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Points of Light Within the Square

Tuesday, 08 January 2013 00:00 Risa D’Angeles Columns - Astrology
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Friday (Jan. 11) is the first new moon of 2013 (22 degrees Capricorn). The moon and Sun, joined by Mercury, offer a message to humanity. It’s time to learn how to create and build the new world government, future structures and the new culture and civilization. We receive this information through “impressions’ —patterns and symbols impressed upon our minds and hearts by our inner spiritual teachers.  The impressions are quietly given, subtly impressed. As we begin a New Year, with the first new moon of the year, we’re asked to create a new rhythm (pattern, sequences of activities) for the New Year. Establishing a defining rhythm in our daily lives brings forth direction. The art and science of astrology follows heavenly rhythms—cyclic timings, patterned movements of the stars, planets, Sun and moon, which influence and guide all life on earth. We understand this especially through the seasons. This rhythm, when followed consciously, affects our cellular structure, helps us create new habits and patterns that re-polarize the lower self upward, toward the higher self, moves us from desire to aspiration and guides us out of the maze of unknowing into a field of clear knowledge where “daylight” is found. We no longer walk in the dark. Participating in these rhythms, especially in a group, move us from inertia to activity to harmony. Two statements are made to students in Mystery schools. Learn about the self (through astrology), and establish a rhythm in daily life. Rhythm creates a balanced and stable vibration. Rhythm is the Life (God) Principle. When we establish rhythm in our life, this Life begins to flow gently and naturally through us. It affects our environments and all we contact. We become the Radiant Light everyone seeks.


Esoteric Astrology as News for the week of Jan. 10-16, 2013 For Sun and Rising Signs

ariesAries-March 21–April 20

You will be communicating at a fast pace, possibly using many languages (symbols, graphs, power points). You will be an authority, as well as providing information to authority, serving many directions at once. Things change rapidly. You need the extra challenge. People see you as skilled, energetic, fresh and new. Your next challenge will be to stabilize all you initiated.




taurusTaurus April 21–May 21

Problems presenting themselves will be quickly understood. You will inspire others to further research, study and learning. You realize how important knowledgeable information is needed by humanity and how well researched fact and information affect people’s lives and well-being. You see and understand the larger picture while offering practical advice. People’s lives change as a result.




geminiGemini May 22–June 20

Though no one can tell what you’re really thinking, your mind is interested in what makes people say and do things, what secrets support their choices, what mysteries make up their psychology. This isn’t what you think all the time. But now it is. Entering in a phase of research you may study finances, philosophy, spiritual journeys, healing and herbs. Explain your purposes when communicating with others.




cancerCancer June 21–July 20

Ask questions and listen to others’ answers carefully. This will help you comprehend your own thinking so conclusions and decisions will be easier. Don’t play devil’s advocate. Share all new information, ideas, experiments and studies. Try not to overanalyze. Only provide new perspectives. Know that silence will bring forth many impressions and revelations. Look for them.




leoLeo July 21–August 22

You will remember all information and details that everyone else has forgotten. You will become the “messenger” in your daily life. Is there something about the animal kingdom we need to know or that needs tending? You will consider what your true service is to the world. You want to feel useful. Careful with health. To support adrenals take the tincture Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng) by HerbPharm. It adapts to your needs.

 


virgoVirgo August 23–September 22

The art of creativity keeps has called to you this past year. Now the art of playfulness is added—playfulness that allows your intelligence to shine. Play that includes magic. Play with words that entertains and teaches. If a parent, be sure to recognize your children’s abilities and gifts. Think about becoming a teacher. You have the gift.

 


libraLibra September 23–October 22

You always keep current with the present day news, especially things of culture, theatre and the arts. You like to exchange ideas, gossip a bit and titillate the minds of others. Now it’s important to train your eye on home. Focus on what resources are needed to make it more harmonious, colorful, well designed and beautiful, like an Ashram. Share what you know. You could be an interior designer.



scorpioScorpio October 23–November 21

You will be very practical, using your intelligence to understand what obstacles stand in the way of manifesting needs and wishes into your life and the life of many others. You take your time with decisions, focusing your mind on essentials. You are seeking the comfort of solitude so decisions are clear and precise. You are serious these days—in search of the Angel of the Presence.

 


saggSagittarius November 22–December 20

When we look at you we will see Mercury, the swift-footed one, wings on his shoulders, and feet, and cap on his head. You will act like Mercury—restless, changeable, distracted, versatile, agile. You will talk like Mercury with mischievousness, quickness and trickery, all in fun. You will be like Mercury—alert, precocious, interesting and curious. At time you will be tired and cry.

 


capricornCapricorn December 21–January 20

Capricorn Dec21–Jan20 You will begin to develop a trust in yourself that you have great gifted abilities that include many endeavors. Especially the arts. Capricorns have secret abilities no one knows about. Only when called forth can the gifts be seen. You will be extra sensitive. Symbols and paradoxes will surround you. Use your imagination to more fully articulate what you want to create. Have a journal of ideas.

 


aquariusAquarius January 21–February 18

You begin to question who you can trust. You can be discrete and confidential. Who in your life also possesses these traits? You think and analyze complex matters and finally realize that by posing a question to your mind, your intuition answers it unexpectedly. You learn best seeing things visually, symbolically and through sound—the Aquarian way of learning.

 


piscesPisces February 19–March 20

You seek people who are intelligent and curious, quite like you. You need interactions that involve community building and community affairs. You study and hear the trends of the times. You’re shocked with unfair play, manipulations, dishonesty. You come from another planet. We don’t know which one yet. But it’s dreamy, intelligent and good.

Risa is Founder & Director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies & Research Institute, a contemporary Wisdom School in Santa Cruz, CA.

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written by finder, January 09, 2013
Always spot on! How does she do it? Is she still being voted as best psychic in the Best Of Good Times?

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