Mercury\'s Mystic Fortune

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1 Mercury\'s Mystic Fortune Paul Mcgregor, October 26, :15 - Southport, Australia Page 1/23

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3 Mercury\'s Mystic Fortune Welcome to a new day and a new beginning, Paul. I couldn t be happier for you, embarking on this journey with me now and I promise not to let you down. To begin with, as you may be aware, I have devoted a great deal of time and meditation recently to card spreads that really enhanced recent transit activity and would make a genuine difference to your life, Paul. So keeping in mind all that recent work I have developed, this week I studied your astrological profile with a very careful eye on Mercury because this transit is now going to really provoke and stimulate you and I want you to feel revitalized and that you understand what to do and how to do it, in order to enhance your personal prosperity. I will elaborate throughout this report on the impact and behavior of Mercury Entering Aquarius in correlation to your own unique natal chart, before progressing to a detailed sacred Tarot reading of six key cards selected at random by you. These cards serve unique functions and should be reflected upon in coming days as things around you become clearer. In the Tarot section of this report I will elaborate in greater detail on each card, its meaning today and the syntheses of your card selection, my dear. Then we progress to our spiritual health challenge, a mini-detox to not only replenish the cells of the body but really awaken the mind and spiritual channels to the energies around you right now under Mercury Entering Aquarius. A few days of revitalized thinking and rejuvenated energies will make a world of difference to your mindset, Paul! I will also be exploring what I call Transcending the Ego, an ideal aspect of your learning this week and much needed judging by your unique astrological profile, Paul. My goal in this section will be to clarify the role of the Ego and how to Page 3/23

4 counteract its negative influence when trying to function in a more mindful state and behave rationally on the road to success, even in irrational circumstances. Then we will progress to my abundant wisdom ritual through which we will create our very own unique wisdom totem to draw all the right universal forces to you this week, so you can prosper and access the cognitive power to transform and grow on your life path. I have also added two visual elements to help clear your mind and focus your thought patterns as you strive for higher spiritual contemplation this week. A mental maze and a power mandala which is always such a therapeutic and effective tool to quieten the anxious or restless mind. The maze is a new element to my spiritual work on cognitive focus and holistic wellness, but if you are already enjoying a mandala practice through my annual 2019 report you are not obliged to complete the power mandala featured here which is optional but always of benefit. ASTROLOGICAL ANALYSIS MERCURY ENTERS AQUARIUS From now till February 10th we welcome the celestial force of the messenger planet Mercury into Aquarius. At this time you will feel a natural, internal hunger for deeper wisdom, for greater knowledge. I sense how you will feel more open to new ideas and original thoughts that before perhaps hadn't been on your radar, and that is a good thing. The only true fundamental poverty in life is ignorance, everything else can be alleviated but when we have a wealth of knowledge anything truly is possible. This is an ideal time for you to be thinking outside the box so to speak, and looking at things around you in a more objective way. Does that issue really matter? Can I tackle this issue in a new way? Is this worth my time and energy? I also expect you are going to come up with some bright ideas of your own this week so go with it and embrace it! You will probably also have to balance this with some scattered thought patterns, some spontaneous changes of opinion and that too is acceptable, Paul. The goal is to come out of this week with a fresh perspective on your personal priorities and lifestyle, so that prosperity and universal good fortune can find its way to you more easily. To delve a little deeper into the transit, do keep in mind that right now we have the messenger planet of communication Page 4/23

5 and ideas encountering the rebellious, cool spirit of Aquarius. This is a chilled-out kind of sign that helps us harness pragmatism and disregard emotions that may derail mental focus. So rather than sitting with your feelings and exploring them as we might under another sign, this week its all about accessing deeper wisdom and knowledge, Paul and really letting the intellect lead our focus. There will be time for emotional intelligence later, right now its about practical matters! There is also a quirky element to this transit I don't want you to ignore or neglect. You may have bright ideas, sure, but some may also veer into the unrealistic or offbeat in which case, be ready to tell the difference between a great idea with potential, and an eccentric idea best left alone. And since Aquarius is also a progressive sign, I know by looking at your natal chart, that you are thinking about your future this week, Paul, because I am thinking about your future too! ONE LAST THING! A final key note about this transit is to keep in mind that while Mercury establishes itself in Aquarius you will need to be extra careful of hurting or neglecting the feelings of people you care about. This neurologically stimulating sign is all about cerebral energy and ideas yes, but when we put aside emotional intention, we must do so mindful of the consequences of that behavior. So think rationally but don't be numb this week to those who matter and how those people feel. Check the next page for your listed recap of the major trends enhanced under this transit! Page 5/23

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7 YOUR SACRED TAROT SPREAD Each card in this unique spread is designed to isolate a particular facet of your personal experience right now. Keep in mind that major Arcana are focused more on personality while minor Arcana resonate with daily experiences and lifestyle. In the case of this reading I have devised a spread of six sacred arcana cards from the four houses and the majors. Each serves a unique purpose this week so take each card into consideration based on its place in the spread you have drawn of Free Will. The cards include a Breakthrough card, which will help you harness the key message for your life path this week. Then the Revelation card that pulls back the curtain on a personal point of confusion or stagnant issue and establishes a better way to handle that potential problem going forward. Then there is the Emotional Core card because with all this cognitive focus and rational thinking under Aquarius we must also be mindful not to lose complete sight of feelings and emotions. Then the Obstacle card which will divine the major struggle we will be managing this week and why. Then the Rebirth card will highlight the best point of regeneration for you based on your astrological profile correlated to this particular spread and this unique transit. Finally the Foresight card so again, we are looking for the indicators of what lies ahead, what is coming down the road and how we can utilize the cognitive focus of this week s report in readiness for whatever life has to throw at us in coming days. Page 7/23

8 BREAKTHROUGH CARD The Eight of Wands When we receive a wand card early in our reading it tells me very clearly a client is dealing with some primal energy forces right now and spirituality, the pursuit of inspiration, creativity and ambition are on your mind at the moment. I also sense determination and a deeper feeling of strength and fortitude which is great as you will need that mental strength going forward through Mercury entering Aquarius this week. The suit of wands is always seen as correlated to the element of fire, so its good to keep in mind when you select a wand card that there is likely a spark of bright fire energy around you now you should pay attention to, if not yet, it s on its way. This is also the suit linked to instinct, intuition and indeed personal energy. The Eight of Wands is a very interesting card to connect to today because when we look at the influence of instinct and personal intuition during this powerful transit I feel the intense desire you feel deep down to move beyond the daily drudge and to embark on fresh ideas, new experiences and projects. I sense an additional real possibility of travel or a journey abroad in coming weeks so keep eyes and ears open to opportunities that could lead to the expansion of your mental horizons. Your intuition will be peaking around now so don't reject opportunities that seem both realistic and out of the ordinary! Exciting things can happen when we open ourselves to the energy of wands! This card signals a victorious period, a moment in your life Paul that is perfect for grabbing life with strong hands and saying 'Hey, I am me, I'm here and this is what I need from the universe!' I sense preparation and hard work really paying off for you under Mercury in Aquarius. Page 8/23

9 REVELATION CARD The King of Swords The suit of swords is all about mental clarity and centering the consciousness on what really matters. It is always fascinating when a client selects such swords during this kind of astrological transit and indicates a perfect union between the spiritual realm and your natal profile, Paul. Swords behave like mirrors, and they will reflect back whatever is happening in your mind at the time, whether it be good or bad, a thought, attitude or belief system. The swords are double-edged though so we must always balance cognitive strength with emotional intuition! The King of Swords is a lovely agile, able card to select in this moment and I sense it revealing a lot about how the coming days will evolve for you if you are focused on embracing the power of this Mercury transit. The suit of swords is often associated with air so we link this to feelings of courage, the capacity to change and taking action through intellectual and mental decision making. So even though The Eight of Wands is all about intuition, lets balance that this week with mindful choices. Listen to your gut instinct but don't let it define every decision you come to. Now we do need to be cautious though to ensure that taking action now, being proactive and thinking outside the box does not lead to increased conflict or struggle in your life, with internal dilemmas or others around you. I sense you are a smart, curious and determined person Paul, when you need to be so lets use that this week to really manifest tangible, positive change in how you look at life and move forward to more prosperous times. I am also getting a strong sense of your deep, sometimes hidden spiritualism and that you have a spiritual core that will help you a great deal this week to tap into the power of The King of Swords. That's good and we must embrace that. Page 9/23

10 EMOTIONAL CORE CARD The Queen of Wands inverted Now, that is interesting, Paul. Look at this moment as pulling back a curtain on the real issues right now around you. I feel a lot of positive reflection and connection between you and this card because it focuses on re-establishing the deeper, spiritual sense of self, and doing so with dignity and self-respect. What does that mean? It means fewer compromises, more mindful action! Emotionally yes, there will be a little introversion but that s because this transit is all about the mental, the rational, the actively practical, while the emotional centers of the spirit and mind will turn inwards for solace and reflection and healing on the road to a higher spiritual paths. Inversions always fascinate me because they are so easily misinterpreted but can be such powerful and revealing indicators of an individuals feelings and circumstances. Keeping in mind minor arcana cards focus on daily struggles, we should not be afraid to expose ourselves and be vulnerable to the powerful influence of The Queen of Wands inverted. It clearly tells me a lot about some internal emotional conflicts that might be bubbling away because I sense a need to avoid the superficial or fake this week, but also not to let vindictive energy or demanding people derail your positive progress. Do you know who or what I'm talking about? It may even be that you feel frustrated and resentful yourself this week, but okay, then we start from there. We become aware of that feeling so that we can stop it controlling our behavior and derailing our good intentions. Fundamentally, this card tells me you need to step back from toxic habits and people and circumstances where possible, look inwards to see where your energy really needs to go for your personal prosperity and then do so with grace and dignity. Your self-respect will carry you through any really troubling moments this week but it's okay to let your rational mind take the lead. Page 10/23

11 OBSTACLE CARD The Eight of Cups Well well well, a curious card but one that fits with your astrological profile has been most revealing this week, Paul! The suit of Cups appearing during this week of rational pragmatism really gives me a sense of the power emotions have in your life, Paul. And where do we find them now? Under the shining light of your obstacle card, so that is something else to consider, isn't it? Cups correlate closely to relationships, love and connection all very important facets of who you are and what you want, but perhaps dominating your thought processes a bit too much right now. We associate cups with water, which is meandering, fluid, powerful, purifying. A part of you yearns for the past, there is a bittersweet nostalgia hidden deep in your heart for a better time or an easier time and I completely sympathize. I know life can be hard and today for many, it is harder than ever financially, emotionally, spiritually. Don't relinquish your power or walk away from things that feel right, just because they may be hard or seem too difficult. You may not be who you used to be but there is so much more to explore in terms of your mental and emotional agility, so that successful moments and opportunities for prosperity do not pass you by because of a lack of readiness. Now is not the time to get trapped in old notions. This is a thinking transit, a wisdom transit and we want to manifest that through every moment. In essence lets keep the duality of this moment in mind as we go forward. On one hand I sense nostalgia, longing, reflection on the past, but also disappointment and a desire to escape. That s okay and we will carry that with us further in our analysis of what this entire spread will mean for you! Page 11/23

12 REBIRTH CARD Judgment Judgment can seem an abrasive card indicating stress and prejudice but this is not the case. In fact the card is much more focused on absolution and redemption in times of struggle or personal dilemma. In the card we see a winged angel Gabriel announcing a time of judgment with naked vulnerable people, pleading almost as supplicants. The time has come to embrace truth and prepare for a rebirth in values and ideas and action. The moment for you is now, Paul. The beginning and end of all things is interwoven and eternal and so the only thing that matters is really the here and now. Don't underestimate the power of this moment to transform your life. This card calls for a period of important reflection, Paul. I know something persists in your mind and you long to put it behind you and move on because it is holding you back emotionally from peace. Through reflection or even simple daily meditation you have the power under this card and during this transit to transform your life path. See the common themes and patterns that have perpetuated throughout your life and be honest, not judging, but very honest, about what and why things are as they are for you. I sense through this card we are coming to a sacred and very significant moment in your life if you feel ready to know the truth and embrace a revitalized life. You will look at your past choices now and learn from them, you will ask yourselves what lessons came from your pain. This card offers absolution from your suffering if you are ready to admit the role you have played and how Free Will was yours and yours alone. Now is the moment to trust your inner soul voice and do what feels right and is right and reap the good you sow, Paul. Page 12/23

13 FORESIGHT CARD The Seven of Swords Well, this is a dynamic indicator of your journey, isn't it, Paul? In the Tarot sense The Seven of Swords indicates that the clouds have indeed been blocking out the light in your life both emotional and spiritual, causing a collapse in stability. There is a lot of stress around this card and I feel it even at a distance. When we feel deep despair sometimes the most important thing we need to do to feel better, is also the hardest thing to do. Which in your case is to step out from behind those clouds and find that spark of inspiration again so you feel reconnected with your inner-self, your authentic self, not to mention your innate talents and gifts. From The Seven of Swords I know you have faced setbacks, Paul and I know with the influence of Mercury right now, you are eager for a positive, happy change in circumstances. I know things have not always gone to plan and now that insidious pessimism has really left you demoralized. But listen up, because The Seven of Swords is all about being strategic, getting really on top of issues now and you should expect an awakening some time soon around a longstanding, persistent problem in your life. There are revelations on their way and they may be a bit jarring at first but they will come and things will become a lot clearer for you. I recommend writing down a list of what is most bothering you right now in your life, my dear and order it from most serious to least. One of these issues is going to drastically evolve in coming days so be mindful of words and actions that impact others affected by these issues around you. SUMMARIZED ANALYSIS Your selection of cards reveal a great deal this week about the influence of Mercury entering Aquarius on your life path, Paul. The Eight of Wands indicates a real tangible period of progress and victory as you move into a stage of newness, full of fresh ideas and practical ambitions. The King of Swords reveals the need of courage and tenacity right now but also wariness so all this rational planning and intellectual focus does not distract entirely from the people and other energies around you that still need attention. Page 13/23

14 The Queen of Wands inverted gave us an inversion and made it clear that there may well be some residual internal struggles holding you back this week so don't let frustrations or futile resentments derail your higher power path! Let that stuff go! The Eight of Cups also serves to highlight how even good things that seem hard to achieve are worth it and should not be compromised because we seek immediate gratification! That is the Ego talking and its time to park that Ego, which we discuss further later. Judgment, your rebirth card, focuses not on judging but in how old judgments or intertwined preconceptions of things have all meshed together and diluted clear thinking and rational perception. Finally The Seven of Swords calls on you to reject pessimism and see Mercury Entering Aquarius as a wake up call for your higher consciousness. Feeling demoralized occurs when we allow dominant negative emotions to cloud better judgment and under this cognitively powerful transit we want to awaken the mindful deeper self, so you can recognize success when it is coming your way, embrace it and grow from it! All in all, the spread you have selected today offers a lot of very positive, strong indicators of good things to come because you are laying the right framework under Mercury entering Aquarius. SPIRITUAL HEALTH CHALLENGE This is an ideal week for you to experience a ritual detoxification, Paul. I don't recommend these too often but once in a while the signs all show the timing is right and so I do recommend a mini-detox to certain clients that I know could well benefit from some spiritual re-hydration! Let's get you feeling the vitality that may have been lacking recently! Inspired by the principles of Ayurvedic dietary balance and Satvic harmony to promote mindful living and mental clarity we will briefly eliminate certain foods that clog the spiritual mind and impair your ability to think clearly during this particular transit of Mercury entering Aquarius. For the next five days you will drink at least five glasses of water every day to detoxify the digestive system and replenish the skin cells, and will remove onions and garlic from your diet. Also butter if possible. Try to eat no fast food if you can avoid it, this would be very positive. Fast food has no nutritional value what so ever, is expensive for what you get, and makes the mind cloudy by giving you an artificial chemical rush from refined sugar and salt not good! You will also eat more mindfully and will NOT rush or eat till you feel full. Eat so you feel comfortable but I want you to get a clearer sense of what balanced, mindful wellness feels like as together we begin to transform your daily habits. Along with meat, these foods have been prohibited by traditional Yogis for centuries as it was believed they dulled the meditative senses and I promise you, Paul, on the road to transformation and inner change a clear mind will help a great deal*. Page 14/23

15 *This information is not intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any disease. If you have any serious acute or chronic health concern, please consult a trained health professional who can fully assess your needs and address them effectively. WISDOM ABUNDANCE TOTEM Creating a wisdom totem is an ideal way to channel your desire for deeper and more profound knowledge and prosperity into the fabric of your daily life. I have used totems for decades around my home and throughout each working day so that I never lose sight of what I am trying to achieve and how I wish to evolve as a spiritually powerful and in-tune person. To make your own wisdom abundance totem you will need: A square piece of cloth or handkerchief Candles of any description A coin or note of any denomination A teaspoon of fennel or lavender Salt Pen and paper A rubber band, twine or clasp for closing To begin with we want to create something that is a convenient small size for carrying, that is imbued with the right kind of energy to enhance your mental awareness and that fulfills a spiritual role in aiding the manifestation of clarity and focused intention as you pursue the things you truly desire in life, Paul. Page 15/23

16 INSTRUCTION When you have some quiet time to yourself sit yourself down in a comfortable spot with the things you need laid out before you. Light the candles and create a relaxing, meditative space for yourself in which to work. First lay down the handkerchief before you flat and on to it place the coin. Say the following words: May prosperity of the mind and wealth of the body come to me. Then add a small sprinkle of salt over the coin saying the following words: I purify this space and welcome wisdom into my life. Next add the teaspoon of fennel or lavender and with the pen and paper write down three major goals for Fold this note up small as possible and place it with the leaves or seeds atop the handkerchief. Now take each of the four corners of the cloth and draw them up together, closing the cloth with the rubber band, twine or clasp. Now hold the handkerchief between your palms as you would in prayer and trace it three times in a circle above the candles moving clockwise. Say the following words. May the universe grant me the wisdom to grow and succeed on my life path. Now pop the totem in your pocket, handbag or backpack and keep it with you for 7 days and nights. Let the purifying energy of the salt detoxify your space as you go about your day while the coin, seeds and personal note help manifest the positive energy needed to draw prosperity this week towards you. The totem acts like a beacon to the universe indicating your readiness under Mercury Entering Aquarius, to transform this moment into an unforgettable and positive one. Page 16/23

17 TRANSCENDING THE EGO* * Don't forget to grab your pen & paper here, Paul, if you wish to make notes on this important lesson. I have advised thousands of clients over the years on a whole range of personal and profound problems. I have used all my astrological and spiritual skills to offer both humane and tangible answers to the problems people face. A part of that requires that sometimes I urge clients to push beyond their anger, bitterness, despair, to just love. To turn the other cheek in essence, because the energy been wasted in rage could be better spent building a successful life, if only one knew how. But of course, telling a broken hearted or angry person to just put aside their feelings and 'love' is tough. I know that as you do, Paul. But the question you must ask is where does that toughness come from? Why is it so hard to let go of our anger or disappointment? In simplest terms it is because the idea of giving up that energy to love, is to the Ego mind, almost illogical. The Ego is designed to hold on to the things that wound the pride and it is essentially our own cognitive power turned against ourselves. The critical problem with this Ego power, is that it is totally and utterly counter-intuitive to the spiritual self, the higher self, that we are trying to nurture and access and love, in order to succeed in life. I have watched the Ego do more damage to people's self-esteem and self-worth than I care to remember. It is so insidious because it is at the root of the internal challenge we face every day between greed and generosity, light and dark, despair and hope. The Ego is that little voice that tells you things must be hard for you, that one has to struggle to get ahead, that there is only a finite amount of success to go around and clearly not enough for you unless you fight for it. The thing to realize here and even this took me time to accept, is that the Ego pretends to be self-love, when in fact it is closer to self-hate. It is much closer to our disappointment in ourselves than to our belief in ourselves. And it leaves many of us with confusing and debilitating thought processes that feel empty, depressing and overwhelming. But who wants to be a hostage to the Ego? Funnily enough, so many people are trapped by their Ego one might think everyone was happy there but they aren't! They just don't realize what is going on right in front of them. Here is a typical example. You go for a new job. You fear your chances of getting the job are slim, you are nervous, you doubt, you let fear dominate your anxiety all the way up to the interview. You let that fear voice fill your mind and actions with self-doubt. You then don't get the job, fulfilling the expectation of the Ego. You didn't think you were good enough to get the job and then you didn't, so the Ego was right! But, imagine you went for the same job, you kept an open mind and told yourself still you have as good a chance as anyone and you give the interview your best shot? What then? Say perhaps, you don't get the job. In this instance you did not let fear derail your chances at doing your Page 17/23

18 best so it is easier to think rationally and say, 'Okay, I didn't get the job, but I did better in the interview than I thought I would and because of that they will keep me in mind for other things. And anyway, if I didn't get that job today, it wasn't meant for me.' You see the incremental difference the Ego-voice can make? It's like a ripple of negativity that clouds spiritual love and internal self-worth. You have to remember, Paul, the Ego is very seductive, it speaks to you as that kind, loving voice that will always stick up for you and tell you the interview didn't go right because of other things, every thing else is to blame and you didn't stand a chance anyway so who cares? Sound familiar? To many it does sadly, and this is a part of what we all must fight against with love, compassion, healing and patience. Under Mercury entering Aquarius you should strive to release the Ego like a caged bird and tether yourself more closely to positive language, to optimistic interpretations of events as they arise, even when it s hard. I don't mean if your marriage ends you need to say oh well, time to move! I mean, you give yourself time to grieve, to feel sadness, to mourn what is lost, but you don't turn that grief into resentment, rage and despair because it means nothing, does nothing but hurt you and empowers toxic forces in the universe with energy that really should be focused elsewhere. INSTRUCTION Throughout this week your gentle anti-ego task is simple. Read and reread this passage till you feel you have fully absorbed its wisdom and whenever self-hatred, anger, resentment, bitterness or despair bubbles up, I want you to quickly change the channel! I want you to mentally shift your thinking to something positive, anything positive, and even better, move your body so you are physically doing an action that is pleasurable. For example, your mind might start drifting towards the success of a peer, and then the Ego reminds you how jealous you are, how sad you feel that you are not as successful. When that happens say to yourself : 'That is not my path, their journey is not my journey.' Then stand up and go do any activity that makes you feel good and distracts you from the Ego power. Gardening, cooking dinner, a TV show you like to watch, a store you like to browse. When the Ego voice creeps in this week, think rationally, it is only a voice in your head, it does NOT define you and you CAN control it. MIND POWER MAZE Puzzles, mazes and labyrinths are not just play things to stimulate children, Paul. Oh no, they have a deeper and more powerful capacity when applied to the minds of adults and I wanted to introduce this to you today as we pursue new and ever more efficient, tangible ways to improve cognitive function and mental agility in a spiritual context. The mind is Page 18/23

19 a maze in of itself and often we look to spiritual gurus and priests and religious figures for guidance because it seems they have access to a wisdom and spiritual dimension that is impenetrable to us. The fact is with time and effort we can all access the deeper power recesses of our minds by training our thoughts to function more positively, by solving issues from a loving, compassionate place and through applying a spiritually benevolent attitude to the bad times as well as the good. None of this is achieved with ease, otherwise everyone would be going around in a wiser, more fulfilled state of bliss like the Buddha and as a society we aren't there yet. But it can be seen in the behavior of yoga teachers that seem so zen and centered, or for example, spiritual gurus, Shaman and even older people who's life experiences have left them with a deeper sense of themselves, their place in the universe and the power of their own minds to control how they handle everything life throws at them. Mazes, which are a complex network of passages through which we must all find a way, feature all around us. From our journey to work, to the path we walk through the park, to the home environment, and neurologists have studied the power of the human mind to solve mazes for years as a way of better understanding the capacity of the mind to solve other cognitive navigation challenges. In short, you too are within a maze right now, Paul. That maze is your struggle to find a way out of the maze of burdens and obstacles that delay your progress and inhibit your prosperity. So through the simple practice of mindful maze solving, you access the ancient cognitive power of the hippo-campus in the brain while calming the spiritual mind at the same time and training yourself as you would for any physical exertion. Our brains generate some neurotransmitters which assist in the overall correspondence within the brain itself and between the nervous systems and the mind, to instruct our bodies when and how to perform certain, very specific functions. This neurotransmitter provokes improved motor skills, an increase in concentration power, optimism, confidence, and an enhanced recollection. Dopamine is additionally correlated to a reward-driven understanding, which means that an increase of dopamine levels causes our brains to reinforce understanding. Working out puzzles and mazes, Paul affords our minds with a natural desire to develop a more conducive and appropriate chemistry. In essence, it makes us want to use our minds more and in a better way to enhance our life experience and this can be applied in both a spiritual and or practical context. There are no rules or boundaries to this that we know of! An increase of dopamine further engraves the practice of solving puzzles, which is why most individuals often experience an intense desire to keep attempting puzzles that are increasingly challenging. FOR YOU TO DO, Paul Below there is a maze I wish you to solve as a gentle introduction to the practice of puzzle solving, if you wish, Paul. You can print it off and do it by hand or trace it with your finger on the screen of your device. Try and notice the focus it takes to solve the puzzle, the lowering and regular change of the heart rate and the pace of your breathing, Paul. There is a meditative calm to this process I want you to enjoy, my dear, so turn the phone to silent, get a cup of herbal tea and give yourself just a few minutes to relax and complete this maze before you. Under Mercury entering Aquarius this is the ideal time to enhance mental functioning and through these gentle tasks we shall do that! Puzzles perform wonders for our human minds and everyone, be it children, adults or seniors, significantly benefit from improved memory, brain chemistry, disposition, and creativity. Page 19/23

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21 YOUR PERSONAL POWER MANDALA The goal here of this mandala is to offer you an added practice tool for meditation, self-reflection and spiritual contemplation. Coloring mandalas has well-documented mental benefits as well as being an enjoyable way to release stress and focus the cognitive brain as well as the spiritual mind on what really matters. As mentioned in the introduction if you are already enjoying a mandala practice through my 2019 annual report which was available recently, then this mandala is optional, but in my humble opinion you can never do enough to quieten the mind and manifest deeper spiritual calm. Page 21/23

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23 Powered by TCPDF ( CONCLUSION Well? We have come to the end of this week s work together, Paul, so well done! Together we have elaborated in detail on the impact of the present astrological transit on your life path and events around you. We have analyzed a detailed sacred Tarot spread and I have offered a detailed synthesis of all the cards combined in your reading. We have studied the transcendence of the Ego and spiritual detoxification this week as a means to clear away any mental cobwebs and stimulate cognitive and higher spiritual functioning. We have explored power mazes and ritual wisdom totems and we have done so together, in harmony with your astrological profile and your life path at the core of our work. I hope this journey has been as fulfilling for you as it has been for me and I urge you to continue your work of reflection, growth, learning and transformation because all the signs indicate you are on the right path. So don't despair even on the days it seems the path is not quite so apparent. I have foreseen your prosperity and I bless you on your journey towards that higher enlightened state. Your friend and spiritual guide, Claire Page 23/23