Greetings!
Welcome to the October It's All Good Astrology News. As always, thanks so much for allowing us the privilege of sending it to you, and please forgive us for sending it out a bit late this month. (Can we blame it on Mercury Retrograde?)
This is our most information-packed issue ever! Benjamin contributes an article on how a daily morning meditation can amp up your intuitive receptivity, and Spiritsong offers up both her Four-Planet Method for choosing the perfect gift and ideas on how to stay positive in these troubled times.
There are also several announcements of import, including Benjamin's new sliding scale fee structure, Spiritsong's decision to start taking new clients again, and Spiritsong's three October appearances. Our Western North Carolina readers are cordially invited to come experience her magical mixture of words and music!
We continue to offer our 2008 Holiday Gift Certificate Discount, with 25% off in October! There are also reminders about my online mentoring class which resumes tonight (for real this time!) And -- oh, yeah -- there's this month's forecast!
Thanks again for choosing to receive the It's All Good Astrology News, . Enjoy the issue!
-- Benjamin
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What a Difference a Daily Makes!
Boosting Your Intuition with a Regular Morning Meditation
by Benjamin Bernstein
Each client I work with has a unique astrology chart, but there's one piece of advice I find myself giving almost everyone: follow your intuition. This article will give you some practical tips on how to empower your natural intuitive abilities so that you can more easily receive your inner guidance!
The Gods of Change
The best way I know to negotiate the frequently challenging transits of the "gods of change" - the life-transforming outer planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto - is to tune in to the unique flavors of intuitive communication they each use. Uranus' modus operandi is the intuitive flash - the sudden electric jolt of insight, usually accompanied by goose bumps or some other powerful somatic signal. I call these feelings the "ITC" - the Intuitive Tingle of Certainty. When you feel the ITC riding shotgun with a sudden insight, take it seriously. Chances are, it's your Higher Self sending you a cosmic Instant Message!
While Uranus is typically the most dramatic outer planet, Neptune is usually more subtle - more flow than flash. If Uranus is a lightning bolt, Neptune is a never-ending waterfall, sending those of us wise enough to be wading downstream a constant supply of bliss and inner knowing.
Neptune and Uranus are usually the easiest outers to work with, since they give us earth-planers a way to figure out what they're up to. Pluto, however, tends to raise a huge cloud of dust while he spends about three years tearing down whatever's outlived its usefulness, then replacing it with new and improved structures. (Astrologer Rick Levine memorably called Pluto "a tsunami moving at the speed of a glacier.") Since it can be notoriously difficult to figure out what the Master of Transformation is up to, Pluto transits usually involve a test of faith. Can you manifest the courage to release the old familiar things and "rest in the not-knowingness" when their absence leaves a temporary vacuum behind? Even if you don't yet know what's coming to replace them?
And, bottom line: what do you do when all of this sounds great in theory, but you can't actually do it yet?
The Daily Morning Meditation
The thing that's worked well for me lately is a daily morning meditation. If you're time-challenged, this doesn't have to take a lot of time: my Divine Saturation Snap Meditation, for example, can be done in one breath! As the guru I once followed loved to say, there are as many paths to God as there are people. So link up with Source in whatever way works best for you. (For a more mental approach to getting specific "inside information", click here.)
In my experience, starting the day with at least a moment of inner connection makes a huge difference. When I do, I feel more balanced, centered and serene. My body is more relaxed, and I usually get more accomplished. And - more to the point of this article - I more easily receive my Uranian flashes and Neptunian flows, and can more confidently "step into the void" when it's time for a Plutonian transformation.
Does "Monkey Mind" Really Need Taming?
While we're talking about meditation, allow me to dispel the most persistent and pernicious misconception about meditation that I've come across: the idea that if your mind is not completely still, you've failed. It's the mind's job to think, so don't get upset with it when it does its duty!
Just visualize your "monkey mind" thoughts as a flowing river, imagine yourself stepping out of the water onto the bank, and watch the river flow by for a moment. Now, no longer immersed in the thought-stream, you can more easily re-establish your focus.
When you realize that your attention has once again wandered, as it inevitably will, don't beat yourself up. Instead, choose positive reinforcement: pat yourself on the back for re-establishing your attention! The more you do this, the better you'll get. I consider any meditation 100% successful, regardless of how well I focused, if I simply sat down and did it!
It may help to think of yourself in several parts, as I learned during my years of Vipassana Buddhist practice. When you mindfully observe yourself long enough, you discover all the things you're not. Ultimately, you are not your body, your emotions or your thoughts, but rather the indestructible consciousness which animates them all. The less you exclusively identify with the impermanent aspects of yourself, the more you'll be able to receive and be guided by your intuitive wisdom.
The Best Security in "Interesting Times"
We now live in "interesting times," and, to judge by the coming transits, they're going to get considerably more interesting through 2015. (See my "Pluto in Capricorn" article for more on this.) The subprime mortgage crisis and September's near-meltdown of the U.S. financial system (still teetering on the brink as I write this) were just the warm-up acts. But, as these events so clearly exposed, there is "something rotten in Denmark." It's time for the corrupt "make a few obscenely wealthy at the expense of many" dealings in the U.S. and the world to be exposed and cleansed.
It is unfortunate that this clean-up will inevitably be accompanied by the suffering of so many who did nothing wrong themselves, but this will only be temporary. I sincerely believe that a more equitable, harmonious and enlightened world will emerge out of this massive global restructuring. In effect, a new building has to be built on the site of an existing one. Since the old one has to be torn down before the new one can go up, there's no way around the fact that we're going to be faced with a messy construction site for a while. (For more on what this might entail, listen to my lecture on "The Astrology of 2012.")
In the midst of such all-encompassing change, the things we usually turn to in the physical world for security are less capable of providing it. But, by allowing our inner wisdom to guide us through times when our usual methods and strategies no longer work, we are in the most secure place possible: in the embrace of the unconditionally loving, omniscient Source that sent us here in the first place.
And it's that daily meditation - ideally in the morning before you get caught up in your regular worldly activities - that can make you more sensitive to Spirit's perpetually available guidance. Spirit never stops speaking to you. If you're not hearing it as consistently as you would like, then perhaps some of these ideas can help you become a better listener!
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Choosing the Perfect Gift With The "Four-Planet Method"
by Spiritsong
September 30th was my 60th birthday - a major milestone for me -- and Benjamin gave me a perfect gift! He brought it upstairs to my office after I sent my first draft of this article to him, and we both roared with laughter: it was a wire-wrapped pink quartz necklace! You will understand why that was "a perfect gift" and such a funny, delightful moment for us as you continue to read this article.
It was because of my birthday that I started thinking about gift giving, and how helpful it is to be able to use the recipient's astrological chart to select a present that they will almost certainly enjoy. (People often make the mistake of choosing a gift based on what they would enjoy receiving themselves.)
If we know the recipient intimately, then we don't need to consult their natal chart. But what about folks you don't know as well, or those who are just "hard to buy for" people?
This article will show you how you can use the "Four Planet Method" to choose a present they will truly treasure when that next birthday, holiday or special occasion comes around. And since so many of us are weaning ourselves from society's runaway consumerism, I'll give examples of noncommercial gifts as well.
Beyond Sun Signs
Most articles on this subject advise you to base your gift choice on the recipient's Sun sign. This can be a good start, but a person is so much more than that! We're going to go deeper than Sun signs to identify a more meaningful present. We'll do this by examining the sign and house placement of the Sun (the "I am"), the Moon (emotional nature), Venus (what I love) and Jupiter (what makes me feel expansive), along with some basic aspects.
If the person's Sun sign is all you know, a basic Sun sign gift article such as this one can be of some help. It will also give you lots of ideas based on the usual qualities associated with each sign, which you can use whether you are looking at the Sun or any other planet.
I'll be using my chart and Benjamin's as examples. You can apply the principles to your own chart to see how they work, then use them to help you get "just the right thing" the next time you choose a gift.
Two Helpful Resources
Before we get started, you should know about two helpful resources. If you need to calculate a natal chart, Astrolabe's free chart calculation service is quick and easy. And if you don't already know the basic meaning of the planets, signs and houses, you can get a free copy of Kelly Lee Phipps' excellent one-page overview by clicking here.)
Start With the Sun
To identify that perfect gift, start with the Sun's sign and house, along with any conjunctions it's making. For example, my Sun is in Libra, in the First House ("I Am"), and conjunct Neptune. Therefore, gifts that are beautiful (Libra), spiritual (Neptune), and personal (First House) are indicated. Something material might be a wire-wrapped stone or crystal necklace, which is beautiful, spiritual, and personal, since I would wear it on my body. (Can you hear us laughing?)
A noncommercial gift would be something like a poem or song (Libra and Neptune) written or selected just for me (First House).
Add the Moon, Venus & Jupiter
Now let's explore the other three gift-related planets. My Moon and Venus are both in the Twelfth House. This house, which embodies the same archetypal energy as Neptune, repeats the theme of Neptune conjunct my Libra Sun: things that are beautiful (Libra and Neptune) and touch the deeper realm of Spirit (Neptune and the Twelfth House) delight me (Moon and Venus)! Thus, as we saw when we analyzed my Sun, I would deeply appreciate a recording of some beautiful music, or a picture or poem that stirs my soul - especially if they had been created by the giver.
My Venus, in flamboyant Leo, likes sparkly, colorful things. However, my Moon, in grounded Virgo, is content with something more earthy. So it gets a little more complex. But since both reside in my Twelfth House, they share in its dreamy, poetic and otherworldly flavor. A soft, flowing dress (practical Virgo) with a goddess flavor (Twelfth House), accented with a sequined scarf (Leo Venus) would satisfy both Venus and the Moon. One of my favorite kinds of gifts - a stone from a stream, or shell from the ocean, costs nothing but the time and effort to spot it and pick it up.
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My Jupiter is in optimistic Sagittarius. Since Jupiter is also in my Fourth House, that uplifting piece of art that stirs my soul also graces my home (Fourth House) and expands my natural feeling of enjoyment (Jupiter trines Venus) there.
Benjamin's Sun
For someone like Benjamin, the picture is completely different. (Then again, so is he!) His Aquarius Sun conjunct Chiron in the Seventh House likes something unusual or humanitarian (Aquarius), relating to healing (Chiron), and beautiful or relational (Seventh House). So he might appreciate a gift certificate for an alternative healing class. This satisfies his innate need to be of service to others in some healing way (Aquarius Sun and Chiron in the Seventh House). Another gift that would delight him is a good astrology book (Aquarius) that allows him to be a better mentor (Chiron) to others (Aquarius plus the Seventh House = the astrological counselor!).
Benjamin's Other Planets
Going deeper, Benjamin's Virgo Moon is in his Second House. This says, "I feel (Moon) fulfilled (self-worth is a Second House quality) by being of service to others (Virgo Moon)." This reinforces the themes revealed by his Sun's placement.
Benjamin's Venus is in Capricorn in the Sixth House. Therefore, what pleases him (Venus) is something practical or business-oriented (Capricorn) that he can use day to day, especially in his work (Capricorn and the Sixth House). Once again, this repeats the themes of practicality and service.
So an ideal noncommercial gift for Benjamin would be anything that is helpful. This could be time spent helping him with a project, or freeing him from some mundane responsibilities so he has more time for his work. On the commercial side, he would love some work-related software!
Because Benjamin's themes of work and service repeat so insistently, the energy of his final gift-related planet, Jupiter, is rather overwhelmed! (It's in Sagittarius, like mine, but in the Fifth House.) Even so, just to change it up sometimes and tickle his Jupiter (expansiveness) in Sagittarius (let's just get happy!), I could take him to an inspirational (Sagittarius) movie with a romantic flavor (Fifth House).
In Conclusion
If I got Benjamin the kind of sentimental, sometimes "impractical" gift that would please me, I would miss the mark completely. As would he, if he chose something for me that was mundane and purely practical rather than beautiful or romantic.
In summary, all that we've basically done is analyze the four gift-related planets - the Sun, Moon, Venus and Jupiter - by examining each one's sign, house and (if present) conjunctions. If a repeated theme shows up,as it did with us, it makes choosing easy. If a look at the Sun, Moon, Venus and Jupiter reveals very different kinds of needs, you might focus on just one of the themes.
Start with your own chart, and see if these guidelines ring true for you. If you find that this procedure makes sense in your own chart, then you can feel comfortable using it to guide your gift-giving. You could end up with dozens of great gift ideas for that person who's always been so hard to buy for in the past!
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Celestial Forecast for October 2008
by Benjamin Bernstein
Whatever your sun sign, this forecast will help you choose how to best use each month's astrological energies! Events are most powerful on the dates listed. However, their influence will be active for at least several days before and after. All dates and times are in the U.S. eastern time zone.
While everyone is affected by these global transits, you will be most powerfully impacted when moving planets activate natal planets and other sensitive points in your birth chart.
VOID-OF-COURSE MOONS. It's best to avoid starting important new projects or making major purchases during these times. "Business as usual" is the best strategy for these periods, which occur when the Moon has made its last major Ptolemaic aspect but has not yet moved into the next sign.
10/2, 6:47
pm - 10/3, 11:16 am (Sagittarius)
10/5,
9:09 - 11:50 pm (Capricorn)
10/7,
3:38 pm -
10/8, 12:04 pm (Aquarius)
10/10,
7:14 - 9:33 pm (Pisces)
10/13,
1:03 - 3:08 am(Aries)
10/15,
3:37 - 5:32 am (Taurus)
10/17,
3:34 - 6:27
am (Gemini)
10/19,
5:53 - 7:41 am (Cancer)
10/21,
7:55:42 - 10:36 am (Leo)
10/23,
1:54 - 3:41 pm (Virgo)
10/25,
9:03 - 10:49 pm (Libra)
10/28,
6:06 - 7:49 am (Scorpio)
10/30,
1:45 am -
6:43 pm
(Sagittarius)
THE STORY SO FAR:
As October opens, four planets are retrograde: Uranus (thru 11/27), Neptune
(thru 11/2), Chiron (thru 10/25) and Mercury (thru 10/15). Ideally, important
new projects should not be started until Mercury goes direct.
10/1 (Wed).
Spirit has charged up the Intuitive Flash Machine - are you making yourself
receptive enough to receive its bursts of insight? The quincunx connecting
Mercury (rational mind) and Uranus (Divine Mind) requires your openness
before it can give you its "Eureka!" moments. And you may have to be willing to
make a significant adjustment in your life in order to implement the guidance
you receive.
10/2 (Thu).
Since Mars' entry into Libra on 8/19, it has been energizing
relationships and creativity. Now it's about to exit the Sign of the Scales, but
it's going out with a bang! Today's sextile to Pluto can empower
relationships and creativity, as well as support physical transformation and
exercise programs.
10/4 (Sat).
Mars enters Scorpio today thru 11/16. The Warrior is strong here - Mars
rules Scorpio - and this is a good period for new beginnings, fighting for a
worthy cause (like the presidential candidate you're supporting) or supporting a
transformation in your physical body (diet, exercise, weight change, cleansing,
etc.).
Mercury also trines Chiron
today, an easy-flowing time for editing, fine-tuning your thoughts, or giving or
receiving mentorship.
10/5 (Sun).
It's a good day to inject some fresh, positive energy into your important
relationships (Venus sextile Jupiter), or let your creativity flow (the
more deep and uninhibited, the better!). At the same time, three minor but
challenging aspects put some tension in the air, so be prepared for a bump or
two.
10/6 (Mon).
"I am not Superman." Keep reminding yourself of this with today's Sun-Jupiter
square, since your temporary perception of your abilities may exceed what
you can actually do! At the same time, it's a fabulous energizer - especially in
the creative and social arenas - as long as you don't go overboard.
You may want to put some of today's
abundant energy into writing, learning, teaching or other mentally focused
activities (Sun conjunct Mercury). Mercury's square to Jupiter
amps up these energies even more, and the creatively charged quintile between
Mars and Jupiter is the icing on the cake. Bottom line: both raw energy and
creativity are powerfully amplified today, so be sure to put them to good use!
10/7 (Tue).
With Venus sextiling Saturn and squaring Chiron, it's a great day to
fine-tune relationships that are worth the long-term investment of your energy.
Deep, heartfelt communication is well-supported, especially if you each
acknowledge that the other has insights worth sharing.
Click here for the rest of the October forecast.
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In Closing
Thanks for taking the time to read this, . Your comments are always welcome. May the stars light your way!
Be well,
Benjamin Bernstein & Spiritsong
Holistic Astrologers
It's All Good Astrology
"Take Charge of Your Destiny"
828-658-9073 / 800-461-3569 (Benjamin) or 828-777-6688 (Spiritsong)
www.ItsAllGoodAstrology.com
benjamin@ItsAllGoodAstrology.com; mary@SpiritsongOasis.com
Benjamin hosts the This Week in Astrology podcast -- the #1 astrology podcast on iTunes since late 2007! Discover how you can make the best use of the current planetary energies while deepening your knowledge of astrology!
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Sliding Scale Rates Now Available
Because of the financial pinch that so many are feeling these days, Benjamin has introduced a sliding scale payment option. This means that clients who cannot afford his usual $125/hour rate can now choose a rate anywhere between $125/hour and $95/hour.
Spiritsong's rates are even more flexible, since she has always offered the option of working on a love offering basis.
For more information on our services and fees, please visit our Services Page.
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Spiritsong Now Accepting New Clients!
 Good news for all those who were disappointed by Spiritsong's decision to stop accepting new clients: she's reversed it! First-time clients, as well as established ones, are once again invited to contact Spiritsong for her empathic and insightful astrological consultations, as well as her broad range of extraordinary healing services. You can reach her at 828-777-6688 and mary@SpiritsongOasis.com.
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Save 25% on Holiday Gift Certificates -- only in October!
Any service we offer is available, from quick by-the-minute "stocking stuffer" consultations ($15 and up) to our four-hour Deep Immersion Consultation! You can choose between mailed paper certificates or emailed "instant delivery" PDFs that you can print out or forward by email. And no matter what format you choose, it's 25% off when you purchase your gift certificates in October!
Our holiday gift certificate discount will decrease by 5% each month (20% off in November and 15% off in December), so you'll enjoy the greatest savings by buying your gift certificates now!
Your gift receipient's satisfaction is guaranteed: if they don't find their consultation to be accurate and helpful, we'll refund the cost of your gift certificate.
The fine print: Holiday gift certificates purchased in 2008 may be redeemed Dec 21, 2008 thru Dec. 31, 2009. Clients can work with Benjamin from anywhere in the world by phone or Skype, so distance is no obstacle. Finally, gift certificates must be redeemed by someone other than the person who bought them.
To give the life-transforming gift of astrological insight, call 828-658-9073 or 800-461-3569, or email info@ItsAllGoodAstrology.com.
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Class resumes tonight (Thursday, Oct. 2) from 8-10 p.m. US Eastern time. (Students can join the class on any Thursday, as long as space is available.) For more information or to register, please visit the Classes Page, call 828-658-9073 or 800-461-3569, or e-mail info@ItsAllGoodAstrology.com.
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Where's the Podcast?
Sometimes, circumstances beyond my control negatively impact the announcement and distribution of my weekly This Week in Astrology podcast. This week, for example, for the first time, iTunes did not pick up the show. And there have been times when the FeedBlitz email announcing each show has not gone out as it was supposed to.
The good new is that, even if such regrettable incidents occur, you can always find the latest show at ThisWeekInAstrology.com. In a worst case, you can stream the show from there, or download it to your computer (and thence to a digital music player if you wish).
I"ve posted a show every week since its inception in March 2007, and hope never to miss one. My sincere thanks to all of you loyal listeners who have made This Week in Astrology iTunes's #1 astrology podcast since late 2007! |
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Spiritsong's October Appearances
Spiritsong will be sharing her words and music at three different Western North Carolina venues this month! Here's the rundown:
Sun., Oct. 19, 11:30 am, The Golden Nuggets Lectures, at the Black Mountain Yoga Center in Black Mountain (near Morning Glory Restaurant in Cheshire Village on Rt 9, exit 64 south of US 40). Spiritsong will present a program of inspirational thoughts and stories woven together with interactive music. The focus for the morning will be "The Gifts of the Challenges," exploring the opportunities so ripe in these challenging times, both on a personal level and on a global level, to be a creative force for higher good.
Sun., Oct. 26, 11 am, Creative Thought Center, "the metaphysical heart of Haywood County," in Waynesville. Spiritsong will be singing and speaking on the topic "Wake up and Sing!" The service will begin at 11 am, with an optional time of meditation at 10:30.
Oct. 30 thru Nov. 2, Alliance of Divine Love Conference, at the Kanuga Center in Hendersonville, NC. Spiritsong will be sharing her musical gifts throughout the conference. This inspirational fall retreat is open to the public as well as Alliance of Divine Love ministers. For more information, contact Rev. Linda Marie Nelson at lindamarie423@comcast.net.
An "Alliance of Divine Love" minister, musician, counseling astrologer, and wellness and empowerment facilitator, Mary O'Shannon (Spiritsong) is dedicated to the path of awakening and empowering the highest possible expression of love/joy/peace within herself and the lives of those who seek her guidance. She can be contacted by phone at 828-777-6688, or by email at mary@spiritsongoasis.com.
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"Why does the world seem to be falling apart, and what can I do about it?"
A note of encouragement from Spiritsong
Have you been asking yourself that question, and wondering how it is all going to play out? We live in chaotic times, both in the outer world, and, for a lot of people, in their individual lives. The microcosm and macrocosm often mirror each other.
Radical Changes in the World
It is apparent in the sky, for those of us who are watching, that things may get even more intense for the next several years. With the current global financial crisis, the world is feeling the effects of the intensifying Saturn-Uranus opposition. (Incredibly, these two planets make the first of their five exact oppositions on U.S. Election Day!)
This paradigm-shifting breakdown of old structures that have outlived their usefulness will be strong through the Summer of 2010, and will lead us into the revolutionary Uranus-Pluto square that will hold sway 2011 thru 2015. This will be kind of like the Sixties Part 2, but even more challenging. When it's done, we will truly be living in a transformed world!
I don't say this to provoke fear. In fact, if you find yourself feeling worried or frightened, let me share with you a couple of simple tools that I have used successfully to alleviate fear within myself.
Pivoting
The first, called "pivoting," is something I learned through the "Abraham" teachings. (These offer a very positively focused way of relating to life, based on messages from a "collective" of non-physical beings channeled by Esther Hicks.) Let's say you hear something on the news or think about something that causes anxiety to spring up inside you. If you consciously choose (pivot to) a different thought that feels better, you have helped yourself and others, as well.
Here's why. If we are always creating reality with our thoughts, which I believe we are, then choosing another thought that feels good allows us to help create a better outcome. This works whether we are focused on something of a personal nature, or on a national or global level. If, as soon as we feel fear associated with our thoughts or observations, we "see in our mind's eye" something that would be a more positive outcome, then we are helping to create the possibility of that better thing happening.
Whatever we focus on gets bigger. And, since we know that stress is one of the greatest factors that causes or aggravates ill health, allowing ourselves to "pivot" to a better-feeling thought contributes to a healthy body, mind and spirit. You can also think of it as changing directions. When you look in a different direction, you see something different. If you don't like what you're looking at, just look at something else!
It is the feeling of being helpless in the face of difficult circumstances that causes fear, and the resulting negative emotions. But we are never helpless, because we have power over our thoughts!
Sing!
The second thing I would suggest to ease thoughts of fear and despair is to sing! Yes, it might seem obvious, or to some, even silly. But it works! Just pick a song that makes you feel happy and start singing! As soon as you do, you will change your brain chemistry, find yourself connecting to your inner joy, and feeling lighter and more peaceful. Try it, you might like it! I'm sure some of you are doing this already, but if you aren't, you have nothing to lose by trying it but your fear!
A "New Heaven and New Earth"
Finally, meditation is one of the oldest and most reliable ways of staying connected to your inner peace. (Benjamin has written several articles on meditation, including How to Take Dictation From Your Higher Self and his "Divine Saturation" Snap Meditation.) As we face the "signs of the times" we may have heard about, whether through a religious path, teachings of indigenous peoples, or even scientific reports, may we remember that this is the birthing of a "new heaven and new earth." The chaos is the signal that we are in transition and that a new and miraculous birth is about to occur, whether we see it now or not. This is where we use our faith, believing in that which we don't yet see.
While you can choose to see nothing but the devastation and "disaster," and allow fear to be your dominant feeling, you cannot help yourself or anyone else while in that state of mind. However, you can choose to believe that we really can make a difference and help create a better world with our thoughts. Then you are helping yourself and everyone around you with your more peaceful energy as you use the transformative tools in this article, and any others you find helpful in lifting your spirits.
May we all work together to envision and co-create a more peaceful world! |
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 A $50 discount is available for the 6th Annual Astrology Retreat held by OPA, the Organization for Professional Astrology. Early registrants will pay tuition of only $445 (normally $495) if they sign up by New Year's Day.
Fifteen specialty tracks will be offered at the retreat. (One of them, "Building Your Successful Astrology Practice," will be co-taught by Benjamin and OPA President Bob Mulligan.) The retreat will take place April 15-19, 2009 at the Asilomar Conference Center on California's Monterey Peninsula.
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October 2008
