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An Excerpt from Sun Sign Karma by Bernie Ashman

The sign of the zodiac on the day of birth is known as our Sun sign, and it gives each of us unique personalities. Each sign guides us in its own way to make choices that steer us away from karmic patterns that can interfere with our personal road to fulfillment. There is the light of transformation in the framework of each of the astrological signs.


If you were born into the fire sign Aries tribe, you possess a natural expression for displaying fast actions and often can be a risk- taker. Patience and focus come as you gain greater insight into your most important goals. When you channel your inner restlessness productively, life is a happier experience. Your trail-blazing spirit can give you the inner strength to stare down any karmic pattern obstruction in your path.

If you were born into the earth sign Taurus tribe, you are attracted to life experiences that have a stabilizing effect. You likely have a tendency to move carefully with a sense of purpose. You resist change if it is not on your own terms. Your way of staying focused empowers you with a rugged determination to push through any karmic pattern.

If you were born into the air sign Gemini tribe, the universe has given you immense communication power accompanied by a strong mental nature. You are at your best when having multiple life paths to pursue. Your curiosity about a wide variety of subjects keeps your mind stimulated. Your ability to decipher ways to integrate karmic patterns into your life makes for a happier journey.

If you were born into the water sign Cancer tribe, you likely operate with a deep emotional nature. You have a tendency to move cautiously but with an underlying strategy to achieve goals. Finding the right home is highly valued. You are probably very particular about which people you will allow to get close to you. Your powerful intuition can guide you to successfully navigate through karmic patterns.

If you were born into the fire sign Leo tribe, you have a lion-like dramatic self-expression. Your charismatic personality can make you the center of attention. An ability to convince others of your ideas is what often leads to making your dreams come true. It is your willpower that gives you the opportunity to work your way through karmic patterns.

If you were born into the earth sign Virgo tribe, you are gifted with learning skills that bring you new opportunities. People likely perceive you as being analytical and hardworking. Realizing that perfection can be the enemy of the good keeps you happier. It is your tenacity at problem-solving that helps you figure out how to rise above karmic patterns.

If you were born into the air sign Libra tribe, you are likely partnership-oriented. It is not that you can’t be independent but more that you desire to share your life with others. A mental and emotional balance is highly valued. You get clear vision of the past, present, and future when you take the time to recharge your mental batteries. Your drive to seek a sense of inner peace is often the motivation to conquer karmic patterns.

If you were born into the water sign Scorpio tribe, you have a natural tendency to express yourself with deep emotions and passion. Your loyalty to people wins their love and friendship. When you are able to trust your intuition, life seems more user friendly. Your survival instincts are strong, allowing you to overcome obstacles in the path of your goals. It is your determination to experience a true sense of personal power that allows you to not let karmic pat- terns keep you from finding authentic happiness and fulfillment.

If you were born into the fire sign Sagittarius tribe, you were given an inspiring spirit that thrives on seeking adventure. It is your optimism that is the road to new opportunity. People probably perceive you as lucky, and you might wonder why others don’t have such good fortune as often as you do. When you develop a broad life philosophy, the universe rewards you with new stimulating experiences. It is your never-ending positive thinking that prepares you to successfully turn karmic patterns into energies of hope for a brighter today and tomorrow.

If you were born into the earth sign Capricorn tribe, chances are you have a serious demeanor with a strong focusing ability. Ambition colors your thoughts. You have a tendency to be serious about commitments. Your follow-through on a job has no sign rival. You attract responsibility, so you do need to be careful about how much work you accept. You like people you can count on when you need support. Your inner strength magnifies when you trust your ability to succeed. It is your determination to face the reality of karmic patterns when they arise that truly empowers you.

If you were born into the air sign Aquarius tribe, you are an individualist with unique insights. You likely live for the future as the present does sometimes bore you. Your mind tends to enjoy people with new ideas. You probably have a wide variety of friends. Romantic partners are likely friends as well as lovers. Some people see you as aloof, but you like to think of this as remaining objective. Your mental side probably outweighs your emotional expression. It is your unique way to see outside of the box that guides you to learn from karmic pattern energy and put it to creative use.

If you were born into the water sign Pisces tribe, you have a vivid, dreamy imagination that is moved to act on ideals. Some people could perceive you as passive, but you view this as your way of processing your thoughts. You are a romantic with strong feelings. Your inner being can be a poet and artist. Reality is not always what drives you toward success. You are more likely following an inwardly inspired path. You can fall in love with the ideals of a lover. It is your willingness to learn from the past that allows you to treat karmic patterns as teachers gifting you new wisdom.

Each sign has a unique way to inspire us to rise above karmic shadows. Sometimes the lighted path to a sense of rebirth is closer than you think. You will read in the sign chapters in Sun Sign Karma the keys to rising above karmic challenges.

In acupuncture and massage there are pressure points in our body that can be worked on to release bottled-up energies causing discomfort. In a similar way our signs can be tuned and used as a way to release us from the hold of karmic patterns. Each sign contains a magical formula to guide you to let go of shadowy karmic baggage that will lighten your load as you walk your journey through life and find greater relationship fulfillment.

Don’t ever underestimate the transformative power of each astrological sign. The universe works in magical ways through your own sign and the other eleven. Any karmic pattern corresponding to an astrological sign can be lifted out of a negative hold from past incarnations into the radiant light with a refreshed clarity in this life.

BERNIE ASHMAN (Durham, NC) is a highly respected professional astrologer who has been studying, practicing, and teaching for over thirty-five years. He is the author of several books and has contributed to the astrology magazines Dell Horoscope, Astro Signs, The Mountain Astrologer, and Welcome to Planet Earth. Bernie also gives personal readings, conducts lectures, and contributes to astrology software programs. For more visit www.BernieAshman.com.

Excerpt from Sun Sign Karma by Bernie Ashman © 2021 by Bernie Ashman. Used by permission from Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.

I have had this happen to me three times within a time span of several months. I am sound asleep and I hear my name being yelled out, and I awaken with a start. I live alone. I am not taking any medication, have no psychological problems, and no stress. When I hear my name, I awaken startled, look around, and I notice that I become calm, as if it was no big deal. What is up with this?

John

Susyn:

It seems you have a spirit who is trying to get your attention. As this voice knows your name, it is likely a loved one who has crossed over. Also, the fact that you become calm immediately afterward indicates that this is a benevolent soul who wants to connect with you.

I can't say why most spirits prefer to visit us at night, but I do know that when people are asleep, they are more open to this phenomenon. When we are relaxed and in a higher state of consciousness, it's easier for loved ones and spirit guides to infiltrate our dreams and speak with us directly. This is known as the alpha state; it's the reason many of us are prone to profound intuitive insights just prior to falling asleep and while waking up.

If you have had a loved one cross over recently, this may be the person who is trying to contact you. Because it always startles you out of a deep sleep, you may not recognize the voice that is calling your name. However, since this has happened three times in the last few months, I suspect that they are not going to go away until you recognize and acknowledge their presence.

The next time you hear your name being called in the middle of the night, ask the voice what it wants. If you get a response and you can identify who it is, begin a conversation with them. You can do this in a number of ways, interacting silently in your head like you are meditating, speaking out loud to them, or trying some automatic writing. Automatic writing can be a powerful tool. Keep a pen and pad handy near your bedside. When you are awakened by the voice, pick them up and write whatever comes into your head. You can also simply put pen to paper and let the spirit write out its message. If nothing happens, try again later or the next time the incident occurs.

I suspect these incidents will continue and may even become more frequent, depending on what message this entity is trying to convey. It may be that they just want you to know they are okay and doing well on the other side. If none of these methods help you to recognize who is waking you up in the middle of the night, you might engage the services of a psychic channeler. He or she can help you identify the spirit behind this voice and better yet, enable you to talk directly with them.

I encourage you to take advantage of this rare opportunity to connect with one of your loved ones in the spirit world. Based on your description, there is no reason to believe that this is a negative event, and every reason to believe that you are being blessed with an amazing gift!

*****

Oceania:

I am curious if this phenomenon occurs when you're falling asleep, for it's common to hear one's name, a knock, doorbell or phone during the earliest stage of sleep. In the song Rainbow Connection, Kermit the Frog sings, Have you been half-asleep and have you heard voices? I've heard them calling my name. Such events suggest that our unconscious mind, higher self, or a presence from beyond is trying to get our attention, so it would be wise to consider what important matter you might be neglecting.

Kermit goes on to sing, I've heard it too many times to ignore it; it's something that I'm supposed to be. Could this be true for you? Is there something you're supposed to be or become? Are you ignoring a gift or talent that could lead you down a path of purpose and passion, or perhaps there's a relationship role you've been avoiding, such as husband, father, brother, son or friend.

The fact that you feel calm when you hear your name suggests you're having a spiritual moment, and by that, I mean that you accept you're not alone in the universe. Spirituality is the recognition we're not isolated beings, but rather part of and connected to all-that-is. We realize we can't harm another being or the environment without harming ourselves.

During these transcendent moments, which often occur in nature, meditation or dreams, we experience a knowing that we exist within a matrix of energy we cannot separate ourselves from. During waking hours when our minds are busier, we're unaware of the matrix, as a fish is unaware of the water it swims in.

I chose two tarot cards from my Voyager deck in response to your question. The first is Man of Crystals, called Knight of Swords in other decks. Both Crystals and Swords refer to the mind, while Man and Knight are the seekers of the deck! This card recommends you proactively seek out new knowledge and learn something new, or see old information from a fresh perspective. The word Inventor is on the card, which suggests that you should ponder how innovation could serve you at this time.

The second card is Seven of Crystals, another aspect of the mind. The crystals depicted here appear heavy and opaque, and the word Dullness is on the card. This suggests that old thought patterns might be bogging you down; you might be stuck in a rut of close-mindedness. Imagine dusting off and polishing your thoughts and holding them up to the light. Open your mind and allow radiance to illuminate its dark corners and dissolve any fear you may have of acting boldly.

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.