Barbara Moore

Meet the author! Get your deck signed…
Barbara’s articles on the tarot have appeared in several tarot publications and in Llewellyn Publications New Worlds of Mind and Spirit magazine. She has also sat on the Tarot Journal editorial board. Barbara’s own education in the tarot has been and continues to be broad and enlightening. She has studied under renowned tarot scholars Mary K. Greer and Rachel Pollack, and she has taught the tarot to all manner of would-be tarot readers.

Barbara enjoys the challenge of giving a voice to tarot cards and oracle decks. She has had the good fortune to write books for several decks, including A Guide to Mystic Faerie Tarot, The Gilded Tarot Companion, The Hip Witch Tarot, Enchanted Oracle and The Mystic Dreamer Tarot.

The Steampunk Tarot Deck

The Steampunk Tarot takes us to the place where the past and future converge, into a world of roaring engines and gleaming metal, top hats and corseted silk gowns . . . where alternate histories play out in a film reel of fantasy, adventure, and magic.

Taroist Barbara Moore, in collaboration with English Artist Aly Fell, have retooled the gears of the Rider-Waite tradition with a steampunk edge with renderings which evoke our complex relationship with science and technology.

The included manual by Barbara Moore provides tips, original spreads, and guidance in reading the tarot cards.

This new deck is getting raves from both sides of the Atlantic. One reviewer calls it “Stonkingly Good.”

Bionic Unicorn

As part of the celebration, Bionic Unicorn will be offering wares in a Trunk Show. Bionic Unicorn, the Steampunk jewelry line by Kristin Berwald, features romantic sci-fi elements geared to spark your imagination.

With eco-friendly and upcycled components, Kristin creates whimsical one of a kind pieces of wearable art. Bionic Unicorn jewelry focuses on a harmony between technology and nature, emphasizing the Utopian aspect of a steampunk world.

Bionic Unicorn has been highlighted in the following publications:

Minnesota Bride
Gothic Beauty
Twin Cities Metro Magazine
Mpls/St. Paul Magazine
City Pages
L’etoile
Vita.mn

Kristin was voted one of the Top 100 creatives by City Pages in 2010.

Her jewelry has appeared in fashion shows at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Voltage: Fashion Amplified, Schoolgirls and Mobilesuits, SCENEaSOTA, and Dances of Vice.

Kristin was also recently a guest at TeslaCon 2011.

Check out Kristin’s blog for the latest Bionic Unicorn designs and happenings. You might also want to join her adoring fans on her facebook page.

Oh, and did we mention? One of the prizes for Best Dressed is a Bionic Unicorn Gift Certificate!

Pirates of the Dreamtime

After pillaging much cooler tech and having grown beyond limits in their own musical strengths, Scott Keever, Keith Spears and Dayna Jean Wolter blend their souls and create Sacred Space with their richly and Otherworldly layers of sonic magic.

They are currently in studio working on the Album That Never Was to be released in 2012.

Until then, enjoy the tidbits of sonic alchemy they put up on ReverbNation and on their Facebook page ….

taking what they will from the Collective Consciousness, Pirates of Dreamtime take you on a journey of sound like no other…

“You are naked in your dreams…and we are here for the booty”

KMK Designs

Rumor has it that a certain creatrix of a certain tarot deck has fallen in love with the amazing Victorian designs of KMK Designs, and may be wearing one of her designs.  You might even spot models wearing even more of her designs, as well.

KMKDesigns is founded and run by Sheridyn McClain who has had a passion for creation of costumes and clothes for as long as she can remember.

She has been a professional seamstress for over 30 years and has worked in many areas of the textile arts including costumes, alterations, fabric art and design.

We hope to see you here in your best steampunk attire!

• What: Steampunk Tarot Official Release Party
• Where: Eye of Horus Metaphysical Store, 3012 Lyndale Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55408 (click for map)
• When: Saturday, May 5th, 2012 at 7:30pm

James Van Praagh

New York Times bestselling author and renowned medium James Van Praagh will be at Eye of Horus Metaphysical on Saturday March 10th, from 1-2:30pm to sign copies of his books.  The author of Unfinished Business, Ghosts Among Us, Talking to Heaven, Growing up in Heaven, among others, James Van Praagh is considered a pioneer in the mediumship movement throughout the world and has been the voice of the Spirit World for over twenty-five years.

Visit EyeofHorusBooks.com to pre-order titles for pickup or request a signed copy be shipped to you, or call 612-872-1292.

Eye of Horus is located at 3012 Lyndale Ave S in Minneapolis. Click here for a map to the store>

His messages have brought solace, peace, and spiritual insights to millions, changing their view of both life and death. Now James is coming to the Eye of Horus Metaphysical for a book signing in advance of his Mediumship 5-Day Class March 12-16  and Spirit Circle Seminar on the 17th.

His books have enjoyed international appeal, having been published in over 50 countries and translated in over 60 languages. He has a state of the art website, which was the very first website in history to discuss grief and loss on the internet over fifteen years ago and it still is active with users from around the world. Anyone and everyone are welcome to share their insights of life, death and the beyond. www.vanpraagh.com

Other James Van Praagh Events in Minneapolis

Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 7:00pm.  Spirit Circle Seminar with special guest Echo Bodine. Visit the Spirit Circle Event Website for details and Registration>

March 12-16 Mastering Mediumship 5-Day Class. Limited to 100 students. This is an intense experiential workshop for novice to advanced mediums and anyone interested in developing their intuition. For 5 days James Van Praagh will intently assist you in a series of developmental and intuitive exercises to clear the mind and create a strong connection with the spirit world. More Info and Registration>

Remember to call the store at 612-872-1292 to pre-order copies of his book(s) or order online at EyeofHorusbooks.com.

James has read people from all walks of life and from all over the world. Some of his more known clients include various political heads of state, throughout the world, religious leaders and celebrities such as Cher, Shirley Maclaine, Goldie Hawn, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Loretta Lynn and many many more. His messages have brought solace, peace, and spiritual insights to millions, changing their view of both life and death.

James has also been a celebrated producer for CBS television network, creating several successful projects including: Living with the Dead, a mini-series based on his life, and a television movie, The Dead Will Tell. While in production, an unknown actress named Eva Longoria asked James if the pilot she just finished would be picked up for ABC. He looked at her and told her it would change her life forever. Desperate Housewives has done just that! Interestingly, it was when shooting one of CBS’s most successful shows, Ghost Whisperer, which he developed and produced, which brought him and Eva back together again. His CBS show Ghost Whisperer, used to shoot in the studio next door to Desperate Housewives. While shooting Ghost Whisperer, he did readings for many of the network executives as well as the other show producers and completely shocked even the most hardened cynic among them. He has appeared on numerous television and radio shows including, Oprah, Larry King Live, 48 Hours, Unsolved Mysteries, Biography, The View, Coast to Coast, The Howard Stern Show and many more.

2011 Visionary Award Winner

Inette Miller ‘Imaikalani, the author of GRANDMOTHER’S WHISPER—Ancient Voices, Timeless Wisdom: A Modern Love Story, and her husband, ‘Iokepa, are your guides for an evening of authentic and experiential teachings of the Hawaiian Grandmothers, ‘Iokepa’s traditional matrilineal culture.

They are traveling to Minneapolis from their home on Kaua’i to share their astounding personal story.

For 12,300 years, the indigenous people of the Hawaiian Islands embraced a culture that refused the possibility of war; a fact that is forgotten in modern history.

The seminar will awaken the ancient wisdom-ritual and practices that dissipate anger, prevent violence, and foster harmony, and will share the teachings’ profound implications for the 21st century.

At this unique literary event ‘Iokepa will chant; he and Inette will share their stories; and Inette will read from her book, Grandmothers Whisper, which won the national 2011 Visionary Award for Book of the Year for excellence in spiritual writing. The event will offer ample time for discussion and book signing.

Free Seminar Details:

• Friday, April 20th
• 7 to 9 PM (Doors to event room open at 6:30)
• Eye of Horus Metaphysical, 3012 Lyndale Avenue S.  55408
• Admission is free and all are welcome.
• For further information see: www.ReturnVoyage.com
• Call Eye of Horus at 612-872-1292 to reserve your copy of the book.

“My ancestors are your ancestors,” says ‘Iokepa Hanalei ‘Imaikalani.  “The ancient wisdom is universal, and our ability to access it is unlimited.  I am not a teacher; I’m only here to remind you of what you already know.”

Inette and 'Iopeka

When Inette Miller—a single mother, former war correspondent, nice Jewish girl, and respected journalist—traveled to Hawaii for a week’s vacation, little did she dream that she would stay for a lifetime.  And not a lifetime of luxury in paradise, either, but a grueling physical and spiritual journey that would tax every desire and concept she ever held dear.  For on that vacation she met ‘Iokepa Hanalei ‘Imaikalani, guardian of the Aboriginal Hawaiian Culture, who was “living rough” on a beach in Kaua’i and seeking a way to bring his deep insights to his own people and to the world.  ‘Iokepa, she soon learned, had given up all trappings of his former life—an upscale home, fancy cars, and multi-million-dollar construction business—to heed the inner call of his ancestral Grandmothers to assume his role in an ancient prophecy.

“What do you mean, your dead grandmothers spoke to you?” Inette asked him, initially incredulous.  But as ‘Iokepa related his own story, Inette felt similarly called to join him.

Perhaps you feel called to hear the rest of their remarkable story?  Meet author Inette Miller and her husband ‘Iokepa Hanalei ‘Imaikalani,  Friday, April 20th from 7 to 9 PM at Eye of Horus Metaphysical, 3012 Lyndale Avenue S. for this unique Free Event  Call 612-872-1292 to reserve your copy of the book, or order Grandmothers Whisper online.

• Tarot Readings by Chuck Boe: Both a Tarot Reader and Reiki Master, Chuck has been reading and teaching at the Eye for over 5 years.  Chuck’s MA is in Spiritual Counseling, and his thesis was using the tarot cards as a tool for guidance.
• Tarot Readings by Barbara Moore: Tarot Reader, Author, expert consultant to Llewellyn and Lo Scarabeo, Barbara brings both a wealth of knowledge and intuitive style to her readings as she lays out the cards in any one of dozens of spreads, maybe calls on crystals, whatever works best to bring the message through.
• Tarot & Bone Readings by Christian Hanson: Shamanic Healer and Master of Oriental Medicine, Christian uses both the tarot and the bones as tools to help us connect both with our inner guidance and spiritual guides.  For Christian, this guidance often manifests as intuition, dialogue with spirit guides, animal and plant totems or as clairvoyant, clairaudient and clairsentient information. He’ll help you make the best choice.
• Psychic Readings by Christine Schroeder: Psychic Reader, Medium, Teacher, Christine is welcoming, warm and downright easy to talk to.  But that doesn’t mean she isn’t spot-on in her readings as she gives you a clear outlook on your situation and your options.
• Palm or Numerology Readings by Jean Robert Le Marchand: Your palm is in good hands with Jean Robert. He will decipher the meanings in the lines and maybe even throw in a bit of numerology if you ask nicely.
• Faerie Oracle or Tarot Readings by KayCee Williams: A natural psychic with twenty years of study, KayCee uses the Heart of Faerie oracle cards as her tool of choice for readings. She uses traditional tarot spreads, as well as creating her own, based on what her intuition is telling her. Each reading is unique.

Schedule your service in advance . . . some of our readers fill up, so if you haven’t, it’s first-come, first-served:

• Click here to book online now
• Call 612-872-1292

We’re also offering astrology charts for just $5! (You will need to provide your birth city, date and time of birth).

So come on down on Sunday the25th, between 12pm and 5pm and get a reading, discover new things, meet new people and have a fabulous time. Remember to book your times in advance to guarantee the reader of your choice!  Call 612-872-1292 or book online.

Kristoffer Hughes

February 14th (Tuesday) 7-9pm – FREE Event

Kristoffer Hughes is the current head of the Anglesey Druid Order and studies with the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. In 2012 he was awarded the Mount Haemus Scholarship for original research in Druidism and related subjects. His love of Celtic heritage and culture caused him to pen his first book “Natural Druidry” his latest book “From the Cauldron Born: Exploring the Magic of Welsh Legend and Lore” is scheduled to come out this summer.

The Welsh National TV Network S4C is sponsoring his trip, along with a film crew, for a documentary of his life as a Welsh Druid and a writer working with Llewellyn.

At the centre of Pagan symbology and iconography stands the cauldron, a symbol and tool that has continuously influenced and inspired the Pagan traditions. But where does it come from and why do we continue to use it? The Cauldron is perhaps one of the primary symbols of Celtica, one which connects us to the magic of the Celtic cultural continuum. Discover the origins and role of the Celtic Cauldron, its associations with the divine feminine, its function and applicability as a tool of modern magical practice. Share in the magic of tradition and teachings from Wales and discover the deep, ancient magic of the Celtic Cauldron.

Natural Druidry Booksigning

We were able to obtain a few copies of this imported title for the Kristoffer to sign.  Please call 612-872-1292 to reserve your copy, or pre-purchase online.

Natural Druidry is a deeply personal account of one man s journey through the dappled groves of culture and tradition. Exploring the inspiration of Druidry through the eyes of a man in love with heritage and the land, Kris takes you on a journey into the mysteries of the Druid tradition, into the shadows of the past and the magic of Druidry.

Written with simplistic clarity, humour and tears, Kris invites you to share his journey through tradition, descending into the mysteries of Druidry and of its practise in the twenty-first century. Exploring the fundamental principles of Druidry from ritual, connection, mythology, shamanism and finally a personal ride through the Druid year. Share in a world of wondrous beings, of sheer potentiality beyond comprehension, and the awe and childlike surrender one feels when confronted with the enchantment of Druidry.

Inspiration lies at the heart of this book, where the joyous experience of the flowing spirit of Druidry known as Awen; sings through dry ink. Journey with Kris into the magic of the past and the present, deep into the vast cauldron of spiritual enlightenment that sings from the land, that whispers to us upon the breeze as the breath of our ancestors.

Algiz - Elk Rune

DNR 2 – Northern Mysteries and Magic – What’s in this episode?

• Rune standards and the Rune Police
• Runes a Human Journey iPhone app – what’s on it
• The sound of the rune
• Rune Draw Algiz
• Using Algiz to align and become willing rather than willful. Giving and receiving and balance.
• Listening and Deep Listening
• What’s a Seidman – Myspace page for “the guest of the woods”
• widugastir
• Odin and the Runes – the World Tree is what holds all the runes.
• Finding runes all around in nature.

24 December 2011, at 12:06 PM Central Daylight Time

Use the steady strength of Capricorn to turn towards the concept of freedom within a stable framework.

This is not to say that there won’t be obstacles, or that the way is easy or direct.  Just look at the Capricorn glyph.  It falls, it dips, it goes over and around obstacles, but it does keep going.  This is about climbing mountains, step-by-step, over rocky and sometimes uncertain terrain.

Start with realistic expectations, so when roadblocks come, you can adapt.

Responsibility

This is where we  find an important and much needed Capricorn trait: responsibility. You may think, well, I’m a Gemini or Scorpio.  But each and every one of us has a Saturn in our  charts, we all have Capricorn as well – those two ask us for one thing: to be responsible for our actions, for our speech, and even our thoughts as well.

With the New Moon in Capricorn, we can draw on those steadying aspects. Think of the positive traits of the sign of Capricorn, the Goat: disciplined, wise, ambitious, prudent, constant, tenacious and resourceful.

Prepare for the future with what you have at hand. Don’t wait for someone else to make things  better or easier or give you a break. In this new moon do yourself a favor, don’t wait for anyone else to lead you, take responsibility over your own life.

Ask Yourself These Four Things

What no longer serves me? Release it, let it go.

What have I been avoiding? Face it, take at least one action step.

What really matters most?  Make the time for it.

Image source: Library of Congress

What would Grandma or Grandpa do in my situation? Okay, maybe your Grandma was a Burlesque star in the 1920′s, and Grandad ran a Speakeasy, but I bet they learned a thing or two along the way about stick-to-itiveness.  Perhaps it’s just me, but I feel like earlier generations didn’t just wait for someone else to give them a sign or a leg up or anything.

They had a dream, made a plan,  and went at it.

They learned from the school of hard knocks.

They walked 3 miles to school through snow drifts.

Uphill.

Both ways!

How Capricorn is that?

Or pick another role model of mature experience to guide you. Just pick someone you can readily identify with rather than Mother Teresa or the Dalai Lama.

What would they do in your situation?  How would they rework their life?

Focus on practical and attainable long-term goals, work on developing maturity and common sense, prepare for the future, make commitments and recognize responsibilities, and nurture your dreams in a realistic manner.

If he can do it... why can't we?

These qualities are often cast as boring, but the best mountaineers sweat the details, the mundane. Climbers do all they can to ensure their survival, they start small and learn the right  techniques, but they don’t stop with learning or practice. They climb, each step taking them closer to their goal.

Burlesque stars do the same thing.

Or fine jewelry makers, or great bosses, or brilliant students, yoga teachers, parents, friends or lovers.

Now is the Time

The Capricorn New Moon is aspected by Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto emphasizing our readiness for taking a giant step forward on our path. Setting goals for ourselves allows us to focus on what really matters. With this potent Capricorn energy, we have the chance to make important, and lasting, changes in our lives.

Pluto is conjunct the Capricorn New Moon. He will draw things up to the surface from the bottom of your subconscious. Whether it’s an issue you need to deal with, or some dream you had forgotten, make sure you take the time to listen to what your True Will tells you and take responsibility.

Suggestions For Your Altar

Candles

Click on image to view Success Affirmation

• Success Blessed Herbal Affirmation Candle
  Use for success and victory through self-mastery. Determination, courage, wisdom, vitality and a little luck combine to clear the way towards Victory.Triumph over what is blocking you – external conflicts, inner struggles, bad habits or financial/personal success.
• Success Blessed Herbal Votive Kit
  A Triad of Emotional Balance, Vision Quest and Stability. Success is measured with the level of happiness experienced while creating and living your dreams. Let this triad of candles help you identify, love and manifest your dreams and goals.
• Healing Moon Candle for Wholeness, Mastery and Recovery.  Master your well-being by tuning into your personal needs and fulfilling them. So light the Healing Moon Candle at any time of the lunar cycle or wheel of the year when you seek mental, spiritual or physical renewal; tap into centuries of wisdom for recovery; and fill your life with the Magic and Mysticism of Mother Moon.

Incense

Both of these exquisite Japanese Incense blends by Shoyeido include Benzoin as one of the ingredients. Benzoin is known for its ability to “melt away” blockages. Used in ancient times to drive away evil spirits.

Sapphire Devotion Incense

• Sapphire – Devotion: Clove, Benzoin, Vetiver and other spices add to this rare gem’s value.
• Kyo-zakura – Kyoto Cherry Blossoms: Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Benzoin, Clove and Spices

Stones

• Citrine is a gemstone famous for its positive energy, promoting success in business and relationships.
• Yellow Jasper
• Sunstone

Ritual tips for the New Moon:

This is the time for starting plans, projects or relationships. With new moon in Capricorn, it is especially helpful for long-term planning, think practical, taking responsibility, stepping up and dealing with authority or business.

Don’t try to do everything on the day of the New Moon.  That’s when you work on your plan – From new to first trine-about 2 1/2 days after first quarter is best for planning. Then, do ritual.  Two and a-half to three days after New moon is one of thee most powerful times to work ritual or otherwise work energetically on a new goal or venture.

Links:
KariTauring.com
Runes a Human Journey iPhone/iPad app
http://nordicrootsdance.org

Rune Drawing:  Our first of 24 rune drawings reveals Raidho – Riding, the letter “R”

Kari discusses it’s meaning in depth.

Opening music: “Vandresang (Live)” by Kari Tauring
Closing music: Vandresand and “Oi dai (Live)” by Kari Tauring

This is our first episode … please comment!

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Cold Moon; Long Nights Moon; Moon before Yule

It’s December, the month the winter cold fastens its grip, and nights are at their longest and darkest, and days are the shortest. Midwinter full Moon has a high trajectory across the sky because it is opposite a low Sun, with the longest night of the year on the 21st, as this moon wanes.

These long nights and this full moon in the shadow of an eclipse provides a perfect time to work on awareness and inner-knowing rather than outer-showing. Lunar eclipses can be times when your paradigm shifts and you come to life-changing realizations, and with Uranus going direct, we thought we’d provide a timeline of what’s going to happen in those we hours of the Friday Night leading up to Full Moon.

Uranus Image (NASA) with Symbols overlay

Uranus Direct 1:05 AM Dec 10th

Uranus, which went retrograde on July 9th, turns direct late Friday night/ Saturday morning. So, on Saturday leading up to Full Moon, the energy from Uranus opens us up to sudden change and freedom, and this just hours before the intensity of a total lunar eclipse.

Uranus is the rebel planet of shocks, surprises, and revolutions.  While in it was in retrograde it inhibited our urges to express dramatic thoughts and ideas. Now this period of relative quiet is coming to an end, right during mercury retrograde, full moon and lunar eclipse, and anything that was welling under the surface may want to erupt. Not all transformation is slow, and it can be a bit shocking.

If you begin anything new on a day when Uranus turns direct, whatever you start will have a Uranian quality to it–change, technology, sudden happenings, etc. Transformations will come. It’s best to be grounded, centered, balanced and prepared.

Miami FL 12-21-10 Lunar Eclipse wikipedia article

Lunar Eclipse begins 5:30 AM Dec 10th

Moon set is 07:11 CST, so look toward the horizon. Unfortunately for us, it sets as it undergoes a total lunar eclipse. The Twin Cities will scarcely notice the faint shading of the Earth’s outer shadow (the penumbra) on the setting moon, but in general, points farther west and north will see a later stage of the eclipse at moonset.

This lunar eclipse is an excellent time to meditate on the shape of your life and envision how that might be able to change. You might want to do some meditation for inner guidance, book some time with one of our readers, or both. To get into an intuitive state of mind, we recommend spending some time in meditation at your altar. We have suggestions below.

Full Moon in Gemini

Full Moon in Gemini 8:36 AM Dec 10th

The Moon in Gemini generally favors the following activities: Mental and communicative actions, and more than one activity at once. Reading, learning, letters and emails, errands, writing, teaching, making connections, short trips.

With the full moon in Gemini, you may think this is the perfect time to state your case. Your intuition and subconscious are in high gear. But be careful, with the lunar eclipse, what comes out your mouth may come more from your subconscious or shadow self. Now is the time when the energy of the cosmos does more than nudge, it demands expression.

Remember, Mercury is still Retrograde during this ‘must tell all’ explosively energy time and will be until December 13, 2011. So be warned! Hold off on communications and focus on the shape of things to come. Can you say Freudian slip? So before you say what you ‘know’ is the whole truth and nothing but, take a deep breath and question whether you really want to use your outside voice. Maybe it’s better just to smile knowingly.

Suggestions For your Altar:

Any of these might help with Uranus going Direct:

• Snowflake Obsidian Tumbled Stone – A form of volcanic glass used to show us patterns in our behavior and emotions. It helps be more aware of our surroundings and observant of changes. Snowflake Obsidian aids in perception of patterns and the flow of the cosmos.
• Lavender Herb or Lavender True Essential Oil - Lavender is primarily a superb balancing herb, which accounts for its vast and occasionally contradictory array of magickal uses: Both fertility and chastity, both calm and power. Lavender often used for cleansing and sanctification.
• Inner Balance Blessed Herbal Candle – When your unconscious wants to overflow, this will bring the conscious mind out to create a new unity and clarity. Great for planning your next steps in full awareness
  or Water/Emotional Balance Blessed Herbal Candle – Awakening, inner vision, getting with the flow and letting any negativity flow out so goodness can flow in.
• Eye of Newt Candle or Eye of Newt Oil – If you need to break a bond or negative pattern, clear your space or item of residual negativity and raise vibrations to break negative spells.

Any of these might help with any Mercury Retrograde or Lunar Eclipse challenges, and turning inward for wisdom:

• Angelite tumbled stone – Angelite aids expression and communication in group settings, relationships, & with spirit guides & angels.
• Sandalwood Incense – Sandalwood is incredibly useful, so it’s always useful to have on hand.  We have sandalwood cones, Morningstar Sandalwood, Satya Super Sandalwood, and many more varieties and blends which include sandalwood.
• Amethyst Balance Incense – Use any time and benefit from the balancing effect of the combined essences of sandalwood, cinnamon, saussurea and other spices. This would be useful for balancing Uranus direct, as well.

Dec 13th: Mercury Direct 7:43 PM (Yay!)

Some of what you intuit may be unclear to your conscious mind with so much energy going into the unconscious. Pay attention over the next two weeks following the full moon, and you will understand what it means.

When Mercury becomes direct after December 14th you can begin to test these new ideas and get ready to put the good ones into action when the time is right. For now, we can’t sit on our feelings. We need to express them … carefully. It may just be best to wait an listen and give others a little extra leeway and forgiveness, especially at this time of year.

Please comment and let us know what you think!

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Customers who purchase e-books through EyeofHorusbooks.com now have a mobile browse, buy & read option with the launch of the free IndieBound Reader for Android or iOS, which was developed by Bluefire Productions. The app is for devices using the Android operating system and Apple iOS devices as well. It can be downloaded from the Android Market for Android or IndieBound.org for both Android and iOS. They aren’t quite identical, the Android gives you more options.

“With the release of IndieBound Reader, independent bookstores are taking another major step forward as players on the digital stage,” said Matt Supko, technology director for the American Booksellers Association. “A year after the launch of Google eBooks, indies have become a vital and fast-growing part of the e-book market, thanks to their creativity, marketing savvy, and knack for matching the customer with the best book for them-print or digital. The IndieBound Reader app gives independent bookstores a home on the most popular mobile devices, making it easier than ever for customers to shop local when they shop digital.”

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You can buy on your Android phone and read on any Android device, computer or compatible eReader through the Google Cloud!

IndieBound is a community-oriented movement begun by the American Booksellers Association. It brings together booksellers, readers, indie retailers, local business alliances, and anyone else with a passionate belief that healthy local economies help communities thrive. Successful local, indie businesses help dollars, jobs, diversity, choice, and taxes stay local, creating strong, unique communities and happy citizens.

Eye of Horus and other Independent bookstores have partnered with Google to sell Google eBooks™ because of its open and accessible platform, so indies can provide an easy way for their customers to discover, read, and buy ebooks at while supporting local business. The ebooks are sold directly through independent bookstore websites.

Google eBooks are cloud-based, digital books that allow readers to access their libraries on almost any device from one single repository. You can now both purchase and read your Google eBooks on your Android device using the free IndieBound Reader app, but you will also be able to read them later on your computer, as well as on a wide variety of eReaders.

Make it easy to browse, buy and read Indie on your Android.