Happy Holidays StarScopers;

Quick update for all! Astro news on the upcoming eclipses! Now's the time to reconnect with an old flame or your lost lover! Allow love to come into your life if you have blocking it. More on this and more astro news but first.....

Upcoming Schedule

This Wednesday and Thursday Night in Lapeer and Bay City MI
Holiday Open House
On December 16th, Joe, Jackie, Sarah and I will be at the Lapeer Center Building do private readings from 5p.m. to 9p.m. Call us to book your appt. If you like you can walk in and see Joe, Jackie or Sarah. They cannot guarentee how many openings they have so it is best to book ahead of time but if you want to stop by and check, they will be offering readings open to the public this evening. We will also have a limited supply of our moon calendars and gemstone/jewelry if you want to pick up some last minute stocking stuffers and gifts. Also anyone who makes a purchase of $10 or more, will receive a free gift valued at $14.

On December 17th, we will be at Under the Sun in Bay City 5p.m. to 9p.m. for private readings. Please call ahead of time to book your appt. Or just as I said for the Lapeer readings, you can stop by and see us. There will be some holiday gifts for purchase too and gemstones.

Save the date!
Saturday and Sunday AFTER Mardi Gras – New Orleans Psychic Fair. House of Broel. Details to come. See you there!

Nice Letters We Get

I was at the fair on Saturday in Minnesota and listened to your talks, but for the life of me I cannot remember which stone you said is the stone of change. I know you said Labradorite is a stone of change but it is gradual over time. I remember you telling the story about you wearing yours and connecting with your twin flame and signing on with CBS and many other things. Can you remind me which stone it is? Thank you. Also I wanted to say that I and my friend Paula that attended the fair truly enjoyed it. It was relaxing and engaging. It was wonderful to meet you and many new people. I feel very blessed as I connected with Vonne, and young man named Ryan and Catherine(I believe). I am thinking that I will probably see you in February and hopefully will be able to bring my daughter and sister. Again thank you for such a wonderful time.
Maggie

Hi Maggie – Thanks for the nice words and for coming out to the fair. It was a great time and we always love coming to Minny. Moldavite is the stone you are asking about. It is a stone of transformation. I have about 4 necklaces left if you want to order one before the holidays. Yes, Catherine, Ryan and Vonne are angels! They offer wonderful spiritual guidance and I am blessed to have them on the team as well as the other ladies and gentlemen. Looking forward to coming back Valentine's weekend. Happy Christmas to you and yours! Maria

Maria
I enjoyed the fair in Minneapolis! Thanks for signing the book and preparing an abundance gemstone pouch pack for me. I will keep you posted on the results! I can't tell you how much your reading on Thursday gave a fresh spark to my wanting to open my own wellness center. I made a few contacts at the fair today to start my research!I would be interested in the three day class you spoke of. What would be the cost?Hope you have safe travels home and a wonderful holiday.
Blessings,
Kellie

Hi Kellie – It was great to see you again and I know you will do wonderful things for the folks in your area! I am just throwing the idea out there but would like to offer a Cosmic Connection Convention like I do in Michigan in the Roseville MN area. It would cost the same about $100 for the 3 days of classes/workshops. If there is enough interest, I was thinking mid May. Keep in touch and happy holidays, Maria

Maria

When are you doing readings in the Lapeer, MI area again and what is the cost? I had a reading two years ago and you said 2011 was going to be a banner year for me so thinking I should try to budget something in for 2010 asap so that I make sure I'm doing all the right things to make 2011 the year you suggested it would be. I am the writer/photographer who lost 4 years and had to rebuild her business after two frozen shoulders. I asked if my best years were behind me and you said they were not and gave me so much support and encouragement that I found myself believing that all things were still possible.

Good things happening as we speak and I'm thinking you may just be right about 2011. Get back when you can to set up a date/time when you know when you are coming to the Lapeer Co. area again.

Til then...Stay warm and well.
An Aries Fan

We will be back second Saturday of January for the psychic fair. Please call ahead of time to book appt because we do fill up at the first of the year. I am so thrilled to hear you feel more hope and happiness. I am sure you will do very well in the years to come! Looking forward to meeting you again, Maria

Happy Holidays!
Hello Maria,
A long time ago I had a reading from you and I throughly enjoy hearing what you had told me and pretty much everything you mentioned had come true. Since then I have been somewhat adrift from my spiritual side and a very GREAT friend of mine had directed me to one of your star scopes and it absolutely helped me out to start getting back on track, although I am still trying to get myself grounded right now I enjoy reading your starscopes and I hopefully soon I will be able to attend one of your events, money is very tight right now. I am very curious how the law of abudance checks work, I attemped to do this awhile back and I believe that I am doing something wrong, Is there a special trick to writing a LOA check? Thank you very much for your advice and guidance.

Have a Great Day.
Jennifer

Jennifer – just take a check out of an active checking account and make it payable to you. Sign it from the law of abundance. Leave the dollar amount blank and write in Paid in Full. Carry the check with you until a blessing occurs. Do not void it in the check register. Also be sure to write the check on the one of the dates I give on my newsletter or a date listed in my 2010 moon calendar as a money date. Good luck!

Hey Maria,

I've had the pleasure of meeting you on numerous occasions over in New Orleans and wanted to just say how much I have enjoyed reading and referring to "The Enchanted Soul" that I purchased from you in New Orleans in 2003. The book is so very well written and provides, (the basics) for many of us ignorant; however, scoping the stars.

The book has been a BIBLE to me - so to speak - and very useful over the years. I sincerely "thank-you" for writing it and have so much enjoyed referring to it over the years. I watch your schedule and it seems you rarely stop; however, I only hope that you think about providing a second version to it in time. Would you consider another (basic) version to include 2010 - 2020, along with MOON calendars? Otherwise, the many of us will be ... lost, during those retrograde periods your book provided and our lives havoc! I also purchased your moon calendar in the past, but wish I had more info for understanding it.

With kindest regards and best wishes for the holidays. Have a great YEAR !

God's great love, always, Maggie

Maggie – Yes! You have inspired me to do so. I just need to find and make the time but I will manifest it. Have a great holiday. I will see you in new Orleans the weekend after Mardi Gras for our fair at the House of Broel.

Dear Maria;
Loved your article on Feng Shui for the winter in the last newsletter. Do you know of any good books on Feng Shui? So many are written over my head. I would like to learn more.
Lorene

Dear Lorene;
Yes! We have some we sell at the fairs and if anyone wants one, please call me. I too have found over the years, so many FengShui book diffcult to understand but I have found a real good one that I use. It is simple to read and has color photos and very basic. It is 300 pages and excellent. It was $30. I offer them for $15 plus shipping. I have 9 left. Call me or see me at the fair for one. Thanks for writing and happy holidays, Maria

Astro News - Lots going on these last two weeks of December
By Maria Shaw

First we have Mars retrograde starting December 17th until mid March. You will feel like life is slowing down a bit and things just aren't getting accomplished as fast you'd like. Everything is taking longer too. I would suggest getting papers filed, starting new jobs, relationships and any legal matters beforehand because after the 17th, things will probably not materialize as hoped and you may even lose interest in mid stream and forgo your original idea anyway.

Then we have another Mercury retrograde Decemebr 26th and for the next three weeks after that. So slow down and don't start anything new. But do research, re-edit, recontact ,etc.

Next, we have the eclipse on New Years Eve, in the sign of Cancer. Whew! Eclipses shake things up in our lives and create needed change. Barbara Nagel wrote this about the upcoming eclipse:

Partial Lunar Eclipse in Cancer on December 31st, 2009
The fourth lunar eclipse of 2009 (in Cancer on Dec 31) is a minor eclipse, the last of four during the year. The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on December 31st, 2009 occurs at 10°15' Cancer, in conjunction with the Fixed Star Alhena, a star which is reputed to be favourable for hunting, besieging towns, and the revenge of princes! It would be wise to avoid travel at this time, if you can. Known as "the wound in the tendon of Achilles" it destroys fruits and harvests. As it hinders the operation of the physician, avoid operations on this day (New Year's Eve no doubt will have few of these...) and in the two weeks leading up to the solar eclipse on Jan 15. Expect quite an emotional, even teary New Year's Eve. Mercury is retrograde in Capricorn, and Mars is also retrograde in Leo, so issues and attractions from the past will demand to be dealt with under this eclipse.

It appears Barbara is correct and many of us will be dealing with old relationships, past experiences and could be quite sentimental. I think it may be a good time to reconnect with an old love or get back in touch with the lover you miss so desperately. Another astrologer, Jean Paul Avisse had this to say about the first eclipse of the new year; the one in Capricorn mid month.

The first solar eclipse of 2010 is, at the New Moon in Capricorn on January 15th. This eclipse occurs at 25°01' of Capricorn, the sign of the Sea Goat, in conjunction with Venus on the day that Mercury turns direct after several weeks of retrograde motion. So it should be beneficent and pleasurable, releasing built-up tension, and leading strongly towards a brand new beginning for the world and its people.

The solar eclipse occupies the 26th degree of Capricorn, conjunct the Fixed Star, Terebellum on the back of the Centaur. This degree has a fondness for nature and freedom, with a love of deep thought. It gives strength, power and a tireless spirit, combined with cunning wit and a natural control of animals. It is also fond of luxury, but can fall subject to the desire for drugs, sex and other pleasures of the senses. This star can stimulate a rise in life, which may be followed by disgrace. Uh, oh. However, it is associated by cabbalists with the sixth Tarot Trump, The Lovers, forcing a radical change of perspective. Love is a force that makes us choose and decide for reasons we often can't understand; it urges us to surrender control to a higher power. The eclipse being in Capricorn means that people with Cardinal signs (Cancer; Libra; Capricorn; Aries) featured in their birthcharts are more likely to be affected. The next eclipse of the Sun will be on July 11th, 2010. I think Jean Paul is suggesting that relationships will be tested or we will be forced to make choices regarding our current relationships. Are you ready to take the next step with someone? Or is it in your best interest to leave a worn out relationship? Surrender and allow God to put the right people in your path and to take control of the situation. If you really do not know what to do regarding a relationship, just be still during the eclipse and allow the universe to guide you. Love can change people. It can change your life for the better. It can change the world. Allow the energy of the eclipse to work for you and bring you the love you deserve and desire for your highest good.

New Items for the Holiday Sale!

Remember you still have until December 31st to get the 50% off holiday sale by calling 810-659-6886 for your reports and gift items.

Some of the new items this week are dream books. They make wonderful gifts!

We have some huge coffee table beautiful dream books with over 20,000 Dreams listed. This book was $50. Now $25. It is heavy so it will cost $8.95 to ship.

I have three 10,000 Dreams, soft cover book. Reg $20. Now $12.

Click here to see more items from the sale.
Sale Items: http://mariashaw.com/starscopes/2009-11-update-2/
More Sale Items: http://mariashaw.com/starscopes/2009-12/

Happy Holidays, Maria

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