Dear Friends,
We are in the New Millennium! The first issue is appropriately about
Aquarius, the archetypical energy that is creating the foundation of our
inner urgings and global community for the next 2000 years.
This newsletter contains information that can help all of us grow, excell
and feel fulfilled in the years to come.
The meditation to tune into the Universal Aquarian Mind is at the end.
AWAKENING AQUARIUS
Each sign of the zodiac is an archetype, a universal thought form and an
expression of the Universal Mind. Each archetype is an organizing principle
in the human psyche, which manifests in the human experience as
psychological needs, personality traits, emotional states, and mental
attitudes and perspectives.
We all contain the Archetype of AQUARIUS
Each archetype is part of the structure of human consciousness and a motivating
force in the quest for spiritual growth and indeed eventual enlightenment.
Every Soul comes to Planet Earth seeking to embody the highest expression of all twelve archetypes.
The human journey is the quest to experience this wholeness.
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AIR SIGNS
The nature of the gift and the essence power of each sign resembles the
challenges that it must face and master to tap its gifts and embody its
powers. For the three air signs (Gemini, Libra and Aquarius) the mind is
the arena where the fight is carried out and the victory is won.
Each of the air signs is associated with one aspect of the mind, the
exchange of information with other human beings and the interaction between
the human mind and the Universal Mind. Gemini learns how to analyze,
interpret, categorize and communicate information. Libra's path is to
balance the polarities of the analytical mind and master the Neutral mind.
Aquarius must learn to experience the Universal Mind and then act from this
all-inclusive perspective of reality.
The power of air signs is based on the fact that thought is the basis of all
manifestation. The air signs teach us that manifestation begins with an
idea or a thought. The water signs add the emotional energy that gives the
seed idea the nourishment to grow. The Earth and Fire signs take the action
that brings the idea/desire into tangible form.
It is well known that concentrated thought has the power to produce physical
changes from healing to moving objects. Focused thoughts even transcend the
need for speech and are transmitted to other minds directly through
telepathy.
The air signs aspire to intellectual creativity. Their goal is to master
the use of thought as a creative act and to employ the conscious mind as a
tool to integrate the psyche. *(1). The creative power of the human mind
comes from the fact that it is a hologram of the Universal Mind. The path
of the air signs is to discover the Divine nature of the human mind and to
then to learn how to utilize its enormous potential for the Human Good.
Developing the capacity to think clearly, to align with the Divine nature of
the mind and to use the mind in a positive and constructive manner is a
daunting task. To attain this lofty goal the air signs must cultivate
concentration, stability, thoroughness and detachment. They must learn to
distinguish between divinely inspired ideas and experientially created
opinions and desires.
To perceive the Truth they must learn to transcend human ideologies and
emotional entanglements.
One of the challenges of the air signs is to also get in touch with their
feeling nature and to distinguish thoughts from feelings. To develop the
faculty of detachment, they must be emotionally connected. This allows them
to identify when they are using mental coldness and indifference as masks
for fear and denial of their feeling nature.
The air signs demonstrate quite clearly that when the human mind is
restricted by limited perceptions and shut off from interactions with the
Universal Mind, it becomes its own prisoner. It remains a victim of its own
self-perpetuating and self-sabotaging thoughts. Mental isolation seeds
loneliness, social isolation, fear of communication and a sense of one's own
intellectual inadequacy. The frustration is constantly compounded by the
fact there is no escape from one's own mind.
The air signs must explore the potentials of the mind. They must overcome
the slavery to their mind and become its master. The only escape route is
through their connection with the Higher Mind, which opens the rational mind
to the Universal Mind. Self inquiry yields satisfying results when the light
of the mind is available to beam into the dark crevices of the hidden and
wounded psyche. The silent isolation that the unevolved air signs endure is
overcome when they able to merge their conscious mind with the Universal
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HUMAN UNFOLDMENT
The twelve signs of the zodiac symbolize the progressive unfoldment of the
Soul through the personality of each individual. Aquarius and Pisces are
the last two phases of the human journey. They have earned a high degree of
wisdom and inner freedom in their personal lives and are now concerned with
the future welfare of humanity. Their paths highlight the attainment of
collective and transpersonal states of consciousness. In these last stages
of human evolution, the individual personality is defined enough to permit a
merging of consciousness without getting lost in the process. It is
prepared to serve the group and take responsibility as a microcosm of the
macrocosm of humanity.
The Aquarian phase of an individual's life journey corresponds to the later
years in life. Through the intense trials and test of the first ten signs,
he or she has achieved a strong sense of personal identity. The mind, body
and emotions have been trained to act as an integrated unit to serve the
Soul purposes of the individual. The mind is stable and aware. The body is
disciplined and healthy. The emotions are balanced and available to empower
one's decisions and actions.
When the individual is fully developed, he is ready to sacrifice himself to
the higher good of the collective. If the individual is truly a realized
being, his/her selfless service is not really a sacrifice, but a further
evolution of the Self. It is through serving humanity that he strengthens
and maintains his connection with the Divine.
Mother Teresa offers us an example. She stated many times that she saw
Christ every time she wiped a wound of the poor. What might appear as a
sacrifice to those who have not attained Christ consciousness was an act
that produced experiences that do not even come close to the uninitiated
definition of sacrifice.
The Aquarian contribution is voluntary and inner motivated. The worth and
the identity of the individual are not lost. Aquarius demonstrates how we
rise above fate, align our will with Divine Will and in the process lead
freer lives. It is through the use of individual free will that Aquarius
makes the transition from personal to group consciousness.
The discovery of its Soul purpose is critical for both Aquarius and Pisces.
Their full expression is realized only when they participate in the larger
expression of the Divine through the collective. Because Aquarius and
Pisces have no personal goals as such to achieve this lifetime, they feel
lost and even worthless if they have not discovered their personal
contribution and are actively offering it to the world.
This does not mean that individuals with the Sun sign in Aquarius or Pisces
will not have a personal life. There are many other factors in addition to
the Sun sign that determine the experiences that one will seek out to find
wholeness. But if Aquarius does not make a contribution to the collective,
he will not fulfill his destiny path this lifetime. The weird behaviors
sometimes acted out by Aquarians can be partially explained by their
frustration and unconscious knowing that they are missing the mark. If they
have not identified and are not actively involved in an area of service,
they will not feel complete. The Aquarian spirit in all of us has a deep
innate desire and need to be a valuable and valued part of the community.
For both Aquarius and Pisces, universal concerns are their concerns.
Aquarius embodies the urge to serve. Pisces embodies the urge to merge.
Both are motivated by an inner drive for group involvement and contribution.
Both feel satisfied only when they actively assume their individual
responsibility in serving the collective and creating and expanding group
consciousness.
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Sat, July 5, 2008 - 8:43 PM
THE AQUARIAN INFLUENCE
As I have mentioned with each of the previous signs, everyone has every sign
in his or her birth chart, although the degree of the influence and the
importance vary. Even if we do not have any Planets is a particular sign,
the possibility, and indeed the need, to master the highest expression of
each energy are required for our wholeness. This can manifest in many ways.
I personally have no Planets in Aquarius, yet some of the most important
people in my life have been and are Aquarians. They have added pieces
critical for manifesting my destiny and through my interactions with them I
have learned many Aquarian lessons.
THE AQUARIAN AGE (Tribe is a good example of this and also other networking forums)
Each astrological Age lasts approximately 2000 years. ( The Ages go in
reverse order from the Sun's movement through the Zodiac. The previous Age
of Pisces The transition from one Age to the next involves nothing less than a
complete shift in consciousness and worldviews.
We are now in the cusp or transition to the Aquarian Age, which we will
begin in 2012-14. (There are different opinions about the exact date.) For
the next 2000 years, Aquarius will be the supreme astrological influence and
transcendental frame of reference for human evolution and activities and the
expression of our consciousness. The collective human purpose will be
revealed through the characteristics, nature and goals of Aquarius (Hapi). It is
therefore of utmost importance to understand the nature of Aquarius and the
implications of its highest expression.
The Pisces-Virgo polarity was the underlying influence on humanity during
the last 2000 years. The Aquarius-Leo (see below) polarity is now the
dominate polarity that we must seek to understand and embody.
The underlying Aquarian themes help us understand our inner urgings and the
unfoldment of our personal lives, global events and collective consciousness.
The Aquarian Age will be characterized by independence, interdependence,
invention and collective welfare. The Aquarian territory is science,
technology, education and the mass dissemination of information. Aquarius
creates concrete results in these areas through the creations of the Mind.
His innovations and inventions are the vehicles through which humanity
expresses itself. They are devoted to serving the common good. Aquarius
creates channels and networks for the dissemination of information so group
endeavors can proceed rapidly and efficiently. *(2).
Aquarius teaches us that the highest expression of service through
technological innovation requires group cooperation and a spiritual approach
to life. Through the Aquarian influence we become aware that the microcosmic
views of the individuals of a society are reflected in the macrocosmic,
collective experience that we all share.
Aquarius demonstrates that there is a logical evolution of consciousness
necessary to achieve the cooperation and unity required to work at the level
that will produce true Aquarian results. Individual consciousness must be
infused with Spirit, which inspires and directs actions. The elevation of
individual consciousness is the first step. Individual consciousness
creates and merges with group consciousness. Group consciousness connects
the group and its parts to Universal consciousness. It is the experience of
Universal consciousness that nourishes, inspires and fuels collective action
toward common goals.
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THE AQUARIAN VISION
Below I outline briefly some of the most important Aquarian themes this will
guide us in the Aquarian Age.
1. Right Human Relations.
Right human relations between individuals and between individuals and the
collective starts with establishing a sense of right relationship with
oneself. Goodwill is the cohesive force that is essential for establishing
clear communication and positive cooperation. Right Human Relations include
a voice for everyone and humanitarian solutions that honor the rights and
needs of all.
2. Personal empowerment
The process of personal empowerment and self-actualization unleashes the
creative contribution of each individual. It is through the development of
personal will that individuals learn to hold and creatively use their innate
powers. It is the individual's creative contribution to the whole that
manifests the democratic and universal vision.
3. Collective cooperation
Through the unified focus and efforts of group purpose, not only do we deal
with our common issues, the individual evolves through his or her
participation. "The group helps to support and define the individual,
refining and strengthening one's sense of self and personal creativity."
*(3). Together we tap the power that only mass participation and teamwork
can generate.
Aquarius elicits group cooperation by honoring diversity and allowing the
personal freedom that unleashes the creativity of each member of the
community. Aquarius achieves broad goals through complex political, social
and technological networks and alliances.
As the head of the World Trade Organization, Mike Moore (former Prime
Minister of New Zealand) said recently, "We can only solve our mutual
problems together." His eloquent and heart-centered interview on KPBS more
than 6 weeks after the events at the WTO Conference in Seattle early
December 1999, made me ask why didn't this proponent of equality and
fairness get the same press as the minority of demonstrators that smashed
shop windows? This points out the obvious fact that the level of
consciousness of the people, the press and our leaders will all play a
determining role in how the Aquarian themes are played out. We can create
everything from an hysterical drama to uplifting and empowering cooperation
that molds and models a new world, where everyone is listened to and honest
attempts are made to meet the needs of all.
4. Unity and Universality
"We are all in this together" is not only a motivating factor, but an
experienced reality as we get in touch with the unifying power of Universal
Love. The spiritual awareness of the Divine spark that lives in each one of
us leads us to manifest unity, synthesis and universality in our actions.
The Aquarian Age symbolizes the evolution from Me to We, to a "What's in it
for me?" society to a "What's in it for us."
"Win-win" is another Aquarian motto. Aquarian solutions do not cut up the
pie between competing interests after long legislative and legal battles
that cost lots of money and favor the wealthy and those in power. Aquarian
solutions expand the pie, which is baked with the efforts of diverse
interests joining together to achieve common goals and visions.
5. Revolutionary Evolution
We recognize humanity's potential contribution to human progress. We become
acutely aware of how social conventions and economic and political systems
limit human potential. We are energized to make the necessary changes to
uproot intolerance, allow more freedom of expression and eliminate practices
and reform institutions that create haves and have nots. As our eyes open,
we begin to perceive life and how we can create collective reality
differently. As our minds expand into collective and transpersonal
consciousness, we tap the power to constructively act to solve global
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AQUARIAN SYMBOLOGY
Aquarius is a human sign. Aquarius is the common man and woman. Aquarius
supports democracy and the decentralization of power. Aquarius represents
the highest expression of the human consciousness, the opening of the heart
center and creation of a heart-centered world.
Aquarius is the Water Bearer, a man or woman bent down on one knee holding
an upturned urn on one shoulder. The vessel is open at both ends. Aquarian
mind focuses universal energy in such a powerful way that it manifests in
the solid form of water, which flows into the collective life stream as
Grace and Love.
Aquarius is a state of being and a state of mind. The Water-Bear represents
the human capacity for enlightenment, which opens it to channel universal
consciousness from Heaven to Earth. It is the vehicle for the expression of
the Universal Mind. It is the observing mind that can interact with cosmic
knowledge and hold the mental space open until "the intellect makes a
quantum leap to another level of understanding." *(4).
The Aquarian mind is an open receptacle for the infusion and diffusion of
universal energies. The Universe is able to act through Aquarius because he
has surrendered his will to Divine Will. Aquarius is a mouthpiece for Divine
revelation and wisdom. His words reveal the Truth, shock people out of
denial, awaken the drowsy and illumine those ready to be set free.
Aquarius embodies the frequency that attunes us to the Infinite. It links
us to the Universal Mind. The Water Bearer demonstrates that at the core of
the human psyche resides Universal Consciousness. The vase of the Water
Bearer symbolizes the portal to the Absolute. It is the channel for Divine
Will. The water also represents the purity of mind that is open to receive
Divine assistance. The Water Bearer has returned to the innocence that
willingly allows his life to be directed by a higher power.
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INTUITION AND THE UNIVERSAL MIND
Aquarius is the Knower. As a result of his connection to the Universal
Mind, Aquarius is a true original thinker. He perceives novel possibilities
and holistic solutions. Aquarius lives in the dimension of reality where
radical ah-ha experiences are the norm.
Aquarius fuses the intellect with the intuition. Aquarius has a clear mind,
which is able to think in categories and instantaneously process and
synthesize information. It can also align all factors in their proper order
to produce all-encompassing visions and solutions. The Aquarian mind can
"blend and synthesize a myriad ideas, then categorize and distribute them
through an overall, ordered structure." *(5). Aquarius at work takes a
little from here, there and everywhere. He then shapes all the ingredients
into a perfected recipe for his creative project. Aquarius presents
original results that delight a wide cross section of people. *(6).
Practical application combined with original thinking are Aquarius's forte.
If you have a problem to solve that can only be resolved at the next highest
level of perception and inclusion, give it to Aquarius. He will delight in
the challenge and come up with the most obvious yet, unpredictable result.
Spirit flows freely through the Aquarian mind. Universal knowledge is
intuitively available because the mind in unfettered by logic or
calculation. It is this direct connection with Source that gives it the
freedom to be unconcerned with approval or validation, the capacity for
objectivity and detachment, as well as a nonjudgmental attitude.
It perceives the reality that each individual is unique and honors everyone
simply because they are human. It is tolerant, open-minded and egalitarian
because it lives in the reality that transcends artificially created
separations. Aquarius is concerned with goals and ideas that unite humanity
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Sat, July 5, 2008 - 8:46 PM
LEVELS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
The level of consciousness that manifests in one's life (and on the
Planet!) depends upon the stage of evolution of personality and the Soul.
We have divided this continuum into 3 phases (1) asleep, (2) waking up and
(3) awake.
(1) The asleep person encounters a series of life experiences that serve to
initiate the awakening process. One or more crises force the individual to
look seriously at his or her life.
(2) Through self-examination the individual works to eliminate barriers and
to cultivate hidden talents that serve to align the personality with the
true expression of its Soul.
(3) The awakened initiate passes his tests for the last time, embodies the
transcending qualities of his Soul and dedicates the rest of his life to
serving Humanity.
THE AQUARIAN PATH
Aquarius must move from an unconscious vacant mind to an aware, expanded
connection with the Universal mind. Aquarius must substitute superficial
gestures with allowing attitudes. Aquarius must reach the zero point in his
mind where nothing pops into infinity.
The unfoldment and internalization of consciousness of Aquarius is concerned
with the relationships between individuals and the collective and the
experience of the common bonds that binds us together. The personal yields
to the transpersonal for the betterment of the whole through honoring and
caring for all individuals.
Asleep Aquarius bears the weight of his egocentric antics. As awakening
Aquarius becomes aware of world suffering, he uses his creativity to help
humanity through art, social action, and inventions. Awake Aquarius
perceives the Divine Plan, holds a planetary vision and works towards the
alignment of global action with the Plan.
The World Server dedicates his life to planting the seeds that will awaken humanity
to the experience of Oneness and Love. The enlightened and dedicated Water-bearer distributes to
all the Love and Wisdom that will save the world.
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AQUARIAN NEEDS
Aquarius has four basic interconnected needs.
1. The need for awakening, revelation and enlightenment.
2. The need for liberation, emancipation and breakthrough.
3. The need for change, progress and reform.
4. The need for perspective, overview and radical objectivity. *(7).
SERVICE AND UNIVERSAL LOVE
Aquarius has a deep desire to serve and to be all things to all people.
Asleep Aquarius serves himself by trying to get attention through egocentric
and attention attracting actions. As Aquarius awakens he discovers a deep
urge to devote his life to world service. He also discovers that he is
endowed with gifts that make him an extremely capable innovative leader.
Aquarius feels compelled to promote reform, champion a cause and implement
change.
Awakened Aquarius embodies the magnanimous energies of Universal Love and
the Wisdom of the Higher Mind. Aquarius is a vehicle for the impersonal,
detached Universal Love, which is the cohesive glue and Divine energy that
is present in every living creature. By his very nature, Aquarius is
compassionate toward and honoring of all humanity. Awake Aquarius has an
infinite amount of energy because he does not let personal, romantic,
exclusive love inhibit the flow of the cosmic juice through his being.
Awake Aquarius's Love is pure, potent and devoted to a Higher Cause.
Aquarius consciously devotes his life to serve humanity. He experiences the
meaning and beauty of the collective and perceives the function and power of
the group to create a better world. Aquarius bears the water that inspires
all people (each one representing the highest expressions of all signs of
the zodiac) to make their unique contribution to the world.
AQUARIAN TEMPERAMENT
Aquarius can shock us either by presenting us with the bizarre or by
exposing the truth. If Pisces is "cool", Aquarius is "rad" and the more
radical the better.
Aquarius is purposeful, yet carefree. As well as a World Server, he is also
a curious adventurer. His motto might be "I am here to be a servant of God
and to explore the wonders of the world." Aquarius plays many roles and has
many guises. He can be an angel, a magician, a revolutionary or an
eccentric gadfly. Aquarius lives in the dimension of realty where
serendipitous happenings are the norm. He lets things happen because he
knows that they do when the human mind is aligned with the Universal Mind.
Aquarius simply knows.
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LEO AND AQUARIUS
Each astrological sign has an opposing sign, which is in fact its
complement. In the Asleep stages of consciousness, the opposing signs
appear to satisfy mutually exclusive needs and thus pull an individual in
different directions, vying for attention and dominance. What seem to be
either/or choices or scenarios can in fact be resolved only by integrating
both, where the two halves become a whole. The integration of the two
energies and perspectives produce powers that cannot be achieved alone.
*(8). The blending of two seemingly opposing principles creates a synthesis
at a higher level of complexity than is available to the parts expressed
separately.
The trick is that to produce a complex whole, each part must first be fully
developed and embody its respective principle. Leo is the archetype of
Self, identity, self-esteem and personal will. Leo cultivates the ability to
focus enough attention to open up to the experience of Divine Will. It is
through the exercise of personal will that one aligns with Divine Will.
It is through the identification of the personal Self that one is awakened to a
transpersonal Self and identifies with the whole or the cosmos. Thus the
gifts of Leo are an integral part of tapping the gifts of Aquarius.
Together Leo's individual consciousness and Aquarius's collective
consciousness merge into cosmic consciousness.
The Aquarian personal foundation must be solid and steadfast in order to
effectively devote his life to world service. He must have integrated and
consolidated his energies. He must be fully anchored in his own identity
before opening his heart to the outer world.
The Leo-Aquarian duality is resolved when the individual Self identifies with
the Collective self or humanity at large and becomes whole.
The paradox is transcended when one realizes that one is not what one thought.
Self-realization happens as we expand our identity.
Leo is individual creativity. Aquarius is evolutionary change.
Synthesized they emerge at the higher octave of co-creation. They become
the creative instruments and expressions of Divine Will discovering that
"creation is evolution." (As Teilhard de Chardin put it.) *(9).
(If you are anxiously awaiting an Awaking Post about your Sun sign, you might
get a head start by examining the polarity of your Sun sign. Virgo-Pisces,
Libra-Aires, Scorpio-Taurus, Sagittarius-Gemini, Capricorn-Cancer.)
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Sat, July 5, 2008 - 8:50 PM
URANUS
Each astrological sign is mentored by one or more Planets. Uranus is the
Master that inspires Aquarius. Uranus is the Planet of surprises. At the
lower end, the surprises are not so much fun i.e. accidents, losing your
job, unexpected natural disasters. At the higher end are magic and
miracles. And what greater surprise than to awaken the mind and find that
reality is nothing like what you thought it was. What greater miracle than
to transcend the illusion of separation and merge in the cosmic Love that
binds us all?
Uranian energy is very quick. Uranus is the planet of earthquakes and
sudden, unpredictable changes. Uranus is the Planet that shakes up stable
patterns. It provokes unexpected changes that disrupt our comfort zones,
break up our habitual rhythms and destroy our security blankets. Uranus
alters circumstances and creates psychological disorientation that catapults
us into unknown territory. And through it all, Uranus enjoys mind-blowing
scenarios that precipitate major changes. It finds instability exciting.
It worries little about playing it safe.
Uranus cannot tolerate feeling boxed in or held back. Uranus must free
itself from restrictive conditioning and gain access to the highways leading
to the cosmic dimension of reality. Uranus specializes in flipping the
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ASLEEP AQUARIUS
Asleep Aquarius does not have an anchored sense of self. Lacking a coherent
self-conscious magnetic center, he will attract a myriad of unrelated and
perhaps worthless situations to himself. He is unable to differentiate,
discriminate, prioritize and chose not to participate in those encounters
that do not serve his best interests. What will later become detachment now
manifests as an airy, empty, even flippant attitude towards life.
Asleep Aquarius in not practical, diffuses his attention and wastes his
vitality in a maze of confusion, which often produces unnecessary
complications in human interactions. The painful fallout from
indiscriminately making and losing "friends" is part of Aquarius's wake up
call. Aquarius must learn the lesson of Right Relations before he can
establish true equanimity in relationships. Exhausting himself in the
process of trying to be all things to all people is part of his leaning
process. *(10).
Aquarius is keenly aware of others and sensitive to group process. Without
a firm sense of self, however, he may be drawn to join sects or cults where
group identification substitutes for individualization. Aquarius likes to
represent something more that himself and to stand for collective values.
Asleep Aquarius will try to satisfy this need by merging with an unconscious
mass and by giving importance to the order and ceremony of groups lead by
charismatic leaders.
Unconscious Aquarius personifies the objective, scientific intellect in its
most limited and sterile definition. In this case, the air element is not
allowed full circulation or interaction with universal thoughts and
information. The result is a narrow worldview and interpretation of
reality, not a synthesis of complex information.
Asleep Aquarius has a very superficial sense of self. He seeks constant
attention through unpredictable, outrageous actions, unconventional dress
and provocative behavior. He projects himself into society in a diffused
and confusing manner. There is no logical explanation for his actions
because he does not use the constructive qualities of the rational mind.
This egocentric, even sociopathological, personality needs self-discipline
and direction. *(11).
Asleep Aquarius tries to cover up his fear of inadequacy by glamorizing his
uniqueness. His pride motivates him to try to demonstrate that his
differentness is a virtue not a shortcoming. He is unconscious that he has
more meaningful choices than to try to be superior or to have no equals.
Asleep Aquarius may become a social butterfly, cramming his life full of
social activities, which leaves him little time to be alone, and thus
ironically no time to get in touch with his uniqueness. He tries to
demonstrate his belonging by joining many groups and finds himself
identifying and espousing the ideas of the group rather than his own (which
he may not even know.) One of the greatest Aquarian tragedies is that he
may end up following someone else's dream rather than his own. He may
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AWAKENING AQUARIUS
Awakening Aquarius is often viewed as a "lone wolf" that does not fit into
the group. He is aloof and isolated, not out of lack of interest in others,
but because casual friendships and superficial social interactions do not
fit his personality. He may feel and behave as an outsider because his
sense of separateness is genuine. Aquarius does not conform to popular
socially acceptable behavior, not because he wants to be different, but
because he IS different. Aquarius' inability to act the part in
artificially friendly social situations reflects his inability to be
dishonest to himself and others. Aquarius feels at home only in groups that
share a deeper bond where the link is of an inner, not an outer nature.
Awakening Aquarius may conceal a deep loneliness that longs to play a
significant role in a larger whole.
Aquarius' goal is to move from feeling alone in a crowd to experiencing a
sense of belonging even when he is alone. Awakening Aquarius is often
driven to be alone, not only because he feels he will not be accepted, but
because he is attempting to establish the inner connection that will truly
align him with group consciousness. It is not social charm (although this
electric personality may have a lot of it), but a deep inner connection to
humanity that magnetizes deep and lasting friendships to Aquarius.
Aquarius seeks deep and meaningful sharing and interchange, which is only
possible to achieve at the end of an inner journey. It is the search into
oneself that leads one to connect to the hearts of others and to join
together in a place where we experience the oneness that breathes through
the wonders of our uniqueness.
Aquarius will never overcome his perceived isolation in the prison of a
narrow mind. The Aquarian challenge is to open his mind so that he can
actually realize, experience and embody Oneness. It is through this inner
illumination that the Divine Plan will move from a mere theoretical vision
to a reality that guides his actions.
Awakening Aquarius must learn to feel secure in his own personality by
anchoring himself in his own center. From his own center he can move
outward and develop a conscious awareness of the dynamic interplays and
dynamics of human and universal energies. Aquarius must train himself "to
remain conscious of the whole relative to his own level of participation" as
he expresses himself through his creative endeavors. It is part of his
awakening process to take from all the various streams of human life and
bring these expressions of creativity back into himself. In the process he
furthers his own inner awareness and cultivates his own wholeness. After
gathering and synthesizing in his own heart, he again shares the new level
of assimilated information. *(12).
Awakening Aquarius must reorient his life from one who uses society for his
personal benefit to one who devotes his life to serve others. Awakening
Aquarius becomes aware of his urge and indeed capacity to unite disparate
points of view and align them to further the common good.
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Sat, July 5, 2008 - 8:52 PM
AWAKE AQUARIUS
Awake Aquarius's life unfolds through a profound universal connection to the
Plan and to the Truth. When this connection is real, it translates as a
genuine and inclusive interest in humanity, compassion for every human being
and eagerness to work toward the common good.
For Aquarius to be conscious of and unfold his true potential, his sense of commitment to and
participation in the collective must be founded in a real experience inside
himself. There is no substitute for this experience. Mental concepts
cannot substitute for, and in fact interfere with, the attainment of the
Universal Mind.
Awake Aquarius uses his natural gift of networking to align the individuals
in a group around a unifying goal. Through his creative efforts, Aquarius
will make his mark on the world. "The outpouring of (his) creative
self-expression" synthesizes the personality and the Soul into a cohesive
unit. *(13). Aquarius unites the body, mind and emotions into a unique
expression of the Soul.
Social reformers, revolutionaries, inventors are driven by the Aquarian need
to work toward freedom and equality. Abraham Lincoln, Charles Dickens,
Thomas Edison, Charles Darwin, Galileo were all Aquarians. Oprah is also an
Aquarian.
Awake Aquarius is the Knower. He teaches us to trust the process of life.
The Water Bearer demonstrates that the reason for our existence is to grow
beyond our perceived boundaries and expand beyond our illusory limitations.
Awake Aquarius is the observer, the objective witness that allows all
thoughts, emotions, and impulses. It is the allowing process that enables
change to occur and freedom to result. Because Awake Aquarius is
emotionally detached, he is able to perceive the Truth in each situation and
to allow evolution to occur at just the right moment of Divine Timing.
Aquarius teaches that the more we are in touch with the Self the more we are
in touch with the Universal. Individualized consciousness becomes universal
consciousness. The greater our connection with the Self, the greater our
awareness of the One that is the Self. Expanded awareness inevitably leads
one to serve humanity.
Aquarius teaches us that the only way to change the world is to change
oneself. Revolution begins within and is accomplished when the Soul of each
individual shines for all to see. Aquarius is about waking up and staying
awake.
Aquarius is the Divine Revolutionary. It is the Aquarian connection that
seeds our urge to feel part of a larger whole. It is the Aquarian
individuality that drives us to define our contribution. It is the Aquarian
spirit that links us up with others and forges alliances to accomplish our
common goals. It is Aquarian energy that helps us tap the power of the
group. Aquarius knows that "When two or more are gathered in His Name,
there is Love." It is the Aquarian impulse that holds the vision and works
towards the creation of a sustainable, equitable and peaceful New
Millennium.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
ASLEEP AWAKENING AWAKE
Dispersed Cause-oriented Service-oriented
Indiscriminate Directed Activating vision
Egocentric Humanitarian Planetary
Personal Impersonal Transpersonal
Reflective Inventive Birth of New
Archetypes
Superficial Expansive Universal
Anarchist Revolutionary Knower of the Plan
Chaotic movement Purposeful movement Cyclic movement
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Sat, July 5, 2008 - 8:56 PM
PRANAYAMA TO TAP THE UNIVERSAL AQUARIAN MIND
The mind follows the breath. All signs must master the breath. For the air
signs it is not only a requirement, it is first priority. All pranayama or
breathing exercises are effective in opening the channels in the mind.
The breath also gives us a mechanism to watch and to direct the mind.
Each thought is an opportunity to pay attention, to observe, to allow, to
release and to move on. Each inhale and exhale is a gift that can bring
awareness and focus and can help us be present in our body and connected to
universal energy.
There are no shortcuts to training the mind. Commitment and dedication are
required. Fortunately there are powerful technologies that make this
formidable task possible.
(1) Kundalini yoga, other forms of yoga and the martial arts align the
physical body and help balance the emotions so the mind can begin to let go
and relax.
(2) The breath is the most obvious and readily available tool. Pranayama
exercises allow us to enter directly into the realms of the mind.
(3) Jappa or the repetition of Divine thoughts is another tool that can be
used at any time. The internal or vocal repetition of mantras focus the
mind on a Divine thought and reprogram the subconscious mind.
Our Divine Author
www.yogatech.com/gururattan.html
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