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Soul Mates, Part Three
Soul Mates © Benjamin Shiff
Last month, I told you about two of the three myths I have been unraveling, regarding the popular notion of soul mates.
As I have said, yes I am certain we have soul connections with loved ones that cross the boundaries of life and death.
But I have seen a lot of people get into big trouble fast
because of various misguided ideas about how such experiences should be
interpreted. (Popular culture and Hollywood haven't helped!)
First, where do we get the kooky idea that someone is "ours" forever? Second, why do we assume that a past-lifetime encounter that stirs up strong emotions must automatically be interpreted as being sexual?
But here's the kicker, and if only some of my hurt, befuddled clients
could have known this, it might have saved them (and sometimes their
marriages) a lot of pain.
Myth Number Three
Even if you do encounter a lover from another lifetime, what rule says you are "supposed" to hook up again (and again, and again)?
The shadow side of past life knowledge is that we can forget to be completely engaged in this one, and this is so true with running across past lovers.
I have had clients who were told by other readers that Mr. Poisonous Abuser is a soul mate, so they will never escape him, nor should they try. Instead, they need to "work it out."
(Oh, how these kinds of things hurt me to my soul!)
They believe this, because Mr. P.A. evokes powerful memories, and (besides the black eye and stalking) a kind of rightness that is very difficult to ignore. In fact, yes, he might very well be a past lover.
But stay with him? Why?? Better to say, "Hey, how's it going? Catch you next time, maybe," and get away.
Even if your current partner is "new" in this life, and doesn't incite
that knock-out flood of ancient memories, does that make him or her less of a soul partner for you now?
In fact, your job here may be to receive precisely the lessons,
challenges, and blessings of your current relationship (especially if it
is otherwise good). And that person may be the soul mate you will find
again next time.
As our population grows, there more of us from across time and lifetimes, all here at the same time. The chances of running into people from our past lives have jumped exponentially.
Also affecting this increased exposure is how ordinary it has become to
travel vast distances, and meet people around the world on the
Internet.
And finally, as I mentioned last month, the more receptive we are to
this idea in the first place, the more likely it is that we will
recognize it when it happens.
Like other cultures who have become accustomed to such meetings over
the centuries, I hope we, too, will eventually recognize they are not a
unique, cosmic, drop-everything-and-run-off-with-somebody kind of
signal.
Meeting someone who you have known in a past lifetime is juicy,
wonderful, and a great gift of reassurance that death is not as final as
we've been led to believe.
But when people come to me for a reading and ask me if they will ever meet their soul mate, I know it's likely they will meet many.
In fact, perhaps they already have, only it's not anyone from before this current birth.
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Looking for a good vibe Tarot tribe? Our Triangle Tarot and Friends Meetup group is both a local gathering once a month, and also host to hundreds of Tarot friends online, from around the world.
In September, we continue with Mary K. Greer's 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card. Our next chapter - Drawing - is one which many have declared to be one of the most fun and illuminating chapters. If you're new or haven't come for a while, no worries. We'll be glad to get you caught up - it's easy.
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 Green Living:
More Eco-Friendly Back-to-School Supplies
One of my most popular Green Living columns was when I listed a number of "green" school supplies.
This time of year is second only to the Christmas holidays for retail
consumption. That's why it is so important to vote with our wallets and
make the most environmentally friendly choices we can.
Here are some suggestions I have seen consistently good reviews for:
The Seven Year Pen:
Reduce waste (an estimated 100 million pens are discarded every day) by
not having to buy another pen for seven years. Plus, they have a
variety of very cool designs!
Paints and art supplies: Both Clementine Art and Glob get high marks for excellent products, non-toxic ingredients, and environmentally sound manufacturing.
Notebooks and Paper: I like the Sustainable Earth
spiral notebooks from Staples that are made from 80% recycled sugarcane
products, and I and share them with my Tarot class students. In
addition, there are terrific choices from New Leaf Paper (100% recycled consumer waste and chlorine-free processing), as well as the innovative Rock Paper Notebooks, made from ground up limestone and "the greenest and strongest paper on Earth."
Earthwrite Recycled Pencils:
I know I suggested these in my previous article, but they are so
inexpensive and readily available, they're worth mentioning again. Made
by PaperMate, a 48-pack goes for about $7.89 at Office Depot and other
supply stores.
I could write a whole column about the cool lunch kits and alternatives
that are available! Maybe I will if you are interested! Meantime...
Remember -
Every little bit makes a world of difference!
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My Upcoming Schedule
Tarot Readings at
Dancing Moon Books,
1840 N. Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh
Twice each month:
Friday, Sept. 7
Saturday, Sept. 27
Hour or half-hour appointments begin
at 11:30 am, and end at 6 pm. I try to accommodate walk-ins, but I tend
to get booked up. So I suggest you schedule in advance by calling (919) 833-8081.
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Step One: Sunday, Sept. 9: Planting the Seed - An Introduction to Working with the Tarot
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the end of the day, you’ll be reading the Tarot. This is Tarot without
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 Astrological Tidbits
Transitioning from Sunny Summer to Autumn's Darker Moods
From Sept. 1-15, things are fairly harmonious and this would be a good
time to get organized and work towards your most important goals.
Mercury moves into compatible Virgo, which is good for business, communications and balancing your own budget. And Venus is in Leo starting on the 6th, so look for expansive social, romantic, and creative opportunities.
Especially enjoy the 8th. Cynthia Novak notes, "It’s a Lucky Day! The Moon crosses Jupiter early this morning and it feels good to be alive. The Sun and Mercury
want to talk and laugh and enjoy the company of people. Pick up the
phone or just leave yours behind when you venture out in the world
today."
But around the 14th, Judy Joyce
notes that the energies begin to shift towards more pragmatic matters.
"Even though we will be able to feel the fluctuating energies and the
building pressure, things should be relatively calm Sept 11-15 compared
to later in the month."
The New Moon on the 15th, she writes, will be in the "industrious, trustworthy, natural, earthy and health oriented sign of Virgo.
This will be a good time to discuss and plant seeds that are both
practical and helpful to others. It will also be a favorable time to
initiate more efficient and organized work methods."
The changing energies get more somber, though, and Judy warns, "For the
rest of the month we will be in a major transformative phase. Events
are apt to be stimulating and unpredictable."
Of the Autumn Equinox that arrives
at 10:49am (Eastern time) Saturday the 22nd, Cynthia writes, "This is a
rather moody day. That might be an understatement. If you are ready to
make a shift or break free from a path of stress or fear, this is a
great day."
Then we come to the biggie - the second of the Uranus-Pluto squares that will trigger the biggest challenges of our lifetimes. Richard Nolle writes, "The Uranus-Pluto square is back in a big way in September: returning to exact alignment again on the 19th, just a day after Pluto’s direct station, only a few days after the New Moon on the 16th, and less than a week before Mars crosses over the degree of the November 13 solar eclipse…
"Each and every one of us… will see that tell of the Uranus-Pluto square
in the geopolitical news of the day throughout September – perhaps most
dramatically around the Mars passage over the eclipse degree on the
24th. More riots, more revolutionary uprisings, more 'fires, crashes,
clashes and explosions.' A good time to hunker down in a safe place, all
else being equal."
Last but by far not the least, astrologer Jessica Adams
has written a fascinating article about the parallels between current
astrology for September, 2012 and 1939, with the current revival of the
old motto of Keep Calm and Carry On.
"As all astrologers and most astrology readers know, Pluto is in Capricorn, the sign of big business, and he is square Uranus,
the planet of rebellion and radical change, on Wednesday 19th
September. So this World War Two economy flashback is taking place
against the biggest change for global corporations in around 240 years.
"What can we learn from the old Scorpio-Taurus patterns of the Second World War? This:
Stop shopping.
Mend your possessions.
Grow your own food.
Find values above materialism to be happy.
Recycle.
Exchange.
Donate.
Ask yourself about the ethical price tag of any wealth.
"These are the values that got the world through the 1940s. And this is
what astrology does – it reminds us of the past, so that we can assist
the future."
Brilliantly said, Jessica.
Until next time...
May the stars shine brightly for you.
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As the Summer of 2012 melts away into the beauty and mystery of Autumn,
I wish you a happy, safe Labor Day holiday, and peaceful harvests.
Blessings,
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