Saturday, June 24, 2006

Top Psychic Mediums Of Our Time

In present times, several people have learnt to discover the inner self and with it their psychic abilities. James Van Praagh is a psychic who has been able to bridge the gap between the living and the dead. He claims to feel the emotions and personalities of the deceased. Van Praagh is a clairvoyant and an expert on the subject.

Born in Bay Side, NY, James Van Praagh’s popularity rose during his appearances on the NBC talk Show, The Other Side. The show explored paranormal issues and portrayed him as an expert on the subject of life after death. He touched the lives of many people through his television appearances on shows such as Oprah, Larry King Live and 48 Hours. He is the author of best-selling books including Talking To Heaven, Reaching To Heaven, and Healing Grief. Van Praagh also teaches medium classes and has produced successful television projects.

As a child, James remembers having a tremendous fascination with death. He was raised as a Catholic and served as an altar boy. He entered the seminary at the age of fourteen, where his sense of spirituality began.

James Van Praagh graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Broadcasting and Communications. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles where he became involved in metaphysics and psychic phenomena.

Rose Ann Schwab is a celebrity and psychic medium with over 49 years of experience. She is one of the mostly highly respected and highly intuitive individuals in America. Born and raised in Iowa, she moved to Minnesota in 1992. She is a clairvoyant psychic, healer, spiritual teacher, author, artist and visionary. Many of today’s top psychics approach her for guidance. Rose has received numerous awards and recognitions for officially documenting the truth to her claims.

Rose is a former member of the National Association of Women Business Owners. For over three years, NAWBO used her company, Rose & Angelic Inspirations Inc. as a spokesperson for their organization. She is a current member of the National Association of Female Executives.

The Twenty Seven Nakshatras of Hindu System-Western Equivalents for the Benefit of Western Readers

While the Indian Star System or Hindu Nakshatra system is a scientifically designed one, some doubt whether the 27 nakshatras physically exist in the sky. They do exist. For the benefit of the western readers, the 27 nakshatras and western equivalents is given below. The twenty seven nakshatras and the respective western equivalent are given below:

1) Ashwini –Alpha, Beta –Aries
2) Bharani – No 28,29,41 Taurus
3) Krittika - Pleiades
4) Rohini – Aldebaran Hyades, Alpha, Theta, Gama, Delta and Epsilon Taurus
5) Mrigashirsha – Lambda, Phi 1, Phi 2, Orion
6) Aardraa –Betelgeaux – Alpha Orion
7) Punarvasu – Castor, Pollux with Procyon Alpha, Beta, Gemini-Alpha Canis Minor respectively
8) Pushya – Gama, Delta and Theta of Cancer
9) Ashlesha – Delta, Epsilon, Eta, Rho and Zeta Hydra
10) Maagha – Alpha, Ela, Gama, Zeta My and Epsilon Leonis
11) Poorva Phalkuni - Delta and Theta Leo
12) Utra Phalkuni – Beta and 93 Leo
13) Hasta – Delta, Gama, Eta, Virgo
14) Chitraa – Spica, Alpha Virgo
15) Swaati – Arcturus – Alpha Bootes
16) Vishaakha - Alpha, Beta etc Libra
17) Anuraadha – Beta, Delta, Pi -Scorpia
18) Jyestha – Antares Alpha, Sigma Tau Scorpio
19) Mula – Scorpio, tail stars
20) Poorvaashadaa – Delta and Epsilon Sagittarius
21) Uttaraashaada - Zeta and Omicron Sagittarius
22) Shraavanaa – Altair – Alpha Aquila
23) Dhanishtha - Delphinus
24) Shatabhisak – Lambda Aquarius
25) Poorva Bhaadrapada – Alpha and Beta Pegasus
26) Uttara Bhaadrapada – Gama Pagasus and Alpha Andromeda
27) Revathi – Zeta Piscum

The above stars can be seen with the help of the star maps. The Vedic Rishis (seers) have very clearly indicated the size and shape of the stars. There were a number of books available in the past. The Nakshatra vidya or the Science of the Stars or descriptive Astronomy is lost due to the continuous invasions on India. However Vedic Scholars are able to find out the real science now and we may hope the full benefit of this science will be passed on to the future generation. In our next article we will look into the wonders of the stars.

Reputable Psychic Mediums In Long Island

Long Island is home to many reputed psychic mediums. Born and raised in Long Island, John Edward is a well-known psychic medium, author and lecturer. For over nineteen years he has helped thousands communicate with loved ones who have passed away. His clientele include people from all walks of life. Clients have a two-year waiting period for a sitting with Mr. Edward. He is known to never compromise the quality of his work.

His talk show, “Crossing Over with John Edward”, has captivated audiences worldwide and earned him a loyal following. He is the author of the critically acclaimed New York Times bestsellers One Last Time, What if God Were the Sun, Crossing Over: The Stories Behind the Stories, After Life: Answers from the Other Side, Final Beginnings and most recently Practical Praying: Using the Rosary to Enhance Your Life.

John Edward’s rising popularity led to guest appearances on several prime time television shows, from CNN’s Larry King Live to The Today Show. He has also made television appearances on Entertainment Tonight, Live with Regis & Kelly, The Wayne Brady Show, Dateline, ABC’S 20/20 and the critically acclaimed HBO Special, Life After Life; America Undercover. His articles are featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Newsday, People, Entertainment Weekly and in the Associated Press.

Martial Arts teacher Robert Hansen, is a reputed psychic medium from Long Island. He attended Catholic school and even as a child always focused on helping others. A sensitive child, Hansen was always able to read the feelings of others, a gift he discovered after the emergence of a spirit guide in his daily life.

Hansen studied Martial Arts, Yoga and meditation and made four pilgrimages to Japan to learn the art of Zen. He holds a 7th Degree Black Belt in Ju-Jitsu and is a member of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Hansen coached the athletic team at the Town of Hempstead on Long Island and founded his own martial arts school, The Silent Flute Self Defense Center, in 1973.

As a psychic medium and intuitive counselor Robert Hansen helps lead his clients towards healing and inner peace. His bereavement seminars, “Love Never Ends” offer comfort, hope, and understanding to those who have lost family members and friends. He appears on many top radio stations including KJOY 98.3 fm, Mix 102.7 fm and WRCN 103.9 fm, amongst others. Hansen has been tested and approved by noted scientific researcher, Dr. Gary Schwartz, author of “The Afterlife Experiments”. His association in the past with “Parents of Murdered Children” and currently, “The Forever Family Foundation” provide solace to many bereaved parents.