Turning Of The Wheel
by Chris Flisher © 2008 / www.chrisflisher.com
Volume 2 Issue 4
This newsletter offers insights into areas of spiritual development and
conscious preparedness, using astrology and mandalas. These two closely-related
modalities date back centuries and emphasize motion, evolution, and
enlightenment. “The beginning is at one with the end.”
Click on your area of interest, below.
Feedback is good. What works and what doesn’t? chris@chrisflisher.com
“Greater knowledge brings greater suffering”
~ Ecclesiastes
• GRAPEVINE - News “Bet you’re wonderin’
how I knew…”
• AS ABOVE, SO BELOW – Forecast, Astrology 101, “Sixth
House "
• SPIRIT IN ART - Mandalas "Compound
Interest"
GRAPEVINE
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The
quote above sounds pretty bleak at first glance, but in reality it is simply a
statement of a well-founded truth. As we
evolve and expand with greater knowledge we come to understand the full breadth
of life’s experiences. Some of those
experiences bring disappointment and sorrow.
They also bring enlightenment and empathy for others. It is when we truly walk in another’s shoes
that we completely recognize the fullness of life’s experience.
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I
have had the great fortune of hosting world-renowned guests and experts on my
show. This month brings us a bevy of
some of the greatest contemporary thinkers and astrologers...listen, learn,
evolve!
Don’t miss these…
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Turning of The Wheel August 2008 guest schedule:
o August 7 – Pamela
Edmunds – “Bridge Between Two Worlds”
o August 14 – Carol Guy – “Soul Mates vs. Twin Flames”
o August 21 – Diana
Harris – “Ancient Animal Wisdom and Astrology”
o August 28 – Maria
DeSimone – “The Solar Return”
AS ABOVE, SO BELOW:
The Sun entered its natural home of Leo this past month. Proud and radiant, the Sun struts into Leo
with confidence and swagger. Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. In addition, chatty and inquisitive
Mercury was opposite the wise and wonderful Jupiter. The dance of these two planets inevitably brought
about a fleeting explosive nature that could be an impetus for discovery or
signal a communication breakthrough.
Meanwhile the Moon was conjunct
As always, use these
transits to your own greatest advantage with a professional astrology
reading. If you have specific questions about
how these events affect you or want an accurate reading, you can always email
me at chris@chrisflisher.com.
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A solar eclipse takes
place on August 1 in the sign of Leo.
Eclipses are big events and herald big changes. The Sun, Moon, and Mercury are conjunct early
in the week and expect loud proclamations and bold statements. This signals perfect timing for political
reform and posturing. Expect grand schemes
and visionary thinking on the part of public figures. Emotions are running high and the dialog will
be exceptionally memorable on the national political front. Later in the week Venus and the Moon join together
and embrace Pluto in a pleasant encounter of optimism and HOPE. How perfect is the timing on this? The drive of Mars will oppose the sudden
rebellion of Uranus and we can expect to see radical departures and possibly
bold initiatives being nailed into political party platforms. The key word is hope; for in it lies the secret.
Mars and the Moon in Virgo
together oppose Uranus later in the month.
Virgo serves and offers, while Mars pushes its fiery agenda through the
emotional haze of the Moon. Expect a
continued dialog of heated opinions and political posturing. We are approaching times of enormous
reformation and alignment. The trails
that are being blazed now will point the way of the future and move us towards
an inevitable shift in consciousness.
These very powerful planetary aspects are indicative of what is to come. Pay attention. By week’s end Mercury will be in a pleasant
alignment with transformative Pluto.
Great strides are being made to forge humanity in new directions and the
aspects support this. Operate with
goodness and hope and the doors of change will openly freely.
The most significant event
this month is the Sun’s egress into Virgo.
Virgo is the sign of service and detail.
Virgo is a mutable earth sign and shows its character by helping others. As the Sun moves through Virgo he will touch
bases with Saturn later in the month which will highlight responsibility to
others. Additionally, Mercury and Venus
continue their travels as they oppose Uranus.
This type of alignment is great for sudden windfalls and unexpected
events. Uranus is the planet of
rebellion and change. Typical Uranian
events are marked by an out-of-the-blue character to them. When you least expect it; it happens. Nothing to fear here, just open to
possibilities and see what the universe delivers. View powerful transits and aspects as unique
opportunities to make changes for the better.
A wise person heeds
astrology; a fool accepts it blindly. To
be forewarned is to be forearmed.
For details of the impact
of these planets in your chart, contact me for an in-depth reading. Focus on positive events and always be open
to possibilities. Personal readings are always available by emailing
Chris at chris@chrisflisher.com.
Visit http://www.chrisflisher.com/astrology
for Fees and Services.
Astrology 101: Sixth House
It is no small coincidence that as we enter Virgo on August 23rd,
the sixth house becomes our topic. Virgos
epitomize the sixth house, so it is fitting that we turn our attention to the
house of service. Service entails
helping others; being of service to; and of self sacrifice. Virgos are especially adept at this since they
are a mutable earth-sign. Mutability
implies bending, giving, and flexibility. Ruled by Virgo and Chiron, the planet of the
wounded healer, the sixth house is where we find doctors and nurses, social
workers and public servants. It is also
the house of animals and domestic help; the army or any branch of the service
(again, that word, “service”); restaurants and libraries; government and health
care (those two need to be more closely aligned, don’t you think?); and work in
general. The whole idea of work is
especially relevant to the sixth house since it, too, implies service to some
degree. Virgos are well-known for their
attention to detail and order. Felix
Unger of the “Odd Couple” is a typical, although exaggerated example of a
Virgo. In his obsession with cleanliness
and order he drove his roommate, Oscar Madison crazy. Yet he embodied service, ultimately. All of these qualities are grand unless they
are taken for granted. Mutable signs are
often so good at what they do with regard to service, that people forget how
valuable they are. No surprise that the
sixth house also deals with health and the healing arts. Take a moment to thank
those who serve and you will be rewarded in kind.
Where is your sixth
house? What planets are in your house of
service? Is it a significant part of
your personality? The only way of
determining is to have your chart cast professionally. For more in-depth discussion of astrology,
contact Chris. Personal readings are always available by emailing Chris
at chris@chrisflisher.com.
Visit http://www.chrisflisher.com/astrology
for Fees and Services.
SPIRIT IN ART:
“Compound Interest” – Everything in nature is a composite of two or more
elemental objects. Leaves and water make
tea; wood and nails make furniture; man and woman make children; and so on. When we combine our interests we form a union
that is larger and more powerful than that of being alone. In the end we are one. One with ourselves and one with each
other. When disparate cultures, creeds
and beliefs evolve to accept and tolerate each other the sum total and benefit
is far larger than the isolation of one alone.
When Muslim melds with Jew, when Christian lives with Buddhist, when
East survives with West, surely then we will have passed the test. How true.
United we stand; divided we fall.
One plus one equals ONE.
”Compound Interest”
© 2006 Chris Flisher
The following text is excerpted from Chris’s forthcoming book, “Mandalas:
Spirit In Art”
chris@chrisflisher.com
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