Overall Color for the Week:
Things are changing, as teachers become students and students become teachers.  The new knowledge is discovered within. The common knowledge has roots in a past that is no longer relevant. Compassion, joy, and community are the new themes.  Strength is within yourself.  Know it, acknowledge it, accept it, and be it.  You can do what you choose to do.  Choose wisely.  Act from the heart.  Know through compassion and intuition.  This is also a time for determining what is truly important in your life and setting up prioriities.  Recognize the little stuff for what it is, and be prepared to get rid of it when it becomes burdensome.  There are too many emotional hoarders out there who keeping cluttering themselves with memories of past hurts, others opinions, guilt feelings, familial and societal judgments, etc.  It is time to jettison all of that! Spend some time developing a ceremony of cleansing and renewal.  Make your focus your personal renaissance.
On the larger scene, things will be done and said this week that cannot be retracted. The world will be feeling the consequences for the next six months. it is as though a slow burn is coming to a boil and nothing can be done to stop it. This is true on the level of Earth changes as there are rumblings and tremors that seem dangerous yet produce few results. This will change as time goes on. Even so, the winds are beginning to pick up in the Atlantic and there is a shift in its axis, bringing uncharacteristic weather patterns. The challenges for the air lines pilots that have been occurring, yet not advertised, will become worse. There will be countries that seem on the brink of crises, but then things reach an uneasy resolution. (To be revisited later) There are American political hopefuls who will make comments that can tear the country apart, but the comments will be “explained away”, at least temporarily. As with everything else, this is not the end of these things. Their statements will come back to haunt them. There is an increase tendency for violence in many areas and relating to many issues upon the globe as people are not understanding why things are happening as they are. Interestingly enough, the Third World fares best in all of this as their expectations are not the same as those in the so-called more developed areas. More and more there will be situations of drought, famine, plague, and disease. Some of these will move into the European Continent, resulting in a lot of finger pointing and scrambling for answers. They are looking for answers in the wrong areas, the wrong directions. This week will bring many to the realization that it is time for something new. Thee financial seas will be rough.  Look to the skies. And for compassionate acts coming out of the blue.
Sunday, July 17: Light Periwinkle Blue
Something new is coming your way. This is a good day for getting ready. You have been preparing the groundwork for new manifestation in your life, and you will be finding that the events of the day let you know that things are moving in that direction. take tie to be aware of what is going on around you. the veil are thinning, and with that quickening of the energy things will begin to move more quickly. There is synchronicity n the air today. be alert for that. But do not worry, if you do not get it right away, something else will happen to give you another chance. You are moving in a direction that will bring fulfillment. It is time to be strong. Oftentimes we are most intimidated by things working out the way we wish them to. But this is your time, and your path is becoming clearer.
Crystal Energy: Red Uvite Tourmaline—-The energy of this stone assists in setting up foundations and establishing guidelines. resonates to the Root Chakra.
Monday, July 18: Silky Red
There is an undercurrent in the air today that will color your perceptions of events. You can find yourself easily persuaded by others and uncertain in your decision making. This is because you are being distracted by things that are below the surface. If you have decisions to make, find a reason to delay. There is more information that is needed. This is a day to take care in what you do, what you say, where you go, in traffic, etc. It is as though there is a bump in the road that is not visible until you come upon it. Go slowly and look for the signs. There is movement within the dimensions that is causing things not to work out as planned.
Crystal Energy: Sillimanite—-The energy of this mineral assists with situations in which hearing is important in positioning oneself in relation to the environment. It also opens you to be aware of messages from the ether. VIbratory alignment with the Crown Chakra.
Tuesday, July 19: Lavender
Things will go from one extreme to the other today, oftentimes leaving you wondering what happened. There is someone who will be contacting you who does not have your best interests at heart. listen carefully to what people are saying. This is a day also for knowing who you community really is. There can be some surprising and wonderful affirmations of the people who really make a difference in your life. There are lessons to be learned and shared today about love and companionship.
Crystal Energy: Augite—-The stone emanates a powerful grounding influence, assisting one in times of physical and spiritual crises. It also opens you to the truth of what is happening. Resonates with the Root Chakra.
Wednesday, July 20: Pale Apricot
You are gong to feel that you are very much in the spotlight today, and, you are going to enjoy it. You will be getting recognition for some of the work that you had done in the past, especially work that you had put a lot into, heard nothing about, and forgotten. This has the potential to lead to commissions. This is day for being joyful, and why not. You are shifting some of your priorities at this time, as you are finding that certain old ways and habits, even people, no longer fit, and you are ready to make a change. There is assistance there for yo if you just open to it and trust your intuition.
Crystal Energy: Tabular Quartz—-This stone brings information and revelation geared to the individual path. It resonates with the Crown Chakra.
Thursday, July 21: Blue Diffusion
Listen to what your body is telling you today and do what it says. There are stresses and strains in the larger environment and your physicality is responding. Take time also to analyze those areas that are feeling out of sorts. There are messages there ties to what you are doing, who you are dealing with, and what you are being told to believe. Emotions will be coming up today at odd times. And you can feel yourself close to an individual at one moment and then completely turned off the next. There s a tipping in the air today, as though you are on a balance beam. It is important to stay grounded, focused, and in balance. If you do, things will become clear.
Crystal Energy: Laguna Agate—-This stone assists one in recognizing and understanding the life story. It adds perspective when things get confused. Resonates with the Heart Chakra.
Friday. July 22: Cloudy Red
Things are building today, and while they can tke time to rise to the surface it is a good idea to stay in the background and not be overly assertive. There are a lot of unanswered questions out there, and many are your own. However these are questions that need time to be answered and they cannot be forced to a conclusion. Acts of force can lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings. You know what you need to know about these things. Go inside and trust the wisdom and vision of your heart. You see much more than you are aware of and you know much more than you give yourself credit for. Take time this evening to relax and unwind. This is a good night for creative vegging (NOT an oxymoron). There is resolution and some sadness on the horizon. It is time to be strong in WHO you are, centered and grounded.
Crystal energy: Staurolite; The Fairy Cross Stone—-This stone brings protection on all levels and assists with the dream state. It allows one to see the wonder all around and brings strength when one is in need. Resonates with the Root Chakra.
Saturday, July 23: Light Red Orange
There is some well deserved laziness in the air today. It is time to kick back and relax. However, that will not last for long as there are those out there who are looking to you for advice. In many areas, things are reaching a boiling point and people are wanting an outside opinion. You may find yourself in the same situation. This is a day to take things slowly, however, so give yourself some perspective. It is okay to put things off. Sometimes that is the best way to see them for what they really are.
Crystal Energy: Blue Chalcedony—-A good stone for opening doors and portals into new areas. It allows for protection and understanding. Resonates with the Heart and Upper Chakras.