Astrology: Linda C. Black

Aaron, I see your letter about Linda's horoscopes. I am not surprised as I have been following her for sometime, have many similar moments everyday, as well, I guide my family and friends by her intuitive readings. She offers more in depth readings about a particular sign, but, I too am a libra, as well too is Linda, and use all of the readings of all the signs to guide my understanding. As astonishing as it is, it seems to be routine for her, -almost a matter of fact. I have started a club of libras, called Zebra Connect, based on her column. I think she must be an oracle speaking high above the Pacific. However, like the protected individuals she is hidden behind the objective barrier of others less cognizant, so her pipeline has limits. Maybe that's good, maybe bad, certainly in my case, enviable. I think she is awesome. Bill Anderson

Hi Linda,

You have done it again.

Yesterday, February 19 you was 100% correct on your prediction and the same value for today, Feb.20

What puzzles me is, notwithstanding the fact that it fits my situation, how about the other Gemini. We should be nearly 8% of the local population.

Are we all the very same? Are same values applicable to all of us?

I thought that, in a way, each person is unique.

That is why I accept when a horoscope is vague and covers general values.

But in my case, you seem to be right on the money. Last 2 days=100%.

I note that you have mail connected to religious matters.

I speak many languages and one of them is Hebrew.

Without being a religious person, I read the Torah (old Testament) several times, analyzing some of the sentences and even words.

I consider the Torah to be the MOST intelligent book there is and it is amazing to find out how much is to learn from almost every word and sentence.

And if EVERYTHING therein has a definite reason and meaning, then , to start with, the first few words are that God created the world and looked and SAID: It is good.

To whom did HE SAY it and in what language??

This and many more sentences made me to write a book..

Talk to you later.

Hi Josef,

I am a student of theology, too. I started out an agnostic Unitarian. My folks encouraged me to study all religions and I did. I became convinced that Jesus really did all that stuff, so I converted to Catholicism in 1983. If you're going to be a Christian, might as well be a Catholic, right? I love it, and it's pulled me through some really tough times.

I do the horoscopes by looking at the positions of all the planets for that day. They are general, and they should apply to everybody with the Sun in Gemini, or whichever sign it is. If I have the specific information for a person, I can get a lot more accurate. This is not magic, it's math.

God said "Let there be light" to Him/Herself. Maybe He created us so he'd have somebody else with whom to talk.

Linda

Dear Ms. Black,

Astrologer Joyce Jilson, who wrote the syndicated astrology column which you now cover, was a friend of mine. She was wonderful, but you are exceptional and really uncanny in how the things you write seem to follow my career and life as if it was based upon my specific chart. I'm a Libra and you wrote, "A brilliant performance leaves you mentally exhausted" at the same time I performed at the Concert Hall in Dallas some of my music. To have many of the 1500 people give you a standing ovation was a thrill I will not forget. Comedian Jackie Mason followed my performance and it made for a well balanced evening of entertainment. I have included my new CD for your enjoyment. Do you give private readings and if so, what is your fee?

Dear Linda, I enjoy reading your web site, however, today I was very confused about the Gemini horoscope: " Hang out at home as much as possible for the next few weeks. You’ll be a lot more comfortable in familiar surroundings."

My simple question is: Why? This horoscope was confusing because it did not explain what astrological aspect, planetary retrograde, or sunspot has caused this situation. Did this come to you in a dream after eating too much spicy Chinese food before bed? Have the Klingons attacked Planet X? Did you read your horoscope this morning and it said, "Keep 'em guessing! Write something weird and cryptic today?" You have to admit, saying, "Stay Home, Don't GO OUT!" is a little bit alarming. Thanks for any explanation you can give.

Answer: Hi Mark,

You're right, I should have thought from my Gemini perspective (I have Saturn, Mars and Uranus in Gemini). I guess I was kind of tired the day I wrote that, and staying home seemed like a wonderful assignment to me. So, what happened when you went out that day? Run into anything with your car, due to not looking both ways? Hopefully, nothing more than getting additionally confused when deciding whether you wanted the mocha java or the latte.

Actually, you stumbled upon one of my secret joys in writing the column. I do want to make you think. I don't want to tell you everything. I can't tell you everything, anyway. I'm just an astrologer, I'm not God. My job is to give you a little bit of a warning, or reassurance, or comfort, or maybe a good idea. I hope I'm doing that for you.

Thanks so much for writing, I love your comments.

Linda

Question: Why is the moon in some signs for a short time, and in other signs for longer? Nellie

Answer: Hi Nellie,

Linda asked me to respond to your question about the Moon.

I looked up the recent Libra Moon in the ephemeris. It says the Moon entered Libra at 1:16 pm on January 12, so that is just after noon. The Moon entered Scorpio at about 2:09 a.m. on January 12. This is a little bit more than 2 1/2 days.

The Moon moves between 11 degrees a day and 14 degrees a day. So if the Moon is moving slower, due to its orbit, that means it stays in a sign longer.

Question: What is the Oblique Ascendant and how is it used to make predictions in astrology?

Answer: According to Nicholas deVore - Encyclopedia of Astrology Definition of Oblique Ascension(O.A.) As it rises, a star or planet, not on the equator, forms an angle with that part of the equator which is rising at the same time. This is called its Ascensional Difference (A.D.). This A.D. added to the R.A. if it have S. declination, and subtracted therefrom if it have N. declination, gives its Oblique Ascension. In the Southern hemisphere, reverse; add, if N.; subtract, if S.

The equator is always at right angles to a line between the North and South Poles. Any meridian circle can be considered as the horizon of a place on the equator go degrees distant from that meridian - hence, from that point such meridian can be called the horizon of the pole.

At either pole a planet on any parallel of declination moves along an arc parallel to the equator, to the horizon of the pole. It has neither ascension nor descension, but remains, day and night, above or below the horizon, according as it is in North or South declination. Viewed from a place on the equator, a star will by the axial rotation of the Earth, be
carried along an arc parallel to the equator: hence it rises and sets at right angles to the horizon of that place. All places in latitudes north and south of the equator, have a prime vertical that cuts the equator at an angle equal to the latitude of the place; and the horizon cuts the equator at an angle equal to the complement of the latitude. Stars and
planets rise and set obliquely, since they follow arcs parallel to the equator - to which the horizon is oblique. The semi-arc of a body on the equator is always go degrees, or 6 hours; the whole arc is always 180 degrees or 12 hours. On the equator days and nights are equal, and the semi-arcs of all bodies are equal; but in latitudes north or south of the equator the arcs above and below the horizon are unequal, although together these make 180 degrees or 12 hours. The difference between 90 degrees and the diurnal or nocturnal semi-arc of a body is thus its
Ascensional Difference; and its Right Ascension, plus or minus this Ascensional Difference, is its Oblique Ascension.

Many times I've pored over the paragraph of the catechism dealing with divination (paragraph 2116). It mentions astrology, but in a certain context: forms of divination "conceal a desire for power over time, history, and, in the last analysis, other human beings, as well as a wish to conciliate hidden powers. They contradict the honor, respect, and loving fear that we owe to God alone."

I've made several observations about this statement. First, astrology (properly practiced) is about knowledge of the cycles of life, not about gaining power over the universe, as if one could make the universe do what you want based on astrological knowledge. Of course, if you know that Pluto is transiting your Mars, you might want to be extra-careful around the garage, but that knowledge doesn't give you power "over time", much less over history. Second, astrology (properly practiced) is not about gaining power over other human beings -- though there are people who might see it in that way; it's about understanding why people behave in certain ways,
and understanding what a person needs in order to grow as a human being.

In short, astrology can be misused, just as science and technology can. The local weatherman might make a prediction of rain today. We all use that knowledge to prepare for the worst; whereas an unscrupulous businessman is like meteorology in that way: both provide forms of knowledge about the cycles of life, and both forms of knowledge can be misused. But that does not mean that astrology (or meteorology) is inherently sinful.

Yes, talk with your priest about that, and all sorts of other things. Some of my best friends are priests, because they're among the few people who have studied this stuff as much as I have.

God bless,

Linda

I did a google search of "catholic astrologers" and found an interview
where you talk about your Catholicism a little. > (The interview is at
http://www.astrologysoftware.com/resources/articles/getarticle.asp?ID=121&orig=
Born in 1969, I was Baptist until college, at which point I got deeply
into Hinduism and Buddhism. I felt, though, that I would eventually
(around age 36, the age I am now) return to Christianity, most likely
Catholicism or Eastern Orthodoxy, since those two versions of Christianity
still have lots of contemplative and mystical teachings.

In the year 2000, I discovered the power of astrology (and tarot, i ching,
and numerology shortly thereafter). And around 2003, I started looking
into the Catholic and Orthodox churches. I realized that the only way I
could be Catholic, was if I was also able to practice astrology and
(something I accepted in my readings of Hinduism) believe in
reincarnation; of course, both of these ideas are condemned in the
catechism.

I was wondering how you negotiated your astrology with traditional
Catholic teachings. Is your priest supportive? I haven't talked to a
priest yet, so maybe that's my next step.

I did talk with my priest, when the Catechism came out in what was it,
2000? I'd have to look up the dates on my letters. My priest suggested I
write to my Bishop, and he suggested I write to the people who wrote the
Catechism. They never wrote back to me, but meanwhile, a client of mine who
was corresponding with John Paul II suggested I write to him. I did. In
each case, I argued that astrologers should not be included in the warning
against "soothsayers." By the way, the newest edition of the Catechism does
not mention astrologers specifically, I think. I may be wrong about that,
but I think they left us out in the edition that came out last year.

The Three Wise Men were astrologers. That's a fact. Lots of Popes have been
astrologers. That's a fact, too. I'm sure I'm on solid theological ground
as a practicing Catholic and astrologer. I'm even a Eucharistic Minister,
and my priest gets a complimentary subscription to my horoscopes and
Annotated Aspectarians delivered to his e-mail in-basket every day.

remember having lived. Not the least of these is a very vivid recollection
of having been burned at the stake not once, but twice! Once was as a
Mother Superior in about 1450, and the previous one was as Joan of Arc!

Yes, I do have a very vivid imagination, and that may be part of the
explanation. So far, I've had this sort of conversation with about four
very intelligent, learned and holy Catholic priests, and they're all way
into this stuff. They don't know whether it happens or not either, but they
do know the Bible refers to reincarnation. People thought Jesus was one of
the previous prophets come back, although it turned out that he was
actually God in the flesh. That's a sort of reincarnation in itself, isn't
it?

Yes, talk with your priest about that, and all sorts of other things. Some
of my best friends are priests, because they're among the few people who
have studied this stuff as much as I have.

Many times I've pored over the paragraph of the catechism dealing with
divination (paragraph 2116). It mentions astrology, but in a certain
context: forms of divination "conceal a desire for power over time, history,
and, in the last analysis, other human beings, as well as a wish to
conciliate hidden powers. They contradict the honor, respect, and loving
fear that we owe to God alone."

I've made several observations about this statement. First, astrology
(properly practiced) is about knowledge of the cycles of life, not about
gaining power over the universe, as if one could make the universe do what
you want based on astrological knowledge. Of course, if you know that Pluto
is transiting your Mars, you might want to be extra-careful around the
garage, but that knowledge doesn't give you power "over time", much less
over history. Second, astrology (properly practiced) is not about gaining
power over other human beings -- though there are people who might see it in
that way; it's about understanding why people behave in certain ways, and
understanding what a person needs in order to grow as a human being.

In short, astrology can be misused, just as science and technology can. The
local weatherman might make a prediction of rain today. We all use that
knowledge to prepare for the worst; whereas an unscrupulous businessman
might use that knowledge to raise his umbrella prices by 50%. Astrology is
like meteorology in that way: both provide forms of knowledge about the
cycles of life, and both forms of knowledge can be misused. But that does
not mean that astrology (or meteorology) is inherently sinful.

Hi Eric,

Absolutely right on! I refer you to my "Introduction to Astrology" on the site, and also "How Linda Got the Job..." or something like that. I got this job as a syndicated columnist in response to a prayer, and through a long chain of bizarre coincidences.

I know I'm doing what God wants me to do. And, I understand why the guys who wrote the catechism don't want people to think astrologers know more than God. That's so silly anyway, I can hardly keep from giggling. After noticing the relationship between the positions of the planets and what happens in my measly little life, I'm supposed to think I have control? HAH!

With the passing of a truly great man, John Paul II, I know that GOD has in store for all of the people of the world, christian, muslim or Buddhist alike, a worthy successor.

As I have said before, though I am not catholic, I respect them & all other faiths as I would ask that they respect me & my beliefs. In our quest to seek the love & blessings so abundant of the universe & so long sought in ourselves, I can say that I have witnessed far too much to ever be a non-believer...... The faith shown us all by Linda & her wondrous crew here further shows us all the commitment of GOD to illuminate all our paths & to embrace our hearts their tears, fears & joys.

And thanks to a fine assemblage here to allow me the opportunity to express my faith in the almighty & though I am devoid of 'christening' I pray that GOD does, indeed, know my heart & guides my words & thoughts.....

My brother-in-law, Jim & I are Geminis (is that a pun?). Recently, our Horoscope said, "... money is coming your way." I haven't, yet, checked with Jim. However, you were correct, regarding me: Later that day, I received a $10 bill (in the mail). Thanks to you I was able to eat! Share this with, unyielding, skeptics/ harsh cynics!

Hi Dave,

What a great story. We're so pleased you wrote to share it with us. You made our day!!!

Cordially,

Rona Lee, Certified Virtual Assistant
Linda Black & Associates

Lindy, you asked before where I get my information. I get a lot of it from Alex Jones' websites. (He's right-wing but believes the global elite are behind most of what is happening.) Here's an example of one of his articles. I never knew that you were not allowed to leave your home
during red alert. I hope I make some extra money soon so that I can stock up on survival goods!

I hope you have a good Halloween weekend.

Love, Michele

RED ALERT MEANS YOU WILL BE A PRISONER IN YOUR HOME AND THE SCHOOLS WILL KEEP YOU FROM YOUR CHILDREN, TAKING THEM TO "SECRET LOCATIONS" All Americans to be under house arrest, public school children undergo practice drills where they are relocated to "secret locations" (FEMA camps).

On March 16, 2003 a Ganett News Service headline read, http://infowars.com/redalert.htm "Red Alert? Stay Home, Await Word." Tom Baldwin went on to report that, while speaking at a news conference alongside Governor James E. McGreevey, Sid Caspersen, New Jersey's
Director of the Office of Counter-Terrorism, stated, "If the nation escalates to "red alert," which is the highest in the color-coded readiness against terror, you will be assumed by authorities to be the enemy if you somuch as venture outside your home."

The article also stated, "A red alert would also tear away virtually all personal freedoms to move about and associate." It went on to report that Caspersen said, "You literally are staying home, is what happens,unless you are required to be out."

Hi Michele,

If a nuclear bomb went off in your home town, there'd be a red alert there. If enemy troops landed at Long Beach, CA, there'd be a red alert there. Yes, it would be a good idea for people to stay in their homes. Yes, children might have to be taken to a safe location instead of being returned to their families, at that time. Yes, it would be horrible. We're talking about war on our soil, and we need to imagine ways to get through such a terrible situation. That's what survivors do. We are at war. If you want to be involved in what's going on, join a group who will be actively participating in our defense. Being a Red Cross volunteer would be better than sitting in your bathroom with the door locked, sobbing hysterically. And, yes, definitely do put up enough provisions for at least a month, better yet, a year. It's good to have on hand, anyway. Pretend you're going to have to take care of yourself and your loved ones. It could be necessary for a huge variety of reasons.

When we feel like things are beyond our control, we tend to panic. The way around that is to be just as prepared as we can possibly be. We might still get blown to smithereens in the initial assault, but at least we won't worry to death before that happens.

Don't worry about who's behind it all. Notice that there is an enemy, somebody who wants to kill us, and they've brought the fight to us. Don't forget that for a moment. You and I are both dedicated to peace, and I intend to participate in making it happen. In this situation, it means the
same as it would if there were a crack house across the street. I'd do whatever I can to stop the people involved. I'd try not to get killed in the process, but I'd be mentally and physically active.

Blaming Bush, Cheney, or rich people anywhere is not going to solve the problem. It just makes you feel like a victim. Victims are called that for a reason. They're losers. They're at the bottom of the food chain. Little critters who act like that die of fear, and get eaten. Sometimes you can't
help it, like the women in Afghanistan, when the Taliban was still in power. But, even then, they fought back. They got the word out. Some of them died, standing up for their basic rights.And, eventually, they won. They can vote, and they've voted in a democratic government, for the first
time ever. That means thousands and thousands of years. Ever.

Please do get prepared, this threat is real. It's stark to face, but it's real and it could happen at any time. Bush, Cheney, Kerry or Edwards, none of them are Omipotent. They can't fix everything for us. The only One who can insists we participate.

It's not how we die that's important. It's how we live.

And, you'll be a lot less frightened if you're fighting back.

Hi Cameron,

I never give out 1s. I've just recently started going as low as 3 or 4, but that's it. I'm basically an optimist. And, the conditions do change every day. Some times of the year are better for each person than others, as you have no doubt noticed. Don't give up.

Linda

Actually, real estate is indicated by a specific area of the zodiac. I just mention when that area is beneficially aspected for your Sun sign. It's not anywhere near as specific as the Annotated Aspectarians, which are available at http://www.LindaBlack.com. Those will tell you WHEN to invest in real estate, and when not to waste your money.

Thanks for the note,

Linda

Q: Dear Linda

I was born on March 21st, so I am an Aries with a Pisces cusp. I was wondering, when I look at my horoscope, how much Pisces enters into my horoscope? I.E. Aries is a 8 and Pisces is a 5. Just curious.

Thanks, Dan and Donna

In a situation like this the person is the best judge. If I'm doing this right, I'm picking a number that's pretty much the way you feel that day, before you read the number. If you felt like an 8, Aires was dominant that day. If you felt like a 5, Pisces was in control. Theoretically, you can
change your attitude for the better by pretending to be the character that has the higher number. Give it a try, and tell me how it works.

Q: Dear Linda, I am really surprised that you had a chain letter on your web set scaring people into doing the chain letter by telling them they will have bad luck if they don't follow through on the misleading Chinese astrology. I have lost respect for your site and am grateful I did nor waste any money subscribing to your services!

Dear Jacque,

Thank you for taking the time to write to Linda and express your concerns about what you perceived to be a chain letter under the Chinese Astrology link. We really appreciate your
feedback, as you've provided us with a new perspective on something we thought would be fun and interesting, but not misleading or deceptive.

As a result of your letter, we are going to reevaluate keeping this on our website, as we don't want other readers to misconstrue as you did.

Just as an aside, I have worked with Linda for over 3 years now, and she is as solid as they come. Many readers have commented on how very accurate her horoscopes are. I can
assure you that she is very dedicated and sincere and genuine, and it will grieve her to learn that the information on the Chinese Astrology link has been a source of concern to you.

Again, our thanks for taking the time to contact Linda and express your concerns.

Cordially,

Rona Lee, Certified Virtual Assistant
Linda Black & Associates

I'm so sorry that note about Chinese astrology upset you. I thought it was interesting, and funny. It didn't occur to me that readers might take it seriously, and think they'd have bad luck if they didn't send it out. Just so you know, I can't give anybody bad luck. I can't give them good luck.
That's up to God, and to the choices each person makes on their own. And, since God loves us, the one who'd be giving bad luck isn't our loving God. So, we don't ever have to send out those chain letters. If there are evil entities out there who would purposefully bring us bad luck, our loving God protects us from them. That's how I figure it, anyway.

I, too, have had the pleasure of knowing Linda for better than 4 yrs. & I can attest to in writing, any time & in any forum, how uncannily correct this fine soul is in sending us all God's love so solidly & her faith is so very unwavering that I cannot ever express anything but incredulity at both the timliness & correctness her words are.

That her faith is devout has been spoken to me thru the positive pleasure it has been MY privilidge to have written her & received her words in both awe & amazement.....

I say NOT these words lightly!!!!!
I have far too much respect for her & her organization to even think, for as much as a microsecond, that anything she shares with you & me is anything but her best & my finest to her & kudos to those nice folk whom share her fine love of this world to do anything less but a labor of love of their hearts to speak,

Q: Linda, generally when you refer to a "partner" is this a business, committed relationship, community partner, or the "partner" in the spotlight?

Thanks,
LR

A: Hi LR,
I purposefully use the word "partner" so it can mean any of the categories you listed. It's the first person you think about when you read the 'scope.

Thank you so much. You don't know just how right on about what you've said here about me. I'm not surprised about the accuracy. I have always believed the stars and planets never lie. I have an unexplained fascination with them. Also with the weather. But, I've never understood why. Sometimes, way down deep where my insecurities lay, they like to push themselves to the surface. That is what prompted the question. When I read this, I realized they are unfounded. I am treading lightly in this relationship, and I'm thinking he is treading even lighter. This may sound strange, but, my spirit recognized the potential of our relationship before I did. I think his does too, but he doesn't recognize it for what it is. In fact, he made the first move, and told me he didn't know why. I almost bailed out recently, but something so strong told me to hold on, in spite of everything.

From the heart.....thank you.....Janet

I'm so glad you wrote to me, Janet. You know, it's not the stars that are telling us things, really. It's the essence of life in the Universe. He/She/It really does want to be in communication with us, I'm convinced. All we have to do is listen, not with our minds or our fears, but with our own clear spirits. The communication that's established is instantaneous, certain, and comforting. If you're praying or meditating though, be sure you make it very clear that you are a child of the light, of goodness and mercy. I call the essense of life Jaweh, as do the Jews and Christians. It also has the feminine name Sophia, wisdom, which relates to the Christian's Holy Sprit. In Christianity, Jesus is the messenger between Jaweh, the loving energy, and humans here on Earth. Mary is the human who sacrificed her own interests to give him flesh, support his teachings, and communicate them to us.

There are angry and evil spirits out there too, so you must ask Jesus or Jaweh to protect you from them. I'm not making this up. I did learn it from ancient texts, but I've also proven it in my own life. You can't protect yourself from them. They are too strong. You must ask for Divine protection, specifically from the God of Justice, Goodness and Mercy.

I might be going on about all this more than you wanted to know. I'm telling you because you obviously have made a deep spiritual connection with this man, which neither of you quite understand. I agree that you should do exactly as you have suggested, simply be open to the guidance and see where it leads you. The reason I'm telling you all the rest of this is because I strongly encourage you to simultaneously, constantly, pray to the essence of life and goodness. In my experience, you can call this entity (which is etherial) Jaweh or Sophia, and it works to call on Jesus. If you don't feel comfortable with either of those, the spirit of Mary is committed to act as a communicator for humans. By staying in constant communication with Life, you will protect yourself from interferance from entities that would have you do evil, or get you into a spiritually damaging situation. Other beneficial entities can also be called upon but, in my experience, these are the strongest.

I certainly do want to hear how the story transpires, but you should also know that the inquiry could go on for the rest of your long and fascinating life. That's what's been happening to me, anyway.

God bless,

Linda

Dear Linda,

We have a large contracting firm. Every morning My father (who used to be a sceptic), myself and one of our Superintendents love your column. Our morning ritual inludes
your column, coffee and bagels before we start our day. You have an open invitation to join us for breakfast if you are ever in South Florida.

Amy

Hi Amy,

That would be fabulous. I'll do it in my imagination, while I'm cranking up over here on the California coast,, with my coffee and free-ranging banty chicken eggs. I'm off carbs, just found out I'm Type 2 Diabetic. So, you and your gang of guys will have to enjoy the bagels for me. I'll have cream cheese on my eggs, and think of you.

Your letter has been picked as the LETTER OF THE DAY! That means you're a lucky weener! You get a free 6-month subscription to your horoscope and Annotated Aspectarian, delivered daily right into your own in-basket.. All you have to do is go to http://www.LindaBlack.com, and subscribe.

You can get subscriptions for up to twelve different people, sent to their own web sites. Because of your thoughtful letter, your credit card won't be charged for six months from the date you subscribe.(Most subscribers only get one month free.) We have a secure server, and if you want to cancel at any time, send a note to Rona@astrologers-online.com. She'll take care of you.

Of course, I'm hoping you'll become addicted,, and delighted with our services. Kknowing what's happening ahead of time will give you the inside track to being happy, healthy, loved, creative and successful beyond your wildest dreams. You might even make enough extra to get subscriptions for all your friends. You'll be so glad you won!

That's my intention, anyway. Thanks again for your beautiful letter. God bless,

Linda