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Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:36 AM

Put Sparkle Into Your LOVE LIFE

Kick your love life up a notch!

This weekend, Moon moves in to Aries (hot romance, anyone?) where it joins Uranus, the planet of unusual events and the unexpected.  Also in Aries is Venus, the planet of all things LOVE, making your weekend a smashing success in the sizzle department.

Looking for new love?  Put on your red dancing shoes and off you go to meet and greet.  You will WANT to be going out and doing something new, so dust off your best pair of long eyelashes, girls, while the guys don an attention-grabbing jacket.  Looking your best will bring out the best.  Add a smile, and you are ready for the weekend.

Looking for spice to add to a tried and true relationship?  Focus on FUN.  Yes, the housekeeping, kid toting, car washing, meal cooking is all part of life, but hey - where's the FUN?  Revisit old times for good times.  Dress up and go out to that favorite restaurant.  On a budget?  Make dinner at home, followed by game night for the whole family and once the kiddies are sound asleep, surprise your true love with champagne, chocolate and some unexpected attention.

Aries makes us want to move, make things happen, energize our souls.  Grab your share of the Aries gusto this weekend.  Keep alcohol consumption really low (that naughty Neptune in Pisces makes the drinks seem twice as strong), and of course, no drugs!  Mars rules Aries, so the motto is "DO!".  Mars wants you to exercise, run, jump, swim and swing on the chandelier and be as loving and open to new possibilities as your heart allows.

Be hopeful and expectant that the goodness of romance is on the way to you.  It is!

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Monday, February 20, 2012 1:39 PM

The Week Ahead - Small Beginnings, Big Results

The Week Ahead (February 20-24, 2012) - Small Beginnings, Big Results
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Ever wish you could start over?

This week gives you one of 13 chances this year to do exactly that.

Can you start everything over again?  Not exactly.  But you can change direction more easily and move things into a more comfortable and productive place for you.

The Sun moves from Aquarius into Pisces, and on Tuesday, February 21, is in the same zodiac degree as the Moon, creating a NEW MOON at 2 degrees 42 minutes of Pisces. 

The New Moon occurs 13 times a year, as does the Full Moon.  The New Moon is exactly that - NEW!  It calls to the heart of each of us who wants a "do over".  The idea that opportunity only knocks once is preposterous!  The Universe rolls out the red carpet for each of us daily, and in particular once each 28 days when the Moon is New.

How can you make the best use of this newness?

On Monday and Tuesday, really let things go.  Put your old business behind you.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, at the inception of the New Moon in Pisces energy, devote a good 20 minutes to setting out a new direction for yourself where you feel you need it most.  With the New Moon in Pisces, the likely area for renewal is spiritual.  Are you tending to your soul?  Are you practicing your personal beliefs and values?  Or have you, like most of us, slipped a bit in how you behave or make decisions?

This is an old example of change, yet a strong and accurate picture to keep in mind.  If we are walking due East, on our way from San Francisco to New York, and we adjust our course by moving a quarter turn to the right and then proceed forward, we will end up in Los Angeles!  Just one small turn in our direction today will make huge changes in our lives in the months ahead.  And this week is one of the best time to put those changes into practice.

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Sunday, February 19, 2012 10:24 AM

Inspiration for Sunday, February 19, 2012 - WISDOM

Inspiration for Sunday, February 19, 2012 - WISDOM
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The definition of WISDOM is:  the ability to discern; insight; common sense; judgment.

Who couldn't use more of THAT?!

The ability to discern - that's a tall order, and asks us to bring our common sense together with our intuition and knowledge, to make good judgments.  Beyond that, those seeking wisdom would carry that judgment, backed by intuition and common sense, into daily life, to adjust attitudes and behaviors as warranted.

Hmmm...  How much to adjust?  Where to change? 

Applying wisdom to life can be scary, too.  How much is enough?  When is adjusting to someone else's value system nothing more than being abused?  When is tolerating behavior just a cover for being a coward?  These are deep questions, my dear friends, that we all meet on the road of life, sooner or later.

A specific answer may be difficult to come by, I know.  But I also know this - after decades of counseling people, those of us who have a Spiritual Core, who believe in something, who seek answers from a Higher Power, God, the Lord, the Universe, the Powers That Be - those folks have an easier time of it.

Every day we have to put on Wisdom, adjusting to people and circumstances, while maintaining our Core Values.  Yowzers!  Tough stuff.  So I like to take inspiration in these matters where I can find it.  For example, yesterday I came upon a lovely paragraph, speaking of adjusting and wisdom, that I want to share with you. 

As many of you know, I love horses.  To me, they are the magnificence of God's creation.  Yesterday I was reading, "My Friend Flicka" by Mary O'Hara - it's a story about a family, their ranch, and of course, HORSES.

The Mother of the family, Nell, was originally a "city girl", but now lives on a ranch in the wild west.  You wonder how much wisdom she would need and what adjusting she'd have to do, while maintaining her own "Core". 

Here's an example of her wisdom, when allowing "the men" to chop the wood because she was "the woman":

"It had amused Nell at first to be addressed as the Missus, but it had not taken her long to learn that, here in the West, it meant "the woman," with all that the word signified of gentleness and motherliness.  Here, in her world of men, husband and sons, hired men, haying crew, horse buyers, to be the Missus meant to be that before which they could remove their hats, and bend their heads.  In the cities a woman could turn into a driving machine, or harden herself to meet difficulties, but the Missus on a farm or ranch, though she might be milker of cows or trainer of horses, must be more and not less woman for all of that, or she would rob the men around her of something which was as sweet to them as the sugar in their coffee."

That's woman who can adjust to accommodate someone else's values, without compromising her own values.  Wise, discerning, intuitive, without lacking any common sense or good judgment.  Something to inspire us for the week ahead.

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Friday, February 17, 2012 5:23 PM

What are his intentions? (Love Series)

It's FRIDAY - time for the Love Series to get your love life tuned up!

I roll my eyes EVERY TIME I get the question "What are his intentions".  Where in the world does that come from?  The question, not the eye rolling.

Let's break it down.

Intentions is defined as "purpose or attitude toward the effect of one's actions or results", or another definitions puts it as one word:  "purpose". 

I define intentions as "goals".  If I intend to make an apron for my Aunt for her birthday, then it's my GOAL to do that.  If I intend to rent my basement for extra income, then it's my GOAL to do that.

"What are his GOALS" is a question you should have asked HIM before your second date!!  That's why I roll my eyes.

When you have to call a perfect stranger to find out what your boyfriend's GOALS are in life, or in your relationship, you are in the wrong relationship.  MOVE ON!

When life was simpler, and relationships were meant to last, dating was for the purpose of finding a compatible mate.  If you are looking for a mate, as many are, then by all means, ask the person during your first cup of coffee what their life goals are, what they envision for themselves in terms of relationships, and WHY THEY ARE DATING! 

If you are seriously seeking a companion, either live-in, or to marry, you need to know if that great looking person you are meeting at Starbucks that causes your heart to flutter is really on the same page you are.  Find out NOW, in your first couple of hours together.  Why waste time?

Yes, I know - people lie.  But your job is to monitor the course of conversation and actions, and figure out if the person you are newly dating, or have been dating for a long time, is really who they say they are.  That's your job as a single person.

In the good old days, Mom, Dad, Uncles, Cousins, and Brothers would watch out for who was darkening the door of the home and taking the young ladies out.  Well, ladies, you are officially liberated, for good or ill, and you have to do this for yourselves now.  And it's not an easy process.

Let's say you've been dating someone for months, and you just "don't know where it's going".  Really?  WHY NOT!  It's YOUR relationship!  ASK! 

Have a kind conversation.  NOW!  Don't wait.

Now if you could care less, can't see yourself ever living with anyone, never want to marry, hate kids and don't want any, then dating for YOU is a sport, and little else.  And if that's true, and dating is simply a form of entertainment (which by the way is often the case for MEN these days), then you don't have to ask the tough questions.  BUT - don't expect much.  And don't bother to ask him "what are your intentions" or "where is this going" as you've already opted to have your relationship go nowhere.  And don't worry yourself about "where he is" or "who he is with" - if you aren't interested in commitment, then you opt for no strings and his personal information should be off limits.

The greater question for my lady callers and readers is this:  what are YOUR intentions.  If you are meeting guys because you need someone to buy you dinner, well, OK.  But be aware of that.  If you are meeting guys because sex is something you think you can't live without, OK.  But be honest with yourself about that.  If you aren't ready to settle down, make a commitment, be responsible, OK.  But that means the relationship you seek is by definition temporary and likely superficial.  Don't put pressure on yourself or the guy to act certain ways, be in touch all the time, answer to you about his plans - it's inappropriate!  If, however, you want a walk down the aisle, the house, the kids, and a really great guy who is loyal and devoted, OK!  But know that, and shop accordingly.

I liken dating to hostessing a big Thanksgiving Dinner - would you go shopping without a carefully planned list?  Would you get up on Thanksgiving morning and take the approach of "whatever - it'll all fall into place" or "things will work out" or "I have a good feeling about this"?  Or would you have planned, organized, cleaned, polished, baked and invited?  The point is this:  YOUR intentions are equally, if not more, important for you to know.  AND THEN you need to ask your new boy about himself, and share openly about where you two are in life, to find out if you're on the same page.

In years past, it was assumed that if you were dating, you were available for marriage.  These days?  Hah!  Not so much!  THAT is why this dating thing is anything but romantic.  It is hard work.  And you need to be on top of your game if you want to pick through the pile of folks that really do not want what you do in life.

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Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:07 PM

Predictions for the Weekend - February 17-20, 2012 ... and an Offer!

It's here again!  The Weekend!

So what's up for you and yours this weekend, and how can you make the most of the positive energies and minimize the not so positive vibes?

Sun is in the last few degrees of Aquarius, moving into Pisces on Monday.  The urge is to break out and have fun, maybe do something wild and crazy.  Go for it, with caution.  Too much chaos will be leaving you under the weather come Monday morning.  Adding a new event, trying a new sport, or taking a creative writing class - all good.  Parasailing or bungee jumping - hmmm... not so good.

Moon moving into Capricorn for the weekend will bring you some natural restraint, until late Sunday when there are few boundaries on how much craziness you think you can get away with. 

Best plan is to have fun and try new things until Sunday around 4 PM.  After 4 PM, get home, stay home, chill out, prepare yourself for the week ahead.

Mercury is in Pisces, a highly spiritual sign, so now is the ideal time to renew your religious, philosophical and organizational ties to groups and people who share your beliefs and priorities.  The power of like minded people joining together for a common cause is legend.  Don't miss out on this type of support.

Venus in Aries may give the ladies more interest in taking the lead, being aggressive, pursuing the guys.  Before you go headlong into behavior you are sure to regret, let me remind you of this:  Mars is retrograde in Virgo.  Mars represents men and energy.  Give the guys a break.  They are likely giving themselves a break from all the hoopla of Valentine's Day.  The guys are more likely to be into male bonding by way of basketball, pizza, beer, and a few hands of Texas Hold 'Em Poker. 

Venus in Aries tends to be mouthy and unforgiving, girls, so watch yourself.  If you get irritated and frustrated with your guy, he is in the Mars Retrograde in Virgo place where he may say "whatever" and delete your number. 

On a grander scale, Jupiter is in the early degrees of Taurus, Saturn is retrograde in Libra.  These are not friendly spirits, one to the other.  Jupiter is looking for large comforts, excessively showy displays of spiritual "rightness", while Saturn feels droopy and unloved in a sign known for being so accommodating that there's just no chance of any self-discipline whatsoever.  Combining excess with lack of discipline is like oil and water, gas pumps and dynamite.  The world situation?  Not so good, folks. 

I've said it before, and here I go again:  prepare yourself.  Store food, water, money, flashlights, battery radios, and reinstate your land line at home.  Cellphones in an emergency?  Forget it.  Electricity in an emergency?  No go.  You are responsible for yourself and your family in all respects.  Don't let them down when you can so easily be prepared for emergencies with just a little forethought and few dollars each week put into supplies for home and car.

On a scale of 1 to 10, the weekend scoreboard is:
Love Meter:  6
Career Meter:  8
Fun Meter:      9 (til Sunday at 4 PM)
Spiritual Meter:  10+

Enjoy your weekend, everyone.  Be safe and have fun!

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012 10:54 AM

Learn It, Know It, Love It - Astrology School - Lesson One (c)

Learn It, Know It, Love It - Astrology School - Lesson One (c)
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Who are you?

Socrates declared that to gain wisdom, we must, "Know thyself!"

There are many ways to "Know thyself", from spiritual studies, to actively participating in religion, to meditation, psychic instruction, and deep study of metaphysics.  Properly applied, any and all of these roads guide you to YOU.  Truly loving relationships are intended to be a channel to knowing yourself, too.  A loving parent who brings out the best in their child, a mate that believes in you, a teacher who sees your potential and puts in the energy to bring it out of you - these blessed relationships help lead you to YOU, also.

Of all the choices you have for self-discovery, Astrology is the most verifiable, trusted, and long-lived of Metaphysical Predictive practices, with thousands of years of research behind it.

Learning Astrology - really learning it - will give you a method to understand not only yourself, but everyone you will ever meet, any famous person you ever hear about (Personal Astrology).  If you study long enough, you will be able to see trends for countries (Mundane Astrology), figure out the best time to start new projects (Elective Astrology), and answer your own questions (Horary Astrology). 

Can you do this overnight?  No!  It takes many many hours, weeks, months, years to have enough knowledge and experience to be even a reasonably good Astrologer.  Thus, we come to the first problem.  In a world of instant everything, who has the time, energy, patience and discipline to get the equivalent of a Medical degree in an age old art/science that, although accurate, is considered frivolous, marginal, even heretical?

Fortunately, some do.  And those who do are incredibly bright, focused, ethical, thinking students of life, who take their responsibilities very seriously and to a one, in my experience, grow into a reverence for the magic of the Universe and the Designer Behind It All, more so than any other group I've ever met anywhere, including church!

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THE SUN
It rises in the East and sets in the West, or so it seems when you live on the Earth.  Our Home, the Earth, travels around the Sun in a prescribed orbit in about 364.25 days of 24 hours each, making it look like the Sun is circling the Earth, and thus "rising" and "setting" but it was Early Astrologers (who were also Politicians, Doctors, Scientists) who determine that the truth was something different.  They knew that Sun was the Earth orbit center, while we traveled round, and round, and round. 

Through observation of many scientific minds, it was noted that from our Earth home, it appeared that the Sun was traveling round and round, parading in front of 12 distinctly shaped constellations, time after time after time, until they determined that it was so precise that it was predictable.

Each Constellation or Zodiac was assigned a name based on its supposed shape, and the 12 Signs of the Zodiac came into being.

Through further detailed observation, early Astrologers noted that people born when the Sun was in front of a certain Constellation seemed to have certain qualities and characteristics, and the early beginnings of Heaven/Earth connections were born.

That, my new students of Astrology, was the beginning.  But hardly the end.  Many thousands of years of study and observation later, true Astrologers will reassure you that you are WAY MORE THAN YOUR SUN SIGN.

Nonetheless, we start somewhere, and why not start where our ancient ancestors started, with our birth, and the position of the Sun.

The Twelve Zodiac Signs are named for the shapes they resemble.  I know, I know - I can't see the so-called shapes either, but apparently our ancestors had more time to look up and figure this stuff out, or at lease they claim they could see certain shaped and designs in each of the 12 constellations. 

So assignment One:  Learn the first 6 signs of the zodiac.  See if you can dig up pictures of the constellations associated with these signs, so you get a feel for how these names and associations came into being.

ARIES - named for the shape of Ram's horns.  Aries is the beginning of Spring (around March 21st) and Aries tends to RAM things and be AHEAD of things, or FIRST, and is very energetic.  See the connections?  Rams have other not-so-great traits, and so do Aries, such as being rash, bullying, overly enthusiastic and even destructive.

TAURUS - named for the Bull, which the shape of the constellation theoretically represents.  The Bull is known for having a calm demeanor unless angered,  being strong, slow to respond, and territorial.  The less-calm traits include being stubborn, lazy, and a little slow to process complex information.

GEMINI - named for the twins which are supposedly depicted in the constellation.  The Twins are fun, lighthearted, chatty, whimsical and often creative.  The downside of Gemini is too little substance, lack of seriousness and focus and being too easily distracted.

CANCER - named for the Crab portrayed in the constellation, the Crab is able to move sideways to avoid trouble, to shed the shell and begin again, and to ebb and flow with the ocean tides.  Crab can also "pinch" and say hurtful things when cornered, and needs time to be alone to stay centered.

LEO - the Lion shows himself proud in the constellation so named.  Since Sun shines the brightest at this time, LEO is considered to be connected with Kings and leaders, with people in the limelight, and does love attention.  On bad days, Leo can be self-centered and self-aggrandizing.

VIRGO - the Virgin, as the constellation appears to a trained eye to be that of a young, chaste girl.  The qualities expected in a Virgo are cleanliness, attention to detail and organization, caution about health, and a willingness to serve and be helpful.  The less desirable aspects of Virgo include prissiness, a critical and unappreciative nature, and a tendency to be a germophobe.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 9:57 AM

Surprising Information abut Soul Mates and Valentine's Day

Lots of Valentine's Good Wishes!

And what better day to talk about Soul Mates than on Cupid's Special Day?

Looking for your "Soul Mate"? 
Wondering about "The One"? 
Questioning whether you are with who you are "Supposed To Be With"?

There are many surprises in life, perhaps the biggest surprise being the truth that YOU HAVE HUNDREDS OF SOUL MATES!

What?

Yes.  You do.  And so does everyone else. 

The complication arises because we meet one of those romantic Soul Mates one at a time, usually, and get very attached to someone who feels so familiar.  It FEELS like THE ONE and IT and HIM/HER and you are sure there could be no one that matches THAT ONE.

Right!  That's how we are designed to react.  That's what causes bonding, loyalty, commitment.  The belief that there is no one like THIS one, and that this is IT causes each of us to step up our game, and do our best to keep this person close.

But the truth of the Universe is more inclusive and yet more diverse than our hormones, chemistry and feelings tell us. 

Taking a chapter from our Eastern Philosophers who embrace reincarnation, many lives, karma, and rebirth as a normal process, the larger truth is that ANYONE you are close to is likely someone you are meeting again from your SOUL GROUP.

A SOUL GROUP is the large population of souls that generally reincarnates in the same time frame and whose paths you cross in multiple life times.  This SOUL GROUP includes ALL your family members, ALL your close friends, ALL your enemies, ALL your bosses, employees, neighbors, and some would say all your pets, too.  That's a lot of information to wrap our heads around, for sure!

The further belief is that these roles are reassigned from life time to life time - you are the Mom, but before you were the best friend, sister, neighbor.

If you take just a second to imagine this - even if you don't believe it lock, stock and barrel - you begin to see that YES, it is possible that MANY Soul Mates exist on this earth, and many of them are going to feel familiar, loving, desirable, and "destined", "karmic" and "meant to be".

The challenge is to know for sure that the Universal Good, The Lord, the Heavens certainly wouldn't withhold good from you, nor limit your potential mate or love interests by putting only ONE good choice on this big earth for you.  Surely the bounty of the Universe provides more than one choice!  Good grief!  The Universe gives us two kidneys, two eyes, two ears, and lots and lots of blood cells.  Why not many romantic Soul Mate choices?

So before you trip yourself up by sticking with a path, or a "Soul Mate" because some poet, songwriter or bad naughty psychic has told you "OH THIS IS YOUR SOUL MATE", keep in mind that you have MANY MANY MANY DOZENS OR HUNDREDS of potential Soul Mates on this Earth RIGHT NOW.  You may not have met them yet, but they are here, and they are seeking YOU, just as you are seeking THEM.

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Monday, February 13, 2012 11:51 AM

The Week Ahead - Big Mouth = Big Problems (2/13-2/17/12)

My wish for you is that you read this BEFORE Tuesday, February 14th - Valentine's Day.  Here's why.  Mercury will be in the 29th degree of Aquarius.  Any time a planet or sensitive point is at 29 degrees of any sign, watch out.  The energy is unstable, unbalanced, and subject to all forms of perversions.

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This week, keep communications pristine.  Keep things positive or at the very worst, neutral.

Mercury at 29 degrees Aquarius means that if you are stressed or incautious, things will pop out of your mouth that can be erratic, bizarre and very unfortunate. 

This is underscored by Neptune which has just left the 29th degree of Aquarius, but still close enough at 0 degrees Pisces to be a trickster in this mix.  Remember, folks - Neptune rules drugs and alcohol.  Please - one sip of champagne and no more under these aspects. 

Mercury/Neptune combined in the 29th degree of Aquarius brings sublimely excellent intentions that could go oh so wrong, so be safe and be quiet.

Meanwhile, Saturn is retrograde in - wait for it - 29 degrees Libra, which can be our saving grace.  Saturn brings stability - much needed here - and the angle from Libra to Aquarius is a very favorable and happy trine (120 degree angle). 

So the good news is that with just a moderate amount of self-restraint (Saturn) your good intentions (Mercury/Neptune) can have a very positive influence this week as long as you stay away from impulse and any need to grab more attention than is appropriate.  (And leave the drugs and alcohol alone!)

Watchword:  HUMILITY!

Bring humility to ALL of your life, and in particular to the area of communication.  That means cellphone usage, texting, emailing, face to face talks, contract negotiations, and even bus, taxi, car, plane trips for the purpose of meeting, greeting, and visiting.

Are you wondering if you should stay home and pull the covers over your head?  LOL  No - that's not recommended and in fact, won't help you at all.  These energies EXIST and avoidance will just make the problems grow larger.  Go out into the world and put your humility on with your coat and hat.  And practice good manners at home, too.

The old fashioned concept of character building never goes out of fashion.  It just seems that way.  In truth, we are supposed to suit up and show up, and bring our good manners and humility with us as we proceed on our life path.  And that is especially true this week.

Good luck!  And the less said, the happier your Valentine's Day!

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Monday, February 06, 2012 1:10 PM

Neptune enters Pisces; first time since 1848.

Neptune - the planet associated with oceans, liquids, chemicals, gases, melting, evaporation, the higher self, imagination, intuition, deception and disillusion - was only discovered in 1846, when it was in the very last degrees of Aquarius. 

In 1848, Neptune began a 14 year journey through Pisces, and proceeded through all of the other Zodiac Signs until when, just a few short months ago, it returned to the last degrees of Aquarius, where it was discovered 160+ years ago.

Neptune takes about 165 years to travel the Zodiac.  Each time you experience Neptune in a particular Zodiac sign, you can be assured it will be the first AND last time you will see that (assuming you live less than 165 years on Earth, of course).

After Neptune's discovery, Astrologers assigned it as the ruler of Pisces, since Neptune entered Pisces at or near the time of discovery.  Before that, the sign of Pisces was considered to be ruled or associated with Jupiter.  And many practicing Astrologers still use what is called "Old Rulers" when determining the true nature of a person's Horoscope.

Here we are again - Neptune is entering Pisces RIGHT NOW!  Neptune has just edged into that sign over this past weekend, leaving Aquarius behind for a good 150 or so years.

So we have a very interesting and powerful energy afoot.  Neptune entering the Zodiac Sign it rules, Pisces.  That's a powerful and unbelievably strong placement for all of us.  Let's make the most of the next Neptune-blessed 14 years!

Neptune leaves Pisces in January of 2026.  We've got a lot of years to figure this out, and get this right, and to squeeze all the goodness out of Neptune in Pisces, so let's not waste one precious moment!

Neptune rules the ephemeral, the things you can't see, the process of things appearing, disappearing, and reappearing.  Think of water.  You can boil it away.  You can freeze it.  You can in a short period have a solid, a liquid, and a gas, all made up of the same substance - water.  THAT is what Neptune does.  It changes things and turns solids into liquids.  Think of solid rock that is heated and melted.  That is a Neptune concept.  Think of oceans - flowing, changing, giving life, and taking life away - that is a Neptune concept.

Neptune contains the highest minded thoughts of man but can render that same man into a debased and disgrace person you will barely recognize.  Think of alcohol and drugs.  They are Neptune ruled, as are the effects of same.  A celebratory drink at a wedding?  All good.  Drinking scotch straight out of the bottle behind a dumpster?  Not good. 

See how Neptune can lift you higher than ever before, but how you can, without caution, be dashed about on the harsh rocks of Neptune's reality if we aren't careful?

So let's suit up, and make sure we are on the right side of Neptune's energies during these upcoming years.

Rules for Living with Neptune in Pisces:
1)  Put your spiritual life FIRST;
2)  Eliminate anything you could overdo - excessive food, drink, work, drugs.
3)  Decide this is your highest and best achievement period and work towards that;
4)  Belief = Reality with Neptune.  Believe that anything is possible;
5)  Prepare for a quickly changing future.  What is solid today could be melted and gone tomorrow.  Be sure you are saving for that rainy day so you are not washed away in the unhappy tides of Neptune;
6)  Make it a point to use your intuition, and allow that 6th sense to lead the powers of the other five senses, so when you need it, your intuition is right there and ready for use.

In a nutshell, we are advised to put our feet on the firm and sure ground of spiritual truths, to discern what is real and what is fabrication, to act on our intuition and trust it, and to be prepared to let go of illusions in favor of principles that are lasting.

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Sunday, January 29, 2012 2:37 PM

Inspiration for Sunday, January 29, 2012 - POWER

Power:  The ability to do or act.

Hmmm...  Have you ever felt numb?  stuck?  depleted?  Have you experienced inertia?  depression?  lethargy?  Everyone has had a moment or two, or even a month or two, when people, places or things have knocked the wind out of our sails and caused us to lose momentum or relinquish the ability to do anything about our lives or situations.

The ability to do or act depends upon power, and the source of that power.  If you are like me, addicted to caffeine, you may reach for a third or fourth cup of coffee to give you that extra boost.  Or maybe you get a second wind by going to the gym, or taking a short nap.

But lasting power isn't found at the bottom or a cup, or cocktail glass.  Nor does it come via iron dumbbells or endless hours of texting or calling friends. 

Real power comes from Source, call it what you will: God, Lord, the Almighty, Christ, Buddha, Universal Cause, Life Force, the One.

This week, create a new thought pattern, a new habit.  When you feel your ability to do or act, or think or decide, is lagging or lost completely, empower yourself by connecting to YOUR real power source.  It only takes a moment.  Ask for help, clarity, direction and listen to the answer. 

Practicing this one habit will change your life completely and assure you that you will never lack power, nor lack the ability to do, act, know, decide.

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Thursday, January 26, 2012 5:36 PM

Four Dreaded Words: Let's take a break.

Things aren't perfect in your relationship, but pretty darned good all things considered.  Or so you think.  And then, after several months or even years, s/he says:  Let's take a break.  Or worse yet, s/he takes a break and forgets to tell you. 

Sometimes it seems harmless enough and comes in the form of "I need some space", or "I'm going away for the Summer" or "I need to some time to think".

Even if YOU have been wanting a break yourself, suddenly the whole idea of space, breaks, and distance doesn't seem like such a good idea.  In fact, your stomach may be in knots, your migraine kicks in, and your dinner which was delicious when you ate it now sits like a indigestible stone.

After 40+ years of counseling people, first as a vocal and acting coach, next as a CPA and financial advisor, and for many years now as a therapist, counseling, psychic and life coach, I can promise you - guarantee you - that "breaks, space, and distance" are exactly what your relationship needs.

Yes, I know.  It's not what YOU think it needs.  But the other person thinks so.  And guess what - in a partnership, if one partner changes the game, the game is changed whether you voted for it or not.  That's the hellish part of all this bonding and connecting we seek.  It does put us in position of being the at the mercy of the other person at a moment's notice.

How you handle such a request, or demand, will determine in great measure whether you two ever find your way back to each other.  So memorize the rules for survival:

1)  Agree wholeheartedly that a break, distance or separate vacations is just fine, and maybe preferable.  If you can squeak out the words, mention you'd been thinking the same thing of late.

2)  Ask the person how much time away from the relationship is likely enough.

3)  Be prepared for vague, nonspecific hemming and hawing in terms of time away.  Rarely will a person say:  "I need 90 days to get my bills paid off so I can think about you for a change." or "Let me find a job - it should take about 6 months - then I'll be back with money in my pocket and we'll take a vacation."  If your partner does say that, you are in great shape and should agree right away.

4)  If the person has zero answers for you regarding #2, above, then YOU say:  Let's not visit, email, phone, text for 90 days.  I'll call you around (fill in the blank) Easter, Labor Day, Halloween and I'll take you out for lunch and we can talk about whether we see ourselves as a couple, or just great friends.

5)  Referring to #4, above, you MUST set limits on this sudden infliction of "no man's land".  Otherwise, you will make yourself crazy every day wondering "is this the day he's gonna miss me enough to call".  And you won't have to check your email, voicemails and texts every 30 seconds, either.

6)  NO CONTACT means NO CONTACT.  Do NOT fall into the black pit of hell meaning s/he calls at will for friendly chat that leaves you miserable and walking on more egg shells with every day.  If your "I want space" friend starts the chat/call/write/come over scenario, it's up to YOU to put a stop to it.  Remember - space is a good thing.  Space punctuated by contact over which you have no control and that is purposeless except to give the other person comfort and too much control - well, it's a BAD THING FOR YOU.  So do not do it!

7)  Assuming you've stayed away from each other for the 90 days, or 5 weeks, or whatever you decide, then make contact at the appointed time, go to lunch as promised, and be prepared to have some sane conversation about regrouping and reconnecting, or about going separate ways.  There are few choices in between, so do not stretch out the "I need space" for any longer than 90 days.

8)  If you are in the middle of one of these no man land ventures, and you missed your chance to set some boundaries and make this work for you, then try to get on board with the time limits, the end point, and the "I'll call you" so YOU have some SAY over this big gap in your life.

9)  Rarely does time away for "thinking" amount to anything good for your relationship.  It can, but it almost never does.  So during the time apart, give yourself some really good hours to think, assess, revisit who you are, what you want, and devise a plan to put your life on the right track.  You might be surprised - after all that thinking it might occur to you - hey, I don't want that person back!

10) Try to pry some reasons out of the other person.  A break, or a break up, can be very enlightening, if you give the person a nonthreatening chance to tell the truth about why.  Most people will avoid telling you what it is that is annoying them, though.  But gently pry.  It's your best chance for feedback, ever.

Bottom line, make the most of a break in a relationship.  It isn't the end of the world, and may not be the end of a relationship, but it can be the beginning of you getting to know you better, and making better choices in the future.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012 10:52 AM

When Mars Turns On You!

Yes, it's true.  Today, January 23/24, 2012, Mars is standing still (or so it looks), turning on its heel, soon to be creeping backwards until April 13/14, 2012. 

In mid-April, Mars appears to stand still again, as if rethinking and reconsidering, and then moves back to where Mars is today. 

It will take until June 21/22, 2012 (Yes, the Summer Solstice!) before Mars retraces its path and returns to the point in the Zodiac where it is today.

Mars represents men, energy, war, disagreements, hostility, sexual attraction and rowdiness.  When Mars stands in place, those qualities are emphasized.  When Mars moves backwards, or retrogrades, those qualities retreat and become less pronounced.

What does this mean for you? 

Periods of Mars Retrograde affect some people more than others.  Not every Mars Retrograde period will touch your life.

Mars is zig zagging in Virgo, between 3 and 23 degrees.  For Virgos, this zig zag will affect your Sun, and thus yourself.  You must REST, and avoid any excessive show of rage, anger, or extreme exercise.  If you go against this suggestion, the results may be less than desirable. 

Mars' path also affects Pisces Sun Signs since your Sun will be opposite Mars.  Pisceans are also urged to take it easy, conserve energy, etc. 

Any Sun Signs that are 90 degrees away from Mars will likely need to tamp down aggression.  Affected are Gemini and Sagittarians.  Keep in the forefront of your mind that the anger you feel needs to be dissipated in nonagressive ways, such as gentle exercise, bike rides, etc.

In your LOVE LIFE, out of the blue you may long for that great guy or gal that you let slip through your fingers.  Strong wishes to reconnect with former partners, or dreams of those folks, could set your imagination on fire.  Just don't read too much into this, nor act on these urges at the present moment.  By the time Fourth of July rolls around, and Mars is safely away from Virgo,  you can decide with a clear head whether you need to reach out to someone from years ago.  By that time, you will likely have forgotten all about that person anyway.

Best way to use the Mars Retrograde (by Sun Signs):

ARIES - Since you are Mars ruled, take the lessening of your spunk and spirit as a good thing, rather than misinterpreting this as a personal fault or flaw.  When Mars retreats, this gives your overwrought nervous system time to chill.

TAURUS - Venus ruled Taureans are likely to feel that your love life is retreating unfairly.  Apply the wisdom on allowing others space and time, which is what may happen now.  S/he will be back if you don't act like a lunatic meanwhile.

GEMINI - Mercury ruled Gemini folks may notice they want to stay home more.  Your roaming spirit is a bit worn out so rest and take warm lavender baths to soothe your soul.  And cut back on computer and phone usage in favor of quiet meditation.

CANCER - You feel everything intensel yall the time, since the Moon generates a sympathetic vibration no matter what Zodiac sign is being directly affected by current events.  Good thing you have a shell to hide in!

LEO - You will feel you can conquer the world right now, and you will be right.  While your neighbors and friends are ducking the Mars Retrograde, you will seize the moment to excel and push your agenda forward.  Lucky Leo!

VIRGO - Bless your tattered souls, double up on vitamins, minerals and tonics.  Have your warm cocoa at hand, and get out your favorite blankie.  Rest and pamper yourself.  Do the minimum, but do it well and with your usual high quality.

LIBRA - Argh!  You are likely to take all things personally during this Mars Retrograde period, and wonder "what did I do" and "how come no one calls me back".  This is one time FOR SURE that YOU have done NOTHING to cause changes in others' moods.

SCORPIO - You remind me of the tiny minnow, that almost invisible fish that darts under a rock and hides successfully while larger, slower fish become someone's dinner.  You will be SO GLAD you are out of harm's way during the next 5 months!

SAGITTARIUS - What's it gonna take for me to get the message to you loud and clear and before it's too late?  STOP with your big plans, just til the end of June.  I know you feel invincible, but Mars is sneaky and will gently drain the gas out of your tank.

CAPRICORN - Solid, stoic, predictable - you will weather the Mars Retrograde by sticking to your structure and habit patterns.  To bed 30 minutes earlier every evening will be all you need to feel peppy, happy and positive while others are not so lucky.

AQUARIUS -  Genius is your calling card.  Your compassionate heart is often hidden under your exuberance and unusual thinking, but will be obvious as you see your work mates sagging under the weight of Mars Retrograde.  You will save the day for them.

PISCES - Dive to the depths of the seven seas, and stay there.  Visit with your mermaid friends and chat up the whales.  Study marine biology and coral reefs.  Most importantly, cleanse your soul and cleave to your spiritual studies so you can emerge in April (or June) as the emotionally strong and steady person you need to be.

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Sunday, January 22, 2012 11:50 AM

Inspiration for Sunday, January 22, 2012 - REJECTION

REJECTION:  To refuse to accept someone or something.

Is it possible to be inspired by the topic of rejection?  Rejection seems to harsh and hurtful, so final.  It's something most of us fear, and go out of our way to avoid at all costs.

If you abide by the spiritual belief that morals, principles, ethics and good acts are desirable, then sooner or later we will come upon a person, place, thing, event or personal quality that we find unacceptable.  Then what do we do?  When is it OK, desirable, necessary to reject someone or something?

If you find a personal quality or characteristic within your own behavior patterns, the spiritual teachers will tell us to get busy and change our ways.  They will advise us to reject our unacceptable patterns and replace with better ones.

But what if you find personal qualities or characteristics in your partner, or your new boyfriend, or even a long time friend, that are unacceptable?  Then what?

The single most difficult adjustment I see people make is the one that occurs when they realize that what they thought was true about someone turns out to be false.  A boyfriend cheats.  A best friend betrays.  A parent abuses.  A boss harasses.  Then what?

When the OTHER PERSON needs to change in order for YOU to find their behaviors acceptable, and they don't change, can't change, won't change, think YOU should change, then what?  At what point does something or someone become so unacceptable to you that you must - MUST - reject them?

These are deeply personal questions and struggles that sooner or later we will all face.  To grow spiritually, however, we must be able to stand up for our principles and to compromise on the nonessential and inconsequential things, while being firm on what we stand for and stand against. 

Sometimes, after stress and strain, heart ache and indecision, it is REJECTION we decide upon, and we eliminate contact, interaction, closeness, with someone who has been our dearest friend, colleague, or mate.  Or we throttle down the interaction to a much lesser form of contact and a best friend becomes a casual acquaintance, or a mate becomes a co-parent with whom we have a strained and barely cordial relationship.

The repercussions of these rejections range all the way from a feeling of relief, to regret, self-doubt, confusion, and often a change of heart that takes us right back into a relationship or friendship or work environment that we once left behind good sound reasons.

And woe be to the folks who are promised change by that mate, boss, friend only to find out that there has been no change and that the pain of being close to that person is as bad or worse as ever before.

What's the message? 

I think the message is that we must grow a strong backbone and create a clear mind. 

I think we are happiest when we give someone or a situation the benefit of the doubt once, twice, or three times. 

I think we are ultimately calmer and more peaceful when we know we can trust ourselves to make good, strong, principled decisions for our own benefit and are willing to pay the price to do so, when the situation calls for it. 

I think that rejection, properly applied, is a learning tool for the recipient as well.  Have you rejected your child's request to drink and smoke?  Have you rejected the unwanted advances of an inappropriate person?  Setting boundaries is a spiritual imperative!

And I know, and have observed for over 40 years of counseling people, that a spiritually centered person is more capable of rejecting the unacceptable and sticking to their principles than a person who has nothing but feelings and emotions to lead them to true and lasting answers.

In the end, you will find that REJECTION of the unacceptable is a necessary and desirable tool to have in your spiritual arsenal and, properly and judiciously and wisely applied, it will elevate your level of balance and peace.

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Friday, January 20, 2012 1:12 PM

It's all about your MOON! ...and a FREE offer

Stop it with the SUN SIGNS!  It's all about your MOON!

The Moon is the fastest moving heavenly body for us Earthlings.  Every 28+ days, the Moon circles the Earth.  While the Earth takes a full year to circle the Sun, the Moon has circled the Earth 12-13 times!  Astrologically speaking, the Moon has gone through all 12 zodiac signs 12-13 times while slow poke Earth has gone through all 12 zodiac signs ONCE.

So guess which of the two heavenly bodies is most closely associated with YOU, YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES, and WHAT'S GOING ON?  Yep!  The MOON. 

In Eastern Astrology (we practice Western Astrology in the West), the Sun is secondary to the Moon.  Moon is considered the most important body in your chart,  and it's not enough to know your Sun Sign if you live where Eastern Astrology is practiced.  It should be the same here in the West, but alas, we are SO far behind. 

Western Astrology exalts the Sun and gives almost no credence to the Moon Sign whatsoever, probably because back in the 40's and 50's someone found that the Sun Sign Horoscope in the comics section of the newspaper drew many daily readers.  And let's be honest - you don't have to be an intellectual genius to find out your Sun Sign. 

However, to find out your Moon Sign, you actually need to KNOW something REAL about the planets, the Sun, the Moon and know your exact BIRTH TIME, and have a nodding acquaintance with a Real Astrologer, or - wait for it -  an Ephemeris. 

(An Ephemeris is an astronomically accurate listing of each light body (Sun/Moon) and each planet every single day.)

Your heart, your emotions, your feminine side - that's your MOON SIGN in your Natal Chart.  And aren't those the elements of life that give us more challenge than anything else? 

It is infinitely more helpful to know your Moon Sign, the predictor of how your emotions react, how you feel, how you love/attach to others, how you mother or receive mothering, and how you express your emotions or understand the expression of emotions by others.  Know THAT about someone, and you have an inside track in understand that person, maybe better than they understand themselves!

And it doesn't stop there.  Once every 28-29 days, when the Moon returns to the exact place where it was when you were born, you have what Astrologers call a Lunar Return.  A chart constructed for that exact moment will give you all the information you need about what's in store for you for the next 28-29 days, almost like magic.

Here's a peek into MOON SIGN meanings:

Aries - Your heart leaps when it's time to start something new, get the ball rolling, or express anger.  You're good at all that, and if someone wants to please you, emotionally, they better be ingenious and creative, as you abhor boredom.

Taurus - As long as you personally are comfortable, and feeling secure about your future, there's no stopping you.  Even if you are living in a cardboard box, and other people do not understand you, it doesn't matter.  If YOU are comfortable, you are naturally loving and generous to everyone, especially your loved ones and kids.

Gemini - Nothing warms your heart more than a good conversation, an intellectually stimulating mate, and being understood.  God Bless the person who can listen to you all the way through to the end of your many sentences, and still think you are hot stuff.

Cancer - Can you get moodier?  Can you stay home many more days in a row under the covers without the neighbors calling 9-1-1?  Hurt feelings are your forte and no one nurses a wound like you do, nor carries a flame for the Love Of Your Life with as much gusto.

Leo - Ugly is only skin deep to you.  Flatter the genius within, and that person has your loyalty forever.  Even at your lowest moment, someone who can say "you're the best!" and mean it will be celebrating a 75th wedding anniversary with you some day.

Virgo - Offending smells, sights, sounds will turn you off to a person or place quicker than your laptop can boot up.  To woo you, one must be clean, tidy, health conscious and smart.  You have too many quirks to mention, and you need someone who things each and every one of those quirks is endearing.

Libra - Oh, no!  Everything has to be in balance for a Moon in Libra to feel pulled together and ready to face the world.  Structure is your best friend.  A person who is consistently kind and reliable is your life partner, in this and many lifetimes to come.

Scorpio - Disrespect you and you are DONE!  Even if you don't act on the "done" for years.  Shallow people?  No thank you.  Stupid and slothful people?  Never.  You may be the smartest parent in the zodiac and even a scrap of genuine affection you will never forget.

Sagittarius - Free is me.  That's your bumper sticker.  Squash your spirit and that person is a goner.  You are the parent that children love because inside (let's be honest) you never grew up and even today consider running away from home just for the thrill of it.

Capricorn - It's a tough road, but once you pave it over with work balanced with play, there is no one  like you as a work mate or life mate.  You can tolerate just about anything and understand people more than they do themselves.  First to volunteer, last to leave work, appreciative always.

Aquarius - Other than turning your parents' hair completely gray before age 6, you're pretty much fun to be around, as long as the work partners and romance partners trust you and let you be yourself.  Attack your love of exploration, and you are on the dating sites that day, looking for a replacement companion.

Pisces - Few will be able to fathom you, while you are pretty hip on what others are thinking and doing.  Perhaps the most highly evolved people on the planet, you seek to nurture the soul and although you are likely beautiful to the eye, you count no person ugly, no matter how they appear on the outside.

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Thursday, January 19, 2012 11:53 AM

How to Pick a Mate -- and an offer!

The urge to merge, join, partner, love and connect is healthy and necessary for a normal life.  When you feel the drum beat inside you, and the wish for a companion, THAT is the soul searching for one of your soul mates.

With me so far?

We could call this the PURE part of romance.  The TRUE ESSENCE of Love Searching for Love.

So how come things go SO WRONG and what can YOU do to increase your chances of picking the RIGHT MATE in the future?

Let me give you an example of how come things go SO WRONG, as a preface to the HOW of increasing your chances of things going SO RIGHT.  Think back to being in a classroom, a school room.  See that big black board, or chalk board as we are now calling it, covering the walls, in plain sight for all to see.  Got it?

Remember, now, how pristine those boards looked on the first day of school, or on Monday mornings after the janitor had washed the boards clean, and they sparkled and looked brand new. 

Now contrast that with a week's worth of chalk dust, social studies assignments, doodles, poorly erased graphs and charts, math formulas on one board, a list of continents on the other, and so on. 

Pristine, crystal clear, clean vs. old chalk dust, yesterday's assignments, and half of a math formula you still don't understand.

Which board is more appealing?  Which board makes you want to jump up and write something new, fresh, and creative?  Which board whets the appetite for learning, exploring, knowing?

When you feel the urge to find THE ONE, THE MATE, IT, HIM, HER, be sure you are starting with a CLEAN SLATE. 

Erase the old.  Get a divorce if you need to.  Break up if you need to.  Become a stable single person if you aren't already.  Put some distance between you and your last relationship.  Eliminate as much static in your life as you possibly can by being financially responsible, gainfully employed, mature, clean and sober (if alcohol or drugs have been a problem), and a good parent if you are a parent.  Clean up your friendships and relationship with old jobs, people, and family members.

Tall order?  Too hard?  Feel overwhelmed?  Already stopped reading?

The point is this:  Writing new material on the black board of life over old material that went wrong, is a recipe for failure.

More to the point:  In order to find THE RIGHT ONE this day and age, we better have ALL our wits about us, our intuition shiny and in good working order, our eyes at 20/20 vision, and a good detective on board just in case. 

And to the MOST IMPORTANT POINT:  We need to have a clear view of who we are, who we aren't, and the type of person that will fit in our lives. 

Would you really go shopping for your Thanksgiving feast with your Forth of July BBQ list?  No!  So why use the same shopping list at age 35 that you used when you were 16?  You've GROWN UP (we hope).  You know yourself better (we hope).  You know people better (we hope).

So to pick a MATE, not a DATE:
1)  Finish up old business.
2)  Define realistically who you are TODAY.
3)  Figure out the type, style, personality that will fit in your life TODAY.
4)  Be aware that opposites do not attract.  Opposites add interest, but not longevity.
5)  Know that similarities in beliefs, goals, visions create bonds that last forever.

As we enter the New Year of 2012, you can find that MATE!  Just be persevering, do not give up, and do something every day towards that goal.

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