Lifebooks: Helping Your Children Through Scary Times

In times of trauma, children need caregivers to be pro-active. Recommended in the aftermath of trauma is therapeutic parenting--a tall order for those of us who are also affected and are stressed to our limits. How do we figure out what to do?

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One thing we might all do is create Lifebooks, using this presentation as a guide. Lifebook creation employs strategies similar to those used in therapy, including

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o narrative work, through shaping the fabric of a factual yet understandable account;

o the imposition of safety and stability through devising a key ritual and,

o focus on the child, through spending quality time that is memorialized forever.

Children love their stories; they love to hear them and read them again and again.

To start:

1. Announce the Lifebook Project

a) Tell your child that you have decided to make a book that's all about him or her!

2. Make a Date with Your Child

a) Take a trip together to a crafts shop or an office supplies store. (Remember, this is about focused time for you and your child.) Get a 3-ring binder and page protectors, or a traditional photo album and insert-able pages--whichever your child prefers.

3. Basics

a) A Lifebook focuses on the child's experience. Start with a Title Page, and ask your child to select a favorite photo and help decorate that page.

b) Call the book 'All About Me.' Suggest to your son or daughter that s/he have a page of Favorites, a School page, a Best Friends page, a Pet page, a Family page, one for Things I Like To Do, and a Favorite Foods page.

c) Move on to current events. Ask your child what s/he knows about the current disaster or tragedy. Notice what is shared, but don't push. Correct any misinformation. (One 6 year old living in Ohio was worried about a big wave coming). See if s/he wants to draw a picture, then let your child choose whether this drawing is included in the book.

d) Add a page on Safety.For a younger child (aged 4-7), list all the people who are working hard to keep him or her safe. For a school-aged child or pre-teen, write down your safety plan. Reassure your child that s/he is safe.

e) Go back in time to when s/he was born. Select baby pictures together. Ask other family members to share some funny or memorable stories. Add favorite family times, fun distractions, and the like.

f) Continue the book chronologically. You can use grades in school or places lived as focus points. Include important events as defined by the child.

g) Finish with a page about the future: a to-do list of family activities, or a brief essay on what s/he wants to be when s/he's grown up.

4. Write up Some of These Stories on Your Computer

a) Take lots of notes and create some typed pages. Pretend to be interviewing your child.

5. Make Copies of the Lifebook

a) Your child's Lifebook will almost certainly become worn with use and attention. Make color copies and put a second copy in a safe place.

Copyright ©2005 Beth O'Malley. Written by Beth O'Malley, M.Ed., author of Lifebooks: Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child.

oTo learn more about Lifebooks, visit http://www.adoptionlifebooks.com. To learn about children, trauma, and disaster, visit preparerespondrecover.org, http://www.nasponline.org, or http://www.childtraumaacademy.com.

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The Nakshatras - The 27 Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology

The Nakshatras are 27 constellations in the sky measuring 13 degrees 20 minutes each. This is the most ancient of zodiacs, mentioned in texts long before mention of Rasis.

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Basis Above and Basis Below:
The basis above is what is in the mind of the deity of the Nakshatra when thinking about life upon earth. The basis below is the natural consequence, or how that mindset manifests when living upon earth. It is not what is consciously in the mind of a person, it is the natural predisposition and what grows from this natural predisposition.

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Shakti:
Shakti is the power inherent in the Nakshatra and the power in the mind of the individual. This power is innate and does not need conscious interference or will power. It is as innate as the color of one's eyes even if the native is not aware of it.

The Nakshatras

Ashwini

"Owning horses"

0 - 13°20 Aries

Deities: Ashwini Kumaras

Symbol: the horse's head

Shakti: power to reach things quickly

Basis Above: creatures to be healed

Basis Below: healing therapies

Result: freedom from disease

Ashwini natives are swift and are able to travel at high speeds. They are natural healers and being in their presence in soothing. They are good listeners and will make excellent therapists and psychologists. This is an animal Nakshatra so there is an affinity for animals, especially horses. They also have an affinity for vehicles. Ashwini people usually reach lofty heights in their chosen profession but not though ambition. Roy Rogers, the cowboy actor, has his natal Moon here and he was featured in over one hundred movies with his Palamino and German Shepherd. Peter Fonda, the lead in "Easy Rider", also is an Ashwini native. The chopper was his metal stallion carrying him swiftly across the United States.

Bharani

"To bear"

13°20 - 26°40 Aries

Deity: Yama, the god of death

Symbol: vagina

Shakti: power to take things away

Basis Above: removal of life from the body

Basis Below: carry the soul to the realm of the ancestors

Result: Moving on to the next world

Bharani people are obsessed with death and/or transformation. Their power lies in taking things away. As long as the things taken away are negative or counterproductive, then the Bharani person works in line with the universe. For example, if one has a brain tumor, a Bharani surgeon will effectively be able to take it away. Garbage needs to be taken away. Psychologically, negative attitudes and self-defeating habits need to be taken away so that the person can better themselves. The vagina, as the symbol of Bharani, takes away the semen to produce another life, it takes away the vital essence of one being to create another. As a side note, Jim Morrison had his Moon in Bharani. Did you see the movie, "The Doors"? Throughout the entire movie, he spoke about and was obsessed with the subject of death. Many of his songs were about death.

Krittika

"Razor/cutter"

26°40 Aries - 10°00 Taurus

Deity: Agni, the god of fire

Symbol: A razor or sharp blade

Shakti: To burn

Basis Above: Heat

Basis Below: Light

Result: Burning and purification

Krittika is also a transformative Nakshatra. Fire is the most purifying substance known. Krittika people are fiery, courageous and able to cut away the unnecessary to achieve their goals. Frida Kahlo had her Moon in Krittika and her art is filled with images of cut flesh and even a self-portrait of cutting her own hair. There are myths associated with Agni, the god of fire that tell of high sexual passion and illicit affairs with other married individuals, note that Katherine Hepburn's Moon is also under the sway of Krittika and her 25 year affair with the married Spencer Tracy was hardly a secret.

Rohini

"The growing" or "the red"

10°00 - 23°20 Taurus

Deity: Prajapati, lord of creation

Symbol: an ox cart

Shakti: growth

Basis Above: plants

Basis Below: waters

Result: creation

Rohini is a soft, tender nakshatra. This was the favorite wife of the Moon. The deity, Prajapati is a creative deity, presiding over theatrical art, dancing and music and all growth. Rohini, as the favorite wife of the Moon, was highly talented in these arts as well as highly skilled in making love. In Vedic myth, the Moon stayed with Rohini to the detriment of his other wives because of her beauty grace and charm. The father of the brides, Daksha, cursed the Moon, so now he waxes and wanes as he visits all of his wives. Rohini people make wonderful dancers, Fred Astaire has his natal Moon here. Rohini people are concerned with growth, note that Sigmund Freud, doing research into the growing mind of the individual from babyhood, through toddler years, revolved an entire thesis around how the perceptual mind grows in psychology.

Mrigashira

"the deer's head" "hunting"

23°20 Taurus - 6°40 Gemini

Deity: Soma, god of immortality

Symbol: deer's head

Shakti: the power to give fulfillment

Basis Above: to extend

Basis Below: weaving

Result: Making the world enjoyable

Mrigashira individuals search within the creation for satiation and usually find it. They extend themselves into creation, weaving a pattern of karmas, but these desires to be fulfilled are benign and the motivation behind them is to enjoy the creation. Mrigashira individuals are charming, changeable, timid, and impulsive. They like to hunt for the objects of their desires. The house placement of the Moon as well as any planets conjunct the Moon in Mrigashira will give clues as to what the native is hunting. Mrigashira is an animal Nakshatra, so there is a natural love of animals and nature unless planets are severely afflicted here. Also, as a side note, Mrigashira people often have big, beautiful, doe-like eyes. An example is Brooke Shields and Goldie Hawn who both have their Moons in this asterism.

Ardra

"the moist one"

6°40 - 20°00 Gemini

Deity: Rudra, the storm-god

Symbol: a teardrop

Shakti: the power of effort

Basis Above: to hunt or search

Basis Below: reach the goal

Result: achievement

Rudra, the god of Ardra, is a form of Shiva. Shiva is very unconventional and heretical in his actions and views, so Ardra people are inclined to be the same way. The symbol is a teardrop, so high emotion is associated with this asterism. Often Ardra individuals will be moved to tears, and since Shiva is the god of destruction and suffering, often Ardra people will suffer for what they want and to achieve their goals. In order to reach the goal, there is suffering and destruction of some sort along the way. Ardra's planetary ruler is Rahu, showing an obsessive, strong desire nature. Ardra natives can make their goals their obsessions, giving a powerful impetus for success, however if they do not have a beneficial and healthy goal, they can fall into addictions. Janis Joplin and Farrah Fawcett have their natal Moons placed here. The sad story of Janis Joplin's addictions ruining her after she achieved great success is well known.

Punarvasu

"return to goodness and light"

20°00 Gemini - 3°20 Cancer

Deity: Aditi, mother of the gods

Symbol: a quiver of arrows

Shakti: the power of wealth or substance

Basis Above: wind, air

Basis Below: wetness, rain

Result: producing herbs and trees

Aditi, the mother goddess, is beyond form and boundless. She is goddess of space and also of the earth. Like the goddess, Punarvasu people love freedom and expansion. The have the natural ability to create wealth and prosperity. They have many resources from which to draw upon, represented by the quiver of arrows. They like to store and retain their creations and energy instead of spending it. They have a strong sense of virtue and of right and wrong. The ability to resurrect a failing marriage or career, or regain self-respect, prosperity or income is a natural talent among these natives. The person may become overly enamored of material well being and use it for selfish reasons, but will always return to the balanced, correct path. David Hasselhoff has his Moon here and has been through many rehabilitations for alcohol related problems and he also knows that his actions are self-defeating and seeks out help to renew himself.

Pushya

"nourishing" "the flower"

3°20 - 16°40 Cancer

Deity: Brihaspati, teacher of the devas (divine beings, gods)

Symbol: udder of a cow

Shakti: the power to create spiritual energy

Basis Above: sacrificial worship

Basis Below: the worshipper

Result: possessing spiritual knowledge and energy

Brihaspati as the lord of Pushya rules knowledge and Pushya natives tend to be professionals in their field and quite knowledgeable. They will nourish anything they come into contact with and make it grow and thrive. As a result, this Nakshatra has the reputation of being the most auspicious Nakshatra. Luck naturally comes the way of the Pushya person. Prosperity and wealth are also attributes that seem to bless the life of the native of Pushya. Learning and mental energy are favored by this Nakshatra. Clint Eastwood, Joe Montana and Gloria Steinem all have their natal Moons in Pushya. All three of these individuals are extremely learned and fortunate in their respective fields.

Ashlesha

"entwiner" "embracer"

16°40 - 30°00 Cancer

Deity: Sarpas, the deified serpents

Symbol: a coiled serpent

Shakti: the power to inflict with poison

Basis Above: the approach of the serpent

Basis Below: agitation or trembling

Result: destruction of the victim

Ashlesha natives entwine or embrace that which they desire. They have a hypnotic, sensual, undulating quality which can metaphorically paralyze the object of their gaze. The poison they inflict can be to destroy or an ambrosial nectar that will bring about illusions within the recipient. They do not have the magnetic, charismatic qualities to sway the masses, usually their hypnotic powers work best on a one to one basis. Snakes are representative of the kundalini energy so this asterism has intense mystical power. The sarpas inhabit the underworld, so the Ashlesha native will be fascinated by the hidden, occult, deeply psychological areas of life. They are also akin to snakes as they periodically shed their skin and go through many transformations in life. Examples of Ashlesha natives are Marilyn Manson where the fascination with the dark side of life is quite apparent. Barbara Streisand is also a native with an Ashlesha moon. As a worthy note, Ashlesha rules fingernails; she possesses these in abundance and they are world famous.

Magha

"the great one"

0 - 13°20 Leo

Deity: The Pitris, the deified ancestors

Symbol: throne room, royal court

Shakti: the power to leave the body

Basis Above: mourning

Basis Below: leaving the body

Result: death

This Nakshatra is a very fated Nakshatra. These natives are highly relegated by what their ancestors have done and the desires of their ancestors. This Nakshatra has as its basis above, mourning, which above all is an awareness in the consciousness that things must be let go of and moved past. There are several phases in life that the person will move through and many people and situations they will be obliged to let go of. In the mythology of this Nakshatra, the Pitris live on the Moon, which represents that the ancestors are connected to our genetic make-up and guiding the destiny because of the link with consciousness. Because of the connection to the "throne room" and royal court, Magha natives often obtain a high level of success and fame in life. Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin have their natal Moon in this asterism.

Purva Phalguni

"the former red one"

13°20 - 26°40 Leo

Deity: Bhaga, the god of wealth, especially inherited wealth

Symbol: legs of a cot

Shakti: the power to procreate

Basis Above: the wife, female partner

Basis Below: the husband, male partner

Result: the creation of a living being

All Purva Nakshatras deal with tremendous creative and conceptual powers. The Uttara Nakshatras are the natural follow up as they make the ideas and concepts into tangible results. Purva Phalguni is a highly creative Nakshatra with many artists and musicians as its natives. There is a predisposition to being overly sensual and fascinated by sexuality. These natives seem to create something of value while in partnership, not necessarily romantic partnership. When they create alone, it is most often unbalanced. There is a strong thirst for direct experience and a need to have concepts recognized. At one time the most famous woman in the world, Madonna, has her natal Moon here. Madonna's fascination with sexuality and artistic talents are well known. Most of her documented life she has been one half of a partnership.

Uttara Phalguni

"the latter red one"

26°40 Leo - 10°00 Virgo

Deity: Aryaman, god of chivalry and contracts

Symbol: a bed or a cot

Shakti: the power of wealth and accumulation through partnership

Basis Above: wealth obtained through one's family

Basis Below: wealth obtained through the partner or partner's family

Result: accumulation of wealth

Uttara Phalguni is an asterism that will take the concepts and ideas of the previous Nakshatra and turn them into tangible results. This is a wealth Nakshatra and the native is able to benefit greatly from the wealth of his family and the wealth of the partner if the Moon is unafflicted here. It does not necessarily mean that the native's family is wealthy or that the partner is wealthy, but that the native benefits from these avenues of wealth. This is also a Nakshatra where partnerships are favored and anything created in a partnership will thrive and bring wealth. Examples of this wealth through partnership can be seen through the natives of Barbara Bach, the wife of Ringo Starr and Eva Braun, the chere amie of Hitler.

Hasta

"the hand"

10°00 - 23°20 Virgo

Deity: Savitar the Sun, giver of life

Symbol: a hand or fist

Shakti: the power to gain our desire and place it in our hand

Basis Above: seeking gain

Basis Below: obtaining the desire

Result: obtainment of wish and put in one's hand

Hasta natives can acquire the objects of the desires in their consciousness. If their Moon is afflicted, they will be confused about what they want. The symbol is the hand, so these natives are naturally dexterous and highly skilled. The deity, Savitar, rules over the control of the mind that gives higher awareness and the necessary focus to obtain what we want. Out of divine inspiration, these natives will usually unselfishly create with their hands. Orville Wright has his natal Moon here. Savitar also rules mantras and divine words, so the Hasta native will have a good capacity for writing and speaking. Sylvia Plath, the tragic but incredibly talented poet, had her natal Moon here as well. Her Moon however, was very dim and in the 8th house, hence her poems were about death and transformation of the psyche.

Chitra

"the bright" "the distinguished"

23°20 Virgo - 6°40 Libra

Deity: Tvashtar or Vishvakarma, the celestial architect

Symbol: a shining jewel

Shakti: the power to accumulate merit

Basis Above: law

Basis Below: truth

Result: gain of honor in one's work

Chitra natives have the brightest star on the ecliptic, Spica, illuminating their constellation, hence their name, "the Bright". They like to shine in what they do and do it with a certain flair and magnetism. They also like to be completely responsible for their creations as the deity, Vishvakarma is the divine architect. Chitra natives try to do their best in everything they do and they are extremely motivated to follow their own Truth. They are bright, charismatic and usually powerful. If the Moon is severely afflicted, what they believe to be the Truth may be highly twisted, but they will still be motivated to follow their own personal path. These natives will have flashes of inspiration and will want to become self-realized. Righteous activity will result in accumulation of merit, the shakti of Chitra. Sylvester Stallone, Ted Turner and both George Bushes have their Moons in Chitra.

Swati

"the independent one"

6°40 - 20°00 Libra

Deity: Vayu, deified wind

Symbol: a young sprout swaying in the wind

Shakti: the power to scatter like the wind

Basis Above: movement in different directions

Basis Below: changing form

Result: transformation

Wind means change. Reflect upon the saying, "Winds of Change". Swati natives take something and transform it. Their lives are characterized by much movement and change. They thrive upon this and get bored when things are stagnant. These natives have a pioneering spirit and are very independent. Because their shakti is to scatter like the wind, they will be adventurous and restless and love to travel. Wind governs speech and the communicative faculty, the vocal chords, so these native will have natural talents in speaking and singing. Vayu, the deity of this Nakshatra, is also lord of the celestial musicians, so these natives often love music or have talent in this area. Charles Chaplin, Miles Davis, a trumpet player of which blowing air is paramount, and Johnny Cash all have their Moons in this asterism.

Vishakha

"the forked one"

20°00 Libra - 3°20 Scorpio

Deities: Indra, two gods of lightning and fire

Symbol: leaf encrusted triumphal gateway

Shakti: the power to achieve many and various goals

Basis Above: to cultivate

Basis Below: the harvest

Result: fruits of the harvest

Vishakha, as a Jupiter ruled Nakshatra, is connected to divine spirit. These natives need to define spirituality for themselves or some kind of dharmic (purposeful) path must be put into place to guide their lives. These natives are also planners, they do not act impulsively. The inherent nature of cultivation and then reaping the harvest takes time, so these natives are very patient and persistent. They are multi-faceted and have many talents. They often will make good farmers and gardeners. Vishakha natives will cultivate their ideas and creations until they have reached perfection. The deities are ones of lightning and fire, so therefore are extremely intense and often will disregard others in their pursuit of their desire. Jimmy Carter, who was once a farmer and Jules Verne, who was both a writer of science fiction and a politician, both have their native Moons here.

Anuradha

"additional Radha"

3°20 - 16°40 Scorpio

Deity: Mitra, god of friendship, lord of compassion

Symbol: a lotus, archway

Shakti: the power of worship

Basis Above: to ascend

Basis Below: to descend

Result: Honor and abundance

Natives with Anuradha as their Nakshatra have a very fated path with regard to friends. Really good friends are naturally fated because they usually give us help when needed and boosts in career, finance, etc. Anuradha is also ruled by Saturn, the planet of fate. These natives usually take longer than usual to reach their goals and must go through many adversities in early life before they are able to come into their own as represented by the lotus. Honor and loyalty play a major role in their life as well. They are often very devoted to something, hence their shakti as power of worship. The worship does not have to be something spiritual, it can be a concept, a career, a person. The god Mitra, abhors violence and disputes, so these natives usually do not like passionate confrontations. This is a goal oriented Nakshatra and these natives reach their goals through the alliances they maintain with others. Bob Geldof, the instigator of the LiveAid concerts and Francis Ford Coppola have Anuradha as their Moons' Nakshatra.

Jyeshtha

"the eldest"

16°40 - 30°00 Scorpio

Deity: Indra, king of gods, lord of storms

Symbol: earring, talisman

Shakti: the power to rise and conquer

Basis Above: to attack

Basis Below: to defend

Result: To gain supremacy among the gods

Jyeshtha, as all Nakshatras ruled by Mercury, is concerned with tangible results. As the eldest, and Indra as the deity, these people are fierce fighters and love a challenge. They are very powerful people and have the ability to rise above circumstances and become a hero. They tend to see life as a battle. Because Jyeshtha means the eldest, these people often hold positions of seniority and authority. There is very powerful sexual potency in this Nakshatra and these natives have a forceful impact on people and may be prone to adultery and illicit sexual encounters. Their sexual desire may cause them to seek fulfillment outside of their primary relationships. The Jyeshtha person can never be held down. Tiger Woods, Oprah Winfrey and Alexander the Great are some examples of Jyeshtha natives

Mula

"the root"

0 - 13°20 Sagittarius

Deity: Nirriti, goddess of misery

Symbol: tied up bunch of roots, lion's tail

Shakti: the power to destroy or damage

Basis Above: to break

Basis Below: to crush

Result: destruction

Mula people like to take things apart, literally destroy them, before they create anything. Mula natives are focused on getting to the root of a concept, situation or thing so they inevitably must destroy most of the thing to get at its essence. Mula is a constellation at the middle of the Milky Way, so these natives become intensely interested in their object of study and penetrate the core of whatever it is that they are focused upon. They like to uncover secret knowledge. Because of the naturally difficult aspects of this Nakshatra, Mula natives are prone to experience utter loss and disappointment at some time in their lives. As this is happening, Nirriti will give a healing salve to those in distress. She is also protector of those people who are mentally and physically disabled The Mula person will confront fear and it will flee. A Mula person has an inner warrior that can confront anything. Prominent Mula people are Henri Matisse and Krishnamurti.

Purva Ashadha

"the former undefeated"

13°20 - 26°40 Sagittarius

Deity: Apas, goddess of waters

Symbol: a basket used for separating grain from the husk

Shakti: the power to invigorate or energize

Basis Above: strength

Basis Below: connection

Result: to gain the sea upon wishing for it

Purva Nakshatras, as mentioned before, are concerned with concepts and ideas. Purva Ashadha's deity, Apas, is the goddess of waters. In this context it means water as flowing. Purva Ashadha people are invigorating and inspiring. They like to feel connected. Water is what invigorates us in the body. When we are dehydrated we feel de-energized and uninvigorated; flowing water remedies this. These people have great luster and charisma. They use their natural strength to bring people together for a cause. Because it is "the former undefeated", these people tend to succeed quickly and success and victory. This is also a highly creative Nakshatra with a lot of sexual potency, so they tend to attract romantic partners and friends that help them win their goals. Other prominent people with this Nakshatra are Johnny Depp, Ernest Hemingway and Cher.

Uttara Ashadha

"the latter undefeated"

26°40 Sagittarius - 10°00 Capricorn

Deity: The Ten Vishvadevas, universal gods

Symbol: an elephant's tusk

Shakti: the power to grant an unchallengeable victory

Basis Above: strength to win

Basis Below: the goal that one can win

Result: becomes the victor that can never lose

Uttara Ashadha also denotes victory. However, since this is "the latter undefeated", these people tend to succeed later and have more patience and perseverance. Since it is Uttara, it is more concerned with tangible results than ideas and concepts. Many of these people take on incredible odds but are able to succeed anyway. George Washington and Abraham Lincoln have their Moons here. Uttara Ashadha people have an intense desire behind which they throw their strong will to achieve a victory that endures. They have leadership qualities and a natural diplomacy.

Shravana

"the ear"

10°00 - 23°20 Capricorn

Deity: Vishnu, the Pervader

Symbol: three footprints

Shakti: the power to connect

Basis Above: seeking

Basis Below: paths

Result: connection of all things

As "the ear" is representative of Shravana, hearing becomes very important for this Nakshatra. Hearing becomes what we think. These natives want to connect things and people, so what they hear becomes a means for connection. What they hear decides their path. You know the saying, "That sounds good". This determines our decision when something sounds better than something else. This is also the Nakshatra of listening, so these natives make great listeners and develop a profound wisdom. Three footprints symbolize walking and traveling, so the Shravana person will like to walk, run and/or travel. Charles Manson has his Moon in this Nakshatra. He killed because he heard the White Album of the Beatles and believed it was heralding a race war. Henry Ford also has this asterism and what better way to connect people than to provide automobiles which made travel much faster and efficient.

Dhanishtha

"the wealthiest"

23°20 Capricorn - 6°40 Aquarius

Dieties: the eight Vasus, gods of light and abundance

Symbol: a musical drum

Shakti: the power to give abundance and fame

Basis Above: birth

Basis Below: prosperity

Result: To revolve around the summit of the gods

Dhanishtha is a wealth Nakshatra. Its natives have the power to acquire immense wealth, whatever that may be. It is usually wealth of the financial kind, but it can also be measured in fame as well. Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana, arguably the most famous women to have ever lived, have their Moons here. This is also a Nakshatra of Nature. The natives enjoy spending time in the woods away from the hustle and bustle of crowded cities. Many of these natives are born into wealth and then acquire even more as life progresses or they are born famous or within a famous family. They have a knack for acquiring fame and fortune if they are not born into it. Often these natives give birth to something original as that is there basis above. Fidel Castro gave birth to Communism in Cuba. He is considered an extremely successful leader amongst his own people. A musical drum as the symbol often make these natives musicians or gives a good rhythm as in dancing.

Shatabisha

"possessing or requiring one hundred physicians or medicines"

6°40 - 20°00 Aquarius

Deity: Varuna, god of rain and water

Symbol: an empty circle

Shakti: the power of healing

Basis Above: all-pervasiveness

Basis Below: support for everything

Result: Firmness in understanding

Varuna, the deity, is "the coverer" or "the binder", thus these natives have a hidden, secret side that they hide from the world. Varuna rules the invisible so these natives are very unpredictable. Before Varuna was associated with water, he was the god of the "all-encompassing sky" and he was the support for creation. He actually created the Nakshatras, thus these natives seem to be all knowing and know things without any methodical practice. They can assimilate diverse information and unite it into an all-encompassing theory. Since Varuna created the Nakshatras, these natives exist to heal the creation. Each individual jiva needs to be healed, that is the purpose of creation, to heal, so that enlightenment can be reached. The all pervading aspect of Shatabisha shows up in the horoscope of J. Edgar Hoover, the former head of the FBI.

Purva Bhadrapada

"earlier auspicious one"

20°00 Aquarius - 3°20 Pisces

Deity: Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat

Symbol: double faced man, a sword, two front legs of a funeral bed

Shakti: the power of spiritual fire which is elevating

Basis Above: that which is good for people

Basis Below: that which is good for the gods

Result: to gain support for the entire world through spiritual knowledge

Purva Bhadrapada natives are inspired by what is good for all people. They are motivated by supporting the world through knowledge and do not have a need to be recognized for what they do. This is a devotional, worship centered Nakshatra. When they become interested in something, they will revere it. Worship is really attention. That which our attention focuses upon the most consistently and methodically is that which we worship. Hugh Hefner has his natal Moon here and through his worship of the female form, was able to create a publishing empire. Martin Luther King also has his Moon here and was able to create and promote concepts and ideas of fairness and equality.

Uttara Bhadrapada

"later auspicious one"

3°20 - 16°40 Pisces

Deity: Ahir Budhya, serpent of the deep

Symbol: two joined men, the back end of a funeral bed

Shakti: the power to bring rain

Basis Above: the raining of clouds

Basis Below: the growth of plants

Result: Nourishment and balance between earth and sky

Uttara Bhadrapada natives want to bring nourishment. The world is not stable because there is hunger and need. These natives want to bring stability by fulfilling needs. They want to bring about peace and balance. Uttara Bhadrapada's skakti is to bring the rain. Rain represents a quelling of a thirsty earth, but also the condensation of ideas and inspiration into tangible form that can do some good in a practical way. Bill Gates is an Uttara Bhadrapada native. He answered a need for the sharing of information and heightened communication and fulfilled that need with a concrete product. Now anyone almost anywhere in the world can find information about any subject or find what they want through a computer.

Revati

"wealthy"

16°40 - 30°00 Pisces

Deity: Pushan, Sun as Nourisher and finder of lost things and animals

Symbol: a drum, fish

Shakti: the power of nourishment

Basis Above: cows

Basis Below: calves

Result: Nourishment of entire world

Revati natives will go out of their way to care for someone. They instinctively know what is needed on an immediate physical or psychological level and as a result are usually wonderful people to have as friends. Revati natives also love traveling and usually had great good luck while on travels. The symbol of a drum gives them good dancing and musical ability. They also love animals. If planets are severely afflicted here, there may come harm from animals. Angelina Jolie has her natal Moon here. She has been deeply moved by the hunger and poverty she has seen in third world countries and has now dedicated her life to helping those in need. She has adopted impoverished children and given them a life they would never have dreamed of. She is also constantly globe trotting to fulfill her new humanitarian obligations.

The Nakshatras - The 27 Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology
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  • Weighing only 4 pounds, the Nap Nanny chill stores easily and travels well
  • The Nap Nanny chill is not for use in a crib - intended for floor use only


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Nap Nanny Chill - Minky Sage The Nap Nanny chill is a portable recliner designed by a mother to increase comfort and improve infant sleep. The Nap Nanny is also great for play time, taking a bottle, feeding twins or watching television. The waterproof, washable cover protects the foam for greater longevity. Weighing only 4 pounds, the nap nanny chill stores easily and travels well. With no top end weight limit, it can also be used as the perflect toddler chair. The Nap Nanny is not for use in a crib - intended for floor use only.



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Fix &amp; Repair the 21 Hidden Dangers in Your Home That Can Kill a Child - Is Your Home a Safe House?

Believe it or not there are more accidents and fatalities that occur in and around the home than that on the roads, in the water or up in the air. The place you believe to be your safe haven might not be as protected as it should be. Are you and your kids safe in the home that men refer to as their castle? Even a castle has a moat to protect those behind the wall. I do not doubt that you will have taken all the necessary precautions to keep your kids and pets safe, however and not intentional many dangers that kill and maim go unobserved. As a caring parent you want to do right by your children keeping them safe and out of harms way, but how? When these so called "hidden" dangers are not to be seen? Most accidents that happen in the home and the specific hazardous element that caused it, "is" actually seen by the protector, but oblivious to the damage and harm it can cause has these perilous troubles overlooked.

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Tips on how to keep children safe in the home

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We all know toddlers are inquisitive (curious) little characters. Remember, "Curiosity killed the cat." Every room in the house will hold a danger that is threatening to the well being of your child.

1. Things like an upstairs window left open is lethal if a child is left upstairs alone, even the staircase itself without a safety gate being another (depending on the age of the child.)

2. If the toddler is at a height where he/she can reach the hot tap is a classic peril in the home that has kiddies regularly treated for scalds.

3. A risky household appliance is the iron. Casualties by the minute are treated for iron burns. Pick an allotted time to do your ironing so toddlers do not play ring-o-roses around your legs. (Bedtime) If this is not possible for whatever reason then be careful. Never leave the iron to cool down on a work surface, or ironing board that is within easy reach. It is not good practice, and neither is the flex if left dangling. Hairdryers, curling tongs and razors have to be stored away so kids are not tempted to copy mommy/daddy. This applies to perfume and aftershaves, so children do not drink the stuff or spray it in their eyes.

4. Cleaning substances like bleach, disinfectant, furniture polish or other, are not children friendly. Serious complications can rise from children getting hold of them. It is important to store tablets/pills in a locked bathroom cabinet. God forbid if they get their hands on medication. An overdose can kill and a stomach pump is nasty.

5. Reconsider location of your cutlery drawer if it is low down. (Knives forks corkscrew meat skewers can blind and pierce the skin.)

6. Door locks leading to the outside of your home you need to fit up high. You know as well as I do you have to have eyes in the back of your head when looking after toddlers. Low down locks make it easy for children to let themselves out, and if you have not got eyes in the back of your head then the outcome could be disastrous.

7. Electricity we often take for granted, forgetting that it can kill through shock or fire. Check all electrical wires/cable are wrapped in protective covering. Wires should be un-tangled without knotting. Teach your children how to use electricity safely, or point out the dangers from misuse (age will determine which safety pointer to tell.) Every year in Britain thousands of people are seriously injured as a result of electrical accidents in the home, most being minors.

8. Table lamps low down is not ideal, tell the children not to touch the bulb inside. Avoid bedside lamps in their bedroom.

9. If you smoke, do not around children, and neither leave your fags matches or lighter hanging around.

10. Test smoke alarms you have installed in your home regular to make sure they work. Batteries do not last forever.

11. Lighting should be bright in the home. Fumbling in the dark is dangerous. Never use candles unless necessary. Have the outside of your home brightly lit so the foot path is clearly seen.

12. Cover gas cooker knobs so children cannot turn them on. And place protective covering over electric burners while cooling down.

13. Opened tins and can lids discard immediately, as they are sharp. Keep the rubbish bag in a pedal bin so your dog/cat cannot rummage inside for scraps. Kids tend to follow behind a cat and dog and might be tempted to eat the green mould bread and cheese you threw away, or food gone over their sell by date

Keep kids safe and minimize the risks of accidents involving electricity. Minors do not fully understand the dangers of electricity, and neither do a lot of adults who claim they do, and suffer due to their false claims.

14. Protect your family from harm and check for damaged plugs, sockets and frayed flexes, which are seriously dangerous and should be mended or replaced.

Tips to help parents keep children safe from everyday electrical dangers in the house:

Water and electricity not a match made in heaven. And that is where you will end up if you work with a combination of the two. After having a bath thoroughly dry your body before touching electrical appliances.

Do not give drinks to kids while on the computer or playing on their games consoles.

Switch off electrical appliances before retiring for bed, not only is it a safety measure you need to get in the habit of doing, it will save you money and good for the environment.

The garden will always look pretty and inviting in spring and summers months, however a dangerous place for you - your kids and pets. Lawn mowers, hedge cutters, leaf vacuums all work off electricity.

Never leave children unattended in the garden shed. A gulp of pesticide or falling hammers can kill.

Electrical sockets used to power these appliances should be fitted with an RCD, a safety cut out device.

Fit safety covers over plug sockets. Kids have a tendency to stick their fingers or whatever is in their hand at the time of their attention being drawn towards the socket inside.

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15. Warn children about rose bushes because of the thorns

16. They say worms are full of protein; however kids are not to eat bugs and berries

17. Branches that hang low are tempting for a child who likes to climb. If spiky twigs spiral through fencing alongside a walkway then trim them back to avoid puncturing of the skin or eye.

18. Cover the garden pond when your not there, nonetheless children should be supervised at all times if a water feature is installed covered or not.

19. Place covers over all drains to stop kids putting their hands in the water flow, or worse still their mouth.

20. Holes in concrete paving need to be filled

21. Garden walls, fences and ladders attract kids like magnets who then in a split second become spider-man. Warn them of the dangers of climbing

Why not let the experts help you keep your children safe in the home

The Electrical Safety Council has introduced a new online resource switchedonkids.org.uk which includes games, quizzes and other fun interactive features to help children understand more about safety and the dangers involved with electricity. .There is also a section for parents which include basic essential first aid information that no home owner with kids should be without.

You know your kids behaviour better than any other therefore giving you insight to what he/she is capable of doing or likely to get up to. Get a pen and paper and jot down the dangers you see and tick them off as you fix or replace. Ask your partner have they noticed any jobs that need dong. It is a good idea to visit each room of the house because people tend to forget what is included in them. This will help jog your memory so you can protect your kids from harm.

Christmas is around the corner so think candles and fairy lights as being hazards if not carefully handled.

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  • Waterproof Surface -easy-to-clean 100% polyethylene food grade waterproof surface, an excellent alternative to the vinyl/PVC typically found in crib mattresses, polyethylene is used throughout the food packaging industry for purity and non-toxic properties
  • Organic Cotton Filling –100% organic cotton promotes a healthy and more chemical-free sleeping environment; organic cotton is natural and renewable, unbleached, undyed, and grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers
  • Hypoallergenic / Dust Mite Barrier Cover - No need for an additional dust mite barrier encasing, free of wool or latex - No need to worry about these potentially high allergy materials
  • Firm Support - Heavy-duty 252 coil orthopedic innerspring and firm flat surface provide ideal support in accordance with pediatrician and Consumer Product Safety Commission firmness recommendations, heavy-duty border rods add strong side and edge support
  • Fire Protection – Non toxic fire protection system meets and exceeds all Federal and State flammability standards without the use of potentially harmful chemicals


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4 Successful Parenting Tips I Learned from My Harvard MBA Husband

My husband is an insightful businessman with the unique ability to create something out of nothing, envision the future, work efficiently and strategically, and quickly get to the bottom line. In his books and seminars he teaches useful business strategies to high level executives so that they can grow their businesses successfully. His clients rave about the results they achieve when they implement his lessons.

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Eager to have the same successful results parenting that my husband's clients have with their businesses, I have incorporated four of his business practices into my parenting technique.

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Think Strategically

When one thinks strategically he or she devises a careful plan of action to carry out and achieve a goal. Strategic thinking is a helpful tool for today's busy parents who are pulled in many different directions and pressed for time. Set a goal and devise a smart plan to achieve the goal. Strategic thinking can be used in conjunction with meal planning, grocery shopping, leaving the house in the morning, etc.

For example, getting the kids to bed at the same time every evening is a great goal that can often go awry for many households. Creating a step by step plan, in this case a bedtime ritual, is an excellent means towards achieving the goal of consistent bedtimes. As children become more and more familiar with the bedtime ritual their internal clocks get set and falling asleep gets easier and easier.

Strategic thinking makes parenting easier because the whole family knows and adheres to a good plan and with a minimum of stress, achieves their goals.

Time Management

Good time management asks two questions: Is the activity of value? If the activity is of value, what is the best way to do it efficiently? Parents who find that the day is overwhelming, should ask themselves whether the majority of their time is being spent doing important activities efficiently.

There are four questions that should be asked when determining the efficiency of their activities: Should the activity be done at all? Does the activity need to be done now? Can someone else do it? Does the activity have to be done perfectly or is good enough, good enough?

A simple example is setting the table for the evening meal. The answer for most families is, "Yes, this is an important activity." Does mom or dad have to step away from the stove to set the table now? "No, a child would feel proud to do it now." Does it have to be approved by the Queen of England? "No, good enough will do and I am proud my child completed the table, not guilty that it isn't perfect."

Create Possibility and Move Things Forward

Creating possibility opens the future to bright and wonderful situations and creates opportunity. Moving things forward happens when the person acts on the possibility created.

Parents should be coming from the possibility of love for children when there is opportunity to express it. For example, when a parent is faced with a challenging discipline situation, he can scream and lose his marbles or he can come up with ideas or possibilities to express his love while still managing the children's behavior.

"Maybe my kids are out of control because we have been in the car all morning, if I take them to the shore and let them run on the beach for an hour I bet we would all calm down." Moving things forward is then simply Dad driving to the beach and having a wonderful time rough housing with the kids for an hour.

Another way of thinking about this is Stephen Covey's concept of choice. As he says in The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People:

"BETWEEN STIMULUS AND RESPONSE IS OUR FREEDOM TO CHOOSE. We have self-awareness, imagination, conscience and independent will. Responsibility is the ability to choose your response. Highly proactive people recognize that responsibility. They do not blame circumstances, conditions, or conditioning for their behavior. Their behavior is a product of their own conscious choice, based on values, rather than a product of their conditions, based on feeling."

Manage Risk

With every activity in life there is the chance that something could go wrong. Putting a baby in the tub and feeding whole grapes to toddlers are high risk parenting activities. Moving the baby from the crib to a bed with a rail is medium risk and coloring at the counter with washable markers is low risk but risky all the same.

Thinking ahead will help parents manage risk and will minimize the likelihood that something might go wrong. Parents need to get in the habit of asking themselves, "If I let my kids do this, what is the most likely outcome."

Parents should measure the probability of something (good or bad) happening multiplied by the negative impact if it does happen. They should then ask, "What is the cost of eliminating the risk?"

For example: Electrical outlets are dangerous if a child sticks a fork in one, so parents are willing to go to the baby store and buy outlet protectors. A child might possibly be able to remove an outlet cover, but is that slight risk worth the parent hiring an electrician to come in and move all of the electrical outlets up to the ceiling?

Parents who overestimate the probability that something will happen, compulsively worry and hover. People who underestimate risk don't provide a safe environment for kids. Good parents are able to correctly estimate risk so that they protect their children when the risk is too high and loosen up the reigns when the risk is low.

Applying these business management practices to the everyday challenges of parenting will help give parents tools to parent more efficiently and with less stress. Parenting thoughtfully and creatively will model effective adult behavior to children and create a calm and peaceful home.

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Potty training? Bed wetting? Our saddle-style mattress protector makes clean-up easier and its more absorbant than others! No more changing the sheets at 2:00 a.m.! Simply place over the fitted sheet and tuck in the extra-long side flaps. It stays put, yet lifts off quickly when needed (buy 2, so you'll have a replacement handy). Triple layered, with a soft, quilted top, absorbent core, and waterproof bottom. 34" x 36" Machine wash. Imported. Designed by OneStepAhead!
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5 Tips in Choosing a Mattress Safe For Your Children

According to many experts, children can usually sleep on any sleeping surface. But this does not mean that you are going to take for granted their sleep comforts. Bear in mind that having a long and comfortable sleep is what they need in order for their brain and body to properly develop.

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This is why you need to be a bit discriminating in choosing. To help you make the right decisions, the following are some tips on how to choose a safe mattress for your children:

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Tip 1: Consider what mattress size fits their frame well. When they need to toss and turn, you should allow more mattress space for them to do so. You should also find the perfect bed frame for it so the mattress is not too big or too small for the bed frame. The bottom line is, they should have more room to groove and that you should minimize the risk of them falling off the bed.

Tip 2: Choose what comfortable mattress is good for them. Like what I said earlier, kids can generally sleep on any surface. However, make sure you choose the right mattress with a good amount of spring count. 150 springs or coils are good enough to provide a sturdy back support. Should you purchase the orthopaedic beds such as memory foams? That is up to you but personally, they won't be able to appreciate it. They might hate it though because memory foams are usually very firm.

Tip 3: Buy organic mattresses. If your kid has chemical allergies, you should consider purchasing those beds incorporated with only natural ingredients. They should contain ingredients that will help reduce the chances of allergy formation. Latex beds, although quite expensive, are really good for the health since the ingredients are from natural sources.

Tip 4: Consider purchasing mattress protectors. Mattress protectors are zipped around the bed. These are ideal for children just in case they will wet their bed. It protects the mattress and prevents the formation of molds and bacteria.

Tip 5: If you are going to purchase a latex bed, you might want to pick one with zero protein content in it. Some people are allergic to latex and the protein incorporated in it is what triggers the allergy formation. Find out from the manufacturing company if they have removed the protein in the latex. This way, you can really enhance the comfort your child is experiencing.

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