Tonight’s Eclipse highlights this summer’s conflicting energies, with the Full Moon exactly conjunct Pluto. The more I think about this grand pattern involving Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter, Pluto, the Moon, and the Sun, the more I think we are meant to summon our inner courage and take matters into our individual hands. With Jupiter in Aries, the sign of the warrior, our opportunities come when we step up the heat and embrace the warrior within.
Here is advice from seven sages to keep in mind for the Eclipse.
1. Imagine that a deeply profound ocean of calm exists in you that is not affected by any turbulence. Deepak Chopra
2. There is never a conflict with [a] person or condition, but rather a false concept mentally entertained about [that] person, thing, circumstance, or condition. Therefore, make the correction within yourself, rather than attempting to change anyone or anything in the without. Joel S. Goldsmith
3. The child blames the external and focuses his energies there; the warrior conquers the realms within and becomes gifted. St. Teresa of Avila
4. In order to become a man of knowledge one must be a warrior, not a whimpering child. One must strive without giving up, without a complaint, without flinching, until one sees, only to realize then that nothing matters. Don Juan to Carlos Castaneda
5. Man follows the ways of the Earth. The Earth follows the ways of Heaven, Heaven follows the ways of Tao, Tao follows its own ways. Lao Tzu, Translated by John C.H. Wu
6. Pleasure or pain are only aspects of the mind. Our essential nature is happiness. Happiness is inherent in everyone and is not due to external causes. Ramana Maharshi
7. Courage means rising to meet the demands of each moment with total delight, knowing you are equal to it. Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
For an overview of the week, see the Astro4Business Weekly Forecast – June 21-27
For an overview of the month, see the Astro4Business Month Ahead – June 2010
Quotation Acknowledgments:
1. (The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence, by Deepak Chopra; Harmony Press)
2. (The Infinite Way, by Joel S. Goldsmith; DeVorss Publications)
4. (A Separate Reality – Further Conversations with don Juan, by Carlos Castaneda; Washington Square Press)
5. (Tao The Ching, Lao Tzu; Shambhala Pocket Classics)
6. (The Essential Teachings of Ramana Maharshi, Inner Directions Publishing.)
7. (Sadhana of the Heart, by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda; SYDA Foundation)
#1 by ruth lathe on June 25th, 2010
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thank you so much for this. i had such trepidation over this; these wisdoms you have provided are helping me to stand tall and see this event as an opportunity rather than a terrible event.
#2 by Annie B on June 26th, 2010
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I read this last night, took note, tried to be aware and awake. Then this morning I had a ridiculous but uncomfortable and angry altercation with a cyclist as I was walking with the dog on the bike path. I hate when I lose it with someone, but I did. Still, I can apply this wisdom even in the aftermath. Thank you.
#3 by Ellen Longo on June 27th, 2010
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Yes, these words from the sages are so inspiring, aren’t they?
#4 by Ellen Longo on June 27th, 2010
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Oh, Annie…bummer. However, you probably let off a little steam for all of us.
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Over the weekend, Sen