tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24342745307406397802024-03-12T22:12:44.029-04:00Happy Ganesh - Astrology, Intuition, and Modern Day MysticismHappy Ganesh is a CBS-advertised firm devoted to writing, astrology, intuition, and the magic of everyday mysticism.Happy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434274530740639780.post-15402745547267309842015-05-27T22:05:00.003-04:002015-05-27T22:20:24.940-04:00Gemini Mercury Retrograde: Staying Grounded in a Hurricane<div>
Here's a sampling of text messages, emails, and phone chats I've had over the last week, heralding the quirky and frustrating arrival of <b>Mercury Retrograde in Gemini (May 18-June 11, 2015).</b></div>
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"My computer died. No, really. I took it into get fixed and it still DIED. Even though all the data has been replaced, it's all gibberish. I haven't slept in four days."</div>
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"My sister told me to email you and ask why one comment I innocently made to someone on Facebook has suddenly exploded. Now none of my friends are talking to me."</div>
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"My entire day was double booked. I want to fling myself from the top of a building."</div>
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And then the final icing on the cake: "We're in a Mercury in Retrograde, aren't we?"</div>
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Yes. Yes, we are.</div>
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Perhaps not "They're here" as Carol Anne says in the above clip from <i>Poltergeist </i>(1982), but "IT's HERE!" - until June 11, 2015, after which there's a shadow period of about two weeks where the effects will get lighter, before going away entirely.</div>
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Go ahead and back up your computer, your phone, your email account. Go ahead. I'll wait. Don't talk to anyone on the way. You'll just say something wrong and there will be an awkward exchange, probably with an ex- lover/friend/boss/coworker. It feels like you're speaking one language and everyone else is speaking quite another. </div>
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Back from protecting all of your electronic files? </div>
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We're in Mercury in Retrograde. Yes, again. The planet of communication goes backwards three times every year and this REALLY is one of those times. It's hurricane time.</div>
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Mercury in Retrograde means a few things. It means that communication can take a nose dive, computers commit hari kari, phones inexplicably lose power. My own brand new phone seems to have a keyboard that changes with the tides. Person A says something to us about Person B and before we know it, an accidental comment has gone from a light breeze of misinformation into a cyclone-level prime grade mine field.</div>
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Welcome to Mercury in Retrograde! </div>
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This particular Retro is in Gemini. That means it's sort of a double whammy because Gemini is in its natural home - it's ruled by Mercury in the first place. </div>
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Here's a survival guide.</div>
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*sign any new contracts</div>
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* buy any new technological items, cars, or large appliances</div>
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*get married, buy a house, or do any other big thing that can't be taken back during this period</div>
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* gossip - I promise, the information will get right back to the person being talked about</div>
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NOTE: If you absolutely MUST do these things during a Mercury Retro, find out about all escape clauses, warranties, and other "get out of jail free" information. You'll need it. If you're the one signing a client or, say, selling ad space or selling contracts to customers, make sure your client truly understands what he or she is signing. Otherwise, don't be surprised if the client has second thoughts.</div>
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- learn about options but don't sign anything</div>
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- revisit information, read, re-learn</div>
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- revisit or connect with old relationships or friendships from the past (yes, that may include past life connections or memories coming forth during a retrograde).</div>
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- reorganize/shift/clean</div>
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- communicate face to face and be as clear as possible</div>
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- be careful about any online communication</div>
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- if you must travel, double check all travel documents from tickets to luggage tags. If driving, have your AAA card on hand, just in case!</div>
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The big positive of Mercury in Retro, however, is that we have a chance to slow down. A friend of mine made a joke - "Of course we have to slow down if our phones have exploded and we can't get online because of ##%%%@&^ RETRO!" </div>
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Fair enough. </div>
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But Retro has many gifts on offer to us - new insight from old patterns. Old relationships or friendships may return. And trips taken in a retro may be fraught with the unexpected....but what's life without a little adventure?</div>
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Til next time,</div>
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Happy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434274530740639780.post-83647938084113641072014-05-14T14:59:00.001-04:002014-05-14T15:00:26.350-04:00Full Moon in Scorpio on May 14 Forces Us to Our Depths<div>
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Thanks to the <b>Full Moon in Scorpio </b>on May 14, 2014, we're looking down the barrel of major change.<br />
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A New Moon means that a situation is opening for us. New changes and chances which have to do with wherever the New Moon is are now alive for us. On the flip side, a Full Moon is kicking out old concepts and situations that are fueled by the Full Moon. In others words, New Moons start things; Full Moons bring endings or chances to let go.</div>
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The Full Moon in Scorpio on May 14, 2014</h3>
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The <b>Full Moon in Scorpio</b> is forcing us to ask large questions about Scorpio topics: sex, death, soul mates, gut-level seismic changes - and asking us what we need to drop or get rid of. What needs a major clear out? With the <b>Full Moon </b>settling in <b>Scorpio </b>for this night, we're being asked by the universe if we have passion and intensity in our lives. Are our souls happy? With the <b>Full Moon in Scorpio</b>, we're karmically charged with fulfilling our own joy at the spiritual, foundational level. If it's shallow, it won't pass muster. What <b>has to go</b> so that we can be truly happy? What must we create?<br />
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What You Need to Know</h3>
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With the <b>Full Moon in Scorpio, </b>we must</div>
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<b>---- about the level of deep joy and passion in our lives. </b>Are we living our lives from an authentic and joyful place? Or are we content to stay on the surface with pleasures that don't touch our soul?</div>
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The <b>Sun in Taurus</b> is holding up the other end of pleasure: what are our senses doing? Are we happy in our bodies? Are we able to GROW money, not just put it in the bank? </div>
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Saturn in Scorpio is conjunct to this Full Moon in Scorpio. Saturn ties in these Full Moon lessons into deep questions about life lessons and karmic realities. Saturn teaches us Big Lessons and this Saturn is showing us that this Full Moon in Scorpio offers us powerful lessons about our spiritual realities and what needs to change in order to bring us fulfillment. </div>
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Saturn in Scorpio links up with two other planets to form a Grand Trine in three planets: Jupiter in Cancer (luck in dealing...with family) and Chiron (the sign of the wounded healer) in Pisces, indicating that this is a great time of luck and healing deep wounds around personal dreams.</div>
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Hello! After a long and much needed break, we're back and ready to chat about mysticism, astrology, and more!<br />
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<b>What is everyday mysticism?</b><br />
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Everyday mysticism means to live your life in a conscious way. It means finding the small miracles in the world because small miracles are always there. Find the silence. Understand your heart. Listen, and if that doesn't work, listen again. And again. And again. (Turn off the cell phone to really listen to your soul.)<br />
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Journal. Even five minutes of writing can reconnect you with your true purpose. Meditate. Silence isn't just golden, it's the key to unlocking what you really need in the moment. Carve out time for YOU. In our hectic, tech-driven world, it's important to power down so we can plug our souls into something bigger than us - universal energy and love.<br />
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<b>On Happy Ganesh's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/happyganesh" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/happyganesh" target="_blank">Twitter</a> pages, you mentioned a book called <a href="http://www.laurenartress.com/books/" target="_blank"><i>Walking a Sacred Path</i> by Dr. Lauren Artress</a>. What made you recommend that book to your hundreds of followers?</b><br />
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I'm a big fan of what I call "meditative walking" - when I throw on some sneakers, grab my iPod, and talk a very, very long brisk walk. I love either walking in our neighborhood or walking in the local woods. Trees inspire and revive me. Nature gives me a feeling of excitement and adventure: my inner five year old goes, "Where are we going?"<br />
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That love of contemplation and nature drew me to <i>Walking a Sacred Path - </i>but, as the universe truly works in divine and perfect ways, usually when I least expect it, I didn't know I was being "drawn" to it. I bought it at a book sale because it was fifty cents! Much to my great surprise, I learned later that <a href="http://www.laurenartress.com/grace-cathedral/" target="_blank">Dr. Lauren Artress </a>, the author, is responsible for the labyrinth at the welcoming and wonderful <a href="http://www.gracecathedral.org/visit/labyrinth/" target="_blank">Grace Cathedral in San Francisco</a>, one of my favorite spiritual spots!<br />
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I had a chance to visit Grace Cathedral over Christmas 2013 and I was so moved by the beauty and tranquility of the space that I began to cry. Due to the holiday festivities, I didn't have a chance to walk the labyrinth but I look forward to doing so very soon. Movement is sacred. And at the heart of the labyrinth lies awareness, answers, visions, truth? All of the above, perhaps.<br />
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One of my favorite quotes from the book is about the spiritual philosophy of<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hildegard_of_Bingen" target="_blank"> Hildegard of Bingen</a>, a 12th century mystic and theologian:<br />
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<i>Hildegard of Bingen was [...] an author of theology that knitted together nature and spirit, cosmos and soul. She described the [Spirit] as the greening power of God. Just as plants are greened, so are we as well. As we grow up, our spark of life continually shines forth. If we ignore this spark, this greening power, we become thirsty and shriveled. And if we respond to the spark, we flower. (</i>Walking a Sacred Path, <i>Artress, 1995, p.15)</i></h4>
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What will you do this week to contribute to the "greening" of your soul and inner life? Will you use walking or hiking to hear your spirit? Or will you choose another form of awareness?<br />
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<br />Happy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434274530740639780.post-88386441870422993082011-11-24T13:17:00.002-05:002011-11-24T13:17:40.413-05:00Happy Thanksgiving - New Moon, Mercury in Retro, and a Solar Eclipse!<table bgcolor="#D96D1A" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: #d96d1a; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">Happy Thanksgiving! I hope the long Thanksgiving Day weekend brings each and every one of you a chance to reflect, rest, and recharge.</span></div><div style="color: white;"><br />
</div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">This is a perfect time to really get into the spirit of the holiday. You could</span></div><div style="color: white;"><br />
</div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">* make a gratitude list</span></div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">* call a friend</span></div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">* take the time to really be present in your life</span></div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">*unwind and recharge</span></div><div style="color: white;"><br />
</div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">Astrologically, things are heating up. On Friday, the<strong> New Moon goes into bright and clear, spiritually oriented Sagittarius.</strong> It's our time to manifest Sag-style wishes such as:</span></div><div style="color: white;"><br />
</div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">* kindred spirits</span></div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">* religious or philosophical answers</span></div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">* a dedication to the truth</span></div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">* getting excited and working toward the BIG PICTURE, as opposed to the small details</span></div><div> </div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>What Else Is Going On?</strong></span></div><div> </div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">Just in time for the New Moon, we also hit the Solar Eclipse in Sag as well, bringing major changes. Since Sagittarius is a positive, hopeful sign, consider this New Moon/Eclipse double the energy, double the fun. Plus, toss in the Mercury in Retrograde in Sag from Thanksgiving Day until Dec 14th, and be sure to double check emails and communication skills.</span></div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;"><strong> </strong></span></div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Solar Eclipses are known to:</strong></span></div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">* dislodge situations that aren't working</span></div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">* clear the path for new and fresh starts</span></div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">* remove the "pothole" from your path</span></div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">* clean house in a major way</span></div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: black;">* force "fate" to get involved - things happen for reasons you can't imagine</span></div><br />
<div><span style="color: black;"><strong>Retrograde Cycles are known to:</strong></span></div><div><span style="color: black;">* confuse communication or create technological issues</span></div><div><span style="color: black;">* force you to be very clear about travel issues</span></div><div><span style="color: black;">* bring old friends or lovers back for resolution</span></div><br />
<div><span style="color: black;">While the Mercury in Sag is squaring off to Mars, we may see areas where the communication (and dreams of communication) don't quite match the reality of the day to day grind (Mars) yet. That's ok - just keep chugging along, making allowances for Retro snafus.</span></div><br />
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<div><span style="color: black;">Overall, this is a powerful time for us - a time to clean house, be thankful and move forward as we get closer to 2012.</span></div><br />
<div><span style="color: black;">All my best and a Happy Thanksgiving!</span></div><br />
<div><span style="color: black;">Marissa</span></div><div style="color: white;"> </div></td></tr>
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</span></b></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The Scorpio New Moon occurs at 3 degrees at 3:57 pm on October 26, 2011.</div><div><br />
</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Scorpio shines a spotlight on the darker areas of our lives. Scorpio energy is powerful, passionate, intense, spiritual, and amazingly strong. The negative side of Scorp? Obsessive, controlling, and dark. We've got this powerful, powerful placement in the New Moon tomorrow night and it will remain there for about 2.5 days. However, we'll be riding out the tide of the Scorpio New Moon for the next two weeks. </span><br />
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</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">New Moons open the door to manifestation. They ask if we can work with energy and give us a special astrological passport to accomplish and co-create with the universe, so we've got the wonderful chance to really manifest Scorpio issues (see list below) in the next two weeks. </div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The Sun is in Scorpio - and the Scorpio New Moon will match it tomorrow night, giving us a double whammy of Scorpio energy. Enough to blast the door open. Enough to plow through hardship and come out, renewed. Enough to really, really, really dig deep and get moving. There's a Facebook image based on the Occupy Wall Street Movement. It's called Occupy the Present and the caption is "Dig deep. Power up!" If I tried, I could not think of a more perfect saying for the New Moon in Scorpio. "<b>DIG DEEP. POWER UP." </b>Bingo! Allow yourself to pay attention to where you are and what you want. Be as authentic as possible.</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The New Moon in Scorpio gives you power in the following (Scorpio themed) areas:</div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;">psychological change</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">courage </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">the ability to go into the dark and come out into the light</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">exploration of your inner self</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">rebirth</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">regeneration</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">personal clarity</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">passion - that starts with the spirit</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">healing, primarily deep psychological or sexual healing since both psychology and sex are ruled by Scorpio</li>
</ul><div><b>What else is going on with this New Moon?:</b></div><div><b><br />
</b></div><div>Scorpio energy cleanses the old stuff and breaks it down, so that the new stuff can be born. On<b> October 28, 2011</b>, two days after this Scorpio New Moon,<b> Jupiter</b> (in sensual, earthy, grounded Taurus) trines Scorpio's ruler <b>Pluto</b> (in cranky, slow-moving, status-loving Capricorn). (Some believe that is the actual day that the Mayan calendar ends and projects us into an early "2012" - setting the stage for some major growth potential, both collectively and individually).</div><div><br />
</div><div>What does this mean? Basically the planet of luck (<b>Jupiter</b>) and the planet of the underworld and massive change (<b>Pluto</b>) are joining forces to bring great expansion and luck (a <b>Jupite</b>r quality) as the universe cleans out its closets in order to make room for the new (a Pluto quality) . In other words? Anything you want to drag up from your own personal underworld can only serve you and actually bring you luck and growth (although since Jupiter is in Retrograde until December 25, expect the major movement in this area to be after Christmas). </div><div><br />
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</div>Happy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434274530740639780.post-2566355264151623212011-10-10T18:07:00.000-04:002011-10-10T18:07:49.548-04:00Full Moon in Aries, Sun in Libra<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kHBxbkRxfPSLe_FjKpz352ddHePDJi1cyu0_Epx5TQu03bh3meugxQbN6-cMu4Rwy711GyrzV2OA1udQ2Zvy1Wk_pzq-pEdEjAlU8RSfoGumwvBZ9GipBbHTrBjmIEROStPqIsm2f_Jx/s1600/New+Moon+CCommons+blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kHBxbkRxfPSLe_FjKpz352ddHePDJi1cyu0_Epx5TQu03bh3meugxQbN6-cMu4Rwy711GyrzV2OA1udQ2Zvy1Wk_pzq-pEdEjAlU8RSfoGumwvBZ9GipBbHTrBjmIEROStPqIsm2f_Jx/s320/New+Moon+CCommons+blog.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Tomorrow, the Full Moon in Aries will hit at around 10 pm, and last for around 2.5 days.<br />
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We've got a few interesting things going on here.<br />
1) The Sun (identity) is in Libra<br />
2) Saturn is still in Libra until the fall of 2012<br />
3) The Full Moon in Aries asks us where are WE in relationships. Where do we fit in?<br />
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The start of the month asked us to manifest peaceful relationships. Saturn continues to ask us "What mature lessons are we learning?" The Full Moon in Aries wants what it wants. It asks you to feel the fiery, passionate, let's-do-it-now gasbag of feeling. This is a little bit like having part of our nature that will want peace and harmony (Sun Libra), the other part will want what it wants right the f*** now (Moon Aries), and the wise, old teacher in the corner (Saturn in Libra) asking us to make wise, long-term decisions. This Full Moon is going to ask us to focus on the self, in lieu of other "peace-making" chances and ask us to remember where we are, to not give ourselves up for the sake of Sun Libra peace and harmony. The Full Moon in Aries is also going to encourage us to make fast, quick changes - and the Saturn Libra (til 2012) will encourage us to be that image of the wise old teacher to ourselves.<br />
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This is the culmination of the Sun/Moon Libra (New Moon) at the start of the month.<br />
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The Aries Full Moon asks you if you have the COURAGE, WILL, AND WARRIOR SPIRIT to follow through with the Libra New Moon of PEACE, BALANCE, AND LOGIC.<br />
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We're about to enter into the New Moon in Libra on September 27th. This means that the universe is supporting us as we work to create<br />
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<ul><li>harmonious partnerships</li>
<li>balanced friendships</li>
<li>fair relationships of all kinds</li>
<li>health in areas of the body ruled by Libra, including the lower back and stomach</li>
<li>seeing the other person's side - even if you disagree</li>
<li>honoring cooperation and fair play</li>
<li>art or music that uplifts and creates beauty</li>
<li>business practices or social activism that help create balance and equality</li>
</ul><div>Libra is Justice personified, but it is also Justice, ruled by the Goddess of Love. Libra's desire is to be fair and balanced, while still holding space for human connection and romance. Some astrologers see Libra as fluffy and romantic, dancing around on bubble-gum clouds, forever fashion-concious and unable to make up their minds. Not so! Joan of Arc had Libra planets and so have many famous warriors. The crux of Libra is in a perfect blend of fairness vrs. unfairness. The 7th house in the wheel of the zodiac rules Libra - romantic partners (and not merely casual lovers), enemies, and lawyers all find their home here. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Right now, we've got some fantastic and interesting Libra energy bouncing around. Not only is the <b>New Moon</b> in Libra for the next few days, and obviously our <b>Sun</b> is in Libra until October 23, but<b> Saturn </b>(lessons) and <b>Mercury</b> (thought) are also in Libra. <b>Venus (</b>the planet of love) is also in Libra, its natural home. Love lessons (<b>Saturn</b>) with a gentle twist are here right now. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Also, thanks to <b>Uranus </b>(the rebel planet) in Aries and<b> Pluto</b> (deep psychological transformation) in Capricorn, relationships and partnerships of all kinds are getting looked at under a bit of a celestial microscope - what doesn't fit - or doesn't fit right now - may drop (gently) away. However, the keywords here are "<i>fair", "balanced", "graceful", </i>and<i> "diplomatic</i>." Even relationships or unions that break up under this influence will go forward with a mutual sense of peace and harmony, with an emphasis on understanding the other's point of view. No throwing of dishes here! On the flip side, relationships that do stick under this romantic and cooperative influence are wielded through change and psychological growth.</div><div><br />
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</b></div><div><b>Libra</b> energy puts the emphasis on what we can do as humans when we're in balance - with ourselves and with others in a solid partnership. The key of Libra is <i>interdependency -</i> what astrologer Linda Goodman once called "a perfect blend of summer and winter." How would interactions involve if you were in balance with yourself? What personal harmony and security can you bring to situations outside yourself, if you first tune yourself in? Libra promises to help us answer these questions, especially this month. We can begin to trust in ourselves and our ability to build cooperation with others in fair and balanced relationships, partnerships, marriages, and duos. </div><div><i><br />
</i></div><div><b>Famous Libra Energy!</b></div><div><b><br />
</b></div><div><b>1) John Lennon </b>(born October 9th) was the lead singer of the Beatles. He merged romance (Yoko Ono) and political activism, Libra-style. Here he is, singing about a very Libran concept - karma.</div><div><br />
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</div><div>2) Oscar winner <b>Kate Winslet</b> (<i>Titanic,</i> <i>Revolutionary Road</i>), born October 5, brings her class and intelligence to whatever role she's in.</div><div>Here she is in the trailer for <i>Contagion</i> (2011).</div><div><br />
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</div><div>3) Jane Austen was a Sun Sagittarius but her <b>Moon in Libra</b> led her to create some of the world's first romantic comedies, which all focus on the ins and outs of love and partnership. Here's the trailer for 2005's <i>Pride and Prejudice</i>.</div><div><br />
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</div><div>4) <b>Happy Ganesh</b>: Happy Ganesh was born on October 9, 2009, making it a Sun Libra. Happy birthday, Happy Ganesh! We love you. Thanks for writing, guiding, and connecting, and doing your groovy little Ganesh dance along the way. :-) (Here's M.C. Yogi, singing about Ganesh.)</div><div><br />
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</div>Happy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434274530740639780.post-82420046173887677632011-09-12T09:52:00.000-04:002011-09-12T09:52:39.230-04:00Full Moon in PiscesWe're in the Full Moon in Pisces for the next 2.5 days. The Full Moons present a challenge for us. Whereas New Moons start a chance to manifest a new situation, Full Moons ask us if we can integrate that specific energy into our New Moon (manifestation) plan.<br />
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This Full Moon in Pisces is especially poignant because of yesterday's anniversary of 9/11. It's been ten years since the world was rocked and New York stood tall and proud. Ten years of mourning, hope, prayers, and regrowth. <br />
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Along similar lines, the Full Moon in Pisces reminds us that we must maintain an internal connection to spirituality, regardless of what its earthy, opposite sign Virgo (now in the Sun) is doing. The Virgo Sun (and the recent Virgo New Moon) shows us the opportunity to integrate ourselves with the detail-oriented, material world. The Full Moon in Pisces reminds us that no "real world" interaction is fully complete without our emotions and connection to our spirituality, our compassion, and our imagination. Whatever house Pisces falls in your chart, you may see something end only to pave the way for something new.<br />
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To celebrate the Full Moon<br />
<ul><li>integrate your compassion and universal humanity into your business plan or other "earthy" endeavour</li>
<li>work with children or animals</li>
<li>ask that blocks to your compassion/humanity be removed</li>
</ul>In Full Moons, the astrological monthly tide is going out. What elements would you like to be removed?<br />
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Til next time,<br />
MarissaHappy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434274530740639780.post-20586141599976294322011-08-30T14:15:00.000-04:002011-08-30T14:15:09.612-04:00Jupiter in Taurus goes Retrograde Today Until Christmas!<br />
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Today, Jupiter, the planet of luck and expansion in Taurus (planet of beauty, slow growth, and sensuality) goes Retrograde (backwards) until Christmas day. What does this mean for you?<br />
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First of all, Retrograde gets a bad rap. It's during Mercury in Retrograde that we're used to communication blowouts, computer explosions, and relationship/friendship confusion. It's during Venus Retro that we can expect love to sllooooow down. But really, all Retro does is put a specific planet into hibernation for a while - all the energy is there, but it's just gone for a nap.<br />
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However, here's what is nice about a Jupiter Retrograde: it's still lucky. Jupiter is the planet of luck so astounding you cannot believe it. It's Santa Claus bringing unexpected presents. It's international and/or expansive. Having a transit or natal chart planet in Jupiter is like watching that area of your life get blown up with a helium pump! Bigger, faster, more fun than ever! Jupiter is also the ruling planet of Sagittarius, one of the most spiritual, belief-oriented signs of the zodiac, so when Jupiter is in Retrograde we start to take that global spiritual perspective back into ourselves, making ourselves our own compasses.<br />
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Retrogrades ask us to please keep it a little bit quiet, to reflect, to get clear on our motivations. Maybe no big stage shows until Christmas, but it will ask you to allow the universe to slow you down a little. It's like an automatic reset -- things getting too intense? "No problem", says the universe. "We'll go into Retro." What can you watch for?<br />
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<ul><li>money issues from the past (Retro rules the past) in flux until Christmas</li>
<li>financial concerns from the past being slowly fixed behind the scenes</li>
<li>back up your values, stand up for your belief system <i>within yourself </i></li>
<li><i></i>focus on internal strength and values (there's that word again!)</li>
<li>.....and less on the outer trappings of "luck"</li>
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Around Christmas, we'll be able to move ahead feeling financially stronger and more spiritually connected, which will be wonderful. Right now, we're being asked to replenish our own inner core with Taurus principals (money, values, belief systems). Be patient, ground into your personal values and build from the inside out. It doesn't matter who is watching.<br />
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<div class="entry" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Tonight, on August 13, the Full Moon in Aquarius comes to town. As always, Full Moons are indicative of some kind of completion. Any time you’re dealing with Aquarius energy, it’s like looking at a download of universal information – something is changing, something is happening, everything is shifting – with an eye toward freedom and friendship – for the better. With the Full Moon in Aquarius, we’re dealing with the power and magic of groups and community – and the unique way that those arenas are serving to nurture your Leo style (creative, flamboyant) dreams.<br />
<strong>Do you have the larger picture of group support and true friendship (AQUARIUS FULL MOON) in place so that you can realize your dreams of creativity and dramatic self-expression (LEO NEW MOON, EARLER THIS MONTH)?</strong><br />
As always, the New Moon opens the cycle while the Full Moon closes it and brings it to completion. This is a great time to focus on Aquarius-style themes such as<br />
<ul><li>communities</li>
<li>thinking about - and planning for – a transformative, freedom-loving future</li>
<li>your place in the unique world of social technology or the internet</li>
<li>friendships that offer a lot of freedom to be yourself</li>
<li>breaking down old ways and re-establishing new forms of living</li>
</ul>If you have Aquarius in _________ House, You’ll Be Finding Friendship and Freedom (or Huge, Aquarius-style, Life Altering Changes For the Better!) in the Areas of ______.<br />
1st house – Self-Love<br />
2nd house – Money<br />
3rd house – communication and neighbors<br />
4th – home<br />
5th – love/creativity/children<br />
6th – work<br />
7th – marriage partners and divorce partners<br />
8th – sex/death/other people’s money<br />
9th – travel and learning<br />
10th – career<br />
11th – friendship/freedom/groups<br />
12th – secrets<br />
Have questions? Want a personal reading? Feel free to drop a line at marissa@happyganesh.com<br />
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<div class="entry" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">The Books and Books reading was a smashing success. More on that later, but in the meantime, here’s the fantastic ad that ran in the Books and Books flier.<br />
h<a href="ttp://www.moafl.org/eblast/august_2011_events.html">ttp://www.moafl.org/eblast/august_2011_events.html</a><br />
(It seems that Retrograde has come to the HG blog. We’re having some slight technical difficulties this week, so please copy and paste the above link into your web browser to view the ad.)<br />
Also, a few weeks ago, the lovely folks over at Grammarly.com comissioned a blog piece about grammar in the real world. It’s up, it’s funny, and we’re darn proud of it – and plus, the Grammarly.com team are amazing, intelligent people who really believe in the power of the written word to change the world. Thanks Grammarly.com!<br />
Check out the piece over at the writing side of Happy Ganesh.<br />
<a href="http://mhcwritingwonderland.blogspot.com/2011/08/dating-in-grammar-free-zone.html">http://mhcwritingwonderland.blogspot.com/2011/08/dating-in-grammar-free-zone.html </a></div>Happy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434274530740639780.post-70671079565871635412011-08-15T11:08:00.002-04:002011-08-15T11:11:03.794-04:00Mercury in Retrograde (8/2-8/26)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 19px; line-height: 19px;"><b><br />
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<div class="entry" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">On this, the second day of Mercury in Retrograde Leo (and in Virgo from 8/8-8/26), communication in the areas of self love (Leo) and health (Virgo) will be coming back around. If we don’t show ourselves to ourselves, we can never be healed.<br />
What does this mean on a deeper level? First of all, as usual, Retro requires a certain amount of patience. It’s not a good idea to run around doing any of the following:<br />
<ul><li>signing paperwork</li>
<li>making commitments that you can’t undo later</li>
<li>buying large electronic items such as a car or a computer. If there’s no way around this, it’s a good idea to check the return policies, just in case.</li>
</ul>Mercury in Retrograde has unique lessons for us, especially when the Mercury is split. In other words, we’re going to have Mercury Retrograde in picky, health-focused, type A, organized Virgo<br />
until 8/8 and then from 8/8 to 8/26, Mercury in Retrograde will be in courageous, heart-centered Leo<br />
. Focus on where you have those two planets. For example, if your Sun or Rising Sign is in Leo, expect your self esteem and communication to feel a little shaky (and potentially healing) until 8/8 when you can expect communication about financial concerns to take on a whole different light. People sometimes don’t mean what they say or written communications can become hazy. Be careful to clarify what you mean.<br />
Not sure? Feel free to contact me at marissa@happyganesh.com for more details or for a full reading.</div>Happy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434274530740639780.post-21459395028686695042011-07-05T21:54:00.002-04:002011-08-15T11:45:32.615-04:00The Resurrection of the Oxford Comma<a href="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/commas-480x384.jpg"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-222" height="240" src="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/commas-480x384-300x240.jpg" title="commas-480x384" width="300" /></a><br />
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Reposted from a merry little freak out over <a href="http://mhcwritingwonderland.blogspot.com/2011/06/oxford-comma-dead-now-alive.html" target="_blank">at my writing home.</a><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold;">The Oxford Comma - Dead, Now Alive!</span></em><br />
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<div><em>The Oxford Comma is Dead.</em></div><br />
<div><em>The Oxford Comma, best known in recent years for confusing the living hell out of college students and pleasing professional writers worldwide, died on June 29, 2011 in the pages of one of the University of Oxford's style guide."</em></div><br />
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<div>Read my article all about the happy return of <a href="http://mhcwritingwonderland.blogspot.com/2011/06/oxford-comma-dead-now-alive.html" target="_blank">the Oxford Comma here.</a></div><br />
</div>Happy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434274530740639780.post-54402817979293005452011-07-04T00:55:00.002-04:002011-08-15T11:46:09.720-04:00Jeff Brown: Union from Disharmony.<a href="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/goddess-3.jpg"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-211" height="300" src="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/goddess-3-210x300.jpg" title="goddess-3" width="210" /></a><br />
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Jeff Brown at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.soulshaping.com" target="_blank">Soulshaping.com</a> is a profound and gorgeous writer. He wrote two pieces that moved me, made me ache, and really made me feel into whatever it is that teaches us about old relationship patterns - with ourselves and with lovers.<br />
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He articulates with great beauty, empathy, and intelligence, the masks, images, and divides that we create - and the extent that self-love and understanding can heal the split within. I also feel these essays are relevant, no matter what your sexual orientation is.<br />
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<a href="http://soulshaping.com/?p=782" target="_blank">Apologies to the Divine Feminine (from a warrior in transition)</a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.spiritofmaat.com/may11/divine_masculine.html" target="_blank">Apologies to the Sacred Masculine (the letter this warrior in transition would like to receive)</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">These are not mine. All copyrights belong to <a href="http://soulshaping.com/" target="_blank">Jeff Brown at Soulshaping.com</a>. I post his links out of gratitude and a desire to share their honesty and bravery.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Why am I moved to post them now? It could be the upcoming<a href="http://www.happyganesh.net/tricking-the-goddess-news-new-moon-in-cancer-and-solar-eclipse-in-cancer/" target="_blank" title="Tricking the Goddess News, New Moon in Cancer and Solar Eclipse in Cancer"> New Moon and Eclipse in Cancer</a>, symbolising our own inner change in relation to nurturance and mothering - and the way the cosmos seem to be <a href="http://www.happyganesh.net/tricking-the-goddess-news-new-moon-in-cancer-and-solar-eclipse-in-cancer/" target="_blank" title="Tricking the Goddess News, New Moon in Cancer and Solar Eclipse in Cancer">creating a gameplan to create change and new, daring foundations</a>. It could be that the more I learn about my own disharmonies and inner unions, the more I become curious about ways to heal and/or celebrate them. And the more I become curious about the ways we can heal each other, through our own self-understanding and love.</span><br />
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We're heading into a double set of energy -- a Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse in Sag (at 25 degrees, starting around 1:12 pm tomorrow.)<br />
<ul><li>The Full Moon in Sagittarius: As always, Full Moons close out the manifestation stages opened in the <a href="http://www.happyganesh.net/new-moon-and-eclipse-in-gemini/" target="_blank" title="New Moon – and Eclipse! – in Gemini">New Moon in Gemini</a>. My regular readers will remember that I often compare the New Moon to opening a cosmic door and the Full Moon to closing a door, or being active about the goals/manifestations. With a Full Moon in Sag, our sense of the larger picture may be challenged. We may not be able to see the garden for the flower - and we may have no idea how we'll get to There from Here. (The key is to listen to your heart.) Typical questions asked during this kind of Sag energy are philosophical -- as if you're being asked to walk in a strange landscape.</li>
<li>Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius: Lunar energy is all about trusting your emotions (and since it's Lunar, signifigant relationships with women may end or take on a transformative nature). Ties may be cut or relationships may change, depending on where Sag hits your chart.</li>
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If you have Sag in your _________ house, it's like that part being lit up with neon signs, making it very important for this time.<br />
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I have Sag in my _____ house which means I'll experience possible endings and renewals around the areas of ________.<br />
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I have Sagittarius in<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong> A) </strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>m</strong></span>y 1st house</em></strong></span>, which means I'll experience possible endings and renewals in the areas of <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> B) Self perception.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong> Sag in the 2nd house Money issues.</strong><br />
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<strong>Sag in the 3rd? Communication or writing abilities.</strong><br />
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<strong>Sag in the 4th? Home and Family</strong><br />
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<strong>Sag in the 5th? Love and children</strong><br />
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<strong>Sag in the 6th? Health and work</strong><br />
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<strong>Sag in the 7th? Relationships, open enemies, and the “other” in relationships</strong><br />
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<strong>Sag in the 8th? Sex, death, money that you inherit or receive, tax money, debt money, loan money</strong><br />
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<strong>Sag in the 9th? Philosophy and travel</strong><br />
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<strong>Sag in the 10th? Career path</strong><br />
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<strong>Sag in the 11th? Friends and group associations</strong><br />
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<strong>Sag in the 12th? Secrets and spiritual connections such as dreams. Giving your time and energy to this area of your life will align yourself more powerfully.</strong><br />
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<strong>Til Next time,</strong><br />
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I'm sitting here listening to my friend April Claxton, CEO of <a href="http://www.themovementwithin.con/" target="_blank">The Movement Within</a> being interviewed by Nate Klarfield about her children's book <strong><em>Goodnight Just the Same</em></strong> (listen below). It's a project that's getting a lot of attention - and one I've very excited to have <a href="http://www.happyganesh.net/press/" target="_blank" title="Press and Publications">edited.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stonewalllive/2011/06/10/april-claxton-author-of-good-night-just-the-same-june-9th" target="_blank">Nate Klarfield Interviews my friend April Claxton on Stonewall Live about Goodnight Just the Same</a><br />
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I'm truly inspired right now. I've watched April grow and change throughout the two years I've known her - and this truly speaks to me. Imagine all the ways we can learn to become present - if we allow it.<br />
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I'm on the cusp of a large self-change myself. The more I am involved in this work, the more I am starting to realize that - after all - the two worlds of education and intuition are not separate. No "worlds" are separate. They are as united in the world as we are united in ourselves. Nothing is outside of us. I talked to a close friend of mine the other evening about life change. She said "I'm doing what I'm meant to do." How many of us can say that?<br />
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Can you say that? Can I?<br />
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How deeply can you own yourself? Your sexuality? Your creativity? What makes you YOU?<br />
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I own myself today. I own all sides of me and all parts of me - the parts that have worked in corporate, the parts that have worked as a medium and astrologer, and the parts of me that haven't felt united. That's my goal - to accept and not just LOVE myself - but to get excited about what I'm here to do and my life.<br />
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That's my dare for all of us this week.<br />
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Live your truth. Make it one with yourself. It is WHO YOU ARE. Dance in it. Own it. Do what you came here to do. Period.<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>News and Changes </strong></span><br />
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<strong>It's coming!!!!!!!! The August 4th Tricking the Goddess Poetry Reading at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.booksandbooks.com" target="_blank">Books and Books</a> in Fort Lauderdale is coming! It will be at 6 pm. Mark your calendars. Those who came out to the reading at Hollywood Vine really enjoyed it.</strong><br />
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<strong>Also, the Goddess Initiative party from June 18 has - due to a space issue - been canceled. </strong><br />
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<strong>The Radio Shows - both the one on The Movement Within Channel Weds at 6:30 and the one that was meant to start on the Happy Ganesh channel on Monday have (ironically! changes!) been quieted until further notice</strong><br />
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<strong>But this blog will still offer fantastic astrological, writing and inspirational information. No matter what changes Happy Ganesh undergoes, you can rely on this blog and on the clear, astrological and intuitive readings that I continue to offer. </strong><br />
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<strong>I'd also like to thank everyone who reads this blog, especially to my clients. Since Happy Ganesh opened in 2009, you've helped us grow and change - and you've held the space for me as much as I've held the space for you. </strong><br />
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<strong><em>Here are some questions to get you inspired.</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>1) What are you DOING to live your dream?</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>2) What are your blocks and fears around living your dream? Be specific.</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>3) What would you do if you were safe?</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>4) What would happen in your life if you were safe?</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>5) What is your ultimate goal in your life?</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>6) Be still and listen to your heart. What does it say?</em></strong><br />
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<em>All my love,</em><br />
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MarissaHappy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434274530740639780.post-91823887619299175802011-06-01T01:43:00.001-04:002011-08-15T11:00:21.535-04:00New Moon - and Eclipse! - in Gemini[caption id="attachment_207" align="aligncenter" width="180" caption="Gemini Eclipses and New Moons! (And no Bella or Edward in sight!)"]<a href="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/3386004507_44d8289538_m.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-207" title="3386004507_44d8289538_m" src="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/3386004507_44d8289538_m.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="240" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/>Well, not only is this title very reminicent of those Stephanie Meyers books (<em>Eclipse</em> and <em>New Moon</em>, thank you very much), but there's a lot going on tomorrow in astrology.<br/><br/>First, an announcement -- due to my own eclipse-style life changes, the radio show is suspended until further notice. However, you can always hear our radio spot on<a href="http://www.newskyradio.com" target="_blank"> CBS Radio,</a> every Monday night at 6 pm!<br/><br/>We've got a New Moon and an Eclipse coming our way! The New Moon in Gemini will bring us a new chance to manifest. As always, a New Moon is when we've got a Sun in Gemini and a Moon in Gemini. New Moons open the door for the month and for possiblities for creation. We're being asked to create Gemini energy and we'll have specific luck in any of the following Gemini themed areas<br/><ul><br/> <li>writing</li><br/> <li>double lives (or two parts of your personality coming together)</li><br/> <li>curiosity</li><br/> <li>learning</li><br/> <li>short distance travel</li><br/> <li>intelligence</li><br/> <li>teaching</li><br/> <li>humor</li><br/> <li>areas around healing with words</li><br/> <li>healing your hands - or being gentle with your hands (Gemini rules hands)</li><br/> <li>healing any doubts you may have about your communication skills</li><br/></ul><br/>And - here's the biggie - this New Moon is also happening on the same night as a major solar eclipse in Gemini. Wherever you have Gemini in your chart is where you're going to feel fantastic changes starting to move your life. Eclipses are RAW POWER, baby. They change things and shake it up. Here's what else is going on. With Gemini in both Sun and Moon we're being guided throughout this process to see and feel clearly around issues that are Gemini in nature (social, writing, travel). We're also trine to Saturn in Libra, which says to me that we're going to actually get some help from the places we've been limited in the past. It is also sextile (friendly next door neighbors) to Uranus in Aries, the planet of change. Eclipses are a very, very big deal. They close doors and then open windows - they give us massive changes into new ways of life.<br/><br/>Another one of my favorite web astrologers, <a href="http://www.astrogrrl.com/2011/05/new-moon-solar-eclipse-in-gemini-june-1.html#axzz1Nzyl8BNa" target="_blank">astrogrrl</a> had this to say: "<em>How has 2011 been for you so far? How much of it is what might have planned or expected? What of it are complete surprises or interesting turn of events?" </em><br/><br/>Here's some astrology Mad Libs for this one. If you want to get a free chart, go to <a href="http://www.astrolabe.com" target="_blank">astrolabe.com </a>or <a href="http://www.astro.com" target="_blank">astro.com</a>. If you'd like to contact me for a personal reading, <a title="Contact Us" href="http://www.happyganesh.net/contact-us/" target="_blank">go here. I'm at your service.</a><br/><br/>Here's your Astrological Mad Libs:<br/><br/><strong><em>For the New Moon and Eclipse in Gemini, I will feel a renewal (New Moon) and big shift (Eclipse) in the areas of.......</em></strong><br/><br/><strong>Gemini 1st house? Self perception</strong><br/><br/><strong>Gemini in the 2nd house? Money issues.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Gemini in the 3rd? Communication or writing abilities.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Gemini in the 4th? Home and Family</strong><br/><br/><strong>Gemini in the 5th? Love and children</strong><br/><br/><strong>Gemini in the 6th? Health and work</strong><br/><br/><strong>Gemini in the 7th? Relationships, open enemies, and the "other" in relationships</strong><br/><br/><strong>Gemini in the 8th? Sex, death, money that you inherit or receive, tax money, debt money, loan money</strong><br/><br/><strong>Gemini in the 9th? Philosophy and travel</strong><br/><br/><strong>Gemini in the 10th? Career path</strong><br/><br/><strong>Gemini in the 11th? Friends and group associations</strong><br/><br/><strong>Gemini in the 12th? Secrets and spiritual connections such as dreams</strong><br/><br/> <br/><br/>No matter where the eclipse falls in your chart, expect changes of a transformative nature.Happy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434274530740639780.post-41897482055696582162011-05-22T23:21:00.001-04:002011-08-15T11:00:21.535-04:00Happy Birthday, Gemini! "Together, Let's Explore the Stars."[caption id="attachment_207" align="aligncenter" width="150" caption="Happy Birthday, Gemini!"]<a href="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/3386004507_44d8289538_m.jpg"><img src="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/3386004507_44d8289538_m-150x150.jpg" alt="" title="3386004507_44d8289538_m" width="150" height="150" class="size-thumbnail wp-image-207" /></a>[/caption]<strong>Note: If you're reading this through email, please click through to the blog to experience the YouTube videos!</strong><br/><br/>This blog is going to go a little quieter for the next few weeks (big changes at the home front), but I'll still update as much as I can.<br/><br/>In the meantime, Happy Birthday Gemini! Geminis are witty, clever, and fantastic with words. If you've got a Gemini Sun Sign or a Gemini Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, or Rising Sign (and if you're not sure, go to <a href="www.astro.com" target="_blank">www.astro.com </a>to check for free), that means that somewhere inside you, you contain a writer, a reporter, or a news anchor. My sources tell me that Lois Lane of Superman was a Gemini type.<br/><br/>Astrological guru and author of the classics <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Linda-Goodmans-Sun-Signs-Goodman/dp/0800849000/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306117717&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Sun Signs </a>and<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Linda-Goodmans-Love-Signs-Approach/dp/0060968966/ref=pd_sim_b_1" target="_blank"> Love Signs</a>, Linda Goodman said about Geminis "They are sharply satirical and they're more clever than just about anybody. Some Mercury types delight in disconcerting slower minds with their lightening fast mental processes."<br/><br/>From Tomb Raiders to presidents, there's quite a round up of writers, charmers, and quick-thinkers in this sign.<br/><br/>1) <strong>Wordy Gemini</strong><br/><br/>From song-lyrics to heartfelt poems, Gemini types cut their teeth on words.<br/><br/>Judy Garland, a Gemini Sun, got under our skin with this classic song.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1HRa4X07jdE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>Other wordy wits? <br/><br/>The lyrics of Bob Dylan defined a generation in songs like the classic "The Times They Are a Changin'".<br/><br/><iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vCWdCKPtnYE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>...and Gemini singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile covered it.<br/><br/><iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/p7-MNBW-O_0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>2) <strong>Charming and Impish Gemini</strong><br/><br/>The iconic Marilyn Monroe made this showstopper famous <br/><br/><iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8ZRs__rmYMc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>...and Gemini Nicole Kidman covered it in 2001's <em>Moulin Rouge!</em><br/><br/><iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IrPWKJRyBlQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>3)<strong> Versatile Gemini</strong>. Do you have a double-life like the average superhero? Gemini Angelina Jolie has made a career out of playing changeable heroines, as seen in this trailer from 2010's <em>Salt.</em><br/><br/><iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_AbeMhE0fFI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>4) Smartie-Pants Gemini<br/><br/>Sherlock Holmes author Sir Conan Doyle had a Gemini Sun, and the brainiac Gemini imprint can be seen all over his most famous character.<br/><br/><iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/I0hXhGt5XPg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>5)<strong> Political Gemini</strong><br/><br/>Geminis have a way with words and a natural charm that helps to sway the public. It's no surprise that a lot of Geminis wind up in public life. Here's JFK encouraging the American people.<br/><br/><iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VB6hLg3PRbY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>"Together, let us explore the stars." I think that's fitting for an astrology blog. ;-)<br/><br/>Want more? <a href="http://www.happyganesh.net/contact-us/">Contact me</a> for an astrological or mediumship reading or <a href="http://www.happyganesh.net/services/pricing/">purchase right from the site</a>.<br/><br/>Happy birthday, Gemini!<br/><br/><a href="http://search.creativecommons.org/?q=gemini#">Image: Cliff1066</a>Happy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434274530740639780.post-90068570860330833452011-05-15T22:06:00.001-04:002011-08-15T11:00:21.536-04:00CBS Spots and Two HG Radio Shows![caption id="attachment_179" align="aligncenter" width="150" caption="The Happy Ganesh Radio Spot is UP on CBS RADIO!"]<a href="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/The-Sky-Psychic-Radio.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-179" title="The-Sky-Psychic-Radio" src="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/The-Sky-Psychic-Radio.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="132" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/>The culmination of weeks of hard work is finally ready.<br/><br/>The official Happy Ganesh Radio Spot can be heard on April Claxton's CBS Radio show The Movement Within, Mondays at 6 pm.<br/><br/>*** <a href="http://nyc.podcast.play.it/media/d0/d0/d0/dX/dN/d6/dN/XN6N_4.MP3?authtok=5561454942347819567_nPg5gSN79BaciD9K1SFsgZ2k" target="_blank">To hear the CBS Spot, go to about 18 minutes, 7 seconds in</a>.***<br/><br/>Amazing! A special thanks to April Claxton - who interviews <a href="www.jillianmaasbackman.com" target="_blank">Jillian Maas Backman</a> author of Beyond the Pews on this episode. As always, Claxton is fantastic - and the interview with Mass Backman is very interesting!<br/><br/>Speaking of interesting, we've got TWO radio shows coming up!<br/><br/>1) <strong>The Happy Ganesh Show: </strong>Starting Wednesday May 18th, T<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/themovementwithin/2011/05/18/the-happy-ganesh-show" target="_blank">he Happy Ganesh Show on blogtalkradio.com's will air on The Movement Within channel</a>. We'll talk about our two passions - astrology and writing/publishing! Get your astrology/intuitive and creative writing/publishing questions ready for the question portion of the show! Please keep your questions brief as time will be limited.<br/><br/>2) <strong>Happy Ganesh Writing and Homework Help on the <em>Happy Ganesh BlogtalkRadio Channel</em>:</strong> <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/happyganeshradio/2011/06/06/happy-ganesh-writing-and-homework-help" target="_blank">Starting June 5th, Mondays at 5 pm, join me for homework and writing help!</a> This show will be on the <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/happyganeshradio/2011/06/13/happy-ganesh-writing-and-homework-help" target="_blank">Happy Ganesh Blogtalk Channel! Follow us! </a>I'm a professional educator, writer, and editor, and I've worked in higher education for over a decade. I'll answer questions about APA and MLA style, grammar questions, and college level test prep! This show is geared to both writers and students from middle school age to the doctorate level. Need to know what a comma does? How do you start your paper? What constitutes plagiarism in a research paper? I'll answer these questions for free on air, starting Mondays, June 5th!<br/><br/>I am grateful to you, the loyal clients and friends who read Happy Ganesh on a regular basis. It is because of you - your willingness to go deeper within your own nature, and your commitment to yourself through exploring writing or intuitive services - that inspires me to deepen my own faith in the universe.<br/><br/>Til next time,<br/><br/>MarissaHappy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434274530740639780.post-14745158525662960802011-05-12T01:27:00.001-04:002011-08-15T11:00:21.536-04:00Writing Wednesdays (late): The Poetry Reading[caption id="attachment_203" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Tricking the Goddess "]<a href="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/BookCoverPreview.do_.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-203" title="BookCoverPreview.do" src="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/BookCoverPreview.do_-300x236.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="236" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/>Tonight, I read from my soon-to-be-published poetry collection, <em>Tricking the Goddess</em>. I was joined by two other delightful poets, my good friend Dr. Kristin Berkey-Abbott (author of <a href="http://www.puddinghouse.com/index.html" target="_blank">Whistling Past the Graveyard</a> and<a href="http://www.finishinglinepress.com/NewReleasesandForthcomingTitles.htm" target="_blank"> I Stand Here Shredding Documents)</a> and Shefali Chokski (<em>Frontier Literature</em>).<br/><br/>For those who could not make it out tonight, we'll be reading at <a href="http://www.booksandbooks.com/museumofart" target="_blank">Books and Books</a> at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art on August 4th at 6 pm.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>[caption id="attachment_202" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="Reading from Tricking the Goddess"]<a href="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/227239_10150588655025232_529430231_18964923_7869948_n.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-202" title="227239_10150588655025232_529430231_18964923_7869948_n" src="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/227239_10150588655025232_529430231_18964923_7869948_n-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/>[caption id="attachment_201" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="Hollywood Vine (and me)"]<a href="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/227099_10150588653555232_529430231_18964918_5568431_n.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-201" title="227099_10150588653555232_529430231_18964918_5568431_n" src="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/227099_10150588653555232_529430231_18964918_5568431_n-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/>There's something amazingly rewarding about reading your own work to a crowd of appreciative people.<br/><br/><em>Tricking the Goddess</em> is on the hunt for a publisher before the August date! When it is due out, I'll post here about it. :)<br/><br/>Here's text from the promo flier, including some blurbs from Edmund Skellings, the Poet Laureate of Florida and Dr. Berkey-Abbott.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Marissa Cohen and<em> Tricking the Goddess</em></span></strong><br/><br/><strong> </strong><br/><br/><strong>“[Cohen’s work is] powerful, both intellectually and emotionally.” </strong><br/><br/><strong> – Edmund Skellings, Poet Laureate of Florida</strong><br/><br/><strong> </strong><br/><br/><strong>“The reader may feel some guilt, because Cohen's poems are so imaginative, such an enjoyable treat, even in the face of such sadness. It's a comfort to know that we have Cohen's poems as a guide to navigating the unfamiliar terrain [of loss].” </strong><br/><br/><strong> -- Kristin Berkey-Abbott, author of <em>I Stand Here Shredding Documents </em>and <em>Whistling Past the Graveyard</em></strong><br/><br/><strong> </strong><br/><br/><strong><em>In </em></strong><strong>Tricking the Goddess<em>, Cohen writes with dark humor and vulnerability about the aftermath of her mother’s death. In her new life, spirits unexpectedly speak and old friends help her find faith. What will it take to return from “Cancerland”? Cohen explores themes of loss, change, and empowerment in this soon-to-be-published collection.</em></strong><br/><br/>Marissa Cohen uses her fiction, poetry, and nonfiction to explore women’s creative and spiritual experiences. In 2003, she received the Letters Honorarium from the National League of American Pen Women. She has worked for numerous publications, including the award-winning <strong><em>Bella Books</em></strong>, the <strong><em>Sun-Sentinel</em>,</strong> and the <strong><em>Palm Beach Arts Paper</em>.<em> </em></strong>She also regularly contributes to <strong><em>She Magazine</em></strong> with her book review column “On the Shelves.” Also a professional astrologer and intuitive, Cohen is the president and founder of <strong>HappyGanesh.com</strong>, where she regularly writes about astrology and the transformative power of creative writing. She lives in Florida. For more information about Marissa, please visit <strong>www.happyganesh.com</strong><br/><br/>--------------------------------------------------------------------<br/><br/>I'm off to dream of books.<br/><br/>Til next time,<br/><br/>MHappy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434274530740639780.post-36256632369606501462011-05-09T21:01:00.001-04:002011-08-15T11:00:21.536-04:00Mars in Taurus (and CBS Radio Goodness!)[caption id="attachment_199" align="aligncenter" width="247" caption="HG's poetry reading -- and a Mars in Taurus are on the way! (The talented Nick Moore over at Clayfootjones.com created this of Ganesh reading a book.)"]<a href="www.clayfootjones.com"><img class="size-medium wp-image-199" title="Ganesh book tiny" src="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Ganesh-book-tiny-247x300.jpg" alt="" width="247" height="300" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/>What with the working on the <a title="Magical Mondays: “Tricking the Goddess” in Poetry on the Vine; The Last Blog" href="http://www.happyganesh.net/magical-mondays-tricking-the-goddess-in-poetry-on-the-vine-the-last-blog/">upcoming poetry reading at Hollywood Vine </a>(5/11, 7 pm) and the upcoming radio show on Blogtalkradio.com (5/18, 6:30 pm), things have been hopping. That's right -- the live Happy Ganesh Blogtalk Show will air May 18 at 6:30 pm on blogtalkradio.com! Get your questions ready! We'll be taking live, on-air questions about publishing, writing, astrology, or intuitive services. Wondering where to go from here in your book -- or in life? Give us a shout during the May 18 kickoff!<br/><br/>Plus, our<em><strong> CBS RADIO SPOT RAN TONIGHT</strong></em> on April Claxton's The Movement Within on over at CBS The Sky Radio. I'll be posting the commercial by itself shortly, but in the meantime, <a href="http://sky.radio.com/shows/the-movement-within-3/" target="_blank">do listen to April's fantastic show</a>. Tonight she interviewed radio personality and author of Beyond the Pews, <a href="http://www.jillianmaasbackman.com" target="_blank">Jillian Maas Backman</a>.<br/><br/><strong>Mars in Taurus</strong><br/><br/>And we're looking at a Mars in Taurus this week. On May 11, Mars, the planet of motivation and life force moves from direct, passionate Aries into slow, steady Taurus. The things begun quickly with Mars in Aries will have time to grow and florish under the grounding influence of Taurus Taurus grounds. Taurus takes its dear sweet time to get moving - and Taurus plans every step. This is a month long transit.<br/><br/>People will major planets in Taurus (Taurus Sun, Taurus Rising) will feel especially motivated (but in a secure and grounded way).<br/><br/>Where does this hit you and how does it affect your personal chart?<br/><br/><strong>Taurus:</strong> If you have Taurus in your 1st house (Taurus Sun or Taurus Rising), expect this next month's Mars in Taurus to make you more confident or get you going. A transiting Mars (Taurus) plugging into your Taurus 1st house lights you up like Times Square.<br/><br/><strong>Aries</strong>: Taurus is in your 2nd house of money and finances. This Mars in Taurus transit brings action and movement to your second house. This is a great time to move ahead with money negotiations or to apply for a job, or do anything to increase your financial power.<br/><br/><strong>Pisces:</strong> Taurus is in your 3rd house of communication. Blaze a Taurus style trail for the next month. Transiting Mars Taurus will set up shop in this part of your chart for the next month. Begone, writer's block!<br/><br/><strong>Aquarius: </strong> Taurus is in your 4th house of home. The transiting Taurus Mars will bring movement - and perhaps some disagreement to your 4th house of home and family.<br/><br/><strong>Capricorn</strong>: Taurus is in your 5th house of love and creativity. Yum. Blazing a Taurus-style trail in your creative or romantic love. Relationships with artistic children may surface during this time.<br/><br/><strong>Sagittarius:</strong> Taurus is in your 6th house of work. The Mars Taurus transit will blaze and move you through your career.<br/><br/><strong>Scorpio: </strong>Taurus in the 7th house of partnerships and open enemies? Hot partnerships (stable ones too, thanks to Taurus) making themselves known, perhaps partnerships that can help you to be financially stable as well. However, watch out for some fighting about money with the "others" in your life.<br/><br/><strong>Libra:</strong> Taurus falls in the 8th house of sex, death, and other people's money. A transiting Taurus Mars falling into your 8th house may entwine sex and death and loans with swift movement.<br/><br/><strong>Virgo: </strong>Taurus in the 9th house of travel and school brings movement and new growth to educational issues.<br/><br/><strong>Leo:</strong> Taurus in your 10th house of career will interact with this Mars Transit by speeding up things to do with your career path. This is a great time to get your career moving because Mars energy will link up with your 10th house.<br/><br/><strong>Cancer: </strong>Taurus in your 11th house of friendship and groups will interact with this Mars Transit by producing some blazing good times with good friends.<br/><br/><strong>Gemini:</strong> Taurus in your 12th house of secrets and dreams will interact with this transiting Mars in Taurus by, frankly, taking a little bit of a snooze. The 12th house always holds secrets and things held back from your subconcious, so with a transiting Mars sitting in your 12th house, it may feel like an explosion of information or learning secrets that you didn't know were lurking. The good news? You'll be able to use all that to your advantage when Mars moves into Gemini in about a month.<br/><br/>Remember, this is only one slice of the current astrological pie. Do you want to know how the rest of your chart works with this transit? 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I'd love to help out.</a><br/><br/>Til next time,<br/><br/>MHappy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434274530740639780.post-63813000292440306702011-05-04T13:31:00.001-04:002011-08-15T11:00:21.536-04:00Writing Wednesdays: Inner Love and Walking in FaithWriting can be a tool to reach deep inside yourself and bring small, dark hidden things to light. It's one of our greatest gifts as people to be able to bring ourselves healing, even if it often seems that the only "healing" can come from outside - from parents, from romantic partners, from friends, even from mediums, pastors, rabbis, or from the spiritual world.<br/><br/>The truth is that while the people in our world can help us, love us, support us, and hold us, our comfort and self love comes from exactly there - ourselves!<br/><br/>But how do we strike up a conversation with the weirdest, darkest, most hurt parts of ourselves? We talk to those parts. We hold them. We ask for help again and again, hopefully knowing that we are always walking with something larger that holds us.<br/><br/>Here's a list of questions to get you writing and thinking along these lines.<br/><br/>1) What do I need right now?<br/><br/>2) Do I feel supported within myself?<br/><br/>3) Do I feel supported within my close personal relationships?<br/><br/>4) If I don't, can I take responsibility for my own fears?<br/><br/>5) Can I see my own goodness? What does it look like?<br/><br/>6) Can I hold the parts of me that feel "dark" -- the parts that get angry, mad, hurt, ashamed. What do I do with those lonely parts? Do I hold them? Do I pretend they aren't happening? Do I push myself through my feelings and "try" to be "more spiritual?"<br/><br/>7) Just for today, just for this minute, how would it feel to unconditionally accept myself? The big parts, the small parts, all of the parts?<br/><br/>8) Set out tea and cookies for the small scared parts or the furious angry parts. What does this part look like? Does he or she have a name? How does he or she feel? Can I let this part of you simply have the floor?<br/><br/>8) What kind of space do you yearn to create? What kind of relationship with yourself?<br/><br/>9) What is your intention for the rest of your day?<br/><br/>10) What kind of hope and longing do you intend to fulfill tomorrow?<br/><br/>:)<br/><br/>May you have long and deep conversations with all parts of yourself.<br/><br/>A reminder: The Happy Ganesh Radio Show begins on<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com"> blogtalkradio.com</a> at 5/18 at 6:30 pm! Also, my schedule is starting to book up but I still have some spaces for phone sessions. I'd love to devote time to you. If you're interested in <a title="Pricing" href="http://www.happyganesh.net/services/pricing/">experiencing a reading </a>or have questions,<a title="Contact Us" href="http://www.happyganesh.net/contact-us/"> contact me here.</a> Curious about what others have said? Go here, to read our <a title="Testimonials" href="http://www.happyganesh.net/about/testimonials/">testimonials.</a><br/><br/>Here's what a recent client had to say: "I was amazed that you could give me specific dates for things that would come up in my life. You gave me a sense of calmness that will keep me on track." - H.M., South Florida.<br/><br/>Til next time,<br/><br/>Marissa<br/><br/> Happy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434274530740639780.post-11164387738510932712011-04-30T11:33:00.001-04:002011-08-15T11:00:21.536-04:00New Moon in Taurus[caption id="attachment_48" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="New Moon in Taurus on May 2/3"]<a href="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/srvr.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-48" title="The New Moon" src="http://www.happyganesh.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/srvr-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>[/caption]<br/><br/>It's been a quiet week at the HG blog but today we are back to make up for the lost days during the week.<br/><br/>We're going to head into our New Moon in Taurus on May 2/3. As always, the New Moon brings us chances to manifest new starts in the month and will only last about 2.5 days. With a New Moon in Taurus, we can create positive change around the following issues and questions.<br/><ul><br/> <li>money</li><br/> <li>values</li><br/> <li>self worth and self esteem</li><br/> <li>the connection between money and abundance in your life</li><br/> <li>What does abundance mean to you?</li><br/> <li>What are your personal values?</li><br/> <li>feelings around femininity and beauty</li><br/> <li>creating beauty around you</li><br/> <li>getting involved in some kind of an artistic project that brings value or meaning to you.</li><br/> <li>property or real estate - and their personal meaning for you</li><br/></ul><br/>Take advantage of this powerful 2 day burst of energy. Want more? Consider a <a title="Pricing" href="http://www.happyganesh.net/services/pricing/">personal reading</a>.<br/><br/>And remember to get your questions ready for the Happy Ganesh blogtalkradio.com show on May 18th!<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Til next time,<br/><br/>MarissaHappy Ganesh http://www.blogger.com/profile/03877036850429662665noreply@blogger.com0