Coming Events

Macomb, MI - April 29 - The Body, Mind and Spirit Festival - Macomb Sports and Expo Center 11a.m. to 7p.m. I will have a booth there and be speaking around 3p.m. Please stop out and say hello! I will be bringing some beautiful crystals and stones to showcase as well as gemstone books.

Saginaw MI - April 29 - The Psychic Fun Fair at the Hampton Inn off Tittabwasee Rd exit in Saginaw 11a.m. to 6p.m. I will not be at this fair due to my appearance in Macomb that day but I will be there in "spirit"! However, your fav psychics will be there to offer readings for $10. Admission is $5. Charee, Hazel, Mark, Jackie, Rev. Cindy, Carol Ball, Amy Perkins, and Brenda. We are also expecting Rev. Midge Miller and Barb Garza as well.

April 30th - Toledo Psychic Fair Fairfield Inn, Maumee, Ohio 11a.m. to 7p.m. Admission $10. Readings $20 with readers and vendors from Ohio and Michigan. I will be doing a free class on Soul Mates and Past Lives as well as the Astro Diet. There will be free readings in the Psychic Circles too. Come out and say hello! Welcome to all of my listeners from Tower 98FM!

1p.m. Maria Shaw - Soul Mates and Past Live Loves -Unlock the mysteries of your past life loves and other special connections we all have with people we meet along our spiritual path.

3p.m. - The Astro Diet with Maria Shaw - Learn how you can lose weight by working with your zodiac sign and astrological influences.

4p.m. The Psychic Circle with Kimmie and Steve... Hosts of Inner Views and Star After Dark on Star 105.5 FM Meet Toledo's popular new age radio team as they share stories of Twin Flames and answer questions from the audience.

5p.m. The Psychic Circle with Hazel Thompson and Mark Potter - Mid Michigan's popular metaphysical team share their wisdom and answer questions from the audience too!

Vendors:

Lite the Way - books, candles, ear cones, angel items, native American crafts, jewelry, essential oils, gift certificates etc.

GemsAndBeyond Jewelry designed by Kristen Vasques with Gems and Artifacts from around the world.

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JUST ADDED - Chicago, ILL - June 30 - July2
June 30th Transitions BookPlace, 7p.m. Chicago, ILL - Maria offers her summer time predictions for all signs at this free lecture as well as a book signing!
July 1-2 10a.m. to 5p.m. - Maria Shaw's Psychic Fun Day and Goddess Gathering - Amerisuites, Shaumberg area. More details to come. Admission $10 includes all classes and lectures. Readings 3 for $25. Vendor spots available.

August 6th - The Goddess Gathering in New Orleans at the House of Broel 11a.m. to 6p.m
2220 St Charles Avenue. Admissions $10 Readings averrable for a nominal charge. Lectures and classes throughout the day with guest speakers from all over on the country.

August 12 & 13 - Minneapolis, MN (Woodbury MN) Wildwood Lodge and Resort, Psychic Fair and Metaphysical Classes/Workshops 10a.m. to 6p.m. both days. Admission $10 - includes classes and lectures. Readings start at $20. More detail to come.

I am taking prior appts for spots at all of the fairs. please call ahead of time 810-631-6887 for special rates and times.

Nice Letters We Get

I have had other readings in the past with other astrologers, and you are the only one that I believe really cares about your clients, and I appreciate your attention to detail. I feel very comfortable with you helping me with my life. God bless you!
Cindy, CA

Maria,
I just wanted to let you know that we got awarded the contract. I know that we have been asking you if we would get this contract for about 2 years now. I just wanted to say thank you for all of your support and encouraging words. You have told us so many things that have come true and your time lines are very accurate. Again, thank you and I hope all is going well for you. Take care and have a great Easter holiday.
Carla, Alaska

Maria,
I wanted to thank you I asked you a question a few weeks ago and the answer was right on, it was amazing. I am really happy with the quick response. The answer was not what I had hoped for but interesting nonetheless.
Thanks again, Myndy

(Editor's note: Myndy is writing about the new feature we have on my home page MariaShaw.com For those of you who don;t need a full reading or have just had a reading and only need to have 1 question answered, you can click on the icon "1 Question". Within 72 hours I will email you back the answer to your question.)

Dear Maria
I was listening to some old tapes from your readings you gave me. You said my son is keeping something from me, hiding something, not telling the truth, and in another tape you said he was addictive, addicted to something. WELL, I found a little tiny "pipe" in his house! So you knew! You are really good. It's not the shock it might have been if you hadn't warned me. This really changes everything. I really do appreciate all the help you have been to me for such a long time. You shine the light on the dark areas! Thanks, Gloria

This Week's Radio Shows

April 26 - WYCD 99.5FM - Young Country, Detroit MI. I always love sitting in on the Dr. Don show! 7:45a.m. - ?

April 27 - WIOG 102.5FM 8a.m. Saginaw MI - I'll take your calls on the morning show with Todd and Katie

April 28th - The Wave in Panama City. Join Dan and me at 7:25 am CST

Maria Shaw's Enchanted Tours

The Sense of Sedona Trip - Memorial Day weekend - The Last day to register is April 25th! We only have 1 room left. That could accommodate 2 more people. Click here for more info on the trip: http://www.mariashaw.com/sedona/

Jack Fontana will be offering a paid workshop as a "side option" as something to do on Sunday for interested guests and local residents; Called Conscious Connected Breathing work at the 7Centers Yoga Arts Building in Sedona. You can register early by calling 504-453-9161. Jack lives in New Orleans and has been a popular presenter at many of my events around the country. I have taken his breathing workshop and have found it to be an amazing, life transforming experience! Tuition is $60 and there will be two programs offered. For info visit JackFontana.com. Register by May 19th and save 10%

Weight Loss by the Zodiac
The Llewellyn Journal
Date: 2006-04-10 By: Maria Shaw

Ever think of astrology as a way to lose weight? It can be a great tool, not for just timing weight loss periods but also to determine weight gain times in advance. You can prevent the extra pounds if you're aware when they could creep up on you, because we all have good times to lose weight naturally and easily. There are some major astrological aspects that can aid in dieting!

The first aspect is called Saturn on the ascendant. You'll need to know your rising sign to determine this. However sometimes when Saturn conjuncts your sun sign, you can lose weight too, although you may feel too darn tired to notice or care!

Saturn is a planet that "restricts". So if it's on your rising sign which rules the physical body, Saturn will work wonders. If you started a diet under this aspect, you'd probably be quite successful. Saturn would supply you with the discipline you need to lose the weight too. This aspect only comes around every thirty years.

Here's a rundown where Saturn will be over the next eleven years. If you don't see your sign listed, don't give up. Just know you'll have to go it alone without Saturn's help for a little longer.

Saturn Transits

Leo: July 17, 2005 - September 2, 2007
Virgo - September 3, 2007 - October 29, 2009
Libra - October 30, 2009 - October 5, 2012
Scorpio - October 6, 2012 - December 23, 2014
Sagittarius - December 24, 2014 - December 20, 2017

A good time for weight gain is when Jupiter conjuncts the rising sign which happens about every twelve years. Jupiter expands things. That's usually good, except when it expands your waistline! You can take precautionary measures knowing ahead of time when Jupiter will visit. Diet or exercise more before, during, and a little bit afterward Jupiter comes to call.

These are the years Jupiter will be in six of the twelve signs. Look for your sun or rising sign below so you'll be prepared:

Scorpio - October 27, 2005 - November 24, 2006
Sagittarius - November 25, 2006 - December 18, 2007
Capricorn - December 19, 2007 - February 5, 2009
Aquarius - February 6, 2009 - January 18, 2010
Pisces - January 19, 2010 - January 22, 2011
Aries - January 23, 2011 - June 5, 2011

Because I am a relationship astrologer, my clients always ask me about their love life. But just as many ask me about their weight too. As I counsel people, I also look at their charts and tell them the best foods and exercise to compliment their diets. But no matter how hard some signs try to lose weight, it can be difficult because of aspects in their charts. For example, the zodiac hosts certain food addict signs. These are Cancer and Virgo. Taurus tend to put weight on easily too and some Pisces types as well. Pisces have no boundaries. However the number one culprit in putting weight on, astrologically speaking, is the planet Neptune. Pisces is ruled by this planet. Neptune can sabotage weight loss efforts. The addict looks at food as a reward and can easily be caught in self-defeating patterns. Neptune helps one to let their guard down, to raid the fridge at midnight. Neptune destroys your boundaries. Watch out for Neptune transits or the natal placement in your chart to help you understand Neptune better.

What else? People with a Moon/Pluto aspect in their chart will bury their anger by getting fat. Some people eat hardly anything and still can't lose weight. This issue may because of anger from childhood, relationships issues, etc. When people let go of their anger they often lose the extra weight they have been carrying. Transiting Pluto will actually help you lose weight. It's a long process because it has to works also to remove old anger issues at the same time, but Pluto can help you get rid of negative influences, addictions and bad habits once and for all.

I suggest, if you see a weight gain cycle in your future, that you start to cut calories and begin an exercise program before the actual aspect for weight gain hits your chart. Talk with your doctor months before so you can be prepared with a healthy diet program. If you are able to maintain your weight during the weight gain cycles, be content that you are not putting any on.

If you want to lose weight effortlessly, look to your Saturn cycles mentioned earlier. If you choose to work with Saturn and help your cause by exercising and diet control, you could have the best body you've had in years!

Allow the cosmos to work with you and those unwanted pounds will melt away... If you would like to learn more, here's the link to my book the Astro Diet.
http://www.mariashaw.com/store/astro_diet/

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Have a great week!
Maria