SPIRITUALITY - FACT OR FICTION

Spirituality, and even more so religion, is a very touchy subject but we are about honesty, sharing and open-mindedness.

You may questions the existence of God.  You may even want clarification on the definition of God.  You may be opposed to the use of the word God and prefer Source or spirit or even higher self. 

Does God/Source/Spirit, etc. exist? 

The answer is often clouded and unclear to those of us in human form?  Is it not normal to want clear evidence before making a commitment on a subject?  There is nothing wrong with questioning and everything to gain (in questioning all things), although true faith, it is said, can be the ultimate experience.

In our search, we can read countless books.  We can go to religious gatherings and surround ourselves with spiritually minded individuals and still have a difficult time obtaining viable answers. 

How is it that there are people who have complete faith in a divine order.  What has led them to such strong faith? 

Undoubtedly there are some who have actually witnessed something in their lives that has brought them to this conclusion.  Many others have been raised in traditional or not so traditional religions environments and yet there are some who not only believe but know and understand their spirituality without question.

Each of us, when seeking answers, continually grow and develop our understanding through life’s experience.  Many of us struggle with ego and its interference.  When we understand how ego tries to manipulate our perceptions, this recognition helps us to see things in a clearer light. 

When we experience an understanding that resonates in our hearts, we can open our hearts and our minds to further awareness.  Tuning in to the quiet inner voice opens us up to invaluable knowledge.  Spirituality is available to each and every one of us whether we live in highly developed cities where varying religious knowledge is available or if we live in undeveloped, isolated areas of this world where modern civilization has not shared its spiritual insight. 

Have our minds manufactured our belief structures?  Is the passion that so many people experience authentic even though it is something that cannot be touch? 

No one can deny or confirm each of our individual experiences.  The journey we walk is ours alone.  We must take each step as we see fit.  The best decision is to stay open to all possibilities.  We need to love and respect as we go.  How can we do any better than this?

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RETROGRADE MOTION PLANETS

Retrograde motion is a phenomenon that actually occurs quite frequently.  Our Earth is tilted on its axis at 23 ½ degrees and the planets are in a continuous motion in the skies.  They rise in the east and set in the west due to our Earth’s rotation.  The planets in our solar system travel along the ecliptic and because of our Earth’s rotation move from west to east.

At some point in this rotation the planets appear to slow down and actually stop their movement in the heavens.  This appearance of non-movement is known as the stationary position in Astrology.  The planets then appear to move backwards and this is termed as retrograde motion.  This is an illusion and does not actually happen.  It only appears to happen.

These times of retrograde motion can last for a period of a couple of weeks up to several months depending on the planet involved.

If the placement of the planet which is in retrograde makes an aspect to one of the planets in our birth chart energies are triggered.  The type of energy that is triggered depends entirely on the aspect between the planets and the planets involved along with the houses that becomes activated during the contact.

Quite often a Planet such as Pluto will go into retrograde motion and then begin to move forward again and then go back into retrograde two or three times before it returns to direct motion and passes beyond the connection with the planetary force it has touching.  The first contact when a planet goes retrograde is always the most intense energy period.  It is as though something has been activated and we act accordingly.   Each subsequent contact is less intense and the final contact is usually associated with coming to terms with whatever took place as a result of energies of the initial contact.

When Pluto makes a contact to an angle in our natal chart, especially the Ascendant or the Midheaven, its energies can have a profound effect in our lives.  Often the retrograde motion lasts a month or two and then passes over the same degree only to go retrograde again and pass over the same degree again.  The total orb of influence can last six months to one year.  This will transform whatever is being suggested through the sign on the angle and the aspects from other natal positions.  Great transformations occur during such events and individuals will go through changes both internally and externally that alter their lives, often permanently.

To find out more on retrograde planets in your birth chart or retrograde planets affecting planets or angles in your chart, you should locate these movements in your ephemeris.  A transit and progression chart can be prepared and will provide great detail of the affects of the exceptional current number of retrograde planets - Mercury, Mar, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto.

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ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES

Our journey has led us to this exact point in time.  Our higher self knows when and what we are ready to deal with in our voyage.  Many of us have aligned ourselves with the awakening that is taking place with so many people in our world today.

Although there are vast numbers experiencing awakening, there are many more that do not recognize much beyond their basic survival requirements and material comfort.  Many are caught up in everyday living and are being held hostage by ego without recognizing the chains that bind them.  They are lost in their search for happiness and do not understand that happiness cannot be found as it is a choice.

Each of us is one of the lucky ones.  We have found the key to unlocking the door to our happiness.  We are ready to move through the threshold or have already taken that step through. 

We are not suggesting that those that are not experiencing their awakening are not utilizing their earthly experience.  Their purpose here is not ours to judge.  Their purpose may be just that....to learn and experience basic survival or comfort and safety as a human being.  Their experience today is perfect for their specific journey.

Our journey is not for everyone.  It is for us alone.  We are ready to move forward in our quest and although we are not sure where we are headed, we instinctively know that we are moving in the right direction.

Next time we examine our lives and we find that we are focusing on what is missing or how life isn’t how we “think” is should be, remember that every experience is temporary but a valuable lesson nonetheless. 

We must embrace our path and acknowledge how privileged we are.  Give thanks every day for all things-- lessons, abundance, miracles.  It is through this gratitude that we find true appreciation and happiness.  Nothing is by chance. Everything in life has a meaning.  Enjoy the journey; it is a magnificent one.

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All party guests receive a one-on-one 30 minute private reading at a discounted rate of $60.00 each.  Again, the host's reading is free!

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DEFINING LOVE

True love always brings joy and it will withstand all outside pressure.  You may disagree.  Some believe that love causes pain but pain results not from love but from the lack of selfless love.  Expectations cause pain.  Love is complete unto itself and celebrates by spreading itself throughout the world on different levels of understanding.  Love is truth and is never egocentric; it always perseveres, even under the harshest of conditions.

Love can stand alone in the face of adversities.  Love delights in compassionate and holds peace at its core.  Love is all consuming, ever-present and never ending.  It sustains happiness and appreciation and asks for nothing in return.  Love knows no boundaries for it is forever expanding.  Love offers peace and serenity to all those that choose to express it, to allow it and to live through its bounty.

Love is found within us yet it is expressed through an outward manifestation of truth, everlasting truth.  Love is not love at all unless it is shared.  Love cannot be saved or hoarded.  Love is never diminishing.  It is always expanding.  It touches each and every one of us without judgement.  It encompasses everything and forgives every action. 

It is waiting to be set free from within each and everyone one of us.  Love is source in its purest form, in its only form. 

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LACK OF WATER IN THE ASTROLOGY CHART

LACK OF WATER

Continuing from our last Astrology post, the Sun and Moon are significant in determining if there is a shortage of the element water in the birth chart.  You can count these two luminaries as two points each in whatever element they are in (Today we are focusing on water).  The rest of the planets as well as if the Ascendant or Midheaven in water can be counted as one point.  If a planet or one of the angles is at 29 degrees of a sign, you can give that sign a half count and the next sign another half count.

There will either have a single count or no counts when there is a deficiency in an element in the birth chart.  If you have the Moon in a water house (4^th, 8^th, and 12^th), the Moon tightly conjunct an angle particularly the fourth house cusp or at the end of a t-square configuration, this will eliminate a water deficiency.  If the Moon is conjunct the Sun or Neptune or Pluto this will also eliminate a deficiency, as these are indicators of a need to uncover or examine.  Often an individual may recognize the lack of water in their chart and will overcompensate for this by attempting to find some spiritual meaning in life which in turn might deactivate their “feeling” deficiency.

Many people with a lack of water in their charts are emotionally controlled and appear unresponsive especially on an emotional level.  Others may feel that they are distant and closed up tight.  These individuals reveal little of themselves to others.  This may be due to feelings of insecurity often stemming from childhood.  They have great difficulty expressing their emotions and because of this they may surround themselves with overly emotional people in order to find a passage to their feelings and sensitivities.

Since they have such a difficult time reacting to other people’s emotions, (if they are aware of this) they may go the extra mile and attempt to find compassion within themselves so that they can capture a little of the emotion that other people are experiencing.  Some will go overboard in a futile attempt to let others know that they have empathy and feel for those less fortunate than themselves by over reacting to others emotional situations in an attempt to revitalize their sensitivities and compassionate natures.  Some even go to extremes because they really become aware of this deficiency and act overly alarmed and disturbed by what other individuals are experiencing. 

People that lack water in their natal chart may seem unresponsive to outside stimuli and even appear cold and emotionless.  If they become aware of this shortage, they can respond in acts of compassion and go out of their way to nurture those in need.  By doing so, they can break the barriers of their intellect allowing their locked emotional responses to be expressed.

All challenges found in our natal charts are there for us to overcome and to grow from.  We are not eternally bound by these indicators.  They are simply stepping stones.

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ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS?

Has your life changed so significantly that you no longer feel you recognize the path?  Are you having a difficult time moving in the new direction?  Maybe you are living in the past?

Life does take some unexpected twists and turns, and we certain must learn to adapt.  As challenging as they may be initially, most changes can bring with them a wealth of growth and knowledge.

We are not at the mercy of life though sometimes we may question this.  We are in full control of our response to every moment in life.  If life provides stepping stones to our growth, why do we fight these changes so desperately?  These twists and turns are actually in place for a reason.  There is always a purpose behind every event.  If we open our minds to all possibilities, we make the necessary adjustment to these new situations much more smooth and these changes feel far less invasive. 

The human race is compiled of survivors.  We are adaptable which has guaranteed are survival to this point.  We are resilient and even when faced with adversity, if we choose, we can adapt and grow from any and all conditions.  We will not adjust to these life conditions ONLY if we have decided not to. 

Many times during the course of this lifetime, we will not clearly understand the purposes behind specific events.  Our human comprehension is extremely limited.  Even without this understanding we can still move forward and grow from each and every situation we are faced with.  The most important lesson may be the obvious one – our ability to stay open and positive.  Sometimes our search for the answer is much more difficult than the actual experience.  Can we let go of our need to know? 

The lesson of patience is quite often a co-lesson to our experiences in life.  This lesson must be extremely important as it frequently presented itself to us.  We are restless people with a great need for control.  We want answers yesterday but more often than not, we are not privy to these answers.  We miss so much because our focus is only on our persistent need to know.  We miss the beauty of our journey as we obsess over our search of understanding. 

To simply breathe, take in the beauty around us and enjoy the moment is the greatest lesson in life.  Experience the wonder.  Recognize the miracles and allow life to unfold.  Life is miraculous, certainly mysterious and always changing.

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