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Here in the USA we will be observing Memorial Day this weekend. Officially, it is a day to commemorate the courage and sacrifice of all who died serving in the armed forces over the years… but to me it has always had a much wider scope.

When I was a child, the elders of the family would take flowers to the graves of all our deceased relatives on Memorial Day. So, in my mind it was a day for remembering and honoring all the loved ones who had passed from this earthly plane.

This day offers far more than an occasion to remember or revere the past. It can be a reminder and an opportunity to seize the present, and to create a future free from unnecessary regrets.

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On the subject of hard work vis a vis success, I would like to share a resource with you. If you find the following quote thought-provoking (or even just provoking) I invite you to follow the link at the end of the article to learn more about this revolutionary approach to prosperity and success.

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In the last article we looked at some of the basic flaws in our culture’s beliefs about hard work. Both observation and personal experience teach us that the “work hard and get rewarded” formula has some serious shortcomings. Not only do we feel unhappy and oppressed under that kind of system, we also tend to miss out on the promised rewards. If any rewards do come our way, they tend to come too little, too late, and at too high a cost in quality of life.

So, what are the alternatives, and what does this have to do with the role of Saturn in our lives?

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Saturn has always been considered a very negative influence in the astrological chart. Called “the greater malefic” by ancient astrologers, it has more recently been dubbed “the Celestial Taskmaster” — hardly a cheerful title. It tends to be linked with oppression, hardship, drudgery and burdensome duty.

Many of us seem to be trapped in a struggle to get ahead, or even catch up, in important areas of our lives. If this has been going on for years, even decades, we start to wonder if A) the game of life is rigged against us or B) perhaps there is a better way.

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