Events

This Thursday, it's my WIOG Listener Appreciation Night
February 9 - Bay City - 4:30p.m. - 9:30p.m at Under the Sun Ph: 989-667-5380.
Hazel, Mark, Charee, Cindy, Amy, Carol, Sherry Starr will be available for mini readings for a special rate. Admission is $5 and readings are only 3 for $20. Tickets sold at the door.

Feb 11 & 12 - Saginaw Hampton Inn, Saginaw MI
We have added an extra day to this show. In the past, there have long lines and people have waited a while to get a reading so now we have added Sunday as well. I imagine the best time to come with "no wait" will be Sunday morning and early afternoon. We are going to see if Sunday is busy and if it is, we will keep Sundays in Saginaw!

Feb. 18th - Lapeer Center Building 10a.m. to 5p.m. Psychic Fun Fair

Just added Minneapolis in April
We just added April 1st in Minneapolis, MN 10:30a.m. to 7p.m. Homewood Hilton Suites across from the Mall of America. I will be there for all doing and am booking hour long private readings as well as doing a free lecture a 2p.m. on Spring Predictions for all signs. Readings will be 3 for $35 from an array of readers. If you would like a private appt with me you can call 810-631-6887 and I can schedule you an hour reading for $100 off the website price. Come see us!

Maria Shaw's Conscious Living Tours
We are heading to Sedona May 25-29 for an enchanted weekend. You're invited! Bring your friends, your family, make it a Memorial Day weekend you'll never forget! Our special guest speaker Elexis Rice of Dallas Texas will lead meditations at each powerful vortex sight. We also have some other special events planned for you as well as lectures and seminars, dinners, a psychic fair, shopping and spiritual adventures. The trip cost starts at just $360 and includes lodging for the four nights!!! Also included are the pool party, tickets to the seminars, special presentations, lectures, meditations, psychic fair admission and more! Contact Clay Thomas at clayrolfs@yahoo.com
More information at http://mariashaw.com/sedona/

Cruise to Italy with us this Fall!
Many of you have been emailing me with questions about the Italy cruise, Again, Clay Thomas is my co producer and has the flyers, prices and more. The cost is quite reasonable for the 8 days to France and Italy, only $1199.
More information at http://mariashaw.com/cruise/

Astro News

What about Valentine's Day? How do the star line up?

Well, first of all, the Valentine's Weekend ushers in a full moon on the 12th. That itself should prove to bring us plenty of drama. However, there is the romantic alignment of Venus and Jupiter on Valentine's Day that is most interesting! If you are single, you could meet someone special.

Cosmic forces will help bring people together. Attractions that you have toyed with, progress to something "more" This could be the best Valentine's Day ever! There are many happy connections...for singles and couples alike.

Here's your Soul Mate Article:

12 Soul Mate Truths and Tips to Make the Most of Your Love Life
by Stephen Petullo

1) Consider the meaning of a soul mate:
Our perception of soul mates and love relationships are based on movies, television, books and fairy tales. These sources often present only part of the picture due to space considerations, attempts to make the story more harmonious or marketable, or for other reasons. Because of this, they can be downright misleading. The metaphysical definition of a soul mate is someone you knew in a past life, and the following basic soul mate relationship traits have been consistently found through research:

a) Most (if not all) are karmic.
b) Most (if not all) are predestined (by your soul, not your personality, before you were born).
c) We all have many soul mates (but our personalities and emotional baggage will more often than not interfere with a compatible relationship).
d) Not all soul mate relationships are meant to be harmonious.
e) Not all soul mate relationships are meant to be long term.

2) Consider the meaning of a twin soul/flame:
Some people say that our twin flame or other half was created at the same time as us, and if we could just find each other, we'd live together forever in bliss and harmony. While the idea is certainly appealing, unfortunately, past life and life-between-life research has found no evidence to support it. A more reasonable twin flame definition could be a soul mate with whom we're very compatible and with whom we share incredible chemistry. Alternatively, twin soul or flame relationships are not always meant for love; Edgar Cayce, the famous "sleeping prophet," defined twin souls as souls who come together to achieve a joint task.

3) Consider the meanings of free-will and destiny:
You can "create" or influence your reality, but only within the confines of your destiny and karma. The bad news: Unfortunately, this means you can't avoid your (love) karma. What is, is. The good news: most major relationships and events seem to be destined. You then have a choice (free will) about how you perceive and respond to them. For example, if you're not destined to be involved right now, you have a choice of accepting it, concentrating on other areas of your life and preparing for a new relationship, or allowing it to cause you unhappiness. As another example, if you meet a wonderful person with whom you are destined to share a short-term, mutually compatible relationship rather than a life-long one, you have a choice of accepting this and enjoying it for what it's meant to be, or allowing the fated ending to cause you unhappiness. You can take the high road or the low road. Reacting out of love rather than fear will create a better life and karma for the future.

4) Perceive relationship endings differently:
Much importance is placed on relationship permanence in our society. It is often said that a relationship "failed" if it didn't last a lifetime. The (surprisingly) common expectation of being compatible with the same person for 60 years, while being the best you can be is ideal but outdated and usually unrealistic. Relationships in the past were more for economic and practical reasons. Couples were expected to stay together forever, no matter what. Times have changed. Fewer people are trying to fit the old relationship mold and are following their hearts and instincts about the kind of relationship and partner that is best for them. Today, couples are more likely to consider whether it's best for all involved to stay together when they and their situations change, and more of them are parting on good terms. Depending upon how you perceive it, divorce or breaking up doesn't have to cause long term unhappiness.

5) Consider your love cycles:
Just as the moon has phases and the Earth seasons, each of our lives follows individual cycles. Trying to force dating or a relationship when you're not truly ready or when solitude and reflection are more appropriate, will only cause conflict and stress. In other words, it doesn't snow in the summer; and you can plant a garden in winter, but it's not going to grow. Also, each relationship has definite time limits and will end or transform whether or not a couple stays together. It is possible to determine when you'll have a strong potential for meeting compatible people, break-ups or relationship transformations, and many other probabilities; life is full of preset circumstances (destiny) and events, and it is up to us (free will) how we deal with them.

6) Give up:
Desperation, even when it's masked well, will either repel people or cause you to project what you want onto someone who?s not compatible. Let go of that desire. Stop searching but pay attention. Prepare yourself for the relationship you want and trust that you'll meet the right person at the right time. Say the following until you feel and mean it, and then say it some more: "I'm single for a reason, so I'll accept and be grateful for things as they are and make the most of my situation." Being grateful for your current situation will help you move on to the next phase of your life.

7) Act adult-like:
You can't control anyone's actions, but you have a choice of how you respond. Avoid being abusive, argumentative, closed-minded, critical, defiant, in denial, dishonest, domineering, evasive, impatient, indecisive, insecure, intolerant, irritable, irresponsible, jealous, overly sensitive, pessimistic, repressed, resentful, secretive, self-deceptive, selfish, self-centered, shallow, stubborn, tactless, vain, quick tempered, and/ or withdrawn.

8) Let go of the Prince/Princess Charming syndrome:
We are programmed to believe we need to find the one perfect person to meet all of our needs for the rest of our lives. This is impossible, but many still strive for it and then think they "failed" if their expectations aren't met. Distorted idealism and sky-high expectations set you up for disappointment. Stop looking for the soul mate to fulfill your every need for the rest of your life and, instead, be open to soul mates with whom you are compatible and share chemistry.

9 & 10) Reconsider religious dogma and Avoid marrying to improve a relationship:
(Actual quote from a letter to Stephen and Scott's advice column) "I've been in relationship for 17 years and we are moving in slow motion. We plan on getting married within the next couple months because I feel part of the problem of our stagnation is we are not right with the Lord. I know we love each other but this relationship leaves me feeling so empty most of the time and I feel like I can't seem to leave it." Stephen's Response: I don't believe there is a judging God or that a couple is "living in sin" if they cohabit without marrying. Therefore, the main problem there may be your guilt about something you don`t need to feel guilty about. However, marrying someone to improve a relationship is like gambling to become rich. Most of the time, you will only lose what you had. Marriage can be a wonderful experience, but from what you wrote, it's not appropriate for your situation. Pause, step back and reflect until you become aware of what`s best for you and your partner.

11) Forgive anyone who hurt you:
Do yourself a favor and forgive and release everyone who has ever hurt you. You'll remain trapped until you do. Forgiveness isn't about letting the person who hurt you off the hook. It's about releasing the anger and resentment or guilt that you harbor within, so you can get on with your life. This is an on-going process; every time you think of the person or experience, feel the forgiveness until you mean it. Also, try to think of them as your teachers instead of enemies and ask yourself what you needed to learn from the experience.

12) Avoid blame:
We're all mirrors for each other, so you can't blame anyone but yourself. Example 1: "The man I'm dating has a fear of commitment." Ask yourself why you chose (on some level) a person who doesn't want a commitment. He is, in some way, a reflection of you. Example 2: "The people I date usually want me to change and never like me for me." You're not accepting/loving yourself for who you are and/or you're not being the best you can be in some way (usually appearance or personality). Example 3: "Everyone I date/all my ex-spouses couldn't be monogamous." If you consciously or subconsciously prefer or need variety, but you repress it, you'll attract someone who'll express it for you.The following tips are based on the booklet 55 Soul Mate Truths and Tips to Make the Most of Your Love Life by Stephen Petullo.

I also have a book out called Soul Mates and Cell Mates which has a free past life/soul mate meditation included in it. You can order it off of my website too. The first five orders I recieve, I will send you a free Love Stone; a rose quartz crystal. Click here to learn more about Soul Mates and Cell Mates:
http://mariashaw.com/store/soul_mates_cell_mates

Astro Diet News

Thanks for all of you who have been sending me emails about your progress using the Astro Diet Book. As you know thousands of people are on the program and have reported back that they have used the techniques in my book to help them lose weight and keep it off.

Carol from Michigan was our big loser in January using the Astro Diet and lost 15 pounds this month and 32 pounds since she started it. She proves that by working with astrology, you can beat the diet war. Here's her recent letter:

Great News Maria,
I made it! I lost 15 pounds this month. Even with you having us do the final weigh in on a weight gain day. I feel fantastic. I took body measurements at the beginning of the month and again yesterday. I have lost 2" in my chest, 7" in my waist, 1" in each thigh, 3/4" in upper arms and even 1/4" in my wrist. Almost time to get another watch. In the past 11 months I have lost 55 pounds. 32 of them with your help. You keep me motivated. I have 80 more pounds to lose and I have the determination to succeed. I started working out at a fitness center past this weekend. I plan to become a regular there. I don't give up once I have a determined goal. I am close to my half way mark. A Supervisor at work is amazed at how the weight is just "falling off". Thank you, Thank you, Thank you,
Love,
Carol, Scorpio

If you would like to order the Astro Diet book and lose weight just as these ladies have this past month, please order off my website store or call 810-631-6887 and we can ship a copy to you right away. Use it with any diet program for added motivation or use the program in the book.

Good luck!

I would like to wish everyone reading this a very happy Valentine's Day and a wonderful week. Thank you for your support and I hope to see many of you in my travels!
Love, Maria