Practical Guidance with a Spiritual Perspective
by Marcia Sacks

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Table of Contents:

* Forecast
* Astrology News:
-----Marion March
-----Astrology PhD in France
-----Murder Mystery
* Local Scene:
-----Classes & Events
-----------Astrology Talk in Barrington
-----------Inspiration & Meditation at the Temple of Kriya Yoga

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June 19 - Jupiter trine Uranus - a great aspect for traveling new places
or for computer innovations.  I like the keywords "creative abundance"
for this aspect.  Here's a few abundance affirmations I like.  Some of
these are from one of my favorite books - Louise Hay's You Can Heal
Your Life.

Every day in every way I am more and more open and receptive
to all the good and abundance in the Universe.

I gratefully accept Life's gifts of wealth and prosperity, 
which flow into my life in ways that are balanced and harmonious.

I now receive my good from expected and unexpected sources.

June 21 - Summer Solstice and Solar Eclipse

The Summer Solstice and a Total Solar Eclipse both occur on June 21
making it a powerful day for personal transformation.

The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year (in the Northern
Hemisphere) and also the Cancer Ingress (the Sun enters the sign
Cancer).  The Ingress occurs at 2:38 a.m. CDT.  The Sun crossing into
the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) are considered
important times for new beginnings.  The mundane astrologers who predict
political and economic events use a country's capitol as the location
for the ingress chart.  Hopefully the Taurus Ascendant and second house
stellium in the Washington, D.C. chart symbolize economic stability
and/or economic expansion for the U.S.

The Solar Eclipse [ 0 degrees Cancer - 6:57 a.m. CDT ] symbolizes
changes coming into your life for the year ahead.  Look at the house in
your horoscope the eclipse falls in and what planets it conjuncts for a
clue to where in your life these changes will occur and how they will
affect your life.

Remember:  what you begin at an eclipse lasts at least one year, so
while it's a potent time for new beginnings, choose carefully where you
place your energy.  With the eclipse in Cancer, it might be a good time
to focus on home and family.

June 25 - Saturn trine Neptune - 8 Gemini to 8 Aquarius

A positive aspect with these keywords:  "Constructive Imagination" or
"Practical Spirituality"

June 28 - Mercury Direct - 21 Gemini - 12:49 a.m. CDT

Find the house this Mercury direction falls in - that's where your
Mercury energy is poised to take off.  However, as the Mercury direct
last election showed us, with this aspect things can get really fouled
up so wait a few days if you want to get a fresh start.  This Mercury
direct is conjunct Jupiter and opposed Mars so the impulse is to speak
boldly and expansively without forethought.  Use this energy
constructively by writing down ideas and first drafts of poems, stories,
novels, and letters to the editor.  But wait a few days for Mercury to
get moving, then take another look at your ideas or writing before
putting them into action or sending them out into the world.

July 5 - Lunar Eclipse - 13 Cancer - 11:04 a.m.

A Lunar Eclipse is a super full moon which means people are more
emotionally on edge so don't push anyone's buttons.  Like the Solar, the
Lunar Eclipse brings changes but of a shorter duration.  Family issues
that began at the Solar Eclipse may come to a culmination at the Lunar.
(The Lunar Eclipse is exactly opposed President Bush's Sun in the 12th
House so things hidden in his past may come to light or he might
experience a change in status.)

July 12 - Jupiter enters Cancer

and on July 13th, Jupiter conjuncts the Solar Eclipse point.
Kriyanandaji taught us to watch transits to the Solar Eclipse point
during the months that follow that eclipse.  If the June 21st Eclipse
brought any important insights or events into your life, Jupiter will
expand these or bring greater opportunity.

In the future:
Mars direct - July 19
New Moon - July 20

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As always, for a personal forecast consult a professional astrologer.

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ASTROLOGY NEWS:

Condolences to the family and friends of Marion March who died on May
28th.  Marion was co-author of the The Only Way to Learn Astrology
series and a leader in the astrological community for many years.

"Is Astrology Sociology" is a NY Times article on the awarding of a
Ph.D. by the Sorbonne to French astrologer Elizabeth Teissier (she is
the astrologer to French president Francois Mitterand).
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/02/arts/02ASTR.html  (To view articles at
the NY Times site you must register but it is free.)

If you like murder mysteries, you might want to check out the charts of
Robert Blake and his wife Bonnie Lee Bakley at Lois Rodden's
Astrodatabank
 
 

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LOCAL SCENE:

IThe Northern Illinois Chapter of the National Council for Geocosmic
Research will have a discussion of the Solstice/Eclipse on Wednesday
June 20th, 7:30 p.m. at the Dance Building, 1330 Webford, DesPlaines,
IL.  Email BJJLibra@aol.com for more info.

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I will be leading the Noon Meditation at the Temple of Kriya Yoga on
Sunday, June 24th.  The theme for the June meditations is "Dream Your
Dream Wisely."  The Noon Meditation is a weekly 45 minute inspirational
talk combined with chanting and silent meditation, followed by tea and
fellowship.   If you cannot attend in person, audiotapes of the noon
meditations are available.  Contact the Temple of Kriya Yoga for more
information -- visit http://www.yogakriya.org or call (773) 342-4600.

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On Wednesday, June 27, at 7 p.m., I will be presenting "Astrology:  Your Planets tell Your Story" at the Barrington, IL public library.  This will be a basic talk on how the planets in your horoscope reveal your personality, and describe the way you communicate, handle money, pursue career goals, and what romantic types you're attracted to.  If you have a friend who lives out that way and who would like to hear more about what astrology is and how it can be used for personal growth, problem solving and creating a positive future, please let them know about this talk.

For more information visit: http://www.bal.alibrary.com/  or call (847) 382-1300 (The program is free but registration is required.)

If you like to plan ahead, a complete schedule of my fall classes at
District 214 Community Education is at:
http://marciasacks.com/chicagoclasses.htm

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