ARIES: March 21 - April 20
2011 will be a year of exciting opportunities for Aries, especially during the first half of the year. New horizons are opening up for you, and they will be good for you. The biggest challenge will be one of patience. There is a need to bide your time and complete old commitments so that they will no longer be able to impede your progress. When opportunity knocks, take advantage of it, even if it means there will be more work to do.
Your most stressful times will be from Jan. 1 to 15, and from Aug. 3 to Sept. 19. Your most harmonious times will be from Jan. 15 to Feb. 23, Jun. 20 to Aug. 3, and from Sept. 19 to Nov. 10. Your most powerful and energetic time will be from Apr. 2 to May 11 when Mars will travel through Aries.
Special Focus: If you are an Aires born in April, then 2011 will be a year of patience first. Your old cycles are finished. There is a need to look for new directions. It is important for you to clean up the old before moving on. You do not need more commitments but rather more time for yourself. If you were born in March your life will be both exciting and challenged. There will be some confrontations over your new directions. Be true to yourself and don’t sell out!
TAURUS: April 20 - May 21
The first five months of the year will present challenges of timing to Taureans. If you push for what you want too quickly or too forcefully you will actually push it further away. It will be difficult for you to wait, but a little pause to be more prepared will be worth its weight in gold. In June Jupiter enters Taurus marking the luckiest time in 12 years. Opportunities will come knocking. Are you ready to open the door?
Your most stressful times will be from Jan. 15 to Feb. 23, and from Sept. 19 to Nov. 10. Your most harmonious times will be from Jan.1 to 15, Feb. 23 to Apr. 2, Aug. 3 to Sept. 19, and from Nov 10 to the end of the year. Your most powerful and energetic time will be from Apr. 2 to May 11 when Mars will travel through Taurus.
Special Focus: If you are a Taurus born in April, then the good news mentioned above will be specifically true for you. This is a year when new horizons will open. This can mean a raise, a better job, a new home, a new family member and it could even imply a special trip or holiday. The tide will turn in your favour in June. Get prepared to become proactive. To be lazy here would be sad and it could add inches to your waistline.
GEMINI: MAY 21 - JUNE 21
Good luck and positive instincts will finally return to Geminis this year. Years of being over-extended and scrambling are now passed. Now you can look forward with optimism and excitement. The tide has turned. Your ability to assess who is worthy and who is not will improve and with it your fortunes. You will start to attract a better quality of friends, and a better quality of options.
Your most stressful times will be from Feb. 23 to Apr. 2, and from Nov. 10 to the end of the year. Your most harmonious times will be from Jan.15 to Feb. 23, and from Apr. 2 to May 11, and from Sept. 19 to Nov. 10. Your most powerful and energetic time will be from June 20 to Aug. 3 when Mars will travel through Gemini.
Special Focus: If you were born between June 17 and 21 the first two months of 2011 will be unstable and chaos prone. You are the last of the Geminis to have to let go of the past and who still have a little shock as therapy. This is the last hit. By March it will be behind you and not return. Maintain a low profile until Spring and then catch your wave!
CANCER: JUNE 21 - JULY 23
2011 will be a year when most Cancers will need to be defensive and restrained. It will be the things that you work hard for that will bring you rewards. There will seem to be many new opportunities arising in the first half of the year, but you will need to be wary of them and avoid acting on impulse. In the second half of the year opportunities will be more positive and promising.
Your most stressful times will be from Jan. 1 to Jan. 15, and from April 2 to May 11. Your most harmonious times will be from Feb. 23 to April 2, May 11 to June 20, and from Nov. 10 to the end of the year. Your most powerful and energetic time will be from Aug. 3 to Sept. 19 when Mars will travel through Cancer.
Special Focus: Those Cancers born between June 21 and 26 will find that Murphy’s Law will rule this year. There will be sudden letdowns and shocking reversals. You will be unstable this year. Other people will likely let you down. It is not advisable for you to speculate. If you don’t set yourself up you will not be brought down. You need to let go of what no longer belongs!
LEO: JULY 23 - AUGUST 23
The first half of 2011 will be positive for most Leos. Opportunities will arise spontaneously. This could lead to some special trips or new friends. There will be new life and a new spark in those Leo eyes. Go with it. Make the most of it. In the last half of the year there will be too much going on. You will be vulnerable to exaggerating and will likely run into or generate misunderstandings. Enjoy your year. Be direct but don’t over-embellish.
Your most stressful times will be from Jan. 15 to Feb. 23, and from May 11 to June 20. Your most harmonious times will be from Apr. 2 to May 11, and from June 20 to Aug. 3. Your most powerful and energetic time will be from Sept. 19 to Nov. 10 when Mars travels through Leo.
Special Focus: If you were born between August 20 and 23 then 2011 will be a confusing year. Remember that you are a Leo and not a follower by nature. You need to strive for simplicity and self reliance. Every time you rely or expect someone to come through you are likely to be let down. Don’t make big promises or hold big expectations of others. Just keep things simple. Remember, all things pass in good time.
VIRGO: AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 23
During the first three months of 2011, the last remaining vestiges of adversity and undue stress will fall away from Virgo’s. Finally a year has come when fortune smiles and tensions fade. The last half of the year will be better than the first half. Personal efforts will succeed this year. Any preparation and training you have will begin to pay off. Others will feel that you are good to be around. This year, Virgos are a good investment.
Your most stressful times will be from Feb. 23 to Apr. 2, and from June 20 to Aug. 3. Your most harmonious times will be from Jan. 1 to 15, May 11 to June 20, and from Aug. 3 to Sept. 19. Your most powerful and energetic time will be from Nov. 10 to the end of the year when Mars travels through Virgo.
Special Focus: Those Virgos born between Aug. 23 and 25 will run into a confusing period from April to August. This will be a time when you are gullible to deception from within and from without. This is a good time to lie low and avoid big schemes. Just trust your own efforts and avoid speculation. Don’t make promises and keep things as simple as possible.
LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23
These are the days of decisions for most Librans. Saturn is in Libra and forces a more responsible and hard working approach to life. Define new goals. The busier you keep and the harder you work, the clearer your vision for the future will become. Don’t worry about increasing responsibilities. Worry if things start to slack off. You will start to see people differently and will understand the implications of their actions before you get involved. This is one of those years when a little elbow grease pays off.
Your most stressful times will be from Jan. 1 to 15, Apr. 2 to May 11, and from ug 3 to Sept. 19.Your most harmonious times will be from Jan. 15 to Feb. 23, Jun. 20 to Aug. 3, and from Sept. 19 to Nov. 10. There will be no excessively powerful time this year as Mars will not enter Libra.
Special Focus: If you were born between Sept. 20 and 30 then 2011 will be a year of power struggles and confrontations. You will be doing a reality check or audit of your life. Most likely there will be a battle of wills with someone close to you. Don’t run or sell out. Just stick to what is true and let the chips fall where they may. Do not run from power or the consequences will be worse. Stand up for yourself and the adversity will left next year!
SCORPIO: OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 22
There will be more progress for most Scorpios this year than there has been for many years. Progress will come from consistent efforts; from efficiency rather than sarcasm or complaints. You will get paid for the things you do, and not the things you promise to do. Still there is a need to be discriminative about the people you associate with. You will also improve your karma by helping others. A smile will win hearts!
Your most stressful times will be from Jan. 15 to Feb. 23, May 11 to Jun. 20, and from Sept. 19 to Nov. 10. Your most harmonious times will be from Jan. 1 to 15, Feb 23 to Apr. 2, and from Aug. 3 to Sept. 19. There will be no excessively powerful time this year as Mars will not enter Scorpio.
Special Focus: If you were born between Nov. 17 and 21 Neptune squares your Sun making you gullible and vulnerable to delusion for the first three months of the year, and then the fog lifts and clarity will return. If you have something special that you really want to do, wait until Spring. Until Spring time comes, you will feel either lost in space or fanatically judgmental. Either way, you must wait till the obsession eases before you proceeed.
SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 22
This will be a year of small delays and big opportunities for Sagittarius. The first half of the year you will be luckier than the last half, so if there is something that you really want to do, the sooner you do it, the better it will be. You will be inclined to move on impulse. If something better than what you have opens up, then you would be wise to go for it. It would be a mistake to procrastinate this year.
Your most stressful times will be from Feb. 23 to Apr. 2, June 20 to Aug. 3, and from Nov. 10 to the end of the year. Your most harmonious times will be from Jan.15 to Feb. 23, Apr. 2 to may 11, and from Sept. 19 to Nov. 10. There will be no excessively powerful time this year as Mars will not enter Sagittarius.
Special Focus: There is very little holding Sagittarians back this year, but if you were born on Nov 22 or 23, then there will be a period from April to August when you will be vulnerable to deception and confusion. You will need to avoid temptations and big schemes at this time. Someone is likely to be unreliable. Make sure that it is not you. Do not invest or spend money before you have it in your hands.
CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20
This will be a year of strong controls and sudden changes. Nothing will come easily this year. The world will seem to be run by idiots. Expect disruptions to your plans, but maintain discipline. Let go of anything that is no longer worth your time, and hold onto what you value. Hard work will pay off, but others will not seem as stable as you. Good helpers will be hard to find.
Your most powerful and energetic time will happen between Jan. 1 and 15 when Mars travels through Capricorn. Your most stressful times will be from Apr. 2 to May 11, and Aug. 3 to Sept. 19. Your most harmonious times will be from Feb. 23 to Apr. 2, May 11 to June 20, and from Nov. 10 to the end of the year.
Special Focus: Those Capricorns born in January will have a positive year without many let downs, but those of you born in December will still be immersed in conflict and stress. The best way through this is to maintain a sharp sense of truth and let go of whatever is not reliable. Someone is likely to upset your plans. Let go! Let go!
AQUARIUS: JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 19
Aquarians will play for the first half of the year and they will be paying for their excesses during the last half. Enjoy yourselves. Make the most of opportunities that come your way. If you get a chance to travel, take it! In the last half of the year the repercussions of excesses will start to show on your waistline. You will have to develop a new understanding and outlook. This is all good. So don’t worry. Be Happy!
Your most stressful times will be from May 11 to June 20, and from Sept. 19 to Nov. 10. Your most harmonious times will be from Apr. 2 to May 11, and June 20 to Aug. 3. Your most powerful and energetic time will happen between Jan. 15 and Feb. 23 when Mars travels through Aquarius.
Special Focus: Those of you born in January will run into exciting adventures and new options. These will arise spontaneously and must be met with enthusiasm to make the most of them. The traffic lights around you will all be green. You are not likely to settle for boredom this year. Be physical! Be active! Take a few risks!
PISCES: FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20
Good fortune will continue for Pisceans this year. You need to follow through on the advances made last year. Your perceptiveness and multi-tasking capacities will give you the edge this year. You need to stay aware of timing, but most struggles will work out in your favour. Maintain defenses but move progressively forward. You are not going back to the old ways. Have faith in yourself!
Your most stressful times will be from June 20 to Aug. 3, and from Nov. 10 to the end of the year. Your most harmonious times will be from Jan 1 to 15, May 11 to June 20, and from Aug. 3 to Sept. 19. Your most powerful and energetic time will happen between Feb. 23 and Apr. 2 when Mars travels through Pisces.
Special Focus: If your birthday is between March 16 and 20 you will start the year with unexpected good fortune. A break through to new and happier horizons is likely. The rest of the year will simply be effort directed towards following through on what is opening up for you. There will be little or no significant adversity in your path this year.
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Monday, December 27, 2010
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CHANTING HARI OM Newsletter, December 2010
Hari Om,
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The exact New Moon occurs on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 12:37 PM (EST), (Dec. 5, at 11:07 PM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram “Holding Together”. Included below are the relevant interpretation segments of the hexagram from my ebook The I Ching: The Sequence of Change, An Astrological Perspective. Relevant portions of the text are listed below. (Can be ordered online at www.thewakingdream.net)
The I Ching hexagram that the New Moon is happening in is:
(The graphics accompanying this newsletter can be seen on line at www.thewakingdream.net)
8. HOLDING TOGETHER
THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac: 12° - 18° Sagittarius
Calendar: Northern Hemisphere: Dec 4 to Dec 10 approx
Southern Hemisphere: Jun 2 to Jun 9 approx
House 4: 18° - 12° setting to IC
Time of day: 10:48 to 11:12 PM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect: 18° - 12° Waning
Moon Phase: Waning New Moon Phase (45° - 00°)
(10½ to 14 days after the Full Moon).
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Water above, the earth below.
The abysmal above, the earth below.
One is discriminating without and receptive within.
The troubles of others can be understood with a little sensitivity.
Difficulties can be solved by holding together.
THE IMAGE:
Snow falls.
Danger hovers.
Holding together overcomes obstacles.
The lone wolf will not attack the herd.
It will wait for stragglers.
Holding together means taking care of the weaker ones.
There is no room for individual priorities here.
United we stand. Divided we fall.
Be content with your circumstances.
Someone will always have less than you.
Try to help others.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Teamwork will prevail
Where individuality will fail.
Even the greatest difficulties
Can be overcome by holding together.
Align with others.
Keep your demands simple.
Acknowledge the worthy.
Protect the innocent.
Assist the vulnerable.
In this way the weaknesses of others
Can be minimized and made useful.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The mother to the second son.
She is inclusive. He holds closely to her.
She will give special consideration to the second son.
She has to protect him from his older brother.
He lives in his older brother’s shadow.
She will try to insure that he is included and treated fairly.
She is always busy. He will not force issues.
She holds the family together.
He often feels threatened and seeks her protection.
She understands. He discriminates.
He criticizes and wants improvements.
She will adjust.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS
Independence will cause problems.
Excessive talking will reveal ignorance.
To use the group for one’s own purpose will bring humiliation.
Holding together requires consideration.
Holding together will increase security.
Everyone has a story.
Not everyone finds peace and acceptance.
There is great value in teamwork.
There are also great challenges.
One must be receptive to the struggles of others.
THE LINES
Nine in the fifth place: (13° - 14° Sagittarius)
Strength in the face of danger.
Holding firm to what is right.
One moves through the many
And sets a standard for others to follow.
Do not avoid difficulties, deal with them.
Do not allow relationships to degenerate.
Do not diminish character.
The fifth place: 13° - 14° Sagittarius: 43. Breakthrough, Resoluteness
Breaking through.
Doubts will fall away.
One action is worth a thousand words.
It’s time to practice what you preach.
Nine in the fifth place:
In the heart of danger
Surrounded by the vulnerability and weakness of others
One takes the lead and holds people together.
Simple responsibilities
Will keep them occupied and useful.
Small accomplishments will accumulate.
Good fortune.
This is the Sagittarius New Moon. It is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of understanding and or misunderstanding. Which do you think predominates today? The New Moon brings a deep sensitivity to the surface. This one brings a sensitivity to misunderstandings at a time when so much is changing and so much misunderstanding and distrust is expressing itself. Jupiter also rules expansion and reaching for new horizons, but it can also be the God of overindulgence and too much joviality.
In our modern world of bitten information, we are being programmed to respond to the events in the world around us in a fearful way. Perhaps this has always been so, but right now it is at a critical level. Everyone has an opinion about what is going wrong around us and what should be done. Unfortunately many of these opinions are narrow-minded and inconsiderate of others. It must be remembered that we share planet with others. We also share responsibilities for it. If you use a telephone, a computer, a television or a car, not to mention a refrigerator, a stove, electricity or gas, then you are just as responsible as everyone else for the state of affairs in the world.
It sure is easy to point fingers, and cast blame. The question becomes, what are you prepared to do without? And what will you do then?
The Hexagram of Holding Together presents the issue well. It shows danger without and around us, and receptivity or vulnerability within. We are all affected by climate change and pollution. We are also responsible for the wars and violence on the planet. There are so many dangers without that we are being overwhelmed in our consciousness by them. This is truly a significant danger. It is so easy to point the finger and blame someone else, or some other country or race for the problems we are encountering. What if it is not correct? What if all the finger pointing just raises more fear and violence? What if we are responsible for it, simply because we are benefiting by it. How many people who own computers will go to bed hungry or in fear of their lives or their children’s lives? Who is responsible for the incredible number of species being extinguished from the planet almost daily? Is there anyone still living in touch with nature and natural ways?
It would be a wonderful thing if on this New Moon we could concentrate on not blaming anyone and sending best wishes for everyone to be able to live better and deal appropriately with the challenges in front of them. What an incredible affirmation that would be!
If what is healing for the world is a bitter pill or creates personal hardship, can it be embraced with a healthy and positive understanding?
Try to understand that everyone has vulnerabilities and help where you can. If you cannot do anything physically or financially, you can always send a prayer or chant a chant for better guidance in the world. Try to understand that everyone out there has a spirit and a heart and that there are many miraculous ways that they are experienced.
This New Moon, send out a prayer for the world. Chant for the benefit of all mankind. God is everywhere and not just on our side! Inside and outside God will prevail. There are not good and bad people. There is good behaviour and ignorant behaviour, and there are also many differing ways and cultures. Everyone puts their head down and closes their eyes to sleep, and everyone is vulnerable when we sleep. At the same time a good night’s sleep is one of the most important weapons we can use for fighting negativity and doubt, and for dealing with the world in a positive manner. Can you curb your excesses and give the world and yourself a good night’s sleep? How often can you do this?
The horoscope for this New Moon in Sagittarius reveals other challenges on our doorstep and in our world. It is a time when harsh judgments will be made that are likely insensitive to individual needs and security. Yes, of course there will be long term repercussions. So what?
Is it any reason to stop your chanting or your prayers? Is it any reason to drop all of your spiritual training and succumb to fear and darkness? Of course not! Do you dare to take a stand and make an effort to stay loving and positive, even in the face of such adversity? Depression is the mask of anger and rage. Anger is the mask of sorrow. Sorrow is the gateway to compassion. Remember that the Buddha in his seeming detachment maintained his compassion for the world.
Also in this horoscope is an indicator of sudden shocks and volatility, or the disruptive use of force. This will be an accident prone time where problems could easily escalate out of control. Will you be able to remain consistent in your spiritual practices? This is a time when holding on to your spiritual disciplines is very important and could represent the way to success. When big ways are blocked, find kindness in smaller ways.
Watch your comments and don’t cast blame. Who is living clearly enough, without guilt, and who could be worthy of casting blame. If someone was living so clearly, they would not cast blame. Even our politicians have been elected and chosen by us … at least in most of the world.
Religious principled understanding is another Sagittarian theme and here also, it is so easy to justify one’s own beliefs and put down everyone else’s. This is a big part of the problem in the world. We have so much information coming to us, one would think that our understanding would grow and become more inclusive and considerate, rather than more fanatical. The people fighting wars believe in what they are fighting for. Is there not any better way?
Keep chanting and sending prayers of light and good will. The spirit of the season is to help and encourage others. From the eyes of God there is no us and them!
Do you think that there is more God here than there? Or in a block of gold than in an ordinary pebble? This is not something to measure, but if we can align to it, this is a bright and healing light.
Whatever your spiritual discipline may be, may you hold to it and may it bring you light and guidance. I deeply respect and bow down to the God in you and in everyone. If you don’t believe in chanting, then even a moment of silence without thinking can bring a great light into life.
For me, chanting is a way of life. It gives me an easy discipline that I can maintain, and that I can always get better at, and it harms no one. I daily repeat chants for everyone I know. It is my way of staying in touch and caring.
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
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The exact New Moon occurs on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 12:37 PM (EST), (Dec. 5, at 11:07 PM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram “Holding Together”. Included below are the relevant interpretation segments of the hexagram from my ebook The I Ching: The Sequence of Change, An Astrological Perspective. Relevant portions of the text are listed below. (Can be ordered online at www.thewakingdream.net)
The I Ching hexagram that the New Moon is happening in is:
(The graphics accompanying this newsletter can be seen on line at www.thewakingdream.net)
8. HOLDING TOGETHER
THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac: 12° - 18° Sagittarius
Calendar: Northern Hemisphere: Dec 4 to Dec 10 approx
Southern Hemisphere: Jun 2 to Jun 9 approx
House 4: 18° - 12° setting to IC
Time of day: 10:48 to 11:12 PM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect: 18° - 12° Waning
Moon Phase: Waning New Moon Phase (45° - 00°)
(10½ to 14 days after the Full Moon).
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Water above, the earth below.
The abysmal above, the earth below.
One is discriminating without and receptive within.
The troubles of others can be understood with a little sensitivity.
Difficulties can be solved by holding together.
THE IMAGE:
Snow falls.
Danger hovers.
Holding together overcomes obstacles.
The lone wolf will not attack the herd.
It will wait for stragglers.
Holding together means taking care of the weaker ones.
There is no room for individual priorities here.
United we stand. Divided we fall.
Be content with your circumstances.
Someone will always have less than you.
Try to help others.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Teamwork will prevail
Where individuality will fail.
Even the greatest difficulties
Can be overcome by holding together.
Align with others.
Keep your demands simple.
Acknowledge the worthy.
Protect the innocent.
Assist the vulnerable.
In this way the weaknesses of others
Can be minimized and made useful.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The mother to the second son.
She is inclusive. He holds closely to her.
She will give special consideration to the second son.
She has to protect him from his older brother.
He lives in his older brother’s shadow.
She will try to insure that he is included and treated fairly.
She is always busy. He will not force issues.
She holds the family together.
He often feels threatened and seeks her protection.
She understands. He discriminates.
He criticizes and wants improvements.
She will adjust.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS
Independence will cause problems.
Excessive talking will reveal ignorance.
To use the group for one’s own purpose will bring humiliation.
Holding together requires consideration.
Holding together will increase security.
Everyone has a story.
Not everyone finds peace and acceptance.
There is great value in teamwork.
There are also great challenges.
One must be receptive to the struggles of others.
THE LINES
Nine in the fifth place: (13° - 14° Sagittarius)
Strength in the face of danger.
Holding firm to what is right.
One moves through the many
And sets a standard for others to follow.
Do not avoid difficulties, deal with them.
Do not allow relationships to degenerate.
Do not diminish character.
The fifth place: 13° - 14° Sagittarius: 43. Breakthrough, Resoluteness
Breaking through.
Doubts will fall away.
One action is worth a thousand words.
It’s time to practice what you preach.
Nine in the fifth place:
In the heart of danger
Surrounded by the vulnerability and weakness of others
One takes the lead and holds people together.
Simple responsibilities
Will keep them occupied and useful.
Small accomplishments will accumulate.
Good fortune.
This is the Sagittarius New Moon. It is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of understanding and or misunderstanding. Which do you think predominates today? The New Moon brings a deep sensitivity to the surface. This one brings a sensitivity to misunderstandings at a time when so much is changing and so much misunderstanding and distrust is expressing itself. Jupiter also rules expansion and reaching for new horizons, but it can also be the God of overindulgence and too much joviality.
In our modern world of bitten information, we are being programmed to respond to the events in the world around us in a fearful way. Perhaps this has always been so, but right now it is at a critical level. Everyone has an opinion about what is going wrong around us and what should be done. Unfortunately many of these opinions are narrow-minded and inconsiderate of others. It must be remembered that we share planet with others. We also share responsibilities for it. If you use a telephone, a computer, a television or a car, not to mention a refrigerator, a stove, electricity or gas, then you are just as responsible as everyone else for the state of affairs in the world.
It sure is easy to point fingers, and cast blame. The question becomes, what are you prepared to do without? And what will you do then?
The Hexagram of Holding Together presents the issue well. It shows danger without and around us, and receptivity or vulnerability within. We are all affected by climate change and pollution. We are also responsible for the wars and violence on the planet. There are so many dangers without that we are being overwhelmed in our consciousness by them. This is truly a significant danger. It is so easy to point the finger and blame someone else, or some other country or race for the problems we are encountering. What if it is not correct? What if all the finger pointing just raises more fear and violence? What if we are responsible for it, simply because we are benefiting by it. How many people who own computers will go to bed hungry or in fear of their lives or their children’s lives? Who is responsible for the incredible number of species being extinguished from the planet almost daily? Is there anyone still living in touch with nature and natural ways?
It would be a wonderful thing if on this New Moon we could concentrate on not blaming anyone and sending best wishes for everyone to be able to live better and deal appropriately with the challenges in front of them. What an incredible affirmation that would be!
If what is healing for the world is a bitter pill or creates personal hardship, can it be embraced with a healthy and positive understanding?
Try to understand that everyone has vulnerabilities and help where you can. If you cannot do anything physically or financially, you can always send a prayer or chant a chant for better guidance in the world. Try to understand that everyone out there has a spirit and a heart and that there are many miraculous ways that they are experienced.
This New Moon, send out a prayer for the world. Chant for the benefit of all mankind. God is everywhere and not just on our side! Inside and outside God will prevail. There are not good and bad people. There is good behaviour and ignorant behaviour, and there are also many differing ways and cultures. Everyone puts their head down and closes their eyes to sleep, and everyone is vulnerable when we sleep. At the same time a good night’s sleep is one of the most important weapons we can use for fighting negativity and doubt, and for dealing with the world in a positive manner. Can you curb your excesses and give the world and yourself a good night’s sleep? How often can you do this?
The horoscope for this New Moon in Sagittarius reveals other challenges on our doorstep and in our world. It is a time when harsh judgments will be made that are likely insensitive to individual needs and security. Yes, of course there will be long term repercussions. So what?
Is it any reason to stop your chanting or your prayers? Is it any reason to drop all of your spiritual training and succumb to fear and darkness? Of course not! Do you dare to take a stand and make an effort to stay loving and positive, even in the face of such adversity? Depression is the mask of anger and rage. Anger is the mask of sorrow. Sorrow is the gateway to compassion. Remember that the Buddha in his seeming detachment maintained his compassion for the world.
Also in this horoscope is an indicator of sudden shocks and volatility, or the disruptive use of force. This will be an accident prone time where problems could easily escalate out of control. Will you be able to remain consistent in your spiritual practices? This is a time when holding on to your spiritual disciplines is very important and could represent the way to success. When big ways are blocked, find kindness in smaller ways.
Watch your comments and don’t cast blame. Who is living clearly enough, without guilt, and who could be worthy of casting blame. If someone was living so clearly, they would not cast blame. Even our politicians have been elected and chosen by us … at least in most of the world.
Religious principled understanding is another Sagittarian theme and here also, it is so easy to justify one’s own beliefs and put down everyone else’s. This is a big part of the problem in the world. We have so much information coming to us, one would think that our understanding would grow and become more inclusive and considerate, rather than more fanatical. The people fighting wars believe in what they are fighting for. Is there not any better way?
Keep chanting and sending prayers of light and good will. The spirit of the season is to help and encourage others. From the eyes of God there is no us and them!
Do you think that there is more God here than there? Or in a block of gold than in an ordinary pebble? This is not something to measure, but if we can align to it, this is a bright and healing light.
Whatever your spiritual discipline may be, may you hold to it and may it bring you light and guidance. I deeply respect and bow down to the God in you and in everyone. If you don’t believe in chanting, then even a moment of silence without thinking can bring a great light into life.
For me, chanting is a way of life. It gives me an easy discipline that I can maintain, and that I can always get better at, and it harms no one. I daily repeat chants for everyone I know. It is my way of staying in touch and caring.
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
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