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666. The Mark of the Beast, the Antichrist, the Devil’s number. Seeing it strikes fear in the hearts of many, while others find it simply amusing. Whatever your viewpoint, this number always seems to draw attention and controversy. Most commonly associated with the Bible in the Book of Revelations (13:17-18), 666 can be symbolic of many things and have multiple meanings. In the realm of numerology is 666 really all that evil? What’s in a Number? To paraphrase Shakespeare, What’s in a number? That which we call evil by any other number would still be bad. Numbers are often used as symbols, but what really counts is the intention behind them. Numbers in and of themselves are neither good nor bad. It is we who assign meaning to them. After all if you had a winning lottery ticket with 666 on it, would you object? The Many Interpretations and Representations of 666 Either way, numbers can be looked upon for guidance in our lives. The ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras was a tr...

Bob Makransky is a systems analyst, programmer, and professional astrologer. For the past 30 years he has lived on a farm in highland Guatemala where he is a Mayan priest and is head of the local blueberry growers association. His  website  has more resources on Mayan astrology, including downloadable software and books. How did you become a Mayan priest? I was given a ritual by a Mayan priestess to invoke the Mayan spirits; and after a while they began talking to me. Apparently it had to do with past lives I’ve had as a Mayan priest here in Guatemala in ancient times. It’s not a job you can interview for, or anything like that; it just was my destiny, luckily. What is Mayan astrology? Mayan astrology is basically a 260-day almanac known as the Chol Qij, or count of days. It consists of twenty naguals which can be thought of as archetypes roughly analogous in significance to our twelve zodiacal signs, except they are considered to be alive and petitionable. The twe...

Burmese zodiac animal signs are the invention of ancient, wise monks of Myanmar (formerly Burma). They created this astrological system through a  keen understanding of the cosmic world  and incorporated this knowledge with their observations of the skies and the animal kingdom. This ancient branch of astrology is called Mahabote (also depicted as: MaHaBote). The term Mahabote translates to mean "little vessel" or "little key," probably because it is a smaller branch-off from the larger Hindu astrological system. Nevertheless, big things come in small packages and Mahabote is a valuable container or key to extremely powerful insight within the realm of esoteric knowledge. Myanmar astrology is  based on the number eight . The energy of eight proposes cosmic balance and resonates at a frequency of divine equilibrium. It is said the number eight reflects harmony in energy:  deflecting imbalance and ever perpetuating congruence. The essential elements...

Now that the pilot is completed, "The Wonderful World of Ostaro" has launched an Indiegogo campaign to finish production and secure distribution for the groundbreaking new show that will give you an entirely new perspective on life. Ostaro is offering exciting incentives to support the Indiegogo campaign, including a personal reading from the master himself.  Ostaro wants to help connect people with the stars, on television and in the sky. Practicing a Chaldean system of astrology, a very ancient system that takes into account planetary indications in conjunction with numerological implications. He is an accomplished astrological consultant with a proven track record for more than three decades. His philosophy is Eastern while his approach to problem solving is Western. These two factors contribute largely to the depth of his knowledge and insight into human nature as he helps his clients overcome their obstacles and thus become more successful in achieving their goals....

Wedding season is quickly approaching -- which means wedding planning season is happening ... now! Decorative flowers are one of the most pleasurable parts of every wedding, with an array of shapes, forms, colors and aromas that create the perfect backdrop for a declaration of undying love. The only problem is, with such great variety, how do you select the right blooms? Look to the zodiac for answers! Aries (March 21 - April 19) Radiant, enthusiastic and the very embodiment of the onset of spring, Aries brides and grooms like flowers that make bold statements! Daffodils certainly represent this fresh and vibrant Aries energy. Interesting, too, that the botanical name for these delicate flowers is "Narcissus." Like the mythological figure, Aries is very aware of the image he or she projects. Aries and this flower, which usually sprouts up before any other, think a lot alike: both push hard to make sure they're seen as soon as the snow melts, seemingly shouting out,...

Rituals are a way to mark turning points in your life. They can be used to symbolically welcome changes in your life. They can be simple rituals or elaborate ones. The most important thing is your full presence in the moment. The new Moon is a magical time of beginnings, when you can recharge goals, or set new ones. Rituals bring meaning to our lives by "charging" an intention with power. We're always setting intentions, and this is a way to do it in a more conscious way. There is power in coming up with visions for your life, and keeping them in your sights as they come into being. But even as you fully commit to those visions, stay flexible, since new doors may open that you didn't expect. At the new Moon, goals and wishes take root, as you reach out for spiritual wisdom, draw on unseen allies and open the door to magical change. You might get what you ask for, or something even better that you can't imagine yet. It's important to come up with a ri...

Think you've got what it takes to be a great friend? With Facebook and texting as the communication norms these days, slowing down long enough to review your friendship skills can pay off toward better relationships. Are you the life of the party? A great listener when your friends are down? Learn the strengths of your zodiac sign -- or your best friend's -- in the art of friendship. Aries (March 21 - April 19) The warrior sign provides the spark plug that gets great friendships off the ground. Always ready with ideas for things to do (and boasting the brave spirit to initiate them), an Aries friend will never be boring. When you need to try something new or get out of your funky mood, call an Aries friend. Watch out for their temper, though.  Aries' best friendship asset: courage. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) When you want it simple and sweet, call a Taurus friend for a good meal or a reassuring visit to a favorite place in nature. A healing back or foot rub might...

Moon Base When you’re new to this world, it’s all about instinct and emotion. You are reacting to stimulation, and taking it all in – like the Moon, you reflect your experiences. It’s like a baby’s face, one moment all giddy smiles, the next scrunched up with need and crying. When we look up at the night sky, sometimes, the Moon is bright, sunny even, reflecting the brightest Sun. Other times, it’s like something from a gothic novel, with dark wisps of cloud moving over it. The Moon in astrology is your base, from which you radiate out (with the development of Sun sign traits). The Moon relates to the earliest babyhood, and even the time before that – in the womb waters. As you place yourself in time, the Moon traits become less obvious, and for some, go underground. Your Moon base is where you return at the end of the day. It’s who you are when you’re totally relaxed, or what you reach for to comfort yourself. In a time of crisis, the Moon becomes visible, as you go into reac...

Most astrologers use a variety of techniques to "look into the future" of an individual. There are plenty of techniques used to make predictions for—and plan for—the future. Here, we share our preferred techniques—transits, secondary progressions, solar arc directions, solar return charts, and more. Transits, for example, challenge and pressure us to make changes in our lives and in our attitudes toward our lives. They bring us joy and sometimes sorrow—they pull out parts of ourselves and "force" us to face them. Secondary progressions reveal our cycles of maturity and growth, showing us how our personalities unfold. Transits & Cycles Our natal chart is very much like a snapshot of the sky at the moment we took our first breath. We carry our natal chart with us through the entire course of our lives, even though the planets and luminaries continue their movement and cycles. However, as the planets and points move ahead, they form special relationships to ...

Mundane comes from the Roman word 'mundus' which means "world." The study of this astrology is called Mundane or Political astrology which brings answers regarding, for example, a revolution of a country and other such signifying changes. It is a descendant of one of the oldest branches of astrology, the judicial astrology. Based on the major events or happenings of the country, birth charts can also be created for the respective country. A declaration of independence or the ending of a world war are a few of the events in history which are taken into account for such country natal charts, where the houses govern various factors of the country. The rules are too intricate to admit a clear definition and too contradictory to be easily reconciled. There are certain demerits in this particular field; with the little available literature, it is very difficult to find out from where potential problems will arise and by whom they will be produced - it is all a matter...

Occult : Hidden from view; concealed. I remember when I first started studying spiritual topics that were different from my traditional religious teachings. I was always drawn to the mysterious and astrology was something that I read about in the Bible. Many verses contradicted themselves and I became confused. I knew that Jesus said “There would be signs in the sun, moon and stars,” but then other verses were very negative and judgmental about astrology. When I began reading books about the secret teachings of Jesus and learning the symbols in astrology I remember feeling as if I was doing something wrong. There was a small voice inside my head that tried to convince me that studying these things was somehow evil or sinister. I realized for the first time what a powerful influence that my raising and upbringing had on me. Even after all the “unexplained experiences” that I had since I was a child, I still had reservations about obtaining knowledge that was unique and even cons...

Libra September 23 - October 22 Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac, and it's at this point in the zodiac that we start to see a shift. While the first six signs of the zodiac focus on the individual, the last six focus on the individual's contact with others and with the world. Libras are first and foremost focused on others and how they relate to them. We can call this the sign of Partnership with a capital 'P' because these folks do not want to be alone! For a Libra, everything is better if it's done as a pair. Libras are good when paired up, too, since they epitomize balance, harmony and a sense of fair play. While they are true team players at work, their favorite partnership is at home: marriage. Libras feel most complete when they are coupled up with their lover, forever. It's the Scales that symbolize Libra, and just like that balancing mechanism wants to stay even, Libras want to be on an even keel. Think of the Scales of Justice and how the...