Archive for August, 2006
Quote
Power corrupts the few, while weakness corrupts the many. Hatred, malice, rudeness, intolerance and suspicion are the fruits of weakness.
~Eric Hoffer
Posted: August 31st, 2006 under General Wisdom, Quotes.
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Upcoming Lecture
I will be giving a lecture at the upcoming Body Mind Spirit Expo at the Portland Convention Center on Saturday, September 30th at 1 pm. Look for me in Room 4. My topic this year will be “The Karma of the USA.” Stay tuned for some related posts.
While you are at the show, stop by […]
Posted: August 30th, 2006 under World Affairs, The Future, Leslie Speaks, Karma.
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The Future Has Arrived Early
Science news was dominated last week by reports of the on-again off-again planetary status of Pluto. As you can see from my previous posts, I myself was completely caught up in the controversy. Yet there was another story, less sexy than the Pluto debate, and originally ignored by much of the press, that caused my […]
Posted: August 29th, 2006 under World Affairs, Environment, The Future.
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What Other Astrologers Are Saying
There’s a great post at Astrological Musings relating the opinions of several astrologers about Pluto’s recent demotion. I have to say that I agree with pretty much all of it.
Nancy Waterman is quoted as saying:
In many ways, the Arab culture has collectively demonstrated many of the attibutes of Scorpio: in its intensity and depth of […]
Posted: August 26th, 2006 under Astrology, World Affairs.
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Pluto Relegated to the Underworld
Alas! It has been decided that Pluto will no longer be considered a major player in our solar system. The International Astronomical Union has declared that Pluto will be called a dwarf planet instead.
Somehow I can’t imagine Hades will be pleased about being demoted to second string status. I suspect Pluto’s energetic effect on our […]
Posted: August 24th, 2006 under Astrology, World Affairs.
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Pluto’s Fate Again Uncertain
The debate continues on the definition of what constitutes a planet. An alternative proposal will be up for approval on Thursday. The SciGuy blog at the Houston Chronicle has a good summary. Even better is the comment posted by David Mathews. Be sure to scroll down to read it (2nd one down).
Posted: August 23rd, 2006 under Astrology, World Affairs.
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Pluto and Politics
I’m sure glad that the International Astronomical Union has decided to retain Pluto’s status as a planet, because I don’t think it’s influence is going to lessen any time soon. Pluto, currently retrograde in Sagittarius, will go direct on September 4th and will cross the Galactic Center, just about 27 degrees Sag, on December 30th. […]
Posted: August 22nd, 2006 under Astrology, World Affairs, The Future, Politics.
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Welcome
Welcome to my new blog, Karmic Knowledge. If you know me then you are aware that I am unable to view any happenings, relationships or life plans without considering the karmic underpinnings. With a super long split head line, one branch extremely left brained (called the Sydney) and one extremely right brained (called Persephone in […]
Posted: August 21st, 2006 under General Wisdom.
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