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"An extraterrestrial visitor examining the differences among human societies would find those differences trivial compared to the similarities.Our lives, our past and our future are tied to the sun, the moon and the stars... We humans have seen the atoms which constitute all of nature and the forces that sculpted this work... and we, who embody the local eyes and ears and thoughts and feelings of the cosmos, have begun to wonder about our origins... star stuff contemplating the stars, organized collections of ten billion billion billion atoms, contemplating the evolution of nature, tracing that long path by which it arrived at consciousness here on the planet earth... Our loyalties are to the species and to the planet. Our obligation to survive and flourish is owed not to just ourselves but also to that cosmos ancient and vast from which we spring.We are one species.We are star stuff harvesting star light."-Carl Sagan
“If success or failure of this planet and of human beings depended on how I am and what I do, how would I be? What would I do?†-Buckminster Fuller
"They must find it difficult... Those who have taken authority as the truth, rather than truth as the authority." -Gerald Massey
"Shake off all the fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." -Thomas Jefferson
A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving. A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants. A good scientist has freed himself of concepts and keeps his mind open to what is.Thus the Master is available to all people and doesn't reject anyone. He is ready to use all situations and doesn't waste anything. This is called embodying the light.What is a good man but a bad man's teacher? What is a bad man but a good man's job? If you don't understand this, you will get lost, however intelligent you are. It is the great secret. -Tao Te Ching, chapter 27
CANCER Sensitivity, Sympathy, Affection Emotional and sensitive, Cancerians are ruled by their feelings. Like their guiding planet, the Moon, they run through the whole gamut of emotions that come with the changing tides. Cancerians have the power of the deepest ocean and the vulnerability of a solitary crab on a lonely beach. Like that crab, they have a protective shell of shyness or reserve to hide their great sensitivity and caution. This should not be interpreted as weakness, however, as they sometimes withdraw to gather strength. Sympathetic and kind, Cancerians have a strong need to nurture, so they often take the role of parent, caregiver, or therapist. They can have an extremely strong protective streak and will defend their loved ones against all odds. It is hardly surprising that home and family play a highly important role in their need for security. Generally domestic-oriented, Cancerians are usually connoisseurs of food and good cooks. Many Cancerians go as far as to feel insecure without a full freezer. Despite their many and changing moods, these personalities are naturally affectionate and may need to avoid smothering others with their protective love and devotion. Cancer is a Water sign, and Cancerians are often shy, with sentimental tendencies, tending to hang on to the past and become avid collectors or hoarders. The objects of this collecting or accumulating can range from family heirlooms and antiques to the memories contained in photos and letters. Cancerians can also have a talent for hanging on to money, which they are likely to store in savings accounts for a rainy day. Cancerians often have complex personalities. On one hand, they may appear to be a tower of strength, but on the other, they seem to have the vulnerability of a child. Cancerians are masters of the art of passive resistance. With the Moon coloring their responses, Cancerians are naturally intuitive or mediumistic and can be easily hurt. Their powerful imagination and sensitive understanding may find an avenue of expression through the creative and artistic worlds. Yet above all, once they trust someone enough to show their feelings, they can be strong, loyal, and protective.
Sun: Cancer Decanate: Cancer/Moon Mode: Cardinal Element: Water
JUNE 27 Imaginative and sensitive, you are a Cancerian with strong intuitive powers. You are often bright, friendly, and versatile, with creative talents; however, a tendency to succumb to emotional fluctuations may reduce the great potential indicated by your birthday. As a caring and understanding individual, you can show great compassion to those you love. With the subinfluence of your decanate ruler, Cancer, your psychic abilities are doubly reinforced. However, you may also need to guard against a tendency to worry or become stressed and indecisive. When you feel emotionally insecure, you can perhaps appear to others as too temperamental, talkative, or scattered. At other times, you can be very positive, entertaining, and good company, with an excellent sense of humor. Versatile and gregarious, you have an intellectual brightness that may lead you to explore many avenues, but it can also be the source of your confusion, as you may try to do too many things. Although you have creative talents and are often full of ideas, you may benefit from learning to focus on a single goal. If, on the other hand, you are already realistic and decisive, your chances for success are there for the taking. Whether through writing or performing, designing or decorating, you need to learn to express yourself emotionally and mentally. Sociable and friendly, you are fun-loving and need to capture the joy of life. Although you may appear self-assured, you may find that the solid confidence you seek is not forthcoming until after the age of twenty-five, when your progressed Sun moves into Leo. This increases your strength and creativity and enables you to display more social skills. After the age of 55, when your progressed Sun moves into Virgo, you become more practical and analytical, as well as discriminating.
Fixed Star: Dirah Constellation: Mu Gemini Star Qualities: Mercury/Venus Description: a yellow and blue binary star located in the left foot of the northern Twin
Primary Star's Influence: Dirah imparts a sound mind and creative ideas. This star bestows forceful speech accompanied by a witty, sociable, and friendly personality. Often a good communicator, you enjoy discussion, debate, and group popularity. There are also indications that you like music and orderliness and have a flair for making things look elegant and refined. Dirah bestows a talent for writing that, if developed, can bring honor and riches. Linked to your Sun's degree, this star bestows the ability to make a favorable impression upon those you come into contact with and to gain wide popularity. Dirah's influence suggests prominence in public affairs, academic study, and writing, as well as success in education, literature, and publishing or politics. You may excel in sport, or enjoy studying astrology and esoteric subjects. Positive: Creativity, wit, communication skills, love of art and beauty / Negative: vanity, conceit, squandering, immature
Your Secret Self Travel or change is likely to play a strong part in your life, as you need to find stimulating and challenging experiences. Do not be afraid to take chances and go further afield if promising prospects arise, as these could turn out to be excellent opportunities for you. At times you can be extremely successful, but you may need to make allowances for changing financial circumstances. Although you are generous, a streak of extravagance implies that you may need to avoid overindulgence. Proud and dignified, you may need faith to build up your confidence and weed out recurring worries. As a good psychologist with an ability to evaluate people, you can quickly detect the strengths and weaknesses of others. Charming and witty, you have the ability to enchant others with your idealism and imagination.
Work & Vocation Your birthday indicates that you are a good parent or homemaker, and whatever work you are involved with, you like to take a creative approach. Having excellent people skills ensures your success in fields such as teaching, counseling, sales, or business. Your need for a changing and stimulating career suggests that you should avoid monotonous occupations. If drawn to business, you are likely to take a positive approach and may be successful as an agent or in real estate. The creative abilities shown by your birthday can bring you successful expression in music, acting, or writing, although the theatrical side of your nature may also lead you to politics.
Numerology You are intuitive, yet analytical, and the number 27 birthdate indicates that your depth of thought can be greatly enhanced by developing patience and self-control. Determined and observant, you can pay great attention to detail. Although at times you appear secretive, rational, or detached, in fact you may be hiding inner tensions. In developing good communication skills, you can overcome a reluctance to express your deeper feelings. The subinfluence of the number 6 month indicates that you are constantly seeking balance and harmony. Since your strong instincts and feelings may occasionally conflict with your thoughts and beliefs, you can become apprehensive. Although affectionate and considerate, you may sometimes appear overly sensitive and unapproachable. By developing a more detached perspective, you will be able to listen to others and take on board their criticism or ideas. Positive: versatile, imaginative, creative, resoluteness, bravery, capable, spiritual, inventive, mental strength / Negative: disagreeable, quarrelsome, easily offended, argumentative, mistrusting, highly strung, tense
Love & Relationships Charming and friendly, with a warm and caring personality, you are often a devoted partner and a loving parent. Family and home life are very important to you. Your willingness to make sacrifices for those you love often suggests that you are very protective of others. Your generous nature and creative talents also imply that you may need to find some way to express your versatility; otherwise you can become frustrated or disappointed. Although you find it easy to make friends and charm people, you can nevertheless have fluctuating moods, and if you are not careful, they can affect your relationships.
HOLISTIC NUMBER Number 1 The number 1 dynamic is conscious. The positive attributes of the number 1 are self-assurance, creativity, singularity, and independence. If your holistic number is 1, it suggests that you are inventive and full of vitality, ambition, and drive. As a pioneer with a daring spirit, you like to take a leading role and express your originality. As you learn about your own creative force and individuality, you need to express yourself and be prepared to stand on your own two feet. Often this can mean thinking differently or acting separately from others. On occasion you can feel isolated from your immediate environment, especially if you are initiating new ideas. Inspiration is the key to your motivation, and developing your intuition will help you decide what to do when you are faced with a number of choices. Your strong willpower and determination urge you to lead rather than follow. Throughout your life you are likely to encounter experiences that will teach you how to overcome your insecurities, whether they are emotional, physical, or mental. Taking responsibility for your own actions is also part of your life lesson. At your best, you are a confident and self-reliant individual who inspires others in a positive way. Developing tolerance, compassion, and patience will help you to achieve your goals. Taking the time to improve your skills will often encourage you to exhibit some of your originality. The challenges for number 1 individuals include swings from lack of confidence to overconfidence, being demanding, arrogance, selfishness, and a streak of the dictatorial.
Excerpts from 'Birthdays, Stars, & Numbers' by Saffi Crawford and Geraldine Sullivan