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“Rahbinah thank you for a great reading! You were right on, on everything you touched on. Your quick response to get my reading done was lightning fast. I will keep you posted as the events we discussed in my reading manifest. You have a customer for life. Thank you, thank you so very much!” ~ Maggie, San Jose, CA
“Amazing readings. Always accurate and insightful. Love her compassion and willingness to help in any situation. Truly goes above and beyond!” ~ Lorie, Waldorf, MD
“Rahbinah delivers her readings quick and seem to be accurate for me so far even though it is never what I want to hear but I am grateful for her answers and that she always responds to any questions I have about my reading and explain it well, would highly recommend her.”~ Stephanie, London, UK
“Wow!! Thank you so very much for your excellent advice! :) I think you are right in that he is not my soul mate and that I he is manipulative. You are spot-on when you say that he is clingy and also tries to tear you down! I will take your advice and stay clear of him. Thank you so very much for your help!! :) I look forward to more readings from you in the future!” ~Vanessa, Leominster, MA
“I have been working with Rahbinah for almost 2 years. She is my absolute go to adviser for any situation. On several occasions, she has gotten details right down to the date which always amazes me. She is empathetic, genuine and sincere. She is truly gifted and words cannot express the gratitude I have for her.” ~ Diane, Foster City, CA
“My experiences with Rahbinah have proven to me that she is THE REAL DEAL! My first reading I had trouble believing that there was some truth to it but lo and behold she was right about all of it! I’ll never doubt again!” Desiree, Pennsauken, NJ
“You had done several readings for me on ebay in the past with astonishing accuracy”. ~ Tiffany, Macon, GA
“Rahbinah, Thank you for providing me with my Solar Return Report on the eve of my birthday (January 2013) and providing explanations and some answers I sorely needed. The presentation, detail and your thoroughness are very much appreciated. Already I have experienced some of the feelings and situations that you have already laid out for me in accordance with my chart. It is an aid to refer to when I am in the moment and not sure why I am reacting the way that I am in a given situation. I am also able to anticipate or handle things better when I know how the stars and planets are aligned in my solar system. In addition, the month to month calendar section covering each day of the month for the next six months is a great tool and guide to refer to in the evening in order for me to begin the following day.” ~Icilda, Cary, NC
“I have been a customer for over a year and Rahbinah has consistently provided fast service, excellent advice, and best of all she had been accurate with future predictions time and time again. She’s one of the best for me with time frames which is not easy. I’m blessed to have found her! “~Zee, North Charleston, SC
“The best analogy I can give is that I felt like I was groping around in the dark and Rahbinah turned the lights on with her reading. I am now on a path that is well lit, marked with helpful signposts, and I can adjust my directions along the way to better reach my desired destination. I would recommend Rahbinah to anyone who could use some reliable life guidance. She is extremely insightful, a very wise person, and someone who I am very fortunate to have found.” ~Alison, Queens, NY
Blog Posts
Venus in Scorpio: Creamy Espresso
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/12/23/venus-in-scorpio-creamy-espresso/
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/12/23/venus-in-scorpio-creamy-espresso/
Sagittarius: Freewheeling via Purposeful Free-Willing
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/12/21/sagittarius-freewheeling-via-purposeful-free-willing/
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/12/21/sagittarius-freewheeling-via-purposeful-free-willing/
Gemini Full Moon: Busy Body
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/11/25/gemini-full-moon-busy-body/
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/11/25/gemini-full-moon-busy-body/
The Centaur Experience: 10 Signs that I am a Sagittarius
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/the-centaur-experience-10-signs-that-i-am-a-sagittarius/
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/the-centaur-experience-10-signs-that-i-am-a-sagittarius/
New Moon in Scorpio: Deep Star Sexy
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/11/11/new-moon-in-scorpio-deep-star-sexy/
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/11/11/new-moon-in-scorpio-deep-star-sexy/
Florence Ballard at a Glance: Tragic Songbird
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/11/11/florence-ballard-at-a-glance-tragic-songbird/
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/11/11/florence-ballard-at-a-glance-tragic-songbird/
Transit Talk: Venus is Twirling Through Libra
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/11/10/transit-talk-venus-is-twirling-through-libra/
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/11/10/transit-talk-venus-is-twirling-through-libra/
Sisterhood and the Clash of the Bravados
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/11/03/sisterhood-and-the-clash-of-bravado/
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/11/03/sisterhood-and-the-clash-of-bravado/
The Hamster Wheel of Fortune
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/09/29/the-hamster-wheel-of-fortune-fluorescent-lights-extreme-ac-germ-ridden-co-workers-and-other-not-so-minor-inconveniences-in-the-workplace/
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/09/29/the-hamster-wheel-of-fortune-fluorescent-lights-extreme-ac-germ-ridden-co-workers-and-other-not-so-minor-inconveniences-in-the-workplace/
Bill Cosby at a Glance: Does He Have What it Takes?
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/06/15/bill-cosby-at-a-glance-does-he-have-what-it-takes/
https://rahbinah.wordpress.com/2015/06/15/bill-cosby-at-a-glance-does-he-have-what-it-takes/
Short Stories in the World of Tarot
8 of Pentacles: 8 is Enough
Octavia had not seen such lean times in her 38 years upon the Earth. It was 2051. Certain commodities like sugar, tea, pasta, certain fruits and select meats including beef and veal were now outlawed (not so for the Elite) as a way to preserve what little bit of precious natural resources remained. The masses were thrown rations of mass produced chickens, Tilapia and of course pork bellies. One was lucky to get their hands on meat that was fresh as most cuts were frozen with ambiguous packaging information. Thankfully, root vegetables were still in abundant supply. Octavia never forgot what her mother told her:
“As long as you got some root vegetables you can make a meal”.
Octavia’s late mother had also taught her the Secret Law of 8. She had told Octavia that as long as she kept 8 key ingredients in her kitchen she and her loved ones would never fall victim to poverty. Of course these 8 key ingredients had to be kept secret so they will not be revealed here. With these 8 key ingredients and a few more, Octavia became widely known throughout her district for baking the best chicken pot pies.
As a result of the government’s sanctions on many foods, pot pies and casseroles experienced a major resurgence since most people had to cook with the odds and ends they could salvage from the local food distribution centers. It was impossible to get your hands on a whole chicken—unless you ventured into the seedy black market. Everything was virtually broken down into modular bits and pieces. One couldn’t even find one whole chicken breast. Supermarkets were quickly becoming a thing of the past. Most city dwellers were forced to wait in hour-long lines at the government-run mega food distribution centers. Many restaurants and individual food vendors jumped on the pot pie band wagon, but there was just something about Octavia’s pies that beat out the competition. They had that special something. Even high level politicians and a few celebrities had tasted the savory perfection of her pies.
As a result of her thriving pot pie business, Octavia was able to support herself, her disabled husband and their 3 children, plus her ailing aunt. They all assisted Octavia with the pot pie business, but their roles were compartmentalized for no one but Octavia could know the 8 secret ingredients. When it came time to assemble each pie, Octavia would shoo the others out of her kitchen. Alone with the pies she would commence her Earth magic and set about pouring the thick, aromatic, soup-like mixture into the homemade pie shells. Making pies was always a labor of love for Octavia. The fact that she could earn a decent living and fill hungry stomachs each week was the icing on the cake. Octavia removed the 8th secret ingredient from a locked tin can and sprinkled a liberal amount onto each pie. She said a melodic chant under her breath and then to proceeded to lay down the top crusts. She gave the pies a final once over before brushing the tops with egg wash. This batch she was preparing was the mini version of her pot pies and they were actually big enough to fill the bellies of 2 adult women or 3 children. 8 pies went into the oven—4 on the top rack, 4 on the bottom.
There were other things that Octavia’s mother told her about the number 8. Her mother had admonished her about the number 8 carrying a heavy responsibility for those who harness its power. Octavia’s mother had warned her of the latent ability to do great harm being contained within the number 8:
“Just as you can feed the hungry with the 8, you also have the power to poison them just the same. “You can increase things with 8, even wealth, but you can also decrease things, and that includes the ultimate decrease which is death”.
Octavia’s mother spoke of two kinds of poisoning: accidental and deliberate. The former was easy to avoid. It being simply a matter of maintaining proper sanitary conditions. Octavia’s mother taught her however, the secret to carrying out the latter—if the need should ever arise. For poisoning, the same 8 ingredients would be used, but they would have to be added in reverse of the proper order. Different chants were sung and in order for the spell to take effect, the victim had to either cross the threshold of the pie maker’s home to receive the pie or the pie had to be ordered by the target and delivered by the baker. Other key steps were also added, not to be discussed here.
It was in those days of very lean times that the current Leadership started cracking down on independent food vendors citing what Octavia saw as bogus claims of unsanitary conditions and excessive use of natural resource vouchers. The Food Regulation board sent out a team of natural resource evaluators along with food auditors and the doling out of steep fines began. It was a tactic with the intention of shutting down independent food vendors who the Leadership saw as not being dependent enough upon the system. The restaurant owners were not being targeted since their pockets were deep enough to pay off the culinary storm troopers.
Octavia knew the time was approaching when she would hear the unmistakable heavy thumps at the door. She had made a few special pies for this very occasion. She knew the Leadership’s guard dogs could not resist the mouth-watering smells that permeated her entire home. They would make the excuse that they had to conduct field tests just so they could eat her magical pies. Octavia smiled and chuckled a bit at the thought of the three goons gorging themselves on her delicious disks of sustenance, but she was dead serious. Octavia was dedicated to preserving her livelihood at all costs, bus she wasn’t keen on committing murder. Even her mother being heavily into the dark side of the occult warned her about that kind of revenge. She remembered her mother saying:
“It’s best to always err on the side of prudence”.
The poisoning pot pie spell was intended to cause great harm, but not death. It had just enough power to keep most if not all enemies at bay. After the target consumed the special pie, he would be struck with the worst case of gastritis that would last for 8 full days (the poor target would most likely be counting each hour—all 192 of them). The target would not be able to keep anything down and he would experience mind bending nausea, bile producing retching, and unbelievable abdominal pain. By the 8th day, the target would begging for death. On the 9th day, his health would return. From that point on, any thought, mention or feeling regarding the maker of the pie would induce the same gastrointestinal malaise giving the victim perfect motivation to block the pie maker out of his consciousness altogether. If he should so much as walk by the home of the pie maker or pull her dossier, the target would be beset with a strong wave of nausea followed by stomach cramps which rival the pain that a woman experiences when in the final stages of labor. The bad case of gastritis was also contagious so that anyone who had any involvement with Octavia’s case ran the risk of contracting the terrible condition. Eventually Octavia would become less than a distant memory as no one would dare to even approach her file.
Octavia heard an authoritative knock at the door. She wasn’t expecting them so soon. Still, 3 individual pies were cooling on a baker’s rack. Octavia wiped her hands on her apron which was decorated with infinity symbols, checked her face in the small mirror which hung by the door and invited the 3 Food Auditors in. “It smells wonderful in here, Mrs. Lemniscate”, said the one with the boyish grin.
“We will need to conduct some field tests. We’ll take 3 pies, please”, the one with the haughty attitude and thick neck uttered in a deep growl.
“Certainly”, said Octavia as she turned towards the kitchen. “You’re just in time. I just took some out of the oven. It’ll only take a few more minutes to set before they’re ready to eat”.
“Very well,” said the thick necked one who was obviously in control. “By the smell, I’m sure it’ll be worth the wait”.
“Yes”, said Octavia, “It certainly will”.
-Rahbinah
Octavia had not seen such lean times in her 38 years upon the Earth. It was 2051. Certain commodities like sugar, tea, pasta, certain fruits and select meats including beef and veal were now outlawed (not so for the Elite) as a way to preserve what little bit of precious natural resources remained. The masses were thrown rations of mass produced chickens, Tilapia and of course pork bellies. One was lucky to get their hands on meat that was fresh as most cuts were frozen with ambiguous packaging information. Thankfully, root vegetables were still in abundant supply. Octavia never forgot what her mother told her:
“As long as you got some root vegetables you can make a meal”.
Octavia’s late mother had also taught her the Secret Law of 8. She had told Octavia that as long as she kept 8 key ingredients in her kitchen she and her loved ones would never fall victim to poverty. Of course these 8 key ingredients had to be kept secret so they will not be revealed here. With these 8 key ingredients and a few more, Octavia became widely known throughout her district for baking the best chicken pot pies.
As a result of the government’s sanctions on many foods, pot pies and casseroles experienced a major resurgence since most people had to cook with the odds and ends they could salvage from the local food distribution centers. It was impossible to get your hands on a whole chicken—unless you ventured into the seedy black market. Everything was virtually broken down into modular bits and pieces. One couldn’t even find one whole chicken breast. Supermarkets were quickly becoming a thing of the past. Most city dwellers were forced to wait in hour-long lines at the government-run mega food distribution centers. Many restaurants and individual food vendors jumped on the pot pie band wagon, but there was just something about Octavia’s pies that beat out the competition. They had that special something. Even high level politicians and a few celebrities had tasted the savory perfection of her pies.
As a result of her thriving pot pie business, Octavia was able to support herself, her disabled husband and their 3 children, plus her ailing aunt. They all assisted Octavia with the pot pie business, but their roles were compartmentalized for no one but Octavia could know the 8 secret ingredients. When it came time to assemble each pie, Octavia would shoo the others out of her kitchen. Alone with the pies she would commence her Earth magic and set about pouring the thick, aromatic, soup-like mixture into the homemade pie shells. Making pies was always a labor of love for Octavia. The fact that she could earn a decent living and fill hungry stomachs each week was the icing on the cake. Octavia removed the 8th secret ingredient from a locked tin can and sprinkled a liberal amount onto each pie. She said a melodic chant under her breath and then to proceeded to lay down the top crusts. She gave the pies a final once over before brushing the tops with egg wash. This batch she was preparing was the mini version of her pot pies and they were actually big enough to fill the bellies of 2 adult women or 3 children. 8 pies went into the oven—4 on the top rack, 4 on the bottom.
There were other things that Octavia’s mother told her about the number 8. Her mother had admonished her about the number 8 carrying a heavy responsibility for those who harness its power. Octavia’s mother had warned her of the latent ability to do great harm being contained within the number 8:
“Just as you can feed the hungry with the 8, you also have the power to poison them just the same. “You can increase things with 8, even wealth, but you can also decrease things, and that includes the ultimate decrease which is death”.
Octavia’s mother spoke of two kinds of poisoning: accidental and deliberate. The former was easy to avoid. It being simply a matter of maintaining proper sanitary conditions. Octavia’s mother taught her however, the secret to carrying out the latter—if the need should ever arise. For poisoning, the same 8 ingredients would be used, but they would have to be added in reverse of the proper order. Different chants were sung and in order for the spell to take effect, the victim had to either cross the threshold of the pie maker’s home to receive the pie or the pie had to be ordered by the target and delivered by the baker. Other key steps were also added, not to be discussed here.
It was in those days of very lean times that the current Leadership started cracking down on independent food vendors citing what Octavia saw as bogus claims of unsanitary conditions and excessive use of natural resource vouchers. The Food Regulation board sent out a team of natural resource evaluators along with food auditors and the doling out of steep fines began. It was a tactic with the intention of shutting down independent food vendors who the Leadership saw as not being dependent enough upon the system. The restaurant owners were not being targeted since their pockets were deep enough to pay off the culinary storm troopers.
Octavia knew the time was approaching when she would hear the unmistakable heavy thumps at the door. She had made a few special pies for this very occasion. She knew the Leadership’s guard dogs could not resist the mouth-watering smells that permeated her entire home. They would make the excuse that they had to conduct field tests just so they could eat her magical pies. Octavia smiled and chuckled a bit at the thought of the three goons gorging themselves on her delicious disks of sustenance, but she was dead serious. Octavia was dedicated to preserving her livelihood at all costs, bus she wasn’t keen on committing murder. Even her mother being heavily into the dark side of the occult warned her about that kind of revenge. She remembered her mother saying:
“It’s best to always err on the side of prudence”.
The poisoning pot pie spell was intended to cause great harm, but not death. It had just enough power to keep most if not all enemies at bay. After the target consumed the special pie, he would be struck with the worst case of gastritis that would last for 8 full days (the poor target would most likely be counting each hour—all 192 of them). The target would not be able to keep anything down and he would experience mind bending nausea, bile producing retching, and unbelievable abdominal pain. By the 8th day, the target would begging for death. On the 9th day, his health would return. From that point on, any thought, mention or feeling regarding the maker of the pie would induce the same gastrointestinal malaise giving the victim perfect motivation to block the pie maker out of his consciousness altogether. If he should so much as walk by the home of the pie maker or pull her dossier, the target would be beset with a strong wave of nausea followed by stomach cramps which rival the pain that a woman experiences when in the final stages of labor. The bad case of gastritis was also contagious so that anyone who had any involvement with Octavia’s case ran the risk of contracting the terrible condition. Eventually Octavia would become less than a distant memory as no one would dare to even approach her file.
Octavia heard an authoritative knock at the door. She wasn’t expecting them so soon. Still, 3 individual pies were cooling on a baker’s rack. Octavia wiped her hands on her apron which was decorated with infinity symbols, checked her face in the small mirror which hung by the door and invited the 3 Food Auditors in. “It smells wonderful in here, Mrs. Lemniscate”, said the one with the boyish grin.
“We will need to conduct some field tests. We’ll take 3 pies, please”, the one with the haughty attitude and thick neck uttered in a deep growl.
“Certainly”, said Octavia as she turned towards the kitchen. “You’re just in time. I just took some out of the oven. It’ll only take a few more minutes to set before they’re ready to eat”.
“Very well,” said the thick necked one who was obviously in control. “By the smell, I’m sure it’ll be worth the wait”.
“Yes”, said Octavia, “It certainly will”.
-Rahbinah
The Hanged Man: In the Realm of NO TIME
“I was so lost, so far gone” thought Julian as he sat on the edge of the bed contemplating his current predicament. All he could do was wait it out. To him, it felt like indefinite Saturday detention. While Julian was forced to sacrifice his normal existence which he saw as secure, there was a quiet calm that filled his entire being.
This period of waiting prompted Julian to get in touch with his spiritual self and ride with the cosmic flow. Time spent alone and without the influence of the outside world caused his vision to change. With the blinders off, his old version of reality now felt like a dream, better yet an illusion. Julian could now see himself for who he really was: a spiritual being fighting spiritual battles in the world of flesh and bone. “These Astrology books I’m reading are on to something” he mused. Julian especially liked what the books had to say about Neptune and Pisces. He could certainly relate.
Feelings of powerless morphed into Divine Understanding. Living in the realm of No Time he was able to determine which way he needed to go. The passing of each day being utterly slow; his future: To Be Determined–by going his own way instead of the old way. The current state of his existence being a chrysalis.
Julian emerged from his room at the New Perspectives rehabilitation center and breathed a deep sigh of relief. He felt faint, woozy, but this was no drug high. He thanked God for another chance as he walked down the corridor to join the others for another group meeting.
~ Rahbinah
“I was so lost, so far gone” thought Julian as he sat on the edge of the bed contemplating his current predicament. All he could do was wait it out. To him, it felt like indefinite Saturday detention. While Julian was forced to sacrifice his normal existence which he saw as secure, there was a quiet calm that filled his entire being.
This period of waiting prompted Julian to get in touch with his spiritual self and ride with the cosmic flow. Time spent alone and without the influence of the outside world caused his vision to change. With the blinders off, his old version of reality now felt like a dream, better yet an illusion. Julian could now see himself for who he really was: a spiritual being fighting spiritual battles in the world of flesh and bone. “These Astrology books I’m reading are on to something” he mused. Julian especially liked what the books had to say about Neptune and Pisces. He could certainly relate.
Feelings of powerless morphed into Divine Understanding. Living in the realm of No Time he was able to determine which way he needed to go. The passing of each day being utterly slow; his future: To Be Determined–by going his own way instead of the old way. The current state of his existence being a chrysalis.
Julian emerged from his room at the New Perspectives rehabilitation center and breathed a deep sigh of relief. He felt faint, woozy, but this was no drug high. He thanked God for another chance as he walked down the corridor to join the others for another group meeting.
~ Rahbinah
3 of Cups: Pussy Galore
There was magic in the air on that warm night in Cancer season. Bodies tightly linked and exuding raw, pulsating emotion. She couldn’t resist what was about to happen. She knew he wanted the Good Times she had to give. His appetite for forbidden beauty overwhelmed his senses that night in Cancer season. They both had a very valid reason to refrain, but emotion took over. His wife would certainly disapprove. His wife is her best friend. Still they took a dip in the murky waters of communal lust. Two new lovers emerge with the 3rd none the wiser.
When they come together it’s pure joy and merriment among the trio with the wife choosing not to know despite the signs and signals. Of course for her, ignorance is always bliss. “Sharing is Caring”, her best friend has rationalized. “All for One and One for All” is the husband’s cadence. The 3 of them continue to perform the dance at the masquerade ball. 3 will eventually become either 2 or 4, but at present, for the husband, it’s Pussy Galore.
~Rahbinah
There was magic in the air on that warm night in Cancer season. Bodies tightly linked and exuding raw, pulsating emotion. She couldn’t resist what was about to happen. She knew he wanted the Good Times she had to give. His appetite for forbidden beauty overwhelmed his senses that night in Cancer season. They both had a very valid reason to refrain, but emotion took over. His wife would certainly disapprove. His wife is her best friend. Still they took a dip in the murky waters of communal lust. Two new lovers emerge with the 3rd none the wiser.
When they come together it’s pure joy and merriment among the trio with the wife choosing not to know despite the signs and signals. Of course for her, ignorance is always bliss. “Sharing is Caring”, her best friend has rationalized. “All for One and One for All” is the husband’s cadence. The 3 of them continue to perform the dance at the masquerade ball. 3 will eventually become either 2 or 4, but at present, for the husband, it’s Pussy Galore.
~Rahbinah
Mystical Musings
Message of the Moment
“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.”
― Epicurus
November 24, 2015
It's been quite a long time since I've updated this portion of my site with an entry. Thanksgiving is approaching and hopefully everyone has many things to be thankful for. I certainly do. It makes perfect sense why Thanksgiving was chosen to take place during Sagittarius season because Sagittarius not only deals with generosity and gratitude, but also excess and wastefulness. For this Thanksgiving, I aim to keep my dinner menu simple and expenses on the low-end. As a Sagittarius it is very easy for me to go overboard, buying more than what I actually need. For Sagittarius, there is never enough. It's interesting that in Tarot, the card for Sagittarius is Temperance; a card that represents creating a proper mix and the exercising of moderation. No sign needs to practice moderation more than the Archer. While I had thought that I had my Thanksgiving meal completely planned out with all the ingredients purchased, I am deciding at the last minute to include an additional dish--corn spoonbread. That's it, though. No more. I will go to the store today and that will be my final trip before the holiday. After all, it will only be 3 of us sitting down for the feast--well, not exactly. I will make sure I set a plate aside for my ancestors and spirit guides as a way to give thanks. We are never truly alone. there are always spirits around to help and guide us which is another thing to be thankful for.
One of the best ways that I learned how to practice moderation is when it comes to my eating habits. For the past several years I had experienced significant weight gain. I was overweight and unhappy. I did not feel attractive carrying those extra pounds. It wasn't that I was pigging out, I was just eating to the point where my metabolism could not keep up. The weight just piled on each year due to my under-active thyroid. My sedentary lifestyle only exacerbated the problem. It took one trip back East to see my family for me to pull the Ace of Swords card--saying "Enough is enough"! I started eating one meal a day (i.e. intermittent fasting) and never looked back. I lost over 30 pounds in less than a year. I went from wearing a size 10/12 to a size 4. I am now down to my normal weight and I feel better than ever. Moderation has given me my youthful physique back and my mind is crystal clear. Plus, with moderation I can still eat my favorite foods.
While I'm still not fully there in terms of embodying the Temperance card, I've made some big leaps in that direction. This Thanksgiving holiday I plan to fill up on all the goodies, but there will be no resulting guilt since I now know how to eat to live instead of living to eat.
~ Rahbinah
April 18, 2011
A few weeks ago, I consulted the Tarot to see what I had in store for the month of April. I used the Celtic Cross spread. The reading was rather positive for the most part, but the Near Future card created some cause for alarm. The Near Future card was the 5 of Cups. The 5 of Cups card can point to some kind of loss, disappointment, sorrow and even regret. I tried to come up with some possible scenarios that would fit the 5 of Cups, but then I decided that I will focus on the positive in hopes that the 5 of Cups card would pass without so much as a whimper. Then, it happened. The 5 of Cups card presented itself. Last week, my beloved cat, Amadeus decided that it was time to move on. My Amadeus, Dei-Dei for short, slipped out of my daughter’s bedroom window and has not returned since. Dei-Dei has been outside before, but he has never left the confines of our yard. On this day however, Dei-Dei ventured out in the evening and he never looked back. I keep a little beacon of hope inside my heart that he will find his way back home, but I am also taking this loss in stride. Dei-Dei had free will and he exercised that will by expanding his horizons and exploring the unknown. Astrologically this makes perfect sense since Dei-Dei is a Libra and he was besieged by the opposing stellium in Aries. In fact, Dei-Dei had cabin fever for the past couple of weeks, forever trying to sneak outside to explore his feral nature. Maybe he caught a whiff of a queen cat in heat and he could not resist. Aries is the sign of sexual energy, mind you. We did not own Dei-Dei, he was part of our family. However, if he really wanted to go, who were we to try to stop him? I think I will consult the Tarot on Dei-Dei’s whereabouts. Maybe I will do a horary. In the meantime, God Speed Dei-Dei.
Rahbinah, spiritual advisor
March 8, 2011
The Sun is in Pisces for the better part of this month. Pisces deals with emotional sensitivity, compassion, empathy and charity. It is the sign of the victim as well as the martyr. With Mercury, Mars and Uranus accompanying the Sun in Pisces, there is much focus on issues that go beyond the mundane. Matters of a spiritual nature take precedence. There may be confusion because Pisces does not adhere to any logic. The stellium in Pisces also sends the admonishment of being careful what you wish for. This is a good time to go within which will prepare you for the upcoming Spring Equinox when Aries will enable things to be put into action. This is a contemplative time. Prayer and meditation will aid in the process of getting in touch with your spirit. Pisces also deals with the realm of the subconscious, your dreams and your fantasies. Use this time to feed your subconscious positive messages that can be acted upon come Spring. On the negative end, this may be a time that you become a victim of deception or treachery of some kind. This is especially true for those born under the signs of Virgo, Sagittarius and Gemini. For instance, my Sun sign is Sagittarius and this month I had to put a friend in check because she was trying to deceive me. Remember, smiling faces sometimes lie. Lies which are an integral part of deceptive tactics naturally fall under the banner of Pisces.
February 11, 2011
The output of television and radio is so base nowadays with the proliferation of cheap sex for sale. It stinks to high heaven and Rihanna apparently loves the smell of it. Rihanna’s new song, S&M is a perfect example of the extreme degradation of the sacred act of sex. I was once lost with the masses believing that sex was just a novelty or a cherished past time aside from making babies. I took it too lightly and all too often I played with the karmic dice when it came to immediate sexual gratification. My Mars being in Gemini fomented my nonchalant attitude about sex. It was like breathing—necessary, but oh so mundane. Over the years however, I have learned that both sex and the breath of life are not to be taken for granted. With Saturn in Leo, I learned to quell my strong need for sexual attention and I turned my focus toward creating sustainable love. Not love for anyone in particular, but love for all of humanity, for life in general, for the Divine Spirit that resides within us all.
Mars has just entered the Libra decanate of Aquarius. Relationships may be tested at this time under the banner of sexual freedom. Mars in Aquarius can denote the need for sexual independence that will be satisfied at all costs. To the extreme it deals with wanton lust and perversity. Mars will be in Aquarius this Valentine’s Day. I’m sure there will be a lot of infidelity going on, probably a lot of group sex. Friendships may take a sexual turn and sexual relations may get quite kinky.
For this Valentines Day, the virtues of Venus should be esteemed over Mars. While Mars is in his most excitable state and he’s all feral and free, Venus resides in the sobering sign of Capricorn reminding us of our commitments and the fact that responsibility comes with love as well as love making. Venus signifies love everlasting. She is what remains after the lights come back on and Mars has left the scene—that’s if true love was there to begin with. On a final note, Mars will never be Venus and Venus will never mirror Mars. We need to work on harmonizing both planetary energies not just in our relationships, but within ourselves. Be loving toward one another.
Peace and Blessings,
Rahbinah
January 28, 2011
Mars is making his way through Aquarius at the present moment. Mars in Aquarius marks a time for active revolution and social upheaval. You may hear of violent uprisings occuring around the world. There may be talk of military coups and riots in the streets. Aquarius, the opposite of the kingly Leo symbolizes an overthrow of the current ruling power. This is precisely what is happening in Egypt at the present time.
On a personal level, be prepared for sudden upsets if Mars touches one of your personal planets such as Mercury or Mars. On a positive note, there may be a sudden change that grants you a new level of freedom.
This is also an exicting time where you will encounter something new and different that will be impossible to ignore. Those with Sun, Moon, or Ascendant is in Aquarius may find themselves filled with more energy than usual. They may embark upo a new endeavor or initiate a new project. They will approach new ideas with courage and fervor.
December 3, 2010
Mercury will turn retrograde on December 9th and it will stay that way through the 30th. Some people have been instilled with the notion that the retrogradation of Mercury is cause for alarm. They believe that things will go haywire in terms of travel and communication. The truth is Mercury turns retrograde so often that we should not look upon this occurrence as an impending doom. There is no need to refrain from projects that require written communication. You don’t have to cancel all of your public speaking engagements. Mercury retrograde is simply a call to make sure that every I is dotted and every T is crossed before sending messages—verbal as well as written. Travel plans and itineraries should be checked twice and contingency plans should be put in place—just in case. It is also a call to think before you speak or write as messages can be easily misconstrued during this time. Some astrologers admonish the need to forgo or postpone the signing of any contracts. I disagree. I believe that contracts can be signed as long as they are read in full and fully understood. I do believe that people should refrain from making impromptu commitments without conducting adequate research regarding the pros and cons when Mercury is retrograde. Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
November 8, 2010
Mars is currently traveling through Sagittarius, beating the Sun, Mercury and Venus to the punch. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Mars in Sagittarius is competitive sports. Mars brings pure energy to the athleticism of Sagittarius. Mars in Sagittarius is not satisfied with mediocrity nor is he impressed with hitting pre-established targets. That bores Mars in Sagittarius to death. Mars wants more when he is coasting through Sagittarius. He wants to improve, expand and excel. Complacency is his worst enemy. Mars in Sagittarius basically pertains to the drive for unfettered growth and expansion. It brings courage and the desire to do your own thing, on your own terms, and in a very big way. On the downside, this position of Mars does not understand the benefits of subtlety or tact. He cares nothing for the sensitive feelings of others; he just doesn’t have time to conduct temperature checks. Mars in Sagittarius says, “Ready or not, here I come”. Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
October 6, 2010
With Mars and Venus traveling through Scorpio, energy levels and affections can get pretty intense. Sexual desires are heightened and are begging for a release. While passions are apt to run wild during this period, it is wise to put things into perspective and to investigate the underlying motivations of our compulsions. This is a great time for erecting balance with our emotions since the Sun in Libra is setting the tone. Saturn in Libra adds a dose of reality and practicality to the coupling of Mars and Venus in Scorpio. Saturn acts as the disciplinarian in our charts. He may be that little voice that says “use a condom” when in the throes of sexual passion. He may say “hold up” when we venture to penetrate the veils of an unknown territory. Scorpio can be quite tumultuous if left unchecked, so thank goodness for the manifestation of energy in Libra at this time. Saturn’s sobering qualities and the Sun’s strong will power are two strong forces that will help to bring things back into balance. Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
September 5, 2010
With The Sun and Mercury in Virgo during this time period, you may be more critical of yourself and others than usual. You may fuss over small details in your efforts to make things perfect. Realize that perfection is not just a static state of being. Try to use the concept of perfect always as a verb instead of an adjective and this way you can achieve incremental success instead of being paralyzed or unmotivated because your current conditions are not perfect. Virgo also deals with daily activities and schedules so it’s good to establish goals to perfect some process or aspect of your life on a daily basis. For instance, if your goal is to lose weight, take one aspect of your weight loss plan and work to perfect it. An example could be: “Day by day, I am perfecting my ability to limit my intake of sugar.” This way if you fall off the wagon, you don’t have to feel bad about it, you just pick up the process of perfecting where you left off. Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
August 13, 2010
Uranus in Pisces (August 13, 2010 to March 11, 2011)
Over the next 7 months, change will occur on a more spiritual, intangible level. This should be a period where things that were once misconstrued, convoluted or just confusing can be cleared up. You may shed old, outmoded spiritual beliefs and traditions for new, more open-minded ideas. Ease in encountering new individuals and situations which coincide with your spiritual path. Things that seemed to be cloudy or hidden are being brought to light. This is a big time for experiences and situations which are out of the ordinary, unexplainable or unreal. Be careful of letting your imagination run wild during this period. Also pay attention to the subtleties and nuances of others to search for a deeper, more revealing meaning. It will be very hard to deceive or be deceived during this period as bulls**t detectors will kick into high gear. On a less positive note, during this period, you may experience a “wake up call” or you may have an experience which shocks you out of your comfort zone. Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
July 1, 2010
Relationships can act as catalysts, prompting us to examine the broken parts of ourselves. Relationships, however, can never fix what’s already broken. The healing or reparation is the soul work of each individual and it must come from within.
Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
June 15, 2010
Searching for Motherly Love
If you come to adult relationships such as a child, you will believe that you do not have a choice in your vulnerability if your partner mistreats you. You will start to believe that you deserve the maltreatment just as a child begins to believe that he deserves sustained abuse at the hands of a parent. Thus, the motherly love relationship can be very precarious, especially if the need to nurture or be nurtured is a result of maternal neglect. For this kind of relationship to work, there needs to be nurturing on both sides. Both partners need to have the ability to unselfishly nurture and be nutured. The best option is to learn to nurture yourself by practicing unconditional love and self-acceptance. Recognize that motherly love is a Universal Principle, an energy vibration that we can always fully embody—even if our own birth mothers failed to embody it. Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
May 27, 2010
Tonight is an optimal time to start making positive changes in both your work and love relationships with Uranus entering Aries squaring Venus in Cancer and opposing Pluto in Capricorn. This signals long lasting changes in your love and work relationships. It may be time to break free from a stagnant and unproductive relationship or you may feel the urge to embark upon a new level of commitment in an existing relationship.
The full moon in Sagittarius also bodes well for lovers since Jupiter, ruler of Sagittarius, blesses partnerships with happiness, success, and abundance. Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
This is How it Works
I used to have a strong drive to perfect my handwriting (and also typing, mind you). I wanted to receive recognition for my quality of handwriting. To this day I have a deep obsession with fonts!
This is my Mars in Gemini in the 6th house at work. Aries, the ruler of which is Mars, is on the 3rd cusp reinforcing my focus on handwriting for the 3rd house deals with all forms of communication. Gemini, which also deals with communication (as well as the hands), finishes out my 5th house transversing the 6th which points to my inclination to express myself through my handwriting--especially in the course of my work (6th house).
Today, I am quite content with my handwriting and I receive a lot of complements regarding the beauty of it. I also receive complements on my typing speed when people see me at my computer in action (In high school I won 2nd place in a typing contest without consciously competing. I never practiced for the contest). This obsession with writing and typing points to the frenetic energy that Mars in Gemini produces. I am high strung and a bundle of nerves. Writing and typing gives my busy hands (Mars in Gemini) something to do. I also have a penchant for drawing and painting (the blend of Taurus and Gemini in the 5th house).
That Mars is a strong, forceful fellow.
This is how astrology works.
Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.”
― Epicurus
November 24, 2015
It's been quite a long time since I've updated this portion of my site with an entry. Thanksgiving is approaching and hopefully everyone has many things to be thankful for. I certainly do. It makes perfect sense why Thanksgiving was chosen to take place during Sagittarius season because Sagittarius not only deals with generosity and gratitude, but also excess and wastefulness. For this Thanksgiving, I aim to keep my dinner menu simple and expenses on the low-end. As a Sagittarius it is very easy for me to go overboard, buying more than what I actually need. For Sagittarius, there is never enough. It's interesting that in Tarot, the card for Sagittarius is Temperance; a card that represents creating a proper mix and the exercising of moderation. No sign needs to practice moderation more than the Archer. While I had thought that I had my Thanksgiving meal completely planned out with all the ingredients purchased, I am deciding at the last minute to include an additional dish--corn spoonbread. That's it, though. No more. I will go to the store today and that will be my final trip before the holiday. After all, it will only be 3 of us sitting down for the feast--well, not exactly. I will make sure I set a plate aside for my ancestors and spirit guides as a way to give thanks. We are never truly alone. there are always spirits around to help and guide us which is another thing to be thankful for.
One of the best ways that I learned how to practice moderation is when it comes to my eating habits. For the past several years I had experienced significant weight gain. I was overweight and unhappy. I did not feel attractive carrying those extra pounds. It wasn't that I was pigging out, I was just eating to the point where my metabolism could not keep up. The weight just piled on each year due to my under-active thyroid. My sedentary lifestyle only exacerbated the problem. It took one trip back East to see my family for me to pull the Ace of Swords card--saying "Enough is enough"! I started eating one meal a day (i.e. intermittent fasting) and never looked back. I lost over 30 pounds in less than a year. I went from wearing a size 10/12 to a size 4. I am now down to my normal weight and I feel better than ever. Moderation has given me my youthful physique back and my mind is crystal clear. Plus, with moderation I can still eat my favorite foods.
While I'm still not fully there in terms of embodying the Temperance card, I've made some big leaps in that direction. This Thanksgiving holiday I plan to fill up on all the goodies, but there will be no resulting guilt since I now know how to eat to live instead of living to eat.
~ Rahbinah
April 18, 2011
A few weeks ago, I consulted the Tarot to see what I had in store for the month of April. I used the Celtic Cross spread. The reading was rather positive for the most part, but the Near Future card created some cause for alarm. The Near Future card was the 5 of Cups. The 5 of Cups card can point to some kind of loss, disappointment, sorrow and even regret. I tried to come up with some possible scenarios that would fit the 5 of Cups, but then I decided that I will focus on the positive in hopes that the 5 of Cups card would pass without so much as a whimper. Then, it happened. The 5 of Cups card presented itself. Last week, my beloved cat, Amadeus decided that it was time to move on. My Amadeus, Dei-Dei for short, slipped out of my daughter’s bedroom window and has not returned since. Dei-Dei has been outside before, but he has never left the confines of our yard. On this day however, Dei-Dei ventured out in the evening and he never looked back. I keep a little beacon of hope inside my heart that he will find his way back home, but I am also taking this loss in stride. Dei-Dei had free will and he exercised that will by expanding his horizons and exploring the unknown. Astrologically this makes perfect sense since Dei-Dei is a Libra and he was besieged by the opposing stellium in Aries. In fact, Dei-Dei had cabin fever for the past couple of weeks, forever trying to sneak outside to explore his feral nature. Maybe he caught a whiff of a queen cat in heat and he could not resist. Aries is the sign of sexual energy, mind you. We did not own Dei-Dei, he was part of our family. However, if he really wanted to go, who were we to try to stop him? I think I will consult the Tarot on Dei-Dei’s whereabouts. Maybe I will do a horary. In the meantime, God Speed Dei-Dei.
Rahbinah, spiritual advisor
March 8, 2011
The Sun is in Pisces for the better part of this month. Pisces deals with emotional sensitivity, compassion, empathy and charity. It is the sign of the victim as well as the martyr. With Mercury, Mars and Uranus accompanying the Sun in Pisces, there is much focus on issues that go beyond the mundane. Matters of a spiritual nature take precedence. There may be confusion because Pisces does not adhere to any logic. The stellium in Pisces also sends the admonishment of being careful what you wish for. This is a good time to go within which will prepare you for the upcoming Spring Equinox when Aries will enable things to be put into action. This is a contemplative time. Prayer and meditation will aid in the process of getting in touch with your spirit. Pisces also deals with the realm of the subconscious, your dreams and your fantasies. Use this time to feed your subconscious positive messages that can be acted upon come Spring. On the negative end, this may be a time that you become a victim of deception or treachery of some kind. This is especially true for those born under the signs of Virgo, Sagittarius and Gemini. For instance, my Sun sign is Sagittarius and this month I had to put a friend in check because she was trying to deceive me. Remember, smiling faces sometimes lie. Lies which are an integral part of deceptive tactics naturally fall under the banner of Pisces.
February 11, 2011
The output of television and radio is so base nowadays with the proliferation of cheap sex for sale. It stinks to high heaven and Rihanna apparently loves the smell of it. Rihanna’s new song, S&M is a perfect example of the extreme degradation of the sacred act of sex. I was once lost with the masses believing that sex was just a novelty or a cherished past time aside from making babies. I took it too lightly and all too often I played with the karmic dice when it came to immediate sexual gratification. My Mars being in Gemini fomented my nonchalant attitude about sex. It was like breathing—necessary, but oh so mundane. Over the years however, I have learned that both sex and the breath of life are not to be taken for granted. With Saturn in Leo, I learned to quell my strong need for sexual attention and I turned my focus toward creating sustainable love. Not love for anyone in particular, but love for all of humanity, for life in general, for the Divine Spirit that resides within us all.
Mars has just entered the Libra decanate of Aquarius. Relationships may be tested at this time under the banner of sexual freedom. Mars in Aquarius can denote the need for sexual independence that will be satisfied at all costs. To the extreme it deals with wanton lust and perversity. Mars will be in Aquarius this Valentine’s Day. I’m sure there will be a lot of infidelity going on, probably a lot of group sex. Friendships may take a sexual turn and sexual relations may get quite kinky.
For this Valentines Day, the virtues of Venus should be esteemed over Mars. While Mars is in his most excitable state and he’s all feral and free, Venus resides in the sobering sign of Capricorn reminding us of our commitments and the fact that responsibility comes with love as well as love making. Venus signifies love everlasting. She is what remains after the lights come back on and Mars has left the scene—that’s if true love was there to begin with. On a final note, Mars will never be Venus and Venus will never mirror Mars. We need to work on harmonizing both planetary energies not just in our relationships, but within ourselves. Be loving toward one another.
Peace and Blessings,
Rahbinah
January 28, 2011
Mars is making his way through Aquarius at the present moment. Mars in Aquarius marks a time for active revolution and social upheaval. You may hear of violent uprisings occuring around the world. There may be talk of military coups and riots in the streets. Aquarius, the opposite of the kingly Leo symbolizes an overthrow of the current ruling power. This is precisely what is happening in Egypt at the present time.
On a personal level, be prepared for sudden upsets if Mars touches one of your personal planets such as Mercury or Mars. On a positive note, there may be a sudden change that grants you a new level of freedom.
This is also an exicting time where you will encounter something new and different that will be impossible to ignore. Those with Sun, Moon, or Ascendant is in Aquarius may find themselves filled with more energy than usual. They may embark upo a new endeavor or initiate a new project. They will approach new ideas with courage and fervor.
December 3, 2010
Mercury will turn retrograde on December 9th and it will stay that way through the 30th. Some people have been instilled with the notion that the retrogradation of Mercury is cause for alarm. They believe that things will go haywire in terms of travel and communication. The truth is Mercury turns retrograde so often that we should not look upon this occurrence as an impending doom. There is no need to refrain from projects that require written communication. You don’t have to cancel all of your public speaking engagements. Mercury retrograde is simply a call to make sure that every I is dotted and every T is crossed before sending messages—verbal as well as written. Travel plans and itineraries should be checked twice and contingency plans should be put in place—just in case. It is also a call to think before you speak or write as messages can be easily misconstrued during this time. Some astrologers admonish the need to forgo or postpone the signing of any contracts. I disagree. I believe that contracts can be signed as long as they are read in full and fully understood. I do believe that people should refrain from making impromptu commitments without conducting adequate research regarding the pros and cons when Mercury is retrograde. Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
November 8, 2010
Mars is currently traveling through Sagittarius, beating the Sun, Mercury and Venus to the punch. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Mars in Sagittarius is competitive sports. Mars brings pure energy to the athleticism of Sagittarius. Mars in Sagittarius is not satisfied with mediocrity nor is he impressed with hitting pre-established targets. That bores Mars in Sagittarius to death. Mars wants more when he is coasting through Sagittarius. He wants to improve, expand and excel. Complacency is his worst enemy. Mars in Sagittarius basically pertains to the drive for unfettered growth and expansion. It brings courage and the desire to do your own thing, on your own terms, and in a very big way. On the downside, this position of Mars does not understand the benefits of subtlety or tact. He cares nothing for the sensitive feelings of others; he just doesn’t have time to conduct temperature checks. Mars in Sagittarius says, “Ready or not, here I come”. Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
October 6, 2010
With Mars and Venus traveling through Scorpio, energy levels and affections can get pretty intense. Sexual desires are heightened and are begging for a release. While passions are apt to run wild during this period, it is wise to put things into perspective and to investigate the underlying motivations of our compulsions. This is a great time for erecting balance with our emotions since the Sun in Libra is setting the tone. Saturn in Libra adds a dose of reality and practicality to the coupling of Mars and Venus in Scorpio. Saturn acts as the disciplinarian in our charts. He may be that little voice that says “use a condom” when in the throes of sexual passion. He may say “hold up” when we venture to penetrate the veils of an unknown territory. Scorpio can be quite tumultuous if left unchecked, so thank goodness for the manifestation of energy in Libra at this time. Saturn’s sobering qualities and the Sun’s strong will power are two strong forces that will help to bring things back into balance. Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
September 5, 2010
With The Sun and Mercury in Virgo during this time period, you may be more critical of yourself and others than usual. You may fuss over small details in your efforts to make things perfect. Realize that perfection is not just a static state of being. Try to use the concept of perfect always as a verb instead of an adjective and this way you can achieve incremental success instead of being paralyzed or unmotivated because your current conditions are not perfect. Virgo also deals with daily activities and schedules so it’s good to establish goals to perfect some process or aspect of your life on a daily basis. For instance, if your goal is to lose weight, take one aspect of your weight loss plan and work to perfect it. An example could be: “Day by day, I am perfecting my ability to limit my intake of sugar.” This way if you fall off the wagon, you don’t have to feel bad about it, you just pick up the process of perfecting where you left off. Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
August 13, 2010
Uranus in Pisces (August 13, 2010 to March 11, 2011)
Over the next 7 months, change will occur on a more spiritual, intangible level. This should be a period where things that were once misconstrued, convoluted or just confusing can be cleared up. You may shed old, outmoded spiritual beliefs and traditions for new, more open-minded ideas. Ease in encountering new individuals and situations which coincide with your spiritual path. Things that seemed to be cloudy or hidden are being brought to light. This is a big time for experiences and situations which are out of the ordinary, unexplainable or unreal. Be careful of letting your imagination run wild during this period. Also pay attention to the subtleties and nuances of others to search for a deeper, more revealing meaning. It will be very hard to deceive or be deceived during this period as bulls**t detectors will kick into high gear. On a less positive note, during this period, you may experience a “wake up call” or you may have an experience which shocks you out of your comfort zone. Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
July 1, 2010
Relationships can act as catalysts, prompting us to examine the broken parts of ourselves. Relationships, however, can never fix what’s already broken. The healing or reparation is the soul work of each individual and it must come from within.
Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
June 15, 2010
Searching for Motherly Love
If you come to adult relationships such as a child, you will believe that you do not have a choice in your vulnerability if your partner mistreats you. You will start to believe that you deserve the maltreatment just as a child begins to believe that he deserves sustained abuse at the hands of a parent. Thus, the motherly love relationship can be very precarious, especially if the need to nurture or be nurtured is a result of maternal neglect. For this kind of relationship to work, there needs to be nurturing on both sides. Both partners need to have the ability to unselfishly nurture and be nutured. The best option is to learn to nurture yourself by practicing unconditional love and self-acceptance. Recognize that motherly love is a Universal Principle, an energy vibration that we can always fully embody—even if our own birth mothers failed to embody it. Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
May 27, 2010
Tonight is an optimal time to start making positive changes in both your work and love relationships with Uranus entering Aries squaring Venus in Cancer and opposing Pluto in Capricorn. This signals long lasting changes in your love and work relationships. It may be time to break free from a stagnant and unproductive relationship or you may feel the urge to embark upon a new level of commitment in an existing relationship.
The full moon in Sagittarius also bodes well for lovers since Jupiter, ruler of Sagittarius, blesses partnerships with happiness, success, and abundance. Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
This is How it Works
I used to have a strong drive to perfect my handwriting (and also typing, mind you). I wanted to receive recognition for my quality of handwriting. To this day I have a deep obsession with fonts!
This is my Mars in Gemini in the 6th house at work. Aries, the ruler of which is Mars, is on the 3rd cusp reinforcing my focus on handwriting for the 3rd house deals with all forms of communication. Gemini, which also deals with communication (as well as the hands), finishes out my 5th house transversing the 6th which points to my inclination to express myself through my handwriting--especially in the course of my work (6th house).
Today, I am quite content with my handwriting and I receive a lot of complements regarding the beauty of it. I also receive complements on my typing speed when people see me at my computer in action (In high school I won 2nd place in a typing contest without consciously competing. I never practiced for the contest). This obsession with writing and typing points to the frenetic energy that Mars in Gemini produces. I am high strung and a bundle of nerves. Writing and typing gives my busy hands (Mars in Gemini) something to do. I also have a penchant for drawing and painting (the blend of Taurus and Gemini in the 5th house).
That Mars is a strong, forceful fellow.
This is how astrology works.
Rahbinah, astrologer/spiritual advisor
Did You Know?
The term influenza, which dates back to the Middle Ages, is taken from the Italian word for occult or astral influence. Then as now, flu seemed to appear out of nowhere each winter, debilitating or killing large numbers of people, only to vanish in the spring. Today, seasonal flu is estimated to kill about 36,000 people in the United States each year, and half a million worldwide. http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200911/brownlee-h1n1
The days of the week are named after these luminaries and planets (for most of the days, the relationship can be better seen when the days are in Spanish):
Sunday/Domingo: The Sun
Monday/Lunes: The Moon
Tuesday/Martes: Mars
Wednesday/Miercoles: Mercury
Thursday/Jueves: Jupiter
Friday/Viernes: Venus
Saturday/Sabado: Saturn
Ever hear of a "bull market" or how about the symbol for Merrill-Lynch, which is a bull? The bull symbolizes Taurus. Taurus deals with money and movable possessions.
The names Cassandra, Vesta, and Diana are all names of Greco-Roman goddesses and they are also the names of asteroids that are commonly used in astrology.
The word "Balsamic" is used to describe the phase of the moon that immediately precedes the new moon.
So the next time you are at a restaurant and you see the word balsamic vinegar, you may also think of this phase of the moon.
Q: What do asterisk, catastrophe and disaster have in common?
A: They are all derivatives of the Greek word aster meaning star.
The famous psychologist/philosopher Carl G. Jung was also an avid astrologer.
Astrology is considered both an Art and a Science.
The planet Pluto was not discovered until 1930.
The asteroid Chiron (some say it's a minor planet) was discovered in 1977.
According to renowned astrologer Isabel Hickey, Pluto has a more positive vibration and her name is Minerva.
Colors are ascribed to the 12 zodiac signs. For instance, Capricorn is black, Mars's color is red, Libra is green and the color for Sagittarius is purple.
Astrology and Astronomy were respected as sister sciences up until about the 17th century.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is astrology?
Astrology is the study of the motion of the luminaries (i.e. Sun, Moon)) and planetary bodies and how they influence life on Earth at any given point in time.
How does it work?
A horoscope is cast by inputting an individual’s or other entity’s (i.e. business) birth date, place of birth (latitude and longitude coordinates) and the time of birth. A variety of related horoscopes can be derived from this base horoscope as a result.
Why does it work?
Astrology works because the electromagnetic energy or vibrations of the luminaries and planetary bodies in space are directly related to the electromagnetic energy fields on Earth including those energy fields that affect and influence human thought and behavior. This pertains to the Hermetic Doctrine: “As above, so below”.
We as human beings are microcosms of the Universe. All the matter in the Universe is contained in us. Thus, this interconnectivity makes astrology and other divinatory arts and sciences possible. The language of this interrelationship between humans and the cosmos is mathematics--the basis of astrology and its exoteric counterpart, astronomy.
What can astrology do for me?
Astrology can help you gain a deeper understanding of who you are, of why you have certain motivations and inclinations, and it can help you determine your true potential and destiny. Astrology can also assist you in making well-informed decisions pertaining to any area of your life.
I have downloaded/purchased a computer generated report, but I wasn’t very impressed with the results. What’s up with that?
If you did not enter a correct birth time, your results will not be as accurate as they would be if you have an exact birth time. Also, computer generated astrology interpretation reports are limited in scope due to the variety of factors that pertain to certain planetary positions. Consulting a professional astrologer will most likely give you the detailed and accurate interpretation that you are looking for--especially if you are given a brief consultation prior to the reading of your horoscope.
I’ve been taught that astrology is of the devil. Is astrology evil?
Astrology is not evil. It is not magic and there are no spells or incantations involved (although its results may sometimes seem magical!). Some religions frown upon Astrology for various reasons, however, many references to Astrology can be found in the Holy Bible. For instance, in Genesis, the first book of the Bible, chapter 1:14 states: “And God said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years…"
What if I don’t have my birth time?
If you do not know your birth time we strongly encourage you to try to obtain your time of birth from the hospital in which you were born. Most hospitals maintain a data base where birth records can be retrieved for little to no cost. If you are absolutely unable to obtain your time of birth, a Solar Chart will be created using a birth time of 12 noon. Your astrologer may be able to provide an estimate of your time of birth by using information you provide pertaining to your childhood. For instance, a lot of individuals who were very sick as children or that sustained a serious injury as a child have a Capricorn ascendant or Capricorn is in the first house.
I am still skeptical, can I order just a computer generated report from this website first to try it out? Sure. Readings by Rahbinah offers a variety of computer generated interpretation reports at very affordable prices. A list of interpretation reports can be found by clicking the Order a Reading link on this website.
My parents are both Leos. Why are they so different and why can’t they get along?
You are referring to the sign that the Sun was in at the time of your parents’ birth. There is so much more that goes into a person’s planetary make up. The Sun Sign is just the beginning. Maybe your mother’s moon is in Taurus and your father’s moon is in Aries. Your parents may also have different ascendant/rising signs. These differences alone could make two people with Leo Suns seem vastly different from each other. Also, people who are born under the Sun sign of Leo typically have a strong need for attention and admiration and a strong desire to be the leader. If two people are vying for attention and power, can you see how this could create conflict if neither one is willing to take a back seat to the other from time to time?
Furthermore, hereditary and environmental factors can also shape individuals' personalities in a particular way regardless of their Sun signs.
Can an astrologer predict the future?
Astrologers are not seers, prophets or psychics, but we can help you make decisions about your future using predictive astrology methods. Some of these methods are planetary transits, planetary returns, and horary astrology. These charts are often extremely accurate and they can actually predict your future to some extent. However, any conscientious astrologer will advise his or her clients that their future is largely influenced by their use of free will. Thus, predictive astrology tends to provide guidance rather than prophecy regarding future events enabling the client to have better control over his or her own destiny. Prophecy or soothsaying involves fate, which precludes the phenomenon of free will. Any astrologer worth her salt, will encourage her clients to take control over their destiny by the use of free will.
What’s the difference between an astrologer and a psychic?
Astrologers use a scientific approach to assisting clients with their past, present and future. Unlike a psychic, astrologers can actually show clients when, where, and how certain events, experiences, thoughts, feelings, and emotions arise by using various astrological charts and data. While some astrologers are naturally psychic or highly intuitive, there is still a systematic, empirical approach that is utilized to provide interpretations and counseling. Both psychics and astrologers can provide valuable insight into life’s circumstances and both professions are gaining more respect and credibility in this day and age.
What is astrology?
Astrology is the study of the motion of the luminaries (i.e. Sun, Moon)) and planetary bodies and how they influence life on Earth at any given point in time.
How does it work?
A horoscope is cast by inputting an individual’s or other entity’s (i.e. business) birth date, place of birth (latitude and longitude coordinates) and the time of birth. A variety of related horoscopes can be derived from this base horoscope as a result.
Why does it work?
Astrology works because the electromagnetic energy or vibrations of the luminaries and planetary bodies in space are directly related to the electromagnetic energy fields on Earth including those energy fields that affect and influence human thought and behavior. This pertains to the Hermetic Doctrine: “As above, so below”.
We as human beings are microcosms of the Universe. All the matter in the Universe is contained in us. Thus, this interconnectivity makes astrology and other divinatory arts and sciences possible. The language of this interrelationship between humans and the cosmos is mathematics--the basis of astrology and its exoteric counterpart, astronomy.
What can astrology do for me?
Astrology can help you gain a deeper understanding of who you are, of why you have certain motivations and inclinations, and it can help you determine your true potential and destiny. Astrology can also assist you in making well-informed decisions pertaining to any area of your life.
I have downloaded/purchased a computer generated report, but I wasn’t very impressed with the results. What’s up with that?
If you did not enter a correct birth time, your results will not be as accurate as they would be if you have an exact birth time. Also, computer generated astrology interpretation reports are limited in scope due to the variety of factors that pertain to certain planetary positions. Consulting a professional astrologer will most likely give you the detailed and accurate interpretation that you are looking for--especially if you are given a brief consultation prior to the reading of your horoscope.
I’ve been taught that astrology is of the devil. Is astrology evil?
Astrology is not evil. It is not magic and there are no spells or incantations involved (although its results may sometimes seem magical!). Some religions frown upon Astrology for various reasons, however, many references to Astrology can be found in the Holy Bible. For instance, in Genesis, the first book of the Bible, chapter 1:14 states: “And God said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years…"
What if I don’t have my birth time?
If you do not know your birth time we strongly encourage you to try to obtain your time of birth from the hospital in which you were born. Most hospitals maintain a data base where birth records can be retrieved for little to no cost. If you are absolutely unable to obtain your time of birth, a Solar Chart will be created using a birth time of 12 noon. Your astrologer may be able to provide an estimate of your time of birth by using information you provide pertaining to your childhood. For instance, a lot of individuals who were very sick as children or that sustained a serious injury as a child have a Capricorn ascendant or Capricorn is in the first house.
I am still skeptical, can I order just a computer generated report from this website first to try it out? Sure. Readings by Rahbinah offers a variety of computer generated interpretation reports at very affordable prices. A list of interpretation reports can be found by clicking the Order a Reading link on this website.
My parents are both Leos. Why are they so different and why can’t they get along?
You are referring to the sign that the Sun was in at the time of your parents’ birth. There is so much more that goes into a person’s planetary make up. The Sun Sign is just the beginning. Maybe your mother’s moon is in Taurus and your father’s moon is in Aries. Your parents may also have different ascendant/rising signs. These differences alone could make two people with Leo Suns seem vastly different from each other. Also, people who are born under the Sun sign of Leo typically have a strong need for attention and admiration and a strong desire to be the leader. If two people are vying for attention and power, can you see how this could create conflict if neither one is willing to take a back seat to the other from time to time?
Furthermore, hereditary and environmental factors can also shape individuals' personalities in a particular way regardless of their Sun signs.
Can an astrologer predict the future?
Astrologers are not seers, prophets or psychics, but we can help you make decisions about your future using predictive astrology methods. Some of these methods are planetary transits, planetary returns, and horary astrology. These charts are often extremely accurate and they can actually predict your future to some extent. However, any conscientious astrologer will advise his or her clients that their future is largely influenced by their use of free will. Thus, predictive astrology tends to provide guidance rather than prophecy regarding future events enabling the client to have better control over his or her own destiny. Prophecy or soothsaying involves fate, which precludes the phenomenon of free will. Any astrologer worth her salt, will encourage her clients to take control over their destiny by the use of free will.
What’s the difference between an astrologer and a psychic?
Astrologers use a scientific approach to assisting clients with their past, present and future. Unlike a psychic, astrologers can actually show clients when, where, and how certain events, experiences, thoughts, feelings, and emotions arise by using various astrological charts and data. While some astrologers are naturally psychic or highly intuitive, there is still a systematic, empirical approach that is utilized to provide interpretations and counseling. Both psychics and astrologers can provide valuable insight into life’s circumstances and both professions are gaining more respect and credibility in this day and age.
The Basics
ARIES
(March 21 – April 19) Duality Masculine Element Fire Modality Cardinal Polar Sign Libra Ruling Planet Mars Keyword I AM Part of the body head Attributes active, energetic, excitable, talkative, impulsive and optimistic. Can be stubborn/headstrong, overly aggressive, selfish and egocentric. People born with the sun in Aries are natural leaders. They are trailblazers; open to change and welcoming new experiences.
TAURUS
(April 20 – May 20) Duality Feminine Element Earth Modality Fixed Ruling Planet Venus Keyword I Have Polar Sign Scorpio Part of the body neck, throat Attributes quiet, affectionate, stable, patient, practical, protective, and consistent. Can be stubborn, possessive, inflexible, lazy, self-indulgent, stingy and secretive. People born with the sun in Taurus usually love the home environment, beauty and children. They are sensual rather than affectionate people who are down-to-earth, yet also romantic.
GEMINI
(May 21 – June 20) Duality Masculine Element Air Modality Mutable Ruling Planet Mercury Keyword I Think Polar Sign Sagittarius Part of the body hands, arms, shoulders, and lungs Attributes energetic, versatile, flexible, intellectual, clever, fickle, flighty and restless. Can be aloof, loquacious, shallow, forgetful, double-crossing and may have a forked tongue. People born with the sun in Gemini love to travel to far off lands and they are lively communicators. They have a broad range of knowledge on many subjects, yet they often lack depth. They are quick of mind and light of heart.
CANCER
(June 21 – July 22) Duality Feminine Element Water Modality Cardinal Ruling Planet Moon Keyword I Feel Polar Sign Capricorn Part of the body breasts, stomach Attributes receptive, emotional, intuitive, sensitive, empathetic, sympathetic, and kind. Can be moody, possessive, over-bearing (emotionally), obsessive, and clingy. People born with their sun in Cancer tend to crawl into their shell when the going gets rough. They enjoy the comforts of home and as a result, are often prone to laziness. Cancer is the caretaker of the zodiac.
LEO
(July 23 – August 22) Duality Masculine Element Fire Modality Fixed Ruling Planet Sun Keyword I Will Polar Sign Aquarius Part of the body back, spine, and heart Attributes enthusiastic, generous, thoughtful, gregarious, powerful, extravagant and creative. Can be domineering, inflexible, egotistical, naïve and prideful. People born under the Leo sun are warm and entertaining, they have a zest for life. They possess an air of nobility and authority.
VIRGO
(August 23 – September 22) Duality Feminine Element Earth Modality Mutable Ruling Planet Mercury Keyword I Analyze Polar Sign Pisces Part of the body nervous system, intestines Attributes orderly, analytical, critical, reserved, modest, practical, discerning, and resourceful. Can be hyper-critical, pessimistic, negative, neurotic and compulsive. People born with the sun in Virgo are natural inquisitors. They want to know and understand everything around them. They thrive in service positions and are very detail-oriented. Virgo also is a perfectionist and has a tendency to be his own toughest critic.
LIBRA
(September 23 – October 22) Duality Masculine Element Air Modality Cardinal Ruling Planet Venus Keyword I Balance Polar Sign Aries Part of the body lower back, buttocks, and kidneys Attributes charming,easy going, even-keeled, artistic, peacemaker, lover of beauty, sociable, diplomatic and refined. Can be indecisive, a people pleaser, meddlesome, nosy and superficial. People born with their sun in Libra are very likable, fair and love to socialize. Librans thrive in relationships. They want their surrounding environment to be of beauty, peace and tranquility.
SCORPIO
(October 23 – November 21) Duality Feminine Element Water Modality Fixed Polar Sign Taurus Ruling Planet Pluto (old ruler: mars) Keyword I Desire Part of the body genitals Attributes intense, imaginative, emotional, passionate, persistent, relentless, secretive, tenacious. Can be controlling, domineering, tyrannical, manipulative and vindictive. People born under the Scorpion sun are natural authoritarians and make fine bosses. They possess a lot of sexual energy that can be converted into powerful, creative energy. They can be your worst enemy as the Scorpion tongue has been known to sting even the thickest of skins.
SAGITTARIUS
(November 22 – December 21) Duality Masculine Element Fire Modality Mutable Polar Sign Gemini Ruling Planet Jupiter Keyword I See Part of the body thighs, hips and liver Attributes optimistic, energetic, freedom-loving, ambitious, well-read, loves travel, sports, religion and higher ideals. Can be blunt, tactless, dogmatic, idealistic, undisciplined, nonchalant and too flirtatious. People born under the Sagittarian sun are natural comedians with a tendency toward exaggerations; they are animated, fun-loving and adventurous. They do not like to be hemmed in by anyone or anything. Sagittarians need space to roam and do their own thing, yet they are very sociable.
CAPRICORN
(December 22 – January 19) Duality Feminine Element Earth Modality Cardinal Polar Sign Cancer Ruling Planet Saturn Keyword I Utilize Part of the body knees, bones, and joints Attributes disciplined, focused, determined, reserved, prudent, strategic, and enterprising. Can be mean-spirited, opportunistic, pessimistic, restrictive and exploitive. People born with a Capricorn sun are drawn to higher learning, possess a strong, insatiable drive to succeed and they take advantage of opportunities when they arise. They are dependable, practical and steadfast in the pursuit of their goals.
AQUARIUS
(January 20 – February 18) Duality Masculine Element Air Modality Fixed Polar Sign Leo Ruling Planet Uranus Keyword I Know Part of the body ankles, shins, and the circulatory system Attributes unique, independent, assertive, inventive, progressive, and humane. Can be rigid, inflexible, self-absorbed, aloof, haughty, and manipulative. People who were born under this sun sign are natural rebels preferring to walk to the beat of their own drum. They either like something or they don’t. There are hardly any gray areas with Aquarians. They are humanitarians at heart, yet they may possess a cold exterior.
PISCES
(February 19 – March 20) Duality Feminine Element Water Modality Mutable Polar Sign Virgo Ruling Planet Neptune Keyword I Believe Part of the body feet Attributes compassionate, receptive, very flexible, emotional, romantic, mystical and giving of oneself, sacrificial lambs. Can be vague, dishonest, possess a conflicting nature, unreliable, undisciplined and insecure. They are cheerful and possess a strong desire to help the weak and disadvantaged. People born under the sun sign Pisces, are often musically inclined.
Reference: Woolfolk, J.M. (2006). The only astrology book you’ll ever need. Taylor Trade Publishing, Lanham, Maryland.
The Houses
The Houses The zodiac wheel or horoscope is a circle (360 degrees). There are 12 divisions of the zodiac wheel, each consisting of 30 degrees. These divisions are called houses and each house pertains to a certain area of your life.
1st House
Identity, name, title, physical appearance, personality, personal perspective, disposition, outlook on life
2nd House
Resources, movable possessions, money, skills and talents, self worth, security, earning capacity, spending habits
3rd House
Conscious mind, communication, writing, transportation, short trips, immediate environment early childhood education, early childhood friends, cars, siblings, close relatives, neighbors, speech, memory
4th House
Home environment, house of the mother (or most prominent parent in the home), one’s foundation, culture, the shadow side of being, the final resting place
5th House
Creative self-expression, children, games, recreation, gambling, speculation, romance, dating, entertainment, sexual attraction/arousal
6th House
Daily schedule or activities, health, service, work (if employed), employees, volunteers, small animals, pets, food, clothing
7th House
Relationships, marriage, partnerships (including business), maternal grandparents, open enemies, social interaction, lower or municipal courts, cooperation
8th House
Sex, death, birth, rebirth, shared resources, other people’s money, taxes, liens, psychic power, the astral plane, intimacy, passions (often hidden), bankruptcy.
9th House
Super conscious or mass consciousness, higher education, philosophy, religion, spirituality, intuition, world view, colleges and universities, high courts, justice, long-distance travel, inspiration, understanding, publishing, in-laws
10th House
Career, destiny, world stage or platform, public arena, authority, house of the father (or most dominant parent), public image, reputation, prestige
11th House
Hopes , goals and objectives, wishes, friendships, associations, employer resources, career resources, idea of happiness, ability and/or need to receive love, ambitions
12th House
The subconscious mind, house of karma, the house of secrets or that which is hidden, institutions, hospitals, jail, prisons, addictions, sacrifice, victimization, house of endings, self-undoing, terminal illness The Signs and their Natural House Positions
Each house pertains to a zodiac sign. They are as follows:
1st house: Aries
2nd house: Taurus
3rd house: Gemini
4th house: Cancer
5th house: Leo
6th house: Virgo
7th house: Libra
8th house: Scorpio
9th house: Sagittarius
10th house: Capricorn
11th house: Aquarius
12th house: Pisces