Saturday Pensives - It’s a magical time
Astro: Full Moon in Cancer & North Node in Pisces Yesterday, I drove along the Mediterranean coast of Spain, from Catalonia to Valencia, feeling the subtle, undeniable pull of magic in the air. The sun warmed the sea breeze, and the road unfolded like a promise, each curve leading further into the present moment. I had just said goodbye to an unpleasant experience with Ed, my HelpX host. Over two and a half weeks, he had shifted from kind and welcoming to demanding, unappreciative and unpleasant — a reminder of how quickly attitudes can turn. As I left, I made a quiet exit to the nearest gas station in Lloret de Mar as to say goodbye to Catalunya. Forty euros filled my tank at 1,61 euro/L (Geopolitics in the air: the price has gone up from 1,50euros last week). I cleaned the windshields, checked the fluid levels (more for ritual than necessity), and set my sights on the AP-7, heading south. On the road again: The sun beamed down at a perfect 22°C (72°F) as I navigated the trucks,...