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Aquarius Press JUST LAUNCHED its first book… Pat Green experienced rejection from his church because of his stand on marriage equality, was threatened by the very people he ministered to on the dark streets of Chicago, discovered that his daughter viewed herself as a lesbian, went through a bitter divorce, abandoned by his church…and ended up on the streets, alone, broke, and unemployable. The only job he could get was as a taxi driver… on the night shift. It was like driving through a sick and twisted contemporary version of Dante’s “Divine Inferno.” He encountered faceto-face the most broken, violent, dangerous, deranged and drunken people at the darkest hour of their lives. Yet, incredibly, he encountered something else…something he did not expect, did not hope for, and (at first) did not trust. But it happened over and over again…and his journey through hell became an experience of love and light that radically changed his life…and the lives of every rider in his cab. This is Pat’s story…of how the night moves. “Night Moves” is an incredible story of an ex-preacher who, facing poverty and destitution, takes a job as a cabbie in Joilet, IL. Do you have a book inside of you Are you ready to make your dream of authorship come true Let us make it happen, for you! With the launch of “Night Moves”, Aquarius Media Network is launching Aquarius Press! Our vision is to publish books by new and emerging authors, that bring a metaphysical perspective to life, love, politics, fiction, poetry… www.AQ -atl.com Call us at 770-641-9055 or write Don Martin, Publisher/CEO, at: donmartin@aquarius-atlanta.com. Living Authentically The phrase, living our truth, seems like such a simple task. We all go about our day doing our best to be the true version of ourselves … or do we Are we really living our truth or merely reflecting what we believe the world and others expect us to be Living authentically allows us to tell the world our story. It enables us to have genuine connections to others as well as with ourselves. What does it mean to be authentic Most dictionaries define authenticity as “being genuine; of undisputed origin”. I define being authentic as being our true selves without the confines of who we have been conditioned to think we should be. It can only happen when our thoughts, words and actions are in alignment with our inner beliefs and principles. As we move from infancy into toddlerhood, we begin to become influenced by the programming and belief systems of those around us. Many people spend their entire lives living someone else’s ideals. There are those however, who feel the yearning for more fulfillment and set out on a quest to discover their authentic selves. I realized early on that I was one of those who marched to the beat of my own drum and I was a seeker on a journey to discover the real me. The freedom that comes from living authentically is monumental, but isn’t for the faint of heart. As we grow ... we evolve, but often times we are fearful of change and the potential judgment of others that can come with it. I battled with what I interpreted as letting people down, when in turn I was actually imprisoning all those involved, including myself, in unauthenticity. Authenticity requires a commitment to the process of continual growth and selfdiscovery. It is learning who we are and accepting our genuine self. It is necessary to have complete and full acceptance of our past and present choices and to have learned unconditional self-love. It requires us to be open to change and to allow ourselves to be vulnerable. It is about being comfortable in our own skin. We must be willing to take off the mask and let the world truly see us. Living authentically is a process that doesn’t happen overnight. There are old patterns we must let go of and roles we have taken on that we find we can no longer fulfill. Release is an essential part of the process to achieve complete authenticity. Often times Sherry J Davenport - Sherry Davenport is a Spiritual Intuitive Counselor, Energy Worker, Writer and Teacher. She lives her life’s purpose by serving others and assisting them in becoming the best version of themselves. sherrydavenport.com as a result our connections to others and relationships shift. My life has been a multifaceted series of transformations and my pursuit of living authentically has certainly come in stages. One of the most difficult stages has been learning to let go. I certainly have not mastered it, but I can say that my ability to release myself from inauthentic connections with jobs, friends, family, and relationships has allowed me to continue growing unimpeded as a person mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The more authentic we become, the more we want deeper and more meaningful relationships. Without authentic relationships we cannot continue to develop. It, in effect, inhibits our heart and soul, which are both crucial in living authentically. Inauthentic relationships are often created as result of two individuals struggling with their own authenticity and many times carries with it an unsustainable illusion of happiness. Authentic relationships require total and complete honesty, love and acceptance of one another for who they truly are and not someone we wish or want them to be, open communication, and must be built on a foundation of absolute trust. Carl Jung said it best “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” Living an authentic life is not stagnate. It’s constant acceptance of change, a challenge of old beliefs, a shift in our ways of thinking, disengaging from past facades and letting go of unhealthy connections, but with it comes a desire to attract and embrace constructive and beneficial relationships, the courage to live in complete freedom in a place where we are truly alive, where our hearts are full and we can live fully embracing and realizing our purpose and mission in this life. Live in authenticity ... you and the world will both be better for it. PG 12 JANUARY 2015 AQUARIUS • www. AQ -atl.com •
CHIRON at 50: The Chiron Return poses the question: “Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” C.G. Jung What am I going to do with this last part of my life - Astrologer Melanie Reinhart After the Saturn Return at 30, and the midlife crisis at 40, one of the lesser known, but most significant rites of passage, at 50, is the formidable Chiron Return. It is, perhaps, due to the relatively new discovery of Chiron, in November 1977, that so little is known about this profound period of transformation, that reveals so much about the secrets of the human psyche. Neither planet nor asteroid, Chiron has been determined to be a comet or planetoid (minor planet). Found between the orbit of Saturn (representing tradition) and Uranus (representing progress), Chiron forms a bridge between the old and the new, historical origins and individual expression. Chiron mediates between the conscious awareness and reality-basis of the practical personal and social planets (Sun through Saturn) and the multidimensional cosmic consciousness of the outer planets (Uranus, Neptune and Pluto). It provides a gateway forward or back, whichever is deemed essential for growth, forming our own link between the natural and the supernatural, the physical and the metaphysical. Part horse and part human; part mortal and part immortal, Chiron, a Centaur, is associated with the archetype of the “wounded healer.” Mythically, Chiron, born a mutant, was rejected at birth by his mother, who thought him an abomination. Chiron was forced to raise himself. Facing many rejections and trials, ultimately, his accomplishments as a great teacher and healer (he was personally trained by Apollo), self-sacrifices (he relinquished his immortality to Prometheus who was imprisonment in the underworld for bringing fire to earth), and wisdom (tutored personally by Athena), brought him the respect of Zeus, who gave him his own constellation. Chiron represents (and is given definition, by sign, house placement and aspect) where we feel fundamentally wounded. He also embodies our dualities and inner contradictions: where we have the potential to be both: godlike and human; instinctive and reasoning, where we feel most rejected and ashamed, but where, too, we have the capacity to heal. The fact that Chiron has been so difficult to categorize is emblematic of the Wounded Healer’s dilemma: that of feeling unable to find one’s niche or place in the world. Hence Chiron in our charts also represents where we feel disenfranchised and where we can contribute most to those who themselves feel to be outcasts. Chiron, himself an accomplished teacher and healer, is thought to be prominent in the charts of healers, astrologers and spiritual teachers. The symbolism goes further to say that embodied in the primal wounding of a being, either physically, spiritually or incarnationally, is the secret to their healing. Perhaps the most universally acknowledged image of Chironic consciousness is the image and person of Christ. Other famous Chironic figures in our culture include Martin Luther King, Jr., who was born with Chiron direct and stationery, inspiring many future generations with his “dream.” Another Chironic theme is the conversion of the “ugly duckling” types who metamorphsize at 50, just as Chiron returns to the position it was at birth. In Magi Astrology, Chiron is the center of their astrological universe with Chiron aspects and transits indicating soul mate opportunities and indications when your ship will come in for your destiny. Turning 50, or thereabouts (for some, it is 49; other’s 51) marks a new paradigm in Western Astrology, as Chiron returns to its natal position. This momentous watershed delineates the end of the heroic youth, as we enter the realm of “elder. Like the Chinese character for crisis, the Chiron Return represents a “dangerous opportunity.” Here, we revisit ancient patterns; have the opportunity to go back to the source of our deepest, unresolved wounds; to heal them, once and for all, so that we can live the remainder of our lives in keeping with our true soul purpose. Some say, however, that it may not be possible to fully understand the repercussions of this passage, until Chiron itself has completed an entire cycle, in the year 2028, 51 years after its discovery. opportunity we all have now: to produce both a personal and universal elixir of mysterious and inordinate possibilities. How fortunate we all are to be positioned at such a juncture! Cathy H. Burroughs, former VP, Metropolitan Atlanta Astrological Society (MAAS). For more info www.psychicsolutions.tv, call 404-543- 1080 or 404-292-2000. cathyb108@aol.com. psychicsolutions.tv www. AQ -atl.com • AQUARIUS • JANUARY 2015 PG 13
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