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February Passport 2000 Newsletter

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Editorial - Thank you

Thank you for all your letters, comments, e-mails and suggestions. Please keep them coming as we are delighted to hear from you and incorporate some of your suggestions in our Passport 2000 Newsletter.

Yet another month rolls around -- February is the month of love, lovers, valentines and interesting traditions. In addition to our regular features, this month you will find information about St. Valentine, Cupid and Horoscope Signs in this Newsletter.

We wish to thank you all for joining with us in our work of spreading good news. The number of newsletter subscribers are growing by leaps and bounds and we value each and every one of you. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

One reader called me and told me that she downloads the Passport 2000 Newsletter monthly, photo-copies it and mails it to her family and friends all over the country. The last Passport 2000 Newsletter made it all the way to Trinidad.

Announcement !!!

Beginning February 14, 2000 we will hosting a Radio Show on KFNX Phoenix, Arizona. 1100AM Time 8:30-9:00 p.m. (for readers in British Columbia, the time is 7:30 -8:00 p.m.) for thirteen weeks.

The show is called, ‘Your Passport to Happiness.’ The hosts are Anne Marie Evers, Author & Columnist and Sandi Capabianco, Writer and Manager.

We will be interviewing various, interesting guests on the subjects of Affirmations, Positive Thinking, Angel Visitations, Healing, Spiritual Growth, Improving Health and many varied uplifting topics.

WANTED ...

If you are an interesting person with a good news story to tell, please contact us and leave your name, e-mail address and telephone number so we can contact you about being a guest on our radio show.

To our friends living in Phoenix, Arizona, we invite you to call in (area code 623-247-5369) with your questions and comments. We value your opinions and look forward to hearing from you.

REMEMBER TO CALL IN DURING THE SHOW
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If you have a friend in Phoenix, please ask them to tape record the show and mail it to you. We will also have taped (cassette) copies of the show available from Anne Marie Evers at e-mail: annmarie@portal.ca.

Letters to the Publisher

Please keep sending your letters, comments and Anne Marie

Anne Marie Evers
E-mail -  annmarie@portal.ca
Telephone (604) 988-9907

Address: 4559 Underwood Avenue,
North Vancouver, B. C. V7K 2S3
Canada

I will do my very best to answer all your communications as promptly as possible.

The e-mail from a ten year old boy named Stevie really touched my heart. He wrote saying that his wish or affirmation for Valentine’s Day was that Mommy and Daddy would love each other again, and that they could be a real family. He wondered if Cupid was too busy on that special day, Valentine’s Day or could he ask him to do it as a special favour to him. He added, "I have never asked Cupid to do anything before, so I don’t think he will mind."

I had to tell him gently, yet firmly that Cupid was not able to make Mommy and Daddy fall in love again and that each of them has been given free choice. If they decided to live apart, this was the way it had to be. I did tell that he could do an affirmation that both Mommy and Daddy find happiness and love. I also told him that this could be with other partners. I also re-affirmed to him that he was not responsible for the break-up. He is a courageous, young boy and my prayers and wishes for happiness and peace are with him daily. I also told Stevie to show my e-mail to his parents as they should be aware of what he was reading and responding to on the Internet.

Would you please ask the writer of the story of the Healing Journey to get in touch with me because I am going to Kauai in April. I am searching for a spiritual experience. My question is would this be the best Island of the group of Hawaiian islands to go to experience healing of a broken heart?

I enjoyed the article and it motivated me to book a flight to Kauai. The love she felt for that Island came through her story and brought tears to my eyes. Could she please give me the name and e-mail of the woman healer in the story? Thank you, Angelina

I have passed your message on to the writer Sandi and her e-mail is: scapobia@intergate.bc.ca. You may contact her directly. Thank you for your interest and participation in our Passport 2000 Newsletter.

Is there that special soul-mate, life-partner, lover or husband out there for me? I am so tired of searching, attending single socials, bars and fix-up dates. Is there anything to this procedure you talked about in your previous newsletter? Can you really order up your special person??? I am discouraged and alone, lonely and desperate. Can you help? Cindy

Yes, of course there is help for you. That information, knowledge and help is deep within you. You just need the tool to unlock the door and allow it to surface. This is done by doing your affirmations. I will ask my friend Caroline who writes the column Ask Caroline if she will share her story of her long search for her life-partner--husband and the final, wonderful outcome. Her story is one of faith, inspiration, hope and belief. Perhaps she could dedicate her next column to sharing her wonderful story with us. I have passed your request on to her. She discovered when she used the right formula it worked! Yes there is that special person out there for you, and yes again, Affirmations When Properly Done Always Work!

I would like to see your newsletter Passport 2000 talk more about becoming inter-connected with the web of life and healing. Would it be possible to add a column or a series of articles or information on various, new up-to date cures, treatment and methods for curing cancer, aids, depression, herpes, arthritis and other diseases. I am working on healing my body of shingles. This is a very painful and distressing. Please consider my request. I love reading your Passport 2000 Newsletter and feel it is far superior to anything that I come across. Cheers! - Rick

Yes, we have been considering writing either a column or a series of articles to help inform our readers of tips, new methods and procedures with regard to health issues and various methods of healing. Thank you for your valuable input and watch for our up-coming information. Perhaps you could write an article of how you are dealing with the affliction of shingles?

Happy Valentine's (Love) Day To All Our Readers

February is the month of love, relationships and marriage! Relationships are part of everyday life. Your first and most important relationship is with yourself. Learn to love, respect, accept and approve of yourself, just the way you are. Then you can move on to creating relationships of all types. You have a relationship with money, your career, loved ones, all others and everything you create. It is wise to create long, lasting, happy, healthy relationships in life.

Being in a relationship with self or others is a responsibility. The most important relationship you will ever have is with yourself. You are the scriptwriter, producer and director of your show and your life. A great relationship enhances your life, but it does in no way complete it. We all know individuals who repeat disastrous relationships. It would appear they have confused love for what they feel is a familiar experience. They soon forget how painful these relationships can be as they are safe harbours to them. These painful, negative situations and relationships can be dangerous. These people actually fear the unknown experience of a right relationship. They are afraid to take a step in the right direction. Never allow fear to control your life. Learn to experience the negative situation so clearly that it cannot repeat itself.

Are you attracting the wrong people into your life? Do you feel you have to live up to the demands of others. Why? Your attainment of personal security, joy and happiness has absolutely nothing to do with others' expectations of you. Your right thinking and positive thoughts have everything to do with your happiness. Relationships do not solve your problems. Now you have two people working on them. Remember the nine magic words in a relationship are, "You are so interesting, tell me all about yourself." People will love you forever when you talk in their interests and about them.

When affirming for that perfect relationship, ask yourself what are you willing to give? Are you willing to change? How much effort and energy are you prepared to put into the relationship? No relationship is perfect, but it could be perfect for you. No other person can meet all your needs or requirements. You cannot please everyone. Stop looking for approval. Never assume, mind read or say -- "You are, you did, it is all your fault and so on. Instead say, "I feel we need to talk about these issues."

You are never responsible for your partner’s feelings or actions nor is your partner responsible for yours. Build your relationships on a majority of wants to’s instead of have to’s. Practice empathetic or reflective listening. Develop important alone time with yourself. You are a single person in a two-person relationship. Conflict is a part of any relationship. When couples tell me they have never had a fight or disagreement about anything and their relationship or marriage is absolutely perfect, I wonder if one of them has no opinion of their own, is stupid or brain dead. Everyone thinks differently and there will be opposing views about certain issues. It is not what happens to you, it is how you handle what happens to you in life that counts. When you experience pain in your relationships, be grateful. Pain can be a gift to make you stop and evaluate your life and relationships and if necessary make the appropriate changes or adjustments. Refrain from practicing self criticism as it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. Another person cannot bring an end to your personal frustrations. Openly discuss issues with your partner. Own, take responsibility and heal the personal wounds, fears and negativities prior to entering into a marriage or relationship. The partner is unable to deal with and heal your issues; however they can lend support where applicable. The partner has issues of their own that need attention. How much effort and work are you prepared to put into your Personal Contract Affirmation Method? Affirmations are the tools to help you deal with all aspects of relationships.

It is wonderful to think of marriage as a life-long commitment. This course is filled with challenges, opportunities and situations that provide food for mutual growth and fulfillment. You can usually expect and affirm the marriage to last when couples truly promise to love, cherish and nourish each other and live this promise. It is important to take the marriage vows made before God seriously. In marriage sometimes one person leads and the other follows. A solid foundation for a happy, lasting and healthy marriage or relationship can be expected when a husband or wife is the best friend, understanding partner, student, teacher, lover and listener. Marriages are not insulated from heartbreak, illness or disappointments. It is during these times that the serious, loving, understanding marriage partner honours the other and stands by them. At times one partner may be required to take the role, perhaps temporarily, as a tender, loving, caring parent to the other or that of a dedicated counselor. The bond of marriage is love and love is a great healer and tremendous beautifier.

You do not have to become one of the marriage failure statistics. You can choose to make your marriage a healthy, loving lasting and happy one. Focus on and magnify your partner's good points and give loving kindness. Nurture your own marriage. Remember what attracted you to that person in the first instance and rekindle that interest and love. Refrain from judging your partner or rationalizing why he or she does something. Do not go on for hours defending your point of view or position, trying desperately to convince him or her that you are right. No one needs to be right or control the other. Marriage is a win/win situation. Both parties have equal rights.

Even when you are happily married, do the Personal Contract Affirmation Method to maintain that happiness. It is a small investment of time, which pays off in great dividends. Most of all, remember to be yourself and oh yes, have fun!

Three Important Parts of Love

As the month of February is about love, we have added some information about love for your reading pleasure.

This is the state of self-love. This is the first and most important state. There must be love from self to self before it extends to the other two states. You cannot give from an empty cup. Fill your cup with divine love to overflowing. You are loveable in spite of any shortcomings and faults. No one is perfect. Learn to love your individuality and your connectedness with God.

In this state you give and express love to others and self. Divinely love yourself first. If you cannot love and respect yourself, how can you expect others to love and respect you? It is not selfish to love yourself. It says in the Bible "Love thy neighbour as thyself." This is telling us to love self first. Divine love of self is not selfish or self centered.

Everyone has the desire to be loved. In this state you receive love. You need to allow yourself to be loved. When you truly understand and work with these three states daily, you will come into a knowledge of what unconditional love truly is in this human form, called the body. To get to the state of unconditional love in your life all three of these states must be happening simultaneously. Love God; love yourself; love life; love nature, the Universe and all others. You are unique in the world. There is no one else just like you. You cannot change your image in the mirror by smashing the mirror. The image remains. When you love yourself, it is easier to love others. Love is a basic need. Everyone needs love, no matter how independent, wealthy or successful a person may be. Without love there is no self-actualization. Love casts out fear of all kinds. There are only two states. They are love and fear.

When you are not in a state of love, you are in a state of fear. Some people fear being alone or poor. They may also fear failure, other people, their opinions and even success There can be no spiritual growth without the divine, higher love of self. The higher love of self benefits others as well as yourself. When you love a person, you send that person your quality of thought. How can you send the highest quality of love to another if you do not have it for yourself? Very few people really love themselves. Discover and uncover the precious, valuable diamond (God spirit) within you.

Love is an element as literal as air or water, however, it has many grades of quality with different people. The miser does not truly love himself. He loves money better than self. A stingy person may have a background of lack and fearful anticipation of the future. He or she cannot act differently until they develop and use another set of values, thought processes and beliefs. They are still connected to that loneliness by their previous method of negative thinking. Happy relationships and marriages come into the life of a person who strongly believes and accepts that he or she deserves and can have that wonderful, happy union. This very acceptance is the consciousness that prepares the way for that desire.

Divine love casts out all fear. It penetrates and destroys all negativity. Do you know that every one of us has felt fear at one time or another in our lifetime? Some call it anxiety or worry. At least I have never met a person who is honest and says he or she has never felt fear. It makes me feel better when I know that we all experience fear. It is not just my personal, negative experience. Refrain from being a victim or martyr. Life is a learning experience. Never allow yourself to become a victim as victims are powerless. Become a powerful, positive human being, taking responsibility for yourself, your actions, life and not blaming others. Life is what happens to you when you are busy making plans.

I read somewhere that humans are like tea bags, you do not know your strength until you get into hot water. Do what you fear the most over and over again and it will lose its power over you.

(Taken from Affirmations, Your Passport to Happiness (4th Edition) by Anne Marie Evers)

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A Poem for Lovers All Over the World

Next is a poem that is so beautiful that it reaches down deep inside and touches the love within. It also gives hope and inspiration for those desiring a wonderful relationship with their twin flame. Thank you for sharing it with our readers, Olga!  (Thank you, Thank you Thank you).

Ode to My Twin

There came a man with special sight
on a mission from above.
He came to cast a light upon
a heart that longed for love.

With words of strength and wisdom
that came from deep inside
he stirred a passion in this heart
where fear had tried to hide.

And with his body and his soul
he formed that special key
that triggered all the love inside
and began to set it free

She felt the love inside his heart
and saw it in his eyes
She felt the clouds begin to lift,
revealing clear blue skies.

And as she felt their hearts connect
she knew she had come home.
She recognized the deeper truth:
his heart was like her own.

She felt a peace descend upon
their hearts as they surrendered
to the love she gave to heal his hurts
and the love to her he tendered.

And far above this plane they fly
there joined in blissful oneness
traveling the astral sky
without the body’s numbness.

And as they dream, their souls are joined
in heavenly embraces
reaching far beyond the doubts
and fear etched on their faces

Deep inside there lies the bliss
of power without dominion
they touch it with a simple kiss,
two equals one in union.

And perfect is the ‘twinship’ of
these spirits gently blending
joining hands and hearts to make
a love that’s never-ending.

I bless the angels, gods and guides
for bringing my twin fire
to dwell with me in creating
a love that’s even higher.

I pray that you’ll stay by my side
My teacher guide and mentor
to share the healing and the love
that you and I were meant for.

I marvel with a humble heart
at love that is so free
that we may make each other whole
in perfect harmony.

Written by Olga Sheean (e-mail- osheean@telus.net)

The Love Challenge

This month is for lovers with Valentine’s Day on February 14th. One of my friends, Stella is challenging anyone out there who is interested in attracting and keeping a wonderful, lasting, happy relationship or marriage with that special lover, soul mate or life partner to use the Personal Contract Affirmation Method to accomplish this desire. She has made a conscious decision that this is the last year that she will spend Valentine’s Day alone. She is taking matters into her own hands and embarking on the Personal Contract Affirmation Method.

Please drop us an e-mail and tell us what happened when you got her challenge? If you are not sure what the Personal Contract Affirmation Method is refer back to previous Passport 2000 Newsletters.

Please address your mail to Publisher at: E-mail - annmarie@portal.ca

Stella is very attractive, single, 35 years young has a gorgeous figure, long blond hair and big, expressive, blue eyes. She is the Manger of a large Car Dealership in the Vancouver area. She is searching of that special life-partner. She is challenging you with the following Master Affirmation for Relationship. I will be reporting on her progress.

Sample Master Affirmation for Relationship/Marriage

"I, (Stella) deserve and now have a loving, lasting, healthy relationship that turns into marriage with the perfect man for me. He is nice looking, approximately six feet tall, unattached spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. He is kind, loving, generous, well- mannered and financially independent. He has with a trim, sexy body. He is also considerate, romantic and dependable. He respects and loves me and I respect and love him. We find happiness and bliss together. St. Valentine or Cupid knows where this man is and now brings us together in his own special, loving way. We are happy and enjoy a long, healthy, prosperous, happy marriage to the good of all parties concerned. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you."

Her Short Form Affirmation is simply: "Happily Married, Special Relationship or Loving, Lasting, Happy Marriage" She will be following the procedure we described in the earlier Passport 2000 Newsletters

The process of doing affirmations is similar to planting a garden. Please read on.

At the top of a 8.5 x 11 page she places a picture of herself and an outline or sketch of the man of her dreams. Under this picture she writes out the Master Affirmation three times. She chose a beautiful shade of pink as she knows that the colour pink represents love and that colour wakes up and excites the subconscious mind. She will place the finished Master Affirmation in a Plastic Insert Sheet to keep it clean when she takes it out and reads it over every morning and evening.

1) Stella first of all forgives everyone and everything that has ever hurt her, then she forgives herself. This way she is preparing the rich, fertile soil of her subconscious mind to receive the seed, which is the Master Affirmation

2) Next she selects and plants the seed (The Master Affirmation).

3) Now she waters and fertilizes the seed by taking the Master Affirmation out every morning and every evening and reading it over. Her subconscious mind takes in every detail and stores it for all time. The subconscious mind does not know the difference between a real and an imaged event.

4) She jots down her Short Form Affirmation on a separate sheet of paper, which reads, Happily Married, Special Relationship, Loving, Lasting Happy Marriage three times.

5) Next she simply steps ahead three to four weeks or months and sees a colourful picture of her and the man she has affirmed. She brings in the five senses.

• She sees him (just the outline is fine);
• She hears him saying, "Stella, I love you;"
• She smells his cologne;
• She feels his arms around her or the wedding ring on her finger and

She bites into a juicy apple or takes a drink of sparkling, clear water to complete the five senses.

Why don’t you do this procedure and never be lonely again? It is simple, safe and brings about miraculous results. Be prepared for that special man or woman to walk right out of your affirmation!

It may prove interesting complete the following questionnaire

Search for That Perfect Person Questionnaire

This Questionnaire shows you what type of person you are searching for, dating, or involved with in a marriage or relationship. It can prove very helpful. It can clarify your present relationship or the desired one

You may wish to photo-copy this page and use it for testing other people and yourself.  Choose a number from 1-10 to rate him or her, number: ______  

Is He or She any of the Following?

For example, a man who is very loving:

Loving E 9

A woman who is overly worried:

Worries F 5

Doing this test will give you a clear picture of the person and then you can decide whether or not you are happy with them. If you are not happy with the results, ask for changes or it may be time to leave this relationship and begin another. It is important to be totally honest. You may also wish to do this test using yourself as the subject.

Saint Valentine Or Saint Valentines?

It is purported that there was not just one but two, perhaps even three Saint Valentines but the one we hear about is the priest of Rome, who was persecuted for his Christian values and beliefs. This misnomer that he was the patron saint of lovers is purely accidental. He was clubbed and beheaded on February 14, around the year 270 A.D., under the reign of Emperor Claudius II. Emperor Claudius had banned marriages because he believed that marriage would prevent the men from being good soldiers. Valentine therefore gave God's blessings to couples by secretly marrying them. For this, he was murdered. St. Valentine however, according to Shakespeare's friend, Ben Jonson in, "The Tale of a Tub", described St. Valentine as a man who performed charitable deeds such as: feeding the hungry; clothing the naked; visiting the sick and the weak; entertaining the poor and giving the dead a Christian burial. His life consisted of practicing such deeds of piety and he entreated us to imitate these Christian acts.

This day, dedicated to lovers and sweethearts, has its origin in Britain and it is mainly in Britain, the United States and Canada where the memory of St. Valentine is kept alive. When the Romans invaded Britain, they brought with them the custom of Lupercalia or spring festival, involving certain fertility rites. This festival took place on February 15th and as the early Christian priests set about to obliterate pagan rites, names of many martyred saints replaced the old festivals. This dates back as far as 496 A.D., when Pope Gelasius changed Lupercalia on February 15th to St. Valentine's Day on February the 14th. As St. Valentine was killed on February the 14th - the eve of Lupercalia, his name was used as a substitute for this festival, as a rite of spring when birds began to mate and when, "a young man's fancy turns to love".

Lupercalia therefore, is derived from the Latin word lupus, meaning 'wolf'. When Rome was but a tiny village, fierce wolves lived in the nearby woods. The Romans invoked the help of one of their gods called, 'Lupercus', to keep the wolves away. They then held a festival every February 15th in his honour when the people danced, sang, played games, and made merry. After several years passed, the tiny village of Rome grew into a town and the festival continued to be celebrated and became known as Lupercalia. This is how Valentine's Day became a spring festival dedicated to romance and lovers. Even after the Romans departed Britain, the British continued with the tradition of celebrating St. Valentine's Day.

Customs And Traditions

Humans paired themselves as the birds did and it seemed an appropriate day for lovers to become engaged. Love songs were sung. Poems and letters of marriage proposals were written and courtships began. All manner of charms and magic spells were invoked as part of the tradition. The name Valentine had now become synonymous with Sweetheart.

a) Starting with Lupercalia, on Valentine's Day, young men would draw out of a box, the name of a young woman. The person "drawn" would remain a Valentine for the whole year, often ending in a proposal and/or marriage. The drawing of girls' names out of a box was later replaced by names of saints whom the fair maidens were to imitate until the next St. Valentine's Day. Although early Christian leaders followed these pagan festivals, they sought to link them to Christian ideals and to give the pagan rites religious meaning. This custom remained in some of the more remote villages of Britain until Victorian times.

b) Another custom was for the poor and middle class children of Hertfordshire to go in procession to the homes of the upper class where they would be thrown wreaths of flowers and lovers' knots. A couple of the girls would then choose one of the youngest boys and place the wreath on their heads. A true love knot is a most beautiful and intricate work of art, having neither beginning nor end, containing love messages, often in rhyme, twisting around every loop with sentiments of affection. It is also called the "Endless Knot of Love" and did indeed express true romanticism with great depth of feeling.

c) As it had become customary to give a gift, about the year 1400, Paper Valentines were made by hand. These were extremely elaborate, ornately extravagant, or very simple and were cherished mainly out of sentiment, as they were symbols of love and friendship. These paper cut-outs contained hearts, birds, feathers, scrolling designs, flowers and initials and it was most obvious that loving and tender thoughts were put into them. A great many of these loving, thoughtful, fanciful works of art are collectors' items today having been handed down from generation to generation. The earliest "printed" Valentines dated around 1797.

d) In France, there were many Valentine parties. The damsels and the gentlemen would put their names into a box. Verses would also be placed on different pieces of paper and placed in the box along with the names. Each person would then draw a name and a verse, reading these amorous ditties to each other. As the verses seldom matched the name pulled, there was usually much laughter and merriment. The wealthy gentlemen often gave the ladies very expensive gifts but this custom was stopped in the 1700's.

e) In Devonshire village, the custom was to give a pair of gloves.

f) In the country districts of Norfolk, children were given little packets of sweets. These were delivered at the door secretly on this day and is a custom which is still maintained today.

g) In the 18th century, another custom was that the night before Valentine's Day, 5 bay leaves were pinned to a pillow. One was pinned on each corner and one in the middle, then if a lover were dreamt of, the couple would be married within the year.

h) Another was to hard-boil an egg, remove the yolk and fill it with salt. On retiring for the night, the entire egg was eaten, shell and all, without speaking or drinking after that. Every girl who ate these eggs thought that her future husband would be the first boy she set her eyes on.

i) And yet another - Lovers' names were written on bits of paper, then rolled up in clay and put in water. The first one to rise to the top would be the Valentine.

j) In Canada and the United States, many people give cards, gifts, flowers and heart-shaped candy and chocolates to family and friends.

k) Valentines were probably introduced to America with the first Puritan settlers around the year 1630. The Valentines sent by men were usually proposals of marriage, with a returning Valentine usually meaning that the lady gave her consent. Men frequently sent more Valentines than women. The love token enclosed was quite often a lock of hair.

l) In Denmark, young people give each other friendship gifts of pressed snowdrops (a spring flower) and compose poems for each other.

m) In Sicily, Italy, a young girl would stand in front of her window for half an hour before sunrise in the hope that the first man to walk beneath her window would be her future husband (or at least some other man resembling the one she saw).

n) In Germany, girls planted onions on St. Valentine's Day. The girls would put names of young men on tags around dry onions, placing the onions in a corner near the fireplace. It was their belief that they would marry the man whose onion sprouted first.

Valentine Symbolsy

As these were made by hand, they had special meaning.

a) A FAN meant, "Open your heart"

b) A RIBBON meant, "You are tied up" or "You are Mine"

c) As LACE means 'net' in Latin, a lace ruffle meant, "You have caught my heart in a net"

At Valentine parties, different romantic symbols were often hidden in a cake. When each person got a slice, there was great anticipation as to who would get a "symbol".

a) RICE meant a wedding

b) RING meant a wedding or an engagement

c) COIN meant marriage to a wealthy person

d) RED MITTEN received by a boy, meant his sweetheart did not like him

e) TWO HANDS ENTWINED meant love

f) WEDDING RINGS AND LOVERS' KNOTS tied the couple together

g) ANGELS AND CHILDREN meant a marriage would be happily blessed

Cupids And Cherubs

Cupid, with his bow and golden arrows, also reverts to Roman times. He was the son of the beautiful goddess, Venus (Goddess of Love) and the god, Eros. He was always happy and gay and accompanied his beautiful mother everywhere. He loved to see people happy. It brought him great happiness to watch couples fall in love when he shot his gold-tipped arrows straight into their hearts.

Here lies his association with Valentines Day because of his love of love. As this day is dedicated to lovers and sweethearts everywhere, it is only fitting to include Cupid and other endearing winged Cherubs to bring the awareness of love to mankind.

Ask Caroline

I am a forty year old divorcee and I am experiencing a problem which I never expected. Since my divorce I have spruced myself up, lost weight, colored my hair and have a more youthful hair style. Also I splurged for a whole, new wardrobe of stylist and somewhat sexy clothes.

While this is all very positive, I am now receiving the cold shoulder treatment from the group of friends we hung out with. Even my lady friends find reasons not to invite me into their homes or to intimate dinner parties. This is very hurtful to me. When I mentioned it to one of my supposedly good friends, she said, "Well Anita, its all your fault ... now you are a threat ... the way you look and how men look at you!" I was dumfounded. I thought it was healthy and therapeutic to make myself feel and look better. What should I do? Anita

It is healthy and therapeutic to improve your appearance. Divorce is painful and you deserve credit for taking such a positive approach and making important changes. Congratulations! Yes, I have experienced this type of treatment myself when I got divorced. When one divorces, some of our friends feel threatened now that an attractive, single woman is among them. They have low self-esteem and do not TRUST THEIR HUSBANDS. It seems men who are divorced are much more accepted in a couples relationship than a woman. I have met couples who a single person is not a threat as they both are secure in their marriage. If you have one friend, consider yourself lucky.

The friend who told you the truth about the situation was at least honest with you. She might be a keeper if she can feel confident about her husband. Now is the time to seek out new friendships. When you find a mate, your old friends will want you back. You might want to reconsider. In Anne Marie’s book on Affirmations she shows you how to release relationship that are over or not longer working for you. She also tell you how to meet the perfect mate for you -- Page 82. This affirmation can be used to find friendships as well. Happy Hunting!

My wife of 27 years just confessed a secret to me. She said about ten years ago she borrowed $10,000 from a family member. Now that person is demanding payment. The woman family member is now going through a messy, costly divorce. I am very upset and my questions are: (a) How can I ever trust her again? (b) Am I responsible to help her repay this $10,000 debt? There is nothing in writing and (c) will I ever get over this feeling of distrust and deception? I need help. We have three wonderful. grown children and otherwise enjoy a good relationship so separating or divorce are not options. I still love her, but I certainly do not like her! Doug

Regarding the $10,000 loan: The Statute of Limitations may have run out on this oral contract. I suggest asking a lawyer. It may no longer be an enforceable debt. On the other hand, your wife does have a moral obligation to pay the loan. Maybe you could try and work out a payment schedule.

Ask yourself why did your wife secretly have to do this? Is it because she is unable to discuss her problems with you and is afraid to ask you for assistance when it comes to money? Even though this is a large sum of money, it is only money. There are much more important things in life. If she got sick or died would this money matter then? Yes, I agree she did a wrong thing by keeping this a secret, but is it worth interfering with the love and good relationship you have with each other? After all, it was not infidelity, which would be a lot worse.

It is really up to you to get over the distrust and pain. Harbouring these feelings will make you miserable, sick and hurt the relationship. Now is the time to forgive. In Anne Marie’s book on Affirmation on page 36, she tells you how to use the Cup Method to forgive. Even Jesus forgave His enemies. How about it Doug? Start forgiving now and see how much happier your relationship will be with your wife. She, I am sure, will be forever grateful that she was forgiven. Your love will be much stronger now that you have gone through this experience if you handle it right. Good luck!

Horoscope Signs For Understanding Your Valentine

Astrological compatibility is deeper than the relationship between sun signs. Look to Venus, the love goddess, to describe what turns you on. Never very far away from the Sun, Venus will be in one of three sign locations. Want the perfect love potion? Read your sweetie’s sun sign and then take clues from the sign preceding or following for your most irresistible recipe.

Living in the moment is where it’s at for these passionate and hot blooded lovers. Venus in Aries enjoys spontaneity and trying anything new. Don’t be shy. This type admires bravado. Jealousy is not the right approach when your lover flirts openly with others -remember, it’s all in good fun. Lingering after the party is over is a bore. Keep it quick and snappy.

Make is slow, savour every moment. FEEL. Venus in Taurus is romantic, magnetic, sensual and earthy. These lovers are consistent rather than experimental. All senses are highly developed, especially the sense of touch. Jealousy and possessiveness comes with this package. Feel blessed if your partner has this placement. Love ages like fine wine.

Just say it. Venus in Gemini is turned on by dialogue. The mind is the primary stimulant for these lovers. Props are good too. Easily bored, variety is their spice of life. Playful and game for anything, keep them guessing if you want to keep the batteries charged. Venus in Gemini loves the chase. Flirtations with others are no cause for alarm. It’s just all talk away.

Tender, devoted and compassionate is a Venus in Cancer lover. The best of care takers, allow yourself to be doted on, fed and pampered. Kissing and all encompassing hugs are their special talent. Dependent and overly sensitive, these lovers need constant reassurance. You can never love them enough. The well of desire and neediness never runs dry.

Do it with flair! Lavish them with compliments! Grand gestures, extravagant displays and lots of gifts will do it just right. These lovers are great givers and even better receivers. Tell them they are the best you’ve ever had. They probably are. Venus in Leo love to make their partners feel like the centre of the universe. Reciprocate and the romance will always be on fire.

Tender and caring, Venus in Virgo needs to have their confidence built up. Don’t spring demands on this lover, give them time to prepare. No matter how fabulous love making is, Venus in Virgo will always criticize their performance - or perhaps yours. Perfectionists to the end, circumstances have to be just right. Bathing can be a sensual event - don’t forget the bubbles!

Turn the music on low and light some candles. Love making is an art to Venus in Libra lovers. They are flexible, graceful, refined and very accommodating. Equality is desirable, but these individuals must learn to ask for what they want. They are so concerned with pleasing their partner, it is easy for Venus in Libra to forget to please themselves.

Sexiest of all placements, Venus in Scorpio radiates a noticeable sensual magnetism. This passionate lover is more vulnerable than their powerful presence suggests. Absolute honesty and totality of commitment are essential ingredients. No half way measures here! Give them your all, hold them tight and don’t hold back. Gentle touch is intensely erotic.

Easy lover. Intimate moments with Venus in Sagittarius are joyous and filled with laughter. Game for anywhere and anytime, "more" is their motto. Their intuitive sensory perceptions and generosity definitely put these lovers on the "A" list. They have a strong love of adventure, are naturally flirtatious and restless. Buy a bid bed. They travel in their sleep.

Slow and sensual - that rock is a diamond in disguise. Sentimental marshmallows on the inside, these lovers maintain an appearance of control to hide their emotional vulnerability. Experimentation may not be part of the repertoire, but expect whatever is accomplished to be done right. Quality over quantity is the rule with Venus in Capricorn.

Whatever your wildest dreams can conjure, Venus in Aquarius will try. This lover is turned on by surprises or anything new and different. Talk is good, but this Venus is often challenged to get out of the mind and into the body. Going to extremes will deliver results. Keep the light on during intimate moments. It will help them to focus on the present.

Sex can be a religious experience for these incurable romantics. Imagination is the key. Don’t forget the soft music, candles and incense! Be kind to your sweet and gentle lover. Venus in Pisces is hyper sensitive and will absorb your every mood and feeling. Where does one stop and the other begin? Venus in Pisces is idealistic, adoring and lost in the moment.

Rose Marcus writes for several publications (the North Shore News, The Courier, Echo and Neighbourhood digest). She teaches astrology at Douglas College and in North Vancouver. She is available for private astrology or clairvoyant/tarot consultations - (604) 988-1299 or e-mail: rosem@direct.ca

Affirmation For the Month of February

"I, (your name) deserve and now have that loving, lasting, happy relationship which turns into marriage. My special person loves, respects and accepts me and I love, respect and accept him or her. We give each other space to live, grow and evolve. We enjoy a long, healthy, prosperous relationship. We have mutual interests and enjoy happiness, peace and joy. St. Valentine or Cupid knows where this special, most suitable life-partner for me is and brings us together in his own loving way. We get out of the way and allow this request to be delivered to the good of all parties concerned. Thank you Thank you, Thank you!"

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