among the body parts Jupiter rules is the right ear. This is the ear that I have activated when working with spirit. I get a strong energy in my right ear as I tune in every day. This lets me know that I am tuned in to spirit. Jupiter also rules fatty tissues, the pancreas and upper forehead.
Jupiter rules big business, wealth, prosperity, the higher mind, higher education and reasoning, It also promotes health and growth. Jupiter is the law maker, the judge and helper. This sets the theme for 2025.
For Australia in 2025 there is a very sensitive energy, it is emotional and has Neptune energy infused, so one needs to be tuned in to the under emotional current of the Australian psyche, which is erring at times on the side of naivety and gullibility. This is due to global politics at present, things will settle down soon though. The Australian public needs to be a little bit more objective with what is in the media and monitor their reactions accordingly.
Australia is known for being a very compassionate nation, and is always there to help others in need, and this can be taken advantage of. Unfortunately the government does occasionally neglect the needs within its own borders and has to be reminded of that fact.
Government reform is highlighted for 2025 as this year is about law and order, being a number 9 year.
People need to keep their emotions under control this year, there seems to be a lot of provocation and tension building up with the public, and the government must step up to hold this in check. Expect protests and people being hot under the collar for various reasons. The cost of living is still hurting ordinary people and so they are understandably tense as they struggle to survive and support their families. I do feel that the government will step up with more financial assistance here, remember this is a federal election year too. So money will be dished out to ensure the public vote them back in.
Make no mistake the public are not in a good place right now and are quick to anger for many reasons. Mostly to do with the cost of living, homelessness and religious conflicts, immigration, the health system and crime. People will push back against the government's inaction on serious issues. There are however people that are closed off and unwilling to listen to reason and the government needs to pay more attention to these individuals, especially extremists like the far right and far left.
This year people will be cutting back on electricity, as in not using air conditioning to cool their homes because of the cost of electricity. This is just so unfair and adds to the already tense living conditions faced by many. Which will result in frayed tempers and more violence.
The good news is though, there will be a major turning point in the economy for Australia. So financial relief is on its way.
The federal government will be working very carefully to keep the economy under control and think very carefully over the actions it takes politically.
Business will also start to make a turn around, slowly but steadily. This is the effect of Jupiter and the number 9.
Defense in 2025 will be a big priority, with the Royal Australian Navy taking on a more prominent role than the Australian Army, particularly closely monitoring and defending our coastline. There will be a couple of breaches of our borders, ( including air space) I feel this will be mid year with drones just testing the waters so to speak. They will be intercepted, but this is a real eye opener for the government. And showing the need to beef up the monitoring of our air space and coastline.
More money will be given to defence to build up our defence capabilities and upgrading hardware, I do see the navy using Sonar technology and they may need more personnel to perform this task for underwater surveillance. Expect more recruitment into the military next year. Just slightly up from last year.
Education and haulage are in the news also. With haulage it is not just goods coming into Australia but local goods having transport issues. Some goods may take months longer to arrive or are in short supply. Sea routes will be changed obviously as conflict zones increase, thus affecting consumers.
Visits to the GP are going to cost more, however I do feel that there will be a Medicare rebate to balance this.
I do feel that Labor will win the elections but only just scraping in, they will lose some seats though. Mr Albanese has some very hard work ahead of him, he is no longer popular with the public or the labor party. I do see the Labor government working with big business to move Australia in a positive direction.
I do not see the Liberal-Nationals being re-elected until the following Federal elections. Let's hope they can get their act together in the meantime.
Expect changes to taxation, some tax relief is on it's way but I do not see it affecting low income earners unfortunately.
I do feel the Australian government will change its stance on some hot political issues, as they are seen to be out of step with allies. They are seen as the odd man out, and closed off to certain views held by the US. Australia is afraid of making any judgment calls that may cause offence. In doing this the government has made a rod for its own back with a peace at any cost outlook. Sometimes there is a time when countries have to stand together. Getting that right is not always easy. By mid year we will get a clearer picture of what is going on. Be ready for sudden and unexpected changes.
Please check out the 2025 world predictions
Please take care of your loved ones, and hold loving thoughts in these difficult times. I know it is not easy.
Blessings to everyone and warm and fuzzy hugs
Alex
UPDATE: New laws, international drivers moving to Australia from 30/4/25
UPDATE: Getting tough on youth crime in Queensland. Liberals are just re elected, but they should also double down on magistrates who had out weak convictions. They need their guidelines to be more stringent and limiting their ability to go easy on violent offenders. This has been a problem throughout Australia for many years yet not one government will do anything about this. Instead it’s a revolving door prison system. That is if they actually go to prison, often it’s a smack on the hand. I don’t honestly believe that anything will really change and under 18’s know the system.
UPDATE: Religious conflicts, education
https://michaelwest.com.au/sydney-university-and-the-antisemitic-cake-stall/
UPDATE: defense , missile factory production. I thinking they are dropping the ball here. This must be brought forward immediately. Talk about sending a postcard in advance.
UPDATE: Australia joins international condemnation on Israel
UPDATE: The cost of electricity in the hot weather to cool homes
UPDATE: Borders breeched by 4 foreign nationals. Lift your game Border Force
UPDATE: Government reform in Queensland, youth crime. Adult crime and adult time.
Just a heads up to let everyone know that I am working on my 2025 psychic predictions. The Australian ones are almost ready to be posted.
2025 will be a year about law and order globally as well as financial issues. It is a number 9 year which is male energy. It is an aggressive energy so pay attention to what is happening around you. This is a number of a complete cycle and new beginnings. Astrologically 9 is the 9th house and that is the sign of Sagittarius and the planet Jupiter, the planet of expansion.
Expect travel and distant places in the news, as well as higher education, and religious turmoil expanding. The number 9 is associated with philosophy, religion, the super consciousness, spirituality and higher learning/education. You may also travel to distant places with the influence of the number 9.
The number 9 covers limits, strength, completion, temporary stability, humanitarianism, philanthropy, solitude, security, wisdom, the unconscious/ consciousness mind, pregnancy, attainment, accomplishment and even pregnancy.
Jupiter is known as the great benefic, which has a 12 year cycle. It is benevolent with the protective urge, Jupiter is also connected to good luck.
Jupiter is the law maker, the judge and helper, and his sets the theme for 2025.
Jupiter rules big business, wealth, prosperity, the higher mind, higher education and reasoning, It also promotes health and growth. Jupiter is the law maker, the judge and helper. This sets the theme for 2025.
At least we will have an end to the war in Ukraine by springtime in the northern hemisphere. So that is something positive.
Please try to stay positive as that puts more positive energy into your life. Remember the law of attraction is real. Emotions are energy in motion.
Warm and fuzzy hugs 🤗
It’s so sad to see the decline in any wildlife, and Australia is very unique in our wildlife, hence the strict biosecurity rules we have.
This is an interesting article and quite important as to how often we should wash our doggie family members. My first Jack Russell loved the bath, he was in like Flynn as soon as I ran the bath for my children. Sparky thought that every time he heard the bath being run it was for him to play in. We did have a clam shell pool for him to use in summer. His doggie brother Gromit, didn’t like water but was bathed at reasonable times and having long shaggy fur it required a trim regularly. Miss Ruby is not a fan of a bath either but I still manage to get her washed and then stand back as she does the Zoomies 🤣🤣🤣
Don’t forget to sing the rubber ducky song as you shampoo your fur babies
https://www.theperfumehunter.com.au/
Talk about a blast from the past, I remember strolling around the shops as a child and going into either Colee Variety store or Woolworths in Kogarah up in Sydney and checking out the cosmetics counter. 4711 was always there, it seemed to be a popular eau de cologne back in the 1970's. We had a local chemist on our street that sold gifts and perfume too and 4711 was always on display along with Yarley's fragrances. My mum used to buy me Lavender perfume in a little bottle from the Chemist and it was such a treat as a 10 or 11 year old. Back then the bottles had a little rubber stopper, to stop the perfume from evaporating.
If you are a fan of 4711, you can find the bottles on The Perfume Hunter website. I came across this website as an advert on facebook last week and went online to have a look. I decided to place an order for a miniature set of 4 bottles of floral 4711, they arrived today and they are really nice. Have a look through their menu of fragrances. You may find a gift for someone or a treat for yourself. They are not expensive either.
https://www.theperfumehunter.com.au/product/4711-floral-collection-mini-set-4-x-8ml/
I hope these come back in stock soon because they will make a great gift for someone special.
Enjoy xx
https://wespenrevideos.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/QA-Session-2-October-2024.pdf
This is quite a head spin the more one reads, but it is up to the individual how much they want to learn and absorb. We never stop learning in the field of metaphysics and at times it’s a hell of a lot to comprehend.
Reading and rereading is part of the process though and I often have to reread and take notes to help me understand what he says.
Another Australian icon has left us at age 82. The month of October always seems like a month where there are many people passing to spirit, especially famous people. It’s nice that his family were there for his passing and he was said to be comfortable at the end. What a blessing to pass peacefully in old age.
It has been said that those born in the colder months often die in the colder months. My father was born in October in the northern hemisphere and died in December last year.
Thinking of all the people and animals bracing themselves for hurricane Milton. Please be safe and don’t take any risks. You are in the thoughts and prayers of the world right now.
Blessings and warm and fuzzy hugs
Alex
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/08/casula-train-koala-sydney-police-escort
Never mind the shaggy dog stories, we have Koala stories in Australia 🤣❤️❤️🐨🐨
I used to live near Casual which is part of the city of Liverpool in south western Sydney. However I have never seen a single koala in the area back in the day. Canberra though we have native wildlife around us and we love them very much.
Cartoons by Rupert at Off The Leash.
Time for some more giggles as we approach the new year. British people who grew up in the 1970’s and 80’s know Charlie c...
