NEW MILLENNIUM BEING


WELCOME TO THE TAURUS PARTY

Number 17, May 2, 2000

By Gururattan Kaur Khalsa, Ph.D.


May 3, 2000, seven celestial bodies-- the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars,
Jupiter and Saturn--will all gather in the Taurus sky. The last time six
planets joined in Taurus was on May 21, 529 C.E., when the Sun was in
Gemini. The only other time this alignment occurred in the same sign in the
last 500 years was in February 3-5, 1962 in the sign of Aquarius. At that
time the intensely focussed Aquarian energy highlighted and unleashed major
Aquarian themes-political and social and change and technological
development.

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PERSONAL ISSUES

You have probably already noticed that the meeting in Taurus is bringing up
our Taurus issues, which include the desire for comfort, security and
pleasure. In the forefront are basic questions involving choices of how to
use our time, money and energy. During this time we are be ask ourselves
questions related to fundamental Taurean issues-- VALUES, SECURITY AND
FOUNDATIONS. What do we truly value? What will give us real security?
What are our foundations and are they built on values that give us real
security?

The fact that 5 planets, the Sun and the Moon are pulling in the same
direction means that all parts of our psyche are supporting and being
impacted by this cosmic rendez-vous. MERCURY relates to our mind, thought
processes and communication. VENUS determines what we like and what we
attract. MARS indicates how we use our energy and where we put our
resources. JUPITER brings us good fortune and expands our horizons. SATURN
is the teacher of earthly lessons, as well as the purifier, liberator and
manifestor. The SUN is our ego and soul identity. The MOON is our emotions
and subconscious.

This intense energy is impossible to ignore. It will be especially
noticeable in the areas in our lives that are catalyzed by the Taurus
line-up. It is an opportune time to use this high concentration of energy
for constructive, life-changing endeavors and to grab on to opportunities
that might unexpectedly arise. *(1)


COLLECTIVE ISSUES

With seven celestial bodies aligning in the first Earth sign Taurus, the
intense energy is bringing to our attention issues relating to the physical
world, the economic system and the environment. Collective Taurean issues
include sustainable growth, stewardship of Planet Earth and the wise use of
physical resources.

Collectively there is an urge to organize around new ideas and to catalyze
innovative projects. Taurus challenges (squares) both Uranus and Neptune.
This astrological configuration translates "as collective or evolutionary
demands that can no longer tolerate 'business-as-usual.'" *(2) Some people
may feel compelled to change their profession because of some form for
compelling dissatisfaction and inner urge to move on. The protests at the
World Bank and International Monetary Fund highlighted grassroots action and
intervention that challenges the status quo, demands participation and
brings our attention to the imbalances in wealth that must be addressed if
we are to create a peaceful and sustainable 21st century. Taurus helps us
realize that a solid foundation for global security must include justice and
equity.

At this time conscious participation is well recommended. "In the past,
the president elected during the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction has often been
seen as something of a 'savior' for the deteriorating social and moral
climate of the country." *(3) In the U.S. new and promising leadership has
emerged during this time. This includes Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt,
Calvin Coolidge, Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. (We should have
had this information before we let the opportunity of having a conscious,
honest adult like John McCain slip through our fingers! And I am not even a
Republican. But the idea of a man with solid character and commitment to
shift our political system from the control of special interests to the
people sounded tantalizingly democratic and revolutionary to me.)

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WHAT CAN WE EXPECT?

Every spiritual path teaches us that expectations get us in trouble or at
least distract us from experiencing the truth in the present moment.
Predictions, astrological or otherwise, create expectations, which can
create self-fulfilling prophesies or lead to severe disappointments when
they don't come true.

On another level one of the major reasons expectations get us in trouble is
that the energies are not out there doing something to us. They are part of
us. *(4) The question is not what this or any other cosmic event is doing
to us. The question is how are we participating in the unfoldment of the
energies available? How do we pulse with these energies? How able are we
to tune into, align with, make use of and enjoy (Taurus insists upon
enjoyment!) the current expression of the cosmic dance?

Energetically we are disempowered by relating to God, astrological events
and circumstances in our own lives as "out there." Separation, whether it
be from, objects, ourselves, the present, an abstract future or the cosmos
weakens and disenfranchises us. Empowerment is nurtured from the experience
of Oneness and our consequent identification with events, the material as
well as the spiritual worlds, nature, other living beings and the Divine.
There is a lot more juice and joy in "We are all one" than in "I am alone."
And there is a lot more peace and potential in participation than
victimization. A major theme of conscious evolution is to become less and
less a victim of circumstances and more and more an active participant in
the unfoldment of our own lives.

Knowledge of the cosmic flow, the movement of the planets and the nature of
the energies of the zodiac aid us in achieving greater degrees of conscious
participation with universal forces. We talk about "going with the flow"
and "being at one with the universe." How do we achieve and live in this
state of consciousness as human beings in the mundane world? One of the
goals of this New Millennium Being newsletter is to examine the energies
that are not only impacting us, but also living inside us. Combined with
our spiritual practice, this information can help us realize and enjoy our
oneness and take full advantage of (instead of resisting) the potentialities
that are available to us at every moment. Knowledge of planetary cycles can
help us time, access and flow with the rhythms of our life's activities.


CHOICE- UNDERSTAND AND/OR TUNE IN

If you want to gain a deeper intellectual understanding of what is happening
in the heavens at this time and how it might impact your life, the following
discussion is for you. I am doing my best to explain as simply as possible
some of the basics of astrology so that non-astrologers might be able to
comprehend some of the astrological events and how they affect us. If,
however, you simply want to tune into the current energy, skip to the end of
this newsletter for Taurus tune-in tips and a meditation given by Yogi
Bhajan to deal with and profit from these intense times.


WHAT'S HAPPENING? THE TAURUS PARTY

Although the May 3 alignment of the Sun, Moon and the 5 inner planets in
Taurus is the centerfold of attention, there is a lot of celestial activity
during the months of April and May that will serve to catalyze change for
months and indeed years to come. I will list these and then explain what
this might mean and how it might impact our individual and collective lives.

Taurus is the overriding energy during the months of both April and May.
The SUN is in Taurus from April 19-May19. The MOON is in Taurus from May
2-4, with the New Moon the 3rd. MERCURY is in Taurus from April 30 to May
13. VENUS is in Taurus from May 1-26. MARS-March 23-May 3.
JUPITER-February 15-June 29. SATURN-March 1,1999- August 9,2000.

There are many rendez-vous' of the planets in Taurus territory during this
time. 24 separate conjunctions will be generated out of the seven-planet
alignment. 18 of these are in Taurus. Mars conjuncts Jupiter at 10o
Taurus on April 5. Mars joins Saturn at 17o Taurus on April 15th.

Jupiter and Saturn meet on May 28th at 23o Taurus. The Jupiter-Saturn
rendez-vous is of special significance. They meet once every 20 years, this
time in Taurus.

Between May 13 and 28, three major long-term planetary aspects, with cycles
greater than ten years, will occur. We have just mentioned the
Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction in Taurus on May 28th.

The others are the Saturn-Uranus square on May 13th and the Jupiter-Uranus
square on May 20th.


FORECASTING AND PREDICTIONS
TIMING
First, it is important to emphasize that the probability of specific events
occurring exactly within this time frame of astrological events is remote.
However, since these planetary interactions have in the past corresponded to
significant global events and shifts in financial markets, a look at what
happened in the past may give us some ideas of what to expect and how to
best use the opportunities presented to us at this time.

Economic, social and political trends unfold over time. Astrological
"events" announce, influence and set the energetic agenda for shifts in
human activity. A reasonable timeframe that we can feel, experience and
utilize the energy made available to us is roughly five months on either
side of the "events." Relative to the Taurus encounters, this period is
between December 1999 and October 2000, five months either side of May 2000.
*(5)

EVOLUTIONARY UNFOLDMENT
Although our society is addicted to dramatic happenings and seeks 30 minute,
or less, solutions to problems, life doesn't really work that way. Natural
disasters and tragic events do change our lives forever, but most of life is
an evolutionary process that takes place not at a specific moment, but over
the course of a period of time, even years. Astrological events can be used
as indicators of the direction of the human unfoldment and give us hints on
how we can best capitalize on the energies available to us.

The unfoldment of the human experience, political and social evolution and
financial trends all involve a cyclical process. The cyclical movement of
heavenly bodies impacts our psyche, events and mass consciousness.

PLANETARY CYCLES
The Moon has the shortest cycle relative to the Earth. The Moon changes
sign every 2-1/2 days. The Moon impacts our mood. The Sun changes signs
approximately every 28 days. The Sun impacts our orientation, focus and
direction. The outer planets-- Uranus, Neptune and Pluto-change signs every
6, 14 and 16 years respectively. Changes in sign and planetary events
involving the outer planets plant the seeds for changes in long term trends.

When the energies of the slower planets, or those farthest away from the
Earth, interact because of the relationship of the angles between them, it
is wise to take note. For it is these interactions that give us clues as to
how the cosmic dance is impacting our individual and collective lives.

CONSCIOUSNESS
One of the main goals of this newsletter is to make known the availability
of different types of universal energy at different times. Another goal is
to make clear that the perception of the exact nature of planetary energies
is intricately dependent upon the state of our conscious awareness and how
we choose (or don't choose) to use these energies. There is no textbook
formula to predict how a specific planetary alignment will affect us. We
can look at events and trends during other similar times in history as a
means to alert us to the dangers that could face us and possibilities that
awake us. But in the end, it is our individual and collective psychological
state and dynamic interaction in our everyday life that will determine what
happens or doesn't happen. In sum, we are at choice. The more we develop
our conscious awareness of who we are and why we are here, the more able we
are to make choices that will benefit ourselves, others and the Planet.


ASPECTS AND CYCLES

As the planets, Sun and Moon move through the sky, they are in energetic
relationship to each other. The angles that they form to each other
determine the nature of the relationship and the energy that impacts us.
Conjunctions and squares highlight the May sky.

CONJUNCTION is the term used to signify that planetary bodies are in the
same sign and degree in the sky at the same time. Conjunctions represent
endings and beginnings and bring with them harmonious energy. One cycle
completes and another begins. Conjunctions offer us an opportunity to break
old patterns, switch paradigms and make an evolutionary leap forward.
Conjunctions offer us new possibilities. Multiple conjunctions open the
door to many new possibilities and multiple choices. They are especially
potent times for seeding new ways of being and doing. Our thoughts,
intentions, actions and prayers during this time set the tone for many years
to come. It is wise to be mindful of what we are consciously and
unconsciously creating at this time.

Conjunctions celebrate the release of old energy, habits and structures and
the infusion of new energy, innovative ideas and changes in how we choose to
live our lives. Conjunctions initiate a new cycle, which highlights the
themes of the new zodiac sign. Conjunctions create connecting energy that
brings together people of like-minded interests and causes. Opportunity and
connections are key words at this time.

SQUARES denote that the heavenly bodies are at 90o angles to each other.
Squares demand action and provoke action if there is resistance. When the
planets move to a 90o angle to each other, the relationship often correlates
to a crisis or a wake up call. The first (waxing or expanding) 90o angle
symbolizes a "crisis in birth." The second (waning or contracting) 90o
angle in the cycle symbolizes a "crisis in death." *(6)

The other two major relationships are oppositions and trines. OPPOSITION is
the term used to indicate that planetary bodies are opposite each other in
the sky. Oppositions announced significant outcomes and synthesis. TRINE
is the term used to indicate a 120o angle. Trines offer flowing, easy
energy.

The cyclical relationship between the planets depends upon the distance
between the bodies. The farther apart, the longer the planetary cycle.
Saturn and Uranus are very distant from each other, which accounts for the
fact that their planetary cycle is 42-48 years. Jupiter and Saturn are
closer so their interactive cycle is 20 years.

The inner planets, which are closer to the Earth-- Venus, Mars, Mercury-have
shorter cycles. The outer planets-- Uranus, Neptune and Pluto-- have longer
cycles. The planets move in relationship to each other.

During the month of May between the 13th and the 28th, 2000, there are three
planetary relationships, one conjunction and two waxing squares, that have
historically been related to significant historical events and trends and
thus could portend major shifts at this time. The cosmic dance also
includes many conjunctions and all of the seven planets interact with Uranus
at a 90o angle (waxing square.)

The best advise I can give for all this activity is to relax, do your best
and let each day be an adventure.

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JUPITER-SATURN CONJUCTION 23-24o Taurus


Jupiter is the planet that expands and brings good fortune if we wisely use
its energy. Saturn is the planet that obliges us to methodically and
honestly learn our lessons. As the two meet in Taurus the questions that
arise include--"Can we base our economic choices on Jupiterian wisdom and
perspective, rather than hubris and excess? Can we draw on the prudence of
Saturn, respecting and protecting the limits of the natural world? Can we
balance expansion with conservation, optimism with pragmatism, vision with
effort?" *(7)

The 20-year Jupiter-Saturn cycle has been one of the major cycles followed
by astrologers for centuries, even millennia. It is said to impact the most
important matters of state, national leadership and the health of the
economy. It is even said that the birth of Jesus in 7B.C.E. coincided with
the conjoining of these two planets in Pisces. In the past, the conjunction
of these two planets has corresponded with pivotal Supreme Court decisions,
major changes in political leadership, by election, revolution or
assassination. Major issues during these periods have included civil
rights, international negotiations and advancements in education. *(8)

Greg Bogart calls the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction the beginning of "A New
Cycle for a New Century." *(9) The interaction between Jupiter and Saturn
is considered the most important interplanetary cycle. " In ancient times,
the cycle of these two planets was used to predict collective events of
great importance." The "cycle can be considered the ground base of human
development which marks the interaction between the perception of ideas,
potentialities, possibilities (Jupiter) and their manifestation in the
concrete material world (Saturn.)" *(10)

Jupiter and Saturn are the planets of social destiny. They unleash the urge
to find a means to meaningfully participate in collective endeavors. They
help us form a sense of social purpose and direct us to achieve concrete
results. Their territory includes constructive social activity, vocational
and professional development and the pursuit of success.

The relationship between these two planets unfolds major phases of the
development of our life's work. Conjunctions in particular mark a time when
we are motivated to form a new sense of social purpose or life direction.
*(11) The 20-year Jupiter-Saturn cycle circumscribes our efforts to do
something in this world, to make something of ourselves. Together they
symbolize our ambitions, how we define ourselves and how we focus our
efforts to achieve results in this world.

The phases of the Jupiter-Saturn cycle "correspond to turning points in our
efforts to actualize our ambitions." *(12) The conjunction opens doors for
new directions of expression, social activities and achievements. We make
new commitments and with certitude dedicate our lives to the realization of
our life's dreams. The conjunction is the beginning of an evolutionary
unfoldment that will evolve over the next 20 years. It is a time when we
make major commitments to new projects. Whatever seeds are planted at this
time will grow in the next 20 years. Wise choices are extremely important
because the ramifications will be felt for 2 decades.
The conjunction announces a time of decisive action. During the next 5
years we must diligently devote our time and resources to taking the
practical steps required to make our dreams come true.

It is good to remind ourselves that just prior to the conjunction is the
closing phase of the last period. At this time we may feel satisfied that
we have completed a significant phase in our lives. We may also feel
burdened with a sense of disappointment or failure that we have not achieved
the goals that we have set out for ourselves. Fortunately, there is always
a new cycle, another chance and more opportunities to grow, expand and
achieve. Building on our maturity and lessons learned, we are better
equipped to know what we want and how to focus our attention toward our
life's goals. In sum, we are filled with hope because we know we have
another chance.


POSITIVE POTENTIALS-OPENING THE HEART

In May 1941, the Sun and 5 planets-- Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and
Uranus-- all lined up in Taurus. It is useful to examine events of that
period in order to understand the potentials available to us at this time.
The industrial build up associated with World War II and German expansionism
usually attract most of our attention. However, the energies at this time
were also feeding significant artistic developments. Orson (Taurus)
Welles's film Citizen Kane, hailed as the "greatest film of all time"
premiered May 1, 1941, highlighted a "golden age" of film making. The
National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. was inaugurated. Bob Dylan was
born. *(13)

The point is that Taurus, mentored by Venus, is not only concerned with the
environment and the use of resources, it specializes in beauty, aesthetics,
and artistic endeavors. The high concentration of Taurus energy at this
time may unleash our artistic potentials and can be used to further our
artistic pursuits. Closet artists, this is your time to capitalize on the
opening of this powerful lineup. I know one exceptionally talented closet
artist who is liberating herself from her 10 to 7 job during this period.
Bravo!

Artistic endeavors involve the opening of the human heart. During Venus
periods (Taurus and Libra) our souls are more sensitive and receptive to the
universal energies of Love. Both Taurus and Libra are associated with the
heart chakra. The planetary lineup in Taurus makes the energy of the heart
chakra more accessible, which in turn facilitates creative expression and
spiritual experiences. It is a great time to pursue heart opening
devotional practices including meditation, prayer and communing with nature.
In addition to healing ourselves and our planet, the Taurus stellium offers
a rare opportunity to ground our ideals in real-world reforms and
participatory grass-roots action and to manifest our dreams by taking
practical action to make positive social change. *(14)


URANUS AND NEPTUNE DEMAND ACTION

During the months of April and May, Neptune and Uranus in Aquarius "square"
all of the planets in Taurus. A "square" is a right or 90o angle, which
energetically produces the need to change, take action and challenge the
status quo. One doesn't simple ride out a square. Either we choose to take
action or action is taken on our behalf. We can either be empowered or feel
victimized by the energy that this relationship between the planets produce.

Aquarius and Uranus are the cosmic revolutionaries, who specialize in quick
and sudden changes. Neptune is the dreamer and the visionary. As Aquarius
and Neptune confront the Sun, Moon and the five inner planets in Taurus,
they demand a more equitable distribution of resources-witness the protests
at the World Bank and International Monetary System. Aquarius forces us to
look at how our social, political and economic systems are structured. (Note
the fall in the stock market and the ruling against Microsoft.) Do they
serve the common "us" or special interests? Aquarius demands participation
and a voice for the common man and woman.

Uranus and Neptune are vibrating Aquarian energy long enough for us to
realize that there are many things we can't do alone, but that we can do
together. It is gradually seeping into our consciousness that each of us
(the parts) are special and that the collective whole we create together is
even more powerful that the sum of the parts than we imagined. "The Aquarian
beat goes on, and, while each of us marches to our own drum, there is an
every increasing collective beat, syncopating our personal choices." *(15)


SATURN-URANUS, JUPITER-URANUS CYCLES

On May 13 Saturn, for the third and final time, is in a (waxing, initial
phase) 90o or squared relationship to Uranus. In the past this signature
has correlated to mundane events such as wars, significant stock market
fluctuations, economic recessions and reversals and natural disasters. The
extreme movements in the stock market in April certainly followed this
pattern. This cosmic relationship has also correlated to revolutionary ways
of thinking, significant inventions, the demand for individual freedom and
independence. *(16) These polar examples serve to illustrate that "square"
energy will produce results. How we choose to use the energy available
depends upon our individual and collective consciousness and will.

On May 20 Jupiter and Uranus will form the same relationship-a waxing
square. Jupiter expands our horizons and blesses us with good fortune.
Uranus surprises us with accidents or miracles and magic, depending on how
willing we are to go with the flow of the times and our own destiny plan.
It is a good time to be open to opportunities and to seize them when they
come along. But don't wait to win the lottery. Our own participation is
usually required. We must we ready and willing to respond to situations as
they arise.


WHERE DO I FOCUS MY ENERGIES?

The Jupiter-Saturn conjunction takes place at 23-24o Taurus. This is the
focal point for everyone's new beginning. Any other planets at the same
degrees will also be impacted, especially Aquarius, Leo and Scorpio.

Where 23-24o Taurus falls in our birth chart is the area of our lives that
will be most affected by this event. This place of our chart will help
indicate where we are headed, where we can most fruitfully focus our
energies and how we might define the future direction of our lives. This
degree indicates not only where we will strive for new achievements, but
also how we will use our energy and what lessons we will learn along the
way.

If we have lived several or many years in a place other than our birthplace,
it is also useful to have an astrological chart made that uses your current
location as your birthplace. The placement of 23-24o Taurus in the
locational chart will also define the future direction of your life.


AREAS OF IMPACT

Although it can be useful to identify where Taurus resides in your birth and
current location chart, we do intuitively know what is up for us. The
arenas (houses in a birth chart) of life that will be impacted are very
briefly summarized below.

(1) Identity, self-worth, self-love
(2) Livelihood, earning money, taking care of your basic needs, financial
security (This is the traditional house or territory of Taurus, so we will
all be concerned with this area of life.)
(3) Education, communication
(4) Home and family, inner peace and security
(5) Creativity, artistic expression, children
(6) Heath and service
(7) Partnership, marriage
(8) Personal empowerment, shared financial ventures
(9) Spiritual path, international travel, publishing, wisdom
(10) Career and profession development
(11) Community, group or political involvement and action
(12) Consciousness, enlightenment, inner journey.

The common thread is COMMITMENT TO NEW GOALS in whatever area of life that
is your new focus.

We are all going to be preoccupied with Taurean issues. Generally speaking
Taurus is concerned with the physical, the practical and the tangible. The
Bull likes to organize the physical resources of the Earth to create beauty
and personal resources to create security. Taurus organizing principles are
VALUE, SECURITY, FOUNDATION and PLEASURE..

Taurus energy teaches about magnetism. What we attract depends upon what we
believe we deserve and how much we values ourselves. Material mastery is
linked to self-mastery. Taurus teaches us that we must find out what we
value and protect ourselves from being influenced by external disapproval of
our personal value system. Inevitably we carry the big bad disapproving
wolf inside us. Our ultimate security is built upon self-acceptance and
self-love.


TUNING INTO TAURUS

The energy of each sign lives within each of us and awaits (or demands)
activation and alignment. When the frequency of Taurus is so abundantly
available, we are both obliged to learn Taurus lessons and blessed to
receive her gifts. Tuning into the energy of Taurus is the best way to take
full advantage of the opportunities available at this time.

How do we tune into Taurus energy? It is going to be hard not to this year.
It is so all-pervasive. Taurus makes us slow down. Stopping is a great
start! Taurus energy also grounds us and helps us be very present in our
bodies and aware of the sensations in our bodies. Slowing down, being
present and feeling the sensations in our bodies will help us further refine
our sensitivities to Taurus energy. By anchoring our awareness in the
strong, steady and sensuous Taurus energy, we synergize with it. The more
we can make this a meditation and a non-verbal experience, the more we will
get to know Taurus within ourselves.

To help tune into Taurus energy we can recall some of her main attributes,
which include stable, loyal, patient, sensual, indulgent, stubborn,
resistant, immovable, lazy, slow and attuned to the natural world. Our goal
is to allow ourselves to experience these energies and then to work with
them and allow them to nurture, sustain and teach us. The above attributes
are all expressions of the same primal Earth and desire energies that bring
substance to our existence.

EARTH ENERGY
Taurus is the Earth element, so during your meditation be sure to bring your
attention to your root chakra. You may even feel the energetic roots from
your first chakra connecting to the Earth. We want to establish an
experience of rootedness and a secure foundation in our body. This is
accomplished by simply being present TO the sensations in our body.

The use of symbols can be useful--like relating to yourself as a tree or
rock-- stable, solid, immovable. I like meditating with a heart-shaped
rock I found on the beach near my feet. If these props actually facilitate
tuning into the solid, peaceful, totally accepting nature of the Earth
energy, they can be very useful. Visualizations that keep our attention in
the mind and out of our bodies are distractions. Of course, meditating or
walking in nature is the best.

DESIRE ENERGY
Taurus is also desire energy. To tap it and make the best use of it, we
have to experience it in its most primal form before it becomes an emotion
or a commotional story. Meditating on yourself as a flower can help
stimulate a feeling of self-love. Taurus teaches us that one of the highest
forms of healing is available through self-love.

In its purest form, desire energy translates into charisma and magnetism.
To cultivate desire energy we again have to focus on the sensations in our
bodies and practice loving what we are feeling. This helps us contain our
energy, which makes us a magnet. Being present to the peaceful Earth energy
and indulging in how wonderful it feels to be at peace in our bodies is a
great way to cultivate presence and power.

TUNING IN
Uranus and Aquarius specialize in surprises and serendipity. Although
fortuitous events may appear as good luck and misfortunes may seem like bad
luck, there are no simple coincidences in the universe. Every event, every
person and every breath are connected in the cosmic web. The connections
are usually invisible to our untrained eye and escape our attention because
we live behind the cosmic veil and are unconscious of how the universe works
and even how we ourselves impact everything with our actions and thoughts.
Earthy Taurus energy gives a chance to slow down and be silent so we can
intuitively tune into the intricate and awesome interconnections that link
us with universal energies.

When we slow down, we can get in touch with our true values and what we
really want. Like the Bull, we can chew and digest life. And then we can
simply be present and enjoy it.


WHAT IS YOUR FOCAL POINT?

During the meditation class that Yogi Bhajan taught in San Diego April 15,
2000, he asked us to ask ourselves "What is my focal point?" He suggested
that each morning before getting out of bed we should ask ourselves this
question. Our first two responses should be-

I am a human being.
I am a woman (or a man.)

Then we should examine our level of purity. He said it is our purity that
will work for us. Our strength is in our purity. Our level of purity will
determine how much we can share, love and serve.

Note that connecting the Saturn finger and the thumb in the following
meditation works on our level of purity.


MEDITATION FOR PROSPERITY AND SUCCESS

The New Moon always begins a new annual cycle in one of the twelve signs.
Joined by the Sun and this year Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, we
definitely have a chance to initiate a new cycle in relationship to Taurus
energy, issues and opportunities. The New Moon is the best time to start a
project or spiritual practice. So May 3 is an optimal time to begin the
meditation given by Yogi Bhajan to do during this period. If you miss this
day, May 28th is also a good day.


Meditation for Prosperity and to Remove All Obstacles


Yogi Bhajan has given the following meditation to do during this period of
time-while the Planets are in Taurus and also to be able to deal with the
intensity of the energy and the challenges during the shift to the new
millennium and the Aquarian Age.

This meditation has 40 sounds. It effects the 5 tattvas (air, water, fire,
earth, and ether), the 7 chakras and the arch line. This mantra can
penetrate into anything and help avoid misfortune. It has the power to
break through any resistance or obstacles. It is sacred but it is not
secret. This meditation was given by Yogi Bhajan to be successful during
these challenging times.


HAR, HAR, HAR, HAR-repeat before each of the following mantras
Pump the navel center (below the navel) with each Har. Use the tip of the
tongue.
Chant in a monotone, enunciating clearly each syllable or chant to a tape.
GOBINDE-Go bin day--Sustainer

MUKUNDE-Mu kun day--Liberator

UDARE-Oo dar ay--Enlightener

APARE-A par ay--Infinite

HARING-Har e ung--Destroyer

KARING-Kar e ung--Creator

NIRNAME-Nir na may--Nameless

AKAME-A ka may--Desireless


Choose one mudra and do for 40 or 90 days for 11 minutes.

Thumb touching Jupiter finger( index)- to remove all obstacles

Thumb touching Saturn finger (middle)- for inner purity

Thumb touching Sun finger (ring)-for health, prosperity and friendship
All the resources that you need will come to you.

Thumb touching Mercury finger (little)- for clear communication

(See Mudra page http://www.kundaliniyoga.org/asanas.html#Mudras )



REFERENCES AND FOOTNOTES

I am most grateful to the journal Mountain Astrologer from which I have
gleaned much of the material for this article.

"Millennium Form: the Year 2000" Issue #88, Dec 1999-Jan 2000, pp, 9-23
"Musing on the Year 2000," by Stephanie Austin
"Crossing the Rainbow Bridge to Change," by Maya del Mar
"The Great Taurus Lineup of 2000," by Ray Grasse
"The May 2000 Astrological Lineup and the Global Economy," by Raymond A.
Merriman

>From Issue #90, April-May 2000
"Cosmic Stampede:The May Gathering of Planets in Taurus," by Tem Tarriktar,
pp9-15
"The May 2000 Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction," by Greg Bogart, Ph,D., pp 16-21
"Zodiac Tales:Taurus," by Dana Gerhardt, pp. 23-28.

1. Tarriktar, p. 9.
2. Tarriktar, p. 9.
3. Merriman, p. 21.
4. See article by Dana Gerhardt for the same orientation about tuning into
the Taurus energies.
5. Merriman, p. 21.
6. Merriman, p. 20.
7. Austin, p. 10.
8. Merriman, p. 21.
9. Bogart, p. 16.
10. Bogart, p. 17.
11. Bogart, p. 17.
12. Bogart, p. 17.
13. Grasse, p. 15.
14. Bogart, p. 16.
15. Austin, p. 11.
16. Merriman, p. 21.

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