Always Remember…

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“The dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, and make it possible.”

- T. E. Lawrence

This is even more true of women.

Dilemma…

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This is what goes through my mind every single time I hit the “publish” button:

Blogging is such a pain in my ass… I want to be truthful but I also don’t want to deal with hate mail from Mean Christians and misogynists. People are scary and I’m too sensitive but also I’m just trying to do right by the teenage girls who email me and tell me they’re sad because of the way society treats them. But these are First World Problems and I shouldn’t even be complaining… especially not on a blog or Facebook or Twitter because they are social networks and not platforms for my beliefs… maybe I’ll post a video of a sleepy kitty instead… 

This is why I’ve been on a blog hiatus.

I worked on a screenplay instead of dealing with my feelings.

But then I came to a conclusion (other than “screenwriting is difficult”) and it is this:

Fuck them.

I’m brave.

I have things to say.

And… I’m going to disable comments so that I don’t have to deal with lurking trolls…

SO, please, please, please email me (thanks to the lovely girls/women who already have!) at missbunnysunday@hotmail.com 

AND please, please, please tweet me (thanks to my followers!) @missbunnysunday 

I’ll answer your questions, I’ll give you advice about witchy stuff and I’ll probably mention Frida Kahlo…

And if you feel called, visit The Shop, Tumblr, Pinterest, Facebook and watch the Youtube videos I like…

¡Adiós Señoritas!

International Pagan Coming Out Day

May 2nd is International Pagan Coming Out Day.

If you’re in the broom closet, maybe today is the perfect time to show your beautiful, witchy self to the world.

Happy Beltane

Have a sexy, magical Beltane everybody!

Need some celebration ideas? This article has great tips.

Here’s a beautiful article on the meaning of Beltane.

Have fun witchy people!

 

Your Horoscope by Moi

I wrote your horoscope for this week (April 9-15, 2012)

Because I care.

And horoscopes are fun.

You should probably follow my advice, unless you want some sort of biblical tragedy to befall you.

Aries

Stubborn as a mule? More like stubborn as a ram! Your strong-willed nature is taking a toll on your relationships with friends and family. This week, put your ambition and creativity to good use by giving to others instead of pursuing your own goals.

 

Taurus

This week, practical matters take precedence over fun. Do what Taurians do best: take care of business. Your everyday life runs smoothly when it’s in order. Ditto for your love life, you passionate bull!

 

Gemini

Flexible Gemini, the juggler of the Zodiac! You have many balls in the air this week (literally? sexually? metaphorically?…) Strive for balance by adapting to your surroundings. Diligence at school or work and fun at home is the key to a successful week.

 

Cancer

It’s time to come out of your shell, Cancer! Get out of your comfort zone. Order something different at the coffee shop and don’t forget to flirt with that cute barista. Next week, you can rest comfortably in your shell, but this week is for taking risks.

 

Leo

It’s time to hang back and let someone else take the lead. You don’t always have to be the alpha-lion. This week, relax and observe instead of dominating social situations. When you make time to listen, others will want to share their feelings with you.

 

Virgo

Take a break from over-analyzing! A Virgo who spends all their time thinking has no room left for feeling. This week, get in touch with your emotions. Think with your heart instead of your head (regardless of what you know about human anatomy) and people will see you differently.

 

Libra

It’s time to shake thing up, Libra. This week you should eat a cupcake, fly a kite and color outside the lines! A little creativity will get you out of your routine and help you to think outside the box. Your boss might even thank you.

 

Scorpio

Be careful with your stinger, Scorpio! Think before you act this week. Keep your anger in check until you can calmly speak your mind. Be compassionate instead of passionate and friends will flock to you.

 

 Sagittarius

Kick up those hooves, Sagittarius! Stop philosophizing and start acting. Your arrow can only hit the target if you choose to aim. Your success in any endeavor depends on action, so get moving this week.

 

Capricorn

A healthy Capricorn knows not to take criticism personally. This week, let the negativity of others role off your shoulders. The weight of the world is not yours to carry and if you’re patient, you’ll achieve your goal.

 

Aquarius

Aquarians are prone to armchair humanitarianism. You care deeply but laziness gets in the way of action. This week, take a stand. You’re magnetic when you share your passions and interests with others.

 

Pisces

This week, take a break from helping others. Your friends, family and associates often treat you like their personal psychologist. Enough is enough. This fish needs to swim.

Have a great week, readers (who I’m now going to affectionately refer to as Hippity Hops)

 

 

Happy Ostara!!!

Today is the first day of spring and the Pagan sabbat Ostara! Sooo paint some eggs, eat some chocolate and pet a bunny, like the Goddess Eostre would want you to…

Alexander Skarsgård and Other Reasons to like Sweden

His eyes are weirdly hypnotic... I think I'm turning into a sex zombie.

No need to thank me.

You’re totally welcome for the violently beautiful Swede located at the top of this post.

Ya, I just picked a random photo out of my wedding album. Whatever. No big deal.

Anyways… Guess what I just found out?

Sweden is amaaazing! About 4 people from Sweden visit my blog each day. So, to my Swedish readers I’d like to say:

Hej! Hur mår du? 

I happen to know a little Swedish. It has nothing to do with cyber-stalking A. Skars…

 Guess what else I found out?

You know what they have in Sweden?

EASTER WITCHES!!!!!

Finally! A reason for that useless holiday! #blasphemy (I’m totally tweeting that. Don’t steal it.)

Evidence:

 

Precariously dangling a leashed man over shark infested waters. I like her style. Oh wait. Those might be foggy rooftops. Meh, either way. Side note: "Oh Wait Those Might Be Foggy Rooftops" would totally be the name of my autobiography. Coming to an iPad near you, "Oh Wait Those Might Be Foggy Rooftops: The Randi Bergsma Story"

I’m told by the internet that Easter in Sweden is similar to Halloween in Canada/United States/maybe Britain, in that children dress up as witches and go door to door collecting candy in adorable copper pots. You can read more about it here.

And that, ladies and gentleman, is why you read my blog. #Education

 

 

Beware Mercury Retrograde!

Mercury Retrograde is upon us once more!

Mercury went rogue on March 12th and will stay that way until April 4th. I’m already feeling the effects. Veronica, my computer, was being a total asshole last night.

What is Mercury Retrograde?

Mercury Retrograde happens three or four times every year. It occurs when Mercury slows its orbit and appears to stop and go backwards in the sky. It does, in fact, continue to go forward; the backwards orbit is just an optical illusion. We on Earth perceive this optical illusion as Mercury going backwards, against the natural order of the universe.

Weird right? It must have looked freaking apocalyptic to ancient astronomers and astrologers.

All the planets retrograde, but Mercury’s proximity to the Earth means that its affects are very apparent.

What Does it All Mean?

In Astrology, Mercury rules communication, travel, technology and the human mind.

In Roman mythology, Mercury was the messenger of the gods.

Mercury rules the signs Gemini and Virgo, attributing to their anal retentive neat-freakery.

Basically, when Mercury goes retrograde, or appears backwards, its traditional attributes are backwards as well. This means that travel, communication and technological devices go completely haywire. It also means that your mind can play tricks on you, causing confusion and emotional turmoil. This ridiculousness can present its self in a variety of ways:

Examples

The hotel/restaurant/airline looses your reservation.

You’re pissed because you misunderstood the tone of an email/text/letter and think someone is being an asshole.

Your computer blows up.

You drop your phone in a piping hot cup of coffee.

Writer’s block.

You think your partner said, “your fat.” They actually said, “the cat.”

Your mail/luggage/Amazon.com order mysteriously disappears somewhere between the post office and your front door.

The phone/internet/television cease to work.

You constantly mishear sentences in conversations or lines of dialogue on television shows.

It seems like you have to re-read every sentence of a book or blog post.

You hit a traffic jam EVERY SINGLE TIME you leave the house.

You’re constantly late for appointments and events.

Your cat runs off with your earbuds.

Who Does Mercury Retrograde Affect?

The character of a retrograde is coloured by the sun sign it falls under. The current retrograde is in Aries, meaning that Aries people may feel particularly affected. It also means that people with Aries characteristics will be affected, regardless of their sun sign. It also means that parts of your life that are ruled or associated with Aries will be affected, particularly work.

Because Aries is the first sign in the zodiac, it is associated with entrepreneurial, courageous and impulsive actions. A retrograde that happens predominately in Aries, like the one currently happening, will affect Aries-associated aspects in everyone: do not start a business or take on an entrepreneurial commitment, watch out for moody bosses, do not act impulsively and keep your anger in check.

Geminis and Virgos are ruled by Mercury, meaning that they may be more or less affected depending on their birth chart.

Anyone born during one of Mercury’s retrogrades will not be affected as much, if at all.

Anyone who works in travel or technology should be careful.

Writers, teachers, PR executives and other people who’s jobs centre on communication, should be cautious.

How to Survive

Leave 15 minutes early.

Avoid making any serious plans (weddings, vacations, book launches.)

Re-read every email and text before you send it.

Repeat after me: no coffee near the computer!

Double check reservations at least one week before the event.

Stop reading into things. Take people’s words at face value.

Expect delays, mix ups and general bullshittery. Do not get mad. That’ll only make it worse.

Write everything down. Your memory is the enemy.

Repeat after me: road rage is bad.

DO NOT sign contracts, purchase houses or make big life decisions about moving to Hawaii

Embrace the RE in Retrograde!

Mercury Retrograde favours all things “re,” as in re-visit, re-pair and re-do.

Re-tile the bathroom.

Re-write your article.

Re-decorate your living room.

Re-read your favourite book.

Further Reading

A post about this month’s retrograde from Mystic Mama.

A very informative post by Gala Darling.

Here’s an easy to understand article from About.com

Another About.com article on the planet Mercury and what it means astrologically.

Bookmark the Is Mercury in Retrograde? site. It’ll give you a simple yes/no and a countdown of days.

How Mercury Retrograde affects each astrological sign.

Don’t stress about Mercury Retrograde, but be aware of its presence. Make peace with it.

Retrograde happens again in July and for a third time in November.

What’s Making Me Happy This Week

Tulip trees are BEYOND beautiful.

This is late (on account of it being my blog-aversary this past Thursday, my birthday on Saturday and my anniversary today because everything in my life happens in March.) Also, I totally forgot it was my anniversary until two seconds ago, at which point I yelled “Hey Dude! Happy anniversary!” at Fiancé from across the apartment.

Yes, I call Fiancé “dude” and I forgot our anniversary. Stop judging me.

Here’s What’s Making Me Happy:

This blog is Pisces porn. Gorgeous pictures of waves, water and surfers.

Diego Rivera sealed Frida’s bathroom and closets after her death. They weren’t allowed to be opened for 50 years. Here are some of the photographs that were found.

If you want to learn more about the opening of the rooms and what was found inside, this book is AMAZING. It has photos of every item the historians found, in the locations they were found. All of Frida’s clothes are documented, along with medicine bottles, prosthetics and art.

Speaking of art, look at the masterpiece I created:

P.S. This was taken like 2 seconds after Fiancé proposed. The one on the right is me. Look how awesome my hair was! P.P.S. I have no respect the "special" moments of my relationship.

In unrelated news, Irregular Choice is the weirdest brand ever and I LOVE it, especially the shoes. I want these and these and these and these.

Joy the Baker is hilarious. This is her recipe index. The first category is”booze.” Enough said.

NPR is doing a 3-minute fiction competition. Enter here. Winners will be read on air.

Camels and Chocolate is a great travel blog.

If you ever wanted to learn about Hoodoo, this is the place.

Writers and Kitties is one of my favourite Tumblrs.

I’m addicted to Charlie Rose. The interviews with actors and director are the best. I could watch George Clooney be charming all damn day.

Lastly, this photo made me ridiculously happy:

Kristen Wiig as Frida Kahlo (from W Magazine)

I hope your Monday is extraordinary, just like you!

What’s Making Me Happy This Week

How awesome is this painting!?

This beautiful poem was written by one of the actresses on One Tree Hill (which I’ve never seen.) I love it when people aren’t who you think they are. Actress on the CW and super talented writer… I live for surprises.

“Dear Oscar: Women Have Stories, Too”  on the Oscars and they’re lack of vaginas.

We all need to let go of our childhoods. They were all uniquely terribly but we are grown-ups now. It’s time to move on.

I’ve been reading The Inner Temple of Witchcraft by Christopher Penczak. It’s fantastic. If you’re interested in energy work, intuition or enhancing your mental abilities, this is the book for you. Plus, some amazing witches on Youtube have been vlogging their way through it.

Frida Kahlo fun facts! Learn the basics of La Gran Ocultadora in a few minutes: Here and Here.

The Hello Giggles kitty cam is adorable! A live stream of a mama kitty and her babies!