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Horoscope Reading

The objective of horoscope reading is to make astrological forecasts. Horoscope reading is based on the exact time and date of birth of the individual. The reading involves certain mathematical calculations about the sign in which each planet along with the sun and moon is placed, in addition to the zodiac signs. When you are reading a horoscope, you are interpreting the Akashic language, the language of the sky, of the heavens.

Horoscope reading involves interpreting the role of the four astrological elements, Fire, Earth, Air and Water with each of the signs of zodiac falling into one of these groups. To elucidate it further, the element of Fire has Aries, Leo and Sagittarius in its group. Similarly Earth has Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. Air has Gemini, Libra and Aquarius and Water has Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.

Horoscope reading involves the study of the three Modes — Cardinal, Fixed and Mutable. Cardinal Mode signs –Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn are called forceful signs. Fixed Mode signs---Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius are called fixed signs. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces are Mutable Mode signs, which are flexible and changeable.

Besides these, Horoscope reading also considers the position of the Rising sun on the eastern horizon at the time of the individual’s birth. The ascendance is shown in the 9’oclock position on your horoscope chart. This sign represents the traits your personality---how you look, how you interact with others and what others think of you. An advanced horoscope reading takes into consideration the degree of the Rising sun at the time of birth.

Your horoscope reading also considers the way the sun, moon and other planets relate to one another at the time of your birth. The way they react to one another is important and very helpful in interpreting various facets of your personality, which are directly related to the sign that has just passed, or, is just beginning. The lesser qualities of one sign can be affected by the strength of the other sign. All these things influence your personality traits and hence your future.

Potential of the Brain

http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2008/03/does-the-human.html#more

A Daily Galaxy post last year, The Importance of Being Forgetful, featured the built-in neural process of forgetting, which discussed why the average human brain is equipped with the ability to filter through seemingly irrelevant details. While the average person may not have vast memory resources, it appears to be an evolutionary trade-off that allows the majority of us to focus on the most relevant facts. However, some of the most incredible minds on Earth lack this ability to filter irrelevant facts, or perhaps it is more accurate to say that to a savant, the irrelevant IS relevant, and incredibly so. Somehow their brains are able to store and access incredible loads of information, even perceiving and relating to this information in an entirely different way. Stephen Wiltshire is considered an autistic savant. He has an ability which can certainly be described as a “super power”. Sometimes referred to as the “human camera”, Wilshire has the unnerving ability to draw exact replicas of intricate structures, buildings and landscapes—virtually anything he lays eyes on—after a quick glance. Without taking notes or drawing rough sketches, Wiltshire methodically replicates what his eyes have seen down to the exact number of windows in tall skyscrapers. While watching a video (see link below) of Stephen drawing Rome, it almost seems as if he is a character straight from NBC’s popular TV series Heroes—born with a superhuman ability. Like many other savants, Wiltshire’s mind is a mystery. He did not speak his first words, “pencil” and “paper” until he was five years old. Savants like Wiltshire seem to have been born fundamentally different. Imagine being able to learn one of the most difficult languages on Earth, Icelandic, in just 7 days. Well known Savant, Daniel Tammet, makes is look easy. His extraordinary abilities are linked to synesthesia. He “feels” numbers in terms of texture, shape and color. Some scientists believe that the epileptic seizures he suffered as a small child, which nearly ended his life, somehow unlocked the door to an incredible ability that may be inherent in all humans. Individuals have been known to develop extraordinary abilities much later in life, or after severe brain trauma. Alonzo Clemons, for example, developed an incredible talent, which appears to have emerged directly following a head injury as a child. He can see a fleeting image (on a television screen for example) of any animal, and in less than 20 minutes sculpt a perfect replica of that animal in three-dimensional accuracy. The wax animal is correct in each and every detail, down to each fiber and muscle. Similarly, Orlando Serrell did not possess any unusual skills until he was struck by a baseball on the left side of his head on August 17, 1979 when he was ten years old. Serrell suffered from a long headache, but after the headache ended, Orlando inexplicably had the ability to perform calendrical calculations of amazing complexity. He can also recall details of his life, like the weather, where he was, and what he was doing every day since the day that baseball hit his head. Because of cases like these, some scientists believe that the potential to express multiple super-abilities is a universal trait, but is obscured by the normal functioning intellect. In the case of some savants, it is believed that damage to the brain has somehow disrupted normal functioning and therefore allows the brain to express these incredible skills and abilities. Various researchers have noted how many “disabled” individuals are simultaneously “superabled” through some little understood phenomenon. Mind expert Allan Snyder of the University of Sydney and director of Centre for the Mind, is certain that all people have these latent super abilities, but only some are able to express them through “malfunctions” of overriding brain functions. "They are exceptional in that they can tap in and somehow we can't. They have privileged access," said Snyder.

So, if all of us have latent super-abilities, is it possible to activate them permanently, or at least periodically, without compromising normal brain functioning? Probably, say the Australian scientists who used transcranial magnetic stimulation to temporarily switch off the frontal temporal lobe of volunteers. Afterwards the subjects showed an immediate improvement in calendar calculating, naming the day of the week of any recent history event, and in their artistic abilities. Of course these were just the abilities tested. Scientists do not know all of the latent abilities that humans may possess. It has been predicted that more advanced neurological studies may someday discover how to allow “Regular” people to tap into the incredible latent powers of their own mind, and thereby unleashing some of the “superhuman” potential in all of us. by Rebecca Sato.

Hypnosis And Past Life Regressions

When people find out that I am a hypnotherapist, they often ask if I can help them access their past lives. “Maybe” is all I can reply. I have been a clinical hypnotherapist for several years now, and have performed past life regressions on numerous occasions. I have even experienced one myself. However I am yet to be convinced that hypnosis can actually helps us remember a ‘real’ past life experience.

What I notice about most people’s details of their past lives is that the information usually comes straight from a history book. The details are usually things that are widely known. They may have been a soldier in the battle of Hastings, or painted pictures of Henry VIII. I have never heard people talk in foreign languages that were unknown to them, or different accents. I have never seen anyone demonstrate any ‘lost’ skills that they had in a past life.

Despite these warnings, people are still intrigued. In my mind the jury is still out as to whether we even have past lives. Many think that we do, which they are perfectly entitled to believe. I understand that to these people, they will see hypnosis as a possible way of assessing this missing time on earth, which can be comforting and therapeutic.

I experienced a past life regression several years ago. This was during my training as a clinical hypnotherapist. After being guided into trance, I was regressed backwards through my life, making me younger and younger. Eventually I was regressed back further, to a point before I was born.

I recalled being a hunter gatherer in a forest, providing for my family. I remember being aware of sporting a beard, and using a wooden spear, and bow and arrow. It was all very Robin Hood, but did seem quite ‘real’ at the time. I did not have to put any effort into these details, they just flowed into my mind. I simply relaxed my mind, and allowed these thought to come, no matter what they were. I do know that the subconscious part of the mind is very creative, and more than capable of making these sorts of details up, without any conscious effort at all. However I was still a little intrigued.

I was then took to the point just before dying in that life. I remember lying on the forest floor with a wound to my right shoulder, slowly dying. I knew I was dying, but was in no pain. I realised that I had been attacked by some animal that had horns or antlers, although I did not see this happen. As I led there staring up at the trees, I felt a sense of loneliness. I was dying on my own, without anyone to comfort me. I knew my family were not far away, but I could not go to them for comfort. This made me feel a tinge of sadness.

When I woke up, I was fairly convinced that I had experienced some memories from a past life of mine. It was so vivid, and so emotional. However as time passed, I became more sceptical, thinking that it is very possible that it was all fabricated by my subconscious mind, in order to satisfy what was expected of me during the session. This is very possible, but who knows?

I cannot say for sure whether hypnosis can help you access a past life, or even that we have had a past life. Perhaps this does not really matter. It was a worthwhile experience. I somehow felt a little wiser because of this. I remembered how lonely I felt as I stared upwards from the forest floor, yearning for the comfort of my family. This made me realise how precious people in your life are, and how I should not take people for granted. The experience of being a bearded hunter taught me this lesson several years ago, which I will never forget. To this day I bear this in mind, and I am grateful to him whoever or whatever he is.

Jon Rhodes is a very experienced UK clinical hypnotherapist. He runs a free hypnosis site at http://www.freehypnosistreatment.com . Click to visit a free hypnosis site, or here for top quality hypnosis audios.

Ways to Strengthen Your Intuition

Whispers From The Soul
Ways to Strengthen Your Intuition
by Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D.

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You are driving home from work and you suddenly get the urge to go a different route. You follow the urge only later to hear on the radio that there was a major accident on your usual route. You think to yourself, "what good luck!"

You wake up in the morning and remember that you dreamed that a family member was ill. You call the person and find out that she is not well. You think, "what a coincidence!"

Our Yes Must Be Total

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Our Yes Must Be Total
by Alan H. Cohen
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If your lips say yes when your heart says no, you are driving with your foot on the gas and brake at the same time. You will either nullify your efforts or lurch foward in jerking fits and starts. You would do far better to utter a full yes or a full no than to live at cross-purpose.

Do not settle for half-hearted living. BE TOTAL. Be a compelling creator. If you act without your spirit fully engaged, you sabotage your results before you even begin. When you are fully present, you are powerful indeed! Successful people throw themselves into the task at hand. They know what they are here to do, capitalize on opportunities, and do not abandon their dreams when faced with a challenge. If you wish to attain that kind of mastery, your yes must be total, so must your no.

If you sell yourself out to get approval, you will miss what you really want: AUTHENTICITY, PASSION, and ALIVENESS. When you say no to what does not match your intentions, you are saying yes to what you really want and you are one step closer to it. People with integrity will respect you more, not less, for following your truth. If people criticize or reject you for being authentic, do you really want to be with them?

When you stand in your truth, you will find out who your friends are. It is far better to have a few good friends who accept you for who you are than a lot of 'friends' who accept you because you are doing the dance they expect. The only thing more important than people liking you is liking yourself. If you can 'sleep in your own skin' at night, your life is a huge success.
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excerpts from 'Why Your Life Sucks'
alancohen.com
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Mysticism & The Life Force

Mysticism & The Life Force
by Natalia Alexandria
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Every day, I encounter people who define spirit and spirituality in a variety of different ways. Some think it is religion, while others think it is New Age. Some are embarrassed to admit to either, while others think it is all nonsense. Then there are those who want to do more to be spiritual and are attending seminars, retreats, and conferences by the millions. Most of us accept that we have a spirit, but aren't always sure how to access its mystery. Whatever we may think, generally speaking, spirit and spirituality has become confusing.

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Positive Energy

Positive Energy: How To
build vitality and stop energy
vampires from draining you.
by Judith Orloff, M.D.
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I learned to honor my energy needs the hard way. As a psychiatrist who specializes in intuition I knew how important it was to listen to my body. Yet still I'd vacillate between intense weeks of speaking tours to bouts of utter exhaustion at home. I couldn't turn down "irresistible" opportunities. Here was my dilemma--I trusted my intuition, and was committed to living by it. But I had a blind spot: Although I was quite successful at helping others at trusting intuition and leading high energy lives I was ignoring my own energy crises. Finally my fatigue was so profound I had to change.

Energetic Cords: Working With Them For Emotional Freedom

Have you ever found it difficult to regain your emotional freedom long after the end of a relationship, or a painful incident? Do you find that you feel especially drained after interacting with certain people? Have you ever sensed the presence of a loved one even though they were miles away? These are all examples of experiences involving energetic cords. This article explores what they are, and provides four very effective ways they can be used to directly influence the course of a relationship.

What are cords?

An energetic cord is a structure through which energy and information are exchanged. When we interact with others, these attachments are created between both parties, especially when the interaction is emotionally charged, or the relationship is long term. They operate regardless of distance and can persist long after a relationship has ended. When the energy flowing through a cord is positive and balanced a relationship is probably healthy; however when it is only flowing in one direction, or what is going through it is negative, the result is emotional turmoil. As these cords can play such a significant role in our lives for better or worse, learning how to work with them directly puts us a step ahead of the game.

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Interview with Barry Carter, A leading researcher in the subject of ORMUS. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Barry discussed the implications of a new class of materials called ORMUS.
These materials, have also been referred to in the categories of monoatomic gold and white
powder gold, and were extensively researched by David Hudson who gave
them the name Orbitally Rearranged Monoatomic Elements or ORMEs.

Ingesting ORMUS may give people a stronger and clearer connection to

their spiritual energy, Carter commented, which allows them to manifest
their thoughts more quickly. Though science comprehends very little
about this substance, Carter contends that once it is understood, "it
will change everything."

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Barry's Documentary: CLICK HERE

Barry's YouTube Videos: CLICK HERE

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