Autism, Astrology, and Incarnation

Is autism a disease or just the result of a challenging astrological chart?

As you know I love to dabble in the world of the metaphysical and spiritual.  But what you may not have known is that I am a proud parent of two girls, my youngest being autistic.

Occasionally, I’ve pondered if or how astrology could be connected with autism.   My daughter is a Sagittarius and Sagittarians love travel and knowledge.  She absolutely loves car rides no how long (though not always the destination!) and one of her favorite videos explores music around the world.  I’ve wondered if other parents have noticed their child’s personality traits match their astrological sign or chart as well.

Though my research didn’t prove worthwhile on how one’s birth sign plays out in autism, it did lead me to how autism may be predictable within one’s birth chart and how incarnation may play a major role.

Planets in their Astrological Houses

As well as the planets, astrological houses also contribute to our personalities and self.  There are two houses in particular to consider.

The second house (Mercury) is the house of social contact and speech.   If one’s second house is negatively affected, he or she may suffer with social behaviors and speech, desiring to focus or concentrate on one subject instead.  

The fifth house (Jupiter) relates to the intellect and the mind.  If this is afflicted, then the capacity to understand and discriminate between right and wrong may be challenged.

So, can astrological houses determine a tendency towards autism?  Maybe.

Astrological Combinations

During the Uranus/Neptune combination of 1991 through 1994, children incarnated are believed to be a new breed of people completely, hence the beginning of the idea of “indigo children.”  It was perceived that these children were very different than the children of previous generations (possibly being more with more DNA strands) and also was the time when the number of children being diagnosed with autism skyrocketed.

When Neptune arrived, it brought the removal of the old way of thinking and with it came a new awareness to autism.   This is when the sudden increase of “star children” was born, bringing with them this new characteristic of squashing old beliefs and promoting new ways of thinking.  Does this mean our autistic children the new generation of star children?

During a Saturn and Uranus cycle back in 1985 through 1987, autism noticeably began its climb.  These two planets have different attributes that could be major contributors.  Saturn is the ruler of order and structure, as well as restrictions and limitations.  Uranus is rebellious and promotes radical influence, demolishing the status quo.  It also rules uniqueness, innovation, an unusual way of thinking, and having no regard to emotion and is therefore detached.   Radical change can often occur during the Saturn/Uranus combination.

Children with autism have a challenging time coping with this world, most notably seen through their behavior and social skills.  Could this be a sign of radical changes ahead?

Incarnation

Are we incarnated?  Many people believe we are there are those who don’t believe so.  My belief is that we are spiritual beings who have incarnated here on Earth in this lifetime.  With that being said, there are limitations our spiritual self takes on when coming into physical form.  One thing we all have in common is our bodies, but what differs is how many times we have incarnated here on Earth.  Autistic children are believed to have incarnated less times on Earth.  What does this mean? 

 

Though an autistic’s body is physically here, it’s as if their spiritual self is not.  Many families with autism understand this, as I can personally vouch for.

If you’ve studied or read anything about enlightenment, then you understand how the ego is not our true self.  It’s simply mind chatter, or clutter as I prefer, that distracts us from our true nature.  It causes us to live in the past and future, not in the “now” which is where enlightenment can be found.  When children are born, they are in their in their true spiritual nature, with no ego being present .  As they mature, the ego develops and distances them from their spiritual nature.

What I have learned and noticed with my own child is that she has no ego.  My daughter lives in her own world without any judgment or concern of what others think of her.  Could it be that an autistic person’s spiritual self has not fully connected with their physical being?  Is this the new wave leading us to a more enlightened way of life?

Conclusion

Are we beginning to witness the transformation of the human being with a mind that operates very differently than what we know or are used to?  Though this transformation may be a scary thought for many people, it is also an opportunity for us to broaden our own minds and way of thinking.  Instead of trying to mainstream those with autism and trying to teach them how to live in our world, should we let them guide us into theirs?

By:  Kristen Lee Curtis

 

Himalayan Crystal Salt - Your Healthiest Salt Choice

There is no denying that salt is important to our health and well-being.  We cannot live without it.  Every cell in our body depends on it.  With so many varieties of salt available, and so many of us unaware of the differences between common table salt, sea salt and natural salt . . . how do we know which one is the healthiest choice?

Is Table Salt Poisonous?

Common table salt is chemically cleaned and refined.  Because its natural minerals are believed to be impurities, most minerals are removed until it is reduced to just sodium and chloride.  Due to this process, table salt becomes harmful to your body since it’s no longer in its natural state.  In fact, it could be said that sodium chloride is actually poisonous to your body, which is why you crave water when you have too much salt in your system. Your body wants to flush out the excessive salt as soon as possible before it strains your excretive organs. 

For every gram of sodium chloride that your body cannot dispose of, your body requires 23 times the amount of water to neutralize it. This steals the necessary cell water from other parts of your body.  Your body then becomes weak and susceptible to many ailments like water retention, cellulite, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, and kidney and gallbladder stones.

Is Sea Salt a Scam?

Why are so many salt manufacturers adding “sea salt” to their product line when all salt is technically sea salt?  When salt is white in color, it has been processed, regardless of whether it’s labeled “sea salt” or not.  No matter how it’s labeled, white salt is salt with all of the sea minerals stripped from it.  Natural salts are not naturally white in color. Take Celtic sea salt for example. Its brownish/gray color is your first clue that no minerals have been removed from it.  The rosy-pink color of Himalayan crystal salt is another good example of unrefined salt.

Another thing to consider about sea salt is that it is mined from the sea and oceans.  With many toxic poisons like mercury, dioxin and PCBs being dumped into our waters these days, as well as oil spills, the water in which sea salt is mined is far more polluted than in the past.

Healthy Benefits of Himalayan Crystal Salt

Knowing that processed salt is damaging to your body and sea salt can be as well, let’s explore how Himalayan crystal salt is actually beneficial for your body and your health.

Considered the purest salt on earth, Himalayan salt crystals contain 84 natural minerals and elements found in the human body.  Because it’s been maturing for over 250 million years in a location with zero exposure to the outside environment, it is clean of all toxins and impurities.  It is hand-mined and hand-washed; is immune to the electromagnetic fields which surrounds us; contains no environmental pollutants; and has no limited shelf life, eliminating the need for silica packs to reduce clumping.

Himalayan crystal salt has many health benefits including:

• Regulating and controlling the water levels in your body to ensure proper functioning.
• Encourages optimal pH levels in your cells and in your brain.
• Maintains the amounts of chemicals and electrolytes needed for bodily functions.
• Balances blood sugar levels.
• Aids in reducing the signs of aging.
• Improves digestion of food within the intestinal tract.
• Helps aid vascular health.
• Supports a healthy respiratory system.
• Reduces respiratory problems and promotes sinus health.
• Reduces muscle cramps.
• Increases bone strength.
• Encourages healthy sleeping patterns.
• Encourages a healthy libido.
• When combined with water, it can help regulate blood pressure.

Using Himalayan salts in your drinking water or bath can provide relaxation, relief, detoxification, and essential body nourishment.  It also improves circulation which helps combat Fibromyalgia, lung problems, allergies, and rejuvenates your skin.

For a full body soak, use one cup of Himalayan salt in your bath water and relax for 20-30 minutes.  Refrain from towel drying as this will allow your body to absorb the salt’s nutrients and minerals.  Resting for 15-20 minutes after your bath is recommended.

Another healthy option is drinking a glass of water mixed with Himalayan crystal salt sole.  To make a Himalayan crystal salt sole (water which is fully saturated with the salt without any granules left in the bottom on the glass), please follow this recipe:

1.     Fill the bottom of a glass jar with one inch of Himalayan salt crystals and add two to three inches of distilled water over the crystals.  Cover the mixture with a lid and let stand overnight.  

2.     After all salt crystals are dissolved, add a few more salt crystals to water and let stand overnight again until fully dissolved.  Repeat this process until no more salt crystals can be absorbed.  The water will then be fully saturated.  You should have a few undissolved crystals in the bottom of the jar, proving its saturation.  Keep the jar closed as to avoid any evaporation.  This sole does not need to be refrigerated and has no shelf life.

3.     Every morning, before eating or drinking anything in the morning, add one teaspoon of the Himalayan sole to a glass of distilled water and drink. By doing this, your body will keep the energetic vibration pattern of the crystal sole for 24 hours.

Though Himalayan salt crystals have not yet been scientifically tested, this salt has been used for medicinal baths and spas since at least 300 B.C.  In ancient times, it was known “white gold” and “king salt” and was the choice of royalty, leaving the commoners to use sea salt and rock salt.  In these modern times, it is referred to as the “salt of life.”

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By Kristen Lee Curtis

Originally published at http://www.insidershealth.com