by Maya White | Sep 11, 2018 | Innertapestry
Of all the archetypical gods and goddesses, only one had the power to enter into the Underworld and return unharmed- Mercury, also known as Hermes. This busy winged messenger was able to transcend the boundaries of physical matter to travel through time and space. Astrologically, Mercury is the link between mind and matter, heaven and earth. The winged messenger’s astrological glyph consists of the cross, a circle, and a crescent; symbolizing the uplifting of humanity to receive spiritual nourishment. Mercury prefers no gender, leaving the issues of sex and sexuality to other planets.
Surely Mercury resembles its namesake, quicksilver, as she busily delivers important communications here and there. Active Mercury rules two astrological signs, Gemini and Virgo. A mutable or adaptable earth sign, Virgo is known for qualities of discernment, and rules our sixth house of health as well as how we interface with this physical realm as we express our soul purpose. As lord of the air sign Gemini, Mercury rules thinking and speech, which would include the power of language and spokenwords. Body parts assigned to Mercury and Gemini are the arms and hands, primary tools of our minds, as well as the lungs and vitalization of the body through breathing.
Mercury may seem small and insignificant as a planet, but this swift messenger plays a mighty role in the scheme of our archetypical development. Just as the planet Mercury orbits most rapidly around the Sun in our solar system, astrological Mercury is in constant motion. The planet Mercury was revered because of its position in the solar system. Of all the gods, Mercury was closest to the Sun, or solar logos, and therefore most intimate with the source of life, as the sun was viewed by ancient people.
Changing Matter through Alchemy
Reality and mythology inevitably merge when blended by the relentless waves of time, and Mercury as Hermes is no exception. Hermes was accepted into Greek mythology, and later became Mercury. Even more clues as to the nature of Mercury come to light when one looks at the role of Hermes Mercurius Trismegustrus, or Thoth, the great teacher of alchemy. This Hermes was regarded by the ancient Egyptians as the embodiment of Universal Mind. Hermes (also known as Thoth) was credited as the author of 20,000 books, as well as a great teacher of medicine, chemistry, law, art, astrology, music, rhetoric, magic, mathematics and many other disciplines. The Egyptians also credited Hermes with the measurement and recording of time.
It is doubtful that the Egyptian deity Thoth was actually a living being named Hermes, author of 20,000 books; but the archetypical qualities of these characters have merged into one. Thoth is remembered as the Lord of the Divine Books, the most important of his works being the sacred ‘Book of Thoth’, the book that taught secrets of tarot, an ancient system of wisdom and divination.
The original Book of Thoth has also been credited with containing the secrets of immortality. Distinctions between old and new, ancient and modern blend again, when thinking about the yogic teachings of pranayama breath control. The self proclaimed Immortalists of these days practice ‘Rebirthing’, which teaches that through consistent and monitored breathing techniques, one can even achieve the finest gift of continued life uninterrupted by the inconvenience of physical death.
Mercury as Hermes is also credited as a great teacher of the sacred art of alchemy. Part philosophy, science, and even religion, alchemy is considered one of the two oldest arts known to the world. (The other art, according to Manly P. Hall in his book ‘The Secret Teachings of All Ages’, is astrology.) Alchemy is most commonly thought of as mans quest to change lead, or a gross substance into gold. For this transformation to take place, alchemy teaches that matter must pass through twenty-two steps. These steps are also encoded in the twenty-two cards of the major arcana of the tarot, as well as the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Somehow, as we delve more deeply into our complex past, this ever expanding world becomes implicitly simple.
Alchemy is a tool of our desire and perhaps even compulsive drive to control our environment. Whether or not there is a possibility that Hermes actually existed, it is important now to learn how thought can be used to influence the outcome of events in the physical realm. Our basic requirements always remain the same; we need food, water, and air. And, we seem to have a need to understand and even influence that which we cannot see and only hope to comprehend; the ultimate mystery of life.
Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
As ruler of intelligence, Mercury rules the mind and even reason, but not human emotion. Mercury delivers the message, yet does not internalize it. Keeping this in mind, it helps us understand why positive affirmations and visualization work, as well as why sometimes they do not. Mercury can deliver any message, so it is vitally important that the right one be sent. This is also part of another ancient teaching, the Hawaiian practice of Huna; specifically- the teaching of contacting ones Middle Self, or conscious mind which formulates the Huna prayer to the Higher Self, and delivered by the Low Self. It’s again, a simple yet so powerful teaching.
Obviously, cleaning out negative mental themes and replacing them with positive images is an early step. But remember, the Sun shines down equally on the rich man and beggar. As a neutral entity, Mercury is also lacking in emotion, the other necessary ingredient to make successful changes. Fortunately, Mercury has many other helpers to assist with this other important human quality.
A partner in transformation, Mercury greets us eagerly. Remember, Mercury is the link between ‘heaven and earth’, which may seem an old fashioned term in this new age of Hemi Sync brain wave machines and Neuro Linguistic programming. But, sometimes the old ways and terminology have a purity that speaks volumes. Think also about shamanic journeying, chanting and drumming; and even one of the simplest yet most powerful forms of communication we have with our essence of the Divine- prayer. So, thank you planet Mercury, and Blessed Be.
by Maya White | Sep 11, 2018 | Innertapestry
Astrocartography – Location Astrology
Locational astrology has roots in the ancient world, when travel was a bit slower and life presented fewer options to change ones’ destiny or environment. The stars of our Celestial Map guided early travelers, and they still provide direction today.
Astro*Carto*Graphy can be thought of as an interface between your natal chart and a map of the earth. Identifying the right place saves time and money as well as emotional distress. Even if confronted with a difficult situation, awareness of the underlying archetypes gives one leverage.
Astro*Carto*Graphy (TM)
Astro*Carto*Gaphy (A*C*G) is a trademark term for a system developed by Jim Lewis (now deceased) in the 1970’s. Astro*Carto*Gaphy maps show how and where each planet influenced the earth at the time you were born, and much more. Astro*Carto*Gaphy maps have only 40 lines; each line being an angular representation of the eight planets plus the Sun and Moon. Angularity is a powerful secret to the effectiveness of A*C*G.
For those who have never seen an astrological chart, it is a wheel with twelve divisions, or houses. Each one has specific areas of influence, and they all work together to paint a dynamic interrelated soul blueprint. Each house is important, but, the four cardinal directions of the house wheel, the East, West, North, and South, are considered activating points which trigger events.
These four angles are referred to as Ascendant, Descendant, Midheaven, and Imum Coeli, – or ASC, DSC, MH, and IC. I’ll discuss each one, and provide examples using the king of planets, Jupiter, as a tour guide.
The Ascendant- What We Express
House number one begins what is called the Ascendant, or sunrise point of the chart. The Ascendant is symbolic of where the personality greets the day, or ’dawns’ on the world. In A*C*G any planet represented by an Ascendant (or ASC) line operates by expressing our personality and/or personal interests.
Jupiter on the ASC lends itself to both positive and negative expressions. Negatively, obesity and liver ailments may call on the woeful character who denies richness of personal growth and expansion. Sign placements as well as aspects to Jupiter in the natal chart are also clues here. For example, someone with Jupiter in Saturn ruled Capricorn may feel the crunch of ‘missed opportunities’. Positively, the Jupiter ASC may be expressed by an abundant life that comes from optimism and sharing
The Descendant- What We Attract
Opposite the Ascendant and sunrise point is the Descendant and/or symbolic sunset. This is the place on the wheel chart that represents our relationships with others, the cusp of the seventh house. The Descendant (or DSC) lines on an A*C*G map show where we attract influences to us either consciously or unconsciously. Usually the messengers come in the form of our relationships.
Yes, on the DSC we attract from others, but our shadow side is often operating here. Getting to the real issue at hand is a challenge in working with the DSC in Astro*Carto*Gaphy. Typically, one would think that Jupiter on the DSC works overtime to manifest fortuitous opportunities.
It has been my observation, however, that this influence which would seem to hold so many benefits can also be a most powerful antagonists. I was intrigued to hear from clients who felt that elbow bumps with the rich and famous exacted a dear price in personal power and integrity while visiting their Jupiter DSC zones. Shadow images haunted those who secretly felt they had ‘sold out’ to maintain lifestyle or status.
Public Image – The MC
The next category of lines on an A*C*G map are those representing the Midheaven or MH. This cusp between the ninth and tenth houses is the angular point of the chart representative of the noon day Sun. Peak visibility and public image are key phrases for the MH. Any Midheaven line in an A*C*G map singles out a place where one can achieve recognition.
A dangerous combination such as Neptune and Pluto may even drop hints of notoriety. And, sometimes success in the public arena comes with a price to pay in loss of one’s private life. These are all underlying issues in what would seem at first look to be a positive position.
Nonetheless, as we follow Jupiter through his placements on the four angles, he is delightfully at home on the MH. Remember that in mythology Jupiter sat on his throne atop Mt. Olympus as administrator of the classical world. One may be viewed as ‘larger than life’ in a Jupiter MH zone. Barring challenging aspects to Jupiter in a natal chart, the Jupiter MH line is an empowered place for one to live or seek professional contacts.
Private Influences- the IC
The Imum Coeli, or IC is the place that represents the midnight point of a chart, the cusp between the third and fourth houses. Here is our foundation and inner private world. Jupiter breaths a sigh of relief when placed on the IC in an Astro*Carto*Graphy map. He waxes philosophical while enjoying the depth and breadth of his family life; the gracious host in his expansive home. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it?
Every A*C*G map has a zone with this influence of Jupiter, but sometimes it lies in a place undesirable due to geography or personal interests. For example, since each A*C*G map is individualized, sometimes preferred areas will be in the middle of the ocean. Other times, desirable astrological influences are in places where one has no interest in living.
Remote Activation
It is not always necessary to actually move to a place which has significant A*C*G lines. Frequently, patterns of relationships or employment will be revealed coming to a person from the areas in question. A recent client who lives in New York City was delighted to understand that even though she did not wish to relocate to her Jupiter IC line in the Midwest, she immediately recognized the importance of that part of the country; her current boss is from Little Rock, Arkansas, and her Mother is from Louisiana.
Find Your Perfect Place
The above examples reveal secrets of just one planet, Jupiter. Remember your A*C*G map has 40 lines to help you find places on the earth which will support your efforts. Plus, advances in mapping software have added a multitude of techniques to help you fine tune your travels.
Astro*Carto*Graphy is am amazing tool which helps people find their best place on the earth for success. Looking for romance? Try Astro*Carto*Graphy! It’s the perfect tool that combines an ancient art with our hi-tech age.
by Maya White | Sep 11, 2018 | Innertapestry
Just as the dawn brings light to darkness each morning, the rising sign (also called ascendant) represents how we dawn on the world; how we appear to others. Think illumination, illustration, even illusion. The astrological ascendant is determined by the time of day you were born, or, esoterically, the moment of the soul’s first breath in this lifetime. It is symbolic of the rising sun, hence the term “rising sign”. Most people know their Sun sign; do you know what your rising sign is?
The first house deals with issues of self awareness and approach to life; the personality as well as physical characteristics. My favorite image is the regal head of hair that goes with Leo rising. Lions must have a mane you know, the larger the better. If not bushy, it is most likely reddish or exceptional in some way. Those Lions must roar, also. How else does the world know to respect them? Widostyle peak on a high arched forehead, flared nostrils and a light trim body? I place my bets on Aries ascendant. Exceptional feet, perhaps a dancer? Think Pisces rising since that is the body part ruled by that sign. Guessing ascendants can be a fun exercise, but what is the purpose and meaning behind appearances?
In his book “The Inner Sky”, astrologer Stephen Forrest explains the ascendant and first house as symbolizing our optimal mask, the outer expression that best serves our inner needs. He further describes the ascendant as “a force that channels the totality of the birthchart into the world of action.” So, first – acceptance, and secondly – enhancement of one’s ascendant can help navigate the sea of life. The ascendant then is like a focal point. Think of it as a moment in time, one like no other, when a newly born soul makes a statement with that first breath – I AM. Just as each moment in time is unique, every person born has an astrological signature that will be shared by no one.
The ascendant is also the starting point of what is called the “first house”. There are twelve houses, congruent with twelve signs of the zodiac. Each house has its symbolic domain. The simplest division of houses begins by delineating one through six as being subjective, or personal. Houses seven through twelve are considered as objective or dealing more with the self in relationship to other people and/or society.
Opposing the ascendant and first house is the descendant. Here, we have the symbolic setting Sun, the time of day that transitions into evening. The descendant is the beginning of what is called the seventh house, or house of relationships. This is traditionally thought of as the “House of Marriage”, although it can refer to many types of partnerships. This sector also rules legal affairs. Now, the personality which effervesces in the first house must learn to get along with others through cooperative ventures. Key to the seventh house is the concept of equality as well as interdependency.
Another aspect of the imagery of self and others is the concept of shadow. Just as the setting sun casts the longest shadostyle of the day, the seventh house, or “house of others” is prime real estate for reflection of our hidden self displayed by the antics of those we love to hate. Just what is it about that co – worker you cannot stand? It is the way he/she always makes a mess? Maybe you sit next to the office chatterbox. Did Mother spend a lot of time on the phone, and neglect her children? Truly the shadow is a major mover not only of astrology, but also human psychology. One of the basics of shadow psychology is that the individual will attract people and situations to bring up the issues that most need attention, translate healing, within the self. Strategically, one of the methods of healing shadow issues points back to a healthy sense of identity as defined by the ascendant. The individual must integrate his or her separateness in order to function completely in a relationship.
There are two other critical points in the chart, the midheaven (MH) and Imum Coeli (IC). The IC resides in the personal or subjective part of the chart, and is symbolically represented as the darkest part of night. The midheaven presents our peak of objectivity, how we function in society and corresponds to high noon, or time of day when the sun is directly overhead.
Usually born with in minutes of each other, twins make for valuable and fascinating astrological study. Though I have not done extensive research on the subject, my experience reveals subtle but effective means for creating differences between two almost identical birth times. With one pair of twins I know personally, the first born has late Aries rising and the second – Taurus rising. The Aries ascendant twin is smaller, light bodied, and lives a nomadic life on a boat. The Taurus ascendant twin is taller, has two children, and owns a beautiful house. In another case both twins have the same ascendant, but differences in birth time develops with one of the individuals having Saturn in prominence on her midheaven. The other twin’s chart places Neptune on that very important part, emphasizing that planet as her keynote of social expression. True to form, the Saturn twin has developed a conservative lifestyle of self denial while her Neptunian sister pursues spiritual healing and lightwork as the mission for her life.
So, ascendant is another member of the “big threesome” of astrology, joined by the Sun and Moon. Think of the Sun as a gravitational center or point of organization. The Moon represents our emotional perspective. Then add a well integrated ascendant as the symbolic point of separation and expression. As you can see, a complete astrological picture is much more than just one’s Sun sign. No wonder no two people are alike. The planets and houses serve up a delectable meal to share with friends and even family, but it is prepared differently every time.
Next month I want to introduce one more player in the parade of individuality – the planet Uranus, also known as the “Great Awakener”. The basic personality function of Uranus is to bring change into our lives, something familiar to us all.
by Maya White | Sep 11, 2018 | Blog
Traditionally, the long hot days of summer have been known as the Dog Days. Although the term may feel like it refers to being hot as a dog, or working like one, there is also an astrological connection with one of the brightest stars in the night time sky, the fixed star Sirius. This glowing giant can be seen from every inhabited region of the Earth’s surface, and the stories associated with Siruis are most intriguing.
Sirius is situated in the eye of the greater dog Canis Major, hence the designation ‘Dog Star’. One of the stars nearest Earth, Sirius is 23 times more luminous and about twice the mass and diameter of our Sun. Its name comes from the Greek term seirios, (glowing). Sirius is actually a binary, or perhaps even a triple star, an insight that would seemingly have been unavailable to the ancients; but many texts and traditions support that humans have long known about this quality of our summer messenger.
Ancient Egyptians called Sirius the ‘Dog Star’, after their god Osiris, whose head in pictograms resembled that of a dog. In Egypt, Sirius shines for most of the summer, and since it the brightest star, the Egyptians actually believed that the additional light from this nearby star was responsible for the summer heat. The rising of this star came at the time of inundation of the Nile River and the start of the Egyptian New Year which marked the beginning of Summer solstice.
The Egyptians apparently knew that Sirius was a binary star, as it had both a male and female deity association- that of Osiris and his partner, the great mother Isis. When Sirius appeared in the sky each year, the Nile generally started to flood bringing productivity to the land. The ancient Egyptians connected the two events, and so Isis took on the aspects of a goddess of not only the star and of the inundation, but of fertility. Isis had another link with water – she was believed to cleanse the pharaoh in the afterlife. It is interesting to note that the embalming of the dead took seventy days – the same amount of time that Sirius was not seen in the sky, before it’s yearly rising. Isis was a goddess of fertility to both the living and the dead.
To locate Sirius in the night time sky, find Orion’s belt which are the three bright stars in a row. (Hopefully you already know that one, if not ask you companion, because he or she probably does.) Follow an imaginary line through these stars to Sirius which is just above the horizon. The best time of year to view it is around January 1, when it reaches the meridian at midnight. Remember, this star can be seen from every inhabited part of the earth! Viewing Sirius through a telescope in a clear night time sky is an experience not forgotten. The star shines a steely blue, beckoning your recognition; there is no other star in the sky that shines like Sirius.
Our largest giant is actually two or more stars which rotate in a unique orbit. Sirius B is invisible to the naked eye but packs almost the entire mass of our sun into a globe only 4 times as large as the Earth. Sirius B’s surface is 300 times harder than diamonds, while its interior has a density 3,000 times that of diamonds. Spinning on its axis about 23 times a minute, it generates huge magnetic fields.
As they approach each other, the stars both begin to spin faster as tidal forces become stronger, finally flip-flopping over, and actually trading places with each other. This energy releases magnetic fields to the Sun, which in turn transmits it like a lens to all the planets. The strength of these magnetic fields is thought to be one reason that we feel the pull of our Dog Star even here on earth. Male and Female, Osiris and Isis trade places in the seat of power regularly; it takes a bit longer here on earth for those kinds of changes.
The tarot card associated with Siruis is taught to be that of ‘The Moon’. This card is one which speaks to lessons of the unconscious and gestation of creative ideas. Many decks illustrate The Moon card with two canines, a dog and a wolf, howling at the Moon. Traditional decks also picture a crayfish on the Moon card, a symbol of the primitive notions that arise from our deep imagination. Our creativity which is gestated in the deepness of unconsciousness will be born only when the time is right and it has been sung into creation by the howling animals.
Predating the Egyptians, the epic poem Epic of Gilgamesh describes a dream where the hero is drawn irresistibly to a heavy star that cannot be lifted despite immense effort. This star descends from heaven to him and is described as having a very ‘potent essence’ and being “the God of heaven”. Gilgamesh had for his companions, 50 oarsmen in the great ship, Argo, a constellation bordering Canis Major, where Sirius is found. In the ancient Vedas this star was known as the Chieftain’s star; in other Hindu writings, it is referred to as Sukra, the Rain God, or Rain Star.
The Dogon people live in the southwestern portion of the Sahara Desert in Africa. Central to their religious teachings is knowledge about Sirius. The Dogon, say they received their knowledge by visitors to the earth from another star system. They believe Sirius to be the axis of the universe, and from it all matter and all souls are produced in a great spiral motion. Some scholars, including Carl Sagan dispute the validity of this claim, saying that the Dogon learned about Sirius from more modern sources- the truth remains hidden like Sirius B.
In June of 1993, as our sun covered Sirius from the Earth’s view, the largest flood of the past century occurred. The rivers of the Mississippi, our Nile River, overflowed its banks. This flood continued until the middle of August. When Sirius came out from behind the Sun, the flood waters receded, news reports disappeared and the immediate life-threatening crisis subsided. Could this not be a reflection of the great rivers of energies streaming out from Sirius? Is Sirius a weather maker, a source of cosmic influence through its powerful magnetic rays, or even a great mother star seed of life on earth, as some propose? Next time you are out gazing at the stars this summer, ask it. You may be surprised by the answer.
“A star that keenest of all blazes with a searing flame and him men call Seirios (Sirius). When he rises with Helios (the Sun), no longer do the trees deceive him by the feeble freshness of their leaves. For easily with his keen glance he pierces their ranks, and to some he gives strength but of others he blights the bark utterly. Of him too at his setting are we aware.” – Aratus, Greek Astronomer, 3rd Century BC
by Maya White | Sep 11, 2018 | Innertapestry
Traditionally, the long hot days of summer have been known as the Dog Days. Although the term may feel like it refers to being hot as a dog, or working like one, there is also an astrological connection with one of the brightest stars in the night time sky, the fixed star Sirius. This glowing giant can be seen from every inhabited region of the Earth’s surface, and the stories associated with Siruis are most intriguing.
Sirius is situated in the eye of the greater dog Canis Major, hence the designation ‘Dog Star’. One of the stars nearest Earth, Sirius is 23 times more luminous and about twice the mass and diameter of our Sun. Its name comes from the Greek term seirios, (glowing). Sirius is actually a binary, or perhaps even a triple star, an insight that would seemingly have been unavailable to the ancients; but many texts and traditions support that humans have long known about this quality of our summer messenger.
Ancient Egyptians called Sirius the ‘Dog Star’, after their god Osiris, whose head in pictograms resembled that of a dog. In Egypt, Sirius shines for most of the summer, and since it the brightest star, the Egyptians actually believed that the additional light from this nearby star was responsible for the summer heat. The rising of this star came at the time of inundation of the Nile River and the start of the Egyptian New Year which marked the beginning of Summer solstice.
The Egyptians apparently knew that Sirius was a binary star, as it had both a male and female deity association- that of Osiris and his partner, the great mother Isis. When Sirius appeared in the sky each year, the Nile generally started to flood bringing productivity to the land. The ancient Egyptians connected the two events, and so Isis took on the aspects of a goddess of not only the star and of the inundation, but of fertility. Isis had another link with water – she was believed to cleanse the pharaoh in the afterlife. It is interesting to note that the embalming of the dead took seventy days – the same amount of time that Sirius was not seen in the sky, before it’s yearly rising. Isis was a goddess of fertility to both the living and the dead.
To locate Sirius in the night time sky, find Orion’s belt which are the three bright stars in a row. (Hopefully you already know that one, if not ask you companion, because he or she probably does.) Follow an imaginary line through these stars to Sirius which is just above the horizon. The best time of year to view it is around January 1, when it reaches the meridian at midnight. Remember, this star can be seen from every inhabited part of the earth! Viewing Sirius through a telescope in a clear night time sky is an experience not forgotten. The star shines a steely blue, beckoning your recognition; there is no other star in the sky that shines like Sirius.
Our largest giant is actually two or more stars which rotate in a unique orbit. Sirius B is invisible to the naked eye but packs almost the entire mass of our sun into a globe only 4 times as large as the Earth. Sirius B’s surface is 300 times harder than diamonds, while its interior has a density 3,000 times that of diamonds. Spinning on its axis about 23 times a minute, it generates huge magnetic fields.
As they approach each other, the stars both begin to spin faster as tidal forces become stronger, finally flip-flopping over, and actually trading places with each other. This energy releases magnetic fields to the Sun, which in turn transmits it like a lens to all the planets. The strength of these magnetic fields is thought to be one reason that we feel the pull of our Dog Star even here on earth. Male and Female, Osiris and Isis trade places in the seat of power regularly; it takes a bit longer here on earth for those kinds of changes.
The tarot card associated with Siruis is taught to be that of ‘The Moon’. This card is one which speaks to lessons of the unconscious and gestation of creative ideas. Many decks illustrate The Moon card with two canines, a dog and a wolf, howling at the Moon. Traditional decks also picture a crayfish on the Moon card, a symbol of the primitive notions that arise from our deep imagination. Our creativity which is gestated in the deepness of unconsciousness will be born only when the time is right and it has been sung into creation by the howling animals.
Predating the Egyptians, the epic poem Epic of Gilgamesh describes a dream where the hero is drawn irresistibly to a heavy star that cannot be lifted despite immense effort. This star descends from heaven to him and is described as having a very ‘potent essence’ and being “the God of heaven”. Gilgamesh had for his companions, 50 oarsmen in the great ship, Argo, a constellation bordering Canis Major, where Sirius is found. In the ancient Vedas this star was known as the Chieftain’s star; in other Hindu writings, it is referred to as Sukra, the Rain God, or Rain Star.
The Dogon people live in the southwestern portion of the Sahara Desert in Africa. Central to their religious teachings is knowledge about Sirius. The Dogon, say they received their knowledge by visitors to the earth from another star system. They believe Sirius to be the axis of the universe, and from it all matter and all souls are produced in a great spiral motion. Some scholars, including Carl Sagan dispute the validity of this claim, saying that the Dogon learned about Sirius from more modern sources- the truth remains hidden like Sirius B.
In June of 1993, as our sun covered Sirius from the Earth’s view, the largest flood of the past century occurred. The rivers of the Mississippi, our Nile River, overflowed its banks. This flood continued until the middle of August. When Sirius came out from behind the Sun, the flood waters receded, news reports disappeared and the immediate life-threatening crisis subsided. Could this not be a reflection of the great rivers of energies streaming out from Sirius? Is Sirius a weather maker, a source of cosmic influence through its powerful magnetic rays, or even a great mother star seed of life on earth, as some propose? Next time you are out gazing at the stars this summer, ask it. You may be surprised by the answer.
“A star that keenest of all blazes with a searing flame and him men call Seirios (Sirius). When he rises with Helios (the Sun), no longer do the trees deceive him by the feeble freshness of their leaves. For easily with his keen glance he pierces their ranks, and to some he gives strength but of others he blights the bark utterly. Of him too at his setting are we aware.” – Aratus, Greek Astronomer, 3rd Century BC
