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astrology and mandalas. These two closely-related modalities date back
centuries and emphasize motion, evolution, and enlightenment. “The
beginning is at one with the end.”
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Turning Of The Wheel
“Living is easy
with eyes closed. Misunderstanding all you see.”
~ John Lennon
AS ABOVE, SO BELOW - Forecast, Astrology 101, “Orbs"
SPIRIT IN ART - "Cirque D'Ole"
GRAPEVINE –
- “Living is easy with eyes closed…how true is that? Denial is the single largest failing of those who refuse to evolve and grow. Open your eyes and view the pleasures and the pains; accept reality and work to evolve through insight, acceptance, tolerance and mindfulness of others.
- I helped ring in the new year with a predictive view of
what’s to come on Nancy Wallace’s radio show on New Years Eve.
Nancy’s show is available at :
http://www.achieveradio.com/nancy_wallace
- My artwork is currently on display at Atelier 10 in Maynard through the end of January.
- Coming soon…astrology charts on the web. Soon I will be offering FREE astrology charts on my website. Working in conjunction with Time Passages software, you will soon be able to enter your birth data and receive a complimentary .pdf pf your chart. Having this information will allow you to call-in to the radio show with all the data I need to do live readings on the air. The free charts provide the sun, the moon and the ascendant (rising sign). These three points allow me to read your chart accurately.
- All the radio shows are sitting up on iTunes as podcasts and you can listen or subscribe to them for FREE. They are a smash! Click here: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=264837097
- My goal is to bring intelligent guests to the show to help
discuss and educate. Log on to the shows chat room and ask those
questions you are afraid to ask on the air.
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- There is a web-forum that also allows you to offer ideas, discussions and comments on shows to come or shows gone by. I have a regular site on the Contact Talk Radio web so check there for the calendar of guests. Please mark your calendars and call with questions that day. Here is the link: http://www.contacttalkradio.com/hosts/chrisflisher.htm I have following guests lined up for January.
- Jan. 3, 2008 – Henry Seltzer -“Time Passages”
- Jan. 10, 2008 – Suzanne Keating -“Sacred Geometry”
- Jan. 17, 2008 – Sylvia Jean Smith –“Eclipses”
- Jan. 24, 2008 – Jan Spiller – “Cosmic Love”
- Jan. 31 Laurence Hillman – “Planets In Play”
AS ABOVE, SO BELOW: The coming year signals a huge shift in the collective patterns and order of the globe. Human sub-conscious is at a critical evolutionary point and soon all will be revealed. We are at a historical point in time where a shake-up is in order and easily visible on the horizon. With Pluto transiting over a sensitive degree of a cardinal sign (zero degrees Capricorn), we can expect a major departure in the political, economic, and environmental landscape of the nation, the planet, and humanity in general. Pluto is all about transformation; tearing down and rebuilding; reformation and revolution; restructure and correction.
We are due for a major correction. We have drifted far off course as Pluto moved through Sagittarius and forged religious and political disparities. Now, as Pluto moves into a very powerful degree, we can expect to see dramatic shifts in how we live. Whether it is oil, the economy, or the earth itself; it is clear we are in for a change. Capricorn is a cardinal (initiator) earth sign and symbolizes large institutions, governments, and basic earth-bound ideals. The changing course of the planet as heralded by Al Gore is clearly an indication of the looming presence of Pluto. What can we expect? Financial correction is eminent for one. Pay your debt down; place your future in stable earth-based ventures. Take charge and think in terms of the earth. As always, being forewarned is to be forearmed. The fact that we have national elections coming to the fore is no small example of irony. It is likely that the outcome of this coming election in the United States will point the course of this country and its role in the world with a much larger impact than usual. Curiously, irony is not a word common to astrologers. Irony speaks to coincidence and events juxtaposed for impact and outcome. Astrology illustrates the direction and the stage setting with complete clarity.
If you have specific questions or want an accurate reading, you can always email me at chris@chrisflisher.com.
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FORECAST
The most significant aspects at this time involve Mars and Saturn. Both of these powerful planets are in retrograde. Mars is the great initiator; the motivator; and represents motion, aggression, desire, and ambition. With this powerful planet in backward motion we see progress grinding to a halt or events that unfold which represent a setback. The death of Benazir Bhutto is no small event. The impact of her departure will likely further destabilize an extremely volatile part of the world. This is progress in reverse. This is Mars in retrograde. Careers, political reversals, and upheavals are the typical events we see during this type of transit. Mars is opposing Pluto. Mars is in Cancer, and Pluto is in the late degrees of Sagittarius. Sagittarius represents politics, ideals, and religious beliefs. Cancer is the sign of the mother and the emotional fabric of humanity. Is it not obvious that a powerful woman leader be slain while these two planets oppose each other? Clearly not. Cardinal signs signify beginnings, and by contrast, their ends. Without a beginning there is no end. This is not to judge the outcome, but rather the significance of the event and, more importantly, the timing of the event.
With similar weight and significance, we look at Saturn, the planet that rules Capricorn. Saturn began retrograde motion in mid-December. With such a powerful planet retrograde in Virgo we can expect to see issues of service, health and detailed research come to light. That may indicate a re-evaluation in any of those areas or it may point to a renewed approach to existing patterns; a departure, in any event. As the new world order begins to crumble and new foundations are set in place, the review of any ill-founded pattern is important and timely. Saturn is well-placed in Virgo. This means it is comfortable and productive in this sign. It also means that positive results can come as a result during the re-evaluation. Since Saturn rules Capricorn its placement in Virgo finds it in a harmonious or easy aspect to the Sun during the last days of 2007 and early days of 2008. Jupiter is also moving through Capricorn over the next few weeks will also be in a harmonious aspect to Saturn. When Saturn, (responsibility) favorably aspects Jupiter (expansion) we can expect to see positive results from our research, service, and health-related efforts.
For details on the impact of these planets in your chart, contact me for an in-depth reading. Focus on positive events and always be open to possibilities. Personal readings are always available by emailing Chris at chris@chrisflisher.com. Visit http://www.chrisflisher.com/astrology for Fees and Services.
ASTROLOGY 101: "Orbs"
An orb is an area of influence dictated by degree(s) that points to the impact or relationship of the aspect. There are set, acceptable orbs of influence for each planetary inter-relationship. This is basic geometry as seen by the degrees of the circle. Any two planets can have a relationship depending on their position on the wheel. The closer, or tighter, the orb, the more powerful the impact of the relationship. For example, if Saturn were to square Jupiter at 10 degrees Sagittarius; the points leading up to (applying) that exact degree, AND the degrees falling away from (separating) are called the orb. The tighter the orb; the more significant the affect of the relationship. A one degree orb is much tighter than a 5 degree orb and, as a result, has a much greater influence. Applying degrees are considered more significant that separating degrees, with the idea that emerging energy is more powerful than waning energy. Generally most relationships are influential at 6 degrees on either side of the exact placement. Using the example above, the orb of influence would include from 4 degrees Sagittarius all the way over to 16 degrees Sagittarius would be valid and considered influential because they’d be six degrees on either side of the exact degree. 10 minus six is four and ten plus six is sixteen. Orbs are significant when reading a chart because they indicate the power of the planetary association.
For more in-depth discussion of astrology, contact Chris. Personal readings are always available by emailing Chris at chris@chrisflisher.com. Visit http://www.chrisflisher.com/astrology for Fees and Services.
More to come next month….. Personal readings are always available by emailing chris@chrisflisher.com. Visit www.chrisflisher.com/astrologicalreadings for Fees and Services.
SPIRIT IN ART:
““Cirque D’Ole” © 2005 Chris Flisher
The following text is excerpted from Chris’s forthcoming book, “Mandalas: Spirit In Art”
This mandala has a sense of humor. Gone are the traditional lines and boundaries so familiar in the others. Typical mandalas are very symmetrical and even and patterned after a repeated symbol. In this case, the blend of reds, yellows and oranges offset by the deep shimmering blues and
purples lend a circus-like affect to this wheel. The watercolor washes allow the colors to blend and bleed into each other and are reminiscent of a circus tent. The free form character of the outward flowing lines implies a web of magical intrigue and mystery. The offset and asymmetry of the extending lines are drawn from architecture and architects who left an impression on me such Antonin Gaudi of Barcelona and the great I.M. Pei.
Beneath all spirituality there lies humor.
Laugh at life and you will live.
He who laughs last, laughs last.
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