by Alicia C Katz
Vol. 4, No. 7: Libra 2003
2nd Runner up:
World Peace Jewelry
2003 COVR Awards
Fine & Fashion Jewelry
Horoscope Jewelry
Zodiac Jewelry
Destiny Talismans
Pretty Please?
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Libras focus on relationships and fairness. Wandering Star's founder, Alicia Katz, is a Cancer with a Libra rising and Libra Moon. That's why customer service is our highest priority.
As a result, she's asking a personal favor:
When you placed your order, signed up on our mailing list, or subscribed to this letter, you gave us your street/mailing/snail-mail address.
Is it still accurate? Have you moved? Did you give us your apartment number?
We're going to send a special postcard mailing in the next few months. But invalid addresses cost us both time and money. We also don't want to send you junk mail!
IF YOU DON'T WANT TO RECEIVE A POSTCARD, or IF WE HAVE AN OLD ADDRESS,
Click here to go to our MAILING LIST PAGE to update your info.
We need your help!
In The News
We've been awarded
Product of the Month
by New Life Magazine
out of New York City!
Here's an excerpt:
"In late 2001, Alicia created a World Peace Jewelry design in reaction to New York's 9/11 tragedy. Dismayed at how the government was reacting to the calamity, Alicia's response was to create a future birth chart for the planet - one that balanced the needs of citizens, governments, and natural resources, for true and lasting peace. She hopes to create a critical mass of people wearing World Peace bracelets, all consciously affirming what is possible for humanity."
Click here to read the rest of the article.
Spotlight on:
Relationships
Libra's Ruling House is the 7th, Relationships. That means that dealing with people (loved ones, business, partners, strangers) is one of Libra's strengths.
To emphasize the importance of Relationships in our lives, we have a Destiny Talisman design so that "Balance and communication create partnerships that grow and last."
Here are the affirmations beaded into a Relationships necklace or bracelet:
- I maintain my own personality and perspective while being willing to address situations openly.
- I explore my ideal relationship.
- My home is a peaceful place where I recharge my energy.
- I have creative energy and physical romance.
- We work well together in practical matters, stable and steady.
- We communicate and learn together through the relationship. My mind and emotions are balanced.
- Our relationship is unique and won’t get stuck in a rut.
- We have a karmic connection, empower each other, and find transformative philosophies.
- We harmonize and balance together, taking the relationship seriously, at the same time taking an intuitive, spiritual approach. We are good friends.
- Our relationship is very sexual, intense, and committed on a deep emotional level.
Libra, September 22 to October 22
- Symbol: Scales
- Element: Air
- Quality: Cardinal
- House: 7th, Relationships
- Planet: Venus
- Color: Blue
- Body Part: Kidneys
- Trait: Fair, Balanced
- Semi-precious stone: Blue Lace Agate
Libra represents balance, peace, and harmony. Those born under the sign of the scales of justice want things to be fair.
Libra also represents beauty and grace; the Venus de Milo statue comes to mind. They tend to be cheerful, optimistic, and artisitic.
Relationships, romance, and cooperation are important to Libras. Speaking in a crude or unrefined way may be a turn-off to someone with strong Libra influence in her or his natal chart.
An out-of-balance Libra may have problems making decisions or communicating what needs to be said in a relationship. Many learn that living under the false belief that “peace at all costs” or “don’t rock the boat” will help them find harmony. They find out that speaking their truth sooner, even though it will rock the boat, creates greater harmony in the long run.
Libras can also have trouble with indecisiveness, since both sides of an argument frequently seem perfectly reasonable to them.
It is interesting to note that many great military leaders, like Dwight Eisenhower, were in the peacekeeping sign of Libra.
Libra rules the kidneys, adrenal glands, cosmetics, fashion, marriage, divorce, clear air, fine arts, and weddings.
Wandering Star makes gorgeous Libra Zodiac Jewelry designed to help with decision-making!
For a 10% discount on Libra jewelry and all other orders, enter code LNL in the “Newsletter Secret Code” box in the shopping cart
now through November 1!
Astronomy:
Aurora Borealis
An aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, doesn't have anything specific to do with Libra, but Librans love pretty glimmering colors so this is a good month to talk about them.
The sun gives off high-energy charged particles called ions that travel out into space at speeds of 300 to 1200 kilometers per second. A cloud of such particles is called plasma, and the stream of plasma is known as the solar wind.
As the solar wind interacts with the edge of the Earth's magnetic field, some of the particles are trapped and follow the lines of magnetism down into the ionosphere, the section of the earth's atmosphere that extends from about 60 to 600 kilometers above the Earth's surface. When the particles collide with the gasses in the ionosphere, they start to glow, producing the spectacle that we know as the aurora borealis. You'll see shimmering sheets of red, green, blue white, and violet.
Th magnetically charged ions can cause interference with power lines, radio and television broadcasts, and satellite communications.
Want to know more? Visit the sources for this article:
Virtual Finland, PolarImage
NASA SpaceWeather
Cool Customer Quotes
We got a call from a woman from whom we had made a Relationships Composite bracelet, blending her chart with her boyfriend's. Now they're engaged, and I received a call from her, almost in tears, because the bracelet had broken, and her wedding was coming up in a few weeks. She wanted to wear it when she walked down the aisle!
"What does it mean that it broke? Is it a sign of something?" she asked Alicia.
"Well," Alicia replied, "you've been wearing it 24/7 for months on end. That's what we refer to as 'loving it to death.'"
The woman was relieved and sent it back for repair. On a hunch, Alicia decided to change it from a Composite chart to a Synastry chart, which would emphasize their strengths and explore their challenges.
A week later, we got this note:
"Thank you so much for "revamping" my bracelet to be a marriage talisman!!! Zach and I were very touched by this (you made me cry...lol)! I have never been happier with a piece of jewelry, nor with the company from where it came from. You'll be hearing from me soon, as my mom and sister both swoon over my bracelet, and I would like to present them for Christmas! Again, thank you so much!" Deanna, Lancaster OH
Recent Sightings
We're excited about our
VERY FIRST APPEARANCES on the East Coast in October!
Oct 17-19 Mind Body Spirit Expo, Valley Forge PA, Convention Center. Click here for discount coupons worth $2 off your admission.
Alicia's grandmother will be there to see her jewelry booth and workshop for the first time!
Saturday, October 18
Gettysburg 2, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
"Join Alicia Katz from Wandering Star Astrology Jewelry for a galactic explanation of astrology. Explore zodiac signs and the meanings of planets and houses. Learn how you use astrology to help you find your path in everyday life."
Oct 24-26 New Life Expo, New York NY, Hotel New Yorker
Wandering Star's first New York appearance! Alicia will be giving the same workshop. Time not yet announced.
Nov 8-9 Body Mind Spirit Expo, Portland OR, Convention Center
We have a new Distributor in the Las Vegas NV area:
Mystic Moons Distributing
Michelle Lee
mysticmoonsdist.tripod.com
(702) 221-1510
Please call for an appointment!
You can also visit our Where to Buy section for more addresses & phone numbers of stores around the world who carry our work!
New Product
3-D Laser Etched Crystal Zodiac Keychains
These keychains are quite striking...literally. Dots are burned into the center of the crystal by carefully programmed lasers!
The zodiac symbols look like they're floating. You can see them from the front view, side view, even bottom view!
What's more amazing is that they're ONLY $4.99! But they're in limited supply, so order yours before they're gone.
Our keychain webpage describes the creation process in more detail, and you can see the front and side views for all 12 signs.
Contact Us
Alicia Katz's
Wandering Star
is located inside
734 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210
(@ Johnson)
11am to 7pm every day
Meet with Alicia by appointment
(503) 520-2044
(800) WSTAR-AJ
And for those of you who have read this far:
REMEMBER RIGHT NOW:
Somebody is watching you. Somebody is very proud of you. Somebody is thinking of you. Somebody is caring about you. Somebody misses you. Somebody wants to talk to you. Somebody wants to be with you. Somebody hopes you are not in trouble. Somebody is thankful for the support you have provided. Somebody wants to hold your hand. Somebody hopes everything turns out all right. Somebody wants you to be happy. Somebody wants you to find him/her. Somebody wants to give you a gift. Somebody wants to hug you. Somebody thinks you ARE a gift. Somebody admires your strength. Somebody wants to protect you. Somebody can't wait to see you. Somebody loves you for who you are. Somebody treasures your spirit. Somebody is glad that you are their friend. Somebody wants to get to know you better. Somebody wants to be near you. Somebody wants you to know they are there for you. Somebody would do anything for you. Somebody wants to share their dreams with you. Somebody is alive because of you. Somebody needs your support. Somebody will cry when they read this. Somebody needs you to have faith in them. Somebody trusts you. Somebody hears a song that reminds them of you." Author Unknown