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I must say, there’s one good thing about posting electronically. There’s a built in date and time stamp to prove when your material was published.
Dear American citizens:
I’m writing to you because of the recent federal civil rights lawsuit filed against several of our democratically elected leaders from the state of California.
Emails released to the public through the Freedom of Information Act, revealed corruption within our government. Alex Padilla, who is now a United States Senator, conspired with SKDK, a democratic political consulting firm and Twitter, to permanently suspend users on Twitter’s private social media platform who directly opposed and criticized Padilla’s efforts conducting elections.
We must wake up to the severity of this situation. The government is not allowed to censor speech. This overreach is an infringement on our rights covered under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
You must wake up to the fact that our Constitutional Republic has degenerated into a Democracy (rule by majority). America is not a Democracy.
We are being robbed of our birthright, which secures a certain quality of life to us as American citizens. It is now time for We the People to rally around the one thing we all have in common, and that which ultimately unites us, the truth that we’re all Americans.
It is now time to reestablish and revive our Constitutional Republic. We can do that if we remind our democratically elected leaders of their obligations to the U.S. Constitution. Our Constitutional Republic is the only form of government capable of promoting life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and it is the only form of government designed to deal with the diversity our nation has.
Please stay open minded, and strive for independent thinking. Corruption hides behind democrat and republican. Corruption hides behind liberal and conservative. Extreme right is not good because it promotes anarchy, and extreme left is not good because it leads to tyranny. We should be somewhere near the middle.
If our democratically elected leaders violate their oath to uphold, defend, and protect the Constitution, then we should push for their immediate removal from office.
We cannot have people in government who act as if they’re above the law.
I’ve been sharing with you the fact that we’re sliding too far left on the political spectrum, and Fascism is now a real problem in this country.
That means government, our democratically elected leaders are teaming up with private corporations to rule and suppress the American people. It’s happening, its been happening, and it’s not bullshit.
Recently, we’ve seen the political main-stream narrative pushing for the American people to support and embrace Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
And I couldn’t understand why because just two months before their war with Russia began, Zelenskyy was being accused of silencing political opposition. That means one way communication, it’s his way or no way. Why would we support this?
Well, on behalf of Rogan O’Handley, The Center for American Liberty in conjunction with the Dhillon Law Group, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against:
and others, because the STATE of CALIFORNIA was coordinating with TWITTER to permanently suspend Rogan O’Handley, a conservative commentator and attorney.
They were caught through emails released by the Freedom of Information Act. Emails showed California Secretary of State Alex Padilla (NEGLECTING HIS RESPONSIBILITIES TO UPHOLD, DEFEND, AND PROTECT THE U.S. CONSTITUTION) coordinating with SKDK, a Democratic political consulting firm. PADILLA was using SKDK as his strong arm to permanently suspend TWITTER users who were critical of his job in conducting elections!
It’s time for the American People to wake up. C’mon. We have way more power than our government is leading us to believe. They work for us! They are robbing us of our birthright as American citizens. Our government is not a Democracy. It’s a Constitutional Republic that has degenerated into a Democracy because of our elected official’s greed for power.
The government can’t censor speech!
I hope and pray, this case will be the spring board for corralling corrupt government officials who purposely neglect their responsibilities by refusing adherence to the U.S. Constitution.
There will be ZERO tolerance for our democratically elected officials who breech their contract (U.S. Constitution) with the American people.
Amongst other things, I’ve always considered astrology to be an art, and the astrologer, an artist. It’s a possibility that if you had your chart interpreted by five astrologers, you might end up with five different interpretations.
And this speaks to my reasoning for considering astrology to be an art. Art is an expression of the individual; a creative uniqueness. Every astrologer, at some point, should develop their own unique style or way of interpreting the symbolism in a chart. And that’s what makes him/her an artist.
I wouldn’t consider myself to be an astrologer at this point, but rather more of a student. So, I brought material from several sources together to compare their second house descriptions. Most sources say the second house is the house of possessions, however, one said it was the house of value, esteem, and self-worth.
In a broad sense, possessions can relate to anything we own or acquire. Money is highly stressed here also because in today’s modern society, money is one of the most important possessions we can have. As they say, you can’t wear it or eat it, but it has potential and can convert to other things.
The second house might show activities or projects that can be a source of income. We own our feelings and emotions, so they’re considered to be inner possessions. What does money mean to us? Do we care about having it? Does it matter how much we have? Are we motivated to earn it, and how do we go about that?
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I think it’s a good idea to consider the sign Taurus because Taurus rules the second house, and Venus because Venus rules Taurus and is home in the second house.
When I see the “bull” that represents Taurus, it reminds me of Wall Street, and Wall St. relates to the Stock Exchange and money. Venus is the planet of love and beauty. With the involvement of Venus, we can see how emotions and feelings come into play here. There is an emotional attachment to certain personal possessions.
Now, keep in mind, the second house, like the other eleven houses, represents the area in our life certain energies will play out, which is dependent upon planets and their relationships to one another.
Taurus is a fixed earth sign, and the sun makes its way through there between April 20th and May 20th.
Well, in a nutshell, the article is saying despite President Biden covering $17 billion in student loan debts, it hasn’t really helped him politically. $17 billion is a lot of money, and it wiped the slate clean for a lot of people-so what’s the issue?
I don’t have the answer to that question, but I’m one of the students who hasn’t benefited from his Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, so maybe there’s quite a few people in the same boat.
I graduated college in 2003, and I’m still paying my loan back. My loan was originally with a company (ACS) that went out of business, but eventually, it was picked up by another.
For some reason my loan doesn’t qualify, but I wish it did. $10,000 of debt relief could really help. I think what President Biden did was really generous, and the young people who just got a college education for free should be thanking him.
Maybe, if it’s possible, he could check and see what loans aren’t qualifying for his program. I think he would get that political win he’s looking for if he starts helping the right people. That group of adults between 40 and 50-years-old who are trying to live with a nagging college debt from 20 years ago would sure be grateful and appreciative of that help.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/27/politics/biden-student-loan-debt-17-billion/index.html
Recently, here on my blog, I published an article discussing a discovery I made between certain astrological birth charts I was looking at and the past life analysis’s revealed in Bernie Ashman’s book, Sun Signs and Past Lives: Your Soul’s Evolutionary Path.
I was blown away when I realized how the placements in these charts coincided with the Past Life Patterns in his book. What I saw was that these people were blessed with favorable placements, and their aspects revealed the type of energy that if properly manifested, would help them overcome these past life ruts and find success in this current lifetime.
From a more personal perspective, I displayed a past life pattern Ashman called “I Think, Therefore I Am.” In a previous life, I had issues expressing feelings. I hid behind my intellect, which offended people who wanted to know more about me. In addition, I had issues communicating directly and clearly. For those of you who purchased my book and keep up with this blog, I think you can attest to the fact that I don’t hold back. And I do believe allowing my emotion to flow freely through my writing has definitely made writing a book possible. In my chart, Saturn in the 3rd house of communication, Venus in the 9th house of higher education and philosophy, and Uranus and Neptune in the 5th house of creativity, are the key placements to overcoming those past-life issues.
It’s the beliefs that Bernie Ashman has and the impact his book had on me that caused me to reach out to him, and after chatting back and forth for the past two days, I finally decided to ask him for an interview, and he agreed!
Without further ado..
It’s Astrologer and Author, Bernie Ashman!
Q&A Interview
Hosted by Francis LaManna
FL: How old were you when you first discovered astrology, and how did that happen?
BA: I was 25 years old. This occurred in 1973. I was in a metaphysical bookstore in Atlanta, Georgia when I picked out a book called Astrology of Personality by Dane Rudhyar. I sat with the book reading it for 2 hours and I was hooked on Astrology. I bought the book and began my astrology journey.
FL: I think I purchased your book Sun Signs & Past Lives in 2012, how many other books have you written?
BA: . I have written seven books and have written the interpretations for five astrology software programs. My first book, Astrological Games People Play was published in 1987. My second book, RoadMap to Your Future was first published in 1994. I moved to Llewellyn as my book publisher with my third book, SignMates. I have written four other books for Llewellyn, Sun Signs & Past Lives, Intuition and Your Sun Sign, How to Survive Mercury Retrograde and my most recent book release, Sun Sign Karma. I am very excited to have my books now translated into Spanish, French, Chinese, Russian and Romanian!
FL: You’ve been studying, teaching, and practicing astrology for over 35 years; has anyone famous come to you for advice or to have their chart interpreted?
BA: . I have done some readings for politicians. A movie actress, Linda Hamilton, who played Sarah Connor in the Terminator films was given a copy of my book Astrological Games People Play by someone who was a client of mine and a close friend of Ms. Hamilton.
FL: Astrology is a subject containing a lot of information; How have you been able to navigate through that information over the years and develop your special ways or methods of interpreting a chart?
BA: I am a self-taught astrologer but learned much from some very good astrology authors when I first got into this with a great deal of passion. My intuition blended early with my mental approach. In reading thousands of charts I have found my own style over the years. I felt like I had been an astrologer in past lives and have often thought is part of the reason astrology came easier to me.
FL: Did you have any special mentors or teachers?
BA: I consider the astrologers who wrote books that I encountered in 1970’s mentors. This includes Isabel Hickey, Zipporah Dobyns, Dane Rudhyar, Mark Edmund Jones and Noel Tyl who began writing for my current book publisher, Llewellyn. Stephen Arroyo has done some wonderful work as has Liz Greene and Robert Hand. I have to give some credit to the pioneering psychology work of Carl Jung. He really researched astrology thoroughly and I love his work on mandalas and synchronicity which he called “meaningful coincidences”.
FL: I know you disagree with astrologers who say we have vacant houses in our birth charts because we’ve already learned those lessons or balanced that karma in a previous lives; can you give us your opinions about vacant houses?
BA: Vacant houses or houses not occupied by a planet are still important. You can always look at the sign on a house and consider the planet in the chart ruling that sign. For instance say a person has no planets in the relationship oriented 7th house but has Scorpio as sign on 7th house. Pluto rules Scorpio. This person has Pluto conjunct the Sun in a different house. For sure balancing their power with others is important. Could be karmic issues regarding trust and possibly not having equal power in relationships. I always look at all 12 houses.
FL: Are you familiar with Sabian Symbols?
BA: My favorite book on Sabian Symbols is An Astrological Mandala, by Dane Rudhyar. He showed how each degree of the zodiac has an archetypal symbolism. In many ways the Sabian Symbols remind me of the I Ching. I wrote a software program called The Mandala Report where I interpreted the symbolism of each day of the year. It was released by an astrology software company called Cosmic Patterns. I find the Sabian Symbols fascinating.
FL: Your sun is on the first degree of Sagittarius, and the Sabian Symbol for that degree is, “Retired army vets gather to reawaken old memories.” Do you think we were old army biddies in a past life?
BA: There are many ways to interpret a Sabian Symbol. My feeling about this degree is that it reminds us to have a healthy respect for the past but not let it dictate your thinking about the present. In other words don’t dwell on past mistakes but more importantly build new understanding from the past.
FL: You were born almost exactly 100 years after the discovery of Neptune; as someone apart of the Neptune in Libra generation, how has Neptune’s placement in your chart impacted your life?
BA: Great question. Neptune has guided me to embrace my intuition. There are times Neptune will build a new intuitive highway for us if we are open to this. In mythology this planet ruled over the oceans. The water is linked to our emotions and feelings. Neptune brought me to learn how to meditate. Staying centered is important to me. Carl Jung spoke and wrote about the collective Unconscious. Neptune can open the door for a person to tune into the archetypes and symbols that inspire us. I would not be a good astrologer without the intuitive gifts this planet has provided me. Neptune inspires idealism and escape from the norm. Neptune is linked to our dreams that come in our sleep and at times offers new insight this way.
FL: Besides the classical “7” are there other planetary bodies that you might use in a chart for more information?
BA: I know how to interpret asteroids meaning Pallas, Juno, Vesta and Ceres. There are astrologers who use them more than I do. I have Venus in Sagittarius in my own chart. My wife has the relationship asteroid Juno in Sagittarius in 7th house in her chart. Chiron is interesting. It has been said to rule Virgo due to its health symbolism. It could just as well rule Sagittarius with its thirst for knowledge. I wrote the Simpaticos relationship written report software program that was released in 2000. In the report I interpret the Part of Fortune. This is a magical alchemy Symbol in a chart when you combine your Sun, Moon and Ascendant. It shows how you can find harmony in your creative expression. I definitely use the Nodes of the Moon, an important polarity, a type of celestial compass to point us to achieve evolutionary growth.
FL: Me and Joe Biden have North Node on the 29th degree of Leo, what do we have in common?
BA: The North Node in Leo for anyone means it is important to pursue goals that keep you young and vibrant. I always consider the North Node as an important pair in a chart. I believe it is a mistake to think of the North Node as good and the South Node as something to avoid. Leo is a bold fire sign. You must find the ego strength to be you without blocking the path of others. Aquarius is a mental air sign offering insight. It is true Aquarius can be too aloof. Leo and Aquarius are fixed signs meaning people want things on their own terms. The North Node in Leo stimulates to find paths that let you shine in a heartfelt way.
FL: Is it okay to use the tropical zodiac when there’s a more precise system available, Sidereal?
BA: I love tropical. I know the Sidereal sometimes referred to as Vedic works as well. In my past life work and getting to the roots of psychological patterns I find the tropical zodiac is the best. I will tell you something interesting about both approaches. I did some talks at an international astrology conferenced called UAC in the 1990’s that took place in Monterey, California. A man from India asked me for a reading regarding the best dates to launch a new business. Earlier that day he got a reading from a Sidereal astrologer. We gave the man the same dates! I always encourage my students to use the type of Astrology that works best in their own practice.
FL: Placidus and Koch are two of many house systems, which do you use?
BA: I use Placidus. It has never failed me in helping clients. I find it especially accurate in looking at current movements of planets like in transits and progressions in a person’s chart.
FL: Your sun is in conjunction with Jupiter; how would you describe the blend of those energies?
BA: I have enjoyed my Sun conjunction with Jupiter. Keeps me thinking positive. Jupiter rules publishing and I have had great luck getting my books published. This conjunction has brought out my counseling skills over the years and inspires me to do research being in my 8th house. The 8th house can refer to bonding with others, and I believe it has brought clients to trust me. The 8th house is linked to the mysteries of life and my curiosity about them is stimulated by this conjunction. I feel like I am sensitive when my clients are going through rebirthing processes and their own inner discoveries.
FL: I’m an Aquarius, and I’m single. What sign will I match best with?
BA: It might come down more to finding any sign that makes a good friend as well as a lover. Aquarians believe in friendship. There needs to be a sense of remaining independent for you and someone you have as a partner. Aquarius is an air sign and you probably have a fast mind. You do need to find a partner who can communicate. I wrote a book titled SignMates for Llewellyn (published in 2000) that has gone through ten printings. I now own the rights and I’m in the process of having the book reprinted. I discuss each of the possible 78 sign combinations showing how each can work well. I discuss the issues that can arise in any sign combination and how to rise above them to achieve harmony.
FL: I have to ask you. I love astrology, and it would be a dream come true to be able to make a living doing something you love; how have you been able to turn your love and passion for astrology into a profitable business?
BA: It can take years to build a practice. If you keep at it and develop your skills people will want to know what you can do for them. The main thing is to enjoy the journey. When I got into astrology it was to learn more about myself. It is a powerful tool. When your passion takes over to offer your services to others it could surprise you how fast clients will come.
FL: Is there anything you would like to share with the followers of Nooz Buffet?
BA: I would encourage the followers of Nooz Buffet to stay open to new opportunities for self-growth. On my FB page recently, I wrote a Post how the universe offers little drops of Intuition to us. We live in an amazing time right now when synchronicity experiences are constantly knocking on our door. These “meaningful coincidences” like being asked to do this interview came at a great time. I just emailed Francis to tell him the universe sent him my way to help me deal with the recent death of our 20-year-old Siamese cat, Mocha. He died peacefully at home resting in his favorite spot. My wife and I had him since he was 2 months old. Mocha came to me in a Neptune magical dream three days ago and looked happy and healthy. He was telling me that he was in a better place now. Somehow answering these great questions lifted my spirits. Thank you!
I’m your host Francis LaManna, and this concludes the Nooz Buffet Q&A Interview with Astrologer and Author, Bernie Ashman. I would to thank Mr. Ashman for participating in this interview and for providing the audience here with some great insight through his answers. If you would like to learn more about Bernie Ashman, his services, and the books he wrote please click on the link below.
On March 10, 2022, the Philadelphia Eagle’s organization made deals, specifically, 1-year deals. All three players were already Eagles, but have found themselves in different situations over the last two seasons.
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Guard, Nate Herbig: Herbig made the Eagles as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Stanford. As a rookie, his playing time was minimal, but he started 12 games in 2020. He’s a big guy, 6’4″ and 334 lbs., and depth on the o-line is important.
Defensive Back, Andre Chachere: Chachere was with the Indianapolis Colts before getting picked up by the Eagles last season. The hopes for him were high when he was acquired, but most of his contributions were made on special teams, and not with the starting defense. Chachere found himself in a pretty shitty situation-Exclusive Rights Free Agent. This mean he must accept the offer given by the team, which is usually the minimum. Nobody says this, but I feel like it’s an ultimatum. Take shit money or leave the team.
Wide Receiver, Greg Ward: Ward was a starter with the Eagles back in 2020, but a backup in 2021. He was set to be a restricted free agent, but the Eagles signed him to a new contract.
Check back for a special Q&A interview session with famous author and astrologer, Bernie Ashman!
As we chronicle in this issue, there’s a lot wrong with the state of the journalism job market. It still favors white, privileged, highly educated people at precisely the moment it needs to be more inclusive, given the changing demographics of the country.
Kyle Pope
I love that I’m so drawn to articles like this, because here I am, just about 20 years out of college, holding a Bachelor of Arts, the author of two books, and I can’t even get an entry level job into field of journalism.
I clicked on the link for this article because I thought it was going to provide a little insight, instead, I get hit with the “white privilege” thing.
So, I’d really like to know where people like Kyle get their information when they make these outrageous claims. No one’s knocking my door down with a job offer.
And I say this respectfully..
I think, Kyle, belongs to a group of people in this country right now today, who are desperate for passion and emotion in their writing, but also in their lives in general, and because they don’t have it within, they make these inaccurate claims, to ride the wave of emotion generated through the reactions of people it effects.
If you know where educated white people are being favored for employment in journalism, can you point me to that direction?
The article link is below.
https://www.cjr.org/special_report/journalism-jobs.php
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