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READING LIFE DEEPER
Face Readings and Aura Readings
of People in the News
February 2009, Issue
78
by ROSE
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OSCAR ALERT -- AURA READING THE BEST ACTRESS
NOMINEES
Hooray, it's Oscar season. You know what that means,
aura readers. We can serve as the ultimate movie critics. Other viewers can only
assess trifles like expression. Ha ha, we dowse to seek true acting
greatness.
Yes, it takes Deeper Perception to observe acting at
the level of causation. Our methods are far more effective than scrounging
around at the surface, reading side effects in a walk or a voice. Only truly
great actors make artistic choices that register all the way to down to the
level of auras and chakras.
Whose chakras change and whose don't? We can tell,
using a method I first developed for publication in the Chicago Sun-Times.
For each of the following stars, I'll compare a photo taken in role with a photo
of that same actor playing "normal." Then I'll compare bits of aura, chakra
databanks about different aspects of life.
For this zine article, I will read all five of the
Best Actress nominees. In weeks to come,
check my blog
for similar articles about each of the Best Actor nominees. Comment to add your
insights and questions.
FIRST,
SOME WORDS OF CAUTION
Doing this film crit with you, I'm equally ignorant of
all the movies which have nominees for Best Actor and Best Actress. A couple of
them I do want to see, but haven't yet. I will mention that I did start to see
the widely praised "Slumdog Millionaire." But I walked out of the theater, and
you might, too.
In case you're considering this "uplifting movie," be
warned that right from the beginning it is intercut with graphic, disturbing
scenes of torture. Usually movie violence comes with some warning, building as
the scene develops. "Slumdog" cuts back and forth, unpredictably, between the
narrative and truly grotesque images of violence. Great technique for imprinting
a person's subconscious mind with horror and victimhood!
Evidently many movie viewers are so blasé about
violence, they don't find this worth mentioning. If you prize your sensitivity
(not to mention your mental health), run from the slumdog.
HOW TO
JOIN OUR CONVERSATION
For background about the method I'll use here, see my
latest how-to,
Read
People Deeper. This is the first book anywhere with an
easy-to-learn technique for accurately reading auras from regular photos. The
first foreign edition has just come out in India, another will appear soon in
Arabic, and some five other foreign contracts are in progress now. To order your
copy in English,
click here. You can also call toll-free from the U.S. and Canada
800-345-6665.
Or use any technique that you find effective for
reading auras from photos. I'll always supply paired pictures for the Oscar
nominee. One displays the featured role. The other shows the star being
"normal."
Research away and also feel free to
add your comments at my blog, "Deeper
Perception Made Practical." Commenting is extra easy because you don't
have to sign up or log in. Just follow these simple steps:
Click here to get started.
Scroll down to the bottom to
where it says: "Leave a comment"
Type in your comment.
Click on "Submit Comment."
It won't appear right away because I must enable
all comments, but it should be up within 24 hours.
Now, on to the show.
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ANNE HATHAWAY'S "RACHEL," COURAGEOUS IF NOT
SUBTLE
In "Rachel Getting Married,"
Hathaway plays a self-absorbed recovering addict whose return home for
her sister's wedding sparks a family conflict. Let's use these comparison photos
as a basis for our Aura Reading:
Anne as Rachel
Anne as Anne
The Reality She Lives In Aura
Reading Databank at the Root Chakra
As Anne:
Life is fun, and she's enthusiastic about
it. Emotions are the strongest aspect of reality for Anne, but she's also
physically aware, smart, observant and confident.
As Rachel:
Wow, I'm impressed. This character's reality has a chasm-sized crack. It's
the major-messed-up reality that I have read in real people who suffer from
schizophrenia or drug addiction or both. Hopelessness and loss go all the
way to Rachel's core.
The actress has also made the
artistic choice for this character to chronically live in a fantasy world.
From my experience with aura healing sessions, a person has to be pretty far
gone into fantasy for an aura-level structure to show. It's separate from
mental illness and drug abuse, but a brilliant and courageous add-on for
this performance.
Give Anne Hathaway a Chakra Change point.
Sex Appeal Databank at the Belly Chakra
As Anne:
Count it as moderately strong, with human and cuddly qualities. This isn't
the typical star-style performance of sexiness, done so superbly by Angelina
Jolie. What Anne shows in this photo could be considered a triumph of
authenticity in a famous, young, leading lady.
As Rachel:
Amount of sex appeal on display is about 1/8th of the actress'
norm. In short, there's minimal sex appeal, in the scene pictured, at least.
Even more notable, the sexual aspect of this character's life is broken, not
even despairing or lonely or ignored but "Love is never, ever going to work
out for me."
Yes, score one more Chakra Change point.
Power in Relationships Databank at the Solar Plexus Chakra
As Anne:
Depending on the particular relationship, Anne can seem spunky, diva-like,
or downright bossy. At this point in her life, she's soooo used to getting
whatever she wants. In public (as in the photo used for this Aura Reading),
Anne's power style is more docile, polite, non-confrontational.
As Rachel:
Rachel has nearly no power in relationships except for… the power to
disrupt, mess up, create chaos around her. In everyday life, one doesn't
often meet the personality type that Virginia Satir called "The Disruptor,"
but you're sure to recognize ones you have known. They make a big impression
because they can cause so much collateral damage.
What a fabulous acting creation! It's another
Chakra Change point for spunky Anne.
Being in Touch with Her Own Emotions Databank at the Heart
Chakra
As Anne:
Are you kidding? Anne mostly lives there. For her, life is all about
emotions, nearly all the time.
As Rachel:
The character is way more self-absorbed than Anne Hathaway. Moreover, she
favors and exaggerates emotions that fuel self-pity. You're sure to have
known such people, Professional Victims.
The Professional Actor, pulling the puppet
strings, has earned a Chakra Change point.
Communication Charisma Databank at the Throat Chakra
As Anne:
No surprise, the actress has star-quality communication charisma. It's a
lightweight variety, entertaining but not thought-provoking or particularly
transformative.
Call it "Life of the party"
charisma, enough to get the crowd laughing or talking. After the party,
however, you can't think of anything meaningful that was actually said.
Instead, you know you had a good time, courtesy of that vivacious
personality.
As Rachel:
Again, the character specializes in
self-pity. Charisma isn't a consideration. Personally, I find the degree of
self-pity about as subtle as a gorilla suit.
So I'm going to give this part of the performance
a half-point. Still Chakra Change, and far better than most actors can
manage, but not totally impressive.
Spiritual Connection Databank at the Third Eye Chakra
As Anne:
Here the young star shows just what one
would expect. Not much.
It's completely understandable.
Anne's successful and sought after. She even has websites created in her honor like one
I encountered when looking for photos, where the home page reads, "Anne
Hathaway, the love of my life."
If all those perishable goodies
were on your plate, would you reach for the brown rice of spiritual
practice? Or maybe this is just an empath's fitting in with present company,
because…
As Rachel:
The spiritual connection is big, believably big. It's what has helped that
character to survive. The portrayal is so realistic; I've often found a
sparkling oasis of spiritual connection in an otherwise STUFF-ridden client.
Is Anne an empath with
Spiritual Oneness? I can't resist checking out her Spiritual Graces Databank
at the Third Eye Chakra. And the answer is yes. One of Anne's soul-level
gifts is definitely the gift I call "Spiritual Oneness" in
Empowered by Empathy.
That helps explain why,
addressing the Motion Picture Academy at the time of this photo Anne has
morphed into the common denominator for the whole group regarding Spiritual
Connection Databank: Slick and shiny and full of lowest common denominator.
Back to full-point winning at Chakra Change for
Ms. Hathaway!
Moral Development Databank at the Solar Plexus Chakra
This is the part of an aura
containing a person's guiding ethical principle.
As Anne:
"I am willing to do just about anything if only I can be popular."
As Rachel:
"I'm such a burned-out wreck, I don't care."
It's another point winner.
CONCLUSION: CHAKRA DATABANKS CHANGED, 5.5 OUT OF 6.
Young and cute, Anne brings more to this role than
jaded filmgoers might expect. Each databank has been drastically altered. Not
every choice is subtle, but together all choices add up to a consistent
portrayal.
No human being can change all the way down to the
level of auras without authentically feeling and being in a way that is
different than normal. To experience a character with Rachel's degree of
pathology and sorrow was immensely courageous.
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WEEKEND AURA READING WORKSHOP -- ONLY ONE IN
2009
Just once this year, I'll offer each of my Weekend
Intensives. Our first one comes in March, the
Aura Reading Intensive.
Everyone was born with big talent for Aura Reading,
and it will be my delight to help you make that talent more practical. As an
Intensive participant, you could be an experienced aura reader, ready to grow
more proficient. Or you could be an absolute beginner, even someone who has
tried (and failed) to see auras.
Recently I heard one famous clairvoyant say that
"Everyone can see auras. Everyone saw them as children. If you watch children
now, you'll see them watching auras."
With all respect, I disagree. The truth is that
everyone can READ auras. Everyone used to READ them as children, using the gifts
that God gave them. If you observe children now, you'll find they are using
their gifts for Deeper Perception.
You can be sure, after my son Matt was born, I watched
quite closely to see if he showed evidence of seeing auras. Matt didn't gaze at
auras once, far as I could tell. Instead, he listened. Matt has a gift
set for Aura Reading which closely resembles the gift sets for Mom and Dad:
Clairaudience, clairsentience, truth knowledge, and bunch of empath circuits.
If you were born as clairaudient, you're just as lucky
and talented as someone born as clairvoyant. Whichever gifts you have for Aura
Reading, I can help you to find them, then USE them.
Read other people or just read yourself
or both. Your choice
During our
Intensive, on March 13-15 in Sterling, VA, I will
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Aura Reading
Through All Your Senses and
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You'll learn how to give a professional quality Aura
Reading, in person and from regular photos. Discover how angelic healing
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ANGELINA JOLIE'S SECRET FOR WINNING ACCLAIM
In "Changeling," Angelina plays a frantic
mother who searches for her missing son.
Let's use these comparison photos as a basis for our
Aura Reading:
Angelina as Christine
Angelina as Angelina
The Reality She Lives
In Aura Reading Databank at the Root Chakra
As Angelina:
Perhaps Angelina's layered internal reality
helps her to play complex characters. This actress is a myth maker about her
own life.
Usually when I read
this databank, I find intimate existential truths about… reality. But Jolie
lives about 80% of her life in a fantasy of her own making, one in which she
deeply believes. In this fantasy, she is a kind of
fairy-godmother-cosmic-heroine-sex-goddess-incarnation-of-love.
Deeper inside lies a
wounded, vulnerable person who carries enormous anxiety. However, this
aspect of Angelina's reality is pushed deep into denial.
As a life strategy, it
works for her. As a marketing strategy it sure seems to be working. Let's
find out how far she can reach, given that fantastic talent.
As Christine: This character experiences
even less connection to reality than the actress. Angelina gets credit for
making a shift within this chakra databank. But what I find truly notable
here is the stunning absence of an inner life or personal reality.
Instead, this
character lives as a blank canvas onto which viewers are invited to paint
their own fantasies. To help them, Angelina is strongly projecting an image
of herself. A summary goes like this:
"I seem to be an
innocent victim, very vulnerable. I seem to be trying to find my courage."
In this databank, at
least, Angelina's performance is about as nuanced as a cone of cotton candy. And as
human. Still she scores a point for Chakra Change.
Sex Appeal Databank at the Belly Chakra
As Angelina:
Warm, feminine, and very, very sexual –
this is what the actress projects far beyond any of the chakra databanks
read in this article. How much sex appeal? It extends for miles.
Angelina sends out
this projection extremely convincingly. The sheer amount of sex appeal
places her in the movie star category.
Out of curiosity, I
shift over to the Sexual Interest Databank in the same chakra. It goes out
for about three inches. Very noticeable as well is the reason why. This star
has become detached from her body and her sexuality. These have become
products that she markets.
As Christine:
No change.
Thus, Angelina stands
in the grand tradition of sex symbols who never change this chakra databank.
No point for acting. But this one artistic choice could be her best shot at
winning the Oscar.
Power in Relationships Databank at the Solar Plexus
Chakra
As Angelina:
A strong will is evident. However, the
expression of personal power is stuck at a little-girl level. I have the
impression that, in private, Angelina acts like a pampered child who trains
people near her to give her exactly what she wants. When she doesn't get it,
she dissolves into tears.
As Christine:
Okay, this performance is beginning to
qualify as disturbing. Not disturbing because the characterization pushes
sanity to the edge or is otherwise artistically daring. No, it's disturbing
because the acting is shockingly bad for a top Oscar-nominated performance.
I find a little-girl,
vulnerable kind of power, like Marilyn Monroe on a bad day. This is
slathered over with another big thought form. This one goes, "Oh, I am just
so vulnerable. But I can find a way to be powerful. Love me, everyone. My
struggle is so appealing."
What is the difference
between sending out a strong thought form and acting? The easiest way to sum
up the difference is: Fake.
Or in two words: Bad
acting.
Believable acting is
hard to do because the actor must open up to an authentic experience beneath
all the superficial and technical aspects of playing a role. By contrast,
nearly anyone can do loud mental screaming, such as "I think I can. I think
I can." This is what creates acting thought forms like the sad
construct projected here.
Since Angelina has
made a huge thought form, rather than a chakra shift, I'll score this
as half a point for Chakra Change.
Being in Touch with Her Own Emotions Databank at the
Heart Chakra
As Angelina:
Where a typical person has a beating heart,
this daughter of an actor has something different, an actor-thing.
When I facilitate
Aura
Healing and Transformation for clients, I call distorted patterning
like this "an energetic sub-routine."
Angelina's goes like this:
I start to feel.
Whatever it is, I
slam it into denial.
I experiment with
pretending to feel an emotion (a similar one to the squashed one or
whatever else I choose).
I am always
working hard at being a great actress.
As Christine:
Out pops a thought
form to cover up the inner blankness. In this scene from the movie and,
undoubtedly, others, the thought form is: "My feelings are so deep, so deep.
They are restrained and mysterious but powerful, oh so powerful."
Okay, let's give the
actress another half point.
Communication Charisma Databank at the Throat Chakra
As Angelina: Her main talent is feminine
softness, combined with a kind of blankness onto which other people can
project whatever they fancy. In a tough industry that rewards aggression,
this is a distinctive version of charisma. Equally interesting is Angelina's
tendency to pull people in, not project out something larger than life.
As Christine:
No change.
So, again, this wins
no points for Chakra Change… though perhaps much admiration from the
audience.
Spiritual Connection Databank at the Third Eye
Chakra
As Angelina: I find an avid interest in
Angelina's own career, not exactly what most people would consider a form of
God. At the time of the photo read here, Angelina's Spiritual Connection
Databank is about two inches tall.
As Christine:
Such a cute tweak to Angelina's business as
usual! This character doesn't have interest in spiritual anything. Guess
that means that Christine will have to depend on her own powerful will and
other important attributes. This would add to the pathos and power of what
is being projected at her other chakra databanks, except, oops, there isn't
much of that.
Score another half
point.
Moral Development
Databank at the Solar Plexus Chakra
As Angelina: It's interesting to read this
on someone whose personal passions have taken her to the halls of
government, to adoption, to causes beyond the silver screen. Has it mostly
been a publicity stunt? If one part of the aura would tell you especially
clearly, it is right here, at the Moral Development Databank.
So, here goes. What is
this person's guiding moral principle at the time of this photo?
"It's all about me, my
fame, my being loved by millions. The more loved I am, the better I feel."
As Christine: "I will fight for my child. I
will give my all. I care terribly, terribly much, oh so much. No other cause in
the world is as noble as mine."
Okay…. it's one note,
projected with no subtlety whatsoever, and qualifies as a thought form
rather than a chakra change. Now that I have stopped laughing, I'll
generously give the actress ¼ point.
CONCLUSION: CHAKRA DATABANKS CHANGED, 2.75 OUT OF
6.
Not that Angelina's big fans will care! Still, very
little depth shows at the level of auras, nor is there creativity of
characterization. If this is Mrs. Pitt acting at her finest, this aura reader
suspects that Angelina doesn't have much going for her professionally except for
the ability to look appealing, project sex appeal like mad.. plus some mighty fine fame karma.
For the big award, The Academy usually nominates one
actress based on huge sex appeal, acting talent optional. Clearly, Angelina is
this year's pick.
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MElissa Leo's noble choice
In "Frozen River,"
Melissa plays a desperate mother who joins a smuggling ring to avoid losing her
home. Let's use these comparison photos as a basis for our Aura Reading:
Melissa as Ray
Melissa as Melissa
Technical point: Whenever you read the Melissa as
Melissa photo, first notice the big thought form being projected here. Aided and
abetted by the photographer's camera angle, this photo sledgehammers us with
this thought form: "I am wise and sensitive, with great reserves of compassion."
Actress as priestess and healer -- the ideal goes all
the way back to Ancient Greece. If an actor today can't strongly send out this
kind of thought form in her own publicity photograph, where's the fun?
I would have substituted a better photograph except
that it was really hard for me to find any usable photo of Melissa on her own.
So, Intrepid Aura Readers, let's just make do. Remember to read beneath that
very sturdy thought form.
The Reality She Lives
In Aura Reading Databank at the Root Chakra
As Melissa:
She's a very sensuous woman with
exceptional physical intelligence and the ability to translate ideas and
emotions through her face and body. Golly, why on earth did she bother sending out
that silly thought form?
What impresses me most is
evidence of growth, located right in this chakra databank. History of growth
does show in auras, and this configuration inspires my heartfelt admiration:
Such persistent, existential choices Melissa has made to perfect her craft!
Experienced Aura Readers, check out all the intricate patterning in this
databank (and others). You'll find exquisite testimonials to how hard she
has worked.
Basically, all the
striations at this root chakra databank tell us that, for a very long time, Melissa Leo has worked
hard to shape herself into an actress, studying and practicing and dedicating
herself mightily. Spend four more lifetimes spent like this, with so much
dedication and sacrifice, and she just might incarnate as a Meryl Streep.
Even in this lifetime, as a serious artist, Melissa is worlds of effort away
from Angelina or Anne.
As Ray:
"I'm a hard-working, salt-of-the-earth,
practical woman." She isn't sensuous in the same way as Melissa Leo, nor is
she particularly resourceful.
Thus, the actress has
given us a sincere, nuanced, respectful portrayal of someone who possesses
mental health. How curiously refreshing to encounter this in a movie! I'm
somewhat shocked that the Academy found such character worth noticing.
Perhaps later in the movie her head is cut off?
Clearly I haven't seen
'Frozen River." But I've already noticed enough to score Melissa Leo her
first great big, juicy, acting point.
This is my very favorite
databank of ANY of the Oscar-nominated women I read for this zine.
Sex Appeal Databank
at the Belly Chakra
As Melissa:
This databank reflects an unusually strong
sex drive. The Leo woman doesn't flaunt it, however. She just is into sex. Specifically, her
aura suggests that Melissa
appreciates energy, sharing, creativity, tenderness, emotional connection,
and sensuality.
What really impresses me is that her Sex Appeal Databank is
identical to the databank I call "Real-Life Sexiness," the one where our
previous Oscar contestant didn't fare nearly so well.
As Ray:
Although Ray has sex appeal in reserve, at
this time in her story (given the photo we're using), Ray isn't having much
of a love life. Her energies are directed elsewhere.
Clearly, this deserves
a point for Chakra Change. It's also impressive to me because the actress is
portraying something very common, and doing it respectfully. This character
isn't portrayed as sexually deficient. She's neither dowdy or uninterested,
just focused on survival
Power in
Relationships Databank at the Solar Plexus Chakra
As Melissa:
This is one steely woman. She
won't settle for less than fair treatment and has gradually learned strong
assertiveness skills. Being a diva isn't the premise but, rather, being a
hardworking professional who does what she must to survive in a tough business.
Like the first
databank we've read on her, this part of Melissa Leo shows how repeated
choices, made day by day, can beautify an aura.
As Ray:
How this character puts up a fight! If
necessary, she will act braver than she feels. Usually her efforts aren't
terribly successful, but at least she tries to stand up for herself.
I have met countless
women with a databank like this one and bet that you have, too. Given the
contrast to Melissa's own aura, once again I'm impressed. She's drawing on
how she was, once upon a very long time ago. And the actress is revisiting
history without being the least bit patronizing. Point well
earned!
Being in Touch with
Her Own Emotions Databank at the Heart Chakra
As Melissa:
Self-awareness is strong, but
let's not confuse this with self-absorption. Instead, consider this
self-awareness a side effect of her having such a big, beautiful, warm,
loving heart. A soul-level gift for healing emotions in others causes her to
pay close attention to her authentic experiences.
Those of you reading
this article who are emotional healers know this fact. You can only heal
others emotionally to the degree that, within yourself, you are emotionally honest, authentic,
and clear.
Melissa's commitment
to "actor as healer," shown in that aforementioned thought form in her
publicity photo – now I'm beginning to understand better why she
chose it. Based on this chakra databank alone, I'd say that Ms. Leo has earned the standing.
As Ray:
"I don't have time to fuss with
feelings. If a very extremely dramatic situation comes my way, maybe then I will notice one of my emotions.
Slightly."
More salt of the earth! And score one more point for Melissa.
Communication
Charisma Databank at the Throat Chakra
As Melissa:
Gently mesmerizing
and huge. Her audiences won't know what hit them, as they are moved into a
connection with whatever story she tells. Yes, it's a specialized form of
charisma, not for glorifying her personal ego but for healing others. This won't get her
noticed, except by the discerning.
As Ray:
No charisma shows. But this
character could be entertainingly bitter, sarcastic and/or grumpy.
With less artistic
finesse, this choice could have veered into stereotype. Instead, Melissa has
steered Ray into total believability and, of course, earned another point
for superb acting.
Spiritual Connection
Databank at the Third Eye Chakra
As Melissa:
Not only is the spiritual
connection large and luscious. I'd have to say that Melissa Leo has the most
Jungian third eye I've ever seen. (And my clients for aura healing do include some Jungian
therapists.)
Any of you readers
know much about Melissa's real-life bio? I'd expect it to include mention
of her fascination with Jungian archetypes and the Collective Unconscious.
As Ray:
The forehead scrunch in our photo is
perfect. Spiritually, Ray is strictly do-it-yourself. Her face crinkles from
an effort I've often found in students who haven't yet learned how to open
up and connect to Spiritual Source.
Ray simply is not
aware of a Higher Power, handing out free Girl Scout cookies or other
goodies. No bitterness ensues. The character just takes responsibility for
her own life, muddling through as best she can.
For the actress to go
from super-sophisticated to sincere and simple is incredibly touching to me.
This didn't take the kind of reckless bravery demonstrated by Anne Hathaway,
changing chakras as Rachel. But for someone who really has established a
strong, vibrant spiritual connection, living without it (even for a minute)
is such a sacrifice.
Besides, I wonder.
Would the movie-going public have been sophisticated enough to notice if
Melissa Leo had faked this part of her performance? Life would have been
much easier to handle if Melissa Leo kept her usual third eye chakra.
Who would have
noticed, really? Regarding third eye development,
America's average movie-goers are much like the Ray character. They wouldn't
notice authentic spiritual connection if it slapped them over the forehead
with a tennis racket.
You
would notice, of course. Anyone interested in Aura Reading has the ability
to recognize spiritual connection. For us, perhaps, but also out of her own
artistic integrity, Melissa didn't fudge this part of her performance. So,
of course, she earns one more Chakra Change point.
Moral Development
Databank at the Solar Plexus Chakra
As Melissa:
"I will do anything to serve
humanity and to keep learning."
As Ray:
"God, help me get through this day without
hurting anyone. I don't know what the heck I'm doing."
Aw, gotta love the way
that Melissa has won this last Chakra Change point!
CONCLUSION: CHAKRA DATABANKS
CHANGED, 6 OUT OF 6.
As a result of this Aura Reading, Melissa Leo has gone
from an actress I'd never heard of to a performer -- and person -- I really
admire.
And I do want to see "Frozen River." It is so rare to
find a big-budget movie today with a character like Ray Eddy, someone honorable,
simple, sane, and so very human. As that character was written, Melissa might have
portrayed her quite differently. This version is more like the Hollywood
classics, where most characters in dramas were simple, human, and sane.
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MERYL STREEP MAY TERRIFY YOU, FOR YOUR OWN
GOOD
In
"Doubt," Meryl plays strict, as the head of a Catholic school who suspects that
a new priest is abusing a student.
Let's use these comparison photos as a basis for our
Aura Reading:
Meryl as Sister Aloysius Beauvier
Meryl as Meryl
The Reality She Lives In Aura Reading Databank at
the Root Chakra
As Meryl: If she weren't so sophisticated,
her world could be considered childlike. I find wonder, laughter, and
curiosity galore, along with a controlled love of risk taking.
What strikes me most
is something very adult, a sense of competence in life. Meryl isn't INVITING
danger or hardship. Nonetheless, she lives with a quiet kind of confidence
that, if need be, she can triumph over anything.
As Sister
Aloysius:
Ouchers! Doing an empath merge with this character (such is my trust in
Meryl), it felt as if I crashed, splat, against a brick wall. That wall
happens to be bare, except for a very large crucifix.
What Streep has done
with this portrayal reminds me of those Magic Eye books where you look at
the picture in that special way and a whole other picture emerges, along
with a different kind of space.
In this character's
reality, all the joy -- and much of the space -- have been sucked out. This sacrifice is made gladly,
in service to God. This stark sacrifice reminds me of what I've read and (like many of you
Zine readers) may even have experienced… in some past life
or other, about devoted monks and nuns who would whip themselves, for the
sake of what they believed.
Here Streep portrays
the modern psychological equivalent of self-flagellation. Her
rejection of life is stunning. Even physical space seems smaller. Air
isn't a delight to breathe, but a necessity.
This kind of nun-life
is taken
to the max, like an extreme sport. How extreme? By comparison with this
character, any really frustrated, unhappy nuns you may have met were dilettantes.
Mother Teresa, for
instance, have you read her aura from photos? I have. It's impressive,
checking out her heroic austerity and suffering. By comparison with this
character, however, when it comes to sacrificial living, Mother Teresa was
like a novice.
Count that as 1
gigantic point for Chakra Change -- although the sheer impact and intensity
make me want to count it as 10.
Sex Appeal Databank
at the Belly Chakra
As Meryl: Healthy enjoyment of sex shows
beautifully here. Passion isn't taken to extremes but is balanced with the
rest of a well-lived life. It's also impressive that, actress or not, Meryl
hasn't cheapened her sex appeal by using it to make her reputation. Everyone
knows that sex sells. However, Meryl's sexuality isn't for sale.
As Sister Aloysius:
What shows here is more than a big,
symbolic "Keep Out" sign. A personal choice has been made to obliterate
everything sexual. Deeds. Words. Thoughts. Cells.
The austere quality
reminds me of what I found aura reading Mother Teresa, except that the
real-life nun suffered much more in the process of trying to obliterate all
traces of sex from her aura.
Meryl has earned one
more Chakra Change point the hard way. This one must have been especially
tough to earn. The whole time that Streep stayed in character, food probably
tasted like sawdust.
Power in
Relationships Databank at the Solar Plexus Chakra
As Meryl: Power circuits have been actively
in place for a very long time. Meryl doesn't mind jousting or teasing. For
her, power experimentation isn't scary. Most people would make almost any
sacrifice to avoid confrontation. Not this lady! She won't start fights
without a reason, but woe to the confronter.
As Sister
Aloysius:
Fascinating artistic choice here! This databank is ten times as big as the
two ones read previously. Aloysius has an energetic sub-routine where sexual
energy, intellectual energy, and emotional energy are all routed toward
power. And not just any power! Fighting power!
Yes, this character is
more than ready to fight. She would tell herself that every battle is noble.
But the aura itself suggests a mental health need. All that repressed energy
has got to go somewhere. Given Sister's fierce discipline, all her oomph
goes to defend her domain, her faith, whatever cause seems to be righteous.
And, of course,
another oomphy Chakra Change point has been earned by Ms. Streep.
Being in Touch with
Her Own Emotions Databank at the Heart Chakra
As Meryl: The actress lives emotions fully,
then notices afterwards what has happened. Her calibration of emotional
nuance is, of course, exquisite. Most people, and certainly most actors,
never manage this.
I'm also impressed,
frankly, by Meryl Streep's degree of mental health. Here's what she
doesn't do, as evidenced by patterning in this part of her aura:
Exaggerate
emotions.
Deny emotions.
Wallow in
emotions.
Distance herself
from emotions.
Play "the actress"
while having her emotions.
As Sister Aloysius: In her heart there is
room for only one love. And she does love The Christ.
Sister's version of
Jesus happens to be perfectly adapted to her very disciplined, emotionally
frozen, ability to love. This is a very nuanced, creatively chosen, kind of
emotional life.
When I see the movie,
which I've been planning to do ever since reading about it, I can't wait to
hear the voice that the actress developed for this role. Clairaudient Zine
readers, if you saw this movie, didn't the voice itself precisely broadcast this
character's degree of emotional fixedness mixed with idealism?
In any case, based on
Aura Reading, another point must be accorded Ms. Streep. I'll add my
condolences for what it must have felt like spending even two itchy minutes
in this character's love-pinched skin.
Communication
Charisma Databank at the Throat Chakra
As Meryl:
Feminine energy is the most striking
component to this luscious, talented, healthy throat chakra. Meryl is an
ensemble communicator, appreciating others and using communication to
energize the whole group. As a performer, she shares the limelight,
uplifting her fellow actors. But she'll do the same with friends or family.
Think of what is
called "the life of the party." Subtract any need to show off. Add a good
time, had by all.
As Sister Aloysius: Although loving in her
own way, the real oomph to this communication databank can be summed up in
the word "strict."
Charisma isn't
applicable. Undeniably there is power. It is power to sting, to hurt
feelings, to lodge just the right words in just the right way to inflict
maximum misery.
Of course, with this
character, there would always be good, rationalized reason to justify the strictness.
Always, she will believe her intent is loving. But deeper into that chakra
databank, you can find the underlying rage and frustration of this woman.
It's like a warrior armed only with a slingshot. She could make even Goliath
go sobbing for Mommy.
One more ping -- I
mean point – for Meryl.
Spiritual Connection
Databank at the Third Eye Chakra
As Meryl: Have you ever wondered, "When
will I ever be in the presence of someone who's spiritually enlightened?" If
you're reading Meryl's aura – any chakra -- you're reading That right now.
Her version is being very aware of what is, calmly poised, clear, flexible,
delighted as a child, generating wisdom as though she were a
perpetual-motion machine.
As Sister Aloysius: Ironically, perhaps,
the woman who gives her life for religion has nothing approaching spiritual
enlightenment. Instead, she carries the narrow, closed, compartmentalized
spirituality of a true zealot. It's a beautiful way to explore human life,
just not much fun... either for the zealot or for those she deals with.
Such a day-to-night
difference definitely rates a full Chakra Change Point.
Moral Development
Databank at the Solar Plexus Chakra
As Meryl:
"Following my delight, I serve humanity."
As Sister Aloysius:
"I will do whatever is right, no matter how much it costs me."
So score one more
Chakra Change Point, the Ancient Being dropping down to the moral heights of
a hardworking teenage soul.
CONCLUSION: CHAKRA
DATABANKS CHANGED, 6 OUT OF 6.
Another scary good job for Meryl to add to all her
collection of acting creations! A lesser actress might have changed all six
databanks but given us a caricature or a stereotype. Instead, Streep has given
audiences the compassionate portrayal of a woman doing the best she can, her own
harshest enemy.
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KATE WINSLET, MAJESTIC IN SHADES OF GRAY
In "The Reader," Kate courageously plays an
unrepentant former Nazi who hits on a teenage boy. A friend who saw this film
told me how important it was to her. "I'll never see things in black and white
again."
Let's use these comparison photos as a basis for our
Aura Reading:
Kate as Hanna
Kate as Kate
The Reality She Lives In Aura Reading Databank at
the Root Chakra
As Kate:
It's a starkly competitive life for her,
being in show biz. Kate works hard, summoning great discipline and focus.
And, if you've followed the stats, she is the youngest actress ever to be
nominated for so many Oscars. But don't tell her aura that, because she's as
focused as Michael Phelps, swimming for his life.
Multiple scars in this
part of her aura show how repugnant the struggle has been to her. Kate would
so much rather just act -- not have to keep proving herself again and again.
As Hanna: Life is bitter. People are
strict. Even toilet training has been harsh. (No kidding. Any of you Zine
readers close enough to Kate Winslet to ask about how she constructed her
character's complete back story?)
All the way at this
character's core there are secrets to hide.
Score the first Chakra
Change point for Winslet and, with this first immersion into the character's
aura, prepare for experiences of dingy – though very human – shades of gray.
Sex Appeal Databank
at the Belly Chakra
As Kate:
Sex appeal is huge for this woman. Sexually,
she's a puppy -- spontaneous, sensuous, a great enjoyer of life. And what
she projects is very much what she is actually like as a lover. Main
difference is that her Real-Life Sex Databank has sex as an important shift
of focus for her, welcome relief from being such a hardworking, conscientious acting professional.
As Hanna: Sex matters a lot to this
character, too. But the quantity and quality are greatly diminished compared
to Kate's version. Most important, for Hanna, sex is charged with guilt.
Reading
this chakra databank, I begin to appreciate why a
character like Hanna, so scarred and guilt-ridden, would HAVE to choose a
form of sex to match the rest of her pain.
Kate's second Chakra
Change point is bestowed with a deep sigh of relief... because I'm so glad to be outta
that character's belly chakra.
This version of
sexuality is tremendously disturbing, even to read for 10 seconds in
somebody else's aura. Not for the first time, I am awed by the courage an
actor can summon, jumping fiercely into hell-on-earth.
Power in
Relationships Databank at the Solar Plexus Chakra
As Kate: Being a performer, Kate is
accomplished at acting confident. Inwardly, she has clearly had her
struggles. Give her credit for overcoming so much shyness and other inner
obstacles – not vanquishing them once and for all but struggling one day at
a time.
As Hanna:
Such complexity! This character has a great
need for power. It's tinged with rage, sadism, and father issues galore.
Whew! Yes, give Kate
that Chakra Change point. Can we go to a happier databank next?
Alas, I fear not.
Being in Touch with
Her Own Emotions Databank at the Heart Chakra
As Kate: Yes, she's way in touch. And yes,
those emotions are rip-tides. From reading this databank, I gather that one
of Kate Winslet's greatest personal achievements has been to handle surges of emotion, calm then down through force of will and clever use of
intellect, then teach herself how to use such emotional power as an actress.
It's as though she was
born running and has diligently taught herself how to vary the speed… all
the way down to a walk.
As Hanna: This heart has been broken again
and again. Yet Hanna bravely seeks to love. It's like pursuing the dim light
at the end of a very long tunnel.
If I gave extra points
for Tough, Horrible, Verging-on- Disgusting, Ways to Change an Aura, Kate
Winslet would be winning our Oscar contest. As it is, Kate has totally
earned that meager but valuable maximum 1 Chakra Change point.
Communication
Charisma Databank at the Throat Chakra
As Kate: Here's more evidence that Kate
Winslet is no show-off by nature. Her comfort zone with communicating in
public is to fade into the background, not calling attention to herself at
all.
As Hanna: Aw, this character has no
charisma at all. In fact she expects people to hate her. There's a massive
thought form about being hated, sooner or later. It's layered over the
character's listless, scared and scarred Throat Chakra databank.
One more point scored
for Kate. Although ouchers!
Spiritual Connection
Databank at the Third Eye Chakra
As Kate: She has a beautiful, emerging,
struggling, lively growth happening at this point in her life. Also she
feels like an exceptionally dedicated Church of England girl, whether she
formally attends services or not.
As Hanna:
Spiritual connection is totally closed
down. Plus Hanna hates herself. She can't imagine a life without guilt,
shame, and despising herself.
As an emotional and
spiritual healer, yes, I've encountered pain like this. From my perspective,
life doesn't get much scarier. By willingly going into such a dark place,
Kate Winslet has shows courage much like Anne Hathaway's in her Best
Actress-Nominated role. Only Winslet's role is so much darker and more
painful, it's like living on the verge of suicide.
Want to bet that
Kate's life improved enormously once she shot her last scene for this film?
Here's one thing we don't have to guess about. She definitely wins one more
hard-hard-won point for Chakra Change.
Moral Development
Databank at the Solar Plexus Chakra
As Kate: "I do my very best in life, and
hide the cost."
As Hanna:
"Nobody loves me. But I'll get along, doing
the best I can.
Yes, that's a definite
Chakra Change Point for Kate Winslet.
CONCLUSION: CHAKRA
DATABANKS CHANGED, 6 OUT OF 6.
Remember, for the Best Actor readings,
check out my blog
during the month of February. Usually the guys nominated for Oscar don't do as
well as the gals. We'll have to see, won't we? New posts go up weekly, usually on a Wednesday.
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