Steve Judd Blog

13th July 2010

I started my site nine years ago to support myself and partner and to bring astrology more into the world because it's my passion. The blog happened incidentally, and it's grown exponentially to the point where it's becoming unwieldy. I publish everything, including all criticisms, except the profane and truly abusive. I decide what is abusive and profane, it's my site, I'll say what I like and answer to my own conscience. And the unexpected and delightfully confiming support I get from ninety percent of you - you keep me going. But some of the criticism really hurts. I've had two comments from 'mental health professionals' about my recent blogs, one which I've published and the other one not, because of its profanity and containment of legal threats to myself. What have I learnt from this? Never to take mental health indoctrination seriously (joke). I have no shame, and no guilt. I write from my heart. If you don't like it, clear off and don't darken my door again. And on a different subject, a poster from yesterday showed maturity and wisdom beyond my capacity when commenting on previous examples of states banning personal weapons, leading to the development of martial arts. Fear is the driving force behind war and aggression, and that fear is nurtured and fed by the cultural and religious conditioning imposed upon us from the womb, being told from the start to be normal, to put up and shut up. Like many others, I sometimes feel undervalued, taken for granted and unappreciated - but that's my stuff, and I desperately try not to project that onto others. But hey - I've got Virgo rising, being 'good enough' in both my and others eyes is just an aspiration. I commit violence against myself daily when I bite my nails. We all have Mars and Pluto in our charts, there will always be the potential for anger and violence. But we are supposed to be evolving in intelligence, and projection or promotion of violence towards others may be competitive but is not the sign of an intelligent species. No wonder we're out at the far end of an arm of a spiral galaxy a long way from anywhere else....

And - a big thank you to all the wonderful people I interacted with last weekend at the Helaing Weekend, best show of the year already paid deposit for next time. And in three days - the North East of England, here I come! And Mars is getting ever closer to Saturn .... that will feature strongly in my blogs over the coming days and weeks... And - Switzerland. They say it's a fake, but I find that difficult to believe. And - here in the UK, something new. Every time the circlemakers come up with something new, it takes my breath away. The implications of this formation are staggering. Truly astounding.

I've not been commenting much - still working through my own fear issues that stop me fully living and enjoying this gift called life here on earth. We all have choice - sometimes we make what seem to be the wrong ones - often in retrospect I've found they are some of the best ones I've ever made. Impossible to judge things in relative isolation. Keep sharing your thoughts with us - I'm happy for differences of opinions to be aired. I don't feel threatened by it. My feeling about Mr M is that he had choices and he chose to focus almost entirely on his anger - I feel compassion for anyone who feels caught in a trap of their own seemingly uncontrollable emotions - I've experienced this myself and it is draining and frightening. The treatment of mental health is rather poor really and based on chemicals - I speak from experience of my mother suffering from who knows what (she had so many different diagnoses). It left its mark on me and my siblings - a learned anxiety and fear of being different. But I have made the decision now to change and learn calm confidence and security based on myself. Is it easy? No! But I can't be of service to anyone else until I believe/know I'm ok. I have Virgo in my north node - still not sure what that means really.

Hi, I don't always agree with what you say Steve, but I do respect your right to speak your mind without repression or threat. I totally agree with your recent perspective on the 'mad dog'. I wonder how 'liberal' your critics would be if it was THEIR father/brother/son who had been murdered or maimed? Was it Voltaire who said - I shall disagree until death with what you say, but I will defend until your death you right to say it. Repression of free speech is the first weapon of fascism. We must recognise such evil from whatever source. Unpopular opinions are the price we must pay for free speech. If we cannot accept that principle we are all lost.

Steve, keep on doing what you are doing and as to the critics, they can go and pour their poison elsewhere. Life can be hard and we all react in a different way, and we don't know how that will be. I just know that I was moved to comment a couple of weekends ago when I was told my Mum wouldn't survive the night (she has, still going strong) and I was amazed by the comments of support that I had, so now read on a daily basis. And comment sometimes. Like everyone, I'm trying to make sense of it all and your insight helps me to do that. So thank you Steve, and thank you to everyone who comments with a positive and open mind. Mandy

Don't let anyone get you down, we need more people like you.

Dear Steve; I appreciate you! (Of course,I'm a Virgo) Seriously, your comments the other day were not over the top. You had an honest, reaction of horror to henious, evil behavior. Sometimes, it doesn't matter if the action is motivated by mental illness or evil: the result is the same.And the reaction will be the same. It is unfortunate that sometimes we cannot accept the data from our senses. And even more disconcerting is when one is told that one's genuine emotion is "inappropriate". So my words for you are Courage, and do continue to Believe in Your Self. (there! now I sound like you....LOL) Much love from New Orleans, A.

Steve please keep 'blogging/saying' from the heart and yes people out there who don't like what Steve has to say...clear off and don't darken this place again...every thing here is said from the heart and the folks that tune like it just the way Steve is...Honest real stuff. Keep on keeping on...So don't go changing...lots of love Annie xxx

Yes, Steve, the problem with blogging is that people tend to lose their 'social safety valves'. By this I mean that in a pub, for example, we measure our words carefully when criticising others because we know that otherwise we might get a pint poured over our head or even a punch in the mouth. There's nothing like this to make vitriolic bloggers hold back, and the result can be seen in the reader's posts in many newspaper websites. It's pure cowardice, really. I have been on the end of this kind of unfettered bile, and at first I felt hurt, but after thinking about it for a while it dawned on me that their anger and rudeness was nothing to do with me personally, it was just a manifestation of the frustration and hurt that they were feeling, whatever their personal reasons might be. So don't feel hurt, Steve, these people are just tiny volcanoes waiting to erupt. Michael

For one awful minute I thought you were going to remove blog comments altogether Steve! Everyone has a right to their own opinion and as you say it's your blog. From my perspective some of the thoughts and comments on this site are from truly enlightened individuals and I personally would miss that immensely. Thank you, Linda X

It's a testament to your 'heart-centered' vibe Steve, that the quality of comments posted on this blog is so high. By which I mean intelligent, often loving, honest, heart felt, & exhibiting all the signs of fellow beings who are committed to evolving themselves to be the best a human being can be. I learn lots from the measured responses to your posts, as well as the posts themselves. I cannot stand the inane crap posted on most blogs. Whatever you're doing, it's working, please keep it up! Whenever you shine a light, it's gonna attract a bit of resistance, don't take it to heart.....that ain't your stuff, it's theirs.

Hi Steve, Yes I am one who was surprised and objected to see a mental health person shame you yesterday. I also am a mental health professional, for over 30 years. What I can say is that I know I am human first, a mental health professional somewhere after that. I would hope that any mental health people would remember that phrase about looking in the mirror and pointing at someone else and seeing all of those other fingers pointing back at self. We are all human. That is why we're still here on this planet. And none of us are immune from human trappings. But why do we have oil out of control? Why do we have economic down turn? Why do we have war? I believe we have these things because we have not yet learned not to let our own power and control issues get out of the way. We have not yet learned to harness our own energy, to transform our greed... I also want to say again that I apreciate being here. It is your blog Steve, a place where you, first and foremost, get to say what you choose to say. And it is a privilege to be here and to add comment. While I have freedom of speech to be in the world, I consider it a privilege, not necessarily a right to assume, to add comment.

Well said Annie, xx Really pleased for you, Steve, especially given that you felt you had created problems for yourself a week or so back. So you think the human race needs to be supported at a distance from the centre of the galaxy, for its, and the evolved races' safety do you? Love it! I had always believed that if we were invaded by aliens, they wouldn't come to 'colonise' or destroy because I also felt that if there are beings so highly evolved to get here in the first place, they would have gone far beyond the kind of aggression that we take for granted. Blessings x Ella

Yes Steve, keep on truckin'. You are Cancer aren't you? So you feel hurt easily. And you want to help people, but they don't always take it that way? Try not to worry about it. In some ways, if you don't get insults "you ain't doin' it right". It's impossible to tell the truth and not insult some people who can't take the truth. And errrmmmm that's the truth. As to 'professionals', just remember they have their job to protect, and that, in it's way, is down to insecurity. Someone like yourself however who is constantly learning and adapting has nothing to fear. Blogging is really going public, and either you get no response at all, in which case you might as well give up (been there, done that), or you will get criticisms, some quite nasty. That just means there are people out there who, as Michael has said, have no social control to moderate their comments. It also means they constantly read something they disagree with. That surely says something about their own problems. So keep on keeping on Steve. I often wonder what intelligence is, in the human sense. I used to keep sheep and they are very intelligent. They do exactly what is necessary for a sheep. And if you go to round them up they know even before you've got to the gate. So who's the intelligent species then? Hmmmm. Keep up the blog Steve, even if you have to find someone else to take the 'moderation' load off your shoulders. Ron (M19)

Two comments. Don't let the bastards grind you down and The only thing evil requires is for good people to do nothing. Enough said.

Addendum: Seclude the mind, not the movements, Remain living in the world of people. Lack a tree? Plant a sapling. Without a mountain? Look at a picture. Living midst clamor I am not flustered; True meaning is found in this. - Ch'iao-jan (mid T'ang)

I live in the NE and to be honest I'm really, really distressed by the painting of Moat as a victim... wasn't there a comment about saying his gf take 'her share' of the responsibility for what happened....(hmmm). He took the choice to deal with the situation in the way that he dealt with it, him and him alone. He may have had issues to deal with but don't have we all? Does that mean we're all entitled to take up a gun - no. BTW Steve - may see you at the weekend - I live 3 or so (as the crow flies) miles away from where you will be so considering my schedule right now! And then In about two weeks time, I'm passing through Bath - sychronicity!

the only thing I found offensive is that you bite your nails. Perhaps I'm out of the loop, but I am growing weary of everyone's political correctness. Call it like you see it, we're all big boys & girls. Don't like the blog, go get your own soapbox. I just want to know who makes the crop circles.For the record, I'm glad you do what you do.Mar19

Steve, you are valued & cherished & some people just don't understand what it's like being a Cancerian...! I'm thinking that the strength of feeling flying around at the moment on all topics, is all caught up with the bigger picture. It feels like a twister kicking up loads of debris. I'm trying to stay at the eye of the storm, where it's silent & I can observe the mayhem & send love, light & healing where appropriate. I'm feeling that my life may just kick start into a whole new phase at any moment, so I'm lying low, listening to my intuition & sending plenty of Reiki. Nerves are fraying, but I think we have to be accepting of knee jerk reactions around us at the moment. Accept & release with love (if you can) Always remember that if someone kicks off at you, if you give them no resistance to fight against, their power is gone. Keep doing your thing my love, I am always grateful. Love Sarah xx

Maybe Steve when we hang on to the considered conventional way of looking at this...anything that rocks the boat is a mixture of fear and dissmisive reterik...change is coming and as human being we will maybe start to tap into real potential of who we are through new understandings and tuning into things we have no concept as yet...keep on pushing the parameters of what seems normal for now..or we are left with a short life filled with very little real understanding chasing the capitalist hamsterwheel

the problem with people is that God (however you interpret Him/Her) gave them freedom of choice - and they tend to exercise it. BTW love your blog. L

I'm a client of yours and a few months ago you helped me more than anyone I know. This has been my personal apocalypse and in my darkest hours your words go through my mind, uplift me and encourage me to keep going. I get through it all remembering your advice, your kindness, genuine desire to help and your uncanny ability to see inside the minds and feelings of others through astrological tools. I hope you never allow yourself to feel undervalued when you have given others such a sense of self worth and hope for the future. This is an understatement, but thank you. Suzanna.

I was one of the critics of the mad dog comment. However I'm pleased you published my comment, and I'm pleased we're discussing it now - and that's what's so valuable about your site. While I was critical of what you said, I still think you're great and I love what you do, and that you feel strongly enough to say all those things! Don't change a thing!

Please keep blogging Steve. I am glad that you are able to 'sift' some of the comments as I enjoy reading the wide variety of different points of view without the profanity etc that you can potentially get on blogs. As to comments by certain mental health care professionals, that too is their point of view. However they have no right to expect you not to express your point of view or to be ashamed of it. Particularly as I am sure it is shared by many of us. Yes we need to protect the vulnerable as that is one of the attributes of a 'civilised' society. However there is also the need for us all to take individual responsibility for our own actions. Take care kind regards Sandra.

Have to agree with Sarah does feel that emotions are spinning all over the place. Trying to stay calm in the midst of lots of family stuff at the moment that is in its end times (resolution) I hope. Sending out love light and healing to you all and thank you Steve for this blog it is a wonderful thing you created. Sue. X

say it loud and be proud. xx

Ahoy Steve! I noticed you mentioned the concept of Fear, and it reminded me of something I recently read, I believe it was Walsch. It said that Fear is really love disguised. Fearing for one's own life and safety for instance is a sign that one love's oneself enough to actually care about what happens to them. And that if we didn't love ourselves at all we wouldn't care what happened to us or to anyone else, and thus fear would be obsolete in a sense. I thought that was an interesting reframe anyhow. So if your fearful for your livelihood or for your children or grandchildren's lives or for humanity, that is a good sign at some level, for it is a sign that you have love and compassion for yourself and others. Cheers Steve.

Like 19:38, I was also one of the critics of the mad dog comment. And I echo what s/he says. Steve, it is something I really respect you for is that you published my comment and those of others, even though we didn't agree with you. It would be very easy for you to withhold them. It seems to me far more positive to have an open, if heated and passionate debate, than to say 'you don't agree with me so I'm not going to talk to you any more'. Please don't change.

The responses you get , "good" or "bad" are the measure of how much of an impression you are making.xx

the bible talks about 'the fear of God' and we were taught to interpret that as 'the love of God', which I never could understand. difficult to love someone you fear, and I think that our parents' generation (now in their late 80's-90's) some anyway, were brought up to believe literally the bible and so we had 'fear' of our parents, and consequently I don't love myself very much.

Dead on!

maybe the 'health professionals' should also consider takng legal action agaist dave cameron after his comments in the house of commons today

despite not being the only critic of your comments I notice that I (apart from one other unpublished comment) was the only one singled out for criticism. Interesting. Some of the most humble. caring and unjudgemental people I have ever met have had serious mental health issues, you and your friends could learn a lot from them if only you took the time to listen or to care. Your attitude does nothing to dispel the stigma that exists to this day around mental health issues. I thought we had outlawed blood sports in this country but apartenly not. Perhaps we just ought to bring back bedlam? I too am an advocate of free speech and if you are not perpared to have your prejudices publicly challenged then perhaps you shouldn't air them publicly?

Your commentator 17:03 has spent too much time in the loony bin and become infected with their nuttiness to understand that certain types of behaviour are not appropriate and there are ways of informing that person and others that this kind of behaviour is disapproved of. As Steve has said, if you don't like what he says you are perfectly at liberty to get lost and not return - trust me, we won't miss you in the least. Please do not confuse what went on last week and the comments thereon as some kind of criticism of the loony tunes 17:03 works with. In fact it shows compassion and humanity that your comments are published at all. Steve, please continue as for many contributors you are a beacon of light and hope in a cesspit of anger, dispair and manipulation. :))

Reading your blog is as natural as breathing. Please keep your boundaries firm? It's entertaining to read the criticism and perhaps that's how you must to view it. For every person that challenges you, know that you have taken another step forward. I'm (we) moving there with you. Sun & Moon in Scorpio

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