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Astrology Update Newsletter - December 1, 2002

Practical Guidance with a Spiritual Perspective
by Marcia Sacks

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Table of Contents:

*Forecast
* Astrology Resources
* Local Scene:
------ Kriya Yoga Satsang - December 5
------ Trining Your Squares - December 8
*Beginner's Corner : Learn Astrology Fast!

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DECEMBER 4, 2002 - SOLAR ECLIPSE
11 SAGITTARIUS 58 - 1:34 AM CST
DECEMBER 4, 2002 - JUPITER RETROGRADE - 18 LEO

This solar eclipse will bring Sagittarius energy which is upbeat and optimistic combined with a grand sense of adventure.  It is the best time for expanding your horizons and visualizing your goals for 2003. Think big, but don't invest huge amounts of money right away unless you are certain your plan  is practical and well thought out.  The Jupiter retrograde gives you the feeling that you can do anything but there can be a "rose-colored glasses" effect of only seeing the most positive outcome.  Jupiter and Sagittarius both rule 'higher learning.'  Invest in books or classes that will help you explore new possibilities.

This is wonderful energy for parties and can bring helpful people into your life.  If you're doing holiday shopping, watch the tendency to be extravagant.
 

DECEMBER 19, 2002 - FULL MOON - 27 GEMINI 42 - 1:10 PM CST

With the Full Moon conjunct transiting Saturn in Gemini, the mood for several days before and after may be serious or somber.  Saturn brings responsibilities, often for elders.  Overcome the aloof and distant emotions a Moon-Saturn conjunction can bring to reach out to others who may be lonely at this time.

Saturn rules temperature coldness as well, so expect the weather to be plenty chilly.  If your climate gets snow and ice, be sure to take the time you need to prepare your car and drive safely.
 

DECEMBER 21, 2002 - WINTER SOLSTICE 
0 CAPRICORN 00 - 7:15 PM CST

The longest night of the year is considered auspicious for inturning and meditation. 

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Happy Holidays, everyone!  Whether sunlight, moonlight, star shine, or candle flame, may you be reminded of the divine light within us all. May you be blessed with peace, balance, wisdom, and happiness in the year ahead.

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In the future:

1-2-2003 -   Mercury Retrograde - 28 Capricorn
1-2-2003  -  New Moon - 12 Capricorn
1-18-2003 - Full Moon - 27 Cancer
1-23-2003 - Mercury Direct - 12 Capricorn

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The New Year is a great time for ...
THE PROGRESSED HOROSCOPE 
Your 12-Month Forecast ... 

The current placement of planets compared to those of your natal chart, determines the patterns coming into your life for the year ahead. 

This twelve-month forecast gives an overview of the year ahead plus specific dates for opportunities and obstacles in job and career, romance, education, travel, money, communication, friendships, family and other areas of life experience. 

Special focus will be given to your areas of concern.  Many people come back each year for this update which includes practical advice for planning and  creating a positive future. 

$125 for new clients; $100 for returning clients.

Call 847-882-3315 or email astrology@marciasacks.com for appointment.
 

Professional Astrological Services with Marcia Sacks:
personal and business forecasting * relationship compatibility * karmic/past-life/spiritual growth 
(847) 882-3315
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ASTROLOGY RESOURCES: 

Curious about house systems?  I use Placidus but some astrologers prefer Koch or Equal House.  A good explanation can be found at: http://www.elysian.co.uk/astrologyhousesystems.htm

Was Jesus A Capricorn?  An article about Jesus and the Star of Bethlehem
at:
http://astrology.about.com/library/weekly/aa121799a.htm

Go surfing!  The Astrology Wizard has a weekly recommended astrology site.  Lots of interesting links at: http://www.astrologywizard.com/links.htm
 

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LOCAL SCENE:

Kriya Yoga Satsang: 
A Meditation Circle with Marcia Sacks, Swami K. Adinadananda

Satsang is the Sanskrit word for fellowship, a gathering of like-minded souls.  These evening gatherings will include chanting, silent meditation, and a talk on  spiritual living and our inner journey. Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m.  (Love offering requested).  1595 Fairfield Lane, Hoffman Estates, IL

Please call 847-882-3315 or email marcia@marciasacks.com if you will be attending
 

Trining Your Squares with Marcia Sacks

Are you achieving your life goals?  Let's take a look at your natal and karmic horoscope --  aspects, retrogrades and interceptions  -- and see what's blocking you.  Techniques for balancing and transmuting these energy patterns will be discussed.  Your own horoscopes and charts of self-made millionaires will be used for examples.

December 8, 2002 - Sunday - Inner Quest - Lombard - 11 a.m. 
Contact Dave Gunning, 630-629-8040,  astrogunning@aol.com for information

[Would you like a horoscope consultation based on Trining Your Squares™? Call me at 847-882-3315 or email astrology@marciasacks.com]

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To have Marcia speak at your group, club or convention on "Astrology for Success," "Relax and Rebalance with Meditation," or "Inner Work for Self-Healing" call 847-882-3315 or email marcia@marciasacks.com

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BEGINNER'S CORNER:  Learn Astrology Fast!

I've posted my article:  "Ten Quick Tips on How to Learn Astrology Fast" on my website at: http://www.marciasacks.com/astrology-fast.htm

Here's the first one:

1.  BE WILLING TO MEMORIZE

I have taught beginning astrology since 1980, and the most difficult concept to get across to adult learners is memorization of the glyphs. Astrology is a language with the symbols of signs, planets and aspects as its alphabet.  We don't expect children to be able to read without first learning their ABC's.  But if I say to an adult class, after explaining the symbolism of each glyph, "take these home and memorize them" there are moans and groans like I just announced a twenty-mile hike through a leech-filled, mosquito-breeding swamp. 

It would probably be rude to mention to them that when my older son was two years old he could identify every symbol of planets and signs off a flash card the same way he could the English alphabet.  Or that my younger son when he was 9 decided that he wanted to learn astrology and took the handouts from my class to his room for twenty minutes and came back knowing them all.  Sure it takes longer for adults.  But it's worth it.  Just do it. 

Here are the things I feel must be memorized to move on to further study of astrology: 

 1.  The glyphs for the planets and the basic keyword meanings. 

 2.  The glyphs for the zodiacal signs, their basic keyword meanings, plus 

a) the order of the signs; 
b) their element and quality; 

3.  The glyphs for the major aspects,  their basic keyword meanings, plus 

 a) their opposite sign; b) the squaring signs; c) the trining signs; d) the sextile signs. 

 Practice writing the glyphs (it expands your mental patternings).

For the rest of this article please go to: http://www.marciasacks.com/astrology-fast.htm
 

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If you're looking for holistic practitioners in the far NW suburbs, the Holistic Arts & Health Alliance member directory is at: http://www.haha-il.org/

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Inward Adventure is online at: 
http://www.marciasacks.com/inward-adventure.htm

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(c) 2002 Marcia M. Sacks

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