ROBIN ARMSTRONG'S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS FOR JUNE 2012

ROBIN ARMSTRONG'S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS FOR JUNE 2012:

ARIES: MAR. 21 to APR. 20:

Take your time! Hurry up! You will accomplish more with charm than you will with words or force. As long as you don’t try to explain or share your ideas with others you will avoid the main pitfalls. Be careful about how much your freedoms make demands on the energies of others. Avoid direct confrontations with anyone in authority!

The Full Moon eclipse of June 4^th will be a positive one. Trust your instincts and go with the flow.  The New Moon of June 19^th will be positive and the most sensitive lunation of the year for Geminis. Try to get a little time to be alone.

Special Focus:

If you were born between Apr. 11^th and 14th you will feel that the world is resting on your shoulders. You will feel restricted and even somewhat depressed. You will be tempted to walk away from the hassles, but you actually have too much to lose. You need to bide your time. Put up with the limitations around you and look for small ways to add new skills to your life. Be patient! This will pass!

TAURUS: APR. 20: to MAY 21

Steady progress and easy action will be the lot of most Taureans this month. Clarity will return and complications will lessen. Keeping physically active will be the key to success. There will be no need to sweat it, just go at your own speed. Little improvements will make a big difference. You will be luckier in the first half of the month than in the last half.

The Full Moon eclipse of June 4^th will be a relatively uneventful one. Just go with the flow and avoid loud and aggressive people. The New Moon of June 19 will also be relatively uneventful. Accentuate the positive. Smile!

Special Focus:

If you were born between May 19^th and 21^st then this will be the first month in a long time when confusion and self-pity will not increase. It will seem like a fog has lifted. The way ahead and the space around can now be seen for what it is. Unreliable people will be seen for what they are and will move away. Take a deep breath and relax!

GEMINI: MAY 21 to JUNE 21:

This will be a month filled with much charm and even more indulgence. You will be pumped up and quick to enjoy whatever comes your way. The undercurrent to all of this will surface whenever your enjoyments will be interfered with. This will show as a rather rowdy or argumentative temperament. Don’t complain! Let it go!

The Full Moon eclipse of June 4^th will bring contradictory energies to the surface for Geminis. A sarcastic impatience is likely to be the result. Don’t argue!. The New Moon of June 19 will be another sensitive and impressionable new moon one for Geminis. You will feel more unstable and would be wise to maintain a low profile.

Special Focus:

Those Geminis born between May 27^th and June 7^th will be especially charming this month. You will attract what you want. Taste and style will be accentuated. You will also find sudden minor disruptions to your indulgences. Don’t make a big deal about this disruptions, or you will spoil the very things that you like.

CANCER: JUNE 21 to JULY 23:

What if it should fail? What if it should fail? A little worry can make things more secure, but too much worry will cause further losses. This is a month when action will speak louder than words. Keep active and work to improve things. Worry about it and it will never get done. Take care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves.

The Full Moon eclipse of June 4^th will be a relatively uneventful one. No big ups or downs. The New Moon of June 19 will also be a relatively calm one. Don’t explain. Just keep busy doing your own thing.

Special Focus:

Those of you born between July 11^th and July 13^th will feel as if the weight of the world is on your shoulders. There will be delays and a sense of inertia making you worry. The challenge here is to redefine your goals. One step back and five steps forward. Reassess your priorities. There is a need to make adjustments. There is only so much you can do. Effort towards a new direction will bring progress.

LEO: JULY 23 to AUG. 23:

This will be a month of spontaneous initiative for most Leos. Your ideas will meet with appreciation. Your choices will be very good ones. The pressures of responsibility will be easily handled. Relax and enjoy yourself, and enjoy the people around you. A little bit of effort will go a long way.

The Full Moon eclipse of June 4^th will be a positive one. You will be untouched by the anxieties of others. In fact, you may even profit from them. The New Moon of June 19^th will be a positive one. Trust your instincts an go with the flow. Smile and the world will smile with you.

Special Focus:

If you were born between July 23^rd and 28^th then there will be many opportunities for advancement or gain presenting themselves to you. The challenge will be to select properly. If something is not right or it disadvantages someone else, then leave it alone. If it helps others and hurts no one, pick it up quickly.

VIRGO: AUG. 23 to SEP. 23:

June will be the last month when the Force will be with you. Don’t squander it. Your initiatives will accomplish a lot. Anything you still have to do, try to get it done this month. Don’t let your energy get dissipated by choosing too much. You are better off cutting back on indulgence and driving hard for another month.

The Full Moon eclipse of June 4^th will be a stressful lunation for most Virgos. You will be pulled out in too many directions. Slow down. Drive carefully. The New Moon of June 19 will also be a stressful one for Virgos. Poor choices and hasty decisions could cost you. Be patient. Don’t push the river!

Special Focus:

If you were born between Sept. 1^st and 11^th then you will be sidetracked by personal preferences. You will be prone to making sudden purchases which are probably not in your best interest. A fool and his money will soon be parted! Let your mind concentrate on what you have to do rather than what you want to get!

LIBRA: SEPT. 23 to OCT. 23:

Life for Librans will be filled with contradictory priorities this month. There will be a spontaneous tendency to enjoy the moment. On the other hand there will be increasing worries about stability and future direction. Take care of the serious problems, and enjoy the little things. Do not try to communicate your worries to others.

The Full Moon eclipse of June 4^th will be a positive one. A little restraint will have a magical effect. The New Moon of June 19 will also be a positive one for Librans. Independent initiatives will work in your favour.

Special Focus:

If you were born between Oct 16 and 18 then these are the days of decision. You are feeling serious and will need to formulate a responsible vision or plan for the direction you are heading in. Define your goals. Discipline your activities to better activate your goals. There is no room for indecision here. You need a game plan!

SCORPIO: OCT. 23 to NOV. 22:

Misunderstandings will start to fade away. Your perception of people and things is getting clearer and you are less likely to exaggerate. A new wave of positive energy is approaching. This month communications will be highlighted. This will be an excellent month for self expression. When you talk, others will listen.

The Full Moon eclipse of June 4^th will be relatively uneventful for most Scorpios. Don’t be in a hurry to give away your best ideas. Enjoy what others have to say. The New Moon of June 19 will also be a relatively uneventful one. Expressions of sympathy will be appreciated.

Special Focus:

If you were born between Nov. 15^th and 18^th a deep feeling of uncertainty will prevail. You will be challenged to accentuate the positive. Negative expressions will cause further alienation, while sympathetic and supportive expression will be deeply appreciated. If you don’t have something good to say then don’t say. If an opportunity arises for you to give a compliment then do not hesitate.

SAGITTARIUS: NOV. 22 to DEC. 22:

This will be a very active month for Sagittarians. There will be many changes, but in matters of taste there will be challenges. You will not be able to please everyone, so prioritize your wish list. Protect the most import choices and be prepared to compromise on the others. Try not to argue over matters of taste.

The Full Moon eclipse of June 4^th will be a stressful one for Sagittarians. Your instincts will be off and your timing will suffer. Slow down! The New Moon of June 19 will also be a stressful one. Do  not act on gossip or hearsay, until it is confirmed. Even then a minimal reaction is advisable.

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between Dec 6 and 20 then your patience will be tested this month. You will be trying to accomplish too much, too fast. You need to take a deep breath and slow down a little. Or at least become more efficient. Less talk more action! To dissipate adversity would be much wiser than to confront it.

CAPRICORN: DEC. 22 to JAN. 20:

Follow the energy and not the words. Don’t be distracted. Maintain efficiency. If you try to explain you will lose energy and invoke stupid reactions. If something has to be done, just do it! Don’t expect others to improve your circumstances. Avoid following the trivial pursuits of others. Stay on track!

The Full Moon eclipse of June 4^th will be a relatively uneventful one. Don’t get distracted by the conversation of others. The New Moon of June 19 will be a relatively uneventful one for Capricorns. Do not contend! Avoid loud and aggressive people!

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between Dec. 29^th and 31^st, you will need to stay true to yourself. Do not give up control, even if disruptions appear. Others will not be able to control it as well as you. If someone lets you down, let go! Don’t look back. Maintain your personal discipline. Try to minimize vulnerabilities. Keep busy!

AQUARIUS: JAN. 20 to FEB. 19:

June will be a positive month for Aquarians. Communications will be highlighted. You will be very talkative and friendly. Laugh and enjoy yourself. Good will, will remove obstacles. Give people the benefit of the doubt and be prepared to laugh at silly little things. This is the time for social niceties rather than serious strategies.

The Full Moon eclipse of June 4^th will be a positive one. Trust your instincts. Smell the roses! The New Moon of June 19 will also be a positive one. A little appreciation for the ideas of others will open doorways and attract new friends.

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between Feb 9^th and 12^th you will benefit from following a time plan this month. It will be easy for you to get distracted and go off track. The challenge will be to get the chores done quickly at the beginning of each day, so that there will be more time for playing as the day goes on.

PISCES: FEB. 19 to MAR. 20:

This will be a month of hard work and muscle power. If you start to complain, you will only make matters worse. Move out of the way! Let go of personal judgments. Just because you are being temporarily inconvenienced, does not justify a holy war! Chill out! Slow down, and drive defensively.

The Full Moon eclipse of June 4^th will be a stressful one. Keep your opinions to yourself. Silence is golden! The New Moon of June 19 will also be a stressful one. Arrogant dragon will have cause to repent.

Special Focus:

Those Pisces born in March will need to exercise anger management this month. Your impatience will cause your own demise. Acts of kindness, especially in the face of adversity will have long term positive repercussions. Give yourself extra time to get places. Unless you are cautious you will attract speeding tickets and mechanical problems. Go Slow!

Robin’s predictions are meant for entertainment and insight. Any serious decision made by astrology requires a full personalized horoscope to be calculated and studied.

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CHANTING HARI OM Newsletter, May 20, 2012

CHANTING HARI OM Newsletter, May 20, 2012

Hari Om,

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Hello to the new people who have obtained my ebooks on the I Ching and astrology. You have been put on this list because it involves the use of the I Ching hexagram for the degree of the new moon along with comments about the challenges to concentration and meditation involved in each new moon. (If for some reason you do not wish to receive this newsletter just email me and let me know and you will be taken off this list.)

      The exact New Moon occurs on Sunday, May 20, at 7:48 PM (EDT), (May. 21, at 5:18 AM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram “Taming Power of the Small”. Included below are the relevant interpretation segments of the hexagram from my ebook The I Ching: The Sequence of Change, An Astrological Perspective. (Can be ordered online at www.thewakingdream.net) Also available is my new book I Ching: Great Treatise: An Astrological Perspective, a commentary on the words of Confucius and his students.

The I Ching hexagram that the New Moon is happening in is: Taming Power of the Small.

9. TAMING POWER OF THE SMALL

THE SEQUENCE:

Zodiac:          00° - 06° Gemini

Calendar:      Northern Hemisphere: May 21 to May 27 approx

                        Southern Hemisphere: Nov 22 to Nov 27 approx

House 10:     150° - 156° rising from IC

Time of day:  10:00 to 10:24 AM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)

Aspect:          150° - 156° Waxing (Inconjunct - separating)

Moon Phase:            Waxing Full Moon Phase (135° - 180°)

                        (10 ½ to 14 days after the New Moon).

ABOVE AND BELOW:

Wind above, Heaven below.

Gentleness on the outside, strength within.

Words of gentleness will have power.

Creative expression is highlighted,

But it must be sensibly presented

If maximum effect is to be achieved.

THE IMAGE:

Wind in the heavens.

A strong perceptive person.

Kind words will open the way.

Be courteous.

Speak before you act.

Gentle discussion will diminish opposition.

Hasty impulse will impede progress.

THE JUDGEMENT:

Gentleness without, strength within.

Gentle words will have influence.

Expressions of kindness will touch the hearts of all.

One is happy and spreads good cheer.

A smile can heal.

Considerate progress.

There will be no complaints.

A courteous question will be answered.

Good ideas when expressed gently are like a breath of fresh air.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:

The father to the first daughter.

He is strong. She is gentle.

He talks freely. She is persuasive.

His demands will not change her.

He will be profoundly affected by her.

If he is not sensitive, he will run into opposition.

He must learn how to talk to her.

She knows how to penetrate and reach his heart.

ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:

One need not push the river or rush the growing warmth.

One wants to run and play.

It is important not to inconvenience others.

Do not let your impulses disturb the peace.

Be of good cheer.

Champion happiness and beauty.

THE LINES

Nine in the sixth place: (00° - 01° Gemini)

One acts without considering what is right.

Impressed with one’s own self importance,

One gives advice when one should not.

One does not know when to stop.

Sleep will be lost.

         The sixth place: 00° - 01° Gemini:  19. Approach

         One takes advantage of the time

         And rushes ahead.

         One does not consider

         Whether the approach is appropriate or not.

                  Nine in the sixth place:

                  One says more than one should.

                  Humiliation.

                  Inconsiderate words will have deep consequences.

                  One would be wise to apologize.

                  One would be wiser

                  If one had said nothing in the first place.

In today’s world words are being used powerfully with little or no reflection on the implications. Most media outlets would consider it a great imposition if the news or words published had to be true! The hexagram for this Gemini New Moon Eclipse suggests that a little reflection and gentleness will have a powerful effect. The eclipse here also suggests that light will be suppressed in this matter. You can’t always believe what you hear or read in print.

The solution implied is to turn the mind inward towards one’s heart rather than outward toward discord and tension. If one must speak one should reflect first and then speak softly, with consideration given to the listener.

The horoscope for this New Moon Eclipse in Gemini is significantly afflicted. There will be a marked tendency to act on hearsay or gossip, without taking time to ascertain what is true and what isn’t. The world is challenged by a confusing and distorted sense of priorities. Simple truth is obscured, and open minds and ears are difficult to find. It is as if beliefs and disbeliefs are gaining more credibility than the truth itself. It seems as if blind justice has run amok.

Who is setting the standards and who has credibility?

When there is fog, one usually needs to slow down and wait for it to lift.

Silent reflection is invaluable.

Can you hold your centre within, and not be pulled out into outer discord?

Can you hear the your own voice within?

Words and thoughts represent disturbances of peace.

Can you arrest them?

Before judging other’s words and thoughts, one would be wise to search within to see if one’s own words and ideas are healing or helpful, and if they are truly sensitive to the needs and circumstances of others.

Slowing down thoughts and turning off the mind can be a very difficult thing to accomplish in today’s electronic world. Can there be a virtual peace in a virtual environment? Simple silence can be a  most difficult challenge. Meditation, prayer and chanting become extremely useful tools for the continued experience of silence and peace. In this fast moving modern world, will you make some time for inner peace and strive for gentleness in your communications? Or will you be tempted to compromise and veer of course? Even a moment of silence can produce beneficial effects across a day. Will you strive for moments of peace and gentleness? Every moment counts!

Singing hymns or bhajans, and chanting God’s name with others is a most beautiful activity. In the Age of Kali, otherwise known as the age of argument and darkness, chanting is said to be the most direct way to attain Godhead, or loving presence. Chanting cuts through the darkness and doubts of the restless mind and helps us to focus on heartfelt feelings.

When you say a name of God, God is there. The more times you say it the more God is there.

Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om.Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hario Om,

Robin

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ROBIN ARMSTRONG'S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS FOR MAY 2012

ROBIN ARMSTRONG'S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS FOR MAY 2012:

ARIES: MAR. 21 to APR. 20:

May will be a restless and impatient month for most Aries. Communications will be highlighted, but you will be much more inclined to talk than to listen. When you speak up you will find others will be listening and appreciating what you have to say. Keep things straight forward and simple this month.

The Full Moon of May 5^th will be relatively uneventful. You may have to listen and be respectful. The New Moon Eclipse of May 20^th will be a positive one. Honest reactions will be needed. Be spontaneous.

Special Focus:

If you were born between Mar. 21^st and 26^th you will feel that confrontations have fallen away. A new happiness is beginning to arise. A good laugh will do wonders for you. Trust yourself, but keep away from unreliable company. Avoid complications this month. Just do your own thing!

TAURUS: APR. 20: to MAY 21

Smooth sailing continues for Taureans. Blue skies and spring flowers return. Enjoy them. Be happy! A positive outlook and a smile will attract many opportunities. This is a month to be generous and considerate of others. There will be little or no resistance. Make the most of it! Your initiatives will be appreciated.

The Full Moon of May 5^th will bring contradictory energy to the surface. Accentuate the positive. Avoid dark moods, yours or anyone else’s! The New Moon Eclipse of May 20 will be relatively uneventful. There will be lots of talk but not much action.

Special Focus:

If you were born between May 10^th and 21^st then this will be your lucky month. Positive new horizons are dawning. This is an excellent month for attracting good people and for getting involved in successful activities. Lady luck will be smiling on you. Get out of the house and make the most of it.

GEMINI: MAY 21 to JUNE 21:

Hubble Bubble Boil and trouble! It will be difficult to know who will be reliable this month. It will even be difficult for you to stay centered and keep on track. You will be tempted by many diversions, none of which should be embraced. It is hard to find good help when you need it. Just don’t be the one to screw it up!

The Full Moon of May 5^th will be a relatively uneventful one for Geminis. A smile will accomplish more than force. The New Moon Eclipse of May 20 will be the most sensitive and impressionable new moon of the year for Geminis. Many options will arise, but few accomplishments will be made.

Special Focus:

Those Geminis born in May will be especially unreliable and easily tempted. Don’t make promises! Don’t drive impaired! If you get angry, back off, do not express it. Be wary of falling into the quagmire of expectations and guilt. Keep aloof and keep things simple. Don’t cast blame on others!

CANCER: JUNE 21 to JULY 23:

Haste makes waste. Slow down and just be concerned with what the day has to offer you. There is no need to empower big schemes or dreams. There is no sense in worrying about what others are doing. If someone around you is aggressive, move out of the way! Do not act on hearsay or gossip!

The Full Moon of May 5^th will be a positive one. Trust your instincts! Be content with your own circumstances. The New Moon Eclipse of May 20 will be a relatively uneventful one. One helpful initiative will be worth more than a thousand words.

Special Focus:

Those of you born between June 27^th and June 30^th will feel as if the ground under you is moving. Worrying will not help. What is required of you this month is productive activity. Keep busy and your worries will diminish and perhaps fade away. Personal inertia is the enemy. Movement will overcome inertia.

LEO: JULY 23 to AUG. 23:

If you get too comfortable this month you will miss out on much excitement. The challenge is to get out of the old ruts and try something new. Excitement is all around you. Reach out and take it. Change your routine! Make a shocking difference whenever possible, whether this means a change of hairstyle or simple a radical comment.

The Full Moon of May 5^th will be a stressful one. Too much of a good thing will spoil it! Try to be moderate in your enjoyments. The New Moon Eclipse of May 20 will be a positive one. Your instincts will be good. Trust them!  Asking a question will be a good way for to start a conversation.

Special Focus:

Those Leos born in July will be over-dramatic this month. You will tend to embellish your every action. Your passions will prove expensive. This will not be a good time to speculation or throw money around. If you don’t waste time and energy, yours and other peoples, you will be appreciated. A smile will win you more than a roar!

VIRGO: AUG. 23 to SEP. 23:

The Force will continue to be with Virgos this month. It is time to be the hammer rather than the nail! Take the initiative. Make things happen. The biggest difficulty this month will come from your tastes and personal choices. You will have lots of energy but are inclined to be emotionally impaired. Be careful what you ask for!

The Full Moon of May 5^th will be a positive lunation for most Virgos. Trust your instincts! The New Moon Eclipse of May 20 will be a stressful one for Virgos. You will be inclined to make poor choices and could easily be repulsed by others. A fool and his or her money will soon be parted!

Special Focus:

Those Virgos born in August will continue to be gullible this month. It will be difficult for you to know what the correct priorities are. It will be easy for you to get lost due to misguided efforts. Avoid intoxicated people. Familiarity will breed contempt. Keep things simple. Keep your ideas to yourself. Do not contend!

LIBRA: SEPT. 23 to OCT. 23:

May will be a restless month for Librans. There will be a tendency to make sudden decisions and to say the wrong thing at the right time. The more you say, the less people will listen. You will accomplish more by smiling than talking. Do not express your worries or doubts. Why dump them on anyone else! Let them go!

The Full Moon of May 5^th will be a relatively uneventful one. Stay away from loud and angry people! The New Moon Eclipse of May 20 will be a positive one for Librans. Trust your instincts and your ability to charm.

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between Sept.29^th and Oct 2 then this month will be a time of great anxiety and significant change. You could be let down by someone. The main theme is that you have to let go of what no longer belongs. Do not throw good energy after bad. An old cycle is ending and a new one will begin. Don’t look back!

SCORPIO: OCT. 23 to NOV. 22:

Maintain productive activity. Fix things. Make things. Do things. Do not succumb to inertia this month. As soon as you slow down or try to get your bearings, misunderstandings will arise. Short term effort for long term gain. Be helpful! Don’t complain. Take a sad song and make it better. If you want to understand things better, take a hike! ….literally, go for a walk!

The Full Moon of May 5^th will bring contradictory energies to the surface for most Scorpios. Trust your instincts, but don’t expect others to follow what you do! The New Moon Eclipse of May 20 will be a relatively uneventful one. The less people mind your business, the better.

Special Focus:

If you were born between Nov. 15^th and 17^th then there is a need for you to be cautious. A confrontation over your outlook is likely to come, especially if you are preaching it. Keep your views to yourself this month. Move away from dark or selfish energies. Don’t throw pearls before swine!

SAGITTARIUS: NOV. 22 to DEC. 22:

Poor timing and poorer choices will be the lot of Sagittarians this month. Be careful what you ask for. You are inclined to want too much and spend too much. A lot of money could be wasted on personal indulgence. Clear priorities will not come easily. Communication will be exciting and positive, financial investments will not be.

The Full Moon of May 5^th will be a relatively uneventful one for Sagittarians. Just go with the flow! The New Moon Eclipse of May 20 will be a stressful one. Hoof in mouth dis-ease will prevail. Can you keep a lid on it?

Special Focus:

Those Sagittarians born in November will encounter confused priorities. You will easily be tempted and could thereby veer of course. If you don’t make promises, you won’t let others down. Just keep it simple and as wordless as possible. Don’t speculate or pontificate!  Above all, do not criticize others or you will bring criticism back upon yourself.

CAPRICORN: DEC. 22 to JAN. 20:

Any sign of discontent will require extra attention and will take up a lot of your time and energy. This is a month when direct action, without words or advanced warning will prove to be highly efficient. Preparation, self discipline and personal control will predominate over disruptions and sudden change. Don’t try to explain! Just do it!

The Full Moon of May 5^th will be a positive one. If you can discern who is trustworthy then success will be assured and benefits will multiply. The New Moon Eclipse of May 20 will be a relatively uneventful one for Capricorns. Don’t get drawn into the schemes of others.

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between Dec. 27^th and 29^th , then this will be a month of unexpected change. Your plans will be disrupted. Someone is likely to let you down. Be prepared to troubleshoot and make sudden adjustments. Don’t throw good energy after bad. Do not rely on unreliable people.

AQUARIUS: JAN. 20 to FEB. 19:

You will be popular this month as charm and charisma will be accentuated. It is a good time to put your ideas into action. A little appreciation will go a long way. You will have a tendency to exaggerate and overindulge. If you keep busy and physically active you will keep the weight down and misunderstandings at a minimum.

The Full Moon of May 5^th will be a stressful one. You will run into resistance. Let it be! Move around obstacles rather than into them. The New Moon Eclipse of May 20 will be a positive one. Communication will be highlighted, however you must no repeat or act on gossip!

Special Focus:

Those Aquarians born in January will have a very positive month. There will be no resistance to your advances and you are not likely to go off track. You could get a little lazy, but when the traffic lights in front of you are all green and there are no cars in your way, rest assured that it is time for you to make the first move.

PISCES: FEB. 19 to MAR. 20:

Your calm will be challenged this month. As soon as you sit down to relax or enjoy yourself, you can be sure that a disturbance will no be far away. This is not a good month for you to rest content. It is a rather slothful or overindulgent time. Inertia must be overcome, but can you do this without losing your temper? Avoid loud and aggressive people for they are a vexation to the soul.

The Full Moon of May 5^th will be a positive one. Trust your instincts. The New Moon Eclipse of May 20 will be a stressful one. Your words will come back to haunt you. Don’t try to explain!

Special Focus:

Those Pisces born in February will run into temptations and complications this month. It will be difficult to discern correct priorities. Silence will prove to be golden! Haste will cause waste and probably attract a speeding ticket. Try not to contend! If you can remain calm and aloof you will avoid increasing difficulties. Don’t cast blame, or it will come back at you!

Robin’s predictions are meant for entertainment and insight. Any serious decision made by astrology requires a full personalized horoscope to be calculated and studied.

For a personal consultation with Robin Armstrong, or to inquire about his School of Astrology or speaking engagements, or to be put on his email list, email Robin at info@thewakingdream.net  or phone (905) 841-8565, or visit the website at www.thewakingdream.net.

The RASA School of Astrology is continuing its scholarship program, whereby the full tuition for the four year study program is paid for. Anyone can apply, but special preference will be given to single parents, to those financially challenged or living in isolated areas, or those with special needs.  Two hundred and one scholarships were awarded in 2011, and more will be announced on March. 21, 2012. To apply go to www.rasa.ws and send in an email from there.

Robin will organize special outings and drum circles to the Forest Woodhenge. Call if you are interested. 905-841-8565.

Every month 3 lucky winners will be chosen from Robin’s email list. The prize this month is a thirty page interpretation of your horoscope. For a chance to win send an email to Robin. Once you are on the list you will be eligible win every month.

CHANTING HARI OM Newsletter, April 21, 2012

CHANTING HARI OM Newsletter, April 21, 2012

Hari Om,

Please pass this on to anyone you think is interested. If you receive this newsletter from a friend and want to be on this mailing list, just email in your request.

Hello to the new people who have obtained my ebooks on the I Ching and astrology. You have been put on this list because it involves the use of the I Ching hexagram for the degree of the new moon along with comments about the challenges to concentration and meditation involved in each new moon. (If for some reason you do not wish to receive this newsletter just email me and let me know and you will be taken off this list.)

      The exact New Moon occurs on Thursday, Apr. 21, at 3:20 AM (EDT), (Apr. 21, at 12:50 PM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram “Opposition”. Included below are the relevant interpretation segments of the hexagram from my ebook The I Ching: The Sequence of Change, An Astrological Perspective. (Can be ordered online at www.thewakingdream.net) Also available is my new book I Ching: Great Treatise: An Astrological Perspective, a commentary on the words of Confucius and his students.

The I Ching hexagram that the New Moon is happening in is: Opposition.

38: OPPOSITION

THE SEQUENCE:

Zodiac:           00° - 06° Taurus

Calendar:         Northern Hemisphere: Apr 20 to Apr 26 approx

                        Southern Hemisphere: Oct 23 to Oct 29 approx

House 11:        120° - 126° rising from IC

Time of day:    08:00 to 08:24 AM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)

Aspect:           120° - 126° Waxing (Trine - separating)

Moon Phase:   Waxing Half Moon Phase (90° - 135°)

                        (7 to 10 ½ days after the New Moon).

ABOVE AND BELOW:

Fire above, water below.

Fire burns up and water flows down.

There are two opposing momentums.

Clarity above and without.

Pleasure below and within.

Neither one will follow the other.

Each one will diminish the other.

THE IMAGE:

Warmth increases.

The waters cannot run off forever.

Opposition.

Struggles between clarity and pleasure.

Choose well.

Knowing when to stop is fortunate.

Not knowing leads to misfortune.

Awareness of opposing desires is crucial.

Coarseness impedes culture.

THE JUDGEMENT:

Clarity without, pleasure within.

The more one enjoys, the less clarity one will have.

The greater the clarity, the less enjoyment one will have.

The effects of overindulgence can be seen by all,

As can the effects of discontent.

When such extremes predominate,

The value of the middle way becomes apparent.

Through opposition one struggles to understand.

It becomes important to evaluate the worthiness

Of what one wants.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:

The third daughter to the second daughter.

She challenges her older sister’s sense of what is appropriate.

Difficulties will brood within.

They are far from the surface.

The second daughter likes to be noticed.

The third daughter will steal the attention of others

Away from the second daughter.

This will cause opposition.

The third daughter is more seductive than the second.

She is ready for a good time.

The second daughter will be threatened or inconvenienced.

The third daughter aligns with pleasure.

The second daughter aligns with clarity.

ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS

Daylight continues to be greater than darkness.

The waters are getting warmer.

With more light, more can be done.

Not everything is worth doing.

It is important to be selective.

If one acts on one’s own desires alone

There will be opposition and isolation.

Where there is beauty, there is also ugliness.

Knowing when to stop is appropriate.

THE LINES

Nine in the second place: (01° - 02° Taurus)

Wanting something too much,

It is better to leave it alone.

With moderation,

Good fortune.

         The second place: 01° - 02° Taurus:  31. Influence, Wooing

         Progress through charm and goodwill.

         One smiles to get what one wants.

                  Nine in the second place:

                  One pushes too far

                  And speaks too much.

                  This is not the best way

                  To get what one wants.

Great expectations and good intentions while seemingly beneficial can often have the effect of making other people feel guilty, dependent and less worthy than they are! If you truly care for someone, you will allow them to tackle their own oppositions and thereby give them the respect and dignity for solving challenges by themselves.

It is so easy to convince ourselves that what we are doing is right, and thereby whoever is opposing this or doing something else must be wrong! Strive to be humble and tolerant. Opposition can bring great awareness and lead to acceptance and even compassion.

Mental judgments can be harsh and have extremely negative effects on others. It is so easy to cast blame or single out someone else for criticism, especially on the web. Lives can be ruined by such negative gossip. Opposition presents us with an opportunity for increased awareness. Choosing to fight the opposites will only perpetrate the extremes. There is little or no heart in this. Actions taken without heartfelt feeling will usually take us away from our heart!  Let he or she who truly has no blame, cast the first stone! No stones will then be thrown.

Oppositions are meant to teach us and expand our horizons. They are not meant to create hate and violence, but to enable us to see the difference.

This is a Taurus New Moon and there is a need to find beauty, even in the most desolate of environments. It also holds a challenge to give what you treasure to others rather than horde it away for yourself. All that glitters is not gold. True love and radiance will come from giving and sharing. How can one person be financially abundant and indulgent when there is even one person starving in the world?

How to share beauty and love in a world of apparent oppositions? This is the challenge of the Taurus New Moon. Are you worthy of beauty and love? Are your ready for it?

Singing hymns or bhajans, and chanting God’s name with others is a most beautiful activity. In the Age of Kali, otherwise known as the age of argument and darkness, chanting is said to be the most direct way to attain Godhead, or loving presence. Chanting cuts through the darkness and doubts of the restless mind and helps us to focus on heartfelt feelings.

When you say a name of God, God is there. The more times you say it the more God is there.

Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om.Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om,

Robin

PS. If you want to read older New Moon newsletters they are on line at

http://www.hariomhariom.com  or on

http://www.thewakingdream.net/ look under chanting and then under new moon chanting.

www.hariomhariom.com is our new site on chanting and meditation. I hope you will check it out.

******* Also a special note: A free scholarship program to pay for studying astrology is being offered. Two people per country will be eligible; in Canada, two per province or territory; in the US, two per state. To find out more go to www.rasa.ws *******

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