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Planetary Forces – Jupiter

Traditionally, the third chakra is associated with the force of Will, and the ability to put oneself forth in the world. Jupiter is an expansive, beneficent force in astrology, so the “putting forth” part of the chakra is well represented by this planet. Continue reading

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Planetary Forces – Mars

As ruler of Aries, and co-ruler of Scorpio, Mars is seen as an initiating, driving planet, whose power also shows in the realm of sexuality and reproduction. Continue reading

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Planetary Forces – Saturn

The planet associated with the first chakra (located in the perineum) is Saturn. This planet is paired with Key 21 (The World) of the Tarot’s major arcana. Astrologically speaking, Saturn has often gotten something of a bad rap. You know, terms like “the great malefic” have been offered to describe it. This misses the point. Continue reading

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The World Turned Upside-Down

The title of today’s post is the name of a song that many mistakenly believe the British played at the surrender of Yorktown. The controversy is an interesting read and you can see it here, although Yorktown has nothing to … Continue reading

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De Profundis

According to Biblical lore, King David (in the picture) wrote this when he was feeling pretty low, which seems to have been fairly often if you’ve ever given Psalms a look. This was evidently David’s scene: feel bad, pluck the lyre, make up a psalm. Probably worked as well as any anti-depressant. He was one of the world’s premier music therapists, I suppose. Continue reading

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Reflections on Joy

Given my Life Path, I think about Joy as a concept from time to time. Like lately, for instance. When I ponder this stuff, I often happen upon writings or ideas that shine a little light on my process. Continue reading

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Nine Miles to Freedom

In Nine Miles to Freedom, a benevolent Oversoul describes a process of spiritual evolution and emphasizes the fact that each of us is part of a larger entity whose development depends on our progressing along the Paths described in the book. Continue reading

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