28 — Sunday, December 6, 1998 — North Shore News Preparing f IT have a vivid imagina- tion. I know the astrological correlates for that, but can- not (or will not) imagine not knowing my astrological Aspects at any given time... especially for the next several turbulent months. Being privy to prevailing and upcoming contigura- tions (for my sake and oth- ers) has been a primary “calling” for 40 vears. My study and practice of the cosmic craft, which is both science and intuitive art, has maintained a constant awareness that macrocosm and microcosm are one — that there is no separation on any level whatsoever. I share that you can change your world because none-other-than vou has made this world. You are under the law of your own consciousness. You create the world you believe you deserve. [ refer to who you really are, the all-pervading, eternal and infinitely creative aware- ness/consciousness — not local and ephemeral. Beyond all perceivables and conceiv- ables. It is not that you are a local event dreaming of a larger realm, but, rather, an entire world dreaming of local events. No boundaries restrict. This awareness renders one more “at cause” rather than disempowered... “at effect.” I teach in my readings that we are the aspects, in fact, prior to/beyond our horoscope. We can take responsibility tor the reality that we are creating and when we decide that we don’t like this or thar situation, circumstance or condition, we can access the power within that allows us to change it. Call it Divine provi- r north shore news ALTERNATIVES “A disturbance to the personal and collective order which will be highly transformative.” dence, higher/deeper mind, grace... Whatever. For me, personally, it is certainly Christ, the love- wisdom at the core of the heart of all that lives. We are, all of us, about to create a dramatic, wake- a perse up call. Caretith navigation is required because of certain potential dangers in E999 and 2000. Forewarned is torearmead, Totten sav (empowered with knowledge of the weather and terrain). fr will be fascinating for those of us who are pre- pared to fearlessly confront the upcoming challenges tram strength, a positive mind-set...a place of aware- ness. We're looking at an impactual crisis (passage) in mid-1999 that will lead to, rem during 2000, a *remodel- ing.” a more effective way of handling the dynamics that created the emergency. Power strugules galore, Great conflict between the former way and the need fora new approach. We can expect a disturbance to the personal and collective order which will be highly transformative. New global economic structures, etc. This particular holiday season, | would recommend the gift of clarity, cosmic perspective and deep insight... a thorough, in- depth, substantive astrologi callv-oriented reading. L offer special rates at this time, because Pm chock full of information that TE cagerly want to provide. —Robert Aiken is an taternationally known prafes- stonal astroluqes and thera- pentic counsclor/ecacher/ writer with 40 years’ experi- ence. He offers: empowering personal counselling sessions as well as thorough, in-depth, tape-recorded astrelogical readings. Plone Carate: 926- 4961. Don’t wait until new year to get in shape “Never let food take the place of sex in vour life. You'll know this has happened when you install a mirror above the kitchen table!” THE festive season is creeping upon us as we can all tell from the bombardment of advertising telling us that if we really love our little Jack or fill we should spend $150 on the fatest little doll craze because it will make them so happece. Yeah right. It’s also the period in the calendar when many tend to overindulge in food and drink (read, eat and drink until you’re as full as a sea- side outhouse on 4 bank holiday!) the end result of which is a feeling of tremen- dous guilt. - By January Ist everyone is lining up at the local health club or recreation centre with wallets open, committed to shedding the extra pounds accumulated if it’s the last thing they do —- usually it’s not — sometimes it isn’t even the ficst! Well, why not buck the system this year and stop following everyone else like a herd of cattle by beginning “By January you may end up feeling as fit as a butcher’s dog (or at least something approaching that).” a fitness program before the hols. Stay with it throughout the festivities and by January and you may end up feeling as fir as a butcher's dog (or at least something approach- ing that level). We are the only ones responsible for our health and wellness and this might be a terrific opportunity to embrace a new interest that could become, just maybe, the catalyst you needed to get back on a track that will extend the quality and quan- tity of your life. There is an amazing array of interests to get involved with on the North Shore, and not all reguire a huge financial commitment. Clubs offer tennis, squash, running and jog- ging, as well as weight train- ing, indoor cycling and a host of aerobic classes designed to accommodate all demographic and psycho- graphic groups. If you're out of shape, overweight and understand the serious health conse- quences of living such a sedentary, physically inept lifestyle, but are truly happy about who you are, then don’t change a thing. If however, vou're realiz- ing how mortal you really are and feel the need to do something that may help you improve the odds of being around when vour kids are grown up, then for God?’s sake (or at Teast that of your loved ones) make a decision to do something about it. Enjoy the upcoming weeks — because life is not a dress rehearsal — but cele- brare with a new energy and enjoy everything life has to offer. This includes your own good health! A closing thought, this time from Leonardo Da Vinci: “The great man pre- sides over all his states of consciousness with obstinate rigor.” Shane Collins is a pliysical trainer and athletic coach as well as an accomplished ultra endurance runner and marathon swimmer. December23: