Where are your ‘Out There’ Planets?
URANUS PLUTO NEPTUNE
Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are the three slow moving outer planets which influence our natal charts and daily lives. Because they take so long to amble through the heavens these are planets which influence generations. Each generation has markedly different placements of these planets. This logically then distinguishes how each decade or so we have such unique changes to our culture.
When one of these three slow movers shifts into a new sign in the Heavens above, we see marked changes in our external environment. Everything from hairstyles to car design to social structures undergo through radical change.
A most significant shift of this nature was when Pluto moved from Libra to Scorpio in 1984 until the end of 1995. Through this whole phase Plutonic activity lead to the development of nuclear weaponry, destruction via landmines, an increase of crimes of sex and violence and huge increase in the development of the porn industry.
Pluto moving through Scorpio brought much of this to light, preparing for the shift of Pluto into Sagittarius during 1996. Did we then see an increase in comedy, philosophical ideas and discussion and increased emphasis on religious issues? Probably we did…
The three outermost planets of the solar system take 84, 65 and 248 years respectively to orbit the Sun. They therefore stay 7, 14 and 28 years in a Zodiac sign (with slight variations whilst retrograde).
Find out where these three planets were at the time of your birth and what their placements mean for you…
URANUS is the planet of personal transformation. Inspirational for the individual, this Ruling Planet also blesses generations. Uranus challenges the Status Quo, and constitutes a challenging, difficult energy. Independent and radical, this planet moves slowly heralding profound drawn out change…
To be born under Uranus (which Aquarians are) is an honour indeed, which needs to be treated with healthy respect. This planet inspires altruism. But also signifies self-importance and eccentricity. Uranus allows for detachment, as well as the ability to be all things to all people. This mode of being is a law unto itself. In true maverick style Aquarius knows best. A perverted rebellious streak gives Uranus the edge.
Uranus returns to each sign once every 84 years and remains in the same sign for usually seven years….its influence is general.
But this sign certainly dictates your urge for freedom and the way your individuality is expressed.
Where was URANUS at the time of your birth?
Uranus in ARIES: Dynamism, assertiveness, self absorption, fires.
(Uranus has been in Aries for only 9 years since the 1800’s from April 1927 to March 1935. It returns to Aries March 2011)
Your spirit of adventure is pronounced and you seek freedom at any price. In the extreme this urge for freedom can cause alienation, estrangement and frequent departures from what has gone before. You are blunt and outspoken. Watch that fiery temper! You would do well to develop more empathy and understanding
Uranus in TAURUS: Strength, dictatorship, structural damage.
(June to October 1934 and April 1935 to May 1942. Uranus returns to Taurus in March 2018)
Often with this placing you are looking for new and practical ideas re money and material gain. You love to change the old way of doing things at every given opportunity. You have great determination and courage. Full of purpose you always get things done. Watch that stubborn streak though; it can definitely hold you back. Practice free expression!
Uranus in GEMINI: Intellect, versatility, educational changes
(May 1942 to June 1949)
You are a genius and intuitively brilliant! You have the ability to pioneer new concepts in the work place, and have great passion for what grabs your interest. BUT you can be deeply restless and often loose patience with your best ideas far too quickly. More self discipline will enable you to bring things to fruition. Self belief is everything
Uranus in CANCER: Detached emotions, unique family heritage
(June 1949 to August 1955 and February to June 1956)
You really need freedom of emotional expression and simply hate to be stifled. Authority figures make you baulk. As your tastes develop you love unusual décor and surroundings. You are quite the eccentric. You are highly likely to be psychic and need to stay grounded. There is a risk of instability at times. You need to be nurtured and understood.
Uranus in LEO: Great achievements, royal births, egomania
(June 1956 to August 1962)
Your need for independence means that in love and romance you like to lead the way. . You are a born leader who needs to dictate how things are gonna be. You are artistic with certain standards and you redefine set standards asap. Watch out for egotism with this placement. Your chance to make the best impact comes when you consider others. Become altruistic!
Uranus in VIRGO: Neurotic behaviour, Health Changes, Mental restlessness
(August 1962 to September 1968)
You have original and unique ideas regarding health and well being. You are very innovative with science and technology also. Meticulous intellectual research comes naturally and you get to the bottom of whatever you undertake to understand. You may feel your have health niggles; but these inspire you to get busy. You always find solutions
Uranus in LIBRA: Unique talent, coldness, superficiality
(October 1968 to November 1974 and May to September 1975)
Ironically you find your independence through relationships and partnerships. You set yourself up for stress and disharmony if you hook up with someone too demanding. Choose partners carefully. You have an unusual legal brain and often find ways to reform rules and structures in your environment. You are unconventional, inspirational and probably musical!
Uranus in SCORPIO: Sexual deviations, emotional coldness, cruelty
(September 1975 to November 1981 and October 1974 and April 1975)
You find that independence comes through radical and inspirational change. Bound to be over emotional with this placement; you also have unique psychic insights and pick up far more than is humanly useful! Your sensitivity is certainly heightened and you need to find ways to protect yourself. Watch that temper. Sometimes you insist on change in dictatorial fashion…
Uranus in SAGITTARIUIS: Exploration, unique records, new discoveries
(1904 and November 1981 to November 1988)
You have very unique individualistic ideas about religion, philosophy, spirituality and education. You are eccentric and have a bizarre way of coming up with pertinent perspectives. No doubt you are interested in anything hidden and mysterious. But be careful in your exploration of things which may be more powerful than you! Beware natural forces!
Uranus in CAPRICORN: Ruthless power, insensitivity, new regulations
(1905 to 1911 and December 1988 and January 1996)
This generation brings about powerful changes in government and business power structures. You know how to keep the best of the old traditions, whilst making radical plans for significant grass roots reform. Doubtless your ambitions are strong. Your desire to succeed is formidable and you have ways of making people walk and talk. Be kind!
Uranus in AQUARIUS: Inventions, rebellion, advanced space travel
(February 1912 to March 1919 and January 1996 to March 2003)
Old outmoded ideas don’t cut the mustard for you. You have to have the freedom to make your own decisions. No one is going to tell you what to do anytime soon. You use intuition more than logic; but you get some serious results by trusting your visions. You set the trends and the rest of us follow. You are no sheep that is for sure
Uranus in PISCES: Unique talent, emotionally chaos, tidal waves
(April 1919 to March 1927 and March 2003 to 2011)
You seek to bring about change and assert your independence with the use of your heightened intuition. You dig deep and have a good understanding of the universal unconscious as well as formidable self awareness. You can be idealistic though and expect the best of people. You get disappointed; but not much perturbs you
PLUTO highlights personal obstacles and our ability to overcome them. This planet has a strong influence on our hidden secrets. Life’s mystery and dark side loves Pluto energy. Its terrain is the skeleton in the closet, and the subterranean depths of the unconscious.
Pluto is the ancient god of the Underworld. This energy dances in the shadows, and is not afraid to stare death in the face. An intrepid fearlessness attaches to this Planet’s vibration. Pluto is resilient, determined and will not take defeat lying down. Therefore, Pluto inspires transformation. But Pluto can be dark, dangerous and cruel. When off balance resist and avoid this energy at all costs…
Pluto entered Sagittarius in late 1995 and this significant shift brought about significant pressure for all of us, depending on what issue it hit.
Where was PLUTO at the time of your birth?
Pluto in ARIES: Sudden eruptions, nuclear wars
This is a reforming placement; but without the staying power to complete the good ideas. This transit begins in 2082 and ends in 2101. Maybe Aries pioneers in the future will be exploring the outer reaches of the Universe and finding everything we never could!
Pluto in TAURUS: Dedication, underground activity
A resistance to initial changes but then acceptance and long term results once the new regime in place. The long haul produces major change. Pluto moves into Taurus in 2101 and stays there for 31 years!
Pluto in GEMINI: Advanced changes in communications, verbosity
Regeneration manifests through the dissemination of ideas and good communication. Pluto moves into Gemini in 2132 for 30 years. It is perhaps hard to imagine but there will be new forms of communication and new ways to distribute information developed under this influence.
Pluto in CANCER: Family traumas, obsessions, ultra sensitivity
(July 1913 to June 1939 for the first time since the 1600’s)
Regeneration of society will come through the deep emotional involvement in the home and homeland. Pluto in this position will domesticate new worlds, new environments and new emotional attachments.
Pluto in LEO: Changes in power and authority
(1939 and 1956 and January to August 1957 for the first time since the 1700’s)
Regeneration manifests dramatically through power struggles internationally. Potentially a dangerous time! The last time Pluto was in Leo saw the power struggles which led to the Second World War. Hopefully the proceeding reign of Pluto in Cancer establishes a peace which cannot be threatened by such shenanigans
Pluto in VIRGO: Minor obsessions, earthquakes, ingenuity
(October 1956 to October 1971 and April to July 1972 for the first time since 1720)
Purging of society and life occurs through the analysis of what is or is not essential. This is a practical time. Under the last reign of Pluto in Virgo great advances were made in surgery and medicine. Perhaps by this time science will have the capacity to defrost all those frozen cryogenically.
Pluto in LIBRA: Transforming legal change, intense charm
(October 1971 to Nov 1983 and May to August 1984 for the first time since 1735)
Regeneration of society comes through revamped partnerships, relationships and marriages. By the time this reign occurs it will be interesting to see if it will see a return to the traditional values we just about still hold dear. Or will there be harems and multi dimensional marriages galore? Mm….
Pluto in SCORPIO: Sexually transmitted diseases, alternative therapies
(November 1983 to January 1995 and April to November 1995 for the first time since before the Revolution in Europe)
This is the eleventh hour placement of Pluto in Scorpio, which last occurred from 1983 to 1995. This is the time when Global Warming became established in our hearts and minds as a serious issue. AIDS surfaced as a serious threat and alternative medicine developed its influence significantly. Will we all still be here by the time Pluto hits Scorpio again?
Pluto in SAGITTARIUS: Prophetic powers, extrasensory perception, extensive travel
(November 1995 to February 2008 and June to November 2008 for the first time since the American Revolution)
In this sign Pluto leads to the success or failure of the transformation which has gone before. Perhaps by this time we will all be more enlightened spiritually and bound by our beliefs and common humanity. Preoccupation with materialism, profit, and loss do not work. It is make or break time.
Pluto in CAPRICORN: Return to law and justice, earthly restrictions
(January 25th 2008 to June 14th 2008 and November 26th 2008 to January 21st 2024 for the first time since 1762 to 1778 during the American Revolution)
This is a practical time where the debris and loose ends of the Pluto in Sagittarius reign get tied up and sorted. The Aquarian age gets reconstructed and new rules are put in place. The last time Pluto was in Capricorn the French Revolution brought serious reform and change across Europe and the United States was founded.
Pluto in AQUARIUS: Development of the new world, uniqueness, spiritual science
In 2041 a New Order will be established and structures in place which will benefit from Aquarian altruistic reforms. A more altruistic phase begins…
Pluto in PISCES: Self destruction, enlightenment, strengthening of the emotions
This regime next begins in 2061, more than 50 years from now. By this time we should have a much deeper understanding of who we are and what our priorities should be. Here’s hoping….why cant we get there sooner?!
NEPTUNE ruler of the oceans has energy enough to transform the masses. The processes inspired by Neptune are laborious but profound. Ideologies, beliefs and social norms come under the jurisdiction of Neptune. But commendable spiritual tendencies may become off-the-wall fanaticism. The down side of Neptune involves escapism, indecisiveness, and elaboration of the truth.
Neptune off balance muddles the vision. So discernment is important. Those ruled by Neptune should guard against self-deception. For wild fantasy and wish fulfilment tendencies need to be monitored.
With Neptune in the frame, dreams and visions are loaded with significance. This depth, wisdom and imagination may be expressed as a great gift…
Neptune spends twice as long in a sign as Uranus….usually about 14 years. This is most definitely a generational planet. But it has an important influence in your natal chart depending on which ‘House’ it resides in.
Neptune links to your spiritual and intuitive talents…
Where was NEPTUNE at the time of your birth?
Neptune in ARIES: Dissolution of leadership, spiritual evolution
This placing fires your imagination big time. It also allows you to act on your psychic impulses with the full force of trust and faith. Ego needs to be watched for this can be a dangerous combination when off balance. Powerful indeed…
Neptune in TAURUS: Financial losses, gothic architecture,
(Next in 2052!)
Imagination and spiritual energies are channeled into concrete practical expression. This is a handy grounded placing. The danger lies in your tendency to put too much emphasis on material well being. The illusory seduction can be that you are too rooted in reality! Work that one out…
Neptune in GEMINI: Instability, openness to spiritual awareness
Your heightened intuition bridges the gap. A great combination where left and right brain function tend to be well balanced. Imagination and spiritual issues are channeled through logic and reasoning. You are formidable and must guard against burn out and thinking you can conquer everyone and every thing…
Neptune in CANCER: Psychic development, oceanic changes
(July 1901 to July 1915 for the first time since before the American Revolution)
This placement ensures heightened psychic ability. But also makes you quite impressionable if you are not aware of your own ability. There is a need for grounding; and an acute need to be aware of the difference between reality and illusion
Neptune in LEO: Theatrical talent, dissolution of royalty
(July 1915 to July 1929 for the first time since the American Revolution)
This is a bold, creative and imaginative placing. You are bound to be extremely expressive and imaginative. Watch that your ego does not alienate people or hold you back. Yes you can conquer the world; but do not advertise the fact…
Neptune in VIRGO: Floods, mental instability, agricultural booms
(August 1929 to September 1942 and April to July 1943)
You are cute and know how to handle your productive imagination and spirituality. You carefully analyze and understand what is what. Just do not over analyze as you need to trust a greater freedom of expression. You can not always fit your spirituality into a box.
Neptune in LIBRA: Flower power, hallucinations, peace, beauty
(October 1942 to October 1956 for the first time in 200 years)
You use beauty and harmony to express your spirituality and your essence. Watch for misplaced idealism and do not assume you can save the world. You perhaps can; but would do well to be practical and channel your good energies wisely.
Neptune in SCORPIO: Lack of control, addictions, healing power
(October 1956 to November 1970 and previously in 1806)
Your great imagination serves you well and allows you to understand deep spiritual matters if you are so inclined. Watch for the temptation or pull of drug and substance abuse. You may be prone to sex issues. Just keep your deep dark side in check and talk things through when needs be
Neptune in SAGITTARIUS: Restlessness, visions, religious fervor
(November 1971 to January 1984 and June to November 1984 for the first time since 1820)
You may not yet appreciate the psychic ability you have and you would probably want to try to understand it intellectually first before using it. Um it doesn’t work like that…USE it. You really need creative freedom and self expression is your most valued asset. In the exploration of all things spiritual you may be drawn into the cult/guru thing; be careful
Neptune in CAPRICORN: Dissolution of laws, clouded principles
(January 1984 to January 1998 and August to November 1998 for the first time since the Civil War)
You have a practical side which allows your spiritual ideas and impulses to be expressed sensibly. Watch that the voice of reason does not completely stifle your imagination and psychic impulses. You always double check your messages and tend to doubt things unless they are staring you in the face
Neptune in AQUARIUS: Intellectual depreciation, great visionaries
(February 1998 to February 2012 for the first time since the Civil War)
Great spiritual changes and developments are linked to this placing. You have the capacity to be quite the innovator. Not much passes you by and you have a unique perception which can really help others. You may not appreciate that your talents can be grounded to help you in practical ways.
Neptune in PISCES: Compassion, surrealism, spiritual awareness
(2012….)
You have a vivid imagination and might as well see where it can take you. But you need to stay grounded and not get lost in a world of illusion. Learn how to balance your psychic insights with practical application. You can help many with your messages but need to test that you are getting it right before you can be fully confident!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Predictions 2010
JEDWARD
The Grimes Twins
Jed and Ward, I mean Jonathan and Edward, were the surprise success story of this year’s X Factor. They will probably make the most money most quickly of all the acts to appear on the show. But will they have a lasting career or burn brightly for a year or two only?
Without Louis Walsh’s management skills it would have been the later. Indeed they probably wouldn’t have lasted beyond the subsequent X Factor tour. But Louis is now on board as Jedward’s full time manager, so he must be convinced of their durability.
It was so obvious from the off that Louis Walsh was going to warm to the two twins from Lucan. Mr Walsh is not stupid and he clearly has the talent for spotting an act which is going to catch public favour and imagination.
I suspect that Jedward are TV bound; but for the moment they have X Factor touring obligations. Before and after that they will be very much in demand for public appearances. Managed carefully theses two are all set to make a huge amount of money. If they get Max Clifford on side through Simon, they are MADE. I am sure too that Louis Walsh will be clever enough to groom them for the long term.
At the very least these two have a career in children’s TV to fall back on in RTE. But I expect Louis has more grandiose ideas. I am not sure the Americans will get Jedward. But I am sure Louis will try every which way to find a gap for their zany Irish groove.
The twins need to stay London based to succeed and build on the momentum of their popularity. I think it would be a mistake to try for America. These guys need to get an Ant and Deck type slot on Saturday morning UK TV…
Trapattoni PISCES March 17th 1939
As Ireland failed to land their rightful place in the World Cup line up, Trapattoni was feeling the pressure of Uranus retrograde in Pisces. So, shall we all blame it on Uranus rather than T Henry? Nah; I guess not!
Trapattoni’s planetary challenges in the last while translated into a whole lot of stress in the run up to this fated final qualifier. Ireland put in some exciting performances and it looked like a little bit of magic was going to swing it for a while. But this is football and it should not rely on things like magic…or cheating.
Destiny played an unlucky card for the Irish team the day Henry hand-balled the French to victory. I do not actually think he did this deliberately. But it happened.
Will Trapattoni be the fall guy? I doubt it. However, he may choose to retire soon enough. I not think Trapattoni is going to be blamed for the Irish failure to qualify. We are all too distracted by the Henry thing.
As a man of conscience Trapattoni has been hit hard by what happened. You could say that things could have been done sooner to up Irish chances and he is aware of this. But to give him credit, the exciting performances and team turnaround are good testimony to his management skills.
I would be very surprised if Trapattoni stays as long as 2 to 3 more years as manager of Ireland. But watch for what happens during May, it could be very interesting and surprising! Is Roy Keane waiting in the wings for this position? Me thinks he IS!
LADYGAGA March 20th 1986
Is it just me, or is Lady Gaga a bit… well Gaga! She is a cleverly marketed and talented package. She is a she isn’t she? I am a bit suspicious that the camp and very gay Perez Hilton (Hollywood gossip columnist) has adopted her as his Twitter wife. Mm…Says it all really doesn’t it?
Ms Gaga is obviously very creative, eccentric and outlandish. She is off beat and possesses a certain Germanic charm (even though she is American). Ms Gaga is bohemian, off-the-wall and probably descends from Andy Worhal…
Born on the cusp of Pisces and Aries Ms Gaga is an unusual mix of personality traits. She has the googly big Piscean eyes along with the steely determination of a focused Arian. Her unique talent and bizarre dress sense is rightly applauded. In a way Ms Gaga has usurped Madonna’s crown. I expect Ms Ciccione is not best pleased. Here is someone younger, weirder and dare I say it more relevant.
Lady Gaga is not afraid of hard work; indeed during 2010 she will have more than her fair share. Gaga just needs to be a bit careful with temptations on-the-road. To keep her position, she needs to perform like a harlot and live like a nun. Her alter ego clearly walks off the stage with her, so she may have a problem with grounding at times. She has to watch it or her ego will unravel and we will soon be looking at a Britney Spears type melt down.
At the moment Ms Gaga is the epitomy of cool. She is destined to win 101 grammies and awards in the next while. Lets hope she keeps a grip and milks the limelight I am sure she will…
Amanda BRUNKER June 12th
I am under strict orders not to predict any more babies for the delectable Ms Brunker. So…I’d really better not…But But But….
It is great to see Amanda’s happiness; career and family life develop in the last few years. Amanda is a Gemini and although she has achieved an awful lot in the last while it can not have been easy. Astrologically speaking it has not been the easiest of times for Gemini. They have been contending with a lot actually. But knowing Amanda this has only served to strengthen her resolve and make her all the more determined.
I sense a third book coming on for Ms Brunker and of course it will be just as successful as the others. It is a shame the recession is restricting budgets as I am sure The Champagne books would lend themselves to a cool mini series. If we were more ‘Hollywood’ about things here it would have been produced by now.
Amanda is undoubtedly a yummy mummy and being a good mum is her rasion d etre. Perhaps if she had remained young free and single Amanda would have conquered America by now. But some things are more important. Besides there is more than one way to skin a rabbit!
If Amanda incorporated more Americana in her books this would open up the States market in the blink of an eye. Just a thought…
TIGER Woods December 30th 1975
Oh dear oh dear oh dear….Mr Woods has got himself well and truly stuck in a HUGE bunker. My theory is he could check in for sex addiction rehab for 2 or 3 months and get himself out of the Woods. But he is a proud man and a Capricorn who must now be kicking himself at his indiscretions. Is he ever going to lift a golf club again? I’m not so sure. It is wifey who dictates what is going to happen next.
Erin will of course leave Tiger eventually, but on her own terms and in her own time. For the sake of the family they will both do their bext to hold things together and there may even be various attempts at saving face. But really it is beyond this now.
Tiger will get back to the golf and will be on the American Team for the Ryder Cup. He needs to get back to what he is good at (besides pulling waitresses).
It would be a disaster for Woods if his current wife insists he does not play any longer. This would end the marriage even quicker than these infidelities. If Erin does persist to the courts, Tiger will land on his feet and remarry fairly quickly.
He has no trouble attracting the ladies. For this reason, Erin wants to do this in her way and attempt to retrieve a semblance of pride...if at all possible.
Woods has obviously been away from home lot and they must have been living pretty separate lives oblivious to the issues which threatened to destroy them.
Erin is a mum who has two very young babies to consider. I do not know how she is going to manage to get past the humiliation and betrayal of what Woods has done. But she sure is gonna try, despite her mothers wish for her to return to Scandanavia with the kids.
I am wondering what Erin’s motives are at this stage. It obviously is not to do with money; as Erin would gain more financially if she walked away NOW. As a couple they obviously have serious issues to sort out. But as parents they still have common ground.
I suspect there is an underlying reason which is yet to surface. Capricorns like Tiger are not usually unfaithful. But Erin and Tiger are very different personalities who are not really that compatible. Tiger has more than a trophy wife in Erin; and he is about to find out how much power the woman he married has. She will serve her dish cold. He will suffer and repent for longer this way and she knows it.
OBAMA 4th August 1961 and Michelle January 17th 1970
I wonder who wears the trousers in this relationship. Obamelle are an adorable and genuinely besotted couple. But boy is Michelle one to watch! She is a formidable first lady and an excellent support for Obama. Extremely intelligent, charming and beguiling, Michelle is extremely influential and important to Obama’s equilibrium and success. The White House has another Bill-Hilary type combo, destined to last the distance.
Obama’s winning of the Peace Prize is something which he is going to have to earn in retrospect. Obama won this because of what he represents in coming to power in America. But he really now has to DO something practically as well as politically. There are certain factions of American society already miffed with Obama’s health care reforms.
During 2010 Obama will need to make smart decisions. Still involved in two major wars over seas, America needs to address this bringing-the-troops home issue. This is going to be such an important aspect of Obama’s presidency and if he manages this feat in the next 2 to 3 years, he really will have earned his PEACE prize. This he will need to do if he wants a second term in office. Obama is a Leo who campaigned and won the presidency because Saturn was in Virgo, his opponent’s sign, not Leo HIS sign.
Strange but true…
Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh November 12th 1970
Blathnaid has had a rough ride in the last couple of years and her life has undergone a sea change. Scorpios often suffer for stretches before reinventing themselves. They are the metaphorical phoenix who arises from the ashes time and time again. Usually old souls they have karmas to work through and each time the suffering seems to deepen. The good news is they mature and gain huge wisdom along the way. This kind of life experience eventually brings a new lease of life and a fresh start. This is where we now find Blathnaid. She is hurting still from what has happened and needs to be appreciated once again. Over the next year this feisty red head will find that things flow much better. Professionally there is always a place for Blathnaid. She is the ultimate old school pro and brings good energy to every project with which she engages. Things are on the UP…all good!
Posh ARIES
Oh Posh is Posh. What more can you say? She’s not going to go away any time soon is she?
Posh is a strong fiery Aries head who is never going to lie down quietly. She stood by her man Becks when he was (allegedly) unfaithful and he has been somewhat subdued and well behaved every since. This brave behaviour demonstrates Posh’s steely quality and determination. But she was a mum who needed to keep a cool clear head and not react too rashly because her kids needed their father. She also needed to hold on to her kudos and clout and business partner.
Things are back on track for the Beckhams but they still do lead quite separate lives. However, Becks is very unlikely to put himself into a position where he will (allegedly) stray again.
Posh has redefined things on her own terms (as Erin Woods now has to do). Public humiliation can not be easy to cope with and Posh dealt with it all with some serious denial. Don’t knock it; it worked.
Going forward Posh’s status as a fashion designer will go from strength to strength. She will remain in the high end fashion trade for years to come and is only just getting started. Donna Karen move over…
Brian LENIHAN 21st May 1959
When do we ever receive news of a budget without complaining?
Of course things really ARE serious at the moment. But before Christmas Lenihan did what the money men do. He favoured the banks and devised the means to keep big money spinners like the French and German markets on side.
The reality is that Lenihan needs to keep Irish interests live abroad. This keeps us in the frame and gives us a fighting chance once the recession starts to turn. Which it will!
Do we ever get this explained? No we don’t. We just see that the vulnerable get further hit and that the impoverished become more so. I guess if we all took an economics degree we might understand what Lenihan did with this last budget. Let’s just say, he is trying to halt the collapse of the economy and keep us buoyant in the world’s market place. Brilliant…Ha ha
Understandably we are regaling against the tricky circumstances we are dealing with. We have all been affected. But does it help anyone to waste energy blaming one, two or three men (Lenihan, Cowen and Bertie)? NO!
Lenihan is still dealing with the legacy of the Celtic Tiger. We have been in the midst of a cycle of decline and in time we will again be in a cycle of prosperity. There is a time for growth and a time for decay.
Lenihan is a Taurus (just). He gets his own way and succeeds over time. We are going to have to work with it and get used to it until the good times descend…
Brian COWEN 10th January 1960
Oh Crikey just realizing we have two accountants running the country! Cowen probably sat down with Lenihan and helped devised the game plan budget designed to get us out of the mire. Cowen is another money man, a Capricorn. So we have a Taurus and a Capricorn in cahoots, in charge of the country’s purse strings. Interestingly Bertie, whom a lot of people blame the country’s decline is yet another earth sign, a Virgo.
What Bertie had which neither Lenihan or Cowen have is charisma. However, perhaps bedside manner no longer matters. We are in a critical condition requiring two skilled surgeons to step in and do what they do regardless of what we might think. The test of the success of this recent surgery – the budget - remains to be seen.
I suspect by May we will actually begin to see signs of an upturn. In the mean time no one is going to step down, retire or get fired. We need the guys in charge to do their job and there really is no point in blaming anyone. Aiming our anger at Cowen or Lenihan or Bertie is pointless. We need to batton down the hatches and attend to our circumstances as responsibly as we can.
We are ALL stretched and suffering in some way. The way forward is to be as positive as possible… Enough of Cowen!
The Grimes Twins
Jed and Ward, I mean Jonathan and Edward, were the surprise success story of this year’s X Factor. They will probably make the most money most quickly of all the acts to appear on the show. But will they have a lasting career or burn brightly for a year or two only?
Without Louis Walsh’s management skills it would have been the later. Indeed they probably wouldn’t have lasted beyond the subsequent X Factor tour. But Louis is now on board as Jedward’s full time manager, so he must be convinced of their durability.
It was so obvious from the off that Louis Walsh was going to warm to the two twins from Lucan. Mr Walsh is not stupid and he clearly has the talent for spotting an act which is going to catch public favour and imagination.
I suspect that Jedward are TV bound; but for the moment they have X Factor touring obligations. Before and after that they will be very much in demand for public appearances. Managed carefully theses two are all set to make a huge amount of money. If they get Max Clifford on side through Simon, they are MADE. I am sure too that Louis Walsh will be clever enough to groom them for the long term.
At the very least these two have a career in children’s TV to fall back on in RTE. But I expect Louis has more grandiose ideas. I am not sure the Americans will get Jedward. But I am sure Louis will try every which way to find a gap for their zany Irish groove.
The twins need to stay London based to succeed and build on the momentum of their popularity. I think it would be a mistake to try for America. These guys need to get an Ant and Deck type slot on Saturday morning UK TV…
Trapattoni PISCES March 17th 1939
As Ireland failed to land their rightful place in the World Cup line up, Trapattoni was feeling the pressure of Uranus retrograde in Pisces. So, shall we all blame it on Uranus rather than T Henry? Nah; I guess not!
Trapattoni’s planetary challenges in the last while translated into a whole lot of stress in the run up to this fated final qualifier. Ireland put in some exciting performances and it looked like a little bit of magic was going to swing it for a while. But this is football and it should not rely on things like magic…or cheating.
Destiny played an unlucky card for the Irish team the day Henry hand-balled the French to victory. I do not actually think he did this deliberately. But it happened.
Will Trapattoni be the fall guy? I doubt it. However, he may choose to retire soon enough. I not think Trapattoni is going to be blamed for the Irish failure to qualify. We are all too distracted by the Henry thing.
As a man of conscience Trapattoni has been hit hard by what happened. You could say that things could have been done sooner to up Irish chances and he is aware of this. But to give him credit, the exciting performances and team turnaround are good testimony to his management skills.
I would be very surprised if Trapattoni stays as long as 2 to 3 more years as manager of Ireland. But watch for what happens during May, it could be very interesting and surprising! Is Roy Keane waiting in the wings for this position? Me thinks he IS!
LADYGAGA March 20th 1986
Is it just me, or is Lady Gaga a bit… well Gaga! She is a cleverly marketed and talented package. She is a she isn’t she? I am a bit suspicious that the camp and very gay Perez Hilton (Hollywood gossip columnist) has adopted her as his Twitter wife. Mm…Says it all really doesn’t it?
Ms Gaga is obviously very creative, eccentric and outlandish. She is off beat and possesses a certain Germanic charm (even though she is American). Ms Gaga is bohemian, off-the-wall and probably descends from Andy Worhal…
Born on the cusp of Pisces and Aries Ms Gaga is an unusual mix of personality traits. She has the googly big Piscean eyes along with the steely determination of a focused Arian. Her unique talent and bizarre dress sense is rightly applauded. In a way Ms Gaga has usurped Madonna’s crown. I expect Ms Ciccione is not best pleased. Here is someone younger, weirder and dare I say it more relevant.
Lady Gaga is not afraid of hard work; indeed during 2010 she will have more than her fair share. Gaga just needs to be a bit careful with temptations on-the-road. To keep her position, she needs to perform like a harlot and live like a nun. Her alter ego clearly walks off the stage with her, so she may have a problem with grounding at times. She has to watch it or her ego will unravel and we will soon be looking at a Britney Spears type melt down.
At the moment Ms Gaga is the epitomy of cool. She is destined to win 101 grammies and awards in the next while. Lets hope she keeps a grip and milks the limelight I am sure she will…
Amanda BRUNKER June 12th
I am under strict orders not to predict any more babies for the delectable Ms Brunker. So…I’d really better not…But But But….
It is great to see Amanda’s happiness; career and family life develop in the last few years. Amanda is a Gemini and although she has achieved an awful lot in the last while it can not have been easy. Astrologically speaking it has not been the easiest of times for Gemini. They have been contending with a lot actually. But knowing Amanda this has only served to strengthen her resolve and make her all the more determined.
I sense a third book coming on for Ms Brunker and of course it will be just as successful as the others. It is a shame the recession is restricting budgets as I am sure The Champagne books would lend themselves to a cool mini series. If we were more ‘Hollywood’ about things here it would have been produced by now.
Amanda is undoubtedly a yummy mummy and being a good mum is her rasion d etre. Perhaps if she had remained young free and single Amanda would have conquered America by now. But some things are more important. Besides there is more than one way to skin a rabbit!
If Amanda incorporated more Americana in her books this would open up the States market in the blink of an eye. Just a thought…
TIGER Woods December 30th 1975
Oh dear oh dear oh dear….Mr Woods has got himself well and truly stuck in a HUGE bunker. My theory is he could check in for sex addiction rehab for 2 or 3 months and get himself out of the Woods. But he is a proud man and a Capricorn who must now be kicking himself at his indiscretions. Is he ever going to lift a golf club again? I’m not so sure. It is wifey who dictates what is going to happen next.
Erin will of course leave Tiger eventually, but on her own terms and in her own time. For the sake of the family they will both do their bext to hold things together and there may even be various attempts at saving face. But really it is beyond this now.
Tiger will get back to the golf and will be on the American Team for the Ryder Cup. He needs to get back to what he is good at (besides pulling waitresses).
It would be a disaster for Woods if his current wife insists he does not play any longer. This would end the marriage even quicker than these infidelities. If Erin does persist to the courts, Tiger will land on his feet and remarry fairly quickly.
He has no trouble attracting the ladies. For this reason, Erin wants to do this in her way and attempt to retrieve a semblance of pride...if at all possible.
Woods has obviously been away from home lot and they must have been living pretty separate lives oblivious to the issues which threatened to destroy them.
Erin is a mum who has two very young babies to consider. I do not know how she is going to manage to get past the humiliation and betrayal of what Woods has done. But she sure is gonna try, despite her mothers wish for her to return to Scandanavia with the kids.
I am wondering what Erin’s motives are at this stage. It obviously is not to do with money; as Erin would gain more financially if she walked away NOW. As a couple they obviously have serious issues to sort out. But as parents they still have common ground.
I suspect there is an underlying reason which is yet to surface. Capricorns like Tiger are not usually unfaithful. But Erin and Tiger are very different personalities who are not really that compatible. Tiger has more than a trophy wife in Erin; and he is about to find out how much power the woman he married has. She will serve her dish cold. He will suffer and repent for longer this way and she knows it.
OBAMA 4th August 1961 and Michelle January 17th 1970
I wonder who wears the trousers in this relationship. Obamelle are an adorable and genuinely besotted couple. But boy is Michelle one to watch! She is a formidable first lady and an excellent support for Obama. Extremely intelligent, charming and beguiling, Michelle is extremely influential and important to Obama’s equilibrium and success. The White House has another Bill-Hilary type combo, destined to last the distance.
Obama’s winning of the Peace Prize is something which he is going to have to earn in retrospect. Obama won this because of what he represents in coming to power in America. But he really now has to DO something practically as well as politically. There are certain factions of American society already miffed with Obama’s health care reforms.
During 2010 Obama will need to make smart decisions. Still involved in two major wars over seas, America needs to address this bringing-the-troops home issue. This is going to be such an important aspect of Obama’s presidency and if he manages this feat in the next 2 to 3 years, he really will have earned his PEACE prize. This he will need to do if he wants a second term in office. Obama is a Leo who campaigned and won the presidency because Saturn was in Virgo, his opponent’s sign, not Leo HIS sign.
Strange but true…
Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh November 12th 1970
Blathnaid has had a rough ride in the last couple of years and her life has undergone a sea change. Scorpios often suffer for stretches before reinventing themselves. They are the metaphorical phoenix who arises from the ashes time and time again. Usually old souls they have karmas to work through and each time the suffering seems to deepen. The good news is they mature and gain huge wisdom along the way. This kind of life experience eventually brings a new lease of life and a fresh start. This is where we now find Blathnaid. She is hurting still from what has happened and needs to be appreciated once again. Over the next year this feisty red head will find that things flow much better. Professionally there is always a place for Blathnaid. She is the ultimate old school pro and brings good energy to every project with which she engages. Things are on the UP…all good!
Posh ARIES
Oh Posh is Posh. What more can you say? She’s not going to go away any time soon is she?
Posh is a strong fiery Aries head who is never going to lie down quietly. She stood by her man Becks when he was (allegedly) unfaithful and he has been somewhat subdued and well behaved every since. This brave behaviour demonstrates Posh’s steely quality and determination. But she was a mum who needed to keep a cool clear head and not react too rashly because her kids needed their father. She also needed to hold on to her kudos and clout and business partner.
Things are back on track for the Beckhams but they still do lead quite separate lives. However, Becks is very unlikely to put himself into a position where he will (allegedly) stray again.
Posh has redefined things on her own terms (as Erin Woods now has to do). Public humiliation can not be easy to cope with and Posh dealt with it all with some serious denial. Don’t knock it; it worked.
Going forward Posh’s status as a fashion designer will go from strength to strength. She will remain in the high end fashion trade for years to come and is only just getting started. Donna Karen move over…
Brian LENIHAN 21st May 1959
When do we ever receive news of a budget without complaining?
Of course things really ARE serious at the moment. But before Christmas Lenihan did what the money men do. He favoured the banks and devised the means to keep big money spinners like the French and German markets on side.
The reality is that Lenihan needs to keep Irish interests live abroad. This keeps us in the frame and gives us a fighting chance once the recession starts to turn. Which it will!
Do we ever get this explained? No we don’t. We just see that the vulnerable get further hit and that the impoverished become more so. I guess if we all took an economics degree we might understand what Lenihan did with this last budget. Let’s just say, he is trying to halt the collapse of the economy and keep us buoyant in the world’s market place. Brilliant…Ha ha
Understandably we are regaling against the tricky circumstances we are dealing with. We have all been affected. But does it help anyone to waste energy blaming one, two or three men (Lenihan, Cowen and Bertie)? NO!
Lenihan is still dealing with the legacy of the Celtic Tiger. We have been in the midst of a cycle of decline and in time we will again be in a cycle of prosperity. There is a time for growth and a time for decay.
Lenihan is a Taurus (just). He gets his own way and succeeds over time. We are going to have to work with it and get used to it until the good times descend…
Brian COWEN 10th January 1960
Oh Crikey just realizing we have two accountants running the country! Cowen probably sat down with Lenihan and helped devised the game plan budget designed to get us out of the mire. Cowen is another money man, a Capricorn. So we have a Taurus and a Capricorn in cahoots, in charge of the country’s purse strings. Interestingly Bertie, whom a lot of people blame the country’s decline is yet another earth sign, a Virgo.
What Bertie had which neither Lenihan or Cowen have is charisma. However, perhaps bedside manner no longer matters. We are in a critical condition requiring two skilled surgeons to step in and do what they do regardless of what we might think. The test of the success of this recent surgery – the budget - remains to be seen.
I suspect by May we will actually begin to see signs of an upturn. In the mean time no one is going to step down, retire or get fired. We need the guys in charge to do their job and there really is no point in blaming anyone. Aiming our anger at Cowen or Lenihan or Bertie is pointless. We need to batton down the hatches and attend to our circumstances as responsibly as we can.
We are ALL stretched and suffering in some way. The way forward is to be as positive as possible… Enough of Cowen!
Astro Groove for 2010
General ASTRO Groove for 2010
ARIES: The first two months of the year continue the good and bad theme you have been experiencing for some time. Bide your time and do not rush things as the year kicks off. If you are studying or researching these are productive times and your creative groove is jumping. Be open to new connections. 2010 is a great year for redefining your friendships and love relationships. It is most definitely time to move on from anything which does not cut the mustard. You really do not want anyone or anything holding you back. Don’t panic about finances. Wait for the more productive times which happen along after your birthday. Be cute with your savings and invest wisely. You will be feeling at your most optimistic during the summer months travel plans are really inspiring. During 2010 you need to say a BIG yes to everything which comes your way. July and August are lucky months so make the most of opportunities. Use your powers of communication in grand ways and use the good vibes to negotiate a deal or two. Keep on the move and keep the energy UP. Autumn sees you in mellow groove and you need to go with the flow of what is already in place. If a relationship is not working chances are November will be time to call it a day. But enjoy the wind down of the year and celebrate in anticipation of 2011!
TAURUS: You need to generate your own energy and momentum as 2010 gets under way. Be self aware and monitor the various aspects of your life. YOU have control so recognize where you are working it and be honest where you are failing in typical Taurus style you do not need to rush for mad changes. Just reflect and see what is what. A cool cute appraisal in the run up to your birthday will serve you well indeed. Be careful during March and April as they have their own agenda. You need to step off the gas and allow the Universe to deliver. Do not force things in the run up to the summer. The spring will be lucky for you so long as you live with the introspective moments and look for the positive in EVERYTHING! Let family and friends get on with their own groove and do not be overly embroiled in their decisions. You need your energy for YOU in 2010. July and August are expansive times and you should take every opportunity which comes along. Be active and up-for-it both socially and romantically. The autumn is good for your work groove so make the most of your discipline and productivity. New responsibilities beckon. If you are single as the year begins to wind down be very aware and open that a friend or acquaintance could be the one. There is major change on the horizon as the year completes
GEMINI: 2010 can get off to a dynamic start for your work wise. You are in the mood for making a splash. Be well advised and stay alert right from the off. Patience with finances and relationships pays off. Be your mutable flexible self. March and April and the run up to your birthday need careful handling. You need to build on the good stuff during January and February. Then tread water to maintain things until after your birthday. The early summer sparks up your energies and you feel much more optimistic. Keep in touch and try to integrate the past with the present. Build new connections as relationships are make-or-break this year. Good efforts and oodles of understanding are necessary and if you can not muster up the will to engage with certain people, you will have to admit defeat. I would recommend that you do not make any radical moves or decisions until the autumn though. Things can change in the blink of an eye without you doing very much at all. Indeed when in any doubt you would do better to let the Universe lead the way. Consolidate your position with work, love and money. You do not need to make radical changes during 2010. Simply build on what you have already established in the last couple of years. Let what is outworn fall away naturally
CANCER: Take a slow and steady approach to 2010. Things can and will change for the better. But you need to pace yourself. Finances will begin to take on a better shape as from February. You will have plenty of creative ideas personally and professionally. Be confident in the information your sensitive antennae is picking up. Use your organizational skills as the pace of things picks up in March and April. Improve on all the efforts you put in last year and build on what is established. In work you stand to get recognition and promotion as the summer approaches, and if you have been out of work look for openings at this time. July and August look very lucky and dynamic for you so take your chances. If you have been building up to a move of house, this will be a great time to make the change. Make the move which has been a long time coming and which makes most sense to YOU. The autumn may well present travel opportunities linked to work and/or pleasure. Go for any mad cap idea which surfaces at this time as your sense of adventure will be nicely primed. Ready for anything as 2010 starts up? You’re gonna have to be! You will need the full scale of your resources to get through in imaginative ways. The key is to trust in the present moment. The rest will then fall into place over time
LEO: Sit loose to any unresolved issues or confusion as 2010 gets under way. You always have the means to survive and get through things. This New Year will be no different. Business deals and opportunities at the top of the year look good. If you are looking for romance, this should also be a productive time. March and April offer up a dynamic shift which is long over due. You will see results of efforts made in the last 3 to 4 years, even though you are still clearing the debris of challenging times. For 2010 you need to release deep-seated and long standing issues which have been getting in the way. The time is now. You are destined to be successful, so prepare to embrace what is on offer. On no account let the past hold you back. In the heady summer months of July and August your charisma is strong. You will get your way with most things. Take advantage and prepare to turn things around. Tackle priorities at this point and put new structures in place. Your Birthday stretch will sort out most things paving the way for a smooth and productive wind down to the year. In the autumn attention to detail is fundamentally important professionally and personally. Don’t get lazy and unravel all your good work. You will face challenges and a rethink during December; which will ultimately turn out WELL
VIRGO: You should be in good form as the New Year kicks off. Typical Virgo you will be looking to tie up the loose ends of last year in order to engage fully with this. There is good flow and continuity leading into the year and you should not seek to divide the two in your mind. Your New Year groove began back in November when Saturn moving into Libra was a HUGE weight off your shoulders. You should have been feeling a lot lighter and brighter. 2010 is a good year for you to engage in the fray once again. The spring is going to be great for romance. About time too! It is important to let old issues go in order to embrace the new. Life will sort it all out for you and the positive astrological trends mean that you do not have to do anything except turn up. 2010 sees the end of feeling out of control, oppressed and distressed. Now that can’t be bad. Summer time sees you anxiety free for the first time in AGES. You can finally conquer the ghosts of the past and get on things experiencing renewed life, love and energy. You have everything to play for as autumn approaches. No one is going to turn you down and your popularity and confidence increase ten fold. Make the most of every positive event. It is time to get on the move again. Travel plans must be adhered to and your self protective streak should soften. You need to OWN 2010 Virgo, it is there for the taking…
LIBRA: During 2010 an experimental mood can serve you well and stretch your creativity in an impressive way. Use recreational time to find out who your friends are. Long term connections will shift and change for you this year and you MUST adapt to the shifting energy. Don’t hold on too tight to what has gone before. It really has served its purpose. Onwards and upwards; right? Your confidence and optimism can be accessed by simply deciding to keep it positive rather than buying into defeat or introspection. You are one of life’s survivors and whatever you put in motion will come good for you. Clear up existing problems, and do the emotional pruning you should have done a while back. During 2010, embrace your potential and the numerous opportunities for expansive change in the year ahead. There will be potential loved ones of all shapes and sizes, so enjoy good company as a tonic for the soul. The big changes and adjustments will smooth out for you very quickly if you adopt a devil-may-care attitude. Enjoy all your connections new and old; for changes in your status are inevitable. Follow through with those big ideas and bring plans to fruition. I know that you hate everything that threatens your Status Quo, but do ditch anything past its sell by date. Resistance to change is futile.
SCORPIO: During 2010 it is continually important to question yourself. Who are you? Where are you heading? What do you want from life? You need to find clarity in order to bring form and shape to the future. Remember that up to a point you are the creator of your destiny; and you certainly have a BIG responsibility to make intelligent and truthful decisions. Stop buying into the belief that life is something that happens to you. There is more to play for than you realize and the hand you have been dealt is actually pretty good. Work with it and be confident and happy about where you have got to. Flexibility is your key to luck and inspiration, especially during the spring. There is no point in getting frustrated when things don’t work. Learn detachment and attempt to reserve judgement when people rile you. Don’t be afraid to experiment with your career and creativity throughout the early part of the year. You DO deserve more fulfillment and recognition; so go out there and get you some. In the autumn go with the flow in your relationships and do not shut down when the going gets rough. This year, your circumstances may at times shift dramatically, but it will always for the best. Remember that your Unconscious attracts the right conditions for change towards you. Feel your way intuitively. It’s very important that you don’t ignore your powerful urges or hunches.
SAGITTARIUS: Be more organized during the opening months of 2010. Up until the spring prepare to clear up residue clutter from your life and release past mistakes. Be in control of your destiny, and expect to thrive in ways you have only dreamed of to date. By May and June your social ambitions will be realized and you will get the recognition you have long deserved. Get-back into the driving seat and accelerate at full throttle. The race is on and you are streets ahead of the competition. Be aware that personality clashes are inevitable though as your tough streak emerges. Come the autumn, be quite ruthless and disciplined about what no longer fits, and always watch that your heart is respected. Insist on a good deal. You have finally emerged from a long, dark tunnel. Personal freedom is now within your grasp on many levels. For 2010, if you reach for the stars, you can expect to be propelled straight to the top. There is no reason why you shouldn’t make the end of the game without even trying. Believe that the best is yet to come and it surely WILL. In the winter season your commitments will be challenged; so take note. Those who can accept it are for you; those who can’t quite definitely are NOT. Equality is crucial to the shape of your future relationships. Decide to have no time for those who hold you back or sabotage your attempts to get ahead
CAPRICORN: For the duration of 2010, you need to resolve to be clear with your feelings. It is time for a reality check. Do not mislead anyone; least of all yourself. For the first part of the year, do not allow nostalgia to fuzz up your ability to make intelligent decisions. Planetary alignments will support you with any new venture you care to mention. Let expansive horizons inspire you socially, and learn to discern when genuine opportunities manifest. Come the spring, do not dither or question things too much; go for it. The worst you can do is fail and the BEST you can do is succeed; beyond your wildest dreams. It really WILL pay to think and act BIG in the year ahead. But be realistic and keep your feet on the ground. It is important too not to over stretch or to make unreasonable demands on loved ones. The roller-coaster ride of life will get turbulent but interesting by the autumn, so keep your eyes peeled and your wits about you. Important career decisions will emerge at unexpected moments during 2010. Choose wisely. Do not expect things to go according to a rigid plan. You definitely WILL get the results you want and wish for. But you need to follow the path of least resistance, especially when others are involved.
AQUARIUS: Use reverse psychology as your secret weapon this year. Your ambitions are strong and people may sometimes think you have changed beyond recognition. You will need to step off the gas to get what you want; but you are not about to suffer fools that IS for sure. Be there for those who count and don’t be bothered with those who don’t. Your life can be expansive as you like during 2010. Simply go for what is coming at you and be assured that everything will have a magical flow. Just go along with the Universe and accept what is happening. Expect your luck to change in direct proportion to the risks you take. Jupiter will be supporting you and challenging you to push the boat out. In spring time especially, you are capable of a lot more than you appreciate; so go for it in career matters. Come the summer, follow your heart in love. Decide to be all you can be. Do not be tempted to put things on hold; if it works it works, if it doesn’t well at least you will have found out at last. Finances will improve as autumn falls. But you need to organize your priorities. The rest will follow. Generally your success in the year ahead depends on whether or not you can maintain positive thought and action in all things.
Every New Year gives us a chance to project healing and good vibes into the ether. Remember, that what you are putting out for will reflect back to you like a boomerang.
PISCEES: During 2010, there will be more than enough to go around, so do not panic about the distribution of wealth, ideas or love. You are feeling competitive that IS for sure. Step into a brighter, freer and lighter Universe. During the spring watch out for a stubborn streak and channel surplus energy into ambition and progress. In love, ironically, being more open with your partner will allow you to preserve your privacy. During the summer months, expect your horizons to expand and new visions to manifest. Good communication is fundamentally important in work, play and everything in between. So keep a clear track of your feelings and don’t be afraid of heart felt expression. If you focus and concentrate on your goals, daily life will become more comfortable and manageable. Let love be the BEACON that guides you through any storm in 2010. Mutual sharing and caring with loved ones will light your way. Be clear and honest with yourself; and don’t let unrealistic expectations muddy the waters. Hold on tight when the ride gets bumpy, but enjoy the view nonetheless. As long as you know where you're heading you will reach your destination. Watch how you drift along Pisces as the New Year kicks off. You need to ease your way into things. There really is no rush. Wait until after your birthday before you make BIG decisions and changes.
ARIES: The first two months of the year continue the good and bad theme you have been experiencing for some time. Bide your time and do not rush things as the year kicks off. If you are studying or researching these are productive times and your creative groove is jumping. Be open to new connections. 2010 is a great year for redefining your friendships and love relationships. It is most definitely time to move on from anything which does not cut the mustard. You really do not want anyone or anything holding you back. Don’t panic about finances. Wait for the more productive times which happen along after your birthday. Be cute with your savings and invest wisely. You will be feeling at your most optimistic during the summer months travel plans are really inspiring. During 2010 you need to say a BIG yes to everything which comes your way. July and August are lucky months so make the most of opportunities. Use your powers of communication in grand ways and use the good vibes to negotiate a deal or two. Keep on the move and keep the energy UP. Autumn sees you in mellow groove and you need to go with the flow of what is already in place. If a relationship is not working chances are November will be time to call it a day. But enjoy the wind down of the year and celebrate in anticipation of 2011!
TAURUS: You need to generate your own energy and momentum as 2010 gets under way. Be self aware and monitor the various aspects of your life. YOU have control so recognize where you are working it and be honest where you are failing in typical Taurus style you do not need to rush for mad changes. Just reflect and see what is what. A cool cute appraisal in the run up to your birthday will serve you well indeed. Be careful during March and April as they have their own agenda. You need to step off the gas and allow the Universe to deliver. Do not force things in the run up to the summer. The spring will be lucky for you so long as you live with the introspective moments and look for the positive in EVERYTHING! Let family and friends get on with their own groove and do not be overly embroiled in their decisions. You need your energy for YOU in 2010. July and August are expansive times and you should take every opportunity which comes along. Be active and up-for-it both socially and romantically. The autumn is good for your work groove so make the most of your discipline and productivity. New responsibilities beckon. If you are single as the year begins to wind down be very aware and open that a friend or acquaintance could be the one. There is major change on the horizon as the year completes
GEMINI: 2010 can get off to a dynamic start for your work wise. You are in the mood for making a splash. Be well advised and stay alert right from the off. Patience with finances and relationships pays off. Be your mutable flexible self. March and April and the run up to your birthday need careful handling. You need to build on the good stuff during January and February. Then tread water to maintain things until after your birthday. The early summer sparks up your energies and you feel much more optimistic. Keep in touch and try to integrate the past with the present. Build new connections as relationships are make-or-break this year. Good efforts and oodles of understanding are necessary and if you can not muster up the will to engage with certain people, you will have to admit defeat. I would recommend that you do not make any radical moves or decisions until the autumn though. Things can change in the blink of an eye without you doing very much at all. Indeed when in any doubt you would do better to let the Universe lead the way. Consolidate your position with work, love and money. You do not need to make radical changes during 2010. Simply build on what you have already established in the last couple of years. Let what is outworn fall away naturally
CANCER: Take a slow and steady approach to 2010. Things can and will change for the better. But you need to pace yourself. Finances will begin to take on a better shape as from February. You will have plenty of creative ideas personally and professionally. Be confident in the information your sensitive antennae is picking up. Use your organizational skills as the pace of things picks up in March and April. Improve on all the efforts you put in last year and build on what is established. In work you stand to get recognition and promotion as the summer approaches, and if you have been out of work look for openings at this time. July and August look very lucky and dynamic for you so take your chances. If you have been building up to a move of house, this will be a great time to make the change. Make the move which has been a long time coming and which makes most sense to YOU. The autumn may well present travel opportunities linked to work and/or pleasure. Go for any mad cap idea which surfaces at this time as your sense of adventure will be nicely primed. Ready for anything as 2010 starts up? You’re gonna have to be! You will need the full scale of your resources to get through in imaginative ways. The key is to trust in the present moment. The rest will then fall into place over time
LEO: Sit loose to any unresolved issues or confusion as 2010 gets under way. You always have the means to survive and get through things. This New Year will be no different. Business deals and opportunities at the top of the year look good. If you are looking for romance, this should also be a productive time. March and April offer up a dynamic shift which is long over due. You will see results of efforts made in the last 3 to 4 years, even though you are still clearing the debris of challenging times. For 2010 you need to release deep-seated and long standing issues which have been getting in the way. The time is now. You are destined to be successful, so prepare to embrace what is on offer. On no account let the past hold you back. In the heady summer months of July and August your charisma is strong. You will get your way with most things. Take advantage and prepare to turn things around. Tackle priorities at this point and put new structures in place. Your Birthday stretch will sort out most things paving the way for a smooth and productive wind down to the year. In the autumn attention to detail is fundamentally important professionally and personally. Don’t get lazy and unravel all your good work. You will face challenges and a rethink during December; which will ultimately turn out WELL
VIRGO: You should be in good form as the New Year kicks off. Typical Virgo you will be looking to tie up the loose ends of last year in order to engage fully with this. There is good flow and continuity leading into the year and you should not seek to divide the two in your mind. Your New Year groove began back in November when Saturn moving into Libra was a HUGE weight off your shoulders. You should have been feeling a lot lighter and brighter. 2010 is a good year for you to engage in the fray once again. The spring is going to be great for romance. About time too! It is important to let old issues go in order to embrace the new. Life will sort it all out for you and the positive astrological trends mean that you do not have to do anything except turn up. 2010 sees the end of feeling out of control, oppressed and distressed. Now that can’t be bad. Summer time sees you anxiety free for the first time in AGES. You can finally conquer the ghosts of the past and get on things experiencing renewed life, love and energy. You have everything to play for as autumn approaches. No one is going to turn you down and your popularity and confidence increase ten fold. Make the most of every positive event. It is time to get on the move again. Travel plans must be adhered to and your self protective streak should soften. You need to OWN 2010 Virgo, it is there for the taking…
LIBRA: During 2010 an experimental mood can serve you well and stretch your creativity in an impressive way. Use recreational time to find out who your friends are. Long term connections will shift and change for you this year and you MUST adapt to the shifting energy. Don’t hold on too tight to what has gone before. It really has served its purpose. Onwards and upwards; right? Your confidence and optimism can be accessed by simply deciding to keep it positive rather than buying into defeat or introspection. You are one of life’s survivors and whatever you put in motion will come good for you. Clear up existing problems, and do the emotional pruning you should have done a while back. During 2010, embrace your potential and the numerous opportunities for expansive change in the year ahead. There will be potential loved ones of all shapes and sizes, so enjoy good company as a tonic for the soul. The big changes and adjustments will smooth out for you very quickly if you adopt a devil-may-care attitude. Enjoy all your connections new and old; for changes in your status are inevitable. Follow through with those big ideas and bring plans to fruition. I know that you hate everything that threatens your Status Quo, but do ditch anything past its sell by date. Resistance to change is futile.
SCORPIO: During 2010 it is continually important to question yourself. Who are you? Where are you heading? What do you want from life? You need to find clarity in order to bring form and shape to the future. Remember that up to a point you are the creator of your destiny; and you certainly have a BIG responsibility to make intelligent and truthful decisions. Stop buying into the belief that life is something that happens to you. There is more to play for than you realize and the hand you have been dealt is actually pretty good. Work with it and be confident and happy about where you have got to. Flexibility is your key to luck and inspiration, especially during the spring. There is no point in getting frustrated when things don’t work. Learn detachment and attempt to reserve judgement when people rile you. Don’t be afraid to experiment with your career and creativity throughout the early part of the year. You DO deserve more fulfillment and recognition; so go out there and get you some. In the autumn go with the flow in your relationships and do not shut down when the going gets rough. This year, your circumstances may at times shift dramatically, but it will always for the best. Remember that your Unconscious attracts the right conditions for change towards you. Feel your way intuitively. It’s very important that you don’t ignore your powerful urges or hunches.
SAGITTARIUS: Be more organized during the opening months of 2010. Up until the spring prepare to clear up residue clutter from your life and release past mistakes. Be in control of your destiny, and expect to thrive in ways you have only dreamed of to date. By May and June your social ambitions will be realized and you will get the recognition you have long deserved. Get-back into the driving seat and accelerate at full throttle. The race is on and you are streets ahead of the competition. Be aware that personality clashes are inevitable though as your tough streak emerges. Come the autumn, be quite ruthless and disciplined about what no longer fits, and always watch that your heart is respected. Insist on a good deal. You have finally emerged from a long, dark tunnel. Personal freedom is now within your grasp on many levels. For 2010, if you reach for the stars, you can expect to be propelled straight to the top. There is no reason why you shouldn’t make the end of the game without even trying. Believe that the best is yet to come and it surely WILL. In the winter season your commitments will be challenged; so take note. Those who can accept it are for you; those who can’t quite definitely are NOT. Equality is crucial to the shape of your future relationships. Decide to have no time for those who hold you back or sabotage your attempts to get ahead
CAPRICORN: For the duration of 2010, you need to resolve to be clear with your feelings. It is time for a reality check. Do not mislead anyone; least of all yourself. For the first part of the year, do not allow nostalgia to fuzz up your ability to make intelligent decisions. Planetary alignments will support you with any new venture you care to mention. Let expansive horizons inspire you socially, and learn to discern when genuine opportunities manifest. Come the spring, do not dither or question things too much; go for it. The worst you can do is fail and the BEST you can do is succeed; beyond your wildest dreams. It really WILL pay to think and act BIG in the year ahead. But be realistic and keep your feet on the ground. It is important too not to over stretch or to make unreasonable demands on loved ones. The roller-coaster ride of life will get turbulent but interesting by the autumn, so keep your eyes peeled and your wits about you. Important career decisions will emerge at unexpected moments during 2010. Choose wisely. Do not expect things to go according to a rigid plan. You definitely WILL get the results you want and wish for. But you need to follow the path of least resistance, especially when others are involved.
AQUARIUS: Use reverse psychology as your secret weapon this year. Your ambitions are strong and people may sometimes think you have changed beyond recognition. You will need to step off the gas to get what you want; but you are not about to suffer fools that IS for sure. Be there for those who count and don’t be bothered with those who don’t. Your life can be expansive as you like during 2010. Simply go for what is coming at you and be assured that everything will have a magical flow. Just go along with the Universe and accept what is happening. Expect your luck to change in direct proportion to the risks you take. Jupiter will be supporting you and challenging you to push the boat out. In spring time especially, you are capable of a lot more than you appreciate; so go for it in career matters. Come the summer, follow your heart in love. Decide to be all you can be. Do not be tempted to put things on hold; if it works it works, if it doesn’t well at least you will have found out at last. Finances will improve as autumn falls. But you need to organize your priorities. The rest will follow. Generally your success in the year ahead depends on whether or not you can maintain positive thought and action in all things.
Every New Year gives us a chance to project healing and good vibes into the ether. Remember, that what you are putting out for will reflect back to you like a boomerang.
PISCEES: During 2010, there will be more than enough to go around, so do not panic about the distribution of wealth, ideas or love. You are feeling competitive that IS for sure. Step into a brighter, freer and lighter Universe. During the spring watch out for a stubborn streak and channel surplus energy into ambition and progress. In love, ironically, being more open with your partner will allow you to preserve your privacy. During the summer months, expect your horizons to expand and new visions to manifest. Good communication is fundamentally important in work, play and everything in between. So keep a clear track of your feelings and don’t be afraid of heart felt expression. If you focus and concentrate on your goals, daily life will become more comfortable and manageable. Let love be the BEACON that guides you through any storm in 2010. Mutual sharing and caring with loved ones will light your way. Be clear and honest with yourself; and don’t let unrealistic expectations muddy the waters. Hold on tight when the ride gets bumpy, but enjoy the view nonetheless. As long as you know where you're heading you will reach your destination. Watch how you drift along Pisces as the New Year kicks off. You need to ease your way into things. There really is no rush. Wait until after your birthday before you make BIG decisions and changes.
New Year Message 2010
2010
2010
Here we go two, three, four!
Yep, trying to sound upbeat as we head into a New Year!
There is no doubt we have all been put through the ringer in the last while. Okay everyone’s circumstances are different. But there is some truth in the expression: if we were all to throw our problems into a bartering or as-new exchange, we would probably grab ours back.
As we head into 2010, DO take heart. Whatever the Universe has served up during 2009 can still be counteracted with a positive attitude. Perhaps maintaining a positive attitude is the only point of control we have.
Remember, no one can take away your thoughts; so keep them as light and bright as possible. The one point in which we are totally free is in our response to what is kicking-off around us.
Despite these hard times, the Universe will deliver for us just when we need it most. We just have to keep the faith…
I could bore you with a tale or two but I won’t. Suffice to say, I know first hand that if we do not lose heart, say a prayer or two and hope for the best, we will not be forsaken.
The really good news is the planets are behaving much better as we head into 2010. Many of the major planets are moving forward and enjoying pleasant aspects.
The important shift of Saturn into Libra took place in November, and we will feel the benefits of this as we look for solutions in our personal circumstances.
Probably many of you felt the dramatic shift in the autumn as we came out of the Mercury retrograde phase, just before Saturn vacated Virgo.
Heading into 2010 Saturn in Libra will enable us to get a grip on things in practical ways. If you can keep your sense of humour all the better. We will certainly need our comedic hat on for the opening months of the year as we adjust to the impact of Lenihan’s budget (see celebrity predictions page of the supplement.)
Check out the pages in the supplement on the slower moving planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. These are interesting planets and their movements at this time give us hope that change will eventually come. We have been in a downward spiral for a while. But it is just a season of pressure which will ease as we retain our positivity, make the necessary adjustments and remember to have a laugh!
I have done the usual yearly forecast for all the Zodiac signs and it always helps to read the forecast of our nearest and dearest too. If we support and understand each other at this time, we will all come through the challenges in better shape. I suspect our values are changing and as things have become scaled down or restricted materially we perhaps have greater appreciation of each other
Perhaps such a recession enables us to put things into perspective and realise what is fundamentally important in life. It is not ‘things’ which are important it is people. We need to appreciate what we have. We are not living in a war zone after all and there is still plenty of money in circulation. I think we have been shocked into certain restrictions and responses which have further destabilised the economy and the national psyche.
Fear is not the most conducive and inspiring emotion; so I guess we should all do our level best to release it as a New Year resolution!
Of course the disaster of the flooding this year has been absolutely horrendous. This is one of the problems experienced during a Uranus in Pisces phase. I hope and pray that the people affected by this awful event are finding the support and care they need from their local communities.
I am not sure what the government can do really. We can’t blame the fact that the floods happened on Cowen. He may be many things; but he can not walk on water; nor can he part the waves. He is just an accountant who happens to run this country at the moment…
The powers that be are so restricted by trying to keep the economy afloat that there is just not the surplus to help people. It is a harsh reality which bites. I guess we can only help each other.
The good news is that by the summer we will begin to see property markets life and signs of productive change. Things will lift slowly but surely as Saturn progresses through Libra for its two year stay.
Things can only get better, and don’t worry they WILL
If you think on out National Fortunes as a clock, I would say we are currently at 6 o’ clock. By June will be at 7 o’ clock and by September maybe it will be quarter to 8!
We are on the way UP out of a cycle of depression and things will not get any worse. We just have to tread water with the 6 o’clock idea for the time being.
During the boom times it was midnight for quite some time; then of course escalated downwards to 3 and 4 o’clock very quickly!
I think we might as well be philosophical and look on this as a learning curve.
The damage is done and there is not much else we can do than keep our spirits up and live with it.
Actually that is not quite true. I do believe if we all decide to be positive and restore our more basic mutually supportive values of kindness and love, then maybe we will all be the better for it. Our indulgences will be purged and we will come out the other end as squeaky clean as is humanly possible!
At certain points in 2010, the more dynamic planets will pave the way for growth and change. Keep your eyes peeled and sense the moments when you need to act, and the times when you need to simply reflect.
During 2010, anything that no longer fits or works will have to go. Be open to new developments and reach your fullest potential. An experimental mood will serve you well and stretch your creativity in an impressive way.
We need to have ‘onwards and upwards’ as our national motto heading into 2010. Maybe a useful visualisation is for us all to will the clock to 7 and 8 much more quickly than I have just outlined. It can’t do any harm.
Let’s push the boat out to 9 o’clock!
Happy New Year…
2010
Here we go two, three, four!
Yep, trying to sound upbeat as we head into a New Year!
There is no doubt we have all been put through the ringer in the last while. Okay everyone’s circumstances are different. But there is some truth in the expression: if we were all to throw our problems into a bartering or as-new exchange, we would probably grab ours back.
As we head into 2010, DO take heart. Whatever the Universe has served up during 2009 can still be counteracted with a positive attitude. Perhaps maintaining a positive attitude is the only point of control we have.
Remember, no one can take away your thoughts; so keep them as light and bright as possible. The one point in which we are totally free is in our response to what is kicking-off around us.
Despite these hard times, the Universe will deliver for us just when we need it most. We just have to keep the faith…
I could bore you with a tale or two but I won’t. Suffice to say, I know first hand that if we do not lose heart, say a prayer or two and hope for the best, we will not be forsaken.
The really good news is the planets are behaving much better as we head into 2010. Many of the major planets are moving forward and enjoying pleasant aspects.
The important shift of Saturn into Libra took place in November, and we will feel the benefits of this as we look for solutions in our personal circumstances.
Probably many of you felt the dramatic shift in the autumn as we came out of the Mercury retrograde phase, just before Saturn vacated Virgo.
Heading into 2010 Saturn in Libra will enable us to get a grip on things in practical ways. If you can keep your sense of humour all the better. We will certainly need our comedic hat on for the opening months of the year as we adjust to the impact of Lenihan’s budget (see celebrity predictions page of the supplement.)
Check out the pages in the supplement on the slower moving planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. These are interesting planets and their movements at this time give us hope that change will eventually come. We have been in a downward spiral for a while. But it is just a season of pressure which will ease as we retain our positivity, make the necessary adjustments and remember to have a laugh!
I have done the usual yearly forecast for all the Zodiac signs and it always helps to read the forecast of our nearest and dearest too. If we support and understand each other at this time, we will all come through the challenges in better shape. I suspect our values are changing and as things have become scaled down or restricted materially we perhaps have greater appreciation of each other
Perhaps such a recession enables us to put things into perspective and realise what is fundamentally important in life. It is not ‘things’ which are important it is people. We need to appreciate what we have. We are not living in a war zone after all and there is still plenty of money in circulation. I think we have been shocked into certain restrictions and responses which have further destabilised the economy and the national psyche.
Fear is not the most conducive and inspiring emotion; so I guess we should all do our level best to release it as a New Year resolution!
Of course the disaster of the flooding this year has been absolutely horrendous. This is one of the problems experienced during a Uranus in Pisces phase. I hope and pray that the people affected by this awful event are finding the support and care they need from their local communities.
I am not sure what the government can do really. We can’t blame the fact that the floods happened on Cowen. He may be many things; but he can not walk on water; nor can he part the waves. He is just an accountant who happens to run this country at the moment…
The powers that be are so restricted by trying to keep the economy afloat that there is just not the surplus to help people. It is a harsh reality which bites. I guess we can only help each other.
The good news is that by the summer we will begin to see property markets life and signs of productive change. Things will lift slowly but surely as Saturn progresses through Libra for its two year stay.
Things can only get better, and don’t worry they WILL
If you think on out National Fortunes as a clock, I would say we are currently at 6 o’ clock. By June will be at 7 o’ clock and by September maybe it will be quarter to 8!
We are on the way UP out of a cycle of depression and things will not get any worse. We just have to tread water with the 6 o’clock idea for the time being.
During the boom times it was midnight for quite some time; then of course escalated downwards to 3 and 4 o’clock very quickly!
I think we might as well be philosophical and look on this as a learning curve.
The damage is done and there is not much else we can do than keep our spirits up and live with it.
Actually that is not quite true. I do believe if we all decide to be positive and restore our more basic mutually supportive values of kindness and love, then maybe we will all be the better for it. Our indulgences will be purged and we will come out the other end as squeaky clean as is humanly possible!
At certain points in 2010, the more dynamic planets will pave the way for growth and change. Keep your eyes peeled and sense the moments when you need to act, and the times when you need to simply reflect.
During 2010, anything that no longer fits or works will have to go. Be open to new developments and reach your fullest potential. An experimental mood will serve you well and stretch your creativity in an impressive way.
We need to have ‘onwards and upwards’ as our national motto heading into 2010. Maybe a useful visualisation is for us all to will the clock to 7 and 8 much more quickly than I have just outlined. It can’t do any harm.
Let’s push the boat out to 9 o’clock!
Happy New Year…
Monday, August 17, 2009
Review of Spread the Movie for Katalyst and @aplusk
Spread the Movie
review for ~
Spreadthemovie, aplusk and Katalysthq (on Twitter)
Spread is difficult to categorise. Probably the very reason why it is so cool!
It is perhaps too slick and stylised to be categorised as an Indie flick. It is an Urban pic with a whole lot of gloss. It stands alone Is there another movie quite like it? NO.
The main point is it is SEXY!
Spread is a snappy energetic and upbeat depiction of the Hollywood Lifestyle.
What happens when a cute young guy Nikki plonks himself in the middle of the glitz and the glamour of Hollywood with nothing but his wits and gorgeous bod to support him?
Spread shows the way
Spread is Urban and on-the-point. Visually it looks great and for those who are enticed by the Hollywood dream it probably gives a few good tips for survival.
Nikki starts his journey full of promise. His ethos brings him admirers and opportunities galore. His techniques seem to work. He is in control.
From the off Nikki comes across as cute, cool and clever; a lethal combination which for most women is impossible to resist. He is a young buck with nothing better to do than chance his arm and see where the groove takes him.
Spread is a tale with a twist which carries the inherent feeling that at some point it is all going to go horribly wrong. "what goes around comes around" and all that.
Once you get passed the superficial glamour and Hollywood trappings of the story line the excitment begins to fade. Reality dawns for Nikki and he has a fight on his hands.
Between the lines this is simply a struggle for survival in one's chosen location; something which we can all relate to! So what if Nikki lives in Hollywood and gets more action on the cocktail ciruit? He is still a human being.
Amazingly Nikki manages to avoid coming across as a total narcississt.
Ashton Kutcher pulls off his role, and everything else you care to mention, with great style. He manages to make Nikki immediately funny and likeable.
Beneath his sad and desperate manipulations Nikki is a cool guy. Spread wouldn't really work if he wasn't...
As the action progresses the karmas get complex and Nikki's slick ideas and Modus Operandi starts to crumble. Nikki meets his match, a beautful girl who brings him headwreck as well as lots of fun. The tables turn.
Of course it is no more than he deserves and the bra burning brigade may think it is fun to watch Nikki unravel.
Despite all the humour and sexiness of Spread, there is an underlying darkness to the story which seeps through. His reality check probably spoils Nikki's good mood anyway
Players everywhere take note; the old tricks are gonna have to be modified. ALOT of women are going to be watching this!
Spread exposes more than a limb or two. It is a sexy tale which comes with a warning....
Go see it...or else!
psychicsarah
Monday, June 8, 2009
Synchronicity
If there’s one thing you should know about, it’s Synchronicity…
Always wondered what those coincidences in life big and small really mean?
Psychic and author Sarah Delamere Hurding reveals how to harness the power of synchronicity.
(Spirit and Destiny Magazine)
Have you ever been thinking about someone you haven’t seen for months only to bump into them in a busy shopping centre?
Or have their name to flash up on your mobile moments before you key in their number?
This is the tantalizing nature of synchronicity.
We all have examples of intriguing, significant coincidences that have happened along the way. But sit down and try to define the quality of these magical moments and it is likely you’ll run into difficulty.
It doesn’t help that we tend to be ruled by our logical minds, which tell us to put everything into a safe, ordered box, and dismiss apparently random events.But these synchronicities are happening everywhere in our daily lives – whether we choose to notice them or not.
If we close our minds to this phenomenon, we run the risk of reducing life to a purely material, painfully tedious, humdrum level.
Synchronicity is a magical thing that has the power to transform and enhance our lives if we decide to give it air time.It is my belief that a greater understanding of synchronicity unlocks our innate creativity and oomph, as well as our ability to manifest good things and choose the life path that’s right for us.
Universal Forces at work:
We are all interconnected by an energetic World-Wide-Web.
Understanding synchronicity greatly enhances our life experience by helping us tune into our weird and wonderful universe. These moments have an energizing significant quality that connects us to each other and to the hub of life itself.
Synchronicity reassures us that our lives really do have an inherent meaning. It’s comforting to think that there IS a pattern and destiny within the chaos, emphasizing life’s magical quality.
Synchronicity really is not the reflection or projection of a mad psyche, or an imagining designed to make us feel better. (Psychic really is NOT the same as psycho).These are real events, providing food for thought, if not nourishment for the soul.
Synchronicity directly reflects our inner and outer reality. For, it is when our inner moments are reflected in the outside world that our realities collide. When this happens, our inner-tuition is validated by a wonderful external event. We feel vindicated and liberated in one fell swoop.
Magick....
There definitely seems to be a link between heightened intuition and synchronicity.
My life as a psychic has been full of events too numerous to mention, that continually reassure me that synchronicity is a phenomenon which hits the spot time and time again.
There is no doubt that synchronicity makes us aware of the powerful forces at work in the Universe and encourages us to increasingly trust our hunches.
It is when we pay attention to what’s really going on, that our intuition kicks in and begins to help us in practical ways.
As we trust it, we then begin to access the power centre within that ALWAYS knows what to do next. The still small voice within…
Intuition is a significant part of our psyche which can be opened up and developed, making us more prone to the synchronicity moments that reveal so much. It acts as a strong indicator and yields profound clues about what can happen next.
Although my upbringing was traditional and academic (my father is a doctor, psychotherapist, Anglican lay reader and author), I was also taught to be empathetic and open to life’s magic and mystery.
My Scorpio Nan is well known for her intuition, even at the ripe old age of 93. Her memory is now severely impaired, but she still possesses the Gift which I obviously inherited. Nan was always able to predict the arrival of an unplanned guest and would have inevitably made their favourite food the day before on a whim.
Jung famously coined the phrase meaningful coincidence when he researched the phenomenon of synchronicity. And he identified three different types of this magical moment. The ability to PREDICT events is the first of these.
Some of you may remember that I blew the socks off Louis Walsh (not easy) when I predicted the full line up of SIX, months before the judges had themselves decided.I put names in an envelope in October, and the protégés were unveiled in February, minus Nadine Coyle who had famously lied about her age. My sixth choice was her replacement…
COINCIDENCE
is the second type of synchronicity, which you may experience when a book falls open at the right page, or drops off the shelf in the library. Or you get that phone call just as you are dialing the person calling YOU!
I was amazed to see Bono’s drawing of ‘Mermaid in the Temple Bar’ for the I-Cross charity released in November 2002. We had bumped into each other on the beach in October, when I had just written the first chapter of my book ‘Mermaid in the Kitchen’. I subsequently opened up the paper to find his Mermaid sketch staring back at me, dated October 2002. Even though we are friends, neither of us was conscious of the similar title and theme of our work at that point.
The third example of synchronicity is TELEPATHY, which may come in the form of a dream, vision, or‘sensing what someone is experiencing a distance away.
When I lived in Edinburgh, I would regularly turn up on my pregnant friend’s doorstep with the relevant craving of the day. Even quite obscure things like Kumquats, Black-eyed Beans and melons from the corner shop found their way into my bag (paid for of course) as I arrived for our daily chat.
Getting what you want:
By opening our minds to synchronicity we are able to amplify our intuition. Rather like flexing a psychic muscle, it’s a case of use it or lose it.
The observation of synchronicity offers us a practical way to develop intuitive awareness. The more tuned-in to the universe we are, the more able we are to recognize the right way forward. Our intuition, when it’s truly jumping, enables us to access our best options. And by being more psychic and intuitive we allow destiny to take a hand in a profound way.
As we grow, and become increasingly aware, synchronicity can also be a highly effective form of guidance, revealing clues from our Guardian Angel, Higher Self, or Innate Psychology.
Once when I needed guidance about what to do with my beloved Dashund Freddie, who had been making improvements after a nasty road accident, I looked out of the window, and there against a clear blue sky were three images which answered the question. The first cloud was in the shape of a Dashund lying down, the second was of a Dashund running; then there was a gap and finally there was an image of a Dashund leaping heavenwards.
The answer was clear; it was time to let him go…
Synchronicity gets us into the groove most effectively when we are as Jung described it:
INDIVIDUATED.
This level of maturity and unity with the universe is difficult to achieve. We can but try! The Individuated individual is a formidable force indeed. This person has a sophisticated knowledge of symbols and is usually able to analyze, but not over interpret, life’s synchronicities. Likely to have heightened psychic ability and spiritual awareness the individuated person knows the value of meditation, silence and humour. Let’s just call her Little Miss Perfect (or Mr Right-on-cue).
Everyone’s personal journey is different. But with synchronicity offering to put the wind in our sails, we can certainly look forward to feeling empowered and free.
A word of warning...
There is of course a danger in reading too much into every little thing, and one can no doubt go too far. But I do believe we are more powerful than we realize, and synchronicity definitely underlines that fact.
We are indeed so creative that we CAN manifest quite effectively our hopes and fears simply by focusing. It goes without saying then, that it’s best to keep it positive.
A negative spiral of thinking helps no one and you may in fact be blocking your synchronicity moments if you give your insecurities too much air time.
Remember, we are creative beings who structure our lives from minute to minute. So learn to access what you want, need and desire, as opposed to what you dread and fear. Project the good stuff into the ether by ditching negative thought patterns.
It is better not to think at all than to think negatively. Empty your mind of emotional debris and clutter, then relax and begin to visualize every good thing. It really is as simple as that.
Remain open and receptive to your destiny. But at all times use your skills of discernment and wisdom too.
Your synchronicity moments will then naturally increase and you will have ample confirmation from the Universe that you are well and truly on track...
Always wondered what those coincidences in life big and small really mean?
Psychic and author Sarah Delamere Hurding reveals how to harness the power of synchronicity.
(Spirit and Destiny Magazine)
Have you ever been thinking about someone you haven’t seen for months only to bump into them in a busy shopping centre?
Or have their name to flash up on your mobile moments before you key in their number?
This is the tantalizing nature of synchronicity.
We all have examples of intriguing, significant coincidences that have happened along the way. But sit down and try to define the quality of these magical moments and it is likely you’ll run into difficulty.
It doesn’t help that we tend to be ruled by our logical minds, which tell us to put everything into a safe, ordered box, and dismiss apparently random events.But these synchronicities are happening everywhere in our daily lives – whether we choose to notice them or not.
If we close our minds to this phenomenon, we run the risk of reducing life to a purely material, painfully tedious, humdrum level.
Synchronicity is a magical thing that has the power to transform and enhance our lives if we decide to give it air time.It is my belief that a greater understanding of synchronicity unlocks our innate creativity and oomph, as well as our ability to manifest good things and choose the life path that’s right for us.
Universal Forces at work:
We are all interconnected by an energetic World-Wide-Web.
Understanding synchronicity greatly enhances our life experience by helping us tune into our weird and wonderful universe. These moments have an energizing significant quality that connects us to each other and to the hub of life itself.
Synchronicity reassures us that our lives really do have an inherent meaning. It’s comforting to think that there IS a pattern and destiny within the chaos, emphasizing life’s magical quality.
Synchronicity really is not the reflection or projection of a mad psyche, or an imagining designed to make us feel better. (Psychic really is NOT the same as psycho).These are real events, providing food for thought, if not nourishment for the soul.
Synchronicity directly reflects our inner and outer reality. For, it is when our inner moments are reflected in the outside world that our realities collide. When this happens, our inner-tuition is validated by a wonderful external event. We feel vindicated and liberated in one fell swoop.
Magick....
There definitely seems to be a link between heightened intuition and synchronicity.
My life as a psychic has been full of events too numerous to mention, that continually reassure me that synchronicity is a phenomenon which hits the spot time and time again.
There is no doubt that synchronicity makes us aware of the powerful forces at work in the Universe and encourages us to increasingly trust our hunches.
It is when we pay attention to what’s really going on, that our intuition kicks in and begins to help us in practical ways.
As we trust it, we then begin to access the power centre within that ALWAYS knows what to do next. The still small voice within…
Intuition is a significant part of our psyche which can be opened up and developed, making us more prone to the synchronicity moments that reveal so much. It acts as a strong indicator and yields profound clues about what can happen next.
Although my upbringing was traditional and academic (my father is a doctor, psychotherapist, Anglican lay reader and author), I was also taught to be empathetic and open to life’s magic and mystery.
My Scorpio Nan is well known for her intuition, even at the ripe old age of 93. Her memory is now severely impaired, but she still possesses the Gift which I obviously inherited. Nan was always able to predict the arrival of an unplanned guest and would have inevitably made their favourite food the day before on a whim.
Jung famously coined the phrase meaningful coincidence when he researched the phenomenon of synchronicity. And he identified three different types of this magical moment. The ability to PREDICT events is the first of these.
Some of you may remember that I blew the socks off Louis Walsh (not easy) when I predicted the full line up of SIX, months before the judges had themselves decided.I put names in an envelope in October, and the protégés were unveiled in February, minus Nadine Coyle who had famously lied about her age. My sixth choice was her replacement…
COINCIDENCE
is the second type of synchronicity, which you may experience when a book falls open at the right page, or drops off the shelf in the library. Or you get that phone call just as you are dialing the person calling YOU!
I was amazed to see Bono’s drawing of ‘Mermaid in the Temple Bar’ for the I-Cross charity released in November 2002. We had bumped into each other on the beach in October, when I had just written the first chapter of my book ‘Mermaid in the Kitchen’. I subsequently opened up the paper to find his Mermaid sketch staring back at me, dated October 2002. Even though we are friends, neither of us was conscious of the similar title and theme of our work at that point.
The third example of synchronicity is TELEPATHY, which may come in the form of a dream, vision, or‘sensing what someone is experiencing a distance away.
When I lived in Edinburgh, I would regularly turn up on my pregnant friend’s doorstep with the relevant craving of the day. Even quite obscure things like Kumquats, Black-eyed Beans and melons from the corner shop found their way into my bag (paid for of course) as I arrived for our daily chat.
Getting what you want:
By opening our minds to synchronicity we are able to amplify our intuition. Rather like flexing a psychic muscle, it’s a case of use it or lose it.
The observation of synchronicity offers us a practical way to develop intuitive awareness. The more tuned-in to the universe we are, the more able we are to recognize the right way forward. Our intuition, when it’s truly jumping, enables us to access our best options. And by being more psychic and intuitive we allow destiny to take a hand in a profound way.
As we grow, and become increasingly aware, synchronicity can also be a highly effective form of guidance, revealing clues from our Guardian Angel, Higher Self, or Innate Psychology.
Once when I needed guidance about what to do with my beloved Dashund Freddie, who had been making improvements after a nasty road accident, I looked out of the window, and there against a clear blue sky were three images which answered the question. The first cloud was in the shape of a Dashund lying down, the second was of a Dashund running; then there was a gap and finally there was an image of a Dashund leaping heavenwards.
The answer was clear; it was time to let him go…
Synchronicity gets us into the groove most effectively when we are as Jung described it:
INDIVIDUATED.
This level of maturity and unity with the universe is difficult to achieve. We can but try! The Individuated individual is a formidable force indeed. This person has a sophisticated knowledge of symbols and is usually able to analyze, but not over interpret, life’s synchronicities. Likely to have heightened psychic ability and spiritual awareness the individuated person knows the value of meditation, silence and humour. Let’s just call her Little Miss Perfect (or Mr Right-on-cue).
Everyone’s personal journey is different. But with synchronicity offering to put the wind in our sails, we can certainly look forward to feeling empowered and free.
A word of warning...
There is of course a danger in reading too much into every little thing, and one can no doubt go too far. But I do believe we are more powerful than we realize, and synchronicity definitely underlines that fact.
We are indeed so creative that we CAN manifest quite effectively our hopes and fears simply by focusing. It goes without saying then, that it’s best to keep it positive.
A negative spiral of thinking helps no one and you may in fact be blocking your synchronicity moments if you give your insecurities too much air time.
Remember, we are creative beings who structure our lives from minute to minute. So learn to access what you want, need and desire, as opposed to what you dread and fear. Project the good stuff into the ether by ditching negative thought patterns.
It is better not to think at all than to think negatively. Empty your mind of emotional debris and clutter, then relax and begin to visualize every good thing. It really is as simple as that.
Remain open and receptive to your destiny. But at all times use your skills of discernment and wisdom too.
Your synchronicity moments will then naturally increase and you will have ample confirmation from the Universe that you are well and truly on track...
The Psycholgy of Synchronicty
The PSYCHOLOGY of SYNCHRONICITY
Most people think they have a fair idea what Synchronicity is. We are all agreed that Synchronicity is a particularly fine album by The Police for a start. But sit down and try to define the quality of these Magical moments and is it likely you will run into difficulty.
We all have examples of intriguing, significant coincidences that have happened along the way; Sting certainly does not have the monopoly on all things Mysterious! But Synchronicity is in fact quite an involved and controversial subject.
At its most sophisticated, the troublesome phenomenon of Synchronicity has been running rings around phenomenologists for aeons! Karl Jung talked about the ‘meaningful coincidence’, whilst the materialist Freud quickly dismissed all such whackery with the scathing label ‘Spook Complex’.
Liable to get the back up of the nearest Skeptic, Synchronicity seems to endanger the safe, ordered perception of the logical mind. The what-you-see-is-what-you-get factor gets short shrift when the allure of a ‘meaningful coincidence’ takes centre stage. Suddenly commonsense and rational approaches to life have to take a rain-check; and the world of the die-hard cynic potentially comes a tumbling down.
Shame…Of course, we common-folk all love the notion of a bit of Magic in our lives. It gives us a significance and meaning out side of our sometimes humdrum existence. But our general western reserve also bestows upon us an innate fear of losing the plot. We don’t want to be seen as too off-the-wall; so far too easily we dismiss our Synchronicities as mere coincidence.
The phenomenon of Synchronicity in many ways has a bad press. We are reluctant to give the ramblings of our secret delight when something cool happens too much airtime. WHY? There is indeed a danger in reading too much into every little thing, and one can no doubt go too far. But on the other hand, we risk reducing life to a purely material, painfully tedious, level if we ignore Synchronicity altogether.
I would like to suggest that we are in danger of missing out on a whole lot if we don’t begin to give Synchronicity more consideration. These moments have an energizing significant quality that connects us to each other and to the hub of life itself.
It is my belief that a greater understanding of Synchronicity unlocks our innate creativity and oomph, as well as our ability to manifest good things. Of course the Universe famously plays tricks on those who profess to understand its mysteries. But in my book, Synchronicity holds the key to decoding much of the riddle we spend our lives trying to understand. We only have to be brave enough to try a different approach. We can in fact get much closer to appreciating what’s really going on and our natural connectedness if we open up and pay just a little more attention.
We are all interconnected by an energetic World-Wide-Web, and even the cynical, pragmatic scientists who investigate quantum physics are not far off reaching the same conclusions. Well they probably already have. It will be a victorious day for the intuitive when science finally catches up; or at least admits to it.
Of course one doesn’t have to understand these meaningful coincidences in order for them to happen. But there is no denying that an awareness of Intuition, Symbols and Archetypes helps us to more readily tune into our weird and wonderful Universe. Synchronicity reflects our inner and outer reality and as such offers an apparently objective statement from the Universe that our intuitions are correct.
I do believe though that we are much more powerful than we appreciate. There is a strong argument to suggest that the more ‘Tuned-in’ to our creative essence we are, the more Synchronicity tends to enliven our existence.
Our Inner-tuition provides us with meaningful signals; which once we learn how to decipher them, can greatly enhance our understanding and experience of life.
Many of those who have researched Synchronicity, of which the most famous is probably Karl Jung, conclude that there is not much to distinguish Intuition and Synchronicity. When you know who is on the end of the line, is it a form of telepathy, Synchronicity, or both?
When you just know something beyond a shadow of a doubt, what is happening deep within? It is when our inner moments are reflected in the outer world, that our realities collide.
As Above: So Below. There is, in a moment of Synchronicity, nothing to distinguish between the two. Our Inner-tuition is reflected and validated by an external event and we feel vindicated and liberated in one fell swoop; a precious moment indeed.
I am not totally convinced that Intuition and Synchronicity are one and the same. But they are certainly linked. You don’t get one without the other generally; though it is undoubtedly possible for even the most hardened cynic to occasionally get a moment of enlightenment.
Intuition comes from somewhere within our psyche. It acts like a strong lead or indicator as to what can happen. And if you’re clairvoyant to boot, you will also get inexplicable messages (which are impossible to verify until the event) about what is actually going to happen.
Synchronicity on the other hand seems to be an external reflection of what’s going on deep inside. Perhaps you had a profound dream which is then replicated in an event the next day; or perhaps you are powerful and need to monitor your thought processes very carefully lest they reflect in external events you had not bargained for.
I got a big warning about this one day, and have been VERY careful ever since; especially as I have seen the phenomenon play-out many times in different ways. Several years ago, I was bored one night in my job as Hostess of U2’s Kitchen nightclub and innocently made a slapstick joke to the security guys to; give Bono’s NEW Mercedes a flat tyre. I don’t know what possessed me, but clearly something did. I was horrified to then arrive the next evening to find the manager of The Clarence Hotel changing the monstrous wheel of Bono’s new pride and joy. OOPS! Now, was I picking up the event, or did I in some bizarre way make it happen; that is the question… (It’s okay he’s forgiven me)
There is no doubt that Synchronicity and Intuition can occur simultaneously. Like when you think of someone you haven’t seen for a long time and they then appear before you on a crowded street within minutes.
Often enough, our inner and outer worlds collide with such Synchronicities, if only we care to notice. But it is worth also being aware that we can receive false intuitions that are never destined to lead to a Synchronicitous event.
My client list used to be full of people who had received misleading information from readings which were in essence a mish-mash of inaccurate nonsense. People do waste a lot of energy waiting for Synchronicities that are never going to happen. Just because you have been told something is going to happen, doesn’t mean it’s actually going to. So be careful out there, and wait for your OWN Synchronicities to kick-in…
The Skeptics would also point out to us that there are 101 coincidences happening on a daily basis, which do not register as meaningful to us. Think of all the times we DON’T get run over when we run for the bus. This would of course be the cynic’s view of Synchronicity. But there IS something to be said for caution around the subject.
It is only too easy to get caught up in the excitement of our coincidences that we sometimes read too much meaning into them. We may even be inclined to make huge life changing decisions based on what just happened. Certainly intuitive people are quite likely to do this. Personally I make decisions in this way all of the time. There is no doubt that it has led me into some very interesting, illogical, but Magical scenarios. But it is not a straightforward route through life, and there are definitely blind alleys we can all too easily waltz down. There is a likelihood of chasing too many rainbows if one gives too much credence to coincidences at the expense of good old commonsense.
Finding the balance deep within is crucial to our success with this thorny subject. And if we are not willing to be objective, grounded and measured as we feel our way with it, getting hooked up on Synchronicity is in all honesty a recipe for disaster.
Psychologists are agreed that intuitive people are the ones more likely to experience Synchronicity. They are receptive, sensitive and some might say gullible people, who are inclined to give coincidences a lot more airtime than the pragmatic, logical types who need the proof of the pudding. It is my view that both extremes get it wrong.
It is all to easy to throw the baby out with the bath water and miss the subtle nuances and messages of the Universe if we close off completely to Synchronicity. Equally, it is easy enough to wander down a very colourful garden path which leads us into delusional territory, and from which it is very difficult to return to normality.
An unbalanced perception of such Universal phenomenon can make one very withdrawn and vulnerable to all sorts of dubious energies. It is quite easy to begin to read meaning into far too much and as a result become delusional and God forbid psychotic in the eyes of the normal world. That may sound a bit harsh, but it does reflect the extreme of what can happen when one goes too far down roads that are designed to quite literally do our heads in.
The healthy energetic approach to Synchronicity kicks in when an individual becomes as Jung defined it:
INDIVIDUATED. This level of maturity and unity with the universe is difficult to achieve, and one may indeed have to go down some of the blind alleys on offer, before one gets to the point where one is empowered and truly oneself. Everyone’s personal journey is different. But what one might call being-in-one’s-power is when the full force and Magic of Synchronicity kicks in.
The INDIVIDUATED individual is a formidable force indeed. This person has a sophisticated knowledge of symbols and usually has the ability to analyze, but not over-interpret, life’s Synchronicitous moments. Likely to have heightened psychic and spiritual ability, the Individuated person knows the value of meditation, silence and humour. Usually such a person has reached a sense of oneness within, and is enviably self-contained.
The phenomenon of Synchronicity is important, but not the be all and end all. Too often we assume that Synchronicity reassures us that our lives have inherent meaning; that there is a pattern outside of ourselves that really does give our lives a Magical quality. This is indeed the case; but we do become spiritually off balance if we give it too much importance.
Yes, Synchronicity in the right hands can become a highly effective form of guidance from our Guides, Higher-Self, and God too. But where do we go during those times when the Magic dies down? The answer is always within’. For it is there we find our Inner-tuition, the power centre that always knows what to do next.
Never mind external events; learn to access what you want, need and desire. Be creative, honour your dreams, hopes and visions, then get busy manifesting.
Conscious people must be careful. The potential power of our thoughts, words and deeds is daunting. And our Synchronicity moments underline the fact that we are creative beings who structure our own lives powerfully from minute to minute.
Project the good stuff into the ether, whilst remaining open and receptive. Then your rewards will be bountiful and your Synchronicity-moments tangible.
Most people think they have a fair idea what Synchronicity is. We are all agreed that Synchronicity is a particularly fine album by The Police for a start. But sit down and try to define the quality of these Magical moments and is it likely you will run into difficulty.
We all have examples of intriguing, significant coincidences that have happened along the way; Sting certainly does not have the monopoly on all things Mysterious! But Synchronicity is in fact quite an involved and controversial subject.
At its most sophisticated, the troublesome phenomenon of Synchronicity has been running rings around phenomenologists for aeons! Karl Jung talked about the ‘meaningful coincidence’, whilst the materialist Freud quickly dismissed all such whackery with the scathing label ‘Spook Complex’.
Liable to get the back up of the nearest Skeptic, Synchronicity seems to endanger the safe, ordered perception of the logical mind. The what-you-see-is-what-you-get factor gets short shrift when the allure of a ‘meaningful coincidence’ takes centre stage. Suddenly commonsense and rational approaches to life have to take a rain-check; and the world of the die-hard cynic potentially comes a tumbling down.
Shame…Of course, we common-folk all love the notion of a bit of Magic in our lives. It gives us a significance and meaning out side of our sometimes humdrum existence. But our general western reserve also bestows upon us an innate fear of losing the plot. We don’t want to be seen as too off-the-wall; so far too easily we dismiss our Synchronicities as mere coincidence.
The phenomenon of Synchronicity in many ways has a bad press. We are reluctant to give the ramblings of our secret delight when something cool happens too much airtime. WHY? There is indeed a danger in reading too much into every little thing, and one can no doubt go too far. But on the other hand, we risk reducing life to a purely material, painfully tedious, level if we ignore Synchronicity altogether.
I would like to suggest that we are in danger of missing out on a whole lot if we don’t begin to give Synchronicity more consideration. These moments have an energizing significant quality that connects us to each other and to the hub of life itself.
It is my belief that a greater understanding of Synchronicity unlocks our innate creativity and oomph, as well as our ability to manifest good things. Of course the Universe famously plays tricks on those who profess to understand its mysteries. But in my book, Synchronicity holds the key to decoding much of the riddle we spend our lives trying to understand. We only have to be brave enough to try a different approach. We can in fact get much closer to appreciating what’s really going on and our natural connectedness if we open up and pay just a little more attention.
We are all interconnected by an energetic World-Wide-Web, and even the cynical, pragmatic scientists who investigate quantum physics are not far off reaching the same conclusions. Well they probably already have. It will be a victorious day for the intuitive when science finally catches up; or at least admits to it.
Of course one doesn’t have to understand these meaningful coincidences in order for them to happen. But there is no denying that an awareness of Intuition, Symbols and Archetypes helps us to more readily tune into our weird and wonderful Universe. Synchronicity reflects our inner and outer reality and as such offers an apparently objective statement from the Universe that our intuitions are correct.
I do believe though that we are much more powerful than we appreciate. There is a strong argument to suggest that the more ‘Tuned-in’ to our creative essence we are, the more Synchronicity tends to enliven our existence.
Our Inner-tuition provides us with meaningful signals; which once we learn how to decipher them, can greatly enhance our understanding and experience of life.
Many of those who have researched Synchronicity, of which the most famous is probably Karl Jung, conclude that there is not much to distinguish Intuition and Synchronicity. When you know who is on the end of the line, is it a form of telepathy, Synchronicity, or both?
When you just know something beyond a shadow of a doubt, what is happening deep within? It is when our inner moments are reflected in the outer world, that our realities collide.
As Above: So Below. There is, in a moment of Synchronicity, nothing to distinguish between the two. Our Inner-tuition is reflected and validated by an external event and we feel vindicated and liberated in one fell swoop; a precious moment indeed.
I am not totally convinced that Intuition and Synchronicity are one and the same. But they are certainly linked. You don’t get one without the other generally; though it is undoubtedly possible for even the most hardened cynic to occasionally get a moment of enlightenment.
Intuition comes from somewhere within our psyche. It acts like a strong lead or indicator as to what can happen. And if you’re clairvoyant to boot, you will also get inexplicable messages (which are impossible to verify until the event) about what is actually going to happen.
Synchronicity on the other hand seems to be an external reflection of what’s going on deep inside. Perhaps you had a profound dream which is then replicated in an event the next day; or perhaps you are powerful and need to monitor your thought processes very carefully lest they reflect in external events you had not bargained for.
I got a big warning about this one day, and have been VERY careful ever since; especially as I have seen the phenomenon play-out many times in different ways. Several years ago, I was bored one night in my job as Hostess of U2’s Kitchen nightclub and innocently made a slapstick joke to the security guys to; give Bono’s NEW Mercedes a flat tyre. I don’t know what possessed me, but clearly something did. I was horrified to then arrive the next evening to find the manager of The Clarence Hotel changing the monstrous wheel of Bono’s new pride and joy. OOPS! Now, was I picking up the event, or did I in some bizarre way make it happen; that is the question… (It’s okay he’s forgiven me)
There is no doubt that Synchronicity and Intuition can occur simultaneously. Like when you think of someone you haven’t seen for a long time and they then appear before you on a crowded street within minutes.
Often enough, our inner and outer worlds collide with such Synchronicities, if only we care to notice. But it is worth also being aware that we can receive false intuitions that are never destined to lead to a Synchronicitous event.
My client list used to be full of people who had received misleading information from readings which were in essence a mish-mash of inaccurate nonsense. People do waste a lot of energy waiting for Synchronicities that are never going to happen. Just because you have been told something is going to happen, doesn’t mean it’s actually going to. So be careful out there, and wait for your OWN Synchronicities to kick-in…
The Skeptics would also point out to us that there are 101 coincidences happening on a daily basis, which do not register as meaningful to us. Think of all the times we DON’T get run over when we run for the bus. This would of course be the cynic’s view of Synchronicity. But there IS something to be said for caution around the subject.
It is only too easy to get caught up in the excitement of our coincidences that we sometimes read too much meaning into them. We may even be inclined to make huge life changing decisions based on what just happened. Certainly intuitive people are quite likely to do this. Personally I make decisions in this way all of the time. There is no doubt that it has led me into some very interesting, illogical, but Magical scenarios. But it is not a straightforward route through life, and there are definitely blind alleys we can all too easily waltz down. There is a likelihood of chasing too many rainbows if one gives too much credence to coincidences at the expense of good old commonsense.
Finding the balance deep within is crucial to our success with this thorny subject. And if we are not willing to be objective, grounded and measured as we feel our way with it, getting hooked up on Synchronicity is in all honesty a recipe for disaster.
Psychologists are agreed that intuitive people are the ones more likely to experience Synchronicity. They are receptive, sensitive and some might say gullible people, who are inclined to give coincidences a lot more airtime than the pragmatic, logical types who need the proof of the pudding. It is my view that both extremes get it wrong.
It is all to easy to throw the baby out with the bath water and miss the subtle nuances and messages of the Universe if we close off completely to Synchronicity. Equally, it is easy enough to wander down a very colourful garden path which leads us into delusional territory, and from which it is very difficult to return to normality.
An unbalanced perception of such Universal phenomenon can make one very withdrawn and vulnerable to all sorts of dubious energies. It is quite easy to begin to read meaning into far too much and as a result become delusional and God forbid psychotic in the eyes of the normal world. That may sound a bit harsh, but it does reflect the extreme of what can happen when one goes too far down roads that are designed to quite literally do our heads in.
The healthy energetic approach to Synchronicity kicks in when an individual becomes as Jung defined it:
INDIVIDUATED. This level of maturity and unity with the universe is difficult to achieve, and one may indeed have to go down some of the blind alleys on offer, before one gets to the point where one is empowered and truly oneself. Everyone’s personal journey is different. But what one might call being-in-one’s-power is when the full force and Magic of Synchronicity kicks in.
The INDIVIDUATED individual is a formidable force indeed. This person has a sophisticated knowledge of symbols and usually has the ability to analyze, but not over-interpret, life’s Synchronicitous moments. Likely to have heightened psychic and spiritual ability, the Individuated person knows the value of meditation, silence and humour. Usually such a person has reached a sense of oneness within, and is enviably self-contained.
The phenomenon of Synchronicity is important, but not the be all and end all. Too often we assume that Synchronicity reassures us that our lives have inherent meaning; that there is a pattern outside of ourselves that really does give our lives a Magical quality. This is indeed the case; but we do become spiritually off balance if we give it too much importance.
Yes, Synchronicity in the right hands can become a highly effective form of guidance from our Guides, Higher-Self, and God too. But where do we go during those times when the Magic dies down? The answer is always within’. For it is there we find our Inner-tuition, the power centre that always knows what to do next.
Never mind external events; learn to access what you want, need and desire. Be creative, honour your dreams, hopes and visions, then get busy manifesting.
Conscious people must be careful. The potential power of our thoughts, words and deeds is daunting. And our Synchronicity moments underline the fact that we are creative beings who structure our own lives powerfully from minute to minute.
Project the good stuff into the ether, whilst remaining open and receptive. Then your rewards will be bountiful and your Synchronicity-moments tangible.
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