CHANTING HARI OM Newsletter, May 2011

Hari Om,

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The exact New Moon occurs on Tuesday, May 3, at 2:51 AM (EDT), (May 3, at 12:21 PM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram “Treading, Conduct”. 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)

The I Ching hexagram that the New Moon is happening in is:
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10. TREADING, CONDUCT

THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac: 12° - 15° Taurus
Calendar: May 2 to May 5 approx
House 11: 132° - 135° rising from IC
Time of day: 08:48 to 09:00 AM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect: 132° - 135° Waxing (Sesquiquadrate - applying)
Moon Phase: Waxing Half Moon Phase (90° - 135°)
(7 to 10 ½ days after the New Moon).

ABOVE AND BELOW:
Heaven above, the lake below.
Confidence and happiness.
Strong indulgence.
One is capable of taking things too far.

THE IMAGE:
Strong laughter. Strong Desires.
The strength of happiness is difficult to resist.
One gets what one wants.
Go with the moment.
To force satisfaction is to spoil it.
If you want something too much, it is better to leave it alone.
Accentuate the positive.
Creative expressions will bring honour.
Vulgar expressions will bring humiliation.

THE JUDGEMENT:
Active without, indulgent within.
Strong pleasures.
Too many enjoyable activities will lead one astray.
In the midst of indulgence, virtue is easily compromised.
One must be strong indeed, to control one’s desires,
And unfortunately one must want to.
If one is to succeed, what one does will be seen.
What one doesn’t do will also be known.
If one is self serving, who will be attracted?
Who will care?

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The third daughter to her father.
The third daughter wants to play with her father,
But she is inclined to play too much.
She assumes familiarity and acts on her desires.
He is strong and independent.
He will like to play as long as he is not inconvenienced.
She likes to have fun but does not know when to stop.
He is good for short spurts of time, but does not like to feel obliged.
She makes her father laugh
And when she is not too assertive
He will show appreciation.

ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS
The light is established for all to see.
Trees are blossoming and flowers are blooming.
Individual pleasures predominate.
It is important to understand the nature of the times.
Significant effort is needed to plant seeds
Or the harvest will be diminished.
Work in good cheer and the seeds will be happy
And grow content!

THE LINES

Nine in the first place: (12° - 13° Taurus)
A good start to a good day.
Too nice to stay at home.
Spread happiness. Smile.

The first place: 12° - 13° Taurus: 8. Holding Together
Holding together.
Teamwork will solve problems
And minimize difficulties.
A sense of belonging will increase confidence.

Nine in the first place:
One moves to get what one wants.
One is full of confidence,
And will use one’s resources freely.



In the outer world these days, it is easy to observe how people, countries and corporations are treading. Unfortunately noble conduct and simple actions have become less frequent.
In Japan the issues of Government and corporate conduct has come into question regarding the nuclear plant accident. Around the world many governments are simply pushing for what they want, and the quality of how they are treading suffers. Whether in the newspapers or on the web most of the information is simply gossip or manipulative expression. Where is the standard for treading with good conduct. Where is the conduct that can lead to greater peace?
The magnificence of spring is upon us. This is the time of planting seeds and blossoming new growth. When there is great turmoil in an area, people tread fearfully and there is often not enough stability to allow for planting. If seeds are not planted in spring there will be starvation and want in the fall and winter to come. Those who understand, tread accordingly, and those who don’t tread into folly and disaster.
For what purpose do you tread as you go along your merry or not so merry way? And what will result from your conduct? There are actions that are healing or helpful, and those that are not. On what path do you tread?
Truly this is the Age of Kali or darkness and arguments. Self interest and selfishness prevail over humanitarian or spiritual directions. Even spiritual direction is often misguided in self-interest and self preservation. How far will this go? Where will it end? What can one possibly do about it?
One can strive to find those who tread worthily and align or emulate them. One can share rather than hoard. One can help rather than hurt.
Life is a play of karma. What happens to us is usually the result of how we have been treading, or from the accumulation of past actions, good and bad. Right now, many people want peace and freedom and are ready to kill to get it. Unfortunately many of these same people are not prepared to accept a peaceful solution or even compromise. The world seems lost in battles over ownership and power. What can a simple person do?
If a person lives an unpretentious life without aspiring to take advantage of others, they might approach worthiness. Good conduct is less about getting rewards and more about finding contentment and a clear conscience. A good night’s sleep is a great reward of good conduct.
Only a few masters over the centuries have mastered the art of appropriate treading and good conduct. If you haven’t conducted yourself appropriately 100% of the time, how can you judge someone else’s conduct. If you have conducted yourself 100% appropriately, then you will probably not judge anyone else conduct. We truly reap what we sow. What we put out comes back and what we don’t put out comes back, or accumulates until it comes back in a larger manner.
The challenge is to conduct yourself as well as you can. If we can improve the quality of our motivation and the guidance of our life, we would change the world in real terms, and perhaps even set a standard for better conduct.

This is a Taurus New Moon and if we are able to show appreciation for the struggles and efforts of others, a new seed will be planted and a great tree could develop. Taurus represents the pleasures and passions of spring, as well as the abundance of new beginnings. If we plant good seeds, a good harvest becomes possible. If we maintain and cultivate those seeds a better harvest is secured.

In astrology the horoscope, or our destiny is like a giant tree. A simple human seed, nurtured and cultivated will result in a great tree. This is an unusual tree, however, because its roots are in the heavens and the leaves and blossoms reach down to the earth.
The nourishment of this tree comes from its ten great roots, represented by the sun, moon and planets. It is the gods of old and the functions that they represent, that are the roots of this tree. As we emulated the gods (planets) we can elevate our natures. We can even learn to tune into and assist the gods themselves. We can learn to live and conduct ourselves divinely. The horoscope provides the map, but treading the path must be done individually.
When peace prevails, life prospers. We only have so much time here. How much can we afford to waste? If you do not maintain peace within yourself, how are you going to find it without? If you do not tread peacefully, how are you treading, and where will you go?
Even great tasks requiring much effort can be done peacefully. If one can find inner peace, many doorways will open.

New Moons are the seed moments of each month. What we do on a new moon will have a profound effect on the rest of the month. Chanting and prayer are tools that can help us to detach from negative thoughts and worries. These are very useful tools indeed. The reason that there is so much darkness and violence in this Age of Kali is that there are so many people living dark lives and treading accordingly. If you can maintain the light within, then you will be well equipped to face the darkness without. If you can chant or pray for about an hour or two on the new moon, a strong seed of peace and inner depth will be planted. This seed will grow across the month and guide your actions. Even to take some time to be silent and not think or worry, will have a beneficial effect.

For me chanting allows me to fight my over active mind and be quiet. If nothing else it is a good beginning and helps me to tread a little more lightly in the world.

Hari Om.

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Robin

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ROBIN ARMSTRONG'S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS FOR MAY 2011

ARIES: MAR. 21 to APR. 20:
Opportunity continues to knock for most Aries while Jupiter remains in Aries. The first half of the month you will be aggressive. Your energy level will be high. You need to use it. The Force will be with you. What will you do with it? You will start to slow down towards the end of the month. Don’t waste your time!
The New Moon of May 3rd will be one of little stress for Aries. But there will also be little patience and high energy. Just go for it! The Full Moon of May 17th will also be a relatively insignificant one. Your energy level will much lower and you will be calmer. There is no need to over achieve. Count your blessings.
Special Focus:
If you were born between Apr. 11th and 20th then lady luck is smiling at you. You will be blessed by heaven. Nothing that does not further!

TAURUS: APR. 20: to MAY 21
For the first 11 days of May, Taureans need to exercise patience. Don’t rush after things or try to prove yourself. Just relax and wait. The tide will turn on May 12 as Mars enters Taurus. The Force will be with you. If you have something important to do, do it in the last half of the month. There will be a surge of popularity and energy. Make the most of it!
The New Moon of May 3rd will be the most significant lunation of the year for Taureans. Take a few moments out to smell the flowers. The Full Moon of May 17th will bring contradictory energies to the surface. The force will be with you. Accentuate the positive. Do not give energy to the negative.
Special Focus:
Taureans born between April 20 and May 5 will feel a strong surge of energy as the month evolves. It is your move. Don’t slow down. If you want something, this is a good time to go after it! You will be very attractive to the opposite sex this month.

GEMINI: MAY 21 to JUNE 21:
Smooth sailing for the first half of the month, after which there will be a tendency to go out on tangents. It will be easy to start things but hard to complete them. Luck will be on your side but you do need to be aware of when to let go of things that no longer belong. Quick adjustments will work in your favour.
The New Moon of May 3rd will be a relatively stress free one, but there will be many opportunities for you to make a good impression on others. The Full Moon of May 17th will be uneventful. Leave things that don’t concern you well enough alone.
Special Focus:
Those of you born between May 21 and 22 will continue to be gullible and out of focus. Big schemes and big promises spell Trouble! This is a good month to keep things simple and maintain a low profile. Keep your comments to yourself. Don’t make promises!

CANCER: JUNE 21 to JULY 23:
The first half of the month will be highly stressful. If you respond in anger you will increase the resistance. This will be an accident prone time where patience will be lacking. There will be a remarkable shift by mid-month when things will start to flow much smoother. Get the hard work done early in the month. It will make the last half more enjoyable.
The New Moon of May 3rd will be a positive one. There will be stress around you. Trust your feelings and stay calm. Accentuate the positive. The Full Moon of May 17th will also be positive. Your initiatives will gain momentum and popularity.
Special Focus:
It will be the Cancers born in July who will be the most irritable this month, at least during the first half of the month. Try to keep well rested and do not express any anger if responsibilities are increased. Two steps back, three steps forward. Make an effort to drive defensively.

LEO: JULY 23 to AUG. 23:
Smooth sailing will continue for Leos. By mid month some choppy water will surface and cause some irritation. Go with the flow, but when the pressure starts to build, you will have to start making a greater effort. The challenge will be to make this effort without complaining or blaming others. If a hassle surfaces, just deal with it.
The New Moon of May 3rd will be a stressful one. Don’t let yourself get lazy or sloppy. Trust your mind rather than your instincts. The Full Moon of May 17th will also be a stressful one for Leos. Tension will escalate as will the complaints. Don’t contend!
Special Focus:
Those Leos born between July 23 and Aug. 5 will be the ones most stressed out this month. Mechanical problems are likely. Give yourself extra time to get places and keep well rested. A little sweat equity will be required of you.

VIRGO: AUG. 23 to SEP. 23:
Things will go from good to better this month for Virgos. There will be little or no adversity. The challenge will be to keep on track and not get dissipated in too many directions. Be direct and keep things simple for the first half of the month and you should be coasting during the last half. Take some time out to smell the roses!
The New Moon of May 3rd will be a positive one. Be straight forward and upfront in your dealings with others. The Full Moon of May 17th will be harmonious and even lucky for you. Just go with the flow!
Special Focus:
If your birthday falls between Aug. 23 and 24th then this will continue to be a very disorienting time for you. You are gullible and do not have reliable people around you. Avoid making promises. Big schemes spell trouble. Keep a low profile.

LIBRA: SEPT. 23 to OCT. 23:
The month starts out stormy and upsetting. You will be easily irritated and sign of impatience will surface. Just keep busy and work hard. Don’t complain or ask for sympathy. Much of this adversity will fall away by mid-month. A general rule of thumb would be not to throw good energy after bad.
The New Moon of May 3rd will be an awkward one for Libras. Avoid arguments and heated discussions. The Full Moon of May 17th will be relatively uneventful. Those who have been giving you a hard time are moving away. Let them go!
Special Focus:
If your birthday falls in September then this will be a very upsetting month. You will feel let down by someone. Sudden change and shock prevails. Let go! Move on! And don’t look back. What no longer belongs is falling away. This will not be a good time to speculate or take risks!

SCORPIO: OCT. 23 to NOV. 22:
Out of the frying pan and into the fire! If you have something you need to do, get it done in the first half of the month. The last half will be confrontational and frustrating. Obstacles and delays will surface. The angrier you get, the worse things will become. Keep your comments to yourself and don’t complain!
The New Moon of May 3rd will be will be a difficult one. Don’t trust your instincts or it will cost you. You can always get what you want! The Full Moon of May 17th will bring contradictory energies to the surface. You will be very sensitive and yet you will attract opposition. Look before you leap!
Special Focus:
Those Scorpios born in October will undergo the most stress this month. Irritable you will be! Argumentative you will be! Graceful you will not be! If the Force is not with you, why try to use it? Back off and recharge. Save your response for a time when you can win!

SAGITTARIUS: NOV. 22 to DEC. 22:
May will be an excellent month for Sagittarians. Energy levels are positive, momentum will be spontaneous and enthusiasm will abound. The bigger challenge will be to stay focused and avoid spinning out in too many directions. Be happy! Spread the good cheer! This will also be a very good month for travelling.
The New Moon of May 3rd will be a positive one for Sagittarians. High energy! Spontaneous charm! It may be hard for you to complete what you start. The Full Moon of May 17th will be a relatively uneventful one for you. Just keep it simple! Accentuate the positive!.
Special Focus:
Those Sagittarians born between Nov. 22 and 23 will be gullible and out of touch with reality. Expectations will be too high. Keep things simple and self reliant. If you don’t set yourself up then you won’t be let down. Big schemes spell trouble. Some discrimination will be needed. Keep busy!

CAPRICORN: DEC. 22 to JAN. 20:
Hard work and sweat will be needed during the first half of the month. In this time you will be under pressure and easily irritated. Get the hard work done early in the month. In the last half, the pressure lifts. Both your circumstances and your attitude will improve. In this later phase of the month you will be coasting. Relax and enjoy yourself!
The New Moon of May 3rd will be a positive one for you. It will be important for you to avoid arguments and heated discussions. Why make things more difficult? The Full Moon of May 17th will be a very positive one. You will be blessed with charm and intelligence. Trust your own style!
Special Focus:
If your birthday falls between Jan. 1 and 4 then this will be a month of serious considerations. You will be feeling pressured. The weight of responsibility will be heavy. This is a time for you to adjust your goals. You need to make decisions and cut back on time demands that are diminishing your efficiency and leading no where.

AQUARIUS: JAN. 20 to FEB. 19:
Choppy waters. The tide is about to turn. The month will start out smooth and easy going but it will end up being stress filled and hard working. This means back to the grindstone. Enjoy the good energy while it lasts, but when it shifts be prepared to make a greater effort. Keeping well rested will help you to manage your anger levels.
The New Moon of May 3rd will be a stressful one for most Aquarians. Don’t let personal habits slow down the energy output. The Full Moon of May 17th will also be stressful one. Your tolerance of others will be short. Mechanical problems are likely. Curb your sarcasm.
Special Focus:
If you were born between Jan. 20 and Feb. 4 you will be forced out of your comfort zone this month. Remember that it is no one else’s fault. It is just time to start making a greater effort. If you voice your discontent, your stress level will increase. Drive carefully. Don’t speed!

PISCES: FEB. 19 to MAR. 20:
Your circumstances will go from good to better this month. There is little or no adversity. Make the most of it! Try to increase the amount of beauty that you see and hear. Don’t worry about the big concerns. Just enjoy what is at your doorstep. Smile and the world will smile with you. This is a charming month for Pisces, so use your charm!
The New Moon of May 3rd will be a positive one. You will be appreciated for your tastes and your style. The Full Moon of May 17th will also be positive. Deep feelings of appreciation and support prevail.
Special Focus:
If you are a Pisces and were born on February 19th or 20th the times of vision quest are here. What do you see? Your options should be opening up. Faith should be increasing. A little kindness will have huge ramifications. There is a need for some self reliance, but there is also a need for a greater adventure and perspective. Have faith in yourself! You are worth it!


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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