March 2017 - Conscious Community Magazine

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Contents

AMERICA’S OLDEST SPIRITUAL AND METAPHYSICAL MAGAZINE

FEATURES 28 CHEMICAL PEELS Demystified

by Janet Thompson

DEPARTMENTS

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06 PUBLISHER’S LETTER

12

Kasia Szumal

08 COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

March 2017

10 ALL ABOUT TOWN

Ancient Healings

by Theresa Puskar

12 FROM THE HEART

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Who Sent the Ants?

by Alan Cohen

14 EMBRACING CHANGE

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March to the Beat of a Different Drum

by Angel Carlton

16 THE MOON

March Full Moon

by Marijosephe Pierre Bradford

18 THE SHARED HEART

What Would Your Sign Say?

by Joyce and Barry Vissell

29 ORGANIC GARDENING

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New Beginnings

by Sue Odland

MARCH 2017 VOLUME 38, NO.7

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Dedicated to Elevating Consciousness (Formerly The Monthly Aspectarian)

30 LIVING IN FULL CIRCLE HARMONY

How Flow Can You Go?

by Shannon Chada

PUBLISHER

KASIA SZUMAL CIRCULATION MANAGER

REBECCA BALOGH EDITORS

31 NUMEROLOGY NUGGETS

The Power of Your Name

by Mary Herter

SPECIAL EVENT COORDINATOR

LORI KUMSKIS JEN HEINE

34 COSMIC DAILY WEATHER

In-Depth Astrology Perspectives

March 2017

JULIE ROBERTS SUSAN PLUTO

by Kaye Berjot

MEDIA COORDINATOR

KAYLA HANCOCK

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/WEBMASTER

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ADVERTISING INQUIRIES

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CONNECTIONS 20 THE PULSE CALENDAR

March 2017 Events, Happenings and

Announcements of Interest

24 LIGHTWORKERS

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY

Resources for Better Living

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

NEW SPRING AWAKENINGS T

ime really flies when you’re having a good time!! We are already three months into 2017! Can you believe that?! For me, March is a month of change when nature is slowly waking up from winter, and becomes alive again. Some of the trees next to my apartment have started blooming already! We are part of nature, and I feel that with the change of seasons we change as well. Days are longer, and we become more interactive with each other, and start doing some activities outdoors like walking, running or cycling.

I love this quote from Leo Tolstoy, “True life is lived when tiny changes occur.”

As I mentioned in previous issues, Conscious Community Magazine is growing, not only with new staff, readers, and distributors, and also with some new writers! I’d like to introduce you to Marijosephe Pierre Bradford, who will write a column, Full Moon, about the Moon, its different phases, their various meanings and names. On March 27, we are having a New Moon that is about planning and seeding your intentions.

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Also, we have a new yoga column, Living in Full Circle Harmony by Shanno Chada, who will help us understand the chakra system thru yoga, as well as use of essential oils.

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As spring begins, likewise, the kickoff of festivals, expos, retreats, and celebrations starts! On March 4th & 5th we are having the Body Mind Spirit Expo in Northlake, IL. Conscious Community Magazine will be there with magazines, and books for sale. Our table number is 607. If you are going to this Expo, please stop by and say hello to me and our great Conscious Community staff. On March 11th, there is a Recharge: Spark your Body Mind & Spirit Expo in Woodstock, IL. Also, from March 17th-19th, there’s a Women’s Spring Equinox Chakra Retreat in Southeast Wisconsin, which I will be attending. For more information about all of the events, you can check our March Pulse Calendar, or go to our online Event Calendar at: www.ConsciousCommunityMagazine. com. I know that everyone can find interesting things to attend all month long!

I also want to let you know that there are many more articles on our website, that we cannot include in the print issue. Please enjoy reading them, and we LOVE feedback!

Remember to DREAM BIG for yourself, for our community, and for our planet!

The Best, Kasia Szumal

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

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COMMUNITY PEOPLE

Sharing Messages from the Ascended Masters Tatyana Mickushina the Messenger

All my life I have been praying and asking God to grant me an opportunity to work for Him. In 2004 I was granted a Messenger’s Mantle of the Great White Brotherhood, and received an opportunity to bring the Words of the Masters to the people.

From 2005-2016 I received messages of the Ascended Masters in a special way. I am very happy that with the help of many people the first messages have been translated into English, and the Englishspeaking readers can become familiar with them. The only thing the Ascended Masters want is to spread their Teaching throughout the world. The Masters give their messages with the feeling of great Love, which has no limits. There are no boundaries between the hearts of people, no boundaries between the worlds. Boundaries exist only in the consciousness of people.

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[ALL ABOUT TOWN]

ANCIENT HEALINGS Chicago, IL January 11, 2017

by Theresa Puskar “Our Hearts will go to sleep in trauma and abusive experiences. It will stay asleep until you grow up and you are strong enough and gain the wisdom you need…then your hearts will awaken again in your healing journey…”

— Elders speak of all trauma that put all our hearts to sleep

On January 11th, I attended a meditation session led by Spiritual Intuitive and Energy Healer, Sherry Methling. A certified Naprapath and Massage therapist, she is the founder of Ancient Healings Around the World. Upon meeting Sherry, it was immediately clear that she was an old and worldly soul who has mastered a plethora of healing modalities in the work that she does. In fact, I think that Ancient Healings Around the World is the perfect name for her business. As she led us through the meditation, I noted that she called out a couple of areas of the body. I was amazed to find that each of the areas that she referenced were parts of my body with which I had issues. After the group meditation, I met with her for a oneon-one interview for a short time. No sooner did we begin to 10

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speak, she immediately tapped into emotional challenges that I was having related to my heart. While I enjoyed the meditation and the subsequent conversation thereafter, it was clear to me that she had a gift as an intuitive healer, and that I needed to learn more about her healing capacities. A few weeks later I met with her again for a one-on-one healing session.

“Pain feels like a fast stab wound to the heart. But then healing feels like the wind against your face when you are spreading your wings and flying through the air! We may not have wings growing out of our backs, but healing is the closest thing that will give us that wind against our faces.” ­— C. JoyBell C. When I arrived for the session, Sherry asked me several questions about my current emotional and physical states. I told her that I had recently undergone some emotionally painful experiences and that I had a heavy heart. She shared that she had seen the heaviness in my heart from as early as the age of five.

With her guidance, I recounted a great deal of sad situations I have experienced throughout my life. After doing a thorough investigation, she had me lie on the treatment table, and the first thing she did was ask me to select three aromatherapy bottles from a small sack.

To backtrack for a moment, throughout most of my life I have had issues with my sense of smell. When I was 16, I sustained a concussion, and since then I have had difficulties with my ability to smell. In fact, in my late teens, I was unable to smell anything for over a year (a little dangerous when you are in the midst of a fire, and can’t smell the smoke – but that’s another story). Upon investigation, a neurologist discovered that the issue was due to my small nasal passages, combined with allergies and the head injury. While the condition has improved slightly, throughout the years, I have grown accustomed to it. In fact, I estimate that my ability to smell is usually at about 30% of full capacity.

“I invite you to drink in the divine nectar of aromatic love and let it penetrate you in the deepest, most profound ways. Trust that the oils are working side-by-side to heal, regenerate, and teach you. The more you use them, the more they’ll reveal their secrets to you.” ­— Elana Millman, Aromatherapy for Sensual Living: Essential Oils for the Ecstatic Soul As I lay on the table, I was shocked by the sudden ability I had to smell the aromatherapy scents that Sherry used to support my healing.

They were each very distinct, rich, and poignant. It was so exciting to be able to fully breathe in the scents, and engage Theresa Puskar & Sherry Methling with their healing powers. I found myself transported into an alternate state, with a heightened sensual sense of awareness and receptivity.

Sherry’s treatment was one of the most delicious healings I have ever experienced. I was taken on a powerful journey, experiencing delight in fully engaging my sense of smell something I have not been able to enjoy since my teenage years! It was such a gift, and an absolute pleasure!

ended, I felt that a 250-pound energetic weight had been lifted from me. I felt unburdened and liberated.

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.”

— David Richo Since my session with Sherry, I’ve been exploring the times when I have experienced a heavy heart during my life. I know that my heart has been speaking to me, and that it is constantly moving towards greater opening. I am grateful that the healing opportunities have only manifested on an energetic level. At this point of my spiritual evolution, I’m also deeply grateful for my training and experience at the Dhamma Pakasa Vipassana Meditation Center, in Pecatonica, Illinois. Just after my session with Sherry, I attended a three-day Silent Meditation Retreat at the center. I found it profoundly healing and calming. After about 30 years of knowing that I “should” meditate on a regular basis, I am finally doing so.

As I practice Vipassana, I quiet my mind and body, and observe the layers of energetic blocks that I hold within me. I encourage you to do the same. Try to simply witness the feelings in your body – without judgment of any kind. Simply “be” with yourself.

In time, I have no doubt that you too will experience your wounds as profound openings. As I continue my exploration, I have no doubt that the “best and most beautiful” part of me is revealing herself. I celebrate liberation as my heart continues to flower, and I delight in embracing my life in all of its fullness. Namaste.

To learn more about Sherry Methling, and Ancient Healings Around the World, log onto ancienthealingsmmxii.com, or call 708-466-0762.

Theresa Puskar, our All About Town contributor, is a writer, trainer, speaker, minister, and inspirational audiobook producer.

She is the author of The Terri Series; seven children’s books that focus on bullying, honoring diversity, celebrating creativity, non-judgment of emotions, finding alternatives to technologybased entertainment, discovering a non-judgmental God, and overcoming fears. She has also recorded a powerful experiential audio program, How to De-Clutter Your Mind and Live a Heart-Centered Life. To place an order or learn more about her ministry, log onto her website, theresapuskar.com.

“A huge weight had been lifted off of my energetic body, and I melted into a healing experience that raised me energetically to new heights.

While my eyes were closed, I was aware that along with the aromatherapy, Sherry also used healing stones, and a multitude of other modalities to support me. Throughout the session, she named many parts of my body that she was focusing on. She dispelled a great deal of energy blocks, and when the session CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY MAGAZINE.COM

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[FROM THE HEART]

WHO SENT THE ANTS?

by Alan Cohen

Some friends of mine decided to sell their house, and found a buyer. On the day before the sale was to close, they walked into their living room to find a wall covered with carpenter ants.

The couple had never seen such ants in the house before, and had no idea where they came from. With integrity, they disclosed the discovery to the buyer, who cancelled the sale. At that point my friends realized they didn’t really want to sell the house, and they kept it. The next day the ants disappeared, and they never saw them again. That was 20 years ago, and they are still living in the house and loving it.

The ants were dispatched by a brilliant, creative organization called the “C.C.C.C.”—the Cosmic Coincidence Control Center. This is the agency behind synchronicity, a term coined by psychologist Carl Jung, indicating “a meaningful coincidence.” Jung defined the principle after he conducted a psychotherapy session with a woman who reported she had had a dream of a golden scarab (beetle). At that very moment a golden scarab flew into the room, capturing Jung’s attention and his patient’s. That type of beetle was very rare in that region, and it was out of season. The chances of such an 12

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insect entering that space at the precise moment they were discussing it were infinitesimal.

Synchronicity is always working on our behalf, yet we are only occasionally aware of it. We cannot plan synchronicities; we just need to get clear on our intention, and then be open to signs and guidance. A happy-looking couple came to me after a lecture. “I was seeking my soulmate,” the fellow told me, “and then I fell into a coma. When I awoke in the hospital, I looked up to see the most beautiful angel looking down at me.

She turned out to be a nurse, and I married her.”

You do not need to create a coma or some dramatic circumstance to meet your life partner or fulfill your dream. When you are relaxed, open, and in the flow of life, synchronicities show up gently, easily, and joyfully. The wisdom of benevolence is working 24/7 to help us receive the good we desire and deserve. Its ability to find and serve us depends on our willingness and openness to receiving blessings.

If something matches you and belongs to you, it will find you

by right of your consciousness. When I first visited Japan, I met a radiant healer named Shinichiro Terayama, who years earlier had healed himself of a cancer that doctors said would cause him to die. Shin decided to simply practice gratitude and just be happy, and the cancer departed. After that he became a well-known and beloved healer. He is recognizable by his shiny bald head, gray beard, and the cello he totes to musical engagements. Shin’s bright energy made an impression on me, and I wanted to see him again.

A week later, I was passing through Shinagawa Station, one of the most crowded terminals in a city of nearly 14 million people. I saw a familiar bald head and encased cello coming my way. It was Shin. I was stunned to run into one of the few people I knew in all of Japan, the one I wanted to see the most. The C.C.C.C. strikes again!

A young woman at a seminar nervously asked, “What if I am here in North Carolina, and my soulmate is in California? How will we ever meet?” I told her, “Synchronicity and the Law of Attraction are not impeded by geography. The universe can overcome any seeming obstacle to join people who belong together.”

Just out of college, I saw an ad for my ideal job, as the director of a municipal youth guidance center. I barged into the township supervisor’s office and applied for the job. A conservative fellow, the supervisor told me he disagreed with everything I said. I figured I had lost the job, and I forgot about it.

A month later, I received a call from his secretary informing me of a second interview with the board of directors, who hired me over another candidate by a vote of 5-4. I went on to enjoy many rewarding years in that position, helping lots of teens get a direction in life. That job and I were a perfect match, and, in spite of my doubts and fears, the universe lined me up with it.

What seems to be working against you may really be working for you. Only the ego judges and interprets against one’s self. The Higher Mind recognizes that all events fit into the big picture of Benevolution. When things seem to be going wrong, ask “How might they be going right?”

Quit trying to organize and micromanage your destiny, which is already being handled by a Mind that sees far beyond the human intellect. Someone gave me a coffee mug with the motto, “Relax. God is in charge.” We need to trust that all events have the potential to lead us where we want or need to go, and surprise ants may be dispatched by angels.

Alan Cohen is the author of the bestselling A Course in Miracles Made Easy: Mastering the Journey from Fear to Love. Become a certified professional life coach through Alan’s upcoming transformational Life Coach Training. For more information about this program, his books and videos, free daily inspirational quotes, online courses, and weekly radio show, visit alancohen.com.

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[EMBRACING CHANGE]

MARCH TO THE BEAT OF A DIFFERENT DRUM

by Angel Carlton

What would your life be like if you truly believed that all change happens for your benefit?

Would that make you break out into a happy dance? Get your dancing shoes ready, because the more aware you become of life’s unpredictable circumstances, the quicker you’ll see how change always works to your advantage.

UNDERSTANDING HOW CHANGE OCCURS… Let’s zoom our lens and focus in for a moment on how change occurs. My mantra is change is sometimes diffcult but always worthwhile. Once I realized that change was inevitable, I then began to embrace the flow in which change occurs, and suddenly life began to take on a whole new meaning. When I dug deep to get to the core of what causes changes in our lives, I broke it down into four categories: an Event, through Engagement, an Epiphany, or an Essential.

Here is a simple breakdown and examples of each cause: 1. Event: These are the life-altering events that we’re seldom prepared for, such as the death of a loved one, birth of a

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child, divorce, marriage, accident, or health or financial crisis. These events cause a sudden awakening and “reality check,” forcing us to take action. Even when considering happy occasions, like a vacation for example, the anticipation is often more exciting than the event itself. So, when reality sets in, it can be quite an awakening. Detach from the outcome and you’ll never be disappointed.

2. Engagement: These changes are caused by being engaged with other people; our relationships. We either receive or reject feedback, criticism, or a personal opinion from another that opens our eyes for us to see ourselves in a different light. On the other hand, when we’re engaged with others, we find that we either admire them and see a reflection of our own potential, or we recognize a shadow side, and can admit that we sometimes possess the same ugly quality. This is typically a part of ourselves we realize would be beneficial if changed. These messengers, who hold a mirror up for us to see ourselves differently, cause us to react either for better or for worse. This change can occur in the form of a disagreement, a breakup, experiencing new love, interacting with colleagues, or parental, spousal, sibling, or offspring issues.

3. Epiphany: The “aha” moment when clarity comes shining through those rose-colored glasses you’ve been looking through. An epiphany-type change occurs with the power of a single thought, like a truth revealed based on a message, self-discovery, or a breakthrough. Trust that these thoughts are coming from a higher place, and aren’t to be ignored.

Remember, truth is sometimes absurd when first heard.

4. Essential: This change is more of a necessity that is intentionally made from your internal decision-maker, and stems from a need to improve your life physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. This change in mindset occurs for your survival; it’s an alteration in your belief system, or recovery from a life that hasn’t served you. Change is the only alternative. It is typically essential for change to occur for those suffering from addictions, abusive relationships, or a health issue.

One way to break down barriers caused by unexpected change is to generate awareness about how change occurs. Ask yourself, “how am I responding to these changes?” Rather than allowing change to stop you in your tracks, or set you back, shift your perspective, and march to the beat of a different drum. Recognize what type of change is occurring so that you quickly rebound, and use that event, circumstance, or breakthrough as a launch pad toward a happier, more balanced, and joy-filled life.

Angel Carlton is the author of Staying Afloat During Tides of Change: Introducing the 6 Stages of Transformation, the Founder of Power Up People! (PowerUpPeople.net), a public speaker, and a Transformation Facilitator for individuals, companies, and organizations.

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[THE MOON]

MARCH FULL MOON

by Marijosephe Pierre Bradford

March Full Moon Date: Sunday, March 12, 2017 As Thomas Fuller describes March, it’s “In like a lion, out like a lamb.” This is the month when the season of spring begins, and the Spring Equinox occurs.

March is such a changeable month, which brings the end of a season, and new life.

FULL MOON NAMES Many cultures and religions have provided different names to the moon.

The following are a few known Native American Full Moon names: The Full Magpie or Crow Moon, The (Full or Snow) Crust Moon, The (Full) Worm Moon, and The (Full) Sap Moon.

Names given to the Moon helped keep track of the seasons, while in other cultures it described the energy which flowed during this time. Reflecting on 16

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the names and meaning is a powerful indicator of what the month may have to offer you.

POWER FLOW OF ENERGY Last month we took the time for purification – we cleaned up our spiritual house. In this Moon, we celebrate the energy of life coming back. New energy rises to the surface and brings forth opportunity for growth, prosperity, and exploring. Notice the new beginnings that emerge in your life, and the balance of Light and Dark in situations. See the Truth in your life; break false illusions you made into reality.

The Spring Equinox will occur Monday, March 20, 2017. The equinox marks the moment the sun shines directly on the equator, and the length of day and night is nearly equal. The

equinox focuses on balance; however, the March equinox is an explosive one. Nature shows its power with storms, rains, and windy days. These are the birthing pains that the planet and we are going through to give birth to new life.

New Moon Date: Monday, March 27, 2017.

The Full Moon is an opportune time for purging old ways; the New Moon is an optimal time for planning and seeding your intentions. Seeds need a period of gestation before they break through the soil and reach for the sunlight. This is also true for cultivating our ideas, and clearing the way for our visions to surface and become our new reality.

The dark phase of the New Moon offers a nurturing environment where our intentions can establish roots, before evidence of the manifestations sprout

in our lives. New Moon rituals can help you identify and focus on your desires.

5. Finally, on the day of the New Moon, meditate and release attachment to your vision/intentions.

NEW MOON RITUAL Prepare for your New Moon ritual by setting aside time to reflect on the below reflective questions. I personally work on the questions a week prior to the New Moon.

Be sure to create time and space to celebrate your new manifestation, as celebration introduces the vibration and feeling of joy and appreciation, which expand your capacity to continue to create.

Sacred Space - Prepare a sacred space where you will reflect and perform your New Moon ceremony when it arrives.

Attend the Full Moon Ceremony hosted

by Attracting Your Life on Saturday, March 11, 2017. For more information visit attractingyourlife.com.

Items you may want to have present for the ceremony:

Marijosephe (Mija) Pierre Bradford is an intuitive counselor, life coach, and Reiki Master Teacher, working with clients in all aspects of life through the Akashic Records, Reiki, Law of Attraction coaching, and Shamanism. She is the Founder and CEO of Attracting Your Life, LLC. To work with her, or to attend one of her Full Moon events, visit attractingyourlife.com, or contact her via email at: mpb@attractingyourlife.com.

Flowers: daffodil, violet Scents: honeysuckle, apple blossom Stones: aquamarine, bloodstone Element: Water Self-Reflection Questions & Steps (In your notebook answer the following questions.)

1. What is my heart longing for? What would it look like, feel, and sound like? Or simply, what would I love to create?

Answering these questions will help you decipher a Vision. Your vision is in alignment with your highest values, and your deepest desires.

2. What’s significant and meaningful about this vision or goal? Or, why is this important?

Understanding your reasoning behind your mindset of this goal will help solidify the desire in you.

3. Do I believe in my heart and mind that my vision is possible? Can I lovingly and gracefully accept this new reality into my life?

If you have any opposing thoughts, competing commitments, or beliefs that contradict whatever you desire to manifest, you will not obtain the desired results.

4. Write a simple affirmation in line with this vision/goal on an index card.

State this affirmation throughout the moon phases, as often as possible.

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WHAT WOULD YOUR SIGN SAY?

by Joyce and Barry Vissell

January 21, 2017 will long be remembered as the day of the women’s marches. It is so inspiring that (men and) women from each continent participated, including Antarctica! We just watched a women’s march that took place in Israel, in which Jewish and Arab women marched together. We couldn’t read their signs, but I can only imagine that they all wanted peace.

There seems to have been such a feeling of joy within these marches.

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mentorship four-day session during this time, not knowing that these marches would be taking place. I woke up that morning feeling that something special must be done to honor all of the women and men marching all over the world, and somehow join in their energy. So, Barry and I and the nine women in our group sat at our dining room table and made our own signs, using large pieces of paper, crayons, markers, and colored pencils. We asked each woman to express the deepest feeling they would put on their

sign, as if they would be on display in Washington, DC. When the signs were finished, we went into the living room, and each person stood up with their sign and told us why the words were so meaningful to them. In this way, each person gave a little talk which was inspiring, and also insightful as to who they are, and their deepest values.

My sign was quite simple and said, “Love one another as I have loved you-

-Jesus.” I’ve always loved this quote, and my mother repeated it to me often when I was growing up. Jesus loved all people. They didn’t have to be his own Jewish religion for him to love them and reach out to help. He gave water to a non-Jewish woman at a well, which was forbidden to do. He helped a prostitute and saw goodness in her, so that she wanted to change her life and follow him. He had dinner at a tax collector’s house, a man that everyone despised. He invited another tax collector to be one of his followers. His own disciples criticized him for opening his heart and love to so many different types of people that others were shunning. His response was that he came to help all; a true sense of equality. Equality and love for all beings is what I want to march for.

Barry was the last to hold up his sign, which we all loved. “I am a man dedicated to making it safe for all women.”

Truly this is who Barry is. Can you imagine a world in which more men could hold up a sign like that and truly mean it? I posted Barry holding his sign on my Facebook page, and I’m pleased with how far this photo went. It’s a message that’s needed at this time.

down the streets of the town. The whites looking on yelled and cursed at us, and some threw things. It was loud, and scary, as we continued down the street, then it became violent. The police came and started using clubs and arresting people. One of the organizers told us to leave quickly, as they would be the hardest on us. Like Harry Potter and the invisible cloak, we left undetected, and drove home realizing that we had placed ourselves in a very dangerous situation. There must have been TV coverage of the march, for the next day I was called into my place of work as a public health nurse, and told I could never march again, or I would lose my job, and never be able to get another one in the city.

One march… Did it do any good? Was our effort and putting ourselves in danger worth it? I like to think it was. True, it was only a drop in the bucket of what had to happen, yet it was a drop, and we participated in that drop. Forty years later, our country proudly elected our first black president. All of those marches, all of those signs, all of that effort in the end truly paid off.

What would your sign say? As a good practice, sit at your dining room table

with crayons or markers and paper, and make a sign that holds your deepest feeling about what is going on right now in our world. Make it positive, inspiring, and loving, something you could show your children, and explain why you wrote what you did. You could also sit with a group of friends and create your signs together, or sit with your children and talk about them. Your sign, and especially how you live the truth of what it says, will place another drop into the bucket of what’s needed right now.

Joyce & Barry Vissell, a nurse/therapist and psychiatrist couple since 1964, are counselors near Santa Cruz, CA, who are widely regarded as among the world’s top experts on conscious relationship and personal growth. They are the authors of many inspirational books.

Call 831-684-2299 or write the Shared Heart Foundation, P.O. Box 2140, Aptos, CA 95001, for further information on counseling sessions by phone or in person, their books, recordings, or their schedule of talks and workshops. Visit their website at SharedHeart.org for their monthly e-heartletter, and inspiring past articles on many topics about relationship and living from the heart.

After each person spoke about their sign, we then marched around our living room holding our signs, singing a powerful song. We felt connected to everyone who was marching in the streets around the world.

Did the marches all over the world do any good?

Forty-eight years ago, Barry and I were in one of the first civil rights marches in the south. We lived in Nashville, Tennessee at the time, and we heard about a march several hours away in the deeper rural south. We, along with our friend Jim, were excited to go and participate. We reached this small southern town, and Dick Gregory was the organizer and speaker. There were many blacks, and we were the only whites. We were welcomed, yet told it was more dangerous for us whites.

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CHEMICAL PEELS Demystified

by Janet Thompson If you’ve ever wondered how some of your favorite celebrities seem to look so flawless all the time; whether they’re shopping at Whole Foods, picking up their kids from school, or attending an awards show, they likely owe their glow to chemical peels. When my clients tell me they want to see improvement in their skin, many times I recommend a chemical peel as a good starting point (assuming their skin fits the proper criteria). I watch their faces go from interested to terrified within a matter of seconds!

Don’t let the term “chemical peel” scare you away: This isn’t the same acidic stuff that you find in your car battery! Chemical peel refers to the general category for a number of chemical treatments used to exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin. In fact, most don’t even peel the skin. “Peel” is a misnomer.” The peels we use at the spa are superficial peels, and are more like targeted treatments that help the skin look smoother and brighter, decrease pore size, and even assist with clearing up and controlling acne. Regular peels will help your favorite serum and moisturizer penetrate deeper, and be more effective.

Chemical peels work well for both men and women, at almost any age, and are the ideal treatment for anyone who wants to restore a more youthful, healthy glow to their skin. If you want your skin to look younger, and more vibrant, regular chemical peels can make a significant difference. Mild peels exfoliate, and give a nice appearance to the surface of the skin. This increases cell turnover, improves hyperpigmentation, and helps improve melasma, a really tough problem to fix.

Here’s how it works; a chemical solution is applied and left on the skin from one to five minutes. This dissolves the upper layer of the skin by dropping the pH to a low level for a short period of time, which allows fresh, more vibrant tissue to emerge. That’s it! Your skin will feel smoother, retain moisture better, and the product you put on your skin is more readily absorbed, because the “barrier” has been removed. You’ll also notice that your foundation and concealer will have a fresher, brighter appearance.

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1. Chemical peels offer a whole host of beauty benefits. Some of the best are listed below: 2. Diminishes fine lines, wrinkles: Creams, serums, and lotions can only do so much. Chemical peels offer a fast-track to smoother, line-free skin.

3. Confidence booster: There’s no quicker path to confidence than a smooth, glowing complexion.

4. Minimal cost: Unlike spending hundreds of dollars on the newest anti-aging products, chemical peels offer concrete results at a reasonable price.

5. Fast: Sometimes referred to as the “lunch time peel” chemical peels require minimal down time, i.e. you can get one, and get back to your life without worrying about recovery.

6. Reduced appearance of sun damage and melasma: Sun damage and melasma are two of the hardest skin concerns to treat, but chemical peels stimulate the skin to heal itself by dissolving the surface layers of skin. Through this process, you trade damaged skin and dark spots for even tone and a smooth appearance.

7. Improves texture: Chemical peels gently exfoliate the skin, increasing cell turnover, which leads to improved texture.

8. Enhances collagen growth: Through the exfoliation process brought on by chemical peels, collagen production and cell renewal are stimulated, resulting in younger-looking, healthy skin.

9. Vibrant skin: One of the fastest routes to a brighter, glowing complexion is a chemical peel.

10. Acne and acne scarring: A mild chemical peel can help reduce the effects of acne on the skin, and even minimize blemishes themselves.

How often should you get a chemical peel? If you are a good candidate and you can afford it, a monthly chemical peel with a facial is recommended for anyone over 30. Ensuring that your skin cells are exfoliated and turn over every 30 days will give you the healthy, vibrant skin.

Say “yes” to a chemical peel… you won’t be sorry you did!

Janet Thompson is a licensed Esthetician, and owner of Spa La Vie Organic Skin Spa, located in Wasco, IL. 630-485-2788.

SpaLaVie.info. Janet loves helping people achieve their skin care goals – the natural way.

[ORGANIC GARDENING]

NEW BEGINNINGS

by Sue Odland Shake off those winter blues for the promise of a world of green. As the cold recedes, and the promise of spring peeks through, gardeners’ thoughts turn to visions of lush green beds dotting their landscapes. Take time during this resting phase of the growing season to plan your upcoming garden. Thoughtful planning and preparation sets the foundation for a harvest brimming with delicious home-grown fruits and vegetables.

DREAMING OF SEEDS Seed company catalogs are in abundance at this time of year. Their pages burst forth with colorful, mouth-watering promises of delights to come. Even though websites abound, there is something soothing about turning beautifully illustrated and photographed pages on a lazy winter’s day. To order these gardening dream books, or to simply browse seed sites: search online for “heirloom, organic, nonGMO seed companies,” or visit MotherEarthNews.com for its list of favorite seed providers.

After perusing catalogs or websites, make a wish list of seeds to purchase. Just like picking produce from the grocery store, choose organic, non-GMO, heirloom varieties whenever possible, for better flavor, and less chemical exposure. Also, keep in mind your garden size and space allotment, as one packet of seeds can go a long way. Order seeds early to capture favorite varieties, and receive any available early vendor discounts and promotions.

PLANTING IN TIME Create a planting timetable listing the ideal dates to plant your newly purchased seeds. Planting seeds in the proper

growing season leads to successful plant growth and production. Does your chosen vegetable favor cooler weather or warmer weather? This information will help determine when to plant the seeds. Cool-season crops favor an average daily temperature of 70° or less, while warm-season crops grow better in daily temperatures averaging between 70 to 90°.

Cool-season vegetables such as beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrot, kale, leeks, lettuce, onion, peas, radishes, and spinach, should be planted in early spring, and then again in the fall, as these varieties can withstand some frost. Warm-season vegetables such as cucumber, eggplant, beans, squash, and corn, should be planted after the soil has warmed up, and the danger of frost is over.

However, warm-season tomatoes and pepper seeds need to be started indoors, six weeks before the average last frost date. Daily monitoring and attention is required for this process. To learn proper steps to start seeds indoors, visit rodalesorganiclife.com/home/start-seeds-your-kitchen-table.

For gardeners who are short on time, simply purchase tomato and pepper starter plants from a local garden store in late May or June. For an easy-to-check chart on optimal planting times for seeds and starter plants, check the Old Farmer’s Almanac at almanac.com/content/vegetable-garden-planner.

Whether you are a first-time gardener, or one with soil deep under your nails, take a few moments during this brisk month of March to muse on new beginnings in the garden, filled with delicious delights for a bountiful summer ahead.

Sue Odland is a free-lance writer and Midwestern gardener.

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HOW FLOW CAN YOU GO?

by Shannon Chada

Let’s face it, sometimes it’s hard to get those creative juices flowing! While at other times, it seems creativity is pouring so fluidly, we are almost dragged out to sea in a tidal wave of passion! So, how can we help balance this ever-fluctuating flow? Connection, Creativity, Movement, and Breathwork.

Energetically, our second chakra governs emotions, enthusiasm, sensuality, and creativity. The second chakra is physically located near your sacrum and hips, below your navel, and is said to be the seat of your reproductive organs. The color for the second chakra is orange, and some of the gemstones for this chakra are orange carnelian, orange calcite, or orange kyanite.

We can often notice imbalances of Svadhisthana “the dwelling place of the self,” energy when we are unable to embrace self-love, intimacy, or simply connect with our passions. Others may perceive us as controlling, and we might feel that life is stagnant or lacking.

It’s no wonder that the second chakras’ element is water. When our creative energies are out of whack, we can rise and fall like ocean waves. Simply put, pure water is the best thing you can ingest to bring your body back into balance. Teas, broths, and foods like carrots, oranges, melons, and mangoes also have blissful balancing properties.

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In the depths of these waters, there’s a sparkling key just waiting to unlock the treasures that lie within this chakra.

Invite your wild-child to come out and play! Creative movement is fun, silly, and soulful! Take Action! Move your body to your favorite tunes, and create your own private dance party!

Reach for your Essential Oils of Orange, Grapefruit, Jasmine, or Inner Child™ blend, and join me in these Groovy Sacrum Movements – • Ida Nadi breathing: Take time to breeeathe through the motions and the big emotions. We can literally shift the flow quickly by connecting to our breath. This breath technique opens up the second chakra, and brings forth lunar energy. Simply close your right nostril with the first two fingers of your right hand, and inhale and exhale through the left nostril, only for about 8 to 10 breaths.

• Seated pelvic circles: Sitting in a cross-legged or half-lotus pose with your hands on your knees, make circles with your torso. Go around in

one direction seven times, and then switch directions.

• Baddha konasana (butterfly pose) with forward fold: In a seated position, bring the bottoms of your feet together. Let your knees drop to the sides, and bring your heels in close to your pelvis.

Lengthen the torso and fold forward.

Slowly raise your torso back up, and bring hands on hips, bringing the elbows out wide, and move legs like flapping butterfly wings gently.

• VAM Chant: The mantra sound that corresponds to the sacral chakra is the sound VAM (pronounced as vum, not vam). Sacral chakra vibrations respond well to sound, and will align with VAM chanting.

Shannon Chada is a Holistic Spiritual Practitioner of Full Circle Harmony Ministry, with 15+ years of experience as a Reiki Master Teacher/Energetic Healer, Sacred Ceremony Facilitator, Certified Yoga Instructor 10+ years, and YL Essential Oil Educator & Distributor #881454. Find her classes and services at FullCircleHarmony.org.

[NUMEROLOGY NUGGETS]

THE POWER OF YOUR NAME

by Mary Herter

Traditionally in Numerology, the month of March is the third calendar month of the year. We equate the 3 energy with March. However, when you add the vowels and consonants that make up the spelling of March a very different picture emerges.

Getting back to March, what you can expect from her this month is some mystery, as things may not be as they seem. The 7 energy evokes spirituality, and a search for the deeper mysteries about God and faith. This energy entices one to spend time alone, out in nature, or snuggled up with a book and a cup of tea. This is a time of introspection and soul searching.

Let’s do the math:

If your Power Name Number adds up to a 7 you’re probably very observant. You may have a curious nature that is conducive to research. This is the energy of a writer, programmer, engineer, spiritualist, professor, environmentalist, and similar career paths.

M-A-R-C-H= 4+1+9+3+8=25 2+5=7 March breaks down to the single digit of 7.

This is called the Power Name Number in Numerology. To figure out your Power Name Number simply add the numeric equivalents of the consonants and vowels in your name together until you end with a single digit. Keep in mind that A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4, and so on.

The Power Name Number simply lets you know who you really are. This is great information to have, as we’re usually trying to be someone that we’re not. What a sense of freedom this information can provide. You no longer need to struggle, and instead can embrace who you are.

Let’s get back to the 3 energy of the third month. 3 is all about communication, coming together as a group, celebration, and fun. On the negative side of the 3 energy, drama and fear abound.

Now let’s combine the 3 energy of the third month plus the 7 energy of its Power Name Number and what do we get? Well for starters, communication and coming together as a group may be challenging, when all you want is to be alone. Why not compromise, and get a group of like- minded folks together to

have a meditative walk out in nature?

Another idea could be to have a guided meditation via conference call. You gain the benefit of all those minds vibrating at a higher frequency, yet you are in the privacy of your own home.

Just like in the example of the month of March, you may find that your numbers are not in sync. You may need to find a common ground in order for your life to start flowing. Knowledge is power, so the first step is to understand your numbers.

Once you understand what I call your numerology blueprint, your numbers, you can step into your power, and start making choices that honor who you are, and where you’re going. You begin to understand your calling, and your purpose, and make your life truly amazing standing in the power of your name.

Mary Herter has a gift and passion for helping others. Her powerful intuition, coupled with tarot and numerology, increases her ability to help her clients realize their true life purpose. She uses the tarot cards, numbers, and her psychic gifts to answer questions about careers and relationships, and to see what the day, month, and year have in store. Contact her via her website at: maryherter.com.

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HEALING CANCER’S EMOTIONAL ROOTS

by Lori Daniel Falk

Did you know that cancer cases are expected to surge 57% worldwide in the next 20 years, according to the World Health Organization? The latest World Cancer Report (2014) says it is implausible to think we can treat our way out of the disease, and that the focus must now be on preventing new cases. To do that, we must look deeper; we must look to the root cause.

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the importance of the connection between emotions and illness. Cuttingedge scholars and medical doctors alike are acknowledging that disease manifests first in the emotional field, prior to becoming an actual physical ailment. Dr. Joseph Mercola tells us, “you cannot divorce your health from your emotions. Every feeling you have affects some part of your body.” Louise Hay tells us in her book, You Can H eal Your Life, “To heal the physical, we must first heal the emotions that created it.”

How it gets there is another story; every single experience we encounter is forever recorded on our subconscious mind, so all of our experiences, both good and bad, are imprinted in our subconscious, which is directly connected to the central nervous system, and in turn, our immune system.

Painful life experiences often create emotional unrest or trauma. Left unresolved, these traumas will imprint on a cellular level, and even alter DNA, and in turn create disease.

Glen Russell on his cutting edge website alternative-cancer-care.com tells us, “Over the past decades, a number of licensed medical practitioners working in the field of oncology have discovered cancer is preceded by a specific emotional trauma, occurring approximately 2 years prior to the diagnosis of cancer.” Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer proposes that each cancer in the body has a different emotional cause, which he has identified; in other words, the emotional cause for cancer of the breast is different from that of cancer of the colon, lung, etc.

Thus, the reason it is vitally important to address our emotional wounds; to really take a look at any emotional baggage we are still carrying, and find a way to alleviate it, to clear it, to rid it from our hearts and souls. The modalities we can use to achieve these results are endless. There’s The Lifeline Technique (a powerful tool for harmonizing any emotional or physical symptom being expressed in your body), EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Breathwork, SRT (Spiritual Response Therapy), Conscious Alchemy Quantum Healing™ (identifies unsupportive beliefs, and clears them instantly), and Spiritual Life Coaching (limited belief clearing, forgiveness work, consciousness raising), to name a few.

and music put a person in a different brain wave pattern; art and music affect a person’s autonomic nervous system, their hormonal balance, and their brain neurotransmitters.”

so profound it brings tears to my eyes.

Over the last 10 years I’ve created hundreds of healing Angelic Message Portraits™ for clients around the world.

Every now and then I have an opportunity to create one for someone I know.

It is in these cases that I often get to see the true impact of this art, as I generally am privy to the outcome that occurs down the line. In 2006, I had an opportunity to do just that. I created the Healthy Living Angel for a very dear friend of mine who was a holistic practitioner. The story of this angel reveals much.

You see, my friend and I had an ongoing debate about the importance the emotions have on our physical wellbeing. While he acknowledged this was important, it was not where he focused the majority of his work. Several years later, my dear friend, who had not just one, but two PhDs, contracted a brain tumor. He lived in his head. The angels and I were trying to tell him, both verbally and through the art, the success of a holistic medical practice has to focus more on the “heart of the matter.” In other words, we were saying to look beyond the physical symptoms, to the emotional components/conflicts that created them; to treat the root cause, not the symptoms.

The question that was asked was, “what did he need to know to have a successful holistic medical practice?”

I always thought this piece of art had a strange flair to it for this type of business. In my naivete I thought it just didn’t fit; yet oh, how right those angels were. Notice if you will, the intensity of the heart, and the energy coming out of it; look closely and perhaps you will see the faint outline of a head. In retrospect, their message was

Thought Leader Lori Daniel Falk is an Epigenetic Healing Artist, Author, and Coach who has been gifted with an artistic healing modality that enables her to communicate with, and share, the wisdom of the angels in both pictures and words.

Her recent books, What the World Needs to Know NOW: Wisdom of the Angels, and Angelic Rx’s For Manifesting: An Adult Coloring Book, are available at wisdomoftheangels.com.

The impact of the arts in the process of healing is vital as well. It was recognized early on by Hippocrates, who understood the importance of uplifting his patients’ spirits. Over the past 10 years, there has been a dramatic growth in the use of the arts in medicine. Renowned institutions such as Duke University Medical Center, and Dartmouth Medical School, are doing research on the subject of art as a healing tool. In fact, recent scientific studies show us that art heals by changing both a person’s physiology and their emotional attitude. According to the Art As A Healing Force organization (artashealing.org), when a person experiences art, “The body’s physiology changes from one of stress to one of deep relaxation, from one of fear to one of creativity and inspiration. Art CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY MAGAZINE.COM

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COSMIC DAILY WEATHER March 2017

by Kaye Berjot

Overview March 2017 holds the key to accomplishing change through inspiration. The Spring Equinox on the 20th shows us where we need to invest and asks us to reaffirm our commitments. Retrograde Jupiter and Venus gifts us with the ability to revisit and regroup, while Saturn stabilizes these energies using wisdom and guidance.

Throughout the month, there is a T-Square, when Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus constrain the energies, in order to ensure that we move past self-imposed barriers. The Full Moon in Virgo towards the middle of the month demands that you untie the knots of your life, so that energy can flow freely, while the New Moon gives you the intuitive spark to be your own champion. Overall, March wants you to march forward, and to spring into action.

Wednesday, March 1 Looks like all hands are on deck in Aries and Libra. Mars, Uranus, the Moon, Venus, and retrograde Jupiter all have something to say to the establishment. This means that Pluto in Capricorn is getting an earful. Yes, change is supposed to occur. This is what Pluto promised. With that said, Saturn, the planet of “hold your horses,” and the natural ruler of Capricorn, is teaming up with the planets in Libra and Aries to show us exactly how to utilize “Karma Karma Karma Karma Karma Chameleon” as an advantage.

Moon VoC 8:19 PM until tomorrow.

** Please see the end of the month for information about the Moon Void of Course (VoC).

Thursday, March 2 As the Moon exits Aries and enters Taurus, it makes a tighter angle to Saturn. This means that it’s taking knowledge and planting seeds. Today is the day that we hear all voices, not as one chorus singing in unison; we 34

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hear them as uniquely distinct voices that all have a role to play. Moon VoC ends 1:43 AM in Taurus.

Friday, March 3 As the Moon breaks away from the pack, it makes a positive aspect to Pluto in Capricorn as well as Neptune, the Sun, and the Moon in Pisces. With this Moon transit comes messages from Saturn in Sagittarius. This could have the collective questioning the illusion. Moon VoC 9:21 AM until tomorrow morning.

Saturday, March 4 Today is interesting, as Saturn and Pluto have a serious conversation with retrograde Jupiter. The illusion seems to be falling apart. What is being uncovered is the truth, and those are the components that Libra (the sign of us), and Aries (the sign of me), are working with today. Venus Retrograde.

Moon VoC ends 4:06 AM in Gemini.

some explaining to do. Looks like Saturn’s extended stay in Sagittarius provided it with enough knowledge to ask the question, “so now what?” As Mars breaks away from the pack, his motto is “let me at ‘em, I’ve got this.”

The ruler of Aries “I” has the power of Libra’s “us” as a friend. Ready, set, go.

Monday, March 13

Wednesday, March 8

Tuesday, March 14

Today could seem as though we’re living on a prayer…we’ll make it I swear.

We could thank Bon Jovi, or we could thank the Moon, Mars, Uranus, Venus, and Jupiter, as they aim all of their energy towards Pluto, Mercury, and the Sun. Moon VoC 9:00 AM until 10:46 AM in Leo.

When you try to build a life on rocky planes you will inevitably get unstable bridges. If you remove the rocks, imagine what could happen. Yes, it will take effort, yet it will be well worth it.

Thursday, March 9 Today Mercury comes into close proximity of Chiron, the wounded healer.

Due to the square to Saturn, Mercury might not like what it hears.

Sunday, March 5

Friday, March 10

The Moon makes a positive aspect to a newly retrograde Venus. For whatever reason, what you want to see come to fruition, and what has been agreed upon are in conflict. You’re not willing to give up any more territory, so you could be retracing your steps to see where you made unnecessary concessions.

There is a beautiful Kite flying high in the sky today. Uranus and Mars are leading the pack. Innovation and motivation are your guiding lights as you seek prosperity, growth, and stability.

Moon VoC 11:06 AM until 4:08 AM.

Monday, March 6

When the Moon snuggles up against the North Node in Virgo, expect a burst of knowledge. A little bit of knowledge goes a long way, as you figure out what works, and release what doesn’t.

Today Neptune is the only planet that isn’t involved in the conversation. It’s as if all of the other planets had a secret meeting, and didn’t invite him to the party. Back in 2016, the planet of illusion implored us to have faith. It seems as though we are reevaluating that answer. Moon VoC 2:22 AM until 6:55 AM.

Tuesday, March 7 As the Moon makes its way into its home sign of Cancer, there might be

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Sunday, March 12 There are a series of harsh angles in the sky today. With harsh angles come tough decisions. What seems to be unraveling in the unconscious mind is what will bring you emotional stability, as you strive to build a more fruitful life. Moon VoC 9:37 PM until tomorrow morning. Full Moon 9:53 AM in Virgo.

When your hidden pain points are activated, you can’t help but to say ouch. Take a good look at the source of the pain, and heal it once and for all. Band-aids won’t do the trick; Confront and release. Moon VoC ends 12:29 AM in Libra.

Wednesday, March 15 As Venus retrogrades in Aries it continues to square Pluto, begging you to take a look at what may have caused you to go down different paths. This isn’t being done for you to go back and undo something; it’s only there to have you look at your actions from a different vantage point. Moon VoC 5:06 AM until 10:11 AM in Scorpio.

Thursday, March 16 As the Moon sits solidly in Scorpio it comes into contact with Neptune in Pisces. When water signs connect, they can carry you far. Enjoy the ride as you find yourself navigating rough waters in order to arrive at a more peaceful stream.

Friday, March 17 The Moon positively aspects Pluto, Neptune, the Sun, and Chiron today.

Emotionally, you are at a different place. The energy is more hopeful, as you acknowledge any shortcomings, which may have impeded previous efforts towards progress. Moon VoC 4:57 PM until 10:00 PM in Sagittarius.

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tion with the Moon. As you look over the aspects of yourself that you find valuable, you will inevitably uncover new qualities that are worth nurturing once Venus goes direct.

Sunday, March 19 As the Moon makes its way through the celestial sky, it continues to speak with Mercury and Venus. Emotionally you are reviewing and reviving. What’s great about this is that you are doing these things knowingly and willingly. Yes!

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The Moon bumps up against Saturn today. This is a very stabilizing mood for you. It has a lot to do with knowing that anything could happen when you plant your feet on solid ground. That solid ground represents your commitment and investment in you. Dream big and dream loud! Moon VoC 5:38 AM until 10:32 AM in Capricorn. Spring Equinox 5:28 AM.

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Although there are stressful aspects in the sky, this doesn’t mean that you give up at the first sign of tension. No; you continue to dream the big dream. This energy is just there to see how committed you are. You are committed, right?

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Wednesday, March 22 The beautiful aspect between Neptune and Mars is giving you confidence.

You’ve got to keep moving, if you’re going to plant the right seeds. It’s the only way to get your rose garden. Moon VoC 8:20 AM until 9:29 PM in Aquarius.

Thursday, March 23 It’s important to remember that you do not have all the answers. It’s equally important to realize that you will never truly understand unless you try. So, give it a try, and continue to try until you succeed!

Friday, March 24 Venus backs into the Sun today, which could provide you with a moment of clarity. The square between the two to Saturn could make you feel slightly uncomfortable.

Saturday, March 25 Today Venus and the Sun are one. In order to realize your fullest potential, you must be unapologetically yourself. If you’ve forgotten who you are, and what your true internal values are, today just might be the day that you get a little reminder. Moon VoC 12:57 AM until 5:07 AM in Pisces.

Sunday, March 26 When you feel passionately about your ideals, it’s enough to make you want to build things faster than humanly possible. Be mindful of that when you start out your day. Remember you’re trying to build stability, and that takes movement, planning, and timing.

Taurus. What you have is the belief that with positive application will come positive rewards. Moon VoC 7:08 AM until 10:48 AM in Taurus.

Thursday, March 30 There is always a delicate balance between what’s good for you and what’s good for others. It’s a two-way street. You absolutely must take others’ thoughts into perspective, and some might say that you have to meet people where they are. At the same time, it’s important to note that they must also meet you where you are.

Moon VoC 6:00 AM until tomorrow.

Friday, March 31 Emotionally, you’re further ahead than you’ve ever thought possible. Your instincts have led you to the place that you’re at now. As the Moon makes its way through Taurus, headed towards Gemini, your internal GPS will light up new navigation routes that were previously unexpressed. Moon VoC until 11:41 AM in Gemini.

The Moon Void of Course (VoC) is the time period from when the Moon makes its last aspect in one sign before moving into the next sign. The Moon is the fastest-moving planet, and transitions from one sign into the next every 1-3 days. What that means is that the Moon is constantly in motion, it’s never retrograde, so it’s inevitable that she will connect with “something,” i.e. another planet or transit, until the moment that she doesn’t. During the moments when she doesn’t connect, we call it the Moon Void of Course. When these events occur, the best thing to do is to meditate, sit still, and listen to your higher guidance. Sitting still does not mean to physically sit still, although it can be beneficial.

Kaye Berjot is an Astrological Coach and Mentor who has studied astrology for over two decades. Her focus is Chiron, the wounded healer. Visit askkaye.com to read blog posts, request readings, consultations, and interviews.

Monday, March 27 Do your best to remain calm. When you have high expectations of yourself, you tend to put unnecessary pressure onto the most important person in the equation…You! Moon VoC 5:20 AM until 9:11 PM. New Moon 9:57 PM in Aries.

Tuesday, March 28 The Moon, Venus, and the Sun team up for a conversation with Saturn, who is reinforcing the need for certainty. It’s important to be wise in your convictions. Because of this, you place yourself in a position that allows you to be the primary mover and shaker in your story.

Wednesday, March 29 With five planets in Aries, the sign of “I am,” Mars, is doing an incredible amount of work in the sign of “I have,” CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY MAGAZINE.COM

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[BOOK REVIEWS]

In Print Reviews by Kayla Hancock

The Seven Archetypal Stones Their Spiritual Powers and Teachings

by Nicholas Pearson (Destiny Books, $18.95, Paperback) Stones and crystals have served humanity for eons, helping us to grow and become more spiritually aware. This guidebook will show you how to capture the power of stones by integrating crystal lore and mineral science to explain the energy embodied within each stone, and how it can be used for your benefit. Nicholas Pearson also includes crystal healing exercises and meditations to help readers on their journeys.

Creative Visualization Use the Power of Your Imagination to Create What You Want in Your Life (25th Anniversary Edition)

by Shakti Gawain (New World Library, $12.95, Paperback) In this empowering and pioneering book, Shakti Gawain introduces readers to the practice of visualization. She provides easy examples for us to follow in order to use this practice to create positive changes in our lives. This book is helpful whether one is looking to achieve goals in specific areas of one’s life, or just looking for some inspiration.

The Book of Destinies Discover the Life You Were Born to Live

by Chetan Parkyn and Carola Eastwood (New World Library, $19.95, Paperback) This book introduces readers to the 192 Life Themes that encompass humanity.

After over 20 years of research and meditations, the authors created this book to help anyone who desires to find their life’s purpose. They teach readers how to find their specific Life Theme in order to help them figure out who they really are, so that ultimately, they can experience more clarity and fulfillment in their lives.

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Cannabis and Spirituality An Explorer’s Guide to an Ancient Plant Spirit Ally edited by Stephen Gray (Park Street Press, $16.95, Paperback)

In this book, editor Stephen Gray and 17 other authoritative voices of the cannabis movement explore the ways in which cannabis can help us feel more connected to ourselves and nature. They examine the various uses and benefits of using this plant for spiritual healing, enhancing creativity, ritual work, meditation, shamanism, and more. They also provide helpful information about various doses and strains of cannabis, as well as contraindications for cannabis use.

Divine Mother, Divine Father Teachings on Inspired Living from Our Heavenly Parents

by Donna D’Ingillo (Celestia, $14.00, Paperback) This short book contains 100 messages from our “Heavenly Parents,” also known as “Jesus Christ” and “The Holy Spirit.” These lessons, transmitted by Donna D’Ingillo, will help you renew your commitment to a loving life, serving others, and expressing creativity. They’ll also give you an introduction to the spirituality and wisdom of the legendary Urantia Book.

Essays of the Light Channeled Guidance for Your Ascension

by Erin Michelle Galito and Pam Galito (BalboaPress, $15.99, Paperback) This collection of essays are messages from the divine, intended to help you on your spiritual journey. Erin Michelle Galito channels The Ascended Masters, the Archangels, and all of the Highest Order of the Light, to help readers let go of the confusion of the ego, and ascend into the Golden Age. She provides wisdom and processes to help each reader understand the Truths of God. Kayla Hancock is currently working towards becoming an experienced Reiki practitioner and Massage Therapist. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the beauty of life, and spending time with friends and family.

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