October Brings Out the Magic in Us All
Updated 10/21/26: Happy UN-Birthday OCTOBER 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ And
I’m going to use the same line I used in my Blast From Your Past article …
NEVER have I EVER been this late with the 39AHC article. I’d apologize, but the
Universe kept throwing high-priority hurricanes in my way. Not much I could do but ride the waves. Hopefully, all is resolved
and finally, below, you will find the finished October fun-filled article!
October and Halloween come together for one of my fave
months. The history of
Halloween
is fascinating, swinging from spooky fun to mystical mayhem. Not stopping
there, it also hints of the macabre with a healthy dose of spiritualism, tinged
with religious origins. And the month gets us in the mood for the Holiday
Season. Are you ready?
As
usual, 39AHC holds sage Zodiac notes for us all, as we work our
way down to a magical Song of Note, and beyond.
֎ We Celebrate 39ers ~ And More!
39 and Holding Club is dedicated to all those intrepid souls who have turned 40
years old … and climbing. By this time, we hopefully know a few things about
life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. Not necessarily in that order. So,
c’mon along as we embrace Aging with ATTitude and enjoy life because of
it … or in spite of it … your choice!
OCTOBER’s 39er St¶rs of the
Sky
We always begin with a mini-horoscope for all. No matter our age, a little
perceived help never hurts. It’s followed by a few words of encouragement for October’s
featured Sun Signs, as we UNwrap another UN-Birthday month. Here we go …
For all of us: It seems this October, fittingly, we’re
investigating specters of the past … our own. It finds us questioning Life in a
whole new way and utilizing the New Moon (October 10th) as a guiding
force. We may not have noticed previously, but we’ve been slowly changing our
core values and by the 15th we’ll feel the differences taking place.
What happens next?
We each progress in our own time,
but ask your Inner Self: Have you been ignoring yourself in a quest to help
others? Has confidence diminished in your decisions and halted your progress? Around
October 23rd your ability to trust your senses and your innate belief
in who you are, will return. Don’t question your instincts. Take it slowly and
you’ll likely be back on track before the Holidays kick in.
Librans (09/23 –
10/22) may be feeling their oats as we used to say, ready to charge forward …
but in what direction? If you’re questioning your wants, needs and desires, you
may be overthinking it. Perhaps the old KISS adage (no, not the band)—Keep It
Simple Silly (I don’t like calling people Stupid, so I use Silly)—is the best
way to move forward for fulfillment. One change at a time.
The New Moon helps you find a
streamlined path. Like many of us, by the 23rd, some Libra
folks may realize that what matters most to you at this point in life, shines
the way for one solid direction. The final week of October offers a
great opportunity to share your new-found Inner Self with others.
If your
birthday is not in the Scorpio sun sign
(10/23 – 11/21), you may often look into their enigmatic eyes and wonder what
in the world are they thinking? Hint: Sometimes, they don’t understand
themselves, either. In October, Scorpios could feel unsettled
without knowing why. Early in the month, you Scorps resonate with a need
for soul-searching to identify what’s causing your inner unrest and desire to
change … something, without knowing what. Your analytical skills
work just as well on yourself as it does others. Give it a try!
Review a trait that no longer
serves your personal identity or an environment that doesn’t reflect your inner
peace. Meditate on the 26th’s Full Hunter’s Moon to give
yourself even more clarity. You’ll wrap up the month knowing yourself better
than you have for quite some time.
Looking
for something bright and shiny to give a Libran or Scorpion for
their 39er UN-birthday? Of course, birthstones are popular gifts in an
array of wearables from jewelry to bejeweled clothing or accessories. Perhaps
create a gift with the history and myths of Libra or Scorpio gemstones.
Though Libra’s sign is most
associated with the sea-blue Sapphire of
September’s birthstone, some Librans are born in October, so they often opt
for this month’s Tourmaline
or Opal.
Likewise, Scorpio folks are most known for their November
Topaz or Citrine birthstone, but they, too, may choose one of October’s gemstones.
So why choose a month over Zodiac
birthstone or vice versa? Personal preference. The month birthstones
symbolize tradition, recognized by the standard jewelers’ industry, and keeps
it simple. The Zodiac birthstone list is older and generally for those who
follow the Sun Signs, attaching ancient history and/or personal astrological
meaning to them.
♪ OCTOBER Vintage Song of Note ♪
Though Blast From
Your Past’s October Featured
Radio Survey doesn’t reflect Halloween, the month’s
crowning holiday, it does hold two apt tunes, one of which is here, the other
at BFYP. They’re
both a little Magic with a Devilish smile.
For 39ers, we’re all about
the Magic of the month, in Heart’s “Magic Man” that once
captivated Radio listeners. Many who remember the allure of a powerful and enchanting
love, or young’uns embroiled in just such a bewitching bond, will recognize the
overpowering feeling of Magic.
By month’s end, it was the featured
tune in WPEZ/Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s, survey, with printed lyrics,
and sitting at #7 on the chart list.
The song laments the seduction of
a young girl, putting her mother in distress. Ann Wilson of Heart, finally
admitted years later, the much older Magic Man of her life had been her band
manager, Michael Fisher, and the lyrics were based on their early magnetic
romance … ♪ … You
don't have to love me yet | Let's get high awhile | But try to
understand | Try to understand | I'm a magic man … ♪ What is BFYP’s source of
musical sorcery this month? Coming in at #5 on the WPEZ chart, the
perfect Halloween mystical tune with a twist, is Cliff Richard’s “Devil Woman.” Read why
a key element of the story will remain a mystery … ♪ … Crystal ball on the
table | Showing the future, the past | Same cat with them evil
eyes | And I knew it was a spell she cast … ♪
Keep on Rockin’ with more tuneful vintage trivia to manifest your memories and keep the
Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago
this Month!
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More OCTOBER Fun for Everyone
So, 39ers, do you still follow the color trends of the year? Ready or
not, 2027 is just around the corner and Benjamin Moore has announced
their home and decorating Color of the
Year—Webster
Green—which pairs nicely with Pantone
fashion colors—Antique White and Waterfall Green. Tradition meets
personality in beauty and balance for you and your environment.
I
see these colors as a reminder that sometimes, going about our busy days doing
for others, we forget to include our own comfort and needs. Remember, 39ers,
“Live for today … one day at a time,” is more than a 39AHC cliché. And
it isn’t being selfish. It’s living with your heart and conscience so you can
share it with others.
What
else is October known for? If you live in a squirrely neighborhood—and I
mean that literally—you may already know, October is Squirrel
Awareness and Appreciation Month! Their personalities are quirky and
cute which lead Chicago resident, Greg Bassett, to establish the Squirrel Lover’s Club in 1995.
Click the link to learn more.
But the real
star of October features, is Black Cat
Awareness Month! Even if you’re not a cat lover, ya gotta admit, there’s
something regal, spooky and mysterious about the sleek black feline. Apparently
at one time, black cats and tuxedo cats (black-and-white) were the most
difficult to place in good homes. That may not be the case now, but if you’re a
cat lover, check out the sponsoring site. Enjoy!
October 10th: As we
slip-slide into the Holiday Season, use your New Moon Musings to celebrate
your New Beginning possibilities. Whether it’s for a month or thoughts for the
New Year, the New Moon can boost a fresh start to maximize your options and its
power radiates through the month.
October 26th: It’s time
to take a peek back at long ago traditions when a rising Full Moon allowed
hunters more light to track their game that provided food for the long winter. The Full Hunter
Moon
was also referred to as Falling Leaves Moon by the Anishinaabe and known
as Freezing Moon to the Ojibwe, as we head into the frosty season.
Although we celebrate this month’s
Full Moon rising on the 26th, it truly rises full and
beautiful on late evening of the 25th, into the wee hours of the
morning. Of course, we enjoy its splendid power for basically three days before
and after, but the day of, is its most intense.
֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
Does Halloween scare you, make you smile, or inspire a prayer? With or
without candy, 39ers know it can do all that and more. ~ L. Rochelle
Happy
UN-Birthday 39ers ~ OCTOBER 2026 ~ Halloween lifts the
veil on our Holiday Season!
This one’s for you, kids – Ron,
Cheryl, Kim, Tammy, Jeanne, Lin and Terry!
Winsome
Witch of the West
Celebrate 39
& Holding Day
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NUTS & BOLTS: And dear readers, I just want
you to know that I try my best to create an informative, aesthetically creative
article for you each month. However, Blogger is not a professional hosting
site—but they’re free through Google. So we’re stuck with their crummy
platform that doesn’t work well to manipulate images with writing, especially
if you aren’t a techie who knows HTML. Trust me, I’ve tried for years to write
articles without gaps between paragraphs and even between sentences. Sigh.
Maybe I’ll win the lottery and be able to afford a professional hosting site
someday.
LinDee Rochelle
is a writer and editor by trade, and author by way of Rock & Roll. She has
published two books (of three) in her Blast from Your Past series, available on Amazon: Book 1 (currently eBook only, until updated) – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The First Five
Years 1954-1959; and Book 2 (eBook, print & color!) – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging
Sixties. Coming soon (eventually)
… The Psychedelic Seventies!
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Are
you a 39er this month? Welcome to the 39 and Holding Club! Feel
free to share your UN-birthday
comments--copy/paste to email, remove spaces: LinDee
@ 39AndHoldingClub.com and tell us how you really
feel about your age and aging. Keep the stories coming!
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