Hello StarScopers!

I would like to say a big welcome to all of the new listeners I have met through WHNN 96.1FM on The Johnny Burke and Blondie Show in Saginaw MI. It was nice to see so many of you at our recent events and fairs.

As our spring psychic fair season winds down, we only have 2 shows left before the summer season starts on a limited run. Our two shows are in Port Huron and Flint May 19 & 20th. Scroll down for information. But first I have an article I wrote about the real estate market:

Home Sales
By Maria Shaw

Many of us have homes up for sale this year and as you have heard in the media, homes sales are slumping all across America. It's one of the best Buyer's Markets I have ever seen. So, what's a seller to do? First let's look at what's happening from an astrological stand point to get a better understanding of the type of energy we're dealing with.

When we want to look at the best times for real estate sales we look to the North Node when it is transiting the sign of Cancer, which represents home, family, real estate, etc. The last time the North Node was positioned in this zodiac sign was in the spring of 2000 through the early fall of 2001. Many people brought homes; building permits were skyrocketing and in places like south Florida and Malibu California, you could flip a house within days and make a huge profit.

Times have certainly changed. Now the real estate market is in the below-average phase. And it appears it will stay just where it is until July 2009 through early 2011.

For the millions of home sellers who want out, the best time to sell during this cycle is right now astrologically. After May, there's even more of a decline due to the economy and it looks like the decline in economy will continue all year long. But right now, while there is a Jupiter and Saturn "trine", sellers have a better chance to sign a purchase agreement.

But all is not lost! You may just have to work a little harder at selling your home with so much competition in the market.

Here's a few spiritual and metaphysical ideas to help your case.

1. Buy a St Joseph statue and bury him in your front yard. St Joseph is the Patron Saint for home and family. Many people swear this works! Be sure to say the Novena to St Joseph too.

2. Have a feng shui expert make recommendations. It's all about energy and how potential buyers "feel" when they first walk into your house. So knowing the best way to place furniture to maximum the good "chi" will make a difference

3. don't rely on your real estate to do all the work if you really want to sell. I know you're paying them but in today's market, you need to pull out all stops. Word of mouth sales often are great ways to sell your place these days.

4. Ask yourself what‘s more important; moving and getting on with your life or making a huge profit? If you really want out, then adjust your asking price to great selling deal for someone. If you‘re looking at making the big bucks, then you can expect to have it sit on thwarter longer or hold off selling until the market goes back up in a few years.

5. Put your house up for sale on a good astrological date. Don't; dare list it during eh mercury retrograde in mid June to early July. Try to list it on a new moon if you can.

6. Use astrology to pinpoint the best times and dates to hold open house so you won't waste a lot of valuable time and energy. May 20, 26 and 27 are the best days for the month of May to hold open houses. June 9 & 10 are not bad either.

Virgo and Virgo rising folks will be able to sell their homes easier than most other signs this year because lucky Jupiter is helping them out by transit until mid December. Scorpios have good financial aspects so this could also indicate a property sale in some cases. Taurus (and Taurus risings) will have a harder time selling until next year as Saturn is making things difficult and more trying in their solar charts for home sales.

Next year, Libra will hit a wave of good luck if they decide to put a home on the market while Gemini may have to sit a while until he gets an offer.

Timing is everything. So please don't get discouraged if you are anxious and can't sell right away. It may just be the underside's way of telling you to "stay put" for a while. Astrologically, life goes in cycles just like the economy. Understand what you can learn from each cycle as they all in some or another help with our spiritual growth.

Spring Fairs

May 19 - Comfort Inn Port Huron, MI - Our last show of the season runs 10a.m. to 5p.m. Come out and see us and get some great bargains as we wind down the spring fair season! Check out our newest crystals and gems from Hot Springs, AR.
$5 admission $10 readings
I am sold out for all of the other fairs in May and early June but do have 1 opening left in Pt Huron May 19th . If you would like to book it, call me 810-631-6887. You can do a 30 minute or an hour.

May 20 - Flint, Mi - Flint School of Therapeutic Massage 810-767-1000. Hill Rd exit and US 23. When you get off the Hill Road exit, you will see a street right before Meijers. Turn right on Hill Place Drive. 11a.m. to 5p.m. Admission $10 and readings $10.

Complimentary massages will be offered throughout the day. You can learn more about the best selling book "The Secret" while attending a lecture with Lapeer's Mark Potter; who will talk about the Law of Attraction. Get a palm reading, enjoy a light lunch and indulge one of five complimentary classes offered from "Feel the Peace of Release; getting rid of unwanted emotional baggage" to something light and fun hearted like working with crystals. Here's some of the classes featured:

11:30a.m. "Understanding the Language of Intuition." With Kat Henderson
Intuitive impressions come to each of us in different ways. For example, some of us hear thoughts, words or phrases. Sometimes we see a mental billboard or visual pictures or symbols. Sometimes it comes to us by way of aromas, physical tingling or other sensations in our bodies. Therefore, each of us has our own private "language of intuition." We must learn to recognize and identify the "language" that speaks to us in order to make the best use of it in our everyday lives. Kat will be sharing some simple steps to help you learn and develop your personal language of intuition.

1:00p.m. - Maria Shaw - What Crystals can do for you! Learn how to use crystals and gemstones in your everyday to enhance love and prosperity, heal the spiritual senses and balance the chakras. What does the gemstone jewelry you wear do for you?

2: 00p.m. Carol Ball - Feel the Peace of Release- release old baggage and clear your spiritual senses. For those of you who were not able to make it to out Arkansas trip, this is the same class Carol offered at the Woodland Gardens!

3:00p.m. Hazel Thompson - John Edwards type gallery readings and contacting the other side.

4:00p.m. Mark Potter - The Law of Attraction; The secret behind The Secret

If you cannot make it out to any of the fairs this month, you can always email me a question for the 1 Question reading. Click here for details...
http://www.mariashaw.com/store/one_question/

Nice Letters We Get

Maria,
This is in regards to the "One question reading" off your website, you did for me on 4/22. I was in shock and disbelief. I now have been able to digest the things you said about the Libra in my life and I am more settled. I know that everything you have said is true and I must reconcile the fact the Mr. Libra will not be faithful and I must make a decision as to whether I can live with this or not. So far I am hanging in there because of your continued mentioning of things like: "he wants to know he can always come home to me" and the fact that I bring my own set of complications into the relationship. Thanks once again for an insightful reading. It is helpful for me to know where I stand and your readings are always right on track. You are truly gifted. You are a gift to me. God Bless.
E.

Maria,
I appreciate your kindness and enjoy your website!!
Is there any chance you will be coming to Wisconsin this year????
A loyal reader from Wisconsin

Note from Maria:
Yes! We are planning on doing a psychic fair in Hudson WI on Friday evening August 10th. If anyone out there would like to come, please email me and I will give you more details.

Dear Maria, First want you to know what an elevating and wonderful trip my friend, Cathy and I had while in Arkansas. The crystal hunting was wonderful and we learned so much about EVERYTHING! Neither one of us has had experience in this realm. We both felt relaxed and renewed after this trip. Cathy's in charge of the travel details so as I understand it, we are scheduled to go the Midland Cosmic Convention Conference too. It was so lovely having such a diverse group of people who were so special and blended their talents so well. See you in September.
Mary

Dear Mary - Thank you for writing. The trip to the Crystal Mines was so well received that we are planning on making it an annual event! Make sure you register me personally for the conference (810-631-6887) and then with the hotel to make the accommodation arrangements. As of last check, there are only 14 rooms left!

Maria: I wanted to thank you for all the hard work in arranging the weekend in Hot Springs, Arkansas for so many people. I had a great time. The weather you ordered couldn't have been better! It was great to see so many familiar faces from your Conscious Living Cruise Mediterranean cruise and have the chance to talk to everyone again. I look forward to seeing the girls once again in September at the Cosmic Connections Convention. Thank you so much for the opportunity of visiting Hot Springs, Arkansas. If it wasn't for you I never would have discovered this beautiful place. Garven Woodland Gardens is indeed a treasure and we enjoyed every minute of the 4 hours we spent walking around there. Before we left, we spent time touring the bath house and the different shops downtown and taking lots of pictures. I had no idea that Arkansas had so many places to visit and things to do. We were wishing we could spend another week in Hot Springs because we didn't get to see it all. It was a pleasant surprise to find people so friendly no matter where we went and it didn't go unnoticed how clean the highways and streets were. I only wish I could say the same thing about the people and the province I live in.

Thanks again for a job well done Maria. My friend Jennifer and I would like to sign up for the Cosmic Connections Convention weekend in September. Please add us to your list and let me know what you need from us.

Barb from Canada

Dear Maria
You told me I was moving in 2007. You were right again. They have moved my date up to December of 2007 instead of March to May of 2008. You too have a wonderful gift.

Almost every point you said on that tape has come to pass or is going to happen!!!! You are blessed my dear one.

I will see you in September. I have reserved a room for your Cosmic Convention Celebration.

H. from Chicago

Hi Maria
I just wanted to say that this trip to Hot Springs was one of your best trips. Going on these destination weekends gives you a chance to have a break from life and be with like minded people. Everyone there was wonderful. All the presentations were very enriching and informative. Going to Hot Springs was like finding a hidden Gem, and finding the crystals wasn't too bad either. This was a weekend to help me recharge, Thank You
JoAnn

Hope to see you this spring and summer at one of our shows!
Maria

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