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Rob Brezsny's Free Will Astrology Newsletter
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June 30, 2004
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http://www.freewillastrology.com
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"The most radical, pervasive, and earth-shaking transformation would
occur simply if everybody truly evolved to a mature, rational, and
responsible ego, capable of freely participating in the open exchange of
mutual self-esteem. Then, there would be a REAL New Age."
--Ken Wilber
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PROGRESS REPORT
I'm hard at work on my new book,
PRONOIA IS THE ANTIDOTE FOR PARANOIA,
and hope to have it out by September.
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Contrary to some reports, I will NOT be performing at the Oregon Country
Fair this year.
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It's not all perfect and it's not the ultimate truth, but Michael Moore's
movie, FAHRENHEIT 9/11, is a thousand times more truthful than
anything you've seen in the mainstream media, and it's the most
important movie of the year. I highly recommend it.
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of July 1
Copyright 2004 by Rob Brezsny
www.freewillastrology.com
Grammar key: Asterisks equal *italics*
ARIES (March 21-April 19): July is Reinvent Your Family Month, and
today begins Home Improvement Week. Your short-term assignment is to
beautify your sanctuary. Get rid of stuff that tends to keep you locked into
sterile memories, and fill the place with fresh symbols and accessories
that make you excited about the future. That should get you in the mood for
the more demanding task, which is to change whatever needs to be changed
in order to create the exact family feeling you have always wanted.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You need to laugh more this week than
you've ever laughed before. I'm not exaggerating, Taurus. Mirth is not
just food but also medicine for your soul. It's an absolute necessity, not a
luxury. I'm talking about amusement as a way of life, not a pleasant
diversion; as the attitude that underlies everything you do, not just an
occasional escape into frivolity. You probably have some ideas about
where to begin: which funny friends you should hang out with and which
comedians you should expose yourself to. But in order to fulfill your
assignment, you'll also have to track down *new* laugh-inducing stimuli;
you'll have to expand your capacity to be delighted.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some mistakes are too much fun to make only
once. Wouldn't you agree? And that's one reason I'm authorizing you to
repeat a naughty or excessively rowdy adventure from the past, Gemini.
Here's another reason: The same series of actions that had an awkward
result way back when will lead to a breakthrough this time. That's what I
predict, anyway -- especially if you add a little tenderness to your
mischief this time around.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): I propose that you conduct a radical
experiment for the next three weeks. Between now and July 22, try on
the theory that life is on your side. Assume that all of creation is
conspiring to give you exactly what you need, exactly when you need it. At
least once every day, speak these words with passionate sincerity: "I
believe that reality is a sublime comedy staged for my education and
amusement, and that there is a benevolent conspiracy to liberate me from
my ignorance and help transform me into the unique masterpiece I was
born to be."
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Astronomers recently discovered a planet-like
world orbiting the sun beyond Pluto. They called it Sedna, a name they
said was derived from the Inuit deity that created the Arctic's sea
creatures. They didn't realize that the myth of Sedna is far more
complicated. She is the Dark Goddess, embodiment of the wild female
potencies that are feared yet sorely needed by cultures in which the
masculine perspective dominates. Dwelling on the edge of life and death in
her home at the bottom of the sea, Sedna is both a source of fertile
abundance and a mysterious prodigy. Shamans from the world above swim
down to sing her songs and comb her long black hair. If they win her
favor, she gives them the magic necessary to heal their suffering patients.
In the coming weeks, Leo, Sedna is your special ally. Call on her power as
you work to cure the part of you that you've thought would always be
wounded.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This may be the turning point your
grandchildren will tell stories about years from now: the time you leap
over the abyss to the other side of the Great Divide and begin your life in
earnest. On the other hand, this moment of truth may end up being nothing
more than a brief awakening when you glimpse what's possible on the
other side of the Great Divide, but then tell yourself, "Nah, that's
waayyyy too far to jump." In that case, your grandchildren will have to be
content talking about what delicious cookies you used to bake or what your
favorite sports team was. It will all depend on how brave you'll be.
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AUDIO HOROSCOPES
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members of the same tribe, they may help you feel more at home on this
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Monster Raving Loony Party is a political
party that nominates candidates for British elections. Its goal is to inject
invigorating mayhem into a process that everyone takes far too seriously.
Here are a few of its proposals: Anyone using a cell phone in a theater
must be squirted with silly string; joggers should be required to run on
giant treadmills that generate electricity for public use; and Britain
should be towed 500 miles south to improve the climate. I call on you,
Libra, to create a branch of the Monster Raving Loony Party in your own
locale. Or at least inject some medicinal teasing into the political
intrigues you're having to navigate, whether they're in your family,
workplace, or social circle. The astrological omens say you now have a
knack for lightening up group dynamics that have become way too heavy.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The astrological omens are telling me you
need a vacation from media babble. That's probably the only way you'll be
able to tune in to the crucial messages that are being sent out by the still,
small voice within you. Do you have the willpower to carry out this
heroic discipline? I dare you to unplug your TV and keep your radios
turned off. Avoid films. Don't even open up a newspaper or magazine. It
would also be great if you'd boycott computers. But if that's impossible --
if you have to stare at a computer screen for the sake of your work --
then check your email just once a day and don't surf the Web aimlessly.
Create a silence that's deep enough for the still, small voice to be heard.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Gypsy Rose Lee (1914-1970) was not
a stripper in the sense we think of it today. Her more precise title was
*striptease artist.* During her performances, she never actually took off
all of her clothes. Her style was rooted in the advice her mother gave her:
"Make them beg for more -- and then don't give it to them." While I don't
suggest you apply for a gig at a strip club this week, Sagittarius, I do
recommend that you incorporate some of Lee's approach in your own
chosen field.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The emotions in your vicinity are about
to get very interesting. Here's a rapid-fire flurry of advice to match the
fluttery, fluctuating rhythm you'll be navigating. Day 1: Don't fight the
problem; make yourself bigger than it. Day 2: Become better acquainted
with the part of yourself that sometimes does things unconsciously. Day 3:
Allocate more funds and resources for foreign affairs. Day 4: A little
rebellion will prevent a debilitating weakness from erupting. Day 5:
Prove your love not with sentimental sweetness but with exuberant
adventure. Day 6: Talk about the two things you never talk about.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This will be a bad news, good news kind of
week, Aquarius. But the bad news will be small in proportion to the good
news, and may even be necessary for the good news to occur. For instance,
a mosquito might keep you up all night. That, in turn, could lead you to
call in sick for work, spend the day rethinking your whole life, and decide
to make a dramatic move that will change everything for the better.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): My Piscean friend Risa dreamed that the
Buddhist monk and teacher Thich Nhat Hanh wanted to give up his celibacy
to pursue a romantic relationship with her. She was flattered -- the man
is a brilliant saint who has written more than 20 books -- but she
ultimately decided to stick with her husband. The night after she told me
this dream, I dreamed that my three best Piscean friends were making
love with Mother Teresa, Buddha, and the 16th-century Kabbalist holy
man, Isaac Luria. From this evidence, as well as certain astrological data,
I conclude that you Fish are in the midst of trying to integrate your
spiritual and sensual yearnings. To expedite this exciting process, I
suggest you murmur exuberant prayers during your sexual encounters
this week.
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HOMEWORK:
Chant this string of magic words five times a day: "Bravo Viva Kudos
Whoopee Eureka Hallelujah Abracadabra." Report results by going to
www.freewillastrology.com and clicking on "Email Rob."
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WANT TO GET YOUR CHART DONE?
I'm not doing charts these days. In addition to writing my weekly column
and expanded audio horoscopes, I'm also working on a book and CD.
But I can recommend a colleague whose astro-aesthetics closely match my
own. She's RO LOUGHRAN.
Ro utilizes a blend of well-trained intuition, emotional warmth, and a
high degree of technical proficiency in horoscope interpretation; she is
skilled at exploring the mysteries of your life's purpose and nurturing
your connection with your own inner wisdom. In addition to over 20 years
of astrological experience, Ro is also a licensed psychotherapist, allowing
her to integrate psychological insight with the cosmological perspective
that astrology offers.
Ro is based in California, but can do phone consultations and otherwise
work with you regardless of geographic boundaries.
Ro's website is at
http://www.astrology-psychotherapy.com/
She can also be reached at roloughran@comcast.net
Namaste,
Rob
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