Using Vedic Astrology to Find the Intrinsic Connections Between All Things

Vedic astrology first attracted my attention with the idea that each planet represents an archetype. Even though these archetypes were defined thousands of years ago, they still include all possible human roles and activities in a “navagraha,” or pantheon, of Vedic planet descriptions. Jupiter, for example, includes the roles of teacher, guide, and benefactor. 

Posted on May 21, 2014 and filed under Astrology.

May Daze . . . Beltane

Spring has sprung with the renewal of life. The seeds we plant will come to fruition in the summer and fall. Are they seeds of love and inspiration; are they seeds of work and prosperity, maybe a seed of possibility, a seed for forgiveness, a few for joy? It is a time to celebrate the re-birthing and return from winter’s long dark sleep and ponder what it is you will plant. What will you nurture? 

Posted on May 7, 2014 and filed under Metaphysical.

Toward a Universal Spirituality

In his 1999 book “The Mystic Heart,” Brother Wayne Teasdale proposed that we could discover a universal spirituality in the depths of the wisdom contained in the world's religions. He said, “Humanity stands at a crossroads between horror and hope. In choosing hope, we must seed a new consciousness, a radically fresh approach to life . . ."

Posted on May 7, 2014 and filed under Spirituality, Religion.