THE SECRETS TO UNLIMITED MANIFESTATION

© 2017 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter July 2017

by Mario C. Veo

Much has been written about Manifestation – from the Law of Attraction to powerful rituals, to visualization and Will Power … yet we still struggle to achieve our highest potential!

We very clear about this: ‘We struggle to achieve that which is rightfully ours … !’

Why … ?

Because none of these valuable techniques are complete – they all leave out certain essential components to proper [and safe] Manifestation.

We all know the statistics – the great majority of people who win the lottery end up in a worse financial situation within two years … and most of them are not even actively practicing manifestation techniques, so imagine how much damage someone could create for himself if he was using any of the popular systems!

So, why do people end up so poor after winning millions in a lottery?

Because deep inside of them, in their very core, in their highest Truth of Truth … they are just not ready for the personal transformation this would require – essentially, they are simply not capable of being rich!

Sounds harsh ?! Well yes, of course it is, but it is self-induced … and so they can change it [if they know how].

Mario C. Veo is a teacher of Spiritual Science and a Healing Arts Practitioner. He teaches classes and individuals on Personal Transformation and the Expansion of Consciousness. Mario is available for personal guidance and consultations on Tuesdays and the last Sunday of the month at the Shining Lotus™ Bookstore.

THE VIEW FROM THE WINDOW… a tale of unfair proportions

© 2017 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter July 2017

by Mario C. Veo

There is a small town, way over the mountains, where everyone is healthy, happy, and very, very  prosperous… in fact they lack for nothing… Well, all except one that is.

This is the story of Eve, the young girl who lives in a room on top of the tallest building in town.  From here she can see everywhere, all over town  –  she knows where the milk-man goes in his rounds, where the boys go to play their games, and when the market opens, and even who has the best produce.

Every day she sits by her window and looks out, and every day she follows, yearning to be out there, playing and greeting everyone she knows so well, but has never spoken to.

Alas, she cannot, for her window is nailed shut, and must never, never be open… or bad things will happen to her.

Why…? Because it is for the best – truly, for her own safety… you see, when she was very young, just a baby really, Eve got sick, so very, very sick, and she didn’t get any better, until they put her in this room…

“This magical room healed you”  or so they said with great conviction; and even though Eve was the only surviving child of the wealthiest people in town, her family now long gone, and only her guardians remained.

“It really is for the best” they said in unison,  “We’re doing this for you, to keep you safe, and healthy” they all agreed.

“But I want to go out and play, and be with my friends” Eve said, tentatively.

“Well, your friends don’t want to be with you” the eldest crone said, cackling all the while.

“If they were really your friends they would have been here already, wouldn’t they now ?”  said the other equally old crone  “You must listen to us; we are your guardians after all, and we know better than you”

“Yes, you must trust us… do you think it is easy for us to look after you after your parents died ? You are not of our blood, but still, we do our duty, and none can ask for more… you have your dolls and toys, what more do you need ?  Don’t be such an ungrateful child now”

And so they left, locking the door behind them, with only the maid to bring her daily food… until one day her old maid was gone, and a new, younger one took her place  –  and this one was different, a little stronger in character, a little too independent of thought, many would have said.

And after taking a good look at Eve, and her meager surroundings … well, she just turned around and left, without even uttering a word !! the wretched servant …but… she did not lock the door behind her… in fact, there it stands wide open, tempting one and all to go out and  meet the great, wide world outside.

Oh, there is Eve now, softly stepping to the door… and gently closing it shut… as she once again returns to her window, and resumes looking out to the world she’s grown so accustomed to… after all, she is not an ungrateful child… and they are her elders, and said they know better …

Mario C. Veo is a teacher of Spiritual Science and a Healing Arts Practitioner. He teaches classes and individuals on Personal Transformation and the Expansion of Consciousness. Mario is available for personal guidance and consultations on Tuesdays and the last Sunday of the month at the Shining Lotus™ Bookstore.

PLANETS AND POSSIBILITIES: A LOOK AT THE ASTROLOGY OF JULY 2017

© 2017 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore newsletter July 2017

by Sally Shotwell

This month begins with our attention directed to the highly charged Fourth of July weekend and the probability that we interact with others, hopefully in a pleasurable way. The Sun (our consciousness), Mars (our vitality), and Mercury (our thought processes) are in watery, sensitive Cancer and we may feel slightly overwhelmed and inclined to seek the company of close friends and family who offer us a supportive haven. Cancer’s symbol is the Crab who creates a shell to cover his soft, vulnerable body to protect himself from environmental threats. This image is somewhat misleading since this is the cardinal, assertive water sign and driven to protect and nurture those in need. The Great Mother, creator of us all, is its archetype and the Moon is its ruler, whose cycles control the tides and our unconscious, emotional life. This seems intimidating but let’s turn our focus to the relationship a devoted mother establishes as she nurtures her dependent infant, bonding the two together in heart-based love. This ideal is seldom truly realized but this is the nurturance we hope to achieve with those we care about.

Are we making ourselves available to our loved ones?

Are we extending kindness to ourself?

As we wend our way through the month, we should make our goal  to participate in cordial interaction and if things get tense, head for the hills. June 2, Mars and relentless Pluto in serious Capricorn challenge each other in a power struggle and July 4, erratic Uranus in fiery Aries annoys Mercury. Fortunately, charming Venus enters airy, witty Gemini shares her refreshing breeze, cooling off heated egos and this sets the stage nicely for the gifts July 5th brings.

First, the Sun and dreamy Neptune in watery, ethereal Pisces work together to help us tune into our spiritual/emotional intelligence, broadening our understanding of ourselves and others. Then, Mercury is renewed(as are our thoughts) when he slips into ebullient, fiery Leo and directs our attention to taking advantage of the fun Summer activities awaiting us.

Are we giving ourselves permission to play or even just hang out?

July 8 the Full Moon(culmination) is in responsible Capricorn, bent on tangibly contributing security to society as a whole. This is in contrast to the Cancer Sun’s focus creating a safe environment for our immediate community. Since the emphasis with both is to serve others there is much common ground. There are several other planets impacting this Moon so it is quite charged. The Sabian Symbol states: “The Union Jack flag flies from a British warship: The protection offered to individuals and groups by powerful institutions in charge of bringing order.” Both these signs look to the past to learn what has worked and what we should not repeat. Where great power is exerted, great care must be given to prevent its abuse and we need to be aware of what is taking place both personally and politically. July 9, the Sun and Pluto clash and could create unwelcome news. Our detachment will continue to greatly assist us during the tumult!

July 17, lovely Venus and Neptune do not see eye to eye, leading us to check out how realistic our relationship expectations may be. This can have a happy outcome and save us from unpleasantness as Mars and Uranus act out and force us to pay attention to our situation. July 18, things calm down with Venus joining benevolent Jupiter in harmony-oriented Libra, introducing a sense of renewal and optimism which perks us up. July 19, Mercury and Saturn put their heads together and share imaginative thoughts and practical strategies for us, planting the seed to help us get our show on the road.

July 20, Mars enters Leo and feels rejuvenated and able to exude his fiery warmth again. The Sun and Uranus are not happy with each other but we can direct our attention to July 22 when the Sun returns to his Leo home. He’s emitting largesse and enthusiasm and sharing his vitality with us as we prepare for the New Moon in Leo July 23. This New Moon(new beginnings) concentrates on releasing material which has not been available to our consciousness before. This is a big deal as the Symbol says: “Blood rushes to a man’s head as his vital energies are mobilized under the spur of ambition: An irruption of bio-psychic energies into the ego-controlled field of consciousness.” This suggests a breakthrough in our personal growth but let’s make sure we moderate our responses and make sure we drink a lot of water and remain low key.

July 25, Mercury moves into earthy, practical Virgo, the home sign in which he becomes a bastion of organization. He lends us a sense of calm which comes in handy as July 26 the Sun and Mars put their heads together prodding us to employ our courage and implement our vision to share this vision to help others. July 30 Venus connects with electric Uranus reinforcing the theme that we should expand our expectations and venture forth into new, uncharted territory.

What do we yearn to communicate to others?

July 31, the month wraps up with Venus exiting Gemini for the comfy, watery embrace of Cancer and she’s on to something. Water can be soothing and therapeutic as well as cleansing and respite from our hectic pace. She’s presenting us with nourishing niche in which to rest and ponder our recent adventures. We’re certainly on a fast learning curve and holding our own!

Blessings and Love

Sally Shotwell is a life-long student of esoteric spirituality whose focus on studies in Astrology have spanned decades. She has entertained and informed our readers with her articles for a few years now.