Astrology to Know the Future

Nobody can know about what will happen to them the very next moment of their lives and even the rest of their lives. But to soothe themselves a little, people take astrological help in knowing what their future holds for them. Astrological predictions can be made about anything and everything. In includes predictions like birth, likes and dislikes, career, married life, death, wealth, family, and anything that a person can think of.

Astrology can be defined as a prediction system in which the predictions are made based on the comparative positions of various celestial bodies. Astrologers consider that the position of these bodies is responsible for one's destiny, natural events and personality. The principle celestial bodies in astrology are sun, the moon, and the seven planets.

Many people have a notion that astrology is the study of stars, but very few actually know that stars play a very small role in astrological predictions. The primary deciding bodies are relationship between different planets and the zodiac signs of the people. Only learned men who have the technical expertise and understand the Vedas have the ability to make correct predictions or at least relative predictions that might become true for some people.

Among the astrologers also, the beliefs of different astrologers are different. Some believe that the position of planets have direct control over the fate of the people, whereas some argue that they are only relative and not specific. Several astrologers also argue that the planets have no direct influence but they have only a fundamental connection with the human relationships.

In India, astrology has a different approach. The zodiac signs of the Vedic astrology are different than the western ones. Vedic astrology has deep roots and influence in India. For any spiritual or religious ceremony like marriage, birth, etc, people take advice from astrologers regarding the most auspicious day for the ceremony and the time in which it should be conducted. Vedic astrology has many branches and one is Jyotir Vigyan. In India, this has been introduced in universities as a course that interested people can pursue and learn the depths of astrology.

Not only this, Vedic astrology is now gaining popularity all around the world and to learn this prediction system that predicts the destiny, behaviours, life, etc of the people, students from various corners of the world visit India to learn the art of astrology under the guidance of spiritual teachers and astrologers.

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Basic History of Astrology

Astrology has been regarded as one of the most searched topics in various search engines. There are various critics of this spiritual study which is commemorated with a subtle combination of ancient astrological history, planetary scrutiny, earliest horoscope and astrological movements. At the same time, there are aficionados of this particular concept as well.

In astrology, planetary observations are measured and analyzed with the help of stone circles which appeared in Europe. Afterward, there were more stone circles found across the Middle East regions in countries like Syria, Egypt and Israel. Stone circles look as means to calculate the time with summer/winter solstice's analyses. In addition, they also give a picturesque representation of priests and farmer's years. All the planetary movements in the galaxy are observed as per the position of Earth and moon in space. There are twelve visible constellations in the night sky which are called zodiacs in astrology.

History of astrology is quite ancient as various eclipses and planets movements were observed from the high temples in Babylon before 3000BC. During 5th and 6th BC, Greek civilizations renamed planetary movements as zodiacs. Various cultures such as Mesopotamian, the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the Sumerians and the Chaldeans seem inclined towards planetary movements. They kept sun and some other stars along with moon as datum points for measurements.

Every study needs some way to represent its ideas and concepts. This led to the generation of horoscopes that are the diagrammatic representations of planetary relationships and used to forecast somebody's future and personality traits. The earliest horoscope was used to predict the fortune of a new born infant. Formerly, ancient predictions forecasted wars and natural calamities which were later used to tell the fortune of national leaders too. Later on, various countries like Egypt, China, India and Greece got inclined towards astrology. Americans and Europeans also developed their types of astronomy and astrology with the help of latest techniques. Mayans of Mexico is one of the famous astrological forecasting methodologies.

Greeks represented their Gods as planets and Romans recognized astrological forecasting as a way for divination. There were more techniques associated with the development of astrology such as Days' rulers association, 10° portions of the dacans(signs) and planets' weeks. Slowly, astrology was accepted by various other fields such as religion, medicine and philosophy. The basic idea of Macrocosm plus Macrocosm which is more popularly known with "as above as below" was also under the influence of astrology only. Nowadays, astrological forecasts come every day on every other newspaper as daily forecasts.

2012 Mayan Predictions, A New Age?

The number of different prophecies surrounding the 2012 Mayan predictions could easily fit into the scribblings on the inside of a tinfoil hat. Will the world end? Will the universe just blink out of existence? Will an age of peace and understanding dawn on all of mankind as time becomes irrelevant and love fills the soul of every man, woman and child? The questions, both beautiful, sanctimonious, and absurd, continue regarding the 2012 Mayan predictions. The only thing that we can truly say for a fact, however, is that the Mayans were really quite good at astronomical predictions.

The most stunning prediction, that gives strong weight to any 2010 Mayan predictions out there, is that the Mayans predicted their own downfall to Spanish conquistadors. Why they didn't move or figure out a better way to fight the Spaniards is not known, but they did know they were coming. This excellence at astrological interpretations was based on their amazing astronomical observations. Their ability to identify constellations and whole universes, while placing them in mathematical reference to Earth and other heavenly bodies, allowed them to derive concepts of time, such as the year, down to the thousandth of a decimal point. This amazing ability to define time was unheard of in other highly advanced cultures, and allowed the Mayans to predict every single lunar eclipse, solstice, and solar eclipse to this very day. So any 2012 Mayan predictions should at least be taken seriously in terms of their past correctness.

The only problem with 2012 Mayan predictions then is, what exactly did they predict would happen? This question remains unanswered, as, like a good fictional story, many of the Mayans ancient books and manuscripts regarding any number of their endeavors were destroyed by the Spanish when they were conquered. This leaves only a few surviving books and passed down stories to detail what is supposed to happen. What can be pieced together revolves around the propensity for Mayan culture to see no concrete beginnings and endings, but a flow of change that causes one end to lead directly into another beginning. A circle of change, if you will. The idea 21-12-2012 marks the final day of a countdown concerning one of these cycles, a zero hour that turns into the start of another set of numbers, immediately. Whether this next age leads to beauty or mayhem, remains to be seen, but our bet is on beauty.

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Astrology Forecast for May 2011 - General Tendencies for All Sun Signs

Life should be pleasant, and our opportunities could increase in May. There are very few negative aspects, and a few rather powerful positive ones coming. We should see an increase in luck, creativity, and a willingness to change throughout the first 3 weeks of this month. Things may become a little more complicated as May draws to an end, but as long as we can stay flexible, Memorial Day weekend could bring some more pleasant opportunities.

May begins with the Moon, Mars, and Jupiter combining their energies to encourage us to act on our feelings, and to give us the confidence to feel like we can. The Taurus New Moon on May 3rd will be an excellent time to take a look at our assets and rewrite our "wish lists." The rest of the first week of May should be rather uneventful, but there could be some really great parties on Cinco de Mayo. Also, buy Mom beautiful decor this year for Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8th. This decor can include anything from a beautiful plant to adorn her garden, to a beautiful pair of diamonds to decorate her body.

Our optimism and our joy will begin increasing on Monday, May 9th, and this energy should continue through Thursday, May 12th. Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter will be lining up in the morning sky, with Mars and Neptune creating a harmonic backdrop. People will be polite and cooperative, and group projects will go well. Most will have a creative and enthusiastic attitude towards anything they do. It will be an excellent time for any kind of artistic projects. Things may slow down as the week ends, but by Sunday, May 15th, we should be getting our second creative boost.

Monday, May 16th, will be anything but "blue." Mercury and Venus will be singing in harmony with Neptune, and the Scorpio Moon will be nearly full. Its going to be an excellent day for cooperative and inventive activities. Meetings of all kinds will go well, and it will be a great day for helping others or getting the help we need. Lovers will also find it easy to communicate around this time, so go ahead and initiate that conversation you've been meaning to bring up.

We may be ready to start making some big changes in our lives around Wednesday, May 18th. Our energy should increase (maybe even dramatically), and we will probably be ready to start clearing away some of that clutter in our lives. Some of us may spend this time cleaning up around the property, and some may do some relationship housecleaning. Or, we may just decide to clean up the files in our computers. This energy will continue through Saturday, May 21st, when the Sun enters dynamic Gemini.

We may notice that our addictive behaviors are creeping up on Saturday and Sunday, May 21st and 22nd, and the week of May 23rd may prove to be a little less cooperative than the previous weeks. But, the Sun and Uranus could give us a little jolt on the 4th quarter Moon, Tuesday, May 24th. Some brilliant ideas may pop up, or we may find a new approach to an old problem. There may be some bruised egos as we approach the end of the week. But, if we can keep our egos down, our injuries will be less likely.

Memorial Day weekend could begin with a feisty tone, but by Sunday morning, May 29th, the Moon will enter Taurus, and we will be ready to slow down and enjoy our holiday. Travel should go well, and people in general will be patient.

There could also be changes happening in our lives as May ends with the first of three eclipses beginning on June 1st. Many of us will find those changes to be positive, but even positive change can be stressful. Don't forget to take good care of yourself.

We have eclipses coming in June heralding changes - some good some bad. Check back next month for all the details.

Janet (Sparrow) Moon is a professional psychic and astrologer. You can visit her web site for more articles about upcoming events in astrology, and to read her daily astrology general tendencies forecast. (This article can be reprinted freely online, as long as the entire article and this bio are included.) http://www.sparrowmoon.com/

Aries Horoscope for July 2011

It looks like the focus will be on family, and those in the community. Maybe centered around the private base of operations, probably a lot of activity and chat going on right in your own back yard, even if you aren't technically at home. For most of the month. Venus, in your home area, means you are more inclined to appreciate nature or the atmosphere around you or maybe you and someone are enjoying where you are currently located. Much to stimulate you socially as you may be meeting and greeting a lot or out and about more and places or people keep you mentally on the go. Some of you may want to beautify your space or help someone with theirs and there is a generally a welcoming or friendlier feeling with certain people or places. A great time to bury the hatchet if an old feud or inner tensions have been dogging your footsteps.

So, the focus is on emotional foundations too and you could feel a little sensitive or nostalgic at times.

But the mental focus will have an entertaining, playful feel and there could be more discussions with children, young people and interaction with animals or access to leisure activities. You should be feeling sociable and mobile within your community wherever you are.

THE SLOWER MOVING PLANETS:

Jupiter's current position is a good omen for improvements regarding finances, property and your physical condition over the next 12 months. A beneficial influence in these areas if you are willing to go with the Jupiter vibration of being open to learn through doing but also seizing sometimes surprising opportunities to improve upon something and perhaps honing skills in the process but also putting past experience to work in a way which turns them into cash. Jupiter here sometimes amounts to something with potential dropping into your lap out of a clear blue sky, so don't fail to recognize the potential!

Overall, this will be a cycle of reaching for better things related to material security through talents and abilities as well as possessions, property and other lines of supply which can nourish you. Also, maximizing your earning power through development of latent abilities. Natural resources, equipment or a better venue will flow more readily towards you over the coming 12 month period. And with Uranus in your sign it may be a good idea to be open to the anything alternative or complimentary too.

The long transit of Saturn continues to test you through close alliances, putting more on your shoulders at times and trying your patience, but also helping you to build seriously useful connections with those you may look up to. Its others in working or personal relationships that could pile on the pressure or just have high expectations of you. Maybe you perceive their demands are unreasonable or maybe they justifiably know you can do better. However it is, the reality may be all about striking a better balance in your close relationships through a deeper mutual understanding or through questioning how your behaviour does or doesn't get you what you want in close one-to-one involvement with others and then figuring out how to improve it. Underlying these outward manifestations Saturn, planet of boundaries, is there to help you get the right balance between their needs and requirements and your own.

This theme continues well into 2012, and although you may not be in the best of moods when it comes to certain people, your power to focus on the job in hand is greater. You can reap rewards of what has been planted by what you build now through more challenge in relationships in the future if you take things one step by step at a time with certain others in your life. This Saturn transit may get you more acutely aware of what's been missing in personal or professional relationships and you are seeking a long-term commitment with someone who is more your style.

Uranus entered your sign on March 11th and will be there for many years. During this time the winds of deep, transformative change will be altering you and your world in ways which can be surprising, but are also ground-breaking. You will have to be flexible and open-minded as you adapt to new conditions inwardly and outwardly. But you could be raising a few eye-brows along the way as Uranus is the spirit of experimentation, revolution and non-conformity which facilitates evolution and part of a significant growth process even though it may be unpredictable at times. You should allow yourself to be ultra-flexible in your approach and experiment with alternative or unconventional approaches in your life.

Ariens born in the first week will feel this vibration most this month, and those with the first 6 degrees of Aries rising.

Neptune is working in the background, sensitising you to a subtler more psychic, spiritual or imaginative influence and you may find your dreams or visions become more vivid. You may need more sleep. If you need to heal or are supporting someone else, Neptune, planet of empathy, will help best through energy work and light healing and following your intuitive hunches.

Ariens born in the first 3 days or with 2 degrees of Aries rising will feel the energy most this month.

The life-changing force of Pluto continues to be felt across your sign from Capricorn. Choices should be coming from a deeper place now. As the hand of destiny is at your back gently guiding you forwards. Over 2011 there will be an increasing urge for you to be free of outlived aspects in relationships or outmoded professional set-ups, or place on the map and, in general, become more the real you in whatever you do. Ariens born 23rd-30th March will feel this energy most acutely this month.

From the 23rd you'll be in a lighter, more creative even romantic frame of mind and have more opportunities for enjoying entertaining activities.

Three Eclipses - How Will They Affect You?

The first eclipse is a partial solar eclipse on June 1st at 11 degrees of Gemini. This eclipse will greatly affect Gemini and Sagittarius, but it will also impact all the air signs, Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. That's because this eclipse is at a trine aspect to Saturn in Libra which is an air sign. If you've been working very assiduously towards your goals, you may find that you receive long overdue rewards for your efforts. Wherever this falls in your chart will indicate where you may receive acknowledgment for your hard work. If you haven't been focused enough, then you will have an opportunity to create a new structure in order to move forward in that life area more effectively.

The next eclipse is a total lunar eclipse on June 15th at 24 degrees Sagittarius. As this is a total eclipse rather than a partial one, this has even more power than the previous one in Gemini. There will be considerable changes in your life and you may be expected to learn something new, maybe learn some new skills, possibly move to a new area or even a different country. Try not to resist the changes and this eclipse will not disrupt your life too severely. On a global level, there could be issues with travel, technology, computers, cars, planes, trains, roads and general communications.

The last eclipse is a partial solar eclipse on July 1st at 9 degrees Cancer. This is potentially the most challenging of all three as it makes some difficult aspects with the other planets. It will greatly affect the cardinal signs: Cancer, Capricorn, Aries and Libra. Depending on where it falls in your chart it could mean relationship problems, changes in your relationships especially with your family. It could mean a move and financial challenges, even your health may be affected. There is also the potential for huge profits from a business and also to meet your soul mate. These energies are very powerful and have an affect for at least six months or longer.

Eclipses and What They Mean in Your Life:
Look at your chart and see where the eclipse falls and you will have a period of about a year in which this life area will be stimulated. You will feel as though you don't have much choice, but you have to deal with issues facing you now and you cannot procrastinate any longer. There's usually a build up period of six months before the actual eclipse and consequences that need to be dealt with in the six months following the eclipse.

1st-7th house axis
You need to find balance between your relationships and yourself. You will be facing issues around courage, confidence, and independence. Here are some possible outcomes:
- An increased drive to take charge of your life.
- A complete change of your personal appearance, your body, and your self image
- You learn how to stand on your own two feet
- You may marry or have a separation
- A push to stronger identity and greater autonomy

2nd-8th house axis
You'll want to find a balance between your own security needs and comfort with the needs of other people. Your finances come into sharp focus:
- How well have you taken care of your finances?
- Do you need to make some changes?
- Are you spending more than you earn?
- Are you relying on someone else for your security?
- Prioritise your values and make sure you live in accordance with them
- Take actions so that you can feel safer and more secure. You may learn that it's not necessarily material things that make you feel secure.

3rd-9th house axis
Issues surrounding learning and sharing knowledge will come into focus. You may need to pay more attention to your immediate environment. Things you may face:
- A need to become more active and involved in your immediate environment
- Learn how to expand your horizons and look beyond your own world
- Force yourself out of a rut and stale habit patterns
- Start to communicate more effectively
- Learn something new
- Teach something new
- Prioritize your values and ensure you are living according to those values
- Make connections with people from an entirely different background than yours - either personal or business.

4th-10th house axis
This involves issues about your public and your private life, as well as paying attention to your career and your family. You'll need to find ways to:
- Strike a balance between home, security and family with the needs of your career, reputation and drive for success.
- Take charge of your private life
- Take charge of your career
- Start a new career path
- Balance the needs of home with work
- You have to move state or country for your work
- You may move home

5th-11th house axis
This is about finding out what gives you pleasure and maybe turning a hobby into a business. You'll be reevaluating your friendships and the groups to which you belong.
- A love affair may begin or end under this influence.
- New contacts with others are likely
- Try to take some risks especially with your creativity
- Develop your self confidence - maybe take up acting or public speaking
- Learn about working with others and being a team player
- Consider contributing to your community - maybe volunteering

6th-12th house axis
This is all about work, service and health - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. It's a good time to:
- Get more organised
- Adapt your routines
- Develop healthy habits and put some new structures into your life
- Let go of your fears and old destructive habit patterns
- Develop more compassion and understanding of others
- Let go of your obsessions and your worries
- Focus on the spiritual side of your life and go within for answers

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Barbara Goldsmith, professional astrologer for over 30 years, gives personal readings to clients worldwide.
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Author of Astrology Made Easy, The Elements - Physical and Metaphysical Astrology, Handbook for Surviving the Global Financial Crisis.
Also a qualified financial adviser, she brings a unique mix to the field of astrology with her intuitive astrological knowledge and her practical business experience.

From His Birth Chart, Will His Wife Divorce Him Or Will His Mistress Break Up With Him?

Frankie came to consult me in 2001. His company was setting up a branch in China and he had to be there every few months. Frankie was wondering if he would have any extra marital affairs there. Let's look at his 8 characters.

Frankie was born on 9th February 1959, Horse hour. His 4 pillars are as follows:

Year Pillar: Earth Pig
Month Pillar: Fire Tiger
Day Pillar: Water Dog (House Of Spouse)
Hour Pillar: Fire Horse (Yin Fire)

Luck Pillar from 2001-2010: Metal Rooster

My reply was very simple, he will have extra marital affairs in 2002 or 2003. Let's fast forward to end of 2003. Frankie came to me again, this time, he told me that he got involved with a China girl, and he accidentally got her pregnant.

This time round, Frankie wanted to know if he could keep both his mistress and his wife. After looking at his 8 characters again, my answer to him was that he could not do so. One of them would break up with him, and not only that, he would also lose a large amount of money in the process of the breakup.

Now, basing on his 8 characters, would his wife divorce him or his mistress break up with him? Let's analyze...

First of all, from his 8 characters itself, we can see that he would have a lot of extra marital affairs. His wife/lover element is Fire. By looking at his 4 pillars, you can see 2 Fires. Next, there are too many other elements in affinity with his House of Spouse.

The House of Spouse is the Earthly Branch of the day pillar, which in this case is Dog. Dog is in affinity with both Horse (Hour) and Tiger (Month). From these 2 factors, we can determine whether a person will stay committed to a marriage or have extra marital affairs.

Now, back to our main question. So would his wife divorce him or would his mistress break up with him? Let's look at his luck pillar. His luck pillar consists of two Metals. Besides the pillar being Metal, Rooster also represents Metal. His wife/lover element is Fire. With the strong Metal from the Luck Pillar, the Yang Fire (representing his mistress) in his 8 characters becomes weakened.

The Yin Fire (representing his wife) is in affinity with both Dog and Tiger, which forms a strong dose of Fire. This strong Fire is unaffected by the strong Metal from the Luck Pillar. Not only that, there are no clashes with the House of Spouse. From here, we can deduce that his mistress would break up with him.

So what was the real outcome of this?

Frankie decided to ask his mistress to go for an abortion. In return, his mistress asked for 2 million dollars, so that she could return to her hometown. You are probably wondering, after this incident, will Frankie still have another mistress?

The answer is Yes. From his 8 characters, we can see that he is born with it. So in conclusion, make sure you marry someone who is not born to have extra marital affairs.

Marco Chong is a practitioner of Indian Numerology, Chinese Astrology and Feng Shui since 1992. His specialties are analyzing compatibility using Indian Numerology and analyzing Birth Charts using Chinese Astrology.

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Astrology of the Soul

Today the science of Astrology has been debased in some ways by the desire for a quick and simple sound bite of information and a fundamental focus found in many magazines, on Astrology that only takes into account the position of the sun and not the full natal chart.

A birth chart isn't duplicated for 25,000 years because all the planets are traveling at different speeds around the sun. A full birth chart looks at the sign positions of all the planets, the axis that was active when the individual was born, the nodes, the eclipses and so on. The paradox is that while we live in an era of vast quantities of superficial media friendly information flowing constantly; it is now possible to quickly and easily calculate the most complex mathematical astrological material.

The heavens have always captivated the human imagination and attention. The presence of its patterns and cycles revealed a reality to our forbears that implied the existence of a designer and for this reason the heavens were observed and studied by all the ancient cultures. They looked to the sky to learn how to live in harmony with the cycles of nature and to uncover a practical method which could give form to the philosophy "as above so below".

As far as we know, Astrology, mankind's first religion, was developed by the ancient Babylonians thousands of years ago when they observed that events on earth could be correlated to celestial phenomena. This knowledge was passed on to the Persians, the Egyptians and then on to India and the Americas, developing and mutating itself through each stage of history.

It is only fairly recently that the hard science of Astronomy which is the study of the observable universe and the study of Astrology which is the interpretation of that universe on human affairs, have gone their separate ways.

In Astrology, your life is intimately connected to the celestial activities that distinguish the heavens at the time of your birth. A horoscope is a specific map, setting out the positions of the sun, moon and planets as well as the sign that hovered on the horizon at your birth to reveal intricate mathematical relationships that portray your personal blueprint and potential for development. This map can reveal your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual gifts and challenges. Always bearing in mind of course, your own free will to choose to exercise those gifts or take up those challenges.

Especially noteworthy and part of the new Astrology of our era is a focus on nodal points which reveal what many astrologers consider our soul urges or those deeper underlying drives that can sit below the level of the more obvious personality. Nodal points are the locations where the path of the earth and the moon intersect forming the north and south nodes. The north and south nodes are sometimes called the head and tail of the sky dragon and the location of the sky dragon in your chart is of the utmost importance because it reveals the direction in which you are heading as well as the place that you are emerging from.

One of the proponents of this approach is Jan Spiller, an Astrologist, and a New York Times best selling author of the book "Astrology of the Soul" which distills 20 years of her work.

In her words;
"Astrology, if explored from a psychological or scientific level, has nothing to do with belief.. It has to do with gaining knowledge and doing experiments"

Whatever your personal views, these new directions in Astrology make interesting and thought provoking reading.

Kristen Jones

Discover Your Hidden Strengths With Numerology

Numerology is the philosophy that our personalities, strengths and weaknesses are determined by our date of birth and our names. Numeric representations of our names and birthdays are added until they produce a single digit and this digit represents a personality type.

Numerology has been around for centuries and has been present in many forms. However, the most popular and widely accepted form of numerology today is Pythagorean or Western numerology. This is due in large part to the ease with which the calculations can be understood and completed to come to the lowest possible number. Letters are assigned numbers 1-9 that are in a chart and they are listed in order with the corresponding number. The only final numbers that are not reduced are 11 and 22, which are considered master numbers.

The number that is reached after the reduction is the number that best represents your personality. There are several numbers that are calculated, some based on your date of birth and some based on your name and are considered to be the main drivers and influence on your personality.

The most important is your life path number, which is determined by adding all of the digits in your birthday until you reach a single digit. This final single digit is considered to be your most influential number when identifying your personal weaknesses and strengths. The second is your soul urge number that is calculated by adding up all of the numeric equivalents for the vowels in your birth name. This number is said to reveal your hidden most secrets and desires. Your personality number is determined by adding up all of the numeric equivalents for the consonants in your birth name. Your personality number indicates how those around you perceive you. The expression number is also calculated using letters from your name and determines your destiny or what you were meant to be. The last is your birthday number and is simply the day of the month you were born. Each day of the month represents a special talent that is tied in very closely with your life path number and will help you achieve your destiny.

Although your life path number is the most weighted of all of your numbers, you are still influenced by those other numbers that make up your personality as a whole and this makes you unique and different. There are those that believe that you can change your destiny by simply changing your name. If you find that you are somewhat timid and soft spoken, changing your name to something stronger can influence your attitude about yourself and others' perception of you.

Numerology subscribes to the belief that each number that represents your personality operates at its own unique frequency and vibration. This unique combination is what defines who you are and where you are likely to excel. Additionally, other factors and numbers in your complete numerology profile could influence each of these numbers. By knowing your numbers, you can focus your efforts for success in areas where you tend to have strong attributes.

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Love, Astrology and Karma: How The Universe Conspires To Connect LOVERS And Lifetimes!

Do you believe in the karma of love? The spiritual connection between two people that transcends lifetimes? If you've experienced the amazing, almost inexplicable closeness that loving someone so deeply can bring, it's NOT a hard leap to make that love can extend beyond a single lifetime. Whether you are religious, or simply romantic, the idea that we come into this world with a spiritual other half, or a potential partner we picked LONG before this life began, is a popular concept in MOST conventional spiritual traditions, and new age thought alike.

For example?

Kaballah, or the "mystical" interpretation of much Jewish law, believes that every soul is "split" into two halves, when it is born physical form. The subsequent search for one's "Beshert", or spiritual soulmate is a very fundamental part of Jewish life and love... and those that practice believe that the Universe, or the higher planes of existence hold the key to ALL the answers of life, LOVE, karma and connection.

What about other religions or belief systems?

Almost all have a rich history and teaching on the tradition of soulmates and spiritual partnerships that transcend lifetimes. But the simple truth is, the belief in karma, and the amazing way that the Universe conspires to teach us lessons about LOVE have the power to transform your life in incredible ways, if you open your heart, and HEAD to the power and potential that lies within.

Here is a GREAT example:

In his series of books of national bestselling books on karma, LOVE and spiritual progress like "Only Love is Real", Dr Brian Weiss, a Harvard trained Psychiatrist stumbled upon a weird therapy technique that seemed to resolve almost ALL of his patients relationship issues: He REGRESSED them using hypnosis to previous lives... where they encountered many of the SAME people that they had relationship issues with today. What started out as an accident, became the SOLE focus of his psychiatry practice for 20 years thereafter.

Marriages and love affairs that were problematic in THIS life, he found had their origins in other incarnations. Even parent and sibling relationship problems were found to have their origin in prior "lifetimes" where similar dynamics (often reversed) were in play.

And whether you believe it's all a bunch of "bunk" or not... the simple truth is, this bizarre therapy WORKED! Patients found that facing, and then resolving marital problems in a previous lifetime, while regressed... was an incredible and almost INSTANT way to overcome problems in their present one.

Why?

Because they realized that their soul-mates... or spiritual partners, were special "souls" who they were here to grow with, share with and learn from. And that the problems they faced were very small, compared to the Universal grand plan for each of us, which is to continue to evolve, learn lessons, and strive for a state of pure love and bliss.

Here is EXACTLY what I've learned about love, the universe and my own spiritual progress:

We each choose, to some degree, the cycle and circumstances that govern our lives. (the astrological elements of this incarnation)

We each choose the relationships and spiritual partners we are here to HEAL, to help and to grow with

Everything is a matter of CHOICE. There are no fixed outcomes, or static endings that are set in stone.

That which we DON'T figure out now... will need to revisited in the future..:-) Problems with a parent, or splits with a spouse, if NOT addressed and overcome now, stay in our karma of "connection" and NOT working through them is only procrastinating on a GRAND cosmic scale and stage.

Lastly - and I truly believe this, the ONLY thing that really matters is love. How much you are able to give... and of course, hopefully, how much you feel in return. Everything else, as Shakespeare said so well - is pretty much sound and noise, signifying nothing.

Only love is real. Learn THAT one lesson, and the stars will SMILE on you, I promise..:-)

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Zodiac Sign - Scorpio

Astrology has always been an interesting topic. Whether you follow it religiously, or read your horoscope for fun. There is a definite entertaining aspect to it. Although, even reading your sign as entertainment, there are some attributes that seem more than coincidental.

The eighth star sign lies in Scorpio. The sign is represented by the Scorpion. This vengeful animal has a mighty sting in its tail. The same is thought of those born under Scorpio, known to attack with vengeance. Quite possibly the strongest image associated with a star sign. According to classic mythology, when the constellation Scorpio was named, references were made of the scorpion as a symbol. The myth also references the warrior Scorpion slaying Orion.

Along with Taurus, Leo and Aquarius, Scorpio is a Fixed sign. Such signs are seen to have stabilization, depth, persistence and determination. Although powerful and wilful, they can be inflexible, rigid, single-minded and even stubborn. As such, they feel that they are right, or that they have to be in a given situation. In other words, they dislike admitting they're wrong.

It is very interesting to note that Scorpio is ruled by Mars. As the Roman god of war and bloodshed. Scorpions like to fight to prove that they are right. Confidence and self-assertion are two qualities that Mars brings to Scorpio. Other qualities seen are energy, sexuality, aggression, ambition, strength and impulsiveness. To note, the Roman god of war connection sees Scorpions being physical and competitive.

Scorpions are interesting to pin down, in terms of jobs and careers. Their physical and competitiveness spurs them on in the world of sports. Any sports would be suffice for the Scorpion, although combative sports would work best. For it seems this is the best way for them to blow off steam.

Scorpio has downsides, just like anything else. First off, they can have jealous, vengeful streaks. They can't let anything go. Although calm on the surface, underneath Scorpions are bubbling with a wildly emotional core. Said emotional core can erupt, or pave the road to obsession. Some things cannot be let go for the Scorpion.

Given the emotional level of Scorpio, it's not surprising that they are a Water sign. Like the waves of water, Scorpio can have waves of feeling and emotion. That said, Scorpions have a 'radar' of sorts for when it comes to moods and relationships. Their emotion can add meaning, even to mundane and trivial events in life. It's like their emotions add another dimension to everything.

With such abundance of emotion, it's intriguing to see what signs Scorpio are compatible with. As a Water sign flowing with emotion, Scorpio finds romance with other Water signs. Pisces, Cancer and especially other Scorpions give positive effects. So much so, that a Scorpion in a relationship with another Water sign can lead to telepathic-like effects between them. Earth signs can give security and foundation to help guide a Scorpion. Air signs can clash with Scorpio, where Fire signs would be dampened by this Water sign.

Buzzing with emotion, Scorpio is alive with energy and a lust for life. Determined to do what's right. Although, don't cross a Scorpion, for they won't be able to let it go.

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Who Wants A Short Introduction To Chinese Astrology?

This year - 2011 - is the Year of Rabbit, if you follow the Chinese zodiac. It started from Feb. 3, 2011, which is the start of the lunar New year and the spring festival in China. It lasts until Jan. 22, 2012.

The Chinese zodiac is based on a twelve-year cycle and it is calculated according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Each year in that cycle is related to an animal sign. The animal signs are: the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.

The animal signs change each year, in late January or February depending on the new moon.

It is believed that the animal which rules the year of your birth has a strong influence on your life. It is also thought that a person born in a particular year embodies its animal's characteristics, as the Chinese see that animal.

However, Chinese astrology is not just that simple, as the 12 Chinese zodiac signs also denote months of the year, and time periods of the day. Every day is divided into two-hour periods which are represented by one of the 12 Chinese zodiac animal signs, starting at 23.00 with the Rat. When all of these are combined, then the Chinese astrologer can tell you your destiny.

There is a lovely legend about the Chinese zodiac; It is said that the gods ordered that animals were to be chosen as signs for each year and the twelve which arrived first were to be selected. The rat arrived first, because he hitched a lift with the ox and so he became the first sign of the years.

Apparently the rat had promised to wake the cat up, so that they could travel together. But on the fateful day, the rat forgot to wake the cat and this is why cats hate rats to this day. Now, Chinese New Year's Day is when two animal years are divided.

While gifts based on the astrological signs are particularly valued by those who believe in the horoscope, they are also treasured and enjoyed by many, who simply appreciate traditions.

Gifts and good luck go together for so many people. The Chinese particularly value items such as jewellery etc., which are colored red and the good luck depends on its having been received as a gift, rather than being bought for oneself.

Because the Chinese people have special affection for red, redness has become the token of all good things.

The animal signs are used in many ways, to be given as gifts to those born in the corresponding year.

Horoscopes for Compatibility - Do They Work?

Who else is thinking about getting a love horoscope reading done? Are you sick and tired of being alone, or trying ineffective dating strategies that NEVER work? Have you kissed MORE than your fair share of "frogs" and are desperate to find ONE partner who fits your life like a glove? And are you curious, or open minded to the idea that the universe DOES hold many of the magical keys to our lives, including our love lives, and that this knowledge can be tapped at ANY time for great guidance, support and a gentle nudge in the right romantic direction?

In this article we are going to take a quick and insightful look at horoscopes for compatibly, and I'll share my experience with seeking out psychic love advice as well! Curious to know more? Continue reading as we take a closer look below!

What IS a love horoscope anyway?

Very simple. It's a specialized reading that is done for the purpose of PASSION, and to figure out whether your not the relationship choices you've made in your life up to this point have been good ones. (or choices that align with your higher vision and purpose, at a minimum)

Do all love compatibility readings work the same way?

Actually, they don't! I've had compatibility readings done by tarot cards, and I've had them done with NO accoutrements at all. (e.g. - the reader taps into their own symbolic understanding of your specific life cycle information, and gleans his or her guidance from there)

Does the reader need my partners information to do an accurate compatibility horoscope, or is MY information enough?

This is a GREAT question, and a controversial one as well. I've had some very skilled astrological experts tell me that without your partners information, or at least some of it, it's NOT possible to get a truly accurate love or compatibility reading. I've also had other experiences where this information has been challenged by the psychic or astrologer, but has proven NOT to be true by virtue of the amazing information that has come through about me. (and transitively, who would make for my ideal partner, lover or soulmate as a result)

My belief is this:

That we all come into this world with a certain destiny, and a sense of purpose we're here to fulfill. While a lot of this transcends our romantic relationships, the KEY to our whole human experience is LOVE. To give, receive and bask in the greatest amount of love possible is truly what I believe we are here to experience, and sadly... for so many people, choosing the WRONG partner shortchanges their ability to do that in far too many ways to count.

Being open to the idea that the universe has a special plan for each of us, and aligning ourselves with others who serve that purpose, is an incredibly freeing and enlightening experience. In my own life, having a love compatibility horoscope done about 10 years ago was the first step in my OWN journey of reclaiming my joy... and JUICE for living, that a bad relationship had wrung dry.

The Same WILL be true for YOU!

But remember... all horoscopes are NOT created equal. The accuracy of the information you get, is going to be directly proportional to the ability of the reader you call or see. But I truly believe, if you feel stuck, or unhappy in a relationship like I once was, or simply NOT sure what direction your romantic life should take, there is no better panacea for finding PURPOSE, and passion in your life than looking to the Universe to help you see what may be in store for you, if you choose well!

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New Moon Eclipse Gemini June 1st 2011

During this time you may change career direction, look for a new job entirely, start a new project, sign up onto a new course. With Saturn in Libra forming a close trine with the eclipse, it will help you to bring structure to the changes you need to make in your life. Be aware of any lies or secrets you have been withholding because once the New Moon comes into Gemini, everything could come out in the wash. Expect things to be revealed - adding an eclipse to this New Moon is like having a Gemini Moon on steroids, so everything is amplified. Watch out for gossip - become aware of what you are saying and the powerful impact of your words - for good or for ill. You'll probably feel quite restless and want to be doing something. You might find yourself travelling more than usual.

An eclipse is a guidepost to an area in your life that will be stimulated for the next six months or more. In my chart this New Moon in Gemini falls in my 11th house which could mean the beginnings of new friendships, new dreams and wishes, daring to go for what I want and trusting in the universe, new teaching opportunities - I am going to start doing online workshops and astrology retreats in the next few weeks and I am sure this will have a far reaching effect on my career and also touch people far and wide around the world. It's exciting, it's getting me thinking in a new way, communicating in new ways. As always with Gemini, there's something that needs to be learned. I'm going through a steep learning curve about web conferencing, live video streaming which is a whole new language for me - and Gemini rules languages and learning. So this is how I plan to make the best use of this partial solar eclipse in my 11th house.

Maybe this New Moon solar eclipse is falling in your third house of learning, this could mean that your attitudes, your beliefs and the way you communicate your ideas is changing. You may start a new course of study, you might develop your public speaking ability, you may develop a new marketing plan to promote yourself and your ideas. What you can be sure of is that wherever this eclipse falls in your chart, there will be swift and interesting changes in that area of your life.

This is a time of new beginnings, new plans, new projects, gathering information, brainstorming, bouncing ideas around, being clever and creative, doing something new, learning or teaching something new. Things can happen quickly and unexpectedly, be prepared for some surprises!

Good things to do during a Gemini New Moon:

Reading, writing, speaking,
Having discussions and debates,
Being adaptable and willing to change,
Questioning everything in your life
Having fun and playing around - seeing life in a lighthearted way
Going to a comedy show or watching something funny, telling a good joke
Playing games and being lighthearted
Finding new and creative ways of communicating
Starting to use telepathy - check out the power of your mind
Becoming aware of your thinking processes
Getting clear about what you want to manifest as it can happen quickly
Researching new ideas
Networking and sharing information
Being sociable and meeting up with a friend for coffee and a chat
Short term projects
Listening carefully
Making something with your hands
Developing a marketing plan
Meeting new people
Negotiating a deal

Listen to your own inner guidance and not too much to the chatter inside your head. Be aware of your thinking and don't get into a negative or critical downward spiral. Expect to be busier than ever and you will need to listen to your body and know when you need to rest.

Gemini is all about communications, writing, video, Skype, email, web-conferencing etc. We may see huge global advances in our communication technologies over the next six months.

The way you communicate in your one to one relationships will come under sharp focus. If you have someone in your life with whom you are estranged and you wish to make contact with them at this time, you may find a new way of getting through to them. It's a time to be prepared to listen carefully so that you can understand what the other person is experiencing. This could bring about great healing and renewal in your relationships. You might find yourself taking a short trip to get out of a rut or to have a change in routine.

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Phone Tarot Readings: Do THIS Before Calling a Telephone Tarot Reader (But Don't "OVER DO" It!)

Are you thinking about getting a phone tarot reading? Curious how much different the tarot is over the telephone, versus going to see someone face to face? Is it harder to read, interpret or position the cards? And what are the advantages of having a tarot reading done "blind"? (i.e. - with you NOT in the same room as the psychic, intuitive or clairvoyant doing the actual reading) If you are anything like I once was, and passionate about everything psychic, intuitive and just plain "cool" to explore, a tarot reading should be tops on your list of psychic experiences to have.

But for me, even after many really eye opening and enlightening readings, the idea of investing in a telephone tarot session seemed a little bit off of the realistic radar. Why? Because it was difficult for me to conceptualize how the tarot cards, being pulled WITHOUT my presence, could be as accurate as those that I "hand picked" in person.

Sound familiar? If it does... I'll tell you why I've learned the actual OPPOSITE is true, and why today, whenever possible... I PREFER to get psychic readings done by phone, and that includes the Tarot as well.

But first... the ONE thing you MUST do before calling a telephone tarot reader:

Do a little bit of due diligence. Read a few reviews. Look for continuity, and consistency in the networks, or individual intuitives you are choosing from. (I like to see a track record of 5 years of readings, and satisfied clients and callers... and if possible, a DECADE or more of continuous service)

But while I recommend you do your due diligence, you do NOT want to overdo it, either! I've met people, and have had folks who read our psychic blogs, who will spend WEEKS picking a psychic to call. What a WASTE of time! Why spend weeks in "analysis paralysis' when if you pick a tarot reader or psychic network who offers 100% money back guarantee's... you don't have to worry about risking a dime, if the reading is bad. (because they'll give you your money back right away as a matter of policy)

So DON'T over do the process of picking a psychic. Just dive in, and have fun!

Now... the reason I prefer phone readings for both Tarot, and traditional psychic sessions?

I find they are MUCH more authentic, pure and "real". I've had many tarot card readings in person, and I always feel just a tad uncomfortable. You can't tell if the reader is picking up body language information, or reading your reactions, or simply guessing based on your age, appearance and attitude. During a phone reading, because everything is "blind", there is a purity to the reading that is PALPABLE, and it's much easier to let your guard down and open up.

Ready to try one out for yourself? Do THIS when BEFORE your next tarot reading.

Set a small budget of 10-40 dollars. I don't care how good the reviews are, never invest a ton of money in a initial reading, until you are sure you are a good mutual match. (because personality, rapport and relationship between two people is KEY to a clairvoyant connection)

Write down a few questions that are MOST important to you before the reading begins. (I like to have 5 critical questions written down before the call begins... if I can get answers to 4 of them, I'm happy!)

Lighten UP and relax! This is another reason I prefer the phone. The truth is, so many people are so STRESSED about speaking to a psychic that the reading goes off the rails, and is no fun for anyone. Remember, this is supposed to be a positive experience, and a little levity and laughter and light heartedness will make the whole reading MUCH better, far more fun and a whole lot more memorable to boot!

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The Significance of Yin and Yang (Part One)

Complementary Opposites

If you study any aspect of oriental philosophy or culture you soon come across the terms 'yin' and 'yang'. These terms are used to describe the opposite yet complementary nature of iChi energy which ancient people understood to be present behind the manifestation of anything in nature - the creation of structures, actions, seasons, emotions and movement.

In I Ching Astrology the qualities of yin and yang lie behind the understanding of the cycles of change that we go through. These nine-year cycles are moving from yin to yang; this means from dormancy in winter (yin) through the active rising stage of spring to the consolidation stages of yang. Similarly, the principal numbers also contain yin/yang attributes.

Yang's nature is seen to emanate from the heavens and descend towards the earth. Conversely, yin's natural tendency is to rise and return towards the heavens. As yin's energy rises it becomes more diffused, and therefore slower and cooler, whereas yang's descending energy becomes more concentrated, harder, hotter and faster. The outcome of this process is that structures that are bigger are seen as more yin, while those that are smaller and more compact are seen as more yang.

Here is a list of some typical opposites associated with yin and yang.

Yin: passivity; coolness; stillness; potential energy (power); cool; introvert; diligent; cautious; maternal; insecure; dependent

Yang: activity heat; movement; power (obvious); self-conscious; passionate; extrovert; impulsive; stubborn; bold; paternal; adventurous; independent

Intermingled Concepts

An important principle to bear in mind is that nothing is totally yin and nothing is totally yang. The centuries-old yin/yang symbol, which everyone these days is familiar with, expresses this concept perfectly. The dark section of the yin/yang symbol is representative of yin, but within it is a small circle of the opposite (yang) from the left-hand side. If we were to look at a tree we could say that its leaves, branches and trunk represent the yin element in its structure and that the yang expression is within its downward-growing roots.

A spring onion has far more upward nature (yin) within its structure and far less root (yang); compares this with a carrot, which has a greater concentration of energy and structure within its root (yang) and less emphasis on the leaf structure (yin). Similarly, if our nature is predominantly spiritual or intellectual we are more yin than an individual who is practical and grounded, who would be seen as more yang.

People who are physically and emotionally flexible would be relatively more yin than people who are more rigid and inflexible. Nighttime, when we rest and are more passive, is traditionally understood as a more yin time, whereas the daylight hours when we are active and busy are seen as more yang. Winter, when it is colder and we are less active, is more yin than the summertime, when it is hotter and we are more outdoor and active.

In Part Two, which will be posted soon, Jon will explore the nature of yin/yang as it applies to nature and health.

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Scorpio Horoscope for July 2011

A more adventurous vibration when you get the a broader perspective on things which is refreshing and helps you make plans. You may be drawn into unusual places which can teach you a lot but also you could be striving to meet another's schedule or rules or preoccupied by resources like finances, property. You will probably feel that you have to tread carefully at certain times with certain people.

There may be a resource or influence which enables or facilitates you or helps fill the piggy-bank or at least gives you a renewed sense of security until the 3rd.. Thereafter a friendship or love relationship could be connected to a foreign culture or place of learning. You'll seem more attractive to others from a different cultural background. Even if its not foreign this is a time to let a breath of fresh air come into your life.

Travel or warm connections with those at a distance or from a distance will be on the menu as, overall, wider communications are favoured and higher studies, teaching or guiding could be part of the picture. Thereafter a friendship or love relationship could be connected to a foreign culture or place of learning. You'll seem more attractive to others from a different cultural background. Even if its not foreign this is a time to let a breath of fresh air come into your life.

The mental focus will be related to profession or aims and ambitions and there may be discussions with those in authority or more information exchange or chatting at work or related to employment also bosses, parents, or others in a position of influence. Good people and communication skills will be needed here.

THE SLOWER MOVING PLANETS:
Jupiter is in a 12 month cycle expanding you through close relationships or with people from a different background or country to your own. Jupiter here will encourage you to take a broader, more philosophical view in close relationships or you could find yourself giving advice to others or helping them with your knowledge and skills as for them, it is a very different slant on things. Jupiter is providing more opportunity for expansion in your life through close one-to-one relationships, personal or professional, over these months. So you should plunge into unfamiliar social environments and cast your nets really wide if you are hunting for a mate or teacher/advisor or an outlet for you to share your knowledge and experience with others in a bigger way. Just don't expand too far too fast and keep your feet on the ground. If you work with the public or in one to one situations then you could find your popularity growing over this period.

Until late 2012 Saturn continues to help you come to terms with the past. You may be squaring up to some home truths and perhaps realizing you tend to shoot yourself in the foot at critical moments and you'd better clean up your act. Also, more demand to put yourself out as a support for others in a selfless manner, or beaver away behind the scenes on a project of your own but this will pay you back a 1000 fold in the long-run.

Uranus will be transiting your sector of daily work conditions and health for many years. This is an innovative, alternative vibration which means you could discover new approaches and skills which are not mainstream which can enliven and improve the daily tasks and provide a very different kind of service to others. A previous structure may be replaced by a new one and you'll be adapting to an changing and sometimes inspirational environment. Some of you may be working more with groups interested in the off-beat, unconventional or alternative side of things. Also with cutting edge technology.

Scorpios born in the first 6 degrees or those with the first 6 degrees of Scorpio rising will feel this influence most strongly this month.

Neptune moved into Pisces a fellow water sign on the 5th April and will begin removing the confusions about where on the map or with whom you belong.

Until August Neptune's vibration will be emanating from a more creative outgoing area - great for the artists or entrepreneurs among you. This will enhance personal charisma and increase your ability to sell things or perform in a way which gets you or your ideas noticed.

Scorpios born in the first 1-2 days or the first 1-2 degrees of Scorpio rising will feel this influence most this month.

For many years Pluto continues to evolve you through education, communications, including language, travel and media of various kinds. Pluto here will increase your natural intuitive ability too. Scorpios born 26th Oct to 2nd Nov or with 3-9 degrees of Scorpio rising will feel this influence most this month.

From the 23rd you'll be taking your worldly responsibilities more seriously and may even feel a bit scrutinized at times.

Zodiac Sign - Cancer

Astrology has always been an interesting topic. Whether you follow it religiously, or read your horoscope for fun. There is a definite entertaining aspect to it. Although, even reading your sign as entertainment, there are some attributes that seem more than coincidental.

Cancer, the fourth sign of the Zodiac, is an interesting one. It is represented by the Crab. As such, will snap (its claws) when cross or when defensive. Though the Crab is a brilliant survivor, what with its hard shell and soft centre. This lends a great deal of resilience to Cancerian.

It is considered that Cancer is a Cardinal sign. Or, if you're an older astrologer, a "moveable" sign. In that, the air changes, or moves, with the temperate season. Cancer oversees the change into Summer in the Northern hemisphere, and Winter in the Southern hemisphere. Thus, it is a hinge between seasons, so to speak. Thus, Cardinal signs are seen as dynamic and vibrant.

What is interesting is that Cancer is ruled by the Moon. Unlike the other signs being ruled by plants, the Earth's satellite is an interesting ruler. Large enough to affect the Earth with its gravity. In astrology, it represents the feeling nature of an individual. Mostly subconscious, it also delves into the mothering, or nurturing, instincts of a person.

With such an emphasis on emotion, Cancerians have potential to be good therapists and psychologists. That is providing they can keep a handle on theirs. To compliment this, they have fantastic memory recall. It is like they can take "photographic memory" to a whole new level. Also, any other job that requires an emotion connection would be compatible with Cancerians.

Having said that, Cancer covers the whole spectrum of emotion. Ranging from the most positive right down to the most negative. Although Cancerians have good instincts, they are also cautious. Aversive to risks, especially with things like money. Even to the point of being, say, a miser.

As a Water sign, it's no wonder Cancer has such a reliance on emotions. Ever-flowing, although Water in astrology denotes passivity, rather than coldness thereof. Also, Water signs seem to absorb and reflect on the situations around them. Ancient astrology sees Water, and moisture, as a release of emotions and even shared experiences.

Now, as a Cancerian looking for love, you may be wondering whom you may be compatible with. The sign gets along with both other Water signs and Air signs. It is seen that Water and Air provide balance, at least in relation to the realm of emotions, thoughts and the mind in general. Cancerians put importance in feeling needed and loved. Not that they are needy, but they like that security.

Family-orientated, instinctual and emotive. Cancerians maybe overly sensitive, but they still strive for harmony. They may well be moody, but it is only because they care.

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The Astrological Forecast for June Includes a Solar and Lunar Eclipse and the Summer Solstice 2011

Today you will find me rumbling my way through lots of different ideas and subjects in alignment with the Gemini spirit. With the longest day of the year and the shortest night in the Northern hemisphere mid summer is upon us once again marked by the summer solstice.

Dancing around bonfires, celebrations of the communion between heaven and earth have been honored by many cultures especially by the pagan, Celtic or druid traditions. Even nowadays it is a special day to celebrate and many people are coming together at sacred spots around the world like Stonehenge and Avebury. Midsummer is thought of as a time of magic when the forces of the light are at their strongest.

As you can tell there is a lot going on in the heavens and accordingly in your life. There are always special times in your life when you reach a threshold of consciousness and things just don't work the old way any more. You have to decide if you want to move forward into a new direction or sit down on your path and try to avoid life which never works very well. The only thing we know for sure is that life is impermanent and in constant flux and motion. If we stop growing we start dying, it is as simple as that. With astrology we can see those special times coming and act according to the flow of life.

One of those special times of new Beginnings are the Solar and Lunar Eclipses.

This month starts off with a Solar Eclipse on June 1 in Gemini and five planets and the South Node are moving on into Gemini. We will be talking about Gemini, lots of Gemini...talking a lot and then some more, going here and there to give you the taste of this versatile, vocal sign.

A Solar Eclipse in Gemini

Whenever we see an accumulation of planets in one sign, also called stellium, you know to pay good attention to the subject. What has Gemini to offer to you?

First of all Gemini is the most mentally oriented air sign ruled by Mercury. With a Solar Eclipse in Gemini a new way of thinking and communicating with each other is emerging in our consciousness. As you can tell tremendous changes in the way we connect have evolved.

For example not many people write letters anymore. Why would you if you can email somebody in a heart beat and have a response immediately for free? Now the new trend is sending SMS, Twitter or to write on Facebook because you can do it from you mobile phone while waiting in a doctor's office or riding in the bus.

Some Thoughts About the Electronic Age

Nowadays everybody seems to be on the phone with some kind of electronic activity. I am curious do you still read books? How much time of your day do you spend on your TV, computer, phone, and other electronic devices? Remember how your life was just ten years ago? I am not complaining; this is the new way of life and it has a lot of advantages.

But the shadow side of Gemini is a disembodied view of life, living life just from the perspective of our limited monkey minds. You might ask yourself how much real connection from heart to heart is happening in your live or that of your kids? For that it will take conscious awareness in using these new technologies in a beneficial, timely way. And you can choose to turn it off once in a while.

An astrology client of mine mentioned that she stays of all devices even the telephone over the weekend. It gave me a moment of pause. Thinking about it I realized how this is a wonderful way to create some space for other activities to happen.

I do believe that the cup of tea with your girl friend or friend will not go out of fashion because there is something in that in person connection which cannot be replaced by technology. A good cry or hug in your friend's arms when you need it is most healing and nourishing.

Five Planets in Gemini

Last month after a time of focus onto the physical realities of life, our finances and the bigger ecological picture we are now moving on into a new subject and with that the energy will be much lighter and flexible for a while. With the Sun, the New Moon, Venus, Mars, Mercury in the air sign of Gemini most of June will be governed by an attitude maybe of mental aloofness or a more objective perspective.

Gemini is the sign of the scientist, the communicator, the story teller, the witness or curious butterfly. Geminis are usually very easy to get along with. They know many people and have many stories to tell. Here is one of mine.

Being born on May 21 when I was young I always thought I was a Gemini and I could well identify with it. I was always a social being, loved my big circle of friends, and was a veracious reader even as a very young child. If I had to choose between companionship on a desolated island or a kindle with internet connection; I don't know what I would choose. Books mean the world for me. Other people's thoughts and stories enchant me and I feel inspired.

Then later when I got into astrology it turned out my Sun was at the very end of Taurus and not in Gemini but my Ascendant was Gemini. Luckily I got to keep my self-identity intact and learned to discover other aspects of my personality. Over the years a very spiritual journey of self-inquiry and getting to know myself better unfolded.

For me astrology has been a wonderful vehicle to learn more about myself and consciously evolve and grow into higher potentials. Especially in difficult times with the perspective of astrology I have always felt supported in facing my dragons because I would see the bigger evolutionary picture... and when it would be over.

The highlights of the month are:

• New Moon & Solar Eclipse in Gemini June 1

• Mercury in Gemini June 2

• Jupiter in Taurus June 4

• Venus in Gemini June 9

• Sun conjunction Mercury June 12

• Mercury in Cancer June 16

• Mars in Gemini June 20 & Mars square Neptune June 22

• Sun entering Cancer June 21

• Venus square Neptune June 10

• Full Moon & Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius June 15

• Summer solstice June 21

• Sun opposition Pluto June 27 Sun square Uranus June 26

Sun and Mercury Entering Cancer

Towards the end of the month we finally can get back into the inner world of feelings and reconnect with our emotional guidance system. If Gemini acts from his head Cancer reacts from his belly. If we have lived the high road with Gemini and focused on worthwhile thoughts in a meaningful way we will experience happy feelings now. You can guide your feeling experience by a conscious choice of focus. Are you dwelling on your problems or are you looking for solutions. What feels better?

Cancer is the sign of home and family. It needs commitment and bonding to feel happy.

This month you will become aware how much you care and want to contribute. You feel like a part of a bigger organism which can be your family or chosen family of friends. Giving and receiving might become equally important and good feeling. Consider to enrich your life with a cat or a dog you can adopt in your pet shelter. Find a way to volunteer and help others who have a harder time than you. That will be very satisfying.

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius June 15

This Full Moon in Sagittarius is a Lunar Eclipse and is exposing the shadow side of the New Moon Solar Eclipse. It is a time of contemplation of the bigger picture. Only a more philosophical view can give the frantic energy of Gemini a higher meaning.

While a Solar Eclipse is kind of rebooting our consciousness and lifting it to a new level of functioning, a Lunar Eclipse is activating material from our unconsciousness. Buried emotions rise to the surface and give new meaning to our thoughts and actions.

You could allow that to happen and try out a devices weekend fast without any mental input through TV, computer or other devices. Or you could even try for a week just in your free time. If you do it with you family you will come up with very different, creative ways to spend your free time. You might play cards or scrabble, tell stories or go out together. It will provide a pattern interruption and enrich your life.

Jupiter Steps into Taurus June 4

Jupiter is carrying his optimism and good luck into physical matters. There will be chances to take advantage of financial opportunities and you have the option to step up to the plate and focus on where you want to go in this "damn economy".

All in all it will be an interesting month with many inspiring ideas, maybe traveling, socializing, meeting new people, and learning new things. Don't be too concerned with figuring it all out. This month is made to inspire and uplift you into new thoughts and will start you into a new dimension of your life.

I hope you will have a wonderful month, aloha and many blessings, Shakti.

Shakti Carola Navran has been an evolutionary astrologer, published author and now columnist for Maui Weekly. In her astrological practice she has been giving readings for people from all over the world for 33 years in person, through Skype or on the phone.

Her approach is with the perspective of Evolutionary Astrology which reads the psycho-dynamic information of your chart in the bigger frame of the evolution of your soul - your karma. It usually goes very deep and can give you a very significant perspective onto yourself and your life.

On her blog http://jewelryandgemsforselfdiscovery.com/blog/ you will find her Astrological Weather Report and you can sign up for her free monthly astrological overview.

Call her in Hawaii: 808 878 8182

Chinese Astrology - Love Compatibility

There is a lot that your astrological sign can tell you about your love compatibility! Discovering this useful information can help you pick the right partners and take meaningful decisions.

Chinese astrology is a popular system that can reveal a lot about your innate nature as well as your partner's (based on the sign you fall under). Historical records reveal that Chinese astrology and the zodiac signs are derived from the lunar cycle and the zodiac sign of a person is determined by his birth year.

The Chinese Zodiac Signs

There are twelve signs in the Chinese calendar:
RatOxTigerRabbitDragonSnakeHorseSheep/GoatMonkeyRoosterDogBoar

These signs are believed to run in a cycle, so every twelve years the cycle commences all over again. People who are born in the same year share certain characteristics and personality, and reading through information about their character makes it easy for them to predict their love compatibility.

Which Are The Most Compatible Chinese Astrology Signs?

There is no denying that while the union of certain signs can be beautiful, others can be a total disaster. Hence, it's important to check whether you are compatible with a person before dating him or considering him as a life partner.

The Soul Mates

Given below are the best matches for the twelve signs. Such partnering is made in heaven:
Horse - GoatSnake - MonkeyDragon - RoosterRabbit - DogTiger - PigRat - Ox

Dragon and dog make an incompatible couple as they are continually at odds with one another and prefer doing things their own way. The Rooster and dog encounter friction since neither agrees with the other. The monkey and the tiger have a hard time tolerating each other because of their opposing outlooks. There is also an open hostility found between the snake and the tiger.

Karmic Friction
Dog - RoosterRat - GoatOx - HorseTiger - SnakeRabbit - DragonMonkey - Pig

According to the Law of attraction, certain souls try to seek each other out and nothing (neither creed, nor caste, nor race) can deflect their karmic connections. Rendezvous are made and they convene from one life to the next. But these meetings are not easily possible. We too have to keep our minds and hearts open. Following the compatibles, laid down by Chinese astrology, it becomes easy to meet people with character traits that are compatible with ours. However, at no point should we construe that the signs are the only factor that affects our compatibility; there are several other factors which we discover as we read on about this historic Chinese system.

Through Chinese astrology you can find a great deal about yourself and your partner. It's best to consult the Chinese Zodiac signs before choosing your life partner.

Believe in Horoscope?

Horoscope is the astrological map of heavens linked to the time and place of anyone's birth. It is a kind of map that appears like a two-dimensional chart. It describes the position of Sun, Moon and Planets at the precise moment of your birth. Earth moves from west to east. Hence, Sun appears to be moving from east to west. This 360 degree circle is divided into 12 Zodiacs of 30 degree each. All these single parts are called zodiac signs. The horoscope spread is the type of spread used in tarot reading.

Horoscope spread is famous among astrologers. It symbolizes the entire life of an individual and it is excellent tool for general reading. Starting with the first house of horoscope spread lay the cards in the circle and place one card in each of the twelve houses. Most readers place the final card at the center of the circle as an overall indication of the entire spread. Some readers prefer to start with the center card signifying the core question and then laying twelve cards in twelve houses of horoscope surrounding the central card.

Horoscope Spread Reading:

Below are some tips for reading the horoscope tarot spread.

• Determine the astrological sign of the person and try to get the accurate chart of person's sun sign for the truly accurate reading of the person's horoscope.

• Shuffle the deck by yourself or ask the person to shuffle. Check the deck until you feel completely comfortable with the shuffling.

• Deal the cards in the circle. Place twelve cards in the circle beginning with the clockwise ending at top of the circle. Lay the face of the cards down and don't turn them over until you begin your horoscope reading.

• Turn each card one by one and interpret the meaning of each card to reflect the influence of astrological sign of the person.

• Your interpretation depends on your understanding of card meanings and your divination skills. Be creative with your reading and read the cards in the right way. Try to involve the person into your reading to extrapolate the content.

The tarot cards of horoscope spread represent the twelve zodiac signs as follows:

• Card 1: Aries - It represents personality, appearance and outlook of life

• Card 2: Taurus - Financial matters and material possessions

• Card 3: Gemini - Matters of communication

• Card 4: Cancer - Old age, endings and home environment

• Card 5: Leo - Children, heart and creativeness

• Card 6: Virgo - Health and hygiene

• Card 7: Libra - Marriage and partnerships

• Card 8: Scorpio - Death and losses

• Card 9: Sagittarius - Travel and dreams

• Card 10: Capricorn - Career and ambitions

• Card 11: Aquarius - Friendships and association

• Card 12: Pisces - Self undoing and karma

The horoscope tarot spread will help you in an attempt to know the possible situations in your future. This type of free tarot reading gives a long overview of person's life and it is good to do it once a year, probably on your birthday, New Year, or whatever day is significant to you. It is also good idea to write down what cards forecast so that you can refer it back as the year progresses.

Author provides detail information about free tarot reading and horoscope spread.

Gemini Horoscope for July 2011

Until the 23rd finances, goods, property or anything which affects material security or physical wellbeing is highlighted. There could be something you want to get your hands on or maybe something is growing, developing, but it needs your ongoing nurturing attention.

Some of this could relate to the fruits of the earth or your body or the substances which pass through your body. Some of you may find health matters or lines of supply are emphasized at this time.

With Venus in your sign until the 3rd you may be in the mood to enjoy nice things, or, through certain connections find that money, property, goods or goodwill flow more readily your way.

From the 3rd you may be beautifying things inside or outside or - maybe taking a look in the mirror and deciding what you need to do to create a more attractive personal image. You could find yourself on the receiving end of treats as people seem more inclined to give you a fair deal or help you out materially at this time.

Discussions, correspondence or research could be around basic physical/material resources. Buying/selling/negotiating may be on your mind or you may be considering your options regarding the financial outlook or property or possessions, or maybe you are putting energy into improving things in your own back yard.

So this month the emphasis will largely be on stuff and what it means to you. But a more decisive approach and at times, more physical effort will be needed for things to run smoothly.

THE SLOWER MOVING PLANETS:

Jupiter has moved into a background area of your Solar chart for about 12 months. Jupiter will be helping you grow most through inner work, study and the efforts you make to nurture and create behind the scenes. Or beaver away at something you believe will help others. Taking more time for inner reflection and healing activities, either because you have to, or because you choose to as a preventive measure would be a smart way to use this energy. Some of you may have to deal with health issues yours or another's, at this time. This is a good transit for developing any artistic, healing or spiritual ability too.

There could be a special relationship, one which teaches you a great deal, blossoming quietly in the background. However this is working for you, it means you'll be expanding your ability to be self-reflective and to give more of your time or understanding to something, or someone, worthwhile over the following 12 months. And that includes yourself.

Saturn continues its transit of Libra until Autumn 2012. In this Saturn cycle you'll learn how to overcome barriers to activities you find empowering, fun or self-expressive.

You will have to be persevering and organized related to children, animals, creative pursuits, speculative projects, romantic liaisons or entertainments any of which will need a methodical routinized approach to come together. Structure and discipline will be needed at times. Those of you involved in the arts or leisure industry, promotional or performance-type activities, should be more self-disciplined, focused and take the long view, as nothing will happen quickly in these areas.

In March Uranus finally ceased it's previous 7 year cycle of bringing change and uncertainty into your career and general life direction sector and began transiting a progressive, futuristic sector related to your hopes and dreams. Uranus works well from this very sociable part of your solar chart emphasizing group efforts and new friendships. So it's doubly likely you'll begin hanging out with a new circle of people and be more and more exposed to fresh, even, ground-breaking influences which will inspire you to think along very interesting and unusual lines. Access to a certain group may be intermittent and but there is an enlightening, inspirational feel to this.

Geminians born in the first week or with 7 degrees Gemini Rising will feel this vibration most strongly this month.

Neptune has made a temporary move into it's home sign, Pisces. A strong place for Neptune and it happens to be your career and life direction sector. This transit is great for working more on a heart vibration and where imagination and sensitivity can be developed. Great for the arts, particularly film and music but also healing, spirituality, getting involved in charitable work and, concerning life-path, putting ego on one side to further good causes or simply put your energies into a labour of love. Neptune here may blur the boundaries or give you the sense you are on a mission but this planet of empathy will help you to be less self-centered and more involved in a public way for serving the common good in some way. Fame or recognition could come through any or theses areas. This year Neptune will hold this position until August. Geminians born in the first 2 days or with 1-2 degrees of Gemini rising will feel this influence most this month.

For many years to come, Pluto is quietly underpinning a slow gear-change where your emotions, affinities and sense of deeper awareness is concerned. Pluto will dismantle old conditions related to joint finances and property, inheritance and corporate business. It's likely that radical changes in society, large-scale economic or political organizations or Mother Nature herself may occur.

It also underpins psychic ability and insight into taboo areas.

From the 23rd a busier, chattier time in store.

Your Moon Sign, Not Your Sun Sign, Steering You Now!

By now, you've probably heard or felt the cosmic shift that happened at the March Equinox. Indeed, it's quite an exciting time in the cosmos since the Goddess of Love arrived, well over a year and a half earlier than was expected, on the December solstice, December 21, 2012. However, it can also be a confusing time, as if you're holding on to the past. Nothing seems to work, or at least not for long.

Coax Out Your Love

The Moon Goddess, the Goddess of Love and Aquarius, the facilitator of all the zodiac signs for the next 2100 years, are working closely together as a team to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to develop all the positive qualities that the Goddess of Love is emitting. First, you have to coax out your love that is hidden underneath the rubble, the pain and the hurts. Caring is the quality of the Goddess of Love that is being emphasized this year to develop, starting with caring for yourself. Only then will the love inside of you trust you to emerge.

Your Zodiac Sun Sign

Aquarius is busily facilitating each of the zodiac signs shift from their masculine articulation to their feminine, Goddess expressions. What that means to you is, the Zodiac sign that sponsored your birth and that you are a transmitter for your entire life, will be making this shift during its time on the Zodiac stage. As this occurs, your zodiac sign will then be transmitting its energies through its feminine aspect which will start your own shift whatever gender you are, to being a full-on participant in this matriarch inspired time. Get ready, it's a bigger shift than you might realize!

Embrace the Changes

Aries the Ram has already turned over to Aries the Ewe Goddess. Likewise, Taurus the Bull has also acquiesced to Taurus the Cow Goddess. In hindsight we can look back and review our experiences during their time on the zodiac stage and embrace the changes. Many astrologers that are tuned in to this cosmic shift are now only doing astrological charts this zodiac year, 2011-12, for the zodiac signs once they have had their time on the cosmic stage and already gone through these transformations.

Your Sun Sign Guided Your Destiny

Also know, during the Goddess of Love's matriarch reign, you will be learning to develop and express your feelings as well as unfolding your intuition. During the God of Will's patriarch civilization, developing your power and your strength through your mind and body were more paramount. Naturally, your Sun sign was most important and guided you to your destiny.

Your Current Learning Curve

Now that the Goddess of Love is here, the shift is to your emotions and intuition. When these aspects of you are truly developed, you'll be expressing yourself from the Goddess part of you. That's your current learning curve, whether you realize it or not, developing those aspects of you.

Moon Goddess Major Player

The Moon Goddess is a major player during this matriarch civilization which has now begun. At the Moon Goddess's New and Full Moons, her moonbeams naturally activate your feelings and begin to strip away your intuition. Learn how to consciously embrace her moonbeams to move into the new era in a loving way. With Aquarius guiding her, the Moon Goddess developed a magical seven day formula teaching you just how to connect with her. Three days before, prepare your physical, emotional, and mind; the fourth day, receive and three days afterward confirm and implement.

Moon Goddess Steering You

You want to fully grasp your Moon Sign and fully understand how it affects your behavior, especially your relationships. Now it's your Moon Sign that is steering you toward your destiny more than your Sun Sign. If it doesn't feel good, no matter what rational reasoning you are given, you probably won't go forward.

Time to Develop Inner Senses

Of course, to fully comprehend your Moon Sign, you'll need to wait until that zodiac sign has made the shift to its feminine expression. For example, if your Moon is in Capricorn, you'll need to see how you really feel once Capricorn is in progress or has finished its time on the zodiac stage. However, comprehending belongs to your mind and now is a time to develop your inner senses, especially your feelings. The more you become adept at embracing the Moon Goddess's energies, the easier this transition will become.

Mercury Awakens Your Intuitive Nature

Also, once you become adept at dealing with your feelings, much like a pianist becomes skilled at running her fingers over the piano producing beautiful music, Mercury in your chart becomes highly activated. Mercury awakens your intuitive nature.

Moon Goddess's June New and Full Times

The Moon Goddess's New Moon is June 1, 2011 at 2:03 pm PDT. To connect with her requires you to tune into your inner senses, your feelings as you won't see her in the sky. It's her dark moon time. Her Full Moon is on June 15, 2011 at 1:14 pm PDT. As these two times occur during Gemini's tenure on the zodiac stage, Gemini's energies will be greatly amplified by the Moon Goddess. This will enable Aquarius to help Gemini make the shift from the masculine twins to the feminine Goddess twins.

About the Author
Loy is an accomplished astrology researcher and practitioner; relationship specialist and published author. Sign up for her FREE Zodiac signs and forecasts newsletter. Use the monthly energies to enhance your relationships and daily life. Visit Loy at http://www.loysra.com/

Astrological Ages: The Archetypal Power of History

History is what we leave behind as we collectively live our lives in seemingly random and chaotic times. It is a roadmap to our connection with the dimension of time. It tells us how we live, and where we are going. So, where are we going? Historians really can't tell us. And, things are getting crazy these days. Now, if we study our history from an astrological perspective, history becomes something more than just history. What we find is that there is a definite and meaningful direction to history. This is revealed in astrological ages, and these ages can tell us where we are going, as well as something of who we are.

The earth's axis wobbles as it spins, completing one wobble in 25,920 years. This wobble is called the Precession of the Equinoxes. Within this wobble, the earth's axis precesses backward through the twelve astrological constellations that are associated with ages. Each age is 2160 years long, and they impart powerful qualities and direction to history. In addition, there are twelve eras within each age, 180 years each. The existence of these eras creates a situation where history begins to transition from one age to the next over the course of the last 720 years of the age.

The Age of Cancer dates from 8640 to 6480 BCE. Cancer rules agriculture and farming, houses and home, community, domestication, and the mother. The Neolithic Revolution, 9000 to 6000 BCE, was a revolution in stone tools marking the invention of agriculture and the creation of permanent settled communities around the world from China and Southeast Asia, to the Middle East, to South America. In terms of dates, this is a perfect fit.

The Age of Gemini, 6480 to 4320 BCE, changed directions. Gemini rules hand eye coordination, travel, intellect, language, and trade. Around 6500 BCE scores of crafts industries popped up across the Near East as people sought to do more with their minds and their hands. Pottery was invented during this time in the Near East, Eastern Europe and China. Abstract symbolism replaced representational art, and new languages were invented to help people talk to others beyond local boundaries. The Proto-Indo-European language was created by 5000 BCE and the roots of the Chinese language by 4800 BCE. Travel took people beyond their Cancer Age boundaries, and huge trading networks that spread across thousands of miles tied the Near East and the Mediterranean Basin to central Russia. The same was created in North America.

The Age of Taurus, 4320 to 2160 BCE, was an age of wealth. Taurus rules wealth, banking, refinement, megalithic building, permanence and peace. After 4500 BCE, the U'baid people moved down to the Tigris and Euphrates River valley in Mesopotamia. They invented money and banking, and became very wealthy. They remade their villages into market towns. The sole indicator of advancement during this age was the incremental increases in collected wealth found at archaeological sites. As wealth increased so did refinements to culture culminating with the creation of civilization. Temples were rebuilt over older structures, each time becoming larger until the time of the Sumerians and their huge man-made mountains known as ziggurats. Megalithic stone tombs were built across Europe from 4000 BCE on. Egyptian pyramids were built after 2700 BCE, as were megalithic pyramid complexes in Peru. The Scorpio opposite Taurus energy of death shows up in the use of these megalithic pyramids as tombs for various kings and their elaborate funeral rites. Similar rites have been found in the Archaic Culture in North America from 2700 BCE.

The Age of Aries, 2160 to 0 BCE, saw the invention of war. Aries rules war, fighting, and overcoming challenges. Sargon of Akkad created the first military empire in history around 2300 BCE in Mesopotamia. After that, war increased in frequency and intensity, and a long list of military empires followed. Religious focus turned to new myths of warrior heroes like the Mesopotamian warrior god Marduk defeating the older serpentine Mother Goddess Tiamat and establishing a new order in heaven. Warrior cultures invented new military machinery and tactics, and rode across the older settled cultures, replacing older matriarchal cultures with newer warrior patriarchal cultures. The Christian Old Testament presents us with a jealous warrior God leading his Chosen army of people in conquest of the Promised Land. Samson slew the Philistines, and David slew the monolithic Taurus Age Goliath. The Shang Dynasty in China established their first military dynasty around 1800 BCE. The Shang Dynasty was defeated by the Chou Dynasty in 1122 BCE with the creation of an even larger military empire. In the New World temples built during this age show scenes of war and fighting on their walls in honor of the sacred path of war.

The Age of Pisces, 0 BCE to 2160 CE, witnessed the rise of great universal religions focused on transcendence and heaven. Pisces rules transcendence, religion and spirituality. Remember that there is a 720-year transition period leading into the emergence of a new age. The Jewish Prophetic Revolution began the process of change from a local Semitic religion into a great world religion during the 7th century BCE. Taoism did the same in China around 500 BCE. The Buddha radically changed religious thought in India at this same time. Since the dawn of the Age of Pisces the Christian religion and Islam have been the focus of history in the West while Buddhism has powerfully affected the East. These religions have become the world's first multinational groups, spreading out to touch the entire globe.

Today we are approaching the Age of Aquarius, and we already feel this incoming energy. We can see this best by looking at the 180-year eras. The signs Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Aquarius comprise an historical three-era high point that begins with a Renaissance, continues with a classical era, and then a scientific era. Old Kingdom Egypt was a period of classical achievement in building and mathematical applications. Their achievements would not be equaled until the time of Classical Greece, some 2160 years later. Classical Europe, following the Renaissance, would again touch this level of cultural achievement, another 2160 years later.

The Renaissance initiated a birth of something new in the areas of science and humanism, both Aquarius concerns. The Industrial Revolution and the Twentieth Century, the creation of a truly modern scientific culture, came with the scientific Aquarius Era of our Age of Pisces, 1800 to 1980. So, where are we today? We are in the Pisces Era of the Age of Pisces, 1980 to 2160 CE.

Since the end of the Aquarius Era, things have gotten progressively worse. Industrial and nuclear pollution, ozone depletion, devastating climate changes, and global warming are only a few of the trends that are changing the way that we look at our world now. In addition, there has been a massive epidemic rise in depression and suicide over the last few decades. This indicates a new historical energy that we must learn to live with. The beauty of astrological ages and eras is that we can see what types of historical possibilities lie ahead, and how best to embrace this time for positive expression. If the world seems like it is getting more confusing, more irrational and fearful, it is.

What this indicates is that history will now have a Pisces color to it. Religion has already been experiencing a resurgence in power, even in the political arena. Spirituality is seeping back into science. The confusion and illusions common to Pisces will become stronger in our personal as well as public lives. Pisces fear will increase creating potential misunderstanding and havoc in all areas of our lives. The answer to this would be a return to a Pisces spiritual approach to life to balance our rational reliance on science. Meditation and prayer can help the Pisces mind find balance and peace in this new historical environment.

History shows that all of these various astrological time periods have evolutionary meaning. They give direction to history. And in this process they show us who we are.

Robert FitzGerald has researched astrological ages for 30 years. For more information regarding ages and where we fit today go to http://www.signsofthetimeshistory.com/