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December 2023

 

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52nd ANNIVERSARY AND
YEAREND INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE
Tuesday, December 26 through Sunday, December 31

Help us celebrate over half a century in business

Help us reduce our inventory at Shining Lotus™ Metaphysical Bookstore

25% off your purchases

Our holiday promotion “Karma Cash™” will be suspended
during this week between Christmas and New Years Day.

We will be closed for inventory from January 1 through January 3

SUNNY'S NEW YEAR'S EVE ASTROLOGY GROUP
with Sunny Dowman

Sunday, December 31

2:00 to 3:00 pm

Free

Sunny DowmanIf you are thinking about your future, your past, or just your place in the physical present, you owe yourself a visit with Astrologer Sunny Dowman. Sunny has been a student of astrology, both natal and transit, for many years and is currently studying with Chris Brennan’s Astrology School. Join Sunny and your friends for a fun and informational look at the astrology of the month ahead. Don’t miss this class.

This is a gallery Astrology discussion group that meets on the last Sunday of each month. The class is free for all participants and seating is limited to 15. 

THE NATURAL LAW OF REBIRTH
by Bruce Johnson

Reincarnation takes place under the Law of Rebirth which is initiated by the Law of Evolution and closely related to the Law of Cause and Effect. The purpose of cyclical physical reincarnation is to evolve and develop the consciousness of the lower self, or personality, into a perfect vehicle for the expression of one’s soul. Through reincarnation, individuals learn important life lessons, work out karmic causes, and unfold their divinity. Additionally, souls reincarnate through all the 12 astrological signs, starting each new life exactly at the point where the previous lifetime left off. Love and hate equally bind individuals together over different lifetimes.

Group rebirth is the rule, with individual reincarnation being a minor part of group reincarnation. Like individual rebirth, group rebirth has the same evolutionary purpose, is connected to the Laws of Evolution and Karma, is cyclical in manifestation, and is governed by the 12 astrological signs and their related color rays. With vicarious atonement non-existent, individuals as well as small groups, cities, regions and nations, must work out their own karmas and spiritual salvation. Love and hate tie groups to each other like they do with individuals.

Rebirth involves a symbolic out-breathing and in-breathing by one’s soul. During out-breathing, the immortal soul externalizes a portion of itself called the personality, into dense physical matter for a portion of time. At the in-breathing, the physical body dies and the externalized personality, containing its earthly experiences, is drawn back to the soul, and reabsorbed into it. One physical incarnation of activity, plus an interval of rest in the spirit world constitutes one cycle of out-breathing and in-breathing of the soul. This cycle is repeated for every lifetime.

Be GratefulOn its own plane, the soul is sexless, having no male or female sexual characteristics. It is only in form manifestation that human sexual duality exists. The majority of people generally have lifetimes that alternate between male and female sexes, and like all reincarnating souls, balance karma, grow and evolve soul consciousness through experiencing both feminine and masculine physical experiences and expressions.

 A rarer pattern of reincarnation is one where a soul incarnates many successive times in one sexual expression before changing. This pattern is more often seen in gays and lesbians, for example. A soul with many consecutive feminine incarnations would likely display strong feminine characteristics when they eventually incarnated into a male body, and visa-versa. Today’s men have been women and today’s women have been men in past lives.

By recognizing the Law of Rebirth, and its close interaction with the Law of Cause and Effect, we can understand not only our individual and group purpose in life, but that individual and group karmas with causes initiated in past lives are being resolved now. Knowledge of reincarnation will eventually give the solutions to many of humanity’s problems and the answers to many of its questions.

Reincarnation also sheds a much-needed light on the subject of abortion. Opponents of abortion need to understand that the physical body is a container containing the spirit or person, and not the person themselves. There is no set time when the incarnating spirit enters the physical body. The spirit often inhabits the new body at quickening, just prior to, or even after physical birth. Souls that are temporarily not allowed to incarnate through any particular mother will have other opportunities in which to incarnate. People must be able to have control over their own physical bodies.

Bruce Johnson has over 30 years of study in the fields of Ancient Wisdom and occultism. He has taught classes on a wide range of topics, from Atlantis to mediums to Zoroaster. He is also a Spiritualist minister, with a background in spiritual astrology. He lives in Colorado with his wife and their cat.

THE LIMITS THAT WE PLACE ON OURSELVES
by Bob Romero

Sometimes the biggest obstacles to manifesting what we want are the limits that we place on ourselves. They arise either through society, our parents, our religion, or our education. We are made to believe that we are not worthy, or it is not possible for us to get what we desire, or that it is sinful to ask for money. The left brain, which is solely based on rational thinking, uses these beliefs to govern what we can or cannot do. Some people will overcome these obstacles with hard work and desire. It is called a can-do attitude. Then sometimes out of spite to critics, we will demonstrate that we will succeed.

During my career I would say that the word “can’t” is not in my vocabulary and that I will make it work. But it is innovative people like Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and other scientists and inventors that enable progress to be made by using their imagination. Their imagination, which comes from the right brain facilitates ideas that become reality. People who “think outside the box” will cause new paradigms to happen. Then there are those who say, “what box” and are regarded as way out there and eccentric. Einstein is widely quoted as saying, “The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant.” 

That’s all fine for careers, but what about health and prosperity. Most people will just accept what the medical establishment will tell them, or they will accept ailments as part of the aging process. Some will never increase their income because they believe that that’s what they’re destined to earn. Dinshah Ghadiali was persecuted by the AMA because he showed that color could be used for healing even though Dr. Kate W. Baldwin verified that she used it at her hospital. Then, there’s the woman who worked for Jose Silva and used his mind control method to win every contest that she entered. Jake Ducey has several videos on how to manifest wealth. One of the techniques he uses is a free video on hypnosis. So, the key to overcome these obstacles is to use an altered state of consciousness such as meditation, dreams, or hypnosis. We need to convince our subconscious mind that these limits don’t exist. Reagan Hillyer from Mind Valley also didn’t allow any obstacles to prevent her from making several million dollars from different corporations that she started. The only problem is that these programs cost lots of money. There are some free online videos that talk about using affirmations like:

“I am blessed.”
“I am successful.”
“The universe adores me.”
“I am a money magnet.”

Another group of simple affirmations mentioned are:

“I allow.”
“I deserve.”
“I accept.”

The point of using these affirmations is to be in an altered state of consciousness when using them so that the subconscious mind will use them to overcome our self-inflicted limits.

Of all of the ways to overcome the limits we place on ourselves; my favorite is using Dr. Richard Bartlett’s techniques. He is the author and creator of Matrix Energetics. He uses the two-point method in which he sets the intention with one hand and then connects to another point with his other hand. He then drops down into meditative state and releases. One of the amazing stories was that he and other person were sending distance energy to a woman that had cancer. There were spots on the X-ray, and she wasn’t given much of a chance. Not only did she recover, but the spots on the original X-Ray disappeared. There are probably lots of people who will believe that this did not happen. This is due to their self-limitations.  He also uses toy action figures to manipulate parts of the body. It reminded me of voodoo, but in a good way for healing. I met with my friend in which we discussed different methods of holistic healing. I took an action figure that we use for grandchildren. When I touched the back of the neck of the action figure, my friend’s head immediately went down, and he broke out into laughter, which often happens at Dr Bartlett’s seminars. My friend mentioned to me that the way it works is to set the intention, drop down and let go. Somehow, I did that in order for his head to drop. Now if I could only repeat that without paying attention to my limits.

Bob Romero has been a diligent student of esoteric spiritual subjects and metaphysics for many years, with a life-long quest for answers. He has submitted new and original articles that focus on life lessons and experiences he wishes to share with our readers and the world.

DECEMBER 2023 ASTROLOGY UPDATE
by Roy Neal

Old Historic Astrologer

We begin the month of December with Mercury entering Capricorn on Friday, December 1st. A mental focus on our personal and professional goals and objectives occurs naturally while Mercury is in the sign of Capricorn.

Venus enters Scorpio on Monday, December 4th just before the Last Quarter Phase Moon occurs in Virgo on the same day. Venus describes how we relate with others. Scorpio is a sign of passion and desire. Scorpio is also known for power, control and resourcefulness. The need to utilize the financial resources of others for our work, health and business may become necessary at this time.

Neptune goes direct in Pisces on Wednesday, December 6th. The desire to help those who are less fortunate can be spiritually and emotionally rewarding at this time.

Mars continues its transit of Sagittarius for the entire month of December. Plans involving travel around the holiday period will be in focus at this time.

New Moon SagittariusA New Moon occurs in Sagittarius on Tuesday, December 12th just before Mercury goes retrograde in Capricorn. Delays in travel plans and problems in connection and communication are likely to occur while Mercury is retrograde. Mercury will not go direct until January 1st 2024.

A First Quarter Phase Moon occurs in Pisces on Tuesday, December 19th. We are likely to experience some confusion and disappointment at this time.

The Sun enters Capricorn on Thursday evening December 21st. This is the official beginning of Winter and is known as the Winter Solstice. I will be creating a future article about the significance of this event in the near future.

Mercury retrogrades back into Sagittarius late on Friday, December 22nd. The temptation will be to speak your truth spontaneously without considering the impact of your words on the feelings of others. This can be devastating for the well-being of our relationships with friends and family members during the holiday period.

A Full Moon occurs in Cancer on Tuesday, December 26th. Awareness of the emotional needs and feelings of family members will be in high focus. An opportunity to heal and resolve old wounds can occur because Chiron will be going direct in Aries also on Tuesday evening, December 26th. It is time to address any issues that have threatened to undermine the emotional health and well-being of our relationships with friends and family members.

A free and liberated experience can occur in our relationships with self and others as Venus enters Sagittarius on Friday, December 29th.

Jupiter goes direct in Taurus on Saturday, December 30th. Opportunities to enhance our experience of personal and professional economic value are now at hand.

    

Roy Neal is a professional astrologer with a private practice in the Denver area. If you would like to know more about how this month impacts you personally, call Roy at 720-962-4633 and schedule an update of your individual birth chart.

SAGITTARIUS, THE ARCHER in 2023
by Roy Neal

November 22 to December 21

The Sun enters the zodiac sign of Sagittarius on Wednesday, November 22nd. Sagittarius is a fire sign ruled by the planet Jupiter. People born while the Sun is passing through the sign of Sagittarius desire freedom, adventure and wide open spaces. Sagittarians often make good teachers and ministers; they are on a quest for truth and knowledge.

The Sagittarian soul is guided by instinct and inspiration; their life is often a series of adventures and discoveries. Sagittarians enjoy travel and exploring different cultures and countries.

If you desire adventure, travel and the opportunity to experience new people and places, you would do well to spend some time with someone who has the Sun, Rising Sign, Moon or other personal planets in the zodiac sign of Sagittarius.

Roy Neal is a professional astrologer with a private practice in the Denver area. If you would like to know more about how this month impacts you personally, call Roy at 720-962-4633 and schedule an update of your individual birth chart.

KARMA CASH™ IS BACK!!

Karma CashAgain this year from December 1 until February 28, Shining Lotus™ is offering our customers a fabulous deal with Karma Cash™.

Spend $10 (before tax) and get $1 back! And they don’t expire!

With Karma Cash™, we will give you a $1 coupon for every $10 you spend from December 1 until the end of February 2024. That means you spend $50, you get $5 in Karma Cash™ to use on your next shopping trip with us. Happy Holidays!!!

Of course, our Shining Rewards™ program continues during this time also. As you are shopping, and your purchases total $200, you will then get a $10 coupon to use on your next trip.

The Karma Cash™ program will be suspended during our 52nd Anniversary Celebration Sale in the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.