CHANTING HARI OM Newsletter, October 26, 2011

CHANTING HARI OM Newsletter, October 26, 2011

Hari Om,

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      The exact New Moon eclipse occurs on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 3:57 AM (EDT), (Oct. 26, at 1:27 PM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram “Obstruction”. 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.

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

39. OBSTRUCTION

THE SEQUENCE:

Zodiac:     00° - 06° Scorpio

Calendar:   Northern Hemisphere: Oct 23 to Oct 29 approx

                   Southern Hemisphere: Apr 20 to Apr 26 approx

House 5:   60° - 54° setting to IC

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

Aspect:     60° - 54° Waning (Sextile - separating)

Moon Phase:       Waning Crescent Moon Phase (90° - 45°)

                   (7 to 10½ days after the Full Moon).

ABOVE AND BELOW:

The abyss above, the mountain below.

Dangerous water on the mountain.

Problems without, patience within.

Obstacles will cause delay.

Worries will cloud the mind and disturb the peace.

Hold to the light within.

THE IMAGE:

Storm on the mountain.

Danger.

Keep still.

Stay put.

The main challenge is internal.

Negative thoughts, worries and fears cloud up the mind.

Inner peace is disturbed.

Obstacles to meditation.

How to clear the mind?

How to clear the mind?

THE JUDGEMENT:

Difficulties without, tranquility within.

One is criticized for keeping still

But does not respond.

Thoughts are an obstruction to meditation.

Whether positive or negative

They disturb the peace.

One keeps the body still

But the mind does not follow.

Only a person of sincerity and simplicity

Can keep the mind controlled

And maintain inner peace.

Such a person does not speak of others.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:

The third son to the second son.

The third son waits and watches.

The second son tends to complain.

The third son rests content. The second son is discriminating.

The third son will listen patiently

And may even agree with his brother,

But he will not move into greater difficulties

Without something to gain.

The third son senses trouble and will move away.

The second son will try to enlist his help.

The third son will wait until

His brother offers him something he wants.

ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS

Preferences lead to expectations.

Expectations lead to faulty perceptions.

Possessiveness clouds the mind and impairs judgment.

No good will come from anger.

There are chains on one’s heart.

One must keep still and be silent.

The battle is within.

THE LINES

Six in the fourth place: (03° - 04° Scorpio)

Loud voices disturb the peace.

One keeps to oneself

And does not respond.

       The fourth place: 03° - 04° Scorpio:  62. Preponderance of the Small

       A bird on the wing.

       If it flies too high it will invite trouble.

       Words will disturb the peace.

       Choose them wisely.

              Six in the fourth place:

              To be sparing of words is crucial.

              Insincerity will be criticized.

              The essence of teamwork

              Is that one must tolerate the weaknesses of others.

This is the time of year where the amount of darkness is greater than the amount of daylight, and it is increasing. The nights are significantly longer than the days now and it is getting colder. Traditionally, depending on the success of the harvest, one will be able to see how much livestock will have to be slaughtered to meet basic needs in the coming winter. Pressure is increasing to do what is needed for the family and the community. The greater need dictates. Repercussions for avoidance of duty becomes severe. Are you part of the team or not? Keep your complaints to yourself! No one wants to hear them. What is needed is the voice of encouragement.

Discrimination will also be helpful in discerning which voices are worth listening to.

The voice of selfishness will prove to be dangerous and disruptive. The sacrifice of personal energy to the needs of the greater whole around you will generate trust and promote inclusiveness. Together we stand! Divided we fall! Can you respond to proper guidance?

One’s personal desires must be sublimated or kept hidden within. Judgments about others would be counter productive. A little encouragement will go a long way.

This is the Scorpio new moon. Deep personal sensitivities will be aroused. The challenge is anger management. How to keep calm amidst the storm. If negativity is expressed it will increase. If you don’t have something good to say, then don’t say it! Actions follow thoughts. So the need to qualify one’s thoughts becomes important. Do not act out of anger or haste. As obstructions occur, deal with them directly, but do not judge or blame! Just fix what you can!

The horoscope of this Scorpio new moon is an afflicted one filled with misunderstanding. There is a need to pause for a moment to reflect on what is true understanding and what is not. In the hustle and bustle of today’s world, who will slow down to reflect? The enemy is within and not without. The true battle is within!  Within your own thoughts and judgments. May you find a little more peace than you had yesterday. Every positive experience and thought will improve your memories tomorrow. If you can increase the light in your life each day for a month, you can radically transform your understanding and perception of the universe. You can heal most diseases in this same manner.

Also prevalent on this Scorpio new moon will be an abundance of confused priorities and misguided initiatives. Many people will be vigorously chasing their dreams or mirages. Not many will rest content. In times when energy is disoriented and unreliable, it becomes important to maintain self reliance. To act out of deluded guilt or blame will only increase complications and obstructions. Self righteous actions will also be deluded. If you are going to help someone, there is no need to preach to them. It is enough just to have a positive influence and to make a real difference.

If you add alcohol or drugs to these new moon energies, circumstances will easily escalate out of control. If you are at a party and someone else gets hurt, then you are partly responsible! A good way to assess what is appropriate is to ask yourself if it is healing. False promises, help no one. Strive to be sincere. Don’t make promises that you unless you are going to follow through and complete them. Also do not be quick to rely on your expectations of others. Everyone makes mistakes. Not everyone knows how to forgive.

Chanting and prayers are spiritual tools that help us to control and properly focus our minds. Anger and judgement usually take us away from a healing path. Try to fix the obstacles within before you presume to solve the obstacles without. Chanting can be a psychic purifier. It helps one to get past one’s one doubts and fears. It doesn’t hurt others. It is a personal activity, which if it improves yourself, it will also improve the world around you without any need for force.

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.

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ROBIN ARMSTRONG'S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 2011

ROBIN ARMSTRONG'S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 2011:

ARIES: MAR. 21 to APR. 20:

Set your goals in motion during the first 11 days of the month when progress will be easily made. Your initiatives will attract attention and appreciation. This will be an enjoyable month when you will attract what and who you want. There is a simple key to success for you, accentuate the positive!

The Full Moon of Nov 10^th will be a relatively uneventful one. High popularity and little stress! The New Moon Eclipse of Nov 25^th will be a positive one. Your enthusiasm and charm will carry the day!

Special Focus:

If you were born between Mar. 26^th and 29^th you will run into blocks and obstacles. For now the way is blocked. It would not be appropriate for you to force things to their conclusion at this time. It would be better for you to bide your time. Take the hit for now, your break through will come next year!

TAURUS: APR. 20: to MAY 21

November will start out on a stressful note for most Taureans. Arguments and mechanical problems will be prevalent. By Nov. 11 the tide will turn in your favour. Get the difficult things over with and completed early in the month so that you will be able to coast through and enjoy the last nineteen days.

The Full Moon of Nov 10^th will bring contradictory energies to the surface. You will be energized but there will be opposition over matters of taste and style. Trust your instincts. The New Moon Eclipse of Nov 25^th will be an uneventful one. Don’t get pulled into other people’s differences of opinion. Take the initiative to solve problems.

 Special Focus:

If you were born between Apr. 20^th and 23^rd then this will be a very luck month for you. New horizons are opening up. Opportunities are knocking. Jupiter is on your Sun. Reach out and make something happen. You could attract a promotion, a better job, a move, a wonderful trip, and it would be easy to get pregnant, or get someone pregnant.

GEMINI: MAY 21 to JUNE 21:

It will seem as if someone tied your shoe laces together this month. This will be a chaotic time. Too much is happening but too little is getting accomplished. You will be inclined to say the wrong thing, do the wrong thing and make the wrong choices. This will be a klutzy accident prone month. Try to keep well rested and silent!

The Full Moon of Nov 10^th will not be a stressful one in itself, but you will still be wired and over active. Keep your comments to yourself. The New Moon Eclipse of Nov 25^th will be a highly stressed and difficult one for most Geminis. Your timing will be off and your instincts scrambled! Don’t contend or take the lead!

Special Focus:

Those Geminis born in May will attract adversity this month. You will succeed if you can master anger management. Most likely you will instigate trouble. You are inclined to get over extended and inconvenience someone. Give yourself extra time to get places and drive slowly! ….as if you are going to listen!

CANCER: JUNE 21 to JULY 23:

There are quite a diverse number of energies affecting Cancer this month but they will affect little clusters of you differently. For some there will be shock and disruption, for others there will be confrontations, and for others there will be serious reflection and judgment. On the whole there will be positive emotional vibrations for most Cancers. Enjoy the little things and let the big things take care of themselves.

The Full Moon of Nov 10^th will be a positive one. Trust your instincts. Enjoy your friends. The New Moon Eclipse of Nov 25^th will be a relatively uneventful one. There is a tendency to try to do too much and come up short. Just go at your own speed and comfort level.

Special Focus:

Those of you born between June 26 and 28 will experience power struggles and possibly confrontations. In the midst of everything, you still need to be true. Stand up for what you know is true and let the chips fall where they may.

LEO: JULY 23 to AUG. 23:

You will be assertive and irresistible for the first eleven days of November. Sex appeal and charisma will prevail. If there is something you want to make happen, do it early in the month. The rest of the month you will be more laid back and indulgent. Relax and enjoy it! Some moderation will be wise.

The Full Moon of Nov 10^th will be a stressful one for Leos. Don’t trust your instincts. Be cautious with your expenditures. The New Moon Eclipse of Nov 25^th will be a positive one. Go with the flow!.

Special Focus:

Those Leos born between Aug. 20 and 23 will be inclined to put out mixed signals and force issues when it would be better to lie low. Be careful about the company you keep. You will be blamed for their trespasses. Expressions of pride and arrogance will cause great humiliation. A smart lion knows when to stay hidden!

VIRGO: AUG. 23 to SEP. 23:

Your ability to make appropriate choices will be somewhat impaired this month. Your energy level will improve significantly after the 11^th . Pace yourself for the first eleven days. Wait until the Force is with you before you put your goals into motion. There is a strong tendency to overspend or waste your time. Curb the indulgences. Go with the energy!

The Full Moon of Nov 10^th will be a positive one for Virgos as long as you keep your opinions to yourself.. The New Moon Eclipse of Nov 25^th will be a stressful one. The more people you party with, the less the quality or return will be. If you want something, just get it yourself!

Special Focus:

Those Virgos born in August will be able to do what they want this month. The force is really with you. Don’t sweat the small stuff or give any credibility to gossip. Just make things happen on your own initiative. It will be better for you to give than to receive this month. Don’t get dissipated by the opinions or preferences of others.

LIBRA: SEPT. 23 to OCT. 23:

This will be a good month for most Librans. Communications and networking will be highlighted and your ideas will be appreciated. It will be easy for you to find support and people who like what you have to say. Make the most of it. Reach out and express yourself. This will be an enjoyable social month. Enjoy it!

The Full Moon of Nov 10^th will be an uneventful one. Charm and style will be accentuated. The New Moon Eclipse of Nov 25^th will be a positive one for Librans. Get out and party. This is no time to stay at home.

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between Sept. 23 and Sept. 25 then this will be a month of sudden change. You will feel anxious. There is something or someone that you need to let go of. The times are changing. The faster you let go, the sooner things will be better. Your priorities will shift quickly. Don’t hold back!

SCORPIO: OCT. 23 to NOV. 22:

Stress and tension will prevail for the first eleven days of the month. During this time you should work hard, sleep well and drive carefully. By the twelfth obstacles will fall away. The traffic lights will change to green. It will be easier to get things done during the last half of the month. Don’t get worked up about or pulled into situations that don’t deserve your energy.

The Full Moon of Nov 10^th will bring contradictory energies to the surface. Take one for the team! Don’t complain. The New Moon Eclipse of Nov 25^th will be an inconsequential one. A little kindness on your part will go a long way..

Special Focus:

Those Scorpios born between Nov. 18 and 22 will be capable of justifying almost anything this month. This will be a good time to keep to yourself. Do not follow unworthy people or you will be blamed. Big schemes and reactions will spell Trouble!  Keep your expectations of others to a minimum.

SAGITTARIUS: NOV. 22 to DEC. 22:

Your popularity will be high this month. It will be easy for you to get things done during the first 11 days of November, but the last 19 days will prove stressful and troublesome. You will accomplish more by charm than by force. Communications skills are highlighted. Accentuate the positive! Keep well rested.

The Full Moon of Nov 10^th will be an easy one for Sagittarians. A little charm and flattery will go a long way! The New Moon Eclipse of Nov 25^th will be the most sensitive one of the year for Sagittarians. You will be very impressionable. Stick to good environments and keep your comments to yourself. A little meditation on this day will have profound results.

Special Focus:

Those Sagittarians born between Nov. 22^nd and Dec. 1^st will find their patience decreasing as the month progresses. You will be easy to anger and quick to react. Do not let yourself act out of pride. Try to keep well rested and do not drive if you are irritated. You will be very sensitive to criticism.

CAPRICORN: DEC. 22 to JAN. 20:

November will be a fortunate month for most Capricorn. Yeah! There are some power struggles. So What? Just do what you have to do! Opportunities will open up for you. Even in the midst of challenges the tide will turn in your favour. Keep control, maintain discipline, don’t rush and circumstances will steadily improve across the month..

The Full Moon of Nov 10^th will be a positive one. You will be the anchor to those whop are spinning out of control around you. The New Moon Eclipse of Nov 25^th will be a relatively uneventful one for you. You energy output should be smooth and steady.

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between Jan. 12^th and 16^th then this will be a month when you will make some practical adjustments to your goals. At first it will seems pressured and depressing, but once you make the adjustment there will be steady progress and increasing confidence. One step back and then ten steps forwards.

AQUARIUS: JAN. 20 to FEB. 19:

November will start out spacey and evasive when it will be hard to meet reliable people or get honest answers. Temptations will arise in the first week, but circumstances will take a positive turn after that. For the rest of the month you will be sociable, popular and particularly attractive to the opposite sex.

The Full Moon of Nov 10^th will be a stressful one. Don’t make promises. Lie low if you can. The New Moon Eclipse of Nov 25^th will be a positive one. You will accomplish more by charm than through the use of force. Enjoy yourself!

Special Focus:

If you were born between Feb. 17^th and 19^th don’t act on your visions or your beliefs until after mid-month. You will attract undo resentment and aggression. Why set yourself up? Keep a low profile with little or no expectations and save your good energy for when the tide changes. Good ideas and visions are worth waiting for. There is no music without a little restraint.

PISCES: FEB. 19 to MAR. 20:

You will start the month out walking on thin ice. Unfortunately the ice is thin and melting! Any aggression or anger on your part will only make matters worse. Timing will be off. You need to back off and recharge. A good night’s sleep will do a lot for you. If frustrations surface, don’t complain! Let it pass!

The Full Moon of Nov 10^th will be a positive one. You will need to watch what you say or comment on. Keep your comments to yourself! The New Moon Eclipse of Nov 25^th will be a stressful one. Your timing will be off and your communications will be forced. Silence is golden!

Special Focus:

If you are a Pisces and were born in February then hold on to your hats. The first 11 days of November will be fine, but after that you will start to run into adversity. Nothing good comes out of anger! Expect mechanical problems! Drive carefully, as you will be both accident prone and inclined to speed. As soon as you put your foot down on the gas, someone in authority will notice.

Slow down! Back off!

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.  Fifty-nine full and partial scholarships have just been awarded, and more will be announced on Dec. 21. 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.

ASTRO-DATING 2012: A new app for the i-pad and i-phone about assessing the potentials of you next date or dates. Enter in your zodiac sign, the sign of your companion, and the date ofyour encounter and you will be given a rating up to 5 stars, as well as an explanation of the energies of the day and how it will affect each of you.   

This app sells for 99 cents and can be purchased from the apple store.

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Have fun!

ROBIN ARMSTRONG'S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS FOR OCTOBER 2011

ARIES: MAR. 21 to APR. 20:

Aries will be listening to two voices this October. The first voice will be saying take your freedom and go for it. The second voice will be saying wait a minute! Your energy level is good and there is plenty of room to have fun and enjoy yourself in small matters, as long as you maintain your responsibilities.

The Full Moon of Oct 11^th will bring contradictory energies to the surface. A strong impulse for action will arise. You need to be active but you also need to avoid the eyes of those in authority. The New Moon of Oct 26^th will be an insignificant one for Aries. Be physical, enjoy yourself but do not contend.

Special Focus:

If you were born between Mar. 21^st and 23^rd this month will find you restless and impatient. You are not supposed to wait for others. This is the time for you to set dreams and goals in motion. No one will do it for you. You need to reach out beyond your normal comfort zone and do something different.

TAURUS: APR. 20: to MAY 21

This will be an irritable month for Taurus. Mars will be in Leo and there will be obstacles to getting around. You need to keep well rested and give yourself extra time to get places. Success will come your way but it will demand extra effort. You are inclined to encounter mechanical problems. Don’t complain!

The Full Moon of Oct 11^th will be a relatively insignificant one. You will be inclined to do too much, too fast. Don’t rely on others. Just do it yourself! The New Moon of Oct 26^th will be a moody and stressful one. Get a good night’s sleep and do not act on your instincts. Maintain a low profile. Listen to good music!

Special Focus:

If you were born between May 11^th and May 21^st then you must make an effort to be self reliant and expectation free, It may seem like you are running in quicksand. Don’t get desperate. If there is something that you really want to do, do it yourself or save it for a better day. This is a time for selfless service. Try to help others!

GEMINI: MAY 21 to JUNE 21:

Smooth sailing for Geminis this month. The sky will clear, the lights will be all green and you have time on your hands. No difficult aspects prevail. No adversity or stressful situations are likely. This is a month when you can smile and strut! Enjoy yourself! Such positive times do not come often. Try to share the good vibrations!

The Full Moon of Oct 11^th will be a positive one. Trust your instincts. Go with the flow! The New Moon of Oct 26^th will be an insignificant one for Geminis. The good times still roll! Go with them!

Love, laugh and be merry!

Special Focus:

Those of you born between June 11^th and 15th will have an overdose of positive energy, one of the side effects will be that you will be inclined to exaggerate and over embellish your stories. Most likely you will talk too much and for too long. It will be hard to for you to maintain verbal restraint.

CANCER: JUNE 21 to JULY 23:

During the first half of October, Cancers will likely overspend and over indulge. There will be a distinct threat to one’s waistline. Don’t try to explain or rationalize your indulgences. Just get them over with. As the month evolves, your style will become smoother and much more charming. Appreciation from others will increase.

The Full Moon of Oct 11^th will be a stressful one. Don’t trust your instincts and exercise some restraint in your personal habits. The New Moon of Oct 26^th will be a positive one. Good vibrations will prevail. If you want something, just ask nicely for it and it will likely come your way. Go with the flow.

Special Focus:

Those of you born between June 21 and 24 will continue to encounter instability and sudden change. Your anxiety level will remain high until you can let go of the attachments that are bothering you. A direct attack by you will not succeed. It will be better for you to retreat and wait for a better time to make demands.

LEO: JULY 23 to AUG. 23:

This will be a high energy month for most Leos. Mars is in Leo and you need to set your goals in motion. Take the initiative and good things will result. It is your move! If you are too laid back then priorities will become increasingly confused as the month evolves. If you want something done, don’t wait for others. Do it yourself!

The Full Moon of Oct 11^th will be a positive for Leos. Good vibrations will come your way. You will benefit by making the lives of those around you easier. The New Moon of Oct 26^th will be a stressful one. Your successes will make others envious and judgmental. Don’t flaunt your victories.

Special Focus:

Those Leos born between Aug. 20 and 23 will be gullible and out of focus this month. Complications will arise. Try to keep things simple. If you overreact your credibility will be undermined and self reliance lessened. Don’t make promises or rely on the promises of others. Avoid speculation and making investments. Just slow down a little.

VIRGO: AUG. 23 to SEP. 23:

Steady progress and increasing popularity will escalate throughout October. You will be in a good position to help others and benefit from it, but use discrimination. Not everyone is deserving of the same amount of help. Keep your distance from forceful, aggressive people and you will be readily able to count your blessings.

The Full Moon of Oct 11^th will be an insignificant one for Virgos. No big downs or ups. The New Moon of Oct 26^th will be a positive one. Here some discrimination on your part as to who is worthy to help and what is worth doing, would be in your best interest.

Special Focus:

This will be another easy going and positive month. Most Virgos would be wise to take care of and finish what they can. You need to clean up loose ends. The less clutter around you, the more freedoms you will get next month. Take a few moments to clean up the yard, or your room, or the car!

LIBRA: SEPT. 23 to OCT. 23:

Progress will come to those Librans who are making serious efforts to accomplish their goals. Hard work and discipline will attract appreciation and financial support. If you are sincere and back it up with effort, a positive momentum will be established. This is not the time for indecision. Take the initiative and make things happen.

The Full Moon of Oct 11^th will bring conflicting energies your way. Follow your game plan and do not trust your impulses. The New Moon of Oct 26^th will be an insignificant one for Librans. Keep your ideas to yourself and don’t try to explain.

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between Sept. 27 and Sept. 29 then this will be a challenging month. Confrontations and power struggles are likely to emerge. You will have to take a stand and let the chips fall where they may. If you surrender, you will be walked on or controlled. Be real! Be true! Be strong.

SCORPIO: OCT. 23 to NOV. 22:

Nothing will come easy this month. You will be under pressure at every turn. It will be a good month for getting things done that require energy and effort. It will be a difficult month to try and relax. Anger management will be the secret to success. By the end of the month your priorities will be confusing. No promises!

The Full Moon of Oct 11^th will be an uneventful one as long as you do not disturb the tranquility of others. The New Moon of Oct 26^th will be the most profound one of the year for you. Make some time for personal reflection and inner peace. Reinforce the inside and the outside will be easier to deal with.

Special Focus:

Those Scorpios born between Nov. 13 and 22 will find that their options are blurred or confused. You will accomplish more by charm than by force, but you will be vulnerable to unreliable people. Big promises will bring big let downs and sorrow. You are better off not indulging what you want this month. This time will pass. Be patient and discriminating.

SAGITTARIUS: NOV. 22 to DEC. 22:

Your popularity will be highlighted for the first half of the month. This will be the best time to express yourself. You energy level will be positive all month. You can pretty much, laugh, dance and be merry this month. You will not likely encounter any resistance or adversity. Smile and strut your stuff!

The Full Moon of Oct 11^th will be a positive one for Sagittarians. Your timing will be good. Trust your instincts. The New Moon of Oct 26^th will be a relatively uneventful one for Sagittarians. You’re your charisma and popularity will be high. Do not get pulled into affairs that do not concern you.

Special Focus:

Those Sagittarians born between Nov. 29^th and Dec. 17^th will be very spontaneous this month. Your energy level will be positive, It will be easy for you to get out and make the most of things. The key to success will be positive action. If there is stress involved, then it might not be worth doing right now. Be smooth!

CAPRICORN: DEC. 22 to JAN. 20:

October will start out wasteful for most Capricorns, but it will finish on a sweet note. Early financial pressures will ease as the month progresses. By the ninth, your sex appeal and charm clicks into positive gear! If you want something and simply ask for it, you will probably get it. Take advantage of the opportunities that come your way while the going is good.

The Full Moon of Oct 11^th will be a stressful one. Smile, don’t show the tension. Maintain a sense of courtesy. The New Moon of Oct 26^th will be a positive one for you. Just go with the flow and good things will come your way.

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between Dec. 22 and Dec. 25 then this will be an month of high anxiety. You will have to let go of something you are attached to. The faster the better. Significant changes are imminent! Don’t try to put on the brakes. Go with the change. Clean breaks are better than mangled ones.

AQUARIUS: JAN. 20 to FEB. 19:

This will be a stressful month for Aquarians. Nothing will come easy. You may be able to smile through the first ten days of the month but you will probably be growling for the rest of it. Remember, anger management. Work hard, sleep well. You are prone to accidents and mechanical problems. Don’t speed!

The Full Moon of Oct 11^th will be a positive one. If you can be content with the little things, that would be good. The New Moon of Oct 26^th will be a stressful one. Your timing will be off and you will be easily irritated. Don’t argue!

Special Focus:

If you were born between Feb. 17^th and 19^th you will have great visions and see what needs to be done next. Unfortunately others will not agree with you. Don’t turn off the visions, just keep them to yourself. You are not supposed to throw pearls before swine. Nurture your dreams within until a better time to talk about them comes around.

PISCES: FEB. 19 to MAR. 20:

This will be a very positive month for most Pisces. Your charisma and charm will be in high gear. Communications are highlighted. Express yourself. This will be a good month to make deals. Opportunities are all around you, you simply need to reach out and take them. Relax! Enjoy yourself! Your ideas will be appreciated.

The Full Moon of Oct 11^th will be a relatively uneventful one. Just smile, there is no need to explain. The New Moon of Oct 26^th will be a positive one. Your timing will be good. Trust your instincts.

Special Focus:

If you are a Pisces and were born between February 23^rd and 28^th then this is your lucky month. Opportunities will come knocking on your door. You need to invite them in, There is no need to ask for permission. If something is good and hurts no one, then it will be a blessing. Take any opportunity to travel that comes up.

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.  Fifty-nine full and partial scholarships have just been awarded, and more will be announced on Dec. 21. 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, September 27, 2011

Hari Om,

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      The exact New Moon eclipse occurs on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 6:10 AM (EDT), (Sept. 27, at 4:40 PM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram “Retreat”. 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.

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

 

33. RETREAT

THE SEQUENCE:

Zodiac:            00° - 06° Libra

Calendar:          Northern Hemisphere: Sep 23 to Sep 29 approx

                        Southern Hemisphere: Mar 20 to Mar 26 approx

House 6:          90° - 84° setting to IC

Time of day:     06:00 to 06:24 PM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)

Aspect:           90° - 84° Waning (Square - separating)

Moon Phase:    Waning Crescent Moon Phase (90° - 45°)

                        (7 to 10½ days after the Full Moon).

ABOVE AND BELOW:

Heaven above, the mountain below.

Light above, stillness below.

Strength without, patience within.

Firm in stillness

A sage waits for a vision.

THE IMAGE:

Light on the mountain.

At the summit,

One observes

A sage on the mountain,

Who sees what others cannot.

A breakthrough in solitude.

One cannot stay here forever.

The way home becomes apparent.

Rest before you start.

THE JUDGEMENT:

One pauses

In the hustle and bustle of life.

One feels a need for inner tranquility and peace.

One breathes deeply

And takes a calm approach to time demands.

In the world one is active everywhere.

At home one rests and contemplates.

Understanding will not come from action.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:

The third son to the father.

The third son is slow to act. The father acts quickly.

The third son measures the effect before he speaks.

The father speaks freely.

The third son rests content. The father will force issues.

The third son will not respond quickly to his father.

He is uncertain of his capacity.

The father would like to see more confidence.

The third son will wait for his father’s attention.

The father is not always sensitive and can be aloof.

The third son is patient.

He will ask before he acts,

Or wait to be told what to do.

ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS

Great changes. Darkness ascends.

If you want something, don’t just sit there

And wait for someone to get it for you.

Get it yourself.

One actively pursues what one values

Even if one must spend some time alone in the process.

If the way before one is blocked

One must retreat and wait for a more agreeable time.

Wait for the vision, and then wait no longer.

If one can see it, one can do it.

THE LINES

Nine in the fifth place: (04° - 05° Libra)

One holds firm to one’s resolve

And exercises restraint.

One meets one’s thoughts,

But does not compromise.

One’s will power and social conscience is strengthened.

A way is opening.

         The fifth place: 04° - 05° Libra:  54. The Marrying Maiden

         There are inner worries.

         One laughs out loud.

         No one hears.

         Good fortune.

                  Nine in the fifth place:

                  Honourable and strong.

                  One takes care of responsibilities.

                  Time is not wasted.

                  Good fortune.

This is the time of year where the amount of darkness becomes greater than the amount of daylight, when independent freedoms must retreat and surrender to the increasing responsibilities of the fall and coming winter. Focus changes from the individual to the group. Participation is a significant factor of survival. It is harvest time! one must reap whatever there is and make the most of it, as work done now will secure resources for the winter when nothing grows and life is difficult.

This marks the retreat of strong wills and egos, in favour of team work and consideration of others.

At the summer and winter solstices the change of light into darkness or vice verse is about 6 minutes a day. At the equinoxes the rate of change is 24 minutes a day. So the rate of increasing darkness becomes very noticeable to all. With it comes a wariness about what is ahead for the winter months and what is demanded of us now.

This is a Libra Full Moon, ruled by Venus the planet of love and beauty. Venus rules the development of values and true self worth. In Libra this implies the value of sharing what one has with others. If you don’t share, it means nothing to anyone!

This New Moon in Libra represents the seed impulse of sharing. Without sharing there is no peace! Can you find a worthy balance between what you are prepared to share and what you are not? Is there anything that you are not prepared to share? Can you watch others do without and do nothing? Even a smile in the midst of difficulties can have a tremendous healing effect. Can you whistle while you work? What have you got to lose by showing appreciation to others?

The horoscope of this Libra New Moon is afflicted and there is much contradiction and instability associated to it. We will see it as two forces at work. One will be harsh, unsympathetic and selfish. The other will be hard working, considerate and expressive. The challenge here is to accentuate the positive or at least to avoid increasing the worries and anxieties of others. Even if there are fears that surface, we cannot succumb and live our lives in fear. ‘

Meditation, prayer and chanting on this full moon can affirm the spirit of sensitivity and openness. It can help one to transcend and let go of worries and fears. This can be done alone, but it is a good time to gather together and share inner feelings of peace on earth and good will towards man.

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 *******

My new book, “ I Ching: The Great Treatise is now available as an ebook www.rasa.ws and http://www.thewakingdream.net . This book presents the roots of the I ching as astrological and implies the functional use of astrology in what is now China as early as 3,300 BC. The printed book should be available in late October.