W I 4 nne

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I was sending out my newsletter and thought you girls and guys needed a

copy www.goddessdawn.net I am doing well it is a day with fruit

and yougart for a.m. already have downed 3 glasses of h20, my seaweed juice

and vitamins... going on a long walk with hubby in a few, The numbers ( on

the scale)are ok but the profile is starting to be noticable My cleaning

lady said yeaterday My face looked thinner since she only comes once every

two weeks that is encouraging. As far as the comment at the gym I missed

that original post but come on is she so insecure that putting down others

is her thrill in life... Hmm we must have sadness for her if that is the way

she gets her kicks. I am still following Dr. Philip Weils plan I like the

adding something every week I am on week 3 this week I added soy products

trying the veggie slices ( sort of cheese) for lunch.Longer deep breathing

and of course increasing time on the road.... Doggi really likes this

lifestyle change Ha Ha He is a black Cocker the love of my life .....His

name is Pongo and He NEVER poops on the floor <for Gena> 218/ 196/ 163

Happy New Year and Welcome to the Year of the GOAT

AFFIRMATIVE CHANT 108 TIMES

Kung Hei Fat Choy -- " Wishing You Success and Prosperity! "

Often, the greeting is accompanied by the giving of lai see, red paper

envelopes gold-stamped with good-luck mottoes and containing a gift of

crisp, new paper money or two matched shiny coins.

Flowers also play a leading role in the Lunar New Year tradition. Peach

blossoms, narcissi, peonies and pussy willow are sold at the annual New Year

flower market in Hong Kong's Park. All symbolize good luck and

prosperity, as does the miniature orange, or kumquat plant with its

gold-coloured fruit. Kum sounds the same as the Chinese for gold.

Visitors to Asia are also likely to come across a lion dance, the colourful,

noisy and athletic display aimed at frightening away evil spirits and

bringing good luck. Most hotels have a lion troupe performing in the lobby

while, in the traditional villages, the troupe moves from house to house in

rhythmic ceremony.

In Hong Kong, firecrackers have long been associated with the Lunar New Year

celebrations and the tradition is carried on with a magnificent official

pyrotechnic extravaganza over Harbour on the second day of the

Lunar New Year.

Popular vantage points for these fabulous free performances are the East

Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, The Peak or any building which affords a harbour

view.

Unlike the western New Year, the Lunar New Year does not fall at a set time

every year. As its name implies, it is dictated by the moon, and it begins

on the first day of the first moon after the sun enters Aquarius.

The first three days of Lunar New Year, the most important Chinese festival

of the year, are public holidays in Hong Kong where tradition dictates the

activities to be undertaken throughout the holiday.

On the first day of the holiday, while many families may go and watch the

Chinese New Year Parade along Wan Chai & Central District waterfront, the

family traditionally stays home together. The second day is a time to visit

friends and more distant relatives. Great significance is attached to the

first visitor to the house or the first person seen after leaving the house.

They could be the bearer of good luck or bad luck. The third day is Chak

Hau, or Quarrel Day, the day on which you are most likely to get into

arguments, so it is thought prudent to stay home. Various celebrations,

traditions and observances take place until the 15th day of the New Year

also known as Yuen Siu, or Spring Lantern Festival. With Yuen Siu, a Taoist

tradition, the New Year celebrations end and Hong Kong embarks on another

busy round of traditional celebrations, sports, arts, festivals, business

and excitement!

YEAR OF THE GOAT OR SHEEP

Goat or Sheep: 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991

More about the Year of the Goat or Sheep

Year 2003 is the year of Black Sheep, which contains Water, Fire, Earth and

some Wood. Again, Water and Fire are incompatible as in 2002; Water and

Earth are unfriendly. Fortunately, there is a little Wood inside the Sheep.

When Water is fighting with Fire or Earth, Wood has a chance as the mediator

between them. Also, 2002 Black Horse is a pair of male Fire and male Water;

2003 Black Sheep has a pair of female Fire and female Water. The conflict

between males always comes stronger than the one between females. Therefore,

the impact of the conflict between Fire and Water in 2003 is much lesser

than in 2002. This means 2003 will be more peaceful than 2002 and year 2003

continues the Five Element cycle flow from 2002. Any unfinished business in

2002 will carry over to the next year until the fall of 2003.

The Year 2003 (Black Sheep) is the 4700th Chinese year. The Chinese believe

that the first king of China was the Yellow King (he was not the first

emperor of China who completed the Great Wall). The Yellow King became king

in 2697 B.C., therefore China will enter the 4700th year on February 4th,

2003. Also, the Chinese Year uses the cycle of 60 Stem-Branch counting

systems and the Black Sheep is the 20th Stem-Branch in the cycle. Since 4700

(60 *78) + 20, therefore this Black Sheep Year is the 4700th Chinese Year.

Some say the year 2003 is the 4701st Chinese year. If you cannot find the

explanation, here is a possible answer for you. The Yellow King's

inauguration was held in the spring of 2697 B.C.. But the calendar of Yellow

King used the winter solstice day as the first day of the year. So the first

winter solstice was on around December 23rd, 2698 B.C. Today's January 1st

means nothing to Yellow King. If we count that extra eight days in 2698 B.C.

for a year, then ye

2003 is the Year of Goat, which is also known as the Sheep or Ram. According

to the Chinese zodiac people born under the sign of 'The Gentle Sheep' are

creative, charming, sensitive dreamers but are also insecure and

disorganized.

If you are born in the Year of the Goat. You are artistic and a thinker. Som

etimes you can feel outgoing and talk a lot; sometimes, you can feel shy.

Most Goats are very intuitive, well rounded and travel a lot.

Those born in the Year of the Sheep are said to be charming, elegant and

artistic, who like material comforts. A bit of a wonder and a worrier they

also have a tendency to complain about things and forget. Jobs as actors,

astrologers, gardeners, writers, or beachcombers would suit

GODDESS DAWNS Predicitons

How will you fare during the Year of the Sheep or Goat?

From February 1, 2003

Goat, Ram or Sheep: 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991

As a Goat, this is your year. You are an emotional, domestic-loving person,

known for your understanding nature and caring manner. Most aspects of this

year look promising, but you should focus clearly on what you wish to

achieve. On the social front. Goats will enjoy a year of eventful activities

and could easily find themselves developing new relationships from an ever

widening circle of friends. This is a great year for love but choose wisely

dates for marriage, conception or starting a business or going on a journey

the later yera consequences can be very alarming! You can probably achieve

many of your dreams in this year.

Rat: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1938, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996

This will be a promising year. However, think carefully before you make any

major changes in your life and try to set aside some time to relax and

unwind.

Dog: 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994

It will be a happy year for domestic life and there will be opportunities to

further your career. A surprise situation will spark off a special new

friendship.

Ox: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997

Work prospects look good, but you need to take a head down approach to move

up the career ladder. Be careful not overwork yourself.

Tiger: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998

Look forward to 12 months of tremendous excitement and change. This year

will be a good time to begin a new romance.

Rabbit: 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999

This year will be generally calm and positive. You may find yourself

striking up a new friendship that will have a significant impact on your

life.

Dragon: 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000

Dragons tend to have huge reserves of energy so generally you will enjoy

good health. This year will be a positive time for Dragons to make a career

move or seek promotion.

Snake: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001

Affairs of the heart could be linked to the finer things in life such as

good food, wine and the arts. You would be wise to think twice before you

make any impulsive purchases.

Horse: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002

This year will certainly not be a dull one for Horses. Romance and an active

social life feature strongly. Expect some exciting travel opportunities to

come your way.

Monkey: 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992

Beware of dabbling in too many different things as this can weaken you

severely. At work concentrate on building up contacts, as in some cases

colleagues moving on will open up opportunities for promotion.

Rooster 1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993

This will be a busy year for work, play and romance, but not without a few

ups and downs. Put money aside for specific use.

Pig: 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995

This will be a good year for Pigs who are considering starting their own

business. The potential for building new friendships or starting a new

romance are excellent.

CELEBRITY GOAT, RAM AND SHEEP

DeNiro - Character Actor

Mel Gibson - Action Hero

LL Cool J - Hip Hop Rap Star

Love Hewitt - Actress

Ricci - Singer Actress

- Consumate Actress

Bruce Willis - Action Hero

Bob Thorton - Performer and Actor

Gene Hackman - Character Actor

Mikhail Gorbachev - Russian Leader

Leonard Nimoy - Character Actor

Prunella Scales - Actress

Major - Prime Minister of Great britan

on - Perforemer, Musician/Poet

Columbus - Explorer

Mark Twain - Writer

Edison - Inventor

Franz Kafka.- Writer and

StarChava! - Your Astrologer, Teacher and Coach

Daily Cosmic Calendar

When most people awaken, the New Moon at 13 degrees of Aquarius (5:49 AM

EST) will have already occurred. There is a world of difference in the

energy field before and after a New Moon. Before a New Moon, there is a need

for caution and conserving your resources. After a New Moon, the Universe

puts a premium on dynamic expression in almost every area of life. Be more

gung-ho -- particularly in Aquarian fields like technology, computers, the

Internet, astrology, metaphysics, science and service to the greater

community.

Twiddling your thumbs and sitting on a fence are not allowed. While stock,

bond and precious-metal markets are closed on the weekend, the cosmos gives

you an avalanche of revelations as the Sun trines Vesta (6:00AM EST). You

may still be able to act on these investment impulses once the new workweek

begins in 48 hours. Reach out in peace and love to dear ones as Mercury in

Capricorn moves 60 degrees to Juno in Scorpio (4:34PM EST).

Keep you mind open to the realms of higher education and advanced learning

techniques as the Sun nears its annual polarity to Jupiter (exact in the

early morning hours tomorrow). The entire evening holds enormous promise,

and there is a sense that fortunate winds are blowing in your direction.

Goddess Dawns PRECRIPTIVES

Make room for the Year of the Goat. Chinese people around the world

traditionally mark the passage of time with a 12-year cycle known as the

Chinese zodiac. It comprises 12 animal signs: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit,

dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.

Mandarin speakers love to use idioms that are four syllables long. These

four-character idioms are bandied about liberally during Chinese New Year,

usually in relation to the year's zodiac animal.

A frequent saying during goat years is san yang kai tai. The sound yang can

be written in several different ways. One is the ideogram for ram, sheep or

goat, while the other is a character that refers to a term in the ancient

" Book of Changes, " or " I Ching. " The idiom means " THE BEGINNINGS OF GOOD

FORTUNE. " Prefaced by san, meaning " three, " the first two words in this

four-character expression conjure up an image of three goats. Since ancient

times, the three-goat motif has been employed by artists, who sometimes

cleverly included three goats or sheep in their paintings as an oblique

reference to the Year of the Goat and a sign to secretly and powerfully wish

people good fortune.

During the Ching dynasty (1644-1911), for example, a court painter to the

Chienlung emperor painted " San Yang Kai Tai " using the symbol of the three

sheep. It is a unique piece in that the artist, an Italian Jesuit missionary

named Giuseppe Castiglione, imbued it with a mix of Western and Eastern

influences.

The emperor himself, who was known not only as a patron of the arts but an

artist in his own right, used the same triple-sheep imagery in his " Kai Tai

Tu. " Today, both are part of the permanent collection in suburban Taipei's

National Palace Museum.

Another Chinese classic " Shou Wen Chieh Tzu " explains that goats represent

luck because yang rhymes with hsiang, which is the word for auspiciousness.

As early as the Chou dynasty (1122-221 B.C.), goats were regarded as one of

the three great sacrifices to the Chinese land god, the other two being cows

and pigs.

The tame animal began to be associated with the virtue of filial gratitude,

most likely because of the kneeling posture kids adopt while suckling.

People born in a goat year -- the last one on the 12-year cycle was 1991 --

are therefore said to be gentle and kind. Their introverted nature makes

them concentrate on their own work even as others fail to notice them. Never

ones to force others to accept their views, goats are elegant and tranquil

with artistic characteristics.

Goats are said to be compatible mates with someone born in a year of the

rabbit, horse or pig, but they would be well advised to avoid entanglements

with people born during an ox year.

There are, however, several Chinese idioms that caution against being too

much like a goat or sheep. Every one has an hour of birth that balances the

nature. The phrase " sheep in a tiger's mouth, " for example, warns kind,

good-natured people not to be too trusting or generous lest they fall into

the hands of unscrupulous villains. The classic " sheep in a tiger's skin "

refers to someone who appears impressive but is, deep down, is without

substance or self estemm. On the other hand, the Chinese expression " mending

the fence after the sheep has escaped " teaches that, even after a failure,

it is never too late to fix things. Every Sheep, Ram and Goat should commit

this to memory.

There is another saying about losing track of a missing sheep that comes

from a fable dating back to the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C.). It

tells the story of a respected academic named Yangtsu. One day, Yangtsu's

neighbor lost a sheep and he asked the townspeople to help him find it.

After searching long and hard, the townsfolk failed to track down the

wayward animal. Yangtsu inquired about their failure, and they replied that

there was a fork in the road. Each fork led to another fork and, not knowing

which way the sheep had gone, the search party returned home.

Hearing this, the scholar was very disappointed. He sulked all day until his

students ventured to ask him what was the matter. They pointed out that

sheep are not worth much, and this it was not even Yangtsu's sheep that got

lost. Why, they wanted to know, was he so sullen? Yangtsu answered them, " my

luck has been lost " .

The story is meant to impart to the listener the importance of having a

plan, especially with regard to one's education. Studying, like finding

sheep on forked roads, requires direction, intention, clarity, or else it is

a waste of energy. People with diverse or uncertain goals are quickly led

astray when they come in contact with acquiring sheep.

Most Americans and Europeans hate to look at themselves! The sheep is known

for looking so deeply into the personality of another that it inspires

murder, as in the case of Lennon and the parts that DeNiro has

always played.

Counting sheep is an Ameircan pastime to relax before sleeping that has it's

roots in the same. How many Sheep, Ram, Goats or VALUABLE GOOD LUCK PEOPLE

are in your life?

BUDDHA told a story of a PRIEST at a temple, ready to sacrifice a living

GOAT. The GOAT began to laugh hysterically and the priest quite dismayed

asked him, " why was he laughing in the face of death? " The GOAT answered, "

9999 times I have been born a goat and now I am to be to become a human

being again. But then the GOAT began to cry and wail and the PRIEST

inquired, " now whay do you lament so? The GOAT spoke again to the PRIEST and

said, before I incarnated into these lifetimes as a GOAT, I too was a PRIEST

who sacrificed GOATS. "

The Moral of the story is : no living creature should ever be the cause of

suffering of another. Also heed and pay attention when a Sheep, Ram or Goat

laughs or crys..

Peace and blessings! Goddess Dawn

W I 4 nne

> Hi All,

> Well today is the 1st of Feb and I wanted to be at 240 lbs. but I only

made it to 241 lbs. anyway that was a 2 lb drop in two weeks. Guess not to

bad, cause I was not always on track, but going to get better. Now my goal

is to get to 235.lbs. by the 1st of March. That is doable.

> How has everyone else been doing? I hope great. Keep up the good and

hard work and you will succeed. We together can do it.

> Have a great weekend.

> Hugz,

> nne

> 250/241/235/140

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[Guest guest]

Dog: 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994

It will be a happy year for domestic life and there will be

opportunities to

further your career. A surprise situation will spark off a special new

friendship.

well i know my boss has me taking on more projects and i have done so

many without anyone initiating them. he tells me i am the best on

our team and dreads the day i change my schedule or go to another

department because then he won't have me on his team anymore but he

will definitely give good reccomendations. i am the one everyone

comes ot on our team, especially when he is not in. so maybe this

will come true for work. and i have met so many new friends in my

job and now we are goingto continue to live here so i can do more

with them without being afraid to make a friendship and get close.

[Guest guest]

nne,

Only 241?? That is wonderful!!! Just keep up the great work! I gained a

few in Dec, actually got to 210 for about 2 days, I have lost a few and

about 204 now but hoping to be 190 by Mar 29th (b-day) and 175 by July

9(anniversary) so really trying to get things in gear.

Take care,

Gena

284/204/175/160

[Guest guest]

Gena,

Keep up the grand job you are doing. I will be right behind you doing my best

too.

Have a nice evening.

nne

W I 4 nne

nne,

Only 241?? That is wonderful!!! Just keep up the great work! I gained a

few in Dec, actually got to 210 for about 2 days, I have lost a few and

about 204 now but hoping to be 190 by Mar 29th (b-day) and 175 by July

9(anniversary) so really trying to get things in gear.

Take care,

Gena

284/204/175/160