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The Truth About Astrology
I’ve been a student of astrology for about 36 years now and the most amazing thing to me is all the untruths or half-truths that are constantly circulated about it. If your level of understanding of astrology has been what the newspapers put out ( on the comic pages, usually…), this article should be mind-boggling. If you’ve read a few magazine articles, you’ll find a few things you may not have considered. But if you’re a person who’s read a number of books about astrology, this article may say nothing new to you OR it may seem like it’s not actually about astrology–depends on the books you’ve been reading.
The first truth about astrology I want to share is that no one has only one Sign. Let’s say you were born on April 15th. You’d be expected to say, “I’m an Aries.” Well, that’s true as far as it goes but it just doesn’t go far enough. In fact, if you think that what’s said about Aries in the books, magazines or newspapers is “exactly” what you are and only what you are, you really need to look a little deeper into yourself–you’re missing a lot!
The fact that you’re “an Aries” or “a Capricorn” or “Whatever” is saying that, when you were born, the Sun was in that Sign of the Zodiac. And, it is very important where your Sun was when you were born because the Sun in astrology refers to your Central Life Purpose–can’t get much more important than that!
However…
How do you actually go about “doing” that central purpose? The first place to look for an answer to that question is where the Moon was when you were born. And, since there are twelve places (the Signs) the Moon could have been, there are twelve different ways someone with any particular Sun-Sign can Do their central purpose. So, if someone says to me, “I’m a ______{fill in the Sign}.”, I want to say (but may not due to tact), “Which of the twelve kinds of ______ are you?”
So, the truth is you have a Sun-Sign, a Moon-Sign, and eight other important Signs because everyone has eight other planets in their full chart. Some of these planets may be in the same Sign (happens often) so most people end up with about four or five of the twelve Signs very prominent in their lives. It’s like a chord of notes being sounded–like the truth of psychology that everyone has many sides to their whole self.
An even deeper truth about astrology is that we all have all twelve Signs in our personalities. It’s just that certain ones are stronger depending on where the planets are. Still, if someone says to me, “I just can’t stand ______{fill in the Sign}!”, I really have to wonder why they’ve met so many screwed-up people with their Sun in _______ OR I have to wonder why they don’t like the _______part of themselves. Since everyone has all twelve Signs and they all have a place in our lives, if someone can say they don’t like one of the Signs, aren’t they also saying they don’t like a certain part of themselves? Think about it…
So, we all have all twelve of the energies represented by the Signs of astrology and most of us have four or five of them very prominent in our personalities. One thing this truth shoots down is the common practice of saying that certain Signs get along well or poorly with other Signs. Because most people think your “Sign” (and that we have only one) is all there is to astrology, they can be very surprised when a person with one of the “Signs” they’re supposed to get along with turns out to be someone they wish they’d never met! That’s why it’s so important to know more than just a Sun-Sign if you’re going to use astrology to help you with relationships.
And, that leads us to another important truth about astrology. This may be real hard for some folks to understand but here it is: Astrology does not, will not, and never has predicted events. What?! Yes. It’s the absolute truth, no matter if some astrologer has “predicted” something for you. What astrology does “predict” or reveal is Meaning. And, if an astrologer tells you something is going to happen, don’t you think that if it does there may just be a bit of self-fulfillment in that? O.K. What if an astrologer says some event happened in your past and that, in fact, it did happen? Believe it or not, what happened is that the astrologer saw a meaning in the chart and made a very good guess at the exact event. And, here’s some proof of that:
Many years ago, I had the opportunity to talk to two men, born of different mothers but at the same time at the same hospital. Since they had the same chart you’d think they would have had the same events happening in their lives, right? Well, all it takes is one contrary occurrence of something to disprove a theory and here it is:
There was a strong indicator in their charts at a certain time and I asked the first man what happened. He said his father had died. I asked the other man with the same chart what happened and he said he’d been on his first nude beach…
Obviously, the same chart had shown two very different events! Then, I asked the first man (and, by the way, I interviewed these men separately), “What did it mean when your father died?” He said that he’d felt like he’d had shackles removed (his father had been rather authoritarian). I asked the other man, “What did it mean to be on your first nude beach?” He said that he had dropped his shackles… They used exactly the same, and not so common, word to describe what two very different events meant.
So, we all have all twelve Signs and astrology doesn’t predict events. Whew!
There are other truths about astrology that most people have no knowledge about but those two should help open a few minds, eh?
It’s been 36 years since I was like a lot of people–believing whatever I’d been told about astrology. Now, I know the truth. Fact is, I’ve finally written a book about what I’ve learned. It’s called, “Astrological Repair Manual”, because I want to help repair various perceptions about astrology that can be pretty harmful if folks think they’re true.
I’ll end this article with this piece of advice:
Question most of what you’ve read or heard about astrology!
Also, I’d love to hear from you with any comments or criticisms you may have about this article. Everything can be improved, right?
Alexander M Zoltai is a writer/astrologer who wishes he were a geek…
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Tags: astrology, god, happiness, love, money, Self help, self improvement, success, truth, zodiac9 Ways to Turn Mercury Retrograde into a Positive
Say the phrase Mercury Retrograde and watch people cringe.
“The last time Mercury went retrograde, my computer crashed and I lost my data.”
“Mercury went retrograde and my application got lost in the mail.”
The stories are legion.
It’s true!
Computer glitches and communications foul-ups are much more likely to
occur during the time that Mercury’s motion is retrograde than at other times.
So, should you go into hiding when Mercury goes retrograde?
Few of us have the ability to disappear from our lives for three-and-a-half weeks
three times a year.
But you don’t have to dread this event. True, I would opt for a different time to
launch a direct mail campaign. But if you work with the energy, you can make it your
friend.
When Mercury moves retrograde, it appears to move backwards - as seen from our
perch on planet earth.
The key is to remember the significance of Mercury’s retrograde motion.
Mercury is the planet of communication, thought, and mental energy. During
Mercury retrograde periods, the energy is flowing inward and backwards. As a
result, it doesn’t function as efficiently in the everyday world as it normally does.
There are many reasons why the Mercury retrograde period is not a time to push
forward.
Your mental energy is channelled into an inward direction now. As a result,
communications are less clear. There is a greater tendency to hear what we think we
heard rather than what the other person said.
Items involved with communication and local transportation, such as telephones,
computers and cars, are more apt to have glitches. (Remember to back up the
computer and double-check your appointments).
Lastly, your perspective is likely to change when Mercury changes direction and
resumes its direct motion.
Which is why most astrologers counsel their clients not to sign important contracts
during that period.
But Mercury’s retrograde energy is an asset for many things. Use it for what it is
designed to do and Mercury becomes your ally.
Here are nine ways to make Mercury Retrograde work for you. Note that many
suggestions begin with the letters re. Think re for retrograde.
1. Re-connect.
This is the time to look up old friends and family. You’ve been meaning to call Aunt
Martha, or get together with your old high school buddy. Do it! Now is the time
to pick up the telephone. Chances are they will be receptive and you’ll be glad you
did.
And you, yourself, may hear from long lost pals now.
2. Re-search.
While it is not the time to go forward with grand plans, this is a superb time to
research facts and ideas you can use later.
3. Re-view.
Take that application or take your business plan and give it a second look. Chances
are you will see things in a different light. And that can give you ideas to strengthen
it. And that second look will ensure you have covered the bases.
4. Re-do.
If you were too hasty the first time, or you chose not to follow my advice, you may
find yourself having to redo that report. But each time you redo, you refine.
5. Re-fresh.
Your brain and your body were not designed to function 24/7. Taking a little time to
kick back and relax refreshes you and ultimately makes you far more productive
than trying to plow straight through.
6. Re-solve.
Go back and clean up old relationships that ended badly. You can resolve many
issues now - even bury the hatchet.
7. Back Burner items.
Now is the time to get to projects that have been pushed into the background.
8. Re-organize.
Mercury Retrograde is an excellent time to clean out old closets, old files, old
agendas, throw out what is no longer useful to make room for the new.
9. Re-contact.
Are you in sales? Then, this is the perfect time to re-contact old leads.
If you must take on a new job or a new project during this time, know that it will
change. A lot. So stay loose and flexible. Because your perspective will change also.
But if you had previously began a project, applied for that position, contacted that
key lead, Mercury Retrograde will not affect you.
Use the Mercury retrograde time in a positive way, and you’ll be refreshed and
renewed and ready to move forward when Mercury changes course.
Ellen Zucker is a practicing astrologer with an interest in business and career matters.
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Flying Stars Fengshui for 2006 Predictions & Remedies for Main Door Facing North East
(Chinese Solar Year : 04.02.2006 to 03.02.2007)
Flying Stars or Fei Xing is a powerful form of Feng Shui derived from the famous Xuan Kong Fengshui. It is an Analysis of the Five Elements and Star Combinations (representing certain energy patterns) that occupy every building. Each new year these annual stars change, Qi (energy) shifts happen, bringing good and bad energy with them - thereby producing different effects.
In February 2004 all the Feng Shui Energy Patterns underwent huge transformations to the NewAge of Land Luck called Period 8 Energy Cycles. It means that a large scale evolution of the human race with completely new energy dynamics has started. The significance is that the new, vibrant energies of Period 8 impacts on the buildings differently than before and energies that were previously activated now need to be remedied, in order to reduce any bad effects from the past influences.
The Flying Stars Chart or the 9-Grid Meteor Plan for the Bing-Xu, Year of the Yang Red Fire Dog has been plotted and the effects of their energy patterns are analyzed. The analysis also contains suggested remedies/cures for reducing the impact of negative energy and recommended enhancers for increasing and improving upon the beneficial energy.
For the remedies/enhancers to be effective, they should be cleansed, energised, blessed and programmed not only for the particular individual/family but also for the specific purpose/problem. They should also be placed in the indicated location.
The direction in which your main door lies is very important to any form of Geomancy, including Fengshui & Vaastu. The primary reason for this is that the air currents and energy flow in and flow out through the mouth of the main door. Thus you receive positive energy for the year, if the main door faces a direction of auspicious stars or meteors (powerful energy bodies) and receive negative energy for the year, if the main door faces a direction of evil stars or meteors. In case negative impacts are forecast, you can simply offset the negative energy by installing the recommended remedies there. Any or all of these remedies can be reused for the coming years, the only thing is that they should be repositioned according to the new year.
Please note that the effects may be felt in varying degrees depending upon the exact compass degree of the main door.
ANNUAL FORECAST & REMEDIES FOR FLATS/HOMES/OFFICES/FACTORIES WITH MAIN DOOR FACING NORTH EAST :
A great 2006 for you. The Fortune Star # 6 visits and in combination with other lucky stars, blesses you with fame, power and wealth. The members of this household, whether employed or in business, will prosper. Some of you may don new roles or occupy new positions, with more responsibilities. Money will flow in. Cashflow can be consolidated. More assets will be bought. Investments will increase. Expansions will automatically happen. You will gain more authority. Your circle of friends and well-wishers will expand and your social recognition and status will enhance. You might also have to travel a lot.
If you are in politics, marketing, computer hardware, interior decoration, construction or in real estate business, you will have an extra great time. If any of you are in sports, security, police or armed forces, you may wish to boost your career luck by stringing up 8 golden colured I-Ching Coins near the door.
Do not lend money even to your closest friend or relative. Do not sign as guarantor for anybody.
Display the “Safety Talisman for 2006″ in the North West sector and carry a miniature version of it always.
Door Mat Colour for the Main Door : Golden Yellow or Brown (on the outside).
COMMON MINIMUM REMEDY FOR ALL BUILDINGS FOR 2006 :
To minimise damage due to gossiping and rumours, arguments and disputes, avoid the colours green and blue in the center of your home. Do not place any moving water features like fish aquarium or water fountains here. Display 8 red roses without thorns and leaves in the center of your home/office/building and light up a small red coloured bulb which will burn continuously, 24/7. This is applicable for all buildings, irrespective of the direction of the main doors.
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The Author of this article Sri Janarrdhana Guptha is an Energy Consultant, Vaastu & Fengshui Researcher, Crystal Master and a Clairvoyant Karma Reader. His speciality is in permanent, life-time Remedial Solutions, especially Crystal Energy Fields. His wife Srimathi Kalpana Guptha is also a Psychic Reader. The Energy Couple can be reached through crystalvaastu@yahoo.com
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http://www.crystal-vaastu.com/home.htm.
Janarrdhana Guptha has authored the book titled “Guide to Fengshui Good Luck Symbols”. He writes regularly in leading English & Tamil Magazines from India. More of his articles can be read at his blog : http://www.spaces.msn.com/members/crystal-vaastu/.
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