Robin Armstrong's Astrology

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

ROBIN ARMSTRONG'S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS FOR AUGUST 2011

ARIES: MAR. 21 to APR. 20:

Bravado and klutziness will prevail this month. Your aggression level will be high, but aggression will likely work against you. One step forward two steps back! This will be an accident prone month when mechanical problems can be expected. The minute you lose your temper, you will have lost!

The Full Moon of Aug 13^th will be a stressful one. Take your time! Hurry up! Be wary of going to extremes. The New Moon of Aug 28^th will also be a stressful one for Aries. You are likely to feel hemmed in by time demands and responsibilities. Don’t argue with authority!

Special Focus:

If you were born between Mar. 21^st and Apr. 9^th these will be highly excitable days filled with conflicts and unexpected resistance. You will be strong in a short spurt but weak in long term demands. Try to take one day at a time. Try to let sleeping dogs lie.

TAURUS: APR. 20: to MAY 21

The world is filled with tension and strife and yet fortune continues to smile on you. This month you will be productive as it will be much easier for you to get things done than it has been for some time. Enjoy yourself but don’t overindulge. Go with the flow. If any hassles surface, just move out of the way and they will pass you by.

The Full Moon of Aug 13^th will be a stressful one. Don’t explain yourself. Only purchase things that you can pay for yourself. You will be emotionally gullible. The New Moon of Aug 28^th will be a positive one for Taureans. Trust your charms more than your words. A smile will bring you victory and satisfaction.

Special Focus:

If you are a Taurus and were born in May then you will be prone to making poor choices for the first three weeks of the month. You could waste of blow whatever resources you have at your disposal. You would be better off to wait and do without until the last ten days of the month when you will easily attract what you want.

GEMINI: MAY 21 to JUNE 21:

Spontaneous progress is the theme for most Geminis this month. What you have already set in motion over the last month, will continue to unfold positively without as much dramatics or force required. Others will appreciate your good will and happiness. In the last two weeks of August you are inclined to be overindulgent and wasteful.

The Full Moon of Aug 13^th will be a positive one. Your popularity will be in high gear and you will be especially attractive to the opposite sex. The New Moon of Aug 28^th will be a stressful one for Geminis. Confusion and distorted thinking will prevail. Stay active. Keep things simple. And don’t try to explain!

Special Focus:

Those of you born between May 24 and 30 will be particularly sensitive to criticism this month. You are inclined to make questionable purchases or investments. Avoid big promises and big schemes. Make an effort to accentuate the positive and move away from those who are critical. You will be better off giving encouragement than expecting it.

CANCER: JUNE 21 to JULY 23:

Mars has moved into your sign. The Force is with you! Patience will not be with you. This is the time to set goals and armies in motion, however there are greater instabilities hovering and you don’t want to set them off unnecessarily. Do what you need to do, but try to stay under the radar, …keep a low profile!

The Full Moon of Aug 13^th will be an easy one with little stress. Still there is a need for you to be active. Problems could surface if you talk like you know everything. The New Moon of Aug 28^th will be another positive one. Personal charisma and sex appeal are highlighted. A little appreciation will go a long way!

Special Focus:

Those of you born between June 24 and 27 will feel quite restless and insecure. Whenever you force something, it will break. You are inclined to be let down by others. If confrontations surface, move out of the way. If you don’t set yourself up, you won’t be brought down.

LEO: JULY 23 to AUG. 23:

Leos will be expressive and popular this month. It will seem as if you are living on a stage in a dream world. Enjoy it, but don’t think that it will last forever. A smile will win hearts but strategies will not. Be wary of big promises and big schemes. If you have to explain yourself, then you are not talking to a friend.

The Full Moon of Aug 13^th will be stressful for Leos. Contradictory energy will arise. Who will you listen to is the question. Silence is golden. The New Moon of Aug 28^th will be an insignificant one. Communications will be highlighted. Express yourself creatively rather than critically.

Special Focus:

Those Leos born between Aug. 8 and 23 will feel restless and impatient this month. You will be easily irritated by any kind of delays or interference. The big challenge is to watch what you say. Be honest and sincere. Don’t say anything that you would be sorry for later. Don’t empower gossip!

VIRGO: AUG. 23 to SEP. 23:

Everything comes to those who can wait. If you take the initiative you will attract a reward. Actions will speak louder than words for Virgos this month. Things should get steadily better as the month evolves. The main challenge this month is to not trust your mind or your words. Talk is cheap and you could be deceived. No Promises!

The Full Moon of Aug 13^th will be easy going and positive. Just go with the flow! The New Moon of Aug 28^th will be a positive one and the most sensitive one of the year. Take some time to be alone around nature. Maintain some silence. Do not exaggerate or make promises!

Special Focus:

If you are a Virgo born in August then you will need to keep alert this month. Before something really good opens up for you, there will be a temptation to align with the wrong people. Don’t take the first reaction. Let it rise and fall and then the second wave will be yours. Take the time to read the fine print. Don’t wing it!

LIBRA: SEPT. 23 to OCT. 23:

All that glitters isn’t gold. Your powers of charm and persuasion will be in high gear this month, but your ability to take the initiate will be impaired. You timing will be off. You can see what you want. That’s easy, but to make it happen will require some elbow grease and basic hard work. Be prepared for delays and mechanical problems. Keep your temperament positive.

The Full Moon of Aug 13^th will be stressful. The forces are volatile around you. Don’t push. Don’t expect others to make things easier. The New Moon of Aug 28^th will be a moderate one for Librans. Personal effort and self discipline will be required. Be prepared.

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between Sept. 23 and Oct. 13 then this will be a highly stressful and disruptive month. You will be accident prone and impatient. If you force matters, they will explode. Do what you have to do but do it with patience and disciple. The minute you lose your temper, you will have already lost! Try to keep well rested.

SCORPIO: OCT. 23 to NOV. 22:

This month you will be blessed with smooth moves, but cursed by poor choices. It will be easier for you to do things and get them done, that it will be to collect or get rewarded. There is a need for you to control what you say. If you express your discontent or wax sarcastic, you will drive good people away from you. If you haven’t got something good to say, don’t say anything!

The Full Moon of Aug 13^th will \be a stressful one. Satisfaction and respect will prove evasive. The New Moon of Aug 28^th will be will be a positive one. Actions will succeed where words will not. Go with the flow!.

Special Focus:

Those Scorpios born between Nov. 21 and 22 will feel confusion returning. You will be out of focus and gullible. The challenge here is to keep things simple and self reliant. Big schemes or speculation will cause loss and sorrow. If you don’t set yourself up, you will not be brought down. Don’t try to negotiate or explain.

SAGITTARIUS: NOV. 22 to DEC. 22:

The tide is changing. The wall of adversity and frustration is lifting. This month Sagittarians will

run into approval and support without any contention. The way is opening. Your popularity will improve and your ability to express yourself spontaneously will return. Good cheer and good will, will open doorways and hearts.

The Full Moon of Aug 13^th will be a very positive one for Sagittarians. The traffic lights are green. It is your move. The New Moon of Aug 28^th will be a stressful one for Sagittarians. Stick to the high road of positive communications. Move away from petty criticisms.

Special Focus:

Those Sagittarians born between Nov. 22 and 23 will find that the fog around them is beginning to lift or thin out a little, The fog isn’t over, it is just thinning out for a little while. This is not the time to speed out or chase big dreams. It is still important you maintain simple self reliance. No expectations!

CAPRICORN: DEC. 22 to JAN. 20:

This will be a cranky and crabby month for most Capricorns. Your energy will seem blocked or interfered with. It will be easy for you to get worked up about what others are or are not doing. Your timing will be off and you will attract mechanical problems and even speeding tickets if you don’t slow down. Try to keep well rested. Give yourself extra time to get things done.

The Full Moon of Aug 13^th will be a stressful one. Avoid confrontations and power struggles. Aggression will the to greater aggression. The New Moon of Aug 28^th will be a harmonious one for you. Trust your instincts but do not force matters or take them into your own hands. Back off for now.

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between Dec. 22 and Jan. 8 then this will be a month of sudden change and disruptions. You are vulnerable to attack and would be wiser to be patient and recharge a little. This is also an accident prone time. Maintain discipline! Haste makes waste. Expect the unexpected. Repressed energies will surface with volatility.

AQUARIUS: JAN. 20 to FEB. 19:

August will be a month when most Aquarians will not be thinking quite right, or perhaps it would be better said that people will not hear you properly. You are inclined to be wasteful and overindulgent. Excesses will be encouraged and embraced, It would be better for you to exert some self discipline and maintain a sense of moderation.

The Full Moon of Aug 13^th will be stressful. Powerful instincts will surface accompanied by poor discrimination. The New Moon of Aug 28^th will be an insignificant one for most Aquarians. The less you say, the better things will go.

Special Focus:

If you were born between Feb 18 and 19^th then this will be a vision quest month. Neptune returns to Aquarius and gets you dreaming. The positive side is that this can open up previous inhibitions. The negative is that it can make you quite gullible. Try to visit special places in nature, around rivers or lakes, or the ocean.

PISCES: FEB. 19 to MAR. 20:

Smooth sailing will prevail for August. New opportunities will present themselves to you. You will benefit from taking advantage of them. Make the most of the first three weeks and then be prepared to slow down a little. In the last week of August you will run into criticism. Keep busy and it will pass.

The Full Moon of Aug 13^th will be a positive and harmonious one. Go with the flow. The New Moon of Aug 28^th will be a stressful one when you will be sensitive to criticism. It would not be wise for you to voice criticism of others.

Special Focus:

If you are a Pisces and were born between February 26 and March 1^st then this will be a lucky month. It will be a good time for a holiday or even a new investment. Good fortune is somewhat contagious. If you help someone else, benefits will come to you. So this month you should aim to spread some good fortune around. Your support will men a lot to the people around you.

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

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

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

ROBIN ARMSTRONG'S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS FOR JULY 2011

ARIES: MAR. 21 to APR. 20:

Quick wits will save the day but poor choices could ruin it. If you just keep active and say what need to be said your life will progress easily. If you get comfortable or lazy you stand to take losses. This will be a much better month to put out energy than to try and collect it. Don’t sweat the little problems. If you complain you will make matters worse.

The New Moon Eclipse of July 1^st will be a stressful one for Aries. Your timing will be off. Don’t trust your instincts! The Full Moon of Jul 15^th will also be a stressful one. Interference will come from close quarters. The New Moon of Jul 30, the second one this month will be a positive one. Even in the midst of adversity you will find some who will applaud and approve.

Special Focus:

If you were born between Mar. 24^th and 26^th these will be highly excitable days. You will be restless and ready to take radical initiatives. You are not likely to be sleeping well! If there is something you have to do, just do it. Any hesitation will increase anxiety.

TAURUS: APR. 20: to MAY 21

Taureans will have a marked tendency to exaggerate this month. Personal popularity will be high and opportunities for advancement will be abundant. However the tendency to talk too much and say too little will be pronounced. Trust your tastes and your comfort zone more than your own ideas about things. The less said, the better.

The New Moon Eclipse of July 1st will be a positive one for Taureans. Your imagination will wax beautifully. The Full Moon of Jul 15th will also be a positive one. A smile will accomplish more than words. The New Moon of Jul 30, the second one this month, will be a stressful one. You will be prone to overindulgence and lethargy.

Special Focus:

Taureans born between Apr. 24 and 30 will have lady luck watching over them this month. Jupiter will conjunct your Sun making this the most opportune time in twelve years. You need to reach out and take advantage of the opportunities around you. This is not the time for you to be laid back or complacent.

GEMINI: MAY 21 to JUNE 21:

The Force is with you this month as mars travels through Gemini. You will be energetic and restless. This is the time to put your goals into action. A side effect will surface as extreme restlessness and impatience. This is a no brainer. Be physical! Be active! Make things happen! The traffic lights in front of you have turned green…..that means GO!

The New Moon Eclipse of July 1st will be an insignificant one for most Geminis. A little discrimination will prove useful. Don’t put your energy out to people or places where it does not belong! The Full Moon of Jul 15th will be relatively stress free. Your energy level will be up and clear to move ahead. The New Moon of Jul 30, the second one this month will be a positive one for Geminis. Actions will speak louder and better than words.

Special Focus:

Those of you born between May 21 and 23 will encounter confusion and temptation. You need to keep things simple. Avoid big promises and big schemes. You will be vulnerable to deception and temptation. The less you say, the better it will be. Silence is golden!

CANCER: JUNE 21 to JULY 23:

Everything has its price. This month most Cancers will know without any doubt, what they really want, but there are shadows prevailing that are likely to interfere with their desires. On a personal note it would be wiser to remain content with simple things and give yourself more time for the big dreams to actualize.

The New Moon Eclipse of July 1st will be the most sensitive lunation of the year for Cancers. This is good for meditation, but worries about worldly matters could easily escalate. The Full Moon of Jul 15th will bring contradictory energies to the surface. Count your blessings and maintain a low profile. The New Moon of Jul 30, the second one this month will be an insignificant one for Cancers. It represents a time when tensions are lifting a little.

Special Focus:

Those of you born between June 29 and July 4 will feel the weight of responsibilities making demands on your time this month. You need to get serious and make some adjustments to what you are trying to accomplish. Working hard is one thing, but working hard with a good attitude is quite another.

LEO: JULY 23 to AUG. 23:

Most adversities will have fallen away for Leos and you will have your wits about you this month. Communications will be highlighted and will work in your favour. Once you have the spotlight, however, you will be inclined to talk too much and for too long. You will have a better quality of people around you, so make sure that you have a better quality of content in what you have to say.

The New Moon Eclipse of July 1st will be an insignificant one. Avoid the company of moody people. The Full Moon of Jul 15th will not be stressful for Leos. Put your ideas into action! The New Moon of Jul 30, the second one this month will be a most powerful and sensitive one for Leos. Your instincts will be strong. Trust them. Overindulgence could cause embarrassment.

Special Focus:

Those Leos born in July will continue to be surrounded by misunderstandings. You will be inclined to overreact and to be misunderstood. Expressions of pride will cause humiliation. You have good reason to be confident, but overconfidence will invoke the contempt of your peers.

VIRGO: AUG. 23 to SEP. 23:

It will seem as if you are walking on eggshells this month. This is a time when you will be easily irritated and quick to react. Maintaining some degree of patience will be your challenge. You can expect mechanical problems and delays. Drive carefully because this month you could easily attract a speeding ticket.

The New Moon Eclipse of July 1st will be a positive one as long as you can keep your temper. The Full Moon of Jul 15th will also be positive. You will be inclined to get pulled into affairs that are not your business and that would be better of left alone. The New Moon of Jul 30, the second one this month will be an inconsequential one as long as you can keep your cool.

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between August 23 and 24^th then this will be a month filled with temptation and gullibility. Big schemes and promises will spell trouble. Keeping things simple and self reliant would be wise. A little time given freely to help others would improve your sense of worthiness.

LIBRA: SEPT. 23 to OCT. 23:

It will be easier for you to take the initiative and generally get around this month. Actions will come easy. Unfortunately satisfaction will not! Personal preferences will obscure your ability to make realistic choices. This month you should follow your mind more than your emotions. It will be a better month for putting out than for gathering in.

The New Moon Eclipse of July 1st will be a very stressful one for Librans. Don’t let the little things get to you! The Full Moon of Jul 15th will also be stressful. Be patient. Control what goes in and what comes out of your mouth. The New Moon of Jul 30, the second one this month will be a positive one. You personal charisma will be shining.

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between Sept. 23 and Oct. 5 then this will be a troublesome month. There will be confrontations and restrictions at every turn. The challenge here is to do what you have to and get it over with. This is not the time to sell out, but personal preferences will have to be put on a back burner for a while. Necessity will prevail over fantasy!

SCORPIO: OCT. 23 to NOV. 22:

This is one of those months when a smile will open doorways and hearts, but your words will close them. It should be a month of smooth sailing and growing popularity. You must realize that other people have a need to talk. Indulge them. Don’t respond! Powers of emotional persuasion will increase your popularity.

The New Moon Eclipse of July 1st will be will be a positive one. A little sympathy will go a long way. The Full Moon of Jul 15th will also be a positive one. Others will respect your integrity. The New Moon of Jul 30, the second one this month will be a stressful one. The more dramatic you are, the more aversion you will encounter.

Special Focus:

Those Scorpios born between Oct. 27 and Nov. 1 will be inclined to overindulge. Your timing is off and any assertiveness on your part will attract an opposite reaction. You are inclined to feel misunderstood. If you complain you will be adding insult to injury. If you don’t have something good to say, then don’t say it.

SAGITTARIUS: NOV. 22 to DEC. 22:

This month you will be ably to communicate and express yourself to your heart’s content, but the minute you try to act on your ideas, tension will increase. This is an accident prone month for most Sagittarians. You need to be patient. Give yourself extra time to go places. Expect delays and mechanical problems. Keep well rested!

The New Moon Eclipse of July 1st will be an uneventful one for Sagittarians as long as you avoid loud and aggressive people. Move out of the way rather than into the way. The Full Moon of Jul 15th will be a somewhat stressful one but personal creative expression will be highlighted. The New Moon of Jul 30, the second one this month will be a very positive one. The tide is turning in your favour. You are still prone to be a little klutzy.

Special Focus:

Those Sagittarians born between Nov. 22 and 23 will continue to be in confusion. You are vulnerable to unreal expectations. It is as if you are running into a test of faith that requires you to be calm and still rather than outward going. Simplicity and self reliance will be the goal. Complications and dependency will be the enemies.

CAPRICORN: DEC. 22 to JAN. 20:

The best laid plans of mice and men will easily go awry. You can expect adversity! The challenge is to work through the obstacles one at a time. You cannot rely on others this month. If you try to relax and enjoy yourself something or someone will upset the applecart. Be defensive, Don’t show your cards.

The New Moon Eclipse of July 1st will be a stressful one for you. Your instincts will be off. Don’t trust them. The Full Moon of Jul 15th will also bring contradictory energies to the surface, however, your timing will be good and your instincts clear. The New Moon of Jul 30, the second one this month will be easier and less stressful than the first one. The idiots will have backed off a few steps!

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 then this will be a month of sudden change and significant pressure. Don’t ask for sympathy. Take your best shot and let the chips fall where they may. Let go of whatever and whoever does no longer belong. Anxiety will breed anxiety. So what is there to talk about?

AQUARIUS: JAN. 20 to FEB. 19:

Your energy level with be smooth and easy this month. Your life should flow spontaneously. One action will be worth a thousand words! In fact the only obstacle to successful advancement will be you tendency to talk or explain what you are doing. Save the thinking for next month as you will tend to exaggerate and waste time thinking about options. Don’t talk about it. Just do it!

The New Moon Eclipse of July 1st will be an easy going one for most Aquarians. Go with the flow. The Full Moon of Jul 15th will also be relatively stress free. Take advantage of opportunities that surface. The New Moon of Jul 30, the second one this month will be a stressful one. Someone will take the spotlight away from you. Let it go! Do not contend!

Special Focus:

If you were born between Jan. 24 and 30 then this will be a month when you are inclined to exaggerate and overdo things. The collateral damage could be high. Don’t pontificate! Don’t even try to explain yourself. The ideas that you put out will likely come back to embarrass you. Plane for expansion or significant increase of fortunes should be put on hold!

PISCES: FEB. 19 to MAR. 20:

Acts of kindness will bring significant appreciation your way. Acts of impatience will increase your adversity. This month you would do better to count your blessings and be content with your circumstances, rather than complain about your misgivings of others and any inconvenience they cause you. The minute anger arises, you will lose!

The New Moon Eclipse of July 1st will be a positive one emotionally, however you will likely be intolerant of any distractions. The Full Moon of Jul 15th will also be positive in itself. Still you need to drive slowly and cautiously. The New Moon of Jul 30, the second one this month will be a relatively uneventful one, but anger management will still be required.

Special Focus:

If you are a Pisces and were born on February 19^th or 20^th the vision quest will continue. You are on the wave of a new adventure. Visions of sugar plums will dance in your mind! This will be a very romantic and idealized time. You need to indulge this new emerging perspective. A new faith in yourself is arising.

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.

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

Monday, June 27, 2011

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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Monday, May 30, 2011

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.

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Friday, May 27, 2011

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.

Robin will organize special outings and drum circles to the Forest Woodhenge. Call if you are interested. 905-841-8565. Next outing Jun 19, Drumming at the Solstice in Forest Woodhenge.

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.

Saturday, April 30, 2011

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 *******

Friday, April 22, 2011

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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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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:
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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

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