Congratulations to all the voters. Voting is a privilege, and many people fought long and hard for this right. No one can tell us who or what to vote for or against--it is our own personal choice.

No matter what happens in the future, we have all witnessed a large piece of history. Who knows how it will go, and all we can truly hope for is the best. Our new President has a huge job ahead of him. Think of that mess when you are complaining about your own job.

I heard today that President Elect Obama is going to make those huge baggy pants illegal. I watched a show one night, and a kid pulled out around 25 weapons from one pair of those pants and his large shirt. I think making these pants illegal is a great idea. I do not see it as a dress code against us, but as a safety code for our own protection. I know I would feel safer if people can only hide one or two small weapons in their clothing versus a whole arsenal.

This might be the reason that cars with Obama stickers on them have been overturned and burned in some cities. If you still have those stickers on your car windows or bumpers, or signs in your front yards, it's probably a good idea to remove them for your family's' personal safety. Do not make yourself a target.

The energy has shifted now. It is calmer, and people
are learning to live with the changes around us.

We stepped through some big energy shifts on November 13th. We all felt it in some way. Some of us slept more and some didn't sleep at all; some had flu symptoms and some experienced restlessness. All around us the doors blew open to start new things, and to finish old stuff we no longer need to keep around.

The energies this week celebrate new levels that have been achieved. There are inner transitions that have been made, along with new awareness and wisdom gathered. It is the feeling of graduating high school or college, passing a bar exam, or a driving test.

There will be the feeling of achievement, like a burden has been lifted from your shoulders, even though none may have been apparent. When the mood embraces you, feel free to celebrate even if you don't consciously know why.

Mars is now moving into Sagittarius energy. This allows our fun and humorous side to come out and take that trip, or just go to a fun movie. We have all spent so much time at home, but this week it is like our personal door has flung open, and we can go running full-speed through it. This week many will feel more energy flowing through them, and others will feel a new lease on life. Enjoy this because we have worked hard for it.

This is a time to start new projects and go in new directions, for our insight and wisdom are at their sharpest. On the creative levels everything is vibrantly ready for the channels of expression to be opened. This is a time for you to express the excitement that is within, and allow it to bring its vibrancy into your reality.

This is a good week to start thinking of the holidays and getting creative, especially if you are going to make your gifts this year. In the old days we made each other gifts, and they touched our hearts, so if you are so inclined, head to the bead or craft stores where you can get inexpensive supplies.

I am not against spending money on gifts--we do not want to make our economy worse--but we do not have to go overboard anymore. We have spoiled our children too much, and somewhere it has to stop. I am not saying ruin the stores by not buying, but instead of that $200 sweater, you can hit the sale racks instead.

Our family has all agreed on no presents this year; just a big dinner, rented movies, and monopoly and other games. For the younger ones they get one gift that is no more than $20. Remember we played with popsicle sticks and pots and pans. We didn't need a Nintendo or a PlayStation. We rode our bikes to the Y and went swimming. Getting back to some of the basics would not hurt any of us.

We will have accomplished so much by Friday that it will be time to play. Do something fun, maybe something you've never done before, like head to the nearest ocean for a picnic at the beach, or hike on a great trail and stretch out next to a waterfall. Maybe find some friends and have paint-ball fights--do something new and hopefully less expensive than things you may have done a year ago.

Some really big things are going to happen November 25, 26, 27 and 28. Not sure what yet, but they will be history making days, and also good days to stay out of crowds.