☆♥*♥☆ The New Year~2011 ☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

Dear Stargazers,


Surround Yourself only with people
who are going to lift you Higher!

For the upcoming New Year, I want to share empowering lyrics, words to focus on during the coming months...a mantra or an anthem.  Remember to own your own power.  If what you're hearing doesn't align with your "intuition", pause, reflect then decide and chose another path. You're more powerful than you realize.  Focus only on the positive, associate only with positive people, people who want the best for you, supporting your ideas, dreams and goals....lifting you up Higher.

Firework by Katy Perry

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Drifting throught the wind
Wanting to start again

Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards
One blow from caving in

Do you ever feel already buried deep
Six feet under scream
But no one seems to hear a thing
Do you know that tehre's still a chance for you
Cause there's a spark in you

You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July

Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y.

Baby you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gunna leave 'em fallin' down-own-own

You don't have to feel like a waste of space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow

Maybe you're reason why all the doors are closed
So you can open one that leads you to the perfect road

Like a lightning bolt, your heart will blow
And when it's time, you'll know
You just gotta ignite the light

And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July

Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gunna leave 'em fallin' down-own-own

Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
It's always been inside of you, you, you
And now it's time to let it through

Click here: Katy Perry's Lyrics and Voice

Cause baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Baby you're a firework
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gunna leave 'em goin "Oh, oh, oh!"

Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon

Katy Perry Firework lyrics found here: Katy Perry

☆♥*♥☆ Happy New Year ☆♥*♥☆

...............................and remember to *Smile*!

Lorraine Valente
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☆♥*♥☆ Astrologers Across America ☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

Hi All,

Did everyone enjoy their Christmas? Although I definitely "wasn't" dreaming of a white Christmas, we certainly received more than our share of snow in New Jersey!  My daughter and I spent the last 3 days digging ourselves out of almost 3 feet of the white stuff, and there's still more to shovel!  Did I mention that snow isn't one of my favorite expressions of  Mother Nature? :-)

Anyway, Astrologer Ron Archer, created an impressive, time extensive project, and I want to share it with you.  He set out to interview one Astrologer from each State in the United States.  Ron contacted me via e-mail on September 23, 2010 at 12:35pm EDT, asking if I would agree to be interviewed in his "Astrologers Across America" series, as representative for the State of New Jersey! I quickly agreed to his awesome offer. On October 1st, 2010, 1pm, the Cancer Moon trined both Mars and Venus in Scorpio and I was fortunate to be interviewed by Ron.  The results of that interview were recently posted to his informative website Miami Astrology: www.MiamiAstrology.com. I feel priviledged to be included amongst Astrologers such as Maria Kay Simms, Adam Gainsberg, Ray Grasse, Maxine Taylor and others. 

To hear the interview between Ron Archer and Lorraine Valente:
Click Here: Interview between Ron Archer & Lorraine Valente

I''ll be writing and sharing more about the energy surrounding the New Year, and the upcoming Capricorn New Moon Solar Eclipse on January 4th, yet am frantic catching up on life issues as a result of snow conditions.  Please be patient and also safe while enjoying the rest of your day.

Remember, if you want to learn more about the astrologer of your chart,schedule a phone, or e-mail consultation at Fuchsiastars@aol.com. I'm also available via Skype and on Facebook~FuchsiaStars Guidance, Astrology Share.

Lorraine Valente
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☆♥*♥☆ Tarot Card XX~Temperance ☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

Tarot Card XX~Temperance~Symbolic of Sagittarius

In the Rider-Waite version on the right, you see the Angel Temperance~Archangel Michael. He sports the solar symbol on his head with light rays streaming outward from it. In each hand a cup is held, one cup is silver (feminine) and one is gold (masculine). Water pours and vibrates (waves) and is blended from one cup to the other. This blending of fire and water, masculine and feminine and the conscious and unconscious also symbolizes conception. The number 14 is the most fertile day of a woman’s cycle. It is also the approximate number of days it takes from the New Moon to the Full Moon each month.



Salvador Dali
Temperance

 A lovely version of Angel Temperance, on the left, is painted by a favorite artist, Salvador Dali. Compromises need to be made to achieve balance in relating. Drawing Temperance means adapting to circumstances, accommodating as well as gathering facts and expanding ones experiences. Negotiation, balancing alternatives, and moderation are symbolized. Blending, creating, alchemy, and successfully combining material to create something new are suggested. Negatively, blind faith, restlessness, being insensitive to the feelings of others, excess and feelings of self righteousness are possible.

The Symbol of Temperance may appear in a reading during a time when emotional balance is required. The expression “patience is a virtue” applies here. There may be emotional days ahead or a need to balance and/or adapt our emotions to bring about positive and “creative” results. If this card turns up next to the Empress or the Sun, a conception or baby may be on the way!

If you want to learn more about this topic and others, schedule a phone, or e-mail consultation at Fuchsiastars@aol.com. I'm also available via Skype and Facebook.

Thank you, and have a wonderful holiday!

Lorraine Valente
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☆♥*♥☆Judgment XX ~Pluto☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

Tarot Card # 20 XX~ Judgment~Symbolic of Pluto

The symbol of Judgment may appear in a reading during a time of soul testing. You may need to adjust to new circumstances based upon a changed awareness. In the Rider-Waite version, Angel Gabriel sounds a trumpet as he creates air. Air is equivalent to breath. There are seven lines or tones radiating from his trumpet = sounds of do re mi fa sol la ti do. The people below, man, child and woman raise their arms up to the Angel as their spirits unfold. Their gray bodies are symbolic of wisdom.

Judgment may symbolize something lying dormant within awaiting emergence into consciousness. Some unconscious truth is being awakened and brought to conscious awareness. Perhaps there was a lack of clarity yet now easily see the pathway to truth. Judgment usually speaks of a time of reckoning, bringing to light that which was hidden. Freedom from past guilt and the inspiration to move ahead is possible now. Darker aspects of the personality may have been repressed or stuffed down inside, because of fear of re-experiencing a past trauma. Perhaps this is a time to judge not only your own motives, but those of the person in question in your reading.

When Judgment appears in a spread, you are being asked if your judgments of others are restricting your growth and your ability to create lasting relationships. The need to transform dysfunctional beliefs elevate you to a higher spiritual vibration.

Keywords: Renewal, awakening, inner voice, inspiration, spiritual awareness, and a desire to improve. Reversed: A closed mind, mistakes from following the wrong advice, having a limited viewpoint, unconsciously motivated behaviors.

If you want to learn more about this topic and others, schedule a phone, or e-mail consultation at Fuchsiastars@aol.com. I'm also available via Skype and Facebook.

Thank you, and have a wonderful day!

Lorraine Valente
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www.FuchsiaStars.com 
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☆♥*♥☆Healing Earth~Day of Peace☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

Hi Everyone,


Earth Mother



September 21st is the UN International Day of Peace. The International Day of Peace was established by the UN General Assembly in 1981 for “commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace within and among all nations and people.” Twenty years later, the General Assembly decided that the 21st of September would be observed annually as a “day of global ceasefire and non-violence". All Member States, organizations and individuals are invited to commemorate the day, through education and public awareness, and to cooperate with the United Nations in the establishment of a global ceasefire.

Today, spend some time, even a few minutes, quiet the mind and  feel gratitude for Gaia, Earth Mother, for without her generous gifts and comfy home, there can be no Peace. Let us focus on the goal of P-E-A-C-E, L-O-V-E, S-E-R-E-N-I-T-Y, & U-N-D-E-R-S-T-A-N-D-I-N-G ... for each other, regardless of race, creed, religion, sexual orientation, color, age, cultural values, beliefs, and socioeconomic status.  Send blessings to the Universe and visualize healing the Planet and all people...we are all connected.

"God has unlimited anywhere minutes."

                                   ~ posted on a local Church bulletin board.

Int'l Day of Peace:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Day_of_Peace

Enjoy your day and remember, I'm available for consultations and readings 7 days via phone, e-mail or in-person.

Lorraine Valente
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☆♥*♥☆ Praying Mantis Wisdom ☆♥*♥☆

by Lorraine Valente

Hi Everyone,

Praying Mantis

Today, as I watered some potted plants outside, a very long, green, twig-like praying mantis sat perfectly still on a green/burgandy-colored leaf!  Only a couple of days ago I found a "Leaf Insect" on the car. Of course, I ran into the house to retreive my camera and snap a photo for you~!

The Praying Mantis remains perfectly still and has adapted to its environment by changing its color as a form of self defense.

Praying mantis’ are related to grasshoppers and crickets, belonging to a family of insects called orthoptera. It is extremely beneficial to gardens and humans because of its penchant for eating the bugs we don't want. They will eat mites, aphids and most other insects that are within the grasp of their front legs.

If Praying Mantis appears in your life, it might indicate a need to focus on yourself, meditate, pause, and be still.  Self-reflection is important. It is within the stillness  you reap the greatest rewards and enhance creativity. It is also a reminder to blend within the environment.  Camouflage your intentions and activities. Someone may be observing you. Be aware of and in touch with your intuition. Pay close attention to "signs" and synchronous events.

With Mercury backing up (retrograde) Friday in discerning Virgo, praying-mantis reinforces its message and bestows ideal wisdom.

Click here: Read more about praying-mantis
 



Enjoy your day and remember, I'm available for consultations and readings 7 days via phone, e-mail or in-person.

Lorraine Valente
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☆♥*♥☆Firefly~Lightening Bug ☆♥*♥☆

                        

        The firefly or lightening bug is abundant during the warm summer evenings. Fireflies are fascinating creatures that light up our nights and bring a sense of magic, wonder, and mystery to our environment. As dusk unfolds, little glimmers of light waltz on the darkened canvas. Significant flickers of light bestow guidance while their energy illuminates and inspires creativity. The firefly primarily uses its light in mating ceremonies, and it is quite elaborate an intricate. Light signals are precise and exactly timed in order to attract the right mate. This is a symbolic message that if we are to attract important people, places and things in our lives, we must know what we want, plan accordingly, lay down the groundwork, and be persistent and focused in our ideals.

       

        When firefly appears, it's time to connect the dots and write down your ideas and thoughts. Flashes of inspiration are possible. Catch them if you can! Spiritual gifts are presenting themselves. It is time to trust rhythms, patterns, and synchronous events.

 
        Fireflies remind us that like attracts like. Whatever energy we put out into the Universe, is returned to us. The possibility of attracting "the one", your Soul Mate is pronounced. Flickering messages of Light inspire hope.

Namaste'

        Enjoy your day and remember, I'm available for consultations and readings 7 days via phone, e-mail or in-person.


Lorraine Valente
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☆♥*♥☆ Mindfulness Meditation ☆♥*♥☆

Last summer, I enrolled in an eight week Mindfulness Meditation course. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) combines the use of mindfulness meditation (attention) and yoga. MBSR benefits people who have suffered from various chronic disorders and diseases. Mindfulness cultivates a greater awareness and attention to reactions of the mind and body, as well as tapping into unconscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that sabotage emotional, physical, and spiritual health. We become what we think about and thoughts can harm or heal.

Meditation has been shown to positively alter many autonomic physiological processes, such as lowering blood pressure and emotional reactivity. Mindfulness teaches attention to or attending to our inner processes, another or a thing. When we slow down our immediate gut level responses, not only do we appreciate differences but see nuances we would usually miss. In the "must see" film Avatar, the Na' vi greet each other a bit differently than most. Upon meeting it is customary to lock eyes and utter the words "I see you" (Cameron, 2009). Their deep, intuitive inner knowing exemplifies the concept of mindfulness. It involves attending to one's inner feelings and behavior and the feelings and behavior's of others with deep understanding. It's a form of respect." I see you" is the equivalent of, "I see your Soul".

Compulsive behaviors compromise mindfulness (Brown & Ryan, 2003). The Type A personality is generally outwardly focused not attending to their inner signals, the intuitive body. This form of consciousness or awareness corresponds to what has been called emotional intelligence, clarity of one's emotional states. If we are aware of our emotional states, we can pause before reacting, or overreacting resulting in less stress.

Mindfulness meditation is an excellent tool for learning to assist individuals with anxiety, stress, anger, eating disorders, and recovery from many addictions. When we are introspective, knowledge in gained, and perspective is enhanced through the inner journey. It is through introspection that healing occurs.

The video below is explains mindfulness quite well. I hope you enjoy it.

References

Cameron, J. (2009). Avatar. Fox. Retrieved from http://www.avatarmovie.com/

Brown, K. W. & Ryan, R. M. (2003). The benefits of being present: Mindfulness and its role in psychological well-being. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. American Psychological Association, Inc., 84(4), 822–848.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (1990). Full catastrophe living. New York: A Delta Book published by Dell Publishing.

Kaiser Greenland, S. (2010). Mindfulness is not a crystal ball. [Electronic version]. Retrieved from Youtube.

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Lorraine Valente
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☆♥*♥☆The Hierophant~V~Taurus☆♥*♥☆

By Lorraine Valente

The Hierophant is symbolic of belief systems, groups, and rules within the group. He is a religious figure and represents an official “teacher” within the church, school, teams, companies, and clubs as well as attending to the facts and procedures within these groups. The need to conform is indicated. Being part of the establishment and staying within convention is another possibility. Speaking the truth and listening to ones inner voice is important.

☆♥*♥☆ Reiki Level I Attunement Class ☆♥*♥☆

Hi Everyone,

I'm pleased to announce Reiki Level I is being taught on Sunday, May 2nd from 10-4:30pm ish, with 1 hour break for lunch. Bring your bag lunch, and coffee, tea and snacks are provided.