Dear Friends,

Happy Thanksgiving! And whether you celebrate Thanksgiving on this day or
not, everyday is a day to be thankful for what we have and our precious
lives. The yogi feels gratitude with every breath.

The Sun in Scorpio the last month certainly helped us in touch with the
closeness of death. I have talked with a lot of people the last week and a
common theme has been a low grade depression or a weakening of hope. Just
to let you know, if you have experienced any dark moods, you have not been
alone. The good news is that the energy is shifting.

The Sun is in Sagittarius from Nov 22-Dec 20. You may have already noticed
that the energy is lighter and you feel more positive. Mercury also goes
direct Wednesday evening the 24, which will certainly bring more energy for
forward action.

One of the goals of the New Millennium Being Newsletters is to help us to
optimally use universal energies. When the Sun is in a certain sign, it
facilitates our understanding and direct experience of that particular
energy. I include a meditation for each sign which I recommend that you
practice during that time for 11minutes a day.

If anyone has practiced the Meditation for Scorpio, please share your
experiences with us.

Brian, you asked for a meditation for the Intuition. Here it is!

Please share this newsletter with your friends. Many of the best gifts are
free!

Many blessings and Sat Nam,

Gururattan Kaur "Rattana"

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Newsletter No. 7, November 22, 1999


SAGITTARIUS-VISION FOR 2000


By Gururattan K. Khalsa, Ph.D. "Rattana"


The universe is an infinitely complex and constantly changing ocean of
energy. Within this vast sea, the presence and the movements of the
Planets, the Sun and the Moon produce interweaving rivers of energy that
open, close and create experiences and opportunities. In the river of time,
what is happening as the year 2000, a new century and a new millennium are
birthed into being?
As the calendar turns to the year 2000, the most obvious message is that one
era is over and a new one is beginning. One cycle of human experience is
coming to completion and the next one is being born. The placement of the
Planets at this moment offers us information from the universe on what is in
store for us and how we might greet the new era.

The most significant planetary alignment on the eve of the new millennium is
the conjunction of Pluto and Chiron in the sign of Sagittarius. Let's look
at what this means one piece at a time.


NEW YEARS'S EVE PARTY

Conjunctions signify that two or more celestial bodies are in the sky at the
same place and time. Conjunctions signify endings and beginnings. One cycle
has reached completion and another one is being initiated. Conjunctions are
openings, which give us the opportunity to switch gears, to break old
patterns, to discard what is no longer relevant and to begin anew. Used
wisely, the energy of conjunctions can help us take an evolutionary step
forward.

Pluto is the planet associated with Scorpio, both of which symbolize death
and rebirth. (See NMB Newsletter #5 ) Pluto is the master of the
underworld, the subconscious, the shadow and the unknown. Pluto pushes us
into the deep inner experiences, which are necessary for us to evolve into
more profound and aware levels of consciousness. Pluto, the Lord of
Evolution, is thorough and leaves no stone unturned.

Chiron, an asteroid with an elliptical orbit, was discovered in 1977.
Chiron is the archetype of the wounded healer. Chiron also symbolizes "the
gifts from the garbage," i.e. by healing our wounds, we find our power.
Chiron orbits between Saturn, the last of the personal planets and Uranus,
the first of the outer planets.*1 Chiron is the bridge between earthly and
transpersonal realities. Chiron helps us integrate human and spiritual
dimensions of existence.

Chiron's energy acts like a catalyst. It creates realignment by
disconnecting and freeing us from our normal routines and by introducing us
to universal energies. Chiron helps us become whole by accessing untapped
parts of ourselves and by transforming our wounds into power.

Sagittarius is the sign of the higher mind. Sagittarius (Sag for short)
plays an important role in what we believe is true and real. Beliefs,
paradigms and worldviews are the territory of Sag. Our belief system
determines what we consider possible, what we consider truth, and what gives
us meaning. Our experiences, how we respond and our ability to perceive and
create are delimited by the openness of our minds. Our worldview
circumscribes what we recognize and perceive, out of the infinite field of
possibilities of the universe. It is the frame of reference of our minds
that alters and colors our view and thus our path and the nature of our
journey..

The Sag in each of us quests for an experience of the higher mind, where our
soul, not our limited human desires, opens us to the complete range of our
potential, connects us to universal Truth and aligns us with the spiritual
meaning of existence.

The Pluto-Chiron conjunction is fueled by the energy of Sagittarius gives us
an opportunity to look at and redefine our assumptions and perceptions, and
to overcome the illusion of separation between matter and spirit, human and
Divine. Restless Sag, relentless Pluto and electrical Chiron oblige us to
explore new frontiers, to open new doors, and to discover new realities.
Together Pluto and Chiron in Sagittarius portend a profound transformation
in how we see, relate to and create our inner and outer realities.

Our biggest challenges at this time are to allow ourselves to actually
experience, not just talk about (or deny), expanded realities and to
consciously own and use our creative powers. Sagittarius can help us expand
our vision of ourselves and focus our energy on our grander goals.


SYMBOLOGY OF SAGITTARIUS

The Centaur, half horse, half man is the most ancient symbol of Sagittarius.
More recently, Sagittarius is represented as an Archer or Knight in shining
armor on a white horse. The arrow is the astrological glyph or symbol.
These three symbols embody three levels of consciousness of Sagittarius
energy. We have defined these in previous newsletters as (1)
personality-centered or ASLEEP, (2) awakening to the Soul-personality
relationship or AWAKENING and (3) Soul-centered or AWAKE.

Sagittarius is a very human sign who struggles to free itself from, and at
the same time integrate its mind with, its body and its instinctual desires.
In the end, Sag must embody and embrace its human animal nature. For as the
symbol of the Centaur makes very clear, the body and animal nature of the
beast is an integral part of Centaur's identity. The Centaur is bound to
the Earth from which it also gets its power. Sag inherently knows there is
always more. Sag is always on a mission to experience a more expansive
spiritual reality and complete self-identity.

The Knight or Archer represents awakening Sag. The Knight is riding the
horse, i.e. the Knight is in control of its animal nature. It knows the
difference between its instincts and its mind. The Knight with the drawn
bow and arrow is the one-pointed disciple of the Truth.

The bow and arrow represent awakened Sag. The arrow is a metaphor for the
clear shaft of Light that is released through the third eye of the initiate
who has brought his or her mind to the point of neutrality beyond the
negative and positive swings of the duality of the rational mind. As stated
above, the territory of Sag is the higher mind. Its real quest is to reach
the state of consciousness where it experiences the Light in the mind. For
it is this Light that expands its awareness. It is the Light of Spirit that
opens it to the Truth, reveals its path, orients its aim, and leads on its
destiny path.


SAGITTARIUS SEEKS THE LIGHT OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Sagittarius seeks consciousness. Sag's burning desire is first to see and
then to be lead by the Light. For it is the Light of consciousness that
will reveal its purpose and its destiny path. With a clear vision of its
goal, it can orient its energy to achieving its lofty objectives. Sag's
quest is to discover its purpose in life. Yet to know one's purpose is not
a simplistic task. To discover one's purpose requires preparation. Sag
must first acquire a new vision of itself. Sag must first resolve its
inherent animal-human duality. Sag must integrate its instinctual and
spiritual selves. Because the two aspects of self are fused or attached,
integration and connection are the only way to transcend this inherent
duality.

For Sag this integration must be directed by the mind. The untamed desire
nature of asleep Sag controls and uses the mind for its own ends. Asleep
Sag cannot tell the difference between or define the relationship between
its desire animal nature and its mind. Awakening Sag must train its mind to
tune into, listen to and eventually be lead by its instincts.

In an asleep personality, the instincts present themselves as insatiable
lower desires that must be refrained or at least contained. Sag must
transcend this interpretation by direct experience of the nature of its own
energies. Sag must discover that the fire of its passion is but a denser
version of the fire of Light in the mind. When this connection is actually
experienced, the denser earthly energy serves as a source of energy that (1)
connects the body with the mind, (2) releases the mind into the Light, and
(3) provides a source of vital energy that engages the body to serve a
higher purpose as defined by the higher mind.


THE SAGITTARIUS PATH

Awakening Sag is devoted to finding its inner truth. Adventuresome Sag
seeks out many experiences, for it is through subjective experiences that it
gathers the knowledge that leads to a more conscious personal reality. The
fire of enlightenment is gleaned from its earthly experiences. Sag teaches
us that understanding comes through experience.

Sag is known for its zealous approach to life. Nothing can deter it from
relentlessly pursuing its quest for the Holy Grail, which for Sag is the
Light in its own mind. Sag must learn to use its knowledge and wisdom
wisely. It must temper its eagerness to share, teach and uplift with the
wisdom of silence. Sag must learn right judgment and right use of mental
energies. Immature Sag can release its arrows at the wrong time. Misfiring
can cause misunderstanding, unfulfilled objectives and an aborted mission.
The innate Truth, which Sag embodies, is revealed only after it has refined
its aim and intuitively perceived and aligned with Divine Timing. *2

To acquire and maintain its one-pointed focus and to access the Light of its
inner eye, Sag must harmonize all parts of itself and become one with all
its energies. To reach this point of synthesis, Sag must be guided on its
path by its intuition. To be guided by its intuition is must be in touch
with and follow the messages of its instinctual self. It develops its
intellect to a higher expression by becoming sensitive to its intuitive and
instinctual perceptions of the truth.*3 In doing so it not only gains
invaluable information, it befriends and honors its animal nature. In the
process Sag integrates its mental energies with its instinctual forces and
the horse and the man become one.

Sag embodies the Wisdom of the Ages. Sag translates the Truth into
meaningful human philosophies and guidelines. To acquire the power to know
the Truth and to translate it into Wisdom, Sag must one-pointedly pursue the
vision of planetary healing and unification and devote itself to the Higher
Plan. Sag is empowered to act for the highest good when it learns to ground
its idealism and altruism in earthly pragmatism.


THE ZODIAC SEQUENCE

Each sign of the Zodiac is a metaphor for a phase is of the human spiritual
journey. Libra cultivates the neutral inner place, which links its heart
and head. Scorpio deals with its inner conflicts so it can clear itself for
its journey and empowers itself by taming its inner demons. Sagittarius
acquires mental acumen so that it can focus on its goals. Scorpio lives in
the underworld. Sagittarius moves onto the plains of the Earth.
Sagittarius develops the spiritual attunement and defines its aspirations
that are necessary for Capricorn to climb to the summit of its destiny.


THE HAPPY FIRE SIGN

Jupiter is the Planet associated with Sagittarius. Jupiter allows and
facilitates expansion. Jupiter is known as the benevolent Planet. Jupiter
announces opportunities and brings good fortune. Sag is usually optimistic,
eager, happy and playful. Sag is a fire sign, which is associated with the
intuition, spirit and Light. The fire signs, Aires, Leo and Sagittarius,
all have an innate sense of their own individuality and identity. They
often have unlimited vitality and are self-confident. Their enthusiasm
comes not from what they have achieved, but from their own self-worth and
passion for life itself. The fire signs possess a strong will and are
driven by a deep sense of purpose. For Sagittarius the world offers
infinite opportunities to explore, understand, expand and discover meaning.


IRRESPONSIBILITY--ASLEEP SAG

Asleep Sag can act indiscriminately, be driven toward excesses and be
dogmatic and judgmental. Its impulses and desires control its mind. And it
is not even aware that this is so because its instinctual nature and mental
energies are not integrated or even conscious.

Asleep Sat is often impulsively very busy as the fire nature of its mind is
always active creating desires to be satisfied, things to be done, goals to
be sought after. Its emotional energies run wild, using and consuming its
vital forces. Its adventures are fired by an unconscious, impulsive need
for activity and satisfaction. It uses its fiery mind to create unrealistic
ideals to justify and rationalize its impractical pursuits. Asleep Sag is
driven, but irresponsible and undisciplined. It wastes its energy in
frivolous, unrealistic pursuits. *4


PURPOSE--AWAKENING SAG

Awakening Sag becomes aware that it must tame and integrate its instinctual
and mental energies. It realizes that for its outer adventures to bring
meaning to its life, it must make its inner journey its first priority. Its
inner truth must guide its activities and define its mission in the physical
world. Awakening Sag must learn how to direct its life force. The archer's
task is not to dominate his horse, but to learn to co-create with it, to let
it guide him towards his mission. To do so he must respect its animal
nature, treat it well, befriend it and indeed love it. This is absolutely
necessary, as the fiery instinctual nature of the beast is both the fuel of
his life and the gross matter of his intuition. Only when his horse is a
stable integrated aspect of itself will it be able to hold a firm stance,
maintain a steady hand, one-pointedly view and accurately aim his arrow
towards his goal.

The raison d'être of Sagittarius is (1) the definition of its purpose, (2)
the conscious orientation towards its goal, and (3) the acquisition of the
self-discipline and grounding that are required to accomplish its goals is
the material world. Sag is guided by its vision. Awakening Sag's most
burning desire is to define its vision, to establish its purpose in life and
to unflinchingly aim its arrow toward its destiny path. Sag's unfolding
reality is the Path that leads it towards its goal.


DESTINY--AWAKE SAG

Destiny is the desire of awake Sag . Its emotional desire energy is
transmuted into the Light of the intuition, which clearly guides its way.
Awake Sag identifies with its Soul through its higher mind. Awake Sag has
mastered the mind and its knowledge becomes Wisdom. Sag the student emerges
as Sag the teacher, the visionary, and the prophet. Sag the teacher uplifts
others and motivates them to follow their path and the Plan. The visionary
inspires Planetary citizens to commit to humanitarian goals. The prophet
leads the world towards a universal purpose, awakening humankind to an
expanded sense of Self and the collective. Sag is wise enough to know that
it cannot initiate others, but it is devoted and charismatic enough to bring
its students to the Gate of his or her own destiny path.


REBEL WITH A CAUSE

One of the metaphors for Sagittarius is long journeys. Youthful Sag travels
to foreign lands and learns foreign languages. Adult Sag is able to use the
information that it has gathered in its travels to gain a perspective on
life and to find a deeper cosmic meaning of existence. Later in life, its
journeys will be within itself. Its inner experiences will lead Sagittarius
to discover a broader context and higher spiritual laws that explain life.
Natural and Universal Laws make themselves known through the intuition or
"the means of perception whereby the intrinsic meaning of a person, a thing,
or an experience is seen instantaneously, without analysis, against the
broad framework of the meaning of life as a whole." *5 It is by cultivating
the faculty of the intuition that Sag perceives the expanded view of
wholeness that it seeks.

Sagittarius is simultaneously the student, the teacher and the teachings.
Sagittarius offers a life-long course in philosophy, religion and
spirituality. "The Path" is Sag territory. As it follows its Path, Sag
builds a framework of moral and spiritual values that give life meaning and
structure.

Sag seeks "peak experiences," where it can glean a direct experience of
"God." Superficial morality, theological dogma and someone else's
interpretation of God are an anathema to Sag. Sag must become its own
authority and this can happen only when it directly experiences the Divine.
Sag is a rebel with a cause. It revolts against external authorities and
rules. Sag's real quest however is to break loose from its own narrow
vision, judgments and opinions and free itself first by fully experiencing
life itself and then by personally connecting with universal energies.


THE PATH, INNER AUTHORITY AND FREEDOM

Sag knows that there is more than the mundane. It is determined to
experience vaster realities. Sag must release itself from its own prison by
its firsthand direct spiritual experiences, which serve as the foundation
that defines and nurtures its worldly mission and destiny path. Sag must
have an ideal by which it can live. It must have a vision that guides its
way. It must have a dream to motivate it through thick and thin. Its
ideals, its vision and its dreams are not superficial fantasies. They are a
product of a direct understanding achieved through a questioning,
penetrating and connected mind.

In the end, Sag must be its own teacher. It is its inner authority that it
seeks. For it knows that it is one's inner authority that gives one the
power and the conviction to one-pointedly pursue the Path. Sag finds
freedom once it has found and is committed to its Path. It is this feeling
of freedom that unleashes Sag's most magnetic and endearing
qualities-enthusiasm, optimism, joy and the passionate celebration of life.


NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

The New Year's Eve Pluto-Chiron rendezvous is not simply an event. Both
planets will return to this gateway (11o Sag) several more times during the
year 2000, thus creating an underlying theme for the year. This energy of
profound transformation is available for all those who wish to take
advantage of it. It will also effect the unaware and the resistant ones.
It will be interesting to watch how we use it to impact our individual and
collective lives.

The New Moon in Sagittarius December 7th is an auspicious day to get a
headstart in setting our goals and intentions for the New Year. It is the
energy of Sagittarius that evokes our desire to make New Year's resolutions
that will bring more meaning and purpose into our lives. It is fitting that
on New Year's Eve 1999 the galloping Centaur is leading us into the 21st
century.



Sagittarius Key Words

ASLEEP-CENTAUR AWAKENING-ARCHER AWAKE-ARROW

Indiscriminate Purposeful One-pointed

Self-centered Integrating The goal of
Experiences experiences experiences

Desire dominates Mind and desire Higher Mind
mind relate
emerges

The jungle The clearing The Path *6

Impulsive Instinctual Intuitive

Distracted Focussed On target

Lower desires Purpose Light

Frivolous experiences Subjective experiences Direct experiences

Information Knowledge Wisdom

Judgment Values Meaning

Dogmatic Questioning EnLightened

Business Adventures Destiny



Raincatcher Intuition Meditation

Taught by Yogi Bhajan


POSITION

Right arm is stretched out in front of the body, elbow straight, horizontal
to the ground, and palm up as if you were catching rain and gifts that are
showered upon you. The top part of the left arm is parallel to the ground.
The elbow is bent so the forearm is perpendicular to the ground. The left
hand faces forward. The thumb is over the nail of the ring finger. The
other 3 fingers are straight up. Keep the spine straight. Relax the
shoulders. Eyes are closed looking at the tip of the chin.

TIMING, ATTENTION

Hold this position for 11 minutes. Be aware of how it works on the prana or
breath. Be completely aware of what is happening every moment. Do not
move. Each time you move the profit or opportunities escape from your
hands. Be aware. Keep your elbow straight. Steady. Don't move.

TO END

To end, make your hands like tiger claws, inhale and turn to the left. Come
back to center and exhale. Inhale and turn to the right. Come back to
center and exhale.

BENEFITS

This meditation is very effective for developing the intuition and opening
the third eye. There is no higher state of intuition than when your third
eye and navel are connected. When you achieve this integration, your
intuition is a continuous experience in your life.

SAGITTARIUS MEDITATION-NOV 22-DEC 20 (added by Gururattan Kaur)

This is an ideal meditation to practice during the period when the Sun is in
Sagittarius-November 22-December 20. It integrates the instinctual energy
of the body, which can be gathered and focused in the navel center (2-3
inches below the belly button) with the intuitive mind. When this
connection is made our physical instinctual energies and mental intuitive
energies operate as a unit. The right hand is open to receive the
opportunities and gifts that Jupiter showers upon us. It is the nature of
Jupiter to bring us gifts, but we must be available and willing to receive
them. This meditation helps us be present so when the mailman comes we are
home to receive our packages.



FOOTNOTES AND REFERENCES



1. The personal planets are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. These
are also known as the inner planets because their orbit is relatively close
to Earth. Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, known as the outer planets, are much
father away from the Earth.

Soul-Centered Astrology, Alan Oken, The Crossing Press, Freedom, CA, 1990.

Saturn: A New Look at an Old Devil, Liz Green, Samuel Weiser, Inc, York
Beach, Maine, 1976.

"Millennium Forum: The Year 2000," Stephanie Austin and Maya del Mar, The
Mountain Astrologer, Dec.1999-Jan 2000, pp. 9-13,

2. Oken, pp. 216-7.

3. Oken, p. 218

4. Oken, p. 220.

5. Green, p. 87.

6. The above are from Oken p. 221. The rest are from my Sagittarian
intuition.

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