Frozen Bay

Took a trip to Maryland over the weekend to see my brother Joe. We went down to Sandy Point State Park and took photos of the frozen over Chesapeake Bay just north of Annapolis, Maryland. The last time that I can remember the bay being this frozen was Jan or Feb 1977

Blue

Magickal/Magickal Color Correspondences

Associated Body Parts: Neck, throat, thyroid, lungs, ears, mind

Magical Association:  Increase wisdom, wealth, joy, opportunity, patience, peace, truth, loyalty, meditation, introspection, insight, happiness, fidelity, remove confusion, the ocean, elevation, calming, tranquility, spiritual development, protection, cold, stability, harmony, trust, cleanliness, order, long distance travel, higher education, political power, social standing, dealing with foreign cultures/countries, religion, philosophy, forecasting, broadcasting, publicity, expansion, luck, growth, sports, horses, legal matters, doctors, guardians, merchants, police officers, psychologists, charity, self-improvement, research, studying, reading.

Astrological Correspondence: Jupiter, Moon, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

Elemental Correspondence: Water

Color Theory Color Symbolism
Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven.
Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body. It slows human metabolism and produces a calming effect. Blue is strongly associated with tranquility and calmness. In heraldry, blue is used to symbolize piety and sincerity.
You can use blue to promote products and services related to cleanliness (water purification filters, cleaning liquids, vodka), air and sky (airlines, airports, air conditioners), water and sea (sea voyages, mineral water). As opposed to emotionally warm colors like red, orange, and yellow; blue is linked to consciousness and intellect. Use blue to suggest precision when promoting high-tech products.
Blue is a masculine color; according to studies, it is highly accepted among males. Dark blue is associated with depth, expertise, and stability; it is a preferred color for corporate America.
Avoid using blue when promoting food and cooking, because blue suppresses appetite. When used together with warm colors like yellow or red, blue can create high-impact, vibrant designs; for example, blue-yellow-red is a perfect color scheme for a superhero.

Light blue is associated with health, healing, tranquility, understanding, and softness.
Dark blue represents knowledge, power, integrity, and seriousness.

 

Clouds over the Catawba River

Speed boating moving along the Catawba River, beneath puffy clouds.

September on the Catawba

"By all these lovely tokens
September days are here,
With summer’s best of weather
And autumn’s best of cheer."
-  Helen Hunt Jackson, September, 1830-1885