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Rob Brezsny's Astrology Newsletter
December 23, 2009
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"There is a great insight which our culture is deliberately designed to
suppress, distort, and ignore: that Nature is a minded entity; that Nature
is not simply the random flight of atoms through electro-magnetic fields;
that Nature is not the empty, despiritualized lumpen matter that we
inherit from modern physics. But it is instead a kind of intelligence, a kind
of mind."
- Terence McKenna
"Ultimately what we're touching is the invisible, all-pervasive Intelligence
that surrounds us and penetrates us. It is grooming us to be able to
tolerate its splendor. It can't just reveal itself openly because we would
be forfeited; we'd never know what hit us."
- Terence McKenna
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A PREVIEW OF YOUR DESTINY IN 2010
This week my EXPANDED AUDIO HOROSCOPES offer you a teaser look at
some major themes you'll be working and playing with in 2010.
Beginning next week, I will devote three consecutive weeks to an in-depth
discussion of your long-range outlook for the coming 12 months.
Part One of my FORECAST FOR 2010 will be available on Tuesday,
December 29.
Part Two will be available on Tuesday, January 5.
Part Three will be available on Tuesday, January 12.
To find out more about the Expanded Audio Horoscopes, go to
http://RealAstrology.com.
The cost is $6 per sign on the Web, or $1.99 per minute by phone.
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The revised and expanded version of my book *PRONOIA IS THE
ANTIDOTE FOR PARANOIA* is available at Amazon: http://bit.ly/Pronoia
Here's an excerpt:
RE-DREAMING CHRIST
Some Christians might be shocked to learn that Jesus Christ is one of the
Main High Magicians in the Beauty and Truth Lab's pantheon of deities and
avatars.
They may believe that people like us -- Goddess-worshiping tantric Sufi
Qabalist pagans who hang around with Zen trickster witches and espouse
a socialist libertarian political philosophy -- couldn't possibly have an
intimate and vivid relationship with the cosmic hero they claim to own.
They act as if they have commandeered the trademark of one of the
smartest wild men in history.
But many of us do have an intimate and vivid relationship with Jesus
Christ. How could we not? He was a champion of women's rights, an
antidote to the established and corrupt political order, and a radical
spiritual activist who worked outside religious institutions.
The dude owned nothing and was a passionate advocate for the poor and
underprivileged. He was uncompromisingly opposed to violence and war.
Besides that, he was a master of love and he devoted his life to serving
the Divine Intelligence. He even went so far as to say, "Love your
enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you,
pray for those who mistreat you, and give away all your possessions."
I want to be like Jesus Christ when I grow up!
(But it's quite OK with us if you don't want to be like him. The good thing
about adoring Christ's pronoiac glory but not being a Christian is that we
don't have any investment in wanting you to do as we do. We want you
to do as you do!)
Is there any hijacked hero you'd like to liberate?_Any spoiled treasure you
hope to redeem? Any detoured savior you want to get back on track?
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MORE PRONOIA RESOURCES:
FILL YOUR IMAGINATION UP WITH SOME WILD TRUTH
The Smartest Perspective Yet on 2012, by Stan Grof
http://bit.ly/Grof2012
FILL YOUR IMAGINATION UP WITH SOME RAW BEAUTY
The paintings of Wassily Kandinsky
http://bit.ly/4MdIX3
http://bit.ly/4IWglU
http://bit.ly/4ud5l5
http://bit.ly/5t3511
http://bit.ly/8t5rV5
http://bit.ly/KandiskyGlory
FILL YOUR IMAGINATION UP WITH SOME SMART OPTIMISM
Positive Psychology Is the new Frontier, by Martin Seligman
http://bit.ly/4ELwdY
(Note: I endorse these because I like them. They are not advertisements,
and I get no kickbacks.)
Please tell me your own personal nominations for PRONOIA RESOURCES.
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week beginning December 24
Copyright 2009 by Rob Brezsny
http://FreeWillAstrology.com
Grammar key: Asterisks equal *italics*
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I'm happy to announce that 2010 could be
the year when you become a more expert communicator. It's not that you
do a bad job now; it's just that there is always room for improvement,
and this will be an excellent time to attend to that. Life will be bringing
you an abundance of experiences that will help you learn to listen better,
cultivate more tact, read people's body language like a pro, and
consistently speak about the elusive truth with language that's both kind
and effective.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I've known some practical, sensible, well-
grounded Aquarians in my life. They're outnumbered, though, by the
dominant sub-type of your tribe: the imaginative, idiosyncratic
improvisers with lightning reflexes and high-flying notions. But even if you
belong to the latter group, in 2010 you'll be gaining the capacities of the
former. In fact, I think this will be the year you get more things done than
you ever have before. Attention to detail will be your specialty. You're
likely to excel in mastering the part of genius that's comprised of 98
percent perspiration.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The pop star Pink is a successful singer. Not
only does she have a great voice; she has also sold 32 million records and
won two Grammies. Recently she added what I think is an extraneous
element to her live performances: a trapeze act. At the MTV Video Music
Awards last September, she delivered her song "Sober" while swinging
through the air and hanging upside down 60 feet off the ground. I was
perplexed as I watched her, thinking to myself, "Doesn't she have
confidence that her song and her singing can stand alone?" In 2010,
Pisces, I urge you not to follow her lead. There's no need for you to go
way overboard as you try too hard to give too much. Just sing your
songs.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): What influences do you really, really need to
say goodbye to? The next six months will provide you with ample
motivation and opportunity to finally bid those farewells. What long-term
cycle really, really needs to be drawn to a close, no more hemming and
hawing, all loose ends tied up and all mixed signals clarified? Again, the
time between now and the middle of June will bring you the necessary
inspiration to make it happen. But it'll take deep thought and sustained
work and an expanded sense of humor, so get started soon.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): According to astronomer Mark Whittle, the
Big Bang began in silence. Soon it crescendoed into a majestic major third
chord 50 octaves below middle A. Then it transformed, over the course
of a million years, into a wistful minor third chord. In my vision of the first
two-thirds of 2010, the music of your life will have a similar pattern: It
begins with silence. Next, it progresses into a lush major feel, with spirited
and complex contrapuntal themes. Then in June, it evolves into a dreamy,
contemplative phase. By late September, however -- unlike the Big Bang --
you will move into a third act, in which the music of your life returns to
the lively mood it had at the start, only now with the gravitas that the
reflective phase has instilled.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I have good astrological reasons to suspect
that a year from now, your empire will be bigger. The resources you have
at your disposal will be more substantial, the influence you wield will be
more meaningful, and the responsibilities you oversee will be more
demanding. You can't, however, just sit back passively and expect fate to
make it all happen for you. You will have to work your assets off: get
better organized, clarify your game plan, and commit to taking better
care of yourself. None of that is mandatory, of course. Being a lazy
wanderer with no mission statement is definitely an option. If you do go in
that direction, though, don't complain to me next December about how
you feel like you're made of cookie dough.
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EXPANDED AUDIO HOROSCOPES
This week my EXPANDED AUDIO HOROSCOPES offer you a teaser look of
some major themes you'll be working and playing with in 2010.
Beginning next week, I will devote three consecutive weeks to an in-depth
discussion of your long-range outlook for the coming 12 months.
To access the Expanded Audio Horoscopes, go to
http://RealAstrology.com.
They're $6 if you access them on the Web, or $1.99 per minute over the
phone: 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700.
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CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will need to learn a lot in 2010,
Cancerian. You'll be in a phase of your long-term cycle when it will be wise
to enhance your problem-solving skills and increase the knowledge you
have at your disposal. So let me ask you: What can you do to gently
shock yourself into prying open your mind? What is it that you don't
know but need to know? By the way, the coming year will also be a good
time for you to offer yourself up as a teacher. In fact, sharing your
knowledge and problem-solving skills will make you more receptive to
what you need to learn.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do you know any world travelers, shamanic
healers, or visionary entrepreneurs? If not, there's a good chance you'll
meet some in 2010, possibly even forge alliances with them. Crafty
activists, brilliant artists, and deep thinkers may come your way, as well.
Another possibility is that cohorts and comrades you've been linked to for
some time will embark on mind-expanding quests that blow your mind as
well as theirs. One way or another, Leo, the coming year will bring you
more than the usual benefits and challenges that come from being in
relationships.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I was in my first rock band in North Carolina in
the 1970s. We did a mix of cover tunes by David Bowie, Lou Reed, and
Patti Smith, plus original hippie-punk songs and my poetry rants.
Controversy arose virtually every time we performed, especially in places
like the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh (where we competed with the
cacophony of mooing cows) and frat parties (where we endured the
shouted insults of drunken jocks). It wasn't until I moved to California that
I synced up with an audience that appreciated my idiosyncratic musical
sensibilities. According to my reading of the omens, Virgo, 2010 could
bring you a comparable transition: finding listeners or hooking up with
collaborators who are a better fit for your unique qualities.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I'm always befuddled by astrologers who
preach the gospel of doom and gloom when they talk about the influence
of Saturn. My experience is that the ringed planet provides the greatest
gift imaginable: motivation to become the person you were born to be. It
steers you away from pursuing goals that aren't in alignment with your
soul's code. It pressures you to give up vain fantasies that even if fulfilled
wouldn't make you happy. That's why I'm happy to report to you the
following good news: As Saturn travels through your sign for much of the
time between now and October 2012, I expect that you will be prompted
and prodded to cut away the irrelevancies that distract you from claiming
your birthright.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Comedian Chris Rock has a joke that plays on
the stereotypes about your sign: "Most Scorpios die while they're making
love!" (Only he uses the f-word instead of "making love.") I understand
the source of his satire. There are more than a few grains of truth in the
notion that Scorpios revel in the enigmas of eros and death. On the other
hand, I wouldn't reduce your mystique to such a simple formula. I'd prefer
to say something like this: You're sexy when you're letting go of your
staunch self-control. Or: You're an expert at transcending humdrum
modes of awareness by stimulating intense pleasure. Or: If fully
harnessed, your orgasmic power could kill off any destructive compulsions
you might be harboring. And by the way, 2010 will be one of the best
years ever for you to cash in on these capacities.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): According to my analysis of your
astrological omens, 2010 isn't a year to get your head in the clouds, but
rather to grow deeper roots. Your job, as I see it, isn't so much to explore
the heights, but the depths. I think you should focus on getting to the
bottom of things, not the top. Your instrument of choice should be a
microscope, not a telescope. Your specialty won't be playing spectacular
guitar solos but rather groovalicious bass lines.
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HOMEWORK: Last week I asked you to create a title that captures the
essence of what you hope to accomplish in 2010, like "The Year I Figure
Out What I Really Want" or "The Year I Become a Modest Super-Hero."
This week I invite you to create a title that captures the essence of what
you hope one of your closest allies to accomplish in 2010. Go to
FreeWillAstrology.com; click on "Email Rob."
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WANT TO GET YOUR CHART DONE?
I'm not doing personal charts, but I highly recommend my astrological
colleague, RO LOUGHRAN. Her approach closely matches my own. In our
many discussions about astrology over the years, we've had a major
influence on each other's work.
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.
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://YourSoulJourney.com
She can also be reached at roloughran@comcast.net
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