What is it about 'those' people that seems to always attract a crowd while people often walk right by (or away) from everyone else.They seem to hold some form of magical 'personal power' that automatically draws others toward them.

Have you been in situations where you have wanted to attract more attention engage in deep, meaningful conversations with those around you but for some reason they just seem to walk away or almost are afraid to talk with you?

Sometimes it can seem like you are invisible that you have no ability to get noticed and the harder you try, the worse it seems to get. You just don't seem to have the personal power to attract desirable people toward you.

Here are 5 ways to magically attract people to you, no matter how much of an outcast you feel like today:

1. Be comfortable with yourself. It sounds kind of odd to think that we are often not comfortable with ourselves doesn't it? But it's true especially in social situations. You can improve your comfort level and work on being more confident overall by using techniques like yoga and meditation. Just 20-minutes of mediation each day can have a dramatic impact on your self-confidence over time resulting in more attractiveness on the outside. You can learn the basics of yoga and meditation from a local class in your area, books or online at yoga and meditation resources such asthis one.

2. Learn to listen and ask questions. People like to talk about themselves, so a great way to break the ice and create interest in yourself is to begin by putting others in a comfortable place of answering questions about themselves.

3. Pay attention to your own health and personal development. When someone appears confident and successful, they draw people toward them. If you look defeated, withdrawn and have not taken care of yourself then that shows to those around you and they will avoid you. Exercise regularly, eat healthy, take care of yourself and others will be drawn to you.

4. Learn to tell stories. Have you ever noticed that some of the most popular people are those that tell great stories. It's not that the story itself needs to be great, it's just that it needs to be told in a passionate and confident way. Make sure you observe what is going on around you, stay abrest of current events and learn to tell stories.

5. Take the positive spinPeople want to be around other positive people not complainers or those who always take the negative spin. If you can see the positive in situations even better take action towards making things more positive then you will be seen as someone of high social importance becoming much more attractive to those around you.

You may think thatpersonal power is a result ofchemistry or social skill that you cannot learn and so you are destined to always be someone who does not attract attention but you can change all of that by following some simple steps to improve your self-confidence, improve your image and learn how to engage others more easily.

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When I speak with clients, we often discuss the notion of feeling empowered. In reality, personal empowerment is not something we feel, its something we do. Our sense of empowerment is a reflection of the increased personal value and self-worth that comes out of our experience of having real influence in one or more areas of our lives.

Lets say we feel motivated to talk with our partner about better balancing household responsibilities, or perhaps boundary-setting with a co-worker. Unless our conversation actually leads to greater balance or better boundaries, we discover we were never actually empowered to influence the change we anticipated. Empowering ourselves and creating change, which ultimately leads to the increased sense of personal value and self-worth we call the feeling of empowerment, involves some very specific steps.

The most important of these steps is what I callgathering evidence. If I were, in fact, to have that conversation around better balancing household responsibilities and still foundmyself the only one emptying the dishwasher, the evidence suggests Im being ignored. On the other hand, if I find Im emptying the dishwasher less frequently, my actions have gathered some measure of success. Taking action and meeting with success empowers us, feeding our sense of value and self-worth. If, initially, we dont meet with success, we have nothing to fear: every obstacle is an opportunity.

In order for us to gather evidence and measure change, we need a starting point. This meanssetting a goal. Once weve established that goal, wetake a specific action. Later, we examine our evidence to determine how weve impacted the situation, looking at whats working, whats not and what might work better. This may mean we change our strategy to get more positive outcomes, which might take a few tries, but that only gives us more information to work with.

Finally, the ultimate measure of personal empowerment iswitnessing real change. In the case of our example, it may be a greater balance of responsibility with our partner, or clearer boundaries with our co-worker. On the other hand, it may be that we dont get the full measure of the change we are seeking. Either way, we have effectively engaged our empowerment by taking action that positively impacts our sense of personal value andself-worth.

By making a conscious effort to have an impact on the world around us, we create a dynamic feedback loop supporting and expanding our sense of value and self-worth. This also gives us valuable information about where we may be unable to make an impact, providing an opportunity to redirect our energies more productively.

The spiritual teacher Ram Dass often says its vitally important for us to recognize ourselves as human beings, not human doings. In the case of personal empowerment, the being is in the doing. It not only raises the level of our experience, but deepens our sense of who we are and our place in the world.

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Attractive Retirement Living, Even With A High Cost

For non-Jerseyites who may be considering New Jersey as a retirement destination, let's go ahead and address the negatives on the front end. Yes, in case you haven't heard, this is an expensive place to live. With a cost of living that is significantly above the national average and property taxes that rank among the highest of almost any State, there are not, in all honestly, a lot of budget-minded retirees rushing to stake their claim to a retirement dream house in the Garden State.

But for those already familiar with the many attractive features to be found here, in spite of the economics, the advantages of retirement in New Jersey are deemed to be worth the extra expense. First, the cultural and entertainment attractions, urban amenities and overall lifestyle attitude that flows outward from New York City and Philadelphia, are, for some, just too compelling to ignore.

And perhaps just as much a factor in pulling retirees to remain in New Jersey is the realization that once you look beyond the industrial boundaries of cities like Newark and Trenton, quiet, scenic regions such as the Delaware Valley, Jersey Shore and Northern Highlands are replete with dozens of appealing and alluring small and villages that have much to offer for retirement living.

As an example, consider Manchester Township, located just seventy miles from the New York metro area and approximately sixty miles from Philadelphia, and the borough of Wanaque, nestled in a picturesque setting at the base of the Ramapo Mountain State Park and bordered by the Wanaque River, yet just 34 miles from Manhattan. With a current population just under 40,000, Manchester witnessed a tremendous expansion during the 1960's, 70's and 80's, a situation which was largely attributed to growing number of retirement communities that were built here. Although significantly smaller with a current population of approximately 11,000, Wanaque has also recently attracted the attention of new communities for active adult retirees, specifically a Del Webb development.

For those who prefer an oceanfront retirement location, Cape May or some of the other small towns in the Southern Shore Region provide a laid-back atmosphere and cool summer ocean breezes. Located right on the extreme southern tip of the New Jersey coast, Cape May and nearby Bridgeton are both noted known for their architectural interest and relaxing lifestyles. In fact, Bridgeton's Historical District has more than 2,200 historic structures.

Neighboring Millville and Vineland are a little further inland but also relatively close to the shore. Residents of both enjoy small-town settings and still within access to the attractions of Philadelphia, New York and Washington DC, as well as the Jersey Shore. Millville has the advantage of the Maurice River, a federally-designated stream, running through its downtown area and is actively working to build upon its waterfront heritage. Vineland has repeatedly been selected as the one of the best places live in New Jersey.

Another choice for many retirees is Jackson Township, which sits at the northern edge of Ocean County and is less than an hour's drive from the Jersey Shore. Retirees are drawn to this area by the community's beautiful tree-line neighborhoods, its proximity to New York City and Philadelphia and inventory of affordable, quality senior housing.

In rural western New Jersey, the Delaware River Valley is a beautiful pastoral setting with a diverse and picturesque collection of small towns where retirees can be in either Philadelphia or New York in just over an hour. Here one is immediately struck by the sharp contrast between affluent, upscale villages with relatively high median household incomes and more blue-collar middle class neighborhoods such as Frenchtown, a tiny hamlet that is home to a colony of working artists' studios and galleries, fine antique stores, intimate little cafes, ethnic restaurants, coffee houses and book stores. Recently, there has a movement to renovate the architectural landscape of Frenchtown, as well as several other smaller communities in the Valley.

In Flemington, the county seat of Hunterdon County and the commercial center of the area, the downtown area is a historic district where the majority of the buildings are included on the New Jersey register of historic places. Here, as throughout all the towns of the Delaware River Valley, there is a tremendous sense of community respect for the heritage of the region, as symbolized in part by the tree-lined streets and well-manicured lawns seen almost everywhere.

While perhaps not as well known as its neighbor, Pennsylvania's Bucks County, Hunterdon County is considered by many to be just as scenic, and more affordable. With the 28-mile long Delaware and Raritan Canal, Biking and Hiking Trail passing through several of the area's charming small towns and a highway with bike trails below the sheer rock cliffs of the Delaware River, outdoor lovers find this a great retirement destination. Clinton, one of the most idyllic spots in the region, and Lambertville, once a sleepy factory worker's town, have both become trendy and upscale communities with fine restaurants, antique shops and distinctive art galleries that attract not only weekend visitors but retirees looking for an interesting and exciting place to live.

New Jersey may not be the first choice for retirees searching for an affordable place to retire, but for those willing to look past the cost of living here, this is a beautiful and interesting option that should not be taken lightly.

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A Shamanic Astrology Readings intent is to help you understand your life from an archetypal and mythological perspective. An archetype is a model of people, behaviors or personalities that are innate, universal and hereditary. They are unlearned and act to organize how we experience certain things in our personal world or through what lens we may view the world.

We will be looking at the archetypes specific to your natal chart.We will first look at your lineage to be able to see what gifts, talents and possible addictions you brought with you into this lifetime to release and let go of.

We will then look at what the current story line is and what new archetypes or mystery school trainings you are learning and working with in this lifetime to evolve and stretch yourself.

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Judith Dides M.A. (Hamida) was exposed to astrology as a child when her mother and aunts talked about the Sun signs of family members which piqued her curiosity in the stars and their influence. She first connected with Evolutionary Astrology after reading Jeff Greens books in the mid-80s. It was there she found a form of astrology that made sense of her life and experience. Her own search for meaning and purpose took her down academic and spiritual paths leading to degrees in Anthropology and Linguistics. Later, Hamida was ordained as a minister of the Universal Worship, a Sufi interfaith service. Her astrology practice was set on fire after attending the EAN conference Astrology, Reincarnation and the Soul, Denver 2010 and the DMP level 1 training with Patricia Walsh. These two events propelled Judith forward and added new depth to her readings. Judith Dides, also known as Hamida, is also an herbalist and flower essence practitioner. She calls upon the plant kingdom to support her clients on their souls journey with custom made potions as enhancements to her counseling.

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Terri Zee holds a B. A. degree in Theater graduating Magna Cum Laude. Her life-long interest in astrology took a major leap forward when she discovered Evolutionary Astrology and, after twenty years in the Texas film industry, she devoted her time and interest to her studies with Kim Marie and committed to her career as a full time Evolutionary Astrologer. She writes The Astrology Corner, focusing on the New Moon, for Our Amazing Norwaya publication in that country. In addition to her counseling work and writing, Terri is on the staff of Lightworkers Sanctuary, a center for spiritual development in the Dallas area where she serves as the resident Evolutionary Astrologer. Terri firmly believes that in order to grow one must continuously surrender to what one thinks one knows and be willing to learn something new. She lives on a pond, tucked away from the metropolis of Dallas with her husband and their three Jack Russell Terriers.

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Lydia Trettis is a graduate of the Jeffrey Wolf Green School of Astrology. She has been studying and practicing astrology and tarot for over 20 years. Her journey with Evolutionary Astrology began when she attended Mark Jones UK Pluto School in 2003. While living at the Findhorn Foundation in Northern Scotland, her love and dedication to the spirit of the land deepened. Lydia was ordained as a Minister and Spiritual Counselor by the London Interfaith Seminary. She studied tarot while living in New York City and finds that doing tarot readings with an astrological bent yields especially powerful and insightful readings. Lydia is now grateful to live in the stunning and powerful beauty of Utahs Wasatch Mountains and works regularly with clients worldwide.

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Jinny has been studying and practicing astrology and tarot for more than 20 years. She worked in community development for non-profit organizations for more than 10 years and has been a student of Evolutionary Astrology for as long. In 2006, upon completion of the Usui Reiki Master level with Barb Weston, she was inspired to develop a method of incorporating Reiki with Evolutionary Astrology that she has named, Chakra-Based Planetary Energy Balancing. In 2007, she completed Level 1 of Roger Woolgers Deep Memory Process training with Patricia Walsh. Astounded by Patricias brilliant research in practice, Jinny went on to study with Jeffrey Wolf Green, Rose Marcus, Maurice Fernandez, Kim Marie as well as private tutoring from Mark Jones while completing the homework requirements. Jinny has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C. and is currently enhancing her astrology practice with counseling skills studies. She is passionate about facilitating the understanding of astrologys possibilities in ways that are accessible for all.

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Hanne Albrechtsen is a scientist and practicing Evolutionary Astrologer. She graduated from the Jeffrey Wolf Green School of Evolutionary Astrology in 2001 and founded her own research business, (the Institute of Knowledge Sharing), in 2005. As an Evolutionary Astrologer, Hanne focuses on vocational and personal evolution issues with clients and mentors younger and adult academics who wish to work as independent consultants and scientists within their respective counseling fields. She also hosts and teaches general EA seminars and workshops in the Copenhagen area.

Michigan, United States astro.jojo@yahoo.com

JoAnn is a graduate of the Learning Center for Astrological Studies Certification (LCAS) Program and Segment 1 from the Kim Maries Evolutionary Astrology Network via the Jeffrey Wolf Green method. JoAnn lectures on relationship astrology and currently teaches Introduction to Astrology classes for the LCAS. In addition, to her counseling work and writing she gives lectures on relationship astrology and the year ahead. JoAnn has a Certificate of Small Business Management at LCC and is currently enhancing her astrology practice with counseling skills and working towards her Segment 2 Relationships, Sexuality, Synastry & Composite through the Evolutionary Astrology Network. Her facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/astro.jo.3

Sooke, B.C., Canada (250) 642-2441 mark@plutoastrology.com http://www.plutoastrology.com

Mark began studying astrology in 1973 while living in the ashram of Swami Muktananda, in India, while also integrating various Buddhist and Hindu techniques. He met Jeffrey Wolf Green in 1984 as a Pluto School disciple and soon recognized that he found an inspired astrology teacher and a real spiritual guide. Marks astrological inclinations focused in the direction of shamanism, or native spiritual teachings, and his practice became more earth-based reflecting the wisdom of the medicine wheel .This correlates to the house system and the real meaning of planet Earth in Evolutionary Astrology. Mark has published his memoirs in a book called The Broken Heart of God (Trafford Publications).

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Michelle became a student of Evolutionary Astrology in 1992, after receiving her first astrological reading during a challenging Saturn return when she discovered Pluto, The Evolutionary Journey of the Soul and its author Jeffrey Wolf Green. She went on to attend two Pluto schools and studied many years with Jeffrey. Michelles evolution continued as student of Kim Marie and Maurice Fernandez. Michelle feels blessed to continue her studies alongside many remarkably gifted evolutionary astrologers, writers, lecturers, and teachers. She intends profound healing and spiritual development for herself and clients as she blends a unique astrological perspective and her Kundalini yoga practice to facilitate Soul opening and expansion.

Berlin, Germany +49 (30) 633 710 64 rinadelianskiea@aol.com http://www.rinadelianski.de

Rina Delianski has been a practicing astrologer for 14 years. In 1999, while living in Canada, she discovered the Pluto Vol I book by Jeffrey Wolf Green. Evolutionary Astrology provided her with the insights necessary to understand that determining force which lies beneath the surface of ones personality. Since that time, EA has become the foundation of her counselling work, which includes energetic healing based on shamanic practices. These practices were learned from healers in her home country Bulgaria, where ancient empowering rituals are still cherished and respected. Her deep reverence to Mother Earth led her to study the art of crystal healing and she is currently enrolled in Katrina Raphaells Crystal Academy. The inspirational energy of the asteroid Urania on Rinas Gemini Sun in the house of Sagittarius faithfully guides her to share the teachings of Natural Law, which are induced in ones consciousness through the study of EA. Rina also has a Masters degree in Computer Science from the Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany.

Hawaii, United States livingsky7@gmail.com http://www.mauricefernandez.com

Maurice Fernandez, author of the book Neptune, the 12th House and Pisces and forthcoming Astrology and the Evolution of Consciousness, is currently based in Boulder, Colorado. His educational programs and reading practice have forged a reputation of depth and excellence. Maurice is a certified teacher of Kundalini Yoga and occasionally combines yoga practice with astrology workshops for a holistic body, mind, and spirit experience.

Maurice was born in Burundi and moved to Israel as a teenager. He began his astrology studies at the age of 19, and started to teach and counsel people soon after. In 1993, he met Jeffrey Green who introduced him to the concept of Evolutionary Astrology and in 1999 became the director and teacher of the School of Evolutionary Astrology in Israel.

Having developed his own unique perspective and concepts, Maurice is invited to lecture internationally, notably across the United States, Canada, Europe and Israel. He hosts a very instructive free learning Forum on his website which is the place to be if one looks for fresh perspectives, penetrating insights, and some fun with fellow astro-geeks.

Spruce Pine, North Carolina, United States (828) 688-9703 joystar777@gmail.com http://www.psychicjoystar.com

Joy has a degree in physical therapy and worked in that field for 10 years during which time a growing interest in the mind-body connection led her to the personal quest of re-awakening to all things metaphysical and spiritual. Throughout the process of personal evolution, she continued to revisit astrology periodically over the years while always being attracted to books and information regarding evolution of the soul. EA has been a special gift in her life and she has great appreciation for the ways in which EA explains life behavioral patterns and the reasons for particular emotional responses to life experiences. She holds a heart-felt belief that the absolute proof of The Divine Itself can be found in the stars! Joy lives in the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina. Her focus with EA is to allow all of her life experiences, her intuitive abilities, and soul astrology knowledge to compliment one another in such a way that she can be of highest service to the evolution those who call upon her for life guidance and insight.

Bergen, Norway chironsfriend@hotmail.com http://sol-with.com/

Sol W. Jonassen has been involved with astrology from a very young age, introduced to this ancient wisdom by her Aries father. Currently residing in Bergen, Norway, she counsels nationally and internationally while incorporating various other healing modalities. She is a teacher at Hercules School of Astrology and writes for several publications in Norway. Sol also organizes the Norwegian Astrology Conference called Polaris. She remains an avid yoga practioner.

Bristol, England +44 (0) 117 9632500 markijones@gmail.com http://www.plutoschool.com

Mark Jones is a Psychosynthesis Therapist and Astrologer working in Bristol, England. A graduate of Noel Tyls Masters Astrology program and the Evolutionary Astrology School of Jeffrey Wolf Green, Mark is the main teacher of the U.K. Pluto Schools. Mark is also an Alchemical Hypnotherapist and has begun to synthesize regression work within his therapy practice. Mark has recently begun to share (in phone classes, and as a regular speaker at the Norwac Astrology conference in Seattle) an ongoing synthesis of his Astrological work together with an in-depth therapeutic approach that can be built upon such a depth of understanding as the natal chart can bring to the client. The therapeutic potential is then to go beyond merely an intellectual understanding of the core issues found in the chart, towards an experiential process of synthesizing such an understanding into a working model of healing and wholeness within peoples lives. In order to find out more information as to classes Mark is offering resources in the form of written materials or DVDs and CDs of past classes and lectures, please visit his Web site.

Oxfordshire, England +44 (0) 1189 470804 knkennard@hotmail.com

Kitty has been practicing astrology since 1993. She introduced Jeffrey and Evolutionary Astrology to the United Kingdom in 1997, and has subsequently organized and directed the UK EA Schools. She has a BSc in Human Nutrition, and was a University lecturer in Oxford. She has extensively studied traditional and modern medical astrology both in the UK and USA. She has given workshops and lectured at numerous international astrological conferences, including the first three EA conferences. In these she has integrated with Evolutionary Astrology the principles of health and past life dynamics. She is also a graduate of Woolger Training International, is a certified Deep Memory Process practitioner and has co-taught a workshop on past life regression for astrologers. Further training includes qualifications in massage therapy, Reiki, Radionics, herbal medicine, Ayurveda. Flower essences and shamanic work are incorporated into her healing practice. Kitty resides in both the UK and South Africa, and maintains an international client base. A passion for travel keeps her exploring the globe, and she enjoys yoga, dance, reading, cooking, hiking and scuba diving.

Seattle, Washington, United States andy.kessler@gmail.com http://www.daimonionarts.com

Andrew Kessler is a counseling astrologer in the Pacific Northwest with an abiding interest in metaphysics. At present, he is pursuing the study of traditional forms of astrology concurrently with his astrological practice.

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada (306) 591-0515 shawn@scorpio-moon.com http://www.scorpio-moon.com

Shawn has studied astrology since the late 1970s after meeting Jeffrey Wolf Green, who encouraged her to commit to Evolutionary Astrology. She made a true commitment to finish her education and practice professionally in 2002. In 2006 she left a computer programming career in Illinois to establish a practice as a professional astrologer. For Shawn, Evolutionary Astrology addresses the core issues that people have in their lives in a clear, concise and succinct manner. In addition to providing astrological services to a clientele in Canada and the U.S., she also is a bio-resonance therapist supporting health and wellness using sound vibration technology. For more of the story, visit her website.

Sedona, Arizona, United States (707) 508-6020 aquariuslm@yahoo.com

Lesleys spiritual orientation influences every astrological Reading and her faith is rooted in Buddhist, Taoist and Sufi teachings. Evolutionary Astrology has been the foundation of her work for ten years and she feels a natural desire to blend the principles and the wisdom of Ayurveda (Indias ancient system of natural healing for body, mind, and Soul) with her work in Evolutionary Astrology. Lesley is currently adding a Health Educator certification from the American Institute of Vedic Studies. Ms. Mahlers work has been published in Dell Horoscope magazine.

North Vancouver, B.C., Canada (604) 988-1299 rose_marcus@shaw.ca http://www.rosemarcus.com

Evolutionary Astrologer Rose Marcus maintains a busy international private practice and is well known for her heartfelt passion, sensitive counseling skills and dedication to helping others. Since her first conference appearance in Denver in 1998 (at Astro 2000), Rose has continued to be a popular lecturer at various conferences in Canada and the US. She has written for numerous projects and publication over the years and is currently the forecast columnist for The Mountain Astrologer, US SELF Magazine, NY, and Shared Vision Magazine, Vancouver, B.C. From her base in North Vancouver, Canada, Rose teaches the Canadian School of Evolutionary Astrology based on the Jeffrey Wolf Green method which is a one year intensive program leading to certification for those interested in becoming a professional Evolutionary Astrologer. This course is taught both in a weekly evening class format and as an intensive daytime program. School 6, beginning in September of 2008, will be offered as a teleconference course. In addition to astrology, Rose also offers clairvoyant and tarot readings. For information on Roses classes (astrology & tarot), workshops, appearances, and private consultations, please contact Rose via email or visit her website.

Rapid City, South Dakota, United States (877) 348-5111 kimmarie@evolutionaryastrology.net http://www.evolutionaryastrology.net

Kim Marie is the Director of the Evolutionary Astrology Network, (based upon the Jeffrey Wolf Green method). Kim Marie oversees the EANs Correspondence Course worldwide, teaches live schools in the U.S. and produces EA Conferences across North America. She has studied and practiced Evolutionary Astrology for 23 years and counsels an international clientele. Her background includes experience in alternative healing and environmental politics. She continues to explore methods of balancing patriarchal and matriarchal principles of energy. Kim Marie is also an independent Facilitator for the Energetic Matrix Church of Consciousness, LLC (EMC) a leading edge computerized spiritual technology for 24/7/365 self-healing. She resides on a beautiful piece of paradise in the Black Hills of South Dakota with her husband LeRoy Media Manager for EAN and EMC co-facilitator, step-son Forrest and three very loved cats.

Minneapolis,Minnesota, United States (612) 600-2927 trinesquare@gmail.com

Michael and his wife Mari been together for 34 years and have raised two fine sons. Michael is a librarian at the Central Library in Minneapolis. He works on three reference desks and is in charge of the Adaptive Technology Lab. He also participates in outreach programs for the homeless and disabled. Michael first fell in love with Astrology at age 22 when he discovered the works of Dane Rudhyar. Finding Evolutionary Astrology, and being led to the works of Paramhnansa Yogananda, as well as meeting and all of the fine people throughout the EA community, are considered to have been among the greatest blessings in his life.

Seattle, Washington, United States (206) 930-7613 laurag@astrologyetal.com http://www.astrologyetal.com

Laura is a second-generation astrologer practicing and teaching astrology since 1986. Her mother, Maggie Nalbandian, was a guiding force and Laura then moved on to study with Jeffrey Wolf Green from 1983-86. She is the premier astrology teacher in the greater Seattle area and teaches classes weekly on a variety of levels. Her focus is looking at the karmic and evolutionary patterns in the chart and helping her clients to deal with and overcome past life patterns.

Laura is also co-owner and coordinator of NORWAC, established in 1984. Laura also managed Astrology Et Al Bookstore from 1983-91. She is the past President of the WSAA and a founding board member of Kepler College. She hosted Astrology Talk from 1998-99 and was the Astrologer on MSN Live . She currently joins Kristin Fontanas Guiding Stars program on the first Wednesday of each month. She was the conference coordinator for ROMAC 2003 in Denver and UAC 2002 Orlando. She has been on the faculty of many conferences including UAC 2002 & 08

Baltimore, Maryland, United States (410) 662-4676 karinorenhoshal@aol.com http://www.visionquestastrology.com

Kari Noren-Hoshal became interested in astrology and sacred practices of indigenous cultures in her growing up years in Latin America and Egypt where she lived between the ages of 7 and 21. Kari takes an evolutionary approach to her work, having studied with EA astrologers Kim Marie and Maurice Fernandez. She is based in Baltimore, Maryland where she teaches an astrological internship program and publishes a monthly column on her website http://www.visionquestastrology.com. A regular presenter to NCGR chapters in the mid-atlantic, Kari is VP for Programming for the Baltimore Astrological Society.

Sandpoint, Idaho, United States (208) 265-2200 thestarpainter@mac.com

In the spring of 1977, Michael was introduced to the writings of Rudolf Steiner. Within weeks he launched upon an ever-expanding path of exploration and discovery. He started his study of Astrology that spring and voraciously read Dane Rudhyar, Besant, and whomever elses astrology books he could find. In a years time, he started to provide readings to those who asked. He discovered Jeffrey Wolf Greens work with his first book on Pluto in 1980. He found that Jeffreys insights and basis of thought were in alignment with his own perceptions. His methodology provided deeper insights, which went hand-in-hand with what Michael had learned and understood about karmic impulses and relationships through Anthroposophy, and his own personal experience. In 1997, Michael began the Evolutionary Astrology Correspondence Course through Jeffrey Wolf Green. He continued working with Jeffreys materials and methods during the ten years it took to get his EA certification through Kim Marie. Michaels work as a Waldorf Teacher, and as an artist took up much of his time and focus, but proved to be enhanced by his astrological work and certification. Michael is also a member of the Anthroposophical Society, a member of the First Class of Spiritual Science, and recently a member of the Western Regional Council of the Anthroposophical Society of North America.

Brooklyn, New York, United States oneradiantearth@yahoo.com

Nura Clara Sala is a graduate of the Jeffrey Wolf Green School of Evolutionary Astrology, having the honor and privilege of studying with Jeffrey in one of his last classes at Laguna Beach in 1999. She has studied astrology for over twenty years and is currently serving clients across the USA as well as in Korea, Sweden, and South Africa. She is a graduate of the University of Spiritual Healing and Sufism and her practice is a synthesis of astrology and spiritual healing. She has taught workshops on Astrology for Artists, Astrology and Sexuality, as well as beginning Evolutionary Astrology classes. In addition, she presents workshops on discovering, exploring, and transforming the inner Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine for men, women and couples. These workshops are a unique blend of Sufi meditation, astrology and poetry writing. Clara is a singer and poet and performs at universities and local venues on both coasts. She is a recent recipient of a New York Foundation of the Arts Fellowship in Poetry. She publishes Stars in my Pocket.

Los Angeles, California, United States please email ps@psastrology.com psastrology.com

Pam is a certified Evolutionary Astrologer and artist living and working in Los Angeles. Her life long pursuit of psychological, occult, mystical, and other creative endeavors have merged into a diverse educational and professional understanding. In researching and addressing the complexity of her own life, she has studied a wide variety of mystical and tantric practices. Pam holds a BFA and an MFA in the Visual Arts and has traveled widely. Her students have included persons with developmental disabilities and mental illness. In addition, Pam has worked with homeless teenagers. She is inspired to work with people from all walks of life who are interested in understanding deeper currents of their lives. She is delighted by the complexity and vastness of life and the cosmos.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (801) 259-9645 ltrettis@yahoo.com http://www.soulastro.com

Lydia Trettis is a graduate of the Jeffrey Wolf Green School of Astrology. She has been studying and practicing astrology and tarot for over 20 years. Her journey with Evolutionary Astrology began when she attended Mark Jones UK Pluto School in 2003. While living at the Findhorn Foundation in Northern Scotland, her love and dedication to the spirit of the land deepened. Lydia was ordained as a Minister and Spiritual Counselor by the London Interfaith Seminary. She studied tarot while living in New York City and finds that doing tarot readings with an astrological bent yields especially powerful and insightful readings. Lydia is now grateful to live in the stunning and powerful beauty of Utahs Wasatch Mountains and works regularly with clients worldwide.

Bradenton, Florida, United States (845) 255-0515 woolgertraining@aol.com http://www.HealThePast.com

Patricia discovered Pluto: Evolutionary Journey of the Soul in 1992, and said, This is the only astrology book Ill ever need! She continued her studies by attending the last live school Jeffrey Wolf Green taught personally in Boulder

West Coast, New Zealand amuhtam@gmail.com

Roland has worked for many years as an artist and vocational healer focused mainly on personal awakening and liberation. He has studied astrology for nearly twenty years and has been attracted to Evolutionary Astrology methodology for most of that time. Roland defines his role as a life-catalyst for others. This involves facilitating growth and change in a dynamic way towards becoming an authentic being as well as allowing and opening the space for others to realize more in their lives. Roland delights in helping others find inner peace via the various pathways of healing and transformation.

Roland Wegerer currently lives in New Zealand and lives a more self-reliant and environmentally sustainable way of life by embracing permaculture, soil remediation through the re-establishment of the soil food web, organic growing, healing, art and community.

Wayland, Massachusetts, United States (508) 651-2648 info@earthlit.com http://www.earthlit.com

Katharina graduated from the JWG school of Evolutionary Astrology in 2003. As a counselor, healer, teacher, and author, she focuses on emotional validation, increasing awareness, and realignment with natural processes. Katharinas work is based on energy and consciousness transformation. For more biography, please visit her website.

Rapid City, South Dakota, United States (877) 348-5111 mediamonk@evolutionaryastrology.net http://www.evolutionaryastrology.net

LeRoy Weimer earned a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from the University of New Orleans. His careers have involved professional sports and sports management, oilfield services, and nine years as an investment broker for two major Wall Street firms. He considers astrological knowledge a life experience that is healing to his Soul. As a third house Pluto with the planetary rulers of the Moons nodes square those nodes in his natal chart, LeRoy considers evolving and improving the EA materials as a conscious recovery of skipped steps in his evolutionary journey. LeRoy serves as General Manager for EAN. His newest creative venture is co-producing podcasts with Kim Marie as MediaMonk on the StarLady Soul Reader Network. LeRoy also is very proud of his son, Forrest Gabriel, and is most impressed to have re-united in this lifetime with his creative life partner, Kim Marie. With Sun, Venus and Jupiter in late Virgo in the sixth house of their composite chart, LeRoy and Kim Marie also work as facilitators with EMC, a leading edge spiritual wellness company.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada christinaraiw@gmail.com

Christina Rai Wheelwright is an EA graduate living in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. She fondly refers to this place as her heartspace

Bullhead City, Arizona, United States (805) 409-4605 scott@travelerswell.com http://www.travelerswell.com

Scott Wolfram, whose work combines Evolutionary Astrology, the timeless archetypes of classic Greek myth and the Astrology of Location, has developed a reputation for both his insightful analysis and observations with clients and as a dynamic lecturer to astrology groups and conferences across the country. His practice of Evolutionary Astrology is deepened through the lens of classic Greek myth with the major and numerous minor asteroids (over 100) to weave a rich tapestry of the souls journey. Scotts specializes Astrology of Location, combining Astro*Carto*Graphy, Geodetic and Local Space to identify the important locations where lifes journey comes alive and one can consciously choose to embrace the intention of the soul and move in harmony with the Sun, Moon and stars. Scott is a certified consultant of both Astro*Carto*Graphy, as championed by Jim Lewis and Continuum, and of Evolutionary Astrology and is a past-President of NCGRs Minnesota chapter, STARS. Scott lives with his wife, Tammy, in Fairfield, Iowa and can be contacted via telephone or email.

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"The Creator gathered all of creation and said, 'I want to hide something from the humans until they are Ready for it. It is the Realization that They Create their Own Reality.' The eagle said, 'Give it to me, I will take it to the moon.' The Creator said, 'No. One day they will go there and find it.' The salmon said, 'I will hide it on the bottom of the ocean.' 'No. They will go there too.' The buffalo said, 'I will bury it on the Great Plains.' Then Grand-mother Mole, who lives in the breast of Mother Earth, and who has no physical eyes but sees with spiritual eyes, said, 'Put it Inside them.' And the creator said, 'It is done.' " Sioux Legend

What do we infer from this "Legend?"

As Rogers said while talking about mainstream educational institutions, "They have focused so intently on the cognitive and have limited themselves so completely to 'educating from the neck up' , that this narrowness is resulting in serious social consequences." (1975:40-41) .

Motivation is like food for the brain. --Peter Davies http://www.quotelady.com/subjects/motivation.html

Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and charge after them in an unstoppable manner. -- Les Brown -- http://www.motivation123.com/quotations.html

Everybody needs motivation. Everybody needs to have a reason for action. It is a sad fact that most people in this world underachieve because they don't believe they are capable of fulfilling their dreams. We, teachers, need to be committed to offering students the opportunity to believe in themselves and achieve great things.

Krashen's Theory of Second Language Acquisition consists of five main hypotheses:

1- Natural order hypothesis:

'We acquire the rules of language in a predictable order'

What we conclude then is that Affect plays a very important role in second language acquisition. It needs to be taken into consideration by L2 teachers so they make sure that the students' affective filter is low at all times in order for learning to take place. Since this presentation is only related to Motivation, it will not cover the two other variables: self-confidence and anxiety.

Before we start by defining motivation, mentioning its sources and different theories/models and their implications, we believe it is worth asking one question that seems to guide all theorists' and researchers' work: "Why do people learn a second or foreign language? In other words, what is their Goal?

1- Why Do People Learn a Second/Foreign Language?

This seems to be the key question in all kinds of research! And of course, the reasons vary from a person to another.

2- Definitions of L2

3- Good L2 Learners

Some of those strategies:

Rubin (1975) suggested that good L2 learners

4- Definitions of Motivation

Here are a few that I have found in the literature:

According to the Webster's, to motivate means to provide with a motive, a need or desire that causes a person to act.

According to Gardner (1985), motivation is concerned with the question, "Why does an organism behave as it does? Motivation involves 4 aspects:

Motivation is a desire to achieve a goal, combined with the energy to work towards that goal. Many researchers consider motivation as one of the main elements that determine success in developing a second or foreign language; it determines the extent of active, personal involvement in L2 learning. (Oxford & Shearin, 1994)

Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. --Napolean Hill --

5- Sources of Motivation

"Without knowing where the roots of motivation lie, how can teachers water those roots?" (Oxford & Shearin, 1994- p.15)

Note: Conation = inclination to act purposefully; impulse. (Webster's) "It is an intrinsic 'unrest' of the organism, almost the opposite of homeostasis. A conscious tendency to act... a conscious striving." (English & English, 1958)

Note: Vicarious learning = the acquisition of knowledge or ability through indirect experience and observation, rather than direct experience or practice. (Harcourt Academic Press Dictionary of Science and Technology)

6- Theories of Motivation

Since this formula states that the three factors of Expectancy, Instrumentality, and Valence or Value are to be multiplied by each other, a low value in one will result in a low value of motivation. Therefore, all three must be present in order for motivation to occur. That is, if an individual doesn't believe he or she can be successful at a task OR the individual does not see a connection between his or her activity and success OR the individual does not value the results of success, then the probability is lowered that the individual will engage in the required learning activity. From the perspective of this theory, all three variables must be high in order for motivation and the resulting behavior to be high. => An individual will act in a certain way based on the expectation that the act will be followed by a given outcome and on the attractiveness of that outcome to the individual.

In a teaching/learning environment, it is important to assist the learner to develop a self-attribution explanation of effort (internal, control). If the person has an attribution of ability (internal, no control) as soon as the individual experiences some difficulties in the learning process, he or she will decrease appropriate learning behavior. If the person has an external attribution, then nothing the person can do will help that individual in a learning situation (i.e., responsibility for demonstrating what has been learned is completely outside the person). In this case, there is nothing to be done by the individual when learning problems occur. .

According to the Webster's, cognitive dissonance is a psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously.

Cognitivists explain motivation in terms of a person's active search for meaning and satisfaction in life. Thus, motivation is internal.

D- Achievement Motivation Theories

One aspect of this theory is that individuals are motivated to either avoid failure (more often associated with performance goals) or achieve success (more often associated with mastery goals). In the former situation, the individual is more likely to select easy or difficult tasks, thereby either achieving success or having a good excuse for why failure occurred. In the latter situation, the individual is more likely to select moderately difficult tasks which will provide an interesting challenge, but still keep the high expectations for success.

According to Maslow, an individual is ready to act upon the growth needs if and only if the deficiency needs are met.

The remaining four levels (Growth Needs) are:

Maslow recognized that not all personalities followed his proposed hierarchy. While a variety of personality dimensions might be considered as related to motivational needs, one of the most often cited is that of introversion and extroversion. Reorganizing Maslow's hierarchy based on the work of Alderfer and considering the introversion/extroversion dimension of personality results in three levels, each with an introverted and extroverted component. This organization suggests there may be two aspects of each level that differentiate how people relate to each set of needs. Different personalities might relate more to one dimension than the other. For example, an introvert at the level of Other/Relatedness might be more concerned with his or her own perceptions of being included in a group, whereas an extrovert at that same level would pay more attention to how others value that membership.

A Reorganization of Maslow's and Alderfer's Hierarchies

Edward L. Deci

H- Transpersonal / Spiritual Theories

Most of the transpersonal or spiritual theories deal with the meaningfulness of our lives or ultimate meanings.

Theories of Motivation Summary

Behaviorists explain motivation in terms of external stimuli and reinforcement. The physical environment and actions of the teacher are of prime importance.

Cognitivists explain motivation in terms of person's active search for meaning and satisfaction in life. Thus motivation is internal.

Humanists stress the need for personal growth. They place a great deal of emphasis on the total person, along with the related news of personal freedom, choice and self-determination.

7- Models of Motivation

In the context of language learning, instrumental motivation refers to the learner's desire to learn a language for utilitarian purposes (such as school/university requirement, employment or travel), whereas integrative motivation refers to the desire to learn a language to integrate successfully into the target language community.

Researchers challenged the social psychological approach claiming that it does not include the cognitive aspects of learning motivation (Oxford & Shearin, 1994; Dornyei, 1994), it is not practical and does not benefit L2 learning since it is too broad to help L2 educators generate practical guidelines (Dornyei, 1990).

Questions the learner asks him/herself:

C- Schumann (1978, 1986): Acculturation Model- Schumann examined the effects of personal variables such as relative status, attitude, integration, amount of time in the culture, size of the learning group, and cohesiveness of the group on adult language learning.

Schumann suggested three strategies taken by adult learners:

Gardner (1985) describes core second language learning motivation as a construct composed of three characteristics:

According to Gardner, a highly motivated individual will

"An integratively oriented learner would likely have a stronger desire to learn the language, have more positive attitudes towards the learning situation, and be more likely to expend more effort in learning the language (Gardner, 1985).

The Gardnerian theory of SLA motivation is based on the definition of motivation as "the extent to which the individual works or strives to learn the language because of a desire to do so and the satisfaction experienced in this activity" (Gardner, 1985).

The micro level involves the cognitive processing of L2 input. At the micro level learner motivation is evidenced by the amount of attention given to the input. The classroom level includes the techniques and activities employed in the classroom. The syllabus level refers to the choice of content presented and can influence motivation by the level of curiosity and interest stimulated in the students. Finally, factors from outside the classroom involve informal interaction in the L2 and long term factors.

Crookes & Schmidt (1991) also suggested that motivation to learn a language has both internal and external features:

1- Interest in L2 (based on attitudes, experience, background knowledge) 2- Relevance (perception that personal needs --achievement, affiliation, power-- are being met by learning the L2. 3- Expectancy of success or failure. 4- Outcomes (extrinsic or intrinsic rewards felt by the learner.) .

1- Decision to choose, pay attention to, and engage in L2 learning. 2- Persistence 3- High activity level

* beliefs about self (i.e., expectancies about one's attitudes to succeed, self-efficacy, and anxiety)

* goals (perceived clarity and relevance of learning goals as reasons for learning)

* involvement (i.e., extent to which the learner actively and consciously participates in the language learning process)

* environmental support (i.e., extent of teacher and peer support, and the integration of cultural and outside-of-class support into learning experience)

* personal attributes (i.e., aptitude, age, sex, and previous language learning experience).

2. the instrumental/pragmatic dimension;

3. the macro-context-related dimension (multi-cultural/ intergroup / ethnolinguistic relations);

4. the self-concept-related dimension (generalised/ trait-like personality factors);

5. the goal-related dimension;

6. the educational context-related dimension (learning/ classroom/ school environment);

7. the significant others-related dimension (parents, family, friends).

Models of Motivation Summary

8- Factors that Affect Motivation .

9- Instruments for Motivation Assessment:

10- Implications & Strategies for L2 Learners' Motivation:

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The greatest motivational act one person can do for another is to listen.--Roy E. Moody

Dornyei (1994) suggests

Dornyei (1998:131) suggests "Ten Commandments for Motivating Language Learners

Oxford & Shearin (1996:139) also offer Practical Suggestions for Teachers:

1. Teachers can identify why students are studying the new language.

3. Teachers can help students improve motivation by showing that L2 learning can be an exciting mental challenge, a career enhancer, a vehicle to cultural awareness and friendship and a key to world peace.

4. Teachers can make the L2 classroom a welcoming, positive place where psychological needs are met and where language anxiety is kept to a minimum.

5. Teachers can urge students to develop their own intrinsic rewards through positive self-talk, guided self-evaluation, and mastery of specific goals, rather than comparison with other students. Teachers can thus promote a sense of greater self-efficacy, increasing motivation to continue learning the L2.

Keller (1983).Hepresents an instructional design model for motivation that is based upon a number of other theories. His model suggests a design strategy that encompasses four components of motivation:

The ARCS Model identifies four essential strategy components for motivating instruction:

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