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Stars and Cards
Astrology and Tarot are popular parlour games. All lovers are happy when their "star signs" make a good match or when they draw card "No. 6 - The Lovers" in a Tarot session. No further knowledge is required to make such a pleasant experience, just as they do not need any theoretical understanding of how to fall in love.
Those who are more interested, however, will realise that astrology does not divide life into good and bad, but that it is a much more complex system. They will also realise that there is more to the Tarot than first meets the eye. What do these two oracle techniques have in common then? Both work with symbols, and these symbols bring up new questions. They need to be interpreted.
The abstract signs in the chart are translated into images and figures. The names of the individual symbols, like Aquarius, Mars or Venus, show the archetypal dimension which represents our inner images. The heavenly rhythms are just an analogy, while the real content of astrology is the human psyche, including the Unconscious. And the Unconscious uses figurative language.
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The use of figurative language is common to Astrology and the Tarot. The excellent creation of the Tarot cards does not give us abstract symbols that need to be translated into pictures before they mean anything -it gives us complete images of our inner life. In this respect, the Tarot is a great complement to astrology. The Tarot is also about symbols. And, just like in astrology, they need to be interpreted. Of course, the client who draws the "Devil" will not meet the devil with his cloven hoof in real life. It is not about the image itself but about a similar figure in the client's psyche.
Both systems complement each other ideally in practical work. Some Tarot cards appear to be representing certain astrological symbols directly, and yet, they are not completely identical. The similarity between the astrological symbol and the Tarot image is big enough to see their relation, but on the other hand, there are also differences which can give us new impulses.
Two practical examples
One of my clients, a 35-year-old woman, had a strong Saturn theme which was reflected in her birth chart, and which became especially important by transit during the time of the consultation. She was very stressed with her everyday life and with her children, whom she raises as a single mother. The session brought up the necessity to concsiously develop the qualities of her natal Saturn, and at the end, she came out with the motto: "Work effeciently, take responsibility, learn to show your personal boundaries and accept your limitations!" At the end of the session, she said: "I wish I could be more mature and relaxed so that I can deal with one thing at a time, step by step." A nice statement, very Saturnian.
She complemented this wish by drawing the Tarot card "The Hermit". This card has indeed a great similarity with Saturn, because a wise, old hermit goes his own way. This perfectly confirmed the interpretation we had found, and at the same time, it added a new dimension to it, because the woman said: "The hermit walks on his own path, all by himself and without any luggage - how much I envy him!" In our subsequent discussion, she realised that she was carrying too much luggage, some of which didn't even belong to her. Now, she heard the hermit say: "The only responsibility you need to carry is your own, go your own way and don't lose yourself in little everyday matters!" This interpretation was an important complement which could have been seen in the astrological reading as well, but which was expressed directly and explicitly by the Tarot image. It was immediately accessable and understandable to my client. As a counselling astrologer, I was pleased to see my client develop her own interpretation, which would be impossible in astrology without any special knowledge.
Sometimes the complementing Tarot card does not seem to fit the horoscope interpretation at first sight. But with a bit of time and further thinking, it can often represent an additional, balancing piece of advice. With a different client, I had discussed Pluto topics and their psychological meaning with such intensity that towards the end of the session, the air was still filled with these very intense vibrations. The client had worked hard and intensively on herself. But the Tarot replied by complementing the Three of Cups, a card that shows three dancing and celebrating women.
The image radiates such a joyful lightness that the woman almost felt offended at first, as if the Tarot did not take her passionate efforts seriously. But soon we found out that it was just this lightness that she needed in order to balance the previous findings. She decided to contact two friends of whom she knew that they were not burdened by any psychological complexes at the moment, and who wanted to have fun and enjoy themselves. Every thing has its time! The Tarot complemented and balanced in this case a good but somewhat one-sided horoscope reading.
The symbolic language of two oracle techniques
The knowledge about astrological symbolism in the Tarot is a pre-requisite for a good combination of the two oracles. It is also helpful to know something about the history and symbolism of the Tarot.
Astrology and the Tarot work with open images and symbols. Both arts require responsibility and skill on the part of the counsellor to be able to recognise certain chances and challenges. The great benefit of the Tarot, however, is its immediate understanding. If we include the imagination of the client, he or she takes part in the interpretation. This procedure democratises the process of self-development. The clients are less dependent on specialist knowledge by the authority. And the astrologer feels less pressure to offer the "correct interpretation" on all occasions, if the Tarot cards are included. The session becomes richer and more profound by introducing this creative element, because pictures speak directly to the soul.
Dream images can have a similar positive effect. If you have experiences how much more profound an astrological session can become, when a client talks about a dream, you will know how strongly and deeply archetypal images work. If the client does not introduce a dream, we have one at hand: The Tarot contains nothing less than the collected archetypal dreams of human kind. The 78 Tarot cards summarise the dream patterns of all humans. Even before the Tarot work starts, we know these 78 scenes, because we dream of these ancient figures all the time, even if sometimes in different costumes. The Tarot cards are direct, relentless, magical and comforting, like our dreams, like our inner life.
Similarities and differences
|Uses ambiguous symbols
|Uses ambiguous symbols
Refers to the rhythms of nature at the time of birth (horoscope chart)
Is read from 78 archetypal images (Tarot cards)
|Individual parts of astrology are known since ancient times.
|Individual images and motives are known since ancient times.
|Its modern structure has existed since the first millennium before Christ.
|Its modern form has been developed since the Rennaissance.
|Translation ("interpretation") of the symbols is necessary.
|Translation ("interpretation") of the symbols is necessary.
|This requires specialist knowledge.
|This is partly possible without any specialist knowledge (spontaneous interpretation of the images).
|The symbols do not judge. Each of them contains 50% chances and 50% challenges.
|At first sight, there are "good", "bad" and neutral cards. But each of them contains the possibility of its opposite.
|Abstract but differentiated system.
|Immediately comprehensible pictures
|Scientific approach possible
|free, creative system
|Empirical material stems from a long and systematic tradition of interpreting astrological symbols.
|Written sources for interpretation have only been available for about 100 years.
|Astrology is a time-based system. Constellations can be exactly assigned to a certain period of time.
|Timeless system of images. Past, present and future have to be differentiated through certain questions and spreads.
Relationships between planets and cards
Which Tarot card corresponds to which planet or zodiac sign? Different astrologers and Tarot players have their individual assignments, but unfortunately, they are all different! There is not a single Tarot card which is assigned to the same astrological symbol. Therefore, I have decided to assign several images to each astrological image which illustrate different facets of this symbol.
There are 22 so-called trump cards, the major Arcana. This fact seduced some astrologers to the following considerations: there are ten known planets and twelve zodiac signs, this results in 22 symbols, and therefore, each card should be assigned to exactly one planet or sign. But it soon turned out that the two systems cannot be translated one-to-one. This is not surprising, considering the different origins of the two oracles: astrology is based on natural cycles, whereas hand-drawn images by people make up the Tarot symbols.
Those who insist on assigning one particular card to a particular planet or sign, should also be able to explain how to deal with planets which may still be discovered, because we can't just invent a few new cards. They would further have to explain why this system should be so convincing, despite the fact that at the time of the creation of the Tarot and during the first three centuries of its existence only seven planets were known, and astrology therefore only knew 19 symbols. So, the assignment does not seem to be as simple as that. What a shame! Our structuring mind would have liked to have auch a baffling logical unambiguousness!
The Hermit - more than Saturn
It is just this fuzziness which is very useful in the counselling practice. Let us return to the example in the first chapter. Saturn is represented in the Tarot by the Hermit - but not a hundred percent. This figure shows typical Saturnian characteristics, e.g. the measured pace, the archetypal image of the old sage, the protective cloak, and much more. But maybe, one day, we see that he follows his path all by himself, lonely like a mystic - then we have discovered the Neptunian streak in this hermit. Or we notice his lamp with the flame, maybe his strong staff - then we perceive the fiery side of his nature. Like almost all images, the Hermit is an ambiguous symbol that contains different astrological functions which together become a whole.
So, if our client perceives the mystic isolation of the Hermit, this is meaningful to the individual. We can almost always see that the two archetypes are connected with each other in the personal birth chart. There may be an aspect between Saturn and Neptune or Saturn is in Pisces or the twelfth house. If we look at the card in this way, we do not just perceive the general image of Saturn, but the individual colouring which it took on for a particular person at a particular time. The subjective statement of the client "The Hermit is so cruelly isolated!"also helps us to work on constructive perspectives. We could ask questions like: "What exactly is cruel about his loneliness? Which strengths could lie in the isolation? Could you imagine some kind of satisfactory loneliness?" etc.
Ambiguous relationships
Not only the symbols themselves and the relationship between the cards and planets are ambiguous: the main ambiguity is in our perception of the world. It is amazing how different people can see different things in one and the same Tarot image. This is a crucial point, as we know that different viewpoints can lead to different scopes of action. And indeed, we can choose the way in which we want to translate a certain symbol into a real life experience. We can turn Saturn into suffering or enjoyment, defeat or success. Astrology and Tarot are two different methods which both want the same: that we rethink our lives. They help us to reinterpret, redesign, twist and turn something we perceive as negative until it has changed its face. Something might enter our lives as problem, but gradually it turns into a pool of insight, a cause for liberation and for accepting our personal responsibility for our so-called fate.
I don't consider astrology and Tarot primarily as methods of describing current states, but rather as instruments for change, for metamorphosis. They can help us to recognise the meaning in our suffering, the challenge in a problem, the message in our happiness. If we knew a technique which provided clear-cut and unambiguous truths, which could distinguish neatly and logically between light and darkness, this technique would be useless for self-recognition and self-liberation.
On the contrary, we can make good use of the ambiguity of the two symbolic systems. This, however, requires that we don't act as omniscient Tarot experts, but that we ask our clients about their impressions and that we let them take part in the interpretation.
Masculine and feminine symbols
Finally, a short note concerning the distribution of masculine and feminine symbols. Basically, a male figure in the two systems represents a masculine principle in our own inner psyche, no matter if the person is male or female. The same is true for feminine symbols or planets. Only in second place would we interpret a female figure - as a projection - as a clue that the client is asked to confront or deal with a female person in their environment.
We are all made up of a mixture of masculine and feminine principles. But still, we first think of a man when we see the image of a warrior or a king. Therefore, the counsellor should always mention that there is a complementary perspective to it each card (i.e. the masculine side in a woman's psyche, etc.).
The Tarot is one of the rare occidental systems without the usual patriarchal dominance of men. Even such a perfect system as astrology has more male than female planetary gods. For example, Poseidon-Neptune is a male god, even though the astrological Neptune certainly represents a feminine principle. The 22 Tarot cards, on the other hand, contain about as many female as male figures. The many powerful women on the cards where one of the main reasons why the Tarot always had to remain underground, because the male priests, censors, scientists and secret agents always suspected that Tarot players could challenge the traditional authorities. This suspicion was certainly not without reason.
Another reason for the mistrust of those in power was the fact that even simple people were able to understand the Tarot, since it was made up of images rather than written information, nor did it require complex calculations. Let us remember that general schooling has only been properly introduced in Europe for less than 200 years. Before that time, schooling and education were only accessible to a small male elite. Education often makes people want to free themselves and utter their opinions. From this point of view, education through pictures is especially powerful, because it represents a wholistic image of man.
On the background of this democratic and women-friendly tradition of the Tarot, it is sad that even in the 20th century, the two most famous Tarot sets are not named after their women painters, but after the men who had the idea and commissioned them. Rider and Waite didn't draw one line of "their" cards - it was Pamela Coman Smith who painted them. And how ever much inspiration Master Crowley may have contributed, the "Crowley-Tarot" was actually painted by Frieda Harris. Just to illustrate how unjust this is for these women: Imagine, Vincent van Gogh's famous sunflower picture would have to be called "Sunflowers by Claude", because it turned out that Monsieur Claude, the neighbour, had said one day: "Oh, Monsieur Vincent, would you care to paint me a few nice and juicy sunflowers!"
Taken from:
Ernst Ott:
Astrologie mit Tarot.
Chiron Verlag, Tübingen, 2005.
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A look at Milford's past, present and exciting future
The story of Milford begins and ends with the Mispillion River.
The waterway that now meanders through the heart of its downtown, dividing Kent from Sussex counties, gave birth to Milford and will undoubtedly play a key role in its future.
The first settlers to arrive in what is today Delaware's sixth largest city used the Mispillion to power the grist and saw mills that gave Milford its name.
A thriving shipbuilding industry later developed on the river in the 1700s and became the economic backbone of the city for nearly 200 years.
Over the last century, the river helped to propel Milford's rise as a commercial center for southern Delaware's agricultural community and, in conjunction with nearby major highways and railway lines, helped it to develop the strong manufacturing sector that continues to provide much of its employment opportunities today.
In more recent times, incremental improvements along the banks of the river have been the driving force behind the ongoing resurgence of Milford's downtown area, which in turn has helped spur the larger economic and residential growth the city has experienced in the last 10 to 15 years.
"The bottom line is that river is the magnet that has attracted people here for centuries right up until today," local historian Dave Kenton said. "It's what created Milford and still continues to drive the town to this day."
While the rest of the nation has struggled through difficult economic times, Milford has not only withstood the test, but continued to thrive.
"We've added 65 new members in the last year," said Jo Schmeiser, executive director of the Greater Milford Chamber of Commerce. "I think we've been very fortunate in attracting several brave people to bring their operations here and employ people, which I think shows that we're moving in the right direction."
Schmeiser said Milford's long history of supporting major industry has helped the city keep those businesses while attracting new employers.
"We're close to beach resorts and all the major cities, but far enough away that we still have that small town character and an excellent quality of life, all of which I think businesses want to help them attract a strong workforce," she said.
It's those same amenities that drove a major boom in the city's population during the last decade, which in turn continues to attract new business to the area.
In 2000, Milford was home to about 6,700 residents, but the housing boom over the ensuing years caused that number to jump by nearly 50 percent to close to 10,000 residents today.
"In the boom years between 2004 and 2006, we were adding about 200 units per year, compared to the 70 units we've been adding each of the last few years," City Planner Gary Norris said. "At that time, we had a lot of people moving here from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, who I think were attracted by the fact that the city is close to the beaches and mid-sized population centers like Dover and Wilmington, while still being affordable."
Norris said he thinks that unique balance between big city amenities and small town flavor is what has made Milford so enticing to new residents.
"While most of the development in Sussex County occurred in area 10 to 15 miles outside of the population centers, people moving here can still enjoy the rural character on our outskirts with the added benefit of being close to Milford Memorial Hospital and other medical centers, our strong mix of retail stores, our excellent parks and recreation system, our schools and our thriving downtown," he said.
Milford's downtown hasn't always been lively, however.
Like many small towns in America, Milford witnessed a decline in its downtown shopping district as many stores, and their customers, migrated to shopping centers on the outskirts of the city.
"In the 1970s, there were two department stores in downtown Milford that both moved away," said Irv Ambrose, the president of Downtown Milford Inc., a private-public partnership dedicated to improving and sustaining the city's 30-square block commercial and historic district. "When they left, it created an exodus of businesses that couldn't survive without the foot traffic. Suddenly downtown wasn't such a nice place to be anymore."
Ambrose said the resurgence of downtown began when the city and state partnered to undertake a series of beautification and improvement projects along the Mispillion River that today are collectively known as the Riverwalk.
"A group of dedicated residents realized that if the Riverwalk was going to bring people downtown, there needed to things that would keep them coming back, and that was sort of how DMI got started," he said.
Over the last decade, the group has become a certified national Main Street program, hired a full-time executive director and launched a series of successful events and promotions aimed at invigorating the downtown area's main thoroughfares.
"Our successes have been a direct result of our very dedicated group of volunteers, all of whom have a dedicated sense of enthusiasm for improving Milford," DMI executive director Lee Nelson said. "We put a strong emphasis on collaboration and I think there is a general sense among the people here in Milford that they want the city to be a good, fun and enjoyable place to be."
Ambrose said a key component of downtown Milford's revitalization also has been a focus on encouraging specialty shops and businesses that can't be found anywhere else.
He and Nelson pointed to the city's bustling farmer's market, unique collection of boutiques, high-quality eateries and constantly evolving arts community, including the Riverwalk Theatre, Mispillion Arts League and local artist galleries.
"Our motto of 'River Town. Art Town. Home Town,' is something we take very seriously," Ambrose said. "The arts community is a major part of our downtown and is only getting bigger and better. I'm pleased with where we are, but we still have a long way to go, so what's important is that we just keep plugging along."
As many look to for the national, state and local economies rebound in the coming years, Milford stands posed to start the next chapter in its lengthy history.
One of the people responsible for ushering in Milford's next phase is Steve Masten, who last year was hired as the city's new economic development director.
"I think Milford is in a very good position to capitalize on the next wave of economic growth," Masten said. "The city has a long history of being very pro-business and I think our local government has done an excellent job of offering good, quality services at a relatively low cost while anticipating future needs through the growth and expansion of water, sewer and other infrastructure."
Masten said a big part of his job in the coming months and year will be to promote those advantages to both existing companies here and those considering a move to Milford.
"There are currently between 9,000 and 10,000 resident here, but if you look at the outlying areas, there are more like 25,000 potential customers within 10 miles and nearly 100,000 in a 15-mile radius," he said. "Advertising that fact will help us attract some of the big stores and restaurants the residents say they really want."
Masten said he also believes Milford must do more to attract shoppers from outside the city limits.
"We're very lucky in that we're served by two major highways, but a lot of times people pass right by Milford and don't even know what we have to offer," he said. "The city is looking at adding new welcome signs at the northside of town and at Wilkins Road on Route 1 that I think will make a big difference."
The new Kent County Regional Sports Complex being developed south of Frederica also will have a big impact on Milford's retail economy.
"We already will soon have two new sporting goods stores, where before we had none," he said. "The sports complex and First State BMX here in town are going to start drawing big crowds to Milford with national sporting events. Those people are going to need places to eat and shop, and all of Milford is going to benefit from that."
One project Masten said he'll be pushing for that might not be on the minds of many Milford residents is a possible dredging of the Mispillion River, which he said would have a vital impact on recreational opportunities.
"Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent on the Mispillion Riverwalk over the years, but the boat traffic that was once the life of Milford has come to halt," he said. "The river and the 10 lakes it supports all used to be big spots for anglers but the water is so shallow now that the fish just aren't there anymore."
Masten said deepening the river also would help protect the city's downtown from damage by future flood events.
"The Mispillion is the greatest natural resource we have," he said. "I feel like it's our responsibility to take care of it, not just for ourselves, but future generations, as well."

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(Neb.)-Husker women lose only center
By: Andrew Lacy Posted at: 01/08/2013 10:12 AMLincoln - Nebraska junior Adrianna Maurer has decided to end her playing career for the Husker women's basketball team because of continuing back pain, Coach Connie Yori announced on Monday, Jan. 7.
Maurer, a 6-3 center from Shawnee Mission, Kan., played in nine non-conference games and averaged 2.2 points and 2.7 rebounds per game in 2012-13, after returning to the court following major back surgery in mid-January of 2012. Maurer appeared in 10 non-conference games as a sophomore before her back injury sidelined her from competition. In 43 career games, Maurer scored 113 points and grabbed 91 rebounds. She was the only center on Nebraska's roster this season.
"Adri put in a tremendous amount of work during the offseason to put herself in a position to get back on the court, but her back pain has returned to the point that it is not in her best interest to continue to play basketball," Nebraska Coach Connie Yori said. "She has experienced a lot of pain the past two seasons, and hopefully with rest, she can lead a normal life after basketball. Adri is an outstanding student, and we expect her to continue to do a great job as she focuses on academics."


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The Fight Club was not created to seperate the Smarties from the Retardies (well it kinda was) But it's main purpose was to raise the amount of intelligent posts and discussions.
But now everyone is trying to sound smart by using big words, catchy phrases, and everything in between. But who cares if you aren't in the Fight Club. This doesn't mean that you can't discuss the topics from the F.C. in the main forum. If you have something brilliant to say or an idea, just spill it in the main forum for us to see. Don't let the F.C. prohibit you from posting what you want or responding to something. If something in the F.C. arouses your interest, post what you are thinking in the main forum. Be a friggin innovator, rise to the challenge that the F.C. is presenting most of us with.


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It is the perfect stopover in the rolling green hills of Central Missouri. This charming, historic town has been voted one of the top 10 destinations by USA Today. Downtown has brick-lined streets and 68 of it's buildings are listed on the National Historic Register. There is plenty to see and do at this Callaway County spot.
Founded in 1825, it is close to the mid-way point between St. Louis and Kansas City. Next time you are on your way to St. Louis, don't forget to take some time to explore Fulton and see what the town has to offer.
Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society
The Historical Society was established in 1960 and currently is housed in the business district. The museum has displays of prominent people, places, and events in chronological order. Civil War buffs may learn about the story of the "Kingdom" and view a diorama of the Battle of Moore's Mill.
Westminster College
The campus is the focal point for many important sites.
Under the guidance of Rev. W.W. Robertson, Fulton College was established in 1851. The Presbyterian Synod of Missouri soon adopted it as their official college and renamed it Westminster College. The college operated as a private men's institution until 1979, when it became co-educational admitting women to boost enrollment.
It is home to the Winston Churchill Museum and Library. To honor the British statesman, Winston Churchill, and in commemoration of his famous "Iron Curtain" speech given on the Westminster campus, President R.L.D. Davidson proposed the idea of transporting and rebuilding one of Sir Christopher Wren's churches on the Fulton campus. The church had been partially destroyed during the Blitz of 1940-41. On May 7, 1969, after four years of labor, the memorial was dedicated in the presence of many British and American dignitaries.
Berlin Wall and "Breakthrough"
Former President Ronald Reagan came to Westminster College on November 9, 1990, to help dedicate Edwina Sandy's (the granddaughter of Winston Churchill) sculpture "Breakthrough." She created the sculpture from sections of the infamous Berlin Wall. It depicts a man and woman who have "broken through" the barrier to freedom. The sculpture stands to the west of the Churchill Memorial.
William Woods University
The Orphan School of the Christian Church was established in 1870 to help educate the orphans left behind after the War between the States. Following a fire, the school relocated to Fulton in 1890. With the financial help of Dr. William S. Woods, the struggling college was freed from debt and renamed in his honor in the fall of 1900. Originally a women's junior college, William Woods changed to a four-year institution in 1962 and became co-educational in 1997. After establishing a Graduate Studies Program, the college changed its classification to university status in 1993.
Henry Bellamann (1882-1945) was an author of seven novels, one of which became a successful Hollywood movie, "Kings Row." The film was modeled after Fulton, his hometown. An eighth novel was started, but completed by his wife after his death. The suit worn by actor Ronald Reagan in the movie "Kings Row" is housed at the chamber of commerce office.
The Sign Painter
Jesse Howard (1885-1983) was a painter of signs. This was his way of giving a commentary on the current events, especially those that displeased him. He had been making these signs for around 20 years when he was discovered and listed as a "folk artist" in a magazine entitled "Art in America" written in 1968. His farm where he displayed his vast and varied array of art was called Sorehead Hill. The sign painter covered fences and sheds with his signs that, since his death, have been sold and spread across the country. Examples of his work may be seen at the Historical Society's Museum.
The Fulton Flash
Helen Stephens was a young farm gal from Callaway County, who stunned the crowd in Berlin at the 1936 Olympics by running 100 meters in 11.5 seconds, setting a world's record that wouldn't be beaten for 24 years. Helen was a local girl discovered in her senior year of high school and participated in the World Olympics between her first and second year at William Woods College. By her death in 1994, she had set a record for the longest athletic career in the world. Many of Helen's medals and awards are on display in the sports complex named in her honor on the William Woods University campus.
Day Trippin' Fulton: Unique and charming
It is the perfect stopover in the rolling green hills of Central Missouri. This charming, historic town has been voted one of the top 10 destinations by USA Today. Downtown has brick-lined streets and 68 of it's buildings are listed on the National Historic Register. There is plenty to see and do at this Callaway County spot.