by Maria Shaw

Many of my clients and I am sure many of you who read this column regularly, may be in the process of reconsidering a relationship. Some of you may have long term friendships end for no reason. Others have separated or divorced in the past year or two. For some, relationships are drastically changing and you‘re not sure what is happening or why.

People are growing apart more than ever and headed into different directions. My purpose of this column is to let you know that this is not a bad thing. Your relationships are taking a natural course.

We are in a period and have been for quite some time that causes a “shift” in all human beings. Some of us are growing spiritually to a higher level. Others are not growing as fast. Still, others are stuck in the same dimension, so to speak. As our soul/spirit advances, we sometimes outgrow people. You may be operating at a higher frequency than your friend or romantic partner and therefore your “connection” to that person is changing drastically.

You may find the energy has shifted, You no longer have much in common. There are more misunderstandings and feelings change. How many of you can say that you are not the same person you were three years ago? Maybe even a year ago?

In some cases, there will be arguments or hurt feelings because your energies are now different and not compatible any longer. In other instances, you may just drift apart.

I am seeing this change more and more in marriages lately. I believe it has something to do with the Mayan calendar which calls of an ending of the world as we know it in 2012. I personally do not believe the world will stop existing in 2012. I believe the world, as we know it, will not exist any more. We are shifting to a higher level of consciousness. Those who are growing and working off their spiritual side will be part of this new world in 2012 and thereafter. Those who do not grow, may choose to exit the earth plane before or during this new period. I feel we will see many people making transitions to the afterlife in the next several years.

Those who are enlightened and are moving into a new spiritual awareness/consciousness will continue to remain on the earth plane to work, love, share, grow and serve. I believe this will be a soul choice. Everyone will have a choice. But getting back to relationships...

We’re in a different world now and many of the relationships we may have had for years are no longer viable in their present form. Your needs are changing perhaps like never before. If you are not on the same wave length as someone, you may not attract them or be attracted to them any longer. Like attracts like. Your soul attracts what you need. That’s why we will be going through a very exciting time in the next few years, meeting all sorts of new people with new knowledge to share. That’s why it may be necessary to leave relationships that no longer serve a purpose in our lives. I hope that doesn’t sound harsh as you read this. But there’s also a thing called karma. When your karma is finished with someone, that relationship may also be altered or end. But you should never feel bad about these endings. Look at those former relationships as gifts in your life and be thankful for the time you did share and the lessons you learned and the karma you created and paid.

So if you are wondering why some relationships have ended or are in the process of ending, think about the spiritual essence of these individual relationships. Again, we are all operating at many levels and degrees of consciousness. Some of us are in “grade school,” others in “high school” and some doing their “masters work.” It’s OK to let go, honor the relationship and thank God for it. But don’t dwell on it. Let it go as you soar into your new dimensions of spiritual consciousness and be ready to meet new and exciting souls that the universe is eager to introduce to you!

Maria Shaw is the author nine books published in seven languages. She is the astrologer for “The National Enquirer,” “Soap Opera Digest” and “AstroGirl.” Maria hosts radio talk show on Detroit’s WYCD and Mid Michigan WIOG. She’s appeared on “VH1,” “MTV,” “The Tony Danza Show,” “Fox News,” “Oxygen Channel” and “Life and Style.” Maria will be hosting her Cosmic Connections Convention in late February, open to everyone. Visit www.mariashaw.com for details.