Learning compassion is one of the reasons for suffering

Can you explain why I have experienced so many life-threatening events in my life?

Because you are hard to convince, these events were to demonstrate over and over that you are in the constant care of the divine. No matter how often you are endangered, you are protected. You have accepted this without understanding, but counted yourself merely lucky. Think about it now. It should be the best aid to a full acceptance and appreciation of God's love in your life.

Do you recommend continuing with the flying lessons? (Is it safe?)

Yes. This is a nourishing and growth enhancing undertaking. It is a big challenge. It's not safe - full of risk, but nothing in life is. Driving to the airfield is potentially dangerous as are many daily activities you think nothing of doing. Flying requires a lot of you, Gill, but the rewards as you achieve even beginning steps are measurably beneficial. You'll feel more at home with yourself, believe in yourself, in a group situation as you realise you do 'measure up'. You are welcome especially in this group where you have a common interest - an area for 'safe' conversation. Flying is good.

Am I having any effect on the weather when I try to arrange for dry spells, or move clouds?

You do have influence in these moments but cannot impose your intention on the overall weather reality. For a short duration in a limited location you are usually successful so long as you have no expectations of the outcome. You must be a neutral observer unmoved by a particular desire for control.

Why did I dream of writing limericks??

In this dream limericks (a metaphor for your creative works) are clearly structured verses requiring rhythm, sonic coherence and humour. That last point, the important one, is to suggest you not take composition so seriously. It would improve the overall quality of the music conveying a broader range of feeling. Besides, it would be more fun.

Are the 'powerful forces at large' to which you refer, connected to and ongoing with the incoming surge of energies we talked about last year re: the Harmonic Concordance?

Yes.

Was the transit of Venus related to this event as well?

Yes, the transit of Venus contributes to the direction these forces are taking.

Is the energy to with balance and harmony through relationships leading to world peace? If so why do we react with 'storminess' and increased 'virulence'? Is this the principle of Aries reacting the principle of Libra?

Yes, to this too. To try to resolve differences peacefully requires much greater effort than responding with violence. However, human society is being exposed to more and more powerful aggressive actions world-wide and is being forced to consider seriously yielding exclusive interests to working for co-operative good, peace and harmony. These are currently seen in as many evidences of non-violent protest as the recurring warlike outbreaks. As an astrologer Gill will see this tipping of the scales correctly as Aries energy reacting to the principles of Libra.

And does the astrological connection to Venus and the upcoming eclipse in Libra (Venus) which touches both of our birthcharts relate directly to the 'surge in the energy grid of our lives' that you referred to?

It does. You live in a sea of various energies interacting and shifting emphasis continually. At the moment the particular source of this surge is the eclipse. It is the most powerful force rising out of the underlying grid of energy referred to.

Why is there an apparently negative reaction from inanimate and animate (us) energies to the powerful spiritual energies coming in with the eclipse?

Animate objects are literally energised to action much as pebbles in the shingle move much further when the sea is rough with power. Inanimate objects do not have negative or positive reactions as you describe it. Animate ones do because any enormous surge of energy must be accommodated and this begins with agitation. Nevertheless the Venus energy is ultimately directed toward attaining greater peace in individuals and whole societies.

If Venus energy is involved, why isn't there an upswell of peace in the world?

There is an upswell of peace movements. Consider Turkey, Asiatic and Moslem, being admitted to the EU, Christian and European. This country is already changing laws altering capital punishment and other cruel practices previously accepted by its culture. The Irish are again attempting to reignite the peace process starting with destroying weapons. Even in Iraq the new government is committed to funding peaceful means to deal with the divisiveness of its people. In many ways the eclipse energy is setting in motion the search for peaceful changes all over the world.

Why do some people feel so aggravated and tense?

They feel impotence in the face of frustration especially with other people who do not act as expected. There are too many undependable agents affecting their plans. They cannot see why, in the light of their own commendable behaviour things refuse to respond to them advantageously.

You said: 'Animate energies (us) do have negative or positive reactions because any enormous surge of energy must be accommodated and this begins with agitation.'
Please will you explain this further: how will the individual manage to direct the surge of energy positively rather than negatively?

To use it positively first determine a plan of action, consider the likely consequences, and expect positive outcomes from your choices. Whatever the outcome, choose to regard it as contributing to further understanding. Physical exertion eases excess agitation which prevents unbidden responses - Be active.

There is so much sadness, pain and suffering in the world: how do you suggest we react to this realisation when it overcomes us? Is there a special way of sending out light that might be especially useful?

First protect yourself with light. Then, stand in each of the cardinal points in turn. At each point say (or think) "Let the light of life-force energy come to relieve suffering in this direction". When you finish, thank the spirits who deliver this energy. Cover yourself with light once more. (No good will is ever lost.) Then give thanks for the care you have experienced in your own life. Wherever there is a way for you to help in your own locality, offer. The rest of the world will receive just such help from others near them. Even be glad of your own pain that gives you understanding of others' need.

Are you always aware of the suffering of souls on Earth? What do you do?

Yes, but we regard suffering as a necessary part of human existence. We give strength to bear what comes. We direct people to find help in each other. Learning compassion is one of the reasons for suffering. And we respond to direct pleas for help.

You said that the people who feel so aggravated and tense in response to the Venus energies 'feel impotence in the face of frustration especially with other people who do not act as expected. There are too many undependable agents affecting their plans. They cannot see why, in the light of their own commendable behaviour things refuse to respond to them advantageously.'
Does this feeling of frustration point to a failing in the individual whose reactions are perhaps too self-oriented? Please will you explain further and advise a way to deal effectively with this tension?

If you can call it a failing to expect as much of others as you do of yourself. There is an element of self-righteousness in that you can't change human behaviour to be more like yours. If you can laugh a little at the hold-ups, interruptions and people's various foibles - 'just, wouldn't you know' - it will help to put these things in perspective. Do what you must to accomplish what you set out to do unemotionally. Don't waste energy on what you couldn't alter. Just let go when you are disappointed. There will be more opportunities another day.

Gill felt a strong sense of her father's presence in the plane yesterday as she was preparing to make a landing, he seemed to be enthusiastic and impressed with the activity. Did she invent this or was he really there?

He was really there. His spirit was strongly attracted to this moment and able to transmit what Gill knew was his great admiration.

Does our primary relationship with our father inform and shape our perception of All That Is?

Yes, it is somewhat modified in life's passage but basically the same.

You have told us how to direct the energy positively, but how will others do this without insight? We do not understand how the spiritual help is to be directed positively. With so much frustration due to excess energy, might this not lead to World War 3?

This increased energy agitates people to action. Its purpose is determined by the level of dissatisfaction with their lives. At present there is a tremendous urge to combat friction and hostility with increasing co-operation. The need for peace and unity desired by so many of the world's people brings spiritual support and guidance regardless of their lack of insight. It is this unity which directs the energy positively. We cannot rule out the possibility of failure if the current direction of co-operation is not maintained. That is why every evidence of goodwill (positive energy) is so important. We do what we can to prevent destruction of this beautiful planet encouraging every caring gesture for each other and the Earth.

You mention that you answer direct pleas for help - but what happens to those people who are suffering who do not know or believe in spiritual help? How are they helped?

Pleas for help are not necessarily directed toward any form of spirit. Those without belief in divine powers still attract us to give the same sort of assistance, but as it is not recognised, they may not make as good use of it as those who believe.

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