Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 I had asked a very serious question in the previous email. (but probably most ignored it as I haven't seen any replies (or generally all are ignoring me ;-)). The question is in the last two paragraphs. RE: [GJ] Some Thoughts about Sydney Omarr, and The State of Astro logy The very reason I became interested in astrology (immensly) is Sydney Omarr. I used to read his column in SJ Mercury news (mostly for fun). A few years back the column had the quote for me (aquarius) "What a wierd monday. You will not be sure whether you will be working tomorrow." The next days prediction was "everything is ok." And it did happen after about 6 months. I was set up by a few and was told that I was fired. But I proved my innocense by next day and was rehired. Still continued with the job got my green card and did OK after that. Last year his prediction was "Married or single you will change residence". I was in SF CA. Because of 9/11 my employer asked me to relocate to NY. First I refused. (I had found another job i SF CA). But my wife lost her job and we decided to avoid the unstable conditions, sold our house in bay area (I still miss it) and relocated to NY. Again after about 8 months). There were many predictions that came true. What is really freaking me out now is his prediction of last year "locate fire exits of the building that you enter" and a prediction later that "this thanksgiving, you will be just happy that you are alive". I'm still perplexed as to why the predictions came true in my case and again not sure about how long after. (but good that I had early warnings). I know I should not spend too much time on these things and live my life but am a little bit scared for my family in NY because of the prediction and hence this email. I feel if it happens, it could be in feb (from my experience from previous predictions). Gurus any suggestions/thoughts? My DOB: Feb 05,1966, 13:32 in Poona, India. thanks a lot shashank Mu'Min Bey [mumin_bey] Tuesday, January 14, 2003 12:47 PM vedic astrology; gjlist [GJ] Some Thoughts about Sydney Omarr, and The State of Astrology Some Thoughts about Sydney Omarr, and The State of Astrology Saturday, January 11, 2003 Earlier this week it was reported that astrologer and journalist Sydney Omarr had died at the age of 76. His death follows on the heels of the deaths of other noted astrologers, among them, David Solte', Marion March, Charles Harvey, Dr. B. V. Raman, Richard Houck and others. It is a state of affairs that, in my opinion, needs to be greatly addressed. Omarr's birthplace, Philadelphia, is the same as my own, and I suppose it is for this reason that his passing is especially poignant for me. It was not until after I began my astrological journey, that I discovered that Philly had a long history with the Celestial Science, going as far back as the 1600s, according to the Astrological Encyclopedia. In fact, one of the first American formal astrological groups was formed on or very near Wissahickon Ave., which I lived near as a kid growing up. Small World. Everyone that has studied Astrology here in America has, at some point, either heard of, and/or picked up a copy of Omarr's "My World of Astrology" which sort of chronicles his life and times as a budding astrologer while keeping his day job as a journalist. I know that I kind of marveled at how he could determine the outcome of horse races and the like through the use of astrology, how he could discuss someone's chart without the aid of one right in front of him, and so on. His world of astrology, helped to open one of my own for me. According to the Astro Databank program, Sydney Omarr was born on Aug 5, 1926, at 11:27 am in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Among the many other things extant in his Astrology, was the Jupiter-Neptune axis - clearly, a spiritual/otherworldly signature if there was ever was one. And then there was the Mercury-Saturn square, a keen aspect of introspection, strategy and deep thought. Fellow Astrologer Evangeline Adams also had the Mercury-Saturn square, and even commented once in her writings, that Mercury without Saturn is like an egg without the salt! She, like Omarr, had such a fine way with such turns-of-phrases. Omarr's Vedic horoscope also shows his knack for Astrology; note that in his Navamsa (the sub or harmonic chart used by Vedic Astrologers to determine the inner nature of a person), Mercury, the planet of Astrology, is aspected by Rahu, or the North Node. The Nodes in Vedic Astrology are regarded as otherworldly forces not unlike the Outer Planets of Western Astrology, and are very common to see in the charts of Astrologers, usually in some combination with Mercury and the 8th house, such as we see here in case of Omarr. This same Mercury becomes even more important, because it is the Ascendant Lord in the Rasi, or natal chart, and because the Nodes, specifically Rahu, is conjunct the Moon, which happens to be Gemini. Thus, we see the tie-in between the Nodes and Mercury again. Oamrr's passing occurred at the time when the Sidereal transit of Saturn was going over his Moon; this is known as Sade Sati, or the 7 ½ year transit of Saturn going over the Moon, and the two Signs that flank it. Such a time usually suggests themes of loss or death, either for people around the native, or even the native him/herself. It is said that a person usually lives to see two such transits on average, and if a person is unusually long-lived, they may actually see three. It is also said that the first one usually correlates with the loss of those close to us, while the last one usually correlates with our own passing. I have studied this transit technique known among the more classical Vedic Astrologers for many years, and I can vouch for its accuracy. That Omarr's Moon/Venus-Rahu combo was in the 10th house of career and public standing would not only show his rather high-profile life and actions, but also highlight his demise as well. The issue of Age is but one of the many that beset the American Astrological Community in the new century. The future of Astrology here, will depend greatly on what happens over the course of the next 10 years. According to surveys done by various American Astrological organizations over the past decade, it is estimated that the average professional, practicing Astrologer is somewhere between mid-40s to mid-50s in age, about even gender-wise, white, suburban and college-educated. It has also been estimated by these same groups that there is little participation on the part of younger groups, particularly mid-20s to mid-30s. Participation by various ethnic and racial groups is virtually nonexistent. And the pool of such trailblazers as Mr. Omarr, is growing smaller and smaller all the time. Over the past 5 years or so, at least 5 prominent Astrologers have died, including Mr. Omarr. It is not unreasonable to expect more of the same in the years to come. What the issue is, in light of these developments, is exactly what should be done, to ensure that a new crop of astrologers is ready to take on the challenges of the 21st Century? Thankfully, there has been much debate and discussion over this issue, on the various internet forums and so on. There IS an interest in these issues. And, to their credit, there is much education in the Astrological Arts going on by such powerhouses as Noel Tyl, Jeff Green, Liz Greene, K.N. Rao of India, and many, many others. There is hope after all. So, in closing, as we say goodbye to Mr. Omarr, let us also hope that we can say "hello" to a new crop of Astrologers, ready to take on a Brave, New World. I hope to be in that number. Salaam, Mu'Min M. Bey ===== Mu'Min M. Bey Western and Vedic Astrologer mumin_bey AOL IM Screen Name: JediMu 2Way Pager: 1-877-345-6499/8773456499; Cell phone: 267-978-2812 Join the Pan Astrological Forum, Where Freedom in Astrological Thought Lives! Just send a blank email to panastroforum- Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus. 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