Ki Awareness MagazineLive.Life.Alive.October/November 2011 Edition

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Homeopathy

Space Cleansing

Gratitude

Creating Your Future

Strange Impulses

More Than Just A Good Attitude

Using The Four Elements

Ti Caine

What Is Metaphysics?Age Old Questions

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3. Chat With Deborah Yaffee4. Esoteric Astrology5. Homeopathy & Strange Impulses6. Gratitude Stones7. Gratitude, More Than Just A Good Attitude8. The Oracle’s Blessings9. What Is Metaphysics?10. Space Cleansing 11. So You Want To Be Psychic12. Do Other People’s Energy Effect Me?13. Testing 1,2,313. Creating Your Future!14. Change Your Thoughts & Do Less Laundry15. Kuei-kuei, Tanishpanin16. Listen To Your Inner Voice & Dreams

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I formally began to study astrology in high school. Throughout college and beyond, I studied chemistry, neurophysiology and psychology while devouring everything I could on metaphysics and all things occult. In 1980, I discovered the Hermetic System of Astrol-ogy, Alchemy and Magic, as elucidated by a brilliant astrologer and psychic named Elbert Benjamine. Under the pen name of C.C. Zain, he wrote the 21 courses of the Brotherhood of Light. Marty (my husband) and I studied these courses which integrates science and spiritual-ity, and which teach a proven path for living well in a life dedicated to universal service. We found ourselves working with this technique to help people forget their “fate” and seize their destiny. I had worked as a massage therapist after college and I now found that Zain’s “stel-lar dietetics” inspired me to study nutrition. I integrated that learning with Hermetic Astrol-ogy.” Did you ever doubt? “Yes and I still do! I remember seeing an interview of Sister Dolores Hart. She was a Hollywood actress who suddenly called off her wedding and entered a cloistered order of nuns. When asked if she ever doubted her decision, she answered, “yes, every day.” I thought that was very pe-culiar...and yet, now I understand it. Certainty and being on a path CAN co-exist with doubt!”

Deborah talks to the planets! YOUR planets, she talks to your planets for your deeper insight and healing. A stu-dent, teacher and decade long practitioner of Hermetic Astrology, plus her training in nutrition, Hypnosis, Reiki, EFT and Aromatherapy add solid, pragmatic tools to her innate healing and spiritual practice. In addition, she has been a long time student of Tibetan Buddhism and comparative reli-gions. There is a depth and sense of ancient wisdom when you are in her company. What was the impetus, the trigger that caused you to start this journey?“I think this was something I just came into this life to do. From the time I was a child, I was a spiritual seeker. I can’t remember a time when I was not integrating science and spirituality and the power of the mind.

by Dr. Georgina Cannon, Toronto

CHAT WITH DEBORAH YAFFEE

How did, or does your choice of profession play with your family – your parents – and your own family? When they talk about you, what do they say? “My mother was the one who taught me from a very early age about the power of the mind so she thought the hypnosis work was a great thing to do. But she practically begged me to do astrology work since I was in high school! Her sister was a psychic and she herself had “the gift”. She was a big believer in what I do and she would have LOVED to see that I FINALLY “did it!” The rest of the family? Well, my daughter ...she just smiles. My hus-band is doing this work with me. My brothers just think it’s humorous...and hippy-ish. I’m the baby with 3 older brothers....” What do your colleagues say when they talk about your work? “Well....many of them are just learning about this work. So far, they have described it as “absolutely bril-liant”, “unique”, “special insights that will be of tremendous benefit to clients”, “fascinat-ing”, “exciting”, and “truly innovative. One of my regular clients who is a Yoga teacher says that “for every one of our sessions”, (Deborah has researched planetary developments, and interviewed me to uncover goals for our work together.) “Deb’s compassionate

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Hermetic Astrologer and Planet Whisperer (TM)

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It can be said that the main goal of Esoteric

Astrology is to create an increased level of energetic vibration and conscious-ness in the practitioner. The art and science of Esoteric Astrology seeks to use any and all available energies resulting from astrological interactions for the raising of consciousness of both the individual and the collective human consciousness. When creating forecasts, the Esoteric Astrologer seeks to inform the reader as to the nature of the energies that are pouring into the planet at any one time so that the reader may in turn take advantage of these energies for his or her own purposes. As a practitioner of the esoteric lineage, I would like to present to all of the readers, the many energies and potencies available for us to use. Instead of creating forecasts accord-ing to your sun sign, I will present to you the energies which affect us all. In the past year, there have been a number of long-term influ-ences that have been subtly affecting human-ity as a whole, and these long term influ-ences will continue stimulating the world on and off for some time to come. The month of September is one of those ‘off’ months but in the break of those subtle, long-term influences, we are given a chance to really focus on our ‘personality defects’ and how to

rise above them.The months of October and November are governed by the signs of Libra and Scorpio. Esoterically, these signs govern over balance and death or decay. The Libran symbol is the scales of justice and balance. The sign Libra is esoterically quite simple and yet balance is oddly enough quite difficult to achieve for many of us. And despite being quite simple, balance extends to every portion of our lives. With the Libran energies flowing throughout October, it is not uncommon to note activity in relationships and it is also very common that we see the repercussions of our actions. As the scales of balance and justice, Libra meets out the reaction to every action we take and it is always up to the job! Pay close attention in October to the cause and effect chains, if you are uncertain as to whether you have taken right action, the fruits of your labours will be particularly indicative as to the correctness of your actions. Using the intellectual powers of air, you can then reflect on events to see a bigger picture of the ener-gies involved.On a more specific note, October begins with the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Saturn hanging out in Libra and they will stay together until mid-month. This is a good time for social-ization and communicating any needs you have in relationships. Communication will be flowing and strong. As mentioned above, this is a time for handling your own karma (whether it be good or bad). The beginning of the month is also a good time for seeing

how ef-fective you are in communicating with friends and significant others as well. If your communication is unclear, it will definitely show at the beginning of the month. Also, don’t be afraid to be assertive during this time as there is also a tendency to hide behind, rules, policies, morals, etc. If something is not working for you, do not be afraid to say so. If you have a tendency towards this kind of passive-aggressive be-haviour, it will not serve you at this time.On the 5th of October, the Moon aspects these planets in Libra. At that time, allow yourself to acknowledge that everything happening in the moment is a particularly clear reflection of your energy. Do not dwell or recriminate yourself at this time, this is simply a time of acknowledgement and mov-ing through events by being in service to yourself and others in whatever way you feel called.The beginning and middle of the month also hold some warnings for physical ailments. Jupiter and Mars are working inharmoni-ously this month and the warning is to avoid overindulgence due to stress. Treat yourself kindly at this time as accidents and flare-ups of previous health issues are also indicated. Pay close attention also to how your emo-tional state affects your health.Towards the middle and end of the month, there is a triangle of energies working through Venus, Jupiter and Pluto. This

Esoteric Astrologyby Aleksandra Ceho, Toronto

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I was

driving in the car the other day and listen-ing to a Deejay talk about something strange she experienced. She was at an amusement park at a great height and suddenly, out of nowhere, she had a thought of jumping off the ledge that would have lead to her death. She did not follow this impulse but merely noted it. The other DJ’s on air at the time noted that they also have had this strange impulse and of course have never acted upon it. They all wondered where these strange impulses come from and what they could do about it. This conversation reminded me of a time when I was in my late teens to early twenties, and being at a friends apartment, we of course went outside to admire the view. Being afraid of heights I approached the balcony with some trepidation. However, once I got hold of the railing and just gathered my breath, and thoughts, I remember that I also had this strange impulse to jump. It totally caught me by surprise and of course I never acted upon it but it did strongly register in my conscious-ness as something very strange and an action I was not willing to perform. Do you have any strange impulses in your life? There are an endless amount of strange impulses that we experience in life. See if you can find your personal strange impulse below. Below is a short compiled list of

by Domenic Stanghini, Mississauga

Homeopathy & Strange Impulsesstrange impulses that can readily be helped by homeopathy: uncontrollable swearing; sudden compulsion to steal; excessive blink-ing, movement, sound, lip smacking, neck jerking, hand wringing, nail biting, shoulder

shrugging, foot stomping, barking, coughing, hissing, humming, stuttering, or squinting; ut-tering short meaningless phrases, urge to repeat one’s own words or thoughts; urge to mimic another’s actions; obsessions about violence and recurring violent images; obsessions about numbers, counting, words, spelling; obses-sively questioning or contradicting another; checking and rechecking faucets, doorknobs, oven switches, etc; avoid stepping on cracks or must step on cracks; always touching things an even number of times; desire to leap off bridges or great heights; to cut oneself or another thus will hide knives or scissors in the house; feeling someone is behind you so you must turn and look and of course no one is ever there; suicidal feelings; wanting to physically hurt oneself, others, pets, animals, etc.; driving off the road or bridge; hearing strange voices telling you to do things. Feel free to add your own strange impulse or email me your unique one. Those of you that have had some of the above strange impulses or unique ones not listed can understand that they do NOT seem to be part of your normal thinking process but happen to “float” into one’s conscious aware-ness. Usually we just casually apply a mind-ful meditation technique of just observing the thought enter, and observe it leave, and pay it no heed, nor act upon it. However, there are those of us that upon experiencing a strange

impulse will feel the need to act upon it, against our better judgement. A lot of us do NOT allow these strange impulses to rule us nor do we follow their direction or insistence. However, some of us entertain these strange impulses and some even act out their im-pulses in spite of NOT wanting to. Sometimes you get stuck in a “feed back loop” and those thoughts keep intruding and you feel you have to act on them. So what causes these strange im-pulses to float into our awareness? There is no one definitive answer and for each person there will be an individual and unique reason why it occurs. Some possible causes for strange impulses are side effects from medi-cal or recreational drugs or the foods we eat and drink. Our own thoughts, emotions, and events from ones life that are repressed into the background of your conscious awareness can also trigger these impulses. The stress associated with the repression will eventually reappear in your life at other times to give you the chance to experience it, learn from it, and move on with other life experiences. They could be the result of a chemical imbal-ance in the brain or body. It is possible that these impulses are residues from past lives, or astrological influences, etc. I really do not know but I do know that resolution of these strange impulses is possible through Home-opathy. What can you do about these Strange impulses? Increase your awareness about

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One of the most important energies we can

hold is gratitude. We must be grateful in order to receive more of the good we want to experience in our life. It can be hard to feel gratitude when something goes wrong, but we can use these stones to help us remember what we are grateful for, so we can express this energy to others and to the universe. Hiddenite is a green Spodumene, and is very much like Pink Kunzite. In fact, sometimes it is called Green Kunzite. It is a beautiful soft green colour which speaks to our heart on a level of pure unconditional love. The energy of love, joy, compassion, forgiveness and gratitude is felt strongly at the heart level, bringing true appreciation to the gifts of life on a daily basis. This stone is especially helpful when we do not love and value our self. It helps us to recognize our own importance to others and the world around us. As we feel better about our self, our relationships improve and we will experi-ence love and acceptance for our self and

by Valerie Smith, Port Hope

Gratitude Stones

our friends, partners or love interest. This stone is a natural to meditate with. It brings

a quiet calm to us allowing us to be more open to receiving its energy. The more we feel the immense love of the Divine, which is what it brings to us, the more we will be filled with sincere gratitude, which in turn brings an abun-dant flow of blessings to our life. Rainbow Obsidian holds a beautiful, rainbow sheen on its surface, which sends light to each of our chakras, helping them to feel good, causing us to express gratitude energeti-cally for the wonderful energy being received. As a result, Rainbow Obsidian helps us move through the hard times in life. It raises our optimism and brings joy to our heart. It helps us to experience life in a more profound way, as we learn from our experiences. It absorbs all negative energy from the aura, allowing more love and light to come through, helping us to connect to our spiritual side. When carried in our pocket or worn as jewelry it helps us to continually emit the energy of gratitude, which helps us to be in a good space mood wise, and to experience more good in life. Chrysanthemum Stone brings joy to each moment, helping us to be fully pres-ent and grateful for our experiences. It is like a bouquet of many stone specimens bringing many helpful energies to us. The base of the Chrysanthemum stone is made from Dolo-mite, Limestone, Porphyry or Clay Gypsum,

appearing as black and the flower consists of Andalusite, Celestite, Feldspar or Calcite, appearing as white. It is a stone of wealth and honour, bringing inspiration and creativity to our life. It helps us to bloom and grow on our personal path as we see the bigger picture, dissolving negative traits. It enhances a posi-tive attitude and encourages us to be the best we can be. It brings love into our life and removes obstacles from our path. This stones helps us to live our life in a fun, loving way. It is also known as the Chinese Good Luck Stone. This stone can be carried in the pocket when found in a small tumbled version, or placed in the home when found in a larger decorative specimen. Together, these stones bring a symphony of energies that help us to create and hold gratitude for all the blessings that life offers us. They will help us to recognize these blessings, even when our spirits are down, and will then raise our energy to a high vibration of manifesting what we want. As stones of gratitude, they become stones of abundance. As you clear the energy of these stones, clear your energy too for optimal benefit.

Valerie is the owner of Peaceful Arts in Port Hope, 905-885-8014 www.peacefularts.ca peacefularts@sympatico.ca

Hiddenite, Rainbow Obsidian and Chrysanthemum Stone

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Your spouse picks up dinner when you are running late or a friend goes out of his way to do something thoughtful for you...and you are grateful. Simple, right? Well...the answer is both yes and no. Gratitude, on the surface, seems like a simple - even trite - emotional experience. However, there is a growing body of scientific evidence that sup-ports the positive effects of gratitude. It is not surprising, then, that there is a growing inter-est in Western culture to cultivate gratitude in our daily lives. When I left my corporate role in 2008 to become a Life & Career Coach, I found myself in a place of deep and extreme gratitude in my life. Leaving my job in a recession to open my own business was a risky move. Over those initial months, I spent time recounting all that I had to be grateful for in my life, even when I felt like I didn’t have a lot to count. As my clientele grew, I noticed that clients often came to my office with an empty, new journal when they started coaching sessions. I thought they could really benefit from a workbook or journal as they moved through their coaching sessions with me. I decided to create a journal for them. And, it was no surprise that this journal ended up morphing into a book called “A Gratitude Journal: 3 Daily Practices for Joyful Living”. This journey of gratitude lead to a second book, “Meditations on Gratitude: 100 Ways to find Gratitude in the Most Likely Places.” I have been blessed with this journey...and it is certainly a journey of love!

by Sonia Byrne, Toronto

As I approach the 3 year anniversary of my business, I am honoured to say that I have a life that is “designed” by me. It can be done! And, gratitude has been with me the whole way. In any moment of frustration, anger or uncertainty, gratitude has become my “default” button. It is the place that I go to for assurance, comfort and inspiration. Gratitude begets grati-tude. When you invite gratitude into your life, you begin to look for ways to be grateful and for situations where you can grow your aware-ness that leads to gratitude. Try it. Here are three ways that you can begin to work with the power of gratitude in your life:Invite Awareness If you choose to invite a level of self-awareness around gratitude into your daily life, you will find that there are people you can be thankful for in so many ways each day. From simple things to the streetcar driver that is on time to the man who holds the door open for you – there are so many people you can choose to thank each day. There are so many things that warrant gratitude.Start a Practice Some people choose to write down what they are thankful for at the beginning and/or ending of each day. A gratitude journal is helpful for this activity. You may already be journaling and can choose to include gratitude in your regular journaling practice. If you are not one to journal and simply want to “count your blessings” each day in the form of what you are thankful for in your world, this still counts

as gratitude practice! Share this with other people in your life.Be Intentional Most people simply get up and start their day, feeling that they have few choices in how the day carries out – perhaps feeling that they are not even participating in their world. I invite you to get up each day and set an intention to seek out gratitude, acknowl-edge people for their contribution to your life and end your day in thanks. You will not only feel like you are living with intention in your day, you may find that you also get a better night’s sleep. This was one of the unexpected benefits of encouraging my Gratitude Journal pilot group to document “thanks” at the end of their day. It does make sense, though, that ending your day in gratitude keeps you in the present. When your head hits the pillow at night, you are not thinking about all the things you didn’t do well that day. Nor are you worrying about what will happen tomorrow. You are squarely in the present and in a state of grati-tude. It makes for a better night of sleeping. Sonia Byrne, as a Life & Career Coach, workshop facilitator and author Sonia has been empow-ering extraordinary results in the lives of people since 2008, drawing more than 15 years of business experi-ence as a Human Resources Professional. She is also an active member of ‘Beach Women in Business’ and writes “Coach’s Corner”, a monthly small business advice column for the Toronto Business Times. 416-728-1177,

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More Than Just a Good AttitudeGratitude

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In ancient times anyone who could afford it consulted an Oracle when ever in need of help, reassurance or information. Now in this time of intense change it is in our best interest to release old stuck negative patterns and attune to our authentic self which is your freedom. These old patterns may be from a past life trauma or created from an experi-ence this lifetime. A current negative pattern repeating in your life always had a beginning and the good news is, it can now come to an end. How do you know you have a stuck negative energy pattern controlling your life’s experiences? If you are struggling with relationship issues, health problems, or not enough abundance in your life…you are on that wheel of karma. The Oracle is gifted at getting to the very core of your main issue, exposing it, releasing it, and letting it go. Even the very toughest issues take no more than a few min-utes to uncover and the release is permanent. When we change who and what we are within our heart, our whole life changes

by Bharangi, Richmond Hill

The Oracle’s Blessings

too. The Oracle initiates this work which clears the trauma at the cellular level. This is a journey taken together where you are totally safe and protected as we locate where the stuck energy resides in your body. After the block is removed there is a wonderful initiation into the light with the ancient Ruby Wand, which holds the energy of the Holy Grail. This ancient Ruby Wand is thousands of years old and is a powerful initi-ate tool into The Brotherhood of White Light. The outcome is your new found abil-ity to manifest your dreams and desires much more easily and effortlessly. Your life will then surrender to a higher purpose, which is your authentic self. “Although I am neither godlike nor infallible I will connect with you so deeply, it is like two souls becoming one.”

THE ORACLE is transformation at its finest!

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these strange impulses and see if you can determine a trigger for them, and then have the desire to remove it. Find the trigger, remove it and the strange impulses will fade away. You could try changing your diet to more nutritious food and eating different things to change your body chemistry. Also stop taking recreational drugs and consult with your medical doctor about any potential side-effects of what you are taking or, if taking multiple drugs, consider with your doctor about 2 or more drugs com-bining for a new side effect. If you are finding that your strange impulses are taking over your life and becoming harder and harder for you to stop then by all means seek a mental health professional, or you might need the expert guidance from a psychiatrist or psychologist. A lot of these strange impulses need serious professional medical attention and drugs to stabilize a person. However, there are other situations where a person can benefit from a more Natu-ral Holistic approach like Homeopathy to rid oneself of these strange impulses. Homeopaths have a wide range of natural remedies and philosophies as to what is occurring in the in-dividual at any one moment in time. We would look holistically at the entire person (physical-mental-emotional) and determine what is the best way to go forward to assist a person back to natural health as quickly as possible without side-effects. People find they enjoy homeo-pathic remedies once they learn the speed of the remedies. As they move towards greater Homeopathic resolution of their issues they begin to increase Awareness about themselves. Therefore, if you have a long standing strange impulse and would like to be rid of it give Homeopathy a try and you will be pleasantly surprised at how much you grow in Awareness and Personal growth by resolving the strange impulse.Domenic Stanghini is a Homeopath since 1999 prac-ticing in Mississauga. Utilizing a Holistic approach encom-passing the Body-Mind-Emotional aspects, he works with individuals of all ages and with a wide variety of health conditions to find and remove the root cause of health issues. 647-500-4545 dstanghini@gmail.com

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“As for me, all I know is that I know nothing” - Socrates, The Republic.

The word metaphysics can be de-fined as the study of the nature of our exis-tence. The word Metaphysics is derived from the Latin words “meta”, meaning “beyond” and “physics” meaning “physical”. There-fore, metaphysics can also be defined as the philosophical study of that which cannot be perceived with the five senses, that whichexists beyond the physical. Its first known use dates back to 70 B.C. where it was used as the name of one of Aristotle’s many treatises at that time. Aristotle’s work entitled “Metaphysics” was a collection of works that examined key philo-sophical areas such as Ontology (the study of being and existence), Natural Theology (study of a God or Gods) and Universal Science (the study of first principles or universal laws). Today, when one hears the term “Metaphysics”, one often thinks of the occult or the paranormal, concepts often debunked in our age of reasoning and scientific testing. Yet the study of Metaphysics has existed since the beginning of humankind as we sought to understand the world around us and our purpose here. It was an integral part of how we interacted with our reality and each other. In fact, the questions asked by metaphysicians formed the early branches of philosophy, religion, science and spirituality. Yet these concepts seemed to fall out of favour with the dawn of the Scientific Revolution in the 16th and 17th centuries.

these strange impulses and see if you can determine a trigger for them, and then have the desire to remove it. Find the trigger, remove it and the strange impulses will fade away. You could try changing your diet to more nutritious food and eating different things to change your body chemistry. Also stop taking recreational drugs and consult with your medical doctor about any potential side-effects of what you are taking or, if taking multiple drugs, consider with your doctor about 2 or more drugs com-bining for a new side effect. If you are finding that your strange impulses are taking over your life and becoming harder and harder for you to stop then by all means seek a mental health professional, or you might need the expert guidance from a psychiatrist or psychologist. A lot of these strange impulses need serious professional medical attention and drugs to stabilize a person. However, there are other situations where a person can benefit from a more Natu-ral Holistic approach like Homeopathy to rid oneself of these strange impulses. Homeopaths have a wide range of natural remedies and philosophies as to what is occurring in the in-dividual at any one moment in time. We would look holistically at the entire person (physical-mental-emotional) and determine what is the best way to go forward to assist a person back to natural health as quickly as possible without side-effects. People find they enjoy homeo-pathic remedies once they learn the speed of the remedies. As they move towards greater Homeopathic resolution of their issues they begin to increase Awareness about themselves. Therefore, if you have a long standing strange impulse and would like to be rid of it give Homeopathy a try and you will be pleasantly surprised at how much you grow in Awareness and Personal growth by resolving the strange impulse.Domenic Stanghini is a Homeopath since 1999 prac-ticing in Mississauga. Utilizing a Holistic approach encom-passing the Body-Mind-Emotional aspects, he works with individuals of all ages and with a wide variety of health conditions to find and remove the root cause of health issues. 647-500-4545 dstanghini@gmail.com

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“As for me, all I know is that I know nothing” - Socrates, The Republic.

The word metaphysics can be de-fined as the study of the nature of our exis-tence. The word Metaphysics is derived from the Latin words “meta”, meaning “beyond” and “physics” meaning “physical”. There-fore, metaphysics can also be defined as the philosophical study of that which cannot be perceived with the five senses, that whichexists beyond the physical. Its first known use dates back to 70 B.C. where it was used as the name of one of Aristotle’s many treatises at that time. Aristotle’s work entitled “Metaphysics” was a collection of works that examined key philo-sophical areas such as Ontology (the study of being and existence), Natural Theology (study of a God or Gods) and Universal Science (the study of first principles or universal laws). Today, when one hears the term “Metaphysics”, one often thinks of the occult or the paranormal, concepts often debunked in our age of reasoning and scientific testing. Yet the study of Metaphysics has existed since the beginning of humankind as we sought to understand the world around us and our purpose here. It was an integral part of how we interacted with our reality and each other. In fact, the questions asked by metaphysicians formed the early branches of philosophy, religion, science and spirituality. Yet these concepts seemed to fall out of favour with the dawn of the Scientific Revolution in the 16th and 17th centuries.

by Cindy Acab, Toronto

What is

Metaphysics? When rationale, logic based thinking replaced more ontological pursuits of reasoning. Ques-tions of theological philosophy became the sole domain of religions and ordained fellows. And the separation of state and church changed the way we lived in the world and viewed the won-ders of the world around us. Yet despite all these developments throughout our history, the study of metaphys-ics has always remained a pursuit of higher or hidden knowledge for those seeking a greater understanding of spirituality and the soul. For those trying to answer the questions of ‘Who Am I?’ and ‘What is My Purpose Here?’ Those who have felt, who intuitively know that there is more beyond the physical. In this respect metaphysics can also be defined as a pursuit of self study; a pursuit of self realization and spiritual growth guided by those who are simply further along the path. In fact many of those seekers have studied with Mystery Schools throughout the ages, repositories of hidden or occult knowledge. Schools that have existed in various incarna-tions and locations throughout societies and time but have remained constant in one respect; their teachings have been passed down, from teacher to student, in an unbroken lineage for thousands of years. It is the answers to these age old ques-tions, this yearning for greater understanding that has driven us collectively for centuries in our pursuit to live a happy, healthy and meaning-ful life. And as we seek to answer these ques-tions and gain greater insight and knowledge we often humbly find that we know nothing. That

what served us before no longer serves us now. And we must constantly challenge ourselves to let go of those attachments to ideals, beliefs, perhaps even relationships or situations that no longer serve us. For the path to self discovery is often one of emptying your cup so that it may be filled again. And in that process we often find ourselves freer, less encumbered than when we began. I invite you to join me on this lifelong path. Cindy Acab is co-founder of Yoga . Mas-sage . Metaphysics, a unique cross disciplinary well-ness practise that offers a range of services, healings and teachings that focus on spiritual development. She has also trained extensively with the Modern Mystery School (MMS) and is a certified Teacher, Guide and Ritual Master through the lineage of the MMS. She continues to pursue advanced studies in metaphysics with the MMS today.cindy.acab@gmail.comwww.yogamassagemetaphysics.com

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Have you noticed some indoor plants are not able to grow healthy in your home or office even with enough nutrients, water and sunlight? Do you sleep better in your sofa than in your bed? Do you feel sad, depressed, or just drained out every time you step into a specific room? What about feeling always restless or antagonistic? These are just symptoms of a dysfunctional space. Being vibrational creatures, we are affected by the energies and electromagnetic fields that surround us in such a way that the effects may seep into our psyche through our bodies. Our perception can be in fact enhanced or attacked by the surroundings, thus modifying the reality “we live in” and our responses to it. Everybody agrees that the quality of our lives improves significantly in a clean and harmonious environment, bringing in a bright mood and a general sense of wellness. On the other hand, a disruptive and disturbing space may foster negative thoughts and can even induce psychosomatic disorders of all kinds, from migraines to depression. Current studies made on electro-magnetic and geopathic pollution confirm all this, exposing the dark side of microwave ovens, construction sites, cellular antennas, power windmills, and high voltage lines. It has been also proven that positive ions are prejudicial to our minds and bodies, causing nausea, dizziness and even cancer.

by Amilcar Alvarez, Origo Books, Toronto

Space CleansingNegative ions, however, can improve our overall health by purifying the air out of dust and inorganic pollutants, raising our vibration and lowering our metabolic rates. Knowing this, we can use the principles of resonance and attraction of opposites – in a true alchemical marriage between Spirituality and Physics – to modify the vibrational quality of our immediate environment. Just do positive things to attract negative ions! Most of the times we have very limited options to rectify any energetically dysfunctional space simply because we are not allowed to make any architectural changes or even move furniture around. If energy sticks to the furniture, rugs, ceilings and walls – where it can linger on for ages, literally –, imagine the whole space impregnated with negative energy (positive ions). Our instinctive reaction is to tidy it up, bring more natural sunlight in, and perhaps add a couple of live plants, but that is barely enough. There are multiple ways to banish these negativities and even neutralize ongoing geopathic pollution, from Feng Shui and Vastu remedies to EMF shielding and ionizers, but here is a simple Ancient way to quickly remove the negative energies from our quarters. This easy and basic cleansing method uses the Four Elements and requires;– A candle (Fire) – white, preferably one of those mini candles that burn for just around 2 hours– Incense (Air) – smudge stick, incense stick or resin, preferably sage, copal, myrrh, frankin-

cense, or juniper– Salt (Earth) – either rock or sea salt, not the table type, and– Water – spring, distilled or Holy, but not from the tap. Gather all these and start by cleansing yourself physically, emotionally, and men-tally. Take a shower or a warm bath with sea salts and peppermint or lavender. While doing it, visualize all frustrations, annoyances, and worries leaving you and going down the drain along with the dirty water. Use a clean towel, dress in clean clothes, and always cleanse your-self before moving in a clockwise direction from your front or main door. Start purifying the space with the FIRE element. Light the candle and walk slowly following the contouring walls, ending back at the front door. In a house, move from one room to another in a continuous flow. Stay a little longer at each corner, moving the candle in three clockwise circles each time. Leave the candle burning safely by the front door. Next, clear the space with the AIR element. Light the incense and repeat the same process. Leave it burning safely besides the candle. Do the same with the salt and the wa-ter, sprinkling each corner, window and door. The EARTH element (salt) will ground the energies and the WATER element will end the space cleansing by blessing it. Let the candle and incense burn com-pletely and dispose of them out of your space.

Use the Four Elements to sanitize the energies of your space

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Well I’ll let you in on a little secret… you probably already are. Most people don’t real-ize it but we are all born with psychic abili-ties. Some call it intuition, some call it being psychic, some a 6th sense but whatever you call it we all have it. I tell people that some are born with a low dose, some a medium dose and some like me an overdose. No matter what dose you are born with you can always expand on it. One of the questions I am asked on a daily basis is how to develop that psychic ability. First and probably the hardest step is to let go of the logic and reason and just trust your gut. Suppose you are driving to work and your logical side is saying take the highway because it is faster but you feel a tingling or tightening in your stomach. This is your intuition talking telling you that you might want to change your mind and go thru the city. You choose to ig-nore the tingling because after all the highway is faster and all of a sudden you find yourself sitting in a traffic jam. That’s when you say to yourself if I only knew I would have taken a different direction – your intuition did try to warn you but you just didn’t know how to pay attention! This is the starting point. Learn to listen to your gut because it will never lead you wrong. There are also “tools” you can use to help develop your psychic abilities. A good starting tool is a pendulum. You can use a pen-dulum to answer yes/no questions. I have also created spirit boards which are a way to use a

cense, or juniper– Salt (Earth) – either rock or sea salt, not the table type, and– Water – spring, distilled or Holy, but not from the tap. Gather all these and start by cleansing yourself physically, emotionally, and men-tally. Take a shower or a warm bath with sea salts and peppermint or lavender. While doing it, visualize all frustrations, annoyances, and worries leaving you and going down the drain along with the dirty water. Use a clean towel, dress in clean clothes, and always cleanse your-self before moving in a clockwise direction from your front or main door. Start purifying the space with the FIRE element. Light the candle and walk slowly following the contouring walls, ending back at the front door. In a house, move from one room to another in a continuous flow. Stay a little longer at each corner, moving the candle in three clockwise circles each time. Leave the candle burning safely by the front door. Next, clear the space with the AIR element. Light the incense and repeat the same process. Leave it burning safely besides the candle. Do the same with the salt and the wa-ter, sprinkling each corner, window and door. The EARTH element (salt) will ground the energies and the WATER element will end the space cleansing by blessing it. Let the candle and incense burn com-pletely and dispose of them out of your space.

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pendulum to get more indepth answers by allowing the pendulum to spell names, give timing, pinpoint places or seasons. Almost everyone who tries can immediately use a pendulum with very little instruction. One of my personal favorite tools is The Witches Runes. A set of Witches Runes contains 8 runes with different symbols that are de-signed to give you a specific answer to a specific question. Witches Runes are a great tool to develop your intuition and also to per-form readings for yourself and others. An-other excellent idea is to take some classes. I have taught classes on intuitive development, witches runes, mediumship, learning to read the tarot etc, and it’s a great feeling to watch someone open up their abilities. You hear things like “wow I didn’t know I could do that”. If you are interested in expanding your intuition come on into the store and tell me about your journey and I will try and match tools to your individual needs or if you would like more info on our upcoming classes and workshops just send an email requesting our monthly newsletter to jewelee@askjewelee.com. Remember whatever direction you choose as a starting point for yourself the key is to always trust your gut.

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Do not sweep or mop the floor for at least 24 hours. While the candle and incense are still burning, spend a couple of minutes in front of them, take a look around and quietly “listen”. You may perceive some changes, even the most subtle ones. If you notice that everything sparkles, colours get brighter, and the air is thinner, those are indications that you have successfully clearing out stale, stagnant, and negative energies. Finally, spend another couple of minutes thinking ONLY on how you want to feel from then on. Visualize your goals. Cre-ate them and enjoy them in your mind. This imprinting process is very important. Do not skip it.

SOME PRACTICAL ADVICE ON SPACE CLEANSING

De-clutter before cleansing to al-low the flow of positive energies. Avoid any disruption. Turn off all appliances, don’t leave anything cooking in the stove/oven, and don’t receive any visits during the cleansing. Some places have been gathering negativity for years, so don’t expect to get rid of all of it instantly. You may need to cleanse it a few more times. Ring a brass bell around your space once in a while to harmonize the vibes and eliminate negativity. Work the Elements with your right hand and at your heart level. Take all safety precautions while walking around with the lit candle and incense. Keep your Mind fixed on what do you want to get rid off and focused on how you want to feel after that. It makes won-ders if you reinforce the cleansing with your own belief system by praying, chanting, or calling for assistance.

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I have been researching and observing the effects of positive and negative energy, and wondering if it truly does influence ones thoughts, moods and emotions. Do other people’s bad vibes influence the way I feel about myself? How about my work environment, is it harm-ing my energy? I have learned that yes, it definitely does. We all need to ask ourselves: What gives us energy? WHO or what gives us energy and most importantly WHO takes it away? All relationships whether they are business or personal involve some type of energy exchange. Toxic or negative people take our energy whether they intend to or not, leaving us feeling heavy, down, hurt or stuck. These people can be your fam-ily, friends, co-workers, or neighbours. The physical and emotional drain that is caused is not recognized by conventional medicine. Dr. Judith Orloff M.D, says, “Most of us haven’t been educated about toxic people or how to emancipate ourselves from their clutches.” She goes on to say, “these emo-tionally walking wounded…have become

Do other peoples Energy affect me?

resigned to chronic anxiety or depression.” Toxic ties also have the ability to make us believe we’re unwor-thy or unlovable, or question our self-worth. A negative bond with someone can impact many areas of your life. If it is not removed, these negative ties, or “cords”, often stay with you for several years or even for life. Cord cutting is a way of removing these negative attachments and improving your emotional, spiritual and physical well being. A cord of attachment is made up of electro-mag-netic energy. It carries the same frequency as the energy field found within your aura. These cords can build up from past or present relationships and can leave you feeling emotions such as anger, resentment, fear, and unnecessary worry. I am a very sensitive person. I knew I had negative cords weighing me down from past relationships, creating unwanted thoughts keeping me stuck and repeating the same pat-terns. So, I decided to contact Rose Lortie, an initiated Ritual Master with the Modern Mystery School who also specializes in numerous healing modalities as well as Negative Energy Removal of people, places and spaces. Rose provides her

many clients with the healing and tools they need to uplift their spirits, shift their energy and Empower themselves. The method she suggested to me after our discussion was Negative Energy Removal and Cord Cutting. I decided to try it. The experience was a wonderful release that I felt immediately. It was like a weight had been lifted, leaving me lighter, more centered. Rose explained that this was common for people to experience an instant shift in their energy field. People don’t realize how many people are stealing their personal energy; it is kind of like stealing an internet connection and using up someone’s band width. Having had such a positive experi-ence with the Cord Cutting often clients, including myself, will go onto the next step of enhancing their spiritual growth by receiv-ing a Life Activation from Rose. To answer my question, does other people’s energy affect me? You bet they do! Now you have the choice to allow other people to borrow your vital energy, or to cut them off!

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I get rattled when people feel they need to test me. Whether I’m connecting to spirit in a one-on-one session, or giving mes-sages during a Spiritualist church service, I feel like a cosmic pie has been thrown in my face when someone I’m linking to suddenly asks something like, “Can you give me his nickname?” or “What colour was her cat?” When that happens, I feel like giv-ing the response used by American medium Sharon Klingler: “Sorry, but I stopped taking tests in college.” Actually, I can understand why peo-ple ask for details supposedly known only to the client and the spirit. One reason, I believe, is people want to be wowed. Hollywood and TV programs show mediums being right 100 percent of the time. Wow! Compare that to baseball players – if they get a hit three times out of 10 at-bats, they’re considered super-stars. In addition, people want to be truly convinced that I’m connecting with Uncle Joe. Presenting an accurate physical descrip-tion or expressing Joe’s personality is almost good enough, but what about the ring he was buried with? Whoa! If spirit doesn’t give me that information, because Joe may not believe it’s important, then it’s impossible for me to respond to that question. Unfortunately, most people don’t understand that spirit is in charge, and gives the details they want to give. Plus, when I’m linking in, a lot depends which claire is work-ing strongest at that moment. If I’m tuning in via clairsentience (clear feeling), I can get a good sense about the spirit’s personality,

by Benjamin Gleisser, Toronto

TESTING 1, 2, 3 and how he passed. When my clairaudience is working well, I can often get a name, as well as anything else spirit wants to tell me aboutherself. But if she doesn’t give me her nick-name, cat’s name or brand of cigarettes she smoked – well, what I hear is what you get. At a recent message event, I con-nected with the spirit of a heavy-set fellow with a beard who drove a truck. I sensed that he was a heavy smoker, a party-hardy guy, and he had passed in his 30’s. When I asked if this descrip-tion resonated with anyone, a man in the front row raised his hand. I asked the man for his name so I could link with him better.“Luigi,” he said. “That sounds like my brother-in-law.” I felt that, indeed, the message was for Luigi, and gave more evidence as the link became stronger. Suddenly, Luigi asked, “Is he happy with it?” I looked at him blankly. “What is ‘it’?” Luigi crossed his arms over his chest and nodded smugly. “‘It’,” he said, and nothing more. Sharon Klingler’s line was on the tip of my tongue when I got a mental picture of a woman smiling, and the brother-in-law was okay with that. I told Luigi what I was getting and his “dare you” smirk melted away. Later, he said his sister was thinking of remarrying, and Luigi wanted to know if his brother-in-law was happy with it. I was rattled, but I passed the test. Next time – who knows? A popular medium, lecturer and presenter at Toronto-area Spiritualist churches, Benjamin Gleisser was the Canadian cor-respondent for Psychic News, the Spiritualist

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How do you normally respond when someone asks, “How’s it going?” For as long as I can remember, I thought I was being positive when my answer was always “Not bad?” You wouldn’t think there is a signifi-cant difference between “not bad” and let’s say, “pretty good”, would you? When I first heard the advice, “change your thoughts and you’ll change your life” I was intrigued. Imagine how won-derful our lives would be if we could get rid of all our negative, self-depreciating, judg-mental, and critical thoughts. I was once advised to make a list of daily affirmations, but I doubted the whole concept. How can something so simple and almost silly make a difference? It’s not necessarily about saying daily affirmations (although they are extremely beneficial) but more so how we choose our intentions and words. Our unconscious mind wants to please us, so it LISTENS and it OBEY’S! It also only processes information in the positive, and so saying “not” doesn’t regis-ter (“I am not tired” is understood as “I am tired”). And, to top it all off, sarcasm is lost on the unconscious mind too (yikes!) Your

by Jeannie Vassos, Newmarket

Change your thoughts and do less laundry

unconscious mind understands your thoughts and words LITERALLY. When I learned that, I decided to start paying attention to what my thoughts were, what I was saying, and how I was wording things, and I was surprised with what I found. When I said to myself “better not drop any lunch on your shirt”, guess what always happened. Or if I thought, “I hope I don’t burn this” while cooking, surely enough I would get somehow distracted and you can imagine how dinner tasted. So, how are we supposed to change our thoughts when many of them come to us before we can stop them? Recognizing that it’s negative is most important, and only then we can change it. So while the thought, “bet-ter not slop lunch on your shirt” comes to me from nowhere, I stop and notice that I’ve just actually told my unconscious to drop food on myself. What I’m actually noticing is the “ugh” feeling I would have if I did drip on my shirt, and I don’t want to feel “ugh”, I want to feel a smile and so what can I say that would make me smile. I restate it saying the same thing but with a positive intention, such as “this top will stay clean all day” - which definitely makes me smile. It works even better if I say it more than once. Many of us don’t even realize we’re thinking negatively that it can be a challenge to find the positive words, but there is always a way. Here’s a few examples.“I hope my business doesn’t go bankrupt” to “My business is successful”. “I’m not going to sleep-in” to “I am going to wake up on time”.Have you ever said to yourself, “I look fat in these pants”, and then actually felt fat all day.

Why dwell on the pants? Instead, you could have said “the colour of my shirt makes my eyes sparkle”. Your unconscious mind works the same as a five year old child, and so if you say to a child, “Don’t step in the puddle because you’ll get wet”, the child is going to hear “puddle” and “wet” and focus on them. Instead you could say something like, “Let’s stay dry because we’re going to your grand-ma’s today”. What is your day going to be like when your unconscious mind hears and obeys “bankrupt”, “sleep in”, “fat”, and “puddle”, Whereas “successful”, “on time”, “eyes sparkle” and “stay dry” would make your day flow much easier, wouldn’t it? So you tell me, what am I really confirming to myself with my frequent “not bad” answer? Mother Teresa had it right when she said “I was once asked why I don’t participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I’ll be there.” My sarcasm has lessened consider-ably, as have my negative thoughts, and I continually challenge myself to change ev-erything into the positive. This discipline has changed how I process everything in my life such as gossip, judgement, criticism, and even the daily news. As the saying goes, “there are two sides to every story”, and we may as well put our attention on the one that serves us the best. I’m not perfect, and once and a while I will slip and respond “not bad”, but it is much less than it was because frankly, I’m pretty good now, and..... my shirts are staying cleaner.

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Kuei-kuei, tanishpanin? I greet you in the language of my ancestors. It is an old lan-guage, ancient to some. The words are born of the land where they were first heard by Creation. These same words were spoken by a people who are made of this same land, Earth. The descendants of these people who first spoke these words still live on that land today. They are known as the Innu, and the land they call Nitassinan. The Innu are a subarctic First Nation and the land they are made of is now known as the eastern part of Quebec province and Labrador to the rest of the people who now occupy it. My Father was the last of his siblings to be born in Ni-tassinan, and he was moved here with the rest of his then current family when he was only a few months old. The Innu are a very Spiritu-al people. They believe in Creation, and the Creation Story is very similar to that of other nations, the Mohawk for one. The main difference is that most Innu teachings that I have been given always include humour. The injection of humour is to help you remember the teaching. Being so far away from Nitas-sinan makes it difficult to enjoy the teachings given in a proper manner, orally face to face with an Innu Elder. But thanks to new found members of my extended family I have had such occasion to learn just that way. But for the most part my education was given to me by members of other Nations. I have been

by David Labbe, Niagara Region

very fortunate in that throughout my life I always seemed to be where I needed to be. It began with a gift from my paternal Grandfather when I was five or six years old. That gift was a small clawed foot of a bird of prey on a leather necklace. That foot was from a bird that shared the name of an Ojibway Elder who would be very influential in my accepting who I am and what I was supposed to do with my life, through the gift of a name. I could list all my teachers but that would not mean anything to the most of you who read this. Nor would it show the trust they have placed in me to use the gifts and teachings I have received from them. The reason I have been so fortunate is for me to move forward and teach about these gifts my-self, so they may live. The name I was given in Ceremony speaks of a time when learning and sharing amongst a people saved that Nation from destruc-tion. This same kind of sharing has been taking place throughout the world and has helped many others, all over this planet. I am aware of the Grandfather teaching that defines Humility as knowing your true place in Creation. With this teaching, people of good minds will allow me to be Humble with them.

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Greetings from in between, that’s what I call it when we have that intuitive feeling that points us in one direction and is our very first thought. You know that feel-ing, it comes when you are about to make a decision that is important for you, or when something new is about to happen in your life. A lot of my intuition comes from dreams. The kind that are just plain crazy (Ambiguous Dreams) or the kind that are like being awake but not quite awake (Realistic Dreams). This type of dream stays with you when you wake up. It stays so much that you are not sure if you were dreaming or if it really happened. Some dreams are of the future while others are about things that are occurring right now. These dreams I have learned to treasure. Upon waking up I write them down and then wait for them to hap-pen. I call my dream an intuitive preparation for things to come. I make sure that I write down all details such as colours, clothing, facial expressions, environment, who was in the dream and how I react to what is happen-ing in the dream. All of this helps in ana-lyzing the dream and gaining more insight prior to its becoming reality on this plane of existence. A close friend of mine recently

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passed away to the other side. I had a realistic dream about him where I was the only one in a lecture hall. Someone who I could not see was speaking to me about our past relation-ship and the reasoning behind it. I had an active role in voicing my opinion. However the orator seemed intent on getting as much information to me as possible. When I awoke I could not remember what was said just the subject. A few days later I had another dream. This time there was a well dressed dark haired man in a grey suit, white shirt and tie. He was floating and was trying to communicate with me. I did not recognize the him. Later, I learned that my friend had taken a turn on the day of my first dream and had passed on the day of my second dream. At the funeral home he was dressed and looked the same way that I had seen him in the dream. I did not recognize him because of the illness that had taken him. My dreams were telling me that he was leaving and want-ed to wrap things up with me before leaving on the new journey. He had come into my life in a dream two days before I met him and left in a dream. My first thought was to call my friend but I didn’t, so he had to contact me. Listen to that inner voice, first thought or dream, whether it is in the waking world or while asleep. It can be a powerful tool.

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CHAT WITH DEBORAH YAFFEE combination of energies will really help to

heal any attachments you have. If there are particular habits, feelings or addictions you are trying to release, take advantage of these energies. Receiving healings that work on an emotional level of the aura will be particularly helpful.In late October, we begin to work with the energies of Scorpio. As opposed to the sign of balance, Scorpio is the sign of death. In the Wiccan wheel of the year, Halloween (or Samhain), the New Year, occurs in this sign. The energies of Scorpio mark the death of one year and the rebirth of another. This deep sign also embodies the death of the ego and subconscious. It is no wonder many Scorpios embody that deep, dark and sensual energy! While this sign is active, pay close at-tention to anything that bothers you, this time is good for taking stock of everything hanging out in your subconscious waiting to bite you in the behind. Don’t be surprised if you also find yourself consciously working any ego or personality defects. Your ability to move through issues and heal is tremendous at this time. Even if you feel you are fighting a los-ing battle, just remember that there is always light at the end of the tunnel and you will move through it. After all, the wheel doesn’t end with Scor-pio! During Scorpio’s reign, it seems that the rebirth theme is more prominent this time around. In early November, Jupiter, Mars and Pluto make a positive connection. October was about watching your health, November will be about taking action to build your health and also any creative or business ventures. Whatever you have been planning and schem-ing is best done at this time as you will be able to bring much to fruition. At the end of November, a group of planets in Sagittarius will join this triangle, really giving an extra kick to these healing

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combination of energies will really help to heal any attachments you have. If there are particular habits, feelings or addictions you are trying to release, take advantage of these energies. Receiving healings that work on an emotional level of the aura will be particularly helpful.In late October, we begin to work with the energies of Scorpio. As opposed to the sign of balance, Scorpio is the sign of death. In the Wiccan wheel of the year, Halloween (or Samhain), the New Year, occurs in this sign. The energies of Scorpio mark the death of one year and the rebirth of another. This deep sign also embodies the death of the ego and subconscious. It is no wonder many Scorpios embody that deep, dark and sensual energy! While this sign is active, pay close at-tention to anything that bothers you, this time is good for taking stock of everything hanging out in your subconscious waiting to bite you in the behind. Don’t be surprised if you also find yourself consciously working any ego or personality defects. Your ability to move through issues and heal is tremendous at this time. Even if you feel you are fighting a los-ing battle, just remember that there is always light at the end of the tunnel and you will move through it. After all, the wheel doesn’t end with Scor-pio! During Scorpio’s reign, it seems that the rebirth theme is more prominent this time around. In early November, Jupiter, Mars and Pluto make a positive connection. October was about watching your health, November will be about taking action to build your health and also any creative or business ventures. Whatever you have been planning and schem-ing is best done at this time as you will be able to bring much to fruition. At the end of November, a group of planets in Sagittarius will join this triangle, really giving an extra kick to these healing

energies. Having healing work done on the aura and etheric bodies is indicated at this time.Mid-month, Neptune and Saturn create good vibes as well, helping to bring light and imbue all of your work with divine energy. This aspect will also shed light on where you are hindering your own work from coming into the physical.Lastly, creativity is also indicated this month as Uranus makes a lovely aspect with Mercury and Venus. Creativity and creative thinking are the gifts of this influence. Art, socializing and recreation are good ways to express yourself at this time. If you are looking to make changes to anything or create a new image, early and mid-November is the time to do it! Exploring new images and new archetypes will really help to shift out of old energies and promote the re-birth indicated by the energies of Scorpio.All in all, October and November is really a time to become aware of how your energies

Continued from page 4 manifest in the world, make changes and adjust-ments and shift yourself into a place of higher understanding. The re-birth and renewal of November will really help shift you into a place of joy so treat yourself well at this time. Having learned a little bit more about karma and your own individual karma, you can take this time to really rise above that in your `resurrection` and show the beauty of your divinity (inside and out). The death process of October may seem kind of ugly, but the product emerging in November will be all the better for having gone through that process.The best advice I could give you for this time is to really cultivate introspective honesty and a willingness to see the reflections of yourself for what they are. The more you can be honest with yourself, the better the product of your rebirth process. May your own process be filled with insight and much healing!Blessings be!

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