more from P.M.H. Atwater

This is part of the email I received and felt some of the ideas were worth putting here in extra for those interested in astrology and how the times might be impacting them.

Part II TIDBITS FOR TOUGH TIMES

by P. M. H. Atwater, L.H.D.

On March 13, 2009 I sent out a mass mailing from my website, an article entitled "Tidbits for Tough Times," for the purpose of offering some context to the type of changes we are all going through. If you did not receive a copy of that mailing, the article is now available on my website at http://www.pmhatwater.com/, <http://www.pmhatwater.com/,> in the Article Section. This mailing is a sequel, again offering context, but going a little further with a few specifics.

Please understand, we are not just going through a downturn or a recession or a depression right now. We are caught in what is termed 'The Great Shifting.' I had a DVD on this at one time that explained in detail what was meant by this. The main crux of that presentation is this: The Great Shifting refers to the Cosmic Year (in astrology), and how every 25,920 years a full rotation of the zodiac is completed.

A Cosmic Month lasts around 2,160 years, and is what we call an 'Age,' like the Age of Pisces or the Age of Aquarius (not here yet, by the way, contrary to some rather sensational claims being made lately). This massive cycle of 25,920 years is almost beyond anyone's ability to fathom. This kind of shift is not just a paradigm shift; it is evolution in our time.

We moderns have a pretty good working knowledge of the last hundred years or so, maybe even a couple of thousand, but 25,920 years ago? Only our indigenous people have that memory. The Great Shifting is here. Now. Everywhere. The energy of the wheel's turn represents more than a cycle; it spirals.

That means: before the next lift upward to higher levels on the spiral, there is always a dip, a downturn. Spiral downturns can last a while a year, a decade, or longer. There is logic to this, a harmonic rhythm, that suggests a Great Plan is taking place, one that follows a Higher Consciousness than our own. The Mayan Calendar is based on this, tracking the development and growth of consciousness itself.

As this rotation completes itself and we move up another octave of vibration (evolutionary phase), we face a myriad of other challenges, in tandem to larger ones. Last time I spoke of Uranus opposite Saturn, a particular push/pull we all have been feeling.

In review: whatever we have depended on before, whatever seemed solid, dependable, and true, is now falling apart. We feel as if "the rug" is being pulled out from under us. We didn't do anything in particular to cause this. We were living our lives, making our plans, looking forward to even better times ahead, when, all of a sudden things came to a screeching halt. And it seems sudden, even though this
condition has been long in coming. We didn't recognize it because we weren't
looking.

Uranus in the sign of Pisces is opposite Saturn in the sign of Virgo. The biggest changes that we are dealing with, then, cover religion (church, doctrines, how we worship); spirituality (belief, values, personal relationship with Deity); philosophy (how we live, how we order ourselves, what motivates us); creative imagination (what pleasures us and why, the arts, invention and innovation); security/privacy (are we safe, can we protect what we have); emotions and feelings (do we disappear into WebWorlds or drugs - which detach us from touch and foster a loneliness that is stark and depressing).

These changes are in direct opposition to the logic we once trusted that covered employment, savings, investments, banks, social mores, schools, what we possess, how we dress, what defines us as practical/dependable human beings, our very sense of good health and the "miracle" of pharmaceuticals and chemicals (which supposedly make our lives and our food and our world "better").

What we once depended upon, what we built with our sweat and effort that is what's at risk. Uranus rips apart what Saturn puts together. . . for the purpose of waking us up to our own follies so we can transform, shift, redo, remodel, refit that part of our lives and our world that is being affected.

This tugging energy between the two extremes has been in our laps for about a year now, and will continue until almost the end of 2010, bringing with it major adjustments in how the world works. Whether positive or negative depends on us.

A big clue, in not only how to survive what seems an unending crises, but actually in how to thrive and succeed in spite of all, is Pluto in Capricorn, through 2024. It's that wonderful down-to-earth Capricornian energy that will make the difference. When you think of Capricorn, you think of "the turtle that wins the race" because Capricorns don't know the meaning of the word "quit."

This energy pattern is constant, dependable, resourceful, practical, hard-working, prepared, ambitious, willing to begin small and work up, good with investments, keeps on, refines, remodels, restructures, reinvents, refigures, protects, guards, builds, has an alternative (usually numerous alternatives), desires success and is willing to succeed, double-checks, able to sacrifice for a goal, is there to help/serve when needed. Although Capricorn can seem a cold, cruel taskmaster (not being prone to displays of emotion), the truth is this patterning is infused with a sense of tradition, pride, devotion, and compassion. Thrift is the middle name of Capricorn, but so is the miracle of patience. When you think "Capricorn" . . . think wisdom.

All of this, the Great Shifting, is a natural cycle, another in evolution's march toward the TRANSFORMATION of our world, our very being. None of the current economic systems are sustainable not capitalism, not socialism, not communism, not theocracy, not tyranny. And no governmental or political leader in any country has the know-how, the training and vision, to find a lasting solution. It will take all of us together. There is already a flood of people, ideas, and muscle coming forward to do the job, in ways that honor the tough choices ahead.

Excellent teachers are popping up everywhere, with workshops and models that
show exceptional promise. A new consciousness is not only rising, it is fostering one miracle after another: like turning mushrooms into a substance that eats up road oil; creating classrooms that can handle the new spatial-visual minds; spinning new fabrics from the trash we throw away; and so forth. Capricorn is our clue, remember?

Begin small, be creative. Read about what is working in Ode, the new magazine for intelligent optimists (http://www.odemagazine.com/). We subscribe. I hope you will, too. Support your local newspaper; subscribe to that, too.

While we're at it, let me share a few more things:

People are dying younger and quicker than before. Death and dying are now important topics. New books/sources I can recommend:

Light on Death, The Spiritual Art of Dying, J. Phillip Jones. 2007,
Mandala Publishing, San Rafael, CA.

Final Journeys, A Practical Guide for Bringing Care and Comfort At The End
of Life, Maggie Callanan. 2008, A Bantum Book, NYC.

As You Die, P. M. H. Atwater. As both a CD or a DVD through Atwater¹s
online bookstore, http://www.pmhatwater.com/ or from http://www.focustv.com/.

Transition Guides, a volunteer service, teaching The Art of Conscious Dying to caregivers. Contact Diane Goble. Refer to the Marketplace in http://www.pmhatwater.com/. <http://www.pmhatwater.com/.> Diane has a section there with contact details.

For those ready to view death through "the eyes of the soul," read We Live
Forever, P. M. H. Atwater. 2004, A.R.E. Press, Virginia Beach, VA.

Methods of health and healing need revising. Costs are soaring out of sight while Medicare covers less. Excellent alternatives to allopathic medicine are such nodalities as homeopathy, vitamin and mineral therapy, herbs, energy medicine, complementary health care, naturopathy. No doctor can heal you; patch you up, yes, but not heal. That's up to you. Educate yourself.

I practice alternative healthcare methods and they work. My doctor is a
osteopath/homeopath who believes in the power of prayer. M.D.s are great for
emergencies (I've had a few), but they seldom bother with general care (doesn't pay enough). We must be more proactive.

Start with a good diet, exercise, yoga, thankfulness, prayer, meditation. Cranial-sacral therapists are life-savers, so are good SCIO machine operators (a type of energy
healing). Good healers, certified and licensed, are virtually everywhere now. Check credentials and references. Avoid drugs if you can. Vitamin D the last two years, medical research has uncovered the almost unbelievable healing power of Vitamin D. Google for the latest findings. You may be as stunned as I was. Few doctors are up to speed on this.

Example: how many know that people of color are at the most risk - because the
pigmentation that softens their skin and keeps them from burning shuts out Vitamin D. How much do we need? That's the stickler: you must have a blood test to know, then another one maybe two months later to make certain what you are taking is doing the job. I take 20,000 units daily. For me, this is just right.

Within one week of taking Vitamin D, skin problems virtually disappeared. My dermatologist was amazed. I urge you to look into this and see what applies to you, especially if you have diabetes, heart disease, cancer, or other medical conditions where Vitamin D could make a difference.

We are not helpless. We have free choice. Use it. There's nothing like community, even a community of minds, where people get together on occasion, talk to each other, help each other, laugh with each other. How many of you still throw lunch or dinner parties with your neighbors and friends? Do you even know your neighbors? Visiting, having fun in a group environment, is an invaluable investment in caring and love. We human beings need each other. And we need to talk with each other.

Television and computers serve an important function, but they should never
dominate your life. Too many electronic marvels can bake your brain. What many people are calling "the problems associated with ascending into higher energies"
things like short-term memory loss, forgetfulness, being fuzzy-headed, vertigo, energy drain, abdominal weight gain, bloating are really the result of the accumulated effects from excessive exposure to mercury, toxic metals, aluminum, Aspartame, cell phones, electromagnetic pollution, and so forth. We are reaping the results of a lifestyle that has stretched us further than our physical bodies can adjust to. We need to do some rethinking here, and change some of our laws.

Don't get too caught up in "2012." The Mayan Calendar, and all other known ancient calendars, recycle themselves in the sense that they were set up to operate "forever," whether or not advanced times were actually described. The Mayan Calendar is no exception. Astrology tells us that transformational changes continue for decades to come. We have a "window" of opportunity here to recreate our world in wonderful ways. It won't be easy, but it's well worth the challenge.

You have my permission to share this article with anyone you please. Please
use as is. Thanks, PMH