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Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Tangled Up in Love
So you've barely left one love and you're bound and determined to move in with another, yet you're not quite divorced and your new lover's pressuring you. Your self-worth is so tied up in your failure to launch your new relationship that you're literally suffering from a spiritual energy crisis.
Many callers come to us with tangled love lives that leave them intricately fearful, doubting themselves and ultimately miserable because they have no idea of what to do next, says Maryfrances ext. 9225, a Clairvoyant who counts love and romance among her specialties.
The psychic's caller Jemma (not her real name) was so frightened of being alone - though a beautiful, brainy, successful mother of three - that she unequivocally believed if she didn't give her husband a second chance or get her current lover to commit to her she would be missing her chance to be loved again.
"Will I ever be with Todd?" Jemma asked about her co-worker (not his real name) who she was secretly seeing. The two had traveled together to trade shows and meetings, and had become intimately involved after she had left her husband. Before Maryfrances could even begin to give her answers, Jemma rattled on about never having signed her divorce papers. "Maybe I'd be better off going back to my husband?" "What am I doing to my kids?" "Do you think Todd is the one?" she breathlessly asked the psychic.
"This man is in love with you," Maryfrances told Jemma about her lover, Todd. "He's pushing you to make a commitment before he stops seeing other people."
"That's true!" Jemma responded, happy that the psychic was getting clear messages.
"You can have this relationship, but there is a better one coming along," Maryfrances continued - but this time, her caller did not believe her. "If you decide to pass on this relationship, the other man will ultimately will be a better match."
Jemma hung up, angry about the message the Clairvoyant had delivered to her with such certainty. Days later Jemma called back, hoping to get a different answer - but only heard the same thing again.
Months later, Jemma called Maryfrances with the news that Todd wanted a commitment from her - or the relationship was over. He wanted to see her exclusively, without worrying that she would run back to her husband when things got difficult. Jemma wanted Todd, but told Maryfrances that she would not be forced to make a decision for him.
Again, Jemma was frozen with fear. She had no idea what to do. "Should I go back to my husband?" she asked the psychic seriously.
"That relationship is dead and buried. When you're ready to really end that marriage and take the pressure off yourself over Todd, I see you dating," Maryfrances projected.
"Dating? No way!" Jemma insisted.
"Yes, casually dating. I don't see it as a stretch for you."
"Well," Jemma admitted, "I do get asked out quite often."
Before they hung up, Maryfrances gave her caller deep breathing exercises to calm her down, and suggested some visualizations to help get through her emotional storm. "Your husband and Todd," she reminded Jemma, "are not your only options for love."
The next time Jemma called the psychic, it was to go through a short list of possible suitors. She wasn't giving up on Todd quite yet, but she couldn't be seen with him publicly because of office politics. She had finalized her divorce, and she needed a date for several important social events that were coming up.
Maryfrances knew she would know the name of the third man she had seen in Jemma's readings, once she heard it. "I told her I could do a quick numerology on her potential dates to 'weed out the trolls.'" Maryfrances laughed when she heard the name "Charlie." He was a Cancer, ten years Jemma's senior. "I hate to say I told you so, but I think this is your man!" she announced.
The stunning energy the Clairvoyant saw for the couple was so strong that she gave herself a 97% chance that she was right about Charlie. "I didn't know every twist and turn of what was about to happen," she remembers, "but I did feel like l was under divine influence to help their relationship get started."
Almost a year later, Jemma consulted Maryfrances one more time, wondering about a commitment from Charlie. He had never been married, and he told her that he would "never marry unless he was sure…"
"Tell him exactly how you feel about him, and see what happens," Maryfrances recommended.
That conversation was just what the universe had ordered. Months later, Jemma and Charlie were married in front of 300 guests - including Jemma's ex-husband, and her former boyfriend Todd!
Personally mine and Lidiya P´s is in the hands of God as we cannot continue to correspond thanks to VISA and her intransigent online agency
Monday, August 3, 2009
Weekend Box Office Ranking (US) July 31st - August 2nd weekend
1 (new) Funny People / YouTube Funny People - Official Trailer
Directed by Judd Apatow and starring Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill - George Simmons is a famous stand-up comedian, who learns that he has a terminal illness and less than a year to live. When, he meets Ira, a struggling comedian at a comedy club where both the comedians are performing, George hires Ira to be his personal assistant and opening act at his performances. The two forge a close friendship as George helps Ira with his career and Ira helps George find closure... (Universal Pictures)
2 (2) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince / YouTube - Harry Potter 6 Half-Blood Prince ...
Directed by David Yates and starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, Helena Bonham Carter - Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort's defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old... (Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution)
3 (1) G-Force / YouTube G-Force - Official Trailer [HD]
Directed by Hoyt Yeatman and starring Bill Nighy, Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Kelli Garner, Tyler Patrick Jones. - Armed with the latest high-tech spy equipment, a covert team of highly trained guinea pigs discover that the fate of the world is in their paws. Tapped for the G-FORCE are guinea pigs Darwin, the squad leader determined to succeed at all costs; Blaster, an outrageous weapons expert with tons of attitude and a love for all things extreme; and Juarez, a sexy martial arts pro; plus the literal fly-on-the-wall... (Buena Vista Pictures Distribution)
4 (3) The Ugly Truth / YouTube The Ugly Truth Movie Trailer
Directed by Robert Luketic and starring Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, Eric Winter, John Michael Higgins, Nick Searcy - Abby Richter is a romantically challenged morning show producer whose search for Mr. Perfect has left her hopelessly single. She's in for a rude awakening when her bosses team her with Mike Chadway, a hardcore TV personality who promises to spill the ugly truth on what makes men and women tick. (Sony Pictures Releasing)
5 (new) Aliens in the Attic / YouTube Aliens in the Attic Movie Trailer
Directed by John Schultz and starring Carter Jenkins, Ashley Tisdale, Austin Butler, Doris Roberts, Robert Hoffman - Kids on a family vacation must fight off an attack by knee-high alien invaders with world-destroying ambitions -- while the youngsters' parents remain clueless about the battle. (20th Century Fox Distribution)
6 (4) Orphan / Orphan - Official Trailer - HD (2009)
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and starring Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman, CCH Pounder, Jimmy Bennett - The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate's fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child. At the local orphanage, both John and Kate find themselves strangely drawn to a young girl...(Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution)
7 (5) Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs / YouTube - Ice Age 3 - Dawn of the Dinosaurs ...
Directed by Carlos Saldanha, Michael Thurmeier and starring Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah, Simon Pegg - The sub zero heroes are back. Scrat is still trying to nab the ever elusive nut, while maybe finding true love. Manny and Ellie await the birth of their mini-mammoth. Diego the saber toothed tiger wonders if he’s growing too soft and Sid the sloth gets into trouble when he creates his own makeshift family by hijacking some dinosaur eggs. On a mission to rescue the hapless Sid, the gang ventures into... (20th Century Fox Distribution)
8 (7) The Hangover / YouTube - The Hangover Movie Trailer New!
Directed by Todd Phillips and starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Graham, Justin Bartha - Two days before his wedding, Doug and his three friends drive to Las Vegas for a blow-out bachelor party they'll never forget. But, in fact, when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning, they can't remember a thing. For some reason, they find a tiger in the bathroom and a six-month-old baby in the closet of their suite at Caesars Palace. The one thing they can't find is Doug. With no clue as to... (Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution)
9 (8) The Proposal / YouTube The Proposal Movie Trailer teaser-trailer.com
Directed by Anne Fletcher and starring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Denis O'Hare, Malin Akerman, Mary Steenburgen - A book editor is forced to marry her male assistant in order to stay in the country. When they travel to Alaska to meet his family, the new couple has to fake their way through a surprise wedding thrown by his parents. (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
10 (6) Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen / YouTube - Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen Official HD ...
Directed by Michael Bay and starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, Isabel Lucas and Ramon Rodriguez - Sam Witwicky again joins with the Autobots against their sworn enemies, the Decepticons. (Paramount Pictures)
Weekly LoveCast™ Full Moon sparks emotions
The main event this week is Wednesday's Full Moon eclipse in Aquarius, which prompts some sizzling social encounters - if you can ride out the emotional volatility. Thursday is a delightful time for spiritual and philanthropic endeavors and friendly gatherings. During the weekend, mixed messages can derail love on Saturday, and argumentativeness can unhinge love on Sunday. Best days for love: Thursday and Friday.
Week of August 3 - 9, 2009
Leo: Twosome energy soars during the Full Moon eclipse, so plan a fun date with your sweetie - or be open to meeting someone fabulous. Just try not to overreact to emotional situations. If you're already involved, talking about your ideals can deepen your bond on Thursday. During the weekend, intimacy is stilted on Saturday but lusty and complicated on Sunday!
Virgo: Look for romance during a work project, or helpful activity during the Full Moon eclipse. A coworker may drive you nuts, though, so strive to stay objective. Keep your eyes open for a job opportunity as well. Your partner may go off the rails on Saturday, but a passionate interlude will heal the breach on Sunday!
Libra: You're a magnet for romance during the Full Moon eclipse! Creating an enticing environment for love will fire up passion, so share your artsy side. Promoting your creativity can bring satisfaction as well. The eclipse can be unstable, though - so strive to stay centered. This weekend, work can hinder romance on Saturday. Compromise will assist love on Sunday.
Scorpio: Throwing a party will show off your talent for entertaining during the Full Moon eclipse. You may get the urge to redecorate your abode as well. Interactions with family members are also in focus, but an issue may arise to throw you off-balance. This weekend, romance is unpredictable on Saturday. Willfulness can derail love on Sunday.
Sagittarius: The Full Moon eclipse inspires words from the heart - and some sexy communications! A trip for two can inspire romance as well. On the downside, gossip or rash words might be your undoing - so speak wisely! During the weekend, emotional stress can unhinge you on Saturday, but passion lights a fire under you on Sunday.
Capricorn: Your unconventional side inspires passion during the Full Moon eclipse, so share your wild child - both in and out of the bedroom! A moneymaking opportunity may land in your lap as well, but check the facts carefully. During the weekend, argumentativeness can derail love on Saturday. A home or family issue can upset love on Sunday.
Aquarius: The Full Moon eclipse in your sign heightens your powers of attraction. A round of partying is likely - or at least spending time with close friends. Most importantly, seek out people who support your ideals and values, which will help you move forward. This weekend, love seems irrational on Saturday. Hasty words can derail romance on Sunday.
Pisces: Reviewing the past can help you move forward during the Full Moon eclipse. Your intuition is especially strong now, so heed your inner voice via meditation or dream analysis. Just don't beat yourself up over what could have been. During the weekend, you're a magnet for romance - and weird people. Choose your companions carefully!
Aries: The Full Moon eclipse energizes activities with friends. Romance can be found during a community event or through a friend. Just be sure to be selective about who you're hanging out with - because the eclipse can prompt some weird social situations. This weekend you may feel unusually restless on Saturday - and combative on Sunday. Take a breath - and relax!
Taurus: Networking with friends and coworkers during the Full Moon eclipse can bring a romantic interlude or a career opportunity. Socializing is likely to attract people who either support where you're headed or sidetrack you - so be true to your values. A heartfelt talk can inspire a breakthrough in love this weekend, if you avoid engaging in controlling behavior.
Gemini: Your future is illuminated by the Full Moon eclipse. Listening to your inner voice will guide your direction. Romance can be found while traveling - or during a spiritual gathering. Taking a class with your sweetie will deepen your bond - or prompt a steamy romp afterward! This weekend, love is chaotic on Saturday, and socializing might get weird on Sunday.
Cancer: The Full Moon eclipse energizes intimate encounters - if you let yourself be vulnerable and choose someone who treats you well. Healing old emotional wounds and analyzing your inner life will help you move forward. This weekend, your timing for romance may be off on Saturday. A clash of wills is likely on Sunday.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Interesting week ahead - will 2 soul mates find one another?
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10 Commandments of Life
Sometimes it's hard to do the best thing for our own good. After all, we're composed not just of body and mind - but spirit as well. Stress can get us down, and leave us feeling scattered. Yet if you feel disconnected and you aren't getting the most out of your day-to-day efforts, you're not alone.
For most people, finding lasting fulfillment is a lifelong battle. These ten tips can help you win over the outside turmoil and live a happier, more centered life!
1. Listen to your body
There's no "perfect" picture of health. Everyone is different. Get to know your body, and treat it well so that it runs optimally. For instance, if you're craving broccoli, eat it - you might need the iron. Likewise, if you're craving chocolate, you might have a little - dark chocolate in particular has health benefits when it is consumed in moderation.
Whenever your desires are mental, however, you'll want to recognize that. And if you feel "off," you'll want to get to your doctor. Our bodies manifest our states of mind and our emotions, so listen to yours. And if you need help from a doctor or health practitioner you'll find you're better off for having taken that step.
2. Sleep and fitness routine
Getting up - and going to bed - at the same time every day has proven benefits to your body. So does exercise. One popular study revealed that it takes three weeks to build a habit, but only two weeks to break one! Make a sleep-and-exercise routine plan and commit to sticking to it for one month. After that, you may find that your new activities have become habit, and you don't need to force them. This doesn't mean you have to hit the gym every day or approach someone else's idea of physical fitness - just get moving. Walk, run, ride your bike - or do yoga or pilates to increase your stamina and get your endorphins flowing. The method is entirely up to you! Whatever you choose, you'll feel fitter and better-rested - guaranteed.
3. Relax your mind, body and spirit
Meditation means different things to different people. So whether you proceed with a mantra (like in Transcendental Meditation) or try a guided relaxation CD, just carve out a little time for yourself to truly relax and be one with your surroundings. Mornings may be easiest - you may want to consider taking ten minutes first thing when you calculate your wake-up time. But any time will do - just be sure to spend it in solitude. Avoid the computer, television, phone, family or whatever else may distract you. This needs to be a sacred time to clear your mind. Your day will be brighter, and you'll find yourself feeling more centered when and if those stress levels increase.
4. Eat organic - or at least eat right
This doesn't mean you have to go on a diet and eliminate the things you love - remember that all things are good in moderation. Simply make an effort to buy foods that don't contain pesticides. Look for farm raised, untreated meat if you eat it. Include fruits and veggies in your diet, and go easy on the sugar. Choose whole grains instead of white flour. You don't have to get expensive about it, either. These days most grocery stores have affordable organic and/or healthy options. All of these are simple ways to treat your body like the temple that it is - and increase your energy!
5. Approach challenges as opportunities for growth
When something gets harder - at home, in the office, in a relationship - we have the tendency to see the glass as half-empty. But a simple shift in perspective can do wonders for your state of mind. The next time you encounter an obstacle you might want to pause, take a breath and consider what you stand to gain by overcoming it. Once you've done it once or twice, the challenges will seem less stressful - and you'll find that you increasingly feel capable of handling anything that comes your way!
6. Get organized
It's easy to let messes pile up. Whether it's paperwork or dirty clothes, most of us have fallen victim to disorganization at some point or another. And occasionally, these little tasks are bound to fall by the wayside. Does this mean you have to be immaculately neat all the time? No. But everyone stands to benefit from creating a method of organization. Do it one room at a time, making places for the things you need and discarding the things you don't - be brutal! You'll find that when messes pile up, it's a lot easier to clean up. When everything has its place, it's a lot harder to misplace things - including your calm and sanity!
7. Make time for friends
While it can be tough to find time in the day/week/month/year to do everything we want to do, social networks are an important part of feeling fulfilled. Think about it: part of the reason for pre-school is to get kids used to socializing - it's considered an important developmental skill. None of that changes as we grow older. Friends are important, and they offer a different kind of interaction than family members - or even people you're dating. Make it a point to have a "friend date" at least once a month, whether you rotate houses or simply go out - you'll walk away feeling needed and grateful for the people you've chosen to have in your life.
8. See the love around you
Love is an energy as much as it is an emotion. So when you're looking to "see" the love around you, it doesn't mean seeing couples. In fact, it doesn't need to be related to romance at all. If you become love, in the sense that your intentions are pure and you operate by doing what's good for your highest good (not necessarily having your way) - and you're kind to others, and appreciative of the fact that we all have strengths and weaknesses - you'll begin to feel what it is to experience love - by giving it. In turn, you will receive it from the world.
9. Commune with nature
Sounds a little frou-frou? It's not. Have you ever wondered why it is that when you go to the beach/forest/river you're overcome by a sense of peace and belonging? It's because you do belong. Osho (and a host of other spiritual writers, advisers and philosophers) suggest that if you get out into nature and feel yourself as a part of it, you'll experience benefits in your relationships with others - as well as the one you have with yourself. Understand that you are a part of the universal energy, and allow yourself to experience it. The ways in which you'll be enriched are countless.
10. Seek objective advice
Sometimes it's hard to see our own patterns. People go on for years and years making the same mistakes - and encountering the same situations over and over again - without stopping to think "maybe it's me." The universe presents you with the same lessons until you learn them. But if you're having trouble, it may be that you need someone else to help you see what you could be missing… and how you can change it. Remember, whether you know it now or not, we all create our own realities.
And why not make your reality a joyful, content one?
Saturday, August 1, 2009
August Forecast
Romance sizzles as summer kicks into high gear. Although the Venus-Pluto clash can disrupt relationships at the start of August, other forces weigh in for most of the month to combine emotions (Venus in Cancer) and brainpower (Mars in Gemini) to help you express what you feel.
The twosome will also help you discuss troublesome issues with your sweetie, family, friend or boss. Just watch out for the explosive ménage a trois involving Mercury, Mars and Pluto on Auguest 25 and 26, which can cause small irritations to erupt into arguments - or more physical confrontations - especially for Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn.
Planets in motion
If you feel like you're treading water instead of moving forward, it's most likely due to retrograde Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Retrogrades make us turn inward before we take our newfound knowledge, healing or sense of direction, out into the world. No worries - you'll feel a gradual acceleration of energy after Pluto turns direct on September 11, Jupiter on October 12, Neptune on November 4 and Uranus on December 1. Until then, focus on your inner life through meditation, dream analysis or therapy - whatever gets you in touch with your heart and soul.
Transit tales
Mercury transiting out of fiery Leo and into persnickety Virgo on August 2 favors practical, analytical discussions. It's time to examine your goals, down to the last detail. On August 25, the planet of talk transits into Libra, which favors discussions about justice, art and relationships.
Speaking of romance, Venus in Cancer can inspire you to create a beautiful ambiance at home, both for your own enjoyment and for entertaining. Family activities are also favored. Then passion takes over after Venus transits into lusty Leo on August 26.
Mars energizes brainy discussions and travel as it transits through Gemini. When it enters Cancer on August 25, homey endeavors and family interactions are energized. Finally, the Sun entering Virgo on August 22 focuses on health and service-related activities.
Lunar magic
The Full Moon eclipse in Aquarius on August 5 energizes friendly gatherings, community projects and humanitarian endeavors. The Aquarius motto "we are all one" gets us in touch with our similarities as a people. However, the eclipse makes you feel emotionally unsteady, so take some quiet time during the day and breathe. The New Moon in Leo on August 20 brings a new cycle of emotional expression, especially in relationships. It also inspires your creativity, playfulness and leadership ability.
Planetary highlights
August 1: Venus opposing Pluto can cause jealousy, secrecy, power struggles and financial issues to erupt, especially for Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.
August 2: Mercury entering Virgo favors detailed, analytical discussions and agreements.
August 3: Mercury trine Pluto favors research, financial agreements and metaphysical discussions.
August 5: Full Moon eclipse in Aquarius energizes group activities, friendships and humanitarian endeavors.
August 10: Mars square Saturn erects a roadblock to taking action, especially for Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.
August 13: Mars trine Jupiter energizes activities involving teaching and learning, spirituality, travel, and physical endurance.
August 14: Sun opposing Jupiter can prompt you to promise more than you can deliver, especially if you're a Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius.
August 17: Mars trine Neptune favors taking action on your spiritual beliefs and creative ideas.
Sun opposing Neptune favors creative and spiritual activities, but can cloud your judgment, especially if you're a Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius.
Mercury conjunct Saturn in Virgo favors detailed, practical discussions and analyses, but can stymie more personal communications.
August 18: Mars square Uranus prompts rash behavior and combativeness, especially for Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.
August 20: New Moon in Leo energizes romance, creativity and activities involving entertainment and children.
August 21: Mercury opposing Uranus can trigger erratic communications, technological snafus and brilliant but impractical ideas, especially for Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.
August 22: Venus trine Uranus electrifies romance and can produce love-at-first-sight scenarios, especially for Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.
Sun entering Virgo highlights activities involving work, health and service.
August 23: Sun trine Pluto favors taking a risk on creative projects and business proposals.
August 25: Mercury entering Libra prompts discussions or negotiations involving relationships, law and art.
Mars entering Cancer energizes activities and issues concerning home and family.
August 25 - 26: An explosive T-cross involving Mercury, Mars and Pluto can cause argumentativeness, subterfuge and power struggles, especially for Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.
August 26: Venus entering Leo energizes romantic trysts and creative projects.