May 3rd, 2011 § § permalink
Authors of the Impossible
Check out this Impossible Talk.
It’s a series of podcasts hosted by Jeffrey J. Kripal and Scott H. Jones, featuring topics on the paranormal, consciousness and religion.
Kripal is a religious historian and presently chairs the Department of Religious Studies at Rice University.
He’s the author of several books, including The Serpent’s Gift: Gnostic Reflections on the Study of Religion, Esalen: America and the Religion of No Religion, and his most recent, Authors of the Impossible: The Paranormal and the Sacred.
Scott Jones is a writer and filmmaker, currently working with Kripal on a film adaptation of Authors of the Impossible. They discuss their film in the first podcast.
I’ve listened to three of the five so far, and am looking forward to the rest. All have been fascinating.
I especially enjoyed Dean Radin, author of Entangled Minds and The Conscious Universe. Mind-blowing stuff.
If you’re interested in that place where science and the mystic meet, you’ll really enjoy these talks. I hope they record more.
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Here’s a short clip from the film. It’s part of an interview with comic book writer Doug Moench where he describes an extremely frightening synchronistic event from his own life.
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May 3rd, 2011 § § permalink
4 of Disks
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
4 of Disks
Money is probably hard to come by, while time is even more precious. Wherever you look, though, it seems like someone else is asking for more. The tendency here is to gather yourself and your resources and go off alone to think.
Go ahead and do that if you’d like, but try not to get yourself too closed off. You probably have more than you think you do. Maybe even enough to share.
If you’re being asked to spend on something that will help establish an even firmer foundation than you presently have, give it some serious thought. It might be more than you had anticipated, but the pay offs are probably well worth it.
Extravagant or foolish spending is not recommended, but remember the old adage – it takes money to make money. If you don’t put it out there, be it actual money, your physical effort or something else you consider really important, nothing’s coming back.
This is true about your emotions as well, don’t hold them too close to the chest. Be generous with your heart. Remember, you get what you give.
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May 2nd, 2011 § § permalink
Palm Trees in Palm Springs
Palm Springs, California might soon allow fortune telling, body piercing, tattooing and the sale of tobacco in its downtown core.
Presently businesses offering such services are restricted to areas defined as professional zones. But that might soon change.
The Palm Springs Planning Commission voted unanimously last Wednesday to go forward with a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the present restrictions.
The Director of Planning Services, Craig Ewing, described the existing restrictions as outdated and feels they should be changed to reflect present day attitudes, not ideas from 20 to 50 years ago.
Businesses are already offering these services in the downtown area. Some have been there since before the present laws came into effect.
Some are technically legal, but just so. Like the store that sells tobacco in less than 50 percent of its area, so as to be considered a gift shop rather than a tobacco shop.
Other businesses are simply breaking the law.
It sounds like Palm Springs is just making what’s already happening, legal across the board.
The public hearing is expected to be in late May or early June.
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May 2nd, 2011 § § permalink
High Priestess in Hierophant's Clothes
The Moon moves into Taurus today and stays there until Wednesday.
If you look at this transit through the eyes of the Tarot, it would be like the High Priestess is dressed as the Hierophant. She’s sitting before two acolytes and sharing the secrets she usually guards.
The Moon in Taurus, or High Priestess in the Hierophant’s clothes, is a time of spiritual and emotional certitude.
There’s a sense that the truth can be explained, understood and incorporated into daily life. Rules can and should be followed.
Instead of trying to force others to recognize what you know to be certain, try using this time to simply share your emotional, intellectual and spiritual perceptions.
Celebrate the diversity of spirit in our world, while figuring out for yourself what rules, spiritual or otherwise, work best for you.
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May 2nd, 2011 § § permalink
7 of Wands
Monday, May 2, 2011
7 of Wands
You don’t know what’s coming next or from which direction it’s coming. Valour is important today. Stay true to yourself, firm in your stance and be prepared for anything and everything.
There will be a lot on the go and you’ll probably feel tested. But if you keep your chin up, your back strong and take things one step at a time, the results will be well worthwhile.
Stay strong – you’ve got it in you. And whether or not you recognize it, you’re in a position of strength.
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May 1st, 2011 § § permalink
Arthur E. Waite
Another great tarot event in England …
The Tarosophy Tarot Conference III, will be held September 17-18 in Keswick, the Lake District, UK.
Great guest speakers will be there – Ciro Marchetti, Dan Pelletier, Carrie Paris, Richard Abbot, and Tarosophy’s own Marcus Katz.
And Marcus has a special treat for everyone.
For the first time ever, he’ll be presenting all the images from Arthur E. Waite’s SECOND Tarot. And in full colour!
He has new research and a fully restored Tree of Life illustrating Tarot as a spiritual path.
It’s going to be brilliant. Get your tickets now.
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May 1st, 2011 § § permalink
King of Cups
Sunday, May 1, 2011
King of Cups
Compassion, emotional strength and mature love are key energies today. The King of Cups understands well the joys and sacrifices involved in relationships of all kinds.
Concern yourself with how others are feeling, what they need for support and how you might help. Through concern for the needs of others you might unexpectedly fulfill your own.
And if you know you’re needing some assistance yourself but have been afraid to ask – get over it. Emotional generosity and support are there if you’re willing to let someone help. But they have to know you need the help before they can offer it.
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