Upcoming Events

Minneapolis/St Paul in August!
We do have a new location for our Minneapolis/St Paul Psychic Fun Fair and Goddess Gathering......it is a 2 day event August 12 & 13, Saturday and Sunday 10a.m. to 5p.m./11a.m. to 5p.m. at Mind, Body, and Soul Healing Wellness Center in Roseville, MN, located about 20 minutes from the Mall of America There will be workshops and class running all day for both days relating to metaphysical and holistic healing topics. There will be a variety of vendors as well. Admission is $10 per day or $15 for a 2 day pass. Readings are optional with mediums flying in from all over the country and some coming in from the local area. Massages and body workers will be on hand as well.

We also have 2 other fairs this month in Michigan of special interest

August 19 - Lansing Hampton Inn 10 am. to 5p.m. Admission $5 Readings $10 or a combined special admission plus 3 readings for $30. Off Saginaw Highway exit

August 20th - Residence Inn, Auburn Hills, off Opdyke and Square Lake Road off I-75..near Bloomfield Hills actually. 11 a.m. to 6p.m. Admission $5 and readings $20 for 15 minutes.

We will start our regular fall fair season in September after Labor Day. We have added Port Austin in October complete with a ghost tour following the psychic fair. More details to come!

Stone/Crystal of the Month

Rhonadite
I have the large rhonadite healing wands for $20 plus shipping. Meaning of the stone: Promotes feelings of self-worth. Improves memory. Dispels anxiety and confusion. Draws love. Aids central nervous system and body reflexes.

Nice Letters We Get

Hi Maria:
We visited your June 2005 psychic fair and got readings from some of your other readers.....and the information CHANGED OUR LIVES!
Barb from Mid Michigan

Dear Maria,
Your advice for Leo in the National Enquirer for the week of July 25th really hit home. As a screenwriter, I contacted an agent and had a favorable response. They wanted to represented me and offered me a contract. After a few days of being in the clouds, I had a feeling in my gut that maybe this wasn't on the up and up.

Then I read your column and it said not to sign any contracts. Boy, were you right! I found out that this agency is on the shady side, Needless to say I am not going to sign on the dotted line.

In other news, with Jupiter going direct and impacting my second house, new possibilities and ways of making money are opening up. Keep up the good work.

Best Regards,
Helen Reading

Hi Maria,
I just read one of your old articles on the Pisces crisis and the Virgo curse. I found it really interesting, especially because I am a Pisces sun, with my moon in Virgo. I am a 27 year old gay women, and my girlfriend is a Virgo sun sign. (with a moon in Aquarius) I just really thought your article had a lot of great points, especially since on some days I feel like I am being pulled in opposite directions. Do you know much about a sun Pisces/moon Virgo combination? Anyway, just wanted to drop you a line about your article.
Thanks,
Laura

Note: If you are interested in reading this article go to mariashaw.com.
http://www.mariashaw.com/starscopes/2002-10/index.html#pisces

Note: This is an email from a satisfied client who did the 1 Question Reading that can be found on Maria’s homepage. If you only have 1 question, Maria can answer your question by email within 72 hours of receipt.

Dear Maria
You have wonderful ideas! I love it! And how "coincidental" that I have a wedding show in August and a very large one in October. I told myself I would do this until January 1, 2008 and re-evaluate - which fits into the timetable you are giving me.
You are so lovely - great advice....
Thank you! Thank you!
Warmly,
Anna
P. S. Oh and I see you are in town in new Orleans this month! I am making an appt NOW.

Hi Maria I just wanted to tell you I had the three stones you gave me in my hand and I noticed my palms got really hot they are still hot. Does this mean something I like the raw amber I keep it in my pocket.

Great Personal Safety Idea

What a great idea...especially for women alone! Share this with all your friends!

Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies. This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator.

Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Just press the panic alarm on your car key chain.

Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain.

It works if you park in your driveway or garage. If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break in your house, odds are the burglar or rapist won't stick around.... after a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. Try yours to make sure it works before you rely on it. Just know that you must press the alarm button again to turn it off.

And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there.....

This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime.

Cruise News

We are still taking limited reservations for Maria Shaw's Conscious Living Cruise to Italy and France this October. If you have been considering joining us, please contact Clay Thomas at clayrolfs@yahoo.com. Availability is very limited but Clay says there could be a few cabins open. The last two cruises were sold out and we could not accommodate everyone so please don't miss out if you are considering! We always have a blast and everyone becomes fast friends. This is a wonderful way to experience Europe if you are a little intimidated of visiting it alone for the first time. We have group tours and dinner together. You'll make friends with everyone fast. I know I personally met some great like-minded folks and have established some good friendships too.

The September Eclipses, What will they bring you?
By Maria Shaw

Are you ready for a change? Have you been fence sitting about a issue, a relationship or a decision? You won't suffer from indecisive much longer. Fate will soon step in and force your hand to make a play. Actually, it is an upcoming eclipse which will do just that. On September 7th and again on September 22, we will experience a set of eclipses that will bring about needed changes and will touch each one of us in some way. For certain signs such as Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius and Gemini, and for those folks who have aspects in their astrology charts, related to the degree and sign of the eclipse, they can expect a crazy month ahead!

Eclipses should not be feared but anticipated. The new moon eclipse on September 7th at ...degrees Pisces is about new beginnings and needed change. So, a few weeks before this eclipse hits, the universe is likely to take "something" away from you to make room for something new. You should never judge an eclipse until it is completely over and sometimes the energy of any eclipse can last up to one year. I feel most of the activity occurs a few weeks before and a few weeks after the actual date. Be especially attentive to what you hear in the media in the weeks leading up to September 7th and 22nd.

There will be big new flashes. I remember years ago, Princess Diana died on an eclipse. Mother Teresa also. I believe JFK Jr's went down that fateful day on an eclipse. You always hear bad things happening on the eclipses because that's usually what makes headlines on newscasts and in the papers. But many good things happen on eclipses too. Clients have reported that an eclipse has helped bring them a new job, a hot date or an opportunity they never dreamed of!

Take my case in point. Last year the eclipse fell in the area of my career house of my solar chart on October 17th. I knew something big would likely be happening with my job. In September, a magazine I had been writing a monthly column for, for over a year, contacted me and told they were taking the column "in-house" and reducing the size to one page instead of two. They would not be needing my services any longer. I was upset but not devastated. The magazine had given me a large chunk of my monthly income and I enjoyed writing the horoscope column. But I knew the eclipse was coming and decided it was best to see what it wanted to bring me, rather then get upset. I remembered that eclipses often take something away to bring in someone new and the change is always for the better. By the end of September, my agent was pitching a story idea to the National Enquirer about a new diet book I had written. But The Enquirer was far more interested in seeing if I would like to write their weekly horoscope column because their current astrologer was leaving. Within 24 hours, I was hired as the new astrologer for The Enquirer. It is a weekly column rather than the monthly I used to write, more income and my readership would quadruple. On the actual date of the eclipse, October 17th, my first column debuted in the pages of the Enquirer. Thank God for the eclipse!

Even though the upcoming eclipses will be in the sign of Pisces and Virgo, we all will be affected by them in some way, shape or form, depending on what house they fall in our astrological chart. Let's now look at a brief description of how the two eclipses will affect each zodiac sign based on a solar chart. If you know your natal chart, read your rising sign for more accuracy.

Note: If you have a birthday on or around one of the eclipses; within 1-2 days, the coming year will be phenomenal!

Aries
September 7 - People from your past could come back into your life. There may be important dreams as your subconscious is now working overtime. You could be dealing with people or situations that involve hospitals, prisons and large corporations.

September 22 - Your work, especially if you are in a service or health field, could experience change. The people you work with may also move to different departments, retire or quit. It's possible you will have to deal with a health concern and/or see improvements in your health. Some of you may also welcome a new pet into the family.

Taurus
September 7 - New friends or changes in your social circle are likely. You may join an important club, group or organization. Issues surrounding friendships also take center stage.

September 22 - This eclipse makes a trine...a nice aspect to your sun sign. It has a lot to do with 5th house issues; children, pregnancy, romance, creativity, luck and recreation.

Gemini
September 7 - These two eclipses will make a "square" to your sun sign so, they could be irritating and mainly have to do with other people in your life. This eclipse will also bring in a change on the career front and because it is in the sign of Pisces, quite possibly an indecisiveness about a work option.

September 22 - This eclipse has to do with your home and family life. Expect changes and maybe some unexpected ones.If you have been thinking about moving or remodeling, you could do so now.

Cancer
September 7 - The Pisces eclipse will trine your sign and offer you opportunities for spiritual growth, long distance travel, recognition for your work and possibly have to do with some sort of higher education or training.

September 22 - This eclipse will sextile your sign so therefore should be quite a pleasant experience for you. It has to do with 3rd house issues; short trips, brothers, sisters and communication of all kinds. Yo may get a new car, update your computer or buy a cell phone.

Leo
September 7 - You could see a change in your partner's income or receive money from other sources. This eclipse could bring you news from the bank, the IRS, or your accountant. It is about debt and money you owe others. On a more positive note; your libido may go into overdrive!

September 22 - The eclipse has to do with your finances. Either you'll see more money coming in or experience even money going out. It could bring a change in your income as well or how you bring home the bacon.

Virgo
September 7 - A new relationship could enter your life or you may break ties with a current relationship too. Partnerships of all kinds are highlighted. Expect the unexpected in your most serious commitments and unions.

September 22 - This eclipse is all about YOU! Especially if you were born September 21-23. The aspects will affect your life profoundly. Expect a major change to take place in your life on a personal level. Things will not stay the same. Itching'' for a change? Get ready!

Libra
September 7 - Your workplace may experience changes, perhaps some of your co-workers are leaving or new people are coming into the office. For some Libra, this will be a time to work on their health issues. On a mundane level, you will want to get everything organized in your life. This is a great time to clean out your closets and tackle tedious projects.

September 22 - Old friends and acquaintances are likely to pop back into your life during this eclipse. If someone is working against your means, their true motives will be revealed. This could also be a time of deep reflection and dealing with subconscious thoughts that rise to the forefront of your mind.

Scorpio
September 7 - This Pisces eclipse brings a friendly trine to your sun. It is quite possible you could have a fun, enjoyable month as well as entertain the notion of a romantic relationship. If you are trying to get pregnant, this eclipse could help create the right energies to conceive. This is also a nice period to bond with children if you have any and they will experience positive changes in their lives as well. If you feel lucky, hit the nearest casino!

September 22 - The Virgo eclipse will bring in a whirlwind of social activities or a focus on friendships. This is a great time to develop new contacts. You will be busy as your calendar is sure to fill fast.

Sagittarius
September 7 - Your home and family life are the focus now. Some Archers will consider relocating or possibly buying a second home. Others will receive news of family expansion; weddings, babies,etc.

September 22 - This eclipse may bring job changes. A new position could be offered to you that seems tailor-made. However, if you are hanging onto a dead end job, your position may be eliminated. If seeking employment, there will be call backs for second and third interviews. Some Sag will open a business. Others may close one.

Capricorn
September 7 - Have a suitcase ready because you will probably be taking a short but fun filled trip soon! This eclipse also offers you an opportunity to spend more time with your siblings and neighbors.This time is also favorable for negotiations and communication of all kinds. You may also be looking to buy a new computer or cell phone. Some Cappys may be in the market for a new car!

September 22 - Keep that suitcase packed, because the Virgo eclipse, which trines your sun, offers a chance to travel to a faraway place for some of you Goats. Others, may decide now's the time to further their education by updating their skills or returning to school. Still, others may find themselves wrapped up in legal matters or making decisions regarding older members of their family.

Aquarius
September 7 - The Pisces eclipse offers you a chance to focus on your personal finances. Expect some sort of a change in how, when, where and why you make money. You could also be making a large purchase. One way or another, you're likely to see a change in your finances and hopefully it's a good one!

September 22 - You will be especially intuitive during this eclipse as it falls in the 8th house of your solar chart. Something in your life may also be coming to an end. Expect that and let whatever needs to be released, go. You will also be digging deeper into the true meaning life and experience unique, enlightening situations.

Pisces
September 7 - This eclipse is all about you! It hits your sun and can bring you new opportunities as well as a few twists and turns. You can never really predict what exactly will happen, only that something BIG will! If you're feeling life is a little ho-hum, then gear up for some real excitement. You will probably be given a preview of what the changes are, during the weeks preceding this eclipse.

September 22 - Expect changes in the area of relationships and partnerships. You could meet a soul mate! Perhaps some of you will start a business alliance. You could end a love affair or cut ties with a long term associate. Others may decide to tie the knot and walk down the aisle. Some Pisces may file for divorce. Whatever change is needed, in regards to 7th house issues, will develop under the influence of this eclipse in your opposite sign.

And finally, I want to say Happy Birthday to all your Leo Starscopers, clients and friends! I know this has not been the easiest year for many of you born under the sign of the Lion but things should lighten up a little bit when Jupiter, the planet of good luck, moves into a fellow water sign this November 24th. You haven been under the heavy hand of Saturn since the summer of 2005. Saturn will continue to teach you lessons until September 2007. So hang in there. There is a light at the end of the tunnel as well as a big reward. Take it from someone who knows, a Cancer who went through the Saturn cycle right before you did! But here's your forecast for the year ahead....Happy Birthday!

No doubt you have already experienced at least one major change in your life. This year could be one of the most challenging you have encountered or the most rewarding, depending on how you play the cards you are dealt. Leos find most of their luck in real estate until the end of November. Then lady luck is on your side in 2007. So if you love to gamble, and most Leos do, it's a good bet you may win a little money or cash in on a hot investment. Cupid strikes in late December and February. August's full moon in Aquarius, could bring in a new love affair. Late summer is also quite favorable for money. It's possible you could get a raise. The full moon in November offers you a chance to move into an exciting new job. If you aren't in your dream job yet, with a little perseverance, you could be by your birthday. Domestic travel looks great in September and October. Journeys outside of the country are a possibility next summer.

Overall, there will still be a serious tone to your year head. You will be challenged but also rewarded. Be sure to check out my column in the National Enqurier as I have made forecasts for some of your favorite Leo stars; Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna and more!

Enjoy your month! Maria