There is a revolutionary
spirit brewing for 2010 that may shake the foundation of traditions—a
symbolic energy that can stimulate individuals and nations to think
about moving in new directions. The expansive optimism of Jupiter
is joined at the hip with the unconventional, fast-thinking Uranus
in an electrifying conjunction that occurs approximately every 14
years.
In our annual January forecast
for the coming year, Durham astrologer Bernie Ashman
returns to describe the astrological cycles, what they suggest,
and how we can make the most of the coming trends both for ourselves
and for our world.
Uranus in Aries is also big, Bernie says.
From late May through mid-August, Uranus will touch down in the
fireball sign of Aries for a short stay, giving us a brief preview
of the next seven-year cycle of Uranus in Aries coming in 2011.
This cycle last occurred in the 1930s; an earlier cycle ignited
the California Gold Rush of 1849. It’s an impulsive cycle
in that the planet and sign like to act first and think later; it
offers “reinventing yourself” fuel to push into an exciting
future and will stir some individuals to move beyond their comfort
zones into unexplored territory.
The north node of the Moon will be in earthy
Capricorn (representing ambition), balanced by the south node in
watery Cancer (for a sense of security). This is an opportunity
to rediscover past life talents if we walk with sensitive steps
to balance our outer-world directed Capricorn roles with the support
of our inner and emotional Cancer sides.
Bernie will also talk about the progressed
chart of the United States and about Barack
Obama’s personal chart—along with the challenges
he and the rest of the world are facing. Saturn entered Libra on
October 29, 2009, which represents its return in the 1776 chart
of the United States. Libra is connected to partnerships and relationships,
thus it appears the world may be redefining these two life arenas.
All the more intriguing, according to Bernie, is Saturn’s
square aspect with Pluto, currently residing in Capricorn, which
is ruled by Saturn.
What does it all mean? Come and let Bernie
enlighten you. He has a marvelous talent for explaining it all in
clear enough terms for the astrologically uninitiated to understand,
while providing enough technical details to satisfy astrology professionals
and serious amateurs.
In the early 1970s, Bernie Ashman arrived
in Atlanta with a new degree, a new wife, and a new interest in
spirituality. He found a mentor in Soul on Fire author
Peter Calhoun at his metaphysical center, and then later found (or
was found by!) The Astrology of Personality by French author
Dane Rudhyar. Bernie discovered that astrology is his calling. He
now has clients from all over the world, and has widened his scope
to include writing, lecturing, teaching, and mentoring. He is known
for his ability to tune into the reality a client is living and
for being a catalyst for growth and inspiration.
He has published several popular astrology
books including Astrological Games People Play (about astrology,
psychology, and how to use our astrological traits for self-growth);
RoadMap to your Future: A Quick Guide to Transits and Progressions
(an interpretation of the cycles we encounter in our lives); and
SignMates: Understanding the Games People Play (about relationships).
In late 2001, Llewellyn published Civilization Under Attack,
which includes a chapter by Bernie, “Psychology of Terrorism.”
In collaboration with Matrix Software, he wrote the interpretive
text for several astrological software programs—such as Simpaticos
and Past Life Chart; last January, Cosmic Patterns Software
released his latest software program, The Earth Mandala.
Bernie lives happily in Durham, NC, with
Beth and Mocha—his wife and their Siamese cat. Learn more
about him and his work at his website, www.BernieAshman.com.
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To
order an astrological report, contact Jim Fletcher: Events@Spiritual-Frontiers.com.
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Early Meditation - Free
6:30 - 7:00 PM in the
Ralph Waldo Emerson room
Come early and treat yourself to the gift of a healing and centering meditation.
The first few minutes are focused on sending healing love and light to
Mother Earth and her inhabitants.
Then enjoy an extended meditation
with Diana Henderson, focused on aligning with
the creative flow of 2010 and the opportunity for deep connection to the
sublime creative energy of the Universe. As we welcome the New Year, we
are invited to cleanse and to connect deeply with Spirit to co-create
a brighter tomorrow.
Diana is a Reiki Master Teacher, a channel, and
the founder in 2002 of the Order of Archangel Michael. In her work as
a healer, teacher, and messenger she focuses on opening people to their
own healing and intuitive gifts and enhancing their spiritual connection,
offering energetic therapy and cleansing to promote wholeness, balance,
harmony, intuitive guidance aligned with Higher Self, and classes that
empower clients to heal and energize their destinies. She facilitates
a monthly Gathering of Angels meetup
with guided meditations and channeling; the next event, on January 14,
will provide an exploration of the energies, opportunities, and challenges
we may encounter in 2010.
A long-time supporter of SFF, Diana has served
at various times as Meditations Coordinator, Writer, Programs Coordinator,
and Chairperson; as a presenter; and as an intuitive reader at our annual
Psychic & Healing Fairs. Learn more about Diana and her work at www.DianaHenderson.net.
We will, as
always, have a brief meditation before the start of our program.
This will also be lead by Diana
Henderson.
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Find us on Meetup
Amy Simpson is the very active moderator
of our Meetup site.
You can find out about SFF events, RSVP for events, contact other participants
or pay for events there. Check us out at Meetup.com. Find us by searching
for spirituality in Raleigh (Zip 27607).
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Thursday,
January 7, 2010 |
Location:
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church
3313 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27607
Note: SFF is not affiliated
with the Unitarian Church
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Doors Open:
6:45 PM
Lecture: 7:15
- 9:30 PM
Cost: $10
Seniors/Students: $8 with valid ID
Light refreshments, provided by SFF, will be available at the
break
Personal
Astrological Reports
by
Bernie Ashman
Bernie
is offering several astrological reports. When you order through
SFF, we receive a portion of the proceeds.
Note:
At the lecture we can accept payment by check or cash only. If
you would like to purchase a report or CD with a credit card,
you may do so in advance using the PayPal links below. Or, you
may
go to our Meetup
page to pay for your report via PayPal (see instructions below).
You may also mail your payment
before the lecture, to the following address:
Spiritual
Frontiers Fellowship
P.O. Box 12773
Raleigh, NC 27605-2773
Once you have paid for your
reports, either fill out an order form when you come to the lecture
or, if you don't plan to attend, send birth details (given name,
location , date and exact time), along with your name, mailing
address, and phone number to Jim Fletcher at Events@Spiritual-Frontiers.com.
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Past
Life Report
$35 to receive it via email; add $5 for shipping via snail mail.
About 25 pages.
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Grand
Slam Prediction Report
Normally $100, available for a one-day-only SFF special price
of $60 + $5 for shipping (not available by email). Total mailed
= $65.
This is an outline of your Major Cycles for the year and a Day-by-Day
Prediction Report. About 100 pages.
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Past
Life Chart Reading on CD
$150 + $5 shipping = $155.
A one-hour past-life theme reading offering a unique view of your
past life creative tendencies and inspirational and pragmatic
insights for this lifetime.
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Transit
& Progression Reading on CD
30 minutes: $75 + $5 shipping = $80.
60 minutes: $150 + $5 shipping = $155.
A Cycles of Becoming reading
that focuses on the challenges of the present and the future,
focusing on career moves, relocation plans, relationship issues,
or other concerns-a great way to clarify what you need in the
here and now.
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For complete report details
see www.BernieAshman.com.
Llewellyn
will release Bernie's latest title, Sun Signs & Past Lives:
Your Soul's Evolutionary Path in the fall of 2010.
This book helps you discover
the primary soul work you are to accomplish during your present
incarnation, and brings a deeper intuitive understanding of your
life paths. Each of the 12 astrological signs is divided into
three Zones, or
decanates, as astrologers often refer to them. Your Sign Zone
is based on your month and day of birth; for example, a birth
date of March 25th would be found in the Aries First Zone. There
are 36 of these Sign Zones in the book, three for each sign.
For each Zone there are four sections:
* Current Life Scan is a
brief overview of what it means to be born on your day of birth
and your daily way of operating.
* Past Life Patterns covers
four key past life themes or shadows that you have come into this
life to transcend or to heal, and possible choices that might
have led you astray in previous lives.
* Illumination reveals how
to gain the clarity to reverse past patterns, especially if they
are still manifesting.
* RoadMap to Your Empowerment
offers inspirational guidance to take you to new creative heights.
You can pre-order Sun Signs
& Past Lives for $16.95 by phoning the publisher at 800-THEMOON
and selecting Customer Service.
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account to pay for SFF events online. Payment at the time
of an event is by cash or check only.
To
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next to the event you wish to attend.
In the Shopping Cart, select the number of tickets you want
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To purchase another event, click "Continue Shopping."
When
you are ready to checkout, click "Proceed to checkout.
" Follow the instructions on that page to complete your
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You will receive an email confirmation of your payment from
PayPal. Please
print this out and bring it with you to the event.
Please note, we can only take credit card payments online.
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This Month's Angel Door Prize
Free!
A copy of Bernie's book Signmates: Understanding
the Games People Play ($20 value).
This and Bernie's other two books, and some of
his astrological reports and readings, will be available for sale, with
a portion of the proceeds going to support SFF. These reports and readings
make great gifts! Be sure to bring birth date, time, and birthplace for
yourself or for anyone you'd like to order one for.
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This Month's Raffle - $5
Purchase
a ticket for a chance to win a one-hour Matrix healing
session with Jeannie Whyte, an $80 value.
Matrix Energetics, according to its website, "is a complete system
of healing, self-care and transformation..., powered by intent, which
has a physical and observable effect ... based on the laws and expression
of subtle energy physics and the concepts and laws of quantum physics,
superstring theory and [Rupert] Sheldrake's Morphic Resonance."
Jeannie is a Certified Matrix Energetics Practitioner,
a psychic, teacher, and spiritual life coach. She has been a practicing
psychic since 1979 and now incorporates Matrix Energetics, a consciousness
technology, into her readings. Matrix Energetics is not only a spiritually
based healing modality but utilizes the knowledge, from both quantum science
and metaphysics, that we are all One and interconnected. It taps into
the zero point or God-consciousness where everything is possible-from
major changes in a business to the healing of so-called incurable diseases.
In her sessions, Jeannie incorporates her connection to the Ascended Masters,
who assist and often bring messages to from relatives and pets who have
crossed over and information on a past lives.
You'll find more about Jeannie and some testimonials
at her
website and information about introductory sessions and other events
on her Meetup
page.
Refreshments
We
will be providing light refreshments at the break. This month, the refreshments
will be provided by SFF.
If you would like to sponsor the refreshments at one of our monthly
events, please see any of the board members. Your contribution is tax
deductable.
Upcoming Events
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February 4, 2010
Sherri Dillard
Psychic Detective: How You can help solve crimes with
your intuitive ability
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March 4, 2010
TBD
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April 1, 2010
Amy Pierce
Embodying the Authenic Self
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May 6, 2010
Psychic and Healing Fair
Our Annual Fundraiser
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