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For more information, call Dave Olson at 660-3614. Sunday, October 4, 1992 - North Shore News ~ 43 Catholic astrology precedes church THIS EXTRAORDINARY weekly column was launch- ed two years ago on Oct. 7, 1990. Robert Aiken [an A HEAVENS ABOVE According to the Pope’s revised “Universal Catechism’? for our world’s 960 million Roman Cath- olics, you are a ‘‘sinner’” if you have been consulting it; especially the Sun-sign guides. I agree that you are ‘missing the mark’’ (sinning) if you base your ‘ife upon a ‘‘general forecast’? (best we can do in a column) and/or believe that you are “‘influenced by the stars."” it is more empowering to know that you are the stars. | endeavor to make that clear, for your sake, Astrology precedes the Church by thousands of ‘years. The Vatican houses the greatest astrologica! library in the world. Consider (aa astrological word): Our week is a creation of the ‘Hellenistic period. During the age of Augustus it began to supplant in Latin countries the old Roman © nundinum of eight ‘days. It replaced all local Adopted by the Church, in: spite. of its suspicious origin, it was im- ‘posed on all Christian peoples. When today we name the days Saturday, Sunday, Monday, we -are heathens and astrologers without knowing it, since we recognize implicitly that the first belongs to Saturn, the second io the Sun, the third to the Moon. ° : There is no more striking proof of the power and popularity of astrological beliefs than the influ- ence which they have continually exercised over popular language. All modern idioms preserve traces of it. For example, when we speak of a martial, jovial, or iunatic char- acter, it relates to Mars, Jupiter and the Moon. Way back when, there were earthly ‘‘demons’’ who were con- trasted with the celestial gods who were ‘‘catholic.’? This word, -which was to have such a great destiny, was at first merely an astrological term; it denoted activ- ities which are not limited to indi- viduals, nor to particular events, but apply to the whole human race and to the entire earth. My mind is ‘universal’? and is interested in healing, which implies wholeness, which implies totality of perspec- tives: ] embrace all points of view. Thank you, God/Goddess, all that is ... divine architect of the universe, for the profoundly sublime, all-embracing spiritual art and science of astro-logos. Rightly understood and applied, it serves us well. Oct. 4-10, 1992 “T" ARIES (March 21-April 20) Sunday, Aries, you aie well aspected for trying something new. Trouble in the workplace, early week. Mid-week, calendars. — . dreams. ‘‘catholic”? or ~ stand up for your convictions. Thursday, a challenge presents itself, You tove it. Cloudy judgment, Friday. Saturday, an old desice may be aroused. U4 FAURUS (Apri 21-May 20 The key to peace, Sunday. is your mate or partner, Taurus, Monday, opt for balance. Opporiunity-time, Tuesday, Mid-week, cuioy yourself. Have some fun. A family issue, Thursday. Listen and teatn. Friday, you could narrowly avoid a conflict. faturday will prove significant. Watch ealth, TU GEMINI (May 22-Suae 24) Keep it light and playful, Sunday, Gemim. Monday. many questions Patience necessary, ‘Tuesday. You won't xchieve much, mid-week. Thursday, you could spend tea much. Remember to remember, Friday. Jupiter enters Libra, Saturday. Big relationship shifts around the corner. & 1. ANCER (June 22-July 2) wunday, serve somebody. Pay at- tentiun to your needs as well. Monday, some finishing up lo do. Accept Tuesday's invitation. You have much io share, mid- week. Express it, A dream could come true, Thursday. Friday, you may not know what you're doing. Saturday, go for peace of thing, +.EO (July 24-Ang. 23) A sunday, Leo, could be very fively. Monday, 4 good idea. Follow through. You inspire positive responses, Tuesday. Mid- week, a possible conflict with your partner. Thursday, consider apologizing. Your mate is tense, Friday. Saturday, a change of em- phasis is taking place. Your mind, stimu- sted. . VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 23) Thy Ureate some recreation, Sunday Virgo. Monday, temperamental. You could get lucky, Tuesday. The quality of your life changes. Chuck an old habit, Thursday. Preoccupied, Friday. Over the weekend, Jupiter departs your sign, This won't diminish your economic situation. Se UBRA (sept. 24-01. 23) Sunday, Libra, becalm yourself. Commune with your sweetheart, Monday. be good to yourself. Tuesday, take charge. Mid-week, a friend has good advice. Listen well. Romance, Thursday. Friday, a blast from the past. Whew! Saturday, the princi- ple of abundance enters your sign. SCORPIO (Crt. 24-Nov. 22) Some relationship tension, Sunday, y “Scorpio. - Practise accountability. Ear! week, you ase happy to have completed something. Pay attention to Wednesday's If angry, Thursday, release - it. Don't hurt anybody. Friday, you anticipate something. unusual, Saturday, you wake up inside. SAGITTARIUS (Nov, 23-Dec. 21) , Pace yourself, Sunday. Monday, your points of view are forceful. Be toler- - ant. Expect a few surprises, Tuesday. Be moderate, mid-week. Much to do, Thurs- day. You won't waste time. Be realistic, Friday. Don't believe everything. you hear. The cnergy chenges, Saturday. Jupiter into Libra spells more fun and adventure. . CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 29) Big career decision, Sunday, Capticorn. Seize Monday’s opportunity. Tuesday, you may confront someone at work. Focus on the main issue, Wednesday. Energy surges, Thursday. Ups and downs, Friday, a secret to keep. Saturday, a new career cycle. YAN AQUARIUS (ian, 21-Feb. 19) _ Careful who you laugh at, Sunday, Aquarius. You may depart from your plan, Monday. Sort out your feelings, Tuesday. Don’t go out on a fimb, Wednesday. Thursday, you grab a bargain. Avoid con- frantations, Friday. Some powerful suppor- tive energy begins, Saturday. : PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Keep your considerations to yourself this week, Pisces. Very busy dreams, Tuesday. Difficult to focus, mid- week. Resist speaking if of your love, Thursday. Friday, a ‘‘worst suspicion’” may prove truc. Decision-time. Saturday, go deeper within. Recharge. Robert Aiken is an interna- tionally known astrologer/ metaphysician, therapeutic counsellor and workshop leader of 30 years’ experience. He offers in-depth, substantive astrological readings as well as empowering therapeutic counselling sessions. Contact Carole: 929-4049.