9th November - 19th December 2016: Mars in Aquarius:
We Are the Battleground! By Sarah Varcas

In an air sign, Mars energises our mind and mental processes which can be useful for some and less so for others, depending on how our mind usually works! If you tend to be full of racing thoughts, living in your head, Mars in Aquarius may enhance this tendency and it will be important to stay as aware as possible of just how much energy you invest in the mental realm. If, however, your mind struggles to keep up on a good day, its arrival in Aquarius may be just the tonic you need! No matter what sort of mind we have, this planetary shift encourages us to more innovative thought and a renewed relationship with our intellect.

Uranus, ruler of Aquarius, is still entwined with Eris in Aries, kicking up a storm. While Mars enters Uranian realms and Uranus travels through Mars-ruled Aries, these two powerhouse planets join forces to wake us up and keep us moving whether we like it or not! Mars in Aquarius demands that we act in the interests of the whole, not the individual self. It requires ice-cold detachment when it comes to matters of personal interest and a willingness to forfeit immediate personal satisfaction for the greater good. When the god of war journeys through the sign of brother and sisterhood, the fight becomes one of integrity. It demands a firm standing in our own truth, a courageous heart not afraid to see through wide-open eyes and attention to the sacred core in all beings, deserving of bold and audacious love.


The Aquarian ideal, of an egalitarian world in which all are treated with the respect life itself deserves, is far from many peoples’ experience. Hatred and vilification based upon gender, race, religion, sexuality, ability and other factors is rife across the globe and despite concerted efforts to address the problem, there are many who strive to perpetuate such inequalities with an unremitting diet of hatred. It is easy to feel overwhelmed in the face of such malevolent intransigence. And yet Mars in Aquarius acts as a way-shower, banging on the door of the Aquarian Age, demanding it be opened forthwith!


What we may not realise is that we are the other side of the door already and can draw back the imposing bolts anytime, throwing it open to let the sunlight in. The new age is born through us, we do not enter it. We must not only be the change we want to see in the world, but also see the change we want to happen. Celebrate every effort made to address inequality, every person who strives to create a more peaceful, accepting and compassionate world. Look with equal attention upon those who act for the good of the whole as we do upon those who attract our attention for less edifying reasons. It’s important to look life in the face and see what’s going on, but it’s equally important to perceive its many faces and acknowledge its paradoxically intricate threads.


Mars in Aquarius, working together with Uranus and Eris, reminds us that the greatest battle is often with the self as much as with any external force. If we find ourselves overwhelmed by the changes life demands they fortify us in the coming weeks, strengthening our resolve and standing alongside us as we break through our own obstacles. If we have trouble speaking our truth and standing up for what we know to be right, they remind us that the life of a spiritual rebel is a tough one with many challenges along the way. The rewards, however, are beyond compare when we can stand in our own truth and speak it no matter what others may say. For many this is an impossibility in a world where the consequences of authenticity are akin to death. But if that’s not us, we carry a responsibility to speak out for those who cannot. To contribute the energy of honest expression to the melting-pot of the collective soup from which we all feed. 


As Mars shifts now it reminds us that knowing how our mind works, taking charge of ourselves and acting upon razor-sharp integrity is fundamental to progressing from here. Without it we simply do the same thing over and over, getting the same old results and wondering why nothing ever changes. Mars in Aquarius tells us everything changes if we let it and it’s time for us to do the same.

Sarah Varcas

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Weekly LightBlast: Credibility ~ a message from Jamye Price

Weekly LightBlast: Credibility

a message from Jamye Price

Thursday, 8 September, 2016 

Blessed Beings, as you observe your world, you are creating a structure of interpretation and interaction. It is important for your internal structures to be fluid, adaptable, and trusted.


All humans begin by an influence of those around them. This is appropriate. It initiates an understanding of external points of view and connection. It blends the inner self and the external others. As you develop and age, you shift your focus of external influence. That may be from family to peers, from peers to colleagues, or any combination of external groups.


Without effort to individualize, you would maintain a semblance of your internal structure, though with much influence from those around you. The skills of discernment will mainly be based on past influence rather than the moment of interaction. This lack of internal trust and discernment creates a need to dominate in some and a need to follow in others.


With effort, you are able to hone your own discernment in the moment of interaction and utilize your full senses of interpretation. You may not have outer proof, but you have a trust in the self to discern clearly and continue to react in each moment as new information is presented. Your interactions stem less from obligation, and more from personal choice. You feel less of a need to dominate others or to defer to others, appreciating the perfection of your choice in the moment—whether it is enjoyable and easy or not.


You may have observed an influx of children that you have termed Indigos that seem less malleable to outside influence unless their internal structure agrees. That “Indigo” potential is strong in some (even adults) and less in others. These incarnations have not occurred because humanity needed them, they have occurred in response to humanity because your point of evolution was ready for them. Even those you term “Crystals,” “Rainbows,” or “Starseeds” have incarnated in response to the point of evolution humanity has created. Perhaps you know these characteristics within yourself.


This exciting time is about your evolution into such internal empowerment as an individual that the collective is changing to match your resonance. Here, your Credibility becomes paramount, not for others, but for yourself.
One is Credible when their actions match their words, when intent comes from a balance of inner knowing and the joy of discovering the unknown. One is Credible as the ease of not knowing is opens them to connection, discernment, and inner trust—the path of expansion.


It would seem that it is important that others are Credible. Yet this journey of evolution into empowered connection truly requires the trust of the internal structure in order to interact from a balance that does not seek power over or under. As you hone your Credibility within yourself, you are enhancing your internal structure of interpretation and interaction through a nurturance that fosters easy growth. As this internal resonance increases for humanity, the external response will evolve as well.


To determine your internal Credibility, your trust in yourself; slowly repeat these phrases and notice your subtle feelings with them.


I trust my discernment.


I trust my wisdom.


I trust my choices.


If you feel strong and free with them, your Credibility is at a wonderful point for your adaptability. If you feel any doubt or lack, repeat them slowly each day until they feel consistently strong. Just the mere interaction with these intents helps you release energy that is not resonant, and helps you initiate your inner Credibility.


As we sit to Blast Credibility, we are enhancing our connection with All Life as we trust the Self to interact with empowerment. We are feeling freer within, for the outer world does not dominate or manipulate the inner world. We are instilling a sense of self-respect that teaches through choice, changing the fabric of interaction for humanity. We are strong and wise, trusting the self to choose and react based on the present moment, feeling enhanced by the past and ready for the future. We are the inner strength that nurtures Life through the joy of choice, seeing the sacred in All we encounter. Blast on!

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3 Reasons Why You Need to Have Boundaries in Love

OM Times: 3 Reasons Why You Need to Have Boundaries in LoveBy Chanel

You have met Mr or Mrs Right.  For the first few weeks things are going swimmingly well.  Ok, there are a few little niggles but you let it slide.  Why?  Well, it’s early days and you do not want to ruin this perfect bubble of romantic bliss.  But as the weeks progress, you both settle into the relationship.  Those “little niggles” that you let slide have now become big niggles and they are really upsetting you.  Where did it all go wrong?  The answer is simple: You did not stick to your love boundaries.

It’s likely that many of you have not yet begun to consider what your boundaries are in love, believing the age-old saying “love has no boundaries”.  There may be a variety of other reasons why you may not have set your boundaries in love, the most common being that: “He/she will think that I am bossy or controlling.”  Setting boundaries is not about being bossy or controlling.  But it is about empowering yourself, modelling to the other person how it is that you would like to be treated. In this light setting your own personal boundaries can be one of your most valuable assets in your relationship.

To understand the importance of love boundaries it may be helpful to consider the following scenario.  Let’s say you are going on your first date with Mr/Mrs Right.  They are late to meet you, leaving you waiting in the cold and rain.  You tell him off in a jokey way, not wanting to ruin the evening.  But by date 3 he/she is still leaving you waiting, as they arrive 20 minutes late for what should have been a romantic dinner. Before you know it you are 6 months into the relationship and you are still waiting. This time you are waiting for he/she to decide if they are ready to commit and you end up in tears from all the waiting.

Before long you are making excuses for their behavior until it all becomes too much and you decide to call it a day. You move on to the next one, but somehow history seems to repeat itself.  They too leave you waiting; waiting by the phone for them to call, waiting for them to make a decision about they want……. STOP! What you have here is a relationship habit; A habit that you will keep repeating until you take responsibility and start setting clear boundaries for your romantic partnerships.

The good news is that relationship habits, those scenarios that you keep finding yourself in, are the best place to start when beginning the process of setting relationship boundaries.  In identifying them you have to be honest and take a reflective look at past romantic partnerships to see where it has all gone wrong in the past.  Being able to do this requires courage but once you have done it, you empower yourself to take responsibility for your actions, happiness and relationships.  In doing this you also begin to recognize and accept that YOU are responsible for your happiness, nobody else.  You begin to realize that you do not have to put up with any old rubbish and that you deserve to be happy in love.

Having boundaries is the easy bit.  Sticking to your boundaries; well, that’s the hard bit and believe me once you have told the Universe what your boundaries are they will send potential partners, to test those boundaries.  To test YOU! With this in mind it is important that you stick to those boundaries.  No excuses about the other person being the first amazing guy/woman that you have met in ages.  There is no time for excuses when setting and working within your own set of personal love boundaries. You have got to stick to the boundaries! Here are 3 reasons why it’s important to have boundaries and stick to them:

It creates balance in your relationship When you let your boundaries slip you are effectively allowing yourself to dance to the other person’s tune.  You are doing things to keep the other person happy at the expense of your own happiness.  Is this a balanced relationship? No, it’s not!  It’s an unbalanced relationship with the spotlight firmly centred upon the happiness of one person and it’s not you.  When you have boundaries you give balance to your relationship allowing both parties to enjoy the relationship as you both get what you want from one another.

You show the other person how you deserve to be treated All too often us women think that the man knows how we want to be treated and, if he doesn’t, then he bloody well should. But that’s not the case because one size fits all relationships don’t exist. We are all different. What works for one woman is a distraction and annoyance for another. When we have boundaries and learn to say ‘No!’ we send a clear message about what we will and will not put up with.  In doing this we are showing the other person how it is we want and deserve to be treated.

It’s empowering  When you know what you want and refuse to settle for anything less you feel empowered.  What happens when you feel empowered?  Well, you feel great and that energy radiates outward, touching every person you come into contact with.  It is when you are in this state of mind and powerful place in your life that you attract great things and people into your life.  Under the law of attraction: like attracts like. Positive, happy and loving people want to be around people who resonate at the same energy level. It is this type of partner and relationship that you want in your life, something very much unlike what you have had before.

In essence, setting personal boundaries in love is like running your own VIP club. There are certain boundaries that cannot be crossed and it’s up to you to eject those that choose to cross the boundaries.  When you first start setting your boundaries in love it will be tricky, you may even find yourself reverting to old ways.  However, once you get started you will feel more empowered and from empowerment comes a sense of positive upliftment, as well as a greater sense of self-love.  You know what happens when you feel positive and live your life from a place of love, don’t you?  That’s right you attract more of the same into your life.  So, what have you got to lose?  Start setting and applying those love boundaries today!

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Chanel is a Psychic, Angel/Tarot card reader and Angelic Reiki Healer specialising in the areas of love and relationships, as well as spiritual healing and chakra cleansing.  To find out more about Chanel and her work please visit: www.lovemisspsychic.blogspot.co.uk

NBC News Exclusive with Brian Williams: "Inside the Mind of Edward Snowden"

I have long thought Edward Snowden to be a HERO, and I have heard his talks at some of the seminars you can find on YouTube and elsewhere, but TONIGHT, DO NOT MISS his exclusive interview on CBS. If you have any doubt about his motives, those doubts will be erased.

NBC News Exclusive with Brian Williams

"Inside the Mind of Edward Snowden"

In a wide-ranging and revealing interview, Brian Williams talks with former NSA contractor Edward Snowden about the global impact and debate sparked by his revelations.

http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/edward-snowden-interview/exclusive-edward-snowden-tells-brian-williams-id-go-home-n116756

"...Snowden said his desire to return to his homeland is foremost in his mind. “I don’t think there’s ever been any question that I’d like to go home,” he said.

But asked whether he would make a deal to return, Snowden said: “My priority is not about myself. It’s about making sure that these programs are reformed — and that the family that I left behind, the country that I left behind — can be helped by my actions.”

The United States charged Snowden with theft and two counts of espionage after he revealed the breadth of National Security Agency surveillance programs, including the bulk collection of telephone and Internet data from Americans.

The interview with Williams was conducted in Moscow last week after months of preparation and is Snowden’s first with a U.S. television network. Snowden maintained that the surveillance programs violated the Constitution on an enormous scale, and he said that he acted to serve his country.

“Had that not happened, had the government not gone too far and overreached, we wouldn’t be in a situation where whistleblowers were necessary,” he said.

Speaking of his own decision to leak the information and flee the country, he said, “I think it’s important to remember that people don’t set their lives on fire, they don’t say goodbye to their families — actually pack up without saying goodbye to their families — they don’t walk away from their extraordinary — extraordinarily comfortable lives — I mean, I made a lot of money for a guy with no high school diploma — and, and, and burn down everything they love for no reason.”...."