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Love, Marriage & Sexuality through the eyes of Vedic astrology

2 Apr

Weekend immersion, June 1-4, 2023, in Sedona, AZ

Greetings, astrological community!

We’re pleased and honored to offer a weekend intensive at the Shine Sanctuary on June 1-4, 2023, in Sedona, AZ. Over the course of the weekend, we’ll explore in great depth various relationship dynamics, including romantic bias, commitment phobia, marital prognosis, sexual tendencies, and much more in the context of personal and intimate relations.

The full program of activities includes presentations by Charlotte Benson, Alan Annand, and Dennis Harness. For those who aren’t already familiar with Jyotisha, Charlotte will provide an optional three-hour introduction to Vedic astrology on Thursday afternoon, June 1st.

The core of the weekend will be two full days, Friday June 2nd and Saturday June 3rd (9am-4pm with lunch breaks), during which Alan Annand will lead participants through key astrological procedures of analysis. Multiple examples will illustrate how an astrologer can assess an individual’s psychological bias for engagement in love and romance, as well as their karmic prospects for marriage and/or sexual expression.

In effect, you’ll learn how to answer these topical questions:

  • Who is inclined versus reluctant to marry?
  • Who will defy tradition to marry against family wishes?
  • Who is attracted to a foreigner or same-sex partner?
  • Who will experience harmony or discord in marriage?
  • Who will engage in multiple relationships?
  • Who is driven by sexual passion, and of what nature?

Dennis Harness, PhD, will deliver a Sunday morning (June 4th) presentation on the ethical standards and challenges in discussing such sensitive subject matter with a client. Following this component, all three speakers (Alan, Charlotte and Dennis) will participate in an interactive Q&A session to conclude the weekend’s program.

Although a virtual live-stream option is available for those who can’t be there in person, attendees at the weekend program will have a range of add-in options, including Saturday night dinner (including standup comedy from Alan and Dennis), a musical concert, healing therapies, personal readings, autographed copies of Alan’s latest book Kama Yoga, and more.

Please note that seating is limited, so take advantage of early registration options. Book now to save $50 on early-bird package pricing that ends April 15th!

Access full details and register for Love, Relationships & Sexuality from the Vedic Viewpoint via the link below:

Sedona Vedic Astrology Immersion Weekend:

June 1-4, 2023, at Shine Sanctuary in Sedona, AZ

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Book Review: Karmic Dates & Momentary Mates

14 Jun

karmic datesThis book by Jessica Shepherd is a lively and thoughtful exploration of what is arguably one of the most significant aspects of many people’s lives – romance. And since romance is often a prelude to marriage and other commitments, our attitude toward it is fertile ground for analyzing the karma we bring to the dating game.

The fifth house is where we gauge the nature of our interest in playing with others. It’s the place where we express our individuality, exercise our creative urges, have fun, and freely engage with those whom we consider appealing. But what appeals to one can be distinctly different from what appeals to another. In this regard, an astrological birth chart is useful in illuminating our individual wants and needs.

Jessica walks us through all possible influences on our fifth house – planets by occupation and rulership of the sign on the fifth cusp, using the 10-planet system of sign lords. Planet by planet, sign by sign, she paints a picture of the dominant influences, describing the manifold ways in which our thoughts, emotions and needs provoke engagement with our karmic dates.

And along with fun, there are responsibilities as well, for not all romantic impulses play out frivolously. Although some seek thrills, others seek guidance, and still others seek knowledge of themselves that can only be discovered through deep reflection in the eyes of a soul mate, whether nascent or full-blown.

Written with warmth and clarity, this book provides useful insight into what we bring to every date – a sense of fun, a need to learn, a sorrow to dissolve – and how we can recognize and understand our playmates on the path.

Buy it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Karmic-Dates-Momentary-Mates-Astrology/dp/1500892785

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