Last Thursday I found out my masterful astrologer and inspirational guide Rick Jarow passed on from the physical realm. He was traveling in India, left his body there, and joined the spirit realm. Just the week before I had been on a Zoom call with him as part of his Fruits of Ananda group and was eagerly awaiting the next one, even though I sensed completion. His death at the age of 71 was utterly shocking and a jolting reminder of impermanence; that it is a given for everyone and everything. I feel heartbroken! The world feels a lot less comforting and safe without him as a pillar.
He was tall, robust looking, and an extraordinary being who, for decades, worked in academia as a professor of religious studies at Vassar. In addition, he “had years of personal, in-depth study in Asian and Western spiritual traditions, mythology, astrology, and shamanism. He taught workshops internationally that helped people open to their intuition.”
In all aspects of life, he was a phenomenal teacher. I will cherish his memory, his plethora of intriguing stories, his teachings on spirituality and abundance and sorely miss my yearly “progressed” astrological readings. Reading after reading, his accuracy in forecasting the planetary influences and giving strong guidance was astounding at 100%. I loved that he encouraged me not to hold back in life and “Integrate the energies of Warrior and Peacemaker, Power and Love.”
I first met him in late fall 2009. I was enrolled in the CIIS Sound, Voice Music Healing Certificate program, and the facilitator was hosting a weekend workshop with Rick at her Emeryville loft. Since he was staying at a hotel in San Francisco and I lived close by, she asked if I could drive him back and forth across the Bay Bridge. My total pleasure of course and, luckily, my SUV comfortably accommodated his height. He was very thankful for my chauffeuring and kindness. Before he opened the door for the last drop-off, he looked at me and said to let him know if he could do anything for me. I quickly responded, “As a matter of fact, I’d love to have an astrological reading with you, but you’ve got such a long waiting list.” (I checked his website after initially meeting him.) He immediately said, “Done! I’ll make sure my assistant puts you at the top of the list and gets you in right away”. Elated, I drove off feeling so good about transporting him, the many healings and wisdom he offered during the workshop, and that I would soon get a highly coveted astrological review of my life plus recommendations on evolving through my many challenges.
Within a couple of weeks, I was on the phone with Rick having a Natal Full-Life Reading. Every year thereafter, I easily booked Progressed Readings for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. In total, fourteen readings. With a busy fall schedule and vacation, I forgot to book one in late 2023. Now it’s too late.
He was such a wise, guiding force for me. During my divorce litigation, his astrological input buoyed me, and his strength fortified me for the fight and war of my life. He was kind-hearted and offered strong, positive male energy and support when I needed it the most in the last 14 years in dealing with leaving the marriage and building a new life. Even though he was highly spiritual and oozed divine energy, he had no issue telling me that I was going to war, that I had to so I didn’t get shafted. (He even shared a vision of a scene from a past war.) From my chart, he also gave me a heads up that my family, that is my older sister of 16 months and her twin sons, were engaged in unscrupulous behavior involving mother’s estate and stealing my inheritance. He told me, “You cannot let this happen!” Unfortunately, it did.
Consistently, his advice was not soft; rather, it was, per my charged chart and karma, quite forceful and direct in advising what to do. Often, he repeated to me the 3 P’s - persistence, perseverance and patience. The bolstering he provided was and is unmeasurable.
What a blessing Rick was in my live and the lives of countless others around the world. Quantum! I feel forever grateful to have known this giant of a man. His words, “There’s a place that needs you and a place you need to be; can you see and trust them coming together” are reverberating.
