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Although I do a variety of types of readings and occasionally draw up natal charts, I prefer to give such advice in
person or at least over the phone, where I can get a sense of the individual's energy. I also prefer to teach people how to
use metaphysical tools to help themselves. Therefore, the following is a sampling
of what you might learn from one of my books or seminars. (See Workshops)
One of the things that I find most fascinating about our current culture is how ancient practices have come back into
public acceptance. For instance, in the field of medicine, we are seeing respectable
physicians prescribing the use of herbs, acupuncture, magnets, etc., as alternatives to chemicals and surgery. In science, quantum physicists are “discovering” proof that our thoughts have the ability to
affect our physical being. Psychiatrists are openly admitting that reincarnation
is quite possible and that someone suffering from multiple personality disorder could actually have a number of disembodied
spirits manipulating his or her behavior.
In spiritual matters, masses of people are turning to ancient beliefs and religions for answers, as well as seeking
advice from psychics, tarot card readers and astrologers. It is well documented
that powerful people throughout history regularly consulted their wizard or astrologer before deciding the fate of their empire. Not long ago, I had a big surprise in this area.
During a visit to the Vatican, I had (as usual) taken a detour off the suggested tourist path in order to find the
Borgia apartments. The suite had been stripped of furnishings but, to my delight,
I found that the ceiling of the great hall was beautifully painted with zodiac symbols, under which the names of Popes were
inscribed. Of course, one must keep in mind that the Borgia Pope had bought that
position rather than having earned it with religious fervor, his sister was the infamous Lucretia, and the two of them practiced
a number of UN-holy acts! (By the way, there was a guard sitting in that unfurnished room whose sole job seemed to be preventing
us from taking photographs or videos. Although it is normal to ban flash photography
to prevent damage to paintings, it felt to me that this guard was more concerned with preventing anyone from recording evidence
of heresy.)
ASTROLOGY
When skeptics question the veracity of astrology despite history, I point out the scientifically proven power of the
moon’s cycles on tides and plant growth. Then I point out that hospital
emergency room records confirm how humans (who are mostly made up of water) are affected by a full moon and that there are
even some fire departments who pay full moon differential because it is so much busier – and more dangerous –
than usual. If one accepts the fact that Earth life can be affected by the moon,
isn’t it logical that other bodies in our solar system have some powers over our lives as well? For instance, “Mercury Retrograde” is rapidly becoming a phrase that acceptably explains computer
glitches, communication foul-ups and car breakdowns (in the “Password” game, this category would be titled “things
that can crash.”)
I happen to believe that we all have the ability to tap into the universal consciousness to get answers to our questions,
but at this time of human evolution, most people are still unable to get past the mental sludge surrounding that ability. Astrology and numerology are based on grounded information that anyone willing to
put in the time and energy can learn to use, despite the level of development of their extrasensory abilities. However, I encourage beginning students to adopt the attitude that astrology and numerology are ways of
understanding what advantages and disadvantages were in place when a person was born and when the ideal time for a specific
action will be, rather than as a predictive or forecasting tool.
Thus said, the following is an excerpt from one of my novels, in which a character is explaining to a novice how astrology
works. The purpose of the description is only to create a simple, entertaining
visual, so it is not precise by any means.
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“Okay. I want you to imagine the solar system, with all the planets
revolving around the sun. Close your eyes if you have to.”
Figuring it would be faster to go along, Gina did as suggested.
“You know how the moon affects the tides and farming and people’s moods, well, the rest of the planets
affect us, too. Each heavenly body rules at least one zodiac sign and affects
specific areas of earth life, such as surprises, communication or love. Now imagine
a large piece of glass shaped like a pie with 12 pieces cut in it. Each piece
has about a four-week calendar period and the name of a zodiac sign on it. These pieces are arranged counterclockwise in this
order: Aries, for March 21 to April 19, then Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius
and Pisces, which brings you back to March 20th. Set this glass pie plate above
the solar system so that your sign, Cancer, is right over the sun and give it an easy spin in a clockwise direction. With me so far?”
To Gina’s amazement, E.G.’s words instantly created the image in her mind and she nodded.
“Okay. Now see another circle of glass above that and cut it into
12th’s also, but with the numbers 1 through 12 written inside each piece. These
segments are called houses and represent the different aspects of our individual lives, such as personality, relationships,
career, karma, and so on. Give that one an easy spin too but in the opposite direction.”
Gina wondered why the pieces were called houses, but she didn’t want to extend the lecture longer than necessary
by showing interest.
“Next, picture one more piece of glass on top of everything, with a big, 24-hour clock, marked by minutes, painted
on it. Give that one a faster push in a clockwise direction. Good. And finally, place a vertical band around all the plates,
kind of like a giant Ferris wheel, with each seat representing a past, present and future year in time, and start it turning.
Now imagine a photographer looking down on the whole creation from high above. When
the seat with your birth year lined up with the minute of your birth on the clock, exactly above the spot in the zodiac pie
that marked the month and day you were born, all the revolving and spinning stopped just long enough to take a photo of all
of it. That picture would show which planet was in which sign and which sign
was in which house and, voila, you have your natal chart. Pretty simple,
huh?”
Gina opened her eyes and laughed. “Are you kidding? I got dizzy and fell off one of the spinning pie plates somewhere over Pluto. But that’s okay, I get the picture...sort of.”
“Good enough. At least you understand how just knowing someone’s
sun sign is only a small piece of what makes them tick. When I look at a person’s
whole chart, I see what characteristics, tools and baggage they were born with, as well as when and where opportunities and
challenges will pop up in their life.”
“It sounds rather fatalistic. Don’t you believe in free will?”
E.G.’s black-rimmed eyes widened. “Of
course, I do. Only the opportunities and challenges show up in the chart, not
what you will do when presented with them. But that discussion would take us
further into the holographic universe than you need to go today. The point I
want to make is that the day and month you were born can indicate certain general qualities about you, but the year and exact
time determine the specific details and can even drastically counter your sun sign attributes.”
* * *
Got it? If not, don’t feel bad, it takes Gina most
of the book to get on board the metaphysical train.
NUMEROLOGY
Unlike astrology, the basics of numerology can be learned in a few minutes and it is almost always accurate...at least
in a very general way. Numerology is based on the belief that each whole number
between 1 and 9 carries a specific energy with it. I have found several possible
origins of the system, as well as a lot of confirmation of validity from philosophers and mathematicians, both ancient, such
as Pythagoras, and contemporary, like Carl Jung and Albert Einstein. It can be
used to determine the theme of a lifetime or a single year using one’s birth date.
It can give a preview of what life will be like in a particular residence based on the numerical portions of the address,
how lucky a phone number will be, or anything else where numbers are found. You
can even take a look at someone’s success factor by converting the alphabet to numbers and computing the value of their
name. In any case, the energy can be changed by changing the numerical value.
Marilyn's book, NUMEROLOGY TO GO, published by The Lotus Circle (www.thelotuscircle.com), shows you how to use numerology to prepare for the future and make better decisions instantly. (See Bibliography)
Here are some keywords to memorize for each number:
1
Beginnings, fresh start, leadership
2
Relationships, duality, 2 options
3
Play, risks, free spirit, good luck
4
Hard work, laying foundations, all work and no play
5
Change, transitions, halfway point
6
Domestic peace, comfortable home environment, rest
7 Either upheaval and
confrontations or spiritual connections and psychic expansion,
depending on prior choices
8
Rewards for work done, favors returned
9
Endings, cleaning, de-cluttering
Most numerologists also give meanings to the double-digit numbers 11, 22 and 33.
I agree that 11 should not be reduced down to a single digit. When 11
is the final calculated value, the keyword is Mastery.
So how do you figure out the all-important number? All you need is the
ability to add, but calculators are allowed for the math-challenged. For instance,
if you wanted to calculate the number of someone’s lifetime theme, start by writing down his birth date. Let’s use April 27, 1961. April is the 4th
month, which is already a single digit. To reduce the 27th to a single
digit, add the two digits together, i.e. 2+7=9. The year is broken down to 1+9+6+1=17,
which is still 2 digits, so add 1+7=8. Now you have 3 single digits that need
to be added together: 4+9+8=21 and 2+1=3, which is the final value for the lifetime theme of the person born on that date. By referring to the keywords above, you could deduce that this person tends to be
a free spirit who always seems to have a lucky star shining on him.
An interesting note about numbers in addresses: a research study of large apartment complexes showed that “9" apartments are turned over most frequently. I had a confirming experience of that with a 9 apartment located in a building numbered 909. By the end of the first lease year, I recognized the niggling urge to move but resisted, because I really
thought that it was the perfect place for me. Unfortunately, when I was determined to stay into a 3rd year, an
arsonist set fire to the storage unit below my apartment and the resulting damage and toxins forced me to move out in an instant. Besides the obvious inconvenience, I lost most of my possessions. Looking back, I admit that moving away from there helped me break away from a harmful situation. Coincidentally, the next apartment I moved into was a “1” and, although I was only there a
year, it turned out to be a very good place to launch a new cycle of my life.
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