Letters of Support From Our Readers

Illustration by Christine Yates.

Letters of Support From Our Readers

July 31, 2018 -- Thank you kindly to our Planet Waves members and readers who sent in these many letters of support for Eric in response to reading Wicked Game. We greatly appreciate your reaching back to us.

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As a woman and a long time fan and follower of Planet Waves, I have NEVER sensed anything but respect, love, and admiration from you about women and sexuality. I see you as a man of great honesty and integrity and I so believe in your voice and your work. It has been such a joy and comfort to me for so long. I am here to support you -- as is your community.

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To be honest, in the 20 years I have known you -- there has been a moment or two I was uncomfortable. But that's on me. That's my interpretation from my perspective of your art. There was no malice on your part and isn't an artist supposed to bring a touch of uncomfortable into what he creates from time to time? How I feel about any of your contributions from your craft is my responsibility. You have wonderful talent and a right to create, and I have grown in more ways than one by knowing you.

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I read the entire Book of Blue with such wonderment and awe. It was so clear that you have such reverence for women, and thus used your talents to glorify hidden secrets of femininity. It opened new doors and windows that I had never known existed. I had never felt such confirmation and also protection from anyone.

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May you be blessed with new insights, ideas, inspirations which will direct you down a new path. When you return to us, I am sure you will more wonderful things to tell us and new challenges for us to embrace. Most important I pray for healing of your sensitive nature. I have Moon in Pisces and I understand that it takes time for this type of energy to be renewed and rebuilt. May the Holy Spirit visit you often bringing you love and wisdom.

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Despite not having met you, I know completely you are a person of integrity, that it takes a lot of courage to stand ahead in terms of sexuality.

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All of your work, ideas, creativity and risk-taking has been behind my work over more than ten years. I often quote you to my patients: "State your intentions, act with integrity and let other people deal with it."

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My confidence in you and your work stems from reading your words over many years since the 90s. You come from a place of highest integrity, and walk to the beat of your own drum. I sometimes find your forthright views uncomfortable in the best possible way. You challenge us to think and to grow. Please take comfort in the love and support you have. There are forces of darkness and chaos all around; let us who cherish the light speak for each other.

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Remember you are the Light and you shine it on the darkness. You are in my prayers. You are a treasure. Be the strength you give to others. I love your openness and honesty. Your integrity and originality are a breath of fresh air.

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As one of your admirers (for your integrity, deepest delving, and accurate astrology) am only one of many: take heart. As Winston Churchill said: "The truth is incontrovertible."

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Sending you a big sisterly hug. You have my support and my respect.

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I enjoy you so much and I have learned so much from you. I go to bed on Sundays and/or Mondays listening to your radio show. You helped me to gain a new and real perspective. I have an understanding of the Universe and grasping my purpose in this life. It’s great! I’m so happy to have you in my life. Do what you have to do beautiful Eric.

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While I am an occasional as opposed to avid reader of your work, I have always found you to be insightful and authentic, while obviously pushing the edge when it comes to sexuality. I have sometimes been, let's say, 'taken aback' by what you've expressed, but I've never felt threatened by it.

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I have listened to your weekly radio programs. I enjoy listening and trying on what you have to say, even if it doesn’t always ring true for me. I felt hopeful actually that someone had found some way around the system to bring forth truth and stand in their genuine self publicly.

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Your courage continues to be remarkable and inspiring, as is your work. Thank you for all that you do.

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We so much appreciate all that [Eric] shares with us. Wanted him to know that he is loved and cherished by his readers.

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Wow! What a Godsend your work has been to me over the years..:) I Thank you from my heart, your words over the years has made me feel like you totally understand sex, sexuality and spirituality and you have felt to me like an old trusted and highly regarded friend.

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We've never met in person, though I've known you for years through your writing. It has been interesting and often extremely helpful. Planet Waves' perspectives have revived my spirit numerous times. Your vision and words have integrity. Thank you for honest journalism grounded in conscious spirituality and sexuality. Thank you for your support!

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You produce so much material, it is mind boggling how you do it. I thoroughly enjoy you and I am learning a lot about astrology and more through your great work. Thank you for sharing your intelligence. I love you dearly.

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I have only the highest regard for your voluminous, sensitive, insightful and often brilliant outpourings which integrate astrology, the times we live in and our inherent spiritually. Your perspective is original and evocative and I love reading what comes through you. Your annual for each sign is like a light guiding the way on a very deep level and your perspective has really been helpful for me.

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Eric, please know you're in my prayers and I'm sending you lots of love and gratitude for all you are and do.

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I've been a member of Planet Waves ever since you filled in for Jonathan Cainer many, many years ago. Over the years, I have found your insights and those of Len Wallick, as well as the political insights of a lady who was writing for PlanetWaves, whose name escapes me now (I think that she was out in San Francisco), to be bang on about the current state of the planet and its inhabitants. You all have helped me to keep my eyes wide open to look beyond the surface to get at the facts rather than the surface 'truth' that was being reported. I guess that's the influence of your background as an investigative journalist. I've enjoyed watching PlanetWaves grow and I have greatly benefitted from your work and dedication to your craft.

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From love, and with gratitude for all you have shared over the years. Your poetic rhythm is a gift to all your friends and students.

Eric, you are a good man. A very good man. I know this to be true for a simple reason. I've been reading nearly everything you have written as a professional astrologer for the last 14 years.

You have invited us all to join you in a voyage of discovery of what it means to be human. Warts and all. You are a humanist. A humanist with a heart. This has made some people very uncomfortable. Jealous even. Empathy is rare. You have it in abundance. You've given a lot of happiness to others over the years.

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As a long term fan of your wisdom and work, I see your beautiful soul and celebrate you being here in this world and sharing your wisdom, so we can know, we are not alone in our quest to love and be loved for being us.

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I have only the highest regard for your voluminous, sensitive, inciteful and often brilliant outpourings which integrate astrology, the times we live in and our inherent spiritually. Your perspective is original and evocative and I love reading what comes through you. Your annual for each sign is like a light guiding the way on a very deep level and your perspective has really been helpful for me.

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You speak your heart, which speaks to mine. You are brave, vulnerable, and authentic. Because of you, I strive to practice this in my life now.

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Your readings and inspired musings have been a safe place for me. A place I trust sufficiently now to allow your words and energetic presence to reveal a deep well of inner strength.

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I want to let you know that your gift as an astrologer has been a blessing to me. Your insights illuminate the energetic climate around us and this helps to put the events of our life in context. You are appreciated. Keep your light and passion alive because you make the world a better place with your gifts -- in particular your gift as an astrologer.

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We love you! As a spiritual teacher you may ask us to consider and grow (and growth can sometimes be uncomfortable) but both my husband and I perceive you to be so loving of all humanity.

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I have never met you, but you have been an important presence in my life for many years. I certainly hope that you will continue to be for many more.

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You are an amazing man. I have admired and respected your work for a long time. I appreciate how you have always been dedicated to your passion, bringing heart and soul into your work and delivering a message to people in Divine timing and in doing that, extending to them courage and strength to ride the rollercoaster of life.