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Thursday, April 17, 2014
INKA powerful message from Crete
The commercial is for INKA, a chain of local grocery stores in Hania that support locally grown produce and products. Created by a talented group of folks at the production company Indigoview, the spot features a scene from World War II and the German occupation and a family listening to a radio report announcing the German invasion of the island encouraging resistance.
At the end of the ad, when German-speaking invaders are at the family’s door, the supertitles state:
“Back then, we resisted.”
“Today, the enemy has changed shape.”
“INKA encourages that we select local products from local businesses”
“We give our children work.”
“INKA, we prefer local products.”
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Cardinal Grand Cross 2014
What does Cardinal mean ?
Change. Change, Change & More Change !!!
I know, I know, many of you are tired of hearing this word over and over again… because it seems like CHANGE has been the only constant in recent years. From the time Pluto first ventured into Capricorn in 2008, Uranus entered Aries in 2010, the Cardinal T-Square of Saturn-Uranus-Pluto in 2010 and the continual squaring of Uranus-Pluto from 2010 to 2016 (watch this great video for an overview) … change is all around us and through us.
I even did a trusty google-thesaurus search to find another word for CHANGE… it kinda sums up the energy of this time…. shift, revolution, transformation, transition, metamorphosis, reconstruction, remodelling & transmutation to name just a few.
Whilst the Cardinal Grand Cross reaches it’s peak in April 2014, the 4 planets PLUTO-JUPITER-MARS-URANUS have been getting into position over the last few months and after the April peak will continue to ripple their effects through us until June/July of this year… and most probably for the years to come. So what’s in store you may ask ?
So what’s in Store ?
The OPPOSITION of Pluto-Jupiter & Uranus-Mars combined with the respective SQUARING of these planets… is creating a dynamic situation of intensity, conflict and inner-outer tension… compelling us to look deeply within and consider our own moral, ethical & humanitarian values AND how these values may OPPOSE or CONFLICT with what we see playing out on the world stage.
Pluto in Capricorn is about inspiring major transformations in the heirarchial structures of governments, corporations & all those in places of power. With Pluto SQUARING Uranus in Aries we are feeling an intense desire to rebel, revolt and not sit back and take it anymore. We are so dissatisfied with the lies, deceit and propaganda, we just want to jump ship and start a new… planet Mars anyone ?… I am sure Uranus in Aries could make this happen ? Yet at the same time, we know from a higher consciousness that running away is futile, as we need to work pro-actively to dismantle & tear-down and then rebuild, restructure and transform from the ground up.
The OPPOSITION of Pluto in Capricorn with Jupiter in Cancer is challenging our values as a humanity, as a global humanity of citizens here to be caretakers of our Earth for future generations. In the last 150 years our world population has escalated from 1 billion to 7 billion, we now use our natural resources at a 30% greater rate than is sustainable, 55,000 species on planet Earth become extinct each year, every 3.6 seconds a person dies of starvation, yet in developed countries up to 35% of the adult population are obese. Earth is our ‘home’ and all Earthlings are our family, then why do we trash our home and allow some members of our family to starve. Where are our collective values and why are only some of us actively pursuing kindness, morality and equality ?
The OPPOSITION of Jupiter & Pluto is bringing conflict to our old structures of what makes a family. We feel compelled to break down the borders and evolve into a unified, yet diversified tribe. What gives the right for politicians to prevent people from seeking asylum as they escape persecution due to their religion, beliefs, political options or the colour of their skin. What gives our governments or church leaders the right to determine what is a ‘family’. Family is a personal choice (and has nothing to do with gender), family is community (the importance of having a collective voice), family in National (what are our countries values and how do we complement other Nations) and family Global (we are all ONE0. How can we LOVE one another, honour our diversity and in so doing live together in Harmony, Prosperity for all & Unity ?
Adding to this eclectic mix of Cardinal Grand Cross energy is the OPPOSITION of Uranus with Mars. Mars in Libra is about action, fighting for justice, truth, transparency and equality in our lives. And as noted above, Uranus in Aries is the stubborn freedom fighting revolutionary who has unorthodox ways of making things happen. We want truth & transparency… and yet we have ‘ways of making you speak’ (that is a Maxwell Smart quote.. LOL).
As Mars in Libra SQUARES both Pluto & Jupiter, we are being pulled between forcing the truth to come to light in all facets of the structures of this world, be it politics, the church, corporations & the like. At the same time, we are being pulled to emotionally embrace these structures and try and find a sense of justice in equality that can take us forward into the future. Is this possible, can the current world structure actually support morality, ethics and self-responsibility. Of what the heck, lets just rip is all apart Uranus in Aries says and start again !
A most unpredictable aspect of the Mars OPPOSITION & SQUARES with this Cardinal Grand Cross, is that Mars will be travelling retrograde during the peak of this Cardinal Grand Cross in April 2014. Note: Mars moved retrograde at the beginning of March 2014 and will move direct again in the 3rd week of May 2014.
As I mentioned in Section 2, when Mars is retrograde, this ‘action oriented’ planets energy lacks vitality as the energy is inverted inward. It can at times feel as if you are paddling upstream, with endless delays, roadblocks, setbacks and detours dotting your path. It is a possibility with Mars retro, that peoples frustrations of not being able to create change, of being so fed up with lies & deceit and feeling powerless as a result could create internalised anger, bitterness & resentment. For some, this could be like a pressure-cooking building in intensity and set to explode in any moment. Whilst I don’t like to project or give energy to the shadow side, there does remain the possibility of warfare, explosions and ‘do-or-die’ mentality playing out at the drop of a hat.
http://www.universallifetools.com/2014/03/cardinal-grand-cross-april-2014/
Lunar Eclipse in Libra 2014
This Lunar Eclipse in Libra is most beneficial for those with a natal Sun sign, Moon sign and/or Ascendant sign in Libra. This is a time for you to present yourself to the world.
Those with a Sun sign, Moon sign and/or Ascendant sign in Aries may feel a bit uncomfortable as the Moon is moving through your “significant other” sector (with the luminary in your polar opposite). Arians may find their emotions wrapped around a partner or your feelings are drawn towards a relationship.
Those with a Sun sign, Moon sign or Ascendant sign in Capricorn or Cancer may experience slight tension as the Moon is moving through a fellow Cardinal sign. The emotions may be innovative and dynamic but also impatient.
Those with a Sun sign, Moon sign and/or Ascendant sign in Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius and Aquarius may find this Lunar Eclipse to be favorable as the “emotional energy” of Libra is quite similar to the energy of these four signs.
Those with a Sun sign, Moon sign and/or Ascendant sign in Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio or Pisces may benefit the least from this Lunar Eclipse as the qualities and energies of Libra aren’t close or similar to the mannerisms or needs of the four signs.
Those with a Sun sign, Moon sign and/or Ascendant sign in Aries may feel a bit uncomfortable as the Moon is moving through your “significant other” sector (with the luminary in your polar opposite). Arians may find their emotions wrapped around a partner or your feelings are drawn towards a relationship.
Those with a Sun sign, Moon sign or Ascendant sign in Capricorn or Cancer may experience slight tension as the Moon is moving through a fellow Cardinal sign. The emotions may be innovative and dynamic but also impatient.
Those with a Sun sign, Moon sign and/or Ascendant sign in Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius and Aquarius may find this Lunar Eclipse to be favorable as the “emotional energy” of Libra is quite similar to the energy of these four signs.
Those with a Sun sign, Moon sign and/or Ascendant sign in Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio or Pisces may benefit the least from this Lunar Eclipse as the qualities and energies of Libra aren’t close or similar to the mannerisms or needs of the four signs.
“Relationships are a key theme during the Full Moon / Lunar Eclipse in Libra at 25 degrees on April 15th, 2014. The energies may feel rocky and unstable as there is density, fear, frustration and other stuck energies coming up to be cleared away.
“The illumination of the Full Moon phase helps one to witness things and past trickster-like habitual tendencies that slip in and out of awareness or stuck emotions more clearly…”
“Lunar Eclipse happens during a Full Moon phase and it symbolizes‘powerful endings, closure, clearing out, completion .’ It heralds a time of major transitions. It represents letting go, clearing out, purging and releasing especially on an emotional and psychological level.
“These changes are not anything new for you know at some level, they have been festering or brewing inside for a long time and it is now coming to the surface.
“It is best to feel it through no matter how raw the emotions are. Let go, clear away. The insights come in the aftermath on their own so no need to analyze first as it inhibits the real shift from taking place. Lunar Eclipses are not to be feared, remove the superstition around it.
“During the Full Moon phase in astrology, emotions tend to be like high tide in the Ocean. Surge of emotional intensity is now possible. There may be a lot more flowing out through tears, sorrow, pain and even joy.
“The emotional level is highly activated now. You will bear witness how you handled things in the past and what you would like to do now.
“There may be a key emotional habit, tendency that comes to light now that occurs in relationship (to self, others, life, Divine etc). This habit no longer will serve your highest good and path. It is time to transform it.
“Also, remember the ‘relationship’ can with anyone and anything; the Divine, health, work, money, body, healing, Spiritual journey, romantic partner, spouse, child/ren, death, aging process, Earth and so forth.”
http://www.mysticmamma.com/lunar-eclipse-full-moon-in-libra-april-15th-2014/
The art of not being offened
The Art of Not Being Offended
There is an ancient and well-kept secret to happiness which the Great Ones have known for centuries. They rarely talk about it, but they use it all the time, and it is fundamental to good mental health. This secret is called The Fine Art of Not Being Offended. In order to truly be a master of this art, one must be able to see that every statement, action and reaction of another human being is the sum result of their total life experience to date. In other words, the majority of people in our world say and do what they do from their own set of fears, conclusions, defenses
and attempts to survive. Most of it, even when aimed directly at us, has nothing to do with us. Usually, it has more to do with all the other times, and in particular the first few times, that this person experienced a similar situation, usually when they were young. Yes, this is psychodynamic. But let’s face it, we live in a world where psychodynamics are what make the world go around. An individual who wishes to live successfully in the world as a spiritual person really needs to understand that psychology is as spiritual as prayer. In fact, the word psychology literally means the study of the soul.
All of that said, almost nothing is personal. Even with our closest loved ones, our beloved partners, our children and our friends. We are all swimming in the projections and filters of each other’s life experiences and often we are just the stand-ins, the chess pieces of life to which our loved ones have their own built-in reactions. This is not to dehumanize life or take away the intimacy from our
relationships, but mainly for us to know that almost every time we get offended, we are actually just in a misunderstanding. A true embodiment of this idea actually allows for more intimacy and less suffering throughout all of our relationships. When we know that we are just the one who happens to be standing in the right place at the right psychodynamic time for someone to say or do what they are doing—we don’t have to take life personally. If it weren’t us, it would likely
be someone else. This frees us to be a little more detached from the reactions of people around us. How often do we react to a statement of another by being offended rather than seeing that the other might actually be hurting? In fact, every time we get offended, it is actually an opportunity to extend kindness to one who may be suffering—even if they themselves do not appear that way on the surface.
All anger, all acting out, all harshness, all criticism, is in truth a form of suffering. When we provide no Velcro for it to stick, something changes in the world. We do not even have to say a thing. In fact, it is usually better not to say a thing.
People who are suffering on the inside, but not showing it on the outside, are usually not keen on someone pointing out to them that they are suffering. We do not have to be our loved one’s therapist. We need only understand the situation and move on. In the least, we ourselves experience less suffering and at best, we have a chance to makethe world a better place. This is also not to be confused with allowing ourselves to be hurt, neglected or taken advantage of. True compassion does not allow harm to ourselves either. But when we know that nothing is personal, a magical thing happens. Many of the seeming abusers of the world start to leave our lives. Once we are conscious, so-called abuse can only happen if we believe what the other is saying. When
we know nothing is personal, we also do not end up feeling abused. We can say, “Thank you for sharing,” and move on. We are not hooked by what another does or says, since we know it is not about us. When we know that our inherent worth is not determined by what another says, does or believes, we can take the world a little less seriously. And if necessary, we can just walk away without creating more misery for ourselves or having to convince the other person that we are good and worthy people.
The great challenge of our world is to live a life of contentment regardless of what other people do, say, think or believe. The fine art of not being offended is one of the many skills for being a practical mystic. Though it may take a lifetime of practice, it is truly one of the best kept secrets for living a happy life.
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