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Rob Brezsny's Astrology Newsletter
July 9, 2014
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*PRONOIA IS THE ANTIDOTE FOR PARANOIA*
is available at Amazon: http://bit.ly/Pronoia
or Powells: http://bit.ly/PronoiaPowells
Below is an excerpt.
HOW IS ENLIGHTENMENT LIKE A MILLION-DOLLAR VACATION HOME?
For some seekers, spiritual enlightenment is the ultimate commodity.
They believe that through diligent meditation and self-_improvement,
there will come a day when it will no longer elude their grasp. Breaking
through to the singular state of cosmic consciousness, they will forever
after own it, free and clear. Permanently illuminated! Never to backslide
into the dull ignominy of normal human awareness!
Here's what I have to say about that:_It's a delusion.
The fact is, the nature of perfection is always mutating. What constitutes
enlightenment today will always be different tomorrow. Even if _you're
fortunate and wise enough to score a sliver of "enlightenment," it's not a
static treasure that becomes your indestructible, everlasting possession.
Rather, it remains a mercurial knack that must be continually re_earned.
If you want to befriend the Divine Wow, you must not only be willing to
change ceaselessly -- you have to love to change ceaselessly.
Lucky you: All of creation is conspiring to help you live like that.
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CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM ENLIGHTENMENT
This document certifies that _____________________ is immune to
the lust for enlightenment and is exempt from the need to seek
enlightenment.
This document also certifies that _____________________ has seen
through the fraud of the enlightenment con game and is excused from
further clawing and scraping to own a piece of that specious reward.
This document further certifies that _____________________ is free
from the temptation to be consecrated as enlightened by any guru, saint,
holy person, or religious organization that claims the right to do so.
Finally, this document certifies that _____________________ has
already been enlightened a million times in a million different ways
anyway, and that seeking even further enlightenment would be redundant
and even greedy.
To ensure the continued validity of this document
_____________________ vows to regularly renew these three
understandings: that it is impossible to ever reach a complete and
permanent state of enlightenment; that there is no single state of
awareness that constitutes enlightenment; and that since the nature of
reality keeps changing, the nature of enlightenment keeps changing as
well.
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http://bit.ly/EnlightenmentExempt
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Check out Match.com via Free Will Astrology's link:
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Look for a Co-Pilot, Co-Conspirator, or Collaborator . . . an Agent to
represent you or a Disciple to worship you . . . a Secret Sharer who'll
listen better than anyone or an Amazing Accomplice with whom you can
practice the Art of Liberation.
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MORE PRONOIA RESOURCES:
Acupuncture, Yoga, and Massage: Not Just for Rich People.
From Oakland to Brooklyn, practitioners of holistic health care are working
to make their services affordable for all.
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Seattle Wins $15 Minimum Wage—Will Your Town Be Next?
Activists built support for the ordinance by demonstrating that it would
reduce poverty in the city.
http://tinyurl.com/o9fomaa
Peru To Provide Free Solar Power To 2 Million Of Its Poorest Residents By
2016
http://tinyurl.com/m2eulcf
A compendium of pronoiac news.
http://PronoiaResources.com
(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 July 10
Copyright 2014 by Rob Brezsny
http://FreeWillAstrology.com
Grammar key: Asterisks equal *italics*
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Since 1981, Chinese law has stipulated that
every healthy person between the ages of 11 and 60 should plant three
to five trees per year. This would be a favorable week for Chinese
Cancerians to carry out that duty. For that matter, now is an excellent
time for all of you Cancerians, regardless of where you live, to plant trees,
sow seeds, launch projects, or do anything that animates your fertility
and creativity. You now have more power than you can imagine to initiate
long-term growth.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The weeks preceding your birthday are often an
excellent time to engage the services of an exorcist. But there's no need
to hire a pricey priest with dubious credentials. I can offer you my expert
demon-banishing skills free of charge. Let's begin. I call on the spirits of
the smart heroes you love best to be here with us right now. With the
help of their inspirational power, I hereby dissolve any curse or spell that
was ever placed on you, even if it was done inadvertently, and even if it
was cast by yourself. Furthermore, the holy laughter I unleash as I carry
out this purification serves to expunge any useless feelings, delusional
desires, bad ideas, or irrelevant dreams you may have grown attached to.
Make it so! Amen and hallelujah!
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You know what it's like to get your mind
blown. And I'm sure that on more than one occasion you have had your
heart stolen. But I am curious, Virgo, about whether you have ever had
your mind stolen or your heart blown. And I also wonder if two rare
events like that have ever happened around the same time. I'm predicting
a comparable milestone sometime in the next three weeks. Have no fear!
The changes these epiphanies set in motion will ultimately bring you
blessings. Odd and unexpected blessings, probably, but blessings
nonetheless. P.S.: I'm sure you are familiar with the tingling sensation that
wells up in your elbow when you hit your funny bone. Well, imagine a
phenomena like that rippling through your soul.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Since 2008, Marvel Studios has produced nine
movies based on characters from Marvel Comics. They're doing well. *The
Avengers* earned $1.5 billion, making it the third-highest-grossing film of
all time. *Iron Man 3* brought in over a billion dollars, too, and *Thor: The
Dark World* grossed $644 million. Now Marvel executives are on schedule
to release two movies every year through 2028. I'd love to see you be
inspired by their example, Libra. Sound fun? To get started, dream and
scheme about what you want to be doing in both the near future and the
far future. Then formulate a flexible, invigorating master plan for the next
14 years.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): While in Chicago to do a series of shows,
comedian Groucho Marx was invited to participate in a séance. He decided
to attend even though he was skeptical of the proceedings. Incense was
burning. The lights were dim. The trance medium worked herself into a
supernatural state until finally she announced, "I am in touch with the
Other Side. Does anyone have a question?" Groucho wasn't shy. "What is
the capital of North Dakota?" he asked. As amusing as his irreverence
might be, I want to use it as an example of how you should NOT proceed
in the coming week. If you get a chance to converse with higher powers
or mysterious forces, I hope you seek information you would truly like to
know.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In one of her poems, Adrienne Rich
addresses her lover: "That conversation we were always on the edge / of
having, runs on in my head." Is there a similar phenomenon in your own
life, Sagittarius? Have you been longing to thoroughly discuss certain
important issues with a loved one or ally, but haven't found a way to do
so? If so, a breakthrough is potentially imminent. All of life will be
conspiring for you to speak and hear the words that have not yet been
spoken and heard but very much need to be.
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BRAINSTORM ABOUT THE BIG PICTURE OF YOUR LIFE
with my Expanded Audio Horoscopes for the Second Half of 2014:
http://RealAstrology.com
What will be the story of your life during the rest of 2014 and beyond?
How can you exert your free will to create the adventures that will bring
out the best in you, even as you find graceful ways to cooperate with the
tides of destiny?
If you'd like a high-octane boost of inspiration to fuel your quest to create
your most interesting and meaningful destiny, tune in to my meditations
on your long-term outlook.
Go here: http://RealAstrology.com. Then log in and click on the link
"Long Term Forecast for Second Half of 2014"
You can also listen to your short-term forecast for the coming week by
clicking on "This week (July 8, 2014)."
"The best part about your audio horoscopes is that they pat me on the
head and kick me in the ass at the same time." - Rita L., San Diego
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This would be a fun time for you to
brainstorm about everything you have never been and will never be. I
encourage you to fantasize freely about the goals you don't want to
accomplish and the qualities you will not cultivate and the kind of people
you will never seek out as allies. I believe this exercise will have a healthy
effect on your future development. It will discipline your willpower and
hone your motivation as it eliminates extraneous desires. It will imprint
your deep self with a passionate clarification of pursuits that are wastes
of your precious energy and valuable time.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Expect nothing even as you ask for
everything. Rebel against tradition with witty compassion, not cynical
rage. Is there a personal taboo that no longer needs to remain taboo?
Break it with tender glee. Do something playful, even prankish, in a
building that has felt oppressive to you. Everywhere you go, carry gifts
with you just in case you encounter beautiful souls who aren't lost in their
own fantasies. You know that old niche you got stuck in as a way to
preserve the peace? Escape it. At least for now, live without experts and
without leaders -- with no teachers other than what life brings you
moment by moment.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Every year, the U.S. government spends
$25,455 per capita on programs for senior citizens. Meanwhile, it
allocates $3,822 for programs to help children. That's only 15 percent as
much as what the elders receive. In the coming weeks, Pisces, I believe
your priorities should be reversed. Give the majority of your energy and
time and money to the young and innocent parts of your life. Devote less
attention to the older and more mature aspects. According to my reading
of the astrological omens, you need to care intently for what's growing
most vigorously.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): What are the sources that heal and nourish
you? Where do you go to renew yourself? Who are the people and animals
that treat you the best and are most likely to boost your energy? I
suggest that in the coming week you give special attention to these
founts of love and beauty. Treat them with the respect and reverence
they deserve. Express your gratitude and bestow blessings on them. It's
the perfect time for you to summon an outpouring of generosity as you
feed what feeds you.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Why do birds fly? First, that's how they look
for and procure food. Second, when seasons change and the weather
grows cooler, they may migrate to warmer areas where there's more to
eat. Third, zipping around in mid-air is how birds locate the materials they
need to build nests. Fourth, it's quite helpful in avoiding predators. But
ornithologists believe there is yet another reason: Birds fly because it's
fun. In fact, up to 30 percent of the time, that's their main motivation. In
accordance with the astrological omens, Taurus, I invite you to match the
birds' standard in the coming weeks. See if you can play and enjoy
yourself and have a good time at least 30 percent of the time.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Is there an important resource you don't have
in sufficient abundance? Are you suffering from the lack of an essential
fuel or tool? I'm not talking about a luxury it would be pleasant to have or
a status symbol that would titillate your ego. Rather, I'm referring to an
indispensable asset you need to create the next chapter of your life story.
Identify what this crucial treasure is, Gemini. Make or obtain an image of
it, and put that image on a shrine in your sanctuary. Pray for it. Vividly
visualize it for a few minutes several times a day. Sing little songs about
it. The time has arrived for to become much more serious and frisky
about getting that valuable thing in your possession.
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than good news. Is it? Send your interesting good news to
uaregod@comcast.net.
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