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"A Man Born Before His Time"
by Vernon RobinsonBayard Rustin was the chief strategist for Martin Luther King’s famous march on Washington, but he was also a behind-the-scenes force in various rights movements, including Civil Rights, Labor Rights and Gay Rights. A man born before his time, he was a black, gay, pacifist (WWII), radical at a time when each of those identities worked against the grain of the dominant culture. He believed in changing the status quo to have a more democratic and equal society. Rustin has not been as well-known as other historical figures, perhaps because of his sexuality and the times he lived in, but also because others in the movement considered him a liability. We’ll talk about that shortly.
by Steven Forrest
“In like a lion, out like a lamb” is a proverb generally associated with the month of March. Blame it on global warming, but I think we will see that happy transition occurring a little earlier this year, in February. And I am not exactly talking about weather reports. The warming trend I am expecting is in the human heart. The month begins with an unusual concentration of energies in feisty, often-contrarian Aquarius. By mid-month, we begin to see a mass migration into milder Pisces.
Let’s look at the astrological specifics for starters, then dive into their meaning and purpose.
Saturn has begun its three-year passage through Capricorn. The King has returned to his own land, in other words. In a way, it’s Judgement Day, but don’t worry – if you’ve lived with integrity, you’ll be rewarded. (That coin has another side, however.)
In our December newsletter and podcast Steven looked into the mirror of history, exploring some of the past events that illustrate this epochal transit. He reflected on its current collective significance in the larger world. That free offering provides a solid foundation for the deeper material he's just recorded for a new audio download.
In this new recording, Steven offers a more intimate perspective. What does Saturn’s return to Capricorn mean for you personally?
by Steven Forrest
Saturn is the planet that gives us the ability to do what we do not feel like doing. When was the last time you felt like going to the dentist? Or cleaning the house? But consider the consequences if you simply decide to blow off those little duties.
Well, your personal “forever” is likely to be shorter and less pleasant.
If Saturn could Tweet, here is what it would say: Every action, wise or foolish, has consequences. Now do whatever you want.
Capricorn is similar in nature. Up here in the northern hemisphere, the Sun’s entry into the sign of the Sea-Goat signals winter’s beginning. And in winter, in order to survive, we must do many things that have nothing to do with satisfying our immediate appetites: getting out of bed even though it’s cold, for starters. Chop the wood, shovel the snow. Make 678 beans last until the Big Thaw . . . whenever that decides to happen.
COMING SOON TO A SKY NEAR YOU --
DON’T MISS THE BIG VENUS-JUPITER CONJUNCTION!Are any of you out there in the mood to get out of bed before sunrise on November 13th? Or maybe you’re a night owl. Then it might be better just to stay up all night and catch the late show that way?
Either way, there’s a rare visual treat in store. That night, the two brightest planets in the sky – Jupiter and Venus – will very nearly merge into one single blinding light. This is an unusual event. It is actually one of the many possibilities cited for what the famous “Star of Bethlehem” might have been.
