Astrology Update Newsletter - November 12, 2001

Practical Guidance with a Spiritual Perspective
by Marcia Sacks

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Table of Contents:

*Forecast
* Astrology News:
-----AstroLogos
-----Book Review - Death by Horoscope
-----Horoscope Price Change - 1/1/02
* Local Scene:
------------Marcia's teacher Goswami Kriyananda
 at the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago
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NOVEMBER 15, 2001 - NEW MOON - 22 SCORPIO 58 - 12:40 AM CST

Scorpio energy is introspective.  With shorter days and longer nights it's the perfect season to take time for reflection.  Reflection is quiet time for just thinking about things.  Read a paragraph or two of spiritual text and take a few minutes to just stay with it, letting thoughts about it circle around in your mind.  Before you go to sleep each night, think about your day, how was it successful, what tripped you up, or what actions you would like to have improved.  Or use your introspection to think about your life goals in preparation for the solstice (December 21st) or new year (January 1st).

NOVEMBER 30, 2001 - FULL MOON - 8 GEMINI 43 - 2:49 PM CST

This Full Moon in Gemini conjuncts the Saturn-Pluto opposition, that ongoing position that reflects the struggles not only in world events but in our everyday lives.  [See the July through October Astrology Updates for more on Saturn-Pluto - the archives are online at: http://www.marciasacks.com/newsletter/newsletterarchives.htm]  My clients have called about tough issues like money delayed, court battles, whether to push on or give up a failing business, and dealing with difficult relationships.  Don't give up.  What's delayed to you is not denied to you.  Saturn and Pluto aren't going away but the aspect is separating for now and the energy to accomplish things will be much smoother in December.  In the meantime, Saturn demands practicality and attention to responsibilities.  Pluto says, "I want my deepest desires
-- right now!"  To get these two planets working for us instead of against us can be extremely powerful.  Be patient, consistent, and considerate of others.  Focus on clear priorities and make a commitment to your most valued goals.  Work hard, but let God be in charge of the results.

In the future:

12-14-01  Solar Eclipse 22 Sagittarius
12-30-01  Lunar Eclipse 8 Cancer

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

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ASTROLOGY NEWS:

My article "As Within, So Without:  Your Challenge in Relationships" was translated and published in the Finnish magazine AstroLogos (to see it in English: http://mountainastrologer.com/sacks1000.html )

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Death by Horoscope is a themed anthology that features well-written mysteries with intriguing characters and twisting plots.  The best part (for me) about these short stories is the generally respectful look at astrology and astrologers.  Many of the authors explained at length (usually via dialogue) that astrology is more than just the daily newspaper sun sign column.  They explained about the birthdata required, the time spent in calculation, and more than one writer had a character exclaim, "She looks so normal!" when meeting a professional astrologer. 

One of my favorite stories was the first in the book "The Astrologer Who Predicted his own Murder" by Peter Tremayne, a Sister Fidelma mystery, which takes place in 7th century Ireland, and does about as good job of explaining horary astrology as you can do in short fiction.  As an astrologer, and as a mystery reader, I found Death by Horoscope quite thrilling. [I was fortunate to find it at my local library, but it's also available on Amazon.com ]

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If you haven't had your horoscope read before, November and December are excellent months because my price for astrological consultations is $100 through December 2001.  As of January 1, 2002, consultations will be $125 for new clients for the first reading.  For my regular clients
(thank you!)  your readings will continue to be $100.   To schedule an
appointment, call (847) 882-3315.  Appointments can be in person, by phone, or on cassette tape.  I can accept credit cards through the online service PayPal

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LOCAL SCENE:

TEMPLE OF KRIYA YOGA

My guru, Goswami Kriyananda, will be in Chicago for the first time in two years and will be offering Saturday seminars on November 17 & 24th and Sunday noon meditations on November 18 & 25th.

"Transforming Limitation: Kriya Yoga & the Art of Developing Continuity of Consciousness " Saturday, November 17, Noon-4:30 pm

"Gratefulness:  The Art of Skillful Living"
Saturday, November 24, 1-4 pm 

For more information visit: http://www.yogakriya.org/fall_seminars.htm
or call  773-342-4600.  The Temple of Kriya Yoga is located at 2414 N. Kedzie, Chicago.  Most programs are also available by audiotape.

NCGR

The Northern Illinois Chapter of the National Council for Geocosmic Research, a group for astrological research and education, will meet on Wednesday November 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Dance Building, 1330 Webford, DesPlaines, IL.  Email BJJLibra@aol.com for more info.

HOLISTIC ARTS & HEALTH ALLIANCE

The Holistic Arts and Health Alliance (HAHA) will have a breakfast networking meeting in Elgin, IL on Wednesday, 9 a.m., November 28.  HAHA provides educational and networking opportunities for practitioners in both health and the arts who bring balance, beauty, joy and harmony into our lives.  For more information email Vicki Thorne at eharoma@earthlink.net
 

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(c) 2001 Marcia M. Sacks

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