Almost every day a story like this one is printed in some Newspaper or other, taking a whack at Astrology. This is an opinion piece and it’s very funny. Apparently in New Zealand people take their Horoscope literally.

But what is most amazing is that this guy claims there are no differences between all the statistical kinds of people he lists in the article. This is literally impossible. There may be no difference to someone who has no idea how to read an Astrology chart. But to someone who DOES know how, the fact is obvious: just like fingerprints, it’s impossible to have 2 charts that are the same – unless they are for people born at the exact same moment in time, at the exact same location. I am stating the obvious here, but this is literally physically impossible.

This is like someone who has no knowledge of medicine claiming that a cardiologist is no different than an orthodontist simply because they are both men!

This is a kind of logic that is taught in debate classes where students are taught not to argue a case on it’s actual merits, but to argue something completely unrelated. This strategy is used because the case CAN’T BE WON ON IT’S MERITS. It is the exact strategy that slimy lawyers use in rape cases when they argue that the bruised and bleeding girl couldn’t have been raped because of what she was wearing.

I just read this and felt that I must quote it and share it with you all because it is of URGENT importance:

“Girls and Guys, here’s a top tip for attracting a mate and ensuring you both become totally besotted – do an extreme sport together on your first date. Psychologists and human behavioural experts have long known that if, when two people meet, they engage almost immediately in an activity that gives them a huge adrenaline rush, they’ll both literally become instantly addicted to each other.” (taken from collaboratingwithfate)

This more than just a little bit interesting, and explains a lot about my past relationships that didn’t work out so well, but that’s a different story.

Ultimately it is the Astrology of that first meeting that will determine it’s success, rapturous soul-mate potential or impending heart wrenching failure.  But, apparently you can kick any new romantic adventure off with adrenaline inducing, pulse pounding thrills if you go bungee jumping together, or get on a roller coaster, or go big wave surfing, etc.  I DO however sincerely recommend checking for a criminal record before you get yourself emotionally welded to this new person.  And, of course, make sure you get an Accurate Soul Mate Report.

Happy Xtreme Relationships.

I found a really fascinating book review at the American Chronicle Website. The following quote was taken from an article called

“Betrayal of the Magdalene: Subjugation of the Feminine and the Extinction of a Species”

“Sadly, although Jesus’ mother was revered (in imitation of so many other ‘virgin’ mother and child salvation stories before it), his wife, Mary Magdalene — a powerful teacher and force in her own right — was discredited and stripped of her authority in the very belief system that should have and would have strengthened the bond between the genders, had his teachings been followed. Yet, as most of us are aware, the feminine influence and principles which permeated so much of what Jesus taught, were significantly downplayed and in many cases, done away with altogether in favor of much less balanced edicts. This, in turn, has contributed to the gradual degradation of societal mores and, thus, the erosion of the positive relationship between the genders, and by association, our whole species.”

OK.  But here’s a little more of the meat of the matter: Mars is Retrograde in Gemini all through January of 2008.  This is the quintessential duality of love vs/ sex, Madonna vs/ whore.  The bottom line is simple:

Jesus was married, he was married to Magdalene. It would have been weird for any young Jewish boy over 16 of the time to NOT be married. It would have been so weird that he would not have been ostracized – which Jesus was not.  They even had children and Magdalen was just as powerful and dynamic as he was.  It is perfectly normal and natural that a marriage should be a sexual relationship.  But religion betrayed Magdalene’s real role in history and trashed her reputation – for centuries – on purpose.  Here are a few books that touch on this subject: The DaVinci Code, Holy Blood Holy Grail, as well as Betrayal of the Magdelene.

In ancient Aramaic the word Virgin did not mean what it means to us today. It had nothing to do with sex and did not mean that mother Mary didn’t have sex.  Virgin meant a woman who had not given birth, meaning that Jesus was her first born.  It is really pretty sick that religion has pushed the idea of a virginal, mother like figure as the appropriate wife for man.  THAT is incest, which is just plain disgusting.  I consider religion responsible for our current state of sexual oppression, deviation and frustration.

Have I made you mad? Then do some real research and find the truth. I for one am not interested in pretending this sick situation is ok.  It will only be ok once female power is once again given the respect it deserves.  Only the will there be sexual satisfaction throughout the land AND PEACE ON EARTH.

This story was published in Smithsonian Magazine about the Lost Ark of the Covenant and is really stirring up debate.

The whole conversation is mesmerizing – not because of the mystery of the Ark, but because of individual perspective.  Most people believe what they want to believe.  Some people think that Astrology is anti-bible and contrary to Christianity.  And they will hold this belief no matter how many facts show that the Bible is filled with Astrological reference.  For example the word Maziroth which is commonly used in the Bible, literally means the Zodiac and all its 12 houses.  The Bible itself is a pretty stunning metaphor for the 12 signs of the Zodiac itself.  And never mind the fact that the Bible is constantly saying ‘then they cast lots.’ Casting lots is a reference to a form of divination, like reading Tarot cards.

One guy followed me around once trying to give me a sermon about this, which I thought was funny. What was funniest of all was the look on his face after I told him I was Jewish, just like Jesus.