I dislike when people post their spammy junk email chain letters on their blog lol. It’s not usually accurate or cool to read and those things circulate so much that’s its silly and redundant. But this came to me today and I really thought it was cute… so here I go being a loser and posting my spammy junk email chain letter.
(from Mad Magazine’s “Mad for Better or Verse” by Frank Jacobs)
Aries the Ram
(Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)
Kazowee! Smash! Bang! Biff! and Bam!
No wonder Aries is the ram!
The only way his ego thrives
Is butting in our private lives;
We bolt our doors, but we can’t win -
The Aries pounds till he gets in;
And once he’s entered, have no doubt,
an atom bomb can’t get him out.
Taurus the Bull
(Apr. 20 - May 20)
When there’s a party you can’t stand,
You’ll find a Taurus right on hand
Offending crowds of helpless folks
With ancient, dull and endless jokes;
To make things worse for one and all,
The punch lines he cannot recall;
Few things upon this earth can bore us
Like the bull of some old Taurus!
Gemini the Twins
(May 21 - June 21)
A Gemini is kind and mean,
refined and rotten, foul and clean;
In other words, we must confess,
He’s just a schizophrenic mess;
But though he’s filled with peace and strife,
He tries to live a normal life;
He’ll make a faithful friend and mate -
Well, half of him, at any rate!
Cancer the Crab
(June 22 - July 22)
It takes most people quite a spell
To know a crab-like Cancer well;
And when they do, we must confide,
They’re often sorry that they tried;
But though his outlook’s gray and grim,
It pays to be a friend to him;
If so, you’ll see his spirits zoom
From deep depression up to gloom!
Leo the Lion
(July 23 - Aug. 22)
A Leo comes on with a roar,
And when he’s through, he roars some more;
He does this so we’ll plainly see
That in his world, there’s one boss - he!
He’s glad to share your point of view
As long as it is his view, too;
If you should cross him, have no fear -
The welts will fade within a year!
Virgo the Virgin
(Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)
A Virgo will not hesitate
To tell you that you’re second-rate;
For exercise he strains his wits
At finding faults and picking nits;
At night he murmurs soft and clear,
“I love you so, my precious dear;”
We know his sentiments are true,
For it’s himself he’s talking to!
Libra the Scales
(Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)
From just a brief, initial look,
A Libra seems a hopeless schnook;
At second glance we soon detect
Our first impression was correct;
His house is filled with friends who mooch,
Who borrow cash, who drink his hooch;
Let’s hope his giving never ends;
We’d hate to see him without his friends!
Scorpio the Scorpion
(Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)
If you should see a Scorpio,
Then, goodness gracious, say hello!
For if his presence you ignore
He’ll soon declare a private war;
However, if you’re over-nice,
You’ll pay an even bigger price;
For once he says your friend he’ll be,
You’ll never need an enemy!
Sagittarius the Archer
(Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)
A Sagittarius, you’ll find,
Will say whatever’s on his mind;
From what he says, we must conclude
What’s on his mind is pretty crude’
He’s right at home in drunken brawls,
In street-gang fights and free-for-alls;
He wishes he could get a job,
But who can use a one-man mob?
Capricorn the Goat
(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)
A Capricorn’s a hapless goat
Who always seems to miss the boat;
The shirts he washes end up shrunk;
He buys a car; it turns to junk;
His life’s a roll of endless craps
That even fouls up other chaps;
Because of his unlucky sign,
I couldn’t make this last line rhyme!
Aquarius the Water-Bearer
(Jan. 20 - Feb. 1
There’s little reason to discuss
The fuzzy-brained Aquarius;
His mind is in the stratosphere,
The rest of him is barely here;
Psychiatrists throw up their hands
And mutter things about his glands;
In truth his problem is clear-cut:
He’s just a happy, harmless nut!
Pisces the Fish
(Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)
The ardent Pisces loves to feel
He’s one big mass of sex appeal;
You’d think by now that he would see
The girls who date him don’t agree;
But though he falls flat on his face,
He simply can’t give up the chase;
No wonder life’s a string of crises
For the luckless, love-sick Pisces!
I am thankful to the woman I work for, not only for her humor, the respect and trust she has given me, but also to the major bonus I got hehe.
I am thankful for 2 very special friends I have, the ones who know me and understand me in a way that perhaps no other ever has. I can say anything to them and not be judged.
I am thankful for my loving husband and my true best friend. He is the smartest person I know and loves me with his whole heart. And I love the anniversary ring I got this year hehe.
I am thankful for the opportunities that arose that allowed my husband and me to travel more this year then we ever have done.
I am thankful that I have my health.
I am thankful my husband’s career, after many long low paying years, has settled on to solid ground. I’m thankful his struggle to build a career and find a place where he is appreciated is over. Another pay raise is on the way which is even better, to get rewarded!
I am thankful that my own business ventures and work have grown. All the stupidity and stress that I used to deal with is gone. It makes me believe whole heartedly how much I am capable of doing on my own, without others dragging me down. Yet I am also thankful for those who have professionally supported me now, and even thorough the years. I really know now how many people in my profession had respect for me and told me all along about my talents.
I am thankful for my brain, for logic has never failed me. I am a calm person that detests drama and content that I am not an emotional “reactor” which I have witnessed so many other people do.
I am thankful that my intelligence expands enough to see the bigger picture, allows me to see that path ahead and that my instincts are so sharp. I have grown so much in the last 5 years by completely realizing that my instincts are strong and that I can see exactly what is coming. Life is filled with so much less drama when it doesn’t take me by “surprise’.
I am thankful for my dark side, for it keeps me in balance; it lets me question things, and gives me the right to say what I need to say even when it isn’t popular. I am thankful I know how to accept and embrace my own darkness as it is my measure against the side of light.
I am thankful for my talent. I’m a great writer, an above average website designer, a decent graphic designer, and none of which have I been educated in at all. I am completely self taught.
I am thankful for other friends I have that I maintain contact with like : my adopted Italian momma, my breakfast buddy, my convention pals, my circle ladies, the couple we go out with, my British pal, and my long distance friends from school. I’ve been fortunate to maintain these relations for years and still have these people who are so important still in my life.
I am thankful I found some long lost family this year, with whom I see so much hope.
I am thankful that I could afford my new car, that I have a comfy home, and warm fuzzy creatures in it.
I can only sigh. Life is good. I feel lucky, and I am thankful for that. Now it is time to get ready for the P_A_R_T_Y.
I’m back to work after a really long vacation whoohoo. The hubby and I did some stuff at home but then we also went away to Salem Massachusetts. We had a total blast omg! There are so many things to do such as: the Salem Witch Museum, Ghost Hunting, Cemetery tours, Wiccan shopping, and lots more. We caught a few paranormal things on film actually, very cool. One thing I know many Wiccans get flustered about is Laurie Cabot’s commercialism which I feel is all just a matter of opinion. She has obviously done so much for Salem’s tourism industry and yet managed to keep the rich history there. Just being in the same room as Laurie Cabot was a spiritual experience. Many non-fluffy Wiccans dislike her books due to the fluffiness but I do feel she tries to inject a much needed spiritual view rather then the “be a cool witch” attitude. She is a woman who has committed to the fight of truth which I must honor. Much of the tours were tourist themed…. however, they did an excellent job of actually educating everyone on the Wiccan religion, and the true history of the Salem Witch trials. Many people watch The Crucible and do not even know it was a metaphor for the McCarthy era. I was thrilled to see that was explained. I learned things I didn’t know too. And let me tell you the shopping was AWESOME.
The photo above is one of the postcards I bought, I scanned it before I mailed it to a friend.
A woman emailed me this week and told me her “story” and then asked me if I thought it was possible to be addicted to getting tarot or psychic readings. Why she felt I would have this “answer” is also part of the problem. I’m not a psychologist. But I guess I do have an “opinion”.
Think about the whole self help movement or the wellness industry. Hundreds of books, CDs, classes, and groups can be utilized;. And they are. Its a billion dollar industry I would assume. Right now as I write this “The Secret” and the whole “Law of Attraction” is the BIG deal, meanwhile these companies bid on key words in the search engines and are making tons of money. The true secret is about how much money is made from it lol.
There are many people who feel “weak” or like they aren’t as important as they should be, so they seek all of those things to fill in some empty hole inside of them. Some people can be very addicted to all those techniques, but never end up truly applying solutions to their life. They can stop relying on their own common sense and follow someone else’s instructions on living life. They are often seekers of “the outside answer” or the quick fix instead of building their own personality, self esteem, and philosophy. If you think about someone you greatly admire, someone who really made a difference in the world (Albert Einstein, Thomas Jefferson, Susan B. Anthony) you’ll realize they were great thinkers, innovators, creators, and even rebels, but not gurus. I just don’t see Thomas Jefferson looking into a mirror daily reciting his affirmations: “I am good enough, smart enough, and dog gone it people like me. Can you?
People are seeking “growth” or preaching that we all need to make a “change” in our life in order to grow. The fact is that with age;.. growth and change happen NATURALLY. You become wiser, you become experienced. Our bodies change naturally over time too as we move into different life phases. Change is inevitable. Personal growth happens because it is necessary, and because your choices and actions allowed it. There is also usually evidence that appears in your life from growth that can be measured. For example: My household is making double the income I did 2 years ago. Does that mean that money is all that matters to me? No, of course not, but the evidence and the manifestation of my actions is measurable and has made a difference in my life. It is seen and felt, it allows me additional or new ways of growth too…. but that’s just one example.
The same is true with Tarot or psychic Readings I think. I feel it can at least be compared to the type of self help junkie addiction I am referring to. A tarot/psychic reading isn’t a problem solving technique. It’s a form of divination. A tarot reading can make a person FEEL better about a problem, a person, or a situation. But it doesn’t make you HEAL or GET better in some way and it in itself is not a solution. A person addicted to tarot or psychic readings wants to FEEL better usually.
If you rely on a fortune teller or psychic too often then you are making them your “guru”. It’s just not what they are intended for. A reading should be “fun” since technically it’s just another form of entertainment; not any sort of “therapy’.
I remember one woman when I worked on the 900 psychic lines years ago. She called me literally every single day for weeks at a time. She specifically sought my personal extension number to reach me, it wasn’t random. She wanted up to the minute reports on a relationship. Information on her boyfriend or spouse, what he was thinking and feeling blah blah. It was obsessive behavior in my opinion. The reading you got yesterday had a spiritual message for you, and that basic premise won’t change in 24 hrs I would tell her. What she really wanted was for me to tell her what she wanted to hear; not a real reading. She wasn’t actually seeking anything except confirmation on what SHE believed, assumed, and perceived. For all I know this man was a horrible person and all of her friends got sick of telling her the same things I was. So she came to me instead of annoying them any longer, hoping to get that one person who would agree with her.
I had a male client that did the same thing. Weekly he’d call and ask me about the woman he wanted to get back together with. She was his “soulmate” he believed and they had remained as friends after their break up. I’d read his cards for maybe 10 min each week, and he’d go on to tell me every detail of their contact since the last time we talked for another 40 minutes or so. He would literally describe to me a “look” she gave him and try to get me to tell him what it meant. Sometimes after the phone system disconnected his call, he’d ring me back to finish his details. The truth of the matter was he really just liked talking to me, getting a female perspective, and having a friend. I was reliable for him, I was on his side, and he could say anything to me because it was over the telephone which allowed a certain level of anonymous freedom. I made great money off these two people; but the readings were not genuine at all. This was one of the contributing factors that caused me to have a real moral dilemma for “charging” for readings and especially so in the “900 line” atmosphere.
Yes, I do believe that a person can be addicted to getting tarot or psychic readings. But most of them aren’t really addicted to the “cards” or the “reading” or the adviser of the service. Typically they are getting something else out of the situation for themselves, and that’s true for any type of addiction.
I have known tarot readers who felt they could do a card a reading on a person that wasn’t present and think they could READ their motivation, thoughts etc. And truly believe it without any doubt or question! Or some people learn how to do their own readings for instance and make 90% of their choices based off it. And no, I am not joking or exaggerating. I don’t read my own cards; I feel that I can “influence” the cards too much. I can very easily allow my energy to influence what I want to see too. I believe I can make the cards agree with my emotions and that just makes it self serving. I always get someone else to do a reading for me, I want their objectivity.
A tarot reading is divination, and divination is a touch different then fortune telling because it involves more “ritual”. Divination has a spiritual element involved yet the terms are still a little interchangeable. Divination is something every culture has done throughout history and basically continues to do even in modern times. It has never gone away or lost it’s “popularity”. Why? Because there are so many seekers, people who want comfort, people who want the “answer” to what is a mystery to them. Divination tools are interpreted rather then “factual”. A reading is only as good as the person who can interpret it TO you. And seriously this is true for a psychic that uses no divination tools too. They must interpret images, sounds, visions, etc. They can misunderstand them, and do so probably more then they’d like to. A lot of normal “human” error comes into play. This is often why something may appear “wrong” to you from a psychic or a reader. The message may not be translated to you properly, clearly, explicitly etc. Much is dependent upon the reader’s life experience, cultural experiences, education level, verbal skills etc. Also what YOU the querent is capable of understanding comes in to it also. The reader can be as clear as a bell to 1000 other people, but maybe not to you personally.
So let’s suppose a reader tells you there is money coming your way in 60 days time. People always want to hear that, maybe it’s only a $500 windfall coming your way. But who wouldn’t get a thrill out of hearing that? Then you “hope”, “wish”, “daydream” and even “fantasize” about it happening. Getting this kind of information COULD come true of course. But maybe it doesn’t;. and even if it doesn’t it still made you “high” from the fantasy. It made you feel good for 60 days. So sometimes even if a tarot reader or psychic is wrong, we still get something out of it.
Let’s also think about this too, again, maybe it’s just my personal opinion. I see tons of tarot readers and psychics who advertise what they do as “advice”. Think about it. How often in your life has a friend asked you for your advice and actually taken it? Or what about you? Didn’t you ever have a relationship, a work problem, a marital issue and received advice from someone else? Did you take it? Surely you know someone who has had a bad relationship and they continued in it, did stupid things etc while everyone sat back KNOWING they were in trouble. When they do not listen to the advice; eventually you stop offering it. We’re human; it’s natural for us to seek the advice and opinion of others. But we’re all also ego driven and still think we know better. We ALL do it. But I am not sure I want to pay for advice all the time. I’m not sure that one sided advice is even helpful at all.
I believe in the Tarot wholeheartedly. But even I have must maintain a certain level of skepticism to be really honest with myself. If I do not; I lose a little bit of my own intelligence and my faith in myself to make competent choices without a “tool” as my crutch. I also must allow my faith in a higher power outside of myself that may not want me to know the answer I want right now. Or perhaps the higher power wants me to learn a lesson the hard way rather then the arm me with knowledge. Maybe some things are just better left “unknown” to us. Sometimes the “mystery” is best left to be unfolded by me alone, and with nothing else but the great wide abyss. Our lessons have a purpose and they aren’t always going to be revealed or even easy to understand. Personally, I have not had my own cards read in YEARS now. I grew past it in some way; it helped me to build up the confidence to not need to know the future for every step I take. It taught me how to analyze situations from different angles on my own. I use the cards all the time, but more for ritual purposes. Sometimes I give readings to friends but it’s more just to for fun now. Like a hobby where I get to be creative.
So my truthful answer to this woman who wrote me is: you need to ask yourself what you are REALLY addicted to. Maybe it’s just fluffy feel good talk from a reader, like a friend. Is it your desire to hear the answer from another person that YOU assume, believe in, or want to hear? At what point do you get that “rush” of excitement? Where is the thrill for you? When you figure that out, you’ll know the answer. My judgment of you means nothing.
My post isn’t meant it knock anyone down who practices, or reads the tarot. This journal is my own sounding board where I just get to post my own deep thoughts. I believe a tarot reading can be beneficial; but only if you have a really well rounded reader and a truly open mind yourself. In my own personal experiences I felt that at 50% of the readings I gave fell on deaf ears or were like the examples I gave. For me, and in my experiences, it was self esteem destroying to perform a reading for someone who did not really want my message. I really have tons of respect for the tarot readers who do it as a career because they obviously have the ability not to feel that way. I am too much of an empath sometimes lol! It is just not my personal path and I grew from learning that lesson. However, those things apply to me alone, and I do not speak for anyone else! The internet is certainly full of “lofty opinions” and mine is no different.
ARIES (March 21 - April 19) Star Wars Character : The Emperor
The Emperor has demonstrated his liking to inflict pain on people just as people born under the sign Aries often do. He feels he is at the center of the universe and he must be in control. He enjoys being a leader and his aggression and quick-tempered attitude also helps him with this.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) Star Wars Character : Chewbacca
Chewbacca is a dependable creature but he can tend to be stubborn. He likes material possessions and loves to win at games. He tends to hate being bossed around or losing and he may succumb to his physical strength when upset.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) Star Wars Character : Ewok
Ewoks are playful little creatures as are Gemini’s. They tend to be extremely curious, craving knowledge but sometimes having short attention spans. For the most part they are charming and lovable beings but they can seem scattered and high-strung at times.
CANCER (June 21 - July 22) Star Wars Character : Luke Skywalker
Luke seemed to be somewhat whiney sometimes but he eventually developed the thick hard shell of a cancer. He is strong willed and persistent to get what he wants. He never shys away from a fight at the first sign of danger. Not to mention he began to master the element of mind manipulation.
LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) Star Wars Character : Princess Leia
Leia adds a whole new meaning to high self-assurance which is evident in Leos. She is a nurturing person with great physical strength. Like many Leos she will see that her mission for good is completed and she is very optimistic about the outcome.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) Star Wars Character : C3P0
C3P0 shows his efficiency when working for a good cause but he tends to be a little bit fussy when it comes to doing something out of the ordinary. Like many Virgos he wants to stay out of the spotlight and he does well at picking up minute details.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Star Wars Character : “Obi Wan” Kenobi
As always Obi Wan continues forward in his pursuit of justice and he is determined to succeed. He conveys his art of persuasion through the force. He displays his supreme intelligence and is very talented in obtaining balance between himself and his surroundings.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) Star Wars Character : Han Solo
Han is a powerful character. He also tends to be possessive and lusty which would explain Han’s greedy nature. He feels threatened by Leia’s attempt to order him around which displays the disliking scorpios have for people who try to control them. He is often prone to suspicion and jealousy as seen in the empire strikes back. However, his resiliance and passion lead him to get what he wants.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Star Wars Character : Yoda
Yoda is superbly wise and he has been known to spread this wisdom widely. He seems to be impatient and pushy when people take his teachings too lightly. As always his philosophical side always peeks through.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Star Wars Character : R2D2
R2’s ambition and inexhaustible desire to reach their goals/destination is rarely fulfilled. This causes resentment towards winners. He is a very loyal, sometimes going to great lengths to help someone out. He is a very social unit winning the hearts of many with his cute personality, however close friends are few.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Star Wars Character : Darth Vader
Vader can be cruel and torment people who disagree with him but deep down there is a peace- loving, friendly side to him. He has a knack for inflicting pain on people and he uses his intellect during battle.
PISCES (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) Star Wars Character : Lando
Lando is the typical character with his head in the clouds. He is self-sacrificing but may be too passive to stand up to Vader. He became fairly pessimistic when put under pressure. He also poses as a chameleon wanting to change his scenery on occasion.
Ask yourself?
Do you experience any of these patterns in your life?
Turmoil in relationships with family, friends, or lovers?
Quitting relationships/people. Quitting or changingWork/jobs often?
Blaming all your failures on others?
Feeling like people are purposely doing things to harm you in some way?
Feeling as if you have no control in your life?
Feeling plaque by “what ifâ€, or “if onlyâ€.
Constant arguments with family, friends, neighbors, and lovers?
Being easily angered?
This is just a small list of negative life patterns that many people experience daily. All of them are things within your control and things you do to yourself. Why do they happen? Sometimes it’s a simply lack of spirituality.
Spirituality is much different then Religion. All religions require or have the desire to PHYSICALLY FEEL a connection to a higher being no matter what it preaches. That’s what true spirituality is… what you FEEL.
You can go through the motions of spirituality and not genuinely FEEL it. Take for example someone who has to read tons of self help books or religion books etc. They may still be experiencing the same negative life patterns but just going through the motions of what they believe spirituality is from books.
At its very basic core… feelings cannot be taught, learned, or forced. Spirituality is a moment that happens in your life when things “click†and life becomes balanced. It’s a moment of total “enlightenment†with almost near to no explanation. The path to spirituality is of course through learning, and teachings, perhaps sometimes even therapy,… but it is always an on going process to evolve as a human being.
Some things in my own personal experience that validate my own spiritual growth were:
Realizing that the only people who can emotionally “hurt†me, are the ones I allow.
Knowing the difference between being a “quitter†and doing everything that I could have.
Knowing that when a person shows you who they REALLY are to believe them the very first time.
Understanding the difference between knowledge and intelligence.
Not dwelling on the past and allowing things to rest.
Realizing that I don’t have to defend myself when I believe I am right.
Knowing that I can accept my own responsibility in failures without blaming anyone else.
Does any of this mean I am a super human being that lives every single moment with my spirituality? Nope, of course not. I work, have a family, have friends, etc in a normal life too. But I am so much more balanced and secure in who I am than I was 5 or 10 years ago. I have faith that I had my own personal ‘moment of enlightenment†and I continue to have them often. I don’t have to live my life forcing myself to BE spiritual either.
Spirituality will not make your life perfect indeed. But FEELING your spiritual side and really being in tune with it allows you the peace of mind of knowing you have control of yourself. Feeling the spirit is always dramatic in books or movies but in reality we experience it on a much more human everyday level.
People have an unusual interest in astrology. They read their daily horoscopes, either for fun or to see what their day will bring. The fact that these horoscopes apply to one twelfth of the world population does not matter to them. There are certain things in astrology which do hold true.
Most people think there are the twelve signs and twelve personalities. In actuality there are twenty-four personalities. Anyone born between the first and the tenth of the month are true to their signs. Anyone born between the fifteenth and the sixth of the following month have both personalities. It just depends on which side that person is born on. For example, someone born on the twenty seventh of the month has the personality of their sign with an underscore of the previous sign.
By now, someone is asking what does this have to do with spirituality. The answer is simple. What we try to achieve is the perfect balance of all the signs to become our true spiritual self.
Aries is assertive, and a leader. Taurus is practical and stable. Gemini is an intellectual. Cancer is loyal and family values. Leo is expressive and magnanimous. Virgo is logical and creative. Libra is balanced and fair. Scorpio is perceptive and dependable. Sagittarius is highly intuitive and honest. Capricorn is patient and self reliant. Aquarius is sincere and friendly. Pisces is kind and sympathetic.
As you can see from above, I only listed the good qualities of these signs. The negative qualities reflect what are considered the deadly sins. For example, Aries can be very selfish in their quest to be noticed. That goes directly with the definition of Lust. Aries can also walk all over anyone that gets in the way of their ambition. This becomes the definition of Greed. Aries can feel they are better and smarter than everyone else. This is the definition of Pride.
Taurus can be very lazy (Sloth). They can be very Greedy, and Jealous (Envy).
Anyone that knows a Gemini knows there are two distinct personalities. One is ‘fondly’ referred to as the evil twin. This side can be manipulative, (pride) self-centered (lust), prejudice (wrath).
Cancer can be opinionated (wrath), sloppy and lazy (sloth).
Leo can be intolerant (wrath), conceited (pride), patronizing (lust), jealous (envy).
Virgo can be blunt, over critical, and perfectionist (pride)
Libra can be resentful (envy), vain (pride), and lazy (sloth).
Scorpio can be jealous and resentful (envy), intolerant (wrath), obsessive (gluttony).
Sagittarius can be immoral (lust), procrastinate (sloth), impatient (pride)
Capricorn can be miserly (gluttony), egotistical (pride), jealous (envy)
Aquarius can be opinionated (pride), irresponsible ( sloth)
Pisces can be selfish (gluttony), immoral (lust), lazy (sloth)
Every sign has a negative side which can be associated with one or more of the seven deadly sins. What we have to do is recognize the negative side and try to eliminate it from our personality. Too often, this is easier said than done. By recognizing these negative signs are from the dark side, and by indulging in them we are falling into the trap of the dark one, it becomes easier to try and eliminate them from our personalities.
No one is perfect. The Higher Powers do not expect anyone to be. All they are asking of us is to try and achieve our true potential of the positive sides of each sign and eliminate the negative side from our thought process. The operative word here is try. If we are able to eliminate even one of these negative sins, we have taken a closer step to our true spirit. If we can eliminate one of these, then the opposite - one of the seven Heavenly Virtues will take its place. If we can eliminate wrath from our conscious, than love for our fellow man can take its place. If we can eliminate greed from our personalities, than we will become more merciful.
By recognizing we are truly unique individuals, with unlimited potential, we can change the world into a paradise instead of the mess it is in now.
United as they are by the element of fire, those born under the zodiacal signs of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are said to have certain characteristics in common.
Just as we are drawn to a fire when we are feeling chilly, or gather around this bright focal point, so fiery people are said to be warmhearted, generous, and magnetic, to relish being the center of attention (notably Sun-governed Leos), and to be stimulated and energized by contact with others, particularly airy individuals, whose ideas act like oxygen on fire, as well as their fire-sign fellows.
When their imaginations are fired up, they can be highly creative, and when their enthusiasm has been kindled, their vitality, exuberance, ardor, and passion enlivens those around them.
Like fires unpredictable, leaping flames, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius individuals are adventurous, outgoing, impulsive, and spontaneous, and often inspirational, experimental trendsetters who are blessed with a masculine confidence and the courage of their convictions.
If a headstrong, fiery characters flame is to burn brightly, he or she needs self-autonomy and freedom of action. However, watery or earthy influences may dampen or suppress a fiery types high spirits.
Along with having a gift for making things happen (and Ariens are spirited initiators), those whose element is fire are furthermore typically honest and optimistic (particularly jovial Sagittarians).
Negative Attributes:
Fire can be dangerous, however, for it can swiftly burn out of control, damaging or consuming everything in its path.
In the same way, when fueled by excitement, a fiery temperament can often either become overstimulated and then rashly and unthinkingly overstep certain boundaries, or else a spark of annoyance may rapidly escalate into furious rage.
Fiery individuals may therefore lack self-control, and are prone to burnout if they are unable, or unwilling, to rein in their energies. They may be hot-tempered, but their heated outbursts are usually short-lived, and once vented, their fury generally quickly subsides.
Further unappealing fiery traits include a tendency to be aggressive and domineering, (particularly Mars-ruled Ariens), arrogant and egotistical (especially Sun-governed Leos), and abrupt and impatient (notably mutable Sagittarians).
Indeed, despite their often heart-warming demonstrativeness, all have a tendency to be the exhibitionists of the zodiac, which others may find tiresome.
THE EARTH SIGNS
Positive attributes:
The earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn, and, as their element suggests, all have fundamentally down-to-earth natures.
These are level-headed individuals, who, like their element, are stable and supportive. Even when an earthquake, in the form of personal catastrophe, rocks the very foundations of their existence, their resilience and practical approach generally soon reassert themselves, enabling them to rebuild their world steadily, patiently, and productively, in typically earthy fashion.
Those born under earth signs are furthermore logical and straightforward, and prefer to deal with facts rather than waste their time on others flights of fancy or abstract notions (especially Mercury-governed Virgos), which is why they sometimes find airy types unsettling.
Additionally hardworking, loyal, and dependable, they can be relied upon to see a job through to the end, and, once committed, to remain faithful to their friends and loved ones.
From this description, it may sound as though sensible, earthy people are rather boring, yet while their constancy and love of routines may make them predictable, it is no coincidence that earthy can mean sensual, or lusty, and, indeed, Venus-ruled Taureans have a pronounced relish for indulging their senses.
All earth-sign characters enjoy spending time outside, too, be it lazing around, hiking, or tending their gardens, for they feel grounded when they are in physical contact with their element.
And if you think of the way water seeps into the earth, encouraging growth, it is clear that despite their imperturbable appearance, earthy personalities have a lot going on under the surface, which those whose element is empathetic water have a talent for bringing out.
Negative Attributes:
Some of the disadvantages of having earth as an element include the passiveness that it bestows on its children, a characteristic that is compounded by having a feminine polarity, which means that Taureans, Virgoans, and Capricorneans can be somewhat stolid and inactive, and, because they are naturally prudent and cautious too, may do little on joyous impulse (which is why they frequently disapprove of spontaneous, fiery individuals) and may rarely take the initiative.
They can also be hard-headed materialists (especially saturnine Capricorns) who sometimes take greater pleasure in working hard to accumulate the money and possessions that make them feel secure than in simply having fun, which is why they may seem depressingly upright, serious, and ambitious to playful, air-sign individuals, and miserly to generous, fire-sign people.
Another trait that may irritate others is their slow, considered, plodding approach and refusal to be rushed, even if their thoroughness, attention to detail, and tenacity bring concrete results in the end.
THE AIR SIGNS
The zodiacal signs of Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius all have the element of air in common, and because air is associated with the intellect in astrological thought, they are believed to be united in their analytical, logical, and rational way of thinking.
These coolly cerebral people are stimulated by ideas, be they those that they think up themselves or those that spring from the minds of creative, fiery characters, artistic, watery individuals, or their ingenious, airy brethren (they often consider practical, earthy types unimaginative and uninspiring, however).
Indeed, they themselves tend to come up with the most inventive of concepts, and none more so than groundbreaking, Uranus-governed Aquarians.
And just as the air in Earths atmosphere is both everywhere and moves around freely, so do they, partly because they are constantly in search of new and interesting viewpoints, partly because they are curious about others and enjoy evaluating their personalities, and partly because they are fluent and articulate communicators who feel the urge to impart their news and views to others.
About the author: Clare Gibson is the author of numerous books on dreams and astrology. This article is part of an extract from her book: The Ultimate Book of Relationships. The full extract can be read at http://www.browsebooksforfree.com/books4-4
Ever meet someone who is out to save the world? Who is truly compassionate and charismatic? Someone who has some position of power in a great cause, or religious group? Chances are, they are part of the 11% percent of the population living on Life Path (9) the Path of the Humanitarian. These individuals have birthdays which when summed, and then reduced by Fadic addition give us a (9) result.
(For example Cher, born May 20th, 1946; 5 + 20 + 1946 = 1971 = 18 = 9)
Note that your Life Path is Numerology’s equivalent to your Sun Sign in Astrology; telling us what the primary factors are in shaping your Destiny.
Talents and Abilities
Humanitarians primary goal is to show compassion for people. They want to change the world and make it a better place for everyone. They are charismatic and very creative individuals. They are drawn to positions of power in some great cause, politics, or a religious group. They understand people’s need for hope in their lives.
These people have unlimited opportunities to succeed in life. They are loving and broad minded; tolerant of other peoples desires and weaknesses. They have many friends and acquaintances; they network well, and people are drawn to them. They are not gifted financially, but wealth means little to them.
Humanitarians love to travel and see new places. They are likely to have strong psychic abilities. These people are emotionally intense, and impatient with delays in their plans. Jobs and task in their lives tend to reach sudden and dramatic endings. These people are not subtle.
Problem Areas for Humanitarians
Humanitarians tend to have hot tempers. They are often impractical, and can be poor judges of character. Clever people can manipulate them when they are not on their guard. They are poor detail people, and need to delegate that kind of work to others.
Famous Life Path (9) Humanitarians
Famous people with this Life Path include: Troy Aikman, Christina Applegate, India Arie, Bea Arthur, Sean Astin, Rowan Atkinson, Barbara Bach, Tyra Banks, Roberto Benigni, Jack Black, Andrea Bocelli, Steven Bochco, Garth Brooks, Gisele Bundchen, Edward Burns, Jim Carrey, Cher, Roma Downey, Kirsten Dunst, Laurence Fishburne, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Matt Groening, Thomas Harris, Ed Harris, Melissa Joan Hart, Dustin Hoffman, Anthony Hopkins, Whitney Houston, Ricki Lake, Spike Lee, Tara Lipinski, Courtney Love, Loretta Lynn, Shirley MacLaine, Julianna Margulies, Wynton Marsalis, Bill Murray, Tom Petty, Lisa Marie Presley, Michael Richards, Gavin Rossdale, Kurt Russell, Garry Shandling, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tom Snyder, Sharon Stone, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Kristin Scott Thomas, John Updike, and Renee Zellweger
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I'm 38 years old, Italian, and I was a witch before I really knew what it meant. I have been devoted to Wicca as my path for over 13 years now. I consider myself an eclectic solitary non-fluffy bunny witch and I follow the Aridian Tradition of Stregheria.
I believe religion and spirituality are extremely personal and private, between you or me and our gods. I also believe that not every single moment in life is meant to be spiritual, I don't believe in "new age" pop psychology in my religion. I believe that there is a time and place to pay my bills, to have normal conversations with others, and to have moments even away from it. Too much over indulgence of any kind keeps us from facing our reality, and my reality is a part of the mundane world where my actions affect others. I keep religion a non-topic with the people I work with, or even with several friends that I have. For me, this is a more practical way to live a full and balanced life. I am, as they say, "in the broom closet" however; it is by choice.
I also believe that to know light, we must also know some darkness and all of us have some primal darkness buried deep inside. Denying it or hiding it means we are not experiencing our true selves. Buried within all of us is a core being that we never fully experience or show to others, and the traits of that core come out of us in small pieces.
