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Free Will, Karma, and Fate – Self-Mastery Won’t Allow Your Future to be Less Fixed

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We find the level of ease in predicting life circumstances and events for those who are less self-aware is the same as it is for those who are more self-actualized.

If someone is fated to experience specific life situations, they will experience them regardless of what choices they make. From a spiritual viewpoint, there is less freedom in decision-making than most people seem to want to believe. Based on our empirical research, a lot more in life is destined than people may want to accept.

Are we saying that since so much is fated in life that it’s a waste of time to explore metaphysical concepts, or for that matter, to set and strive toward personal goals and make an effort to get as much as possible out of life? Absolutely not.

We never advocate a passive, unproductive approach to life, other than letting go of trying to change what you can’t change. First, one must “know thyself.” Then a person can work toward his or her goals that are within their personal karmic plan.

Someone might ask, “If everything was mapped out for us, wouldn’t we just be robots following orders placed by our higher selves? We do have some sort of freedom, don’t we?”

In large part, if you want to view it that way, yes, each of us are simply following through within our own unique karmic directives, putting one foot in front of the other to manifest fate.

Look at it this way: each of us incarnates to learn specific spiritual lessons. If we had as much free will as we have before we incarnate as we do while we are incarnated, how many people do you think would actually chose to experience the tough lessons, or any lessons at all aside from absolute ego-self gratification?

As we’ve said before, we have found that everyone has some freedom to “create” within karmic boundaries while on this earth, but not nearly as much as most people seem to want to believe. If people could become “anything” they want to become, nobody would remain what they are.

The charts show that there is no escape from what could be termed as soul responsibilities: necessary personal experiences while incarnated on Earth. The good news is that there is relief through acceptance, detachment, and unconditional love.

Copyright © 2006 Scott Petullo, Stephen Petullo

Feng Shui Wisdom and Dogma

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We are very familiar with and greatly respect Feng Shui, the ancient art of placement. We’ve hired top local Feng Shui experts to assist us with our homes and offices and we both feel that it was worth the cost.

We have found that, through years of experimentation, the placement of objects in your home and the design of the home itself is important and helps you capitalize on, and make the most of your fate.

There are, however, some problems with modern Feng Shui, in our opinion. First, there are three or more “schools” or methods, and the different methods’ principles often clash with each other.

For instance, each says that the “love area” is in a different place in our respective homes. The directional/compass method (which we’ve noticed seems to offer the most accuracy) reports that it is the southwest corner. However, the front door method dictates that it is in the far forward, right corner while standing at the front door facing inside.

Furthermore, one method might convey not to have a light in a certain corner of the home. Then a different method might suggest that it’s important to have a very bright light in that same corner.

Perhaps Feng Shui is like astrology and numerology where many of its greatest techniques and wisdom have been lost through many translations over the centuries.

Many Feng Shui practitioners, in our experience, either deny or just don’t understand the concepts of karma and predestination. If a person is determined (by their higher-self /soul before birth, not their personality during this life) to live a life of obscurity, no amount of plants, color, harmony, etc. in their home will make them famous.

Also, if a person is fated to live a life of humility, barely getting by, having to endure temporary or even long-term poverty, no amount of Feng Shui cures will erase that and make them a millionaire.

Too many of today’s Feng Shui experts say things such as, “add some color and a crystal (or whatever) in this part of your home and attract big money!” or “Beautify and add some flowers to your love area and attract the love of your life!”

We absolutely see the value of harmonious placement and there are many professionals and good Feng Shui books available to assist with this, and we feel it’s possible to enhance life and make the most of the path your soul chose in spirit form before incarnating, but a person can’t erase fate through even the best Feng Shui methods.

Someone might point to “proof” that Feng Shui “overcame fate,” and “created miracles,” yet through objective observation, the Feng Shui methods only directly symbolized what was to be. Even “miracles” are fated.

Those same “miracle cures” do not work for everyone unless someone is fated to experience what the cures are supposed to help accomplish.

We make this statement through observing many Feng Shui residence and office layouts relative to our own and others’ lives (specifically regarding money and love) since the early 1990’s. More than anything, it appears to us that Feng Shui largely represents fate.

As we have said repeatedly, adversity and challenge exist in people’s lives for a reason, which usually relates to personal and spiritual growth.

What if you try to manipulate your fate by choosing a new home based on a favorable Feng Shui layout? We feel that’s fated too. Those who are supposed to apply the wisdom of Feng Shui are fated to do so and the homes or offices they choose are all a part of fate, no matter how it manifests.

In short, just as putting up holiday decorations do not manifest the holiday season, for the most part, Feng Shui arrangements don’t make things happen, but they can symbolize situations and circumstances in your life.

Copyright © 2006 Scott Petullo, Stephen Petullo

Keep Seeing Same Number Over and Over

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Many, many people have told us about having the experience of repeatedly seeing the same number, or number pattern. Perhaps they look at the clock and see 11:34, then glance at a store receipt total of $11.34, then hear of a historical event happening in the year 1134 BC, all in the same day. Or they keep seeing the same number or numbers over an over for months, even years.

We feel it’s often a subconscious, even super-conscious, attachment to the energy behind the numbers. Along with indicating quantity, as we’ve mentioned before, each number represents a specific type of energy, or quality.

Since we believe, based on our research, that all things happen for a reason and that order (as numerologically represented by numbers), instead of chaos or randomness, exists in this universe, you noticing select numbers again and again holds meaning.

In a heightened state of mind, positive or negative (e.g., joy or trauma), a person sees a particular number and that number may be burned into their subconscious.

Or, a person consciously, “randomly” chooses a certain number one day for whatever reason and that choice proves to be beneficial, and they stick with it, calling it “lucky.”

Or, a person reads somewhere that the number 943, for example, equals prosperity and divine assistance (even if it doesn’t), so they embrace that number and subjectively view it as fortunate.

It’s also common for a person to have a fixation with certain numbers that are significant in his/her personal  numerology charts, before even knowing anything about his/her charts. This too could be considered an unconscious attachment.

For example, a person has potent “3” energy in the positions of the charts representing inner desire, motivation, and that with which they are most comfortable. That person says “…whenever I see ‘3’ (or 111 <1+1+1=3>, or 12 <1+2=3>, etc.) I know it’s a good sign, I’ve always liked the number 3…”

In many cases, it appears to us that the subject’s subconscious, even higher-self, might be trying to make them consciously aware of something.

If you want more clarity, it would require you to decipher the energy behind the numbers.

Use the Number Symbolism guide below. It is absolutely consistent with the most reliable sources.

Keep in mind that the energy symbolism behind specific numbers has remained the same for eons; it’s a solid and reliable tradition, rooted in objective empirical observation. We make this point so that you avoid wasting time with new, creative, subjective (and false) interpretations, such as those in some modern New Age publications.

It’s unfortunate to see numerological misinformation published by popular New Age authors. Most mean well, but they are in a position where a lot of people believe everything they say and write, so shallow and false interpretations do nothing more than mislead, confuse, and tarnish the image of the science of numerology. As has been said, the New Age has a bad name for a good reason.

When interpreting multiple-digit numbers, use fadic addition to reduce all numbers to a single digit. The single digit, the root number, is the most important number. For example, 7556 = 7+5+5+6 = 23 = 2+3 = 5.

Also, an individual number’s potency in a multiple-digit number is based on its position. In the number 7556, 7 is strongest, then 5, then the next 5, and 6 carries the weakest energy force in this multiple-digit number.

At this time, don’t concern yourself with translating the remaining parts of a multiple-digit number after reducing it to a single digit. The individual numbers (along with the 7000, 500, and 50, comprising 7556, for example) of the original multiple-digit number also have relative representation, but those are topics for advanced study/ interpretation. Master Numbers (11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, and 99) and Karmic Debt numbers (13, 14, 16, and 19) are also more involved subjects.

Please note that when you get into advanced interpretation beyond reducing all multiple-digit numbers to a single number, avoid erroneously chopping up multiple-digit numbers in such a fashion: deriving 84, 32, and 415, for instance, from 8432415, or extracting 11, or 311 from 3113.

We say erroneous because through our many years of empirical research this style has proven to be invalid. Besides, every treasured, workable, numerical kabala (or cabala–sacred number and/or letter codes used to derive meaning/truth) throughout history, including the sacred ancient Hebrew Kabbalah, instead uses the following method: 8432415, for example, is comprised of 8000000, 400000, 30000, 2000, 400, 10, and 5; and then 27 (through fadic addition adding up all the numbers), and 9 (the root number, adding 2+7 of 27).

The exception to this rule is if you glance at a numerical sequence and only “see” part of it. For example, you look at 1338 and only “see” the 33 (your subconscious or higher-self is fixed on those two numbers only). Therefore, you accept it and disregard the other numbers. 33 = 3+3=6. See below for more information about the number 6.

Still, the numbers, no matter how they are encountered, always represent the same types of energy. For instance, just as progressiveness isn’t associated with the root number 4, gregariousness isn’t linked to the root number 7.

We’ve also encountered people who have an uncommon connection to other dimensions (as represented by the unique patterns in their comprehensive numerology and astrology charts) and they “get information” through numerical signs and through other ways, much more freely than most people, whether they want to or not. Often, the receiving of these “messages” can be unsettling and dramatic, until they become comfortable with it.

Once you move beyond any fear and get in touch with your subconscious, align yourself more firmly with your higher-self/super-conscious, and/or embrace a possible uncommon “connection,” you’ll be in a position to decipher the messages more easily.

We also invite you to read more about the subconscious mind and number symbolism: http://www.scottpetullo.com

Number Symbolism

Copyright © 1998 Scott A. Petullo Corporation

1: The number 1 is connected with new starts, independence, new opportunity, inspiration, originality, standing alone, concentration, leadership, determination, self-employment, courage and isolation.

Balanced 1 energy: initiative, energetic, persistent, creative, confident, ambitious, self-reliant, dynamic, bold, forward looking, assertive.

Over-balanced 1 energy: selfish, impatient, elitist, intolerant, addicted, aggressive, self-important, unyielding, headstrong, defiant, dictatorial, self-at-all-cost attitude, arrogant, domineering, possessive, greedy.

Under-balanced 1 energy: passive, weak will, cowardly, dependent, insecure, subservient, helpless, lack of self-respect, changeable, weary.

2: The number 2 is linked to sensitivity, teamwork, partnerships, marriage, love, divorce, friendships, details, public recognition, tolerance, modesty, receptivity, behind the scenes work, cooperation, rhythm, harmony, and slow growth.

Balanced 2 energy: tactful, sensitive, harmonizing, flexible, diplomatic, helpful, patient, sincere, modest, cautious, courteous, receptive.

Over-balanced 2 energy: scheming, deceitful, manipulative, faultfinding, resentfully resisting, devious, condescending, disapproving, interfering.

Under-balanced 2 energy: unresponsive, cowardly, self-depreciating, dependent, inactive, self-depreciating, indecisive, vacillating, overly sensitive, uncaring.

3: The number 3 is related to laughter, amusement, pleasure, making new friends, self-improvement, attracting love, sexual expression, artistic creativity, writing, good times, quick recoveries, dramatic emotional ups and downs, easy money and instability.

Balanced 3 energy: honest emotional expression, optimistic, literary talent, vivacious, cultivated, amusing, imaginative, well liked, magnetic.

Over-balanced 3 energy: lacks concentration, scatters energy, overconfident, emotionally volatile, irresponsible, gossipy, exaggerating, superficial.

Under-balanced 3 energy: insincere emotional expression, temperamental, petty, depressed, jealous, unsociable, self-doubting, bored, inarticulate, unthinking, indecisive, unenthusiastic, apprehensive.

4: The number 4 is associated with material interests, structure, managing finances, creating foundations that last, work, business success, stable finances, routine, organization, putting ideas into form, efficiency, physical activity, health matters, limitation and lack of fun and excitement.

Balanced 4 energy: productive, reliable, thrifty, cautious, disciplined, integrity, methodical, analysis, serious, balanced, loyal, sensible, persevering.

Over-balanced 4 energy: rigid, narrow-minded, inflexible, rough, dreary, numb emotions, uncompromising, provincial, too frank, lost in detail.

Under-balanced 4 energy: apathetic, disorganized, lack of integrity, impractical, plodding, careless, inefficient, distracted, idle, neglectful.

5: The number 5 is related to advertising, promotion, sales, sensuality, sex, freedom, travel, communication, changes, fluctuation, flexibility, excitement, adventure, transmutation.

Balanced 5 energy: multifaceted, broadminded, healthy limits, appropriately dissolving career or personal relationships at the right time, forward-thinking, charming, curious, adaptable, independent, clever, resourceful, liberated.

Over-balanced 5 energy: over-indulgent, mercurial, over-sexed, reckless, ending relationships too soon, impatient, thrill-seeking, erratic, extreme independence, insatiable, restless.

Under-balanced 5 energy: fear of change, stagnant, dependent, hanging on to associations that have expired, conforming, fear of freedom, dull, ineffective, expressionless.

6: The number 6 is linked to domestic issues, home and family, relationships, marriage, divorce, romance, responsibility, friendships, karma, emotions, slow moving energy, harmony, teaching, healthy balanced living.

Balanced 6 energy: domestic, advising, friendly, tolerant, supportive, appreciative, peace-making, protective, humanitarian, responsible, devoted, loving, stable, sensible.

Over-balanced 6 energy: distorted idealism, critical, interfering, opinionated, possessive, stubborn, sacrificing, unreasonable obstinate, unforgiving, disheartened.

Under-balanced 6 energy: uncaring, uncooperative, biased, unconcerned, indulgent, lethargic, unwelcoming, non-committal, disconsolate.

7: The number 7 is connected to mysticism, intuition, inner growth, examination, study, analysis, reflection, lowered physical vitality, increased mental activity, conserving assets, planning, attracting unsolicited help, specialization, solitude, health issues, travel.

Balanced 7 energy: metaphysical interests, different wavelength, intellectual, clairvoyant, analytical, perceptive, scientific, exact, meditative, mystical, expert, bookish, poised, telepathic, visionary, deep, dreamer, instinctive, reflective, truth-seeker, studious, wise.

Over-balanced 7 energy: fearful, nervous, critical, paranoid, indecisive, secretive, repressed emotions, distrustful, guarded, intimidating, fussy, evasive, fanatic, self-conscious, secretive, perfectionist, impersonal, pessimistic.

Under-balanced 7 energy: lack of depth, naïve, ignorant, too trusting, empty-headed, mystified, superficial, lack of faith, undeveloped, uninformed, unsure.

8: The number 8 is tied to influence, money, karma, action, business success, business failure, control, material objects, status, loss, gain, administration, management, ego, leadership, power.

Balanced 8 energy: prosperous, high-powered, commanding, stamina, self-confident, persuasive, financial awareness, effective, ambitious, businesslike, clear-headed, disciplined, material freedom, honorable, enterprising.

Over-balanced 8 energy: abuses power, cold-blooded, egotistical, overreaction to money, scheming, aggressive, materialistic, corrupt, demanding, domineering, preoccupied with power and money, unsympathetic, over-ambitious, confrontational, rebellious, coarse.

Under-balanced 8 energy: passive, vulnerable, fearful, insecure, avoids power and money, poor judgment, gives personal power away, shortsighted.

9: The number 9 is associated with unconditional love, reward, leadership by example, dramatic endings, emotional love, emotional crisis, the finest life has to offer, conclusions, deep love, compassion, magnetism, travel, idealism, charity, artistic and creative matters, developing spirituality, romance, forgiveness.

Balanced 9 energy: artistic, philanthropic, affectionate, creative, forgiving, passionate, benevolent, warm, tolerant, sentimental, loving, liberal, generous, enthusiastic, trustworthy, hospitable, humane.

Over-balanced 9 energy: deceiving, self-centered, hedonistic, lacking integrity, over-emotional, prejudiced, resentful, bad example, irresolute, dejected, vindictive, hateful, hostile.

Under-balanced 9 energy: ultraconservative, impersonal, distant, unemotional, elusive, submissive, drifting, faint-hearted, victimized, disloyal, hazy.

Numbers Behind Letters: A J S = 1, B K T = 2, C L U = 3, D M V = 4, E N W = 5, F O X = 6, G P Y = 7, H Q Z = 8, I R = 9

Copyright © 2006 Scott Petullo, Stephen Petullo

Time travel and Changing the Past

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When we hear of people “time traveling” and “changing the past,” we immediately ask, what kind of event was changed? Could it be possible that what seemed to change was only a perception of the event? How was it verified? Could the report be fiction rather than non-fiction?

Based on many years of research and observation in metaphysics, we believe that much of life is destined, meaning certain things are meant to be a certain way.

We wish people could change the past and have the present and future go a different way, but we don’t feel it’s possible if it’s not meant to be.

At the same time, we feel it’s possible that some individual souls are back from the future to influence the present in order to have certain events happen or not happen in the future. But perhaps that’s destined too, so they’re not really altering fate.

We’ve never tried going back to the past to change an event, but we have regressed ourselves and many others into past lives and re-experienced events to let go of emotional trauma that had carried over into current lives.

Releasing trauma from the past that has remained in the subconscious mind improves current life situations. Regression therapy is an increasingly common healing method.

The inability to change the past is an example of how no one has total free will to create what they want after incarnating, but you do have free will in how you react to destined events.

Copyright © 2005 Scott Petullo, Stephen Petullo

Spirituality, New Age, Conscious Creation and Dogma – Contrary to the Hype, Your Fate is Measurable

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We state our theories as the result of our long-term, unbiased, empirical research.

When we first began investigating metaphysical concepts back in the early 1980s, we wanted to believe that we could create anything we desired. Unfortunately or fortunately (depending upon your viewpoint), we’ve found through much empirical research, including thousands of past life regressions and analyzing the numerology and astrology  charts of thousands of subjects, that the “you can create and be anything you want in this life” concept is a myth.

Some may ask what past life regression, numerology, and astrology have to do with fate vs. free will. Our answer is a lot. Once you research reincarnation (we’ve listed some sources below), experience multiple past life regressions to find the root causes of personal problems, and have your character and general inclination of your fate outlined by comprehensive astrology and numerology, you will begin to realize that a lot in life is predestined. This is true for everyone: people not involved in metaphysics and gurus; people who don’t believe in God and for those who do; those who make great efforts to “create their reality” and for those who don’t.

Prediction of personal fate is a more than 2000 year-old tradition. The numerology and astrology charts, in ancient times, were used for prediction. Kings, queens, pharaohs, emperors, religious leaders, and other powerful, influential types wanted to capitalize on their fate and be prepared for challenging times.

Many of today’s psychics, astrologers, numerologists, and other readers claim that fate isn’t measurable and deny that it’s possible to predict key life circumstances.  Unfortunately, some do so in order to mask their own inability to do accurate prediction. Or, some know that they can gain more business by painting a more idealistic, yet false, picture. Other, well-meaning intuitive professionals may not have gone as deeply into the subjects or are simply fearful of facing the idea that a lot in life is fated.

An incidental: psychology was not part of astrology and numerology until about 100 years ago. Originally, comprehensive astrology and numerology had nothing to do with psychology and everything to do with prediction. This may come as a shock to some practicing modern astrologers who have not looked beyond modern astrological and numerological methods.

Many of today’s New Agers are unaware of the fact that the wisest of the ancients believed that the very fate expertly discerned from the charts was not mutable. It isn’t alterable; you can’t erase it. That means that an aspiring actor who is fated for obscurity won’t ever be a Hollywood A-lister, no matter how inspired he becomes, no matter how much effort he puts into it, no matter how much he works on his subconscious blocks, and no matter how much he consciously believes and tries to “create the life of his dreams.” Is he meant to be an aspiring actor who doesn’t ultimately reach big fame or money? Yes.

We’ve read statements from “best-selling,” New Age, inspirational authors such as “…we are proving that the ancients were right; we can create the life of our dreams!”

That’s particularly telling because all of our research into the teachings of ancient astrologers, mystics, Gnostics, and other respected wise ones clearly shows that the ancients didn’t believe that sort of philosophy.

Predicting fated life events and circumstances was a very serious business in ancient times, whether it was in Ancient Egypt, China, Greece, Persia or elsewhere; if the sage was not consistently correct in his predictions, he was sometimes executed. Astrologers and numerologists like Abu Ali Al-Khayyat, Masha’allah, Alkindi, Bonatti, and Morinus  successfully continued the tradition of accurate prediction, becoming legendary in their areas of expertise.

What’s the point of being an intuitive reader if a client can’t get at least a general understanding of his/her fate? If some people instead want flowery feedback without predictive perspective, or just want to chat with a professional, there are plenty of qualified counselors and therapists to fulfill that need.

Too often we’ve seen “conscious creationist” types get carried away with inspiration and thinking that they can create whatever they set their (ego personality) minds to,  despite the aspirations likely being outside of their karmic blueprints.

Yes, we are big fans of inspiration, self-improvement, setting and striving to achieve important goals, and making the most of our lives. However, when all of that is done without self-understanding, without asking the question, “who am I and what is it that I am here on earth to learn, what is my dharma, and what is my karma?,” then it becomes problematic.

“Knowing thyself,” and self-understanding come first. Then one is more able to “consciously create” what is in line with their destiny rather than just going for what the ego wants.

Destiny is not something you consciously create or something you choose like what to have for dinner. It’s already set in motion before you incarnate. Again, if you want to explore this concept and understand from experience rather than just hearsay, there are sources listed below; study them and experience past life regression and life between life regression.

Often, we hear of people claiming that they can create/manifest anything they consciously want, and saying that their fate is not predetermined. Then we ask them about their fate (knowing thyself) and they don’t know; worse, they say personal fate doesn’t exist, just that they have “unlimited possibilities” in their lives. Yet they ultimately “create” a reality that is void of those “unlimited possibilities” that they speak of.

So what’s going on here is that they claim that they can “create anything” they desire, but they never tell us what they’ve “created” that is so unusual (that isn’t otherwise predictable–at the very least, the general form of, through comprehensive astrology and numerology), and they never have any clue about their fate since they’ve never delved into the predictive sciences, or consulted with someone who is able to measure fate.

Then there are those who say they know their fate, but that they can also change it. But what they claim is a manifestation of inspirational power outside of their destiny matches what we see as their fate in the comprehensive charts. In other words, they were destined to “create” what they created, and they were destined to experience what they experienced in the journey along the way.

By the way, we also see “miracles” as fate in disguise. We see all significant life events as being predestined. Does this philosophy encourage a passive or neglectful attitude toward life? No. We’ve always advocated getting in touch with who you really are, capitalizing on your strengths, accepting what you can’t change, and assertively going after your goals, goals that are aligned with your personality and your higher-self/soul.

Someone might ask, “How do you know that our destiny is not changed by the way in which we respond to the moment that is currently passing?”

The answer to that is simple. Because fate is measurable, no matter how people respond to the circumstances in their lives. Because destiny is what will be, and what will be is not always what you want to create.

A person’s overall karmic plan, including its key lessons and rewards, isn’t altered by a person “deciding” to do one thing instead of another, such as moving to NYC instead of Wichita.

The overall plan was for that person to move to NYC instead of Wichita, and that’s why they did. Even the way people respond, react, and consciously decide to live their lives is predictable, if you get to know their subconscious character well enough.

Ultimately, if people could become anything they wanted, they wouldn’t stay the same. Yet they do for the most part.

You talk to people who are going to many New Age seminars, who are determined to “create” the life of their dreams. Then, you see them 20 years later and they may be more wise, aware, or accepting, or inspired, but have they created the life of their dreams? Some have, and some haven’t. Some are fated to experience more love, money, or success, and some are not.

You can’t prove a theory, you can only invalidate it. Thus far, through all our years of empirical research, we haven’t disproved that it’s possible to predict fate.

As we’ve said before, the reason we feel this is so important is that when you are more aware of your fate and who you really are beyond your conscious personality, you are better able to capitalize on your strengths; you avoid spinning your wheels, resulting in frustration, depression, or worse, when you don’t manifest what you wanted.

Ultimately, based on our findings, life is much more about self-understanding, life lessons, and the journey, instead of the destination and reaching for “unlimited opportunities in the universe.”

On the bright side, if a person discovers it is not their fate to, for example, be a successful professional opera singer in this life, we do believe that if that person continues to aspire strongly enough to be a great opera singer that they may very well manifest that desire in a future lifetime. “Gifts” are really talents developed over lifetimes, in our view.

Reincarnation Sources:

Cunningham, Janet, Ph.D. A Tribe Returned. Crest Park, CA:Deep Forest Press, 1994.

Cunningham, Janet, Ph.D. and Michael Ranucci. Caution: Soul Mate Ahead! Spiritual Love in the Physical World. Columbia, MD: Two Suns Press, 1999.

Fiore, Edith. You Have Been Here Before. New York: Ballantine, 1978.

Goldberg, Bruce, D.D.S. Past Lives Future Lives. New York: Ballantine, 1982.

Langley, Noel. Edgar Cayce On Reincarnation. New York: Warner Books, Inc., 1967.

Lucas, Winafred, Ph.D. Regression Therapy: A Handbook for Professionals, Vol. 1, Crest Park, CA: Deep Forest Press, 1993.

Lucas, Winafred, Ph.D. Regression Therapy: A Handbook for Professionals, Vol. 2, Crest Park, CA: Deep Forest Press, 1993.

MacLaine, Shirley. Out On A Limb. New York: Bantam Books, 1983.

Moody, Raymond, M.D. Coming Back: A Psychiatrist Explores Past-Life Journeys. New York: Bantam, Doubleday, Dell Publishing Group, 1990.

Sprinkle, R. Leo, Ph.D. Soul Samples. Columbus, NC: Granite Publishing Group, 1999.

Steiger, Brad, and Francie Steiger. Discover Your Past Lives. Atglen. PA: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 1987.

Steiger, Brad, and Lorin Williams. Other Lives. Phoenix: Esoteric Publications, 1985.

Steiger, Brad. You’ll Live Again. Nevada City, CA: Blue Dolphin Publishing, Inc., 1996.

Stevenson, Ian, M.D. Twenty Cases Suggestive of Reincarnation. Charlottesville, VA.: University Press of Virginia, revised and enlarged edition, 1974.

Sutphen, Dick. You Were Born Again To Be Together. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1976.

Sutphen, Dick. Predestined Love. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1988.

Sutphen, Dick. Past Lives, Future Loves. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1978.

Todeschi, Kevin J. Edgar Cayce on Soul Mates: Unlocking The Dynamics Of Soul Attraction. Virginia Beach, VA: A.R.E. Press, 1999.

Weiss, Brian L., M.D. Many Lives, Many Masters. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1988.

Wambach, Helen. Reliving Your Past Lives. New York: Barnes and Noble, 2000.

Life Between Life:

Newton, Michael. Journey Of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1997.

Newton, Michael. Destiny Of Souls: New Case Studies of Life Between Lives. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 2000

Moody, Raymond A., Jr., M.D. Life After Life. New York: Bantam Books, 1975.

Scientific Studies Involving Reincarnation:

Journal of Scientific Exploration, Allen Press, Lawrence, KS. Has published various articles about reincarnation studies.

Journal of Regression Therapy, International Association for Regression Research and Therapies (IARRT), Riverside, CA. (909) 784-1570, http://www.IARRT.org.

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New Age, Spirituality, and Dogma – 10 Myths Revealed

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Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary definition of dogma is as follows:

Main Entry: dog·ma
Pronunciation: ‘dog-m&, ‘däg-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural dogmas also

dog·ma·ta /-m&-t&/
Etymology: Latin dogmat-, dogma, from Greek, from dokein to seem a point of view or tenet put forth as authoritative without adequate grounds

While we recognize the positive influences of organized faith, most religions, including Buddhism for example, have their share of dogma. Despite valuing many Buddhist tenets, we detect plenty of dogmatic beliefs among its followers. The following email sent to us from a Buddhist who chants daily exemplifies our point:

“I think fate and destiny goes back to karma, yes we have karma from previous lives, but we created our own karma, so we also can change it! Although we may not change all bad karma completely, my master promised us that thru chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo we can absolutely reach enlightenment in this life time! And we can expedite the changing process! That’s the power of our chanting!

If you start chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo you’ll reach enlightenment way faster than any methods you suggest. I’ve used the power from my prayers (thru chanting) to overcome obstacles in my everyday life and achieve my goals – many times making impossible into possible… Quite mystical, but also a lot of work”

We asked the gentleman who emailed us to share how much closer he thinks he is to “enlightenment” from chanting and exactly how he has “changed” his karma, but he didn’t respond back to us.

The Buddhist above states that his master  “promised” him that he’d reach “enlightenment” if he chanted a certain verse. Chanting is a form of meditation and can be used to become more centered and to focus.

However, if you have further karma to work out and need to come back for other lifetimes (that may have been planned well before this one), all the chanting in the world isn’t going to change that.

As we always say, you cannot erase your karma and bypass the earthly experience needed to balance it.

Sure, you can change how you react to it, which can make the lessons easier to tolerate, but in no way can you erase what your ego doesn’t like or create what your ego wants if it’s not part of your destiny.

Other forms of dogma linked to various belief systems include the following:

*The “Harmonic Convergence,” (a label given, by creative and opportunistic astrologers, to a type of irrelevant astrological planetary alignment that has been occurring regularly for eons) and other “cosmic events” like it; promoters make bogus claims of “unparalleled times” in the earth’s history, promoting their web sites and selling their products, yet the only “unparalleled time” is for them to take advantage of the uneducated, misinformed, and those who are impressed by far-out, “spiritual” sounding, New Age notions; other key phrases commonly used include, “now is a momentous time unlike any other,” and “many facets of the Divine Plan are unfolding simultaneously”

*Men need women in marriage in order to grow spiritually

*Women can’t be spiritual or religious leaders

*Sex before marriage is a sin

*Directives issued by “ascended masters” through “channeled messages;” these are sometimes valid, yet so often bogus and long-winded cosmic fu-fu; obvious red flags are if the “messages” are biased-sounding in any way and/or deny the fact that varying degrees of adversity in people’s lives has a divine purpose

*Getting married and having children is the right thing to do

*Divorce is a sin

*You can “Ascend” or “reach enlightenment” in this life if you consciously choose it

*Because the Universe is changing, we aren’t governed by the laws of karma like we used to be

*You can live forever; all you have to do is “download” your consciousness into a clone of yourself

*Once you die, all your “sins” are forgiven and you get a “get out of jail free” card; you aren’t accountable for your actions in this life

*You have complete free will while incarnated and you can create anything you want in this life; what the mind can conceive, you can achieve

*You have the right to anything you desire; it’s your “birthright”

*Cursing is a sin

*Nudity is a sin

*Making a lot of money is a sin

*Taking a vow of poverty is the right thing to do

*Having a drink once a while will corrupt your spirituality

*Eating meat isn’t very spiritual

*Vegetarianism is the most spiritual diet

*Listening to Rock music is not very spiritual

*Dressing provocatively is a sin

*If you don’t adhere to a particular belief system, you’re doomed

*Select Feng Shui “cures” such as, “Beautify the money area in your house and become a millionaire!;” yes, we value many Feng Shui concepts, but you can’t cheat fate through its methods

Copyright © 2005 Scott Petullo, Stephen Petullo

Angelina Jolie’s Past, Present and Future as Seen Through Numerology and Astrology

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It’s always interesting for us to interpret the comprehensive numerology and astrology charts of those in the public eye.

Instead of us telling you what we see in the charts, we will show you what we see through customized visual representations of personal fate, as seen through comprehensive numerology and astrology.

We don’t have a good sample (at least a 1/2 page) of Angelina Jolie’s handwriting*. If we did, we would be able to determine potential love life blocks and moneyproblem areas, in addition to the Timelines.

As shown in Angelina Jolie’s Love Life Timeline, much of age 28 for her was dynamite for rewarding love (she turned 30 June, 2005), but ages 29, 30, and 31 don’t look as promising for stable love that’s relatively free of conflict and sacrifice.

Angelina Jolie’s Overall Love Life Ranking, Money Timeline, and Overall Money Ranking are posted for you to review.

As displayed, she’s currently moving away from a long stretch of time including a lot of fantastic romantic love energy. It will be interesting to see how her romantic life goes over the next several years.

Note that age has nothing to do with when a person is fated to experience their most rewarding love. Angelina Jolie just happens to have the bulk of hers before age 30. Others are destined to have it in their 40’s and 50’s; still others, in their 60’s and later.

Her Money Timeline tells us that she is and will be, for the next several years, doing even better financially than the last few years, but also that age 31 through 33 ultimately include some net worth “corrections.” By this we are referring to detrimental financial circumstances, such as significant obligatory financial disbursements, or other monetary misfortune or loss, despite her earning a lot of money during the same period of time.

Your fate is measurable and timing really is everything.

*Graphology, or handwriting analysis, allows for subconscious character analysis. In other words, the hidden, yet prevailing part of your personality is examined. Graphology is classified as a branch of psychology by the U.S. Library of Congress.

Copyright © 2005 Scott Petullo, Stephen Petullo

New Age Gurus – 20 Qualities That Don’t Make a Good Spiritual Teacher

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Since the early 1980’s we’ve explored metaphysical and New Age offerings. We’ve compiled this list based on our experience to help you navigate the metaphysical marketplace.

The following is an extended list of characteristics that, although perceived by much of the population as inherently “spiritual,” do not automatically make someone a good spiritual teacher.

*Membership to a sect/religion based in a foreign country

*The appearance of a wise, old sage; older doesn’t always mean wiser

*Musical/artistic ability

*The ability to offer an authentic-looking, heartfelt cry on cue

*Having attracted a lot of money/contributions through their adherents

*A foreign accent

*Enigmatic looks

*Lots of press

*Expensive fees

*Expensive seminars and retreats

*Mention of having studied under a “guru” in an exotic foreign country

*Specializing in mysterious disciplines that are difficult, if not impossible to pronounce

*Being a “best-selling” author

*An appearance on Oprah

*Appearing on other national TV/radio shows

*Having testimonials/endorsements from other “spiritual authorities” (i.e., often self-proclaimed)

*A powerfully effective communicator/stage presence

*Having “cured” themselves of a terminal disease through their magic powers that you can have too if you would just pay their fees and buy their products

*Guaranteeing success in manifesting what you want (especially if it contrasts with who you really are/your true path)

*Cheer-leading ability

*Denying reincarnation and karma (usually because accepting these basic spiritual concepts would negate some or a lot of what they preach)

*“Never” saying anything “negative” and always smiling

*Written communication that appears to sound profoundly deep, is difficult to decipher, and that leaves you thinking, “What does that mean?” after the feel-good feeling fades

*Poetic ability

*The ability to make you feel warm and fuzzy inside

*Claims of having communicated directly with God, or guides, or other spiritual beings–especially when the “communications” are sometimes biased-sounding. For example, someone claiming that “God” told them a certain politician/political initiative or corporate initiative is evil, or that one must, for instance, abstain from sex for the rest of his/her life in order to reach “nirvana”

*The willingness to jump on the New Age bandwagon just because a spiritual concept is popular

Copyright © 2005 Scott Petullo, Stephen Petullo

Getting Started with Spiritual Studies

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There are many good “spiritual teachers” and “gurus” in existence, but in order for someone to be a good spiritual teacher/guru, he/she must have inherent wisdom, be relatively free of biases and the tendency to push students into a dogmatic program of instruction, and have gone through his/her own extensive explorations leading to deep understanding of the topic he/she is claiming expertise.

Contrary to popular perception, the following don’t automatically make someone a good spiritual teacher: robes; beads; beards; long gray hair; a family history of healers or readers; a PhD, M.D., or other advanced traditional (or non-traditional) degree; charisma; a large following; a celebrity following.

The following do make someone a good spiritual teacher: recommendations/testimonials by people you trust; communicating relevant information clearly and simply; a method of teaching that persuades students to find their own answers; a humble disposition; being able to admit that the teacher is sometimes taught by the student; a commitment to constantly exploring and testing relevant theories and discarding those proven to be invalid; acknowledging that there are seldom “quick-fix” solutions  to life’s most important challenges; and freely referring the student to another teacher if he/she is unable to provide the student with what they seek.

All you really need is yourself, a desire to learn, and a sincere interest in the subjects you’re drawn to. You may be thinking you need a structured system to teach you (what you already know on a super-conscious level) because this is what most of us have been led to believe from traditional education systems. Not so.

If you are comfortable learning through self-study and experimentation, having someone point you in the right direction is a perfect start.

Start by meditating. This will help you to become centered and to be able to feel what is right for you in the exploration of your spirituality. You must be disciplined and practice meditating every day to fully benefit. Set aside time, at least 10 minutes to start, in the morning or evening. Don’t have time? Turn off the TV and avoid people who aren’t for your highest good.

Next, go to your local library or metaphysical bookstore and look for books that appeal to you. Through trial and error you’ll find what you need. It also helps to read the reviews for books on the subjects you like on amazon.com. The good books will be mentioned and recommended, but keep in mind people can potentially be biased or have an agenda when writing reviews. Also know that a best-selling book only means that it is popular, not that it automatically includes complete  truth and wisdom. Trust your intuition above all.

Copyright © 2005 Scott Petullo, Stephen Petullo

Heidi Fleiss’s Past, Present and Future as Seen Through Astrology and Numerology

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From a spiritual viewpoint, Heidi Fleiss has manifested what she was fated to experience, in our professional opinion. Below details some general information about Heidi Fleiss.

All of the following points would be discerned from her basic numerology and astrology charts regardless of what we already know of her through the media. We don’t have a sample of her handwriting, which would allow us to look into her personality much more deeply.

1. She has what we call “Al Capone” type aspects (tough/smooth operator), with a lot of compassion and love power. She’s like a fiery, potent cupid with a rough edge.

2. She’s one high-powered, visionary person, meaning that she belongs in the international arena, where she can fully exercise her talents. Small time stuff does not suite her at all.

3. She needs absolute freedom of action; she needs to be able to act as she desires without anyone’s (such as a husband) constraints on her behavior. Try to make her conform to a set of rules limiting her action, and she’s gone.

4. She has a natural tendency to want to be number one, the best at what she does.

5. She inherently has a lot more spiritual awareness than she appears.

6. She has a strong vitality, so she heals quickly from living in the “fast lane,” for example.

7. She’s fated to earn money through pleasure, social activity, love affairs, parties, speculation, and sex (really, this is extremely clear in her charts and we would say this for her if we knew who she was or not. This goes for all the points here—we’re just reading the charts).

8. Women, women in general, are very beneficial toward how she acquires money.

9. Her money acquisition aspects are much stronger than average.

10. At some point in her life, illegal forms of income, and/or tax evasion is likely. Hopefully, that’s in her past for her sake.

11. Age 28/1994 through 34/2000, particularly 31/1997-34/2000, included a very, very challenging span of time for her. These are some of the worst years in her life.

12. Age 35/2001 through 38/2004 included a lot of mental and emotional purging and healing. She emerged wiser, more mature, and prepared for the next phase of her life.

13. Age 37/2003–46/2012 will include many ideas, directives, and projects that won’t stand the test of time. This 9-10 year period will be full of fun, social opportunity, easy money, and quick success, but a lot of that which is initiated won’t last beyond 2013.

14. Age 39/2005–43/2009 is a very promising four year period when Ms Fleiss is putting into form some very important work projects, those that are at once far reaching, but also within the above mentioned 9-10 year period that includes a low level of permanence. In other words, she may succeed in successfully manifesting whatever she’s working on, and she may profit handsomely, but she won’t be involved with it directly beyond this 9-10 year period.

15. By age 43/mid to late 2009 she’ll have reached a high point in her life, one that signifies an important change of direction. Possible major life changes for her by this time.

16. Age 44/2010–47/2013 includes some struggles in trying several new things and having nothing really materialize fully. She won’t meet her professional expectations if they are high.

17. She has pretty good love-life aspects throughout her life, but age 48/2014 and 49/2015 are two years when love relationships are more meaningful for her. In other words, she might fall deeply in love at that time. Before this two year period there’s mainly a lot of physical romantic connections, with the exception of 2007. 2007 for Ms Fleiss is sweet for emotional, heart-expanding love (the kind that most people want). 2012 offers a taste of the same.

Copyright © 2005 Scott Petullo, Stephen Petullo