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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 2026
Jupiter will finally be going direct on March 11th and enable you to move forward with projects, especially ones that have been put on hold. You will have even more success after the 20th as Mercury goes direct. Still individual and worldly challenges are ahead.
As I mentioned in my last UPDATE, “With Saturn and Neptune moving into Aries in the spring, the trajectory of war is inevitable.” Right on target the killing of Khamenei, as Mars squares Uranus, spells war. This event spills over into all areas of our lives. Immediately the stock market went down and probably will continue to fall with Mercury retrograde conjoining Mars and the Sun in Pisces. Also, Saturn and Neptune are starting to adversely aspect Venus in the financial sector of the USA astrology chart to possibly further diminish the stock market’s meteor climb. What goes up, must come down, and it will. Tangible assets are recommended.
Five planets are moving through the sign of Aries in April, so if you’re not motivated now, you will be. Uranus entering the sign of Gemini in late April along with Venus, will be mentally and socially stimulating. You will capitalize upon new ideas as well.
You will benefit from Pluto in favorable trine aspect to Uranus in the summer, a great uplifting transit. New ideas promote good publicity. Social connections are inspiring. Communicating your thoughts brings good results.
Also in the summer, Jupiter in Leo will trine Neptune which will help you visualize your goals as well as reach them. Travel is encouraged, especially with Neptune in positive aspect to Jupiter and Uranus.
From a worldly perspective, technological advancement and societal transformation is noted. The masses have an opportunity to evolve, thus raising the consciousness of the world. Telepathic thought, intuitive insights, and intellectual enlightenment will enhance our lives.
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
