The sheer, overwhelming amount of light pollution from a city can lead many of its inhabitants to believe that there is no way they can view anything from urban areas. Its not just residents who feel this way, I’ve even talked expert astronomy authors who have told me that there was no reason to get a telescope larger than 3″ diameter for city use as the light pollution would make that extra aperture useless.

The real truth of the matter is a bit different: While city astronomical viewing is hardly ideal, it is far and away from the futile effort that many ‘experts’ would have you believe. In fact, there are a few tricks you can do that may actually give you a decent viewing experience:

Look Up!

Its a sad fact of life in the city: People rarely actually look up! And when they do, it is usually to admire some brightly lit building. But if you get in the habit of looking up in the sky at night you will start to notice that on clear nights there are objects in the sky that can be seen, and there’s more than just the Moon up in the sky! Getting into this habit will also let you spot the ideal nights for viewing. Of course, make certain you are not looking up at a tall building or street light first!

Get Away from the City Center

The center area of any city is where its light are brightest and its building are tallest. Getting just a mile or two, or even just a few blocks away from brightest buildings can result in some surprisingly excellent views of the night sky. I myself have been able to naked-eye view the Orion Nebula (with averted vision) from both the Ferry Docks in Manhattan, as well as in Northeast Philadelphia!

Get High!

The vast majority of light pollution in a city comes from its street lights. The trend in cities is to add more street lamps instead of removing them, so don’t expect them to go away anytime soon. But the good news is that most of street lights’ light is pointing down (and sadly, being reflected back up, but that’s another story). If you can get above these lights (which usually reach the third floor in most cities) by going on roof of a tall house or deck high above the ground you will avoid a large portion of the light pollution the city produces. Decks and roofs are not ideal for astronomy. Most decks are wood and prone to bouncing when you walk on them, your telescope image will shake accordingly if someone is moving around on your deck. In addition, not all roof decks have access that is easy to bring a telescope up to. Your mileage may vary.

Pick Your Nights Wisely

If you want a chance to see more than just the Moon and Planets, you will need to be choosy about which nights you want to do city observing. In addition to clouds, haze is a frequent factor in the night skies over cities in the warmer months and will spoil most viewing. The best nights for viewing will probably be in the Fall/Winter months.

Adapt your Eyes!

Amateur astronomers write volumes on getting their eyes to adapt to nighttime so that they can get the most out of their telescope viewing. They are, of course, assuming that you are working with excellent dark skies far away from any light pollution, but don’t let that fact put you off letting your eyes adapt. All too many urban astronomers walk out of their lit buildings and glance immediately up into the sky, without allowing their eyes any night adaptation whatsoever. This is not a good way to assess the night sky; instead give your eyes a few minutes to adapt to conditions. To do this avoid looking at any lights. You can sit in a chair and look up at the sky and you can actually see the effects: More and more stars will seem to ‘appear’. Its not that the city sky is improving, its just your eyes adapting to the night.

Choose Your Targets Wisely

Even with all these hints, you should be be judicious in what you want to view in the urban night sky. Trying to view Magnitiude 15-20 (the higher the magnitude, the fainter the object) objects is a daunting task even in the darkest skies and so should probably be avoided. Targets you should consider instead would be:

The Moon: The moon is utterly unaffected by light pollution. In fact, even in the city you might consider using a Moon Filter as the light can be quite bright through a telescope. Keep in mind that the best time to view the Moon is when it is waxing or waning, not when it is full. Why? Because when the Moon is full the light is shining right down of the surface and so you get few shadows to show you details.

The Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Venus are also little affected by light pollution. You can enjoy the rings of Saturn as well the moons & bands of Jupiter with any decent telescope. Venus and Mars can also be enjoyed, however the former is very bright and shows only its crescent shape, wheras viewing the latter is often dependent on how close it is to Earth.

Brighter Deep Sky Objects: You won’t get magnificent images of nebulea and galaxies, but you still enjoy them with a decent telescope. The Orion Nebula is one of the easiest objects to find in the night sky, while the Andromeda Galaxy can it least be partially seen on clear nights from the city. Make certain you have a decent star chart or Planisphere to pick your viewing targets.

In Conclusion

Urban astronomy will never match finding true dark skies far out in the country, but don’t let naysayers tell you that you “Can’t see anything in the city”. You most certainly can!

About the author

Matt Kriebel is the owner of the telescope & science store Spectrum Scientifics. Spectrum Scientifics is your source for telescopes, microscopes, binoculars, science toys, weather instruments, robots, and much, much more.

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Astrology, in one form or another, has existed since history has been recorded. Certainly, as soon as we developed the intellectual ability to be aware of ourselves as “human”, bigger questions arose. How did we get here? What happens when we die? How should we live our lives? What is the force behind our existence? Looking at the stars only can confirm the enormity of the world beyond the boundaries of earth. <

Perhaps the Ancient Babylonians created some of the first organized “rules” of Astrology. Other cultures: Chinese, Indian, Egyptian, Mayan, or Ancient Greece, either built upon the constructs of the Babylonians, or independently created their own interpretations. In fact, the study of Astrology is present throughout history in nearly every civilization. The core belief of all of these systems is that the stars and planets project certain energies. The positions of the stars and planets, relative to earth and to each other, create patterns that can influence the nature of our character, and also reveal the path of our future behaviors.

The basic energies of the (Vedic) or Western cultures have created may differ dramatically in the interpretation of the constellations, it is interesting to note that the underlying premise is consistent across these systems, that is: the stars both form us and guide us.

In Western Astrological tradition, the horoscope is the tool used to create an actual map of the position of stars and planets, which identifies the influences and energies that are in effect. This tradition follows the classical zodiac, incorporating the mythology of Ancient Greece.

Astrology and Horoscopes

Natal Astrology is the study of an individual’s horoscope, or sky chart, at the time of one’s birth. It makes a logical first step in understanding the effects of Astrology in one’s life. The horoscope is very literally a map of the sky, which moves according to the rotation of the earth and planets, so defining the actual time and place of the birth is essential to creating an accurate chart.

In addition to the zodiac constellations and planets, an astrological chart will reflect the position of the horizontal and vertical axis, and the divisions of the astral houses, and the aspects of the planets. Each sign carries characteristics of masculinity or femininity, the elements: earth, air, fire, and water, and whether it is cardinal, fixed or mutable. Each descriptor contributes to the creation of a person’s distinctive profile.

There are even more components to a fully plotted natal chart, and actually plotting the elements correctly is only the first step. Once the chart is completed, the process of interpreting the influences of the stars can begin.

The complexities of the horoscope are compelling and fascinating. Certainly, each chart will be as individual as the person it belongs to. The subtleties of the interpretations will be revealed by a skilled astrologer who is familiar with the full range of possibilities.

While the stars cannot replace the power of our free will, becoming familiar with the deepest components that forge our personalities can lead to a more complete understanding of one’s personality, needs and emotional tendencies, provide a context for one’s behaviors, and inform one’s decisions.

In understanding our stars, we can understand ourselves.

Rhyanna Regan is the author and director of “Your Psychic World”, the source of Free Online Psychic Readings.

She has written articles on Psychic subjects including Tarot Cards, Love and Relationships, Dream Interpretation, Astrology, and Palm Reading.

Many people express a deep fondness for the Empress’ motherly love. It is because of this that these same people often feel fearful of the patriarchal sternness expressed by the Emperor. In the Waite deck, the Emperor seems stern and dark. He has a vast array of armor and seems to be poised in the heat of the desert. Seen also with this deck is how a narrow stream tries to make its way through multiple layers of earthen rock. Alternately, a calm, soothing river ran through a flourishing garden for the Empress.Sometimes other decks of tarot cards have tried to present the image of the Emperor in a more positive light.

The Emperor can be seem as a divine leader, more conceptual and representational. He can appear more regal and sovereignly in other decks as well. In the Haindl deck, the Emperor is presented as young, masculine, and virile. The Emperor is a young ruler in this deck who keeps far away from the World Tree. If the Emperor is presented within the first seven cards, it is seen as a test. This happens because things like zeal and wealth can foster us but we cannot mature unless we also experience the rules society imposes upon us. We also need to be able to think realistically and strive for lasting goals. People will compare their fondness or lack thereof for the Emperor to the way they feel about abiding any rule they do not agree with. This is the same way people regard paying bills, fines or working low-wage, meaningless, puts-you-in-a-state-of-deep-depression jobs, is the way they feel about the Emperor. Just as people have to deal with the many displeasures of life because they are adults, people accept the Emperor for what he is.

Another very accepted view of the Emperor is that of him symbolizing all civilization. The Emperor in this light, is still less favored than the Empress, but without him and his representation, people would struggle to survive. It would be difficult for people’s basic needs to be met. The Emperor can be seen as a symbolization of the laws of existence for all kind, which is greater than just being a symbol for the laws of humanity. This concept can be found explained in greater depth in the study of physical sciences.Another reason people dislike the Emperor is because he can remind people of rules that society places on people, which can be different than rules the government places on people. If people compare themselves to the Emperor, and feel they can relate to him, then they can become a likeness of their own desire to identify and preserve their own power. These desires can become very appealing to females, feeding their need to become their own emperor.In many readings, the Emperor possesses that of a patriarchal image, while the Empress possesses that of a matronly image.

Usually the Emperor is associated with rules. He is also associated with authority, and laws imposed upon people by the government and society. The Emperor can remind people of a soldier of sorts also. He is a strong entity, willing to set limits and ideals and then defend them if need be. All in all the Emperor symbolizes respect, understanding, and responsibility.If the Emperor is reversed, he loses his austerity. The Emperor would also become more benevolent and emotive. He would also have problems with positive decision making skills.We can now see why many people express a deep fondness for the Empress’ motherly love. This is because these same people often feel fearful of the patriarchal sternness expressed by the Emperor. Also, the Emperor seems stern and dark. Once his vast array of armor is lowered, he becomes as warm and compassionate as his counterpart, the Empress.

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Granted, the largest number of people who put the most focus into astrology are adult-aged women. Most women see themselves in terms of being both the “keeper” the one who is responsible for all of the other people in her life and her relationships with them; as well as having the generally-female characteristic of feeling that whether her life is good or bad, that it is her place to be in the position of affecting positive changes. It is primarily for these reasons that women make up the majority of astrology-seekers. Through astrology, women can learn more about themselves, their lives, their associates, and their futures; and, in gaining such knowledge, can be in the very beneficial position of assessing their personal strengths and weaknesses, which in turn will provide many opportunities for taking control of one’s life.

Fewer men gain a serious interest in astrology. When they do, it is usually less a matter of wanting a general overview of their lives than of needing specific details and answers for specific questions or problems. Men are more likely to focus their interest in astrology on such topics as how to get a particular job, how to make business decisions, and questions about whether or not to relocate to a different area. All of these subjects can be brought up in an astrological reading, and he can find the answers or solutions which he needs in order to be better informed and make decisions which are most likely to have the best outcome for him.

Teenagers and young adults are often curious about astrology. Unfortunately, if they are not properly informed, they may hold the standard belief that astrology is basically about predicting the future and little more. Teens can be best aided by astrology by understanding that the scope of astrology goes far beyond simple predictions; and, even more important, that even predictions themselves are only a matter of what is “likely” to occur– that the person himself or herself has a great ability to influence what actually does occur, by his or her own responses to the events which happen each day. Astrology works best when viewed as a map of possibility, over which the individual has much influence.

This can be a wonderful asset for any teenager or young adult who is at the stage in life where he or she wishes to make solid decisions and plans for the future. The first part is in seeing one’s future predictions in terms of what is likely to occur, and to gain an understanding on how to affect changes to one’s course of action in order to result in a positive outcome. Learning that one is not helpless, nor bound to a predetermined destiny, is a wonderful feeling for all but most especially for young people!

The second part of astrology which is very important to youth is being able to gain a deeper understanding into themselves their specific character traits and personalities. It can be a good feeling to learn that many others share similar qualities! And, for a young person who is not entirely comfortable with various aspects of his or her personality, realizing that it is within his or her own power to change the less desirable traits and strengthen those traits which appeal to him or her the most, will go a long way in granting a teenager or young adult the appreciated state of knowing it is within themselves to improve what they wish to improve and rely more heavily on the traits which give them the most potential for a happy, well-adjusted life.

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What a wild ride the last couple of months have been! The energies have been very intense and very chaotic.

We have several things going on that have contributed to these intense energies. On 7-7-7, we experienced a major increase in the energies entering the Earth. The Sun and 4 other planets were in Leo, which really fired things up. Venus went retrograde on July 27 and remains there until September 8. On 8-8 there was an energetic portal which opened in the Middle East.

It has not been a fun time, but it has been interesting to watch the results of these energies on everyone. I have experienced many symptoms for myself and then noticed that others were having the same experiences.

Some of the symptoms have included being scattered, mental fogginess and the inability to get anything accomplished. We have been feeling like we are spinning our wheels and going around in circles.

There have been complaints about intense pressure inside the head and third eye. Problems with the lungs have increased, such as coughing, choking and hoarseness. Aches and pains throughout the body have been normal. Many of us have experienced muscle twitching and cramps. Dizziness has been a common symptom also.

The extreme fatigue has been one of the worst symptoms. It seems we can’t get enough rest.

There has been a battle raging on the higher realms which we have all been involved in, whether we realize it or not. I have had to do lots of psychic surgery to repair auras damaged in the battles we have been fighting while sleeping. Thankfully, this battle seems to have ended.

The most interesting energy has been Venus retrograde. When Venus is retrograde, we reexamine our relationships and let go of those which no longer serve us. I have watched this energy play out in many people’s lives.

Relationships that we thought were long over have popped back up to be reexamined so we can see how unhealthy they really are. Many relationships have ended in explosive ways. We are seeing the reality of those around us instead of the facade they present to us.

We are being forced to stand in our power where relationships are concerned and honor our Truth. Many are being forced to stand up for themselves and take back their personal power.

There has been more arguing and fighting in relationships. People have been reexamining their relationships and deciding if they want to continue them or move on.

Rumor has it that the energies will not settle down any time soon. I really hope they are wrong!

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What is Orion’s SkyQuest XT4.5 Dobsonian Telescope?

You’ve had those excellent Giant Binoculars specifically geared for astronomical viewing, and loved every moment gazing up at the stars, whether it be a night out in the wilderness, or a night out on your back porch. Yet this holiday season you want to get more out of your night sky than ever before. But you’ve never owned a telescope and don’t know which one might suit you best, and which which ones cost in the low hundreds price range, not in the high thousands. Say hello to to the Orion 4.5 Skyquest XT4.5 Dobsonian Telescope, one of Orion’s Starter series of telescopes, and perhaps the best of the line.

What are the advantages to get you started?

Typical refractor telescopes designed for starter-ups are 60mm in diameter. Put simply, the more light collected from an outside source, the more input you have going into your window to the universe. Why not get the edge over them by taking advantage of the SkyQuest’s 114mm mirror to collect 260% more starlight? You’ll receive more objects in greater detail. This telescope has a huge, unfair advantage over many of its competitors - all the more reason try it out with its one year limited warranty!

The scope aligns seamlessly from point to point with the push of a finger on the exterior. With Teflon and Nylon bearing pads, the huge stability of the base beats the competitors’ tripods by far, and also features Orion’s famed CorrecTension Friction Optimization for the ultimate in motion control and tubular balance.

Sky & Telescope, premier telescope magizine, calls the SkyQuest XT4.5 “The best of the bunch - a solid combination of optics and mechanics.” Don’t let another holiday season pass you by without seeing the sights you deserve to see.

Specifications:

Comes with a 6×26 correct-image finder scope and two coated 1.25 Sirius Plossl eyepieces. One year limited warranty.

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Forex experts advisors are experts but not at making money - there experts at losing it and if you are considering buying a Forex Robot then you need to consider the 4 reasons enclosed, as they will guarantee you losses. It’s pretty obvious you don’t get financial freedom for a couple of hundred bucks and no effort. Sure you can win at Forex trading and we will show you how in moment but for now, lets look at why Forex expert advisors will simply lose you money.

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There either made up back tests (knowing the closing prices) or they are presented by the vendor who has a vested interest with no independent verification.

Traders, who believe they can double their money every month, are either very naïve or believe in Peter Pan.

They Use Sophisticated Mathematical Algorithms to Predict Price Movement

The first point to make is that forex markets cannot be predicted and simply are an odds based market. Secondly, the algorithms in most are not sophisticated at all and are based on unsound logic. They have no chance of winning and the predictions are as accurate as your horoscope.

Money Management Rules

Are either not existent or place stops within random volatility which guarantees losses.

Starting Capital

You can start with $300 odd dollars and make huge gains?

Well as you are going to need staying power on any automated system seeking big gains you’re guaranteed to get wiped out.

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Just like a regular deck, there are 4 suits in Tarot decks. Commonly, they are called “pentacles”, “wands”, “cups”, and “swords”. The diamonds, hearts, clubs, and spades are the same as the suits in Tarot decks, in the order given here. But that is far from the only meanings, as we are about to see. Suits in Tarot also correspond to the four directions, and various emotional and physical states of being, among other things.

Pentacles, or diamonds, stand for the earthly element, physical things. Health and home fall under this suit in Tarot. The compass direction of East is shown by this suit. In Tarot, pentacles stand for the season of Fall. It is feminine in nature, and influences the zodiac signs of Capricorn, Virgo, and Taurus. When we interpret a reading, any of these synonyms may be intended by the cards.

Wands indicate creativity and passion. It’s elemental force is that of fire, and it alludes to the power of spiritual forces. South is shown by wands, and it’s seasonal attribute is Spring, a time of spiritual growth and energetic action. The male gender is usually displayed. In astrology, the signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius for this suit in Tarot. In a regular deck of cards, these are the clubs.

Cups, or hearts stand for love and empathy, and the heart is their realm of influence. Of the suits in Tarot, this one indicates summer, and is ruled by the force of water. It’s sex is female and it can be emotional in nature. West is the cardinal direction, and the sun signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are represented. Cups can indicate directness in feeling, or bold decisions to made in a spread.

Swords show observation and thought in a reading. This is reflected in its element of air, and the isolation of winter. Swords exist in the realm of Mind, and can sometimes be abstract. This suit points to the North and it often demonstrates a challenge that must be taken into consideration. It is male in nature, and in astrology contains the signs of Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.

To learn more about the suits as they pertain to individual tarot cards, I would personally recommend getting a good book about tarot cards. For many years, I have relied on the guide available here and I recommend it to all of my students.

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Besides using your zodiac sign to determine your luck cycle, you can also determine your luck cycle by using your birth month. Basing on your birth month, you can tell which are your favorable elements.

Basing on your favorable elements, you can easily determine your luck cycle. This is basing on the 5 elements point of view. If you use your 8 characters (i.e. your date and hour of birth), the result will be more accurate as compared to using only your birth month.Let’s begin…

2009 is Earth Ox year. It is a pure Earth year. There are 2 types of Earth, Wet Earth and Hot Earth. Hot Earth is more favorable to those born in Autumn and Winter while Wet Earth is more favorable to those born in Summer and Spring.Year 2009 is a year of Wet Earth.

First, let me list out the different periods below…

Spring - 4th February to 4th April - Dominating Element is Wood.

Summer - 6th May to 6th July - Dominating Element is Fire.

Autumn - 8th August to 7th October - Dominating Element is Metal.

Winter - 8th November to 5th January - Dominating Element is Water.
Dragon Month - 5th April to 5th May - Dominating Element is Wet Earth.

Sheep Month - 7th July to 7th August - Dominating Element is Hot Earth.

Dog Month - 8th October to 7th November - Dominating Element is Hot Earth.

Ox Month - 6th January to 3rd February - Dominating Element is Wet Earth.

After determining the period you are born in, let’s look at your luck cycle for 2009…

For those born in Spring, you luck cycle will be quite smooth is 2009.As your dominating element is Wood, Metal is your favorable element. As Earth produces Metal, Earth is also favorable to you. If you are born on a Metal day, this will be especially true for you this year.

Next, the Summer people will also have a great time in 2009.Wet Earth can help to reduce the effect of Fire, which is your dominating element.Fire produces Earth. Which also means that Earth weakens Fire. Since Fire is unfavorable to you, weakening Fire will also do your luck cycle good.

Coming to the Autumn people now. If you are born in Autumn, your luck cycle will not be so smooth. Earth produces Metal, which is your unfavorable element.In this case, when Earth produces more of your unfavorable element, it causes your luck cycle to be down.If you are born in Winter, your luck cycle will be average. Earth may help you to reduce to effect of Water, your unfavorable element. But it also reduces the effect of Fire, which is your favorable element.

Lastly, we have those born in the Earth months…

Those born in Earth months may face a lot of obstacles in 2009,as Earth is their unfavorable element.2009 is a double Earth year, which is very unfavorable to them.Among the 2 types of Earth, those born in Hot Earth months will fare better than those born in Wet Earth months.Which means to say that if you are born in Sheep month or Dog month, you will fare better than those born in Dragon month or Ox month.

Now, don’t worry if you are one of those whose luck cycles are not favorable. In my next article, I will share with you how you can improve your luck cycle.In Chinese astrology, it is all about increasing the effect of your favorable elements to improve your luck cycle. Even if you can’t totally eliminate bad luck, you can still reduce it.

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Job and Career Horoscope in February 2009
Arduous work will reduce to some extent after the first week, but people born under Aries sun sign will have to keep putting in more intellectual efforts at the workplace. There will be some sort of dilemma related to occupation. Avoid taking rash decisions like job change, this time around, advises Ganesha.

Business Horoscope in February 2009
During the first week, people born under Aries sun sign are likely to have good business. Expenses that they may have incurred during the past months, will now be recovered. It’s better to stick to the routine business practices, and at the same time start doing the groundwork for new projects in this month. Business may face good returns with recovery of past losses

Finance and Money Horoscope in February 2009
There will be better financial inflow, as the month progresses. People born under Aries sun sign may wish to buy something luxurious, however they are suggested to hold the reins and avoid spending much in this month. Do start concentrating on savings, advises Ganesha.

Love/Marriage/Personal life Horoscope in February 2009
For those who are single and looking, there is a scope of attracting someone special in this month. Those who are already in a relationship will enjoy good time with their beloved. Married couples born under Aries sun sign are advised to avoid confrontations and try to remain very polite while communicating. his month may bring new relationship. For those in relationship, it may be a month of good time

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While modern astronomers refer to most stars solely by catalog numbers and astronomy coordinates, many people informally name stars using name a star services. In fact, throughout history people from various cultures have used star names of their own choosing: Many civilizations explained their existence through mythological stories passed from generation to generation, and often associated these stories with the stars in the night sky. As we’ll see, even a major car company is named after the stars.

To illustrate, let’s start with a constellation (an area of the night sky) modern astronomers have named after a character from Greek and Roman mythology - “Orion,” the Great Hunter. Orion is one of the most well known and easily-identifiable constellations, and can be seen from just about anywhere on Earth: The best time to view Orion is during the evening hours between roughly December and March. Many classical mythology stories are told about Orion and how he came to be placed in the heavens. One such story is that Orion had no fear of any animal and therefore threatened to exterminate all of the animals of the earth. When Gaia, the goddess of the earth, heard this she became enraged and sent a scorpion to kill Orion. When Orion encountered the scorpion he was unable to kill it, and the scorpion stung Orion and sent him falling to the earth, fatally wounded. In honor of this story, Orion was placed in the night sky as a constellation, as was the scorpion - known as the constellation “Scorpius.”

While 21st century astronomers refer to the constellation “Orion” after a hunter from classical mythology, other cultures have had different interpretations of these same stars. One of the distinguishing features of Orion is a line of three, bright stars that form what is called “The Belt of Orion.” The ancient Egyptians thought these three bright stars were the resting place of the god Osiris. The Dogon people of West Africa viewed the three stars as the stairway to heaven. These same three stars have been associated with Christmas, viewed as representing the Magi - “The Three Wise Men” (The Three Kings) from the Bible. The people of the Marshall Islands viewed Orion’s stars as an octopus and a fisherman: The story told was of a fisherman who was attacked by an octopus. The fisherman defended himself by using a stone to stab the head of the octopus. Although the octopus was wounded he was able to spray his ink, behind which he hid and was able to escape. The Chimu Indians of Peru believed that the middle star of Orion’s belt represented a thief or mischief maker that the Moon Goddess punished. The Moon Goddess punished the wrongdoer by sending two stars to capture him and send him to four vultures that would eat him. This mythological story served as a warning for those who would commit crimes.

Another interesting example from classical mythology is related to a beautiful group of stars in the constellation Taurus called “The Pleiades,” or “The Seven Sisters.” These stars are visible in the evening sky from roughly November through April, and are often confused with “The Little Dipper” (which is in another constellation) as the bright stars of the Pleiades together resemble a very small dipper, or ladle. The story from classical mythology is that Orion, the hunter, became enamored of these seven beautiful ladies, and relentlessly pursued them throughout the world. Taking pity on the young women, Zeus placed them in the heavens where Orion continues to pursue them in the night sky.

Many cultures have also associated the Pleiades with females or femininity. The Australian Aborigines saw this group of stars as a cluster of girls who were musicians. These girls play their instruments for a group of young boys who are represented by the stars seen in Orion’s belt. Some Native American tribes viewed the Pleiades as seven mothers who were looking for their seven lost sons: According to the Chumash Indians of California, these seven sons had become the stars of the Big Dipper. The Kiowa Indians saw these stars as young women who were placed in the heavens by the Great Spirit so as to save them from attacking bears. In Norse mythology, they were the hens of Freya, the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. In Japan the Pleiades were known as “Subaru,” after which a Japanese car company is named.

Naming stars, then, is an age-old custom that has been practiced by different civilizations around the world.

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Keywords are always a good thing when learning anything new or, in coming to understand or explain something you intuitively know. The 3rd house in Astrology has the phrase: I think - therefore I am. It’s all about awareness, positive or negative thinking for this is the house of the conscious mind and you have a four minute window of opportunity (more about this concept later in another article). Planets or aspects to the 3rd bring all of the above (and more) into focus. The sign on the cusp (or, more precisely the element of the sign) will give you an idea as to how think. For example a Fire sign on the cusp of the 3rd would ‘think’ differently than a Water sign. Also, the sign on the cusp will tell you how you ‘hear’ information from the world around you, from your environment.

This house also shows your relationship with siblings (not the actual people) but your relationship with them. Any planets here (particularly Saturn) offer information about whether brothers and sisters are close or at a distance. Short distance travel is also shown by this house (sometimes even the preference or mode of transport) for example: Fire signs prefer road travel. Earth signs prefer rail. Air signs obviously prefer (or fear) air travel and the Water signs have a preference for water journeys. Formal education (or the lack thereof) is shown here therefore questions of schooling (particularly primary) will come to the surface. Look to the sign on the cusp and any planets here to understand your early formative’ years.

How we think about ourselves and the world in which we live is constantly changing by the people we meet, the newspapers we read, the television programmes we watch (all of which is ‘ruled’ by the 3rd house). Keeping in mind that we are constantly creating an image of ourselves (good or bad) according to what we focus our mind upon. Even the people you meet at the bus stop can change your thinking dramatically or, when you’re on a ’short trip’ the stimulus from a different environment can alter your thinking as can reading a good or uplifting book (taking a short trip into your mind). Even an idea shared on a blog site such as Twitter can alter your thinking and who was it that said “change your thinking and you change your life”?

Take a look at your own chart for even if there are no planets in the 3rd the sign on the cusp will nevertheless give you some idea as to all of the above (and more) if you look for the ruler of the cusp on your chart. Let me explain: If Virgo was the ‘ruler’ of your 3rd house you would look at your chart to see where Mercury (the ruler of Virgo) was placed. This will help you understand how you think, what you think about, and your relationship with the environment in which you live (remembering the mind is an ‘environment’).

This is the house of the conscious mind and it is here that you look for or, examine all closely related factors in your life, look for connections. Explore your skills, your talents and your common sense (or lack thereof). The sign on the cusp or planets contained in this house will tell you how organized or disorganized you are. Or, if you take a closer look you’ll discover ways (from the sign on the cusp or planets contained here) to become better organized. This is using Astrology for your empowerment for each and every new of us needs some sort of organization, structure or routine in our daily lives for remember this house rules the everyday, the local, the neighborhood, the people you meet on the street, in the shops and how you communicate with them. In talking about this keyword, how they (or how you perceive them to) communicate with you…

When any planet transits this house and the Sun does so every year at the same time (roughly three months after your birthday) it’s time to gather facts, to plan ahead and communicate your ideas to your best advantage. It’s time to be flexible, to negotiate and discuss your ideas for the road ahead. The signs in order from Aries to Pisces can help you understand whether you are positive (assertive) or negative (passive) in your thinking. Aries is considered positive with Taurus negative, Gemini positive with Cancer negative and so on around the signs. This is not to say that they’re positive or negative in the accepted sense but their style of thinking.

Until we explore the next house - “happy house hunting”

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The first thing to keep in mind when you’re making a telescope by hand, on your own, is to know exactly how it functions. The basic objective of a telescope is to magnify an object that is at a distance and make it appear much closer than it actually is, by bringing its image at the focal distance of the viewing lens. You can learn all you need to know about the method of do-it-yourself telescope constructions through various mediums.

It is possible to learn about telescope construction through various sites on the internet. Telescope making is also considered an art by various people. It is not just readymade telescopes which are well made. Amateur constructions are often good enough to give professional instruments a run for their money. Many authors have written about telescope construction at home, and such works are available for your perusal at local libraries also.

Simple instructions that can help you construct your own telescope are described below. The essential components required for the construction are:

1. Two magnifying glasses (reading lenses are sufficient, with one lens being slightly larger than the other one)

2. A cardboard cylinder (e.g. from a roll of gift-wrapping paper)

3. Duct tape

4. Permanent marker

5. Scissors

6. A measuring scale

7. Printed paper

Place the larger lens on the printed paper. Place the second lens between eye level and the bigger lens such that the print on the paper is clearly visible. This happens only when the print is at the focal point of the lens. In such a position, distance between the two lenses should be measured.

One inch from one end of the cylinder, mark the spot and cut a slot into the tube. This slot is meant to hold the larger lens. The previously measured distance being taken as a reference, a second slot must be cut into the tube to hold the second lens.

Place the two lenses in the slots such that the bigger lens is at the front end and the smaller one is towards the back. Tape the lenses into position using the duct tape. The portion of the tube behind the smaller lens can be cut off so that it is easier to view through the lens. View the print on the paper through the eyepiece, i.e. the smaller lens now. Adjust the distance between the glasses if the print is not in exact focus.

This is the simplest method of constructing a refracting telescope on your own at home. Several online pages will be able to provide you with assistance on this process. If you research carefully before starting out on the task, the whole process will not be a very difficult task to accomplish. The most important thing is to know the principle behind each component of the telescope, specifically the magnifying lenses. If you’re making a different kind of telescope, you will be using mirrors instead of lenses. If this information is known, constructing your own telescope will be a cinch.

Discover more about coronado solar telescopes as well as critical new developments in telescopes when you visit http://www.howdotelescopeswork.com, the online portal for telescopes making and how to use telescopes

The best way to get into the world of Feng Shui is to determine your personal Kua Number, find out if you are an East or West Group person and your lucky directions.

Supposing you are born in the year 1871:

Step 1: Add the last two digits of your year of birth which in this example would be 7+1 = 8.

Step 2:
If you are a male:
Deduct the number that you derived from (Step 1) from 10. So in our example it will be 10-8 = 2. Your Kua Number is 2.
If you are a female:
Add the number that you derived from (Step 1) to 5. So in our example it will be 8+5=13 and then 1+3=4. Your Kua Number is 4.

Armed with the knowledge about your Kua Number:

Step 3: Find out if you are an East or a West group person:
Kua Numbers 1,3,4,9: EAST Group
Kua Numbers 2,5,6,7,8: WEST Group

Step 4: Find out your lucky directions:
Kua Number 1:
Success Direction: South-East
Health Direction: East
Romance Direction: South
Personal Development Direction: North

Kua Number 2:
Success Direction: North East
Health Direction: West
Romance Direction: North West
Personal Development Direction: South West

Kua Number 3:
Success Direction: South
Health Direction: North
Romance Direction: South East
Personal Development Direction: East

Kua Number 4:
Success Direction: North
Health Direction: South
Romance Direction: East
Personal Development Direction: South East

Kua Number 5:
For Males:
Success Direction: North East
Health Direction: West
Romance Direction: North West
Personal Development Direction: South West

For Females:
Success Direction: South West
Health Direction: North West
Romance Direction: West
Personal Development Direction: North East

Kua Number 6:
Success Direction: West
Health Direction: North East
Romance Direction: South West
Personal Development Direction: North West

Kua Number 7:
Success Direction: North West
Health Direction: South West
Romance Direction: North East
Personal Development Direction: West

Kua Number 8:
Success Direction: South West
Health Direction: North West
Romance Direction: West
Personal Development Direction: North East

Kua Number 9:
Success Direction: East
Health Direction: South East
Romance Direction: North
Personal Development Direction: South

By orienting yourself to face your lucky directions you are tapping into the goodness this will bring in all your activities thereby enabling you to succeed. Try to face your lucky direction as directly as possible. Where it is out your control (such the office space configuration is such that it is not going to be possible for you to sit facing your success direction) opt for the next best direction in the list pertaining to your Kua Number.

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Simply put, people seek a tarot reading because they want answers. It seems that in stressful times, we become more active about seeking answers outside ourselves. This is in part due to the fact that stress short-circuits our rational thoughts, not to mention our intuitive hunches. In stressful times, we tend to spin around the problem, circling around it instead of dissecting it and getting to the core of the problem and finding answers.

In a case where one might be faced with a personal crisis or a dilemma, the tarot can be very beneficial in bringing to light the core aspects of the crisis, how you perceive the crisis, and options and ways to deal more efficiently with the crisis. I’ve said before that symbols are the language the soul uses to communicate ideas to our earthbound minds. Symbols are powerful vehicles that can be applied to help unlock the psyche. In a time of stress, an ethical, compassionate tarot reading from a trustworthy professional can help focus the client and ground the client so they can deal with the obstacles they face. This in no way implies that the tarot should be used in place of psychiatric intervention, if that is indeed necessary. It simply means that tarot can help focus the will and the mind to find solutions.  

The main questions seekers ask of professional tarot readers revolve around financial concerns, career direction, and relationship worries. Who hasn’t been in a situation where they are unsure if they should proceed with a new relationship, or even an old relationship? Should I or shouldn’t I marry so-and-so? Well, first, asking the tarot a ‘should’ question is never the best approach. Why? Because answers are not static. All is fluid. Everything about this universe is in an ever-constant state of change, including you, your body, and your thoughts. Even as you sit and read this article, every cell in your body is performing an infinite number of tasks that measure in the millions, if not trillions. Your bones are being broken down and replaced with new bone. Your liver is regenerating itself. And on and on it goes in the continuous cycle of life.  

Your thoughts are not static either. Instead, they emerge as energy and become a part of the universe. The energy of your thoughts influence the outcome of any situation you may find yourself in. This is why it is wise to always maintain a positive flow of thoughts and never to dwell on the negative aspects of anything.  

Instead of asking a ‘should’ question, it is better to ask Spirit to reveal any unknown factors that could enhance or damage the relationship. In this way, you acknowledge one of the great laws of the Universe. Your Spirit, guardian angels, and spirit guides will never tell you what to do because you have free will as your God-given right. Your Spirit, guardian angels, and spirit guides will, however, show you things you may need to know in order to make your life easier, less burdened, or to help you be safer. But ultimately, even after you are offered this guidance, it is up to you to choose which path you will take. A good tarot reader will help you by teaching you how to interpret the signs and symbols in your life that can enhance your experience on this earth.   Enjoy the Path.  

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At Cassy’s Tarot, I offer personalized tarot card readings that you receive via email. I take time in meditation to connect with each client before a spread is done, and I may do multiple spreads with different decks to help answer your questions as accurately as I can. My goal is to help you become all that you can be. If you would like a professional reading, visit http://www.cassystarot.com

If you think that astrology is something really hard and only the professionals can learn it, then you are wrong. Anyone can learn how to be an astrologer and make it their career. All you need to do it take an online or an offline course and start practicing your knowledge.

How can you practice your knowledge? Well, there are several things that you can do once you become an astrologer. The first one is renting a place where you can tell people what they want to know about their future. You can rent a small store at a mall or downtown. You can even work from your home (although inviting strangers to your home may not be such a good idea). Another great way that you can practice your astrology skills is online. Ever since the internet came to be, it became a great way to make money. You can buy products and services from all over the world. You can even choose where to host your website (business). All you need to do is figure out the right marketing technique and pay someone to create a website for you. After that you will be able to make tons of money online with you skills as an astrologer.

What is the easiest way to become an astrologer? Again, thanks to the internet, you can learn the skills you need online. One of the benefits to studying online is that you can do it on your own time and you don’t have to waste both time and money driving to an astrology school.

A good website that you can visit if you are interested in astrology is the White Astrology website.

The Earth Ox year starts officially on 4th February,0050 hours. What does this year have in store for you? Discover it all in this article…

Rat: Born 1924,1936,1948,1960,1972,1984,1996,2008

This year will definitely be a better year for the Rat as compared to last year. Last year was a time for preparation and this year is the time to launch your grand plans. You will meet important allies who will help you achieve your goals. As compared to last year, this year, your success will come with very little effort on your part.

Speaking of wealth luck, although times may be bad, you will still be able to retain and make more money. Money may come from unexpected sources.

Health wise, do not overeat. Look out for illnesses relating to the kidney. Women should go for health checkups. Look out for illnesses relating to the ovaries.

Romance luck is extremely favorable. You may find a lot of potential suitors. But do not play around or you may get yourself into trouble. You should make use of this year to network and expand your social circle.

Ox: Born 1925,1937,1949,1961,1973,1985,1997,2009

After a great year last year, things start to slow down this year. You may find yourself getting frustrated over little things easily. You seem to get moody easily. Many people may not agree with your way of handling things, but being stubborn, you insist doing things your way. This may cause you even more frustration.

It is recommended that you take things easy and listen to the advice of your family and friends. Stop being stubborn this year as it will not serve you. You may find yourself working very hard, but not attaining your desired results.

You will have problems in your relationships this year as you get touchy easily and get into quarrels easily with people. Look out for your temper. Resist the urge to say something hurtful and regret afterwards. Romance wise, no one seems to be right for you. If you are attached, your relationship may be tested this year.

Health wise, look out for injuries related to knives and sharp objects. Avoid all dangerous activities. Go for medical checkups regularly. Try not to travel long distances and avoid visiting the sick or attending funerals.

Last but not least, take things easy. Don’t be stubborn and upset if things don’t go your way. When you are in a good mood, you will have better health.

Tiger: Born 1926,1938,1950,1962,1974,1986,1998

After a challenging year, the Tiger will be smiling from ear to ear in 2009.

Career wise, things will start working in your favor. You will have the opportunity to bring your career to the next level. However, be down to earth and do not take short cuts. You may lose everything you built. This year is also the time to reap the fruits of your labor.

Health wise, although the sickness star is in your sign this year, overall, things will still be fine. You may be plagued with small illnesses like cough and flu, but your overall health luck will still be fine. Look out for emotional ups and downs.

Romance luck is the main highlight of this year. With the Marriage Star in your sign this year, it is time to get married. Singles may find true love this year. In fact, you may find that you have too many choices to choose from.

Rabbit: Born 1927,1939,1951,1963,1975,1987,1999

This year, the Rabbit’s luck cycle slides back to average. You may find a lot of stress and problems on your mind. There may be a lot of challenges ahead for you.

In terms of career, you will gain experience from tough situations. Do not be afraid of the hardship, but look at what you have gained from the tough experience. Understand that you will still prevail in the end. Do not slack, focus all your energy on getting over the challenges.

Wealth luck isn’t too favorable. You may find yourself losing money over unexpected situations.

In terms of relationships, you will be challenged to being more tolerant towards others. Do not lose your temper or you might regret. Try to ally with as many people as you can. Do not make enemies unnecessarily.

Romance wise, this is a quiet year. You may find your expectations too high. Focus on your career instead of romance this year.

For health issues, beware of accidents and illnesses arising from stress. Try to relax and not be too hard on yourself.

Dragon: Born 1928,1940,1952,1964,1976,1988,2000

Though last year was a better year, this year, the Dragon’s luck cycle is still above average. Besides the area of relationships, the other areas are favorable.

In terms of career, you will meet important allies who will bring your career to the next level. You will find that things progress very smoothly and everything seems to be going your way.

As I mentioned above, you must look out in the area of relationships. Be wary of people who will backstab you. Your success will invoke jealousy. Backstabbing, gossip and quarrels will be quite common. Stay close to your important allies and don’t allow those backstabbers to bring you down.

Romance wise, high expectations will lead to great disappointments. Singles should lower their expectations. Couples should be more tolerant towards each others.

Coming to health, refrain from quarrels and losing your temper. Avoid traveling long distances this year. If you have to travel, do a medical checkup before you go.

Snake: Born 1929,1941,1953,1965,1977,1989,2001

The Snake’s good luck from last year continues into this year.

Career wise, you will find yourself in a powerful position. Your superiors and peers are impressed by your performance. Resist the urge of being over-confident. Your enemies might be plotting your downfall.

Which brings me to the next point, your relationships. This year, try to make as many friends as you can, as you will be needing allies later this year.

Romance wise, there will be a lot of ups and downs. It is quite a turbulent time to be looking for romance. Ladies will fare better than the men.

Health wise, be wary of nervous breakdowns. Try to relax and be calm in everything you do. Once you start rushing, problems arise. Another piece of advice I have for you is not to think too much over trivial matters. No matter what, just stay happy.

Horse: Born 1930,1942,1954,1966,1978,1990,2002

The Horse can heave a sigh of relief after a tough year. This year, you can look forward to a much much better year, as everything will improve. You will be ready to take on the world again this year and recoup the losses you made last year.

Your career, reputation and position will be on the rise this year. However, do not rush into things without planning. Focus on your goals, do not allow false images to distract you.

Relationship wise, be more tolerant towards others. Learn to be more forgiving and do not hold grudges. You may get hurt, but let things go and take it easy. For if you hold grudges, you are harming yourself in the end.

In terms of romance, be wary of being cheated. Don’t trust strangers too easily. Learn about the other party before committing to a relationship.

Health wise, take good care of your health. Go for regular check ups. Do not take things lightly as there may be hidden illnesses. Be wary of accidents and natural disasters.

Sheep: Born 1919,1931,1943,1955,1967,1979,1991,2003

The Sheep is in for a challenging year. Things are not what they seem to be. You may find a lot of surprises waiting for you. Always check things out before you proceed. Don’t assume. This is not the time to take a chance.

Be prepared for last minute changes and nasty surprises. Do not be a guarantor or lend money to people. You may get yourself into a tight spot.

Your stress level might be up to your head and you will not be in a clear state of mind. Always remain cool. Don’t allow yourself to get messed up. Take things easy to prevent yourself from making mistakes. If you can, get friends to advise you and help you out. Don’t fight the battle yourself.

There will be a lot of changes in your life this year. You may also learn some painful lessons. But in the end, you will still survive and emerge as a wiser person.

Romance wise, be wary of being played out. Keep your expectations to the minimum. Things may not always be what they seem.

Health wise, be wary of mood swings, stress and nervousness. Avoid all dangerous activities. Don’t take any chance with your health this year. Go for regular check ups.

Monkey: Born 1920,1932,1944,1956,1968,1980,1992,2004

If last year has been good, this year is going to be better. The Monkey will be in a generally good mood this year. Many things will be going your way this year. There will be smooth progress in all areas of your life.

Let’s look at the area of career first. In terms of career, do seek the advice of others. You may find yourself benefiting more from others’ advice. Make use of this opportunity to make more friends and create more allies at your workplace.

This year, your enemies will not be able to do much to you, due to the strong influence of the lucky stars. However, do not take revenge on anyone. Just live and let live. Be a friend to everyone if you can.

It is very important for you to remain humble, despite your success this year. Remember, pride comes before a fall.

When it comes to money, your overall wealth luck is favorable. You might lose a little money here and there. But you will still make back everything.

Romance luck is still considered very good, though not as happening as last year. It will be a peaceful year for you in romance. This will be a good year to get married or to have kids. It is more of a stable romance rather than flirts and flings.

Singles may find their ideal partner this year. It may be someone who you already know, but never expected romance to blossom with this person.

Health wise, just be wary of stressing yourself over work. Get enough rest and everything will be fine.

Rooster: Born 1921,1933,1945,1957,1969,1981,2005

The Rooster’s good luck from last year continues this year. This will also be a year of smiles for you.

In terms of your career, you will find yourself venturing into a different field. Although it is something you have never done before, you seem to be able to find success in this new field.

This year, all your past relationship problems seem to disappear. This is the time for you to form new strategic alliances. Romance wise, it will be a fun time for romance. You will find yourself devoting a lot of time to your relationship.

Singles will find their ideal partners while those attached will bring the relationship to the next level. It is also a good year to get married.

In terms of wealth, spend within your means. Do not borrow money unnecessarily.

Health wise, do not worry over trivial things. Just let go and let things take care of themselves. The best cure for you this year is to choose to be happy and carefree.

Dog: Born 1922,1934,1946,1958,1970,1982,1994,2006

The Dog is the most blessed among all animals. After 2 years of good luck cycle, this is going to be another good year for you. It’s 3 years of consecutive good luck.

Speaking of career, this is the time to launch all your grand plans. Just let your imagination run wild and go for it. You have many strategic allies waiting to help you out. Make use of this year to accomplish as much as you possibly can.

If you have thought of running your own business, this is the time to do so.

Romance wise, this will be a peaceful year. Everything will progress smoothly. Generally, there will be no hiccups or quarrels. Just beware of third parties trying to mess up your relationship. But overall, things will still work out well.

Health wise, be wary of operations and accidents. Health check ups are very important. Go for blood tests and exercise regularly.

Pig: Born 1923,1935,1947,1959,1971,1983,2007

This will be a challenging year for the Pig. One of the most important advice for you is not to be stubborn. Try to seek support and help from the others and avoid doing everything by yourself. Don’t be a lone ranger.

Remember, ask and you shall receive.

You should keep a low profile this year and not expect too much. High expectations will result in great disappointments. Career wise, you may find progress very slow and frustrating. Make use of this time to relax and take things easy.

The best area of your life this year is your wealth luck. You may come across unexpected sources of wealth. You might strike lottery this year.

In terms of relationships, you will be tested this year. Avoid losing your temper at all costs. Especially when it comes to proving your point. You may win the argument in the end, but it may spell the end of your relationship. So be very careful.

Health wise, just don’t get angry easily. You will definitely face frustrations from many sources, but don’t let it affect your well-being. Take good care of yourself, take things easy, and the next year will be better.

I have come to the end of my article. I wish you all the best in the Earth Ox year. If you can’t remember anything in the article, just remember this: No matter how bad things seem to be, just remember to be grateful for what you have and count your blessings. In that way, you can attract more good luck.

Good luck to you.

Marco Chong is the author of “The 58 Secret Keys To Home Feng Shui That You Must Know”. He practices Flying Star Feng Shui and specializes in home feng shui. Marco has been practicing feng shui and Chinese astrology since 1992.

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In this hectic scheme of life events, people easily fall prey to the problems like mental exhaustion and frustration. To calm or balance down their emotions, most of the people resort to travelling. However, travelling to a distant place, though may look exciting from a distance, but also involves huge element of risk as the traveller is susceptible to all kinds of problems ranging from loss of baggage to accidents. But worry not, availing a travel insurance policy is just what a person needs to do before planning a trip to his favourite destination. However, there are thick chances that some of the readers of the article might be coming across this term for the very first time. Thus, to further enquire about this unique insurance concept, people can take the help of Internet. Internet is one channel that can play a vital role in assimilating specific information about a normal travel insurance deal. Internet is one way that will allow the prospective buyer to do an extended and in-depth research relating to the matter.

Interested buyers of the policy can start by making preliminary investigation about the deals available in the domestic Indian market. However, a person should always keep few basic points in the mind. First being the selection of the right authority. Right selection is the key to getting a good deal in travel insurance. Zeroing-in upon the right insurance authority is something that is exceedingly vital. Meanwhile, it is also advised to customer to scale all the possible information about the past record of the company as that will ultimately help him in taking the right decision.

Next in the line is the channel to purchase the policy. Buying policy directly from the company may be a cheap option but can also prove to be futile in the long run. At such time, people can certainly look up to brokers and professional consultants to zero in the right outlet to buy the policy. Else, if it looks that buying policy from company itself will fulfil all your ends then also it is a right.

Before finally purchasing the policy, it is advised to the buyer to read the offer document carefully as that will help him to get the full understanding of the policy. Reading the offer document will also clear all sorts of doubts pertaining to what the policy is offering and what not. It will also educate him about the way he can claim the insured amount and all kinds of legal formalities that will be needed to perform before claiming the money.

It is also advised to the buyer that to look out for plans that may suit his budget as well as cover his destination. Also look out for add-on advantages that company can afford to give to the buyer.

Travel insurance policy is one nice way to enjoy the vacation or tour to a favourite destination in a most convenient manner. It is one policy that allows people to enjoy their vacations in a care-free manner.

With the influx of foreign players in the Indian market, India as an economy is witnessing a tremendous transition on the financial front. The same goes for the Insurance sector in India, with increasing competition, they too have gone ahead and made amendments to popularise the concept of travel insurance in the context of Indian mentality. The same has occurred with the automobile insurance. Till few years back this was one insurance policy that was panned by most of the vehicle-owners. However, as the time passed, so did the people recognise the significance of this automobile insurance policy. Not only, people even the government of India too made it mandatory for every vehicle owner to get an insurance policy for their vehicle.

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The Earth Ox year starts officially on 4th February,0050 hours. How is your romance luck this year? Discover it all in this article…

Rat: Born 1924,1936,1948,1960,1972,1984,1996,2008
After last year’s disappointments in romance, the Rat can look forward to a romantic year this year. As Rat and Ox are in affinity, this year will present a lot of opportunities for romance.
Singles are very likely to find their ideal life partner. If you are attached, avoid flirting around. Females will have better romance luck than the males.

Ox: Born 1925,1937,1949,1961,1973,1985,1997,2009
After a romantic 2008, the Ox’s romance luck slides back to average. If you are attached, your relationship may be tested. Remember to be tolerant at all times. Be patient and avoid quarrels.
Singles should focus on their careers instead of spending time on relationships which do not work out. Next year will be a better year for romance.

Tiger: Born 1926,1938,1950,1962,1974,1986,1998
The Tiger can back to the hunting ground this year. Romantically speaking, this year will bring you lots of happiness. It may also be a time for you to get married, if you are attached. Singles should go out and socialize more. This is the time for you to find your ideal life partner. Your chances of succeeding are very very high. Go for it!

Rabbit: Born 1927,1939,1951,1963,1975,1987,1999
This will be a boring year for romance for the Rabbit. Most of the problem comes from your internal strife, causing you to be unable to focus on your relationships. You need to focus on things that are important to you. Both singles and those attached should focus more on their careers and studies. Don’t expect too much from your relationships this year. And don’t overstress yourself by thinking too much.

Dragon: Born 1928,1940,1952,1964,1976,1988,2000
Romantically speaking, this is definitely not a good year for Dragons. Dragon women should look out. Avoid being stubborn and unreasonable. If you are attached, be more tolerant towards your other half. If you are single, lower your expectations and you might find your ideal partner.
Dragon men are not affected as much. Just settle everything peacefully.

Snake: Born 1929,1941,1953,1965,1977,1989,2001
This year, the Snake will have a lot of ups and downs in the area of romance. Snake ladies will find themselves having a lot of potential suitors. Remain loyal to one and not two-time or three-time, as this may cause you a lot of trouble. Snake men should remain calm when it comes to romance this year. Do not allow the ups and downs to affect your career. Keep a low profile when it comes to a new relationship.

Horse: Born 1930,1942,1954,1966,1978,1990,2002
The Horse needs to be careful of being cheated in relationships. Avoid losing your temper and learn to forgive your partner. Avoid being critical towards everyone. Singles may find this year quite disappointing. You may find someone you fancy, but this person might play you out. So be very careful before committing yourself.

Sheep: Born 1919,1931,1943,1955,1967,1979,1991,2003
This is a very bad year for the Sheep’s romance luck. Unexpected surprises are waiting for you. Things are not what they seem. You may find your relationship ending abruptly without you knowing why. My advice is to go with the flow. Stop being attached to the outcome and believe that all things happens for your highest good. Singles may find themselves drifting from prospect to prospect, never seem to be finding the right one. Or the relationship may be easy come easy go. Don’t take it too hard. Remember, keep a low profile and keep your expectations low.

Monkey: Born 1920,1932,1944,1956,1968,1980,1992,2004
The Monkey’s romance luck may not be as dazzling as last year. This year, your romance luck will be stable, with not much happenings. You will be in a very good mood this year. Those attached might want to get married this year, as the Star of Happiness is in your chart this year. This year, you will be more loving and tolerant towards your other half. Singles may find their ideal partner. This person may be someone you have known for a long time, but never expected love to blossom between the both of you. You might want to say that it is a slow, steady and solid relationship, with not much turbulence.

Rooster: Born 1921,1933,1945,1957,1969,1981,2005
The Rooster’s romance luck will be dazzling this year. You might find yourself very popular in social gatherings. This is a great time for you to find your ideal partner. Singles will have a great time this year. But don’t go overboard. Don’t neglect your career because of relationships. You may go on multiple dates and have many choices. Those attached will bring their relationship to the next level. You might want to consider getting married this year.

Dog: Born 1922,1934,1946,1958,1970,1982,1994,2006
This year, the Dog’s romance will be stable and peaceful. You will find yourself emotionally free and happy. If you are single, you might find your ideal partner through a slow process. You might be tempted to rush things. Let nature take its course and enjoy the process. If you are attached, you will have a peaceful and stable year with your other half.

Pig: Born 1923,1935,1947,1959,1971,1983,1995,2007
There is no turbulence in terms of the Pig’s romance luck this year. Married male Pigs should be wary of third parties coming into your marriage. Remember, one wrong step will cause you your marriage. Be on the lookout and control yourself. Singles may find this a boring year, without much prospects in find your ideal partner. Don’t worry, you time will come next year.

In conclusion, I wish you a romantic Earth Ox year ahead! May you find true love this year!

Marco Chong is a practitioner of Indian Numerology,Chinese Astrology and Feng Shui.He has 16 years of experience behind him.His strong points are analyzing compatibility using Indian Numerology and Analyzing Birth Charts using Chinese Astrology.

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The enjoyment of astronomy can be lifelong or just a fad but a lot depends on how you have your first experience. The mysterious and celestial beauty of the universe that you can discover could lead to many hours of bliss but if there is no appropriate supervision, there can be many hours of frustration. So it is vital that you get the right and finest telescope that you can afford.

When you are just learning about astronomy, do not carry lofty hopes that the universe will open up to your curious exploration. Those that you see in glossy science magazines are attributable to high level telescopes that only scientist and astronomer get access to. The sparkling stars that we see at night are just the tip and astronomy can offer many insights to our fabulous universe.

As a beginner, look carefully before you purchase as some cheap telescopes have optics that are of inferior quality, offering you hardly any view. But with a good telescope, you can see the rings of Saturn and the disc of Jupiter. As you acquire more experience, you can make more sightings but don’t set unrealistic expectations such as able to pinpoint planets that you find in glossy magazine.

Before you venture further into astronomy, try to read magazines for instant “Sky and Telescope” to get a feel of how it is like. Astronomy is a joy and each finding add to your knowledge and satisfaction that our unsolved universe offer.

To the absolute beginner, you can start with binocular and then advance to a full telescope. The portability and cost is added appeal for anyone who is starting out. The basic telescopes usually come in reflecting and refracting types but reflecting types are less costly and permit you to view galaxies. Refracting telescope, in contrast allow you to observe planets and stars but considerably more costly.

As telescope is bulkier, you can support it on a tripod. When you are more experienced, you can attempt to look at different telescopes and find one that is the right fit for you. Getting a used telescope can build you from the ground up and the alternatives are many. Choose one that you are at ease with and you will be on your way to a lifelong hobby that astronomy can offer. The universe is infinite and mysterious and astronomy offers the opportunity to appreciate more of the existence of life and many of the unfathomable things that we are still trying to decipher.

Jhye is an author of numerous websites and astronomy and how telescopes work fascinates him. Take a tour at http://www.viewtelescopes.com

Whenever people talk about astrology the question of “a belief” arises. It’s as if the human mindset instinctively associates astrology with “a belief.”

Whenever people ask me if I believe in astrology, I respond to the question with another question: “What is a belief?” and I give them my answer right away.

A belief is everything you have not touched, not seen, not heard, not smelled, everything you have not lived and not experienced, everything that has not become part of your own life and existence and that has not become part of your own reality.

It’s everything beyond your imagination, coming from another dimension you have not experienced yet, you are not aware of (yet) but that, nevertheless, exists somewhere for the ones who have experienced, researched or lived it.

In the world of the elephant, goldfish don’t exist, even if they do exist in our own (human) reality. They are just part of another reality that we, human beings are able to live and experience. But not the elephants.

It’s so difficult for so many people to live in reality, to be aware of other dimensions. Instead of judging and questioning who’s right or wrong, they would better try to know more about it, the pros and the cons, the way it works or does not work and when it works or does not.

THAT would bring awareness to another dimension and bring far more insight. It would raise human consciousness; something our world needs so deeply.

Some medical doctors “believe” in natural healing, others only “believe” in high-tec solutions and others only “believe” in drugs. It depends on their mindset, experience and own reality.

Some astrologers only believe in the “ancient” deterministic schools, some others rely on psychological feelings and free will and yet others are more into the influence of the Asteroids. It all depends on their mindset and experience.

Saying that astrology is a “belief” is judging astrology without having experienced or researched it. It’s up to you to raise your consciousness and awareness by doing your own research — with respect to all topics and events in life. And if you want to research astrology, be sure to research and judge “astrology” and not the astrologer!

Luc De Jaeger is a jurist and astrologer, living in Belgium. In 2003 he founded Cosmic Technologies (CosmiTec) to bring astrology of a high standard to a wider audience and to research the connection between astrology and life events. He can be contacted through his web site http://www.cosmitec-astrological-compatibility-advice.com

We’ve scrutinized the content of many ancient and most
modern-day numerology sources since 1992. There’s a lot
of information out there; some good, some questionable,
and the new student can easily be overwhelmed, or worse,
misguided. Through continuous experimentation, we’ve
gained strong convictions regarding which theories and
applications are valid and which aren’t. Below we offer
our professional opinion and identify some information we
see as questionable. These are some common numerology
errors with beginners and if you avoid them, you’ll be
ahead of the game.

Our research and experience has shown us the following:

*Numbers don’t “make” things happen, nor do they
“influence” anything; they merely symbolize “what is.”
For example, a celebrity changing his name at the peak
of his success does not cause his fall into obscurity, even
if a superficial name chart on the new name does symbolize
(albeit very tenuously without a comprehensive analysis)
a “downward spiral.”

*Changing your name only changes your persona, it won’t
change your life.

*Choosing to marry on a certain day, for example,
in hopes of good luck is secondary, and often futile,
compared to the charts relating to when the couple first
met, when they started dating, and their unique personal
timing.

*Pythagoras is not the founder of modern, Western
numerology. He is considered the father of a philosophy
of numbers that is the basis of modern, Western
numerology.

*Personal Years (a very common modern numerology
yearly timing cycle) start on January 1st for everyone,
not on a person’s birthday, and end on Dec 31st for
everyone. Peak Personal Year energy is reached in
September of each year for everyone. The energy of
the Universal Year (e.g., current Universal Year is
2007, which reduces to 9 by adding the 2, 0, 0, and 7)
also starts and ends at the same time and peaks each
September. Some cycles start on the subject’s birthday,
some don’t. The Personal Year doesn’t and this becomes
absolutely clear through experience involving a
comprehensive approach, including many, many other
timing considerations.

*Any one numerology aspect’s energy (negative or
positive, balanced, over-balanced, or under-balanced)
alone may be corroborated or even completely mitigated by
the energy of the rest of the aspects in the comprehensive
charts. Therefore, focusing on only one or even a handful
of aspects to delineate or predict is unwise. Many
“numerologists” make this mistake, especially the ones
we’ve heard on radio talk shows. Hundreds of predictive
indicators, including cycles within cycles, exist in the
comprehensive charts; to track only a few invites inaccurate
prediction. Surface interpretations are acceptable as an
introduction to a more comprehensive analysis, but
exclusively they serve as little more than entertainment,
and potentially worse, they do a disservice to the science
and open the door to critics (rightfully so).

*Fame, big money, life-long fulfilling, wonderful love,
or anything else that is desired is unobtainable (no matter
how much work you do on yourself, no matter how much
you “integrate” your challenges, and no matter how
inspired you get) if the comprehensive charts symbolically
deny it, as the comprehensive charts reflect “what is” and
“what will be” when interpreted correctly. Those
numerologists who reject this truth either A) use a
superficial approach involving numerology which
disallows them an understanding of the workings of
fate, B) refuse to acknowledge fate due to fear C) choose
to paint a flowery, “sunshine and rainbows” picture
hoping to appeal to a wider audience, and therefore sell
more books or services, or D) refuse to acknowledge the
cold hard realities of life and that you can’t have
something just because you want it if it contrasts with
your true path in life. Some people’s lives are fated to
include more challenge and hardship than reward, some
more reward than challenge, and some a balance of both.
At the same time, how you choose to view and respond
to your life circumstances and events can help a lot.

*Being an “old soul” usually isn’t exclusively about
successfully “integrating” many of life’s challenges in
previous incarnations, and is much more about incarnating
with substantially more prior earthly experiences including
plenty of trials and tribulations. An “old soul” is identified
as such simply through their spiritual heritage, as
symbolized by many Master Numbers, 7s, or 9s, for
example, in the basic numerology charts, or a very
spiritually inclined astrological 9th house, or many other
possible indications. Many people successfully overcome
life challenges and continue on to live a rewarding life,
but that doesn’t qualify them as being an “old soul.” Lots
of “old souls” can be found among the drug addicts,
alcoholics, and homeless of society as the energies of
an “old soul” are most often a challenge with which to
cope.

*Using anything but the full, legal birth name (exactly as
it is on the birth certificate) in a name numerology analysis
provides only a persona read. A persona, being a façade, is
not the true, fundamental energy of the subject. It’s merely
an “image read,” and is somewhat similar to assessing the
signature alone, compared to a good, lengthy sample of
script in handwriting analysis. Using abbreviated or
shortened names results in a supplemental read and is
far from a substitute using the full data. For example,
President Bill Clinton’s full legal birth name is William
Jefferson Blythe IV. His full name, instead of “Bill
Clinton,” “William Clinton,” or “William Jefferson
Clinton,” must be used in name numerology calculations
if one wants to assess true personality (President Clinton
was born William Jefferson Blythe IV on August 19, 1946,
in Hope, Arkansas, three months after his father died in a
traffic accident. When he was four years old, his mother
wed Roger Clinton, of Hot Springs, Arkansas. In high school,
he took the family name). Using official names instead of
abbreviations, and full, legal birth names instead of a name
a person goes by is imperative to accurate delineation and
prediction.

*Using name numerology for the months (or days, etc.) of
the year (e.g., May = m/13/4 + a/1 + y/25/7 = 12/3) as they
relate to delineation or timing, will provide only minor
insight, and holds relatively little importance in relation
to other monthly cycles and the other contents of the
comprehensive charts. In fact, we’ve found this aspect to
be relatively useless. Universal Months (e.g., January, the
1st month of the year, is a 1 Universal Month in 2007; 1 +
2007 = 2008/10 = 1), which are the foundation to find one’s
Personal Months, among other aspects, are a much more
relative and revealing monthly cycle. To find your Personal
Month, click on http://www.scottpetullo.com, then click on
“Free Introductory Mini-Reading.”

*Although universal vibrations, such as the Universal
Month (see above) are vitally important and are used
to calculate personal vibrations like the Personal Month,
if applied by themselves to an individual’s life (e.g.,
“since this month is a 7 Universal Month, it is unwise
to change jobs now…”), the result is erroneous forecasting.
The personal vibrations (personal days, months, years, etc.)
are always more important to the individual as it relates to
timing. A 3 Universal Year vibration that is very rewarding
for one person, for instance, can alternatively be a year full
of heavy life challenges for the next person.

*Karmic Debt Numbers (13, 14, 16, 19) don’t necessarily
always symbolize what one hasn’t experienced, they
symbolize what one must balance due to misapplication
or avoidance of related energy in prior lives. The energy
associated with Karmic Debt Numbers isn’t benefic, it is
malefic. But it can be equalized in time, through balancing
the associated karma. Also, it’s those who avoid long-term
assessment of Karmic Debt Numbers (and Master Numbers)
who usually happen to deny their symbolic representation
in people’s lives.

*In order to accurately determine Master Numbers (11, 22,
33, 44, etc.) and Karmic Debt Numbers (13, 14, 16, and 19),
the following method of addition must be avoided as the
only method of calculation:

Janis Mayal Farrao
1+1+5+9+1+4+1+7+1+3+6+1+9+9+1+6=65/11

In this method, adding up all the numbers results in a
Master Number (11). We agree that it’s a quick way to find
the single digit total (in this case, 2), but it’s unreliable as a
way to find Master Numbers and Karmic Debt Numbers.

Each part of the full, legal birth name must be treated as
a single entity first as below, just as each individual is
unique as reflected by their full, legal birth name.

Janis

1+1+5+9+1 =17/8

Mayal

4+1+7+1+3 =16/7

Farrao

6+1+9+9+1+6=32/5

The single digits of each part of the full birth name are
then added together as follows:

8+7+5=20. Since the total with this method is 20 instead
of 11, we would say that the person is more often than
not operating on a non-Master Number vibration (20).
However, adding the double digits of each part of the
name together to yield 65, which reduces to 11, is worth
considering and should not be absolutely ignored.
Corroborating and mitigating considerations throughout
the comprehensive charts must be weighed to determine
just how much emphasis that 65/11 should be allowed,
and in what form (balanced, under-balanced, or
over-balanced).

*When calculating the Life Path, there are three main
methods to consider in order to correctly find Master
and Karmic Debt Numbers.

The first, being the most accurate in our view, is as
follows:

January 25, 1950

1+25+1950 = 1976 = 23/5

This method allows for the individuality of each day,
month, and year number to be represented. After all, each
day of the year is different, as is each month, and each year.

The second most accurate method (simply adding the
single digits of each part of the reduced numbers of the full
birth date) is as follows, and it reveals a Karmic Debt
Number:

1 + 25/7 + 1950/6

1+ 7 + 6 = 14/5

The least accurate, and least personal method, is as
follows:

1+2+5+1+9+5+0= 23/5


It’s best to have two of the three methods result in
a Master Number or Karmic Debt Number before
considering the Life Path energy to be aligned with
such energy. In the case of January 25, 1950, the person,
in our opinion, would not exhibit the Karmic Debt
number energy of the 14/5 as much as if we would
have seen at least two of the above methods resulting
in the Karmic Debt Number of 14.

Of course, each method results in the single digit 5, and
the base number is enough for a interpretive start.

You could use our Numerology Decoder Software to
correctly calculate the basic charts, including those
positions with Master Numbers and Karmic Debt
numbers, as it offers up to three calculation methods
per calculation.

Through dedicated study and observation, you’ll begin to
see distinct patterns and be able to use numerology as a
valuable supplement to astrology. The two sciences
together provide greater accuracy than found through
exclusive use of either one.

Copyright © 2007 Scott Petullo, Stephen Petullo

Scott Petullo and Stephen Petullo are identical twins and have been exploring metaphysics since the early 1980’s. They are experts in the fields of prediction, personal fate, love life, and past life regression, and are natural psychics and mediums. Get their free report: 13 Spiritual and New Age Myths and 11 Questions to Ask before hiring Psychic. http://www.mystictwins.com http://www.holisticmakeover.com

If you travel to the third world or to places with civil unrest you might find that there are always stories of people being taken hostage or kidnapped. The guerrilla political opposition or sometimes a terrorist organization will kidnap Americans, because, well, because they are worth something and their loved ones can pay for their release.

By holding them hostage they can extract hundreds of thousands of dollars, sometimes millions. This is standard procedure and a method of operation for such groups.

If you want to get your loved one back alive, hand over the cash and supposedly they will be released. So, let’s say you are traveling to one of these places and you get kidnapped, well most travel insurance policies will not cover kidnapping and ransom, but there are a few insurance companies that will, and you can but coverage like this.

Of course, because of the nature of this business, most of the insurance companies that offer such coverage do not advertise, rather they sell their insurance through word of mouth and referrals only.

Believe it or not there have been many kidnappings recently just over the border in Mexico due to the drug wars. And there have even been kidnappings of wealthy individuals in Arizona and Texas. So, you can see that this type of insurance, which is usually sold to oil companies and large corporations working in foreign nations, they say it’s just part of doing business and pass those costs onto their consumers.

Although many companies will not admit to buying kidnapping insurance, we bet a whole bunch of the largest corporations of the world do. How much does this insurance cost? Oh, about $2,000 to $10,000 per year, but what is a life worth?

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To know the purpose of one’s life your first step is to consult a Chinese or Western astrologer, to know the purpose of one’s soul, one must live it. There was no accident that you were born in such and such date, such and such time and such and such parents or country.  We choose  our parents and what we must do in each life based on our karmic relationships with those we choose to be affiliated with. 

The Chinese probably observed and recorded with many trials and errors in their pre-horoscope days to know about one’s life in respected to the movements of the moon, the sun, and the planets.  The westerners are of the same although there are slightly differences in the interpretation for each house.

Our life is indeed governed by them.

Before you raise any objections, please allow me to explain.

The universe seems to govern our lives by the movement of the planets.  If you pay attention and give it smallest benefit of the doubt, you would readily see that things do go hay wire when mercury goes into retrograde, or what helped Barrack Obama win the presidency this time or what compelled him to make decisions the way he did or why you feel amorous when Venus passed through Mars and so on.

Even if you live your life in oblivion to any of these planetary movements, underneath each life is somewhat behaved in parallel with the planet’s movements and it’s purpose as dictated. You may seem to fall in love or get divorced and/or died on those awful eclipses.

But the question here is .. if our life is run by a so-called “destiny” can we change it? Yes and No.  Here is why.

If the karmic debt is huge and it must be settled in this life, very little you can do to change it, but even then, the final choice is still rest within you. This ability to choose is called “free will”.

Without consult your astrologer I can tell you with absolute certainty that you are here to learn to exercise free will and to learn to choose with highest definition of who you are at the time of your decision. The highest choice is always about love and selflessness.  Therefore it is not only mandatory for the soul’s progress if you learn to change your destiny but also to your own highest level of contentment while you are here on this journey as well.

To illustrate my point further, let’s make an assumption that I am right and that your characters, your personalities are in accordance to your sun sign, moon sign and other planetary influences, and your behaviors are somewhat predictable in the sense that if there are aspects of stubbornness in your chart, you will tend to be stubborn, if there are aspects in your chart saying that you are romantic or sensitive you will tend to be one as well.

However if for a single moment in your life that you make a decision to go against what you “think” you are, whatever that may be, you have taken a first step to change your destiny and you have given your soul a chance to find out what and who it can become.  If you are shy, be bold. If you are bold, try to be soft and gentle. And for any other events in your life however big or small,  learn to make decision about them with love and selflessness.

When you go against your basic natures (aka influenced by the planets), you’re in a sense broaden your personalities to include the what if’s factors.  It will not be easy as the planets will conspire against you and if you are weak and/or oblivious to their games, you will tend to succumb to their influences.

So go ahead and consult an astrologer to find out what makes you tick and go against it. With each action you decide to do differently, put a love stamp on them. Strive to be a non-identifiable birth sign whether it is Chinese signs or Western signs. While the personality has many purposes and lessons, the soul has only one: it is to love unconditionally.

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http://www.astrobarry.com is a place I go every week to read up on some very interesting interpretations of the planets and of course to read more on how planet such as Pluto can be such an important change for the United of America as well as the world in the next 10 years or more.

Every night when you look up at a clear night sky, all the great planets, and stars will surely reveal them selves. They are infinity in numbers, and most unreachable for our knowledge today, but maybe some day…

If you look into books about the constellations today, then you will most probably be looking at some boring dots connected by some thin lines, which for many makes no sense at all.
The constellation are much more than just dots upon a paper, and only few books give them the right credit for their splendor. But ever since the Hubble Telescope and their artist have begun watching the deep heavens, the constellation has become even more magnificent to look upon or even into.

Each constellation is filled with thousands of stars and galaxies, in the midst of emptiness hangs worlds of infinity possibilities.

The constellations are not merely the 12 known astrology signs, but many more. The Greeks had more than we account for today. Through the centuries we have even changed a lot of the signs, as did the ancient Greeks. Actually there are many ‘lost’ constellations in our modern world, how or why such things have changed must be an interesting subject in itself. Even the modern zodiac signs were not 12 like we use today, it is clearly evident that after the Greeks invasion into Egypt, these things were changed.

For instant, back in those days, Libra did not exist in the manner that we define it today, but it was a much more complex subject, which was connected to Scorpio. In ancient days, Libra was/is the claws of Scorpio.

This is also very clear when one begins to study the nature of the Scorpio or if one studies the attributes of Libra.

Libra is mostly referred to as the only ‘Thing’ in the 12 zodiac signs, an object detached from human emotional bonds. It is the scale that weighs right against wrongs, and in doing so also judging themselves.

The Scorpio is an awesome power in itself, and it has a stinger and claws to show for it. But looking closer at these two points, it becomes even clearer as to why Libra is the ‘claws of Scorpio.’ The Scorpion’s stinger is actually its weapon, it stings on reaction and is quick in the heat of the moment. But the Scorpion claws are rarely used, and especially not as a weapon like its back portion. It probably uses the claws for handling food and in interaction with other scorpions, but never to attack with.

The above information has nothing to do with, how to make an individual horoscopes, this could be considered some information behind some zodiac signs.

The constellations are worlds to look upon.
It is remarkable to realize that this is in fact what astrology is build upon, and yet it is knowledge so old.

It must be clear evidence for our capabilities.

Written by Karima Lachtane 2008

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Apollo 1 - Scheduled for launch the crew died on the pad during a flight simulation when fire broke out in the spacecraft. Grissom, White and Chaffee were killed with rescue workers close by Unable to free the crew everything was over within 5 minutes after the fire started.

Apollo 4 or Satun 501 would be the next Apollo mission. With 95 engines at liftoff everything could have gone wrong. It did not.

Apollo 5 tested the Lunar module and other important parts and controls

Apollo 6 came as the first unmanned flight designed to test the capability of the Saturn 5 launch vehicle to boast the Apollo spacecraft to the Moon and also retested the heatshield for re entry into the atmosphere.

The Red Danger: At this point in 1968 of careful preparations, the Russians announced they just returned a vesel called Zond 5. It had orbited the Moon and returned to Earth. Zond 6 soon followed and the race to be first on the Moon intensified.

Apollo 7 began its countdown while Werner von Braun announced that if the mission was a success then Apollo 8 would be launched to orbit the Moon. On day 8 the astronauts had a quarrel with Houston as they wanted to enter without spacesuits and helmits. Eventually Apollo 7 came home with the crew wearing suits but no helmits. Riding a pink cloud according to astronaut Schirra they landed 5 miles from the aircraft carrier Essex.

Apollo 8 was launched aboard the Saturn, the most powerful rocket ever used in the first twenty five years of manned flight. The risk was enormous as they had no lunar module to use if the engines failed. They would have been trapped in a circuit around the moon, circling the desolated place, gazng at the blue planet in the distance. Eventually said their farewells to parents and wives and children. When the time came they would sign off to Mission Control Houston before they would suffocate in a little aluminum coffin. However this would not happen. They reached the Moon and made 10 orbits on December 24 and 25 1968.The engines fired and they came home. Man had ventured to within 69 miles of the Moon.There was a suspicion the last 69 miles would be the hardest.

Apollo 9 tested the lunar spacesuit during a space walk and also tested the lunar module while another astronaut remained aboard the command module.

Apollo 10 completed a full dress rehearsal for a lunar landing by lowering themselves to within ten miles of the lunar surface.

Apollo 11 became the historic flight which saw the Eagle land on July 20 1969. Collins remained aboard the command module. Armstrong and Aldrin remained on the moon for 20 hours and took a single two hour moonwalk.

Apollo 12 landed on the Ocean of Storms. The astronauts spent 7.5 hours on the surface, a mere 300 meters from where the Surveyor 3 , an unmanned craft were.

Apollo 13 was aborted after an explosion aboard the command module Odyssey on April 13. The lunar module Aquarius became a lifeboat during a loop around the moon and a safe return.

Apollo 14 saw the lunar module Antares, namesake of the bright star in Scorpio landing at Fre Maoro. Two moonwalks clocked another 9 hours for human intervention on the moon.

Apollo 15 took with the Lunar Rover which allowed the men to spend 21 hours on the lunar surface. This included moonwalks and excursions with the rover. Another first was on the return one astronaut; Major Alfred Worden took a spacewalk to recover materials from an experiment bay on the Endeavors service module.

Apollo 16 landed near the crater Descartes with the Orion. The flight had to be shortened with a day due to a main engine problem of Casper, the command module. Regardless three days of exploration was possible.

Apollo 17 left Earth on the first night time launch. The LM America touched down near the Taurus Mountains, spending three days of exploration. The missions proved valuable, but the possibility of a fatal mission became a risk that could not be ignored. The Apollo missions came to an end and a new era of space exploration began with the launch of the first space station a year later.

Skylab was of to a bad start as it got damaged during the launch. It eventually burned out in the atmosphere many years later.

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In the past, travel coverage was often purchased through a travel agency or agent. This may still be the case in some circumstances, but travel insurance can be easily purchased via the internet these days. Travel insurance protects you against financial issues, or medical issues, that may arise while traveling. Most frequently it is purchased when traveling abroad. The reason being is that international travel is expensive, so it makes sense to hedge. It is often booked well in advance, so travel insurance can be comforting when it comes to making travel arrangements for that exotic trip.

When it comes to selecting a travel coverage policy you should carefully evaluate the specifics. All travel insurance companies are not created equal. Some of the lesser-known travel insurance companies have loopholes in their service, so make sure to evaluate the fine print before purchasing. It is too easy to just take the travel agents word for it, do some evaluating.

Before you go out and purchase a comprehensive travel coverage policy, it pays to take a look at your existing coverage. Take a look at your health insurance policy, it may or may not provide coverage for you when traveling internationally. This is critical, as extensive health coverage is often needed when visiting exotic locations. Also there is hope for homeowners, so check with your homeowners insurance policy, as some of these homeowners insurance policies include travel insurance protection. Renters insurance, much like homeowners insurance may also provide protection. Booking your travel with a specific credit card may have its advantages. Some credit card companies offer minimal travel insurance protection, if the travel plans are booked with that specific credit card company. Make sure to book your travel with the most appropriate credit card.

The most commonly purchased form of travel assurance is called trip cancellation insurance. Not only is trip cancellation/interruption insurance widely utilized, but it’s cheap too. Trip cancellation travel insurance can be very useful when utilized on exotic trips, which are so often purchased well in advance. A lot can happen from the time you book your travel to the time of your travel. With the instability of energy costs, we don’t know whether cruise companies or even airlines will be in business by the time we take our trip. Another example would be having to leave our trip early. We never know when we’ll have a family or business emergency that will require immediate departure. Travel cancellation insurance provides this reassurance, and that’s why it’s so often recommended by experts.

There are many other forms of travel coverage. You can purchase travel insurance that just focuses on your medical needs. This is important in areas that may not offer the best health care services. There is travel accident insurance, which is great when visiting that exotic location or traveling to extreme locales. This could provide airlift out of those hard to reach locations, which could not only save your life, but save your pocketbook as well. If you’re interested in an all-inclusive travel insurance policy, you can purchase a policy that well include all of these benefits.

If you decide to go with the travel insurance provider, make sure to do a little homework. If you have coverage that’s pre-existing on your homeowners insurance or a credit card, it makes no sense for you to pay twice. Also, make sure that you are covered for what you expect to be covered for. It is not unusual for some of the less, not insurance companies to have loopholes in their fine print, which alleviates them from payment. When you need them most. This is why it’s always a good idea to go with a well-known company.

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Do you really need travel insurance? It`s a question that is frequently asked and the answer is yes, you do. There are many reasons for getting travel insurance, everything from possible theft and hospital visits to injuries and death can be covered by a good insurance policy and while you hope you will never need to use it, insurance is something you`ll be very glad of should something go wrong.

Types of Travel Insurance

There are several different options when it comes to travel insurance. You can choose just one type, or opt for an all-inclusive policy which will cover a variety of things, including health and theft.

Medical Insurance: This type of insurance will cover any medical expenses while you are out of the country. Note that this isn`t always necessary, if you have health insurance back home, it may cover short out of country trips, as well. You can invest in basic health insurance, which will cover doctor and dentist visits and hospital stays, but each policy is different. Make sure you understand exactly what is covered and for how long. It`s a good idea to look into investing a little extra for evacuation, as well, so you can be brought home if needed.

Flight insurance: If your plane goes down, this is the insurance that will ensure that you or your surviving family members will get something for it. In general, this is the highest costing insurance and isn`t really necessary in most cases.

Trip Cancellation: Not every trip will require this type of travel insurance, but if you are laying out big bucks for a cruise or a vacation spot, then you`ll definitely want to look into trip cancellation insurance. If you can`t make the journey for any reason, it`s cancelled, you get sick, etc. then you can get your money back, so it`s a good way to go.

Luggage/Baggage Insurance: Lost bags are a common problem when flying, whether you stay in the country or fly around the world. Airlines within the US may give you up to $3,000 in compensation, but if you are flying overseas, the amount you could recover is minimal, so you`ll want to make sure you have some insurance to cover anything you might lose in your luggage.

Things to Consider

If you are interested in extreme sports and intend to take part in them while traveling, keep in mind that many types of insurance do not cover injuries that you may have from such activities. There are special extreme travel insurance options that will cover you if you plan to go rock climbing or skydiving, however.

Make sure you read any and all policies very carefully. It`s important to make informed choices when you are buying travel insurance and you need to know just what is covered and what is not. The fine print will usually let you know what could be a deal breaker, so pay attention to this part. Anything you aren’t sure of should be cleared up by the insurance company before you pay anything.

Make sure that the cost of the insurance is lower than whatever it`s going to cost. For example, if you are paying $50 for a cross state plane ticket, chances are you don`t need insurance to cover the possible cancellation.

Travel insurance has many facets and not all types will be necessary for your trips. In fact, you may find that some types of insurance are so specialized that you don`t even need to consider them. However, health or medical insurance, along with baggage insurance, if you plan to travel outside the country, are both very important and should definitely be on your list.

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Capricorn men love to be needed. They want to feel as though the woman they are with can’t live without them. If you want to get a Capricorn man to fall in love with you, don’t be fiercely independent. If that’s your true character, you may clash continuously if you find yourself in a long term relationship with a man born under this astrological sign.

Men born between December 22nd and January 19th are very driven. They often put career first because they want to feel secure in their jobs as well as in a financial sense. If you constantly crave attention, and expect a man like this to devote less time to his career pursuit and more to you, you may be disappointed. If you are supportive of his desire to succeed you’ll be rewarded ten fold. When a Capricorn man falls in love he wants it be forever. These man don’t turn to break ups or divorce easily. When they fall in love their intention is for it to last for eternity and they’ll do everything in their power to ensure that happens.

As women we may think that once we get a Capricorn man to fall in love, that we can change the qualities about him that we don’t find appealing. That’s not going to happen. Men born at this time of year are set in their ways and won’t be swayed to change even by a woman they adore. If there are things about him that you don’t like, you’ll need to learn to accept them in order to have a happy, fulfilling relationship with him.

To get a Capricorn man to fall in love you must shower him with endless attention. Make him the center of your world and hold nothing back. Your goal is to show him that you are trustworthy and can take care of his tender heart. Trying to make him jealous or playing foolish games with him will only cause distance between you two. The Capricorn man wants a genuine woman who will love and adore him just the way he is.

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Numerology is well-known across the world and while many have already taken the plunge, the rest of us are waiting on the sidelines waiting to do so. But the most common question asked by one and all is whether the numerology number meanings are accurate and do they really have the power to comprehend the complex human nature? There are no clear winners, some might say ‘yes’ while others may laugh at the idea.

In this article we try and answer that very question and help you understand numerology better, we try and figure out whether this science of numbers can be trusted for accuracy.

Now numbers have always been a part of our lives. But the question is whether certain numbers have special meanings to them. Why do people think that the number 13 is unlucky? Did 13 acquire its meaning by mistake? Leave aside modern day life, even the bible has significant meanings associated with certain numbers.

There is in fact much more to numbers than what meets the eye. Numerology seems real because numbers are real and they have always shown that they are an important part of our regular lives. All throughout history, numbers have played crucial roles and they shall continue doing so in the future as well. While many people believe numerology number meanings are much more accurate than astrology, others are less enthusiastic.

Nothing has been clearly proven till yet so the decision to believe in numerology and its various capabilities depends entirely on you. Here are some number meanings which may hold your interest if you do have faith in this science of numbers.

NUMBER 1: loyal

NUMBER 2: imaginative

NUMBER 3: creative

NUMBER 4: hard working

NUMBER 5: versatile

NUMBER 6: loving

NUMBER 7: wise

NUMBER 8: trustworthy

NUMBER 9: understanding

NUMBER 11: inspiring

NUMBER 22: solid

These were some specific qualities that are associated with these numbers. Numerology is a form of self analysis and help individuals to reform their negative qualities. With the help of numerology, you can understand your self better and re-evaluate your personality to change it towards a better you.

Numerology teaches us how we can take control of our lives and change it towards the positive. It is a reality that numbers are everywhere and have influenced human life since time immemorial, so to say that numbers have special meaning in our lives, isn’t untrue at all. Everything in life can be reduced to numbers and hence it is no surprise why many people feel that numerology has the answers to every problem. However most of us think that that it is plain superstition.

I am not saying that you would get guaranteed results by making use of numerology but it would definitely help you understand your inner self and no harm can come of trying it. So why not give it a shot? You never know, you might be amazed to find that it helps you reach the pinnacles of success at home and at work. So go ahead and find out your numerology number to help you decide whether this number science is capable of providing the desired results.

Can a number have the power to change your life? You decide.

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The Heavenly Gods

Egypt stands out as the country where life was based on the Nile, the Stars and the Pharaoh. The Pharaoh was a god and after he died, he joined Osiris in the sky. Together they would circle the Earth. The only Pharaoh that believed differently was Akhenaton who believed there is only one God. He told his followers to pray to their Father who art in Heaven and he wrote hymns.

The Sun as God

One could forgive him for worshipping the Sun. In the desert you can hardly afford to have the Sun against you. As a friend it is hard enough. Today we know the Sun is responsible for all the energy we have. The plants, animals and the interaction of the heat and Solar Wind particles with the atmosphere all play a role. If you had to pick one object to worship, the Sun would be the closest to God you could get. Its effect can be seen and felt.

The Nile Star

Sirius is called the Nile Star and it was closely connected to the Nile and the flooding of the Nile. One way to predict the flooding was waiting for the Nile Star to appear. And when it did it was time to make ready for the flooding of the banks. God was good for the Egyptians and they had more than they could eat. So they gave it away to friends and enemies alike.

The Egyptian was early astronomers and had a good grasp of the motions of the heavenly bodies. In the Secret Chamber written by Robert Bauval you find amazing connections pointed out between the Temples and Pyramids and the Heavens above. Egypt is littered with Astronomy examples.

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Your birth sign is the sun sign or zodiac that was associated on your birthday. This sign marks your general personality known to the common people, the stamp of your most fundamental energies, and a potential for your spiritual growth. Therefore, there were other very important signs which includes your Ascendant or rising sign. Moon sign and the other astrological signs of the other planets and sensitive points in the chart such as the Part of Fortune and the Moon’s nodes are some of these valuable signs.

All of these are the signs that composed the birth chart. Your birth chart, is usually shown in the form of a wheel that symbolizes the cycles periodically known to your life or to the other living things on earth. The symbols known as glyphs was displayed which stand for the astrological signs, planets and other chart factors representing forces can affect your life at any given time.

To find out about an individual’s birth-sign, the person must be familiarized with the glyphs of the planets and signs. The symbol on the chart which represent the Sun, a circle with a point or dot in its center and a number in bold type alongside the Sun glyph, is the degree of the sign in which it is located. The glyph next to the bold number is the birth sign. It is the sun signs that interpret the light of the individuality. Each of these astrological factors represent a coded set of drives in your conscious being, and these drives might activate your awareness in every circumstances in your life.

Birth charts have sun signs like in the horoscopes. It was compose by the 12 zodiac signs such as Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus and Aries. For those signs, there are also other signs which are the signs of group of planets such as the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon, Mars, Ceres, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The glyphs of the planets are usually broken down into four common elements: a circle denoting spirit, a crescent denoting the mind, a cross denoting physical matter and an arrow denoting action or a direction. When it deals with birth chart, it becomes useful as a tool for astrologers to know what will be the purpose of your existence on earth.

Most of us can know deeply who we are just through reading and interpreting our birth charts. It simply identifies our possible but common personality that really is conventional to the nature of astrological previsions. That’s why astrologers are naturally enthusiastic about the deeper knowledge of star signs and its association to human lives. It is said to reveal the peculiarities of nature and complex thinking of human kind. Likewise, it gives us standard options and bases for living positively through convenience and individual life progress. Thus, the basic learning of birth chart and the symbols behind reading star signs or astrological signs can help us understand the concept of astrological divination or prediction.

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Vedic astrology has been called one of the divine subjects of the many vedic subjects that are available in a variety of vedic books. It is said that vedic astrology must be approached with the reverence and humility of any individual who is studying this ancient art and science of the Indiana culture.

The art and science of vedic astrology is aimed at creating a synthesis between the body and the mind of an individual by using a variety of tools individuals are able to gain a better understanding of the main purpose of their lives. There are many people who feel that this type of study is useless and are quite skeptical, but others who have a vast knowledge of the understanding surrounding the Zodiac section of vedic astrology realize that their daily lives depend upon the basics of this astrology.

Every calendar system throughout the world are based upon some form of astrology, because a twelve month calendar actually represents the twelve signs of the astrological Zodiac system. The seven planets in our solar system represents the seven days of a week while our four seasons, which are spring, summer, autumn, and winter, are represented by air, fire, earth, and water. A human body is a combination of air, fire, earth, ether, and energy, but with the exception of ether all these elements have had signs of the Zodiac assigned to them.

The Zodiac signs of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are considered fire signs, while Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are water signs. The earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn while the air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. All of the signs and each of the planets with our solar system including the sun represents a different phases within the life of an individual.

The sun represents the inner nature, personality, and characteristics of individuals, but it also symbolizes the authoritative figure, so it is seen as the father as well. It is the soul, will power, courage, and vitality of an individual. The moon help affects the emotions, sensitivity, softness, brain, mind, and imagination of an individual and also symbolizes the mother.

Saturn is the great teacher that represents all the suffering that an individual may go through within their life that will ultimately determine the potential that each individual contains. The planet Venus controls the artistic talents of individuals and the type of body that a person will get in life. Mercury is in control on the intelligence, senses, and education of an individual. The planet Mars controls the physical energy and drive of an individual as well as their strength, self confidence, heroism, and their adventurous nature. The other planets control other aspects of an individuals life it just depends on which sign that the individual is born under.

Ultimately, this is known as the horoscope. All of this basically depends upon where the moon is positioned when an individual is born, which means that the planet that is in control when you are born then this determines what type of life the individual is to have. This is known as the Dasha system, which is the core of vedic astrology.

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No doubt that millions of persons begin their journey rushing through the newspapers to see the daily horoscope. We want the horoscope to tell us positive things will happen in the next 24 hours, like how will somebody look at us nicely, how fast we will be rich, or our love compatibility. In contrast, we are less interested to come up with a horror-scope like ‘today is not your day for love, business deals are not in the stars for you today.’

But first of all, which element of the horoscope are You? Hmm… don’t really know what the horoscope is? Well, the horoscope is an astrological chart for a specific person or group that correlates each zodiac sign as they are crossed by the Sun, Moon and planets and the position of planets in astrology. Now, the elements Fire, Earth, Air and Water are based on ancient Greek philosophy; they are the building blocks of life: the solid earth upon which we stand, the running water we use as a resource, the air we breathe and the fire which keeps us warm and aids in the creation of additional resources. The horoscope elements reflect a quality of human nature and correspond also with the Tarot: Fire = Wands; Earth = Coins; Air = Swords; Water = Cups.

Here are the list of the Sun Signs elements, but if you still don’t know, ask mom for your birthday and keep reading this:

1. Earth Signs

Well-grounded, and realistic, your earth sign makes sure you stay in the real world. When it comes to friendship, no-one is more rock steady than you. A builder of long-lasting bonds, you are talented in business and good with money. You find fulfillment in seeing tangible results for your efforts.

Earth signs are: Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.

Taurus (April 21 – May 21): They are faithful and generous friends with a great capacity for affection, but rarely make friends with anyone outside their social rank. The ruling planet for Taurus is Venus; the color of choice is Pink, and its star stone is the Emerald.

Virgo (August 23 – September 23): They need the stimulus of practical problems to be solved rather than the mere routine or working to set specifications that need no thought. The ruling planet for Virgo is Mercury; the colors are Green and Dark Brown, and its star stone is the Sardonyx.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 20): They plan carefully to fulfill their ambitions; they are economical without meanness, and able to achieve great results due to their organizing ability. The ruling planet for Capricorn is Saturn; the color of choice is Brown, and its star stone is the Black Onyx.

2. Fire Signs

These three are the sexiest signs in the Horoscope. Enthusiastic and creative, courageous and spontaneous, confident and fun-loving, you are ardent in love. Other cooler signs may be dazzled by your bright flame.
Fire signs are: Leo, Aries and Sagittarius.

Leo (July 23 – August 22): Their personal magnetism and innate courtesy of mind bring out the best of loyalty from subordinates. The ruling planet for Leo is the Sun; the color of choice is Gold, and its star stone is the red Ruby.

Aries (March 21 – April 20): The Arian is a pioneer both in thought and action, adventurous, ambitious, and impulsive. The ruling planet for Aries is Mars; the color of choice is Red, and its star stone is the precious Diamond.

Sagittarius (November 23 – December 21): Their strongly idealistic natures can also suffer many disappointments without being affected. The ruling planet for Sagittarius is Jupiter; the color of choice is the Rich Purple, and its star stone is the Topaz.

3. Air Signs

These three are the most intellectual signs of the Horoscope. Their skills make them great thinkers and problems solvers.

Air signs are: Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.

Gemini (May 22 – June 21): Since they lack the quality of conscientiousness, they are apt to fight a losing battle in any attempts they make to be moral. The ruling planet for Gemini is Mercury; the color of choice is Green, and its star stone is the Agate.

Libra (September 24 – October 23): Librans are sensitive and have the psychic gift of understanding the emotional needs of their companions and meeting them with their own innate optimism. The ruling planet for Libra is Venus; the color of choice is Blues, and its star stone is the Sapphire.

Aquarius (January 21 – February 19): Many are psychically intuitive to the Age of Aquarius, an age in which mankind will experience a great spiritual awakening. The ruling planet for Aquarius is Uranus; the color of choice is Turquoise, and its star stone is the Turquoise.

4. Water Signs

These three always stay tuned to their feelings, conscious and subconscious, with a level of intuitiveness sometimes bordering on the psychic. Water is the element of the poet, which have them ready to interpret the universe.

Air signs are: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.

Cancer (June 22 – July 22): The Cancerian character is the least clear-cut of all those associated with the signs of the zodiac: It can range from the timid, dull, shy and withdrawn to the most brilliant, and famous. The ruling planet for Cancer is the Moon; the color of choice is Silver, and its star stone is the Pearl.

Scorpio (October 24 – November 22): They are like a volcano; they can erupt at any moment. Their tenacity and willpower are immense. The ruling planet for Scorpio is Pluto; the color of choice is dark Red to Maroon, and its star stone is Opal.

Pisces (February 20 – March 20): They are more readily concerned with the problems of others than with their own. Their psychic and spiritual qualities can lead them into careers in the church or as mediums and mystics. They are also sexually delicate. The ruling planet for Pisces is Neptune; the color of choice is soft Sea Green, and its star stone is the Moonstone.

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Palmistry is a very interesting subject that deals with interpreting the various line formations and other palm features to determine an individual’s character and his or her future prospects. Palmists believe that the lines, rings and mounts that form the topography of the palm are actually the various nerve linkages, the thought patterns and chromosomal effects. There are three main features of the palm, the lines, mounts and rings. There are 8 types of principal lines and 7 kinds of mounts. The mount of Jupiter is one of the seven mounts of the palm. The mounts are actually certain regions on the surface of the palm. The mount of Jupiter is located just below the index finger and beside which the mount of Saturn lies.

The following are the indications that are determined by the various forms of appearances of the mount of Jupiter. The normal position of the mount of Jupiter indicates qualities of good leadership, good education, wisdom and possessor of pride and good luck.

The following are the traits of individuals having the Jupiter mount in the normal position with different shapes of fingers.

• Normal position with pointed finger means possessor of high religious ideals
• Conical finger will indicate having lofty pride
• Square finger will show pride on daily life
• Spatulate fingers will indicate having great entrepreneurial qualities

If the Jupiter mount is not in its normal position and is displaced a different set of reading will be done. The following are the various indications based on the change of position of the Jupiter mount.

• If the mount has moved towards the upward region, it represents traits like self praise, vanity, pride and ego.
• If the mount happens to be tilting towards the mount of Saturn, it reflects self-consciousness.
• If the mount is positioned close to the heart line then it reveals pride in possessing the quality of affection.
• If the mount is near the line of head the individual is believed to have pride in having intellect and mental power.
• If the mount is towards the life line, it indicates immense pride

If the mount of head is crisscrossed by unusual lines or is abnormally prominent then the person is more likely to be suffering from cardiac arrest, blood circulation problem, apoplexy and lung disorders. Unless the self esteem is hurt or has been immensely humiliated, the individual having a well formed mount of Jupiter very rarely gets tempted to commit suicide.

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People that travel are often vulnerable to some of the negative events and instances that could occur during their time away from home. Travel insurance is intended to help protect regular or single event travelers from the potentially expensive costs that could results from these situations.

Travel insurance protects several items. One of the important items of protection is healthcare. Travelers who are injured or sick on the road often face more expensive healthcare costs as many insurance plans do not cover costs that come up away from home, especially with international travel. Travel insurance plans often cover up to 10 million British Pounds in medical costs.

Another feature of travel insurance is baggage coverage. Lost bags are a common nightmare for some travelers. Many rely on airlines to carefully transport valued items from departure to arrival location. Additionally, some people use expensive bags and do not want to face damage. Coverage is typically up to 1,500 British Pounds or so for lost baggage.

Another protected component of travel insurance is for cancellation. Travelers that rely on transportation to conduct business, or that have invested in a vacation, might want financial protection in the event their flight is cancelled.

Costs for travel insurance vary, but plans are usually customized to fit the needs of the traveler. Some travelers buy protection for single trips, such as a holiday away, or an important international business trip. Other people travel regularly and would benefit from the cost savings of buying insurance on an annual basis. There are also tailored products that cover more specific trip elements, including sports protection, backpacking, families, and senior citizens.

Consumers can easily explore the travel insurance plans and benefits that are most useful in their circumstances given the widespread independent broker opportunities online. It is easy to compare insurance plans, get costs, and see quote details through internet sites.

Obviously, the ideal scenario is that traveling is a hassle-free and efficient experience full of great memories or business successes. However, given all of the elements that could product problems, it is better to be safe than sorry. Many businesses must use travel insurance to avoid expenses that could be very damaging to the longevity of the business. The low cost of basic travel insurance plans makes it silly for regular travelers not to use it. Great plans can often be found for just a few British Pounds per week.

Nicholas writes for a travel insurance guide site, where you can read more on topics such as worldwide travel insurance policies.

Have you ever thought about the colour of the food you eat? I have and I’d like to share this with you for according to Astrology the different signs respond to different colours. Let’s look at Aries for you need red food in your diet. Taureans: benefit from yellow food with Gemini’s, yellow coloured food. It can all become a little too much at time yet if you follow these simple instructions for a month or two you might see a difference. Cancerians benefit from green food in your diet with Leo’s responding to (what else) orange and yellow foods. Fussy little Virgo’s should consider yellow, green and blue food! Libran resonate with red and yellow food where Scorpio’s being energised by orange food and black foodstuffs. Moving right along we come to Sagittarius where yellow, green, red foodstuffs are found beneficial. Capricorn’s enjoy green food and Aquarians: blue food and white foods. Last but by no means least we have Pisces: who benefit from blue and green coloured foodstuffs + liquids.

Orange Foods are good for cramp pains. Orange foods help re-build lung membrane tissue. Orange foods are good for those living in polluted areas, helpful in the healing of growths/tumours/warts and considered anti - spasmodic, good for skin and bones. Promoting happiness, warmth and joy, orange foods help to strengthen the Aura! Help to generate ideas. Oranges: Carrots: Sesame: Pumpkin: Dates: Walnuts and apricots are all said to be ‘orange’ foods.

Red Foods help the circulation. If your hands and feet are cold wear red gloves/socks. Helps clear mucus and phlegm from the throat. Red foods help in re - building a shattered EGO. Red foods will increase your vitality, virility, and egocentricity promoting growth and well being. Tomatoes: Cherries: Eggplant: Red Cabbage: Watermelon: Strawberries: Radishes: are all said to be Red Foods. Rye bread is also said to be rich in RED.

Yellow Foods are a motor stimulant (better than tea or coffee). Is said to provide positive magnetic currents, yellow foods make you happy. Good for the brain and nervous system, great for digestion and constipation. Apples: Peaches: Bananas: Corn: Mangoes: Butter: are all said to be YELLOW.

Green Foods are a cleanser and considered a natural tranquilliser. Green foods help to CENTRE ones Self. Helps dilate the capillaries, promoting the growth of good cells help in the destruction of bad ones. Great for headaches and for grey hair! All green vegetables are Green Foods as are all Grasses. Vitamin B1: Brewers yeast is also said to come under the GREEN Ray.

Blue Foods are beneficial for all mental work. Good for sore backs stiff necks, sore throats. Has a cooling effect upon the Aura. Plums: Blueberries: Grapes (not green): Celery: Parsnips: Asparagus: Nuts: are all said to be BLUE.

White Foods are good for the nervous system. White bread: Water: Milk: Yoghurt: are all said to come under the WHITE Ray.

According to Numerology the following can be said to increase your rate of vibration.

Number One: Raisins: Saffron: Cloves: Nutmeg: Bay Leaves: Oranges: Lemons: Dates & Honey.

Number Two: Lettuce: Cabbage: Turnips: Melon and Cucumber.

Number Three: Beetroot. Berries: Asparagus: Sage: Apples: Peaches: Olives: Rhubarb & Figs.

Number Four: Spinach: Sage: Wintergreen. Avoid too much meat and too many spices.

Number Five: Carrots: Parsnips: Oats: Parsley: Mushrooms: Nuts and Caraway seeds.

Number Six: Beans: Mint: Apricots and Figs.

Number Seven: Lettuce: Citrus Fruits of all kinds. Juices: Water and Mushrooms.

Number Eight: Spinach. Marshmallow: Plantain: Celery: Carrots: Potatoes and Onions. All food grown underground

Number Nine: Onions: Garlic: Leeks. Rhubarb: Ginger: Pepper and Horseradish. All spices or red coloured foodstuffs are beneficial.

Feel free to pass on this presentation to those whom you know might benefit from knowing the colours associated with Astrological Signs and Birth Numbers. This article is for informational purposes only and not meant as any alternative to professional advice given by your health care provider.

Numerology and Astrology have been my life and passion for over 30 years. I’ve been published numerous times and still have something new to offer each time I hit the keyboard - who wants to read the same old same old? I believe if you have a philosophy and no one knows about it, it doesn’t mean anything. If you have an idea or insight and tell no one - it’s meaningless. Vist my website: http://www.astronumbers.com.au and see what I’m talking about.

A meteor is an event that occurs when a meteoroid or an asteroid enters the Earth’s atmosphere and becomes very visible. This often occurs in the mesosphere is at an approximate range of 75km to 100km.

The visibility of a meteor is due to the heat produced by the ram pressure created upon entry to the atmosphere. The majority of meteors are small which means that many meteors do not create enough ram pressure to show visible signs when entering the atmosphere. A meteor is more of a visible event than an object itself.

A fireball is a name for a extremely bright meteor. A fireball is defined by the International Astronomical Union as “a meteor brighter than any of the planets,” which is a magnitude -4 or greater.

A bolide has no exact definition and is synonymous to a fireball. The term is often used amongst geologists who use the term in reference to a very large impactor. Astronomers, on the other hand, tend to use the term to mean an exceptionally bright or detonating fireball.

A meteorite is a portion of a meteoroid that survives the actual passage through the atmosphere and impact to the earth without being destroyed. Meteoroids are often found in association with impact craters, though the impactor may be vaporized leaving nothing behind.

Meteoric dust is what is left over from the when a meteor enters the atmosphere. Meteor particles can stay in the Atmosphere for several months. These particles affect the climate by scattering radiation into the upper atmosphere.

Alex Sutton has worked in the telescopes profession for nearly 11 years. For more information please visit telescopes

Many forms of divination use guides, charts, or other reference materials. Because the scope of divination is broad, and interpretations have various meanings, a divination chart is a necessity for most readers and mediums. Tarot incorporates meticulous charts to explain the meanings of the cards. The I Ching is a chart of possible solutions. Another form of divination chart is used by astrologers to asses characteristics influenced by heavenly bodies. Numerology employs a divination chart to reference the mystical messages contained within numbers. Without the use of a particular divination chart, many mystical tools would be of little use, and accuracy would suffer greatly.

When laying out a spread for a querent, the reader will often consult a divination chart, of sorts. This reference contains the meanings of the cards, and how they relate to each other. Using a guide allows the reader to be accurate, and ensures proper interpretation of the layout. Without something to refer to, there is a high likelihood that the reading will be misunderstood, or that a temporary confusion of meanings ruins the truth that has been sought. Successful readings depend on proper materials.

When an astrologer is contacted to perform a reading, they use a divination chart to consult the stars. Once the information related to the client has been gathered, another form of divination chart is created, which holds the possible futures indicated when the different sun signs have been calculated for their individual influences on the person. While the average person thinks of astrology as their daily horoscope, a true reading could result in many pages of detailed information concerning conflicts and events that are forecast by psychic and cosmic forces. Not only is the person’s zodiac sign assessed, but so are the many and complex variations which are caused by the influence of the other signs. There are Houses, Cusps, and ascending and descending influences, and sun and moon signs to be reconciled. If the reading involves more than one person directly, this information has to be compiled for each individual, until a chart of possible destinies becomes clear. Far from the daily version of a fortune cookie, astrology has been used for purposes of deciding the future for thousands of years, and is still consulted today, by political figures and business leaders.

Richard Wilkins, co-owner and psychic trainer at the Psychic Academy is a leading researcher in developing psychic powers and how to learn tarot for beginners. To learn more about his research and new psychic training opportunities, visit his website today.

A telescope can be the most expensive piece of metal and glass that sits on your shelf, or it can be your family’s favorite toy. It all depends on how appropriate your decisions are when buying a telescope.

First, telescopes are not mere tubes with lenses at either end. Even the simplest ones are complex and relatively fragile, so they are not something to purchase until your children are mature enough to handle them with care.

Refracting telescopes are the simplest version. These scopes use precision-ground lenses at both the viewing end and the objective end (that’s the big end), and also may use Barlow lenses and a mirror to increase the light-gathering quality of your telescope. The best refracting telescopes may have up to eight lenses throughout their construction. Overall, refracting telescopes have low maintenance and are excellent for clear viewing of planets and detail viewing. Look for the ones that have achromatic or apochromatic lenses. Apochromatics are better, but they are also significantly more expensive, sometimes by a factor of 10x the cost.

Reflecting telescopes are the ones that have much fatter barrels. That’s because they depend on a well-cut mirror to collect light, rather than perfected achromatic or apochromatic lenses. While reflecting telescopes do a good job of gathering light so you can more easily view distant objects, they aren’t as good as a quality refracting telescope for seeing small details on closer objects. For instance, the craters of the moon may not look as clear in reflecting telescopes, though you can see all the stars that make up the Pleiades without any problem. Newtonian reflectors have some of the detail problem corrected, but they still aren’t perfect. And while refracting scopes need little maintenance, a reflecting telescope needs mirrors recoated every few years or it loses much of its light-gathering advantage. You may see high-end telescopes of this type marketed as Schmidt-Cassegrain.

There are a few other types of telescopes: the Ritchey-Chretien, which is a modified reflecting telescope; catadioptric telescopes, or compound scopes with elements of both refracting and reflecting types; and Schmidt camera telescope, a catadioptric scope designed specifically for photography. Because of price, most people opt for simpler refracting or reflecting telescopes for at least the first time out.

Selecting your telescope is not all you need to do; you must also select the proper mount, or tripod. The simplest is an alt-azimuth mount, which lets you move your scope up and down and left and right. More expensive are the equatorial mounts, which use alt-azimuth motion but also align themselves according to the earth’s spin to make it easier to track heavenly bodies. The best mounts are the motorized equatorial mounts, which can be programmed to not just align themselves properly but even to find specific star bodies for you.

Next, look at magnifying power. This is not as important as you might think. Most telescopes come with eyepieces that provide higher magnification power. Don’t pay attention to what the box says; instead, multiply the size in inches of the lens (on refracting) or mirror (on reflecting) of the scope by 50 to find out what the maximum useful magnification is, and depend on swapping out eyepieces to get your real magnification power. Lower magnifications are typically used much more than higher ones.

Larger telescopes in general, are better for viewing, but they are also more delicate. If you have a place where you’re going to set up a permanent viewing station, it’s worth it to get a large scope, but if you want high mobility, you should get a smaller good-quality scope.

If you live in a high-humidity area or a place where there are extremes of heat or cold in which you will be using your telescope, do not try to get away with a cheap telescope. Telescopes are very sensitive to both moisture and temperature, and your scope must be properly sealed to manage these extremes.

Finally, before buying a telescope, try to join a local astronomy club and check a few of the good ones out. Trying before you buy is always the best way to go, and you’ll pick up lots of great tips from other club members in the process.

Robert Grazian is an accomplished niche website developer and author. To learn more about buying a telescope - tips and how to visit Buy a Telescope for current articles and discussions.

The eclipse on January 26th is going to be an annular solar eclipse, and what that means is the moon will be rather far from the earth on that day, so it won’t completely cover the sun. The Moon will appear smaller than the Sun in the sky. In a total eclipse the Moon completely covers the Sun, and total eclipses seem to have more influence in Astrology than annular or penumbral eclipses. So, this eclipse will be bringing changes for us, but the changes won’t be as tremendous as they were back during the eclipse on August 1, 2008.

Eclipses mean changes, and most of us don’t like change. But, I think there could be some very good changes in store for us with the solar Eclipse on January 26th in Aquarius. I think… You can never really be sure if the effect will be positive or negative when Aquarius is involved. Aquarius is unpredictable. But, this eclipse will be conjunct Jupiter, the planet of good-luck and expansion. Lets face it, most of us on this planet are worried about money right now with the problems in the global exchange, and I think this eclipse will be ushering in a new beginning — a “New Deal.”

The lunar eclipse on February 9th will be a penumbral eclipse, which means that the outer shadow of the earth will eclipse the moon, but not the whole shadow. A penumbral eclipse is subtle and hard to observe. So, this eclipse will not be that powerful as far as affecting us in astrological terms. The Sun will be conjunct Neptune during this eclipse and Saturn and Uranus will be inconjunct to the eclipse. What this means is, we may have a tendency to want to hide from our responsibilities, and addictions could become more annoying. In fact, if we don’t hide from our duties and we try to deal with them, there is a strong probability that things won’t work out anyhow. Unless this eclipse is making an aspect to a planet or power point in our charts, then we probably won’t feel the effects much more than the day of the eclipse, February 9th.

Oh yes, and for those of us who are interested in watching the eclipses, the solar eclipse on January 26th will be at 2:59 AM EST and will be visible from northwestern Antarctica, Australia, southern Africa, southeast Asia, and the Indian Ocean. The lunar eclipse on February 9th will be at 9:38 AM EST and will be visible from Asia, Australia, eastern Europe, western North America, and the Indian and Pacific oceans.

And now, lets see how the eclipses will be affecting us! Time to get out your natal charts. The solar eclipse on January 26th will be at 6 degrees 30 minutes Aquarius. First thing you need to do is see which of your houses this eclipse will be occurring it. That will tell you what area of your life will be affected. Next lets look at your planets and power points. If you have any inner planets (Mercury through Mars) or power points between 4 and 9 degrees in Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, or Scorpio (fixed signs), this eclipse will put some challenges in front of you. There could be some sudden losses (or gains, can’t tell with Aquarius), but you will probably be dealing with more changes than the rest of us. If you have any planets between 4 and 9 degrees in Aquarius, Gemini, or Libra (air signs), then this eclipse may bring opportunities for you to make some wanted changes in your life.

The lunar eclipse on February 9th will be at 20 degrees 52 minutes Leo. So, if you have any inner planets or power points between 19 and 23 degrees in Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius, or Taurus (fixed signs), you may be dealing with losses or endings around this eclipse. But, they could end up bringing you to a better place in the long run, especially Scorpio and Taurus. If you have any inner planets or power points between 19 and 23 degrees in Leo, Sagittarius, or Aries (fire signs), this eclipse could be an opportunity to let go of something. You may be ready to do some housecleaning, or you may be ready to end a relationship. You may even find it easy to let go of bad habits (like smoking) at this time. And as usual, check to see which of your natal houses this eclipse will be occurring in. This house will tell you which aspect of your life is most likely to be affected.

In general, eclipses bring changes. Solar eclipses are for new beginnings, and lunar eclipses bring endings. The eclipses coming in January and February may not affect us as strongly as some of the eclipses in the past, but hang on. We have 3 (yes 3) eclipses coming in July and August including a total solar eclipse at the karmic 29 degree point. Things that begin for us with the present eclipses may come to fruition with the next set of eclipses this Summer. Check back then. I’ll have more.

Janet (Sparrow) Moon is a professional psychic and astrologer. You can visit her web site for more articles about upcoming events in astrology, and to read her daily astrology general tendencies forecast. (This article can be reprinted freely online, as long as the entire article and this bio are included.)

http://www.sparrowmoon.com/

Also, an excellent eclipse resource site: http://www.mreclipse.com/MrEclipse.html

Since John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston are one of the hottest couples currently in Hollywood, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at what planetary factors contributed to their break-up and then their subsequent decision to give their relationship another chance.

First of all, I must say that despite my initial cynical thoughts about them as a couple, they actually do have a lot of positive planetary configurations together. Their astrology charts combine to form many of the classic compatibility factors that indicate a very solid understanding of one another. On the other hand, they also have some very challenging configurations that are more stressful for them than most people due to their high public profiles.

Let’s start off by looking at the positive features.

In a compatibility chart, we need to start off by looking at how they relate to each other mentally, physically (attraction wise), and emotionally. We start off by looking at the most obvious feature of the astrology chart which is the sun sign of each person.

He has his sun in Libra and hers is in Aquarius. They are both Air Signs that are both at 23 degrees. This gives them an exact (perfect) trine which is very harmonious. This indicates that both of them are thinkers, talkers, and very cerebral. They have a mutual love of the exchange of thoughts and ideals.
This is an excellent indicator of compatibility on the most basic level. No matter what happens between them, they should always be able to effectively communicate their thoughts and feelings to each other effectively. Why? The reason is that they are both natural communicators.

Next up, we need to look at the Sun and Moon combinations. This will show us if the outward personality (sun) is in synch with the emotional nature (moon) of the other person. As just mentioned, John Mayer has his sun in Libra at 23 degrees. Jennifer Aniston has her moon in Sagittarius at 23 degrees. Once again, this gives us an exact aspect except this time it is a sextile. A sextile is a positive aspect that is generally thought to be a bit weaker than the trine. While this may be true to some measure, a sextile produces a feeling of excitement, curiosity, and fascination with each other.

This aspect makes them perpetually excited and enthusiastic to be with each other. Since Libra is an Air sign and Sagittarius is a Fire sign they are quite naturally compatible because his ideas are a source of inspiration and joy to her. Likewise, her abundant natural optimism gives him a strong sense of encouragement. The dynamic created here is that of a solid friendship where both people are able to easily relate to the feelings and needs of the other.

Interestingly enough, this sextile aspect just described is doubly reinforced due to that fact that Jennifer’s Sun in Aquarius makes a sextile to his Moon in Aquarius. This sextile isn’t nearly as strong as the previous one; however the energy is still there in action for both people to feel. The basic vibe of this relationship thus far is one of a very strong “you can always count on me” friendship quality to it.

Next up, we need to look at the moon placement for each person. Jennifer has her moon in Sagittarius at 23 degrees and John has his at 14 degrees also in Sagittarius. This produces a conjunction between their moons. This is highly significant. This means that on an emotional level they both have a yearning for freedom, exploration, adventure, and good old-fashioned fun. They both need heavy doses of these things to feel the most alive and in a word-happy.

Now, let’s move on to Venus and Mars and see how these planets come into play. Venus and Mars create the dynamic physical attraction that is so necessary in successful relationships. The Venus of one person needs to be in aspect to the Mars of the other and preferably in a harmonious aspect like a conjunction, trine, or sextile. In this relationship, Jennifer has her Mars in Scorpio and John has his Venus in Virgo. This creates another sextile; however in this case the sextile is somewhat weak. This means that there is a definite physical attraction between them, but there is some kind of adaptability going on.

What I’m saying is that if this aspect was a trine, the feeling upon first meeting would be “Wow, who IS this and why haven’t we met sooner”! Whereas a sextile feeling would be one where one person would find the other attractive and feel comfortable around the other person, but it wouldn’t have the same knock your socks off kind of feeling that a trine has.

When the question of relationship longevity comes into focus we see a powerful trine between John’s Saturn in Aries and Jennifer’s Moon in Sagittarius. This is a solid aspect giving the relationship a durability that gives each person the feeling that the other will always be there for them.

Lastly, we have one of the most significant aspects with John’s Mercury and Sun in Libra conjunct Jennifer’s rising sign (ascendant) in Libra. This is particularly noteworthy because it indicates that John and Jennifer truly identify with each other. They tend to have viewpoints, thinking processes, opinions, and instincts that blend perfectly with each other.

O.k., now let’s look at some of the more challenging aspects to balance out this picture.

First of all, John’s moon is square Jennifer’s Pluto. Interestingly enough, the reverse is also true; John’s Pluto is square Jennifer’s Moon. So what we see here is that this aspect is doubly reinforced. This is a truly intense aspect that makes each person magnetically drawn to the other on an emotional and sexual level. The passion felt here is red hot and never dull, but this aspect also gives each person a feeling of emotional vulnerability. There is a certain rawness to the nerves here where feelings of competitiveness and possessiveness are experienced. Some of the darker feelings will feel a bit irrational to each person, but the main objective here is an emotional transformation for each person. There mutual energies are forcing these two to either descend into jealous and petty bickering, fighting just for the sake of their egos OR they can choose to rise above the need to feed their egos and instead focus on a healthy and loving form of communication.

Even though these two do appreciate each other, they also seem to take each other for granted and/or can be self-indulgent with one’s needs over those of the other. This is symbolized by Jennifer’s Moon in Sagittarius square John’s Venus in Virgo. This aspect’s main purpose is for each person to learn the art of compromise, negotiation, and cooperation.

Alright, I have saved worst aspect for last here to discuss. Jennifer’s Saturn in Aries is square John’s Mar’s in Cancer. This can be an extremely frustrating aspect that usually means that they tend to strongly disagree on certain major issues going on in their lives. This will usually result in one person wanting to leap into action while the other person would much rather take a much more cautious approach. This can leave one person feeling seriously restricted and irritated and the other feeling like he/she was being pushed into doing something they didn’t want to do and feeling quite angry about it. As a side-note they may also experience some irritating sexual frustrations due to either their timing being off or there might be criticism of the approach or technique of one person.

Eric Hughes is an Astrological Consultant who compassionately enables people to understand themselves on a deep spiritual level. He helps people to enthusiastically embrace their life with renewed passion as they learn how to consciously honor their own unique inner-flame. He is also the author of the popular TinyFeet Astrology Children’s Report. Eric may be contacted at (404) 402-3179, http://www.inner-flame-astrology.com, or http://www.tinyfeetastrology.com

The number of people asking advice regarding their love life and reading their love horoscopes is just overwhelming. The topic of relationships must be one of the most discussed about in the world. Just take a look at the divorce statistics or the statistics of police intervention showing that 75% of all police interventions are related to quarrels between neighbours, partners, family members etc. and clearly bring relationship issues to the foreground.

How come? Well, people always have something to complain about because the partner often seems to miss a trait or has too much of another characteristic that is not satisfactory or disappointing to the “querent.” The querent complains because it’s just not how he or she likes to see the partner. Something is missing that the querent wants to get straight and that’s why they happen to consult an astrologer to look at the love horoscopes.

People have the unconscious need and compulsive drive and behavior to change the other, to mould the other to one’s own image, interests, beliefs, traits; neglecting that every single person is an individual with very own beliefs, urges, traits, interests, needs, expectations etc. How difficult it is to take the other AS IS!

Isn’t real love UNconditional?

Almost always, people are unconsciously extremely manipulative and forceful one way or the other and they seem not to understand that this mental penetrating and manipulative force might and even will conflict with the world of the other sooner or later.

Perhaps it’s in our genes but from an astrological point of view, it may as well be in the stars.

Inborn traits and generational characteristics can be seen and delineated from the natal horoscope that acts like your fingerprint, represents your DNA structure and reveals your inner being and EGO.

While ALL human beings are manipulative and compulsive in an unconscious way, there may be a gradation depending on certain planetary alignments or configurations that can be found in horoscopes of people who never ever seem to get relationships to work.

Due to diligent research of some highly respected astrologers, these indications may show whether or not someone is cut out for love. It’s quite important to know these configurations and to know yourself. Don’t be astonished if you fall into the category of people who are not cut out for love.

The Sun or Moon square the Ascendant is one of these indications that may be problematic. The Ascendant in mutable Gemini or Sagittarius and their rulers afflicted is another one and there are a lot of others too. Also, there are numerous midpoint configurations pointing to a problematic love life but this will lead us too far to go into detail here and a list can best be found in astrological textbooks about midpoint structures and planetary pictures.

If you happen to have some of these alignments and you know yourself, you better take full responsability for your own life and don’t try to make someone else unhappy. Rather focus on friendship than (force) love. Sometimes you can’t make a love relationship to work if you don’t have the inborn capability, nor the tools to do so. If you don’t realize that sooner or later, you may be extremely manipulative indeed.

Love can be a wonderful thing, but it can be a devastating experience too if everything turns out the wrong way. In the worst case, people even get killed, murdered in these circumstances!

Better safe than sorry, no?

By raising your consciousness about your own self and your own capabilities you can prevent relationship issues. You don’t need to focus obsessively on love relationships any longer, but you should focus on friendship, general relationships and connections and what your heart and life’s mission is about. Here, astrology can be a big help.

You can’t always have it all: a wonderful partner, lovely children, a lot of money, etc. etc. After all, you are still on planet Earth and submitted to its own laws which are not fully understood yet.

So, if you KNOW yourself and you KNOW that you are not cut out for love, don’t obsess about it and don’t exclusively look for a love relationship any longer. And don’t worry! It will not work, it never will and never should. Instead, you certainly have other capabilities to focus on and to be aware of. Love has many dimensions and many faces.

If you don’t have found these other capabilities, just always “follow the Moon.” It’s a golden rule in astrology that says that the Moon points to what you unconsciously want to do and what your passion is. Take a look at the Moon’s position by house and by sign and take the Moon phase into account too (as the Moon always REFLECTS what the Sun INSTRUCTS, the Moon obeys to the Sun). Blend these significations and brainstorm on it and you’ll find what you love!

It will reveal so much about your inner being and drives that once you have found your true heart’s desire and the other dimensions of love, you will no longer obsess about your love life and will never look back to it. Instead you will enjoy your life NOW!

All the best of luck!

Luc De Jaeger is a jurist and astrologer, living in Belgium. In 2003 he founded Cosmic Technologies (CosmiTec), an increasingly popular astrological internet business, to bring astrology of a high standard to a wider audience and to research the connection between astrology and life events. He can be contacted through his web site http://www.cosmitec-astrological-compatibility-advice.com

For most people, telescope is easily associated to the stars, the planets, asteroids, the moon and its craters and the heavens in general. In my case, when I see a even just the simple reflecting telescope (or maybe a telescope observatory or planetarium) I can only quickly think about astronomy and how this optical wonder of a gadget has been a great help in the development and advancement of this amazing science.

What actually are telescopes? The most popular ones are the refracting telescope as well as the reflecting telescope. Scopes are the best device to use if you want to view far away objects. This is made possible via magnification.

How do Refracting and Reflecting Telescope Gadgets Work?

The principal mechanism in which a telescope works is quite simple. A scope has a double lens; such lenses are where you look through to clearly see distant objects. The first of the lenses receives the light coming from the object and then throws it onto a focal point. The second lens then receives the light from the point, which then is spread out to the retina of the eye and in effect making the distant object viewable.

The first lens which receives light from the distant object is the primary mirror or objective lens. While the second lens that receives light coming from the focal point is the eyepiece.

The efficiency of the reflecting telescope is determined via its capacity to collect light and enlarge the image of the object. More light can be collected as the telescope becomes larger. Image enlargement on the other hand depends on the quality and type of lens combination.

Indeed, you only need to utilize your reflecting telescope when it comes to efficiently scanning and observing the skies and outer space and at the time being at awe with all the amazing stars and heavenly bodies that they offer.

For more articles on reflecting telescope, refractors and other astronomical telescopes, do visit our My Telescope blog.

Tattoo designs of zodiac signs are ever so popular and you can really see why, there is not a day goes by that your horoscope is not mentioned in some newspaper or magazine or even on televisions, people also like to find out about their own zodiac sign and how it effects them and also their spouses or friends sign as well, plus how many times have you been asked “what’s your sign?”

So it is no wonder that people want tattoos of zodiac signs, your star sign is a part of you and who you are and to a certain extent how your personality is formed, Plus they lend themselves quite well to tattoo designs, that one image of your zodiac sign represents you and all the others that fall under your sign.

If you do not know what your zodiac sign is “where the hell have you been!” then all you need to do is take your day and also the month you were born on “for example if you where born on say the 10th of November then your zodiac sign would be the scorpion” and find out what the sign is for that time of date of month. that’s all there is to it, but I’m guessing you already knew that right?

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Dogs don’t fret about interest rates on credit cards. Cats certainly couldn’t care less about whose name is on the home deed - they know they own the place. But even pets are feeling the bite of this lousy economy.

“Pets don’t care if the stock market is run by a bear or a bull - or a ferret,” says Arden Moore, pet expert and host of “Oh Behave!” on Pet Life Radio.com. “They don’t care if they live with Bill Gates or a plumber named Joe. They just want good chow, comfy napping spots, and our attention.”

Let presidential contenders decipher how the stock market slide, foreclosures, and bank closings take a toll on people. Moore is here for the four-leggeds - especially after noticing these economic indicators impacting the world of pampered pets:

1. You still sneak in your itty-bitty dog to watch Beverly Hills Chihuahua, but (gasp) you opt for the matinee instead of the evening show.
2. You try to fool your canine chowhound by switching from premium meaty treats to cheaper, wheat-filled biscuits, but the (canine) nose knows.
3. You try to fool your cat by mixing sand from the local beach into the unscented commercial litter in the box - giving a new meaning to a bout with crabs.
4. You skip your dog’s grooming appointment by adopting a DIY attitude that results in your Bichon looking more like a bug-eyed owl in a windstorm.

“It’s true that most dog breeds live to have a job, but I don’t see them becoming

the family breadwinner any time soon,” notes Moore, the author of 20 books on pets. “These days, we need to be smarter than ever on how we unleash our dollars.”

In response, she offers a pet-pleasing plan - Moore’s Money Tips for Pets:

Don’t turn your pet into a clothes horse. If you must dress up your pet - and she approves - limit her outfits to three. Dogs don’t care if they wear the same collar, cape, or hat on more than one occasion.

Do be down in the mouth. Brush your dog or cat’s teeth at least two times a week, using toothpastes and brushes designed for pets, and say bye-bye to doggy breath. These at-home dental items are minor in cost compared to a professional dental cleaning that ranges in cost between $100 and $300.

Bypass the doggy bakery. Save money by honing your pet chef skills. Make healthy homemade treats in big batches - store the extras in the freezer. Add carrots and green beans to your dog’s chow in the bowl to help him feel full on less kibble. Estimated annual savings: $110.

Score bargains at discount and warehouse stores. Save a few pennies to a few dollars by buying litter, leashes, bowls, beds, and treats at places that primarily cater to two-leggeds, such as Wal-Mart, Target, and Costco, instead of pet supply stores or pet boutiques. Estimated annual savings: $100.

Purchase pet insurance. Pet owners need to prepare for the unexpected. It is far less expensive to purchase insurance when your pets are young. Moore’s Golden Retriever/Husky mix, Chipper, underwent a delicate rectal surgical procedure, and her policy covered 80 percent of the $850 procedure.

Moore’s parting advice: “Pets are our priceless allies. Remember, doggy kisses and full-throttle cat purrs are always free.”

Arden Moore, an animal behavior consultant, best-selling pet author, and professional speaker, travels all over America helping millions better connect with their pets. She hosts the popular “Oh Behave!” show on http://www.PetLifeRadio.com - a show nominated as a finalist in the general category for the 4th annual Podcast Awards’ international contest. Voting concludes on Nov. 6 http://www.podcastawards.com Contact Arden Moore at arden@ardenmoore.com.

This article provides an overview of the main characteristics of the water signs of the zodiac: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.

CARDINAL WATER - RULED BY THE MOON - RULES THE 4TH HOUSE

Ruled by the Moon, Cancers are one of the most intuitive, sensitive signs of the zodiac. Their instincts are so acute, it’s sometimes downright eerie. Cancer can put into words what you’re feeling, when you didn’t even realize that’s what was going on deep down inside to begin with.

Razor sharp in their perception, yet tender and fragile in their self-protection, Cancers have been called both the most creative sign in the zodiac, and also the most insecure. The creative potential and sensitivity in Cancer comes from the combination of the Moon’s rulership, but also the fact that Cancer is a water sign.

Cancer has this pattern of nurturing anything that isn’t capable of caring for itself with amazing tenderness and ambition. That’s right, I said ambition. While it’s easy to picture a Cancerian around the home fires, don’t forget that Cancer is a Cardinal sign. This gives them incredible drive and leadership ability. You will find a Cancer nurturing their career or a pet project just as much as you might find them nurturing children, family, pets, or their infamous mood swings.

Certainly, for all their capacity to nurture and care for others, Cancer has the life lessons of learning how to nurture without smothering, and also how to nurture their own deep, sensitive soul.

FIXED WATER - RULED BY PLUTO AND MARS - RULES THE 8TH HOUSE

Scorpio, more than any other sign in the zodiac, can see right through a person. You can tell from their eyes - always penetrating and full of intense power - there is a knowing of what we so desperately try to keep hidden. They don’t even have to try.

Ruled by Pluto, planet of the underworld, sex, death and transformative rebirth, and co-ruled by Mars, planet of energy and assertion, there is an interesting phenomenon that occurs with this Scorpio. Tremendous energy, will and determination, no doubt, but it’s often under the surface. Still, this sign is capable of absolutely anything. He can use his tremendous power in one of two ways, and this is what separates the more evolved Scorpio from the less evolved.

The less evolved Scorpio will be jealous, sneaky, paranoid and underhanded. He can be the most deceitful, resentful, and unforgiving. The vast majority seem to be much more evolved, living out their Scorpio lessons at a higher vibration. These are the Scorpios that can take one look at us, and actually heal our soul. They are the ones you will most often find involved in spiritual and mysterious realms as well.

Scorpio is a sign ruled by desire. This can be physical, sexual, personal or business. Scorpio has a jealous and obsessive streak as well and if you fall in love with a Scorpio, be prepared for nothing short of complete intensity!

MUTABLE WATER - RULED BY NEPTUNE/JUPITER - RULES THE 12th HOUSE

Pisces, thanks to its Mutability, is the emotional sponge of the zodiac, soaking up emotion from everywhere and everyone. This can be exhausting for such a sensitive sign!

When Pisces learns the lessons of sacrifice and helping others while at the same time, protecting her own sensitive soul, she can transcend any boundary on Earth and lead all of us to the most universal, everlasting form of love.

With Neptune, you don’t see things clearly. Your head is literally “in the clouds”, thinking what you want to think, seeing what you want to see, dreaming and escaping from reality. This is also why Neptune is the most creative planet of the zodiac.

And yet, once you’re able to see past the disillusionment and live through your choices in life where you have “fooled yourself”, Pisces is capable of finding the rainbow in spirit and attaining true mastery of the soul.

Pisces, with its Jupiter and Neptune connection, is concerned with the unconscious mind as well as unconscious abilities and talents. Greatest fears as well as everything in your past (including past lives) are accessed in this sign. And yet, with the lucky influence of Jupiter as a co-ruler of Pisces, she believes with complete conviction that dreams really can come true.

Maria DeSimone
http://www.InsightfulAstrology.com

If you want a Forex trading strategy, you can learn in a couple of weeks, which is simple to understand and have confidence in, then the one enclosed is for you…

Most traders fall for the myth that they have to predict price changes in advance to win - but prediction is another word for hoping and guessing and that won’t get you far in your trading career! In fact your predictions will end up as accurate as your horoscope!

Trade the Truth - Trade the Reality of Price Change

The way to make money is to forget prediction and trade the reality of price change.

There is no better way of doing this than trading breakouts.

Breakout trading, involves buying or selling breaks to new market lows or highs and its logic is soundly based. Check any Forex chart and you will see most trends start and continue, from these highs and lows.

Why Most Traders don’t Trade Breakouts

Most traders though hate trading breakouts, because they feel they are not getting in at the best possible price and wait for the pullback. Of course a pullback doesn’t come and the trader waits in vain, while the trader who bit the bullet and got in makes a killing.

Breakout trading can be very simple, so let me give you a one rule system that works and its:

Buy a new 4 week high and hold until a 4 week low is hit then reverse and go short and keep buying 4 week highs and lows after that always maintaining an open position in the market.

Simple? Yes - and it works. This system was devised back in the late seventies by trading legend Richard Donchian and has been used by savvy traders ever since.

Although its over 25 years old, it will never go out of date, will get you on the side of every major trend and help you make big long term profits.

Breakout Trading Choice of the Savvy Trader

In fact most of the world’s top traders use breakout systems and I got in to them years ago when reading about how Richard Dennis taught a group of people to trade in 14 days and they went on to make hundreds of millions and the system was a long term breakout trading system.

Simplicity is the Key

Breakout trading is simple and it works and will continue to work, as long as markets trend.

We have given you a one rule system that works and in breakout trading simple systems work best, over complicate them and they will have to many elements to break.

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Successful travel, whether for business or pleasure, usually requires a lot of pre planning. Amid all the details and perhaps dreams, who wants to worry about getting seriously ill or having a bad accident while faraway from home?

We are helpless quite sometimes, because we don’t know our future .Although we can’t prevent a medical crisis, but you can ease the burden by adding one more step in our trip planning: purchasing adequate travel insurance, including insurance that covers evacuation caused by serious medical needs.

I generally use to pass my vacation out side my country. I had think so much about travel insurances that why we need them. But at the begin of this year I got an perfect answer by my one of best friend .In this year he went to pass his vacation in china .In that tour he got seriously injured in an accident but because of the Travel medical insurance, outside the country he able to get a good treatment while bad rest in China’s Private medical hospital. For same treatment we will have to pay a use amount of money and for some people it is very difficult to pay that.

So now we have so many policies in online market, the options are a “per trip” policy that covers the insured for a specific journey at a certain time, and also an annual insurance policy covering all travel during that time and getting a medical evacuation insurance could be the most important travel decision for your travel.

At the very least a good travel insurance policy buys you a little extra peace of mind. Some of them can provide fraud protection, travel insurance, emergency roadside service and auto rental insurance. For instance, a business credit card may provide travel insurance, lost luggage insurance, and auto rental insurance.

Because it is online insurance market and you have to make sure that you have purchased any additional health travel insurance you may need. Some cards offer travel insurance as part of the. Premium cards have the highest credit limits and come with a number of extra features such as product warranties, travel insurance or emergency services. You should keep in your mind that you are following these guidelines.

I will recommend you to take a travel insurance package before go on any trip. Personally I think it would be very foolish not to have some sort of travel insurance, especially if you are flying abroad. People sometimes make the mistake in thinking that their local insurance policies will cover any losses and have a big shock when they come to make a claim. Besides, if you have the right policy, it takes all the worry out of your trip.

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First and foremost, I would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to America and to President-Elect Obama for this monumental victory. The hope and optimism for the future is apparent across the globe now despite the perilous issues the entire world is facing. In light of his historic and inspiring victory, I have decided to take a closer look at the relationship between the United States and Barrack Obama.

Barack Obama has an amazing number of tight conjunctions with the astrology chart for the United States (see footer). Obama’s Neptune falls so precisely on our nation’s rising sign that it is nothing short of amazing. The United States Ascendant is 08°35′ in Scorpio and Barack Obama’s Neptune lines up almost exactly at 08°36′ in Scorpio. Neptune symbolizes our need for spiritual transcendence and our highest ideals. This is an especially noteworthy aspect because it shows that Barack Obama’s highest ideals concerning America are perfectly in synch with the principles held dearest by the American people.

In addition, Obama’s Neptune forms 3 harmonious trines (these indicate ease, warmth, and cooperation) to the Sun, Venus, and Jupiter of the United States. This indicates that Obama has an effortless flair to inspire the nation to live up to its highest potentials. This also shows that he has the ability to do so by reminding us of our larger spiritual role as human beings who are citizens of planet Earth as opposed to simply being American citizens. This is in direct contrast to George W. Bush’s narrow ideology of “it’s us against them” and “you’re either with us or against us” mentality. Instead, Obama’s entire philosophy is one based on the forward advancement of humanity as a whole.

It is of particular interest that Obama’s Neptune does tightly square (this creates tension) the nation’s midheaven and north node (this is the ultimate direction the country needs to be headed in a spiritual sense). This indicates that Barack Obama will have an uphill battle to climb at certain points during his administration because the public may feel that his ideas are either too idealistic or simply unpractical. Thus, he will have to demonstrate the kind of charismatic confidence and relentlessness that he has displayed in his 2008 Presidential campaign in order to truly get America behind all of his plans.

The Neptune of the United States is tightly conjunct Obama’s Mars. Mars in an astrology chart represents what we feel passionate about and are willing to fight for. Thus, in this configuration, we see Barack Obama willing to passionately fight for the American Dream for himself and for that of others. Ultimately, it seems that Obama’s greatest dream is taking this nation forward in a very progressive and determined manner.

Another interesting fact is that Obama’s Midheaven (career and social status) falls within the first house (the general viewpoint and attitude toward life) of the chart of the United States. This is a strong indicator that Obama’s career goals are perfectly in synch with the viewpoints of the citizens of the United States. This is symbolic of a handshake done in the spirit of goodwill. Obama pushes America’s highest vision of itself forward and, in return, the United States helps Obama accomplish his most cherished ideals for the American people.

Barack Obama’s Sun in Leo is in a tight conjunction (marriage or union type energy) with the midheaven (the way the U.S. goes about its business and the way the world see the U.S.) of the United States. This symbolizes that the United States sees Barack Obama as a perfect example of the American Dream and its highest ideals.

Think about that for a moment.

His parents were biracial. After they divorced, he was raised by a single mother and his grandparents. He went on to be a standout graduate from Harvard Law School and a youthful senator for the state of Illinois. Now, despite all of the hardships that he has faced, he is the very first African American President this nation has ever witnessed. The message of Obama’s life is classic Americana and gives all of us, regardless of our race, the hope of achieving our highest potential no matter how difficult our past might have been.

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There are 3 charts that exist for the United States and Astrologers have fiercely debated which one is the most accurate. Of course, the birth of our country is July 4, 1776. The exact time of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is the issue widely disagreed upon. There is the 5:10 PM chart with a Sagittarius Ascendant, the most popular chart at 02:13:32 AM chart with a Gemini Ascendant, and the last one is the 2:21 PM chart for the United States that I personally prefer. This gives our country a Scorpio Rising Ascendant and it just so happens that our country’s national symbol is the eagle. The eagle is also one of the symbols that represents Scorpio. The eagle symbolizes the highest and most spiritually aware form of Scorpio’s power.

Eric Hughes is an Astrological Consultant who compassionately enables people to understand themselves on a deep spiritual level. He helps people to enthusiastically embrace their life with renewed passion as they learn how to consciously honor their own unique inner-flame. He is also the author of the popular TinyFeet Astrology Children’s Report. Eric may be contacted at (404) 402-3179, http://www.inner-flame-astrology.com, or http://www.tinyfeetastrology.com

Men born under the astrological sign of the Scorpio are a rare breed. These men love with a passion, and are incredibly sensitive. They understand what the woman they are with feels and they will not only cater to her emotions, but they will anticipate them as well. It’s easy to see why so many women want to have a Scorpio man in love with them. If you’ve become attracted to a man born between the 23rd of October and the 21st of November, there are things you can to do make yourself even more appealing to him.

When a Scorpio man in love is hurt, he carries that wound with him forever. Men like this love deeply and as a result when their hearts are broken, they become wary of trusting again. You must be patient and willing to show him that you are trustworthy if you want to break through the emotional barrier he’s set up around himself. He may be aggressive in questioning you if he suspects you are unfaithful, so ensure that you never risk losing him by cheating.

Men born under this sign are passionate lovers. They need a woman who embraces intimacy with the same consuming nature that they have. If you are a little self conscious when it comes to sex, now is the time to lose your inhibitions and throw all caution to the wind. You should be willing and enthusiastic when it comes to lovemaking and be prepared for him to ravish you every chance he gets.

Flattery will get you everywhere if your goal is to get a Scorpio man in love with you. They love having their egos stroked but not to the point where it’s obvious. Compliment him as you see fit without going overboard. He’ll love to hear how interested you are in his work and how much you admire his dedication to his hobby. If he dresses well, and many Scorpio men do, be certain to tell him that you appreciate his desire to always look great. He’ll love you for noticing and for commenting on it.

Specific things you say and do can make a Scorpio man feel helplessly drawn to you. If you are convinced he is the one there are things you can do to ensure he only has eyes for you. For more informative tips about understanding men including a way to get him to fall deeply in love with you, visit this Helpful Site!

Orion’s Belt is part of a larger constellation called The Hunter. Orion is a very prominent and popular constellation, perhaps being the best-known and most conspicuous constellation in the sky. Orion’s three “belt” stars are found on the celestial equator and are visible throughout the worlds. The three belt stars are of medium brightness and are the medium part of the constellation. In mid-northern latitudes, the constellation is visible in the evening from October to early January, and in the morning from lat July to November.

Orion is not the only name for The Hunter. In Australia the belt and sword of Orion are sometimes called the Saucepan. It is called the Drie Konings (Three Kings) by Afrikaans and Trois Rois (The Three Kings) by the French. Both of these names are founds in 17th and 18th century seaman’s guides. Historically it is also referred to as Babylonian “Shepherd of Anu.”

Orion’s Belt was configured roughly 1.5 million years ago due to the relatively slow movements of the stars within the constellation. Orion is estimated to remain visible for the next one to two million years. This makes it one of the longest observable constellations parallel to the rise of human civilization.

Because of the correlation between Orion’s age and the birth of human civilization, Orion is recognizable throughout mythology. The three stars of Orion’s Belt were at one point associated with Osiris, the god of death and the underworld by the ancient Egyptians. Sumerians saw this patter as part of a shepherd or chariot while in China Orion was on e of the twenty eight lunar mansions.

References in the ancient Middle East were to the best and sword, which echoes throughout modern western literature.

Alex Sutton has worked in the telescopes profession for nearly 11 years. For more information please visit telescopes

Astrological Choices

Some people, when they begin to realise the strong correlation between astrology and life, wonder if astrology can show them what to do with their life. It can, but it’s not always easy as it usually involves taking on new challenges and stepping in to new contexts. Plus there is always a range of choices to be made in whatever direction you select.

Technology, Audiences or Both

The horoscopes of Bill Gates and Whoopi Goldberg are similar; they were born within a month of each other. The planet that rules audiences and technology features significantly in both horoscopes. Whoopi Goldberg went and found an audience, Bill Gates developed the technology path and found an even bigger audience.

The Call of the Bleak

The horoscope of Sir Edmund Hillary encouraged him to exercise his physical power in risky adventures that involved journeys across bleak landscapes. His horoscope clearly indicates that he is likely, at some level, to enjoy this and experience great personal success. Not everyone born on his birth date chose to walk to the North and South poles, or climb Mount Everest. Sir Edmund Hillary put himself in a context that aligned with his horoscope potentials and challenges it indicated.

Had He Known

The horoscope of Bernie Madoff points to success in persuading people to follow his advice especially in matters related to success through technology. It also clearly indicates that if he gives advice on how to invest money it should be strictly in terms of where not to invest money. Had they been aware of this information and applied it to true potential for success in his horoscope could have been fully realised.

Shyness, a Forerunner of Success

In the case of one very shy boy the path to success lay in accepting that a lot of people would always be against him, and that a lot of people would really enjoy his creative efforts, especially if they were done with sexual overtones. Fortunately, Elvis Presley was able to figure this out for himself. Even so, it may have been of considerable help for him to understand the contradictory forces that were at work in his horoscope all its life.

Real Estate Ain’t It

Donald Trump possesses an excellent indicator of success in his horoscope. Surprisingly, perhaps, his horoscope does not indicate success through real estate. However, it does point to success through building relationships, gathering information, communicating with people, and essentially through selling.

Some Choices Couldn’t Be Better

The horoscope can indicate a career path or it can indicate a short-term choice that can have long-term impact. Each element in astrology as a number of different meanings and sometimes the less obvious meanings dominate. In the horoscope of one particular man the planets Uranus and Mars are together in the 11th house in Gemini. One way to translate these four elements is; a high-tech (science-fiction) body in front of an audience of bright eyed curious people or the general public. This configuration sits snugly in the horoscope of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Astrologically playing the role of the Terminator was a perfect fit.

As can be seen from these examples when a person connects with the power of their horoscope, the results can be astounding.

You can learn more about the fascinating language of astrology by going to SimplyAstrology.com and watch the video horoscopes of some of the rich and famous. In the videos you are taken on a detailed walk-through of actual horoscopes by Peter Chavell, who has studied astrology for over 30 years.

Stepping into the world of political prediction is a murky arena for an astrologer. My personal position is that I am for the good of all humanity, I want whoever wins to have a pure heart and intelligent mind, I want the candidate who will uplift and do what is right for the country, for all of humanity, and the planet. I am not a politician, I am simply offering what I see astrologically for the presidential race. Astrology offers insight into the nature of individuals and what the universe is asking us to do.

When an astrologer is looking to make a prediction he or she looks at the symbols and from there makes a judgment based upon the symbolic language of the planets.

This election is very difficult as there are many mixed messages as to who will win. The greatest symbol for the election is that everyone appears to be surprised in some way. One thing is certain the astrology is saying that election day will be anything but normal and that the results can surprise many people. That in itself would imply that McCain could win as Obama is expected to win. However I do not think that will happen.

When we look at the day of the election we are looking at the emotional symbols around the candidates for the symbols that would represent victory, achievement, accomplishment and being happy. When a person wins a hard fought fight one would expect a feeling of elation that will accompany that victory, when someone loses we would expect a feeling of being deflated. In very simplistic terms we want to see who looks the happiest. McCain has a Venus aspect, although minor, getting something he wants, the larger influence points back to the date that he was taken prisoner of war and is indicating he is coming into a time of his life that the decisions he made then come to fruition and completion. McCain’s chart also show that he will have a “date with destiny” by the beginning of December, meaning that he will be taking on something new in his life that will fulfill what he feels he needs to do in this life. This does not mean that he will be president, and it doesn’t mean he won’t: it is indicating he is about to make major changes in what he has been doing to fulfill a mission he feels is important.

Obama’s chart also shows he will lose something that is precious to him, yet in light of the health of his grandmother, (she is still alive at the time of this article) it may not be that he loses the presidential race he has been fighting for but his grandmother.

I think the most telling chart is not in the charts of the presidential candidates, but in the chart of Sarah Palin.

There are three reasons why I think that Senator Obama will win the presidential race.

1.) The day of the inauguration he has several indications of being in the public eye.
2.) In Michelle’s chart it indicates she will be concerned around her children for the next couple of years and their school will be changing, and that they will be moving.
3.) The evening of and following day of the election Sarah Palin chart is indicating that she will be very angry.

All of these influences could be manifested in other occasions, such as Palin being angry does not mean that McCain loses, it could mean her kids do or say something that embarrass her and she is mad at them. When you look at an astrological influence you must make a conclusion about where and how you think the influence will manifest. The simplest and most straight forward way to predict the astrological influence which is present on November 4th 2008 is to say the candidate that is not expected to win will win, however my conclusion is that Obama wins after a day of chaos at the polls.

Whoever wins we know has a very tough job ahead of them, the chart of the USA is in very bad shape, indicating bankruptcy, continued disruption, and economic problems. However the nation seems to come together in June of 2009, that whoever wins can pull together the divisiveness and unite the country in hope and expectation. As difficult as the upcoming charts indicate there is the protection and gift from Jupiter; optimism, hope, and with it the opportunity to learn that will take us to a better future

Donna Page is an astrologer that promotes the ability to create the life you want faster and with ease by becoming in tune with the influence of the planets. She offers free reports on how the planets can impact you personally and globally at: http://www.lovinglightastrologer.com

If you are in love and want to know how your love story will end up, you might be interested to learn about love tarot spread illustrations that predict such an outcome. This could also help you understand your proposed life partner better, and/or tell you whether this is the right choice for you. So many questions pop up in your mind when you think of a relationship. Are not you curious to know the answers? Often these answers could be answered at the click of the mouse. In other cases, a visit to your favorite psychic could give you amazing insights. Whether you choose the Internet as your medium or a live psychic, knowing about the types of tarot spread illustrations would always be helpful.

Among all the divinations, magic potions, miracles sought, prayers offered, the most would be found in search of love. Human beings are perpetually hungry for love. While often this love is for and about a life partner, there are many times when people seek the love and acceptance of their parents, siblings, friends, children, God. When you seek answers through tarot card reading about love it is good to learn a little about the basics that go into such a divination process.

The Internet is a great teacher and information disseminator. Grab a scrap pad and a pencil and settle in front of your computer seeking tarot spread illustrations that divine love and relationships. One of the popular love divination spreads would be the 13 card spread. In this spread, there are seven cards that would describe you and your position in the relationship; the other six cards would be drawn three at a time, the first indicating your past, present and future and the second set of three cards indicating the other person’s past present and future.

The seven cards spread about you would read as follows, the card no 1 tells about you and your feelings in the relationship. In order to understand clearly what is said, it would help if you have a tarot spread in front of representing each card and its meaning close by until you know them by heart. Card no 2 would tell you about the other person’s character. Card 3 would give you an overall feeling about the situation. Card 4 would identify the obstacles in your path towards achieving the full love of the person you want to love you back. Card 5 would indicate what exactly the other person thinks or feels about you. Card 6 is about the expectations of the other person from you and the relationship; and lastly card 7 will tell you where exactly the relationship is at present.

The reading sounds easy, even fun. However, if you go through a few sessions or see some tarot spread illustrations you would realize that there are a lot of grey in the readings and very little pure black and white areas. This means you need to have that inner intuition that psychics are blessed with and a lot of experience before you could really understand the language of the tarot cards.

CM is a writer for SpiritNow.com. Visit SpiritNow.com today, the online home of America’s Top Psychic, Sylvia Browne. Read Sylvia’s 2009 psychic predictions and the best spirituality content on the Internet on SpiritNow.com.

If there is a connection to the moon phases and hair cuts, what is it? What does it mean? Inquiring minds want to know. Others simply use the knowledge and know that it works. The astrology sources collected for the monthly charts are based on traditional lore. You might declare that they are made of whims and wishes, but direct experience over time bears them out to those who put it to the test.

On the astrological side, the ongoing debate for the Pisces/Cancer poll is at 66% in favor and 33% opposed. The poll question asks if you agree about the recommendation to avoid hair treatments during the Pisces and Cancer moons.

My moon phase hair experiment is a success for my needs. The coloring product that I use has a 28-day recommendation. I wonder if the folks who made the 28-day product had the moon cycle in mind when they mixed the formula. I chose a waning moon in Virgo to color roots for slow re-growth and it lasted 46% longer than I would normally expect. The second coloring lasted the extra 46% of time as well.

Getting back to the question of how and why the moon phases work with hair cuts and hair treatments, we have already discussed the astrological qualities of Virgo and Aquarius that make them beneficial moon signs for coloring. The mutable quality of Virgo is flexible, versatile, and adaptable. While Aquarius is a fixed sign, it offers the aspect of change. Both signs appear to fit the bill for the condition of change that occurs in the act of coloring hair.

The recommendation to use the waning moon to slow growth goes along with gardening techniques and the movement of water in plants. It is now a well-known observation that after the full moon leaves grow less than they do during the waxing phase of the moon. So, we take advantage of the diminished moisture to perform a hair treatment during the waning moon to slow down a process.

Let us set astrology aside for a moment. Some people contend that since hair is considered dead it is therefore not possible for it to be affected by any source whatsoever. I have an interesting experience to share with you on this topic, and you may have had a similar one yourself. I will never forget it. With respect to the memory of my father, here is the story. On the sad occasion of his passing, I entered the room for the private viewing before the funeral service. Everyone said he looked fine and I looked around in surprise that no one else could see it. His hair was straight as an arrow! I quickly asserted to the funeral director that this was not how my father looked when he was alive. His hair had a particular wave to it that was missing and it made a striking difference to me to see it like that.

This personal experience showed me that the hair was indeed linked to the energy of being alive, not dead. When I consider the energetic pressure that I feel building towards the Full Moon and its almost magical release afterwards, I can easily perceive that it is possible to have an energetic relationship between hair treatments and the moon phases. We cannot necessarily see such forces at work, but we do experience non-physical forces all of the time. People have varied responses to explanations about the moon cycle. Whether explanations about moon phases and hair appear to be on target, or not, perhaps a little mystery in life can be a good thing.
Here are the moon phase hair care dates for both June and July.

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Moon Phases for Hair June 2008


BY STYLE

* You may choose to avoid treatment as recommended during Pisces and Cancer moons as well as the Void of Course times

Avoid hair care: Jun 4 after 5a, Jun 5, Jun 6 before 3p, Jun 23 after 12p, Jun 24, Jun 25 before 8p
Avoid hair cut: Jun 2 6a-3p, Jun 4 5a-3p, Jun 6 before 2a and after 3p, Jun 8 8a-7p, Jun 10 after 12p, Jun 11 before 3a, Jun 13 2a-2p, Jun 15 after 2p, Jun 16 before 3a, Jun 18 2p-3p, Jun 20 after 12p, Jun 21 before 3a, Jun 23 12p-1p, Jun 25 7p-8p, Jun 27 11p-12p, Jun 29 after 11p, Jun 30 before 1a.

Color hair: Jun 8 after 7p, Jun 9, Jun 10 before 12p, Jun 21 after 3a, Jun 22, Jun 23 before 12p
Color roots for slow re-growth: Jun 21 after 3a, Jun 22, Jun 23 before 12p and after 1p, Jun 24*, June 25 before 7p* and after 8p, Jun 26, Jun 27 before 11p, Jun 28

Cut hair to avoid breakage and splitting: Jun 10 before 12p, Jun 11 after 3a, Jun 12, Jun 13 before 2a and after 2p, Jun 14, Jun 15 before 2p, Jun 16 after 3a, Jun 17

Cut hair to grow faster: Jun 3, Jun 4 before 5a and after 3p, Jun 5*, Jun 6 after 3p, Jun 7, Jun 8 before 8a and after 7p, Jun 9, Jun 10 before 12p, Jun 11 after 3a, Jun 12, Jun 13 before 2a and after 2p, Jun 14, Jun 15 before 2p, Jun 16 after 2a, Jun 17

Cut hair to grow slower: Jun 21 after 3a, Jun 22, Jun 23 before 12p, Jun 25 after 8p, Jun 26, Jun 27 before 11p, Jun 30 after 1a

Cut hair to grow thicker: Jun 6 after 3p, Jun 7, Jun 8 before 8a

Cut hair to keep the style the longest: Jun 8 after 7p, Jun 9, Jun 10 before 12p

Cut hair to keep vital energy: Jun 6 after 3p, Jun 15 before 2p

Permanent wave: Jun 8 after 7p, Jun 9, Jun 10 before 12p, best Jun 21 after 3a, best Jun 22, best Jun 23 before 12p

Permanent wave you want to be frizzy: Jun 6 after 3p, Jun 7, Jun 8 before 8a

BY DATE

The Moon Phases for Hair by Date is now converted to a convenient table format that includes the moon phase, moon sign and void of course hours.

Moon Phases for Hair July 2008


BY STYLE

* You may choose to avoid treatment as recommended during Pisces and Cancer moons as well as the Void of Course times

Avoid hair care: Jul 2, Jul 3, Jul 20 after 4p, Jul 21, Jul 22

Avoid hair cut: Jul 2 before 1a, Jul 3, Jul 4 before 2a, Jul 6 3a-4a, Jul 8 9a-11a, Jul 10 7p-9p, Jul 12 after 8p, Jul 13 before 9a, Jul 15 7p-10p, Jul 18 before 9a, Jul 20 4p-6p, Jul 22 after 11p, Jul 23 before 2a, Jul 25 4a-7a, Jul 26 after 9p, Jul 27 before 9a, Jul 29 8a-11a, Jul 30 after 10p, Jul 31 before 12p

Color hair: Jul 6 after 4a, Jul 7, Jul 8 before 9a, Jul 18 after 9a, Jul 19, Jul 20 before 4p

Color roots for slow re-growth: Jul 21*, Jul 22* before 11p, Jul 23 after 2a, Jul 24, Jul 25 before 4a and after 7a, Jul 26 before 9p, Jul 27 after 9a, Jul 28, Jul 29 before 8a and after 11a

Cut hair to avoid breakage and splitting: Jul 9, Jul 10 before 7p and after 9p, Jul 11, Jul 12 before 8p, Jul 13 after 9a, Jul 14, Jul 15 before 7p and after 10p, Jul 16, Jul 17

Cut hair to grow faster: Jul 2 after 1a* Jul 3 before 1p*, Jul 4 after 2a, Jul 5, Jul 6 before 3a and after 4a, Jul 7, Jul 8 before 9a and after 11a, Jul 9, Jul 10 before 7p and after 9p, Jul 11, Jul 12 before 8p, Jul 13 after 9a, Jul 14, Jul 15 before 7p and after 10p, Jul 16, Jul 17

Cut hair to grow slower: Jul 23 after 2a, Jul 24, Jul 25 before 4a, Jul 27 after 9a, Jul 28, Jul 29 before 8a, Jul 31 after 12p

Cut hair to grow thicker: Jul 4 after 2a, Jul 5, Jul 6 before 3a, Jul 31 after 12p

Cut hair to keep the style the longest: Jul 6 after 4a, Jul 7, Jul 8 before 9a

Cut hair to keep vital energy: Jul 5, Jul 15 before 7p and after 10p

Permanent wave: Jul 6 after 4a, Jul 7, Jul 8 before 9a, Jul 18 after 9a, Jul 19, Jul 20 before 4p

Permanent wave you want to be frizzy: Jul 4 after 2a, Jul 5, Jul 6 before 3a

BY DATE

The Moon Phases for Hair by Date is now converted to a convenient table format that includes the moon phase, moon sign and void of course hours.

Find it at this link:

http://phasenews.com/200814_July_1_2008_Moon_Phases_for_Hair_Table.html

Note: No claim or guarantee is made for your hair care or hair cut results. The author enjoys collecting and sharing the available hair care information based on astrological moon signs, moon phases and moon void of course.

(c) 2008 Laraine Mesavage, All rights reserved.

This article may be distributed freely on your website, newsletter or e-zine, provided the entire article, copyright notice, links and “About the Author” resource box are included as written.

Talk to Laraine Mesavage and you will quickly discover her passion for living daily with the moon phases. Laraine offers information about the moon phases for busy people to use in a practical way, and relates the latest news and views about the moon cycle. Visit her at http://www.phasenews.com/

An ever-popular option for students and graduates is the Gap Year but new research carried out by gapyear.com, the website which is dedicated to young people who want to travel before embarking on a university degree and prior to entering the world of work, has made the worrying discovery that a large number of these adventurers do not have the correct level of travel insurance.

Most young people choose to explore the world before continuing on to higher education and are therefore unwise as to the practical necessity of organising insurance for themselves. A large number are allocated financial support from parents, and in turn relinquish all financial and practical responsibility to them. When it comes to booking a trip, a large number of young people assume that their parents will take care of all the relevant documentation, including travel insurance. Furthermore, it is usually the parents who foot the bill if their under-insured children are involved in an accident or require medical attention abroad.

According to the research conducted by gapyear.com, over 25% of those who had elected to take a gap year abroad did not have adequate insurance and a large proportion had no insurance cover whatsoever. Not having to consider the importance of insurance in everyday life, young people can take an ambivalent attitude towards the importance of travel insurance and view it as a hindrance to the excitement of the adventure they are planning.

Moreover, there are some travelers who are of the misguided opinion that travel insurance is only a requirement if the trip involves the participation in extreme sporting activities, for example, skiing. However, a claim is actually more commonly made for an injury sustained during a mundane or unexpected activity. In addition, food poisoning is a common grievance of travelers who are more often than not visiting countries with different customs and dishes, which may be too exotic for a British constitution.

Tom Griffiths, the founder of gapyear.com, states that with the travel and backpacker market growing and a startlingly increasing number of people traveling without insurance, people could end up faced with remortgaging or losing their home, in addition to their life savings and other personal possessions as a result of bills of up to £50,000 incurred due to irresponsible travel etiquette.

NatWest determines that 24%, which makes up 93,813 university students, elected to take a gap year in 2006, deferring their education to the following year. So, in addition to ignoring the necessary guidelines for safe and responsible travel, in terms of acquiring the travel insurance cover appropriate to their needs, one could argue that these young people are making a mistake by prioritising travel over university education. The reason for this is that not only will the student further his or her academic knowledge but, for most, university is the first opportunity that they will have to live away from home and the safety of parental guidance and support and therefore will learn the value of the mundane necessities in life, including having an adequate insurance policy.

Hadassah is an author of several articles pertaining to Travel Insurance. He is known for his expertise on the subject and on other Business and Finance related articles.

Before you can learn how to read the tarot cards, you must choose a tarot card deck. Some say that they must be given to you, or you must find them: that is not the case (although, if you really believe that to be true, then, of course, it will be true for you). Although it is awesome if someone gives you a deck, or you discover one in your grandmother’s attic, that is not how most modern-day tarot card readers come across their decks. Go look at them, (all of the cards in the deck that you think you like), and feel them. If a merchant will not let you feel them, go somewhere else (you do not have to go to a psychic fair, even popular book stores, like Borders, carry tarot cards nowadays. However, you might not find as large of a selection as if you go to a self-help/spirituality/new age store). Pick the deck that pleases you the most, and go ahead and buy it for yourself.

Once you have yourself a tarot deck, you will want to do things like, cleanse it (not with water, but with the smoke of incense or burning sage), bless it or attach the tarot deck to yourself (infuse it with your energy), and store it in a nice silk scarf, or box. Now, once you have used your own psychic energy (your thoughts, infused with your spirit) to cleanse the vibration of commerce and other people from your new tarot deck, you are ready to do a reading. Well, almost. That is, first, you want to choose a format, or how many tarot cards you are going to throw, in what order, and what you are seeking to learn from the tarot cards when you toss them (You will, of course, shuffle the cards well, or have the querent (person you are reading for) shuffle them, and cut them at least 3 times with your/her left hand first).

An easy reading to get started with is the 7 day tarot card reading. A seven day reading gives the querent what s/he expects: a reading covering what energies will be present in the next seven days. After the cards are shuffled and cut, the reader will deal out seven cards, in a horizontal row. Next, before analyzing the cards, the reader will deal seven more cards, one on top of each of the previous seven cards. Two cards are required for each day because the focus of a psychic reading is always energy. And, energy is always in motion.

The first set of tarot cards reflect the energies for the next day. It is important for the tarot reader to pay attention to the potential interactions of the two cards and hence the two energies. What also must be considered is the energy of the querent. I have found that the querent’s energy is often reflected in the position of the card. For example, if the card is positive, such as the Wheel of Fortune, and it lands upright in the reading, the querent will interact with the positive energy in a positive way, and there is likely a positive result: that is, a great day with some goal realized.

If however, the wheel of fortune comes up reversed, (or similarly, if it covered by another card that is not so positive, such as the ten of swords) then the outlook for that day is not as positive, and the cards are more difficult to read. Perhaps the querent will have a great opportunity but will take an inappropriate stance and will not realize on the potential positive energy. Perhaps the querent will get the benefit of the energy, but will have to overcome some drama or other obstacle before acquiring the goal. One benefit to utilizing circular tarot cards, such the Motherpeace tarot, by Vicki Noble and Karen Vogel, is that the card can land, not only upright, or reversed, but also, it can land a little to the right, a little to the left, or a lot to the right or a lot to the left. A circular card can land in any position and can give you a wider degree of variables.

The next two cards will reflect the energies for the day after the day following the reading, and so forth, until the reader details the querent’s (or her own) next week. The reading will get less precise as time goes on. This is because reading tarot cards and telling fortunes are prophetic arts. And, people change all the time. When a person changes, her or his energy changes. How the person thus interacts with the energies coming into her or his life will hence be different. Over the longer term, a shift in a person’s energy will ultimately affect what energies will come into her or his life, rendering any previous reading even less accurate. The reason that a psychic reading tends to be relatively accurate is because most people do not change themselves very quickly or very often (there are many exceptions to this generalization). Use this information to remind yourself that every day is a new opportunity to change how we interact with world, and hence change the world we live in.

Alexandra lives a happy, joyful, nature-based life after her experience in the work of law and government. She writes articles on many topics, including learning how to read tarot cards. She loves to write, and enjoys sharing information that others may enjoy.

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What Are Tarot Cards?

Made up of no less than seventy-eight cards, each deck of Tarot cards are all the same. Tarot cards come in all sizes with all types of artwork on both the front and back – some even make their own Tarot cards. The meaning and the message of each one of those seventy-eight cards, however, always remains the same.

Tarot cards were first used by the Celtic people more than two thousand years ago. Many believe that Tarot cards serve only to tell the future, but this is not true. When used traditionally, Tarot cards speak of the past and present, and are supposed to give clues and ideas about the future that you are potentially heading into.

What’s In the Cards?

Tarot cards are made up of four suits – much like any regular deck of cards. In fact, Tarot cards have all the same values as traditional playing cards: ace through king for each suit. Only one extra card is added to the royal family in Tarot cards – the squire, his position is just under that of the knave (also known as the jack).

The suits are as follows: wands, which in general speak of esoteric issues such as spirituality or creativity; swords, which speak of conflicts and tensions; cups (or pentacles), which are always about money; and cups, which deal in relationship matters and love. The other twenty-two cards of the standard Tarot deck are called the Major Arcana cards, and are all very specific. Cards such as the Devil, the Tower, and Death are in the Major Arcana.

How Could a Tarot Card Reading Actually Help Me?

When done traditionally, a Tarot card reading can put everything into perspective in a clear and understandable way. Every Tarot card reading is prefaced by a question, one that you do not have to reveal to your Tarot card reader but that you keep to yourself. Each card will come up in the past, present, or future position and will shed some light on the topic of your question.

Whether or not you believe in spiritual or esoteric things, or even in the art of telling the future, a Tarot card reading can help you better understand your own thoughts. You’ll realize potentially dangerous patterns in your life, and get a better understanding of self. Even the question that you ask in your mind can help you understand something about yourself, and in this way a Tarot card reading can truly help you.

Can Anyone Read Tarot Cards, Or Do I Have To Call Someone or Go Online?
Anyone can learn how to read Tarot cards. There are many books available, both in online and physical bookstores that will tell you the meaning and message of each and every card. Every card in Tarot has a card-specific meaning, and a message or warning. The good news is, there’s no secret about what these cards mean to convey – so you, too, can learn how to read the Tarot.

Once you know the meaning of the cards (and it’s not something you have to memorize; it’s perfectly okay to keep notes by you when you try to give yourself a Tarot card reading), you can read the Tarot for yourself or for others. Any book you read about the Tarot will explain the spreads to use – the way to lay the cards out to understand their meaning and placement in the scheme of your question.

An Ancient Mystery

Tarot cards are more ancient than religion. Tarot cards are older than most languages and most writing, and yet they are still around and are still being used today the exact same way they were used thousands of years ago. If Tarot cards didn’t help people, why would they still be used and still be so popular?

I have been studying Tarot for seven years and have incorporated it in my dailly meditation routine. My purpose for this article is to give others a free resource which can hopefully change their lives for the better.

In my previous article, The Year 2012 A Time to Change, I wrote about the Mayan prophecies and the need for global adjustment. The aim of this piece is to provide some detail about the year in question.

Numerology describes 2012 as a five year, a number that invariably brings change, possibly of an unusualor unexpected nature. It would therefore be wise to adopt a flexible stance. The existing order receives a shake up from fresh elements, entering and breathing new life into stagnant conditions. A freedom of thought and movement becomes possible but only on condition that the necessary hard work and organisation was carried out during the previous year. Restlessness leads to increased travel and communications are high on the agenda as this is a time for contact on all levels. Choices, decisions, and temptations confront one and all throughout this entire period consequently, a slow approach will need to be taken when weighing up options. Impulsive actions, financial and otherwise, are to be avoided.

An air of uncertainty will be prevalent in key situations.

The two two’s in the year will reinforce the feminine principal and bring about the need for gentleness, tact and diplomacy in order to harmonise the heightened sensitivities that will be uppermost throughout the year. Challenges directed at our capacity to coexist will occur, and any offence given will result in long-term enmity between the parties concerned. The events that transpire in 2012 will require a strong sense of cooperation, between nations and individuals if we are to maintain good relations with each other and furthermore if we are to collaborate successfully in handling any impending crises. The number two often creates indecision when important judgments have to be made or emergencies need to be dealt with. The Zero in 2012should be construed as raw potential from which anything can come into being. Our thoughts and actions will naturally steer our course ahead.

The One digit moves to a more commanding position in the year number. This means that the Millennium will have inherited a driving force that will impel it forwards. The One is assertive, original, dominant, aggressive and self-centred so an arrogant streak is to be expected in the year causing leaders to feel that they are right irrespective of any facts to the contrary. An ambitious attitude will produce a tendency to make a display of ones abilities that is likely to cause friction on an international level.

We can draw the following conclusions from the information at hand.

The Olympics are to be held in London, England in 2012. Five interlocking rings represent the Olympic symbol and the numerological number for London is two. The final preparations and organisational work should be carried out during 2011 but the Olympics may not be ready on schedule largely due to overconfidence, a laid back approach and misrepresentations regarding available funds. The final cost will substantially exceed the budget. A diplomatic incident involving at least one female can be expected at the sports for some of the reasons that I have outlined in the article body.

Headlines in 2012 will describe two major vehicle collisions. This will be a time to travel with extreme caution, as there will be a tendency to speed and to be unprepared for the unexpected.

Large fires, earthquakes and volcanic activity are presaged mainly due to the influence of the two as it is responsible for fires, as well as ruptures and divisions in the earths crust.

Impulsive and overconfident decisions will cause vital errors of judgement in the financial sector.

The two wants peace and mediation but human nature will cause restlessness to become social unrest. We can expect a period of turmoil during the year.

Unwise leadership coupled with overweening ambition will initiate the ‘rattling of sabres’ between East and West.

Misunderstandings aside, difficulty in communications will arise on both human and technical levels.

We will not be aware of much that is taking place behind closed doors in government and deceptive acts are likely to take place.

These are just a few indications of what can be expected during 2012. The outcome of events will, I feel sure, bring about a change in perception and values for the future. There is no reason for anxiety as this will be a turning point where old gives way to the new. We have travelled a long road in our evolution and 2012 should be considered as another step forwards.

Professional Numerologist and Astrologer, Peter Dobrovic offers personal consultations and professionally written reports based on over twenty years experience of practising Numerology. Peter, uses the three systems of Numerology, I Ching and the Chinese Horoscope to provide readings for his hundreds of satisified clients across the UK. You can visit his site at http://www.pdnumerology.com

Saturn, the slowest moving planet in the solar system, will be passing through Leo (Simha) till 9th September 2009, and then will enter Virgo (Kanya).

Ganesha predicts the possible events for all the moon signs of the results of Saturn in Leo and Virgo. The predictions may vary depending on personal horoscope and position of other planets.

Saturn through Leo (Simha)

Mesha - ARIES
There may be great limitations as regards your creativity and creative power. Your stomach related issues may be at its heights. You may face problems entertaining yourself, you may not have fun. You will start building on soft skills and will take some classes for the same.

Vrishabha - TAURUS
You will make some life-changing personal and psychological advances and developments. You may wish to develop a new identity. Your house may need repairs and plumbing. You may want to redecorate your house or rearrange it.

Mithuna - GEMINI
You may feel the pressure to produce ideas, and to make them work. You may be worried or look somber and feel so too. It may seem like acquaintances and sometimes siblings are blocking your growth in some manner.

Karka - CANCER
You may feel that your effectiveness, self-worth, and finances are under attack. You may have to work hard in this period. You will feel the need to be practical. Financial success may not be remarkable, yet it is generally steady, if slow to come by.

Simha - LEO
Your outlook towards life will change to a more serious note and to a responsible tone. In terms of career and projects, outward signs of progress may not be as forthcoming, yet the work that you do during this transit will lay a foundation for future success and progress!

Kanya - VIRGO
The time is ripe when you may start contemplation of the meaning of your existence, your accomplishments, and your failures. You may be confused and discontent. You will shed outdated attachments and unconsciously prepare yourself for a changed new life.

Thula - LIBRA
Your personal goals will come under your scrutiny. You will ask yourself how you fit in with others, your affiliations with people and groups, and your peers — all become serious matters in your eyes. You will have found ways to bring definition to your innermost wishes and hopes.

Vrishchika - SCORPIO
You will know what your limitations are; what restricts you in your growth and life. You will have learned where you stand in the world, and how you have limited your achievements. Your career may be at a dead end and it is the time when you should do some self exploration.

Dhanus - SAGITTARIUS
You will be dedicated to self-improvement. You may feel that the ideals and goals, that you may have set for long, suddenly have become superficial or not particularly useful to you. You will mostly develop new goals in life through discipline and study of your failures.

Makar - CAPRICORN
Your sexual relationships, debts ,and shared finances may be under serious stress needing a lot of cleaning and changing. Here, you will have eliminated some deep-seated habits and attachments.

Kumbha - AQUARIUS
Significant relationships with others will be the focus. You might feel frustrated and withdrawn. You will define, understand, and crystallize your significant relationships. You may face issues with your spouse.

Meena - PISCES
You are likely to feel pressure in the areas of work, daily functions, habits, and health. You will start a new regimen to better your health and well-being, such as regular exercise, more structured and productive use of your time, and so forth.

Saturn through Virgo (Kanya)

Mesha - ARIES
You will find yourself more accountable than ever when it comes to your work. You may initially feel bogged down by what it seems like undue pressure in your routines. Things you may have previously neglected or disregarded will now trouble you.

Vrishabha - TAURUS
Issues related with love and attention received from others will come to light and you become aware of the futility of the same. Initially, you may feel unloved, and perhaps somewhat neglected or ignored. You will reevaluate your feelings of care and love towards others.

Mithuna - GEMINI
You will not feel particularly brave. Limitations will come to the fore. You will experience frustration with your life to date. A feeling of being alone and unsupported in life may dominate this period. There will be delays and slowdowns in the areas of health, mobility, and career.

Karka - CANCER
Relations with neighbours and siblings will be under pressure. You may not be able to put in much hard work and efforts while communication and expression issues may be the trailblazer in this period. You may not be able to enjoy travels.

Simha - LEO
You will feel unsupported which will discourage you. You will look inside yourself with a newfound clarity and realism, and ideally draw up considerable strength from within. You will work on your effectiveness in the world and will see exactly what held you back from achieving the results you want.

Kanya - VIRGO
You will feel frustrated with yourself, let down, and lacking in self-confidence. You will reach out to others in an attempt to validate yourself, looking for ways to boost your confidence. When these attempts fail, you may feel temporarily let down and discouraged.

Thula - LIBRA
Vague yet haunting fears of your past doings will haunt you. You will get rid of outdated attachments, and examine and discard irrational fears for further growth and development, which will ultimately be a huge relief.

Vrishchika - SCORPIO
You might feel alienated. You might feel some disdain in casual friendships and begin to feel uncomfortable. You will meet someone with whom you will establish a serious friendship or you might become a member of a group or institution or club.

Dhanus - SAGITTARIUS
You will build a secure foundation in your professional and public life. Your standing in society will now come under scrutiny and you will become active in this regard. Some of you will find yourselves getting recognition and career rewards at this time.

Makar - CAPRICORN
You will begin new studies. You will come face to face with your self-defeating attitudes. Your outlook, sense of adventure, and confidence may be shaken to the hilt. It also is associated with our faith, hope, and vision.

Kumbha - AQUARIUS
You will become much more aware of your mortality. Any expected gains out of sudden events like inheritances, will etc., may become limited. You may rather invest heavily in Insurance policies.

Meena - PISCES
If you are already married, then in this issues surrounding compromise, flexibility, and ability to give your heart to your partner will surface. If unmarried you may wish to rethink about marriage. Your public image may get tarnished in this period.

Ganesha’s Grace
Rikhav Khimasia
The GaneshaSpeaks Team

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For millions of years people have turned their watchful gaze to the stars to discover many things. It may have been a sailor looking towards the North for the Dog Star. It was a caravan of Gypsies navigating their way to their next destination.

People have watched the stars for a variety of reasons and one of those reasons is to determine their astrological fortune. How will the day go? What is in the stars for them?

The zodiac signs have long been used to foresee a future and make determinations of character. In this article we will cover zodiac signs and their meanings. Hopefully by the end you will have discovered a true delight in awakening each day to your astrological reading.

What is astrology?

Astrology is studying of the constellations, stars and planets to determine how they impact a person’s life and their habits. It is thought that the position of the stars, planets and cosmos has a direct bearing on a person’s life at their time of birth.

Whether or not this is true is still suspect as there is no real way to prove anything. But astrology has a wide following and people turn to their horoscopes daily to see what the stars have in store for them.

What are they represented by?

Okay, this is a long list so bear with us. Each of the zodiacs is represented by a figure, a thing or an animal in which the cluster of stars resembles. Aries is represented by the Ram. Taurus is of course the Bull. Gemini is the Twin.

Cancer is the Crab and Leo is the Lion. Virgo is the Virgin, Libra is the Scales and Scorpio is the Scorpion. Sagittarius is the Archer, Capricorn is the Goat, Aquarius is the Water Bearer and finally Pisces is the Fish.

As you can see many of the zodiac signs have names that are indicative of what shape the constellation is in. Each of the different zodiac signs has strengths and weaknesses attributed to them.

What are the different styles of zodiac?

There are three main types of zodiac used in the world today. The Western zodiac is the one we are most familiar with but there is also the Indian (Jyotish) zodiac and the Chinese zodiac. All three are still practiced widely and sometimes even used together to try to predict an outcome of someone’s life or gauge their personality traits.

What is the Western zodiac?

The Western Zodiac is the twelve signs that we are most familiar with such as Aquarius, Sagittarius and Leo. But what is interesting is that these twelve signs no longer correspond with their same place in the sky. Why is this? It is because due to equinoxes the star positions have changed over time and the constellations are no longer where they originally were.

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Buying travel insurance can be tricky. Complaints have risen twenty percent in the last year, according to the UK Financial Ombudsman. The problem appears to be that too many people buy travel insurance without actually reading their policy carefully enough to know what is actually covered!

Travel Insurance with Medical Cover

A few areas have proven particularly problematic. Medical cover, which typically will offer medical treatment worth up to AUS$4.5m and above, might sound like exactly what you’re looking for. However, if you have a pre-existing medical condition, the insurance you paid for may not cover you at all. Read the fine print on ‘pre-existing conditions’ or you may find yourself in trouble. Alcohol is another problem. Insurers may refuse to pay out if the loss or accident happened whilst you were under the influence.

Loss of Personal Effects

Generally, one thing you expect your travel insurance to cover is loss and theft. Chances are you will only be refunded the current value - that is, the second hand price of the item that has been stolen from you or that you have lost. If the item is classified as valuable - and this includes travel essentials like cameras - your claim may be limited to AUS$500 or some other arbitrary number. Worse, this number will cap the reimbursement on all valuable items, not on a per-item basis. These tricks might seem like they’d only be a problem with bargain basement policies but they actually happen in more expensive policies also.

Be Thorough & Read Your Travel Insurance Policy

One thing you must do is read the entire policy carefully. If it doesn’t explicitly mention the cover you require, do not assume it is included; it almost certainly will not be. For example if you are going skiing and you have travel insurance, you must make sure it covers winter sports or you may find that you are unable to claim anything skiing-related. The last and most important rule of buying insurance is ask before you buy - you can always save your quotes and come back later.

While his core interest on a day-to-day basis is personal finance, Tom Becker is also a keen traveller. He writes at MoneyCompare.com.au, which is a comparison website that compares travel insurance, holiday insurance and business travel insurance online.

This is often one of the most intriguing star signs. Aquarius are truly amazing friends and seem to have the ability to be friends with everyone. Aquarius are probably are difficult to find and have few enemies. Just because you are the friend of an Aquarius it does not really mean that much. They will think little of losing your friendship and are unlikely to be offended. An Aquarius’ loyalty is poor and you can not count on their support in your time of need.

However, it does not take years before a Aquarius, in fact it can take only a matter of days before an Aquarius will trust those around them. It is difficult to tell whether you are a close friend of an Aquarius or not. They will talk behind your back at times and can be somewhat two faced. Aquarius are often tuned into the feelings of those around them and will say something just to please someone, even if they do not mean it. Aquarius can be laissez-faire when it comes to relationships. They have no urgency and are happy for the situation to happen the same. Aquarius’ rarely find it hard to get over an ex-partner.

Emotion plays an important part in the life of any Aquarius but they have a certain ability to control their emotions. An Aquarius will calculate and pick their moment rather than confront the problem. If you think an Aquarius has forgotten something they almost certainly have not. It sounds dreadful but Aquarius is the most murderous of the star signs. If they feel they are ill-treated or offended some make take matters into their own hands and exact the ultimate revenge.

In love, Aquarius is arguably one of the worst signs to be loved by. Aquarius will often seem detached and have a tendency to sulk. An Aquarius is not the one for big romantic gestures and will rely on their own characteristics to lure the opposite sex.

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Why would someone want to gamble that their trip might unravel so much that insurance is required? No one wants to even think along the lines of getting sick overseas or having an accident, getting delayed en route and missing a connecting flight or bad weather causing major traffic delays. So they assume buying trip insurance is likely to bring on a disaster instead of helping you through one. Here are a few examples where trip insurance is valuable and why the state of the airline industry today almost requires that you purchase trip insurance.

Airlines are cutting capacity - sometimes drastically. Some smaller airports will have so few flights in and out that if you miss your flight, you will likely have to wait a day or two to get on the next one. Each night lost costs you perhaps $80-100 for a hotel room. And if the flight you missed is a once a day overseas flight, you are almost guaranteed that you won’t just be able to catch tomorrow’s flight either, as these once a day flights are usually oversold to begin with. If you are flying stand-by or as an airline employee, the risk is even greater as you will be THE LAST people considered for a vacant seat. The bottom line is more and more people are getting ’stranded’ at the airport and are looking for rooms at the last minute.

Rebooking on the next days flight (if you can do so) will also likely cost you more than you paid for your ticket unless you just recently purchased it or it wasn’t purchased at a sale price. I recently helped a guest traveling from El Salvador through Los Angeles and San Francisco to Mumbai, India and they missed the connection in LA. The next available flight was out of S.F. but not for 2 more days AND it cost them an additional $1400. This is on top of the $300 they spent with us.

Trip insurance with this type of coverage would have covered them for ALL increases in ticket fares AND for the hotel rooms. Thus simply spending $100 would have saved them almost $2000. This is where trip insurance is almost a necessity. Flying in winter risks bad weather at times. Airline service cuts reduces seats and flights and means your chances of catching a similar (priced) plane the next day are lessened greatly. And we haven’t even begun to explore any medical emergencies you may incur.

It’s not pleasant to think about such things when all you want to do is get to your vacation spot or dream destination place. Or even home for that matter. When the odds are good you won’t incur bad weather and you have plenty of option on other flights, insurance may be a luxury you can’t afford. But if you can’t afford the $100 for insurance, how are you going to feel about hitting your credit card for another $1200-2000 in additional fare charges on a different flight? Or $6,000 for emergency room charges in Spain or London? If that would break your family finances, then think of the additional insurance charge as part of the initial ticket cost and leave on your trip with a greater sense of peace.

David C. Reynolds is an author and longtime veteran of the Hotel business who offers common sense, money saving travel tips and advice. You can find many good travel tips in his articles and links to airline and hotel bookings and even trip insurance companies on his travel blog at http://www.bookhotelscheaper.com.

Isn’t it wonderful to have a positive outlook for the new coming year? A neutral expectation that will either warn, guide and excite us about the possible outcomes this new year might render. Some cunning predictions and pattern analyzes by psychics and astrologers keep us on track of what things to come and what awaits for our new life for this whole new year. A kind of resolution that will list the nighest DOs and DON’Ts we can rely on for the rest of the year depending on our star and planet association.

The new track of earth to a whole orbital cycle towards the sun can either advantageous or perilous to one’s star sign or zodiac polarity. Say, a Gemini might find this year as diverting and jumpy thus will end up either like a life-learning adventure or a crazy unpredictable living. His/her emotional and physical strengths would be the weapon as they seek for the most fulfilling journey to spirituality this year. The odds between his/her life patterns pertain changes and career deviations. Changes that could right-track Gemini people’s path through a year-end success and wisdom.

Just like Gemini’s possible fate this year, Sagittarius people will encounter new things though not necessarily as changes of their life route. It’s a kind of educational enrichment where new ideas, principles and field innovations will excite Sagittariuses as they crave for more knowledge-seeking ventures. Student Sagittarius might find this year surprising as they might come up with unique ideas as for invention, principle or technology innovations.

As Pisces also seek for things to learn this year, most of it will be from the people he/she will meet or drawn to. The more friends and acquaintances Pisces gain this year, the more they will be successful as Sagittariuses do in seeking perfect erudition. They might encourage themselves to excel in their field through the influence of his/her team and team mates. Group studies will be the closest experiment for their learning patterns.

But people that will surround Leos this year won’t be a training advantage for them. Otherwise, they will be just their coercive inspiration to progress in their career and lifestyle. Especially with their family and friends, the mutual status of relationship with Leo will define their success drive. Likewise, more friends and close acquaintances will be one of his/her primary assets in business, career and diplomatic-sort of growth.

Self-worth and enjoyment would be the odd basic of Libra people this year. They’re mostly eyeing their pursuit of happiness along with their nostalgia for their younger or childhood fun and plays. Though some signs might find Libras to be shallow towards felicitousness, their lightheartedness will become symmetrical to the positive attitude Sagittarius are known to.

Yet Libra’s pursuit of happiness isn’t elaborate about what would be their common candy to enjoy, money would be for Capricorn’s. The cash and credit flow would be their constant business as they spend and earn more finances this year. Some might possibly win raffle draws and even lottery as their luck for money-making exhorts. Capricorn’s quest for high salary jobs would be a piece of cake as they grab every opportunities that will pour to their way. Their ability to control and budget wealth would be the key to their impending prosperity through the end of 2009.

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September 23 - October 22

Birthstone: Sapphire and Opal
Abundance Crystal: Sapphire

You are attracted to harmonious colors and they are also very important to you; this is the reason Sapphire resonates with you so well. Sapphire is known as the peace stone and it helps you align with the mental, spiritual and physical areas of your life and keeps you in balance which is very important to you. You love a tranquil life and Sapphire creates this automatically for you, all you have to do is carry it on you and/or wear it.

A Libra is happiest when in a loving partnership, your other birthstone the Opal supports faithfulness which is very important to you. You are known for the laid back sun sign, your prefer things to come easy rather than work hard to get them. There is also a tendency toward indecision and you lean towards perfection in all that you do.

Opal stimulates your creativity and assists your intuition to increase; another important thing that the Opal encourages and supports a positive outlook as your image and looking good is important to you, so if your self worth is less that full this stone can raise this to level where you are more comfortable with yourself.

People pleasing is a huge challenge for you, you really dislike confrontations and it is very important to you that people like you and so you can tend to put others before yourself, if this tends to be an issue with you carry a Tiger’s Eye and it will turn your attention back to yourself and align your inner with your outer.

Because of your strong pull towards perfection you can tend to be judgmental, but wearing or carrying an Aquamarine will help you have more tolerance towards others and allow more room for them to make their own mistakes.

As with all sun signs there are certain areas of the body that show up weaker than others, and you are no exception. The kidneys, the lumbar region and the endocrine areas are your weaker spots. Jade is the crystal that is great for the kidneys it cleanses, purifies and energizes the kidneys and has been used for that for many years now. Fire Opal is great for the lumbar and also the kidneys and can be used to stimulate the sexual organs also. Amethyst supports the endocrine system and can promote healthy hormones and can also balance the endocrine system.

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Moon Crystal: Snow Quartz

Intuition Crystal: Aventurine

For your fiery moon, Snow Quartz works perfectly as it helps you understand the value of co-operation and finding the middle ground in situations. Snow Quartz also assists energy to go to its perfect balance for your being and it also helps the behavior patterns that always seem to be ingrained in the Aries Moon sign. Snow Quartz also helps negativity and clears the mind and brings clarity.

You have great courage and are very initiative, with strong ideals and lots of stamina, with the ability to assert yourself. You are an enthusiastic leader and others will follow where you lead. Aventurine will support these positive moon qualities and assist you in your care and concern for others. Aventurine is also used to elevate your spiritual vibrations, this crystal works very quickly and that works well with your impatient moon.

You have charisma in all that you do; you are full of passion, freedom and adventure along with emotional needs that demand instant gratification. You seldom like advice and/or being told what to do and some would say that you tend to be headstrong, but your real desire is to move out of selfishness to make contact with others and be open to friendships; the crystal that assists you to compromise between your needs and the needs of others is Kunzite, this crystal helps compulsive behavior, immaturity, depression and any thing related to stress.

Pyrite is excellent for your self worth and inner peace, you hate to be kept waiting and Pyrite carried with you all the time reduces this frustration and also helps negativity.

Blue Lace Agate assists in anger, impatience and encourages acceptance, discipline and reliability with the headstrong Aries Moon; it can also bring balance and emotional stability and improves communication on all levels.

Thought for the Day: “If you have not consciously made the decision to be rich, excellent, and healthy, then you have unconsciously made the decision to be poor, mediocre, and unhealthy.” -Wallace D. Wattles-

Darlene has researched, practiced and implemented many spiritual and personal growth paths: Crystal Readings for Vibrant Living; Feng Shui for personal tranquility; Sacred Movements for a disciplined life; Gentle Touch Energy Healer; Whole and organic food advocate-Food as Medicine; Artist of hand woven and beaded amulet basket necklaces. She resides in California in her own personal wellness center and sanctuary. She brings her wisdom, knowledge and spiritual self to you in all that she does. Darlene’s mission is to teach and encourage individuals how to find and maintain their balance in mind, body, spirit connection, which brings peace, joy and prosperity into their lives. They learn how to experience the joy of balanced living. She accomplishes this thru her Crystal Readings for Vibrant Living and her Wellness Coach Program, which is offer to individuals and corporations. Darlene Siddons Spirited Boutique

Are you out in the quest for love? — When this happens, it is very important for most people to have a quick look on their personal love horoscopes. We tend to have faith in these small advices that the stars eventually give us and take them as our guidance on what to do for our next move. Should you ask her out on another date? Are you going to meet your soulmate today? Does he really like you? Once that these questions pop into our minds, chances are, we will be speeding off to our love horoscope just to check possible answers to our questions.

Astrology is known to be a very complicated science. Most people rely on this because they believe that the sun, the stars and other astrological bodies have something to say about our lives, especially when we are considering the romantic arena. For a start, the different signs are attributed with some elements. You can compare these so called Sun signs so that you will be able to know if you really are meant for each other or not. The astrological signs Aries, Leo and Sagittarius belong to the Fire element; Gemini, Libra and Aquarius all possess the Air element; the Earth element belongs to Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn; and lastly, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces possess the Water element.

Those who are born with the Fire element in their astrological signs are generally known as passionate and assertive. Communication skills and social spontaneity dominate the characteristics of those who have the Air sign. People who belong to the Earth sign are known to be introverts but have a strong sense of stability in character. Those who have the Water sign are born to have intuition and receptiveness towards ideas. With these characteristics, you are now able to know whether you are compatible with your lover or not. All you have to do is to figure out his or her birth date and find out whether he or she has the same characteristics that belongs to each sign. Once that you have figured out that your characteristics match, then it would surely be a match made in heaven.

Another complicated way to use your love horoscopes in recognizing compatibilities is to come up with a Natal chart. In this way, you will have to determine the astrological signs of two potential romantic partners and then compare the signs that the planet Venus, the planet of love, is in. It may sound more complicated, but it is certainly more accurate than just figuring out the characteristics of your potential love partner.

By drawing a Natal chart, anyone would be able to determine the default characteristics of each sign and analyze whether or not will they be able to be together or not. The location of Venus in their signs will be able to show how these potential love partners will develop. Most people consult their love horoscopes because nothing is more important than determining whether your lifetime romantic partner is really for you or not.

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We often turn to divination when we are troubled and yearn to know the outcome of a given situation. At these times some of us choose to read our horoscopes in the daily newspapers and hope for the best while others take it more seriously and use divinatory techniques such as the Tarot or the I-Ching. It is important to realize that these latter methods, potentially, provide us with a direct connection to our subconscious.

This presents its own challenges however. The primary rule when forming this link is to first achieve a clear state of mind. Clarity can be difficult to bring about when you feel under pressure or confused so take the time to relax and to narrow down your question. If your inquiry is clear and concise then your answer will reflect this. You will notice the significance that it has for you and will recognize it as being relevant to your circumstances.

Ambiguity is a common mistake that is made when casting any oracle i.e. Will I or wont I? Should I or shouldn’t I? For the best results you should either request advice about your current situation or ask about the outcome if you take a particular course of action. Alternatively be precise when you phrase your query and firm in the knowledge that you truly know what you want. Be aware that promising conditions in your life can be spoilt by overconfidence. Conversely, difficult circumstances can be turned around for the better if the correct course of action is taken at the right time.

The following are some examples that you might take into account when contemplating your question.

What aspect of my life should I pay particular attention to this year?

Please advise me about my future direction regarding my career.

What will be the outcome if I decide to…?

How should I proceed with respect to my personal life?

What action do I need to take to improve my situation?

These are just a few suggestions that will hopefully aid you in achieving your desired result.

You will also need to consider your immediate environment when working with a predictive technique. Every questioner should have his or her inner-sanctum. By this I mean a quiet room to work in. Avoid noise or possible interruptions as you will have to focus your thoughts in a calm manner. Try to keep the room simple so that it has minimal distractions that might otherwise catch your attention at the wrong time. Remember that the answer to your question could be the catalyst that changes your life for the better. Your preparations are therefore worth the effort. Avoid all stimulants such as alcohol, tobacco, drugs or even coffee prior to making your request. These will prevent you from reaching the balanced state that you require in order to reach inside yourself. Once you have received your answer please dwell on it for a while. If it makes no sense whatsoever then perhaps you should leave it and ask again when you are in a better frame of mind.

Finally, and I speak from personal experience, if you persist in asking the same question over and over you will receive a rebuke from whatever system you are working with. This reproach can take the most unusual form but you will know it if you get one. Be respectful.

Good Luck.

Professional Numerologist and Astrologer, Peter Dobrovic offers personal consultations and professionally written reports based on over twenty years experience of practising Numerology. Peter, uses the three systems of Numerology, I Ching and the Chinese Horoscope to provide readings for his hundreds of satisified clients across the UK. You can visit his site at http://www.pdnumerology.com

The sheer, overwhelming amount of light pollution from a city can lead many of its inhabitants to believe that there is no way they can view anything from urban areas. Its not just residents who feel this way, I’ve even talked expert astronomy authors who have told me that there was no reason to get a telescope larger than 3″ diameter for city use as the light pollution would make that extra aperture useless.

The real truth of the matter is a bit different: While city astronomical viewing is hardly ideal, it is far and away from the futile effort that many ‘experts’ would have you believe. In fact, there are a few tricks you can do that may actually give you a decent viewing experience:

Look Up!

Its a sad fact of life in the city: People rarely actually look up! And when they do, it is usually to admire some brightly lit building. But if you get in the habit of looking up in the sky at night you will start to notice that on clear nights there are objects in the sky that can be seen, and there’s more than just the Moon up in the sky! Getting into this habit will also let you spot the ideal nights for viewing. Of course, make certain you are not looking up at a tall building or street light first!

Get Away from the City Center

The center area of any city is where its light are brightest and its building are tallest. Getting just a mile or two, or even just a few blocks away from brightest buildings can result in some surprisingly excellent views of the night sky. I myself have been able to naked-eye view the Orion Nebula (with averted vision) from both the Ferry Docks in Manhattan, as well as in Northeast Philadelphia!

Get High!

The vast majority of light pollution in a city comes from its street lights. The trend in cities is to add more street lamps instead of removing them, so don’t expect them to go away anytime soon. But the good news is that most of street lights’ light is pointing down (and sadly, being reflected back up, but that’s another story). If you can get above these lights (which usually reach the third floor in most cities) by going on roof of a tall house or deck high above the ground you will avoid a large portion of the light pollution the city produces. Decks and roofs are not ideal for astronomy. Most decks are wood and prone to bouncing when you walk on them, your telescope image will shake accordingly if someone is moving around on your deck. In addition, not all roof decks have access that is easy to bring a telescope up to. Your mileage may vary.

Pick Your Nights Wisely

If you want a chance to see more than just the Moon and Planets, you will need to be choosy about which nights you want to do city observing. In addition to clouds, haze is a frequent factor in the night skies over cities in the warmer months and will spoil most viewing. The best nights for viewing will probably be in the Fall/Winter months.

Adapt your Eyes!

Amateur astronomers write volumes on getting their eyes to adapt to nighttime so that they can get the most out of their telescope viewing. They are, of course, assuming that you are working with excellent dark skies far away from any light pollution, but don’t let that fact put you off letting your eyes adapt. All too many urban astronomers walk out of their lit buildings and glance immediately up into the sky, without allowing their eyes any night adaptation whatsoever. This is not a good way to assess the night sky; instead give your eyes a few minutes to adapt to conditions. To do this avoid looking at any lights. You can sit in a chair and look up at the sky and you can actually see the effects: More and more stars will seem to ‘appear’. Its not that the city sky is improving, its just your eyes adapting to the night.

Choose Your Targets Wisely

Even with all these hints, you should be be judicious in what you want to view in the urban night sky. Trying to view Magnitiude 15-20 (the higher the magnitude, the fainter the object) objects is a daunting task even in the darkest skies and so should probably be avoided. Targets you should consider instead would be:

The Moon: The moon is utterly unaffected by light pollution. In fact, even in the city you might consider using a Moon Filter as the light can be quite bright through a telescope. Keep in mind that the best time to view the Moon is when it is waxing or waning, not when it is full. Why? Because when the Moon is full the light is shining right down of the surface and so you get few shadows to show you details.

The Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Venus are also little affected by light pollution. You can enjoy the rings of Saturn as well the moons & bands of Jupiter with any decent telescope. Venus and Mars can also be enjoyed, however the former is very bright and shows only its crescent shape, wheras viewing the latter is often dependent on how close it is to Earth.

Brighter Deep Sky Objects: You won’t get magnificent images of nebulea and galaxies, but you still enjoy them with a decent telescope. The Orion Nebula is one of the easiest objects to find in the night sky, while the Andromeda Galaxy can it least be partially seen on clear nights from the city. Make certain you have a decent star chart or Planisphere to pick your viewing targets.

In Conclusion

Urban astronomy will never match finding true dark skies far out in the country, but don’t let naysayers tell you that you “Can’t see anything in the city”. You most certainly can!

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Matt Kriebel is the owner of the telescope & science store Spectrum Scientifics. Spectrum Scientifics is your source for telescopes, microscopes, binoculars, science toys, weather instruments, robots, and much, much more.

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In case of having to be evacuated to your home country and to have protection against heavy financial costs of being medically attended to in a foreign country it pays to know about various options in regard to travel health insurance coverage. It pays to have the right kind of travel health insurance coverage to avoid facing dilemmas in foreign countries. You should therefore first check to see whether your normal health insurance covers you against medical costs in foreign countries and then look for an insurance plan that does cover you when you travel overseas.

It is however a good idea to consider purchasing travel health insurance coverage that covers you for global travel or even one that covers you in particular countries. Such travel health insurance coverage can provide protection from as little as five days to as many as three full years. In addition, you benefit from the fact that these travel health insurance coverage plans have no bars as to the age of the insured and you can get coverage for single journeys or for multiple trips.

You must first decide on the type of travel health insurance coverage you require. For those that plan on traveling on their own taking out a family coverage policy makes little sense and there is also no sense in opting to be covered against hazardous sports if your purpose of foreign travel is only to see the sights and other attractions. However, you must check that the travel health insurance coverage you buy will cover any pre-existing conditions that you presently have.

Another aspect to checking travel health insurance coverage is finds out what is available in terms of proper short term travel health insurance plans. To ensure that you have few problems in regard to overseas travel and any accompanying health issues makes sure to carry all of your medical records on your trip and to ensure that ambulance services, hospitalization as well as prescription drugs are included in your insurance plan.

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In the year 2009 we find the planet Uranus in the sign Pisces which is in semisextile aspect with Neptune in Aquarius. This is happening around the 26th degree of both signs, in the summer. This aspect will be repeated a couple of times, during the year.

Uranus in Pisces and Neptune in Aquarius have been in mutual reception for a while in heaven.

Their growing influence in our worldly days is felt slowly, and often, in subtle ways.

The overflow of this astral configuration penetrates the minds and hearts of all individuals as well as nations ‘consciousnesses.

In Astrology to be in mutual reception means that each slower planet is positioned in the sign ruled by the other planet. Uranus is the classical ruler of the sign Aquarius, while Neptune rules Pisces.

In the past, Uranus was in this sign during the ascent of fascism in Europe and Japan, preparing the way for an enormous amount of suffering. Only the choice of the human beings prevented the world from havoc.

In any event of life this planet provokes a sudden release of power along with an inner strength.

Catching in the hidden waters of Pisces what is still veiled, Uranus with its typical flashes of intuitive awareness reveals the unknown in forceful ways.

“Lightening in the Waters”…and the collective knows!

For many years a pressure on emotional and mental awareness has been spreading around the world, raising the level of its consciousness.

This state of things is absolutely new, it never occurred so widely, so globally, in the past.

The emotional level is linked with the intuitional one. It tends to favour the connections among people of different countries, amalgamating them, dissolving old barriers, finally giving a chance to peace to be widely spread on earth.

Things need practical turning-points, this is “The New Millennium”, both Uranus and Neptune forecast simplifications in world problems.

New archetypes - along with a subtle comprehension in how compassion should be globally lived - are the generational characteristics of children born under their influence

The modulation caused by the passage of Uranus in Pisces blends the scientific with the intuitional. Moreover, Neptune in Aquarius suggests an expansion of feelings among brothers and sisters in the whole humanity.

What a gift it is to be able to recognize and live up to such expectations!

In the Aquarian Age, Love is brought to the surface in an impersonal way, and enhances the well-being of all organisms on Earth. Interconnection is the new mental-emotional archetype of this era.

The new Science will be devoted to the resolution of the problems of climate and overcrowding.

The financial system is upset with Neptune in Aquarius.

Before being able to use all the power and insight of Uranus and Neptune, economists will have to rethink, rebuild, and regenerate the area connected with international money. Fresh solutions should come out; the price for attaining them is striving and suffering.

Crises are a prelude for future harmonies; to increase planetary growth we have to go through all this.

This tension and the connected release can be represented in a graph by a line moving upwards. The tension is moving up but, sooner or later, the line will become flat, like n esplanade. This is a sign that a temporary harmony is reached in life.

Every time crises are faced, consequent states of harmony follow.

This applies both to individuals and societies

With the semisextile aspect between Uranus and Neptune, the Age of Pisces, ruled by Neptune, is linked with the Aquarium Age, ruled by Uranus.

This aspect can integrate harmoniously the passage between the two Eras.

“A six-inch line is short when compared to an eight-inch line.

An eight-inch line is short when compared to a ten-inch line”-Tibetan saying

Interrelatedness among people, nations, all living things, will be more evident when this minor aspect will begin to show its effects. In 2009 an arising consciousness that all phenomena arise dependently will cast more light on the illusion of being separated one from another, nation from nation, and so on and so forth.

Reality does not exist independently, this old concept and archetype will not fit into the New Millennium and some signs of this relativity are found in a current word: Net.

A fuller picture of the conditions of our world can be found if we pay more attention to the dependent-arising phenomena,

I think that the new President of the U.S.A. represents, in the collective unconscious, this hope for the future. True love and compassion are unbiased and devoid of exaggeration. Uranus and Neptune, are the nexus of the conditions that will follow in the events of the world, for good or for bad.

So important is this planetary combination.

Those planets stimulate in people a strong sense of group purpose: awareness of society, of life, of our surroundings.

The sense of responsibility for all life is the first sign that an individual or a nation are making way to group consciousness.

Perhaps in 2009, with the help of this combination, banks will deal with clearer perspectives on money matters, trying to redirect losses of funds.

The slow disappearance of money is not an independent phenomenon.

Nagarjuna in his essay “Wisdom”, says:

“Because there are no phenomena

That are not dependent-arisings,

There are no phenomena that are not

Empty of inherent existence”.

Leni Sibilio, Astrologer, Aspirant in Spiritual Sciences

By Leni Sibilio

Leni provides a large variety of astrological services, workshops, readings and is an accomplished lecturer and writer, in both English and Italian. She has appear on television and radio, and is much in demand for the both traditional and soul centered astrology.

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Hopefully you already know your life path number, if you don’t then please follow the link[1] in the footer of this article. You’ll find out exactly how to calculate your life path number. Then come back here.

Back? Ok, Let’s begin:

Life path numbers 1 and 1:

The nice thing about this combination is that these will be two strong, talented and quite noble individuals who understand each other’s goals and desire to achieve perfectly. On the negative side of things, two ones together can find themselves competing with each other. One up manship (no pun intended) can definitely be a problem.

The sad thing about two Life Path number 1’s together is that they are often separated by distance or the demands of a career rather than any real friction with each other. For the most part, these two numbers together make a nice pair and if they do manage to stick together they are quite capable of building a financially secure future together that is also filled with excitement and worthwhile goals.

Life path numbers 1 and 2:

In this pairing, one individual is the submissive (the 2) and the other is the dominant partner (the 1) This combination can work well as long as the 2 does not step out of line and demand anything for his or herself. In the case of the 1 paired with the 2, “to rule is truly to serve” if you are the 2.

Often these relationships take very classic traditional forms with the ambitious 1 out conquering the world and the docile 2 at home feathering the nest and figuring out ways to please the 1. Mostly these relationships fall apart when the 1 starts taking the 2 for granted, not giving the 2 enough attention or when the 2 gets sick of playing master and servant.

Life path numbers 1 and 3:

This is a very cheery couple that will likely inspire each other as well as share many good times. The 3 (the number of the performer) will be just challenging and exciting enough to keep the 1 continually interesting. The 3 is also great at pumping the 1’s ego as they are very talented when it comes to courting, lovemaking, and entertaining.

They also make a great working relationship with the 3 being the talent or the ideas person and the 1 being the number that makes things happen. Often such a couple is very popular and at the center of a social scene. If a 1 and a 3 do break up it is often due to “creative differences” or too much criticism of each other.

Life path numbers 1 and 4:

This is not a match made in heaven simply because the 4’s insecurity makes the 1 very nervous. The 4’s emotionally tough past often makes turns them into a control freak which competes directly with the Life Path 1’s ambition to also be in control. The result is usually a non-stop catastrophic relationship with plenty of hard-won and barely understood karmic lessons.

Accepting each other for who they are never works with this combination. Often it falls into parent/child type conflicts, codependency and addiction to arguing. It is probably best not to match-make these two numbers at all. However being opposites 1’s and 4’s are often sexually attracted to each other even if they are not great relationship material.

Life path numbers 1 and 5:

1 and 5’s are extraordinarily compatible as both numbers appreciate the need for freedom so they can travel, make contacts, social climb and fulfill their ambitions in general. These two numbers will support each other’s drive for independence and actually enjoy “missing each other” if their careers take different directions. This is the best combination of numbers in terms of overall compatibility and it is also good for long distance or online relationships.

Still there are two things that can sabotage this relationship. The first is any insecurity that might cause one number to impose their will on another. Distance or scheduling leads to a permanent split are separating the second threat.

Life path numbers 1 and 6:

This is another relationship disaster waiting to happen. The 6 is a nurturer and caretaker that wants to contain the freedom loving Life Path #1. It is the #6’s fondest wish that the 1 focus on nothing else but the 6, the 6’s family, setting up house with 6, having children with 6 and spending every single waking moment with the 6. Needless to say the number 1 is absolutely smothered by this attitude.

This relationship only works if the 6 somehow drops his or her tendency to be jealous or possessive. In that case the 1 will then enjoy the same kind of dominant/submissive relationship that he or she does with a 2.

Life path numbers 1 and 7:

Although it does not seem like this relationship can work, it does. The introverted 7 often compliments the extroverted 1 nicely. These two numbers have the ability to take care of each other spiritually and psychologically. The 7 motivates the 1 with inspiration and the 1 motivates the 7 by bringing his or her ideas in the 7.

Another reason this relationship can work is that the 7 is lost in their own world while the 1 is preoccupied with the outer world. Somehow the two of them manage to meet somewhere in between those two worlds. The only way that this relationship goes sour is if one or the other takes the other’s temporary lack of focus on the other personally.

Life path numbers 1 and 8:

1 and 8’s are not good matches romantically but they can be a good match in business. Usually a 1 can procure needed funding to realize a project from an 8.

Romantically this relationship is a bust. Both 1’s and 8’s are so assertive and demanding that the relationship degrades into one big ego struggle. Furthermore, relationships between these two life path numbers tend to unrealistic in some way. Either expectations of each other are too high or there are delusions about who the other person really is. If this pair decides to split, the consequences are usually dire and usually include obsession, vengeful activity and other types of destructive behavior.

Life path numbers 1 and 9:

A 9 is not a bad choice for a 1. Initially a 9 brings a selflessness to the relationship that allows the 1 to be the star of the show. If the 9 can maintain this submissive position and let the 1 hog the spotlight then the relationship will go smoothly.

Although 1’s generally admire the humanitarian and gracious sides of the compassionate 9 they are also secretly jealous of them sometimes. Usually these two Life Path numbers split up either because the 1 became insensitive to the delicate number 9’s feelings or the 9 decided to go out and pursue a spiritual quest or mission on their own.

I hope you’ve enjoyed learning about the numerology compatibility between the life path numbers, if you haven’t already I recommend you calculate your own life path number and that of your partners and see where you come up on the chart above.

Many thanks,

B Gorman, Master Numerologist of http://www.123Numerology.com/ to be consulted for your free numerology reading.
link[1]: How to calculate your life path number

People consult the horoscope section of the newspaper to determine what’s in store for them in the future. Many actually do not know that they can also determine what’s in store for their pets as well. Pet horoscopes are based on the Western or occidental zodiac (Aries, Taurus, etc.) and are in two categories: the dog sun signs and the cat sun signs.

Pet horoscopes, Chinese love horoscopes, Western horoscopes… these are all predictions and advice based on a person or animal’s sign determined by when he or she was born. They tell you what your personality is, your characteristics, and what the stars have in store for your fortune, successes, relationships, and happiness in the future. Pet horoscopes determine the personality of your dog or cat as well. For example, if your dog was born a Libra, they are very inconsistent and overeat often. They will become restless at first then suddenly act lazy the next. If your cat is an Aries, it will always act like a kitten, feeling that the world revolves around them and that you would do their every bidding just by the sound of their meow. It’s quite interesting to know your pet’s horoscope because you can determine if your pet has the same personality based on his or her zodiac sign.

Aside from pet horoscopes, people can also tune in to what the stars have in store for their love lives through Chinese love horoscopes. Basing on the Chinese zodiac, you’ll be able to determine what will happen every month of a certain year to your relationship or your search for a new partner in life. For example, in a Chinese love horoscope website, those who are born in the year of the Horse will experience in the first two weeks of September 2008 a positive relationship but might become impulsive and too much in love later on. For the last two weeks, they will experience a certain excitement in their love lives depending on two scenarios: either they will enjoy tender moments with one another or will experience difficulty and will result to infidelity on the part of the mate.

Though it is very different from the usual spiritual orientation, people nowadays still consult horoscopes, whether for pets or for themselves, as a way of knowing what to do or what will happen to them in a certain day or year. Pet horoscopes help determine what must be done to a restless dog or a self-centred cat, and what is in store for him or her as well. Chinese love horoscopes can predict what will happen to one’s love life and affairs in the years to come, which can determine one’s actions and behaviour towards himself and his partner. To say that we should believe in pet horoscopes, Chinese love horoscopes, and all other kinds of horoscopes would draw criticism from every corner of the earth. It is really up to the person if he would lead his life the way the horoscopes would tell him to or behave and act the way he should everyday.

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Know that you can assist others in refining their talents and skills and using them successfully. You must help others by refining their talents and helping them understand their meaning in life.

The Six of Coins wants you to think of yourself as the ultimate talent agent, seeking individuals who show an inspiration or a gift towards their goals. Help them to refine that talent they have and for you to help them upgrade their skills so they can see the bigger picture they will have in life. The end result will be a peer relationship for you and them which will have you both will have a mutual regard and admiration.

This goal can be very delicate and should be handled with caution. Constantly check what your real intentions are and do not expect something in return. Don’t feel too proud about helping someone that is in need of help. The truth is you are paying back old debts to those who served before you as your mentors.

Great wealth is a sign of the Six of Coins, it can be a great thing for you to have wealth to give you support in your life, it will allow you to have financial freedom and have great health.

This symbol represents the generous nature but be aware it has a flip side. This Wealth which is very good thing and can do many great things when used in a proper way. It is important to remember that a man of great wealth will expect in return love and sex and it is important not to be tempted to this, for the reason of wealth is to help others not just for personal pleasure.

The man can be someone who is less fortunate or down on his luck, maybe even a famous person. The problem is that man will want to influence the persons talents to benefit himself. The person being helped must be cautious about the help he received and keep his eye on the ultimate goal, finding out the meaning of life.

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The compatibility for Capricorn and Libra is a complicated question. Capricorn is one of the earth signs and one of the four cardinal signs while Libra is an air sign. A Capricorn is often considered to be most compatible with either a Taurus or Virgo with a Libra considered to be most compatible with an Aquarius or Gemini. Many Astrologers suggest that a relationship between these two signs can never work.

However, this is far from the case. The compatibility for Capricorn and Libra can vary greatly from case to case. A Capricorn is a methodical and sometimes cold personality. Libra being one of the air signs is often able to overcome the early hostility and slowly break down the barriers between the two star signs.

If both star signs share a common interest then the situation is made a lot easier. While in some relationships opposites attract that is not the case between a Capricorn and Libra. Only with a shared interest will Capricorn and Libra ever converse let alone become friends or more.

The compatibility for Capricorn and Libra is increased if both individuals are attractive. For both Capricorn and Libra appearances greatly affect their first impressions. Some Capricorns will not even talk to people they deem unattractive.

While these two signs are not the perfect match there is some potential for a lasting and loving relationship. The Libra man or woman has to take the lead and be almost aggressive if they want to get any sort of response from the Capricorn. For Capricorns they need to try and be as relaxed and laid back as possible around a Libra. Libras are free spirits and do not want to be tied down by a boring and rigid Capricorn.

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News flash! Pluto is now in Capricorn. What does this mean for you and me?

Pluto in Capricorn mixes the transforming and obsessive qualities of Pluto with the limiting and realistic qualities of Capricorn. What needs to be transformed is how we view the world and the nature of reality. If we obsess about how things are and what we need to do to change then we are not taking positive action. We need to be self empowered and to work within the limitations that are before us to achieve a new reality. This is a reality where we don’t annihilate (Pluto) the world (Capricorn) but rather re-examine our assumptions of how things are. Thus we can re-create and re-build the world so that it is truly enduring and sustaining of life.

At the start of the twentieth century Pluto was in Gemini, as was Neptune. A few years previously, in 1891, these two outer planets were in conjunction in Gemini. A major theme of the twentieth century was that of communication and movement. Through the development of transportation and communication systems such as: flight routes, improved roads, centralised hubs of communication, the telephone, space satellites, the internet, courier post, motorised travel and flight, television and video; the world has become more interconnected and a greater understanding between peoples has emerged. The flip side is that the world has become smaller. It is harder to keep secrets and to have our own personal space. Nowadays conflicts between people across borders can occur more rapidly (compared to before the twentieth century).

At the beginning of the twenty first century Pluto was in Sagittarius in conjunction with Chiron. The theme of the twenty first century is that of the bigger picture. Chiron being conjoined to Pluto points to the part of our psyche that is deeply wounded. It is the truth (Sagittarius) that hurts us. The truth of our existence, of what we are and what we do. We expand and expand following the same routines and formula’s day after day, oblivious to anything but the imperative to keep on going as we are. Yet the small voice which was hardly heard in previous times has somehow become less of a background whisper and more of a roar.

Our failings as individuals and as a collective are now loudly broadcast for all to hear. If we don’t change soon we may be doomed to face some horrendous consequences and what’s more it is already happening. And so on. Even if we did want to change, how can we change? What should we change? Can we change? What can I, but one individual, do to make a difference in the face of such a huge problem as our possible mass extinction? Especially as the collective appears not to care and seems hell bent on going on in the same way as before?

Perhaps one person can’t change the world as a whole but surely one person can change their own world and this personal change will have some effect on others that the individual comes into contact with. First there was one. Then there were two. Then there were four. And so on.

As Pluto moves through Capricorn from 2008 - 2023 it starts to slow down in its speed. After a relatively quick dash through the signs Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius, Pluto starts to become more concentrated and enduring in its zodiacal influence. Pluto was in Cancer for 26 years, in Leo for 18 years, in Virgo for 14 years and in Libra for 11 years. Pluto was in Scorpio for 10 years, in Sagittarius for 12 years and will be in Capricorn for 15 years.

It is thought that created the world as it is and it is through thought that the world as it is can be transformed. By acknowledging our connection to the earth, our common humanity, other life forms and the universe as a whole; we can open ourselves to a truly universal change of consciousness and being.

The ingress of Pluto into Capricorn represents the end of the Libra - Capricorn cycle and the beginning of the Capricorn - Aries cycle. As Pluto moves through Capricorn issues that will begin to surface and gain prominence include: how we treat our collective home, our sense of origins and where we belong in the scheme of things and what our role as a species is. Does each and everyone of us belong just to a few particular places on the earth, divided into tribes and nations, or do we belong to the earth as a whole as one collective family?

On a more cosmic scale, is the earth our only home, or do we belong to a greater home, the galaxy and universe that surround us? Are we the dominant species, to do what we want to the world? Or are we just one of many species? Or should we be a guardian species, protecting and nourishing other life forms?

Do we control and restrict the movements and rights of others, because of some authoritarian mandate? Or do we allow for the maturing of our species; to recognise ourselves, each and every one of us, as true global and international citizens and travelers?

Fundamental questions of life and existence and the nature of being will arise and need to be addressed as Pluto moves through Capricorn.

Stephen Winder has been an astrologer for over 18 years. He offers readings, astrology resources, articles, a monthly ephemeris, a newsletter and more!
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Holiday insurance is complicated; I’m not going to deny it. There’s such a huge range of policies across companies and price ranges with such subtle differences that it can be a real struggle to stay on top and know which is for you. The secret here is to carefully read the small print of any policy you want to take out, but even before that stage there are many common misconceptions going around that I hope to put to bed here. With no further ado then, here are the top 5 myths of travel insurance that I am all too happy to debunk.

Credit Card Cover is Sufficient

According to the Daily Telegraph, millions of people set off to the sun with the mistaken belief that they don’t need annual multi trip travel insurance because they’re “covered by their credit card.” Most credit cards don’t include holiday insurance, and as a result these people are left with potentially huge bills when they discover they aren’t covered. What cards sometimes offer is travel accident insurance which means an illness is not covered - nor is a bad heart, because it’s not an accident that caused the condition! For peace of mind, those who thought they were covered by their card should get a decent annual multi trip travel insurance policy, to ensure they’re covered against illness, theft, cancellation and loss of luggage.

European Health Insurance Card is just as good

This is another old misconception that just refuses to go away. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is not the same as travel insurance - you will be liable for the costs involved in healthcare (albeit at a reduced rate). This isn’t to say that the EHIC isn’t worth taking - it can reduce the costs of healthcare while you’re awaiting reimbursement from your travel insurance company.

You’re obliged to buy travel insurance with your holiday

According to one survey, 25% of insurance users believe that there are certain insurance policies you’re obliged to purchase with a product - like travel insurance with a holiday. This is not the case with holiday insurance, though obviously it is something you should definitely look into. That said, you are not obliged to take the travel insurance that your holiday provider wishes to bundle with the sale, so feel free to shop around.

Travel Insurance is automatically included with your holiday

The flip side to this is the belief that travel insurance is automatically included in the cost of the holiday. It usually isn’t, and it will be a costly mistake to find this out when you need to make a claim, so if in doubt ask!

Holiday Insurance covers everything that could go wrong

The thing about travel insurance is that it scales to cover your needs - not all policies are equal, and if you go for the cheapest one you can find, the chances are it won’t cover higher risk activities like skiing or extreme sports. According to a survey I read, 49% of people don’t understand their policy, which is an amazing statistic! When you get your holiday insurance policy, read it through and make sure that every likely activity is covered, and if it’s not, try and get it as an add-on to make sure you don’t have an unpleasant surprise awaiting you when you need to make your claim.

Should you be in the unfortunate situation where you need to claim on your holiday insurance, it helps to be prepared in advance. Read the small print and make sure the cover you’ve chosen is going to cover you against the worst for your holiday and you’ll be able to relax and enjoy your vacation, safe in the knowledge that your annual multi trip travel insurance can save you in the worst case scenario!

Patrick Chong is the Managing Director of Journey’s Travel. Their commercial travel insurance website, Insuremore, offers annual multi trip travel insurance for families, couples and singles with a quick and easy online claims feature.

Zodiac sign compatibility might seem a bit ludicrous to some individuals but for others it is a way of determining a person’s psychological and social make-up. They look for certain characteristics in a potential love interest or they want to see if their partner is compatible with their own sign.

Zodiac signs compatibility is serious business for astrologers. Their predictions can make or break some romances just based on a few sentences. That is the power in which some people place their faith. You have to make the determination about whether or not it is fact or fiction, with regard to how it affects your life.

Let’s take for example the zodiac sign Cancer and the zodiac sign Aquarius. These two people, according to astrologists, are not a good match at all. The person born under Aquarius is very aloof and wants to retain their independence and creative spirit. However, the person born under Cancer is more of a homebody and wants to be close.

This can smother Aquarius who does not understand Cancer’s sentimentality. On the other hand, the zodiac sign Cancer and the zodiac sign Taurus do make a perfect match because both want the same commitment from a mate, as well as a commitment to their home life. They work together to create and foster an atmosphere of comfort and security in one another.

If you are looking for zodiac signs compatibility, then you should check out “Msn”. The famous website has a link for horoscopes at the top of the page. You simply click on the link and it takes you to their astrology center where you can enter in your information so that you can get a personalized reading. Beware though that the more advanced readings require you to pay for them.

If you do find someone special and your zodiac sign compatibility is not right for each other, yet you still like that person, then do not worry about compatibility horoscopes. For every naysayer on the internet who remains steadfast in their belief that certain signs do not belong together, there is someone who does.

There are far more important things to worry about in a relationship other than astrology compatibility. The zodiac signs compatibility is more like a suggestion than something actually rooted in science.

It matters more that you and your partner love each other than whether or not the signs are properly aligned in the sky. Take anything about astrology or your horoscope with a grain of salt, as sometimes there is more fiction than fact.

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While Americans associate fireworks with the first weekend in July, with their July 4th Independence Day celebration, those of us into skywatching get our shows throughout the latter half of July, with several showers reaching their peaks in the last week of the month.

As long time readers already know, meteor showers are the specks of sand and bits of gravel left over from outgassings on comets. Some of those have been documented in modern history. Most, however, have been running for tens of thousands of years, and a handful may be nearly a hundred thousand years old.

There are a lot of meteor showers in July, and they go through building periods and waning periods. They’re named after the closest star in the sky the streams seem to be radiating from - in effect, the part of the sky where the tangent of their orbital velocity is directly perpendicular to the Earth.

We’re past just past the peak of the July Phoenicids. However, there are a number of meteor showers picking up that started earlier in the month such as the Alpha Pisces Australids (which tend to be few streaks, but a few bright ones) and the gem of the southern skies in July, the Southern Delta Aquarids, which hit their peak around July 28th to 30th, and first started sparking on the 14th. They taper off rapidly from their peak around August 3rd.

We are particularly fortunate in the timing of the Southern Delta Aquarids, because they’re very near the night of the new moon; this keeps moonlight from washing out your vision as you stare into the skies.

Starting roughly a week later, and lasting longer, are the Alpha Capricornids, about 30 degrees counterclockwise on the sky. They’re likely to hit their peak about August 2nd or 3rd, and when they peak, they tend to create a lot of streaks of color across the sky arcing out from their radiant. (One reason why the Alpha Capricornids tend to peak “off center” of their visibility is the angle that they intersect the earth’s orbit at; they sort of brush across the Earth’s orbit and “ride with us” for a bit through the densest part of the storm.

To prepare for watching meteor showers, we recommend taking a nap in the afternoon. Besides, it’s a great justification for the missus. “I’m not being lazy - this is for science!”. Once you’re up, dim the lights - and make a red filtered flashlight to find your way outside. It will take a good 20-30 minutes for your eyes to fully dark adapt.

Then sit back, get comfortable and enjoy the show, taking plenty of time to see the meteors as they become visible in bursts of activity.

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Mon 9/22/08 Affectionate and Creative

We are going to be feeling rather nurturing under the Cancer Moon today. Even though Cancer is the sign of home, we may feel like getting away. Many will be affectionate, and some will be impulsive. We could also be feeling very creative. Those of us up late may end up going to extremes on a few of those projects.

Major Planetary Events Today: Sun Enters Libra (Fall Equinox), Venus Sextile Pluto

Tue 9/23/08 Feeling Impulsive and Possible Accidents

We may be feeling really impulsive today, and some of those impulses may lead us to accidents. Some of us will be struggling to make some changes in our relationships, and others could be overspending their budgets. We may feel like we are ready to make some changes around lunch time (mid morning west coast), but as the day progresses our efforts may backfire on us. Emotions will flatten out early this evening (mid afternoon west coast) as the Moon goes void of course. Watch out for accidents tonight, and think before you speak.

Major Planetary Events Today: Mercury Conjunct Mars, Venus Enters Scorpio

Wed 9/24/08 Mercury Retrograde - Accidents

We are going to be feeling pretty good today under the Leo Moon, but we may encounter some problems with Mercury at retrograde station. There could be some communication problems, and there is a higher likelihood of accidents on the highways. But, most of us will deal with these problems in an optimistic way (a few may throw a childish fit). It will be a great night for entertainment. Do something special to reward yourself for surviving the day.

Major Planetary Events Today: Mercury Retrograde Station

Thu 9/25/08 Drama and Excitement

People should be rather generous and confident today under the majestic Leo Moon. There will probably be a little extra drama in everything we do, and romance could be on our agendas. The excitement could amplify this evening (late afternoon west coast), and we should find that the rest of the night is just plain fun. Enjoy.

Major Planetary Events Today: None

Fri 9/26/08 Cleaning and Organizing

We may have a little trouble getting started this morning, but by mid morning we will be ready to get to work as the Moon enters industrious Virgo. Its going to be a great day for scouring and scrubbing, and getting down to the details of any project. People will be cooperative late this afternoon (early afternoon west coast), and it will be a great time for conversations. We may decide to do some more cleaning and organizing tonight.

Major Planetary Events Today: None

Sat 9/27/08 Getting Things Done

We may start today with a very big “to do” list, and we should find that we steadily check off the projects on our list through mid afternoon (early afternoon west coast). There is a tendency to become overly critical tonight (this evening west coast), and some of us may find ourselves dealing with anger backlash, if we don’t think before we speak.

Major Planetary Events Today: None

Sun 9/28/08 Strong Spiritual Connections

We are going to want to communicate this morning, and our words and thoughts could be on the creative side. Spiritual connections will be strong, and many of us will feel the artist inside calling out. There could be some fearful or paranoid situations early this afternoon (mid morning west coast), but by late afternoon (early afternoon west coast) we will be ready to be social again as the Moon enters Libra. It will be a great night for social events or just enjoying time with our significant other.

Major Planetary Events Today: Mercury Trine Neptune

Janet (Sparrow) Moon is a professional psychic and astrologer. You can visit her web site for more articles about upcoming events in astrology, and to order a personal reading. (This article can be reprinted freely online, as long as the entire article and this bio is included.) http://www.sparrowmoon.com/

Flowers are a wonderful gift regardless of the occasion. When planning your flower delivery one way to make it a success is consult a floral astrology chart. Each Zodiac sign has associated flowers and colors and by considering these before making your selection your flower delivery is sure to be a success. Why take the extra time, it is said that flowers that align with the recipient’s Zodiac sign bring them greater joy and happiness than flowers not aligned.

What are some examples of flowers aligning with Zodiac signs? Aquarius are said to like orchids as their love, strength and beauty appeal to the sign’s sense of loyalty. Pisces, a water sign, is said to enjoy plants growing around water, bamboo is a good example of this. Roses are also a perfect Pisces pick as they are said to appeal to the romantic streak common to this sign. The go to flower pick for a Taurus is lilies. Large and fragrant they appeal to the sign’s sensual natural side. Also, the star shape can placate any jealousy showing the recipient they are your only star. The list goes on and on. Most flower websites have charts explaining all of this before you make your choice.

Once you have the type of flower narrowed down you also need to consider optimal color for your sign’s enjoyment. Water signs enjoy blues and other cool tones, look to delphinium, hydrangeas and the like for these colors. In contrast, Fire signs enjoy bold reds, oranges and yellows like Sunflowers.

Even textures and shapes can play in to flowers appealing to astrological signs. Delphinium, named for their dolphin-shaped flowers is a perfect match for the water sign, Cancer. With large proportions, open faces conveying happiness and warmth, sunflowers capture the Leo’s confidence and strength. The star shape and wild flower quality of asters along with lush texture appeal to Virgos. A lacy flower with strong wooden stem hydrangeas personify the balance of opposites necessary for Libras. Peonies are perfect for Scorpios with their full shape and bold colors the flowers embody a sense of romance and power. Carnations are a mirror of the Sagittarian’s strength and longevity. Finally, the Capricorn loves large blooms, the bigger the better. Poinsettia’s are a perfect birthday choice for this December born sign.

Flower delivery is a wonderful gesture. By considering the recipient’s birth date, zodiac sign, and element you can order a bouquet they will never forget.

Camelia Smith has been arranging flowers and studying the zodiac for years. For more information how to select the right flowers and get reliable flower delivery Pueblo to your home or office, visit her site today.

Annual trip travel insurance is easily purchased from any health insurance provider… just make certain you look through the fine print. For example, one of my friends bought a policy for his annual trip to Cozumel, Mexico, and ended up having compression problems while diving there. What he didn’t realize was that scuba diving was considered a dangerous activity, and was excluded from coverage. This poor guys had to shell out over twenty thousand dollars, out of pocket. How’s that for a travel story?

Let’s face it: travel insurance is an important part of planning. In my experience, the best way to get insurance for an annual trip is through a short term policy. These are generally very cheap, and don’t require a lot of paperwork. I’ve received acceptance for several online. It’s important to determine what coverage, if any, you currently receive. For example, many credit card companies offer free travel insurance if you use their card to book your trip. Most folks get some kind of coverage from either family, their job or the government; check it out and you may be pleasantly surprised.

Prior to purchasing the policy, compile a list of what you expect to do on your trip. Heed the lesson from my scuba diving friend, and list questionable activities at the top. These generally include scuba diving, sky diving, trekking, rock climbing, mountaineering, etc. If your most strenuous activity is applying sunscreen, you can forget about this step.

After you’ve reviewed your existing insurers, apply for a short term policy to cover the remainder. This will lower the overall cost of annual trip travel insurance.

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Adam Costa began his travel adventures at the age of 19 with a round the world trip across thirteen countries. He has worked as a North American tour guide, running tours in Canada, Mexico and all over the United States, from San Francisco to Boston to Key West, Florida. Currently, he works as a travel agent, and continues to dream of hitting the road.

If you have ever wanted to find some easy to follow tarot cards instructions then you have come to the right place. Many people want to learn more about the tarot and using tarot cards, but finding tarot cards instructions that are geared for beginners can be tricky, especially if you are unsure of what, exactly, tarot cards are for.

First here is some basic tarot card information: tarot cards are not going to predict the future. They aren’t going to give you answers from the cosmos. What tarot cards do is speak to your intuition. Tarot cards are not going to tell you anything that some part of you doesn’t already know. The card can shed insight into a current situation or help you figure out answers to problems yourself. Keep that in mind as you read the following tarot card instructions.

1. Choose your tarot card deck carefully. This is not a normal deck of playing cards or a pack of trading cards that you are picking up. Each tarot card deck has its own energy and it is important to take your time in figuring out which deck you feel the most comfortable with. Look at the illustrations on the cards and pay attention to your senses. You will eventually find a deck that you feel a connection to and that is the deck you should purchase.

2. Even if you haven’t started to learn what each of the cards means, take some time to become familiar with each of the cards in your tarot card decks. Really look at the illustrations and start figuring out how each one of the cards fits into the different categories of cards.

3. Begin studying what each of the cards means. Putting meaning to each card is easier if you can easily call to mind the card when you are reading about it. Sure it is easy enough to do a tarot card spread and then look up the meaning of each card, but a tarot reading is far more fulfilling if you already know what the cards mean.

4. The easiest tarot card spread is the three card spread. This card spread gives you insight into the past, the present and the future that surround the question you are concentrating on. We’ve already said that tarot cards cannot predict the future, but they can give you some insight into your feelings about the future. Once you’ve mastered the three card reading, you are ready to move on to other card spreads.

These are just a few simple tarot cards instructions. Obviously there are more complicated card spreads and there are techniques to learning about the individual cards and what they mean. If you are just starting out, though, hopefully these tarot cards instructions will provide you with enough background information to start you on your journey to being a practiced reader of the tarot cards. Before you know it, you will be advanced enough to do readings for other people.

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In response to the requests we’ve had about our professional view of the candidates for the 2008 U.S. presidential election, we offer the results of our analyses below, which are based on comprehensive handwriting analysis, astrology, numerology, and intuitive assessment.

Please understand that we’re simply presenting our findings and that we don’t have any political agendas. We’ve set aside our political opinions and have tried to be as fair and objective as possible.

First we’ll view the candidates’ personalities through handwriting analysis.

A holistic approach (spacing, movement, form, rhythm, etc.) in handwriting analysis is acceptable by itself to gain a worthy overview in our view, and we insist on combining it with a conventional trait-stroke approach so we have the best of both worlds to yield solid analyses.

The following include many of Senator Obama’s positive personality traits found by thoroughly analyzing his handwriting: great team player; very persistent and tenacious; social maturity; inspirational to others; great organizational ability; high intelligence; logical; great talent for communication; good problem-solving skills; high initiative; resourceful; healthy amount of cautiousness; practical; avoids excessive (even average) amount of fantasy and daydreaming; good ability to bond with others emotionally; action-oriented; competitive; self-starter, but talent for working in groups; doesn’t really care if others don’t approve of his views–he’s not too sensitive to criticism; adjusts well to unexpected circumstances, able to tailor expression to effectively relate with (or maneuver around) others; persuasive; good listener; purposeful; self-disciplined; and admirable emotional health.

Delving deeper into Senator Obama’s personality and also acknowledging the challenges, we find the following: lacks discernment regarding the character of others; could possibly be easily walked on; doesn’t place an emphasis (more than average or even average) on ideals; lacks strength in abstract and theoretical thought; somewhat of an opportunist; tendency to rationalize feelings; at times, faulty reasoning (but not an excessive concern); skilled at rationalizing his mistakes; fails to fully, sincerely, accept responsibility for errors; evasive and too indirect; self-deceit is higher than average–readily believes only what he wants to believe and accepts half-truths, from himself and others; lacks genuine sincerity to some degree; in response to spontaneous questions asked of him, he frequently lacks straightforward communication and will instead offer jumbled responses, for example, despite his otherwise apparent compelling talent for communication; somewhat self-destructive; and overall he projects a stronger, more potent image than he actually possesses.

As for Senator John McCain, if we only recognized the virtues of his personality, we would list the following: very constructively methodical; puts things in simple terms; strong intelligence; versatile; very efficient; organized; objective, strong common sense; practical; able to see the core issues; very good problem-solving skills; resourceful; cuts to the chase; healthy rebelliousness; strong intellect; thoughtful of others; healthy amount of contemplation; and very logical.

Examining further, listing exclusively the negatives, we find the following through Senator McCain’s handwriting: appears somewhat unemotional, but is incredibly sensitive and possesses a somewhat high-strung, nervous energy; emotional repression; sometimes too detached on a personal level; overly emotionally controlled; distances self from emotions; excessive need for approval; like Senator Obama, he has a tendency to avoid squarely facing his mistakes so it takes a little longer to learn from them (perhaps a common trait of politicians); to a minor extent he has a “do as I say, not as I do” disposition; overly controlled behavior; a bit too self-protective, and he has an above average need for freedom, which may not necessarily be a negative.

Our Reliability and Confidentiality Evaluation meticulously measures, through the science of handwriting analysis, seven vital personality areas including Sincerity/Integrity, Discretion, Decision-making Ability, Objectivity, Emotional Balance, Emotional Maturity, and Substance Abuse Risk. This appraisal is remarkably useful, especially combined with background checks and other intelligence work.

In applying the Reliability and Confidentiality Evaluation to the candidates, the edge goes to Senator McCain in the overall assessment, as he scores slightly better than Senator Obama. Here are the details: Senator McCain scores better with Sincerity/Integrity (above average to Senator Obama’s average); they score essentially the same in Discretion, Decision-making Ability, and Objectivity (both above average in all three categories); although they both rate above average in Emotional Balance and Emotional Maturity, Senator Obama rates slightly higher in both categories; and finally, Senator McCain scores better in Substance Abuse Risk (below average to Senator Obama’s average score).

Senators Obama and McCain both have reasonably consistent personalities, solid organizational skills, good negotiation skills, and plenty of courage to get out in the world, live their lives, and strive for goals. Both are fit to politically lead, and neither is a security risk to this nation. In our view, it comes down to which candidate’s policies you favor.

Some have asked us if we can see an election win in McCain’s or Obama’s charts. We haven’t yet identified an exact set of patterns in the comprehensive numerology and astrology charts that represents a U.S. presidential election victory. We believe an analyst must look for patterns of varying levels of fame and recognition, infamy, public disgrace, triumph in competition, accomplishment, and overall success, among others, in the natal and timing charts. A lot of deduction is necessary since there is no “presidential signature.”

Based on their comprehensive numerology and astrology charts, both candidates have remarkable lifetime fame and m.o.n.e.y indications. Both have notable life success considerations, and both are best suited to operate as part of a group, rather than be completely self-employed, such as an independent entrepreneur.

Senator McCain has an enormous amount of emotional sensitivity and we surmise it’s tough to handle at times, perhaps manifesting in occasional fits of petulance, though not so much that it is a major concern or national security risk. The charts also indicate he has a lot of energy that is representative of a kind of agent of change, an other-worldly civil servant, one who is largely a peacemaker and collaborator, and he’s being compelled to make an impact in a more substantial leadership position at this later stage of his life. He is surprisingly progressive according to the comprehensive astrology and numerology charts.

Senator Obama also possesses a unique type of non-mundane personal energy that outlines him as a symbol of unity for the human race. His role in this lifetime is very special from a spiritual perspective, similar to that of Oprah or Angelina Jolie, one that includes bringing people together and helping to break down antiquated barriers.

However, the aforementioned spiritual reasons for Senator Obama’s popularity outweigh his chances, based on what we perceive, of actually winning the 2008 presidential election.

Whether he wins or not, he’ll still be fulfilling his purpose and it’s also his destiny and good karma to gain very substantially financially. He offers a firm sense of stability to those around him, and is good at opposing others’ initiatives. In other words, Senator Obama is good at playing defense, but ironically he’s extremely resistant to change on a personal level.

In our view, all natal and timing indicators viewed collectively, including what we perceive as good karma earned in past lives for Senator McCain as a powerful and benevolent ruler (we completed these analyses in early August 2008, before McCain named Governor Palin as his running mate, and coincidentally, we perceive that she has also earned similar good karma from past lives), Senator McCain has an edge over Senator Obama in the race for the White House.

According to Senator McCain’s comprehensive charts, his presidential election victory prospects have steadily increased over the past few years. Initially, we weren’t convinced that Senator McCain’s splendid timing considerations had anything more to do than with securing his party’s nomination. But after in-depth analysis, we find the advantage is firmly his. In the contest between Senators Obama and McCain, we predict Senator McCain will win the U.S. presidential election in November 2008.

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Have you been dumped? Have you been finding it difficult to find a true love and get the best out of your relationship? Are you still struggling in matters of love ? Do you find that you are constantly being rejected in matters of love? If your answer is in affirmative to any one or all of these questions it is high time that you make a reassessment of your relationships and the reasons leading to such disasters!

Quite often you may not be able to do the retrospective and find out the real reasons behind your problems. Astrology and Horoscope reading can do wonders in such cases. Indian Vedic Astrology, which is thousands of years old, can make the correct assessment of your relationships and emotional problems and suggest very effective remedial measures . No one is born with excellent relationship skills .The difference between a guy who is considered as a Cupid by many girls and another who is being dumped by all is very thin. If you can makeup the difference you would be stepping into the shoes of the former, and will be reaping success ever after.

Astrological predictions are not fatalistic readings of your life . On the other hand they are scientific analysis of the innate characteristics and talents of the subject and help fix the problems and find permanent solutions. The remedies in the form of offsetting ‘Karmas’, use of Gems and crystals and many more such remedies help to set right your approach and make you a well-balanced individual. There is no wrongdoing or making use of magic here. It is a pure spiritual remedy by invoking the universal energy by accepted ways and help save the individual by improving the personality and thereby the responses of the individual. The remedies suggested also help you to get suitable surroundings and situations conducive for your success .

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In more ways than one, the Tiger people are born leaders. Their battle cry is “Let’s go!” They are the daring fighters and are capable of standing up to the better end for what they think is right. If the West call their fierce woman dragon lady, the Chinese call her, an “old tiger lady.”

With their fierceness comes the addiction to excitement as they love adventures.
And with this confidence, it is better not to challenge the Tiger because Tigers are unpredictable, always tense and like to be in a hurry. They like being obeyed and not the other way around. As the Tigers are viewed with both fear and respect, their protection and wisdom is sought after. The Chinese, as well as all of the East, see the Tiger, not the lion, as the king of beasts.

After the Ox, came the Tiger. The third animal to reach the opposite bank of the river was the honorable Tiger. The Tiger, as the story unfolds, came panting. He was busy explaining to the gods his predicament while he was traveling. According to him, it just seems so difficult to cross the river when heavy currents are pushing him downstream at all times. But with powerful strength, it made to shore and was named the third animal in the cycle. The rest was named as how they finished.

The Tiger and the Ox are never compatible. Just as how they finished in the race as also how they are ranked. The Ox is always stronger than the Tiger. So the Tiger has to avoid the Ox since the Ox will keep on attacking him until he is destroyed. If there is a Tiger and an Ox under the same roof the Tiger will have to quit before he is annihilated. As with the Rat and the Boar, Tigers will feel definite affinity. But encounters with the Horse and the Dragon will be especially interesting. The Tiger should also avoid the Rabbit.

The friends of the Tiger born usually secretly admire the Tiger’s determination and optimism, though sometimes may find it complicated to share the Tiger’s enthusiasm and can be pushed away and left behind. They are equipped with the most contradictions, like they can be generous and then become self-centered. So if your friend was born in the year of the Tiger, there will be highs and lows in your friendship, but the friendship itself will remain firm.

March is the month of the Tiger. The time of the Tiger is from 3:00a.m. to 4:59a.m.;their direction of orientation is east-northeast. The Tiger’s color is green.

In the year of the Pig, 2007, the Tiger sign shows your sensitivity, being emotional and capable of great love. But has a tendency to get carried away and stubborn about what you think is right; often seen as a “hothead” or rebel. The sign shows that one born in the year of the Tiger would do well as boss, explorer, race car driver or matador.

Some famous Tigers are Sir David Attenborough, Agatha Christie, Stevie Wonder and Emily Dickinson to name a few.

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Astrology has been around, in one form or another, for many centuries. Despite a great number of attempts to prove it is wrong, astrology still persists in our modern world. Why is this?

Some people have tried to show that astrology cannot be a true science, because it is impossible for the patterns of the stars and constellations to influence events on Earth. Yet astrology is still widely believed, and used by large numbers of people. The scientific community, taken generally, is against it, but there have been some scientists who have spoken out in favour. By far the most celebrated of these was the Swiss psychologist Carl Gustav Jung.

Jung was the first to coin the term “synchronicity” to help explain the theoretical basis for astrology as a scientific activity. He agreed that it is impossible for the stars to influence events. But he suggested that underlying forces and influences could produce the patterns in the stars and AT THE SAME TIME could influence the events happening on Earth. Hence the term “synchronicity” which means “at the same time”. These underlying influences are undetectable by our instruments, so all we see are the effects of them. When we see the pattern of the stars, and the pattern of events, and we note that they are similar, it is natural to think that one of them is causing the other. But according to Jung, they do not cause each other, they both are themselves caused by something else.

So how does this work? The key to understanding it is to think about patterns. You may have heard of a certain kind of pattern called a “fractal”. This is a pattern that repeats itself when magnified. In other words, you see a particular pattern in the fractal, and when you magnify it a hundred times, or a thousand times, you see that the larger pattern is made up of millions of smaller copies of the same pattern. This continues, however deep you go into the fractal, and if you zoom right back out, you still get the same pattern. So this is how the same pattern can appear in the stars, and in the events on Earth at the same time. Because they are component parts of the same fractal pattern happening at the same time, in synchronicity. We cannot see the cause of the fractal because we are inside it, we are ourselves part of the fractal.

The people who believe “scientifically” that astrology does not work, are suffering from a limited world-view. The universe uses underlying forces and influences that we cannot detect to give rise to similar patterns great and small, which share the same characteristics by synchronicity. And that is why astrology works. Find out more at our “Astrology” blog on the link below.

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We live in unstable economic times. It’s a message we’re hearing everywhere, but nowhere more than in the travel industry, where XL airlines have recently gone under due to the credit crunch. The prices of fuel, more taxes and a bad economy meant that less people were travelling which forced the company out of business - and it’s predicted that many more will follow.

Bad news for the investors but also for the passengers who had already paid up for the trip. Not only would they have their holidays cancelled without warning, but they would also not be guaranteed a refund. Holiday insurance might cover you (more on this later) but otherwise you’re in trouble. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make sure you get your money back when booking holidays, so consider these options as you go along:

Cover from your credit card

The first way to be protected is to book your holiday with a credit card. Yes, you will have to pay a little bit extra in some cases, but if you’re paying more than £100 (and in some cases less) you’re covered by the Consumer Credit Act which will protect your money in the event of something going wrong. Debit cards are not typically covered but you may be able to work something out with your bank if you’re both a good customer and persistent.

Cover from your travel company

The next way is to look for companies that are covered by an association guaranteeing the protection of customers’ money. Firstly, holiday companies that have an ATOL (Air Travel Organisers Licence) are worth looking out for - they protect their customers in the event of bankruptcy by having to lodge funds with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). In the event of bankruptcy the CAA will refund customers and arrange alternate flights. If the CAA doesn’t have enough funds to help everyone, the government backed Air Travel Trust step in and ensure everyone affected is protected. Be careful though - you will not be protected if you book direct with an airline or only buy your ticket within 24 hours of payment.

Other organisations to look out for are ABTA and AITO. Members of these groups are usually bonded to protect you against the company going bankrupt, but be sure to ask them about your specific package to be on the safe side.

Be wary of assuming you are covered if you buy cheap travel insurance from the company you book with - if they provide it themselves then it is likely the policy will go up in smoke the second they do!

Cover from your travel insurance

Finally there’s protection from your holiday insurance. Be very careful with this, because a lot of cheap travel insurance companies won’t provide cover against cancellation through bankruptcy. The cover you need to look out for is called ‘financial failure cover’, so read the small print and make sure it’s there. Alternatively, call them up and ask directly. They may charge an extra fee to include it with your holiday insurance, but a few extra pounds is worth the risk in these economic conditions when it seems that every travel company is at risk!

To recap then, it is essential that you are backed up in these uncertain times - as many more holiday companies are expected to struggle through these months of economic downturn. Make sure that you either have financial protection as part of your travel insurance, or that your holiday company are a member of a body that offer their own guarantees or that you book using a credit card that promises reimbursements in such a scenario. Whatever you do though, read the small print of everything to ensure you aren’t left out of pocked when you should be enjoying the sunshine!

Patrick Chong is the Managing Director of Journey’s Travel. Their commercial travel insurance website, Insuremore, offers discount travel insurance and a quick and easy online claims feature.

Binoculars are small telescopes mechanically linked together or mounted side by side, allowing distant viewing. It is handy, durable, light and easy to use. Astronomical binoculars can help you see up to 40% of a more detailed observation as compared to using only one eye with a telescope. In order to get high quality astronomy binoculars, one should follow certain considerations for good results:

Magnification

Choosing the magnification level also reflects the way it is intended for usage. With the handheld method, the setup time is zero. It has no accessories so as to drain the pocketbook. This means that one should keep magnification below 12x in order to maintain the steadiness of your binoculars. However, an objective size combination allows you to view hundreds of stars and galaxies, only through the use of a 7x to 12x binocular.

Hence, you can also determine the binoculars exit pupil (a virtual aperture in an optical system) which can match your eyes. It is done by dividing the size of the objective lens via its magnifying power.

A human eye has 2mm of exit pupils during the daylight, making it a type of high magnification. The exit pupil needs to be more than 5mm in low light so as to make it more usable. Since all binoculars have limits, one should consider the amount of distance to be achieved when focusing or the so-called eye relief. Binoculars having a 9mm eye relief can produce uncomfortable viewing.
A tripod can also help you to effectively handle magnifications over 15-20x. Astronomic binoculars have 15x to 30x and can result to a more detailed stargazing. This is while a 25×100mm can be very effective for a dark and clear night viewing.

Most giant binoculars possess a limit, especially for fixed magnification. This is although more model types now offer interchangeable eyepieces.

Sizes

Lens Size - Aperture (opening or a hole through which light is admitted) is referred to as the size of the objective lens. It is a light gathering source that plays a key role in suiting binoculars applications. More apertures mean better and brighter resolved images. The size and bulk can also increase proportionately. Binoculars are very portable, having a size that is less than 30mm. 5×25 or 5×30 models can also fit into the pockets easily. Low magnifications are necessary for this size range in order to keep a bright image.

Binoculars that have 40mm are considered as mid-range sized. It is used by most people for multiple applications. A 50-60mm lens size is far heavier that requires support. However, this is well suited for astronomy.

Mounts

Big binoculars need to have big mounts. The weight of the binocular can be compared with its maximum load capacity on a tripod. A tripod that has the capacity of at least 12 lb. and 15 lb. or more is best for an 80mm binocular.
Prism Type

Z shaped porro prisms are best suited for astronomy binoculars. Porro prisms have no mirrored surfaces and are less expensive. It can even inherent image sharpness which is intended for large hands.

The prism allows the body to be seen onto a far shorter view. This is because it folds the light path. It can also flip images and reflects the light path 3 times.

Focus Type

Astronomy binoculars use both CF (center focus) and IF (individual eyepiece focus). Center focus is versatile and easy to use, especially in refocusing other applications. If the focusing system is a more practical type, it is then easier to seal against moisture and dust.

Quality and Price

Most giant binoculars are made in China. Some Chinese optics is made with high optical standards. Popular brands include the following:

• Celestrons
• Oberweck
• Meades
• and Apogee

Small binoculars that are of the highest quality are sold under $25. Mid-sized types range from $50- $75. While the 80mm binoculars are sold at $100 and $300. Models with 100mm actually run for $400 to $1000, especially for deluxe interchangeable eyepieces.

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Whether you are a novice or veteran, in order to divine with the help of tarot cards, you need to know the correct tarot card explanation and apply it intuitively to the situation at hand. Since there are no two perfectly same situations, there are no perfectly same interpretations of any of the tarot cards. However, the meaning of each of the cards is fixed, the connotation changes according to the person for whom the divination is made.

The swords of the tarot cards, which are the Minor Arcana’s third suit, symbolize action. However, this action can be a struggle or a type of development. The Ace of swords indicates the period that comes before action starts. This is a positive force but one, which might involve inner and external struggle and tension. It also symbolizes success as at the end of the action you get that for which you strive.

In the tarot card explanation, the two of swords means balance; this balance is not positive, rather it is based on indecision and doubt. This means that you would find success, but obstacles, which would stay on, would counter this. The next card is the three of swords. This one shows that there would be delays in what you are planning to do. There might be losses, but in the end, the delay would turn in your favor.

The four of swords indicates that you need to take a rest or pause before proceeding and pray or invoke the higher powers to assist you in your action. The pause would cause a slight delay, but this would help you achieve your goals.

The tarot card explanation for five of swords says that there is conflict and sudden problems. This conflict would be more internal than external; something that would help you understand that no material gain is really worth it without spiritual balance. The six of swords is also in this vein symbolizing pain both mental and physical, though both would be towards a positive outcome such as enlightenment or healing. This card asks you to act.

The seven of swords indicates that you would achieve exceptional success at the expense of another person. You might have problems, but they would take care of themselves while you find your goal within your reach. The tarot card explanation for nine of swords is pain, anxiety and obstacles in your path. It also says that this will pass, and better times are coming. The ten of swords symbolizes the hopelessness that comes with the darkest hour before dawn; at the same time it tells you that the sooner the stagnation is removed, the sooner the scene changes and you can once again look forward to the future.

The Knight of swords foretells about the interference of a benefactor, which would change your direction and quality of life forever. The Queen symbolizes self-imposed penance and pain that contributes to perfecting your purpose and direction. Lastly, you have the tarot card explanation for the King of swords which can symbolize someone who would have the power of life and death over you.

These meanings, though accurate, are only the tip of the iceberg in the interpretation of the tarot cards. You would be able to achieve the power to divine accurately only with long practice and experience.

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Scorpio has many secrets. There is mystery surrounding this sign of the Zodiac and Scorpio is content to know everything about others but will reveal little about his or her self. This puzzling quality is part of Scorpio’s magnetism. He or she has eyes that resemble storms-at-sea. So much lurks in the depths of this deep-dark-water sign. A lifetime is not long enough to discover all that exists beneath Scorpio’s many layers. Anyone touched by Scorpio will be branded forever. The intense energy of this sign will have its way with you. If you think you have fallen in love with a Scorpio, be warned, this is a potent pairing.

The scorpion is the symbol of Scorpio; dangerous. Most Scorpio’s carry their venom deep inside and when it is time to strike, he or she usually self-injects. They are loyal and courageous and can be self-destructive. Scorpio is so complex and almost impossible to understand that sometimes it can be unnerving, but they certainly make a relationship more than just interesting.

If you love a Scorpio your sex life will never be dull. However, there is a price to pay. Scorpio is moody. Their moods are the leave-me-alone kind which throws a dark shadow across his or her face. If you are wise, you will oblige and disappear for awhile until the water level recedes. There will be days when your Scorpio mate will need to “dive” beneath the surface into the depths of their soul to gain peace and balance. Be patient, for your lover will resurface and return to being your true love champion. This watery mortal will die for you. After all, he or she did promise to love you “until death do you part.”

Aries (March 21-April 20) Aries must remain mindful of his or her health over the next few months. The past year has seen you dealing with issues of mind and body; the integration of the two and finding the right balance. Your career and view to the outside world is blessed with good fortune. Things are very social and you deal with people of wealth and prestige. Cosmic Advice: Your energy is focused on other people’s resources for the first few weeks of the month and then is shifted to a grander scale of more than just a few.

Taurus (April 21-May 20) Taurus should continue to take few risks although the opportunities are there and may go very well if your timing is good. Travel seems likely and the money needed or compensation received for your efforts is adequate enough to please. Cosmic Advice: There is a juggle of relationship or partnership where your energy is first one-on-one and then shifts to dealing with his or her finances. Cosmic Advice: Keep the lines of communication open.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) Gemini must stay home or make the needed repairs on his or her home for the future. This until mid July 2010. Everything you do must be practical and on a budget. Speaking of money there are joint resources available or money from another source will become available to you. Cosmic Advice: Your energy takes you through your paces for the first few weeks and then puts you in a position to make a relationship more intense.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer feels confined to his or her space and maybe getting out into the neighborhood isn’t possible due to your many commitments. A partnership will benefit from a mellow mind, stay patient and your life will turn around. Cosmic Advice: Communicating is most prominent the first few weeks and later you will be less verbal and more hands on with others.

Leo (July 23-August 22) Leo must watch his or her resources. Perhaps you are willingly cutting costs and causing a few guys in the business to wonder what you will do next. You are cautious about your own spending, more practical than usual. You can feel good about your day-to-day activities. Cosmic Advice: Your energy is being put to the test. This may mean literal testing. Exams and such. Leo must know that you are near the end of a cycle. When the shift comes you must listen to your body and integrate what you hear into your lifestyle.

Virgo (August 23-Sept 22) Virgo has one more year of feeling nailed to the cross. So many obstacles and lessons learned…when will it end? Do not be discouraged as you are resilient. With Pluto shifting into Capricorn, another earth sign, you will have an advantage over many. Cosmic Advice: Enjoy the view from your front seat and applaud those you love who receive the accolades they deserve.

Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22) Libra is carrying the weight of the world on his or her shoulders. This fine mess will continue for another year. When that time ends you will let go of what you were, shed your skin, pause to reflect and if you are wise take on a new identity willingly; so much to do in the next twelve months to prepare for this new you. Start at home. This is the place at least for the holidays where you can feel the best. Cosmic Advice: Your energy is spent close to home and your community.

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) Scorpio is having a birthday. For the first half of November you are interested in how others see you. Perhaps a birthday makeover is in order. After that your energy is about spending. Maybe you feel the need to spoil yourself. Giving to yourself is not a new idea but the days of living large are over and no one knows this better than you. Cosmic Advice: Perhaps the doing is next door or down the street. If you have the means give back to your community or the folks in the hood.

Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21) Sagittarius spends the first weeks of the month with thoughts of doing? An Ancient Chinese Proverb is to “do without doing.” This is how it is during this time. After the 15th you will have thought long enough and it will be time to put things into action. Do something for yourself first, others will be watching and taking notes. You will no longer be behind the curtain. Cosmic Advice: Your personal resources can improve. In this economy that is a treat. Celebrate the fact the Pluto has packed his bags and will be moving out of your guest room.

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19) Capricorn should be airing out the guest room as Pluto will be catching the next shuttle to your place. Sagittarius will be saying good bye and good riddance and you are next. The way to juggle such power is the way you do everything, with good common sense. You can domesticate Pluto, YOU have the power. Cosmic Advice: Jupiter remains seated next to you until the New Year. Use the safety net of lady luck to take care of you.

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) Aquarius has another year of keeping the hatches bolted down. You can not rely on anyone but yourself. This is a good lesson. Don’t try to borrow or ask, wait until next year. Remember that Lady Luck is in your guardian angel position until the New Year. She has the safety net flung out in case you fall. Cosmic Advice: The good news to add is when she moves it will be to sit beside you.

Pisces (Feb 19-March 20) Pisces must be patient with relationships and partnerships. You have no choice. This is not an easy time for your mate. There are tough decisions to make. This month you will deal with in-laws or the law and then with your career. The energy expended for both is great. Cosmic Advice: Time with friends, especially females is time well spent. There is nothing like a good woman friend to cheer you up.

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What is most interesting with the Snake Chinese zodiac, considering that we are in constant turmoil with money matters, is that the Snake people will never have to worry about money, they are financially fortunate. This would probably attribute to their being vain, selfish and a bit stingy. But in contradiction to these attributes, they have tremendous sympathy for others and try to help those less fortunate. As they are naturally strong in perception and awareness, this enables them to very good at caring for others.

Their being seducers of human beings have been with us ever since. It started in the Garden of Eden. Yet unlike the evil Snake who lured Eve to commit the original sin, the astrological snake is not a demon. He or she is a great oversexed typical human being. Driven to follow through anything he undertakes to the bitter end, since the Snake detest being left in the air. He is decisive and quick.

Snakes are notoriously good looking and like to project the best image of themselves as much as possible. The have elegant and stylish tastes in clothes. The men are sexy and have always a bit of dandy about them and the ladies are seductive and go gaga over smart accessories. Whether in looks or in circumstances, Snake people have a magical knack in making the very best out of the most mediocre. Although calm in the surface, they are intense and passionate.

This kind of trait has been once and for all been demonstrated in Japan. Those wishing to pay a compliment to a woman and acknowledge her beauty are accustomed to say: “My dear, you are a real snake!”– a salutation most likely to be misinterpreted in the West.

In love, the Snake male is romantic and charming. The female is usually beautiful and successful. But if the Snake male chooses a partner he will be jealous and possessive, even if he no longer loves her. There is this fear of rejection. They need a lot of security. They are not able to take rejection maturely. Refusing to listen to constructive advice, they may become prone to getting into needless trouble.

The Rabbit, Ram and Dog are in good terms with the Snake, but the Rat and the Rooster are considered pests. The Snake is always compatible with the Ox on condition that the Ox will always be the boss—a condition to which the Snakes accedes. But the Snake should beware of the Boar. The Boar will impose upon him, ensnare and immobilize him. Snake people tend to disagree with Pig, Tiger, Horse and Monkey but as in all relationships, things need to be worked out.

June is the month of the Snake. The Snake’s color is red. Their direction of orientation is south-southeast.

As with the Ox Chinese zodiac, with whom the Snake people are compatible with, the elements go this way: Metal Snake - 1941, 2001; Water Snake - 1953,2013; Wood Snake - 1905,1965; Fire Snake - 1917, 1977; Earth Snake - 1929, 1989.

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Around 400 years ago the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe saw a strange new light in the sky. He recorded where he saw it and now we think we know exactly what he saw. It was a Supernova, a huge star explosion.

A new study confirmed that it was the common kind that involves the thermonuclear explosion of a white dwarf star with a nearby companion. The reason we know what it is, is that after the Supernova explosion, a light cloud of debris is still visible. We just needed the right equipment. Tycho’s saw the supernova on Nov. 11, 1572.

He thought it was a brilliant new star in the constellation Cassiopeia. The light brightened until it eventually became as bright as the light from Venus. It could be seen for two weeks in broad daylight. After 16 months, it disappeared. Brahe documented this with precision as unlike the moon and the planets, the light’s position didn’t move in relation to the stars. That to him meant it lay far beyond the moon. That was a shock to the contemporary view that the distant heavens were perfect and unchanging. It was unholy to think such a thought.

The event inspired Brahe to commit himself further to studying the stars. His meticulous observations helped lay the foundations of early modern astronomy. The direct light from the supernova swept past Earth long ago. But some of it struck dust clouds in deep space, causing them to brighten. That light echo is still observable, and the new study was based on analyzing the wavelengths of light from that region. There are many such Supernovas and we can sometimes see them with our naked eyes. Two such explosions were seen in 1054 and then another in 1987.

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Time and again spirited discussions take place on internet fora pertaining to an examination of the status of a variety of jyotish parameters, including chara dasha (a sign based planetary period astrofactor) and karakamsha (the navamsha in which the atmakaraka (most advanced planet in longitude) is placed. As characteristically happens, some of the discussants began to branch into other side discussions which really had nothing to do with the original questions or topics and some even became a bit exercised and emotional, as also often happens on the internet where attention spans of days and weeks are required in order to get to the bottom of things and where sometimes a topic is being discussed on many different boards and many topics simultaneously on a given board! As too is typical, nothing was really resolved, and some of the regulars began expressing their frustrations about these topics coming up again and again and directing people to archives etc. Unfortunately, the yahoo forums/fora are such that only limited searching of past messages is possible without losing all of one’s hair, and the archives sometimes are maintained on another yahoo site so this does not help matters when all one wants is to get a quick summary of what others are using and if possible their reasons for adopting a certain position! This latter usually brings out more gall than good information even though the intention of the person posing the question may have been very noble and not at all confrontational. Knowing Jyotish does not protect one from harbouring Neurotic traits!

Somewhere, along the path of this former quest, another topic got born and began questioning the use of varga kundalis or varga chakras, divisional horoscopes which are the core of jyotish and have also been used by tropical astrologers in the form of harmonic charts. Now this is something that is utilized in Jyotish going back to almost the first memories of even the oldest members in the forum who eventually admitted to such being the case. I myself, though myself not that senior, have seen horoscopes that were drawn in the century before last where the jyotishi had drawn the rashi chakra and navamsha and dashamsha and so on and more importantly had commented on these charts in his reading. So, at least some individuals had been utilizing varga-charts even a couple of hundred years ago and conceivably perhaps even prior to these times.

Somewhere during the discussion, in one of the lists, one of the members made available an article in which the author had expressed thoughts to the contrary, i.e., vargas should not be used in a chart format. A discussion ensued which sidestepped the more important and pertinent matter of the practical merits of using of navamsha varga as a secondary chart. A few individuals asked for proofs in classics that indicates that ancient jyotishis advocated of varga chakras. The discussants emphasized that ONLY rashi chakra must be used and varga placements should only be used for determining the strengths of planets etc.

Now, those who have studied BPHS would know, that 16 vargas had been defined by the Sage starting with rashi ehich is also known as ‘kshetra’ (field or area) and so on. One of the members brought to all astrologers’ attention that Parashara had described very clearly how to determine bhavas in the rashi chart (ascendant, 10th house and then trisection of the arcs, etc. in Chapter V of BPHS). This was indeed true and a positive step forward in the discussion. There were parallel discussions going on which were rehashing the point that BPHS was not original and was perhaps not even a classic and written by one or a group of ‘latter day saints’ [my term, not the original poster's!] in Jyotish and therefore cannot be treated as a classic. Obviously, there was some support for this as could be similarly expected if someone were to make a comment that Jyotish was nothing but a derivative of Babylonian astrology that the army that came with Alexander brought to India. A topic that has been known to bring even sedate jyotishis out on the “war-path!”

To those who were still interested and intrigued by this, there seemed to be two streams of thought prevailing:

(a) Only Rashi horoscopes should be used. Other varga kundalis were the product of corrupted understanding of the classics - which themselves many concur might not have survived in pure form [though some of them have thankfully survived in reasonably good shape1]. Underlying this is the belief some may harbor that, alike the iceberg, available Jyotish is only 1/10th of the total body while the submerged 9/10th is mostly lost and partly hidden in the secret chambers of paramparas and some of the secret documents that exist but jealously guarded by the custodian families. I do not know how much of this iceberg postulate is based facts and how much is wishful fiction. According to the purists of this stream of thought, vargas MUST only be used as measures of qualitative and quantitative strength of planets and for the consideration of the deities and primal forces those represent BUT not in the form of a horoscope and certainly no serious consideration must be given to aspects and bhava considerations. Just for clarity, they would maintain, for instance, that while the 2nd house lord in navamsha is an important indicator, the fact that it is placed in the 2nd navamsha varga from the navamsha lagna (essentially in 2nd house in navamsha chart) is not significant. Or, for instance, if Mars is in Aries sign and Libra navamsha, and Saturn is in Gemini sign and Libra navamsha, the two planets are not related (though they would be depicted as being conjoined in the same navamsha varga in a navamsha chart).

(b) Regardless of whether explicitly described or not, the other stream of thinking maintains that varga kundalis have an important role to play in Jyotish and possibly are of significant utility in discerning primary mandates matters pertaining to the prescription given by sages. In other words, navamsha chart, for example, would hold a significant sway over matters of marriage and spouse, while saptamsha chart would be of similar import in the examination of children in a given nativity’s reading. These vargas should be examined in a chart format.

I do not recall anyone in the ‘camp (b)’ saying that the first part of (a) is not correct, namely, the varga positions must be considered, per se, for examination of strength and quality of a planet as prescribed within the Jyotish framework. In fact most of them utilized concepts from both (a) and (b) streams. There seemed to be a few other individuals who totally denied the veracity of thought stream (b) and a few were a bit taciturn about it, perhaps to avoid acrimony and getting ensnared in the controversy. Or perhaps there were some other reasons, known only to them.

WHAT DO THE JYOTISH CLASSICS OPINE:

While the purists and historians duke it out as to what constitutes a Classic and what not, there seemed to be no significant resistance to accepting Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, described - by a very accomplished and brilliant, jyotishi who is an excellent writer and teacher and a very wise person beyond his years - as … a remarkably well-preserved and reasonably intact, well-organized compendium of Jyotish knowledge. So I spent a few minutes going through it after Chapter 5 was brought to our attention as a strong indication of bhavas only being considered in rashi and in none of the other vargas since the Sage had not explicitly stated so. On the surface, this indeed seemed to be the case! However a further stroll into the magnum opus brought me to the chapter on Karakamshas In this Chapter 35 (Karakamshaphalaadhyaaya), BPHS describes the effects of planets that are in 2nd or 5th from karakamsha (sloka 30-31 for instance) and other houses also from karakamsha in subsequent slokas. Additionally, in sloka 33 BPHS mentions about the aspects (drishti) of Moon and Venus on the 4th from karakamsha and also in sloka 13.

Now, here lies the quandary

BPHS has, to the best of my understanding, not clarified if the karakamsha kundali is to be read in the navamsha arrangement or the rashi arrangement (even though in both case the karakamsha sign will be taken from the navamsha where AK is placed). Modern jyotishis are split over this matter.

This, therefore, will be the deciding factor. If you see planetary arrangements for the karakamsha chart in rashi after finding the seed orientation (atmakaraka in navamsha), then you would say that the above citation in BPHS does not clarify or indicate the use of varga kundali or of bhavas in sub-rashi vargas. On the other hand, if you continue to use the navamsha positions of other planets for the karakamsha examination, then there lies the less explicit (than Chapter 5) but important recommendation that houses matter and should be studied in vargas. By extrapolation, as in the navamsha, so in the dashamsa and the remaining 13 (Rashi having being unequivocally accepted as suitable for studying houses in a horoscopic manner: Chapter 5, BPHS!). However, there still was no evidence or classical indication for the use of drishtis in amsha varga kundalis. A case was made about it “just not being astronomically correct” because drishtis were based on angular distances (even though Vedic drishtis are more lax in orbs than their western tropical astrology counterparts, but angular all the same). There was more searching that needed to be done, obviously!

At this juncture, someone mentioned