Creative Numerology

Monthly Forecast

Interpreting numbers from the new perspective of the 2000s - A completely different cycle of time in which a deeper understanding of both numbers (intelligence) and emotion (human will) is making its way into mass consciousness.

To find out your personal numerology cycle for this year, add the numbers in your month and day of birth to the numbers 2003*

Example birthday: March 25:

Month 3

Day 25

Year 2003

2031

Keep adding until you reach a single digit. 2 + 0 + 3 + 1 = 6 In this instance, the yearly cycle number throughout 2003 is 6

Once you have your yearly cycle number, click the link below to read your forecast:

August 2003

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

September 2003

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

* Note - your yearly cycle number changes at the start of each new year. For instance, if you were in the 5 year in 2002, you will be in the 6 year throughout 2003. If you were in the 9 year in 2002, you will be in the 1 year throughout 2003. Your numerological year runs from January through December, NOT from birthday to birthday. You will get the most benefit from your free monthly forecast by reading it several times during the month.

1

"If we always do what we've always done we'll always get what we've always got."

—Toni Worst

ENDINGS and NEW BEGINNINGS intertwine in this complex cycle, which urges you to let go of an old reality so a new one can begin. Total acceptance of your situation will help you prepare for the new direction - the only direction - available to you now. The stress you are feeling is inevitable when you consider what is actually happening to you - feeling the pain of being wrenched from your norm - standing at the end of a familiar road with nothing but uncharted territory ahead of you. You are afraid of what the future will bring, or afraid that it will simply be a repeat of the past. Until you accept the reality of all the change which has occurred, it may be impossible to move ahead. Strange as it may seem, you must now go in what appears to be the wrong direction - backwards - in order to move forward. This will enable you to scout through your past and tie up the loose ends binding you to it. As each emotional issue is concluded, the bonds are released and forward movement is again possible - only faster - as if you are being catapulted to a better place. Don't worry. You will land on your feet. Something you thought was lost may now return. But anything you let go of will not come back. Again, don't worry. You will not lose anything you really need or desire. You are evolving so fast it is difficult for your present environment to contain you. As your desire for personal fulfillment expands, you cannot help but outgrow certain people, places, beliefs, and situations. As you courageously leave the old behind and focus on where you are now, strong emotions will arise. Let them flow. Stop hurting yourself by holding it all in. Nothing is more needed than for you to release all those feelings that are bursting to get out of your physical, mental, and emotional bodies. It is not easy to let go of a belief, especially if it is one you have staunchly upheld or imposed on others, but it is a truly wonderful feeling when you finally let go of your own stubbornness. You may not believe you can cope with having to face so much reality at one time. You may want to ignore certain aspects and focus only on the more comfortable ones. But until you take everything into account, you will not find the emotional connection which will make sense of it all. Life is not giving you more than you can handle. It is showing you how simple life can be when the reality of everything is accepted. Accept it all, and you'll be amazed at the new and lucrative doors that open in the months to come.

2

"Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved."

—William Jennings Bryan

Change is inevitable, and the conditions are ideal for you to sow the seeds of something new and positive. Suddenly, other people are only too willing to support you. Yes, they are starting to see your side of the story and the value of what you have to offer. Slow down, observe, feel, and sense. The more you are able to relax, the more easily you will be able see your way ahead. Recognize how calm, efficient, and self-reliant you are when you're not struggling to explain yourself - and how effective you are when you freely pursue your own methods. There is no need to push. You can now proceed with ease. No matter what your age, you are in the process of growing up. Although others will continue to affect you for the rest of the year, the emphasis is now on you. Take a good look at your life - past and present - and realize what it has led to, and where it is leading. You are undergoing a spiritual metamorphosis this year and, now, you are suddenly able to see life from a very different angle. A softer, gentler, and yet stronger you is emerging. This is exciting, but it can also trigger fear as to what the end result may be. Work through your fears and insecurities. Don't deny them. Count your blessings, too. You have many. Start something new or start a new phase of something in progress. Unexpected circumstances may interrupt the flow from time to time but, in at least one case, what appears to be a distraction may actually be a catalyst for developing your abilities. Feel your freedom. Feel your power. Feel your uniqueness. Feel the peace you are helping to create. Feel the amazing change in the quality of your life now that you have finally accepted yourself as you are. There may be a sense of loneliness or guilt about pursuing personal happiness while others are stuck in less desirable circumstances. Whatever feelings arise, experience them. Feel them. They will provide you with vital clues about your true direction. Take responsibility for your own well being. Know when it's time to rest, which is not always a matter of sitting still and doing nothing. This month, rest means taking a complete break from whatever has been draining your energies. You have been tied to other people's needs this year. Now it is time to take care of your own. You have been promoting peace with others. Now, make peace with yourself. Relax your concerns about the future. Stay calmly in the present, cooperate with others where you can and take care of the day-to-day details. This will give your future the time and space it needs to develop, as you want it to.

3

"All things come around to those who will but wait."

—Longfellow

An important task needs to be completed quickly so you can finally slow down and relax. Yes, I did say relax. Remember what that feels like? Then you will have time to reflect on what your new reality actually is. Many shifts have taken place. Look how far you've come; how much old emotion you have expressed, and how much new understanding has replaced it. Everyone is afraid of change. And everyone has a natural God-given ability to adapt. But why, oh why, is it so hard for us to adapt to happiness? We resist happiness because GUILT tells us that we're not worthy of this particular emotion. Remember those times in your past when you believed - or were made to believe - that you'd broken a rule? You may think that rules were made to be broken, but that is usually not the intent. Rules are made to control. We break a lot of rules as we proceed through life. However, each rule we break sets in motion the very stuff that control depends on: guilt. See where guilt - and its mirror-image blame - is now affecting your relationships. Let it go! It is just too heavy to carry. This eggshell path is not for you any more. You have been the captain of your own ship for quite a while now. You have brought yourself to many new interests, ideas, people, places, and feelings. You have done so well. This month - take a real break! Sit back - peacefully - and just be! In this cycle, you must rest and revitalize, consider the true nature of your relationships and your goals, and quietly contemplate your options. Issues need to be approached in a relaxed, patient, and confident manner. An important goal must be given the time and space to develop of its own accord. Aggression on your part is the result of fear - of both failure and success - and will result in further frustration and/or resentment. You need to regain your confidence. You need to hold your head up high - and peacefully live your life. Consider yourself as part of a team because, this month, your success really does depend on the cooperation of others. And you, too, must cooperate with whoever else is involved. This will stop you from taking a path which is not right for you. You are learning how to cooperate and become closely involved with others without losing yourself in their reality. You are learning how to be a FRIEND. Hold on to your happiness. Hold on to your dreams! Your plans are benefiting from this month of interruption and delay. By the end of August, you will know the waiting is over and that you are in control of your own journey. Meanwhile - patience, my dear. PATIENCE!

4

"Almost all of our unhappiness is the result of comparing ourselves to others."

—Anon

You have faced some harsh realities this year, but, seriously, how long can stay on that tedious treadmill without hurting yourself in some way? If you feel trapped, it is only through a more optimistic frame of mind that you will find your way out. Take a complete break from the monotony and pressure - a vacation - or a simple change of scene. August emphasizes personal happiness, first by showing you how unhappy you are, and then by showing you what it will take to restore peace and joy to your life. Open that neglected imagination of yours and start to dream new dreams. You need a different approach to an ongoing problem - and a new way to live your life. Realize just how exhausting this year's events have been; how your senses were shaken, and how you diligently carried on like a ‘good little trooper'. It really is time to relax your stressed-out body and mind and revitalize your sense of beauty. Yes, beauty! Get into a lighter frame of mind as you travel through August's invigorating, optimistic, and healing energies. You may wonder who your friends really are and whether they understand what you're experiencing. However, you have been so preoccupied that you may be unaware of the genuine friendship around you. This is a cycle of expression, communication, and creativity, but much of what you need to express is stuck inside you because you are trying to "keep up appearances". If you repress these feelings any longer, you could actually harm your physical body in some way. Say what needs to be said. There is no need to hurt yourself or anyone else when expressing yourself - not if you do so with loving intention. Entertain, be entertained, indulge yourself in a little luxury, and experience some of life's social and creative joys. If you are concerned about your appearance or the condition of your physical body, or, if you want to reduce the limitation in your life - stop limiting yourself. Rearrange your circumstances so you can take a break from it all, treat yourself to something nice, and have some fun. You could make some valuable contacts while you're out there having a good time. Loosen up and bring enjoyment back into your life. This is a month for creative breakthroughs, and it is your ability to imagine that will facilitate them. How can you change things so you can live more freely? Whatever your answer, this goal can be achieved. Next month, a major breakthrough is possible. So, for now, let optimism flow - and let hope and happiness re-enter your world.

5

"Put yourself in a state of mind where you say to yourself, ‘Here is an opportunity for me to celebrate like never before. My own power, my own ability to get myself to do whatever is necessary."

—Anthony Robbins

The focus is now on freedom, truth, work, details, reputation, and your sense of identity. The serious and orderly nature of this cycle makes you aware of how disorganized certain aspects of your life have become. You must now set priorities, eliminate pettiness and clutter, and get your life in ORDER. Don't waste any more time agonizing over the problem. Accept that it exists and look for a constructive solution instead. The "5" year is about real change - drastic change - a completely different way of living, thinking, doing, and feeling. Remember your life just six months ago, and you will see how much change has already taken place. Give yourself time to get used to it! Solve a problem by digging up its cause. What causes this particular problem to resurface over and over? What mistakes are involved here? What mistakes did you make last year or the year before, which are still being paid for now? This cycle responds positively to honest self-assessment. You need to finally admit to the real cause of this particular problem. Until you do admit it, learn from it, and stop repeating it, the same old mistake will continue to create the same old situations. Learning from your mistakes often means learning how not to do something. In this year of change, nothing is unchangeable. Even severe limitations can be changed into opportunity. Sometimes it is not the limitation that needs to be changed, but the fear of change itself. August is a complicated month, but it offers you the chance to remove certain obstructions so that the path ahead is clear and free. You are now realizing the extent to which you are still limiting yourself and the extent to which you can expand your power in the world. Get organized! Delays and postponements are common in this cycle, but don't let minor setbacks weaken your enthusiasm. How many times have you made that mistake? And don't let impatience or impulsiveness create more problems for you. You are traveling through an unpredictable obstacle course right now. Stay alert. Be practical, logical, hard working, and totally honest with yourself. You now have the ability to function successfully in whatever your reality happens to be. If you do not like your reality, then it is you who must change it. "5" is the energy of the unusual and the different and, if you are honest with yourself, you will have to admit that different attitudes and approaches are needed in many areas of your life. August invites you to make a place for everything you love and to move away from unloving circumstances. Wake up and pay attention. Feel what is happening to you. You are experiencing a breakthrough.

6

"He who dares not offend cannot be honest"

—Thomas Paine

You are in a cycle of sudden movement, change, and freedom. You may be at ease in this vibration, or you may realize just how afraid of change and freedom you actually are. And it seems that someone else in your life needs change and freedom, too. That place called "middle ground" needs to be reached together. You do have responsibilities, but in order to solve this matter amicably, everyone involved must feel satisfied with the outcome. This cycle is magnetically attracted to your own expectations. Whatever you expect will materialize. However, your expectations may not be what you think they are. They stem from your core beliefs and deepest feelings and you may need to be more aware of them. Reality is being revealed to you, and it may not be a pretty sight at first. But it is reality nonetheless - and a great opportunity to redesign your life through a series of small changes which you yourself must make. Then your level of positive expectation will rise and more beneficial changes will occur. Recognize a mistake, learn from it, and then advance from the experience. What is your most common mistake regarding relationship and responsibility? Are you about to repeat it? You may think you know what is best for someone else or that you can "save" him or her in some way. But, when this is not your true responsibility, and it seldom is, the obligation you assume becomes a burden for all concerned, leading to resentment and even hatred. Cooperate if you can but do not lay down the law. In one instance, what you think is a mistake may not be a mistake at all, but a sign of positive change. Often when we are looking for something, we discover something else which makes us realize the irrelevance of what we were originally seeking. Don't jump into a new situation without first assessing how it will affect your long-term freedom and security. What sacrifices will you and others have to make? What is your real motivation for wanting to do this? Where will it lead? What are the alternatives? What roles are guilt and blame playing here? What do you really feel? August illuminates the various ways in which freedom is abused and exposes one's addictions to relationships, duty, food, alcohol, drugs, sex, extravagance, TV, gambling, power, or anything that controls you or those around you. You are now at your most resourceful and ideas are flowing. Use them! Try to include others in your adventures, or there could be some burned bridges to mend in September.

7

"To err is human, to forgive divine."

—Alexander Pope

This is a healing cycle, which highlights matters of the HEART and reveals the flaws and the joys in your life. Whether children are involved or not, childhood issues - perhaps your own - will emerge. This is a time to analyze all that has ever happened to you in the name of LOVE. Some issues run very deep and are likely to include close relationships, home, health, education, family, pets, and the question of duty. Someone close needs loving attention and delicate handling. August emphasizes responsibility, or the question of who is responsible for a particular situation. If you are blaming someone or depending on him or her too heavily, take responsibility for your own part in all this. If they are blaming you, or if their dependence on you has become too much to handle, insist they be responsible for their own actions. So much emotion is involved here that you may want to avoid an outburst with someone you care for. However, in a year when you are looking deeply into your prospects for long term happiness and security, ask yourself how you will feel a year from now if this situation is not resolved. By changing your expectations of someone else, you can create a much more desirable atmosphere. Analyze everything, but do not over-analyze. Do not be judgmental if you do not wish to be judged yourself. Right now, you need to forgive and/or be forgiven. Assess what your responsibilities really are and carry them out in the most practical and loving ways. Express yourself in a friendly way. For every action there is a reaction. For every cause there is an effect. Peer pressure and ‘judgmentalism' must be seen for what they are - part of the big "race", the massive competition between human beings which is now very out of place on this planet. If you feel anxious about something, which has not happened yet, don't deny your feelings, but don't over-react either. The more you honor another's reality, the easier it will be for love and respect to flow. Accept the individual nature of someone who may be criticizing you right now, and you will realize that you cannot change anyone but yourself. Don't take it all so personally. Know the difference between helping and interfering - loving and controlling. Wherever there is judgment, guilt, or control, love suffers. Use this month's soothing vibrations to heal the LOVE, which has become damaged by the weight of too many conditions placed upon it. Only by accepting and loving yourself first - exactly as you are - can you ever experience the unconditional love now trying to reach you.

8

"There is always something new by looking at the same thing over and over."

—John Updike

A deep analysis of your situation can prevent you from jumping to the wrong conclusion and losing faith in yourself. Before you can take the next step, you have some learning to do. Knowledge is power, and what you learn this month will enable you to advance significantly. Whatever you are trying to achieve, get to know every aspect of how it works. Understand its protocols and procedures, and the mechanics of what a successful outcome will take. Observe how you, what you have to offer, and the people you are dealing with, all fit together. You appear to be holding on to a situation, which is draining you. Now is the time to flush this physical, mental and emotional clutter out of your system by allowing yourself to feel what is really going on inside you. Stop thinking the worst and let your intuition - your feelings - take over. You may believe that you're moving too slowly. You may even think others are conspiring against you. Perhaps someone is jealous of you. Or, perhaps you are afraid you don't have what it takes to fulfill a particular goal. The truth is that you are now standing at the edge of what could become a wonderful new way of life. Lack of knowledge is all that is stopping you from entering that world. Your fear is perfectly natural but, as you are about to discover, it is not necessary. You do belong in the world you have envisaged for yourself, but you have to believe it. Breaking through will take courage, patience, and determination. No matter how much you want to surge ahead, outer action is not required this month. You need the self-assuredness that comes from correct information. Move yourself mentally and emotionally inside whatever you are trying to create so you can decipher it and clearly see its reality. Do not look only for the flaws. Appreciate all that feels good in your life, too. Think of your goal as your baby - your creation. Give it your love and attention. Nurture it and prepare it for its own entrance into the world in September. Your priority is to take what you already have and breathe form, definition, and life into it. Spend plenty of time alone this month and let yourself IMAGINE the possibilities. At the same time, a situation may occur which feels like a battle of wills. Do not over-react. Clarify what you will and will not tolerate. If you feel you cannot allow your time or space to be invaded any longer, express whatever feelings arise with dignity, diplomacy, and authority. Maintain faith in yourself. Self-discipline is essential. Forget about the potential rewards. Focus on what has to be done on the inside. Take your needs seriously, and you will soon have no need to be so serious.

9

"Survival is not about the continuation of what is, but has an evolutionary quality that connects the past to the future, bringing us forward in time and in spirit."

—Jeff Jawer

In this emotional 9 Year of ENDINGS and COMPLETIONS, life has pulled you to another bend in the road where you must accept your losses and count your blessings. The events of this month may appear to be "all talk and no action", but there is more reward involved here than you may be willing to admit. In at least one situation, you have bitten off more than you can chew. A certain taste is no longer palatable. This month emphasizes your personal power, finances, ambitions, and your ability to salvage what you want to keep in your life. Your confidence is being challenged and, if you feel hurt, angry, or even defeated, it is because you are now experiencing the results - the return - on something you invested into without fully considering the long-term effect. No matter what happens, August marks the END of that era in which you succumbed to unrealistic expectations of yourself - and others. Pick yourself up, feel how empowered you have actually become through this experience, and efficiently wrap up the loose ends of a phase which is OVER. Money may come in, and important agreements may be finalized. You will receive what is due but may still feel disappointed - until you experience the sheer RELIEF of letting go of something that was hurting you in some way. You are certainly not defeated. In fact, you now want more out of life - much more! And you know that only you can make it happen. The fear which has always placed limitations on your true needs or ambitions must be faced head-on. So much of what you have focused on is no longer of interest to you, and it's time to go back to the drawing board of your own imagination. Give yourself time to figure out what you really want. Ask yourself how much of the "old you" was created out of a fear of loss; a need for position or distinction; to give the appearance of happiness and success while, all the time, your real desires, potentials, and perhaps reality itself, were being denied because you needed the reassurance or approval of others. No matter how free or how powerful we believe ourselves to be, it is in August of the "9" year cycle when we realize our vulnerabilities. Appreciate what you already have in terms of love, support, talent, desire, resources, and a willingness to learn new things. Be determined to live more freely and openly. It is from an acceptance for where you are today that you will be able to create a tomorrow of your own design. By absorbing the knowledge August provides, you will have every reason to feel confident again.

September 2003

1

"The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new"

—Socrates

You are on a road that you have never traveled before. It is so new to you that you may not immediately recognize the opportunity for positive change that it's offering. Look for it. It is there! And be prepared to act on it. This new experience in your life is leading to something much better - if not now, then in the near future. Don't be afraid to take a chance. Just remember your past mistakes and don't repeat them now. It would certainly be a mistake to do nothing or to allow your own or other people's negativity to deter you. You now have the opportunity to LEAD your life in a new direction that feels right for you. Not all your goals can be reached this month or even this year. 2003 is the first of a brand new nine-year cycle of your life, but decisions made now will set the foundation for how you want to be living in the years ahead. This is a cycle of action, and now is the time to act. An important change must occur in order to increase your independence and enable you to move forward. Issues of the past may reappear. Understand their importance - or lack of importance - and release yourself from their emotional weight by letting your feelings out. If you are unhappy in a situation, now is the time to break free. The same unsatisfactory conditions will stay with you until you do. Begin something new or start a new phase of an existing experience. So much change has been necessary this year, and more is yet to come. The most important change has taken place inside you, and this is creating changes in your day-to-day life. If you see only the adversity in your life, know that this is the very same turmoil you have still not cleared up inside yourself because you have still not released the emotions involved. No matter how wonderful or how awful the people around you are, it is you who have brought them or kept them in your life. They are a reflection of your reality. By allowing others to be who they are, you can be yourself - an original, unique, creative, powerful, and beautiful individual, unlike any other. Some people fear their individuality. They interpret uniqueness as being alone in the world. They choose to follow the crowd and then become ensnared in their own dissatisfaction. You are not alone; you are free. The events of September will show you that freedom is the home of love, and that love, which comes in many forms, is what you need plenty of right now.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS IN THE 1 YEAR: Ben Affleck - Princess Anne - Yasser Arafat - John Ashcroft - Richard K. Armey - James A Baker III - Ehud Barak - Roseanne Barr - Cherie Blair - Judge Stephen G. Breyer - Barbara Bush Sr. - Marvin Bush - Neil Bush - Jean Carnahan - Sam Donaldson - Russ Feingold - Major. Tommy Franks - Richard Gephart - Newt Gingrich - Mikhail Gorbachev - Saddam Hussain - Glenda Jackson - Billy Joel - John Major - Dennis Miller - Rupert Murdoch - Gail Norton - John F. Kerry - Jesse Jackson Jr. - Pope John Paul II - Susan Sarandon - Judge Antonin Scalia - Britney Spears - Arlen Specter

2

" Be patient toward all that is unresolved in your heart. Learn to love the questions themselves"

—Rainer Maria Rilke

As the 2 vibration doubles its intensity this month, your understanding of patience, cooperation, partnership, diplomacy, relationship, and intuition will be tested. Don't argue your point too strongly. You don't have to do that any more. Stay calm and centered as others get caught up in their own situations. They may be overlooking the positive influence that you could be contributing. That's OK. Maintain your dignity. Your time will come. If you have learned anything this year, it should be that your life belongs to you. If something does not feel right, there is no reason for you to be involved. Continue to relate to and help others where you can, but make it clear that you have your own life to live. This year has exposed both the insensitive and oversensitive responses in yourself and others. You can now regain your composure and confidence to levels you have never reached before, and emerge from this year's experiences with a new and more peaceful understanding of life and your place in it. You are learning to be sensitive to reality rather than to those superficial aspects you once believed were real. You have a deeper understanding of where you stand. We do not own each other. Love cannot survive in captivity - and you no longer have to make a big deal of petty issues. Realize how jealousy, fear, or pride can undermine an otherwise loving association. Use gentleness and affection rather than force. Do not depend on anyone else for your emotional security. This can only come from within. Meanwhile, there is a mountain of details to deal with. Approach them calmly, confidently, and with careful attention. Nervousness is bound to occur, and this natural fear arises from accepting a truth that you previously resisted. By accepting fear as part of the growing process, this emotion will move through you and out of you, and you will be able to see why this year had to be as it was. You will also reach a clearer understanding of what triggered your fears in the first place. Your powerful mind is expanding. It is trying to create space for your equally powerful Will. Take some quiet time to listen to your own feelings. Open up to them, feel them, and get ready to act on them in October. Even if you think you already know how powerful your intuition is, this cycle can bring it to exciting new levels. Then you will realize that your Will - your emotional self - is spoon-feeding you the very solution you have been seeking.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS IN THE 2 YEAR: Warren Beatty - Laura Bush - Phil Donahue - Jane Fonda - Rudolph Giuliani - Phil Gramm - Ted Kennedy - Cardinal Bernard Law - Madonna - Paul McCartney - Carol Moseley Braun - Rosie O'Donnell - Ozzy Osbourne - Camilla Parker-Bowles - Prince Harry - Judge John Paul Stevens - George Tenet - Pete Townshend - Robbie Williams - Luther Vandross

3

"Beware as long as you live of judging by appearances."

—Jean de la Fontaine

No matter what you are experiencing, you have a choice: of moving toward happiness by listening to your own desires (some of which have recently changed) - or - living unfulfilled because you believe your current desires are unattainable. A decision you make now will determine the quality of your life for a long time to come. DO what you really want to do and let go of any doubt as to how others may fit in with your plans. Whatever you started in July is now showing signs of progress. Seize every opportunity to move forward - in the direction of your choice. Begin to create your desired future. The mere dreaming of it is not enough now. It makes no difference what others think of you or your plans. If you wait for their approval, the opportunity may be lost. Take responsibility for your own life. You now have the opportunity to feel more alive than you have felt in a very long time. An emotional situation may arise which forces you to express yourself in a way you thought you could not do. Clearly, something needs to be said, and there will be great improvements when you say what's on your mind and in your heart. You may shock yourself as you realize just how deeply you love a particular person. Or, perhaps a certain friendship has been outgrown and it's time to go your separate ways. Spend time with friends who are supportive, creative, and expressive. Remember that every situation has the potential for a creative outcome. Recognize how your actions and words affect others - and choose the road of peace. This does not contradict the need to speak up. Your desire for peace does not mean that your needs and feelings should be silenced by someone else's differing view. Don't get involved in criticism, gossip, or hearsay - there is no peace there. And don't stretch yourself in too many different directions. Focus on what is important to you. Your social life can provide insight,. Someone you meet may play a major role in the future. Family life can become part of your social life. Stay focused. Continue to take yourself and your goals seriously. Others will certainly be noticing you this month and, while your outer appearance does matter, remember that your true beauty comes from inside. It is called confidence - which is a form of love. Your passion and confidence, or your defensiveness and insecurity, will rub off on others, creating either friendly or hostile environments. But who knows what brilliant ideas will surface when you release those barriers that your well disguised fear of rejection has placed around your creative mind?

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS IN THE 3 YEAR: Gerry Adams - Alec Baldwin - Bob Barr - David Beckham - Hans Blix - Mayor Michael Bloomberg (NYC) - Bono - Gary Condit - Prince Charles - Sen. John Edwards - Queen Elizabeth II - Donald Evans - Rev. Louis Farrakhan - Sarah Ferguson - Harold Ford Jr - Al Gore - Orrin Hatch - Chrissy Hynde - James Jeffords - Helmut Kohl - Aung San Suu Kyi - Patrick Leahy - David Letterman - Nelson Mandela - Paul Henry O'Neill - Sean Penn - Prince Philip - Condoleeza Rice - Tom Ridge - Rev. Pat Robertson - Donald Rumsfeld - Charles Schumer - Robert Torricelli - Barbara Walters - Paul Wolfowitz

4

" Even the woodpecker owes his success to the fact that he uses his head and keeps pecking away until he finishes the job he starts"

—Coleman Cox

The orderly 4 energy may have caused you to create rules and regulations for yourself without realizing how restricted your life would become. This was necessary earlier in the year so that you could get organized. Now you should be organized. Only then will you be able to relax and be kind to yourself. You need this more than anything else right now. Are you aware of how angry you are? It is likely that you never quite forgave a certain person for something that happened in the past. But the old saying "forgive and forget" is often misunderstood. You see, in order to truly forgive, you have to remember exactly what it was that needs forgiveness. It may seem easier to bury painful events of the past and "forget" about them but this is much harder on you in the long run as you must then carry those unexpressed feelings around with you. Do not forgive for the sake of the other person. Forgive for your own sake - so that whatever happened in the past can no longer hurt you. Real forgiveness comes from expressing the pain involved OUT of your body which then restores your ability to move forward. You are also dealing with the fear that something will prevent you from making the changes you want to make. Meanwhile, you may be seeking results that are too far ahead of their time and ignoring what should be aimed for now. It is time to redefine and simplify your goal. This is a turning point in your life in which you must take care of many details, some of which may hold hidden opportunities. Avoid impulsive moves, and don't take risks with your health, resources, or general well being. Take everything in your stride. Make time for the things you enjoy, take frequent breaks, and get adequate rest, and don't panic. You have not traveled this far through the arduous 4 year without learning that all problems have solutions if they are handled realistically. This means knowing what the problem actually is. Life is not throwing you anything you cannot handle. In fact, what you face now is likely to be that last great hurdle on the 4 road. Remember that you are not responsible for the happiness of others or for their current circumstances. This year, you needed to learn about limitation so that you could reach, feel the pressure of, and then push your limits away from you with your increased COURAGE, (which is the only antidote to fear). Believe in yourself my friend, and don't give up, because it is your belief in yourself which makes courage possible! No you are not having some kind of breakdown. On the contrary, you are experiencing the vibrations of an important breakthrough.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS IN THE 4 YEAR: Katie Couric - Steve Forbes - John Goodman - Jessica Lange - Joseph Lieberman - George McGovern - Charles B. Rangel - Ex-Pres. Ronald Reagan - Otto Reich - Mary Robinson - Arundhati Roy - Bernie Sanders - Judge David Souter - Rev. Desmond Tutu - Jesse Ventura - Christine T. Whitman - Paula Zahn

5

"A risk is anything with an uncertain outcome. Part of that uncertainty involves the possibility that things may go poorly and that you'll experience a loss. If you allow for that, only then do your choices have the possibility of bearing fruit."

—Eric Francis

You must now make the very changes you have been putting off. Notice that when you change something positively on the inside, something positive follows in your outer reality. However, by refusing to deal with certain issues, you may be preventing new opportunities from entering your life. Stay alert, because these opportunities are everywhere. Don't get distracted from your own reality, and do not allow anyone else to curtail your freedom. September's double dose of 5 energy is making this an expansive and fast-paced month in which you will see just how much you have going for you. Now you must navigate your way through this unpredictable energy which thrives on constructive change and different approaches to old problems. Develop a strong determination to steer your life in a new and more positive direction. What do you want? What will make you happy? These are the questions to focus on. Broaden your horizons, look at the big picture, and make those changes that will lead to the fulfillment you desire. A mountain is climbed one step at a time. Continue to take steps and you will eventually reach the top. Choose your steps carefully but decisively. What was it about the way you handled previous choices that always caused you to lose the opportunities involved? Remember that some people climb mountains not only for the challenge, but also for the fun, the thrill, the adventure, and the scenery, all of which can only be experienced before the top is reached. Don't give up just as it seems that you can succeed. Persevere. Remember: until you change what needs to be changed - INSIDE - your outer reality will remain as it is. Now, there's a sobering thought! This month, an unusual agreement or arrangement may mark the beginning of an unexpected responsibility, although you may not fully understand this until next year. You may also encounter something or someone whose presence, positive or negative, will be felt for a long time to come. Recognize past mistakes pertaining to indecision and impulsiveness. These mistakes always caused disappointment for you. If events take a sudden turn, remember that the 5 year is one in which you must learn how to flow comfortably with life's diversity; the different; the unexpected. Flow with any sudden movement confidently, responsibly, with high expectation, and with your eyes wide open. Your 5 adventure is not over yet. In fact, by the end of September, you will realize that a brand new phase of your life's adventure is only just beginning.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS IN THE 5 YEAR: Bryan Adams - Hanan Ashrawi - Jeffrey Archer - Benazir Bhutto - Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Robert Blake - Ex-Pres. George Bush - The Bush Twins - Ex-Pres. Bill Clinton - Hillary Rodham Clinton - Elizabeth Dole - Eminem - Vicente Fox - Tipper Gore - Alan Greenspan - Katherine Harris - Rev. Jesse Jackson - Peter Jennings - R. Kelly - Nicole Kidman - Dennis J. Kucinich - Hosni Mubarak - Colin Powell - Jason Priestly - Prince William - Jiang Zemin

6

"We do not remember days. We remember moments"

—Cesare Pavese

This month highlights your responsibilities, making them seem both satisfying and restrictive. Focus on the issues you really care about and, at the same time, acknowledge your own insecurities. You are feeling more fear than you may be willing to admit. If there are still areas of disagreement or ill feeling, now is the time to set things straight. Approach others with a genuine desire to understand and be understood. Accept their right to be who they are and to live their lives in the way they choose. There may be some real problems to solve this month - or - you may realize that this year of problem-solving, counseling, and healing is coming to an end. Be sure you are not simply creating problems for the sake of having something to solve. What about your own life? Your own needs? Have you stayed true to your principal responsibility to live more freely? Determine what your obligations are now. Your priorities should have changed a lot since the beginning of the year. The events of September will affect your sense of belonging and will involve your closest relationships. The acceptance and validation you desire will come through your understanding of the individual personalities and circumstances of all concerned. Do whatever you can to provide a harmonious and beautiful atmosphere within this circle. You may be called upon for advice or practical assistance - or - your input may not be sought at all. If so, understand that you are now being released from certain obligations. There is no need to feel offended if others are no longer depending on you. In fact, you must now release your dependence on them. Express yourself openly without imposing your judgments or rules on anyone. 6 is a cycle of parenting, and whether there are children in your life or not, you have been a parent to someone or something this year. Perhaps you yourself are the child involved. One way or another, this year has been just as it should be, an emotional experience. If you experience feelings of loneliness or abandonment, it could be that you have still not learned to love yourself first. You have learned a lot about responsibility in the past ten months, and you will soon embark on a new journey of self-discovery which will take you into next year's 7 cycle. Meanwhile, stay away from extreme situations. Now is the time to bring all the various aspects of your life into a more comfortable balance.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS IN THE 6 YEAR: Connie Chung - Tom Cruise - Howard Dean - Bob Dylan - Jerry Falwell - Diane Feinstein - Bridget Fonda - Gen. Jay Garner - Janeane Garofalo - Merle Haggard - Elton John - Michael Jackson - Angelina Jolie - Ted Koppel - Warren Langley - Kenneth Lay - Annie Lennox - Trent Lott - John McCain - Slobodan Milosevic - Janet Reno - Anne Richards - Karl Rove - J.K. Rowling - Arnold Schwartzenegger - Tony Shalhoub - Barbara Streisand

7

"The will to win doesn't mean anything because everybody wants to win. It is the will to prepare to win that makes the difference."

—Roy Black

The 7 vibration of WISDOM is surrounding you from all sides and reveals the extent to which guilt has prevented you from reaching your true goals. Now, rather than cutting yourself off from your dreams, it is time to realize how real and vital they are to your well being. Don't try to keep it all a secret. Openness is required. Don't run. Don't hide. Face the facts, and let the dignity of the 7 energy carry you, in safety, to a new chapter of your life. You have traveled a long way since the beginning of the year. You have learned so much about life and about you, and you are now emerging with an expanded confidence. A startling new awareness - about yourself - now sheds light on the shadowy road you've been traveling. There is more activity than usual and, yet, you still have some deeply introspective needs. Things may not be exactly as you want them, but you know you're going to get there. The plans you make now will prepare you for next year's dynamic activities. Yes, within the next twelve months you will arrive at a much more stable and pleasant destination. Meanwhile, use this month to fine-tune and perfect your plans. Patience is required. This does not mean putting up with negative people or situations. It means paying meticulous attention to detail and denying nothing about the reality of your situation. Focus on your ambitions, relationships, your expertise, and your renewed sense of self-worth and take the direction you know is right for you. Ultimately, finding your true direction is what this year has been all about. If things are not going well, perhaps you are still unwilling to accept that certain ideas and methods simply aren't working. Are you refusing to see the new potential right under your nose? Analyze. Research. Plan. Study. Do your homework! Visualize your hopes and dreams in great detail. Review the past and express the emotions that emerge from your memories. You will then be able to see your potential for success, rather than only what is preventing it. Be your own best friend! You are unique; you are special and, rather than fall into the trap of peer pressure which forces you to follow the crowd, appreciate just how different you are. Your very differentness enables you to stand out from the crowd and reach your own expectations of happiness. Mediocrity is a tragic loss of Free Will. There is so much to look forward to; so much to plan.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS IN THE 7 YEAR: Victoria Beckham - Tony Blair - Ex Pres. Jimmy Carter - Kim Cattrell - Elaine Chao - Chelsea Clinton - Russell Crowe - Gov. Gray Davis - Bob Dole - Bill Gates - Danny Glover - Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg - John LeCarre - Rob Lowe - Ralph Nader - Judge Sandra Day O'Conner - Sinead O'Connor - Yoko Ono - Nancy Pelosi - John Poindexter - Judge Anthony Principi - Vladimir Putin - Judge William H. Renquist - Ariel Sharon - Gerhard Schröder - Phil Spector - Martha Stewart - Judge Clarence Thomas

8

"Dreams are real while they are happening. Can we say any more about life?"

—Havelock Ellis

A specific power is emerging in you but, because you are unfamiliar with how this feels, nervous tension may arise. Of course, this is your own creative power - the power to manifest - what you desire. Once you recognize this, you will realize that you are surrounded by opportunity - along with a strong feeling that there's no turning back now! Take one step at a time, each of which will prepare you for the next. Dignity and self-assuredness are the result of understanding the reality of whatever you are involved in. Be willing to learn. Do not cut off from your feelings because that is precisely where this power is coming from. Allow yourself to feel your fear of failure as it battles with your fear of success. Regain your focus and stop trying to get the end result before its right time. Physical pressure, often in the back of the neck or head, is likely to be denied anger which is bursting to get out. Look for the cause of these feelings. Once they are expressed and the pressure is released, you will be able to proceed with confidence. Otherwise, you run the risk of alienating those whose support you really do need. You don't have to confront anyone else. But you do have to confront yourself with the significance of something that happened to you recently. If not, the magnetism of your denied anger will draw petty annoyances to you. Fear may be fueling your anger - fear of this enormous power that you know you possess but are not sure how to use; fear that if you allow others to distract you, you will lose the momentum it has taken so long to amass. Life may send you another clash of Wills - to help you accept - and relax with - your increased strength. If you are afraid of losing your focus - don't lose your focus. You are capable of handling more than one situation at a time. And, you are in a much stronger position than you may think. Give others a fair hearing without losing sight of your goals. Whatever is pressuring you will then seem less powerful, less significant. You are now increasing your levels of tolerance. Work through these feelings and then get back to the work at hand - as soon as possible. Only by dealing calmly and efficiently with this month's distractions can you make the breakthrough that is scheduled. You are now able to make a difficult job look easy, even though you know how hard you have had to work. Remember why you chose this path in the first place - and enjoy what you are doing again. Now is the time for a dynamic display of confidence. Yes, now is the time to be who you say you are.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS IN THE 8 YEAR: Christina Aguilera - Prince Andrew - Kofi Annan - Sandra Bernhard - David Bonior - Alistair Campbell - Fidel Castro - Jean Chretien - John Conyers Jr - Tom Daschle - Tom DeLay - Woody Harrelson - Michael Huffington - Judge Anthony M. Kennedy - Larry King - Bill Maher - Sophie Rhys-Davis - Winona Ryder - George Stephanopolos - Sting - Tommy Thompson - Ted Turner - Oprah Winfrey - Robin Wright-Penn

9

"...So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past....."

—F. Scott Fitzgerald -- The Great Gatsby

This month emphasizes completion. Yes, this has been an emotional year for you. So why are you holding all that pain in? Let it out! Let it go. Get it over with. Get everything you've been putting off out of the way. Let September's double 9 energy take you on its healing roller coaster ride so that, once and for all, the truth about your past can be buffeted to the surface where you - and others - can finally accept it for what it is. Go back over your life's journey and remember everything you've done, everyone you've met, everywhere you've been, everything you've lost and gained, given and taken; your thoughts, your feelings, your love, your happiness, your anger, your fears, your passions, your ideas, your laughter, your tears, your satisfaction and your guilt - everything. Even if you believe you are living ‘in the moment', you will now learn just how cleverly you have mastered the art of denial. And, as memories of the past continue to bombard your present-day world, you will know that continued denial is no longer an option. The past is always present. The past shapes the present. Therefore, only your full acceptance of the past - the recent past included - will make this reality a comfortable one. Then feel yourself moving into the comfort of present time. And from the present, you can point yourself in the precise direction you want your future to take. Your past is your truth, your experience. Your past is what it took to bring you to where you are today. It is what it took to make you the person you are and the person you want to become. You may not have all the answers but you can sense that the best is yet to come. Your emotions are not the enemy. All they require is the freedom to express themselves. Stop denying that you are afraid of what the future holds. No one can know for sure what our futures hold, but we do know that what the present holds is sure to influence it. That is why letting go of the pain you are holding is so important now. You may feel an emptiness inside after this emotional release because of the sheer pressure that has left your body. Guilt may try to fill the space you have just created by telling you that it is wrong to be so emotional. Guilt does not want this healing to take place. Recognize guilt's wretched voice and move away from it, without denying its existence. Then you'll be able to remember that happiness is also an emotion which needs to be expressed as it arises.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS IN THE 9 YEAR: King Abdullah - Harry Belafonte - Joseph R. Biden - Barbara Boxer - Kobe Bryant - Pat Buchanan - Pres. George W. Bush - Gov. Jeb Bush - Sen. Robert Byrd - VP Dick Cheney - Jacques Chirac - The Dalai Lama - Prince Edward - Mel Gibson - Arianna Huffington - Lenny Kravitz - Jennifer Lopez - Stella McCartney - George Michael - Heather Mills-McCartney - Benjamin Netanyahu - Queen Noor of Jordan - Nancy Reagan - Rev. Al Sharpton - Howard Stern - Billy Bob Thornton - James Traficant - Gore Vidal - Bruce Willis

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By Christine DeLorey

- 21 - Edition 14, August 2003