posted April 12, 2004 02:40 PM            

And now for the input of the opinionated astrologer...

You don't see me on this forum too often, not because I don't love Astrology... but because the older I get, the more I realize that the fault is "not in our stars but in ourselves", to paraphrase the Bard.

What I mean is simply this... charts, cards, I Ching, Runes and all are merely tools to help us seek clarity... they should NOT be used to determine whether or not we even make an attempt at getting to know another individual. The TOOL does not make the relationship... work does! An Arian that really wants to make something work with a Cancerian (who is mutually invested in working at the relationship) can do that as easily as be with a Geminian or an Aquarian.

That having been said, and having worked personally with Linda... I do not love to spend alot of time discussing individual relationships, but rather enjoy talking about the generalities of astrology. When Linda spoke to large groups she was always happy to field questions, but her hope was that people would keep the questions general to be of benefit to more of her audience.

The point is not whether we SHOULD become involved with that individual.. but do we really CHOOSE to... and do they Choose back? It always takes two to tango, as the saw goes.

There is no magic bullet that makes it more possible to get along with one sign than another. And certainly if you really want to use astrology effectively, you will NOT base such a decision on one or two horoscope factors alone.

I say go ahead.. get to know the person... live with them for a year and a day before you decide to marry them. Respect that other, but respect yourself as well. Choose Love, and choose it every day. If it is not reciprocated, or if it hurts all the time, then move on. But don't sit by the sidelines and second guess a person or a relationship based on what the stars say, or what the cards say, but rather what your Heart says.

In the Light...
The opinionated astrologer...
A

posted April 12, 2004 02:53 PM              

Can we put this post *points at above post* in the site's front page??

No? hmm-kay then. It was a thought.

posted April 12, 2004 03:50 PM              

You sound like my mother.

posted April 12, 2004 04:12 PM            

Is that a good thing or a bad thing, Mighty?

XOX
A

posted April 12, 2004 04:47 PM              

PS
I think Pidua is off with her Leo cowboy this summer.

posted April 12, 2004 05:41 PM              

Aselzion-

posted April 12, 2004 06:53 PM              

So - it's an extrememly sensitive undertaking any way you look at it. You could respond to what seems obvious, and miss hitting the nail on the head altogether.

posted April 12, 2004 07:41 PM              

If it were me making that post though, I would have just stated that suggestion about what I was advising them to do in a kinder, gentler way.

I didn't have any issue with people making suggestions to other people about putting more thought and inspection into their own lives at all...

so much as I just felt that that advice wasn't really delivered in the most constructive way.

trillian,

Lol, sorry, but I guess that Aries girls don't mix as well as they could with this Pisces girl these days, lol.

I seem to be going into a time where I really want to see peace and goodwill be most prevalent around me, and sometimes, I guess maybe Aries and other fire signs are a little too off the mark for that to me, lol, what with their ability to be so challenging even in their humor, I guess, lol.

posted April 12, 2004 08:26 PM              

dont stop being the slave you are for love!

you are all truly stronger for it!

i admire you and will encourage your behavior 100 percent.

posted April 14, 2004 07:58 PM              

I rather agree with Lioneye... I know I am late to the game, but the internet has been shut down here for almost 2 weeks.....I hear you Lion, and I have been checking my tongue to not respond to the queries I know you are refering to.

I don't think it was meant in a hostile way, but just a realistic way. How would anyone expect an astrological chart to solve their romantic issues? Geeesh. Its helpful, not all conclusive.

Sooooooooooo I guess this means no one wants to hear about how the Universe just laid a HUGE romantic whammy in my lap?

Heheheheheheheh

Love you all

posted April 14, 2004 08:46 PM              

I just hope you don't ask everyone to run you charts and be all needy about it.
Wait...scratch that. Actually, we might want to see your synastry chart with this mystery man anyway, but it's different because we know you and stuff, and we might actually BE interested in your love life. Plus, we know you're a well adjusted lady who takes it all for what it is and nothing more...A helpfull tool, not a crystal ball.

I just noticed how I often I take it upon myself to speak for everyone...I don't mean to, just those who agree with me, and I KNOW that's not everyone

posted April 14, 2004 09:39 PM              

Do not worry about fighting all you Libras and Pisces, these are opinions, they are what we are thinking most of the time anyway. But people are welcome to ask questions, they will!

posted April 14, 2004 10:56 PM              

catch you later...

posted April 15, 2004 10:46 AM            

I believe that you did voice what many were thinking. Actually, you hit on some of the reasons I have been ducking out of posting on this site. I love LindaLand, don't get me wrong. I also love being able to help people with their questions - that is what a forum is about.

Being a Fire sign, I am more prone to want to "face" the issue "solve" the issue, and then move on. I find certain whining and weaknesses to be intolerable, especially when the person posting is either being reckless and trying to elicit an emotion from someone, being immature and trying to get astrology to say when and where they will win the lottery, or worse, someone just posting again with useless topics.

I look at this Astrology section as one where we come to the table bringing serious questions in order to learn. Where someone will post a link to help me or my fellow poster understand a question or concept. Then once read, the person can post again for clarification. Being able to shout out to each other is also great. But, when I see people just posting 15 threads in order to see their name filter to the top - the Fire in me just gets enraged.

BUT....Aselzion is right....WE..I, have to be responsible for my own emotions. So I had to learn that I CANNOT fix these things. I cannot make someone learn they are being an idiot by posting things that I don't like...because someone may be looking at me like I am an idiot for what I post. LOL

So, I learned to filter. There are times when I have posted in the last month. One time because I felt someone was promoting extreme propaganda in order to push their view and scare the hell out of others. But, I won't post on the "will I be married next week" or "is this my soul mate - I am 10 years old and in love" LOL....I'll leave that for someone else.

Personally - I am starting to like some of the other forums here. Global Unity is getting too one sided and it just doesn't make sense for me to post. I think that the animal section is great.

I have also been posting on North Node- but I don't see any of the problems arising from not being able to give personal advice. Actually, it feels good to be able to just get "technical" rather than totally personal. There is a way to send messages to each other, which I have taken advantage of and have received messages from others

I don't want to discourage people from posting, I do want to encourage people to think about what they want to post and why. Also, people need to be a bit more open minded when given help and links. I remember posting links one day and someone shot back 'Just write it out for me because I don't want to have to search'. LOL..I was like - yeah...kiss my....oooops LOL...hee hee

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"Lahn dádzaayú nahikai leh ni' nyelíí k'ehge," Goyathlay (Geronimo)

"Once we moved like the Wind"

posted April 15, 2004 11:51 AM              

Don't stay away, Pid...just express yourself as required, but have realistic expectations too and be careful not to....(see demonstration below)

*Ring! Ring!* "Hello, Kettle?.... Yeah, this Pot...Guess what...... YOUR BLACK!!

posted April 15, 2004 02:12 PM              

Lance the moderator recently responded to a woman asking for romantic advice for a man she was marrying-her first post-and it wasn't unintellilgent-and he called her a waste of space-a nothing-sneered at her and called her every name in the book. She never posted back. I don't think a moderator ought to have that attitude, even if the other moderator's excuse was that "he has Pluto on the ascendant"-there is such a thing

As personal responsibility for your actions
and that includes words
I have never started a flame war over there
but I have had moderators attack what I have posted, because they did not agree with the techinical issue even though I was correct

I am very black and white on these kinds of issues. My 8th house moon stands back and does get emotional unless it's life or death.

Right now there is a thread on mercury retrogade and how hard it is for the moderator to get her bank loan processed-how does that have to do with astrology realistically? I have natal mercury retrograde and process home loans all the time, the first time is ALWAYS hard. Being a moderator does not give the freedom to start threads on a personal note and refuse to allow anyone to respond on an astrological issue.

But most forums are there for the owners to push their personal philosophy and that's fine-I remember that, and balance that with correct information and freedom of unemotional speech, all at the same time.

As a Taurus with an 8th house moon I am pretty non emotional speaking, or writing. I didn't get through all my training, without being incredibly patient and non judgmental. However I have noticed a few moderators, fly off the handle sometimes.

Can I point out that mercury retrogade has nothing to do with your speeding tickets? Or make your cats throw up on your precious rug? and how is that my problem?

If you like reading that and it doesn't bother you okay but it's not personal if I ask questions about why we are discussing cat throw up on an astrological forum...