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A memoir – The fascinating life of a legendary pianist through fame, jealousy, loss, and great love. Discover the captivating journey of Van Cliburn, a classical music prodigy who changed history. As one of the most trusted people in his life, the author's personal relationship with Cliburn led her to write about his incredible life stories, often using his own words. Christine Rakela guided Van Cliburn with astrology, something they both enjoyed.
My Private Relationship with Van Cliburn
Traveling By The Stars
by Christine Rakela
Traveling By The Stars, will steer you toward the most exciting and gratifying traveling experiences. Enjoy the travel strategy, Sun sign travel, and star compatibility while traveling. Have a great trip without the setbacks. Bon Voyage!
UPDATE 2025
Since the summer, you have probably noticed some of the strangest energy being experienced due to the Saturn/Neptune conjunction. The feeling of the unknown in the pit of your stomach makes you wonder: What’s going on in the world? Regardless, this should not deter you from pursuing your objectives in life. Still, trouble lies ahead with this influence. Saturn, however, has retrograded back into the sign of Pisces since September 1st until the spring. Although this causes indecision, it’s good for Saturn to be in a more passive sign than Aries. You will notice a continuum of fluctuation with the stock market and crypto, even though both are doing their best to pull ahead. With Saturn in Pisces and soon to be Neptune in October, dreams will have challenges being realized until the winter when Jupiter forms a favorable aspect to Saturn, one that you can capitalize upon. With this influence there might be the possibility of ending the ongoing wars. However, once Saturn and Neptune move back into the Aries in the Spring the trajectory of war is inescapable. Yet, Uranus in positive aspect to Pluto in September and early October, brings opportunity for negotiations and agreements. It’s also meant to enlighten you. Uranus retrograding back into Taurus until the spring of 2026 indicates the continuation of the unstable financial momentum. Have faith, yet be aware that over-optimism doesn’t always solve the problem. Our perspective on money is definitely changing. Tangible assets are encouraged.
As certain aspects of life seem to be falling apart, it will take much effort with Saturn in Pisces to create new ideals. Still, as more jobs are lost to AI and inflation continues as interest rates remain high, we are encountering karmic challenges. Fortunately, Jupiter in favorable aspect to Saturn late October into early December brings opportunity to secure long term goals. Mercury retrograde will damper your progress November 9th to the 29th. It’s best not to start anything new.
Politically, Trump definitely has some difficult transits ahead through the fall as JD Vance is being prepped to take the reins. According to the inauguration chart the torch may be passed earlier than expected. The world is experiencing tremendous changes as order and chaos collide. Staying positive may become your greatest asset.
HOROSCOPE FORECAST FOR 2025 at https://www.christinerakela.com
BOOK TESTIMONIALS
"WE ALL TRAVEL, maybe not to the ends of the earth, but we regularly make small journeys. And how often have we wished we had inside knowledge as to what delays and detours lay in front of us. Now, thanks to Christine Rakela, we can travel hopefully and arrive in one piece. Traveling By The Stars is a meticulously researched and well-written book that covers not only all of the planetary aspects that will influence our journey, for better or worse, but also which signs make for the best traveling companions, and what astrological factors benefit business travel, vacations, and romance. Don't leave home without it."
— Penny Thornton, astrologer, author, Astrolutely.com
"In keeping with Christine Rakela's knowledgeable, structured speaking style this book was no surprise. Traveling By The Stars is a must for your vacationing and astrological bookshelf. Christine's fascinating examples of travel and historical events are sure to guide you to safe passage every time.
This exciting and informative book can be used by wanderlust travelers, as well as learned students and astrological practioners. Enjoy! "
— Jacqueline Pentek, Cosmic Astrology Association