Saturday, July 29, 2006
Clairvoyant Tarot
There are many clairvoyants who have taken advantage of the Internet to use their abilities of helping other people find answers to some questions pertaining to marriage, career, or perhaps money. They use different tools and techniques in giving readings—one of which is through the use of tarot cards.
Tarot cards are a popular means of looking into the future as well as into the past. You can trace the roots of these cards back to the ancient times. A typical deck of tarot cards is composed of seventy-eight cards of which fifty-two are referred to as the minor arcane; the remaining twenty-six are the major arcana. Each of these cards has a meaning; whatever card turns up during a clairvoyant’s reading will be used by the clairvoyant in determining your past and predicting your future.
However, you should remember that your future is not confined to what these tarot cards say. How you shape your future will still depend on the choices and decisions that you make everyday. The clairvoyant tarot is just there to guide you and give you insight as to what can happen to your future based from your past and present.
So, if you need a clairvoyant tarot, you can easily find one; there are many tarot reading establishments nowadays. But if you want easier access and more convenience, simply browse through tarot card reading and clairvoyant websites on the Internet to have wider choices. Just see to it that whomever you choose to give you a clairvoyant tarot card reading is really certified.
How Astrology Can Help You
How can cycle tracking affect our daily lives? Well, just as a note sounded at the right pitch can shatter glass, so events in the celestial realms have been noted to resonate terrestrially and have a marked effect. Each angular relationship that forms between the faster and slower moving planets in their orbital cycles causes a characteristic resonance, which sets up a sympathetic response in us. The degree of resonance (also known in astrological parlance as correlation) depends upon the attunement of that which 'receives' it.
By way of analogy; adjusting your radio might result in your listening to heavy rock music but just a small shift along the bandwidth and you could suddenly find yourself listening into air traffic control. Similarly we appear to be attuned to certain planetary alignments and resonate disharmoniously with others. The result is that we all 'sing' a different tune. It is this tune that we know as our personality, but actually we are also all part of a great symphony. We participate in the orchestration, by the nature of our actions and reactions - our vibrations.
Sun sign and horoscope columns provide the most simplistic way of alerting people to the ongoing pitch changes and tuning adjustments needed. However, it is a symphony which needs continual adjustment, for not only are the planets moving in cycles in the heavens but the heavens are also moving, imperceptibly to the human eye, within the Cosmos. It is therefore important to only read horoscopes written by those with an in-depth understanding of how the whole Cosmos is interlinking with the current position of the Sun. And, it is far preferable to get a personal consultation.
When the planets change position in the sky our attunement alters. A vast body of empirical evidence tells us the most likely manifestations of planetary movements will be. We can take this knowledge onboard and adjust to a more harmonious rhythm, or else sound discordant like a musician who has lost his score.
Some might call Astrology the study of 'God's Great Evolutionary Plan'; a plan which calls for us all to develop our natural aptitudes and direct them in ways which will enable us to feel fulfilled. In this way we can be of the greatest use to society and Mankind as a whole.
By understanding just what 'note' each planet is sounding - and how this reacts with other planetary notes - enables us to feel less isolated. It is empowering to know that we are not alone in feeling dissonant 'energies' and displaying emotional responses at certain times. If we take more notice of the cyclical nature of life we can note the times when we are most susceptible to being entrained by certain rhythmic vibrations. In this way, when difficulties arise we can know that 'this too shall pass'. Knowledge of astrology is truly a gift. One which offers us the the opportunity to take responsibility for the harmony, or disharmony, we are hearing in our lives.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Chinese Astrology Explained
Chinese astrology is based on the lunar calendar. As with astrology from other cultures, a horoscope is created using the position of the stars and planets for each of the twelve signs of the zodiac based on the year of birth.
The Twelve Chinese Signs
Rat
Rats are charming and attractive to the opposite sex. But despite outside appearances, they are restless and this sometimes comes across as aggressiveness. Rats are great with money, and love to pounce on an opportunity. They are also very generous to their friends. They love people and large gatherings and always have others around. They also run in many intimate circles and like to be involved in everything they can, leading them to sometimes attempt to do too much. They are good writers and speakers, and success comes easily to them.
Ox
Oxen are calm on the surface, but have hidden tempers. They are hard workers and are determined to the point of stubbornness. However, this makes them one of the most dependable signs. They are trustworthy, and easily move up at the office. If they don't watch out, they may not have much of a social life. They are not very adept at mind games, and can sometimes be led astray in romance. But once they find someone, they are steadfast and loyal.
Tiger
Tigers are energetic and unpredictable. Their wild side leads them to be the center of attention. They speak their mind and are always looking for the new party or next great idea. They are also very involved in giving their time and money to the causes they are passionate about. They are generous and honest. However, they are also rebels. They seek ideals and will rebel against a society they perceive as being in the wrong. They are emotional and impulsive, prone to romance as well as jealousy.
Rabbit
Rabbits are gracious and gentle. They adore quiet and peacefulness, and prefer a good book to a night on the town. Their sensitivity can lead to moodiness, but normally rabbits are great at keeping the peace. While they are quiet on the surface, rabbits are good at finding deals. They are sweet and can talk people into being on their side of an issue without argument. While they are cautious, they can also be friendly and inviting once they feel safe.
Dragon
Dragons have fire. They are full of life, and want to live life to the fullest. They are perfectionists and are extremely demanding of both themselves and others. They intimidate those who disagree with them, although they are very loyal to their friends. They can be stubborn, but they will let you know how they feel. They believe themselves to be B and loveable, and they strive to motivate everyone to live up to their standards.
Snake
Snakes are mysterious, often charming the opposite sex. They are graceful, and tend towards all things grand and cultural. They are private tend to look inward for their self-esteem, and are superstitious about everything. They are not penny-pinchers, but always have money on hand. Snakes are jealous when they find a lover, and will turn cold almost on a whim.
Horse
Horses are generally friendly. They love being the center of attention, and will keep others enthralled by their quick wit. However, they have malleable alliances, and will have many short-lived romances and friendships. They enjoy the change, and lead lives full of adventure. They don't like being tied down, and love working out and spending time outdoors. They don't like sticking to a plan, and will often take on too much. They can be impatient with others whom they perceive as moving too slowly.
Sheep
Sheep are peaceful people. They empathize with others' pain, and are easy to talk to. They don't like to rush, and will break if pressured. They do not like harsh words, and love to be led gently. While they are passive, they are also patient, and generally they eventually get their way. They always remember their friends and families and give thoughtful gifts. They often worry about what others think, and tend too spend too much.
Monkey
Monkeys are intuitive and clever. They are hands-on problem solvers, and a great deal of self-confidence. They enjoy succeeding at difficult tasks, and don't need to be talked into attempting one. The source of their success is their great memory. They are hard workers, and don't care what others think of them. They don't usually have many friends, although their success does attract people to them.
Rooster
Roosters are romantics. They are perfectionists and dreamers at the same time. Quick to see detail, they always love a challenge, especially if at first glance it looks impossible. They take great pride in knowing all the details of a subject that interests them, and are thus great debaters. However, they will never admit to being wrong. They also tend to step in and try to solve others' problems, whether or not they have been invited to do so. They like to always stay busy, and will work for whatever they have their eye on.
Dog
Dogs are friendly and are always up front about their feelings. They are very family-oriented and are extremely loyal to their friends. They will fight for a cause they feel is just. They are not comfortable around extravagant wealth, and prefer a loving home regardless of social status. Once you befriend a dog, they will be by your side for life. They are monogamous, and tend to choose their lovers wisely. They work hard and play hard, and know when it is appropriate to be doing one or the other. They are good providers to those they love.
Pig
Pigs love a social life. They have many friends, and tend to stay out of heated discussions and all kinds of debates. It's not that they don't have an opinion; they simply love to party and don't want to risk ruining the fun. They are good listeners, but are sometimes gullible and can be taken advantage of easily. This can sometimes hurt them in relationships. They are trustworthy and dependable, and stick by their friends. They are generous to those they care about.
The Five Elements
There is another layer to Chinese astrology that is less well known than the Chinese signs. Chinese astrologers use a 60 year cycle, made up of five sets of the twelve signs. The five repetitions of the signs each correspond to a different element, adding more intricacy to the animal.
The five elements are Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth.
In Chinese astrology, the elements are part of a cycle; one is not higher or better than another. In fact, they have a cyclical relationship, both in positive and negative ways, so that:
Water makes Wood
Wood makes Fire
Fire makes Earth
Earth makes Metal
Metal makes Water
and:
Water destroys Fire
Fire destroys Metal
Metal destroys Wood
Wood destroys Earth
Earth destroys Water
In addition, they can be openly aggressive and hostile:
Water resists Fire
Fire resists Metal
Metal resists Wood
Wood resists Earth
Earth resists Water
So now you know the basics of Chinese Astrology. Enjoy exploring your Chinese sign!
Rudraksha-the Panacea For All Evils
It is commonly believed that Rudraksha belong to the Rishis and Saints and is only of spiritual value. While I give due respect to this belief it is sad that few are aware of its abundant curative qualities both physical and mental.
Rudraksha the dried fruit of the Rudraksha tree grown in India, Indonesia and the Himalayan Kingdoms considered as a symbol of purity if used properly can remedy many a physical and mental deficiencies besides bestowing the wearer good health, fortune, peace and tranquility. It is however pertinent that the selection and use of Rudraksha bead calls for the help of an expert.
There is an interesting mythology behind the origin of this virtuous fruit. The story unfolds to us in the form of a conversation between lord Shiva and Lord Karthikeya. Tripura the ferocious demon who terrorised all the three worlds and the devas including Brahma and Vishnu was all prevailing to the despair of all . To end his evils Lord Shiva did meditate on the mighty Aghora ( The weapon of destruction.) for million of years, closing his eyes. Tears fell from his eyes and the the revered Rudraksha tree was born at his will and for the benefit of the human race.
Ancient and revered Indian texts such as Shiva Mahapurana , Shreemad Devi Bhagavatham and a few other religious scriptures give us a detailed account of the rituals and uses of Rudraksha. It would be difficult if not impossible to give a graphic account of the whole gamut of the uses and rituals of various types of Rudrakshas within my limited space allotted here . I however would like to share with you a few tips on the selection ,use and rituals of this sacred eye of Rudra the third among the omniscient trinities of Hinduisam. I give below the basic principles and rituals for wearing the Rudraksha as given in the scriptures with the help of the valuable advice received from my most revered and celestial Master Lord Nandikeshwara. I have also relied on my past 20 years of experience as a successful vedic astrologer.
Though most of the Rudrakshas look alike there is subtle difference among them. The identity and the uniqueness of the various types of Rudraksha are represented by their facets. Though it may be difficult for an ordinary person to identify the genuiness and the type of Rudraksha an expert can do this easily.
Fourteen types of Rudrakshas are commonly found in the market.They vary from one facet to fourteen facets. A few varieties of importances are discussed below.
Rudraksha with one facet:- (Yek Mukhi)
This is the rarest of the rare Rudrakshas and the most virtuous and powerful one. It is very costly and should be bought from genuine and authorised persons. It represents Lord Shiva and is used by people of high spiritual order, Rishis, sages and great devotees. It wards of all past sins and bestows the wearer with divine grace, enlightenment, virtuous mind peace and tranquility. It has limited use for mundane affairs. It helps cure the maladies related to an afflicted sun.
Rudraksha with two facets:- (dwi Mukhi)
Representing both Uma and Maheswara this is comparatively available cheap in the market. It is commonly suggested for conjugal bliss, mental disorders, bronchial problems and general prosperity.This do not call for any rigorous restrictions on the sadhaka.
Rudraksha with five facets:- (pancha Mukhi)
This is the cheapest of all varieties available in the market. It provides the wearer spiritual inclination, blessings of elders and the preceptors , financial success and release from all sins. This is normally worn as single or rosary of multiples of 27.
Rudraksha with six facets:- (shashta Mukhi)
This is represented by Lord Subramanya and the scriptures prescribe it to be worn on the right hand of a male and left for a female. It destroys the evil influences, oppositions, enemies, and diseases.
Rudraksha with eight facets:- (Ashta Mukhi)
Rudraksha with eight facets is normally prescribed for frequent ill health. Representing lord Ganesh the wearer is blessed with release of all sins related to immoral acts bestows virtuous character and leads to salvation.
Rudraksha with fourteen facets:- (Chathur dasa Mukhi)
Representing the universal Ardha Nareeswara concept this is the one that is popularly known as Gowri Shankara Rudraksha. Rare and costly among all types of Rudraksha it ensures the wearer all kinds of wealth , power and worldly comforts. People who aspire for mundane success ,money, fame and power may obtain this .
It may be clear for my readers from above that Rudrakshas are meant not only for the renounced or Mendicants (Sadhus) but also for people of all walks of life subject to the usual restrictions.
The wearer of all kinds of Rudrakshas is expected to be virtuous , calm and control his senses. He is advised to keep away from bad company , wine meat and cigars. Wearing the same on inauspicious occasions and with unclean body and surroundings may bring negative results.
Who can wear a Rudraksha ?
People of all walks of life can wear the Rudraksha subject to the general restrictions mentioned above. Contrary to the popular belief besides men and children women also can wear Rudraksha during the 10 reproductive days of their monthly cycle and women off the reproductive age throughout the month.
The selection and the identification of the Rudraksha should be made with the help of a an experienced person on the subject and Astrology. It is considered auspicious should the Rudraksha be received as a gift from the preceptor or person of high spiritual order along with proper Manthra(Divine Syllables) and rituals and the latter followed scrupulously to derive maximum benifits.
Mahjong Online
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese game, which literally means "the game of a hundred intelligences" (in Chinese). There are various versions of mahjong today - the Chinese, the Japanese and the American, each with its own set of rules. Mahjong is a game that involves skill, intelligence, estimation as well as luck. It has been traditionally a gambling game and is still played today in clubs and special mahjong houses. There are also international mahjong tournaments held across the world. Ma Chiao, Mo Tsiah, Ma Cheuk, Ma Jong, Ma Chiang, Ma Chong, Man Chu, Mah Diao, Pung Chow, Mah Chong, Ching Chong, Mah Cheuk, Ma Chiang, Kong Chow, Mah Deuck, Lung Chan, Mah Lowe, Pe Ling, Baak Ling are other names for Mahjong.
Mahjong is a very popular online game today. The earliest electronic version was created in 1981 by Brodie Lockard but it was officially released in 1983 by Control Data Corporation as a paid online game. The 1986 version released by Activision by the name of Shanghai made the game very popular, which was later converted into many platforms.
Online versions of mahjong are available over the Internet. There are several kinds of online mahjong, with attractive options that are sure to keep you hooked for hours. Ever Mahjong, Mahjong Quest, Mahjong Medley Solitaire, Ultimate Mahjong 10, Mahjong XP Champion, Gekko Mahjong, Mahjong Towers,, NingPo Mahjong, Mah Jongg, Emperor's Mahjong, Mahjong Tower II, The Rise of the Shanghai etc are some of the different kinds of online Mahjong available. These games contain hundreds of challenging tile layouts for up to 9 levels, different game types and layouts (360 or even more), and tile sets. They also have interesting choice of backgrounds and background music.
The tiles are also being designed innovatively to be more attractive in designs like: flags, astrology, marine life, nature, traffic signs, medieval fantasy, space, Egyptian, warning signs, bugs, music, communication, buildings, Chinese zodiac, tools, colors, food etc. The game can be customized with these options according your fantasies. The best part of online mahjong are the undo; shuffle and hint features, which, ensure you, don't get stuck.
Monday, July 17, 2006
What is a Horoscope-a Small Introduction Into Astrology
"I’m Capricorn, you’re Leo, my mother is Taurus and the neighbor is Aquarius."
Does this sound familiar? I believe so. Nowadays, most of us know our zodiacal sign and the interest we have for this subject is continuously growing. But how many of us actually know what a horoscope and a chart are?
The answer: few! This is why so many questions and interpretations get born, a thing that ultimately leads to the defamation of astrology. You don’t need to be an astrologer to know some things about astrology, some elements that will help you.
This article was made for the specific purpose of explaining briefly and without details, what a horoscope is and what are the main components of a chart.
First of all, what does it mean that I’m Capricorn and you’re Leo? The basic zodiacal sign we keep talking about is given by the Sun’s position at birth. Therefore, I’m Capricorn because the Sun was in Capricorn when I was given birth. You can identify this when you make a chart. The chart represents the astral map of an entity (individual, community etc.) at a certain time. It contains a lot of elements that help at making a horoscope or an astrologic analysis.
For making a horoscope or an astrologic analysis you need three elements:
- The zodiacal sign
- The planets
- The astrological houses
At all this you can add a lot of other elements that bring more information.
The planets
There are 10 planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) and they represent a certain characteristic of an individual, a certain type of energy.
For example, the Sun represents our basic personality, our ego, the conscious, while the Moon represents our subconscious and emotions. So when I say I’m Capricorn, I actually say that my basic personality has all of Capricorn’s characteristics. But the fact that I have the Moon in Pisces, for example, makes my emotions similar to the zodiacal sign of Pisces. The same way, Mercury represents the mentality, the way we think and communicate; Venus represents the feeling and the things we like, while Mars represents our basic energy.
The planets form between themselves many angles and relations. These relations can be: harmonically (those of 60,120,0 degrees) and un-harmonically (45,90,180 degrees).
The zodiacal signs
There are 12 zodiacal signs (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces) and I’m sure you know them very well. They represent certain characteristics that have a strong influence on the planets. A Moon in Aries will be totally different then a Moon in Libra.
The astrological houses
The 12 astrological houses symbolize the activity sectors in every person’s life. These are being calculated according to the hour and the place of birth. These can have different sizes (in degrees). For example, the 7th house symbolizes the partner, marriage, contractual relationships etc. The 10th is the house of carrier and social elevation.
About the houses, there is an aspect that was a mandatory role: the first grade of a house is called cusps (or cuspis). There are 4 big cusps: the Ascendant (1st house), the Middle of the sky (10th house), the Descendant (7th house) and the Bottom of the sky (4th house). The one most known is the Ascendant, which according to the zodiacal sign it’s in, it symbolizes the qualities one must gain during this lifetime.
To make an astrological analyze, one must count all this factors plus a lot of others a thing that depends on each astrologer in part.
The idea of this article was to show you that each individual is unique in its own way and not all from the same zodiacal sign are the same. Also the prediction on TV or on the newspapers even thought they might be correct, don’t apply to all during that period of time.
Creating Superfolk III
"Our lives are gifts from God. What we do with our lives is our gift to God." I have seen this expression on wall hangings and I think it a very useful and positive sentiment to hold. If this sounds right to us, it then stands to reason that our children are also gifts from God and what we do with them is our gift to God. Our mission and purpose in the parental role would seem to be to maximize the value of our gifts. If we would tell ourselves each day how blessed we are to have the children we do, or may have some day, we see our duty to them quite clearly and we live this core belief.
When we love our children, all children in this way, we increase their value far beyond gold, silver and precious stones. We begin overturning a three thousand year old system of slavery and oppression. If we pass our love of children to our children, we guarantee a revolution that elevates all of humankind. Who ever thought that parenting could create a non-violent revolution in less than two full generations? We have been placing all our hope in an educational system to increase the value of our children. In vain have we done so. The past century has done little to increase the market value of people. More of the same will have the same result. If our educational system does anything, it increases the market value of American slaves above that of many non American slaves. These slaves can then take pride in their superior value. It is profitable to have slaves who love to compete.
When parents assume the responsibility for educating their own children, they have tools that have never been freely available to parents before due to conflicts between organized religion and parapsychology; and conflicts between science and parapsychology. Those conflicts are now being resolved as religion and science lose their strangleholds on the minds of the people. This in itself, is as revolutionary as the Protestant Reformation.
I once had a brief discussion with a fundamentalist Christian friend about astrology. I said that if the moon's gravity moves oceans and large bodies of water here on earth, it makes sense that force may have an effect on humanity as well. My friend immediately tried to imply that astrology is what the Bible calls sorcery and witchcraft and is abhorred by God. In response, I pointed to the earliest chapters of the book of Genesis and how God gave us the lights of heaven for SIGNS and seasons. His response was simply anger. All he really knew about astrology was what some authority had told him. He made that belief his own and had a powerful need to defend it. I gave him no opportunity with my response. For the Scripture does not restrict signs and seasons to day, night, Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, months and years.
We learned much of this from astronomy over thousands of years. Our scientific authorities tell us astronomy is a science, meaning we can trust it. At the same time, they tell us astrology, which developed right alongside astronomy, is hokum. This authority obviously influenced my friend. It wasn't all that long ago, I too judged astrology by those little newspaper horoscopes that could not possibly apply to a whole twelfth of the people on earth.
When I borrowed a good book on the subject of astrology, I came to see a great value in understanding myself and others. I saw myself clearly in my own birth chart. I began doing birth charts for people I knew well, like family members and close friends. Their charts also described them better than I could possibly have done. I soon knew a whole lot more about who they were and why they were as they were. That made it so much easier to accept what I did not like about them and helped me see most of what I didn't like in them, I did not like in me.
Astrology does not cast destiny in stone, it points out our natural tendencies, likes and dislikes. We can change anything we want in our make up, once we see a problem or a need to change. Astrology helps us see better. It warns us of problems that will likely surface in our lives and helps us avoid or deal with them. It increases our options and choices. One does not need to study the science of astrology to use the information professional astrologers will supply for a reasonable fee.
Not long after learning some about astrology, I was introduced to numerology, a very simple mathematical system that paints a reasonably accurate picture of one's true purpose, tendencies, lifestyle, talents, abilities, likes and dislikes. I sometimes think of numerology as shortcut astrology. One can do charts day and night with the help of a good book on the subject. My experience so far is these two systems reveal very useful information.
As we come to know ourselves better, we experience growth in all aspects of our lives, usually positive but not necessarily apparent - at first. We also become more tolerant of what we have seen as personal flaws, because we find new paths for correction. Now we want to see them clearly. We want to know how they developed. We actually care about who we are, instead of what we think we are. We have always wanted trustworthy guidance. It is available to those who seek its grace. Children can be taught who they are in infancy, once the parents take the trouble to know about the new addition to the family. We are conditioned to think a child's education begins with school, but it begins in the womb. Is the outside environment peaceful, interesting, stressful? Baby knows these things and more without being taught.
Read to the child in the womb. Sing to the child in the womb. Make music for the child in the womb. Play music for the child in the womb. Why not give birth to a wise child when it is so easy to do?
And how about those robustly healthy babies some folks seem to be blessed with? Would we like ours to be robust? There is much we can do to achieve such an outcome. My theory is the physical health of the parents at the time of conception, affects the growth and development of baby. From the time of the confirmation of pregnancy, mother's health is worth all we can do to support it. Let's trade a little gold and silver for baby. Baby will soon pay back many times over.
When mother breast feeds baby, she maintains health with super nutrition, exercise, peace and rest. Baby thrives and rapidly grows. We continue reading, singing, playing to baby. Baby is happy and easy to live with. Baby is a joy to behold. Baby is an awesome miracle that happened to us. Baby is a repeatable miracle. From the family point of view, the more the merrier.
I have intuitively thought that mom should have two years to recover from the last miracle and a minimum of one before the next conception, if a couple desires closely spaced children.
Metaphysical Experiences
Gautam Buddha said “Aapo Deepo Bhav” means don’t search light outside instead be light yourself. Running on the same lines Vivekananda said” Stand upon your own feet”. This quotation applies completely to my own life. Since 1998 I became interested in astrology and meditation. I tried a lot to have a Guru in both of the fields but somehow or the other I didn’t find them at all either they didn’t fit to my mindset or at the last hour anyhow immovable hurdle came in my way. In a course of time I understood well that God did not want me to have any Guru. He wanted to search him inside.
As soon as I took that truth deep into my heart a sea change started taking place into the life. I still remember the early morning hours of April 2002 when I got up just after seeing a kind of prophetic dream. The dream implied great auspiciousness that made me unable to sleep due to utter excitement. Having found myself difficult to sleep I just lay down on my bed carelessly and riveted my whole concentration between my eyebrows. I was also pondering over who was he always guided me since my childhood days whenever I found myself in drooping spirits.
In a few seconds I got one pointed concentration. Suddenly, I saw light grey colored sky filled with bright stars. I thought today I would not reason about anything I would only witness whatever might come before me. Then I noticed the fade blue and white sparkles of light into the sky like firecrackers. In a few moments I felt as if my mind was gripped by an unknown source. In that state my mind started asking the questions and the answers were coming in a flash. However, I must admit that there was no voice at all of anybody, which I was hearing. In all actuality they were only thought waves. No sooner than the mind asked a question the answer came without waiting an inch further.
I got to know many upcoming events like having a world mission that would make me famous round the globe. However, the voice gave me warning that I must detach myself from the hunger of fame. I was told about my four debts namely my sister, mother, son and the wife to whom I had to fulfill all the obligations without any attachment at all.
At last I requested to know whom was he telling me all those things. The voice said why I wanted to know. I said just in order to see who was guiding me all the time since my childhood in one way or the other.
All of a sudden I saw a human form appearing before me. I did not able to recognize him. I was amazed who was he? Then a flash came to my mind and I recollected the famous book of Yogananda ‘Autobiography of an Yogi’. I recognized that he was nobody else but ‘Yukteshwara Giri’ the Guru (preceptor) of Yogananda. In front of Yukteshwara Giri there was Ramakrishna Paramhansa sitting just in front of him. After a while Yukteshwara asked me to leave and promised me that whenever I might need him he would come and aid me.
I opened my eyes. My hands were trembling and hairs were standing erect. My whole body was sweating profusely. I tried to explain all those things to my wife but I found myself out of breath. It seemed as if my whole energy had gone. I was literally puffing and the tears were flowing out of my eyes. Then I saw a bowl of water filled with white flowers. I was flabbergasted who put them there. They were looking afresh and giving out bewitching aroma. As for waiting another surprise I remembered the photo of Yukteshwara Giri in which he was standing with Yogananda wearing the garland of white flowers around his neck. I also recollected that he used to wear it every time. I felt like spell-bounded thinking was he Yukteshwara himself who put those flowers just in order to substantiate his own presence in the room?
That was my first countable spiritual experience. After that I had no visions at all for a long time. However, of course lot of hands movements started taking place as soon as I initiated my meditation. The hands moved automatically to and fro and made many gestures, which were not familiar to me. Later on I got to know they were the Mudras (gestures), which are made while doing Gayatri Mantra, a female deity of Vedas. There were lots of mudras, which I do not remember right now. However, after a while I read about the mudras in a holy book and got their name to my amazement. Who was doing all that? In a course of time I understood well it was the play of the ‘Mother Kundalini’ when it becomes activated.
Occasionally, any question rose into my mind during the meditation and the head started nodding in right or no as if someone was answering the question. As the time rolled on the things became more apparent, consequently, more obvious answers started coming to me in the form of gestures. For example when I asked a question mentally the index finger started moving in the air with great force as if indicating yes or no. Many a times the positive answers came in the form of auspicious mudras like the mudra of a Lotus flower. On the contrary the negative responses came in the form of inauspicious mudras like strangulating someone with my hands.
According to the history the famous war of Mahabharta happened 5,300 before but I was informed it occurred 3 lakhs years back. I always regarded Indian Mythology beyond any logic containing only wild imaginations. However, I got to know there was nothing illogical in the Indian Mythology. The thing is we try to confirm the thing according to our present mind set that is why they seem be very far from reality.
I was told about my last birth. It was so unbelievable for me. To my astonishment I was told that I was nothing but the rebirth of the same person to whom I had been paying my obeisance all the time. I always regarded that person as my Guru mentally since 1999. He is no more in this world since he left his mortal appendage in the beginning of 20th century. I went on searching the truth on the Internet and also through books. I pondered over the matter in a great detail. I was quite reluctant in accepting that truth. I was shocked when I found an interview where he was telling a foreign lady that “He would born once again on this earth”. The American lady asked him why he had to take birth again “ You will not understand since it is the order of my Guru” was precisely his answer.
And last but not the least in the last month of September 2005 I went into a strange Samadhi. It was peculiar in a sense that it didn’t match with the known details as given by others. I just became unconscious for sometime feeling as if it was of two or three minute’s duration. Subsequently, I was told it was almost one hour. I was quite suspicious about that state of samadhi but to my surprise in the morning I felt as if something like energy was oozing out of my fingers. I passed that energy to my sister at her Ajna Chakra. She started seeing visions of divine beings. She got the ability to see the future.
I transferred the energy to a heart patient and said him confidently to stop all the medicines except one tonic. He cured within one week. His Blood pressure became normal. His hypertension got controlled. Now he is like a normal person anyhow. The person was a retired News editor of a famous daily Navbharat times.
I also cured an asthmatic patient who had been suffering from the same disease since his childhood days without any cure at all. Once I tried to do distant healing of my sister- in law. She lives far away from my home. So, it was very difficult for her to pay her visit frequently to my home. I called her astral body and cured it. Her liver enlarged around 2centimetres however within three days it came to its normal size. Her hp factor also got controlled.
So, friends don’t go by the dogmatism of science. Don’t measure everything on crude scientific terms. Science does not mean to reject anything but to search out the reality behind everything. Of course instruments are different. You can’t understand astronomy by using the apparatus of chemical science. In a same way if you want to do acid test in regard to spirituality go through the process, which was propounded by our Saints. Only then you will realize that our Saints were not fools but they were far more intelligent than any common human beings.
At last I bow in the feet of ‘Parsheshwara Mahadev’ and grateful to him for showering his abundant grace upon me.
Anupam Mishra, aged 37, is involved in his search of ultimate truth since 1998. During his search many mysteries unfolded before him in the divine hours of meditation which shocked him many a times and he came to realize that common man does not live with his wits but with his stupidity which he wrongly regards his discretion in illusion.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Astrology - The Planets in the Houses
For the purposes of Astrology, the Sun and the Moon are dealt with as planetary bodies. Each of the Planets has a particular influence of its own which affects human nature differently according to the area of the sky or the House in which it falls in the Chart. These influences have been studied minutely and the main points of importance to the individual are commonly accepted as follows.
SUN IN THE HOUSES 1st positive leadership. 2nd desires wealth, possessions. 3rd Active intellectually. 4th Home life important. 5th creativity is important. 6th health and hard work. 7th relationships important. 8th self development. 9th learning and teaching, travel. 10th work and career. 11th co-operative ventures. 12th seclusion, aloneness, selflessness
MOON IN THE HOUSES 1st restlessness - easy going disposition - love of travel - strong sociability - contact with public. 2nd fluctuating finances but usually satisfactory - love of opulence and extravagance - spasmodic regarding thrift and devotion to simple life. 3rd love of variety and change - travel - publicity - mental activity - education - communication - imagination rather than intellect- intuitive thought. 4th family importance - domestic attachments - frequent moves - gain from real estate - financial inheritances - early upbringing. 5th tends to gambling, risk taking and inconstancy -interest in amusement exaggerated - love of children - possibly large family-creative imagination. 6th service - health - charities - work in a subordinate capacity - material gain from inferiors - best working under direction. 7th popularity brings success - social success - money from marriage and/or partnerships likely - interest in public life and holding official positions - liability to loss through litigation. 8th money by legacy or through relative - several children but possibility of losses of some kind or litigation after marriage - respect likely to be accorded after death. 9th religious and philosophical interest - inclined towards mysticism - strong imagination - mental changeability - dreams vivid - long distance travel by sea - publicity possibly in regard to unconventional opinions which attract censure. 10th popularity in public ventures - accumulation of property and gains from external sources - reversals of fortune - scandal and public censure may result from unfavourable aspects. 11th wide range of friends - popularity in associations and clubs - women play a large part in the life of the individual - danger from self seeking friends who only wish to further their own ambitions. 12th home life favoured or occupation in retirement involving seclusion - charitable work. liable to clandestine love affairs - danger from secret enemies, treachery or deceit.
MERCURY IN THE HOUSES 1st restless, interesting, contrary personality, elusive. 2nd documents and signature involving finances needs care - caution with promises re money and attention to bills etc. 3rd restless disposition of mind full of creative new ideas - needs concentration and self discipline to materialise brilliant potential of thought. 4th lots of intellectual interest in the home and among visitors. 5th scattered talents and energies - study and reading centred mainly on children -teaching. 6th adopting pets and lesser creatures - nursing and healing - medicine. 7th needing a mate who meets with your mind or friend to share thoughts. 8th estate matters, taxation, interest in the occult. 9th expansion of interest in science, art and philosophy, foreign lands, religion etc. 10th activity and disturbances in business and career. 11th many and variable types of friends. 12th desires seclusion and escape - interest in mysteries and obscure influences in life
VENUS IN THE HOUSES 1st loving affectionate nature and harmonious personality. 2nd indicates wealth and beautiful possessions and many admirers. 3rd good for a peaceful mind and attractive, harmonious and constructive thought. 4th harmonious home life - refinement of taste in decoration. 5th very strongly seeks excitement and adventure in love and romantic relationships. 6th peaceful attitude helpful for healing and encouraging good health. 7th good for partnerships - harmonious marriage. 8th affects beneficial fortunes such as legacies, well wishes from others etc. 9th indicates a love of long journeys - for pleasure or work. 10th good for business and luxury goods - success in meaningful life values. 11th success in social activity and entertaining. 12th affections are confined in some way, involving health, institution or commitment in reclusive circumstances. Secret romances and alliances are indicated.
MARS IN THE HOUSES 1st enthusiastic and energetic - an active personality apt to be impatient. 2nd finances are apt to create or to suffer conflict in some way.-.too impulsive in matters of economy and finance. 3rd hectic short travels and erratic habits or changeable communication. 4th activity surrounding the home.- beware of fires and results of carelessness with sharp cutting utensils.- avoid impulsive home purchases. 5th strong, ardent emotional attachments and relationships -.strong feelings and desires.- apt to suffer frustration and irritability. 6th health is tending to suffer in such a way as to require surgery. 7th money problems and conflict with partners and loved ones. 8th often learns of sudden or violent deaths of loved ones. 9th interest in higher education and legal or philosophic debate. 10th good for business and enterprises - but should not neglect family 11th friends can be aggressive - enemies abound - do not force your opinions on others. 12th secret enemies bring conflict and disturbances - energy turns to secretive pursuits, or quiet minded activity and research - sometimes being investigated by others.
JUPITER IN THE HOUSES 1st problem solving temperament-easy success and fortune - a 'lucky' personality. 2nd apt to be too easy going with inherited or easily acquired money and possessions. 3rd short journeys are many.- travel is important.- correspondence will be enjoyed. 4th improvements in home.- advanced social standing - gains from real estate etc. 5th one of the most fortunate placements of this planet bring much goodness and happiness to heart and mind and success in creative enterprises. 6th good for unselfish service in work and good relationship with workmates. 7th good fortune in marriage and professional partnerships - brings changes of life direction. 8th beneficial legacies and successful insurance claims in litigation matters etc. 9th wonderful placement for fortuitous travel overseas - wide contact with other peoples and philosophies, writing and publishing etc. 10th good for success in business. 11th expansive interest in education and learning, overseas contacts, social popularity. 12th less obvious good fortune in life - perhaps known mainly to oneself.
SATURN IN THE HOUSES 1st earnest disposition, serious nature and responsible one, tires easily, not enough lightness and fun in personality, strong sense of responsibility. 2nd security conscious in all matters including money - inclined to save, conserve. 3rd cautious mind - tends sceptical - serious studies - sober outlook leading to maturity of intellect.- determined upon absolute truth.- close relatives give problems. 4th disappointments or restraints re. home, real estate or family relationships. 5th lack of romance and sparkle in love life, limited enjoyment and capacity for light hearted fun - needs develop humour. 6th employment is tedious or monotonous and can be uninspiring - delays bring bad fortune and sometimes health problems - talent for medicine, nursing profession. 7th difficulties in marriage and business partnerships, misunderstandings manifest and cause deep rift - strongly influenced by someone much older than yourself - suffers trials and tribulations in relationship. 8th disappointing investments and delays in settlements.-.problems in marriage and family. 9th deep philosophical inclinations which are firm and conventional - unfavourable for long trips. 10th utmost diligence required in career to avoid problems - must stand on own feet and accept responsibility - must become confident and self reliant. 11th lots of hard work for good causes not always appreciated by others. 12th restraints and problems abound in this life and need resolution for the individual's next life freedom from restrictive limitations.
URANUS IN THE HOUSES 1st some irregularity regarding physique, or unusual features and unconventional ideas and personality. 2nd causes sudden happenings in affections, person and business - many unpredictable happenings in one's life indicating need for feeling more at the helm of circumstances. 3rd sudden changes of mind and mental interests and involvements - particularly unusual nature - inventive mind sometimes amounting to genius - 'lateral' thought processes. 4th apt to be big upheavals and changes in the home and family, residences etc. 5th possesses unusual talents and associates - often creative with flair and originality. 6th work must be totally absorbing with total freedom to fulfil the individual's needs. 7th unusual partnerships and relationships in marriage possibly ending in separation or divorce.- erratic circumstances.- unconventional or rebellious social attitudes. 8th unsettled conditions in finance or those of your partners, impulsive, erratic moves to be avoided. 9th unusual adventures of the mind rather that the body - scientific explorations into wider territories but also physical travel with unusual purpose. 10th often called upon for leadership of some kind. 11th introduces different friends and changes which will affect your thinking and lifestyle - foreigners - unconventional. 12th Inclines one to deep thought and sudden revelations of occult nature or abstract - or danger of involvement in illegal activities.
NEPTUNE IN THE HOUSES 1st vivid imagination, interest in music, idealism, sea travel, can be too vague a personality, weak in self assertion. 2nd unusual source of income - loss of money through errors of judgement and confusion- often suffers theft. 3rd interest in metaphysical and spiritual subjects, intuition is high and psychically sensitive - but confusion of mind and obsessions are the danger if contacting negative people or influences. 4th attracted to a permanent home or holiday cottage near the sea. 5th sensuous nature with fascination for interesting and emotional relationships - love of music and arts.- tends to seek escape from realities through sexual relationships and drugs. 6th poisonings, allergies and inexplicable factors affect and prevent robust health. 7th mistrust of partner or deception will be suffered - inclined to platonic relationships and idealistic ties - emotionally dependent. 8th mystery and psychic phenomena - astral experiences - investments involve deceptions from others. 9th high inspiration and imagination - spiritual interests - strongly idealistic. 10th mysterious and inexplicable fortune - good and bad - nature apt to be gullible. 11th deception from friends who will not be as they seem - suffers disillusionments. 12th psychological and spiritual sensitivity must be employed in practical outlet and life planning to avoid waste of opportunity and talents.
PLUTO Pluto has been relatively recently discovered with insufficient time to indicate many certain details as to how it is differently responded to when it falls in each of the Houses. Research into the influence of Pluto continues and is a point which fascinates astrologers. The general nature of the planet has been observed well enough to allow what must be seen as general reactions to apply and these are as follows:
1st strong personality able to bounce back after disasters - great resilience. 2nd individual usually seeks to possess a reputation of astuteness or business acumen. 3rd seeks wide communication on international or inter-planetary matters. 4th home life is often uncongenial with individual feeling discomfort of some kind. 5th exceedingly interested in all creative matters and seeks excellence in others and in his creations, or his children. 6th unusual health problems. 7th seeks to be the powerful partner in marriage or relationships. 8th logical and intuitive nature but suffering sexual problems or excesses. 9th interested in universal religions, philosophies, ideologies and well being of all. 10th ambitious to the point of ruthlessness in business - mergers and monopolies. 11th inclined to lose the sense of basic human values and overlooks the 'acres of diamonds' nearby. 12th intense investigator who may be himself placed under and suffer wider investigation.
In seeking to understand and interpret the astrological influences and energies and how they affect us, patiently study the many additional factors and planetary aspects which affect the character and the whole psyche of a human nature.
Alternative Healing Schools
Alternative healing schools are one of the most popular of alternative learning centers. Alternative healing schools take a natural approach to medicine, educating potential healers in the use of non-surgical, natural, and drug-free health treatments. They believe in the self-healing mechanisms of the patient's body, and they teach alternative mind body and health care like yoga, massage therapy, aromatherapy, astrology, hypnosis, meditation, Feng Shui, natural and energy healing, new age spiritualism, and more.
Alternative healing schools can take many forms, including academies for healing arts, naturopathic education and alternative studies that cover everything from the martial arts like Tai Chi to Reiki and Zero-balancing. Instruction includes homeopathic ways to cure the body's ills and natural ways of alleviating pain. Some alternative healing schools conduct 600-hour programs for massage therapy. Others offer a four-year degree in meditation, acupuncture, acupressure, TaijiQuan, and herbal prescription.
Alternative healing is one of the fastest growing fields in alternative and holistic medicine and a great way of natural healing. If a career in alternative healing appeals to you, you may wish to register with a school near you. The mutual benefits are infinite!
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W.D. Gann Trading Methods - Genius Trader or Overrated Guru?
W.D. Gann is one of the most famous traders of all time, and has a huge devoted following - however the fact is, Gann never made the huge profits many of his disciples claim.
He did not have a success rate of 90%, as is often claimed - the logic his methods are based upon are unsound, and his predictive methods don’t predict - they leave everything to subjective opinion!
Let’s examine his theories of investment in more detail and see.
Let’s look at some common myths about how great a trader Gann actually was:
Many sources quote Gann’s trading profits at $50 million dollars, however this is not true.
An interview that Alexander Elder had with his son tells the truth.
Firstly, his son confirmed that when his father died in the 1950s his estate was valued at just $100,000 - and that included his house.
Secondly, his son confirmed that Gann was unable to make enough money from trading, and therefore supplemented his income by writing and selling courses.
W.D. Gann’s Predictions
Many sources quote he had a success rate in all his trades of over 90% - again not true. We can easily deduce this from the value of his estate.
If he could make money trading and had a 90% success rate, he would have made hundreds of millions in his trading career - and he clearly did not - that’s why he had to sell books and courses.
The only evidence of a 90% success rate came from a small number of trades - and was not representative of them all.
Gann’s Methods are Predictive
Gann came to the conclusion that all natural phenomena are cyclical - including financial markets. This is true, but this is an obvious statement - we all know we’re going to die but when exactly?
A predictive theory is not a predictive theory if it can’t predict.
If Gann’s theory really is predictive, then there would be no market - as we would all know the price in advance!
Gann’s theory is subjective - and he really had no way of predicting the future with accuracy. It’s all subjective analysis and this is NOT a predictive theory.
Gann’s Logic
The basis of Gann’s theory is the principle that price and time must balance.
His methods are based on the squaring of price with time - this occurs when a unit of price equals a unit of time.
Gann for example would take a prominent high in the market, convert that dollar unit into a specified period of time and project it forward. When that time is reached, price and time are squared - and a market turn is due.
What? - How can one unit of price equal one unit of time? If you think about and answer this question for yourself, you will see how absurd the connection is.
This isn’t the only inconsistency used in his analysis - we also have the legendary Fibonacci numbers which are supposed to work with stunning accuracy - but they don’t, and neither do all sorts of astrology and geometry, that appeals to the far out investment crowd.
As we have seen, Gann was a trader who had modest success, and claimed to have discovered a predictive theory - which predicts nothing with accuracy.
Finally, we have so many subjective indicators cobbled together, that the theory can prove anything in hindsight, but if you want a tool to trade the markets look elsewhere.
For those of you still not convinced - I recently saw on the Internet, Gann’s trading methods selling for under $1,000!
Sounds like a bargain to get trades with 90% accuracy - I wonder how many serious money managers have it on their bookshelf.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Tattoo - Type of Tattoos
- Historical - Based on the Historical development such as Tribal Tattoos.
- Location - Based on the region and culture from which it has developed such as Celtic Tattoos, Cross Tattoos, Dragon Tattoos etc.,
- Designs – Based on the designs of the Tattoos such as Angel Tattoos, Butterfly Tattoos, Fairy Tattoos, and Flower Tattoos.
- Type of Application – Temporary or Permanent such as Henna Tattoos.
- Area of Application on the Body – such as Lower Back tattoo.
All these types are again interrelated. For instance, Tribal tattoos can also contain angels in their design. Celtic Tattoos can also contain Fairies. The Tattoos can be engraved in part of the body, and hence we cannot possibly define any particular design for Lower Back Tattoos. Tattoos which originated from ancient tribes are called Tribal Tattoos. The original tribes, which had enriched the tattooing styles are the Celtic Tribes – who lived in England and Ireland, had a style which was interlacing, spirals, dogs, birds and humans.
Maori Tribes – Originated from New Zealand and have traditional facial tattoos and special leg tattoos. Their style shows a lot of resemblance with wood carving techniques in which skill the Maoris excelled. The designs in their faces were so unique, to the extent that each person had an identity of his facial design. Maori hunted each Other to retain their supremacy among their tribe.
Haida Tribes – The Indian Tribes, which lived in the North West of America. Their tattoos show a lot of resemblance with the woodcarving of the Haida tribes, consists of thunderbirds, beavers, bears and fish.
Marquesan Tribes – who inhabited Marquesan Islands in Polynesia. They used to be completely covered with tattoos. Their bodies showed picture stories, for other tribes to recognize them. Their style was originally based on divinity Tiki, who was always portrayed with his eyes closed because he smells danger before he sees it. Images that are used a lot in this style are Shells [Wealth], Shark Teeth [protection], Lizards, Whales, turtles Fish Hooks and so on.
Borneo – Situated in Indonesia. The head hunters, of this tribe lived on ground and protected the others of their tribe who lived on the trees. Typical of their style are The Scorpions, flowers, dogs, dragons and spirals.
Thus the subject and range of symbols covered by Tribal Tattoos are vast and are classified as Native Indian, North American India, Pacific Northwest American Indian, Indigenous, African, Egyptian, mayan, Aztec, Hawaiian, Samoan, Maori, South Pacific, Micronesian, Polynesian, Melanesian, New Zealand, Eskimo, Inuit, Wiccan, Pagan, Gothic, Tahitian, Borneo, Oceanic, Oriental, Asian, Japanese, Chinese, Buddhist, Tibetan, India, Hindu, Deities, Aboriginal, Fraternal, Military, Heraldic, Ritual, Amulets, Talisman, Sacred, Mythological, Magical, Alchemy, Mythic Folk Art, Astrology, Astronomy, Neo-Tribal, Contemporary Tribal, Abstract Tribal, Geometric tribal, Traditional Tribal etc.,
The Secret Power of Words
Pythagorean theory tells us that the Universe is founded on number and proportion. How though can abstract theories have a physical manifestation? How can number cause form? The answer appears to lie in the resonance that occurs between vibrating matter. The level of vibration is known as resonant frequency, also known as harmonics.
In music each note that is sounded is the result of an harmonic division of a fundamental. If the fundamental is noted as 1 then the division of it by 2 is noted as 1:2.or second harmonic. The 4th harmonic would be 1:4. and so on. As we all know, certain groupings of musical notes cause harmonies whilst others cause a discordant racket.
The professional Astrologer uses harmonic theory to read the planetary glyphs in the birth-chart, much as one reads musical notation. It is as if each of us possesses our own personal musical score which sings a unique tune. In essence, if my personal vibrational energy field or ‘score’ resonates harmoniously with yours then we will understand each other. If we are discordant, conflict will ensue.
An astrologer can therefore help us to understand in what areas of life we repeatedly sound a ‘duff’ note and learn with whom, what and where we can live in the most harmonious accord. Theoretically we can even change the music or energy. If a person consciously chooses to shift into resonance with a more coherent field, their life circumstances may change as a more harmonious pattern emerges.
The idea that the secrets of the Universe are contained in the music of the spheres is an ancient belief. Take a look at what Aristotle had to say about Pythagorean theory:
"..... the whole universe is constructed according to a musical scale. The whole universe is a number, because it is both composed of numbers and organised numerically and musically. For the distances between the bodies revolving around the centre are mathematically proportionate; some move faster and some more slowly; the sound made by the slower bodies in their movement is lower in pitch, and that of the faster is higher; hence these separate notes, corresponding to the ratios of the distances, make the resultant sound concordant.."This goes someway to explaining planetary influence but it doesn't really explain how number and music can create form - until that is we read about the work of Ernest Florens Friedrich Chladni of Saxony (1756-1827). Respectfully referred to as "the Father of Acoustics", Chladni produced a body of work known as Chladni patterns which showed how sound can affect matter. His work gained further notoriety in the 20th Century due to Dr Hans Jenny (1904-1972) who conducted similar experiments in resonance, known as Cymatics.
The basis of the experiments was to put substances such as sand, fluids, and powders on a metal plate. The plate was then played, in Chladni's case, with a violin bow or, in Dr Jenny's experiment, attached to an oscillator. This was controlled by a frequency generator capable of producing a broad range of vibrations. Turning a dial on the frequency generator would cause the plate to vibrate at different frequencies. The results, in both cases, were a series of discernible, repeatable patterns. The frequency used dictated the shape of the pattern, for example; the musical note A below middle C vibrates at 440 KHz and produces a shape that looks like a rhombus. Different notes could be observed to produce various shapes including flowers, diamonds and hexagons.
Dr. Jenny observed three fundamental principles at work in the vibratory field on the plate. He wrote, "Since the various aspects of these phenomena are due to vibration, we are confronted with a spectrum which reveals a patterned, figurative formation at one pole and kinetic-dynamic processes at the other, the whole being generated and sustained by its essential periodicity."
If we translate this into the language of astrology we can observe that the periodicity of the planets might well set up a figurative formation (birth-chart) that causes dynamic processes within the individual.These would be part of a larger vibrational matrix encompassing everything in heaven and earth.
Perhaps this indicates that the real way that we co-create our lives is through what we allow into our sphere of influence. Even if we were deaf/mute our body is capable of picking up oscillations transferred through sounds outside of our body. The science of Chladni patterns and Cymatics have shown, sound vibrations can organise matter into distinct shapes. This gives credence to the belief that there is a physical power inherent in the recitation of mantras, such as the word AUM or the playing of Mozart to babies still in the womb. It might also explain the power of prayer. Many people gathering in a place of worship, all repeating psalms or singing hymns, may set up a resonant vibrational frequency which has some organising effect on the very fabric of the Universe.
The study of Cymatics has generally been utilised in the healing fields. The belief being that if the practitioner can bring all the cells in the body into a more coherent vibrational pattern, dis-ease (disharmony) can be managed or cured. Certainly the results of the use of vibration in this fashion, whether it be through the use of homeopathy, music, acupuncture or colour, are worthy of much further study.
However, another fascinating use of Cymatics has been through the work of Edinburgh composer Stuart Mitchell and his father, Thomas. After a 20 year study they believe that the 213 decorated cubes which adorn the ornate ceiling of Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland, depict a Chladni pattern, each cube holding a code for a musical score.
Mitchell has translated the findings from each cube and turned it into a musical piece known as The Rosslyn Motet. He believes that if the piece is played in the correct way within the Chapel it will set up a resonant vibrational frequency which will unlock the secret held at Rosslyn. He feels that the power of sound might even cause certain stones to react, or move, due to the vibration. He says "The symbolism in Rosslyn is reaching back to times of a civilisation that is lost to us now. That (civilisation) had sciences that are the roots of all the mechanics of the universe".
If the powers that be at Rosslyn ever permit Mitchell to carry out his experiment then we might discover the Holy Grail does still lie in the Chapel after all - perhaps not the secret of a bloodline, a la 'The Da Vinci Code', but the real secret of the Bible. A secret whose clue perhaps lies in the line – In the beginning was the word.
Is this what Pythagoras meant when he said that 'God geometrises'? Words, like music, are simply an arrangement of sound, which is in itself an arrangement of number in certain proportion. If we become mindful of the vibrations we allow around us we may discover an awesome truth -the power that words can have over our daily lives.
Soul Mate Symbols
Over the centuries, various symbols have been used to represent, express and intensify love. Ancient symbols carved from stones that were thought to contain love energies have been used to unite soul mates lost in many lives.
The most common symbols used to depict love, loyalty, and friendship are a horse, a dolphin, and a dog. These symbols, when carved out of any gemstone, make a powerful love or friendship talisman. Similarly, the butterfly is also a symbol of love, transformation and joy. In fact, crystal is believed to be an amplifier that can attract your lost soul mate to you instantly. Fashioned in the shape of a heart, a pendant can amplify love, removing energy blocks so love can flow freely.
The Tarot revolves around powerful soul mate symbolism. The tarot card of love is devoted to people, love and partnership. Cards such as companionship and entanglement also reflect the focus on relationships. There is also a new soul mates tarot card. The key symbols here are used in picture form to communicate ideas about love. The flowers represent growth and feelings, while cranes stand for the human soul.
Palm lines, symbols and patterns are also considered to be indications of deeper mysteries, and in our palms are the powerful symbols that hold the key to reaching our soul mates. Similarly, Reiki, Astrology, Tarot and many other ancient mystic arts contain symbols and indications about the concept of soul mates.
The Cupid’s arrow, entwined hearts, a red rose, ribbons and lace, doves, love knots, etc., are some of the modern day symbols to represent the same concept.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Somatic Nutrition
We are Emotion and have an emotional body:
What we feel and sense, we are emotionally
We are Mind and have a mental body:
What we think and dwell upon, we are mentally.
Dr. Randolph Stone
Nutrition is not often mentioned in the field of somatic’s. The emphasis of somatic work tends to the energetic, psychological or structural aspects of the body. Somatic’s is defined as “the living body in it’s wholeness,” or mind, body, and spirit in unity. A holistic view of the human organism must include diet and it’s effect for maximizing our human potential.
I associate the nutritional aspect of somatic work with the Third chakra. The third chakra relates to the element of Fire and the sense of Vision. The third chakra is found at the solar plexus, just beneath the sternum. Its color is yellow and with the fire element affects metabolism. The solar plexus chakra is sometimes called our seat of personal power. It’s about self-assertion, courage or cowardice (in astrology, Leo, the lion is a fire sign). It relates to the use or abuse of power. I think a constant theme of this century is the balancing of this ferocious power of fire. Thomas Edison’s harnessing electricity for the light bulb and Laser light used for surgery are beneficial examples. The ovens of Auschwitz, the atomic mushroom cloud over Hiroshima, the clouds of smoke over the desert of Kuwait and the burning of the rain-forests are examples of the extreme abuse of power this century has seen.
Our sense of vision is also out of balance with our other senses. Aries, another fire sign, rules the eyes (He is also the Roman god of war). We are a visually stimulated people. Carolyn Myss states that 80 % of our daily decisions are visually motivated. Terence Mckenna, in his lecture series History Ends in Green, suggests an interesting theory for this preference. Prehistoric people were nomads that followed the wild herds of cattle across the savannas. One of the foods found near herds of cattle are the hallucinogenic mushrooms that grow in their feces. Mckenna asserts that prehistoric peoples often ate the mushrooms; which stimulated the visual centers of the cerebral cortex. This expanded visual acuity assisted in hand-eye coordination; which in turn helped the hunters in killing their game. The mushrooms helped the evolution of the species with better nutrition and by strengthening the visual centers. As the human race has become domesticated we have maintained our dependence on visual skills. We, now, rely less on our sense of smell and hearing and more on our visual senses.
As I begin my discussion on nutrition let me remind you of the quote by Carols Chastened:
Look at every path closely and deliberately. Try it as many times as you think necessary. Then ask yourself and yourself alone, one question…. Does this path have a heart? If it does, the path is good. If it doesn’t, it is of no use.
There are many opposing opinions on how, what and why to eat. You need only go to the book or health food store to discern that. When creating an eating program you must rely on your own mind and heart to find the balance that works for you…and you alone. I like the example of Mahatma Gandhi. He experimented with diet until the time he died. He believed that your body, including how you nourish it, should be your laboratory for your experiments in self-realization.
One of the primary ways to maximize the natural vitality, prana or chi of your life is the consumption of “Live Foods.” Eating live foods utilizes the natural energy of enzymes. Ann Wigmore, founder of the Hippocrates Institute says, “ You are alive only because thousands of enzymes make it possible. Every breath you take, thought you think, or sentence you read, is a result of thousands of complex enzyme systems and there functions operating simultaneously…They are the active construction and demolition teams that work 24 hours a day to maintain health and balance in your body.” Under a microscope an enzyme appears to be a protein. In reality protein is not the active agent of enzymes, but merely the material which stores the life energy of enzymes, just as a battery stores energy to light a flashlight.
Technically enzymes are globular proteins that promote specific chemical reactions within the cell. There are three distinct types of enzymes. Metabolic enzymes, which run our bodies; digestive enzymes, which digest our foods; and food enzymes from raw food which begin digestion. No mineral, vitamin, or hormone can do any work without them. Enzymes are found in fresh fruits, vegetables, nut and grains. Sprouted grains are the most potent with enzymatic life force as they contain all the energy a plant will need to thrive. Each raw food has its own hermetic seal, such as a peel, skin or shell, which protects the fragile enzymes. When the seal is broken the enzymes begin to immediately break. All cooked or processed foods are considered de-natured which means that all the enzymes are dead. There may be vitamins or minerals left for absorption, but there is no longer any life force left. The average American diet is deficient in enzymes. A diet of “dead” foods means that our own bodies must operate on an imbalance of declining enzyme levels. Decreased enzyme levels lead to poor digestion, illness and disease. That’s why eating a diet rich in raw foods and high in enzymes is vital. You absorb the life force of the plants you eat to maintain your own vitality.
The third chakra is the energetic correlation to the endocrine system’s production of insulin. Insulin affects metabolism by its conversion of sugars into available energy for the body. The Islet’s of Langerhan, which are found in the pancreas, produce insulin. Much has been made lately about the affects of complex carbohydrates and their effects on diet. The dietetic emphasis over the past decade has been on a low fat, low protein diet with a higher percentage of complex carbohydrates. Recent studies show that complex carbohydrates like pasta, bread, potatoes, peas and bananas create a surplus imbalance of insulin in the blood stream. This insulin imbalance adversely affects the body by im-balancing the rest of the hormonal system. Surplus insulin also distorts energy levels and directs the body to store extra glucose as fat rather than burn it for fuel. Dr. Barry Sears, author of The Zone, has done excellent research on balancing the insulin/hormonal system through food. He says, “Food is far more important than just something you eat for pleasure or to appease your hunger. Rather, it is a potent drug that you’ll take for the rest of your life. Once food is broken down into its basic components (glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids) and sent into the bloodstream, it has a more powerful impact on your body—and your health—than any drug your doctor could ever prescribe.”
Drinking coffee is another food factor that imbalances the hormonal system. Uptown Health & Spirit recently printed a report from a Duke University Medical Center study of 72 habitual coffee drinkers. Participants produced more adrenaline and noradrenalin on days they drank coffee than days when they abstained. The study states, “People who drink four to five cups of coffee throughout the morning have slightly elevated blood pressure and higher levels of stress hormones all day into the evening, creating a scenario in which the body acts like it is continually under stress.” James Lane, associate research professor of psychiatry at Duke says, “If you combine the effects of real stress with the artificial boost in stress from caffeine, then you have compounded the effects considerably. The increase in blood pressure and stress hormones is elevated till bedtime even if coffee consumption stops at 1 p.m..”
Drinking sufficient water is another component of maintaining maximum health. Water is the single most abundant substance in your body: 70 to 90% of each cell’s weight is water. The average adult loses 2500 ml, or 76 ounces, of water each day through urination, feces, sweat and respiration. Your daily intake of water must equal your daily output. You must drink approximately 45 ounces of water. The balance of your daily requirement comes from eating moist foods and the metabolism of various nutrients within the body. It is important to drink pure, filtered water for the body’s use. Most public drinking water carries contaminants, heavy metals, and unhealthy bacteria. It is important to refrain from drinking much liquid during meals. The extra fluid decreases the effect of the digestive enzymes and hydrocloric acid of the stomach. It is also suggested to never take iced drinks during meals as the stomach works at !05 degrees F. The cold liquid lowers the temperature and slows digestion.
Personally, eating is the one area of somatic work that poses the most difficulty for me. Body weight and image is something I’ve struggled with as long as I can remember. I use the metaphor of meditation as my guide for eating. In meditation I know to focus on the breath. As human beings we loose focus and begin to think, and think, and think. The skill of meditation is to come back to the breath. Come back over and over again. Then the skill becomes a pattern and eventually a way of life. There are times when my eating program is better than others. I just regain my focus and come back to the eating principals that I know deliver the most benefit to me.
PRACTICES FOR THE 3RD CHAKRA:
The Hindi Squat—Dr. Stone writes, “This posture is ideal for the release of gases, constipation, excessive abdominal fat, and toning the walls of the abdomen by the muscular exertion and squeezing of the thighs.”
Relax, standing straight with the feet about hip’s width apart (or a little more for comfort). Relax the neck and allow the chin to gently drop to the chest. Slowly let gravity pull your head down towards the floor, one vertebra at a time. When you are bent over at the waist, gently rock front to back and side to side to relax the shoulders and neck. Pause and take a deep breath. Bend the knees and slowly drop into a squat. The feet should remain flat on the floor, pointing forwards for the best results. If this is not possible, you may use a small pillow under the heels until you master this posture. Bring your elbows to the inside of the knees. Bring your hands together in prayer position over the heart. The pressure on the knees will stretch them out. Rock gently from front and back and side to side. Relax and take a deep breath.
To stand back up, place your hands upon your knees. Get a sense of your tailbone pointing backwards. Press the tailbone up first as you come to standing. Pause, take a deep breath and notice the sensations of your body.
The Fire Breath—Sit comfortably cross-legged on the floor. The spine is straight, the body relaxed. This breath is done through both nostrils. One breath, or round, is a relaxed inhalation with a forced exhalation. A slow pace is 60 rounds per minute; a moderate pace is 120 rounds a minute; a rapid pace is 240 rounds a minute. If you are a beginner, stay with a slow breath. This breath over oxygenates the body, reduces carbon dioxide and encourages energy flow through the chakras. This is a very invigorating breath.
Aromatherapy Bath—
1 cup Dead Sea mineral salts
1 cup baking soda
½ cup apple cider vinegar
20 drops total of any of these essential oils: juniper, vetiver, rosemary, sage, lemon, clove, peppermint, spearmints.
All of these oils support self-esteem and self-confidence. They inspire making decisions and taking action. A word of caution: don’t use rosemary, peppermint or spearmint before bed as they are energizing oils.
Psychic Visions
Everybody, whether he is ‘psychic’ or not, sees in his life visions that leave him baffled, for these visions are not dreams but premonitions that in the near future translate into reality. The visions are related to what one desires, loves, or hates. The intensity of our thoughts and desires—whether of love or hatred-defines the strength, quality, clarity and the continuity of the visions before the mind’s eye.
There is, however, a great difference between the visions perceived by a layman and a psychic. In the case of a layman, the vision may not have substance, the energy or the consciousness and despite the intensity of the focus, the vision may only reflect his attitude towards the person or the situation. An attitude of hatred or love may reveal the vision in that light, even though the object may not deserve that attitude. He cannot communicate with that vision. Such visions may make the person irrational, paranoid, and pathological, and a case fit to be brought to the attention of the psychic healer.
A psychic is an elevated soul. He is a divinely endowed person who possesses hyper sensitive awareness, clairvoyance, clairaudience, the third eye, the sixth sense and an intuition, which he may have inherited from his birth or acquired under the tutelage of a master psychic by diligent study and hard work. Above all, a successful psychic is filled with empathy and compassion for the suffering clients and works for their welfare and happiness in accordance with laws of natural justice.
The visions that the psychic sees are fundamentally different from those seen by the layman in that the psychic sees the vision of the astral body of the person and not necessarily his physical body. The astral body, depending upon the stage of its development, is made up of subtle, vibrant, powerful light energy and is capable of communicating and cooperating with the psychic in respect of the problems that are placed before it. The vision of the astral body may also be the guiding spirit of the client. It may even be of an angel.
The psychic, by virtue of his talents and with or without the help of the spirits, may see the visions of the past and also the future through his third eye, studying the aura and interpreting the dreams using various tools like tarot cards, astrology, or crystal balls and so on.
The history of the world abounds with true stories of psychic visions about the impending natural calamities seen by the well-known psychics and how they proved true in the long run. The sad part of the story is that the agnostics refused to heed them and as a result, humanity suffered.
Psychic ability to see the visions can be developed by conscious efforts, though some persons are born with the gift of intuition, just as others are born mathematicians, scientists, athletes and so on. It is quite possible to acquire awareness of the subtle energies and the ability to see psychic visions through hard work, dedication, and concentration.
It has been rightly said that “genius is simply an energy focused intensely and consistently on a certain matter.” The same aptly describes the process for developing psychic powers to see a vision that transcends the normal five senses and in this way provide an insight into situations that otherwise defy all human logic. All you require is practice, perseverance, focus, and intense attention to small stimuli and subtle energy changes. There are three types of psychic visions-- visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. There are some people, who, besides seeing the pictures and visions, can even ‘see’ the sounds and ‘talk to themselves more in their minds’. Similarly, there are also those experience kinesthetic visions involving physical movements and sensations.
The ability for a psychic visual perception can be developed by patient practice of some basic exercises involving first the process of seeing physically your favorite objects and then closing the eyes and re-producing or envisioning them within the mind’s eye. The practice can be continued by envisioning the colors of various objects, separately and collectively. The visionary skills can be advanced by picturing our loved ones, especially those with whom we interact daily. The exercise can be further advanced by trying to recreate visions of those who you had seen quite some time ago, and then someone you had seen just once in your childhood. After a good deal of practice, you will find the images or the visions will become clearer.
Betting
With the increase in the passion of sports it’s betting has also increased simultaneously. Betting is kind of the bet, which a person sets either on the game or even on person. And if that person or team wins then that person makes some windfall profits which can enhance its financial status. Betting is the best way to make profits and that too without much hassle. If it is an easy way to make thousands of dollars then it is also the way when you can loose some too. It is just the game of chance and luck as someday you can be the king and other day you are bankrupt. Ethically speaking betting is not at all a healthy thing and it has been seen that people indulging in these activates always suffer the huge loss some day. So think twice before getting into betting.
With the changing times betting too has become very popular. Now not even sports but elections too have become the hot event for betting. At the moment people love to bet on the candidates contesting the election. It means they put their money on any of the candidate thinking that he or she will win and their winning will reap them huge profits. But still betting is very new to the elections in comparison to the sports. Majority of the people indulge in betting at the time when their favorite or popular sport is on. They put dollars on a particular team and if that team wins they yield the profits. Apart from luck and chance it also requires a constant and extensive market research just to make get the clear picture of the thing on which you are going to bet.
So if you are adventurous and want to reap some quick and windfall profits then this betting is best for you but don’t forget to read your astrology forecast for that day before indulging in betting.
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Your Astrological Sign of the Zodiac
Astrology is the study and mapping of celestial planetary bodies on a given date, time and place for the purpose of determining their influence upon human events. Once the positions of the Moon, Sun, and the planets has been determined the cosmic forces emanating from these celestial bodies can be correlated and a horoscope can then be drawn and interpreted for an individual.
The individual is identified by their astrology birth chart and their astrological sign of the zodiac constellations. These can vary according to chinese astrology as compared to vedic astrology and western astrology, numerology and tarot astrology. In the eastern astrology the chinese zodiac sign and chinese horoscope are different from the western and vedic astrology while numerology and tarot astrology follow their ways.
Once your astrology charts, daily astrology reading and daily horoscope have been determined you can use them to help you make decisions about many things. Perhaps most important is your zodiac compatibility, astrology love signs, astrology compatibility and zodiac signs compatibility. Love horoscopes and astrology birth charts are used by many people to determine if somebody they know is an astrology match.
Aries * The Ram * March 21 - April 20
Taurus * The Bull * April 21 - May 21
Gemini * The Twins * May 22 - June 21
Cancer * The Crab * June 22 - July 22
Leo * The Lion * July 23 - August 21
Virgo * The Virgin * August 22 - September 23
Libra * The Scales * September 24 - October 23
Scorpio * The Scorpion * October 24 - November 22
Sagittarius * The Archer * November 23 - December 22
Capricorn * The Goat * December 23 - January 20
Aquarius * The Water Carrier * January 21 - February 19
Pisces * The Fishes * February 20 - March 20
Loneliness And Anger- When The Nights Seem Long And The Days, Dark
The fear of the unknown scares us all. Trepidation beats heavily on the doors of the heart. And it’s with this innate fear that we run from pillar to post looking for answers. Looking for answers that will suit what we envisage for the future. Skim through astrology papers, delve into tarot cards and if all else fails, run to the scriptures. The hand-me-down sitting swathed in dust will suddenly be the most prized possession.
For a long time, the chains keep us bound down- Chains of the past, chains of our perspective of now and the chains of what might be the future. Looking behind and letting those memories haunt us, we let those devils of a yesterday long gone control the beating of the heart, the sighing of the soul and the whispers of the mind. All for a yesterday we saw through, all for a tomorrow that may be brighter than today.
Virtues and vices intermingle and put us in a quagmire. We don’t even see anything beyond the hazy smoke that we envelope ourselves in- In a state so inebriated that we make the tomorrow a poorer shadow of the yesterday, in a state so doped with negativity that all the silver linings are relegated into oblivion.
Self-help books and good advice from well-meaning family and friends makes no sense. It’s the world against you and you, ALONE, against the world. Fighting the known, unknown, comprehensible and the incomprehensible. Without reason, without sparing a thought to why you are doing it.
The anger bottled up inside you kills you more than it harms anybody else. In not forgiving, you feel you have paved another’s path to hell, without realizing that you have made yourself a prisoner. A slave for him/her to sneer at, a prisoner subject to his/her whims-what a pity! You have given it all, continue giving all and yet, you blame yourself for faults, which are not yours.
And then, one fine day, good sense wins the battle. That beaten and bruised soul is not yours. It was an apparition you had created, a figment of your imagination. You thought you lost in the battle for survival. Thoughts, thoughts and more thoughts- tiny, little fleeting moments of weakness or flickers of strength. But powerful enough to ruin you, powerful enough to build you. And, YOU almost let them break you.
See yourself in the mirror today. Notice those dark circles where there were none? What happened to that sparkle, that naughty sparkle in your eyes? What happened to that fire within you that shone on your face? You let somebody else, something else wipe it all away...and you thought you knew all about sins?
Let that someone be. Let that somebody be. Let them be. Let her be.
How did you feel when you threw those thoughts away and breathed in the air- That sweet syrup as it licked you alive? How did you feel when you felt the tingle of the cold water running down your back? Were you numbed into silence or elated enough that it took your breath away?
How could you let yourself go?
All it took was will power. A firm stand. A stern ‘NO’. And there you are…Alive, full of vigor, full of life to take on the world with that same smile, that same calm, cheerful disposition.
Nobody knows the future. Don’t beat yourself over it. Smile.
And love yourself. Nobody else is in a better position to do that than yourself.
After all, The best trips like the best love affairs never really end... they just get better.
Aries Sign Soul Mission – Your Soul's North Node, North Star, and Path to Fulfillment!
But believe me when I say that this little secret is the most valuable gem that you will ever own in your life. So read slowly and pay attention. Your life is about to change.
The nodes (south and north node) are two points in an astrological chart that possess priceless information about one’s karmic past and soul-destined future. Calculated by using the birth data of the individual, the nodes symbolize the unique life path that one is on and can answer many questions about his own, as well as his partner’s, inner struggles and desires -- answers that can transform not only his relationship but his life.
Since there are twelve signs of the zodiac, there are also twelve unique nodal positions -- each pair of nodes (north and south) representing two opposite signs of the zodiac. For instance, an Aries Sign North Node is paired with a Libra Sign South Node because they are opposites. And because they are opposites, they create a clear picture of the dualistic struggle that reside within the Aries north node/Libra south node individual.
Sometimes this person isn't even aware of the war taking place inside of him -- a situation which could go on for years. Time passes as he’s dumfounded by his inability to progress in life – professionally, emotionally, and spiritually. He doesn’t understand why he keeps repeating the same mistakes over and over again and continues to dwell in his past while he dreams of his future.
All of us have our own set of visible (or invisible) struggles to work through -- obstacles that the Nodes of the Moon can help isolate and resolve while simultaneously freeing us to move forward on our destined path. We all know that knowledge is power…and that’s why I offer a bit of it to you…to give you the strength and courage you need to not only live, but to thrive.
This week I’d like to begin with a brief overview of the Aries North Node/Libra South Node position.
To start, let’s take a look at some keywords. These words describe the polarity between these two opposing signs and can offer you a glimpse of the soul journey that the individual with this nodal position is on.
Just remember that the south node represents old patterns of being – patterns that have accumulated over lifetimes that now need to be acknowledged and let go of. The north node, on the other hand, represents the soul’s potential – the direction of future…the behavioral habits that will lead to greater happiness…the kind of life that will be fulfilling on multiple levels.
Here are some Libra South Node Soul Pattern characteristics that this individual might no longer find useful, actually limiting, in this lifetime:
Ambivalence…superficiality…wishy-washiness…avoidance of conflict…fears of anger…over accommodation and compromise…passivity…status consciousness...insincerity.
Here are some Aries North Node Soul Potential energies that this individual could benefit from and find useful for living the kind of life he subconsciously desires:
Assertiveness…self-awareness…independence…spontaneity…action-driven…competitive…self-motivated…courageous…explorer…novelty-seeking…initiating.
The Libra south node individuals have spent lifetimes (past incarnations) sacrificing their own needs for those of others. They’ve taken care of people, equated their own happiness with the successes of those they’ve served, and were the mediators who always kept balance between opposing ideas, people, and conditions.
As a result, in this lifetime, they might feel frustrated because indecisiveness continues to rule their existence. No matter how much they try, they just can’t seem to break away from the chains that have imprisoned them for so long.
But break free is what they must do. Because part of their soul mission in this life is to develop a true sense of self. They must learn to stand up for their own truth. The time has come for them to become an individual and let go of the need to be an extension of somebody else.
At times, their journey might feel a bit lonely and isolating…yet it’s something that their soul wants (and needs) them to do. They must learn to be one in company of others…they must find the courage to tread unknown waters…and they must stay true to themselves. These are the greatest gifts that these individuals could give themselves.
The path might not always be easy. But then again, how could it be? Out of all the zodiac sign natives, the Aries north node individual has had the least amount of past-life experience examining himself. So of course, as with anything else that’s new and unfamiliar, the idea of learning about himself feels like a daunting task. Yet it is a task that he must conquer with true Arian spirit if he is to live out the life that was created just for him.
Having said that, it might be a good idea to fill your (or your loved one’s) life, which ever one of you has the north node in Aries, with as many symbolic representations of the Aries Sign that you can find. Surrounding yourself Aries sign colors, Aries sign fragrances, and Aries sign ornaments will remind you of the soul mission you’re on and your unique path to fulfillment.
Now if it’s your mate’s north node that’s in Aries, and you do that for your mate, well…that’s about the greatest gift that you could ever give him/or her. Because there’s nothing like the feeling one experiences when he realizes that he has found the person who really gets him -- a true friend…lover…and the irreplaceable soul companion he’s been searching for his entire life.