Entrepreneur of divination tools, Paul O'Brien, and host George Noory discuss the power of intuition and the use of divination tools like the I Ching and archetypes. Topics include: stimulating inner wisdom, thinking outside the box, the role of astrology in dream interpretation, exploring synchronicity and E. Ching divination, solving problems logic can't handle, finding strength in difficult times, fostering curiosity, and utilizing divination tools for personal growth.
Divination tools can stimulate inner wisdom and thinking outside the box.
Astrology provides insight and guidance based on planetary influences and a person's birth data.
Deep dives
Paul O'Brien's accidental journey as an entrepreneur
Paul O'Brien recounts how his fascination with the ancient Taoist book of changes, the Yi Cheng, and software led him to create the world's largest online astrology and divination business. With intuition as his guide, Paul developed software to bring astrology, tarot cards, and divination to his Macintosh computer, unknowingly paving the way for success. AOL and other major platforms recognized the value in his offerings, making his business the exclusive provider of horoscopes and astrology. Despite financial struggles, Paul's passion for meaningful work led him to create the largest astrology business in the world.
Using astrology to interpret the stars
Paul explains how astrology can be used to interpret the angles between planets based on a person's birth data. By knowing the time, date, and place of birth, astrology provides a snapshot of the sky at that exact moment. This insight allows astrologers to read the energy of the moment and provide guidance based on the planetary influences. Paul's software made it possible for radio show hosts to quickly access a caller's birth data, enabling astrologers to offer personalized insights and interpretations during live broadcasts.
Intuitive Intelligence and the path to meaningful decisions
Paul shares the story behind his book, 'Intuitive Intelligence,' which describes his journey of leaving a comfortable executive position to pursue something meaningful and fulfilling. The book explores how decisions guided by intuition and the heart can lead to unexpected success. It highlights the importance of making decisions driven by curiosity and creativity rather than solely focusing on external achievements. By cultivating the intelligence of the heart and tapping into one's intuition, individuals can make decisions aligned with their true purpose and find fulfillment in their work and lives.
Understanding intuition, archetypes, and synchronicity
Paul discusses the power of intuition, which he believes is a higher form of intelligence connected to the heart. He emphasizes the importance of self-knowledge and tapping into archetypes within ourselves. Archetypes, such as those found in tarot cards or the Yi Cheng, represent energy configurations that reflect the human condition. Paul also delves into the concept of synchronicity, where meaningful coincidences occur that are related to one's energy and the present moment. By recognizing synchronicity and working with archetypes, individuals can access deep wisdom and make more informed decisions.
Paul O’Brien explains that our Intuition is a higher form of intelligence that can use divination tools as a way to stimulate inner wisdom and think outside the box. O'Brien is a software development entrepreneur of divination tools, walking us through the meditative practice of gathering wisdom by working with the I Ching and the archetypes.