EDITORIAL: ALL TRAVEL is NOT Prohibited; Here's what is allowed
It's vital that the information being shared about the COVID 19 pandemic is clear, accurate and not misleading. Unfortunately a poster created by the Emergency Operations Center doesn't meet those criteria.
In big red, bold, capital letters it states: ALL TRAVEL IS PROHIBITED. While the intent was to discourage anyone from traveling on a whim, it actually creates confusion.
Here is a list from San Juan County's FAQ page about the San Juan Islands and Washington State Stay at Home Orders
- Written by Sharon Kivisto
My writing knows more than I do. That’s what I’ve learned and that’s what I try to share with others. Sit down, get out of the way, and let the writing take over. It will teach you a thing or two.
I am a resident of San Juan County. I grew up on one of the small non-ferry islands, and members of my family including my parents still live there. Currently I am in a small town about 40 miles southeast of Paris. I was here visiting my boyfriend who is French when the COVID-19 outbreak began. Because I was in a safe and stable situation here, I chose not to return to the US as planned and instead remain here for the foreseeable future while the coronavirus crisis unfolds. It was a very difficult decision, but keeping my family, friends, and everyone in the San Juans safe is more important than my desire to be in the islands right now. I wanted to reach out today and offer my personal perspective on the situation in France in the hope that it might be useful or interesting to someone.
Aries (March 21- April 19): Finally, the Sun enters your sign on Friday, marking the Vernal Equinox. This will change things in general for all, but for you, this year’s Sun entering your sign conjoins Chiron (the Wounded healer) and sparks recovery; this can mean just about anything but we can hope the meaning is both personal and broad. The Capricorn crowd is beautifully aligned with Venus in your sector of Earned Income so look for financial relief in some form; in addition, this same group is well aligned with Neptune in your sector of Endings/New Beginnings. Looks like you’re adapting to the new normal and finding creative ways to ride it out. Keep it up!
Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Venus in your sign is shining both in the sky and in your solar chart as she still receives gorgeous signals from Jupiter and Mars. This helps sustain you through these difficult and scary times and make yourself comfortable as well as provide comfort for your loved ones. Being practical, you like to make sure people have what they need, so you are a pillar of strength and steadiness in your social circle. Your generous amount of down time now refills you and gives you fuel for the next day. On Friday the Sun enters Aries, marking the Vernal Equinox and the coming of spring and abundance of life. Enough of gloom and doom, you are focused on the beauty of new growth, healing and strength. Saturn enters your sector of Social Life/Career and brings 2+ years of changes in that realm in for form of restructuring.
Gemini (May 21- June 20): Finally, we get a fire element this week! On Friday the Sun enters Aries, marking the Vernal Equinox and the turning of the season. You will feel this change immediately and your sector of Friends/Goals will ignite with networking and support for the new normal of social distancing and how to cope with it. Being a social butterfly, this is difficult for you, but you are also a mutable sign and you can adapt! Saturn changes signs this week and moves into your fellow air sign Aquarius (your sector of Expansion/New Horizons) and for the next two plus years will help you structure your future plans with precision and less impulsiveness. It will also help you with methodology that you hadn’t thought of before. What an advantage!
Cancer (June 21 – July 22): We finally have a shifting of seasons and signs; on Friday the Sun moves into Aries, marking the Vernal Equinox and conjoining Chiron (the Wounded Healer); this will hopefully bring gains in terms of the current virus crisis as well as a boost to whatever situation this has backed you into. The Capricorn gang is still in a lovely alignment with Venus, so this brings you additional steadiness of nerves where you need them. No two ways about it, things don’t get much more stressful than times of uncertainty but you have the tools to cope. Saturn moves into your sector of Shared Assets for the next two plus years; this will call you to rein in and hold onto what you share and be more careful and discerning as well as creative with how you share what you have. Not bad, all in all!
Leo (July 23 – August 22): Finally, the Sun moves into fiery Aries on Friday, bringing the Vernal Equinox and the promise of new life. This brings energy to you after a period of feeling starved for energy and inspiration for lack of the heavenly element of fire. Fortunately, Venus in your sector of Social Life/Career is still holding good communication with Jupiter and keeping your nerves steady during unpredictable times. Saturn will be touring your sector of Relationships for the next two plus years beginning Sunday. This will prompt restructuring as well as some necessary creativity in terms of how your handle your closest relationships; it’s a growth thing. Some of these relationships will fall away, others will remain. Saturn is a stern master and will allow for no riffraff. He also moves slowly, so this will unfold over time and not immediately, which is merciful.
Virgo (August 23 – September 21): You’re holding your own, since the Capricorn gang is still getting along well with Venus in Taurus. Venus is really helping steady your nerves and keep you focused. If you’re staying at home though, you’ve likely not tackled that one room (you know what I’m talking about!) just yet because there are so many other things to focus on! Besides, there’s still time for that room. On Sunday, Saturn moves into your sector of Health/Work for the next two plus years. This throws a spotlight on that area of your life, which includes pets, so you may be making some changes there over this period. It will be purposeful and ultimately to your benefit, as Saturn moves to help us learn and grow through knowing our limits.
Libra (September 22 – October 23): The Sun’s entrance into Aries on Friday heralds the Vernal Equinox, the element of fire in the heavens which is badly needed and emphasis on your sector of Relationships. This brings that breath of fresh air and warmth you’ve been needing as well as the promise of new life that occurs every year. Grab your sweetie and plan an outdoor getaway if the weather is good! On Sunday, Saturn moves into Aquarius and will tour your sector of Creative Expression/Children for the next two plus years. If you’re an artist or crafts person of any type, this influence will help you reach new heights in a structured manner through innovative ways of learning. Venus is still holding strong in your sector of Shared Assets and this indicates stability and steadiness.
Scorpio (October 24 – November 22): This week announces the end of winter as the Sun moves into Aries on Friday, initiating the Vernal Equinox and bringing the much needed element of fire into the zodiacal heavens. The Sun will conjoin Chiron with Wounded Healer and this may spark great advances in tackling the current crisis we’re in. Venus in your sector of Relationships is still holding strong and on Sunday, Saturn moves into your sector of Home. He will tour this area in Aquarius for the next two plus years, bringing along the focus on your home life, family, house and/or real estate. This will unfold in the coming months so it isn’t a sudden thing, but it will be a creative endeavor. Happy Equinox!
Sagittarius (November 23 – December 20): At last, the Sun enters Aries on Friday and gives you some fire! The Equinox arrives, ending winter and turning your attention to the promise of new life, new adventures and creativity. As long as you’re sticking close to home, you may as well start with those windows! Let the sunshine in! On Sunday, Saturn finally leaves your sector of Earned Income and enters the air sign Aquarius (your sector of Thinking/Communication). This helps you tremendously as you’re able to focus on projects that demand your sustained attention (which means sitting still). While Saturn was touring your sector of Income it was difficult staying put due to financial constraints, but this is coming to an end and you’ll be able to move into a more comfortable position and stop worrying so much. This frees up your mind and therefore your attention. Don’t look for an immediate change here due to Saturn’s slow movement; rather, this will be over time in the coming months. Keep at it!
Capricorn (December 21 – January 20): Don’t let all the stuff get you down; you can still go outside and with the Sun moving into Aries on Friday and bringing the Vernal Equinox with it, more sun and longer days are just the ticket for improving your mood and health. The planets in your sign are still getting along well with Venus in Taurus, so with her help you shouldn’t have the grumpies for too long if you slump into them. On Sunday your Ruler Saturn moves into Aquarius (your sector of Earned Income). This will bring a two plus year focus on finances and spending/saving, so get ready for that. You may wind up with a shortage and have to find a creative way to fill in the gaps. If you’re financially stable now, be sure to stash some just in case.
Aquarius (January 21 - February 20): At last, the Sun enters fiery Aries and brings in the Vernal Equinox on Friday! This brings the fire element to the heavens that will give you something to fuel and turn your thoughts to new growth and rejuvenation. You’ll want to get a jump on this as Saturn will be moving into your sign on Sunday for a two plus year tour. Saturn brings limits and restrictions, but this could be a good thing because Saturn also likes to organize things and being organized isn’t your greatest strength. You are already feeling his approach, so look for a nice long period of gaining new and beneficial habits that will serve you well.
Pisces (February 21 – March 20): Friday the Sun leaves your sign and moves into Aries, marking the Vernal Equinox and bringing the fire needed to warm you up and air out those damp corners. Venus in Taurus is still holding strong keeping you grounded and close to the surface so that you can monitor what’s going on without wanting to flee and deep dive. Saturn changes signs on Sunday, moving into your sector of Endings/New Beginnings. This will be a two plus year tour, giving you an opportunity to restructure and rebuild what has been lost and use innovative ways to regain ground in a manner that will make you stronger than before. Good stuff for you, Fishie!