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Developing Our
Psychic Ability:
Why and How?
by Cathy H. Burroughs
A psychic reading is not just about career opportunities, good
fortune or meeting tall, dark strangers. It is a sacred portal
to manifesting your true destiny. ~ Anthon St. Maarten
I wasn’t always psychic, I often joke, and never planned this to
be my career of choice. I was, in fact, “universally recruited.”
I’ll never forget when I first started reading in Underground
Atlanta. After a particularly heartfelt somewhat esoteric tarot
reading, the young woman got up abruptly and began to walk away,
saying, “I don’t have any idea what you’re talking about? I just
want to know how tall is he, what does he look like, what’s his
name and when’s he gonna show up?!”
It was then I realized I’d better hone my psychic capacity so I
could more aptly respond to people’s desires and queries who
crossed my path as I followed my own mysterious path of
unfoldment. Actually the quest for spiritual guidance is a time
honored tradition. Even the ancients sought illumination from
oracles, omens, visions and the stars.
People often ask why it is useful to develop their intuitive
gifts. I answer that I believe we are all born intuitive just as
we all have five senses. Many have already experienced
remembering past lives, seeing spirits, deceased relatives,
having prophetic dreams or premonitions. Others just know when
someone will call or when something just doesn’t feel right.
These are already our gut instincts and intuition at work.
Within the parameters of our busy lives, there is little support
or even acknowledgement of this invisible metaphysical or
supernatural realm, never mind our contact with it. By taking
time to unlock and enhance our access and abilities we benefit
by strengthening our 1) clarity and authenticity 2) personal
power and spiritual awareness, 3) gut instincts and emotional
IQ; 3) wisdom and effectiveness personally and professionally;
4) insight into our personal patterns as well as 5) a deeper
connection to and understanding of the overarching nature of
life.
Types of Psychic Ability
Just as a musician practices regularly, when we do the same with
our intuition we become more proficient. Psychic information
filters through the third eye with visual images and
associations (clairvoyance), audible messages (clairaudience),
feelings (clairsentience), knowing (claircognizance) and
sometimes, even smell (clairalience). Mediumship is another mode
that allows us to reach the deceased. Some theorize there is
actually an archive where all that has been or will be is stored
in the astral known as the Akashic Record.
Spiritual Guides, Techniques and Tools
You may have heard that we all have a team of guides that assist
us with lessons and objectives of this incarnation. These guides
can be evolved human beings that sign on to help point the way,
well known individuals who resonate with our work, master
teachers like Christ or Buddha, as well as saints, sages,
deceased relatives, totem animals, angels, archangels and
others.
Practical exercises can boost our skill like automatic writing;
reading objects (psychometry) or auras, working with the lunar
cycles, intent and dreams, even creating customized rituals.
Validating tools such as applied kinesiology (muscle testing) or
dowsing (working with a pendulum) test our acuity, assuring us
we are consistently receiving accurate information. Some prefer
to work with tools like the tarot, I Ching, palmistry, runes,
scrying and astrology; while others find energetic methods like
alternative healing/clearing, hypnosis, past life or pre natal
regression are catalysts to release blocks, contracts, vows,
oaths and trauma that have outlived their usefulness.
A few psychic primers will jump start your inquiry: Rosemary
Altea’s The Eagle and the Rose; James Redfield’s books
especially The Celestine Prophecy; Doreen Virtue’s The
Lightworkers's Way; Brian Weiss’s Many Lives Many Masters and
James Van Praagh’s Talking to Heaven, to name a few. To learn
more check out workshops and classes throughout your area
metaphysical and healing centers. You are also welcome to
request a suggested reading list by emailing Cathyb108@aol.com.
Remember in the words of Wayne Gerard Trotman, author of
Veterans of the Psychic Wars, Growth of consciousness does not
depend on the might of the intellect but on the conviction of
the heart.
Noted psychic/astrologer Cathy Burroughs teaches psychic
development, astrology and more and is available for readings,
classes and special events. Contact her via
www.psychicsolutions.tv, cell 404 543 1080 or Cathyb108@aol.com.
Spiritual Love in Astrology
by Cathy Burroughs
July 2014
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways? – Elizabeth Barrett
Browning
Astrology is one of the most compelling metaphysical tools for
understanding the hidden secrets in relationships and
relationship dynamics. Spiritual love is one of the most
mysterious connections we experience. This type of love often
transcends our traditional notions of and may not easily fit
into any clear category. The nature of spiritual relationships
can be categorized by unconditional love or by more challenging
soul level connections for our own evolution and growth.
In astrology there are many layers to understanding
relationships are built on an entire spectrum of possibilities.
Some of these can be discovered in a technique called synastry
where we compare two charts to find the many linkages between
them that create an impression of a third entity ~ the
relationship itself. Here are some of the basic cosmic building
blocks in an astrological birth chart that create powerful
spiritual connections:
The Nodes are two polar opposites in a chart that indicate our
soul level lessons in this incarnation. The South Node, which
looks like a chalice, indicates past life gifts, past life
relationships, unresolved karma or an unfulfilled spiritual
contract or lesson. The North Node, which looks like a
headphone, indicate that the individual may be a spiritual
teacher for the other individual, help them to move along the
path of their destined purpose or soul objective. This shows a
potential future together.
Venus connections between two charts show affinity, affection,
appreciation and shared values and may create a sense of kindred
spirits or like-minded individuals.
Neptune is the higher vibrational frequency of Venus and is
associated with unconditional love, enlightened appreciation,
total fusion, and spiritual acceptance and healing.
Saturn connections hold people together in a way that is
difficult to break but often brings lessons, restrictions,
discipline, structure and may indicate a past life contract or
work to be done together.
Jupiter is a planet of expansion, happiness, celebration,
learning, fun and multi-dimensional access. It celebrates the
family history, international travel, adventure, risk, joy,
fulfillment, and shared spiritual values and ethics.
Pluto is associated with soul level connections that are
extremely intense, sometimes obsessive and may be all consuming.
Chiron (a comet that is a lesser known connection) can bring
connections in healing relationships, create a bridge from the
old way of life to the new; also according to Magi Astrology
Chiron connections create soul mate linkages that do not always
need to be romantic in nature.
Remember each one of the planets also have a shadow side. For
example, the lower vibrational function of the South Node
contacts can be dysfunction, addiction or a feeling of
captivity. Venus contacts may make for over indulgence or
gluttony while Neptune can bring confusion, illusion or
deception. A darker expression of Saturn can be too much
criticism and not enough appreciation and support. Pluto
contacts may indicate control, tyranny, and even violence, and
too much Jupiter can be too much fun and not enough
productivity.
The Sign that the Planet is in plays a key role, additionally as
does the house placement. Spiritual relationships generally show
up in the water houses: the 4th house of home will feel like
family; the 8th will indicate a supernatural or profound soul
level affinity and the 12th will indicate past life and future
life connections, and is transcendent, perhaps one of the most
elusive spiritual realms available to us on the earth plane.
This contact can create one of the most deeply spiritual
contacts known, but may promote escapism or make practical
expression challenging.
These soul level or spiritual connections may occur in
traditional romantic relationships but also between family
members, best or close friends, mentor/student, a guru, a writer
to whom you feel a deep kinship, even a beloved pet or a
geographic location. I hope this gives you a few clues to
understanding the mysterious underpinnings and subtleties of our
spiritual connections and how astrology can shed light on them.
Happy Birthday, Sun Sign!
Sun Sign Columns
Understanding Aries
(March 21-April 20)
by Cathy H. Burroughs
Happy Birthday, courageous Aries. As the Evel Knievel of the
Zodiac, your birthday marks the Vernal Equinox and the beginning
of Spring. As the natural ruler of the first house of self, you
are particularly attuned to the seasons and natural cycles of
nature, the stars and society. The part of the body that governs
Aries energy is the head (picture the butting head of the ram or
a bucking bronco, and you get the idea).
The fiery initiating Cardinal leader Aries is the great pioneer,
warrior, risk- taker, breaker-of-new ground and a goer “where
angels fear to tread.” They love to jumpstart initiatives and
get things rolling, especially if they are new, original or have
never been done before.
Then, they’ll hand it off to one of the other more
task-completion oriented of the Zodiac, such as the fixed and
tenacious Aquarius, Taurus, Scorpio or Taurus or the more
malleable mutable Pisces, Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius.
Ruled by Mars the god of war, the ever-youthful Aries is the
action hero of the Zodiac, aggressive, assertive, sexy, who will
lead without caring one iota whether anyone is behind them or
not. Aries make great entrepreneurs, courageous investors,
adventurous outdoors people and explorers who love a career
which requires risk, fearlessness and start-ups. They can also
the great babies of the Zodiac, with a “me first” attitude which
at times may lead to a preoccupation with self that may be
problematic when another is involved but can also be great
leaders and generous and helpful with their time, energy and
resources.
Their natural counterpart is the Venus-ruled (as in the John
Gray help book for the sexes Men are from Mars; Women are from
Venus) harmonious and conciliatory Libra who may grow weary
doing all the accommodating and compromising. Aries like to set
the agenda, cut to the chase and often are known to say things
like, “stop shilly shalling”, “get on with it”, “I can’t be
bothered,” and “your point is???” It was probably an impatient
Ram copywriter who penned the great Nike slogan, “Just Do It;”
or the cartoonist t-shirt that bemoaned the fact that
“Everybody’s always getting in my way.”
Sometimes impatient, reckless, impetuous, aggressive or
argumentative, the action-oriented Aries person will not dilly
dally, with get things done, are as productive as hell and don’t
have the time to go through bureaucracy, red tape and can’t
(always) be bothered to build consensus. Perhaps this is why
owners of red cars (associated with Martian assertiveness may be
a bit more accident prone and… candidates for road rage?) may be
paying the higher insurance premiums?
While the impetuous and goal-oriented Aries loves the dynamic
energy of the other fire signs (Leo and Sag), there is generally
a power struggle as to who gets to decide what is done and when,
especially between (guess who?) that fixed, mirror-gazing
Leotine of the jungle. Aries generally enjoys the company of the
compatible and detached air signs (Aquarius, Gemini and Libra).
A word to the wise should be sufficient: in love and lust, the
testosterone-heavy (no matter what gender) Ram loves the chase.
It is the challenge, not the conquering that keeps a passionate,
hot, hot, hot stag coming back for more.
Understanding Taurus
April 21st - - May 20th
By Cathy H. Burroughs
One of my best friends Deb is a fixed earthy Taurus with a
capital T. Financially, she is prone toward having all past
checks organized in perfectly constructed boxes in alpha, chron
order and cross referenced by subject. Her apartment while
decorated on a shoestring is absolutely mesmerizing. Swath of
fabric create a romantic and diaphanous boudoir atmosphere, with
Christmas lights, candles and unusual creative touches
everywhere, many handmade or created by artist friends.
Her bathroom is filled with an exotic and unusual soap
collection with a changing array of cosmetics and adornments all
decorously arranged. Her gastronomic talents are second to none.
Whatever the foodstuff, she has a way of transforming it to
nectar of the gods. She works in a museum (of course), has a
fabulous fashion sense and creates extravagant and stylish balls
and special events. These galas are festooned with the most
unusual and brightly colored fresh flower arrangements and
sumptuous and irresistible banquets to satisfy the most prick of
palettes. She does this, together with running a well-oiled
performance operation.
At Christmas time, watch-out, cause it is Project City. With
funky and creative decorations, multi-colored papers, twines of
every variety, cards and unusual gifts, she customized each on
with the waft of her magic glue gun. Even her morning Java is
magical, brewed from a cappuccino machine with a flavor
unsurpassed by any Starbucks Emporium this side of the Rockies.
She has an investment portfolio and a retirement plan. Her
Cabriolet is regularly maintained and the leather seats
regularly polished. In short, when it comes to the sensual and
practical details of life, she is non-parried and she brings a
special flair to everything in her blessed sphere.
Her life is Feng Shui, animated: homage to the senses. Never
mind that she is anathema to change, rarely makes and impetuous
decision (always asks for her requisite 48-hours for any major
consideration) and can be cranky as all get out, all that
surrounds her is beauty, grace and style…The reliable and
steadfast earthy Taurus is fixed, with a perseverance that just
won’t quit. The down side is that they can be resistant,
stubborn and unbending and once committed to a course of action,
have trouble changing gears. They may move slowly or ploddingly,
depending upon their planetary influences and are ruled by the
lovely Venus, goddess of the arts, love, partnership and beauty.
Taurus rules the neck and throat, as well as the cervical
vertebrae, and some Bull persons make their living from their
inspired warblings, including, Barbara Streisand, Sheena Easton
and Tammy Wynette.
The safeguards of the Earth’s resources, Taurus rules the second
house of money, possessions, real estate and sensual values and
enjoys working in the arts, gardening in the fashion or beauty
industries, with food, conservation, finances and real estate.
Most compatible with their earth signs (Virgo and Capricorn),
they groove with the watery Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio, their
passionate polar opposite. No stranger to power struggles, they
tend to lock horns with fixed Aquarius and Leo, but once
ensconced in a secure and nourishing relationship are loyal and
devoted and prefer constancy and consistency.
Other famous Bulls include make-up maven Mary Kay Ash; chief
extroadinare (and don’t hold the sauce) James Beard; UK honcho
Tony Blair, waifish and elegant star Audrey Hepburn; the
sometimes outlandish Dennis Rodman; silent movie idol Rudolph
Valentino; producer David O. Selznick and movie mogul/genius
Orson Wells.
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