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Aquarian Diary

By John Irving

Exploring the Dawn of the Age of Aquarius, also known as The Ascension.

Reflections, musings, some astrology, observations on spirituality and various forms of spiritual practice.

You can also find me on YouTube here:
www.youtube.com/AquarianDiary

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aquariandiary.com/
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Mini-Readings: North Node Transit Aries

Aquarian DiaryJun 08, 2023

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Mini-Readings: North Node Transit Aries
Jun 08, 202303:51
Awake or Abyss
Jun 07, 202319:58
IMPORTANT: The Die has been Cast

IMPORTANT: The Die has been Cast

I describe a recent very important message I received during my Spiritual Practice.


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References:


The Great 2020's Timeline Split


Polarization Is Intensifying


Pluto in Aquarius - Dawn of Global Consciousness


Please see my sets of Intentions that you can set in your Spiritual practice.


Find out more about my ongoing Energetic Protection Classes.


This episode was published on June 3, 2023.


#TimelineSplit #Ascension #Spirituality


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Errata:

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Jun 03, 202308:58
My Dream about North Node transit Aries 2023-2025
Jun 01, 202319:49
Mini-Readings: Jupiter Conjunct North Node - June 1, 2023

Mini-Readings: Jupiter Conjunct North Node - June 1, 2023

This is a very special offer with significant discounts for my YouTube monthly member community.


The video version of this contains graphics that may be helpful. You can view that here.


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You can support my work and this channel by booking an astrology reading.


Pluto in Aquarius - Dawn of Global Consciousness


Pluto at 29° Capricorn - A Karmic Reckoning


This episode was published on May 29, 2023.


#Astrology #Astrology2023 #Jupiter


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Errata.



May 29, 202305:56
Notable Astrology Transits June 2023-2024
May 27, 202309:37
The Medium is the Message
May 21, 202319:53
Perils of Omission
May 14, 202317:07
North Node transit Aries / South Node transit Libra: 2023-2025
May 10, 202321:33
Jupiter transit Taurus: 2023-2024
May 09, 202323:52
Our Absurdly Inverted Paradigm
May 02, 202310:33
Vacation Incarnation
Apr 28, 202303:18
Resistance to Spiritual Growth
Apr 27, 202312:53
Distortions of Ideology
Apr 26, 202315:22
First Impressions of Pluto in Aquarius
Apr 19, 202305:56
Algospeak and Platphobia
Apr 18, 202317:44
The Spiritual Seeker

The Spiritual Seeker

I describe the characteristics of a Spiritual Seeker and the challenges they often face.


You can support my work and this channel by ⁠⁠booking an astrology reading⁠⁠.


Find out more about my ongoing Spiritual Evolution classes here.


This episode was published on April 12, 2023.


References:
Collective Consciousness
Spiritual Glamour

#Spirituality #SpiritualSeeker #Spiritual


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Apr 12, 202312:28
Collective Consciousness
Apr 10, 202310:37
The Practical Benefits of Intuition
Apr 09, 202309:16
Getting Along With Saturn - Astrology
Apr 08, 202318:09
Astrology - Roadmap for Spiritual Evolution
Apr 06, 202315:02
Truth is Not Transactional
Apr 04, 202305:20
How Democracy Dies
Apr 02, 202314:48
Dealing With Dark Energies and Energetic Attacks
Apr 01, 202341:41
Spiritual Glamour

Spiritual Glamour

I discuss the concept of Spiritual Glamour and how it shapes our world and presents challenges to the Spiritual Seeker.


You can support my work and this channel by booking an astrology reading or mentoring session.


This episode was published on March 29, 2023.


#Spirituality #Spiritual #SpiritualSeeker


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Mar 29, 202315:35
Psychic Reading and Ethics
Mar 27, 202312:35
An Inside Job - by the President
Mar 24, 202308:47
Energetic Hygiene - A "How To" with Practical Suggestions
Mar 21, 202307:31
A Conversation with Velvet
Mar 20, 202301:31:20
Honoring Truth Tellers
Mar 19, 202306:10
The Era of Mass Migration Has Begun
Mar 15, 202319:09
The Void Before Big Changes

The Void Before Big Changes

I discuss the "void" energy we are experiencing, a few other topics and provide a general channel update.

You can support my work and this channel by booking an astrology reading or mentoring session.


#AgeOfAqaurius #AquarianAge #Ascension

This episode was published on March 12, 2023.

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Mar 12, 202312:37
The Solution to Our Problems is Simple
Mar 02, 202301:13
Good News for Aquarius, Scorpio, Leo and Taurus: March 7, 2023
Feb 28, 202308:31
Aquarian Diary Channel Update
Feb 26, 202308:27
Why Authority Structures are Collapsing
Feb 26, 202306:50
Good News for Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn: 2023-2024
Feb 24, 202304:03
Astrology Readings by Aquarian Diary (aka John Irving)
Feb 23, 202304:43
Knowledge Should be Free
Feb 20, 202307:00
The Moon - Lunar Transits In Perspective
Feb 19, 202305:58
Living with Neptune - Transit and Natal
Feb 18, 202320:06
The Stunning Transit of Neptune in Aries 2025-2039
Feb 16, 202326:53
The Astrology of Resentment | 2008 - 2024

The Astrology of Resentment | 2008 - 2024

I discuss the astrology of the era of grievance (2008 to 2024) which corresponds to the astrological transit of Pluto through Capricorn.  


This episode was published on February 11, 2023.  


References:


Tea Party movement

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Tea-Party-movement


The Secret Origins of the Tea Party

https://time.com/secret-origins-of-the-tea-party/


The Tea Party movement: deluded and inspired by billionaires

https://www.theguardian.com/inequality/2023/jan/16/oxfam-calls-for-new-taxes-on-super-rich-pocket-dollar-26tn-start-of-pandemic-davos


There’s a remedy for Britain’s problems: Rejoin the E.U.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/02/02/britain-brexit-economy-collapse/


QAnon Now as Popular in U.S. as Some Major Religions, Poll Suggests

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/27/us/politics/qanon-republicans-trump.html


The overturn of Roe cost the GOP. So why are Republicans now doubling down on abortion bans?

https://www.salon.com/2023/02/02/the-overturn-of-roe-cost-the-gop-so-why-are-now-doubling-down-on-abortion-bans/


Bill would ban the teaching of scientific theories in Montana schools 

https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2023-02-07/bill-would-ban-the-teaching-of-scientific-theories-in-montana-schools


Steve Bannon’s Podcast Is Top Misinformation Spreader, Study Says

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/09/technology/podcasts-steve-bannon-war-room-misinformation.html


Call for new taxes on super-rich after 1% pocket two-thirds of all new wealth

https://www.theguardian.com/inequality/2023/jan/16/oxfam-calls-for-new-taxes-on-super-rich-pocket-dollar-26tn-start-of-pandemic-davos


Month before Buffalo shooting, poll finds, 7 in 10 Republicans believed in 'great replacement' ideas

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/06/01/great-replacement-theory-poll-republicans-democrats/7461913001/?gnt-cfr=1


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Feb 12, 202312:29
Saturn transit Pisces - Reality Check
Feb 10, 202316:45
My Experience With Crystals
Feb 05, 202316:16
Polarization Is Intensifying
Feb 04, 202309:26
Thank You For Caring!
Feb 03, 202307:42
A Truth That Can't Be Told
Feb 03, 202309:47
Our Duty to Protect - A Personal Story
Feb 02, 202309:54
Anti-Woke Idiocy
Feb 01, 202317:04
The Karma of Misinformation
Jan 31, 202310:56
Pluto Transit Capricorn and Fatal Religious Hypocrisy
Jan 29, 202308:04
Pluto, Paradigm Shifts and the Age of Aquarius
Jan 28, 202314:38
Pluto and the Baby Boomer Demographic Time Bomb
Jan 27, 202308:34
Pluto at 29 Degrees Capricorn - A Karmic Reckoning
Jan 26, 202309:32
The Curious Case of Billionaire Philanthropy
Jan 26, 202304:43
The Scarcity Illusion
Jan 25, 202332:13
Paradigm Attachment Disorder
Jan 25, 202301:54
Your Existence Requires No Justification
Jan 22, 202304:05
The Actual Cost of Disparity is Everything

The Actual Cost of Disparity is Everything

In this episode I discuss how and why we need to radically alter our relationship with materialism and money in order to survive as a species. 


Pluto in Aquarius - Dawn of Global Consciousness


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Jan 21, 202331:25
Intentional Drama
Jan 10, 202327:41
Infants in Power
Nov 15, 202218:12
Soul Contracts: Can you break them?
Nov 07, 202211:21
Spiritual Ideologies - We Are Not Our Beliefs
Nov 06, 202212:24
Are Psychics Inherently More Spiritually Evolved?
Nov 05, 202212:07
Astrological Influences Are Becoming Stronger
Nov 04, 202208:24
Nature Spirits in Distress
Oct 31, 202217:10
The Social Experience of Spirituality
Oct 30, 202217:22
Our Toxic Legacy
Oct 28, 202208:24
The Problem With Sin
Oct 27, 202203:19
What is a Spiritual Seeker?
Oct 27, 202211:56
Transcendence vs Spiritual Bypassing
Oct 25, 202215:39
The Spirituality of Effortless Being
Oct 23, 202204:35
We Are Creator Beings
Oct 21, 202223:32
Sowing the Seeds of Our Future
Oct 17, 202209:53
The Unspoken War - That Hardly Anyone Talks About
Oct 16, 202231:55
Why People Are Going Crazy
Oct 11, 202225:22
How We Will Heal The Earth
Oct 05, 202219:14
The Dark Side of Pluto in Aquarius: 2023 - 2044
Oct 04, 202220:37
The End of Secrets and Lies
Oct 03, 202214:06
Why are we experiencing this? The answer is simple.
Oct 01, 202206:58
Hurricane Ian: A Wake Up Call? A Warning?
Sep 30, 202215:09
Hurricane Fiona, Reality Bias and Social Media
Sep 26, 202233:50
Swords vs Torches - Nov 8, 2022 Lunar Eclipse conjunct Uranus in Taurus
Sep 17, 202220:47
How to Fix Social Division
Sep 04, 202243:57
The Subversive Attack on Liberal Democracy - Full Episode
Sep 01, 202235:34
The Subversive Attack on Liberal Democracy - Summary
Sep 01, 202207:01
Reclaim Your Power From Past Life Trauma
Aug 29, 202236:39
Timeline Waves - Extraterrestrial, Extradimensional Reality and Aliens
Aug 27, 202219:24
Intend Accountability Now
Aug 18, 202204:33
It's Over - We Have Passed Peak Crazy
Aug 13, 202209:50
Unprecedented Crimes Against Humanity - The Long Climate Emergency
Aug 03, 202207:17
Is the Human Experiment an Epic Failure? A Spiritual Perspective.
Jul 30, 202213:57
You Were Right To Be Freaked Out About Trump

You Were Right To Be Freaked Out About Trump

Jul 29, 202215:49
The Real Reason Conservatives Want to Control Your Sexual Behaviour
Jul 27, 202220:10
A conversation with Irish Granny Tarot

A conversation with Irish Granny Tarot

Irish Granny Tarot kindly invited me to have a third conversation on her YouTube channel and gave me permission to also share the audio of that here.

You can find the video from which this audio was extracted at the following link (below). I have not edited the conversation at all other than to enhance the actual audio file slightly for clarity of listening.

This was originally recorded and published on YouTube on June 18, 2022.

A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN FROM AQUARIAN DIARY

Jul 19, 202201:54:05
Grieving for a Planet in Peril
Jul 18, 202245:14
Clearing Karma (and a Position Statement)
Jul 14, 202226:25
Paradigm Wars - Age of Aquarius transition
Jul 12, 202220:02
Your Birth Time is Probably WRONG - Astrology
Jul 09, 202219:10
How we Perpetuate the Darkness we Long to Overcome
Jul 04, 202238:12
Navigating Difficult Times and Challenging Astrological Aspects
Jun 08, 202228:16
Lies
Apr 20, 202222:51
Update April 16, 2022
Apr 16, 202219:37
Time to Decide
Mar 21, 202225:19
Mars, Uranus and North Node conjunction: August 1, 2022
Mar 15, 202219:00
Time to Wake Up From Complacency
Mar 13, 202243:09
The Great 2020's Timeline Split

The Great 2020's Timeline Split

I provide a synopsis of the Great Timeline Split on #Earth which was articulated through many of the people Dolores Cannon put into a deep state of somnambulistic trance.   

Years ago I was guided to her book "The Convoluted Universe: Book One" which filled in a lot of missing pieces of the puzzle - so-to-speak - for me.   

She suggested a Timeline Split would occur at this point in our history - the first time it has ever successfully occurred at this level on our Earth.  

Many thanks to the memory of Dolores Cannon and her years of incredible dedication and ceaseless devotion to her fascinating work.   

It seems it might be helpful to share this given all of the drama we are experiencing these days.   

You can also now connect with me on Twitter: @Aquarian_Diary  

Enjoy!  

AquarianDiary

#AgeofAquarius #NewEarth #Ascension #5D #TimelineSplit #DoloresCannon #Spirituality

Feb 28, 202223:41
The Tragedy of Ukraine and Collective Karma
Feb 25, 202211:02
Pluto in Aquarius - Dawn of Global Consciousness: Part 2 of 2
Feb 14, 202223:06
Pluto in Aquarius - Dawn of Global Consciousness: Part 1 of 2
Feb 14, 202229:56
Jupiter conjunct Neptune in Pisces - Rare Spiritual Gateway: April 2022
Feb 02, 202217:56
USA Pluto Return 2022 Part 2 - Neptune, Mars and Saturn
Jan 25, 202230:16
The Pandemic Crushed Populism
Jan 21, 202205:48
USA Pluto Return 2022 - Civil War or Transformation?
Jan 10, 202218:55
Collapsing Paradigms
Dec 14, 202128:11
Materialism: The "Religion" that Enslaves Us and is Destroying our Biosphere
Nov 23, 202120:17
No, You are NOT Responsible for Every Aspect of Your Reality
Nov 23, 202111:22
The Unprecedented Spiritual or Other-Dimensional Intervention Currently Occurring on Earth
Nov 22, 202128:49
Failure in not always Failure - UNDOING
Nov 14, 202112:01
USA/China, and the USA Pluto return simplified - a bit of a rant
Nov 14, 202126:16
Some societal implications of internet access being virtually essential - a prophecy
Oct 30, 202117:17
Truth Held Hostage
Oct 22, 202112:40
Are you an Old Soul?
Oct 11, 202115:12
Multidimensional Consciousness in the Age of Aquarius

Multidimensional Consciousness in the Age of Aquarius

This is very exciting. I received many more downloads today about Multidimensional Consciousness in the Age of Aquarius.

This is a stream of consciousness follow-up to the episode I published yesterday titled:

Collective Consciousness is emerging now - and it will change everything

I discuss how we will experience, collaborate and communicate in The Age of Aquarius, or also referred to as 4D, 5D or Ascension. Very cool stuff to me. Wow. I hope this resonates with you!

Please check out Denise's "Spiritual Growth, Tarot" for really great readings and much more.

Blessings to you all.

#AgeOfAquarius #4D #5D #Ascension #NewAge

Oct 10, 202120:38
Collective Consciousness is emerging now - and it will change everything
Oct 10, 202115:12
Introduction to Ritual Practice - Practical Suggestions

Introduction to Ritual Practice - Practical Suggestions

I provide some practical suggestions for getting the most out of your ritual or spiritual practice.

Topics include the order of rituals, the importance of grounding and protection, creating sacred space for your practice, the importance of discipline and maintaining a routine, journalling, the power of language and our intentions, and the power of rituals to shape and alter our destiny and reality.

Oct 05, 202116:19
Connecting with your Spirit Guides explicitly and formally - Introduction and explanation

Connecting with your Spirit Guides explicitly and formally - Introduction and explanation

Here I describe and explain a ritual that I have devised for formally and explicitly connecting with your personal Spiritual Guidance Team.  

Please do the grounding ritual and then do the clearing and protection ritual (in that order) before practicing this ritual, or before doing any ritual, for that matter. You may also want to listen to my explanation of Permissions. You can find these and others in my playlist:   

Rituals and Energetic Hygiene exercises playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgwW5Y_QPADpEWL5U0kjjVzb6R4cohq8p  

I have also posted another episode with just the ritual text itself that enables you to practice it. You can find that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRjD7-DWptM  

I have also published the text of this ritual at my website which you can find here:
https://aquariandiary.com/connecting-to-your-spirit-guides-ritual/

THIS IS FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE ONLY. If you share this ritual please kindly credit me and provide a link to this YouTube channel.

#Spirituality #Ritual #SpiritGuides #Ascension

Oct 04, 202105:12
Energetic Clearing and Protection long version - FOR PRACTICE
Oct 03, 202104:32
Energetic Clearing and Protection short version - FOR PRACTICE
Oct 03, 202101:10
Energetic Clearing and Protection Ritual - Introduction and Explanation
Oct 03, 202108:57
Permissions, Free Will, Karma and the Akashic Records

Permissions, Free Will, Karma and the Akashic Records

I very briefly discuss the importance of both obtaining or granting permission, the role of free will on Earth, ethics, karmic consequences of breaching free will, and the Akashic Records.   

That's a lot of territory to cover in a few minutes! I did say "briefly" though...  :)

Oct 03, 202105:51
Setting intentions has significant implications which should be considered

Setting intentions has significant implications which should be considered

Here I discuss the implications of setting intentions which can have significant and profound implications for our lives and the lives of those that we are involved with.   

Such implications should be considered before engaging in spiritual work, doing rituals, energy work and related activities. At the very least we should be aware of them.

Oct 03, 202107:01
Grounding Ritual - Ritual only, no commentary

Grounding Ritual - Ritual only, no commentary

IMPORTANT: In a previous episode I explain the theory and provide details of the required visualizations, etc., that are used in this ritual. You almost certainly want to listen to that BEFORE listening to this.  

You can find that here:  

Grounding Ritual - Introduction and explanation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2n_Eb2cNqk

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Here I share a ritual, exercise or technique for grounding which is a fundamental component of spiritual practice and good, regular energetic hygiene. In this version of the ritual I speak the text of the ritual while leaving space for the listener to repeat after me.  

I have also posted the text of this ritual on my website at the following location:  

Grounding Ritual (text)
https://aquariandiary.com/grounding-ritual/

For personal use only. Please credit by including a link to this my channel if you share this.

Oct 02, 202103:19
Grounding Ritual - Introduction and explanation
Oct 02, 202115:12
The purveyors of the War on Reality must be held accountable
Oct 01, 202109:12
"Climate Wars" by Gwynne Dyer (2008)

"Climate Wars" by Gwynne Dyer (2008)

I previously published an episode titled "The Climate Crisis requires profound societal changes immediately" and I am publishing this to provide additional context for those interested in how climate change may play out geopolitically and militarily.   

You can find the three CBC Radio One "Ideas" episodes Dyer himself narrated in 2009 at the following link. You can also track down his book "Climate Wars" via the same site.  

See:  Climate Wars - three part audio synopsis
https://gwynnedyer.com/radio/

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A couple notes:  

1. Ocean acidification, a very serious concern, is not mentioned in the CBC Ideas "Climate Wars" audio.   

2. Solar radiation management (injecting reflective materials into the stratosphere) would not impede ocean acidification without significant reductions in GHG emissions. It would, rather, only temporarily reduce global temperatures and only do so as long as it was maintained (such materials would typically only stay in the stratosphere for a few years before dissipating).

Oct 01, 202104:20
Does evil exist? (trigger warning)

Does evil exist? (trigger warning)

There are conflicting viewpoints in the spiritual community on whether evil or evil entities or spirits exist. Some say yes, some say no. I reflect on this significant esoteric question and share some of my own thoughts and personal experiences on the subject. I welcome your opinions.   

TRIGGER WARNING: My intent is not to arouse fear, rather it is to contemplate an issue that is apparently unresolved in the popular spiritual community. Some people may find this subject distasteful, disturbing or not wish to entertain this matter. If you are sensitive to such topics you may NOT want to listen to this particular video or podcast episode.   

Published September 30, 2021

Oct 01, 202118:37
Other people's energies significantly affect us - how to manage that
Oct 01, 202116:19
The Spiritual Path and Enlightenment vs The Great Awakening or Ascension

The Spiritual Path and Enlightenment vs The Great Awakening or Ascension

This episode was first published September 29, 2021 on my YouTube channel (Aquarian Diary).

I discuss some distinctions between the spiritual path, enlightenment and symptoms of the Great Awakening or Ascension in the Age of Aquarius.   

#Spirituality #AgeofAquarius #GreatAwakening #Ascension #Enlightenment

Oct 01, 202117:43
Exercise: Embracing all aspects of your awareness and consciousness

Exercise: Embracing all aspects of your awareness and consciousness

This episode was first published September 29, 2021 on my YouTube channel (Aquarian Diary).

I share a brief little exercise for setting the intention to embrace all aspects of your awareness and consciousness with a few important things to consider before doing so. Our intentions are very powerful.  

#SpiritualAwakening

Oct 01, 202105:04
Energetic sensitivity, diet and vegetarianism - does it matter?

Energetic sensitivity, diet and vegetarianism - does it matter?

This episode was first published September 29, 2021 on my YouTube channel (Aquarian Diary).

I share my decades of direct personal experience with how diet (especially meat) and stimulants influence my consciousness, spiritual and energetic state.   

Topics include being vegetarian, meat, sugar, caffeine, coffee, processed foods, organics, clean water and stimulants.

Oct 01, 202116:08
What Spirit suggests I NOT discuss here

What Spirit suggests I NOT discuss here

This episode was first published September 28, 2021 on my YouTube channel (Aquarian Diary).

Spirit and I often have different opinions about what I should discuss and share here. I describe this dialogue and its implications.  

Thanks for liking, sharing, commenting and subscribing!

Oct 01, 202115:02
The Climate Crisis requires profound societal changes immediately

The Climate Crisis requires profound societal changes immediately

This episode was first published September 25, 2021 on my YouTube channel (Aquarian Diary).

Here I discuss the scale of the climate change crisis and the epic and daunting radical changes to all aspects of society tackling it will demand.   

I also address some common misperceptions I perceive, most notably a lack of awareness of the significance, scope and scale of the current climate change challenge.   

We have only a few years left to implement unprecedented changes to preserve civilization and the countless species that inhabit Earth - including our own.  

#ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #Gaia

Oct 01, 202138:56
Authoritarians - Current Chaos, Irrationality and Polarization

Authoritarians - Current Chaos, Irrationality and Polarization

This episode was first published September 25, 2021 on my YouTube channel (Aquarian Diary).

Many millions of people subscribe to worldviews or paradigms that increasingly conflict and collide with objective reality, often drastically. Thus the current highly polarized state of affairs is not surprising.  

Here I briefly discuss the Authoritarian personality type and why they appear to frequently think and behave irrationally. Authoritarians are currently more predisposed to subscribe to right wing values.   

In his freely available self published book “The Authoritarians” (2006) Psychology Professor Bob Altemeyer writes, referring to religious fundamentalists, who “… are highly likely to be authoritarian followers”, the following:  

"They are highly submissive to established authority, aggressive in the name of that authority, and conventional to the point of insisting everyone should behave as their authorities decide. They are fearful and self-righteous and have a lot of hostility in them that they readily direct toward various out-groups. They are easily incited, easily led, rather un-inclined to think for themselves, largely impervious to facts and reason, and rely instead on social support to maintain their beliefs. They bring strong loyalty to their in-groups, have thick-walled, highly compartmentalized minds, use a lot of double standards in their judgments, are surprisingly unprincipled at times, and are often hypocrites.  

But they are also Teflon-coated when it comes to guilt. They are blind to themselves, ethnocentric and prejudiced, and as closed-minded as they are narrow- minded. They can be woefully uninformed about things they oppose, but they prefer ignorance and want to make others become as ignorant as they. They are also surprisingly uninformed about the things they say they believe in, and deep, deep, deep down inside many of them have secret doubts about their core belief.”  

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You can obtain a free copy of "The Authoritarians” here:

https://theauthoritarians.org/options-for-getting-the-book/

Oct 01, 202128:19
The 1971 Powell Memo and Why it Matters Now

The 1971 Powell Memo and Why it Matters Now

This episode was first published September 23, 2021 on my YouTube channel (Aquarian Diary).

In 1971 Lewis F. Powell Jr., a prominent corporate attorney and soon-to-be Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court, was tasked to produce a confidential memorandum on behalf of powerful corporate interests. The corporate establishment was very concerned about the countercultural movement which arose in the 1960’s (Uranus conjunct Pluto in Virgo) which they saw as a threat to the status quo and thus their financial interests.   

The Powell Memo (aka the Powell manifesto) was a “… blueprint for conservative business interests to retake America.” and set