CHANTING HARI OM Newsletter, July 2011

Hari Om,

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The exact New Moon eclipse occurs on Friday, Jul 1, at 4:55 AM (EDT), (Jul 1, at 2:25 PM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram “Preponderance of the Great”. 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:
(The graphics accompanying this newsletter can be seen on line at www.hariomhariom.com or www.thewakingdream.net )

28. PREPONDERANCE OF THE GREAT


THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac: 06° - 12° Cancer
Calendar: Northern Hemisphere: Jun 28 to Jul 4 approx
Southern Hemisphere: Dec. 28 to Jan 3 approx
House 9: 174° - 168° setting to IC
Time of day: 12:24 to 12:48 PM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect: 174° - 168° Waning
Moon Phase: Waning Full Moon Phase (180° - 135°)
(0 to 3½ days after the Full Moon).

ABOVE AND BELOW:
The lake above, wood below.
One can enjoy the water
But must be careful to watch for hidden tree stumps.
Happy without, sensitive within.
Positive persuasion.
It is important to encourage the efforts of others.

THE IMAGE:
Rain in the forest.
Abundant growth.
Watch where you are going.
Don’t step too strongly.
Don’t stand too tall.
Don’t walk too fast.
What if you get lost?
One only has so much strength.

THE JUDGEMENT:
Happiness without, gentleness within.
Words of encouragement.
Confidence will increase.
When worries fade, there will be laughter.
Once begun it will be difficult to stop.
Little comments will have great repercussions.
Thoughts will lead to actions.
It will be easy to overemphasize one’s own importance.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The first daughter to the third daughter.
The first daughter is perceptive.
The third daughter likes to have fun.
The first daughter expects to be heard.
The third daughter does not want to be serious.
The first daughter moves towards commitments.
The third daughter moves away from them.
The first daughter takes on responsibilities.
The third daughter wants to be free.
The first daughter talks with authority.
The third daughter laughs at authority.
The first daughter is persuasive.
The third daughter is charming and flirtatious.


ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS
For every action there is a reaction.
For every strength there is a weakness.
Can one assess the implications of one’s actions?
Can one be aware of who one is affecting and how?
Understanding the implications of change.
If one cannot transform oneself,
Sooner or later circumstances will arise
That demand that one does.
Every action and even every thought
Is a force that goes out.
What one puts out will come back!

THE LINES

Nine in the fourth place: (09° - 10° Cancer)
One eats on the run.
It would be wiser to pause.
One forgets what needs to be said.
Someone will be inconvenienced.

The fourth place: 09° - 10° Cancer: 35. Progress
The team will succeed
Where the individual will not.
Progress will come by consensus.

Nine in the fourth place:
Strong words.
Loud laughter.
One does not listen to one’s partner.
Misfortune.



This is a time when there are worries about security but nothing is stable. One’s worries tend to eclipse one’s compassion. There are always people who are worse off than yourself. Indulging in personal worries brings selfishness to the fore. Being over considerate about one’s problems, makes one under considerate about the problems of others. Who worries about their neighbors ability to pay the rent or have enough food?
The internet and media in general tend to keep us in a pocket of self indulgence and self interest. Who can really look out of the pocket? If you have problems to worry about, so must many others.

We are at the end of innocence on the world wide web. The internet is being used to destabilize countries and governments. It is also being used as a type of vigilante justice whereby punishments or harassments are being perpetrated before and legal judgment is made. Governments are using it to influence people and stay in power.
From here on we can expect more censorship and higher costs for access and security options.
There will be a cost to pay for what appears to be internet freedom.

On a spiritual level, one will soon have to do a month long media fast before one is ready to even approach silencing the mind and listening to the heart. Outwardly Preponderance of the Great implies watching the ridgepole of the roof or structure as it sags to the breaking point. Inwardly, Preponderance of the Great implies considering what must fall away so that the great inner light can shine brightly. There are two different directions for understanding this hexagram, and maybe more. Where are you focusing. Upon what are you concentrating?


This is a Cancer New Moon and it is also an eclipse. Sensitivities are heightened. Much depends on the direction and quality of your concerns.
Once before this message of Cherokee wisdom was included in this newsletter. It seem appropriate to include it again.

CHEROKEE WISDOM
An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy, "It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves...
One is evil -- he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego.
The other is good -- he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.""
And then he said: "This same fight is going on inside you --and inside every other person, too."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed!"

In the horoscope for this Cancer New Moon eclipse, there is a marked tendency to worry about things that are beyond your control. If this pulls you into negativity and darkness, then you need to take a step back and let go of your concerns. Perhaps your concerns and your thinking are being embraced more than God? Perhaps your worries show a lack of faith? No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. A lot of people have difficult karma coming back at them. This is a fact. Whose plan do you think, brought this about, or is bringing this about?
The point I am trying to make is that there is still value in realizing that higher hands might have a role in all of this. Perhaps God knows what He or She is doing! How much faith do you have?

Chanting or praying, at any time is a good means for staying centred in inner light and love. On an eclipse there is a tendency to increase the darkness, but if one can increase one’s inner light during such a time, one would certainly gain extra impetus and inner presence.
May you carry the light within while the darkness is manifesting without.

Hari Om.

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Robin

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CHANTING HARI OM Newsletter, June 2011

Hari Om,

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The exact New Moon eclipse occurs on Wednesday, Jun 1, at 5:03 PM (EDT), (Jun 2, at 2:33 AM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram “The Power of the Great”. 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)

34. POWER OF THE GREAT

THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac: 06° - 12° Gemini
Calendar: Northern Hemisphere: May 27 to Jun 2 approx
Southern Hemisphere: Nov 27 to Dec 4 approx
House 10: 156° - 162° rising from IC
Time of day: 10:24 to 10:48 AM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect: 156° - 162° Waxing
Moon Phase: Waxing Full Moon Phase (135° - 180°)
(10 ½ to 14 days after the New Moon).

ABOVE AND BELOW:
Thunder above, heaven below.
Heavenly rumblings.
The arousing force above and power below.
Movement that escalates.
Creative excitement!
Do not waste time.
Seize the moment.

THE IMAGE:
Strong movement.
Great advances.
Sudden breakthroughs.
Resistance falls away.
Words of power will stimulate and excite.
They will not encounter any contention.
No one will argue.
Firm in truth.
Direct in action.

THE JUDGEMENT:
Movement without, strength within.
Truth can be disturbing.
Words will shock.
One speaks.
The effect is powerful.
Everyone will hear.
Actions will follow thoughts.
There will be no turning back.
One seizes the moment. Action escalates.
There is no time for inner peace.
One is preoccupied with outer expression.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The father to the first son.
When the father speaks, the first son jumps.
When the father moves, the first son will try to keep up.
The fathers firmness encourages the first son to persevere.
The father will push the first son to take the initiative and to be stronger.
The father has power. The first son wants his own power.
Their will is to be strong and to act. Neither one is patient.
They will laugh at the unexpected.


ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS
Light and joy ascending.
Positive words will have a positive effect.
Laughter will overcome doubt.
Beauty will inspire.
If there is goodness in your heart
Push forward.
This is the time to express what is worthy.


THE LINES

Nine in the first place: (11° - 12° Gemini)
One steps firmly
And relies on no one.

The first place: 11° - 12° Gemini: 34. The Power of the Great
Confident and firm
One pushes forward.
Great progress.
Everything serves to further.

Nine in the first place:
One speaks first
And without reservation.
One’s words are true.
No blame.





This is a time to express what is true, and to express it confidently. What is true to you?
No one will know if you don’t express it. Truth will be affirmed. Untruth will be corrected. In this way we can move forward and learn at the same time. Even if your truth is saying that the world is going to end. Speak it and reap the results! If you are wrong, you will be corrected.
This is the beginning of learning.

Can you speak what is true and listen at the same time. If someone speaks untruthfully, leave them well enough alone. Don’t lose precious time following negativity or doubt. There is no need to contend. Just follow your own truth.

Some truths are greater than other truths. Are you listening?

This is a Gemini New Moon and it is also an eclipse. If we will ever be able to speak our peace, it is now. On this new moon the mind is empowered. One is impelled to impress others. Unfortunately because it is a south node solar-eclipse the mind and thoughts can too easily wander into darkness and doubt.
An eclipse is the darkest and most sensitive of lunations. While the world is darkened on the outside, it also receives a tremendous affirmation on the inside, for those sensitive enough to hear the silence. While the darkness prevails we are supposed to carry the light brightly within until it returns on the outside again. This eclipse is a powerful seed moment. What you feel or think at the moment of the eclipse will gain power and momentum. Hence the importance of clarity in the darkness. The thoughts that come into our mind when we are alone, that is our karma. How can we change them. Is it even possible? ……. YES! It is!
In the outer world there will be a marked tendency to distort or misinterpret the truth on this new moon. If your truth is in words, then it will be a fragile or questionable truth.
Thoughts, like words are a disturbance of silence. They are a disturbance of the peace!
They should be arrested!
If we can quiet the mind on this new moon we will remain open to the wonders and grace of silence.

Chanting is one of the most remarkable tools for silencing the mind. When chanting intensely, it becomes quite difficult to think or reason. Can you imaging being happy for no reason?
This is the challenge of this eclipse. Happiness without thought or reason would be a great reward.

Whether your technique for maintaining silence is chanting, singing bhajans or hymns, or praying, this new moon eclipse is an excellent time to persevere. Inner work will strengthen confidence and find increasing affirmations in the silence. Oh, if only we could spread the good cheer in silence.

If you don’t have something good to say, don’t say it! A good chant or prayer can be repeated silently even in social situations. Are you capable of this?

It is something that I strive ardently to achieve every day. I am also very grateful to know that there are many others around the world striving to maintain their inner light and exhibiting peaceful radiance within their sensitivity spheres. In this way inner peace and guidance are maintained around the world.

Hari Om.

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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 introduced. 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 *******

ROBIN ARMSTRONG'S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS FOR JUNE 2011:

ARIES: MAR. 21 to APR. 20:
This month you will have to follow through on what you have already set in motion. Progress can still be made but you will need to rely on your intelligence and your ability to communicate to take full advantage. Networking promises rewards in the first half of the month but in the last half you will be inclined to say the wrong things at exactly the wrong moment!
The New Moon Eclipse of Jun 1st will be a positive for Aries. Opportunities could arise that work in your favour. If they surface go for it! The Full Moon Eclipse of Jun 15th will also be a positive one. Positive energy will make you look good against the contrast of those mired in negativity.
Special Focus:
If you were born between Apr. 19th and 20th then good opportunities are at your doorstep, at least for the first four days of June while Jupiter is still in Aries. Look sharp and take your best shot. If you snooze, you will lose!

TAURUS: APR. 20: to MAY 21
This will be a lucky month for Taureans. Jupiter moves into your sign marking the beginning of what could be the luckiest year in twelve! Its about time, don’t you think? Your charisma is also in high gear and you will be attractive to the opposite sex, well more than usual anyways. Its your move. Opportunity is knocking and you need to reach out and take it. Don’t hide away. Flowers need sunshine!
The New Moon Eclipse of Jun 1st will be uneventful for Taureans. Maintain a stress free zone. If hassles surface, laugh and move on. The Full Moon Eclipse of Jun 15th will also be a relatively easy one. The force will continue to be with you. Your actions will bring light into the darkness.
Special Focus:
Taureans born between May 5 and 21 will feel energized this month. Mars is transiting your Sun. This will make you strong, assertive and impatient. Set your goals in motion. Get out there and make things happen. Its your move!

GEMINI: MAY 21 to JUNE 21:
This month Geminis will take the initiative and make whatever they desire happen. It becomes important to want good things. You will be charming and easy! You are not likely to accept no as an answer this month. Your powers of persuasion will be in high gear. You may as well enjoy yourself and spread the good cheer around!
The New Moon Eclipse of Jun 1st will be the most sensitive one of the year. Try to take a few moments out for personal re-evaluation. On this one day, it would be wise to remain silent! The Full Moon Eclipse of Jun 15th will bring contradictory energies to the surface. You will be inclined to over exaggerate and over indulge. Everything will have its cost!
Special Focus:
Those of you born between May 21 and 28 will be putting out mixed signals. You will be pushing too hard. Your lack of discrimination will cause significant complications. Excessive adrenaline will cause embarrassment. Be physical but mind your own business!

CANCER: JUNE 21 to JULY 23:
For Cancers this month will either be very positive or very negative. There will not be much middle ground. Those of you born in June will have the greater difficulties and disruptions. Don’t throw good energy after bad. Those of you born in July will feel stronger and more assertive. If you have something to do, do it now!
The New Moon Eclipse of Jun 1st will be relatively uneventful. Don’t get pulled into the darkness of others. The Full Moon Eclipse of Jun 15th will also be insignificant. Sensitivities will surface, but you should wait a few days before talking about it.
Special Focus:
Those of you born between June 23 and 26 will not be sleeping well this month. Anxieties are increasing. You are likely to be let down by someone or something. The challenge is to let it go and not fester on it. This is a month of shock therapy. You are only having to let go of what no longer belongs or is holding you back! The faster you let go the better!

LEO: JULY 23 to AUG. 23:
First there will be hassles and then there will be good times. In both circumstances you are inclined to misunderstand and exaggerate. Pride goes before a fall! Get the difficult things done early in the month and the last half will be far more enjoyable. Try not to put out energy to people and situations that do not deserve it or would misuse it.
The New Moon Eclipse of Jun 1st will be a positive one. Trust your instincts. The Full Moon Eclipse of Jun 15th will not be stressful in itself for Leos. However you will be vulnerable to poorly guided or impaired actions. This will be a good day to lie low and recharge.
Special Focus:
Those Leos born in July will be surrounded by misunderstandings. If you pontificate it will cost you. Everything will seem exaggerated. The work is to adjust your outlook and wait for a better time to respond. Haste makes waste! Arrogant dragon will have cause to repent!

VIRGO: AUG. 23 to SEP. 23:
The best laid plans of mice and men can go awry. You will start out the month with life going along easily. It will be smooth sailing. If you criticize others harmony will be quick to disappear. Sweat equity will get you through the rest of the month. Nothing will be accomplished without hard work. Talk is cheap. Avoid it!
The New Moon Eclipse of Jun 1st will be a stressful one. Avoid arguments. Keep your thoughts to yourself. The Full Moon Eclipse of Jun 15th will also be stressful. You can’t always get what you want! Don’t complain! Move out of the way.
Special Focus:
If your birthday falls in August then the month will start out smelling like roses, but will end on a sour note. The latter half of the month will be about anger management. Impatience expressed will increase difficulties and adversity. Keep busy! It will be enough! A good night’s sleep will also make a positive difference.

LIBRA: SEPT. 23 to OCT. 23:
This will be a good month for most Librans. Your ability to express yourself is highlighted during the first half of the month. As your expression waxes, your appreciation level will increase significantly. As the month progresses your ability to take the initiative and get things done will also improve.
The New Moon Eclipse of Jun 1st will be a positive one for Libras. Spread good cheer and share your ideas with others. The Full Moon Eclipse of Jun 15th will also be positive. Get out of the house and take in some culture!
Special Focus:
If your birthday falls between Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 then you will suffer significant upsets and confrontations. Nothing is coming to you easily. You have to take a stand for what is true but also know what is not worth fighting over. Get real! This is no time for superficial comments or activities. The truth will set you free.

SCORPIO: OCT. 23 to NOV. 22:
This will continue to be a frustrating month for Scorpios. You are likely tired and over worked. Your patience will be at a limit and you can expect arguments. This will be a mechanically impaired time so drive careful. If you speed you are likely to get caught. Keep well rested and alert. This is not a conspiracy. You have simply over extended and need to recharge!
The New Moon Eclipse of Jun 1st will be will be a minimal one, however you have to watch your temper and avoid aggravating situations. The Full Moon Eclipse of Jun 15th will be insignificant in itself, but you will be inclined to misguided actions. Back off.
Special Focus:
Those Scorpios born between Nov. 6 and 22 will encounter the most stress and adversity. You need to strive to stay calm and aloof. There is a tendency for you to over react and misjudge situations. Don’t expect reliable support. Just do your own thing. It will be easier.

SAGITTARIUS: NOV. 22 to DEC. 22:
The month starts out with poor communications and a tendency to say the wrong thing at the wrong time to the wrong person. Then your emotional instincts will go out of synch. Try to avoid splurge spending. Then by the end of the month your energy level gets low and you become irritable. Try to keep well rested and also keep your expectations down to a minimum.
The New Moon Eclipse of Jun 1st will be a stressful one for Sagittarians. Your timing will be off. Do not trust your instincts. Don’t respond to comments and gossip. This will be a good day to reflect. The Full Moon Eclipse of Jun 15th will bring missed energies to the surface. Your instincts will be sharp but your choices are likely to be or questionable value.
Special Focus:
Those Sagittarians born between Nov. 22 and 23 will continue to be in confusion. The world around you will be unreliable and it will be hard to see clearly. Strive for self reliance. Try to avoid making or relying upon big promises. This is one of those times when simplicity and silence will hold more power than gestures and reactions. No Promises!

CAPRICORN: DEC. 22 to JAN. 20:
You will navigate smoothly between freedom and responsibility, between disruption and stability. You will maintain control and hold your course in spite of any time disruptions. It will be useful for you to have a plan A and plan B and perhaps even a pan C this month. You will navigate rather smoothly the first half of the month, but need to listen rather than talk in the last half.

The New Moon Eclipse of Jun 1st will be an insignificant one for you. Enjoy what you like and let go of the rest. The Full Moon Eclipse of Jun 15th will also be an insignificant one. Be patient! Do things at your own good time!
Special Focus:
If your birthday falls between Dec. 28 and Jan. 1 then this will be a month when your authority will be challenged. Let go of what needs to be let go of. Don’t throw good energy after bad! Maintain personal discipline and control.

AQUARIUS: JAN. 20 to FEB. 19:
Stress and tension will follow you around for the first three weeks of the month, then it will fade away. Get the difficult things done and out of the way so that you can enjoy the latter part of June. The Summer Solstice is the turning point, so you should do something special on June 21. Try to keep well rested and drive carefully. Give yourself extra time to get places.
The New Moon Eclipse of Jun 1st will be a positive influence for most Aquarians, however expressions of haste or anger could spoil good communications. The Full Moon Eclipse of Jun 15th will also be a positive one. Accentuate the positive and follow the happiness!
Special Focus:
If you were born between Feb. 4 and 19 then it will be your turn to be walking around somewhat cranky and cantankerous. Go ahead! Prove me wrong! The more you force things, the more resistance you will encounter. This will be a lot easier on you if you are not trying to tell others what to do or expecting them to change.

PISCES: FEB. 19 to MAR. 20:
This month it will be easy for Pisceans to become bothered by trivialities. Try to avoid discussions over matters of taste and style. If someone says something that bothers you, don’t respond or you will increase the bother! Minor discontents, let them go! If you want something, just go get it yourself.
The New Moon Eclipse of Jun 1st will be a stressful one. Your timing will be off. Expect distractions. The Full Moon Eclipse of Jun 15th will also be stressful. Go placidly amongst the noise and haste. Avoid loud and aggressive people for they are vexations to the soul.
Special Focus:
If you are a Pisces and were born on February 19th or 20th this will be a good month to honour the sacred. Try to get out around nature and close to water. Sit there and feel the essence for a while. Trust your visions and reach out for a dream. True consideration for others will blossom. If you feel inspired to be creative, then you should follow 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.

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.

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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:
(The graphics accompanying this newsletter can be seen on line at www.hariomhariom.com or www.thewakingdream.net )

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

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 introduced. 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 *******

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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CHANTING HARI OM Newsletter, April 2011

Hari Om,

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The exact New Moon occurs on Wednesday, April 3, at 10:33 AM (EDT), (April 3, at 8:03 PM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram “Limitation”. 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:
(The graphics accompanying this newsletter can be seen on line at www.hariomhariom.com or www.thewakingdream.net )

60: LIMITATION

THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac: 12° - 18° Aries
Calendar: Northern Hemisphere: Apr 1 to Apr 8 approx
Southern Hemisphere: Oct 5 to Oct 11 approx
House 12: 102° - 108° rising from IC
Time of day: 06:48 to 07:12 AM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect: 102° - 108° Waxing
Moon Phase: Waxing Half Moon Phase (90° - 135°)
(7 to 10 ½ days after the New Moon).


ABOVE AND BELOW:
A storm above the lake.
To persevere would be dangerous.
Even the river bank is dangerous to traverse.
Danger above, pleasure below.
One needs to be discriminating
About the depths of ones indulgences.
Joy should not come at someone else’s expense.

THE IMAGE:
Dangerous waters.
Too much fun will attract danger.
Caution is needed concerning what goes into the mouth and what comes out,
Choose your activities well.
Be cautious about the company you keep.
Inconsiderate people will invite disaster.
It will be easy to attract bad people,
But it will be very difficult to get rid of them.

THE JUDGEMENT:
Discrimination without, pleasure within.
Not everything that is enjoyable is worthy.
To impose personal preferences will only make matters worse.
There is much that needs to be done.
This is not the time for frivolity.
Too much of anything will spoil it.
To laugh without consideration.
To indulge without sharing.
What good can come of this?
Overindulgence will have dangerous consequences.
To take on more than one can accomplish
Or to do less than one is capable of
Will have dire consequences.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The third daughter to the second son.
She laughs. He will criticize.
She throws herself into the game of life.
He tends to brood and disassociate.
He will impose limits on her enthusiasm.
Her playfulness will rarely find approval.
She pushes the limits of what is right,
He will be blamed.
She says what she shouldn’t.
He says what he doesn’t want to say.
Silence would be an improvement.

ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS
Dangerous impulse.
One puts one’s own ideas first
And moves forward at any cost.
One steps on the sensitivities of others
And even threatens their security.
One laughs at criticism.
Performance will suffer.


THE LINES

Nine in the second place: (13° - 14° Aries)
One comes with confidence
And is ready to play.
Enthusiasm exceeds its proper limits.
Someone takes offence.

The second place: 13° - 14° Aries: 43. Breakthrough, Resoluteness
Creative breakthrough.
One pushes forward
With confidence and encouraging words.

Nine in the second place:
Firm where one should be receptive.
One moves impulsively.
Integrity is diminished.
Others are shocked.
They will not help.
They may go out of their way to hinder.
Misfortune.



The hexagram of Limitation holds a special message for the world. Its symbol is that of dangerous water (abyss) above and of the lake (joy) below. The lake can only hold so much water! This represents a time when lakes are flooding and dangerous water threatens what is usually enjoyable.
This comes so close to the salt water being used on top of the normal water to cool the nuclear reactors in Japan. Dangerous waters overflowing!
Caution about what goes into the mouth and what comes out of it is mentioned. How appropriate for Japan where both water and food are contaminated and people are living out in the cold with little shelter and no food. Limitation indeed!
There are also warnings about inappropriate behaviour as questions about the value or truth in the information about vulnerabilities arise.

In the Arab world danger has also arisen in the form of popular uprisings. Danger has surged up and is threatening to run out of control, beyond acceptable limits. The balance of world power has shifted upon dangerous grounds filled with discontent and agreement.
In a time of limitation, one comes to be wary of who is limiting who, or what is limiting what.

There is a strong need for discrimination rather than impulse. Fools rush in is the motto of Aries. Wise men don’t!

On a personal level the message is to curb our indulgences and indiscriminate activities. This is a time when worries and negative thoughts seem to overwhelm our ability to rest content. In China there is something known as Smiling Meditation which aims at removing doubts and negative thoughts. At the same time, when a tsunami is coming, one needs to run and move out of the way.
How to avoid conflicts and the empowering of rage or prejudice?
Discontent and envy are terrible states of being. They lead to darkness and danger. The spiritual challenge here is to maintain inner contentment and calm and to avoid increasing the danger and darkness. Oh where is compassion when it is so needed?
Even amidst the dangers, waves of information on the web and social media, encourage dangerous reactions.
Inner truth and inner peace are called for. Who will be the first to forgive?

In the horoscope of this new moon is great volatility and instability. The world is in shock and catalystic change. Few are willing to compromise. Fewer still can envision how to heal these rifts and minimize the repercussions. It is more important to share what one has with those who need, than to hoard or protect things for oneself!

In this dark and volatile time it becomes very important to light up the darkness. The power of prayer and of chanting can revitalize the heart and clearly direct the mind. A beautiful song can heal or restore the soul. Can you maintain an inner positivity and avoid empowering the negativity without. Can you meet force with peace? Do you understand the limitations of your own life? Can you avoid following the negative gossip about others?
Food, water and good will can restore peace. Chanting can help us to maintain a positive heartfelt stance in the face of negative information. If action is required, it would be useful to consider how to make things more peaceful? How do we help rather than hurt? Very little good comes from anger, rage and impulse.
By chanting and taking time to meditate or pray on this new moon, perhaps, we can restore some peace in our immediate circle and associations. Perhaps also this can spread around the neighbourhood and even the world.


Hari Om.

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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 introduced. Two people per country will be eligible. To find out more go to www.rasa.ws *******

CHANTING HARI OM Newsletter, March 2011

Hari Om,

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The exact New Moon occurs on Wednesday, March 4, at 3:47 PM (EST), (March 5, at 2:27 AM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram “The Clinging, Fire”. 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:
(The graphics accompanying this newsletter can be seen on line at www.hariomhariom.com or www.thewakingdream.net )



30: THE CLINGING, FIRE

THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac: 12° - 18° Pisces
Calendar: Northern Hemisphere: Mar 3 to Mar 8 approx
Southern Hemisphere: Sep 4 to Sep 10 approx
House 1: 72° - 78° rising from IC
Time of day: 04:48 to 05:12 AM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect: 72° - 78° Waxing (Quintile Separating)
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent Moon Phase (45° - 90°)
(3 ½ to 7 days after the New Moon).

ABOVE AND BELOW:
Fire above, fire below.
Clarity without and clarity within.
The cornerstone of one’s insights will be apparent.
Ones dependencies are obvious.
One can be blinded by one’s own light.
Maker sure that you have considered the implications.
Before you act or speak, practice what you preach!

THE IMAGE:
A large fire.
No time to relax.
This cannot endure forever.
With clarity comes consequences.
Take care that no one gets burned.
With some restraint progress will come.
Too much attention is not good.

THE JUDGEMENT:
Clarity without, clarity within.
The implications can be seen.
People naturally depend on one another.
Within and without one must cling to what is right.
One will be judged by the company one keeps.
If one’s behaviour is incorrect
Or one’s character is diminished
Complications will increase.
There will be sorrow.
Too much isolation is inappropriate.
Too much familiarity is inappropriate.
The right standard can only be seen if one holds to it.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The second daughter to herself.
She sees what is needed
But she also needs to see clearly.
Her life can get complicated by dependencies.
Just as fire depends on fuel,
She depends upon the attention of others.
If she is kind and considerate she will win hearts.
If she compromises or overextends herself,
Guilt will increase.
If she does not live up to expectations
There will be sorrow and remorse.
She has the ability to align herself with good company.
To the degree that she does,
She will win praise.
To the degree that she does not,
She will attract guilt and humiliation.
Burning dependencies will increase clarity.

ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS
One looks for adventure.
Opportunities abound.
It is important to consider the implications of one’s actions.
Every relationship will, in time,
Require work and commitment.
Are you ready, willing and able?
Are you prepared to face the consequences?

THE LINES

Six in the fifth place: (13° - 14° Pisces)
What is right is challenged.
One does not take a stand.
Illegitimate temptations arise.
Do not act.
Hold on to what is proper and right.
Blame will be placed where it is deserved.

The fifth place: 13° - 14° Pisces: 23. Splitting Apart
Splitting apart!
One does not fit in.
One’s initiatives do not find approval.
Let go!
What is meant to fall away, will fall away!

Six in the fifth place:
In a position of authority, one rests content.
The standard is weakened.
The worthy are not honoured.
Misfortune.


At a time when fires of seeming revolution are raging on the planet, a concern arises over the consequences. The fires of self righteousness can burn ferociously if not kept personally in check. Most of the revolutions to topple the old apparent dictators are leading extended periods of military rule. The danger is that the loss of freedom could be greater in what follows. Likewise many of the rebellions and disruptions are based on a rapidly increasing cost of food. Unfortunately these very acts of defiance will probably lead to periods of starvation and poverty. The rich will spend more of their money to buy food, but what will those who have little or no money do?
How can one feel comfortable or at peace when people are starving ….. when even one person is starving?
Can anyone see the light? Will we simply close our eyes to the poverty in the world that is not being shown in the media, but is understood to be prevalent?
Increasing pollution diminishes the quality of food and lives. Controlling pollution increases prices. Increasing gas and chemical costs add fuel to the fire. It is easy to cast blame and justify a volatile response. However, what is needed here is a little consideration and kindness.
Never mind casting blame. Can compassion be found anywhere? It seems to be losing presence even in religions. There are fires that burn without, and there are fires within. Which one are you concerned with? It is one thing to benefit from the light and warmth of a fire. It is quite another to get burned. Very little good will ever come from anger and rage.
We are in an era when we see so much, but hide our own personal light. Which visions are true visions? Is the world madly rushing along based on the here say and gossip of facebook and twitter? Is there no perspective or insight?
One thing seems certain. To heal the planet or even just to survive, we will probably be leading more strongly regulated lives. When the freedom without lessens, will the freedom within grow to balance it? How many people are working to increase their inner light and radiance? Really the question becomes, Am I working to increase my inner light and radiance, or am I simply reacting to what images confront these eyes? Is there any depth perception possible here?
These are the challenges.
Amongst the billions of people in the world, how significant is one story? With this new moon in Pisces, a great sensitivity to the sorrows and complications in the world arises.
As we grow spiritually we increase our sensitivity sphere. As we increase our sensitivity sphere, we increase the amount of pain we feel. When we decide that we do not want any more pain we close off our sensitivities. We diminish our pain and we lose awareness. This is understandable but not always acceptable.
Who is more responsible, the insensitive person or the one with greater sensitivities? The person with the greater sensitivities has the greater responsibility because they are more aware than the insensitive person. The gift that the sensitive person has for the insensitive one is the gift of consideration and guidance. ….. not a self righteous guidance but a compassionate one.
On this new moon in Pisces a great sensitivity prevails for those who wish to tune into it. This is a time when personal disciplines, that help us hold to the inner light, will prove most valuable. Countries and political movements fight wars, but ordinary people starve and die. Chanting on this new moon will open ones heart to the light within. If it can guide us through the darkness, will the world be a better place? One candle alone can light up a room, but several candles together increase the light. A candle only sees darkness, but it keeps burning to show the light.
Chanting is one of the most valid tools for maintaining inner light against the storms of outer vision. Prayer and meditation too are most valuable in this regard.
Embrace sensitivity. Protect kindness. Cherish compassion.

Hari Om.

Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om, 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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ROBIN ARMSTRONG'S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS FOR MARCH 2011

ARIES: MAR. 21 to APR. 20:
This will be a month of significant contradictions for most Aries. On the one hand you will be surrounded by responsibilities and the results of old karma. They are telling you to be cautious and wait. But Uranus will join Jupiter in Aries this month and excitement and the need for change will prevail.
The New Moon of Mar. 4th will be a relatively uneventful one for Aries. It represents the calm before the storm. The Full Moon of Mar. 19th will also be a relatively uneventful one, however, it does represent the turning of the tide. From here on excitement will predominate.
Special Focus:
If you were born between Mar. 21 and 23 then you will become very hyper and restless this month. It will be difficult to calm down or sleep. Things are changing fast. Patience will have fallen away. It’s your move. Go for it!

TAURUS: APR. 20: to MAY 21
Your energy level will smooth out this month and it will be easier for you to get things done. You will however be inclined to laziness and overindulgence, as a consequence of which you won’t want to bother with anything. Your battle this month is with sloth and overindulgence. You will gain more from putting out energy than trying to receive.
The New Moon of Mar. 4th will be a positive one. You will be highly productive and perceptive at the same time. Act on your ideas. The Full Moon of Mar. 19th will also be positive. Go with the flow.
Special Focus:
Only those Taureans born between May 19 and 21 will still be struggling to get by. Nothing will come out of great expectations, but if you just keep things simple and small they will work out as best as they can. Don’t make promises and try not to lean on others around you.

GEMINI: MAY 21 to JUNE 21:
March will prove to be a mixed bag of circumstances for most Geminis. On the one hand you will be able to get by on charm. A smile will open hearts! But if you take the initiative and try to force things, they will explode on you. This is an easily irritable and accident prone month. Slow down and keep smiling!
The New Moon of Mar. 4th will be a stressful one. You will be argumentative and pushy. You will attract adversity but would be wiser to minimize it. The Full Moon of Mar. 19th will also be stressful. People will get on your nerves and vice versa. Keep quiet and move out of the way.
Special Focus:
Those of you born between May 21 and 26 will avoid the above mentioned hassles. You will start to calm down and you will regain your sense of humour. You special gift of being able to make people laugh will come to the fore. Enjoy yourself and cheer up those around you.

CANCER: JUNE 21 to JULY 23:
Performance wise this month promises to be positive and easy going for Cancers, however there is still a marked capacity for exaggerating your worries. Don’t talk about what worries you and you will solve half of your problems. Move away from big schemes and expectations and you will solve much of the remaining half. Don’t worry. Be Happy!
The New Moon of Mar. 4th will be a positive one. Trust your instincts. The Full Moon of Mar. 19th will also be positive but their will be sudden changes in the wind. Be physical more than mental.
Special Focus:
Those Cancers born Between June 21 and 23 will be significantly wired this month. So much is happening that it will be hard for you to get any sleep. The more you worry about others, the more you will be let down. Let go! Don’t look back! Don’t throw good energy after bad.

LEO: JULY 23 to AUG. 23:
Your temperament will improve this month but your vanity will increase. It will be better for you to put out energy than to try and collect rewards. You will be inclined to overspend and overindulge. Bide your time. You ability to communicate gets highlighted in the last half of the month. A fool and his or her money will soon be parted!
The New Moon of Mar. 4th will be an uneventful one. Relax and enjoy yourself. The Full Moon of Mar. 19th will be an easy one for Leos. Go with the flow, but pick up your own tab.
Special Focus:
Those Leos born between Aug. 21 and 23 will be out of focus and most likely out to lunch this month. No one around you is reliable and neither are you. There is no need to feel sorry for yourself, but there is a need to restore self reliance and simplicity. Don’t make promises or big investments.

VIRGO: AUG. 23 to SEP. 23:
These are the dark days of winter for Virgos. You energy level is low and your will be prone to colds. Pump up the vitamin C and the zinc. It will be easy for you to lose your temper and blow up at people working with you. This is not a good idea! Give yourself extra time to get places and try to help others rather than cast blame. A good night’s sleep will work wonders.
The New Moon of Mar. 4th will be most irritable and low energy one. Keep your thoughts to yourself. Maintain a low profile. The Full Moon of Mar. 19th will also be an irritable and low energy one. Your feelings will be accentuated and you will be inclined to over react. Chill out! Take a cold shower. Just back off a little and things will work easier.
Special Focus:
If your birthday falls between Sept. 21 and 23 then you will be in shock and anxiety until the 11th when the tide turns and the pressures lift. At least you will be able to calm down a little. Let go! Don’t look back! It is time to start acting independently in a new direction. Don’t wait for others.

LIBRA: SEPT. 23 to OCT. 23:
This March brings with it a marked tendency to exaggerate. You would be wise to be sparing of words. The more you speak, the more misunderstandings are likely to occur. You need to adjust your outlook on things. You need to have a sense of where they are leading to and what will happen before you get involved. A little restraint will go a long way.
The New Moon of Mar. 4th will be an uneventful one for Libras. You will be appreciated by your friends. The Full Moon of Mar. 19th will also be an uneventful one. Keep aloof and move out of the way of loud and aggressive people.
Special Focus:
If your birthday falls between Sept. 23 and 25, this will be a month when Murphy’s Law will prevail. You will be walking on thin ice. You will be let down by others. Let go! It is time to take on new priorities. Don’t throw good energy after bad. Don’t look back!

SCORPIO: OCT. 23 to NOV. 22:
This month there will be smooth and steady progress amidst some personal discontent. It will be easy for you to take the initiative and get things done. It will be difficult for you to cut back on personal indulgences. Splurge spending could prove costly. Put your ideas into action but don’t get too comfortable.
The New Moon of Mar. 4th will be will be a positive one. Trust your instincts and go with the flow! The Full Moon of Mar. 19th will also be a positive one. Don’t slow down now! Be physical rather than emotional.
Special Focus:
If you were born between November 20 and 22 then this will be a gullible month for you. You will be easily tempted and deceived, as much by yourself as by others. This is a good time to lie low and stay invisible. If you want to do something, go somewhere where you can help others. Big schemes and unrealistic expectations spell trouble. Keep aloof!

SAGITTARIUS: NOV. 22 to DEC. 22:
You will be popular this month, but it looks like you will be trying to do too much. You will be scrambling in too many directions and will easily lose your patience. The first half of the month will be more problematic than the last. Keep your comments to yourself. Expect mechanical problems and delays. Drive carefully. If you get angry you will have already lost the battle! Try to keep well rested and the advantage will be yours.
The New Moon of Mar. 4th will be a stressful one for Sagittarians. Unexpected changes will disrupt your plans. The Full Moon of Mar. 19th will also be stressful for you. Don’t force issues.
Special Focus:
Those Sagittarians born between November 22 and 30 will have the best of energies this month. New opportunities will be coming your way and the general adversity will have passed for you. Communication will be highlighted. Get out there and express yourself.

CAPRICORN: DEC. 22 to JAN. 20:
This month Capricorns will be productive and will make active progress but there will likely be collateral damage. Problems will arise over misunderstandings and questionable priorities. One action is worth a thousand words, and this month every word spoken will likely attract two or more in dissention. Be decisive. Take control. Just don’t try to explain!
The New Moon of Mar. 4th will be a positive one for you. Put ideas into action. Communications will be successful. The Full Moon of Mar. 19th will also be a positive one. Be active but don’t draw attention to yourself.
Special Focus:
If your birthday falls on Dec. 21 or 22 then these will be days of sudden change and shock. Expect the unexpected. Others will likely let you down. The more you make a fuss the more you will lose. The faster you can let go of what no longer belongs, the better things will be. Let go! Don’t look back!

AQUARIUS: JAN. 20 to FEB. 19:
Your peak of passion has passed. The forces within and around you will calm down a little. This will be a good month for you as there will be little or no adversity. You will find that last month’s surge of power will be replaced by magnetism and charm. Appreciation and satisfaction will be close at hand this month. You just need to relax a little and enjoy it.
The New Moon of Mar. 4th will be an insignificant one for most Aquarians. Just go with the flow. The Full Moon of Mar. 19th will also be insignificant. There will not be any interference. Your popularity will be accentuated.
Special Focus:
If you were born on Feb. 18 or 19 then this will be a very romantic and adventurous month. You will be looking for a dream or romantic adventure and one is likely to come. This will be a time of vision quest for you. The great dream is happening now! Will you go with it or fight against it? This is one month when your heart will probably dominate the mind.

PISCES: FEB. 19 to MAR. 20:
The Force will be with you this month. It is time to take the initiative and make things happen. Your patience will be at a minimum but your ability to be assertive will be at a two year high. This is no time to run and hide, but rather a time to will, to dare, and to conquer. How much guts will you have? What will you dare to do? Momentum will be on your side. You just have to make use of it to reap the benefits.
The New Moon of Mar. 4th will be the most impressionable and significant one of the year. Trust your instincts! This really does mark a significant new beginning. The Full Moon of Mar. 19th will bring contradictory energies your way. You will be assertive but you can also expect some criticism from people close to you. To them it will seem as if you are acting out of character. My advice is “Seize the moment!”
Special Focus:
If you are a Pisces and were born in February then this will be an easy going month where you will be able to make some smooth moves. There is no need for you to be over aggressive or forceful. Just stay cool and things will work out alright. Your magnetism will increase as the month evolves.



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