I am so there! 92 is something to celebrate!

I noticed that several have already started trending today. Hey, might as well!

What would you give Claire as a gift that you could only buy or make in the 18th century?

delta - great question - of course we could give her a nice head covering she would never wear but for our Claire something more practical would be most wanted.

How about a new lavender scented pillow so she can dream sweetly of Jamie?

Love your ideas, Tink!

I think I'd give her a fire & waterproof rucksack to hold all her valuables and journals in from one time zone to another

Happy Birthday baby--you don't look a day over 65!!

I would make her a pretty pocket to store all her plants in when she is herb gathering...

Happy Birthday old one!

Eat your veggies and you'll get past 100 still able to rise to Jamie's seasonal occasions.

Just for fun in honor of our Birthday Girl! Claire's Celtic astrology sign.

Cast your mind back to the time of the Celts, and observe: Their breath united with the breathing forests. Their eyes blink with the flittering feathers from their bird kin. Their hearts beat in rhythm with the wild beasts of the wood.

Indeed, no distinction between man and nature is made in Celtic ideology. Just as all prime people know, there is no delineation. There is only one.

In that energetic spirit of oneness, I invite you connect with your own lunar Celtic animal sign. Explore the possibilities your lunar totems have for you. Further, explore all the animal personalities in the Celtic year. Doing this might expand your awareness about the people around you, the animals we resonate with, and the glory of our universe




Butterfly

September 30 - October 27
This Celtic animal sign lives up to the adage “social butterfly.” Flitting from friend to friend in parties, and always in contact with loved ones (they’re the ones always on the phone, or texting). They can’t help it. Butterflies are gentle souls who can’t be tied down for very long. They love to dream, express new ideas and talk about high- falutin plans with all their friends. These are the people who brighten up any dark day with their cheer and magnetically bright personalities. They are naturally empathetic, and would never intentionally harm anyone. Rather, they make easy friends, and like to see others uplifted. Butterflies bring a sense of wonder and youth to our world. Keep these people around you to remind you of how truly good life can be.
http://www.whats-your-sign.com/celtic-animal-signs.html

.....and Claire's Native American Astrology sign.

"When you were born, you cried but the world rejoiced.
Now go. Live your life honoring our ways.
And when you are reborn to the Great Spirit,
the world will cry and you will rejoice."
~Lakota Ceremonial prayer




Raven

September 22 - October 22

Highly enthusiastic, and a natural entrepreneur, the Crow is quite a charmer. But he/she doesn't have to work at being charming – it comes easily. Everyone recognizes the Crow's easy energy, and everyone turns to the Crow for his/her ideas and opinions. This is because the Crow is both idealistic and diplomatic and is quite ingenious. In nurturing environments this Native American animal symbol is easy-going, can be romantic, and soft-spoken. Further, the crow can be quite patient, and intuitive in relationships. Left to his/her own devices, the Crow can be demanding, inconsistent, vindictive, and abrasive
Raven symbolism
http://www.whats-your-sign.com/raven-symbolism.html


Claire's Moon sign



October : Hunters Moon

Your sense of timing is impeccable. Moreover, your sense of knowing through extrasensory perception is uncanny. You have a keen awareness about yourself and your environment. This unnerves a lot of people, and many within your tribe fear you because of your powerful knowing. Consequently, you often find yourself in solitude - although you always long for a partner who understands you. In fact, you spend much of your time seeking partnership and this has made you adept at the "social dance." You know when to withdraw and when to reveal yourself. You have many layers of personality and you can pull these out to suit your needs at will. Your life lesson is about self- acceptance as well as accepting others for who they are (and accepting how they feel about you too).
http://www.whats-your-sign.com/native-a ... signs.html

Isn't lavender the favored scent of Black Jack??

Oh, Maggie, yuck! I think you are right.

For Claire, I think I would give her homemade soft soaps and lotions not made from lye or hangman's fat.
And I would sew her a dress or something since she didn't really like to do that and I do.

NE and Sass - great ideas.


I think you are right Maggie but as long as Jamie isn't sleeping on it, it should elicit bad memories for Claire right?


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She does after all make a lavender pillow for Duncan to give to Jocasta on their wedding night, right?





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How about an annulment???

The horoscopes are great, DeltaTN! May I use the butterfly image for my avatar? It's so wonderful!

BWAHAHAHA!!!