COVID-19 Notice
In response to coronavirus and no travel advisories, the Sedona Intensive is offering the Stay-at-Home Sedona Intensive at a deeply discounted fee. All those in need of any kind of assistance–alcohol or drug issues, anger and rage problems, trapped in co-dependency–call (928) 301-0780. All work can be done on FaceTime or Skype. Contact us today and let’s get you the help you need.
Albert Gaulden, Founding Director–Sober 40 years.
Enjoy the Aries Newsletter for 2021!
The Signs of the Time — Venus starts the Aries Cycle with Venus in its Sign. We should see a lot of ups and downs and all-arounds in the Stock Market. Mars in Gemini and Saturn and Jupiter in Aquarius make it harmonious in all ways for the Rams. With Uranus in Taurus and Pluto in Capricorn, there may be a bit of hell’s a-popping. Overall this is going to be a time when both sides of the aisle can come together—unless anarchy on one side gets in the way.
On most people’s minds for more than a year is when will the Corona Virus finally be eliminated? The strong answer is that there will be a huge turnaround beginning in May-June. Charts indicate that the Vaccines will have been administered to the mass majority by October. By December we all can go back to airline travel to celebrate the Holidays.
No matter, learn your lessons and apply what you find in your daily lives. Anarchy and lies and deceits will hang around like it always has been for Millennia. It is imperative that we all realize that we all created this deadly virus. For those who think we only live one life, they will never accept how Corona Virus spread all over the world.
The best investment that I have ever made…
“I met Albert in late 1991 when my life was a mess and I did not know what to do. I went for an astrology reading reluctantly and at the end of it agreed to do the Sedona Intensive. I was in Sedona January 5-12 of 1992 and did my daily exercises and then continued with the program for 3 months upon returning home. By following Albert’s directions, even when some of it made no logical sense, my life was changed dramatically for the better over the next year. He put me on a path that I never could have imagined and I will be forever grateful for that. This eventually led to my current profession, beginning in 2005, as a life coach assisting clients in making big changes in their lives. The time and money spent with Albert all those years ago is the best investment that I have ever made and gave me insights and tools that I still use today.”
— Don Milton, September 23, 2020
Monthly Insights for the Signs
Fire Signs
ARIES (March 20 – April 19)–This Solar Cycle may be the best and most productive month of the year for you Rams. All the major planets will shower blessings all over you. Of course, even Aries must watch where they step and what they do with some caution. Venus in Aries will allow the chance to enhance your bottom line. Mars in Gemini will also bring hot irons with which to strike while they are hot. Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius will seal the deal for a fabulous 30 days.
LEO (July 22 – August 22)–The Sun in Aries will be a boon for your lions and lionesses this Solar Cycle. Venus in Aries will also shine a bright and generous light on you this month as well. Mars in Gemini can move your place on the chessboard without much damage. Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius will be cautions for you to be aware of. Uranus in Taurus could be the proverbial fly in the ointment. Go with the flow of the positives but also exercise caution overall.
SAGITTARIUS (November 21 – December 20)–With the Sun and Venus in Aries this Solar Cycle you can afford to strut your stuff—kind of. Mars in your opposing Sign might be a bite too hard to chew. With Jupiter, your ruling planet, and Saturn in Aquarius will be a couple of helping hands you need to get home after you roam too far into troubled waters. The charm of you Sagittarians is that you love to push the river too often and too far. Be aware of where you want to go this month, safely.
Earth Signs
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20)–Deep and abiding change is in the Stars for you Bulls this Solar Cycle. Not known to move with alacrity you must get up earlier and go to bed later. This is not the time to count your dollars and cents but how connected you are to inspiration from the heavens up above. Late in the month, there is a huge surprise that will make you laugh and cry in the same thankful breath.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)–With your ruling planet Mercury in Gemini this month, move cautiously at work and at play. Venus in Aries does you no favors as well. Uranus in Taurus and Pluto in Capricorn can sprinkle a little fairy dust around but otherwise, stick to who and what you know. It is often the case that you Virgos go off half-cocked and wonder where that loose link came from. Tend to your own business this Solar Cycle.
CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19)–With your ruling planet Saturn in Aquarius it may be time for you steady eddies to consider joining the movement to make sure everyone recovers from the Pandemic. No sign is naturally more severe and makes do with the hand life deals them quite like a Capricorn. However, these are critical times for us to consider the whole and not just the smaller parts of the Union. Soften and join the anthem to care for all of us and not just a few.
Air Signs
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)–With Mars in Gemini this Solar Cycle you will have all the energy to round the bases and score a few runs. Venus in Aries is also a bonus at this time. Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius will also aid and abet whatever your High Self tells you to do. It is not often when the Solar Inspirations honor and bless you to this degree. While you are luxuriating in your success don’t forget to share with those less fortunate.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)–With your ruling planet Venus in Aries this month don’t count your chickens until you know that they are from your own roost. Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius are going to give you a lot of the solid help you need to get to where you are trying to go this Solar Cycle. The real bonus you have is the ability to weigh and balance before you run Pall Mall into any situation. Be aware of people and all things around your before you place a bet.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 17)–With Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius this Solar Cycle you are going to see all the pieces fall into place for you Water Bearers. Also, the Sun and Venus in Aries are power aspects for you at this time. If any Sign is not living at a time that draws on its universal Love and Care for Mankind it is you Aquarians. Soon the Pandemic will lessen to the point that life is more worth living with the return to freedoms. Still, make sure that the world you touch coincides with your heartstrings.
Water Signs
CANCER (June 21 – July 21)–Since we are sure you keep a journal and always listen to your High Self this Solar Cycle is one where you can bake a cake or clean house or pray longer and harder for God’s Will not Self Will to be done this month. With Pluto opposing you for a few more months, it is time to look inward and not pay too much attention to all the nonsense going on in the world at large. And it’s okay to knit—just stay put.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 20)–This is a great Solar Cycle for you to regroup and refine your game plan. If you are looking around the Zodiac to see what’s up for all the other Signs, you will soon discover that this is not your time to shine or win the Lottery. However, you need the downtime to realign what opportunities await you next month. No Sign of the Zodiac is more capable to go inward to see how to make corrections in the outer world. Be patient. Your time will come soon.
PISCES (February 18 – March 18)–Slithering into the Aries Solar Cycle could be against the grain of your natal values. With Neptune, your ruling planet in Pisces, you can engage the creativity and artistic sides of your nature. The life-long struggle for a Pisces is staying away from drugs and hooch. When you read the stories of the lives of the composers and lyricists who were Pisces and understand many of them were addicts, avoid the pitfalls of your sign. Albert is a Pisces and has been sober for more than 41 years.
How My Journey Began
“I have been receiving the Sedona Intensive Newsletter for many years. I was inspired by the astrological information. I never really delve into what programs were offered. I thought it was a spa in the painted desert where you could spend a week to relax and rejuvenate. I remember when I first subscribed to the newsletter, I had mentioned it to my husband and said maybe when we have some time, we could look into going there for a vacation. Little did I know what was in store for me on that Tuesday morning in December 2020 when I decided to dial the phone number listed on the newsletter to find out what the program was about and whether it would benefit me.
“Quite honestly, I was surprised when Mr. Albert Gaulden answered the phone! Surely this man has a receptionist, I thought to myself. But it was him. I, nervous – I almost hung up. Here I was talking to the man of Sedona! I was a bit intimidated at first, but after our first session, he truly put me at ease. I told him my recent story about the loss of my husband and the way I had soothed the pain of grief through alcohol. As we talked, I knew I needed to be part of this program. Albert is a straight forward, no bullshit kind of man. You either like what he has to say or you don’t. And if you don’t, he’ll tell you to go pound sand! But in a not so nice way. Albert is so passionate about the work he does and takes a true interest in each client. The homework is brutal but I have learned so much about myself and why I have experienced everything I’ve been through in my life and how it brought me to where I am today.
“One must have an open mind and be willing to hear the tough talk. There was tough talk. There was difficult self-reflection. But this program is not for sissies. You’re either going to commit – or you’re not. And if you don’t commit – this is not the program for you. It is an emotional experience with a great deal of self-reflection. This program didn’t just guide me through understanding my alcohol addiction, but it has been more beneficial in helping me deal with the overwhelming grief I have experienced over the last 2 years after the death of my husband. I am whole again.”
— Jackie Frederick, 2021
Person of the Month: Kathy G.
I have known Kathy George Mezrano for more than 33 years. When we met she was selling Pita sandwiches to offices in buildings. In a short period of time, she built Kathy G’s into the top catering business in the Southeast. In the last few years, she has traveled to Italy and other countries around the world with friends to get inspiration for new recipes. Highly decorated with awards and catering events that have put her at the top of the heap in events like weddings, bar mitzvahs, anniversaries, corporate galas to rival what is ordinarily achieved in megacities.
About Kathy G & Company
Wedding memories last a lifetime. Kathy G. has been making weddings special in Alabama for two decades. From exquisite catering and unmatched hospitality to gorgeous flowers and cutting-edge wedding design, their team of experts has executed thousands of weddings to the rave reviews of clients and their guests. At Kathy G. & Company, they treat food as an art form and have found that our superb cuisine is what truly sets us apart. From formal sit-down celebrations to themed buffet functions, their executive chef will cater to your every whim with savory gourmet classics, delicious trendsetting cuisine, and original signature desserts – Making your event more special than you ever imagined.
Website: www.kathyg.com
Featured Book: “This is Your Time” by Ruby Bridges
On November 14, 1960 at the age of six, Ruby Bridges became the first black child to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Escorts by federal marshals past angry segregationist protestors, young Ruby attended William Franz Elementary and earned a place in civil rights history. Sixty years later, Ruby has written an impassioned letter to young people engaging in the fight for racial equality. Her words, a call to action imbued with love and grace, are paired with black-and-white photographs from then—and—now. This is Your Time will inspire readers as the struggle for liberty and justice for all continues, and the powerful legacy of Ruby Bridges.
I Talked to the Cassandra of the Internet Age
New York Times opinion by Charlie Warzel
The internet rewired our brains. He predicted it would.
Michael Goldhaber is the internet prophet you’ve never heard of. Here’s a short list of things he saw coming: the complete dominance of the internet, increased shamelessness in politics, terrorists co-opting social media, the rise of reality television, personal websites, oversharing, personal essay, fandoms and online influencer culture — along with the near destruction of our ability to focus.
Most of this came to him in the mid-1980s, when Mr. Goldhaber, a former theoretical physicist, had a revelation. He was obsessed at the time with what he felt was an information glut — that there was simply more access to news, opinion and forms of entertainment than one could handle. His epiphany was this: One of the most finite resources in the world is human attention. To describe its scarcity, he latched onto what was then an obscure term, coined by a psychologist, Herbert A. Simon: “the attention economy.”
These days, the term is a catch-all for the internet and the broader landscape of information and entertainment. Advertising is part of the attention economy. So are journalism and politics and the streaming business and all the social media platforms. But for Mr. Goldhaber, the term was a bit less theoretical: Every single action we take — calling our grandparents, cleaning up the kitchen or, today, scrolling through our phones — is a transaction. We are taking what precious little attention we have and diverting it toward something. This is a zero-sum proposition, he realized. When you pay attention to one thing, you ignore something else…
Stay-at-Home Sedona Intensive™
I now use SKYPE to be able to see and be seen by clients as I counsel them. This allows those who choose to stay at home and work through life issues to use a service we are now offering called Stay-at-Home Intensive™. Inquire now, 928-282-4723 or albert@sedonaintensive.com to find out more about this service. This Intensive is spread out over several weeks right from your home rather than the 5-days in Sedona.
Moments and Windstorms: Take Back Your Power
This ground-breaking book offers an in-depth journey through the author’s eye-opening addiction to alcohol and how he eventually got sober. Gaulden has written a number of books as well as being Founding Director of the Sedona Intensive, one of the country’s most highly regarded alternative personal growth programs.
The author shares all the ways God was leading and guiding him even when he was still drinking. “Most of us look at false paradigms to measure success in our lives. So much of where I went and the jobs I took helped me remember what I was to do as my life’s work.”
Gaulden’s book is divided into five parts. Each section explores different parts of his journey, incorporating all the places he’s been, the studies he’s made and the people he’s met. His point of view is that each client who sought his help made him a better person. At the end of the book, he has some daunting but hopeful words about the conditions of the planet Earth and what we need to do to survive as a race.
Purchase Moments and Windstorms: Take Back Your Power here (Kindle and Print Editions)
MELT AWAY YOUR ACHES AND PAINS with GAIL BELL
The MELT Method is a breakthrough self-treatment technique that restores the fluid state and the supportiveness of the body’s connective tissue to combat chronic pain, improve performance and decrease the accumulated stress caused by everyday living. People find their sleep and digestion also improves. The method uses props…three small balls on your hands and feet and a soft roller for your body.
For more information contact Gail at gailgalvanibell@gmail.com.
“I have benefitted from Gail Bell’s M.E.L.T. expertise for several years. It is amazing what a few small balls and a roller can do to de-stress and rejuvenate the whole body. Gail is a practitioner for my Sedona Intensive clients. Her breath work is miraculous, especially for performance work and acting. If you’re in New York, call her and sign up for a class or private instruction. You will realize a significant change in your body from the first session.”
–Albert Clayton Gaulden, Founding Director, The Sedona Intensive™
Extended Sessions Get You Where You’re Trying to Go
Albert is offering weekly sessions via SKYPE or phone that can serve as a push in
the right direction with strategies to get you there.
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What Our Clients Are Saying About The Sedona Intensive
“The Sedona Intensive was a life changing experience for me. I had been searching for happiness and serenity for over 20 years and as a result of the Intensive I found that I was looking in all the wrong places. I not only experienced what happiness and serenity truly are but now understand the process needed to maintain and enhance that state of being. It doesn’t mean that I don’t experience the ups and downs of life but what it does mean is that those downs do not even come close to impacting me the way they used to. There is now a presence of mind that provides clarity and purpose that did not exist for me prior to the Intensive.
It is impossible to put a value on such a quality of life enhancing experience that the Sedona Intensive provides the person willing to do the work.It is by far the most significant thing I have done in my 62 years.
I came across a quote last week that summed up what I experienced and learned while attending the Sedona Intensive – ‘Once you stop clinging and let things be, you’ll be free’ -Bodhidharma (440ce – 528 ce), the Zen Teaching of Bodhidharma: A Bilingual Edition.”
— Gary, Ontario
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ALBERT CLAYTON GAULDEN
Transpersonal psychologist, astro-intuitive, author, lecturer, and founding director of the Sedona Intensive, Albert Clayton Gaulden has influenced countless individuals from all walks of life — actors, athletes, financial specialists, teachers, families, psychologists and psychiatrists — from all corners of the earth — helping them to retrieve their authentic selves and to tap into the inner core of their power. Discover Your Authentic Self with Albert Clayton Gaulden
Explore Your Life With Astrology Chart Readings
Are you at a point in your life where you have more questions than answers?
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