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Issue 36
Los Angeles Edition
October 2005

all one music
Inside Yogi Times

editor's word

cover story

ALL ONE MUSIC

health

Aromatherapy The Cymbopogons 30
Healthy Yogi
The Pulse of Life 56
Ayurveda Elememtal Wisdom
Ayurvedic Primordial Sound Healing 60

yogi lifestyle

YT About Town
State Street Santa Barbara 16
Yogi Yummies
Gourmet Oils 18
Yogi Yummies
Eggplant and Potato Stew 22
Yogi’s Om
Broadway Baby 24
Yogi's Om At Home Among
the Leaves 26
Behind The Scenes
Visions of music and
laughter 32
Spiritual Arts
Michael Franti 34
Yogi Fashion Wear Your Words 46
Retail Bliss
Good Vibes 53
Yogi Beauty
Luscious Locks 54
A Little Humor
Yoga Yenta 72

yoga

Series Pelvis 50
Special Feature Poetry and Motion 62
The Asana Page
Reverse Warrior 66

kids on the mat

The Dancing Forest 74

community

Karma Yoga
A Time of Need 12
Teacher Profile Michael Kronenberg 14
Restaurant Review
The Flowering Tree 20
Community Feel
Greg Ellis 76
Spa Review
The Raven 78
In The Spotlight
Liberation Yoga 82
In Your Neighborhood 95

yogi times recommends

Listening/Reading/
Viewing
70

for the soul

Deepak and David
Sound as Awakening 68
Finding Your Center
Responsibility 81
Special Guest Interview Krishna Das 96
Chakra Astrology 98

for the mind

Indian Philosophy Corner Accessing Shakti 38
Meditate on This
From Stress to Strength 64

october

by aura galadriel wright

Welcome to Chakra Astrology. Each sign is ruled by one of the seven planets that can be seen in the sky with our eyes. From the top down, they are: Jupiter, the Moon, Venus, Mercury, the Sun, Mars and Saturn. These planets equate with the seven Chakras, which is reflected by the colors below.
Our second annual set of Eclipses takes place this month, so be prepared for things getting lost or unexpectedly discovered. These Eclipses are culminating moments that place the cherry on top of events that have been percolating since July/August. Expect to hear plenty of controversy over who really won the dance-off between the stars and other matters of political importance.
Sagittarius (11/23-12/22)– If someone leaves your social circle early in the month, take it in stride and definitely avoid getting caught up in any drama or controversy. A new beginning around the 17th uncovers some hidden creative talent that you may not have even known you had. With all that creative energy flowing now, a new little bundle of joy might even be a possibility.

Cancer (6/23-7/22)– These Eclipses rock you more than most. On the 3rd, challenges in your home environment or emotional roots require some deep evaluation of your relationships and how you can manage them better. Are you ready to make changes? Around the 17th a new career or public identity may emerge for you. Putting on a good game face is the key to winning any bluff.

Taurus (4/21-5/21)– A radical change of your routine or health practices signals the beginning of a new cycle for you early in Oct. By mid-month you may be looking for an escape and making travel plans. A deep rebirth of spirit is likely and possible if you pay attention to your own dreams and unconscious messages, but take care when listening to artists or other dreamers.

Gemini (5/22-6/22)–You are very caught up in the political/artistic changes that take place early in the month. Take extra caution not to invest your future in another person too heavily or they may disappoint you. Why is everyone so touchy now? A renewal of social connection does you good later in the month. Now is a good time to practice being your own source of abundance and well-being.

Aries (3/21-4/20)– I can practically hear your motor revving at the starting line. Try not to get thrown off base early in the month when partners go haywire and do unexpected things. Take it in stride, as you are getting the chance to squeal off the starting block with unprecedented momentum by the 17th when new sources of support are unexpectedly revealed.

Aquarius (1/22-2/20)– Use shifting alliances and political tide-changes to further your cause, especially if you have the greater good of the masses at the top of your agenda. This is one month when you can actually push through something phenomenal while your opponents are distracted. You can use smoke, mirrors and philosophical distraction like a master (white light) magician now.

Pisces (2/21-3/19)– While you can’t totally count on those deals going through – especially early in the month, you can take some matters into your own hands. This is especially true regarding areas that you have trouble speaking about or taking action on. Passivity will yield you nothing now, you must find ways to take practical, earthy, nut’s and bolts, one day at a time, action – this is no time for daydreaming.

Libra (9/23-10/22)– I wouldn’t count on it, especially early in the month when nearly anything connected to you – especially your identity – is more likely to go sideways than not. Learning to be more like your opposite – Aries – gets you out of the doldrums and into your real power. Get ready to be a leader after mid-month when action is everything for you.

Virgo (8/23-9/22)— Whatever you do, don’t get caught up in the financial or social dramas of another person – you have plenty to handle on your own plate in these arenas. A means of financial supply may abruptly shift for you, but by mid- month new resources emerge through working with others. This is the direction to focus on, as it is also the means for your own empowerment.

Leo (7/23-8/22)– The social scene that you find yourself in now is highly stimulating, Gossips are so funny, delightful and vicious - you have to be careful. The political knife slices both ways and the direction it is swinging is extremely uncertain now. If you can keep all your limbs out of harms way then by mid-month a new chance opportunity could be just what the doctor ordered.

Scorpio (10/23-11/22)– Once you’ve completed your own personal revamping of attitudes, image and belief systems, you’re ready to let the tiger out of the bag. By mid-month such new beginnings are underway that past acquaintances barely recognize you and are simply left to shake their astounded heads and wonder, “What’d you do?” I can keep your secret if you can.

Capricorn (12/23-1/21)– I wouldn’t be surprised if you turned your entire life upside-down this month, a bold and unexpected move. Identity that is attached to another person isn’t really identity now is it? You can’t live life through others – not if you expect to really be yourself. This month, you write your own declaration of independence.

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