What the Soul Is After

What the Soul Is After

Stop making . . . judgments against yourself. Learn what is the soul's desire, and go with that. Go with the soul. What the soul is after is — the highest feeling of love you can imagine.     The highest feeling of love you can imagine. This is the soul's desire. This is its purpose. The soul is after the feeling. Not the knowledge, but the feeling. It already has the knowledge, but knowledge is conceptual. Feeling is experiential. The soul wants to feel itself, and thus to know itself in its own experience. The highest feeling is the experience of unity with All That Is. This is the great return to Truth for which the soul yearns. This is the feeling of perfect love. Perfect love is to feeling what perfect white is to color. Many think that white is the absence of color. It is not. It is the inclusion of all color. White is every other color that exists, combined. So, too, is love not the absence of an emotion (hatred, anger, lust, jealousy, covetousness), but the summation of all feeling. It is the sum total. The aggregate amount. The everything. Thus, for the soul to experience perfect love, it must experience every human feeling. How can I have compassion on that which I don't understand? How can I forgive in another that which I have never experienced in Myself? So we see both the simplicity and the awesome magnitude of the soul's journey. We understand at last what it is up to: The purpose of the human soul is to experience all of it — so that it can be all of it.

Conversations With God, Book 1 Neale Donald Walsch

December Newsletter
Mood:  bright
Topic: archive newsletters

December 08 Free e-newsletter From Rachael Hertogs Archive newsletters can be found at http://angel-healing.tripod.com   I just wanted to remind you that, today, 10 December 2008, marks Human Rights Day and the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. So perhaps take a moment to think of those who are suffering, offer a prayer and give thanks for your own ‘safe’ life. “It is our duty to ensure that these rights are a living reality -- that they are known, understood and enjoyed by everyone, everywhere. It is often those who most need their human rights protected, who also need to be informed that the Declaration exists -- and that it exists for them.”  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon http://www.amnesty.org   We its been months since my last newsletter- and so much has happened, I walked part of the Camino De Santiago (what a wonderful, peaceful, amazing experience that was ), from there I went straight to the women’s 13 Moons Festival, and then back to reality of  working and teaching! My biggest news is that I have opened a shop- well a shop within a shop. We were unable to save our local Post office- but are hoping by opening our Bristol Green Store inside the old Chessel St Post Office we will at least save the corner shop from closure! So half of our shop is a very ordinary corner shop- with all your usual food stuffs and stationary supplies etc and then  on the other side is our Green Store- promoting local producers and sustainable green products- see below for the longer article and our website and face book link!   I have a new Angel Meditation- see http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=c1A8XQSTA9w   and of course my usual Moon Times products (we have extended our range in to Moon Sponges and Cups!) see www.moontimes.co.uk we will be supplying bamboo and hemp nappies in Jan 09!   Phew, well I guess that’s me…do enjoy the rest of the newsletter-- as usual there’s some events listed, networking section, winter tips, an affirmation and inspirational quote! Much love, Happy Winter Solstice and many Xmas blessings, Rachael xxx
Courses and Reiki Shares:
New Year Reiki I Course Jan 10th & 11th, Montpelier. £150 Reiki is a powerful ‘self help tool’ ~ it helps develop a positive attitude to life, increases energy and  expands creativity. Reiki brings about deep relaxation, feelings of joy and well being, leaves you feeling calmer, content and serene; it helps you feel more optimistic and better able to cope with day to day stresses that modern day living often brings. This level allows you to channel reiki energy and thus treat yourself and others.   The class consists of an attunement and all the required information & practical exercises to allow you to understand and use Reiki.   For further information, please contact Rachael on 9537765 email info@rachaelhertogs.co.uk www.rachaelhertogs.co.uk   Reiki Share Dates for 2009- all Shares will be at Akousis  (Fairlawn Rd, Montpelier) Friday Evenings Feb 6th, April 24th, June 19th, Aug 7th, Oct 2nd and Dec 4th contact me to confirm attendance.
My New Venture- The Bristol Green Store
The Bristol Green Store has grown up out of my Moon Times business, and a need to provide access to my products beyond the webshop and fairs.  I was also fed up with not being able to get practical green things, from cleaners to natural beauty products, without a trip across town or spending a fortune on carriage from online stores! So I teamed up with Emma Winfield  (of Simply Natural Homes), an active member with me of Transition BS3, to launch Bristol's one-stop-green-store.  We are located within The Ghost Office (the former Post Office in The Chessels in Ashton / Bedminster), and share the space with his traditional corner store. We've got multiple ambitions for the store - in addition to providing sustainable goods and practical items to help us each lessen our impact, we want to build the Bristol-wide local economy.  We are inviting every local producer of sustainable goods in and around Bristol to get involved, offering their items for sale through the store.  We are also launching a services directory listing local trades people with experience of green trades & products.  We will also be contributing towards keeping The Ghost Office open as a corner store, a vital local service for the elderly and less able in our area especially. Please support us by coming in to the store, letting us know what else you'd like to see in there and bringing samples of your produce if you'd like to be part of the offering!. website  www.bristolgreenstore.co.uk facebook- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bristol/Bristol-Green-Store/56935198168?ref=share Products on offer- natural cleaning products, Eco paints and varnishes, baby booties, baby and kids t-shirts, nappies, breast pads, grown ups t-shirts, tea towels, cards of all kinds, photos, Bella Bees wonderful balms, Moon Times eco sanitary wear, natracare pads, organic cotton wool (throw away and washable!), knitted hats, scarves, wraps, gloves, wool, felt purses, scarves, wooden plates, bowls, mirrors, green bike oil, books, Pure Nuff  beauty products, diaries, calendars, gift packs and so much more!!
Events and Networking 'Introduction to Massage' with Claire Day from Bella-Bees. Sunday 25th January 2009 10am - 4pm & Tuesday 27th January 2009 7pm - 9.30pm @ the Pierian Centre, 27 Portland Square, Bristol. For people who would like to learn massage but want a taster before embarking on a full course.  For therapists who need a refresher or to learn some different techniques - then this is the course for you. Booking essential as limited places.  Total fee £65 or book as a couple for £120 Make this a Christmas gift that keeps on giving! Contact@bella-bees.co.uk Moon Journeys: retreats, workshops, courses and pilgrimages, for personal and spiritual development. Mostly working in small groups, often with the resources of nature and our inspiring environment, we have a wide programme of events and trips (some local and some not so local!) to suite people looking to explore their inner and outer landscapes. See http://www.harvest-moon.org.uk/16.html ecojam.org, a new one-stop website for Bristol’s growing green and ethical scene, is taking a fresh approach to local environmentalism. Launched by researchers at the University of Bristol, it’s a place for you to discover local businesses and initiatives, search for ethical jobs, trade free stuff, and tune into local news, events and discussions. Your Community Clinic- see website for dates and venues! Provide yourself with an opportunity for rest and enhance self esteem, feel more peaceful, content, positive and better able to cope with day to day stresses!£10 for 30 mins. Treatments are 30 minutes- although 1 hour sessions can be booked. see web site for therapies, venues and dates www.yourcommunityclinic.com  Peace Dances in Bristol With Amida Harvey  Dances of Universal Peace offer a way to touch the spiritual essence of ourselves and of others through sacred chant and movement. Saturday 20 Dec 10.30 to 4pm doors open, drinks available from 10am Horfield Quaker Meeting House 300 Gloucester Rd, Bristol BS7 8PDTickets on the door £25 (£20 concessions)All welcome – no previous experience or pre-booking needed. Please bring veggie lunch to share. Ffi tel Celia 0117 924 1023 celia@beeson-1.demon.co.uk  Beautiful Therapy / Office Screens from Cambridge Futon: Shoji square pattern with paper backing ....Natural, black or red.  £75  plus £10 delivery per screen. Bamboo screens ....Natural, black or walnut.  £85 plus delivery, see http://www.cambridgefutons.com/sofabeds_and_screens.html or contact  cambridgefuton@btconnect.com Websites don't have to be expensive. They can cost as little as £50 to set up a simple one and are a great way to let people know about you and what you do. You can use them to promote your business or to share family photos with friends overseas.  Contact Lisa Cole info@nakedwebsite.co.uk  for more details. www.nakedwebsites.co.uk Green Finder- check out  www.GreenFinder.co.uk  the green directory showcasing the best eco friendly products online & at green events throughout the U.K. We are here to help you in your quest for a greener lifestyle whether you are making your first faltering steps in sustainability or you are a fully fledged environmentalist wishing to learn more about saving the planet. Here at GreenFinder we aim to provide you with all the information you need to make those all important steps (big or small) for a cleaner, greener and more ethical world.
Health Tips for Winter By  Kami McBride   1) Eat medicinal soups Soup keeps you warm and is easy to digest. If you are exposed to any sickness, your body can focus on healing instead of having to digest foods that take a lot of energy. Soups are easily digested and are the perfect winter food. Just load your soups up with LOTS of herbs  How to Make Delicious Medicinal Soup   2) Drink herbal tea on a regular basis     3) Keep your lymph moving We often move less in the winter so it is important to find ways to keep your lymph moving and clearing out stagnation. Your lymph system helps to carry your immune cells, so healthy lymph movement means a healthier immune system.  One simple thing you can do is to incorporate more massage into your life.  Massage is a great winter remedy. Working with a massage therapist is always nice, but you can also bring massage into your home on a regular basis.  Get a few nice massage oils and do ten minute massage exchanges in the evening with the people you live with. It is amazing how much you can accomplish in ten minutes several times a week.    Kami McBride has taught herbal medicine since 1988. Through her classes andpersonal wellness consultations she helps people understand how whole foodsand herbal medicine are an important aspect of everyone’s preventive healthcare plan. Kami has helped thousands of people learn to use herbs in their dailylives in ways that are healthy, safe and fun and she teaches classes in herbalmedicine and women’s health at her school and herb gardens in Vacaville,California. www.livingawareness.com
An affirmation for you - The light of God surrounds me; The love of God enfolds me; The power of God protects me; The presence of God watches over me. Wherever I am, God is . . . And all is well! Prayer of Protection (1941) James Dillet Freeman (1912-2003) Poet Laureate of Unity	And to finish: On this day of your life, dear friend, I believe God wants you to know... ...that every increased possession loads us with a new weariness.   John Ruskin said that, and he was right. Life is not about our physical or material possessions, it is about the agenda of our soul. When material possessions serve that agenda, they can be wonderful and are to be celebrated. But if they come between us and the soul, then we may very well be delayed on our holy journey  Our journey is the path back to peace, to harmony, to deep inner joy, to love, and to God

 

 

 

Message from the Hopi Elders

Message from the Hopi Elders

We have been telling the people that this is the Eleventh Hour
Now you must go back and tell the people that this is the
Hour
And there are things to be considered.
Les hemos estado diciendo a la gente que esta es la Hora Undécima.
Ahora deben regresar y decirle a la gente que esta es la Hora y que
Hay cosas que considerar
Where are you living? ¿Dónde estás viviendo?
What are you doing?¿Qué estás haciendo?
What are your relationships?¿Cuáles son tus relaciones?
Are you in the right relation?¿Estás en la relación adecuada?
Where is your water?¿En dónde está tu agua?
Know your garden. Conoce tu jardín

It is time to speak your truth Es hora de hablar tu verdad
Create your community. Crear tu comunidad
Be good to each other. Ser bueno uno con los otros
And do not look outside yourself for the leader. Y no buscar fuera de ti al líder
This could be a good time! Este podría ser un buen tiempo
There is a river flowing now very fast. Existe un río que ahora fluye muy rápido
It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. Es tan grande
Y rápido que hay quienes sentirán miedo
They will try to hold onto the shore. Ellos tratarán de mantenerse en la playa
They will feel they are being torn apart and they will suffer greatly. Ellos sentirán que
Están siendo partidos y sufrirán bastante.
Know the river has its destination. Sepan que el río tiene su destino
The elders say we must let go of the shore, and push off and into the river,
Los mayores dicen que debemos salirnos de la playa e impulsarnos hacia el río.
Keep our eyes open, and our head above the water. Mantengan los  ojos abiertos y su
Cabeza sobre el agua.
See who is in there with you and Celebrate. Vean quién está con ustedes y celebren
At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally. En este momento de la
Historia no debemos tomar nada de forma personal.
Least of all ourselves. Mucho menos a nosotros mismos
For the moment that we do, Por el momento eso es lo que hacemos
Our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt. Nuestro crecimiento espiritual y travesía
Llegan a un alto.
The time of the lone wolf is over, Gather yourselves! El tiempo del lobo solitario se ha
Terminado. Reúnanse.
Banish the word struggle from your attitude and your vocabulary. Erradiquen la palabra
Lucha de su actitud y vocabulario.
All that you do now must be done in a sacred manner Todo lo que ahora hagan debe ser
Hecho en una manera santa.
And in celebration. Y en celebración.
"We are the ones we've been waiting for..." Nosotros somos los que hemos estado esperando.

The Elders, Hopi Nation, Oraibi, Arizona
los Ancianos de la Nación Hopi. Oraibi, Arizona.
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There Is Only One Reason

There Is Only One Reason

There is only one reason to do anything: as a statement to the universe of Who You Are.

Conversations With God, Book 1

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ENDORPHINS - FEELING GOOD
ENDORPHINS - FEELING GOOD

When we feel good, we feel good.

But what is the source of this feeling? Most of us never give attention to what is actually happening inside our bodies as we move from one mood to another mood. Happy then sad. Angry then calm. Hungry then comfortable. As we move through these different states and emotions, we are actually going through biological changes. Our internal chemistry, the hormones we experience are changing.

People often think that these mood changes and feelings are purely psychological. Just a mental state. Almost imagined. But we would never say such a thing about animals. When a cat is meowing with hunger, we don't describe the cat's state as psychological. The cat is experiencing a biological state of hunger and out in the wild goes hunting. When an animal freezes and trembles with fear  — a mouse caught by a cat, a cat caught by a dog — that frozen state is caused by the hormones of fear and anxiety.

It's biological.

We humans, you and I, are animals too. We are flesh and blood creatures just as much as we are souls and psychological beings.

Of course our psychological states affect our chemistry. Yogis can mentally control many of their hormones and physical functions. David Blaine, for example, can spend extended periods of time encased in ice and recently spent 60 hours hanging upside down in New York's Central Park. (This is not a yogic exercise I recommend to my readers, particularly those trying to maintain dignified hair-dos.) I am also very impressed by those Himalayan monks who can dry wet towels with heat generated from their own bodies.

But the main point I want to make is that we are organic creatures filled with hormonal juices that create strong feelings and experiences.

SUBTLE SENSATIONS

There are many spiritual traditions that give special attention to the juices and feelings inside our bodies.

This is one of the ways that Spirit speaks to us — through sensations and feelings. At the core of Taoist and Tantric spiritual practices is the skill of noticing and managing these subtle sensations inside the body. This skill is also at the core of the many traditions that use symbols such as Trees of Life, cauldrons and chalices. In modern language, this ability to notice subtle body sensations is known as kinaesthetic awareness. In esoteric language it is sometimes called clairsentience — using the whole body as an organ of perception.

In spirituality the physical body is often described as a temple — a temple to be inhabited by the soul.

Our physical bodies are the homes of our psyches and consciousness. Our bodies ground us into the educational experience of being alive, here on earth. It is obvious therefore that we need to care for this physical temple, so that our souls may more easily and fully incarnate.

Noticing and guiding subtle sensations in our bodies is the most effective way of caring for our biological temples. This is the best method for cooperating with healing energy and also for managing our internal chemicals and hormones.

Most healers are familiar with sensations in their hands when healing energy flows. It is possible to have exactly the same experience in every part of your body, not just your hands. This awareness is developed by giving careful attention to all the subtle sensations inside you. Most importantly this mindful, kinaesthetic attention needs to be practised with a compassionate and healing attitude.

INNER SMILE

One of the great things that I discovered in my endorphin research is that when healing energy flows through our bodies, it is accompanied by a hormonal, chemical change. This change has a significant impact on our physical, emotional and spiritual health. We stop producing the hormones of fear and start producing endorphins, the hormones of well being.

The two hormones of tension and anxiety, adrenalin and cortisol, are great for survival because they give us a supercharge of energy and tautness to get out of danger's way. But if they are not burned up through intense activity, they remain in the body causing frozen tissue and sensations of fear and panic. This tension also blocks the flow and absorption of the healing vitality that pervades the natural world.

When however we give kind awareness to the subtle sensations in our bodies, the production of adrenalin and cortisol is immediately stopped and our 'Inner Smile' triggers the release of the 'miracle' neuropeptides, the endorphins. Endorphins anaesthetise pain, relax tissue and create sensations of pleasure, calm and well being.

In The Endorphin Effect, I describe five triggers that help to produce endorphins.

First, there is the Inner Smile in which we give kind awareness to our own bodies.

Second, there is the strategy of sinking into the posture and soft breathing of a good rest or nap.

Third, connecting to the natural world, from a blade of grass through to the immense mystery and wonder of the cosmos, triggers endorphins.

Fourth, twenty minutes of exercise also triggers these miracle hormones and was first noted as the 'runners' high'. This can be any exercise and doesn't need to be aerobic.

Fifth, and for many people this is the easiest, doing something you like, or thinking about something you like, triggers endorphins. Think of your favourite person or animal — and almost immediately you will notice the beginnings of a pleasurable sensation. Endorphins!

Then, whichever of these five triggers you use, the key is to notice the enjoyable subtle sensations and let them sink more deeply into you.

As these wonderful hormones, the endorphins, are produced, tissue relaxes and healing energy flows more freely. Body and spirit in full cooperation.

I wish you all good health and many blessings.

All my love to you and yours.

William

www.williambloom.com

NEW YEAR REIKI CLASS
Topic: Schedule- shares etc

New Year Reiki I Course

 

Anyone can learn to be a Healer

Rei = Spiritual   Ki = energy, life force

 

Jan 10th & 11th, Montpelier.

£150

Reiki is a powerful ‘self help tool’ ~

it helps develop a positive attitude to life,  increases energy

and  expands creativity.

  Reiki brings about deep relaxation, feelings of joy and well being,

leaves you feeling calmer, content and serene;

it helps you feel more optimistic and better able to cope with

day to day stresses that modern day living often brings.

 

 

Taught by Rachael Hertogs- Reiki Master/Teacher

This level allows you to channel reiki energy and thus treat yourself and others. The class consists of an attunement and all the required information & practical exercises to allow you to understand and use Reiki.

For further information, please contact Rachael

on 9537765  email info@rachaelhertogs.co.uk

www.rachaelhertogs.co.uk

 

 

Recognizing the Illusion (Part 2)

Recognizing the Illusion (Part 2)

It's as if God said, "If I'm going to become physical, then I've got to carry with me all the laws which make a physical world work. I will do this by inventing a tiny particle which, through its design, will, first, create the universe and then dictate all behavior like gravity, magnetism, the strong force, and the like throughout the universe because of the way I have constructed it. At the same time — and in order to make things easier for Me — I will invent senses which make the possessors of those senses think they see and touch and hear real things, think they witness space and feel time pass, when in fact all that realness will just be an illusion."

Consciousness and Quantum Behavior Barbara Dewey Page 9

Recognizing the Illusion

Recognizing the Illusion

God is separate from nothing, and nothing is separate from God. There is nothing that God needs, because God is everything there is. This is the good news. Everything else is an illusion.

Communion With God Neale Donald Walsch Page 14

AQUARIAN-SCORPIO ELECTION
AQUARIAN-SCORPIO ELECTION

Dear Friends,

This lesson will be available on streaming video on Guru Rattana On-line in about a month. For Guru Rattana On-line go to www.yogatech. com/grol. html There are now about 20 classes available on www.yogatech. com . Check it out and join my classes wherever you are! Blessings,

Guru Rattana :+)

NEW MILLENNIUM BEING

THE SCORPIO- AQUARIAN ELECTION

A HISTORIC ELECTION

This issue of New Millennium Being examines the energies and messages of what I call the Scorpio-Aquarian election. We have witnessed an historic American election that will significantly impact how we enter the Aquarian Age. We will explore the planetary energies that have lined up to support and guide us on our journey into the Aquarian Age.

This election is both the continuation and the beginning of a long journey. There are so many aspects to this journey. What I would like to focus on is our quest (1) to open our hearts, (2) to experience oneness with others and (2) to become more conscious and responsible human beings.

At the beginning of any journey, we set out with hope, faith and some fear of the unknown. At pivotal points along the way, our hope and faith is renewed. But no matter how we gauge the distance we have traveled, there are always challenges that must be faced to move forward. One of the most important messages of this election is to remind us that ultimately our journey is to find and live in our heart. In our heart, no matter where we are in our physical travels, we have already reached our goal.

THE ELECTION OF HOPE AND TRANSFORMATION

The United States presidential elections are always held when the Sun is in Scorpio. Scorpio and its ruling planet Pluto demand an in-depth and honest look at reality. If we are not able or willing to be honest and truthful with ourselves and each other, if instead we go into denial, we make serious mistakes and have to live with the pain and suffering that we cause ourselves, others and the world.

Eventually when the pain we have created is just too much for us to bear, we give up our illusions and surrender, sometimes willingly and sometimes unwillingly, to the necessity of change. Fundamental change requires a transformation in consciousness.

If is often said that things have to get really bad for us to be willing to change. We have reached that point in the world. It has taken the American and the world economic crisis to wake us up. We see signs that the apathetic, checked out, victim-oriented collective consciousness is dissatisfied with the way things are. There are people everywhere who seem to want to be part of something new. There is palpable hope in the air.

URANUS OPPOSES SATURN

In the United States, the 2008 presidential election seems to have cracked our attachment to the old and our resistance to change. What is the nature of the change that is upon us?

The most auspicious and interesting planetary alignment of this election was the exact opposition of SATURN in VIRGO and URANUS in PISCES. A SATURN/URANUS opposition happens only every 40 years. The last time Saturn and Uranus were in opposition was in 1965-67. This was a time of volatile and profound political and social turmoil. This was the time of impactful civil rights and antiwar demonstrations.

Because of the retrograde movement of the planets, there will be 3 exact oppositions of Saturn and Uranus. The first occurred November 4th. So this election is just the beginning of another period of profound social and economic change. The next exact opposition is February 5, 2009, when Saturn is retrograde. The third opposition is September 15, 2009 when Uranus is retrograde.

So what is the nature of the relationship between Uranus and Saturn when they oppose each other? Saturn represents stability, convention, the status quo, the past, tradition, conservative values, and resistance to change. Uranus symbolizes reform, rapid change, transformation, unconventionality, progress, self-empowerment and freedom. Their opposition dramatically highlights what does not work and why. We become aware of the necessity to radically alter structures that no longer serve us. The challenge is to artfully use wisdom and experience to keep what works, to throw out what does not work and to support radical transformation where necessary. When Uranus confronts Saturn, change happens!

In this election, John McCain, a 72 year old Virgo, represented Saturn. If elected, McCain would have been the oldest elected president. Barack Obama is a Leo with Gemini Moon and Aquarius Ascendant. Obviously, at 47 years, Obama represents youth and change.

THE FORCES OF EVOLUTION - OPENING THE DOORS OF THE AQUARIAN AGE

When Saturn and Uranus work together, they can combine both pragmatic (Saturn) and progressive( Uranus) qualities. Note the graceful and heart-centered concession speech by McCain. There is nothing so honorable as a good loser.

VIRGO is a hard worker. But Virgo can also be very critical and cynical. PISCES (Uranus in Pisces) has its loving and fluid way of helping us transcend our knit-picking view of the situation and connecting us with the universal energies of love. Pisces makes it possible to experience our oneness. Uranus works toward the collective good and wants everyone to play their part in a the collective effort. Note Obama's acceptance speech when he talked about every calloused hand and every person playing a part in creating solutions to our current challenges.

PLUTO forces us to eventually move from resentment to soul-searching. We can no longer afford to mourn the past. We have to embrace the unknown future. We have to give up victimhood and take responsibility for what we create.

The uplifting message is 'Come from the heart.' Obama, a LEO, embodies the Sun energy of the heart. (Obama has Sun, Mercury, Uranus, and the North Node in Leo.) AQUARIUS says include everyone. Everyone is important. Everyone has a role to play. (Obama has Jupiter(vision) in Aquarius and Ascendant/Rising (how we view the world) in Aquarius.

PISCES reminds us that we are all one. We all have the same need to be loved. Connection with the Divine gives us hope. The experience of our oneness expands our mind and our heart space.

NEPTUNE went direct - forward movement - November 1st at 21 degrees Aquarius, supporting us to embrace the ideals of the Aquarian age. We can feel it - the willingness to collaborate, the desire to do our part, the feeling of equality, the respect for freedom and the absolute necessity for change. Collectively and individually, we are being impelled to take a giant step forward.

2008 is the year that the doors open to step into the Aquarian Age. Now we must walk through these doors in a new spirit of responsibility, respect for each other, and willingness to live in our truth with integrity and commitment to our ideals and values.

BARACK OBAMA

Here are a few more observations about Barack Obama's birth chart.

DEEP PRESENTATION TO THE WORLD - Obama has Scorpio on the midheaven or top of his chart, indicating that he presents himself to the world in a deep penetrating way. No fluffy winks for Obama. During his campaign a major theme was - If we focus on superficialities, gaffs and mud-slinging, nothing will ever change. If we get honest, we have a chance to build a better America and a better world. He also has Neptune in Scorpio in the ninth house, indicating that only profound truth will deliver us out of our illusions. The ninth house represents spirituality and foreign travel. He called for mending our foreign alliances in his acceptance speech. He is going to have work to do get America out of its foreign policy illusions.

SERVICE - Obama's chart is focused on service. His Mars and Pluto are in Virgo. Mars indicates where we use our energy. Virgo is service, attention to details and hard work. Obama's Sun and Mercury, both in Leo are in the sixth house of Virgo and service.

RELATIONSHIPS ARE IMPORTANT - Obama has Uranus and North Node in Leo and Pluto and Mars in Virgo in the seventh house - the house of relationships. Uranus in Leo can create surprises from the heart. The North Node in Leo is new territory for Obama - he is learning how to be heart-centered in his relationships.

AQUARIAN SPIRIT - Obama's Ascendant, South Node and Jupiter are in Aquarius. He sees the world from Aquarian eyes. The South Node represents gifts he came in with - he holds strong an Aquarian spirit. Jupiter is what expands us and leads us into the future. His mission is to help bring in the Aquarian Age.

SATURN TESTS - Obama's Saturn is in Capricorn. It is not surprising that his Saturn trials and tests relate to social and economic structures.

SOMETIMES ALOOF AND DEEPLY INWARD - Once in a while we get that warm Leo smile from our new President. But often he may seem aloof. Aquarius is a mental sign and one of the most aloof of the zodiac. Aquarius is connecting with the universal mind to try to pull in new solutions and answers to collective problems. With both Jupiter and Saturn in the twelfth house of Pisces, more is going on inside Obama than we can observe. He is constantly reflecting and connecting with higher energies and wisdom.

PLAYFUL SPIRIT - Obama's Gemini Moon gives him a playful spirit, a love of people and a gift of communication. He is always on the move. His Venus in Cancer is in the fifth house of Leo fun. Venus in Cancer means that what he loves is his family, his home, the Mother Earth and his country.

HEART-CENTERED - As mentioned above, Obama's Sun, Mercury, Uranus and North Node are in Leo. Leo has a big heart, an ability to self-focus and a very brilliant aura. He is going to need all for the daunting task ahead.

Mr. Obama, we send you blessings for stepping forward to take on this task.

PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION

The American nation and the world changed November 4, 2008. But the impact of the planetary alignments not only impacted our collective consciousness, they impacted each of us. In some way, unique to each of us, we are being invited and even forced to change. How did the opposing energies of Saturn and Uranus affect you? What are you leaving behind? What new doors are you walking through? What uncharted territory are you now ready and willing to explore? What soul memories are you now able to remember?

One day we will look back at this point in history and realize not only did something change in the collective psyche, we each personally experienced quantum shifts. The transformation that we are currently experiencing is sudden, evolutionary and permanent. The past is gone. The extent to which we can let go and not hold on will determine the level of our empowerment, creativity, happiness and freedom.

THE CONSEQUENCES OF OUR CHOICES

We are a part of a moment in time when more than ever our choices make a significant difference in our individual and collective future. The Scorpio and Pluto archetypes wake us up to the importance of the consequences of our choices. They remind us that we are in constant metamorphosis. We are always in the process of dying and being reborn. But at certain times in the cycle, the moment of birth is upon us. We have to decide if we will cling to the old and create more pain for ourselves or let go and move toward greater freedom, peace and love.

Pluto represents the descent into the unconscious, the unknown and the underworld where there is no light. We can extricate ourselves only by shining light into the areas of our lives where light is needed. Will we shine the light of hope or will we transmit the frequencies of fear, revenge, victimhood and apathy? As you make your moment by moment choices, always remember that without light, we miss our mark. Without light, we cannot find our way out of the darkness.

Now our challenge is to beam more light into our darkness. The task upon us is to face our personal and collective realities with brutal honesty and commitment to finding and living our truth.

TRANSFORM AND HEAL YOUR WOUNDS

The combination of forces activated and available at this moment support us in healing our wounds. We are being nudged to hold the space of love for ourselves, each other, our community, our country and the world during this exciting, but challenging and intense time.

We are being asked to quit complaining and judging and to use our energy more productively - to get to work and do our part - BOTH INNER AND OUTER. We are being asked to open our hearts to ourselves and each other. During the challenging times ahead we will need (1) to use our expanded sensitivity to connect with Spirit and our Soul, (2) to listen to and be guided by higher reason, truth and our heart, and (3) to remember, to experience and to act from the perspective of our oneness.

TAURUS FULL MOON NOVEMBER 12-13

The Taurus Full Moon is a SuperMoon, when the Moon is closest in its orbit to the Earth. "SuperMoons function like laser beams, focalizing the constant stream of electromagnetic particles into more coherent channels of energy. SuperMoons also increase gravitational pulls, generating more extreme tides, weather and emotional reactions." *(1) The effects of this Full Moon are intensified by the shift of signs of Pluto and the beginning of 'the Sixth Day' of the Mayan Calendar.

PLUTO ENTERS CAPRICORN November 11th

November 11th - 11/11 Pluto definitively moves into Capricorn until 2023. Pluto gnaws away at whatever does not work and exposes the reasons why. Pluto in Capricorn demands a truthful look at the state of our economic, political and social structures and a total revamping based on an honest look at what we have created and what must be transformed.

Individually we are being asked the question - Who am I in the world?

HOPE - THE MAYAN COSMOLOGY

According the Mayan cosmology, 'the Thirteen Heavens, divided into seven days and six nights, represent the fundamental stages of creation.' *(2) The Fifth Nights was between November 18, 2007 and November 12, 2008. During the time of the Fifth Night, we experience economic upheaval, the breakdown of superficial materialistic values and hierarchical, patriarchal structures. The Sixth Day begins November 12, 2008 and goes through November 7, 2009. During the Sixth Day, it is said that chaos and darkness will give way to light and an enlightenment global consciousness. *(3)

SEE GOD IN ALL

The Obama draw is the energy of the Leo/Aquarius axis that he embodies. To move into the Aquarian Age, we must live in and operate from our hearts (Leo) and we must work together collectively to achieve our goals (Aquarius.)

Yogi Bhajan said, 'If you can't see God in all, you can't see God at all." And this is our greatest test and challenge at this time - to have such a profound shift in consciousness that we actually have this experience and live in this reality. This is not just a good idea. It is a transformation in consciousness that allows us to create a better world in the Aquarian Age.

IN THE HEART WE ARE ONE

When our heart chakra is open, we awaken to a space of love where (1) There is no discussion or judgment. (2) We feel and can operate out of compassion for ourselves and for others. (3) We are not dependent upon others to have an experience of love. (4) We can hold the neutral space of love, independent of what others are thinking, feeling and projecting. (5) We can offer this space without attaching conditions, expectations or neediness. (6) We enter the realm of simply being love and enjoying the state of love. (7) We experience our oneness. And it feels good!

ONENESS MEDITATION

There are many kriyas to open the heart in TRANSITIONS TO A HEART-CENTERED WORLD. The one that I choose for the Guru Rattana On-line streaming video class the day after the election is Cleansing the Lymph Glands on pages 66 -7. The Magic Mantra Meditation is on page 159. *(4)

The kriya wakens our heart so that we can consciously live in the space of love. The Magic Mantra Meditation uses the sacred mantra EK ONG KAR SAT GURPRASAD SAT GURPRASD EK ONG KAR. This means that the true gift is that we are all one and all made from the same creator. Magic happens when we have this experience of oneness.

DIRECTIONS

To practice this meditation, sit with the hands together, palms up, cupped in front of the heart center. The sides of the hands and the Mercury fingers must touch so there is no space. If there is a gap between your fingers, adjust them so there is no gap. The thumbs are comfortably out to the sides. With the eyes closed, look into the cupped hands. Repeat in a monotone

EK ONG KAR SAT GURPRASAD

SAT GURPRASD EK ONG KAR

There is no special breathing. Simply let the breath adjust itself. To feel the results, it is best to chant this meditation for 31 minutes, but 11, 15 and 22 are OK too.

EFFECTS AND POWERS OF THIS MANTRA

Yogi Bhajan explained that there is nothing equal to this mantra. Chanting this mantra 'elevates the self beyond duality and establishes the flow of the Spirit. It will make the mind so powerful that it will remove all obstacles. We call it the magic mantra because its positive effect happens quickly and lasts a long time. But IT HAS TO BE CHANTED WITH REVERENCE, IN A PLACE OF REVERENCE. When you meditate n this mantra, be sure that your surroundings are serene and reverent and that you practice it with reverence.' *(5)

ATTENTION AND INTENTION

As you chant be gracefully aware of building a space of love. When you have completed the chanting, sit quietly and hold the space of love inside yourself. Anchor in this feeling and set your intention to take this space with you into the world. You will recognize others in this space because you will experience our oneness.

NOTE AND REQUEST

After tuning in with 'ong na mo guru dev na mo,' we usually chant the protective mantra 'ad guray na may, sat guray na may, siri guru day vay na may'. I invite all those who wish to do so, to include President-elect Obama in this protection. See him and yourselves surrounded in both protective white and gold light. He will need this protection for as long as he is President.

However, you choose to participate in bringing in the Aquarian Age, your participation is requested and required. Our touchstone is ONENESS.

Sat Nam!

REFERENCES AND FOOTNOTES

'Scorpio New Moon' and 'Taurus Full Moon,' by Stephanie Austin, The Mountain Astrologer, Oct/Nov 2008, Issue #141, pages 103-4.

Transitions to a Heart-Centered World, by Guru Rattan Kaur Khalsa, available on www.yogatech. com

1. Austin, p. 103.

2. Austin, p. 103.

3. Austin, p. 103.

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