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You are always reading insights about you as well as what’s up with people and causes that we wholeheartedly support. But time to time people ask about who I am and how I feel about a lot of things that they have to deal with in their own lives. We will make changes to the photos and pictures every few months, so you will have bits and pieces about my take on me and what I value or what I know not to be true for me. I hope you enjoy the open door to me and my character. — Albert Gaulden

“Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing,
leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.”

–Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Enjoy the Libra Newsletter for 2017!

The Signs of the Time–When all else fails, and pundits and politicians and preachers and Jack-Be-Nimble and Little Orphan Annie weigh in, a lot of people turn to see what astrologists have to say is the cause of so much physical destruction around the globe recently. Since there are 7+billion people on Earth it is astrologically impossible to get to the bottom of what is causing all the hurricanes and subsequent flooding and tidal waves as well as more fires and at least one destructive earthquake in Mexico.

Let me start the dialogue with stating that we live in a nanosecond world when we know everything going on everywhere on the planet at any given moment. Turn off Keeping up with the Kardashians and for a night turn on the Discovery Channel and learn about natural disaster that happened from the Garden of Eden forward. My opinion is that so many of us are so empty feeding off the inanity of social media, rolling in the aisles over rock stars. Yet, worse than that when an inconvenience like a hurricane, a flood, tornadoes, earthquakes or runaway fires get our attention, they freak us out. Don’t even get me started on rampant domestic and foreign terrorism.

There is climate change whether or not some of us think it politically correct to disagree with this scientific conclusion. But I throw in body heat as a natural cause as well of the global disruption causing the unthinkable to happen on Earth.

If there is one thing my longevity has taught me it is that many people do not want to change their habits because they feel entitled. Don’t cast your hopes on the Stars for the answers to why we are experiencing so many calamities on Earth, look within yourself and ask whether you are part of the problem or activated solutions.

There is a Harvest Full Moon on October 5 at 12 degrees of Aries. This will most assuredly affect Rams more than any other sign, but in a minor way, Cardinal Signs, Libra, Capricorn and Cancer.

There will be a New Moon on October 19 at 26 degrees of Libra. There will be new beginnings for Libras as well as Air Signs, Aquarius and Gemini, and Fire Signs, Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

Fire Signs

fireARIES (March 19 – April 18)–For most of the Libra Solar Cycle you will need to remember that your impatient nature, “hurry, hurry, pick up pace,” will need a major correction in motive and attitude. The Harvest Full Moon at 12 degrees of Aries on October 5 is a signal for you to tamp it way down in order to make any headway with all your briefcase full of great ideas. Come to think of this month as advice and consent to be more of a team player. This is a time of reconciliation and harmony, if you so choose.

LEO (July 24 – August 23)–The Sun always rises no matter what you Leos think about where your planetary luminary takes you. This month is going to be right up your section of the Zodiac because both luminaries are favoring you, as well as the Sun in Libra this Solar Cycle. With all the tragedies that happened all around us, your generosity can see where you can help out financially. Also, you will be lucky with all your own personal finances this month. Maybe not in Las Vegas or Monte Carlo!

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20)–Both Full Moon in Aries and New Moon in Libra will aid and abet your Highest Good this month. The Achilles Heel still tends to be Saturn in Sagittarius. I always tell the readers of my words time to time that Sagittarius is God’s Sign; it is where He rules from. My wrinkle in time for you Archers is to listen for what the Divine has to say about you and your mission on Earth. If there’s one sign that is not girdled with dogma it is you. Great month!

Earth Signs

earthTAURUS (April 19 – May 21)–With your ruling planet Venus is Virgo for most of this Solar Cycle as long as you aren’t too fussy and disagreeable you could make a lot of headway with financial matters. No one needs to remind old slow and deliberate to watch out for the ups and downs of the Stock Market. It’s been riding high since monsieur Trump came into power, but keep your conservative and cautious nature in play because after October you might not like where you placed your bets.

VIRGO (August 24 – September 23)–You prim and proper types will be clicking your heels like Dorothy of Oz with all the good aspects for you this Solar Cycle. Venus will be in Virgo until October 14. Mars will be in Virgo until October 22. This latter aspect could give you fits because Mars pushes, shoves and has an egocentric drive that could ruffle your feathers. The up side of Mars in Virgo is to get you to be less critical of yourself and the work you do because you will need to be more timely than picky, critical and analytical.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19)–Venus in Virgo this month will send you smoke signals about what changes to make in your blueprints. Pluto is still refining, taking you slowly but surely, to higher grounds, with a greater purpose. But I hear a lot of moans and groans from you Goats and all I can say again is that this is not reality, it is Reform School. Always stay open to the true premises but be alert to discern between what works from what is simply fake news.

Air Signs

airGEMINI (May 22 – June 21)–It may seem like everything is coming up roses for you with the month ahead. The Harvest Full Moon at 13 degrees of Aries on October 5 will bless you. The New Moon at 26 degrees of Libra on October 19 will shower you with a lot of power points. If you have faltered in a relationship at work or at home this is the time of a new beginning if it is ever going to happen. Take care of your part and God will be the great emancipator.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)–Venus, your planetary ruler won’t go into Libra until October 14 where it will stay until November 6. Looking ahead, Mars will sidle into Libra on October 22. As you have seen in other times, Mars is more than abrasive in Libra. Watch for outbreaks over differences with others, particularly your husband or wife or close workplace person. Jupiter will move out of Libra and into Scorpio October 10. It is business as usual, especially with extreme caution.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 17)–Without beating around the bush or trying to make your Solar Cycle for late September-October seem like it will be merry and bright, you may need to go back to the drawing board to see what challenges you want to take on next. It is true that the Full Moon at 13 Aries on October 5 and the New Moon at 26 degrees on October 19 will aspect you brilliantly. However, although the compatible Sun in Libra will lift your spirits, Jupiter and Mercury in Scorpio will require a lot of honest self-appraisal.

Water Signs

waterCANCER (June 22 – July 23)–No one is kinder or more giving than are you Moon-ruled Cancers. You might want to consider a bit of self-love and caring this month because the luminaries are not in alignment with your natural state of being. It may be a good exercise for you not to be an enabler for family or friends who tend to lean on you for many forms of support. We’ve been in a huge learning curve on the planet to such a degree that you wonder what you can do. Try doing for you.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)–This is a ripe month for you Scorpios. Jupiter moves back into Scorpio October 10 where it will remain until December 18. Personal planets in Virgo will ally with you as long as you know Virgo is a bookkeeper and you are a Wizard of Wonderland. I would like to see you intuitive types spread your wings and fly into more uncharted waters.

PISCES (February 18 – March 18)–We are entering the Libra Solar Cycle on September 22 which means that you will try your best to meet the world with the fair and balanced demeanor that this Cycle requires. However neither luminaries shower you with good will. Your ruling planet, Neptune continues in retrograde. Some consider us Fish gadflies looking for the next flicker of a candle to singe our feathers. My insights tell me that this is a good time to review and make amends wherever possible. The Scorpio Cycle next month will be in your compatible segment of the Zodiac. Patience, mes amis.

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The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali is a major work on the practice of yoga and meditation. Learn through these aphorism how to control your mind and achieve inner peace and freedom. Although these methods were taught over 2000 years ago, they are as alive and effective today as they have ever been. This translation draws on the inspired commentary from both Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood.Our flagship title has been completely reset in more readable type, with a new index.

The book is widely used in yoga classes as an important introduction to Raja Yoga. Promoted by George Harrison and featured in his last album.

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No book ever straightened me out about the Divine and Creator like How to Know God. It is stylized much like a meditation text. You can read a page a day and the sensation of a connection with a Higher Power will grow exponentially. Om. Tat. Sat. Om.
— Love and Gratitude, Albert

Couples Who Went to the Extreme to Save Their Marriage
An interview with Carl and Joyce Gioia in RedBook Magazine

When Joyce Gioia couldn’t think of anything else to save her marriage and solve the trust issues that were tearing her and her husband, Carl, apart, she decided to make an investment into what she hoped could be a life-long, loving marriage.They packed their bags and headed to the Sedona Intensive: A $16,000 week-long intensive therapy session that helps people release all self-destructive behaviors.

The purpose of this particular therapy was to help them become stronger individuals, and the counseling was never couple-based. In fact, they only saw each other once per morning at 7 a.m. when they attended a 12-step meeting. The meetings addressed addictions—but it had nothing to do with substance abuse—it was focused on things like work addictions and co-dependence issues.

Between the supervised journaling, visits with renowned mental health professionals, and their genuine will to make things work, Carl and Joyce were able to recover their relationship.

“I believed that the nature and the intensity of this self-learning experience would help us move beyond the impasse that was preventing a resolution in our marriage,” Joyce said. And she was right. By looking at each other as total individuals, they were able to discover what was most important to their spouse and cater to those specific needs. Two years have passed and they’re more in love than ever.

Q & A

RedBook – Explain what the Sedona intensive is. 

The Sedona Intensive is a rigorous, weeklong self-exploration. During the week, through concentrated journaling and visits with mental and physical health professionals, we each invested a lot of effort and energy in self-discovery. This self-learning experience is designed and managed by well-respected psychologist Albert Gaulden and includes daily meeting with Albert to monitor progress and ensure results.

RedBook – How did you find out about it?

My brother, who is a nationally acclaimed Emergency Department physician, had gone through this experience with his wife Amber and highly recommended it to us.

RedBook – What did you do at the Sedona intensive? 

Every day, we began by attending a 12-Step Meeting with AA. Then, we had a rotating schedule of appointments with a psychologist, a psychiatrist, a yoga instructor, and/or an energy-balancing professional, and of course, Albert. In our “spare” time, we took independent hikes, though the spectacular Sedona canyons.

RedBook – What made you decide to go to this? 

We decided to do it, because nothing else seemed to be working to resolve our trust issues. I believed that the nature and intensity of this self-learning experience would help us move beyond the impasse that was preventing resolution of our marriage.

RedBook – How did it change your relationship?

We both worked very hard to discover why we engaged in self-destructive behaviors that stood in the way of our sharing the loving relationship we both thought possible. Two years later, we are more in love than ever before.

RedBook – Would you recommend it to others?

Yes, absolutely, if the two people are prepared to approach the experience with open hearts and minds and they are truly interested in doing the work to strengthen the relationship.

Lindsay, as I said before, “I honestly do not know what else we might have done that would have been so effective in turning the relationship around”.

Joyce Gioia

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