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  • Weekly Astrological Forecast for January 1 through January 7, 2024

    January 1 through January 7, 2024

    Happy New Year! The first day of 2024 starts out on an auspicious note as Mercury turns direct, putting an end to confusion, miscommunication and reversals in movement. Let's give it a few days to right itself before we start making big plans for the new year, as once Mars moves into diligent Capricorn on Thursday, we'll be ready to move full speed ahead, carving out a path to the future and putting our plans into action! The Moon will cruise through Virgo on Monday and Tuesday, filling our head with ideas and opinions, which we will be wise not to move on just yet. Let's let the Libra Moon on Wednesday and Thursday restore our balance before acting on those ideals. A Scorpio Moon presides over the heavens Friday through Saturday, where we'll seek out more spiritual and internal avenues to fill our time. Sunday's Sagittarius Moon designates an easy going day, filled with fun and relaxing activities before things really kick off next week!

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  • YOUR ASTROLOGICAL GIFT-GIVING GUIDE

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    by Susyn Blair-Hunt, Ms.D.

    You can find the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list by considering the unique aspects of their astrological sun sign. Of course, everyone will appreciate a gift of enlightenment, so consider giving a gift certificate for a psychic or astrological reading on the new year ahead. You can purchase gift certificates from Susyn at SusynBlairHunt.com.

    ARIES: For the Aries folks on your list, keep in mind that they love movement. Books, movies or gifts related to cars, travel or the latest exercise trends will get their attention. Since they’re fire signs, you can’t go wrong with candles, incense or fragrances. Aries also love to read up on the latest news, so consider extending their favorite magazine subscriptions or adding a new one to their collection. Pennywise Aries will love a gift certificate to their favorite store so they can shop for the best deals at all the post-holiday clearance sales.

    TAURUS: Taurus is the sign of luxury, so consider a gift certificate to their favorite clothing or furniture store. In fact, gift certificates for music, movies, a massage or a favorite restaurant will work too. These earth signs appreciate jewelry, travel and shopping. Since a Taurus will be the first on the block to own the latest electronics, consider a new TV, computer, video game, or cell phone to make their holidays special. For a more practical gift, look for a book, magazine subscription or movie about their favorite subject.

    GEMINI: Intellectual Geminis adore books, electronics and anything that puts them in touch with the latest information. They also love the unusual and unique, so an online search may net a one-of-a-kind item they are sure to appreciate. Candles, incense, music and movies are favorites of this air sign, along with board games, computer software and anything that challenges the mind. Since Geminis are the most talkative sign of the zodiac, a new cell phone or calling card will allow them to chat with abandon, so consider giving them the gift of gab.

    CANCER: You’re wise to shower your favorite Cancer with unique cookbooks, cookware, gardening equipment or a gift certificate to their favorite specialty shop. Since Cancers’ hearts are in the home, special touches that add to their decor such as statuary, throw pillows or original artwork are always appreciated. You might also take them on a shopping spree to IKEA. As one of the most intuitive signs, a psychic reading or class may be a good choice. Cancers have a gift for keeping plants thriving even in the winter time, so a poinsettia or other potted plant can make for a gift that will last well into the new year.

    LEO: As Leos love adornment, jewelry, clothing, makeup and mirrors are great gifts for these fire signs. Lamps, lighting displays, and candles are also great for illuminating their worlds. Personalized gifts are a fun way to spotlight the Leo on your list, so choose monogrammed jewelry, bathrobes or towels. One of their favorite pastimes is coffee and conversation, so consider giving a special blend of coffee or tea along with a fruit or muffin basket; that way, they can share your present with you, since your company is the gift they will appreciate the most.

    VIRGO: The word here is gadgets, gadgets and more gadgets! Virgos love these things, especially if they improve their lifestyle. Maps, globes, or atlases fascinate them, even if most of their traveling is done from an easy chair. Puzzles, games, watches and clocks are also great ideas. Precision tools, craft and hobby items, or journals to record their thoughts will also work. Candles, bath salts, or a massage gift certificate can help these earth signs slow down and relax a bit. And don’t worry: if you simply can’t find anything that seems to fit, just ask them – they will be more than happy to share their carefully considered wish list with you.

    LIBRA: Music, books and art are favorites of Libras, though they also love gift certificates because they like to choose their own presents. Keep in mind that these air signs tend to focus on the spirit of the season more than the loot, and are usually happy with anything they receive. Makeup, jewelry and clothing are great ideas for this trendsetter who likes to keep up with the latest fashions. Libras also enjoy a wonderful meal out, so you could always pick up a gift card to their favorite restaurant. For the creative Libra in your life, a model kit, art set or musical instrument will make their day.

    SCORPIO: Like other signs of the zodiac, Scorpios appreciate gift certificates that permit them to choose their own gifts, as this water sign considers shopping for themselves to be half the fun. Think in terms of touch, smell, sight and sound when choosing Scorpios’ presents; anything that awakens the senses will be appreciated, so consider fur throws, aromatherapy candles, artwork, movies and music. Specialty liqueurs, meats, cheeses and fruit baskets are a few other great options for this sensual and often indulgent sign. Since Scorpios are ruled by Pluto and fascinated by the occult, a psychic or astrological reading for the year ahead could also be very well-received.

    SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarians tend to request practical gifts, so surprise them with something totally impractical for a change. Holiday dinnerware or bedding, unusual artwork, flowers or candy are gifts they would never buy for themselves but may really appreciate. A relaxing trip to a day spa is ideal for this fire sign, for Sags tend to nurture the rest of the world and put themselves last. A weekend getaway to recharge is another great idea. If you want to honor their requests for a practical gift, offer to pay their cable bill for a month, or renew a subscription to their favorite publication.

    CAPRICORN: Since this sign never seems to stop, a day planner, 2008 calendar, or briefcase will help them stay organized. If your Capricorn hasn’t already provided with you a list of their holiday requests, think about choosing from the latest gadgets, electronics and tools. Some Capricorns have a penchant for office equipment, so a new office chair, desk or cabinet would work well. Caps are creative as well as practical, so they adore handmade gifts such as albums or videos you might put together of the family or a favorite trip. Consider fruit, flower or a dessert-of-the month club for a gift that keeps giving all year long.

    AQUARIUS: Aquarius rules electronics, so any gift related to computers, media or science appeals to this sign. Water bearers also appreciate innovation and new thinking, so books, magazines and movies that explore these topics will make them happy. Concert and movie tickets, and gift sto their favorite store are always appreciated. Aquarians march to the beat of a different drummer, so cruise the internet for something unusual and offbeat. A glittery cover for their cell phone, one of those tiny new i-Pods, or some flashy bling will make the holidays special for this one-of-a-kind air sign.

    PISCES: Think mystery when choosing a gift for your favorite Pisces. Whether they are into metaphysics, the occult or creative arts, you’re sure to find the perfect gift by visiting specialty stores devoted to these themes. Paints, magic tricks, a deck of tarot cards or a psychic reading may be the answer. If your Pisces shows little interest in those things, try an aquarium, a gift certificate to a day spa, or exotic bath salts to wake up their watery nature. Since Pisces usually love to write, wrapping up a blank journal, a wonderful fountain pen or a computer program that helps them organize their collection of prose or poetry will thrill them.

    Susyn Blair-Hunt, Ms.D., is known internationally for her psychic readings, daily horoscopes here at Kajama, and her complete guide book to the Tarot Tarot Prediction and Divination. Susyn has been a professional metaphysical consultant for over 25 years and holds a Doctorate in Metaphysics along with certification by the American Association of Professional Psychics and the American Tarot Association. To learn more about her readings and books, visit SusynBlairHunt.com.

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  • Double Vision: Why can’t “spiritual people” easily develop psychic ability?

    I've been on a spiritual quest for some time - really all my life. I am often reading two spiritual books at a time. I've been to good and not so good psychics since my early twenties. I always look for signs and usually go with my gut. Lately I've had a strong desire to develop some type of psychic awareness. I keep trying to connect with my higher power, but not much is happening. Then I read about people who aren't even interested in psychic or spiritual matters having experiences with spirits, starting to spontaneously channel, hearing messages from Spirit, and it just blows my mind. How come these people naturally have psychic ability, while people like me who are really pursuing it just keep searching?

    - Joyce

    Dreamchaser:

    Joyce, I'm not sure how to break this to you, but you are already doing "it." You wrote, "I always look for signs and usually go with my gut."

    EVERYONE is born "psychic" - some choose to believe it and some don't. Most people have a skewed sense of what psychic ability is. Like you, most people think that something has to happen outside of their minds or souls for it to be a real experience. That isn't psychic ability, my friend. That's a haunting.

    Every spiritual experience happens inside of us. I don't have spiritual beings descend from "heaven" into my house and tell me what I should say to clients. I don't have this band of spirits behind me whispering the right or wrong way to act in a personal situation in my life. Like you, I ask and then watch for signs. I turn off my logic and I listen to my gut. I allow my inner knowing to point me in the right direction.

    When I first started giving readings, I was really afraid that I would not be able to connect with strangers like I could with friends. I was very hesitant and scared at first. Then one day I was reading for the wife of a powerful judge in a Southern town. She kept complaining about her marriage and how it was not working and I kept getting these images of a young, strong, handsome handyman around the place. I "just knew" that she was having an affair with the handyman. My logic was saying, "Do not say that! What if you are wrong? That is just not possible. This woman is the rich, high society wife of a powerful and influential man."

    My gut, however just kept nagging at me. Finally I said, "Maybe your marriage would be better if you would accept some of the blame yourself." She said, "But I have no blame to accept." I said, "You are sleeping with your handyman." She was quiet for approximately 30 seconds and then she said, very quietly, "How did you know that?" Being psychic is a matter of trusting your gut no matter how crazy it sounds.

    The psychic ability you are searching for is just your idea about what it should be. You think you aren't psychic because your experiences don't match those notions. Yet you have ALWAYS "just known" things. You keep expecting something to happen outside of yourself, but it won't. It is what it is.

    Get a notepad and a pen, and then sit down and ask a question. Write down the question you asked and the first thing that pops into your head. Even if you hear "purple pig," write it down. When you start to get a headache, stop. Go back in three days and read what you wrote. You will be amazed.

    I wish you conscious integration of all your experiences.

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    Astrea:

    In every field there are people who just "get it" quicker than others. It used to amaze me in ballet when someone would just seem to have a gift or talent for picking up steps while others were struggling to figure things out and make their bodies respond and perform. Sometimes the people who worked the hardest NEVER got what came so easily to someone else.

    This is the way of the world. With psychic ability, sometimes it is easier for people who don't even really CARE if they have it or not! Messages are going to come to the people who are most RECEPTIVE, not the ones who read the most and study the longest. When it comes to inter-dimensional communication, sometimes it's easier for guides and spirits to work with an "empty" mind.

    Many times when we dig deeper into someone's story of "spontaneous" phenomena or super-cool abilities, we find that there WAS a long background and history of psychic work and/or spiritual training. Sometimes what you read or hear are "just stories" augmented and exaggerated to make them sound more interesting. Don't be frustrated.

    Finally, if it doesn't run in your family and hasn't been supported by the people around you, it's no wonder it's a bit hard for you to allow your natural abilities to really flow. You and I come from the same generation, and no doubt you also heard fundamentalists caution us that developing psychic "powers" was a quick ticket to Hell. During the sixties and early seventies, when New Age religions began to grow in popularity, it looked for a while like people would start to embrace interactions with Spirit as natural and good as opposed to demonic. Alas, we have regressed again, and now there isn't much respect or tolerance for ANY religion here in the United States aside from the conservative Christian doctrine.

    In fact, accessing psychic ability takes tremendous concentration and total focus. If you're focusing on the things others can do and feeling discouraged, you're probably hindering your own progress and preventing yourself from being guided to your own best path to development. Frustration is one of the biggest blocks to creating breakthroughs and tapping fresh ideas and insights.

    Fire signs have enough trouble concentrating on mental endeavors. Heck, just SITTING STILL is hard for you. Seek QUIET and CLARITY, and it will come to you. Quit ASKING for answers, and they'll start to manifest in quiet moments. De-clutter your living space AND your mind to make room for new insights and abilities. If you stop striving and just listen quietly, you'll be able to do what you want soon!

    Astrea:

    Many times in life we hear, "You will always have what you NEED, but not necessarily what you WANT." Your spirit must have needed to experience the feeling of leaving your human body, and the suggestion in the next chapter of Sylvia Brown's book was all it took to get you there.

    Even though you hadn't read it yet, your SOUL recognized the title of that chapter as something it had been seeking, and your soul, knowing that you had that reference to read after your experience, got with it and out you went!

    While I don't usually recommend her books, Sylvia Brown has a wide reaching and powerful effect on lots of people. A Gemini like you would be able to relate easily to her writing and put it to good use. Synchronicity - you gotta love it!

    I like your description of "getting caught." That's exactly what it feels like, isn't it? One minute you're free and hovering above the room, and the next minute, ZAP! back down into your corporeal form you go!

    As a little kid, I loved that "feeling of return." With practice, most of the time we can control that event, but sometimes, when our physical ears hear a distracting noise or something else occurs to knock us back into reality, back we go. With practice you will be able to control your return better.

    I find it interesting that you were visiting your mother-in-law and not someone in your own genetic family. Evidently, you and your husband got married for reasons that are even deeper than love. His family's interest in "psychic stuff" will nurture your children in such matters and help them to grow into their own abilities.

    You'll never have to be concerned that when your daughter visits them, she'll be discouraged from exploring her own psychic life and power. My parents encouraged me to develop my psychic senses in a time when it wasn't nice to even discuss such things in public. Heck, it's STILL not considered a great topic at the dinner table in some families!

    Your kids will get to talk about it ALL and ask questions and read and study. This is going to give them such an edge in life! Talk with your husband about how you want to present this to your kiddos, so that you are united in your approach and ready to tell them their experiences are all natural and okay.

    A word or two of warning: Geminis often have difficulty staying grounded in REAL LIFE. Don't get so strung out on your ASTRAL life that you neglect what you're doing here on Earth.

    You are at the beginning of a long journey to learn where your power really lies. Try to be patient with this process and take your time.

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