tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24484045562440297052024-03-05T22:20:19.004-05:00Aquarius DawnsThis site best viewed in Google Chrome or Safari.Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-81182255538012222542011-11-18T19:32:00.004-05:002011-11-18T20:09:22.191-05:00Natural FertilityWomen have been controlling their own fertility since time immemorial. Hormonal birth control is a relatively new science that I have come to personally believe is unnecessary intervention into what should be a very natural process. Hormonal birth control teaches you to override your body's natural rhythms with the use of chemicals, which can be dangerous. Hormonal birth control blocks the natural production of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). These two hormones are integral to the proper functioning of the female body! Side effects of traditional birth control (pills, shots, IUDs, etc.) can include (but are certainly not limited to):<br />
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<ul><li>Nausea</li>
<li>Headaches</li>
<li>Weight gain</li>
<li>Heart attack and/or heart palpitations</li>
<li>Stroke</li>
<li>Depression</li>
<li>Irregular vaginal discharge</li>
<li>Increased susceptibility to vaginal infections</li>
<li>Breast tenderness</li>
<li>Loss of libido</li>
<li>Hypertension and variation in lipid profiles</li>
<li>Fluid retention</li>
<li>Follicular changes to the hair</li>
<li>Decreased calcium retention</li>
<li>Eye problems (increased likelihood of cataracts)</li>
<li>Gallstones</li>
<li>Jaundice</li>
<li>Increased clotting and/or thrombosis (a very dangerous form of blood clot)*</li>
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</span></div><div>Why would a woman want to subject herself to these risks when natural fertility control is so possible?!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Most women believe that the "perfect" menstrual cycle is 28 days, but this is far from true. Every woman is different! Your cycle could be 25 days or 33 days...a "normal" menstrual cycle varies anywhere from 21-35 days. There is also no "normal" time for bleeding...average bleeding ranges from 2-7 days. So if you've ever thought you had a "short" or "long" cycle or bled for "shorter" or "longer" than average, you were probably wrong. You are just being you. </div><div><b><br />
</b></div><div><b>This is the key to natural fertility. You must know YOU. </b>Natural fertility involves two methods: you can either observe the physical signs of fertility, such as cervical position and mucous (if you don't know what your cervix is, it's the opening to the uterus), or you can chart your body temperature. I prefer a combination of both. </div><div><br />
</div><div>The key to natural fertility is to avoid having sex while you are most fertile. That's it! It's that easy. You will know when you are most fertile by observing your body. As a woman, your body engages in regular cycles, just as the Moon does in nature. As above, so below. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Regardless of which method you choose, you will have to start at the beginning of your menstrual cycle. This is the first day of bleeding. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">RED</span> bleeding. Brown (old) blood is spotting and so is pink blood. Both are perfectly normal, but you must consider the first day of your cycle as the first day that you see <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">red blood</span>. If you begin bleeding at night (like myself), then you count that entire day as day 1. </div><div><br />
</div><div>If you are using the cervical method, obviously you cannot check your mucous while you are menstruating. After bleeding has ceased (usually no later than day 7), it's all about the egg! Everything your body does after you cease bleeding is designed to make things as easy for the egg and sperm to dance as possible. Here's what you need to be aware of:</div><div><br />
</div><div><u>Cervical Fluid</u></div><div><ul><li>3-4 days after cessation of bleeding = hardly any secretions. Might be dry as a bone. </li>
<li>Next 3-4 days = secretions are cloudy and sticky. Thick. Might look like lotion.</li>
<li>Next 3-4 days = Lots of mucous! Clear, wet, slimy. This is referred to as "egg white" cervical mucous (EWCM) for a reason. <b>THIS IS YOUR PRIME TIME FOR FERTILITY. </b>Your body is making your own personal Astroglide to make the trip for your partner's sperm as smooth as possible.<b> </b>If you want to get pregnant, you need to be horizontally mambo-ing like crazy.<b> If you DO NOT want to get pregnant, you must abstain from intercourse during this time. </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan;">Do not count on withdrawal--sperm are abundant even in male "precum" and all it takes is ONE overly enthusiastic spermatozoon to ruin your careful tracking. </span></li>
<li>After EWCM is gone = hardly any secretions until 3-4 days after you stop bleeding on your next cycle. Back to step 1. That's the key word...cycle. </li>
</ul><div><u>Cervical Position </u></div></div><div><u><br />
</u></div><div>The first step to checking cervical position is to know HOW to check your cervix. Again, the cervix is the opening to the uterus. The cervix is usually open unless you are pregnant, when it remains closed until you are ready to give birth. You need to know and love your cervix!</div><div><br />
</div><div>To check cervical position, insert your longest finger into your vagina. Sometimes it's easier to do this with one foot elevated or while squatting (the same position you may use to insert a tampon). Push up and inward as far as possible until you feel something. That's your cervix! This becomes easier to do with practice. Depending on your relationship with your partner, they may be able to do it for you, but I recommend you do this yourself. </div><div><ul><li>Immediately after bleeding ceases, the cervix is low (easier to get to) and firm, like the end of your nose. </li>
<li>As your cervical fluids get...juicier (for lack of a better term), it will get higher and softer. </li>
<li><b>At max fertility, it is at its highest, its softest, and is MORE open!</b> Yes, you can tell how open it is. Each time you touch it, you will feel the opening. When you get to the point that you can "almost" push a little and insert the tip of your finger into it, you are roaring to go! This in combination with the EWCM means you are super fertile. Again, do NOT have intercourse during this time if you want to avoid pregnancy.</li>
</ul><div>The other method of tracking is the basal body temperature (BBT) method. To use this method, you must take your body temperature every day, at the same time each day, after you wake up<b> but before you get out of bed. </b>Once you begin to actively move, you will throw the readings off because your temperature will escalate. I recommend keeping a thermometer on your nightstand or in a drawer next to the bed so you don't have to worry about reaching it. </div></div><div><br />
</div><div><u>Basal Body Temperature</u> </div><div><ul><li>From the first day of bleeding onward, your BBT will be very consistent. </li>
<li>Right before ovulation, it will drop <u>slightly.</u></li>
<li><b>Within 12 hours of ovulation, there will be a large increase in temp. If you check your temp that morning and it has skyrocketed, YOU ARE OVULATING. </b>If you want to get pregnant, attack your man. If you don't, avoid him like the plague. </li>
<li>Once body temp has stayed high for at least 3 consecutive days, your fertile period is over. </li>
<li>Your temp will stay elevated until it is time for your period, where it will drop drastically. As soon as you see the big drop, get the pads/tampons ready. Bleeding is imminent (see, there are no surprises with natural fertility). </li>
</ul><div>Note: The BBT method is best for determining when ovulation occurs and when bleeding will begin. Because you can remain fertile for up to 3 days post-ovulation, you must temp religiously. The key is high temps for 3 days. After that, you are good to go. Personally, this is why I use this in conjunction with cervical observation. Can't go wrong with all 3 methods. </div></div><div><br />
</div><div>That's it! See how easy? Use your body's signals to determine your fertility, not fake methods that destroy your natural cycle and make take years to recover from if you decide to come off the hormones. Natural fertility planning is uniquely tailored to YOU. YOU are unique and YOUR natural rhythms determine your fertile times, not a book or generic definition of when ovulation occurs. </div><div><br />
</div><div>It is not as intense as it sounds. Make a habit of temping in the morning, just like checking the alarm clock, or if you choose not to use BBT, make a habit of checking your vagina daily. This is a good habit to develop anyway. You can do it in a matter of seconds before or after you get in the shower. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Take responsibility for your health and your fertility, and get to know your body. </div>Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-81009649261472947122011-10-27T12:50:00.001-04:002011-10-27T12:50:31.065-04:00Rose Quartz<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/g_WyW0TuoFs?fs=1" width="459"></iframe><br />
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A simple introduction to the properties of Rose Quartz.Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-37053335387477595762011-10-27T12:14:00.001-04:002011-10-27T12:46:44.353-04:00Lapis Lazuli<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2abBoCMYP4U?fs=1" width="459"></iframe><br />
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A simple introduction to the properties of Lapis Lazuli.Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-77869512299594534802011-10-27T12:05:00.001-04:002011-10-27T12:46:22.728-04:00Amethyst<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_yBW4qDef8s?fs=1" width="459"></iframe><br />
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A simple introduction to the properties of Amethyst crystals.Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-43180890775391986552011-10-13T20:12:00.003-04:002011-10-13T20:23:07.594-04:00Accuracy of TransitsWelp, I wish I had some better news about the Saturn transits but as Saturn approaches my natal Pluto, let me just say that I'm getting annihalated by it.<br />
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Actually, let me rephrase. I am indeed getting annihilated, but I know it's for the best. The lessons are there. Pluto (renewal, plundering, exposing, investigating) is in its ruling 8th house of transformation, other people's money and "deep" matters, so I am going to be flipped inside out by the time this is over. Financially, emotionally, etc. My entire human experience is being redefined. Saturn and Pluto are making me grow the hell up. And it's time. As it moves through my Libra stellium, I am having to evaluate every area of my life where I've ever half-assed anything or wasn't truthful with myself.<br />
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This is bitter work. At times it feels like there's no way out. This energy will either make you or break you. But there are great rewards if you can be strong. If I can be strong. Pluto and Saturn both force you into reality checks and introspection. You are never the same after they touch you. Saturn is exalted in Libra so although I am feeling run over, in the end, it will be a good thing.<br />
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Today was also my Venus return. It was exact in the morning. Normally, this is a benevolent transit, but not when it's opposing retrograde Jupiter exact conjunct the Moon. Retrograde energy is the opposite of a planet's natural energy. Jupiter is also a very benevolent planet, usually bestowing luck and prosperity, but when stressed with a retrograde position AND a harsh aspect it can be very destructive. Conjoined with the Moon, this indicated that today would be a very bad day.<br />
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Not only this, but the opposition was squaring my natal Mars, where my energy, motivation, action and drive are housed. Truly, this indicated that today I would feel like the life was getting sucked out of me.<br />
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And I did. Still do. It sucks. Today was indeed a VERY BAD DAY. But I'm still here.<br />
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And that's the energy of Pluto + Saturn. What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger.<br />
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Blessings.Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-74227547635979374942011-10-12T22:39:00.002-04:002011-10-13T20:22:08.022-04:00MUST VIEW: Saturn in Libra<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YF1SrNklQkM?fs=1" width="480"></iframe><br />
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</div><div>An excellent explanation for the meaning of Saturn transits, particularly the ongoing Libra transit. </div><div><br />
</div><div>For those who need some encouragement. Namaste.</div>Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-65072647458629169322011-10-03T12:26:00.001-04:002011-10-03T12:28:59.989-04:00Ancient Egyptian Alien Contact<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RYLs5O4Av7I?fs=1" width="459"></iframe><br />
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</div><div>Osiris, Isis, Orion, and Sirius...it's all connected. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Do you have any connections to Orion or Sirius?</div><div><br />
</div><div>Asteroid GIZA (5249) is exactly conjunct Sirius in my natal chart. </div>Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-89597217198986274932011-10-02T03:08:00.003-04:002011-10-13T20:27:23.378-04:00Adele & A Little Astrology<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FlsBObg-1BQ?fs=1" width="480"></iframe><br />
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I love this song. For no particular reason, it just hits me though. Typical Plutonian broodiness I guess. ViS stuff (Venus in Scorpio)<br />
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Adele has Sun in Taurus conjunct Jupiter (that voice!) in opposition to Pluto in its own sign of Scorpio. Taurus rules the throat; many, many successful musicians have Taurus placements. Jupiter expands the energy of whatever it touches, thus this is an incredibly lucky aspect that broadens (Jupiter) her inate (Sun) musical talent (Taurus). Perhaps the Jupiter influence gives her the vocal strength to project the way she does but the opposition of Sun/Jupiter to Scorpio (intensity) provides the passion and transformational (Pluto) life experiences that inspire her work. She writes her own songs.<br />
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I can identify my own kind (Pluto power) almost everytime...Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-74816576610431323312011-10-02T00:50:00.004-04:002011-10-02T00:55:17.666-04:00Christ Conscious-ness<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/w01qHIzK47I?fs=1" width="459"></iframe><br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"></span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><i>From this day all generations shall call me Blessed; </i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><i>the Almighty has done great things for me, </i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><i>and holy is His name...</i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><i>--The Canticle of Mary</i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;">A meditation on the purity, enlightenment, and sacredness of the Christ Consciousness. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white;">The Christ Consciousness is the consciousness of a human being who has reached a higher level of evolutionary development and who has come to know reality more accurately. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white;">Jesus, the Christ, personifies this purity of being. </span></span></div>Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-40244845022086298872011-10-02T00:12:00.005-04:002011-10-03T12:31:24.904-04:00Loyalty<i>Loyalty's something</i><br />
<div><i>at which Fixed energy excels...</i></div><div><i>not everyone's fixed.</i></div>Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-38812013447392883572011-09-25T21:19:00.000-04:002011-09-25T21:19:53.180-04:00Love<i>Love is the only force in nature that can both kill you and bring you back from the dead...</i><br />
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--AT<br />
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<i>So amazing how</i><br />
<i>impulsive decisions can</i><br />
<i>change lives forever.</i>Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-2465924048128799012011-09-24T23:09:00.003-04:002011-09-29T15:35:39.812-04:00Solar Returning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvQ7DxR-4oZUMSWaPPg0z37Kexr27Cfm-vJ-U6BPXUVnNHg3CSlBfRrPiML-o_wCxiotDbc5lRNuCusru1M-1DluIaiXPEBxlASiHVougwel2PLW223I689YFOi1hXSgarILPv6Hk8NWB/s1600/SR+2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvQ7DxR-4oZUMSWaPPg0z37Kexr27Cfm-vJ-U6BPXUVnNHg3CSlBfRrPiML-o_wCxiotDbc5lRNuCusru1M-1DluIaiXPEBxlASiHVougwel2PLW223I689YFOi1hXSgarILPv6Hk8NWB/s320/SR+2011.JPG" width="250" /></a></div><br />
One critical aspect of predictive astrology is the analysis of the solar return (SR) chart. This is a chart that changes every year and is valid up to 3 months before and 3 months after your birthday. That means that events shown in the SR chart can effect you for up to 18 months.<br />
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The SR chart is a chart cast for the day when the degree of your natal Sun is at the exact same degree as it was at your birth within the current year. The rest of the planets align accordingly. Thus, if a person was born in 1980 when the Sun was at 3'00" Virgo, the SR chart will be cast for the day when the Sun is at 3'00" Virgo in 2011. My personal technique for reviewing SR charts is to view the SR chart itself alone, not in overlay with the natal chart. I find this technique to be highly accurate. Basically, we are looking at the SR chart as an independent entity. House placements will be most important using this technique, followed by aspects.<br />
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Using the SR chart above, the most important things to note are the position of the SR Ascendant and house placements for the Sun and Moon. The SR Ascendant reveals the general personality traits of the native for the coming year and the Sun defines the focus of the year, i.e. where that person will expend most of their energy. The Moon reveals a great deal about the person's emotional focus and where their "heart" will be during the coming year.<br />
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SR Venus and the 5th and 7th houses will reveal much about any relationship issues, and Mars determines where the drive and energy, or the "fuel" for the focus of the Sun's house, will originate. Jupiter, if well-aspected, can show areas of fortune, luck, prosperity, or increase.<br />
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SR Saturn can reveal challenges, dilemmas, restrictions, increased responsibilities, or commitments. Uranus will reveal areas of potential change and upheaval, Neptune can reveal areas of dreams, wishes, inspiration, or delusion and disappointment. Be very cautious with a poorly aspected Neptune, depending on house placement. Lastly, Pluto shows where the native can expect transformation. Aspects between any of the outer planets and the luminaries are critical.<br />
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<u>The Reading</u><br />
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In the example above, the SR Ascendant is in Gemini, revealing a fun, highly social year for the native, and one focused on communication. This would be a good year to develop new friendships or work on writing projects. Communication and the ability to express oneself will be very important this year.<br />
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SR Sun is in the 5th house, revealing that the focus of the year will be on creative energies and/or romance. Children (one's greatest creation) are also a 5th house focus. This native may start a new project, embark on a new romance, or have a child. If children are already present, they will receive a lot of attention this year. "Giving birth to something new" is the theme. The 5th house is the Sun's natural house so this is a benefic placement. Interestingly, SR Venus and Saturn are placed here as well. With Venus conjunct the Sun, I would lean towards "romance" being very much on the native's brain. Surely the native will experience love and pleasure this year. However, Saturn's presence in the 5th house could bring some kind of limitation, restriction, or obstacle to that romance. This is where aspects are critical.<br />
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SR Venus is in direct opposition to Uranus, suggesting a deep attraction but one with unstable elements...is there something unusual about the partner, is it an on/off relationship? This could also imply a relationship that begins unusually fast or is intense/chaotic, or induces change in the native. The hard aspect to Pluto reinforces the passion and intensity of this relationship, but also adds a warning about jealousy and possessiveness. The Venus-Pluto-Uranus aspect actually forms a tight T-square, with Pluto as the apex...regardless of the final outcome, this relationship may very well change the native's life.<br />
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Again, Saturn's presence needs to be evaluated...it is possible this relationship is long-distance or restricted in some other way. However Saturn is not always bad and in this case it may lend structure...a stabilizing and long-term energy to the wildness of the T-square. One important key to Saturn is that it is unaspected. This ALWAYS reveals a lesson for the native to incorporate. In the house of romance, there will be a lot of learning from this relationship. Luckily Saturn retains its exaltation in Libra so the lessons may not be too harsh but are important nonetheless. I would add that the presence of the North Node in the 7th house of partnership and relationships further emphasizes that relationships will be highly important to the native this year.<br />
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Mercury is very strong in this chart. Not only is it widely conjunct the Sun but it also rules the Ascendant in Gemini and is in domicile in Virgo. This emphasizes how important communication is to the native this year, and Mercury in the 4th house placement of home and family enforces this. Communication is a matter of deep comfort to the native, influencing how she feels about life itself, as the 4th house represents the foundation of the chart and of our lives.<br />
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Mars is in the 3rd house of communication...energy and drive are directed there this year. Communication, communication, communication! She won't thrive without it this year.<br />
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Both the Moon and Jupiter are located in the 12th house of the mind, subconscious, secrets, intuition, and past life karma. Jupiter expands the energy of whatever it comes into contact with, so let's examine this in more detail.<br />
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The Moon in the 12th house is a tricky placement. In trine to the Sun and Venus, it is linked to the relationship energies of the 5th house. Thus, the relationship previously discussed may be secret or clandestine in some way.<br />
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As the Moon represents our emotional Self, our instincts and inner lives, it deserves a lot of attention in the analysis. Moon in the 12th house can represent fear of vulnerability or a need to be private about feelings. The Moon also represents the mother, so this year the native may address some deeply buried childhood issues or unearth some feelings about her mother. This is a deeply psychological placement, and changes in mood, psyche, and spirituality can be expected. The native can also expect an increase in intuition and emotional sensitivity this year. Dreams may be psychic, etc. The native will also be very sensitive to the influence of drugs, alcohol and medication. Use caution.<br />
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All of the spiritual energies of the 12th house Moon are magnified by the presence of Jupiter, the ancient ruler of Pisces and thus spirituality. Jupiter also serves as a protective influence here, so this is a highly benefic placement. No matter what the emotional duress, the native will make it through. Not only that, but Jupiter positively aspects Mercury, the chart ruler. Jupiter sits in this chart as a benevolent and guiding influence, indicating that the native is under protection of some sort. In the 12th house, it can even represent the angelic influence of a departed soul.<br />
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Lastly, Neptune in the 10th house reveals that the native may experience issues with concentrating on work this year or may feel restless in her job. The harsh aspect to the Moon emphasizes this, and the native should be aware that she may struggle with her work feeling fulfilling. An awkward quincunx to Mars in the 3rd reminds the native to beware of "seeing what she wants to see" or "hearing what she wants to hear" when it comes to communications from others. She should also make an effort to be precise in her communications.Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-80299384498714558382011-09-14T16:55:00.001-04:002011-09-14T16:55:36.827-04:00Lucid Dreaming<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ASf55cov5F8?fs=1" width="425"></iframe><br />
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An informative discussion on lucid dreaming.<br />
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As a lucid dreamer, I've learned some tips on how to have more effective lucid dreaming.<br />
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1. Get enough sleep. Fatigue negatively impacts the brain's ability to determine its own level of consciousness.<br />
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2. Have a "kick." I adapted this term from the movie "Inception" (great film by the way), but I knew what a kick was long before that. Basically, something happens in your dream that lets you know you are dreaming. One of mine is having to go to the bathroom in the dream. Once I start focusing on having to go to the bathroom, and weaving scenarios into the dream to make that happen, I realize that my real-life physical urge is interfering in my dream and it brings me into awareness. Another one is the presence of a lion. Once I see a lion, I usually realize that I am dreaming.<br />
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3. Record your dreams. Keep a dream journal. Consistently dreaming about the same thing makes it easier to become familiar with the dreamscape if you are entering a recurring dream. This is also just good dreaming practice in general. I will talk more about dream journaling in future blog entries.Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-26592874628398751122011-09-10T07:52:00.000-04:002011-09-10T07:52:31.956-04:00WillJust a brief note on willpower...<br />
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Your mind has the power to manifest the outcomes you desire. As a conscious being, the constructs of your daily existence are only limited by the force of your will. Some people call this the law of attraction, thinking positively, sending out good vibes...what have you. Whatever name you have for it, the concept is ancient, and despite recent pop culture and media marketing, is no Secret. Quite simply, mind trumps matter.<br />
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Your will is one of the most important tools of your spiritual existence, so guard it carefully. Use it wisely. When you hear words and phrases like "willful", "battle of wills"...pay attention. You may be unconsciously engaging in spiritual warfare with another person or entity and not even realize it.<br />
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Remember...Think it. Conceive it. Believe it. Achieve it.Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-34559835967940449682011-09-09T16:04:00.005-04:002011-09-09T16:11:03.484-04:00Asteroid Karma<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 11pt;">Asteroid Karma (3811) is a very useful asteroid to investigate in astrology. It represents positive/negative karmic connections, either for the individual (karmic astrology) or in partner astrology. Positive karma can indicate events such as sudden good fortune, chance encounters, etc. Negative karma can manifest in events such as illness, heart break, accidents, financial losses, even death. Retrograde Karma in the chart is often an indicator that there is more negative karma present in the current life than positive. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px;">Interestingly, this asteroid has numerological connotations. 3811 adds up to 13, the date on which it was discovered. As previously discussed, 13 is a number with a bad reputation but it holds the promise of knowledge and power if properly mastered. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 11pt;">Asteroid KARMA in the signs:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><u><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Karma in Aries</span></u><span style="font-size: 11pt;">: Destined for balance in creative impulses, egotism, and self- absorption. Did you pay enough attention to self in the past lives? Can relate to head wounds (safety issues or a predilection to getting them), a tendency towards argumentativeness, or success with entrepreneurship. Did you undermine someone's business in the past life? Did you motivate someone to succeed? Karma placed here can involve the native needing or supporting independence and family values reform.<br />
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<u>Karma in Taurus</u>: Destined for balance in establishing a family, accumulating possessions, patience in projects. Did you stifle others’ projects in the past? Did you enable others’ projects to proceed speedily in the past life? Did you enjoy creature comforts? Did you enjoy too much? Not enough? Karma here can also involve the native reacting to family survival mechanisms and coming to terms with musical talent.<br />
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<u>Karma in Gemini</u>: Destined for balance in the intellectual and communicative plane. Did you talk too much in the past? Was the talk useful or harmful? Did you deceive using fast wit? Did you write enlightening literature or books of facts? This placement also indicates experiences that help the individual guide social reform. A hidden law may help many innocents reclaim dues and one with Karma in Gemini may be destined to research this data and be useful to thousands. In the past life he may have been cheated because of ignorance.<br />
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<u>Karma in Cancer</u>: Destined for balance in emotions, financial security and basic survival. The native may not have attained any financial security nor had a decent home life in the past. Karmic debts to the native are associated with receiving money, the home life, and emotional nurturing from the mother figure. Had he abused these, then he may have to pay others financial dues, nurture others and give emotional empathy to others because he did not do so in the past. Treating your mother well can be part of the destiny. This native in the highest level can pay his dues by initiating child welfare reforms in maternal care, soup kitchens or be a philanthropist who gives away interest-free loans.<br />
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<u>Karma in Leo</u>: In the positive sense, this native is very likely to have been a total pussycat in their past lives. Now it is time to roar, time to be forced into expressing some creative aspect of self, to wallow in the ego and enjoy romance and luck in gambling. However, if negatively aspected or retrograde, this means balancing experiences that cause the ego to suffer, public insults, being stifled, failure in speculation and lack of romance in life due to abuse of ego in the past lives.<br />
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<u>Karma in Virgo</u>: Destined to balance health issues, critical studies, and routine work. Were you a miserly boss who made your workers suffer? Did you neglect your health in the past? Did you work as a nurse who selflessly toiled? Depending on the good or bad of the past and the positive or negative of the present, this can be a very useful placement. Career success is assured for one who builds on the positive karma.<br />
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<u>Karma in Libra</u>: One of the most challenging placements. Destined to understand and master balance, mentally or physically. Every thought that is wrong may instantly be balanced by contradictory evidence. You may judge someone as wicked and proof may come that he is good. Watch out for guilt trips and pricks to the conscience. It is best to never judge or label anyone but instead to objectively analyze and assess with disclaimers.<br />
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<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 11pt;">Negative karmic experiences here include heart breaks owing to being too flirtatious in the past. Positive debts may mean a wonderful spouse and relationship in this life, wonderful surroundings and so on.<br />
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<u>Karma in Scorpio</u>: A rogue occultist or a dedicated surgeon? A black magician or a healer? A monk or a sex maniac/mass murderer? This is a challenging placement that can help fate plan a powerful destiny or a punishment of sinking to the lowest depths of despair. Emotional control is the ally for this native. Letting emotional hatred get out of control will set up a vicious cycle of karmic debts that never benefit anyone. Forgiveness is a fantastic asset. These natives must master breath control, meditation and some form of social service, at least mentally.<br />
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<u>Karma in Sagittarius</u>: Were you a religious fundamentalist or a social reformer? A corporate cheat or a philanthropist? Watch for experiences that balance your clumsiness, your kindness, your luck, your manner of speech and your friendships. If you are unkind in words, even if you meant otherwise, the asteroid Karma will still make you feel the other person’s emotions at your words. At the highest level, such people can become great religious reformers.<br />
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<u>Karma in Capricorn</u>: A very difficult placement. Retrograde and negatively aspected might indicate a corporate white collar criminal or big billionaire conspirator against the masses in a past lifeline. Greedy Ambition and status consciousness that sacrifices ethics and truth leads to humbling balances in this life. The native must practice generosity, inner and outer. He must treat all people with respect and must not be condescending to others. No misdeeds like ratting on fellow employees for promotions, for instant karmic punishment will follow. One must be wary of taxation problems and legal problems. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
The Native must balance career and affection to family, and not let career be the only objective in life. Once positive loops are set and old karmic debts erased, this placement can bring large financial rewards. This will then become the new test. Is social service funded with the rewards? Is egotistical reputation concern mellowed? Is Status still given importance or character of people? Is ambition under control or do the past bad habits of power trips raise their ugly head again? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
These natives can become Nation Builders or Global Corporate/Financial/Legal Reformers in the highest positive level.<br />
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<u>Karma in Aquarius</u>: Destined to balance their capabilities for humanitarian causes and to find guidance for individual reform. Were you a thinker who was too lazy? A mad scientist? An eccentric engineer who burnt his inventions because he did not get a patent? These natives will be prodded in this life with experiences that settle the old debts of neglect and inspire ideas of benefit. Negatively, they may have made many people uncomfortable with unrestrained wildness/rebelliousness in the name of individual freedom and in this life, their freedom may be curtailed. One must be wary of sudden events and accidents if there is a square to Uranus or Mars. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
<u>Karma in Pisces</u>: The end of the karmic wheel! The native may have transcended the highest Spiritual realms of ecstasy or crawled through life as an alcoholic or drug abuser. This placement may also indicate that the native mislead others in topics of spirituality or deceived others by misusing compassion. Positively, this can be a native who was so selfless in thought and deed that this life will give a balance in the form of true knowledge or opening of the third eye/psychic powers and higher states of consciousness. Retrograde Karma here could mean chances of psychiatric illness, schizophrenia and more drug abuse. Great honesty, objectivity and self mastery are needed in this case for setting up the positive karmic loops to enable Neptunian rewards from this Asteroid placement. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
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Karma squared by Mars or Saturn or Pluto is another typical indicator of negative karma. Karma trine Jupiter or Venus or Sun is a typical sign of positive karma. </span></span></div>Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-29940303407910504552011-09-09T15:31:00.000-04:002011-09-09T15:31:51.864-04:00The Tao Te Ching<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Some quotes from Lao Tzu...</i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Simplicity, patience, compassion. <br />
These three are your greatest treasures. <br />
Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being. <br />
Patient with both friends and enemies, <br />
you accord with the way things are. <br />
Compassionate toward yourself, <br />
you reconcile all beings in the world." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Be content with what you have; <br />
rejoice in the way things are. <br />
When you realize there is nothing lacking, <br />
the whole world belongs to you." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"A man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live." <br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success. Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"At the center of your being <br />
you have the answer; <br />
you know who you are <br />
and you know what you want." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Because one believes in oneself, one doesn't try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn't need others' approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"If you understand others you are smart. <br />
If you understand yourself you are illuminated. <br />
If you overcome others you are powerful. <br />
If you overcome yourself you have strength. <br />
If you know how to be satisfied you are rich. <br />
If you can act with vigor, you have a will. <br />
If you don't lose your objectives you can be long-lasting. <br />
If you die without loss, you are eternal." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"To attain knowledge, add things everyday. To attain wisdom, remove things every day." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and the water is clear?" <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"By letting go it all gets done." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment" <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"To a mind that is still the whole universe surrenders." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Manifest plainness, <br />
Embrace simplicity, <br />
Reduce selfishness, <br />
Have few desires." <br />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Men are born soft and supple; dead they are stiff and hard. Plants are born tender and pliant; dead, they are brittle and dry. Thus whoever is stiff and inflexible is a disciple of death. Whoever is soft and yielding is a disciple of life. The hard and stiff will be broken. The soft and supple will prevail." <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What is a chakra? The word chakra is derived from the Sanskrit word for "wheel." You can think of a chakra as a spinning wheel of energy residing within the body. There are 7 primary chakras and several lesser ones. The primary chakras are concerned with our emotions and spirituality, while the lesser chakras are aligned along meridians within our bodies and often used to manipulate "prana" or "chi", the energy that exists within all living things. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The 7 chakras are the root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, brow, and crown chakras (see illustration above). They correspond with the colors <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">red</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">orange</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;">yellow</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">green</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">blue</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">purple</span>, </b>and<b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">indigo</span>/<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">white</span></b>, respectively. Below is a summary of each chakra:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u><b>Root Chakra</b></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u><br />
</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Color: Red</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Location: Between anus & genitals, at the base of the spine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Associated Areas of the Body: Spinal column, bones, teeth, nails, rectum, anus, blood, building of cells</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Emotions: Fear, attachment, letting go, clinging</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Glands: Adrenals</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This 1st chakra is concerned with survival and instincts. Its purpose is to keep us grounded and it deals with concerns of food, shelter, communication, clothing, and other practical things. If this chakra is blocked and we are not connected to the grounding energies of the earth, we may hoard things or be fearful of loss or letting go. To remove this energy, practice detachment. Give things away, clean up your environment, or just let go!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A root chakra that is not in optimal condition can lead to digestive disorders, either constipation (blocked chakra) or tummy upsets (overactive chakra). Surround yourself with the color <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>RED</b></span> to stimulate this chakra or BLACK to soothe it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kundalini energy, "the coiled serpent" (another post for another day) resides beneath this chakra and begins to rise here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Sacral Chakra</b></span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u><br />
</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Color: Orange</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Location: Lower abdomen, above the navel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Associated Areas of the Body: Pelvis, kidneys, bladder, liquids within the body, including urine and reproductive fluids</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Emotions: Passion/Desire</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Glands: Prostate, Ovaries, Testicles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This 2nd chakra is concerned with our emotional lives. Any negative childhood experiences that damaged or supressed our emotions may have blocked this chakra. This chakra is also associated with our creative and reproductive energy. Most people who find themselves in need of chakra healing work with the 2nd chakra. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A sacral chakra that is not in optimal condition can lead to problems in relationships and relating with others. A blocked chakra can lead to inhibitions, emotional coldness, or suppression of desire. An overactive chakra can lead to promiscuity, sexual addiction, and excessive fantasizing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow;"><b>Solar Plexus Chakra</b></span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u><br />
</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Color: Yellow</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Location: Below Ribcage, Upper abdomen</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Associated Areas of the Body: Digestive Organs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Emotions: Anger</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Glands: Pancreas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This 3rd chakra is concerned with our power and intellect. It is the source of the term "gut feeling" as we instinctively process information through this chakra when it functions properly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When the solar plexus chakra is overactive, anger, hatred, and an overemphasis on power, acquisition, and validation can be present. When it is underactive, digestive problems, eating disorders, low self-esteem, and feelings of powerless are usually present. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><b>Heart Chakra</b></span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u><br />
</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Color: Green</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Location: Heart Center</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Associated Areas of the Body: Lungs, Chest, Arms, Breasts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Emotions: Joy, Sorrow, Grief</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Glands: Thymus</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This 4th chakra governs our abilities of love and compassion. It is concerned with our ability to surrender to joy, to experience empathy, and to perceive and appreciate beauty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When the heart chakra is overactive, issues of co-dependency, possessiveness, jealousy, cardiovascular problems, and hypertension may surface. When it is underactive, the person may experience feelings of shyness, loneliness, depression, or be unable to forgive. Physical symptoms may include asthma and other lung diseases.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>Throat Chakra</b></span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u><br />
</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Color: Blue</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Location: Throat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Associated Areas of the Body: Jaw, Neck, Mouth, Throat, Tongue</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Emotions: Faith/Truth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Glands: Thyroid</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This 5th chakra is the first of the spiritual chakras and is the bridge between the upper and lower chakras. It deals with communication and inner truth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When the throat chakra is overactive, it can cause hearing problems, excessive talking, and an overactive thyroid. When it is underactive, it can cause neck and shoulder problems, jaw issues, throat problems, an underactive thyroid, and fear of speaking, in public or otherwise.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;"><b>Brow Chakra</b></span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u><br />
</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Color: Purple</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Location: Forehead, between the eyes, "third eye"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Associated Areas of the Body: Eyes, Head, lower brain</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Emotions: Insight</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Glands: Pituitary</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This 6th chakra is associated with perception. It deals with visualization, intuition, imagination, and telepathy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When the throat chakra is overactive, it can cause headaches, hallucinations, nightmares, and difficulties with concentration. When it is underactive, it can cause memory dificulties, eye problems, and inability to visualize.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">Crown Chakra</span></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><u><br />
</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Color: Violet/White</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Location: Crown of head</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Associated Areas of the Body: Upper brain</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Emotions: Illusion/Enlightenment</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Glands: Pineal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This 7th chakra is associated with the highest states of enlightenment and the infinite. It is the culmination of all the chakras and the gateway to higher realms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When the crown chakra is overactive, it can sometimes cause an overly intellectual nature. When it is underactive, it can cause spiritual skepticism, apathy, and materialism. To stimulate this chakra, practice meditation and yoga. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you feel that you need chakra work, a good place to start is my Chakra/Aura cleansing post (see labels) or an experienced yoga or reiki practitioner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Some information provided by www.nothingbutyoga.com</span></i></div>Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-66205238928671415342011-09-08T19:59:00.001-04:002011-09-08T20:04:34.987-04:00GratitudeThe Most High continues to show me great favor. Today I faced a moment of tremendous personal crisis that, had it not gone so well, could have sent me spiraling down a path of misfortune. Instead, once again I escape unscathed.<br />
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I have found myself a benefactor of these moments at numerous times in my life. I don't believe in "luck", good or bad. I do believe in the concepts of karma and providence, however. It is my hope that when we as conscious beings put forth benign energy into the cosmos, that it is returned to us in some way...the same holds true for malevolent energy.<br />
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In any event, I am thankful for the events of today, and see it as a sign that I am on the right path. My energy feels so good right now, and I will endeavor to continue doing all that I have been doing.<br />
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That said, when good things happen in our lives, it is important to express thanks and appreciation, and to acknowledge the grace we have been given.<br />
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Consider it done...<br />
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Namaste.Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-70948331058022347882011-09-07T22:19:00.000-04:002011-09-07T22:51:31.282-04:00HIStory?<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SXjX6wu870w?fs=1" width="425"></iframe><br />
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<i>"Only the most exceptional people become aware of the Matrix.<br />
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Those that learn it exists must possess a rare degree of intuition, sensitivity and a questioning nature.<br />
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However, very rarely, some gain this wisdom through wholly different means...</i>"<br />
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--The Animatrix<br />
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Always take the red pill...Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-34371874208253723512011-09-06T23:33:00.000-04:002011-09-06T23:33:25.389-04:00Babylonian AsteroidsAsteroids to check in one's natal chart that may indicate a past life in Sumeria/Mesopotamia/Babylon.<br />
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Babylon / Babel (old name for Babylon)<br />
15417/ 5808 <br />
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Mesopotamia<br />
56000 <br />
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Chaldaea<br />
313 <br />
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Sumeria<br />
1970 <br />
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Ur<br />
22260 <br />
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Adonis<br />
2101 <br />
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Ishtar / Inanna / (Astarte)<br />
7088 / 3497 / 672 <br />
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Gilgamesh<br />
1812 <br />
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Bal<br />
8678Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-49174488335298495522011-09-06T22:34:00.001-04:002011-10-03T12:29:48.593-04:00Anunnaki, Human Evolution, and Planet X Nibiru<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jJV4wrNwWDU?fs=1" width="425"></iframe>Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-66530319430416586662011-09-05T22:26:00.000-04:002011-09-07T22:53:32.333-04:00The Seven Ancient Egyptian Universal Precepts<a href="http://humanityhealing.net/2011/08/the-seven-ancient-egyptian-universal-precepts/">The Seven Ancient Egyptian Universal Precepts</a> <br />
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Read and learn...free eBook available with site registration.Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-33309543984675229532011-09-05T21:54:00.000-04:002011-09-05T21:54:12.086-04:00CuriosityCuriosity is a good thing, it is the key to wisdom. Your own curiosity will be your greatest teacher, you should trust your intuition more than you trust any force to guide you. There is too much information out there for any one person to try and teach you all at once, far too many resources at your fingertips, but your curiousity is a sign that you are beginning to wake up. <br />
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Some places to start are Google, Youtube, Wikipedia, libraries, theological texts, other blogs, and like-minded individuals who are willing to answer your questions. <br />
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Questions like "What is a chakra?" "What is a pineal gland?" "What is an aura?" "How do I create an astrology chart?" "What is my rising sign?" "What is the Kybalion?" are all basic questions that I am happy to answer, but I taught myself these things or found teachers using the resources that I mentioned above. I was thirsty for knowledge and truth!<br />
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Don't be lazy...the best part of the journey to enlightment is the road you travel to get there.<br />
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Namaste.Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-20483485488518637732011-09-05T21:32:00.000-04:002011-09-05T21:42:07.042-04:00Invisible Empire: A New World Order Defined<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NO24XmP1c5E?fs=1" width="480"></iframe><br />
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A full length vid all about the New World Order. Open your eyes--don't be a sheeple, watch and learn.Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448404556244029705.post-35792678834168299602011-09-05T20:04:00.000-04:002011-09-05T20:04:33.076-04:00KindredIn an attempt to make myself feel better about losing my Pisces rising (I used to share this aspect with one of my best friends and am mourning the loss of that tie in our synastry), I decided to look up some famous people who share Aquarius on the Ascendant. <br />
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<u>Males</u><br />
Barack Obama<br />
Abraham Lincoln<br />
The Prophet Muhammed<br />
Carl Jung<br />
Karl Marx<br />
Auguste Renoir<br />
Emmanuel Kant<br />
Lucky Luciano<br />
Matt Damon<br />
Orlando Bloom<br />
Kirk Douglas<br />
Steve Jobs<br />
Wayne Gretzky<br />
Gene Hackman<br />
Bill Moyers<br />
Evel Knievel<br />
Martin Sheen<br />
Ritchie Valens<br />
Jim Morrison<br />
Michael J. Fox<br />
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<u>Females</u><br />
Catherine the Great<br />
Eleanor of Aquitaine<br />
Madame de Pompadour<br />
Calamity Jane<br />
Sylvia Plath<br />
Nina Simone<br />
Billie Holiday<br />
Christina Aguilera<br />
Lucy Lawless<br />
Sheila E.<br />
Sylvia Browne<br />
Whoopi Goldberg<br />
Alicia Silverstone<br />
Princess Beatrice of York<br />
Roberta Flack<br />
Audrey Hepburn<br />
Janis Joplin<br />
Roma Downey<br />
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<u>Other</u><br />
United States Constitution (we share an Ascendant and a birthday--how interesting!)Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888900214205380224noreply@blogger.com0