Venus Retrograde

23 deg to 07 deg Gemini

While the very word “retrograde” scares the average star follower, bear in mind, our planet of love, harmony, and luxury hasn’t take a real vacation since November of 2010 when she was evening the score in Scorpio and Libra.  For the next few weeks as our Sun transit in Taurus, Gemini and Cancer, Venus will be resting up once more. Even though we aren’t so warned to watch out for zaniness as we are under such planetary reflection as Mercury and Mars permit- a Venus Retrograde brings us to a deeper sense of what we value within our lives, what’s it all really worth and truly how we relate to it all.

One of the Zodiac’s benefic and inner planets, Venus’s influence grants gentleness, ease, and strength wherever her graceful energy is currently visiting within the Zodiac Pie. She began her station to Retrograde on 08 May, as she is now slowly moving at the 23rd degree of Gemini. As she decides to not “look where she is going,” the collective can expect the natural benefits of this transit while in Gemini to be up for review.

Venus affects the collective’s values- as well as our earning potential, money, romance, and our ability to tap into the feminine. Relationships, especially new ones, should be carefully monitored over this time. Beginning a new romance or initiating a marriage especially are not favored courses of action. However, this a prominent time when old love affairs and people you once knew return: so have fun remembering, or realize why they aren’t an active part of your life anymore!

All kinds of creative endeavors involving anything new in the area of beauty enhancements, (i.e. redecorating, home improvements, haircutting/coloring, cosmetic surgery), tend to not go over well. Have you any already underway or unfinished creative projects, this passage will grant the perfect time to revisit them. Some of the most amazing artistic endeavors can find their way to completion under this passage.

Dealings in the financial areas of life are especially wise to delay any major decisions for long-term success until after 27 June. Past debts may surface, and these should be addressed. Releasing at this time what is no longer of value to you or seemingly “worth it,” is also favored. So, if you’ve got a money situation or a lingering legality that needs clearing up, this is a perfect place for focus.

Wonderful ways to appreciate Venus Retrograde:
BE charitable with money.
WATCH over-spending.
AVOID buying luxury items.
DO scoop up any bargains! THIS is totally Venus-approved!
BE GRATEFUL for what you already own and who you already know.
REASSESS what is worthy of appreciation: keep it or toss it!
EMBRACE falling in love all over again- or let it GO!
VISIT ART! Whether at a museum, gallery, performance, or through nature, Venus enhances our appreciation and value of it at this time, and the older, the better.

What is the most fortunate outcome of Venus’s reflection period will be seen soon after she begins to move forward once more at 07 degrees Gemini upon 27 June. Equally, close by enough to form a conjunction will be our South Node at 04 degrees and Jupiter at 03 degrees Gemini. How exciting things will begin to pick back up within this area of your life as the current transiting South Node indicates where, if you are being emotionally responsible to the opposite area of your Zodiac Pie in Sagittarius, seemingly effortless attraction is showing up where The Twins unite it all.

Toss in the extra boost from abundant and joyful Jupiter who starts it’s transit with The Twins 11 June, and the Gemini slice of life is going to be where you see beauty and grace truly start to shine from within. Oh yes, and don’t forget the Solar Eclipse 20 May at 0 degrees Gemini. These natural initiations may seem to be on pause- but as Venus goes Direct, these will be ready to start flowing with a myriad of energy you may not even be able to keep up with. Remember, she’ll be still moving slowly until 02 July at 07 degrees Gemini, when she comes off her station in ultimate forward motion again.

One world of caution speaks from those wise Fishes, who may cause a little sense of tension from where Neptune at 03 degrees Pisces is going to square off this whole new clever communications deal about what we have learned to appreciate new found values within by 27 June. Just like the word retrograde, a “square” is nothing to be afraid of either. Simply look to a square as a request to start formulating structure and foundation within the life, and there is no reason to feel cornered. Recognizing both perspectives are necessary for energy to become stronger and reliable is how any square is won-over. So, where 03-07 degrees Gemini-Pisces adjoins in your Zodiac Pie, is where you’ll find, with gentleness and understanding, you can find reward and eventual sustainability.

From the collective perspective, in the meantime while we all take up in value-oriented review, see where you are best to focus upon and take a bit of retreat- admire, weight the pros and cons, and then eliminate what is not worth the effort any longer. If you know your Rising Sign/Ascendant, and it falls within the earlier degrees of it, this key will equally apply to your natal chart’s advice for this passage. Yet, we do always advise, have a professional astrologer do your math for you.

Aries: I Communicate Thinking/Mentality/Communications

Taurus: I Have Values/Earning Power/Possessions

Gemini: I Am Approaches/Mask to the World/Motivations

Cancer: I Process Inner Psyche/Clearing of the Past

Leo: I Socialize Innovations/Friendships/Organizations

Virgo: I Structure Career/Public Life/Opportunities

Libra: I Believe Philosophies/Foreign Travel/Education

Scorpio: I Transform Transformations/Sexuality/Wealth

Sagittarius: I Relate Partnerships/Marriage/Balance with Others

Capricorn: I Serve Health/Being of Service/Employees/Pets

Aquarius: I Create Creativity/Children/Love Affairs

Pisces: I Nurture Home/Family/Emotions/Environments

Lexigrams are never meant to be left our of the RETROGRADE fun, as well, wherever retrograde “rain” is falling, it’s that necessary time when we’ve just GOT TO surrender, and GO REDO, REORDER. As our romantic and value-loving planet attracts herself to the title, how apropos the anagrams we find that can be phrased to tell us just how to reap reward and stay in true tune with ‘As Above, So Below.’

VENUS RETROGRADE

*GO TO A TRUE TUNE: USE NO EGO TO EARN
*GO AND RESET AVENUES TO EARN NEAR
*GO AND RESET AVENUES TO SAVE NEAR
*GO TO SURE ADVENTURES TO RESTORE
*GOT TO REDO A TRUE TREASURE
*GOT TO GO AND REUSE TO RESTORE
*GOT TO USE A STRONGER URGE TO REVERSE
*GO TO A RETARD TO REROUTE
*GREAT TRADER ENDEAVORS ARE VAGUE- SO DON’T DO ONE!
*TRADERS GO TO RENOVATE SAVED REVENUES
*TRADES ARE TENSE TO DO OVER A VENUS RETRO ERA
*REVENUES ARE TO UNDERGO A REVERSE AND RETURNS
*REVENUES NEAR GREED SEE SURGENT OVERTURNS
*GO TO A SOUND GENEROUS URGE
*GO ON…GO TO NATURE AS ONE SURE RESTORE
*GO TO A GRANDEST GREEN GROUND, A GARDEN
*GO TEND TO AN OVERDUE REGARD
*GOT TO SURRENDER TO REENTER AND REGROUND
*GO TO NO REGRETS, AND SEND OUT GRAND REGARDS
*TONGUES NEED TO RESONATE A TRUE REASON
*NO GRUNTS NO GROANS, DO NOT GO TO DANGEROUS REVENUE ADVENTURES
*GO ON AN ART ADVENTURE
*GO TO GENERATE AND GREET GRAND GESTURES

Appreciate this time for reassessment where The Twins unite it in your Zodiac Pie Dear Stars. Once 27 June comes to pass, the activity within this area of the life will start to stir and reap goodness within your life unlike any other in quite some time. You are deserving. So rest and reset now, then happily gather your reward later!

05 May

11:35pm EDT

Rerooting Our Core…

This Full Moon in Scorpio brings the collective focus to a pure request to remain in the eye of the storm to allow our core to be replanted as another reflective passage begins. The path of this Lunar peak takes us up in the intense winds of change. Should we resist -choosing not to listen to the voice within- the regenerative force of Scorpio will surface hard-bitten verses self-reliant feelings throughout this Waning Phase until 20 May.

Moon enters Scorpio
Friday 04 May, 10:20pm EDT til Sunday, 06 May at 9:39pm EDT
Anytime our Moon is transiting in a water sign, our emotions have all the more tendency to become a powerful force over us. As our Lunar Lady soars with The Eagle, this precisely asks for examination of our core. As we filter our emotions in regards to transformation and self-control, we are able to bring forth an acute instinct and imagination to embrace.

Full Moon, 05 May, 11:35pm EDT, 16 degrees Scorpio
This is the second request for emotional reassessments within Spring 2012. The 16 degrees Scorpio point within the personal Zodiac Pie shows where a magnetic energy is wishing to speak. The 16 is critical to pay close attention to- for this cipher always asks for us to be still, and take up with a SILENT LISTEN. It is imperative with any 16 citing, to be ready for the storm around us, and make sure we dig deep into our intuition to remain in the eye of it in knowing response verses deceptive reactions. Anyone engaged in the ego too high up on their tower in life, will plummet as the 16’s ‘The Shattered Citadel’s’ energy promises.

Matters concerning our determination, sensitivity, and power to investigate will be present. The capacity for reliving past experiences is strong, and relying on psychic energies is prominent. Be aware of stinging, self-tormenting, and defiant reactions. The urge to manipulate should be avoided. Desires will be powerful and channeling them with proper intention is essential for this regenerative force to optimally heal.

For the Collective
We equally will be experiencing this lunation upon a calendar date that is interesting to note. 05-05-2012 is 3 divisions of 5- resulting in the Universal karmic path energy of 5, and the Universal life path energy of 15/6. The 5 is known as The Adaptor, the bringer of permanent changes, movement and communications- especially concerning the masses.  With a 16 degree Scorpio Full Moon, expect some changes that ask for your adaptation, and surrender to the release.

Furthering examining the 15 Universal life path of this lunation, we find any of us as the self (1) experiencing change (5). Again, resisting what is being asked to reroute from our core is not a wise choice for the free-will.  Going with the flow of change, will emerge the 15’s promise of ‘The Magician’ in where Venus’s harmony and peace through the 6 will be the end result. The changes coming are only meant to bring a necessary balance, when one takes on that SILENT LISTEN to recognize this.

Lunar-O-Scope, Full Moon in Scorpio, 05 May 2012
For the collective horoscope, again we offer some simple advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. When we are in proper tune with our emotional beings- we then have the best thoughts flowing in our lives, and the magic of manifestation begins. Remember, if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal charts’ advice.  Keep in mind, it is full mathematical analysis of the individual birth chart that truly indicates how the current planetary energies are uniquely affecting you.

Aries: Focus your attention and review your investments, taxes, shared/joint resources, all that “I Transform.” Other people’s sources of money may no longer serve you. Remember just to look, and then take even more time to make your moves because Venus Retrograde that begins 15 May has the brakes on for forward motion here until 27 June. Intense regeneration now takes you in directions you’ve never known before- exploring intimacy and the true depths of your soul.

Taurus: Remain determined and not stubborn to share your feelings about those closest to you, personal or business, all of how “I Relate.” A person from the past may surface, or one equally may be let go of as conclusions form here. You are reflective upon how you ultimately carry out your personal one on ones. Whatever doors have recently closed in your life, recognizing how they have transformed you will allow some new ones to show themselves all the easier.

Gemini: Your routine, personal habits, and health seek both sides of you to unite to bring on some regeneration in how “I Serve.” This requires you to stop moving, at least for a little while! The power you find in stillness brings forth all the answers that wish to come. Take a look at the way you are of service to the world, for there are equal improvements to be made. Time spent with pets is a source of healing and brings unity from the depths of your soul.

Cancer: That artistic adventure you’ve been putting all your imagination into looks for a completion where “I Create.” Children may be on your mind, or require your focus now. Love affairs are being contemplated, and you are anxious to figure out whether they are meant to become something you bring the curtain up or down upon. Take some time to be social and get out there in the spotlight, for there is applause you are also about to receive upon your stage.

Leo: Home and family matters become quite heartfelt, and there are issues concerning them that will find a release from how “I Nurture.” Time spend cleaning in the home rejuvenates and makes room for new energies to emerge here later. Remember there is still balance you need to achieve where you recharge in the Lions’ lair.  Play close attention to any déjà vu – under this especially psychic full moon you’ll be sure to receive an extra intense and powerful message.

Virgo: Time to re-organize your thoughts Dear Virgin, and where “I Communicate.” This is truly no time to be in doubt, for this never serves you. When you sense something deep, keep going there. Taking time in reflection to write, educate, or learn should delight your need to intellectualize, but be sure you don’t get stuck in logic. Something has been holding your thought process back for a long time that urges that regenerative energy to shine upon you now.

Libra: Your value system urges your investigation, for it’s time to re-evaluate your securities within all that “I Have.” A source of earning power may see a conclusion or change. Consider parting with possessions, especially ones you are dependent upon and truly no longer need. Steer clear of impulsive purchases- find bargains. Remember the current feelings surrounding the slow patient process in your life wish to continue to teach what you must learn to evolve.

Scorpio: The most reflective time of the year is upon you now, and it’s your spotlight Eagle! New approaches and letting go of what doesn’t fit into your passionate and magnetic world is the mystery that awaits your detective solution dealing with all that “I Am.” There is a different way the world is about to see you- these last moments of release desire your attention before that new mask can be put on. Let go of a worn out impression you needlessly carry about the world.

Sagittarius: There are plenty of arrows shooting off in your subconscious realms that this Moons’ energy will take you Archer, where “I Process.” You are sensing the workings of that inner world, to go further within hidden matters that wish to be resolved. A re-educational process involving spirituality unravels that surely will have you aiming higher than ever. Take special note of your dreams, as these equally share innate wisdom about your waking world.

Capricorn: Time to hold up on the toil old Goat and labor with your friendships and organizations, and get thee to where “I Socialize.” You may relive a many experiences within the roles you’ve played in your groups. An ultimate responsibility here brings new life to you, so don’t miss the task at hand which requires a rebirth, as maybe some traditions in this area need revitalizing. When you receive that unexpected invitation, don’t use work as an excuse not to go.

Aquarius: Matters of the career and public life is where reflection asks you take a vacation from all of your inventions so you can focus upon where “I Structure.” Your purpose, mission, and reputation all await significant changes. A long-term project here comes to fruition. An intense and passionate new life is on the horizon for your career, but first, you must release from what is holding you back from your own truth. Pondering your view on authority is also strongly advised.

Pisces: What expression no longer is powerful enough Dear Fishes where “I Believe?” The waters are safe now for you to swim in the course of necessary change here. You are finishing up or reflecting upon a travel adventure. Even if you only take a trip in the mind- you are urged to find some real higher education that releases a worn-out philosophy. Gravitate to your deepest psychic realms for genuine rewards, for the unknown here is ready to rejuvenate you.

IT’S A SUPER MOON TOO! The biggest you’ll witness in 2012!

Image: Beliefnet.com

As a reminder, I will once again be doing the “Mother’s Day Special” for radio station WXLO in Worcester, Massachusetts, to honor all mothers aound the world who, without enough recognition, do all those many special things that are so important to all of us.

While a title doesn’t necessarily earn you the reality, there is no doubt that by giving birth, a woman does become a mother. However, I have met so many women who could easily claim the title of mother even though they have never had biological children of their own. I can’t tell you how many sessions I’ve had where a “mother’s presence” is coming through and then I learn that the woman was not a biological mother, but the woman who was identified as a mother, because she played the part so well. I’d like to honor those women who take on the role of mother so eloquently, without claiming the title.

On another note, I’d like to share with you one of my favorite stories that is fitting for our Mother’s Day theme. I got an email a while ago from a mother, and it provides a unique insight into the lengths mothers will go to make things easier for their kids. See what you think.

Dear Suzane,
Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4-year-old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to Heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words:

Dear God,
Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in Heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick.
I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and to swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her. You will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.
Love,
Meredith

We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith, and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to Heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letter box at the post office. A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had.
Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, “To Meredith” . . . in an unfamiliar hand writing. Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, When a Pet Dies. Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey & Meredith and this note:

Dear Meredith,
Abbey arrived safely in Heaven. Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away. Abbey isn’t sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don’t need our bodies in Heaven, I don’t have any pockets to keep your picture in, so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by.
Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother you have. I picked her especially for you.
I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much.
By the way, I’m easy to find, I am wherever there is love.
Love,
God

Just one example of the little things that mothers do for their kids – this time with a unique assist from someone in the U.S. Postal Service who also knows the importance of motherhood.
So let’s remember to give thanks this Mother’s Day to all those mothers and mother figures here in the physical or waiting for us on the Other Side. And let’s also take a moment to honor how much better it is to share a world with mothers so willing to prepare a loving meal, lend an ear to listen, a hand to hold, or a shoulder to cry on – whenever there are kids in need.
Have a Happy Mother’s Day!

21 April

3:18am EDT

Rooting in Security

Oh are we really able to truly welcome in the NEW as this 2nd Lunar Renewal of Spring in Taurus brings forth deep, intuitive, and sensuous feelings that are truly free to be now that Mars Retrograde is over and Mercury’s Shadow becomes complete.

Moon enters Taurus
Saturday 21 April, 12:05am EDT til Monday, 23 April at 1:05am EDT
Taurus energy must beware of dogged, materialistic, lethargic, and obstinate behaviors that may arise. When any possessive energies are around, it is easy to gravitate to unimaginative and reactionary tendencies. While a strong sense of values and patience mark any Taurus passage, the cultivation of enterprise, adaptability, and vision are equally wise to adhere to.

New Moon, 21 April, 3:18am EDT, 01 degrees Taurus
When our New Moon embarks in the practical and preserving energies of Taurus -the sign that consciously aims for security- we are now ready to really take on an enduring and resourceful spirit. Earth is Taurus’s elemental influence, so look to this passage to allow feelings to take root, and “fix” into a grounding force.

Be sure to check your 01 degree Taurus spot in thee natal birth chart as well to see how this point is ready with some fresh energy. Coupled with the collective perspective, this is the area of life that requests initiation over the next two weeks. Seeds planted in this section of your Zodiac pie until the Full Moon 05 May are bound to reap a rich harvest further down the road.

For the Collective
All is finally able to move forward in the world for dramatic change as our two inner planets that make things move and motivate are finally aligning with the blessings from our Lunar Lady. By the time our next Full Moon in Scorpio comes to pass, you’ll certainly notice that some transformations are intensely unfolding from the Taurus to Scorpio piece of the personal and collective viewpoints of your Zodiac Pie.

Mars at 03 degrees Virgo makes a fine trine to our New Moon, and his recent return to action in The Virgin equally is eager to make some flowing connections with The Bull. As Mars now works to align those details of how The Virgin provides us with impeccable service and the ability to purify within our lives; taking note of how this can find a body, mind, and spirit connection to what new roots Taurus is wishing to plant with patient yet passionate emotions behind them is soul time well-spent.

LUNAR-O-SCOPE, NEW Moon in Taurus 2012
For the collective horoscope, again we offer some simple advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. Remember, if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal charts’ advice.  Keep in mind, it is full mathematical analysis of the individual birth chart that truly indicates how the current planetary energies are uniquely affecting you.

Aries: You’ll be in the mood to lead yourself in the direction to a renewed sense of values while taking stock of your personal possessions, all of what “I Have.” How you earn your dollars seeks to find a new source to flow from, backed by the motivation that relates to how “I Serve,” both the world and your state of health. Be cautious about impulsive purchases- best to choose ones that serve a practical purpose to ground your fire a bit- making sure you save for rainy days.

Taurus: Dear Bull it is time to write a new list of all that “I Am.” Be ready for exciting and stirring feelings that secure new roots in your approaches and first impressions. The focus is now upon you, and the re-activation of self. You’ll find you are equally seeing plenty of action to aide in harmonizing it all from where “I Create” as these two areas of the life now learn from one another. The world is anxious to see the new masks you are now ready to wear with optimism.

Gemini: Time to spend some time in solitude, that place of how “I Process.” The spiritual, subconscious realms, and the psychological make-ups of life call to you to really get away from your chatty self, so don’t be in a disconnect. The value in the inner security you’ll discover carries on in your communications for the long term. Dreams cast light into the future, while your waking deja-vus bring comfort to how “I Nurture” as home life is now making you happy again.

Cancer: Fresh friendships are able to fly Dear Crab, as the “I Socialize” area of your life is ready for new seeds. A group or cause awaits for you to join it, so don’t remain in your shell, it’s time to allow an original energy to flow. Accept that forthcoming invitation get out of the house. You’ll gain a renewed sense of patience, contentment, and familiarity from attending- which motivates how “I Communicate” to innovative, generous and humane forms of expressions.

Leo: There is a definite harvest, stability, and reward bestowing itself upon the career and public life, all of how “I Structure.” Equally, this is a fantastic time to promote or start a new business, or, expect a nice recognition if you’ve done your homework already to receive it. Consider a new view on authority that you haven’t been responsible to up till now. All connects fantastically to the return of action within all that “I Have” and what is of real value to you, not just money itself.

Virgo: Inspiration is fueling where you express your philosophies, all of how “I Believe.” Thinking about a trip Virgin? Go ahead: plan one, take one, or find ways to broaden your view of the world at large. Opportunities ignite your urge to grow, as exciting educational pursuits emerge. Eliminate any doubt with these birthing beliefs, as they are happily learning from your entire new action in the way “I Am.” Don’t be shy to take on the new roles that you’ll soon be teaching.

Libra: Let go of wishy-washy feelings concerning your securities and investments, and do take the lead to arrive at decisions about any changes where “I Transform.” Other people’s money is of assistance to you now. The doors to ultimate regeneration unravel and are intensely talking with what is purging where “I Process.”  Be friendly to those sexy feelings that seduce and stir in the air- just be patient when taking action, as all undoes the past and lets in a balanced new you.

Scorpio: Your partnerships: romantic, business, or otherwise are where you feel passionate right now, wherever “I Relate.” Fresh people you connect with over this waxing period are of special importance to future endeavors. Wise, diplomatic choices here engages true forward motion- so no rush is necessary. Lingering legalities should tie up peacefully and be prosperous ones. There is fast action in motion from where “I Socialize” so dream, hope, and wish well as you join in.

Sagittarius: Aim your arrows towards your health and all sense of how “I Serve” Dear Archer, for this Lunar light has you feeling the time is now to bring on improvements! What you do for others and for your physical self look for new routines and habits in detail. A new pet can be promising. Now that you feel motivation is moving where “I Structure,” let these two areas of the life align in the understanding that your limitless energy truly has generously returned in full.

Capricorn: While you always enjoy the ambitious pursuit, it is how “I Create” that desires your full attention Old Goat. Enthusiasm watches over your current project. Playful feelings surround love affairs and contacts with children. “Brain children” or your offspring captivate, offering inspiration. Take note of how all this fresh fun relates to the surge of activity where “I Believe” and see what all is able to teach you, as you are ideally ready to be in joyous growth again.

Aquarius: Invention wishes to find you in the home life Water Bearer, where “I Nurture.” Improvement to family relations run smooth and welcome your innovative ideas for change. Your prophetic nature should be on the look-out for those déjà vu experiences. Their messages hold importance to you now- ideally these are in deep conversation with the way “I Transform” and the energy that is turning you anew from the core here presently- all teaching you to feel more.

Pisces: Find fresh waters for your mentality and thinking to swim in Dear Fishes, your entire sense of how “I Communicate.” Your intellect absorbs the anew like a sponge, and your ideas are aides. Plan that short trip or take one. The new direction your intuitive mind takes root with reveals in joyous conversation with how “I Relate,” where a plenty of new one-on-one activity is in your ocean at present. Look for peace with siblings and friendly fun with your neighbors.

THE ZODIAC MONTH AHEAD

Growing Our Roots
What we all can expect from the forecast of our planetary skies 19 April to 20 May.

A MEDITATION FOR TAURUS ~John Jocelyn
It must be kept in mind that Taurus is a sign of great reserve and retention, deep-rooted in the past. Taureans are fixed in purpose and plodding, possessing for the most part more endurance and a stronger body than individuals in other signs of the Zodiac. Being practical, and embodying the drive of silent determination and great perseverance, Taureans make concrete the energies of the earth. Their forte is endurance; their vice is obstinacy.

DO YOU KNOW WHERE TAURUS TAKES ROOT IN YOUR NATAL CHART?
The House Taurus energy falls is the one area of your “Zodiac Pie” where you will see a conservative and grounded energy behind all you do. Any planets that may be cast in Taurus within the birth chart also take on their innate expression through the qualities of this stead-fast, reliable, and nature-loving sign.

AS THE PLANETS MOVE in their constant procession through the Zodiac, the Universe’s energy affects us both individually through our natal birth charts as well as on a collective level.

CURRENT PLANETARY TRANSITS
19 apr SUN enters TAURUS 12:12pm 9:12am
21 apr NEW MOON in TAURUS 3:18am 12:18am
22 apr CELEBRATE EARTH DAY from the HEART!
05 may FULL MOON in SCORPIO 11:35pm 8:35pm
08 may MERCURY enters TAURUS 10:14pm
09 may MERCURY enters TAURUS 1:14am
13 may HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
15 may VENUS goes REtrograde in GEMINI 10:33am 7:33am
20 may SUN enters GEMINI 11:16am 8:16am
Eastern Daylight Time /Pacific Daylight Time

CURRENT LONG TERM PLANETARY TRANSITS
JUPITER in TAURUS
SATURN in LIBRA RETROGRADE
URANUS in ARIES
NEPTUNE in PISCES
PLUTO in CAPRICORN RETROGRADE

Sun enters Taurus 19 April
As all Organized Signs promise, we now get “fixed” into the present season at hand. With the element of earth in this state, the roots of life become ever firmly planted as the heart listens to the request of this collective call. With the conscious aim of The Bull to bring forth security, the focus here turns to that of which we value, and what is of genuine worth within our lives. Embracing opportunities to establish, build and stabilize distinctly mark this passage to bring forth our patient and determined natures to unfold.

New Moon in Taurus 21 April
We find this to be the first time in 2012 where all inner planet energies are in forward motion agreement to invite a true sense of conservative, contented and resourceful new beginnings into our lives. Deep, sensuous and intuitive feelings are able to take flight- wherein by tapping into a rich and persistent instinct, we can imagine our roots penetrating into solid ground as gathering up initiations in the life is favored throughout 05 May. This is the last New Moon while Jupiter is still finishing up its’ journey with The Bull, so expect some true growth to emerge here in ease.

Mercury enters Taurus 09 May
After all the excitement our Messenger pioneered within Aries, now it is time to slow the mental pace down and get serious into conventional, diplomatic and constructive methods of expression. Ideas come in limited capacities, in where, they are more pleased by deliberate and well-drilled concentration verses inspiration and spontaneity. Again, honing in on intuition grants the patient voice of Taurus to speak with the innate wisdom necessary to let the collective think in stability.

Venus goes Retrograde in Gemini 15 May
We last saw our planet of harmony and balance take up in review in Scorpio back in October of 2010. Now, she asks for our ultimate reflection where The Twins unite all communications within our Zodiac sky. While Venus in Retrograde is naturally pleased when we re-examine our relationships, finances and artistic pleasures- this passage will enjoy the intellectualization process to do so. As collective affections may seem more superficial than spontaneous, remaining good-humored allows the sympathetic energy to clearly come through. Steer clear of luxury purchases, beauty enhancements and moving money with the intention of increasing it; rather be on the look out for ideal bargains and ways to reassess value in this area of the life until 27 June.

As Taurus patiently grows our true voice ringing in the sounds of value from the HEART, it roots our cores in security of what truly matters most: unlocking solid stability for the future upon our EARTH.

For those who know me and the importance I stress regarding the integrity of my work, you recognize that I have always been very particular about with whom I align myself-be it a group, foundation or organization.  One key factor is their intent toward my work.  Sometimes, I come along someone very special, and just recently I had one of those experiences.

I spoke last month at The Afterlife Education Foundation, a non-profit organization started by Terri Daniels.

Terri is an Afterlife Awareness Educator, Certified Transition Guide, and author of two channeled books: “A Swan in Heaven” and “Embracing Death: A New Look at Grief, Gratitude and God.”  In her books, Terri offers a unique metaphysical perspective on birth, death and the afterlife, and teaches psychic development and after-death communication skills.  Terri started her foundation because of what she experienced while enduring the loss of a child.  Along the way, Terri was pushed to move beyond her grief and open a dialogue.  Her book “A Swan In Heaven: Conversations Between Two Worlds,” includes afterlife messages from a 16 year-old boy who began communicating with his mother telepathically after his death. What makes this account unique is that during his life, this extraordinary child was severely disabled and unable to speak. But after death his language was fluent and his words were insightful, inspired and eloquent.

Like others I’ve met and had on my radio show, Terri was able to open up a door of connection. This is a most significant healing process, as many have learned first hand.  In Terri’s case, she wanted to produce an event where everyone, from whatever perspective, could find a place to help them in their process.  Thus her presenters included prominent figures from the Academic, Science, Bereavement, and Spiritual communities, the latter of which I was a member.  You can read more about the conference here http://afterlifeconference.com/ and on Facebook.  If you have a chance, do try and be there next year.  The conference is an experience for anyone and everyone who is dealing with the loss of a loved one.  I will be returning there next year to help in my own way.

And isn’t that what life is all about. . . helping each other along our paths?

06 April,

3:19pm EDT

Relating With the Warrior

Our first Full Moon of Spring offers the opportunity for balancing out further relationship responsibility with The Scales as completion now occurs within the Libra piece of the Zodiac Pie. This Lunar fruition grants the path to let go of undiplomatic, intolerant, and insincere feelings throughout another Waning Phase until 21 April.

Moon enters Libra
Thursday 05 April at 11:32am EDT until Friday, 07 April at 11:18am EDT
This lunar request seeks to grant understanding to what we partner up with in our lives. A collective calling is here to look to engage peaceful, tolerant, charming, and friendly energies of response in our one-on-one matters. Refined feelings and the capacity for comparison and co-operation are strong. Be aware however of lazy, evasive, and co-dependent reactions.

Full Moon, 06 April, 3:19pm EDT, 17 degrees Libra
It’s that time of the month when our feelings and emotions have the tendency to become intense. When you have the Sun in Aries and the Moon in Aries -you can expect one of two things: resistance or co-operation. A Full Moon in Libra brings forth a sensitive instinct and imagination -urging our courage and independence to emerge- equally asking that we take time to filter through our emotional take on relationships and harmony.

For the Collective
As Saturn presently retrogrades, our planet of karma and our Lunar Lady conjunct at 26 degrees Libra, 07 April close to 6am EDT. As this Full Libra Moon begins to wane, the collective’s feelings will be quite deepened, serious; ideally offering patience and practical energies. Anyone in denial of tuning into the experiences Saturn is asking us to be responsible to, may feel the necessary lessons in return.

Previous to our Lunar Light show, our Moon will grant equal pull against Saturn’s counter-mate Uranus, who journeys in Aries at 05 degrees. The Innovator planet opposes our Lunar Lady early evening close to 7pm EDT 05 April. As Aries wishes to plummet through with originality, the Moon on the other side of this may just resist against it if it weighs the pros and cons too much. Remembering whatever maybe communicated here now, will see complete forward motion return by the next new moon 21 April.

Lunar-O-Scope, FULL Moon in Libra, 06 April 2012
For the collective horoscope, again we offer advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. Remember, if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal charts’ advice, more so if the earlier degrees of it. Keep in mind, the exact casting of the natal birth chart determines a precise perspective of how the current transits of the planets personally and specifically affect you.

Aries: You’ve been feeling that pure responsibility to those partnerships for quite sometime now, personal or business. As Saturn requests ultimate listening up here at present, this is an opportune time to take a good look around and continue to let go of what no longer works where “I relate.” This is a time to equally get out of your head and reflect upon the unexpected ideas coming to your first impressions and instincts- these days, they really do inspire to reinvent you.

Taurus: Take a stance Dear Bull and bring on intelligent improvements to your routine, personal habits, and health. Being you innately enjoy acts of patience, recognize what is being let go of is all part of the long-term process happening in where “I serve.” Look at the way you are being of service to others, something is necessary to re-examine here. Resist being stubborn to change, for your surrender allows a secure inner and unexpected peace to reflect back to you in return.

Gemini: The Twins have been in a diligent task of letting that cleverness out to play! Whether united or divided, that artistic or creative adventure has your full attention. You are far from being done with this task, so remain thrilled about learning from these experiences with what “I create.” Children may require your focus now. The love affairs are flirting upon the stage of your life are anxious to figure out whether they’ll become part of the set, or see curtains down.

Cancer: Not that home and family aren’t always on the Crab’s radar, but there are issues concerning them that will find further release where “I nurture.” The Career is sparkling with innovation at present, but remember there is equal balance you must achieve patiently where you refuel. You love a good déjà vu –ones you’ll receive now have an extra special instinctive message to share with you, is packed full of wisdom to aid in learning from the experience.

Leo: Time to dive further into arriving at conclusions where “I communicate.” That responsibility your thinking and mentality has been requesting of you, knows it’s best to be loyal to positive thoughts. Siblings and neighbors may help you learn from an experience. A fine time to partake in reflection to write, learn, or educate; continuing the patient redefining of the stable head necessary to rule your forest as your beliefs become more and more excited to be expressed.

Virgo: If you’ve been in a fuss or worried about the earning power- just let go of it now, for it is not the time to attract more anxiety. Find reward as you refine the area of what “I have,” and place those detailed oriented skills to how you politely serve others. Your value system has seen the beginnings of the redecorating process that is presently unfolding at a poised pace. Now is the time to reclaim your securities, and noticing the innovative ways they can widen their wealth.

Libra: Your Scales have more weigh to carefully take away from them. Toss out the worn-out approaches and let go of what doesn’t fit into your beautiful and friendly world is the mission at hand. With the new and even unusual relationships springing up, you are only the best for them as you continue on in total awareness of the stable process that is changing the way the world sees you, as your perceptions wisely improve for the better in the entire sense of your “I am.”

Scorpio: You’re quite comfortable in the subconscious realms that this Moons’ energy desires to take you to regal Eagle. You feel strongly about gravitating to inner work, and it’s time to go even further within, where “I process.” Your dream state is a marvelous source of self-knowledge that is able to bring forth balance where you serve and your health. Enjoy the mysteries here to solve, for the passion they stir not only fulfills, these equally will fascinate your soul.

Sagittarius: You’ve been learning a lot from experience within your friendships and organizations. Further reflection upon the recent roles you play in your groups right now allows your wishes the room to blossom slowly and surely where “I socialize.” Responsibility calls to you to review what requires release here, so don’t lose your focus before completing the task Dear Archer. Remember all the original energies aiming in compliment from your creative labors!

Capricorn: As usual, over-working really doesn’t serve you Old Goat. Career matters are on the surface right now, and while the pace here has been rather patient, you become further engaged as a time for intense reflection unfolds where “I structure.” Your purpose, mission, and reputation await significant changes. The time is now for reassessments with those ultimate long-term goals which also in pull from the re-inventive motions going on at home right now.

Aquarius: Responsibility has been stirring within your philosophical outlooks, some of which even the prophetic thinker like you couldn’t foresee coming. Your urges to travel may not be going exactly as planned -but be patient- these will align as a little extra work involved. Even if you cannot take physical flight, take a spirited mental journey that reassesses your higher education and how “I believe.” Your original thoughts are soaring, so don’t let them fly away.

Pisces: Careful planning has been wise for you to be schooling in the area of investments, taxes, shared/joint resources. Review what may not be stable choices. A dynamic force stirs within your earning power: take advantage of it. Been a lack of intimacy swimming around you? This leisurely ripple from the roots of your soul as you continue on diving into this ultimate passage of reflecting upon how “I transform,” lets you equally be grateful for what you already have.

Image: www.radicalvirgo.com

As an Astrologer, my holidays have become the planetary events and movements, I get very excited when the energy changes. Today is an exciting celebration because Mercury, the planet of communication and travel goes direct in Pisces after being retrograde since March 12th; we’re going to notice a turn.

We may still be in a bit of a “limbo” unable to totally get the next project; phase or chapter started or off the ground until April 15th, but there will now be less problematic details refusing to cooperate. Look for a feeling of definite progress, as opposed to a feeling of walking through shifting sands and not really getting anywhere.

This past month some kind of new understanding has been creeping into the secret corners of our psyche, a lot of old business has been circling around whining for attention and even though it may seem as though things have been in slow motion, we will see more clearly what we’ve actually accomplished, which is significant. It will also become clear what came in during the retrograde that seemed really cool but is only a temporary possibility and will now fade away.

All kinds of secret stuff that’s been happening behind the scenes might now blow up and become very apparent, issues that are of critical importance but somehow didn’t attract any attention will surface and bring many surprises.

Movement will start and action will kick into gear. Decisions will be made by you and other people that provide what seems to be a clear available path of progress, but watch gently for the next two weeks because we’re still in a bit of a labyrinth. We got the ball of yarn all tangled and knotted during the retrograde, now with Mercury direct we’ll be able to untangle and smooth and wind the yarn and when Mercury goes into Aries and Mars goes direct the week of April 15th – we’ll start to finally knit that new proverbial sweater! Patience is still a virtue but we can at least get out of the gate. It’s time to make those calls and initiate business with a dose of going with the flow.

Add to this the full Moon in Libra Friday, April 6 – which is the time of Easter and Passover. I’ve come to learn most of our major holidays correspond to some cyclical astronomical event. Easter is traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full Moon after the Sun goes into Aries . . . this is the first full Moon of the astrological New Year, it is the Moon in Libra and speaks of partnership and union. This Moon is about sharing and is being illuminated by the Sun in the sign of the self – the combination of the two energies in opposition is a time of dancing, fertilization and co-creation. It’s a great time to collaborate, reach out and exchange energy and information with each other, a time to create union, because two heads can be better than one and many hands make light work and it’s good to have someone watching your back.
We get to start again, together, celebrating the eternal spiral of light, life and love. Living in the modern world we’re sometimes separated from how magical and profound the springtime was to the ancient ones, it meant life was again renewed and that was the most important thing ever.

16th century Kabbalist Rav Isaac Luria (the Ari) was a firm believer and taught that as the Sun transits through the first 12 days of Aries, each day’s intentions will precisely reflect the outcomes we later see when the Sun later transits through the 12 signs as the Zodiac year evolves.

Luria definitely had some deep and valid insight to share here. With Aries being the first Cardinal Sign -one whose energy dynamically leads things off- these first 12 days of it are sensitive to what we wish to manifest as the remainder of the Zodiac year continues in the next 12 months. Take what happens under Aries who equally is the first fire sign, and it is critical what is striking up during it’s infancy each year. Knowing thoughts always become things- the Universe for certain grants us extra special time to manifest as we spent the first 12 days with The Ram every year.

What sometimes can happen under the rush of Aries- is that those inspirations, ideas and all which gets struck up in that fiery match energy do not keep burning because we tend to let our matches go out too quickly. So, making sure what strikes up at this time is properly kept burning and remembered somewhere is a marvelous tool for asking for all the right events to attract back to us that we wish to see unfold in our lives as the year moves on.

Today, 26 March, marks the day to place positive intentions for Libra time, which our Sun will transit in from 22 September to 22 October. Libra is the sign that looks to how we ideally relate, how we see both sides of the issue, and choose to engage within all kinds of partnerships. Claiming today that we have happy relationships and are attracting fairness and balance to our life through these is a wonderful request to ask for. Believe in this, and get ready to receive these gifts in full by September and October.

Now, what will be fun, -as the days of 20 to 25 March that have already past correspond to the first half of The Zodiac from Aries through Virgo- is seeing what we already naturally did in these first days of Spring. Write down what transpired over the past week; what kinds of experiences showed up? What was our natural course of action here over these days? Don’t judge what they were, just see how we responded or reacted to what transpired. Remember, it’s our free-will’s journey, and no one else’s.

As we all now conclude our March, it is a favored idea to get serious with our thinking for the remainder of it. This will have a long-term affect upon what we will see in our results in the second half of this Zodiac year. Take some time within each and every day to place powerful intentions for the future. Wish big. Ask large. Remove our doubts and allow faith to find us. It seems like such a simple formula, but whatever we believe, we always receive.

20 March = Aries (20 March to 19 April)
How we take in our first impressions. The immediate personality we “mask” to the world. Our approaches. How we take on instantaneous action within the life.

21 March = Taurus (19 April to 20 May)
How we view value within our life. What powers we have to earn and intake money. Our view on our possessions, material ownership.

22 March = Gemini (20 May to 20 June)
How we communicate within our lives. All forms of thinking, speaking, writing, moving within our mind. Our view point on siblings and neighbors.

23 March = Cancer (20 June to 22 July)
How we nurture our environments. Family and home life. What we will be devoted to protect and cherish.

24 March = Leo (22 July to 22 August)
How we create. Our offspring, and any brain children throughout our life. Love affairs, and where we feel free to be upon our stage of life. The deeper sense of the character we play throughout the life.

25 March = Virgo (22 August to 22 September)
How we serve and are efficient. Our health and the true sense of service to others.  Where we get pure and innocent within the life. How our co-workers are.  How we relate to pets.

26 March = Libra (22 September to 22 October)
How we relate. All kinds of one on one relationships with the life. The ‘ideal’ marriage or business partner. A place for positive legalities, where balance and fairness prevail.

27 March = Scorpio (22 October to 21 November)
How we regenerate. Our soul’s core transformations. Our experiences of death/rebirth. How we handle wealth/inheritance. Energy determining our view on sexuality.

28 March = Sagittarius (21 November to 21 December)
How we believe. Our preferred ways to pursue higher education and develop our philosophies. Our view on foreign travel, growth and expansion in the life.

29 March = Capricorn (21 December to 19 January 2013)
How we structure. Our public appearance and career. How we will ultimately view authority. Where we toil the most, and receive reward.

30 March = Aquarius (19 January 2013 to 18 February 2013)
How we socialize. Our groups, friendships and organizations. Where we hope, dream and wish within the life.

31 March = Pisces (18 February 2013 to 20 March 2013)
How we process. The place within our life to sharpen the inner saw. The subconscious, the unknown. What we cannot “see.” The dream state, and place of solitude/retreat.

It’s a powerful time right now to manifest your ideal Zodiac Year ahead. As we ask for collective harmony, take your natal birth chart as well and see how the these 12 days will form a more personalized perspective to unfold as 2012 and 2013 move forward. Combine these intentions with the know of where you are heading within your Current Personal Year from the numerological perspective, and watch the magic of the Universe grant your requests!  The choices in life are ultimately yours- are you choosing the dynamic creation or the stagnant resistance within the life you are attracting?

Paradigm Shift

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word paradigm as being, “example, pattern; especially : an outstandingly clear or typical example or archetype.” Thomas Kuhn coined the term “paradigm shift” in 1962 in his book, “The Structure of Scientific Revolutions” to mean a change in the basic assumptions, or paradigms, within a dominant ruling theory of science. On a personal level, a paradigm shift is a change within or an change from within your perception of the world or Self that is a break from an old way of thinking or being. When you experience a paradigm shift you are breaking away from old patterns, thoughts, behaviors, etc. But what comes after that? Sure, it is fantastic to know what you don’t want but it’s even more important to visualize, imagine, or simply think about what you do want or how you will be once you break through. Often people have an awareness on a conscious level that they are tired of their old behaviors; that their old habits and patterns of being in the world are no longer useful and even causing them pain. They want to break out of these old assumptions but they don’t have a clear picture of what or even who they are without these old behaviors. And, quite often, on a subconscious level all they know is the pain pattern (old behavior); they have no reference for what life is like without their old patterns and beliefs.

Whether it is dis-ease, anxiety, low Self-worth, or even chronic pain. We have the ability to create our personal paradigm shift. We have a level of consciousness, even a functioning place in our brains, that lets us envision a new way of being. When we can’t seem to do this on our own that’s when a guide of some sort becomes extremely important. Whether it is a community of friends, a spiritual leader, or a therapist, the goal in most counseling situations is to create that shift. For my clients I often “hold the space” for their health, abundance, wellness, etc. When they cannot “see/taste/smell/sense” the change and how they want to be in the world I do this for them. I hold space for their future development and treat them as if they are already healed thus giving them a sense of knowing what it is like to be their future self. When they are caught in the drama of their story it’s important to stop telling your old pain filled story and start telling a new story from the perspective of six months from now; from their future. When you can tell a new story from your future, from a time when all the current pain/frustration you are feeling has already been healed then these thoughts and feelings created in the present moment act like a beacon guiding your body, mind, and even cells towards the healing you are desiring. It is more then just thinking positive thoughts. This rapid healing process involves positive thoughts, true feelings based upon those thoughts and the experiences you create from having them, and focusing on the gratitude of having already been healed.

So, are you ready to start telling a new story? Tell a story to your immune system about how thankful you are for the amazing healing that has happened. Tell the story to your Mind of your abundance and how fantastic it is that you learned the lesson of lack that life needed you to experience and how upon learning to value yourself you were valued by others and financially rewarded for this change. Tell the story of sobriety to your heart about the deep forgiveness that you experienced once you forgave yourself and those who abused you. Tap into the strength that you discovered deep within yourself that you now share with others as an example of learning to love yourself.

Say out loud and claim for yourself, “I am whole! I am healed! I am grateful for the opportunities I had to release my pains (insert your personal gratitude here) for these experiences taught me so much. I am now a better person because of them and it’s awesome to look back and see how much I’ve healed. I appreciate my past and I look forward to an ever expanding future of loving abundance. All this and more…and so it is!”

-Peter is a therapist in private practice in Southern California as well as a staff healer Hypnotherapist at Passages Addiction Cure Center in Malibu, California.

Biodecoding is a therapeutic tool to more quickly target the core emotion associated with a symptom. I was a little skeptical about going because I had never heard of anything like this before. But I was happy I went and I bought the book to learn more.

German doctor, Dr. R.G. Hamer discovered the biological and emotional origins of cancer and disease after his own diagnosis of testicular cancer. He discovered 5 new laws underlying the root cause of cancer and its spontaneous healing.

Here’s my summary after listening to the presentation.

Diseases are caused by emotions. Specifically, a very precise emotional conflict which is serious, painful, and takes the person off guard and into shock. Exceptions include malnutrition, poisoning and shock.

Target-shaped rings appear on a brain CT-scan after a trauma. The location of the rings on the brain scan is determined by how the person perceives their traumatic situation. From the location of those rings the organ affected can be determined.

The organ affected is directly associated with the emotional conflict. The example given was from Dr. Hamer’s own experience of experiencing testicular cancer following the death of his son.

Disease develops in two distinct phases: the active (cancer) phase, and the resolution / repair phase. During the active phase there is growth and more cells and more oxygen. During the repair phase there is ulceration and necrosis (cell loss).

The body is always working to ensure survival. It is always working in our favor.

When cancer appears on the body, there is growth of abnormal cells in the body. The purpose is to improve biological functioning and heal the body. In the case of lung cancer, the extra cells are allowing the body to receive more oxygen. When the cells are first growing the person feels energized and good.

The body will naturally destroy the extra cells, which will then cause the patient to feel sick.
Microbes, fungi, bacteria, viruses, etc all play a key role in the balance of our external and internal eco-system.

The natural process is for a tumor to completely deconstruct and dissolve after a healing.

However, often the body has lost some of the microbes necessary to complete the job, and the tumor will remain.

If a doctor discovers a tumor at this stage, it will be determined that it is “benign”.

This means that diseases are not here to bother or kill us but rather they are here to improve our biological functioning to increase our chance to survive.

Final thoughts from their website:

“The fifth law allows us to make peace with cancer and all diseases. In the light of this discovery, it is clear that illness is a beneficial and peaceful process that needs to be understood and respected. Biology is simple and logical. Biology has only ONE program : LIFE. It executes the life-program relentlessly every second of our life since the day we were born.”

Great information!

www.biodecoding.com

22 March
10:37am EDT

Wielding the Warrior

As Mercury Retrogrades at 0 degrees Aries, it is still time to welcome a NEW energy where The Ram takes charge of your life! The collective’s emotions receive direction in the sign that pioneers and sparks true beginnings as we simultaneously engage in what’s moving in our lives with communicative reflection. An active and keen instinct in the next two weeks strikes up, but it will be best to proceed with caution.

Moon enters Aries,
Thursday 22 March at 5:57am EDT until Saturday, 24 March at 5:43pm EDT
Especially as our Messenger Retrogrades here at 0 degrees Aries on the tipping point of the entire Zodiac, Aries energy is wise to beware of restless, challenging, militant, and disobedient forces that may arise. When self-willed energies are around, it is easy to gravitate to unbalanced, aggressive, and hasty tendencies. While a strong sense of individuality and assertiveness mark any Aries passage, the cultivation of moderation, patience, forethought, and humility brings success.

New Moon, 22 March, 10:37am EDT, 02 degrees
This lunation in Aries brings forth independence as easily aroused feelings take charge with The Ram. As our mentalities here recharge further, we still can embrace this time of the month as our emotions welcome a fresh feel. When our New Moon embarks in the driving energies of Aries -the sign that consciously aims for leadership- the collective is really ready to take on a fearless approach. Gravitating to a true Warrior understanding will be vital under this first waxing period of Spring.

For the Collective
Expect the unexpected Uranus is also in the mix of The Ram’s energies just over at 04 degrees, so full attention to remaining in the response verses the reaction brings further understanding to our outcomes here. Spring has also officially begun as Venus and Jupiter bring harmony to Taurus under Mercury Retrograde- which may see its’ fair share of delays to feeling like it is truly bursting until our Messenger goes Direct in April. This New Moon also is not easily met as it- along with the Sun and Uranus all inconjunct both Mars Rx at 06 degrees Virgo and Saturn Rx at 27 degrees Libra. Look to these areas of the life for possible resistance.

Be sure to check the 02 degrees Aries House, in your personal birth chart to see where a new energy is urging to unfold. An initiation in the next two weeks to follow will sow the seeds that you plant in this section of your Zodiac pie until the next Full Moon upon 06 April. Remember, however, what is new here really gets it’s optimal chance to shine once Mercury returns to Direct Motion 04 April. Under the Shadow, Mercury will come forward over 02 degrees Aries upon 19 April, so note how movement and communication speaks here by this time.

Lunar-O-Scope, New Moon in Aries, 22 March 2012
For the collective horoscope, again we offer some simple advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. Remember, if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal charts’ advice.  Always remember, it is the full mathematical analysis of the individual birth chart that truly indicates how the current planetary energies are uniquely affecting you.

Aries: Mighty Rams, heads up. Get ready for some exciting and stirring feelings to ignite your normal pioneering approach, and all that “I am” already under review. Now don’t be headstrong- truly take this time to re-activate the self. You may see tension from intimate relationships, co-workers and your sense of serving others. Rise up above it all, and the world will wait to see you differently, as it anticipates the completed new mask you are getting ready to unveil.

Taurus: Prepare for a new self-discovery within how “I process” to unfold deep from within as you continue upon your ongoing solitary journey. The spiritual, subconscious realms, and the psychological make-ups of life call to you to really get away from what you normally like to touch and feel, so don’t be stubborn. Resistance may try to emerge from co-workers, your sense of routine and the creative nature. Dream analysis is marvelous at this time to bridge your worlds.

Gemini: In the realms of how “I socialize” within friendships and groups, there are new connections to be made here. You are already in review of your part within organizations so don’t remain in the split. Things feel in a divide with what you can create and on the home front somehow. Accept that possible unexpected invitation to get out in the world, and it will open up an unexpected way to break through the barriers that, in the end, are only within your mind.

Cancer: So are you having fun reassessing the harvest, stability, and reward within your career and public life? Tap into your intuition about what can be rediscovered in regards to promoting or starting a new business, or, for a nice recognition to come your way in regards to how “I structure” in the life. The home, family life and your ways of thinking seem to cause some unrest. Remember your view to authority also looks for cleansing, and can respond to this responsibly.

Leo: Inspiration has already been refueling the path to how your philosophies and educational pursuits are expanding. Taking a trip outside of the forest, Lion? Though wise to proceed with caution under Mercury Rx- take one, or at least find ways to broaden your view of the world at large. Your thinking/mentalities and earning power may not see as eye to eye as you’d prefer, and here in lies the challenge, to remain positive and optimistic about changing what “I believe.”

Virgo: Don’t be shy about your securities and investments, for it has been the time to reflect here, but don’t make ultimate decisions in this area until Mercury is Direct again. With all the planet power here at present you are undergoing an intense metamorphosis that may find some resistance from how your approaches are changing while having to be patient with your earning power. Feeling sexy continues to welcome the discoveries that show you how “I transform.”

Libra: Your partnerships are more than on your mind lately, from your romantic ties to business contacts. You’ll find the new and the old connections over this waxing period are of special importance to your future. Avoid signing anything legally binding until after 04 April. You may find you toy between your inner world and your first impressions. However, a friendly spark ignites as you reflect upon ways to bring balance to what you love to do best in how “I relate.”

Scorpio: Keep tapping into those regenerative powers, because they are right on in feeling they are ready to bring forth more improvement to your health and all the ways you find that deep satisfaction in the area of “I serve.” There are new routines and habits coming your way. Somehow, your world of solitude may seem a little “off” but pay extra close attention to those dreams. Should tensions fly with a friend, don’t give the deadly sting, choose to soar above it.

Sagittarius: Fire is alive for you in all of its’ forms, and you surely have been sensing magical illumination at your fingertips when it comes to your creativity. As you are reviewing the intense energy surging where “I create” -you see a break-though. Your playful feelings equally love contact with children. “Brain children” or offspring equally wish to be on your stage. You may sense tension in aligning it all with your public image and groups, so choose one focus at a time.

Capricorn: Have you stopped working already to shift to cleaning your house Dear Goat? Your home environment has been calling for your toil and perfectionism. More than likely you have been choosing to ponder here, especially reassessments, with equal focus upon your family life, all of what “I nurture.” Not to get too psychic, but do not ignore any déjà vu experiences. These may communicate something expected about your career and requirement of higher learning.

Aquarius: Enjoying the ongoing review in your thinking Water Bearer? Be ready for more inventions and original ways you always enjoy improving your sense of how “I communicate.” If you take time to plan a short trip now or if you are already on one, just keep Mercury’s current changes in mind. Neighbors and siblings draw to you now. Don’t resist what you should not believe in anymore, as well as the regenerative request that is purging within you from the core.

Pisces: The Fishes currently swim in the waters of review to a renewed sense of values while taking stock of personal possessions- the solidarity of what “I have.” You are in the mood to redo and reorganize in how you earn your dollars. A new channel to flow from begins to show its face, granting security to lock in later. Still thinking you shouldn’t be seeing all the transformation around you? Go with the course of change, and remember to be peaceful in your relationships.

In Part 2 of 13 titled Youthful Ignorance (posted below), I planted the seeds for this topic – Arrogance!

Boy! I enjoyed swimming in an ocean of arrogance for most of my life when it came to my unhealthy weight. Growing up (as you’ll read in the posts below), I combined youthful ignorance with arrogance to cope with the reality that I was an obese kid as well as young adult. What I chose NOT to know (or learn) about being more healthy bubbled out as “I know what’s best for me – thank you very much!”

Arrogance clearly helped me build walls so large and tall between myself and others, that ‘love’ evolved into a wonderful fairy tale. Unconditional love? A cool concept for sure! I thought I practiced unconditional love as I stuffed my face with food well past what was healthy (aka: medicinal eating – coming up in our next post.) Eating that extra cookie showed I accepted myself for who I was. Eating that extra serving showed I loved my Mom. Buying expensive custom tailored suites to look ‘classy’ – all part of my arrogance.

Arrogance supported my ability to create all sorts of drama’s and trauma’s to ensure love and self acceptance would always be a carrot on a stick – always! Just in reach – but not really! Until one day I experienced a hearty wake-up call. This call came in the form of meeting someone as arrogant as I was. We quickly co-created this love-hate relationship that mirrored the lessons I really needed to learn!

What were those lessons?

1. My health is one of the most precious gifts I have, NOT to be toyed with
2. When others reach out to help me with being more healthy, to embrace that support versus RUN away in FEAR.
3. To unconditionally, totally forgive myself for the damage I willfully imposed upon myself.
4. Vow to be ever more mindful that everything, absolutely everything happens in divine timing. Result? No regrets.

Now? If someone tells me I’m a bit too arrogant in some form or fashion, I kindly ask them to ponder the following question:

“What’s the difference between “arrogance” and “confidence” for them?

For me, arrogance conveys a feeling that I’m somehow special or ‘better than’ someone else. Arrogance set’s the stage to demand special recognition or treatment.  It requires others to treat you in a special way to ensure you FEEL special.  Lack of such treatment = sadness or depression.  Often this sadness (feed by arrogance) inspires unhealthy acts of all kinds (including medicinal eating).

Confidence, genuine confidence simply has no desire to be considered special or unique. Folks I know who practice genuine confidence often go (or prefer going) un-noticed.  They require no limelight or applause.  They’re delighted when they can be who they are – transparently.

Much like the old Socratic quote, “The wise person knows the more they ‘know’ the more they ‘don’t know.”

As I grow more confident as to who I am, what I’m here to do, how I’m called to ‘do or be’ the more I realize I have so much more to learn, grow, laugh and love.

Truly – the best arrogance buster I know is to practice the art of “Love is a journey, NOT a destination.”

As always, please do share your thoughts about this (or other) posts below. Consider these blog posts an invitation to begin a hearty dialog with me and those who share their thoughts as well.

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The Spring Equinox, which means ‘equal night’ is the all important return of the light and therefore life marking the beginning of a new cycle of the Sun’s journey through the Zodiac which starts with the sign of Aries.
The Sun in the sign of Aries embodies the element of fire. It is a time for inspired new activity dramatized by the bursting of tender shoots through the thawed earth, the spring time of the Northern hemisphere. It is the time of I AM, self-assertive boundless physical energy, the desire to conquer, overcome and challenge. Hence it is a good time to activate and initiate and take charge. Step aside and let the Aries folks push ahead and you’ll probably feel a lot of increased energy wherever Aries is in your own chart. Take care of your head, eyes, blood pressure, muscles and temper.
This Aries season is intense and powerful. More than likely there will be lots of strong weather, unexpected “vivid” events and unpredictable game changing happenings.
We need to try and achieve and accomplish, but balance that with the knowledge that many things are beyond us and it’s better to respond rather than re-act.
The sign of Aries is ruled by Mars and Mars at this point is still retrograding in Virgo, so it’s still inverted and a little timid and self critical. We have Mercury in Aries retrograding over the Sun and Uranus in Aries on March 22 – 24, so we’re restless and volatile, rebellious and contrary and then there’s an Aries new Moon . . . whew!! There are lots of elements at play here.
Watch for a big entrance of the unexpected, an interesting direction change. Any big decision may not turn out the way you’ve got it planned at this point. By the middle of April the path will be more clear, the decisions more stable. Right now a lot is spinning around and being considered, it’s just not in a state of completion. Things will probably have to be done twice or re-considered somehow, which is not necessarily a bad thing.
This is a time for challenging physical activity, don’t be extreme resulting in injury, just challenge the muscles, and push the self to strive, to achieve, to move beyond the comfort zone. Become your own best inner coach and take your personal story to the next level of advancement. There will probably be a ramping up of all sorts of projects, stay patient and respectful of the process. Don’t expect instant results and then get pissed because it’s not happening.
Remember, there is a fine line between creativity and destruction.

Take the energy of this week and boldly set an intention statement for the new spring season especially at the New Moon March 22 at 7:37 am PDT. Save the combat energy for whatever is blocked or stuck preventing that intention statement from fully taking hold. Plant that potent seed that is bursting to become incarnated in the material world and grow it into a magnificent specimen of creativity throughout the upcoming year.
The new beginning has begun, but there may be a hesitation or delay in getting out of the starting gate because there are still many aspects of our desire, will and functionality that are being fixed or something is still being built with Mars retro in Virgo. We’re deeply engaged in the process of analysis. That process produces answers to questions and more questions that when integrated or incorporated into the whole picture can create refinement, healing, productivity . . . we are still being challenged to set a corrected course, steer clearly with our intentions, stop doing things that don’t work.
We are changing our minds constantly and incorporating new information with Mercury retro and dealing with chaos and lack of foresight or planning, or just limited understanding. But there is also a sense of being grounded, a certain feeling of well being despite the potential for chaos due to a beautiful grand Earth trine between Mars in Virgo, Pluto in Capricorn and Venus and Jupiter in Taurus. We’re being stabilized, protected and helped to channel a lot of potentially difficult energy. It’s like riding a wild horse, but we can keep our mount instead of being bucked off right now.
April 4th Mercury will go direct and the knight or scout who has been out wandering the kingdom in search of the Holy Grail will come home and unload all her riches at the table . . . the grail may or may not be in that bag o’schwag, but it doesn’t matter, so many other treasures have been brought forth and will unfold throughout the month of April.
April 14th Mars will go direct and the will power, the active force of desire will have completed a deep and Herculean task of right action and a feel of moving forward will ensue, a deeper tone of knowing how to proceed with direction and focus will kick in.
Deeply connect to the Joy of Life’s Discovery in your own special way. Maintain the balance between action oriented life on the material plane and meditative dream weaving on the inner plane. The door between the two realms is super open this entire week and the sprites and fairies are a foot creating mischief and magic.
Know that setting your intention instantly invites the greater forces to participate and adds a dose of the “unexpected”. Things may change around in such an incredible way, the idea you had is enhanced and improved upon beyond your ability alone. Expect much and notice how your aspirations are held like a blaze on the horizon as if something were about to rise.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG! The Zodiac Wheel once again is in rebirth. Aries, like a match, strikes up the element of fire and motivates the collective to lead through thought and action. Warrior planet Mars is the drive behind Aries, urging time is best spent this month in self-awareness, exploration, and understanding caution through utilizing courage.

A MEDITATION FOR ARIES
Aries individuals evolve best if they wisely coordinate their thoughts and actions through intensely profound and willed thinking. The can give a new direction to their lives if they have a right attitude toward life and gain a true knowledge of themselves, recognizing the real nature of Aries as fiery. Aries purifies thinking and raises though through power, compelling correction and advancing towards truth. Until truth is manifest as a living fact in life, Aries individuals cannot become the real pioneers they could be. ~John Jocelyn

AS THE PLANETS MOVE in their constant procession through the Zodiac, the Universe’s energy affects us as individuals through the knowledge of our natal birth charts as well as on a collective level.

CURRENT PLANETARY TRANSITS
19 mar SUN enters ARIES 10:14pm
20 mar SUN enters ARIES 1:14am SPRING EQUINOX
22 mar NEW MOON in ARIES 10:37am 7:37am
23 mar MERCURY REenters PISCES 9:22am 6:22am
03 apr VENUS enters GEMINI 11:18am 8:18am
04 apr MERCURY goes DIRECT in PISCES 6:11am 3:11am
06 apr FULL MOON in LIBRA 3:19pm 12:19pm
07 apr HAPPY PASSOVER til 14 apr
08 apr HAPPY EASTER
10 apr  PLUTO goes REtrograde in CAPRICORN 12:21pm 9:21am
13 apr MARS goes DIRECT in VIRGO 11:53pm 8:53pm
16 apr MERCURY enters ARIES 6:42pm 3:42pm
19 apr SUN enters TAURUS 12:12pm 9:12am
Eastern Daylight Time/Pacific Daylight Time

CURRENT LONG TERM PLANETARY TRANSITS
MARS IN VIRGO RETROGRADE/DIRECT
JUPITER in TAURUS
SATURN in LIBRA RETROGRADE
URANUS in ARIES
NEPTUNE in PISCES
PLUTO in CAPRICORN DIRECT/RETROGRADE

The Typical Aries
Aries natives display self-assertion, naivety, drive, and a seemingly fearless nature. Ever striking up new ideas, initiations come easily to the Ram who can forage new territory like no other sign. An Aries is at their best when they are in charge- but their key ingredient for success is adhering to co-operation. Forever the child of the Zodiac, these natives are known to struggle with aggressive, impulsive, and self-absorbed personas; until they understand no one truly works alone to achieve their goals.

In Your Natal Birth Chart
Aries rules the properties that determine your Ascendant and 1st House understanding of your Mask to the World/First Impressions.  The sign that starts here, is also known as the Rising Sign, and is why an Astrologer asks for your birth time. Through the soul’s process, any planets placed here reach their outward expression by being directly influenced by this particular area of the life. This is the area where you find your approach and immediate responses to life as it happens.

Should you not be born to an Aries Rising, Aries does fall somewhere in your natal chart. The House Aries energy rules is the one area of your “Zodiac Pie” where you will see a pioneering and self-guided energy behind all you do. Any planets that may be cast in Aries within the birth chart also take on their innate expression through the qualities of this head-strong, fearless, and fiery sign.

Sun enters Aries 20 March
With Uranus and Mercury Retrograde in full swing within The Ram, our guiding light moves forward into Aries. No other sign is more attuned to being first- as an Aries innately has the ability to grasp the essentials and take a straightforward approach to start just about anything. What begins here within this passage takes some extra hard work to follow to actually finish. The energy as the collective enters Spring this year is even more distracted as Mercury is currently creating review and redoing here, all while Uranus is making sure that unexpected situations will show up to test one’s Warrior presence. Careful and patient thinking is the key to success within anyone’s immediate environment as the month unfolds.

Mercury reenters Pisces 23 March, Goes Direct 04 April
Our Messenger still requests for us all to revisit and review our communications as he will swim upstream with The Fishes throughout 16 April. Under Retrograde, we are wise to take time in reflection and contemplation of sympathetic causes, especially those where Pisces rules within our personal lives from our birth charts, all while we remain positive. Once Direct Motion returns 04 April, these ideas are then able to work once more for the future as the Shadow will perpetuate and favor forward movement of them. These weeks will be ones where ultra-sensitivity will be required to avoid confusion as the tendency to be ruled by the feelings is all the more apt to occur.

Venus enters Gemini 03 April
The blessings of an early Spring change gears as Venus enters the mutability of Gemini. As Mercury communicates from the last sign of Winter, harmonies may not be easily met to agree upon forward motion for our season of rebirth. Look to Pisces and Gemini to see how ideally a source of structure can be created in the life for truly Venus will never be in the mood for the argument. As our planet of harmony journeys with The Twins, spending time in intellectual pursuits, spontaneity, relationships of all kinds, and traveling allows a clever energy to unfold for the collective to join hands with in the unite.

Pluto goes Retrograde in Capricorn 10 April
Revisions where The Transformer is currently bringing regeneration and long-term change to the life are on throughout 18 September. Unlike inner planet backwards passages, this transit casts a subtle affect that still must be carefully listened to. As the world looks to return to traditional values and a more stable sense for our future as a whole, ways to improve upon this are brought forth under this period of review. Look to where The Goat brings ambition and enterprise to your personal piece of the Zodiac Pie and see what ways a patient plan can be implemented to emerge a powerful regeneration here by September.

Mars goes Direct in Virgo 13 April
Seemingly a moment everyone’s been anxiously waiting for. Forward Motion returns to where our very Warrior planet has been motivating dynamic change in Virgo, who purifies and audits within the life. Careful attention to ironing out the details here since last November -when Mars first began journeying with The Virgin- more often than not has resulted in some dynamic changes. Retrograding since 23 January, now, all the experiences that have recently be in reassessment and review wish to take real direction again. Whatever feelings of stagnation may have been sensed here begin to lift and find disciplined ways to efficiently, logically, and practically serve. Continuing to stand in one’s courage allows diplomatic and inspiring action energies to return to this area of the life.

May the Warrior within be ready to take up in leadership as long as the deeper understanding of effective self-knowledge recognizes that pioneering for the truth is how the battle is always won.

A Grand Gift in Earth
A very cool cast from our planets above down here below…

At 9pm EDT 13 March, we saw an intense Grand Trine in our Earth Signs.
Venus and Jupiter at 09 degrees Taurus (House 7, right side of chart)
Mars Retrograde at 09 degrees Virgo (House 11, upper left of chart)
Pluto at 09 degrees Capricorn (House 3, lower center of chart)

At the 9th degree, this more than optimistic communication between our Earth Signs is requesting a true alignment in the practicality, solidarity, efficiency, stability and true worth of our lives down here below. Take a good patient look around your world. What can you be truly grateful for, even amidst any  apparent flux that Mercury Retrograde may be causing? There is a half full glass for you to grab somewhere.

Venus and Jupiter undoubtedly have called forth the harmonies we are seeing for an extra early Spring, as the signs are everywhere about it’s bursting even as we are still within the last licks of Winter with our present Sun at 23 degrees Pisces. Taurus is the sign to “fix” us into Spring, and here, we have the very two planets transiting with these realms. Who isn’t feeling the fever from The Idealist and The Optimist?

Mars is cleaning up big time in the realms of The Virgin, where life here is motivated to be reviewed in fairly intense ways. Driving energies seek to spin out what is no longer necessary within the areas of health, being of service and how pets are handled. Known as the sign of the auditor, Virgo is finding those details to be raked over and it’s mutable ground is getting a true fertilization. By the time 13 April comes along, The Pioneer will return to making sure proper direction and action returns to this area of the life.

Pluto, slowly but surely, is capturing all the scope from the wisdom of Capricorn. The Transformer is bringing everything back to being tried and true, and will not tolerate that which is not being done with the utmost integrity. Those trying to cut corners and make short cuts to the long term goal, will be taught serious lessons from this grave mistake. This planet is about power, and power comes from the slow and steady choice in this day and age.

So at 9pm EDT 13 March 2012 on the East Cost, we have another interesting capture as we cast the here and now chart. With an 18 degree Libra Rising in on the horizon, we have another understanding of the 9 here. The 18 as we have been seeing from the last 6 Full Moons at the 18th degree of the sign, is requesting once more we take a closer look at the balance of Spiritual-Material Conflict within our lives. The material no longer matters, at least the obsession of it as it has been created to appear within this disposable and fast paced greedy world. Getting “Spiritual” and truly in touch with the nature of relating, now, that is what the 18th degree of Libra wishes for us to unite our innate dependency with.

With Libra in the lead and all Cardinal Signs in charge of this 9pm EDT 13 March “As Above,” Pluto is transforming the thinking, Venus and Jupiter are thrilled to be creating harmony in relationships, and Mars says rethink all hopes dreams and wishes in what society really is doing for us all down here below. This Trine in Nine is asking for conclusions to how these 3 areas relate and work in ease with one another. Conclusions are being asked to formulate, or simply, they will fall into place without question.

Also of interest to note is the Medium Coeli (Mid Heaven) in the area of how structure is formed for the collective, and where the individuality stems from, ideally. This point is at  21 degree of Cancer, that of The Crown of the Magi. This number is also happy to report that the soul testing is over and some higher learning is upon us that must be nurtured. New philosophies and beliefs are ready to grow within humanity’s outward expressions. Now, does that precisely mean no more heartache?

No. In fact, there may be more heartache ahead than we have ever seen in quite some time. But, if we are not consumed with the material, our spiritual soul will know how to handle it, and the conflict will cease. The only soul testing we have had is not recognizing enough spirit within our lives. With all of this 18 and 9 going on, it is truly time. Time to let go of what we thought we knew. What we thought we already understood. It’s final. It’s over. The world we all were so damn comfortable in. It doesn’t exist anymore, and it doesn’t work.

Get practical. Get real. Get rooted. Return to tradition. Be efficient. Be happy. Exercise patience. Get healthy. Educate yourself. Think for yourself. Live in Spiritual and Universal Laws. Be silent. Listen. Turn on the deep love in your heart to evolve on this earth. This is our future. It is time to say, “WE are NEW.”

The Grand Trine in Nine has spoken.  Namaste.

On a personal note….
This alignment means everything to you from the collective perspective, as well as from your natal birth chart. A quick handy guide is below that points to the collective’s vantage point of how these 4 planets from above are able to work with you down here below. Depending upon the exact mathematical cast of the natal birth chart chart, you can also gain further insight on a more personal level by seeing how 09 degree points of the Earth Signs align for you.

Your Collective Alignment in A Grand Trine in Nine
The connection of how 09 degrees Venus/Jupiter in Taurus, 09 degrees Mars Rx in Virgo, 09 degrees Pluto in Capricorn works from the collective horoscope.

Aries:
Harmony/Wisdom of what “I Have” Values/Earning Power
Motivating review and Drive of how “I Serve” Service/Health
Transforming Power in how “I Structure” Career/Public Life

Taurus:
Harmony/Wisdom of how “I Am” First Impressions/Approaches
Motivating review and Drive of how “I Create” Creativity/Children
Transforming Power in how “I Believe” Higher Education/Philosophy

Gemini:
Harmony/Wisdom of how “I Process” Subconscious Process/Inner World
Motivating review and Drive of how “I Nurture” Home/Family/Environment
Transforming Power of how “I Regenerate” Wealth/Sexuality/Core Change

Cancer:
Harmony/Wisdom of how “I Socialize” Friendships/Groups/Hopes/Dreams
Motivating review and Drive of how “I Communicate” Thinking/Mentality
Transforming Power of how “I Relate” Partnerships/Marriage

Leo:
Harmony/Wisdom of how “I Structure” Career/Public Life
Motivating review and Drive of what “I Have” Values/Earning Power
Transforming Power of how ““I Serve” Service/Health

Virgo:
Harmony/Wisdom of how “I Believe” Higher Education/Philosophy
Motivating review and Drive of how “I Am” First Impressions/Approaches
Transforming Power of how “I Create” Creativity/Children

Libra:
Harmony/Wisdom of how “I Regenerate” Wealth/Sexuality/Core Change
Motivating review and Drive of how “I Process” Subconscious Process/Inner World
Transforming Power of how “I Nurture” Home/Family/Environment

Scorpio:
Harmony/Wisdom of how “I Relate” Partnerships/Marriage
Motivating review and Drive of how “I Socialize” Friendships/Groups/Hopes/Dreams
Transforming Power of how “I Communicate” Thinking/Mentality

Sagittarius:
Harmony/Wisdom of how “I Serve” Service/Health
Motivating review and Drive of how “I Structure” Career/Public Life
Transforming Power in what “I Have” Values/Earning Power

Capricorn:
Harmony/Wisdom of how “I Create” Creativity/Children
Motivating review and Drive of what “I Believe” Higher Education/Philosophy
Transforming Power of how “I Am” First Impressions/Approaches

Aquarius:
Harmony/Wisdom of how “I Nurture” Home/Family/Environment
Motivating review and Drive of how “I Regenerate” Wealth/Sexuality/Core Change
Transforming Power of how “I Process” Subconscious Process/Inner World

Pisces:
Harmony/Wisdom of how “I Communicate” Thinking/Mentality
Motivating review and Drive of how “I Relate” Partnerships/Marriage
Transforming Power of how “I Socialize” Friendships/Groups/Hopes/Dreams

The good news is there is nothing wrong with you. You may need to create space for this personal growth and transformation to occur. Many times when reading books or seeing several different types of coaches, religious leaders, energy workers, hypnotherapists, etc, you may begin to feel pulled in many directions. You may even find yourself filled with conflict, and choosing what is easy rather than the more challenging of chores. Or choosing what is harder, because the thought that “things don’t come easy” resonates with you. What’s the answer to the dilemma?

Give it time. Give yourself space, and let the seeds that you have planted cultivate. Instead of seeing 5 experts at once and reading book after book to change your perspective, your thought patterns, your socialization skills, your sales/dating techniques, perhaps, set it aside and let the transformation occur. It took you a lifetime to get where you are. Let the work that you have done sink in. Or focus on 1-2 modalities, or give yourself time between books for self-improvement.

In our present day things are so immediate, that once we have reached the precipice of frustration we have the want/expectation for change to occur at a snap of the fingers (yes I made a hypnosis joke). Some things do face immediate resolution. But other things take time. I have had clients notify me that 6 months to a year after our sessions they have reached their transformation or accomplished their goals and say how easy it was, but faced frustration at the beginning of the journey, feeling like it wasn’t happening fast enough. Just as in house building foundations and permitting takes time.

Here is a snarky look at today from the POV of comedian Louis C K. I can identify with this comedic interview. I often remind myself when I am frustrated with the slow speed of my Internet provider how amazing it is that at my fingertips I have access to a world of information. I do not need to leave the comfort of my home or office to look something up.

Personal development is a lifelong journey. We grow and change it is inevitable. As you move through life you may need or want to access different modalities. There is no rule that you must better yourself or improve yourself within a year by cramming in as much as possible. By taking your time you can see what really works for you. This will give you the space to save time, energy and money. Constantly trying to find the fix without giving time for the work you have done develops a slippery slope away from wellness. Give yourself permission to grow.

Some pharmaceutical highlights for me:

TOE FUNGUS TREATMENT:

Toe fungus causes the toe to become thick and yellow and just not pretty. To treat with pharmaceuticals, the best option is a drug called terbinafine (Lamisil) which should be taken by mouth daily for one week a month for three months.

Side effects of Lamisil? As with all antifungal drugs, has the potential to cause liver problems. In some rare cases Lamisil has caused liver failure. It has also been linked to very severe skin reactions called Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.

So this very toxic medication will travel through the body and affect all organ systems in the body – just to treat a fungal infection in the toe? And may cause liver failure. Really? There must be a better way . . .
I saw a new product called Citrusway – an all natural product with citrus extract that has helped clear up “even the worst cases of fingernail fungus” within 8 weeks!

LICE

Lice is often a problem in school age children, and is treated with toxic pesticides permethrin and pyrethrin. These products are not only toxic, but some strains of lice are becoming resistant to it.
www.FairyLiceMothers.com has a line of products used to get rid of the lice by killing an enzyme that they need to survive. Fairy LiceMothers’ MagicMousse is an enzyme that breaks down the exoskeleton of the louse and it is unable to survive.

And other random highlights:

GLOWRITE

Love the GLOWRITE signs! The Write-on, Wipe-off illuminated Signs www.Glowrite.com

SAMPLES, SAMPLES, and MORE SAMPLES!!

Of pizza, pasta, crackers, ice cream, chocolate, chicken, veggie burgers and veggie hot dogs, gummy vitamins, snack bars, chips, breakfast items, juices, natural sodas, water, probiotics, etc, etc . . .
Variety of products for the household, natural pet foods, clothing, soap, lotions, shoes, juicers, cleanses,

I’ve been gradually switching over to products that are natural, non-toxic. I have non-toxic skin products from Optimal Health Institute, and TKO Orange for cleaning my kitchen, bathroom, tile floors, and carpet stains. Also I use Tom’s natural toothpaste. Now I have a few samples of natural cleaning products to use for laundry soap, and samples of Jane Carter’s Solution for the hair.

OMG SPORTS SPRAY
Is a natural product, used to deodorize everything in your gym bag – naturally! www.OMGspray.com

These are just a few of the many highlights of a sensory-overloaded weekend!

06 degrees Aries to 23 degrees Pisces

Sooooo… If you’ve done your astrological homework and did your ‘Preparing for Mercury Retrograde’ you are truly going to be at the head of the class for the next few weeks ahead. And noooooo, the end of the world is not coming quite yet just because The Messenger is taking time to offer us all some necessary reflection within our lives. But, rest assured, this passage is going to change up a lot things for the collective.

Remaining positive couldn’t be more important to grab on to with both hands, and hold on tight. Let’s just think of Mercury for a second. Envision our quicksilver planet who ever-so enjoys delivering his messages and information, making sure travel and movement is happily happening wherever he goes. Now, picture him blindfolded in a sense, in where, he can not see where he is going to do all of these things he typically keeps himself quite busy with.  What would you do if you had to literally only physically move backwards to function down here below?

Aries:
1st Approaches/Mask to the World/Motivations
12th Inner Psyche/Clearing of the Past

Taurus:
12th Inner Psyche/Clearing of the Past
11th Innovations/Friendships/Organizations

Gemini:
11th Innovations/Friendships/Organizations
10th Career/Public Life/Opportunities

Cancer:
10th Career/Public Life/Opportunities
9th Philosophies/Foreign Travel/Education

Leo:
9th Philosophies/Foreign Travel/Education
8th Transformations/Sexuality/Wealth

Virgo:
8th Transformations/Sexuality/Wealth
7th Partnerships/Marriage/Balance with Others

Libra:
7th Partnerships/Marriage/Balance with Others
6th Health/Being of Service/Employees

Scorpio:
6th Health/Being of Service/Employees
5th Creativity/Children/Love Affairs

Sagittarius:
5th Creativity/Children/Love Affairs
4th Home/Family/Emotions

Capricorn:
4th Home/Family/Emotions
3rd Thinking/Mentality/Communications

Aquarius:
3rd Thinking/Mentality/Communications
2nd Values/Earning Power/Possessions

Pisces:
2nd Values/Earning Power/Possessions
1st Approaches/Mask to the World/Motivations

So let’s Dear Stars, have some FUN for a change with our Trickster, and listen to what he wishes to help us with down here below, ourselves. And whatever CHALLENGES may come your way to test your soul, know too, ALL CHANGES LEAN AN ANGEL ANGLE HEAL AS A SAGE CLEANSE.  Off we go to become friends with change.  Namaste.

More on the Lexigrams of MERCURY RETROGRADE!

In all fairness regarding my parents, they did their best with what they had. They followed the trends of the times. They watched me close enough to ensure I wasn’t too outta control (that darn cookie jar lid made JUST enough noise to alert Mom’s ear EVERY BLOODY time I tried to sneak a cookie!  arggg!). Like most parents, they followed the food pyramid scheme that we all know now is totally a scam created by folks who wish to get (stay) rich by manipulating the entire food production process. (Seriously! Do you research on this to ensure my youthful ignorance isn’t passed on to you!)

Over the years, starting in mid grade school as I began to sense how different I was (yup – I sensed I was a gay boy very early on). At the time, I didn’t know that my growing girth was really a self-defense mechanism to socially opt-out of most sports. Sports play a powerful role in male bonding.  In sports, guys can touch each other in a socially approved way. Sports is also a way a group of guys can be naked with each other.  I can remember with HORROR that I had to take a shower after gym class at some point. (If you’re totally turned on my those you shower with, it’s pretty darn embarrassing to shower with them – in a Catholic grade school no less)! So, I got fat.

Being ridiculed as a FAT boy is FAR less of an issue than facing FAGGOT fists. I could hide my sexual orientation behind my girth, mirth and attitude.  I know my gym teachers hated fat boys.  I wonder if they thought a fat student represented a failure in their eyes?  Who knows! Given their jokes and comments I could tell they hated faggots more. Emotionally, I didn’t care about being fat. I was big-boned after all! Right?  I could deal with being fat (eating more) as long as my sexual orientation smoke-screen held up!

Ignorance has a way of adopting a close friend known as arrogance (another self-defense mechanism). Ignorance and arrogance LOVE each other. The bond they create is one powerful bond to support unhealthy behaviors such as eating to feel good and feel loved. We’ll dive into all three of these adventures (arrogance, medicinal eating and love eating) in the upcoming posts. One of my coping mechanism around being a husky, closeted child was a wicked sense of humor and cutting tongue sharpened with arrogance. Needless to say, I wasn’t all that popular LOL! Go figure – ehh?

NOW – it’s YOUR turn. What do you have to offer on this topic of Youthful Ignorance in relation to gaining and maintaining a healthy weight? Remember, these posts are discussion topic starters more than simple passive entertainment tidbits. I look forward to learning your thoughts as well. In fact, join us LIVE every Monday on our Leave Your Fat Behind Blog Talk radio show. When? Click this link to learn what time we’ll be LIVE in your time zone. Listen to past shows packed with all sorts of great info! Join us for live shows and share your thoughts too!

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Miracle Stem Cell Heart Repair, by Christian Wilde – Once a heart attack scars the tissue of the heart, the area of the muscle is permanently and irrevocably damaged, leading to congestive heart failure and possibility of sudden death. However, there is amazing progress happening with stem cell therapy. There has always been the controversy about the ethics of using an unborn fetus. However, now they are using stem cells from the patient’s body! Christian Wilde has compiled the information and written a book ,which I will be reading in the next week. http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Stem-Cell-Heart-Repair/dp/1599750546
George Noory Panel – Had a great panel of speakers hosted by Coast to Coast AM radio host George Noory. The speakers included :

- author of Natural Cures They Don’t Want You To Know About and natural health activist Kevin Trudeau
- Leonard Caldwell is the world’s leading authority for cancer cures and claims that every cancer is curable – in 2 to 16    weeks!
- Christian Wilde – author of Miracle Stem Cell Heart Repair
- Andrew Wakefield – author of Callous Disregard, Autism and Vaccines – The Truth Behind a Tragedy
- Patricia Bragg, whose father started the Bragg Live Foods company one hundred years ago!

Was a great group of people and it was good to see these powerful leaders combine their energies.

Orange TKO – I got to stock up on my favorite cleaning product which I use for cleaning the kitchen, bathroom, mopping the floors, stains in the carpet, and sometimes for laundry. Is non-toxic and smells good (like oranges)!  http://www.tkoorange.com/
Dr. Robert Verkerk – runs the European Alliance for Natural Health, fighting the regulators who want to created regulations that will push natural products off the store shelves and make them illegal. I’ve been emailing him back and forth for a few years, and was excited when I saw him walk by and then was able to meet and talk to him.

Vibration Machines – There were three or four vendors carrying these vibration machines that are becoming more and more trendy. You stand on them for 10 minutes at a time and they shake up all your cells and organs – great for circulation!
Was a nice weekend, good to go and reconnect with those who are passionate about natural health and alternative medicine!

08 March
4:39AM EST

Peace in Release

We’ve gathered from Pisces to now find completion and release where The Virgin brings a natural and pure feel to your Zodiac Pie.  As this 6th Full Moon peaks at the 18th degree of the sign, we also conclude the Universe’s offering to tap into the understanding of Spiritual Material Conflict in our lives from Aries to Virgo. As we enter this lunation’s waning phase, some early spring-cleaning that lets in releasing the material to welcome the spiritual awaits to find us.

Moon enters Virgo,
Tuesday 06 March at 10:27pm EST until Thursday, 08 March at 11:50pm EST
Logically, Virgo is not always the easiest place for our planet of emotion to be visiting. With the tendency for analysis to increase, this may bring forth the end result of instinct and imagination to feel quite limited under this passage. One may always find, engaging in service to others and dealing with details are stellar ways to channel success. It seems practical to gravitate to cleaning-up, effectiveness and study as our Moon finds its’ energies engaged in more reserved feelings, and just may exhibit a little shyness.

Full Moon, 08 March, 4:39am EST, 18 degrees Virgo
The Virgo piece of your personal Zodiac Pie points to where you will feel quite an intensity this Thursday, as well as the area of life to focus upon for release and reflection for the next two weeks until our next New Moon upon 03 April. The final lunation in a 6-month series since last fall in Aries at the 18th degree, we conclude as well a deep acceptance of letting go of the material satisfaction within our lives. As Virgo appreciates above all else purity and innocence, there is no time like the present to absorb and recognize all that the spiritual side of life has to offer us. Once more through logic, Virgo is telling us here, solidarity in our future completely depends upon this.

For the Collective
This Full Moon in Virgo requests that we look to matters concerning health, purity, routine, service, and efficiency in our habits. Our present Sun in Pisces brings on the enthusiasm for the unknown, sympathy and understanding -now being complimented by the Moon- engages in balance with the Moon’s reasonable choices of health and serving others in Virgo. As our entire Solar Month evolves, making peace ones practice attracts the gentle energy necessary to allow the proper letting go to occur now.

Warrior Mars presently guards over The Virgin, and he isn’t quite looking where he is going right now. Retrograding at a mere 7 degrees away at 11 degrees Virgo, we’ll certainly see the potential for this lunation to be more intense than normal. We truly have a dynamic energy adding to what is meant to end here as review time in Virgo really picks up the pace. Mars has been motivating what should already be in the process of courageously exiting from this area of the life since 23 January. Ultimately, when Mars goes Direct 13 April, we find the finishing touches will fall into place from this Full Moon’s request for review. By 08 June, Mars will be over the 18th degree of Virgo moving forward, so take note of how these dates relate as time brings us through progress.

Lunar-O-Scope, Full Moon in Virgo 2012
For the collective horoscope, again we offer advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. Remember, if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal charts’ advice, more so if the earlier degrees of it. Keep in mind, the exact casting of the natal birth chart determines a precise perspective of how the current transits of the planets personally and specifically affect you.

Aries: Motivation fuels you improve your personal habits and health Dear Rams. If you’ve been headstrong and chose not to focus on this important task, it’s imperative you listen up. There is a worn-out way you are being of service to others, so take this time to further upon letting go, as a new routine awaits in the wings about how “I serve.” You may find unrest with your co-workers at present, but let courage take the lead. Pets may require your attention, or a choice is to made about them in your life.

Taurus: The Bull is thrilled to see an artistic or creative adventure come to a conclusion. Children or brain-children captivate your attention now.  You’ve been feeling open to love affairs, yet it is best to take a stance and ponder where they fit upon your stage of life. Choose the courageous response with any apparent conflicts here as well. You will know how to move forward with how “I create” after Mars offering for reflection is over as you reach your birthday, so as always: yes, patience is required here.

Gemini: Emotions swirl as you arrive at conclusions that pertain to your home and family. Don’t logically think that sense of déjà vu is the other side of yourself talking- be sure to listen to the instinctive messages being channeled to you, as these have been strongly motivated to reach you for quite some time. For certain, your normal routine about how “I nurture” is about to change course, and the urge to truly clean up and clear out here wishes for The Twins to unite in full force and iron out all these details.

Cancer: An out-dated mental process Dear Crab must be released, and you already know what’s been the focus of your thoughts on this. You instinctively realize it’s best not to worry, so take this planetary gift and find better ways to think. As you continue to reflect on how “I communicate” and not be so nit-picky and discriminating, you may also find there is peace to be made with a neighbor or sibling that may have recently raised a conflict or two. Think pure and polite, and let your thoughts serve you.

Leo: Focus intensifies further upon your values, earning power, and what is it all worth to you. Now is the time to reclaim and review your “I have” securities. Take a hearty look at possessions, swallow up the pride, and let go of some things so new values will be granted the proper room to grow later. While you may have waited until now to take action, you’ve known this early spring-cleaning was definitely coming. Rest assured, by the time we reach late Spring, you are going to be thrilled space was made here now.

Virgo: Don’t shy away from this magical spotlight! You have already been trying on some new approaches and letting go of “I am” habits that don’t truly serve you. Your innate humility takes this more sensitive time for self without raising the ego bar too high. Your shouldn’t doubt the emotions you feel here now, but you can let the world see those first impressions of yours morph into more practical ones you are meant to share. Be courageous if conflict finds you, for causing a fuss won’t serve you now.

Libra: Those inner layers of your Scales look for more solitary time to even it all out. Your psyche has already been vibrant with internal messages in the midst of how “I process.” Matters of the subconscious are able to be further resolved. If you aren’t already recording your dreams, balance is brought to your waking world when you document and decode them. This release time really helps to clarify the loose ends that are concerning the hidden parts of yourself: so be sure to be friendly to them.

Scorpio: There is an on-going request motivating you take a look at routines within your friendships and organizations. What doesn’t serve you where “I socialize,” now is the perfect opportunity for letting go. Reflect upon the recent roles you’ve played in your groups, and your wishes here will be sure to blossom later on. Ponder deep within your hopes for the future, and wish well, the pure ones will find their light to shine later. Accept that unexpected invitation to go out to play- it’s part of the larger picture to flourish.

Sagittarius: Career matters are driving you to look to decisions that will be made on where it is all going. There is a lot of transition in your sense of “I structure” as reflection is currently unfolding. Your purpose, mission, and reputation all await significant changes, which you -above all signs- are always eager for. Make logical reassessments here now. You also have been toying with authority, and if you’ve been seeing some conflicts here, it’s best to be generous and make sure your optimism serves you best.

Capricorn: Your philosophical outlooks are in review and which ones serve you best for the long-term. There’s an important trip that’s either finishing now, talk of one you will take, or one past you reflect upon. There is an urge to expand somehow, and idealism is surely by your side to make sure you are optimistically climbing the mountain that leads you to higher education. It is a great time to study or re-examine something you’ve already learned, as your entire sense of “I believe” lets go of what is old.

Aquarius: Your wealth and financial revisions have been looking for new life to be brought to them. Not enough intimacy in a personal relationship? This passage reflects upon bringing in a true transformation here, for this is no time to remain fixed in resistance. Feel inventive in how you can find other people’s money to help you, or let them go help someone else. If you are looking to totally break on through to the other side, your entire core is up for peeling away the layers, as you truly tap into how “I transform.”

Pisces: Those closest to you, personal or business related, have already been captivating your attention. Now your feelings really join in for this lunation, as you’ll innately sense the request for release and conclusion here. As people come and go, and you’ll have to tap into your intuition, which, logically shows you the answers you seek here in how “I relate.” Your partners may waver in swimming in the school of courage, not ego, and be a little off course from being polite. Peacefully walk away from any argument.

Most of us, including myself, are biting at the bit waiting for the warm weather to arrive.

Well, it’s just a few weeks away!  Get ready!

Although Spring is associated with new beginnings, it’s not always easy to get into that poetic mindset if you’ve gone through a really tough winter that included experiencing the loss a loved one.  I get a lot of questions about how to cope with loss, and one typical example, from Renee, follows:

“Dear Suzane, Thank you for the work that you do.  I received a message from my dearest husband through you at your seminar at the Omega Institute in New York.  I am surrounded by people who are in pain because of the death of a loved one (what I call the “walking wounded”).  It occurs to me that our culture seriously does not know how to deal with death.  People are left to fend for themselves, or are drugged, or just lose their minds.  Even after eight years, the pain of the loss of my husband is so great that I find myself withdrawn from the life that I once knew, and basically just waiting to die.  THERE MUST BE A BETTER WAY!

I have read so many books (yours, Raymond Moody’s, Hank Wesselman’s, Dannion Brinkley’s and MANY many more…).  I have been through the eight week grief therapy process, and had personal counseling.  I have consulted mediums.  Now, I am trying desperately to come to terms with death and find meaning to the time that I have remaining here on earth.  At this point, I feel I should have some answers, but I only have more questions.  I found myself over and over again hearing these words, THERE MUST BE A BETTER WAY”

I wish I could tell Renee, and everyone, “Yes, there’s a better way and here it is…”  But the truth of the matter is that grief is a process and we each have to get through it as best we can, in our own way.  There are no magic wands to wave, or secret levers to pull.  To be totally honest, while practicing mediumship over all these years, I am continually amazed by how well people actually deal with their grieving processes quite naturally.  This is perhaps a commentary about the kind of open-minded people who attend my events, and I am certainly honored that they come to me for whatever extra comfort I might be able to provide.  Yet, even in the everyday world, so many folks already have an intuitive sense of what it’s all about, and patiently get through the process and soon start looking forward to their “next Spring.”  I know that this may not be what Renee wanted to hear, but it is the truth.

Now, with all that being said, there are indeed so many things that can help you progress through the grieving process.  First of all, keep loving.  Also, try to go about your day as best you can, as normally as possible.  It’s important to keep sight of the fact that you have a responsibility to yourself and those around you to resume living your life to the fullest, and eventually recapture joy.  Read up on the afterlife if you feel drawn to that – one of my books or the many others that are available.  Be patient with yourself.  There are no deadlines to meet.  When you start feeling upset, focus on your breathing, and try to relax.  Of course, it doesn’t hurt to cry.  When times get tough, remember that eventually your new beginning, your Spring, will arrive.  Have faith.  Yes, it’s difficult, but you will get through it.

One other thought, know you are never alone.  Your loved ones in spirit-along with your guides, angels, spirit helpers, whatever you want to call them-are there keeping an eye on you always.

This Spring I’m so looking forward to getting back into my gardening work, planting those seeds and watching them grow.  It is so amazing how that magical journey unfolds. But before we get there…I am very pleased to announce that I’ll be at the Afterlife Conference in Virgina Beach-one of my favorite venues-beginning Friday March 9 and lasting thru the weekend.  Lots of wonderful speakers and presenters, as you can see here:

http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=975447 Hope to meet up with you there, if you can make it!

To all of you, THANKS for being a part of the work I love to do.

Growing up, I went shopping with Mom for clothes.  We always headed to the ‘husky’ section. Sensing I was a bit embarrassed by my size, she did her best to reassure me that our family was known to be big boned. For most my youth and young adult life, I bought that story hook, line and stinker! As I grew more overweight, no worries. Mom was a seamstress! She could customize just about anything we bought.

For special treats, Mom and I would wander around a fabric store to explore both fabrics and patterns! (If she hadn’t a clue I was a gay boy back then, I’m amazed! But I digress! More on that story coming up!)Emotionally, I know food represented love for me. (I’ll dive more deeply into this issue in episodes 4 & 5 – watch for them!) I fondly recall all the extra effort Mom gave to create spectacular birthday meals. Given my birthday is so close to Christmas, Mom would spend DAYS baking a wide variety of cookies to create cookie plates from all the family, neighbors and friends. (Yes, I do recall snarfing many a cookie while being Santa’s helper!) And OH what a treat and how exciting it was to go to the golden arches for lunch after church! (Any meal outside my home was considered a special occasion.)

Looking back, my face grins with all the imaginative stories I created to justify my heft. I repeated the big-boned excuse many times! These stories help justify and cope with so many things. Isn’t it amazing what our minds (egos) will do for us? Today, these stories help me dive deep, quickly, with those who seek my guidance to gain then maintain a healthy weight. Heads-up kind readers! Should you hire me to help you, please know we’ll gently, yet consistently help you uncover what your creativitycosts you (in the form of self-sabotaging excuses) in more ways than one.

While our bone structure certainly factors into our weight, excess weight is NOT due to bone size (for most folks). Our frames tell us when we’re carrying too much excess weight in many ways. Ongoing aches and pains (especially in your back, knees and feet) should NOT be ignored or medicated into submission.  The most common physical message our bones send us is one of being tired. (Try carrying a suite case packed with your standard 50 pounds! No matter the size of your bones, at some point you’ll get tired of carrying that extra weight.)  Are you too tired to be tired? Being tired all the time opens the doors to so many other complications. When you’re ready to re-awaken your natural energy, you’ll know it! I’ll be happy to help you regain what is already inside! Click to send a note – any time.

Now it’s your turn! Please share a comment by tapping a few words into the comment box below.

Mahalo!

P.S. Heads-up!  We’ll start our November cleanse group on 11/7.  Call me at 888-332-2976 to learn more.

In response to being interviewed by the Berkshire Eagle, about what it all means to initiate something new in the life upon the every 4 year possibility of the 29th February, we find that the energy of this date always brings with it not so much of a leaping tendency. “It’s a good day for everyone to sit and be a little quiet and have a good listen, because you may get some very interesting messages.”

Why is would this be so? Looking to the 29th, we find Grace Under Pressure to be the karmic path of this date, governed by the Moon through the singular 2. With the receptive and sensitive emotional side of things at play, this calendar date within any given month gravitates to taking a reflective state and trying out a little bit of nurturing before taking any action, especially whenever a pressurized situation may surface within the life. Hence the ancient Chaldeans understanding of responding with grace, and keep the feelings in check here.

Whenever we have an extra day in February every 4 years, we will always see this to fall under a Pisces Sun. Here again, is a water-guided energy like the 2, but now we have dreamy Neptune in the mix. While a communicative Fish is always known to be on the move, this date of initiation always will ask of the native to mirror how our Rumi wisely knew what it is ultimately necessary to have a good listen, “Be silent, like the fish.”

Certainly, within the Moon and Neptune combination of this rare date, you will always find it swirling in the contemplation of mystery, spirituality, psychic ties, and intuition. A great imagination equally is the outcome of anything born to a 29 February beginning. Entities capturing this planetary channel from above down here below will be quite the chicken soup for anyone’s soul, innately “know” things, and have some sort of sympathetic and healing way they are here to assist humanity through their pains.

This date typically falls under a 9 or 10 degree Pisces Sun. So, on those off years when celebrating the Solar Return (birthday/anniversary) it is always recommended to consult with your astrologer on whether the 28 February or 01 March would be the better date to ring in another “New Year.” Some people will claim, oh, you are only “so old,” because you don’t have the “real” birthday aligning numerically from year to year, but because of Astrology, you do experience a Solar Return whether we are in a current Leap Year or not.

Looking to the Current Personal Year Cycle as any soul or entity evolves with a 29 February star map, one would calculate this in the very same fashion, year to year. 29 February 2012 marks the entrance into the 9 Current Personal Year, where in, an entire 9-year cycle is coming to a close. All the conclusions, finalizations, and space that will be made in the months ahead until 2013, will make the necessary room for new beginnings to flourish in the life in one years time. 2011 was a year of the 8’s harvest, in where much reward, recognition, and reaping was the result of the seeds planted 7 years prior.

Back to taking those leaps. While all our 29 February babies will certainly experiencing a fine “to the 9’s” year ahead, it is really 2013, that certainly will engage them in some true leaping like they have not seen in quite some time. As far as how the collective can reap reward upon this calendar date, let’s look to the Name Expression of Leaping which has some added advise about taking caution where this action is concerned.

When we speak of Leaping we are calling upon the 26, the Chaldeans understanding of Partnerships which states, “This compound number vibrates, in a strange way, to a unique kind of power, based on compassion and unselfishness, with the ability to help others, but not always the Self. 26 is full of contradictions. It warns of dangers, disappointments, and failure, especially regarding the ambitions, brought about through bad advice, association with others, and unhappy partnerships of all kinds. The person is counseled to avoid partnerships and pursue the career alone, not heeding even the well-intentioned advice of others, but follow only the personal hunches and intuition- although these should be carefully examined for flaws before acting on them.”

Thus, heeding to “Look before you leap,” isn’t too bad an option to choose here. As the 26 reduces to 8, guess who is in charge whenever “leaping” is going on? Our favorite planet of fatherly wisdom, Karmic Saturn. While life can talk endlessly about taking risks and “betting” on them to work out in our favors, when it comes to “leaping” into faith, from Numerology’s perspective, you better cross your T’s and dot your I’s first. Saturn will always advise, go slow to receive your solid and genuine gains in life, for these are all the more worth it when stability and responsibility is adhered to.

As we take a last look at Lexigrams, one may not think there is too much to say from a short word like leaping. But never underestimate a short word. The anagrams we can derive here can still be poetically phrased into some sound advice that we all can benefit from. You’ll find you may have to open your mind just slight to recognize, when engaging in leaping for long-term success, it is best to be prepared.

LEAPING

IN A LIE, I LEAP IN PAIN
I LEAP IN PAIN, I IN A LEGAL AIL GAIN
IN A LIE I LEAP, I PLEA IN A PAIN IN A GAP
I ALIGN IN A PLAN, I GAIN IN AN AGE
I LEAN IN AN ANGEL ANGLE IN A LEAP, I GAIN
IN AN AGILE LEAN, I LEAP IN A GAIN
I NAIL A LEAP IN AN AGILE ANGEL GAIN I GEL IN

Yes Dear Stars, we have our first Mercury Retrograde passage of 2012 coming up in March. The approach to this offering for reflection from our Messenger planet began 26 February. So, even though Mercury doesn’t start until 12 March to not look where he is going for a few weeks until 04 April, (traveling backwards from 06 degrees Aries back to 23 degrees Pisces), it is best we all take a glance ahead so we are completely aware of how to not let Mercury Retrograde control us when it arrives, but how we can be in ultimate control of it.

Some pretty heavy things are going to surround this upcoming Mercury Retrograde, especially as Mercury will repeatedly journey back and forth over the tipping point between Aries and Pisces, for starters. No matter what planet we may be examining, when they cross over the very last degree, (the 29th of any sign before entering the 0 degree of the next), there are always intensities around. Think of the concept of death and rebirth. This is what the tipping point is all about, where true transformation unfolds in this very same way.

So, we have a Mercury Retrograde passage that is about to do this. Not only will Mercury cross over this tipping point of 29 deg Pisces/0 deg Aries moving forward 02 March, it crosses back over it 23 March going retrograde. Then, under the shadow period, it will be moving forward over it once more 16 April. Mercury’s upcoming journey takes him through the conclusion of the Zodiac to transform to the beginning of it –then transform back to the end- and then transform back to the beginning. Sound confusing? Can you only imagine being our Messenger planet?

While the majority of people in the USA have seen a more than mild winter, get ready -as Mercury wavers between the last sign of it and that of Spring- for a mix of things to unfold in the realms of precipitation and other things weather related. Being a Mercury Retrograde passage can be guaranteed to expect the unexpected when it comes to what comes from Mother Nature, this particular passage has an extra-added surprise. Another planet -that always promises to expect the unexpected- Uranus, will be one that Mercury conjuncts 3 times over our first Retrograde of 2012.

Remember the devastating earthquake in Japan in 2011? This occurred as Uranus -the planet who governs over earthquakes- was on the “tipping point” the very same one that we are going to watch Mercury now waver over, of 29 degrees Pisces/0 degrees Aries. Uranus today, is only at 03 degrees of Aries, and will reach 06 degrees during our Messenger’s entire journey. Mercury conjuncts Uranus moving forward 05 March, going backwards 17 March, and moving forward again 22 April, when the shadow of this Retrograde passage completes.

When you take a planet like Mercury who governs our communications, thinking, travel and its’ mechanisms, mentalities, (virtually anything in life that is responsible for movement), place him in Retrograde over the tipping point of the end and beginning of the Zodiac, while making 3 conjunctions to a planet like Uranus already throwing out surprises in Aries: we all better get ready to adapt accordingly.

St. Patrick’s Day is an especially important date to note. In case you didn’t already know,  Mars, is also in the ongoing Retrograde planet mix over in Virgo. Mars Retrograde will just be coming off an inconjunct to Mercury Retrograde, which sets up quite the ill-flow of planetary energies from above down here below. Aggressive, quarrelsome, sharp-tongued and argumentative energies are all the more apt to implode. People are easy to jump to rash conclusions. Aside from the normal caution when driving or doing anything under Mercury’s backward phase, let’s just say, if you choose to over-indulge for the “luck of the Irish” you may find this doesn’t turn out to be so lucky of a choice.

It will be extremely imperative to hold off for the future from 08 March to 22 March, as we will be in a waning phase (our monthly passage of the Moon’s reflection) as well from our Lunar perspective.  While the typical rules of the entire Mercury Retrograde passage say nothing should go out into the world or be signed into being that one wishes to see long-term success with, you’ll see people go on ahead unawares and do it anyway. Like we said about toasting too much to the luck of the Irish this year. You’ve been warned.

While the whole world is best to prepare for a true period of reflection, rest, reassess and relax for the majority of March and as we start April; the USA, by numbers, is set to see a ton of things dynamically end within March in a 9 Personal Month. These conclusions, ultimately set up the space for new understandings and beginnings as April emerges.  With Uranus already in the area of home/family for the US, we can continue be expectant of the unexpected upon our own soil. When Mercury enters the mix, this wavers over the 3rd/4th house cusp for the US- basically meaning, we are going to see quite a few things alter our thinking and our sense of home/family.

As the nation still circulates in a 6 personal year which is asking us to find compassion, harmony and see both sides of the issues, preparation is in motion for the 7 year that “sharpens the inner saw” of the USA as a whole. If America’s society can start to learn, recognize and accept how to be comfortable with their own ambiguity for starters, then we’ll be on the right track to continue to heal our HEART in reflection to how we are all in the very same LOVE to EVOLVE upon this EARTH.

More to come on what the upcoming Mercury Retrograde personally will mean for you. In the meantime, be cautious of planning for the future from 12 March to 04 April. Be in aware that all activities from 26 February through 12 March, are included in its’ approach, and all the time to smooth out the waves of change it will bring, will come from 04 April to 22 April within the shadow period. It is truly time -as we progress further into the ever-changing stirs of 2012- to be prepared to adapt more than ever before.

We close with a few words from the Lexigram wise. As always, as we look with the poetic phrasing of the anagrams derived from the subject at hand, we have all the correct answers as to how to know its’ truth, and how best to proceed.

MERCURY RETROGRADE
DAY TO DAY, GREET YOUR URGE TODAY:
GOT TO REDO, GOT TO RETRACE
GOT TO REROUTE YOUR GAME
GOT TO RECREATE TO REORDER
GOT TO RE-EDUCATE
GOT TO GO TO A GREAT ART
GO TO A GREAT COMEDY
GO REDECORATE
GO READ, TRY A REREAD
GO DO YOGA
GO EMERGE, RECORD A RARE DREAM
GO MEET A TAME COURAGE
GOT TO REDUCE OUR TERROR
GOT TO REDUCE A RUMOR
GO TO REGARD TO REDUCE A REGRET
GO! TRY TO AGREE- GO TO A TRUCE
GO MEET A TRUE EGO CURE: TRADE OUTRAGE TO GRACE
TRADE OUTRAGE TO A COURAGE REMEDY
GO TO A MERCY TO CURE A GREEDY EGO
GO GREET A MORE MATURE AREA
GOT TO A REMOTE AREA TO MEET A GREAT REMEDY
GO TO A GOD- ADORE YOU!

Happy REcreating Dear Stars.

And now!  Get ready for a 13 part series featuring a swim in the emotional pond!  Over the next few weeks, you’ll swim from the shallow to the deep end as I share insights on what I experienced emotionally as I retired over 115 pounds.  Stay tuned!  Click to connect directly if you’d like! Your comments and direct emails are GREAT no-calorie treats for my soul!

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Reconnecting worked for this man and the gorilla he raised. Doesn’t it make sense that this too could be a possibility for human beings with emotional connections? Think of the times when you accidentally run into a long lost friend and those positive feelings and the connection come flooding back. As you connect it feels as if no time has passed. Connection and attachments are important. As the telephone commercials of the 70s and 80s state perhaps it is time to “reach out and touch someone.”

21 February

5:35pm EST

Practicing Peace

A new energy is birthing where The Fishes swim in your Zodiac Pie. As the collective’s emotional focus shifts to a sympathetic nature, we take up initiation in the gentle sign that brings us imagination and sentimentality. How will you embrace the powerful instinct that prefers peace to find you as another Waxing Phase begins?

Moon enters Pisces,
Tuesday, 21 February, 12:31pm EST until Thursday, 23 February at 9:48pm EST
Deep and ever-active feelings love to find us as our Lunar Lady takes a swim with The Fishes. It is a great time to ponder in mystery, but be sure not to venture too far in the unknown. Emotions in mutable water lean to a susceptible energy that can easy to gravitate to indecisive, weak-willed, and lazy tendencies. There is great power in cultivating clarity and concentrating on instinct during this passage. Be cautious however of deceptive, self-indulgent, and chaotic feelings.

New Moon, 21 February, 5:35pm EST, 02 degrees Pisces
When our New Moon shows itself in the dreamy energies of Pisces -the sign that consciously aims for understanding- there couldn’t be a more auspicious time to receive impressions that open up our intuitive natures. Be sure to check the Piscean House, in particular the 02-degree Pisces spot, in your personal birth chart to see where a new energy is ideally meant to unfold. This is the area of life that heavily favors initiation in the next two weeks to follow. Seeds that you plant in this half of your Zodiac pie as the light gathers until the next Full Moon upon 08 March, are bound to reap a rich harvest further down the road.

For the Collective
The possibility of restless feelings may create some waves, so make sure you stay swimming in safe waters as this New Moon kicks off. Mercury has been journeying with The Fishes, and placing clues as to how we should best communicate our feelings at this time since 13 February. Neptune and Chiron on either side of our Sun and Moon -at 0 degrees and 04 degrees Pisces respectively- both indicate being within stillness will be the best way to receive the intuitive channel of this passage. Childhood memories may surface, which now wish to change your beliefs upon these first impressions. Wounds from the past can be gently healed at this time.

Since our last Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius, this is the 4th New Moon that initiates at the 2nd degree of the sign, furthering our understanding about nurturing the spiritual awakening that is already in forward motion on this planet. These next two weeks are dynamic in the possibilities to practice peace within our lives. By 08 March, the very last Full Moon releasing at the 18th degree of Virgo, will conclude an intense period of letting go so we can make room for ultimate new beginnings as we celebrate the New Moon in Aries.

Lunar-O-Scope, New Moon in Pisces, 2012
For the collective horoscope, again we offer advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. Remember, if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal charts’ advice, more so if the earlier degrees of it. Keep in mind, the exact casting of the natal birth chart determines a precise perspective of how the current transits of the planets personally and specifically affect you.

Aries: No stranger to exploration Dear Ram, so are you ready to really dive into those inner places in your life? The self-discovery you are about to unfold will have you looking forward to all kinds of self-undoing. The spiritual, subconscious realms, and the psychological make-ups of life have already been chatting to you to journey within your own head. You love to take the lead, so keep on striking up new ideas about how you spend intimate time with your spirit and soul.

Taurus: Your friendships have been conversing about change, and now it really takes place. New groups or causes you’ve been thinking about don’t require your patience any longer. Something you’ve wished for since a child can truly come into manifestation- so listen carefully to your dreams. Organizations are quite influential at this time. Accept that invitation to socialize     -aside from emotional comfort- there is equal mental satisfaction you’ll gain from attending.

Gemini: A buzz of energy surrounds you now in the career and public life, and continue to be on the look-out for those changes. This is a fantastic time to promote or start a new business. A nice recognition may just come your way, and one you may have visualized since being quite young. Your relationship to authority can see improved communications- allowing you to arrive at an understanding you’ve not been responsible to before as old worn out impressions here disappear.

Cancer: You’ve been stimulated as of late to feel quite imaginative about a new direction you’ll take your philosophies now. Plan a trip, take one, or find ways to broaden your view of the world at large. Remember your vision of the world as a child- this still wishes to speak with you now. With sensitivity and intuition surrounding you, expand your beliefs. Tune-in to your instinct, and let in some exploration within new educational pursuits that equally serve your spiritual desires.

Leo: Your securities and investments have already been communicating how to make decisions about changes here. You can find smart ways to make not only yours, but other people’s money to create wealth for you at present. Somehow, your childhood plays a role in this current process as a surge of regeneration and change within your soul’s core eagerly awaits completion. Go ahead and feel sexy Lion, as you also tap into sensual desires to feel new in mysterious ways.

Virgo: Toss off the logic Virgin, now is not the time to be shy within your partnerships, from your romantic ties to business contacts. Present connections are of special importance to the future, so feel no doubt with any decisions moving forward. Don’t fuss or worry about the details, as the realms of communications have been speaking intuitively to you about the direction to take, which has something to do with remembering impressions you received at a young age.

Libra: Ready to embrace the opportunity with both arms to bring improvements to your health? There are new beginnings in how to find your peace when being of service to the world. Helping others at present really feels perfect. Thinking about taking on a new routine that you may have wanted to do since you were a kid? Implement it now- it has the means to stick around and continue to work. Starting a new relationship with a pet, is also a balance for your Scales.

Scorpio: Admire what power brings you, and combine that with your impressions from childhood, and you’ll have plenty of it at your creative fingertips. Excitement and confidence are now behind whatever your current projects involve. Trust that feeling to be much more playful, especially enjoying any contacts with children. Offspring or a “brain child” wish to captivate your attention now. Take a deserved bow on a center stage, but don’t let your ego take the lead.

Sagittarius: One of your multi-tasks has seen you doing some pre-Spring cleaning Archer, which has brought upon a fresh sparkle to change-up your environment. While you are no stranger to loving it different, you are all ready for them within the home. Your arrows set their aims to focus upon your family life. Aside from your impressions here from youth, déjà vu and psychic experiences, have very important messages at present for you to receive.

Capricorn: Is it possible to make you any wiser old Goat? Well, you know better than most we never stop learning, and you have been stimulated to improve your mental capacity. Go back to your hard-working childhood and see how this connects with the present ideas. Plan a short trip now if you aren’t already on one. A spiritual journey for your mind is a path that will bring you plenty of reward and that will serve in healing, as fresh way of thinking works hard to reach you.

Aquarius: There are some new values originating that get you in the mood now to take stock of your personal possessions. New ways to earn your dollars are finding their individual means to invent themselves at present. Look to your values as a child and what these mean to you now. New life seeks to enter your entire sense of security. You may find yourself making a purchase that grants a deeper understanding about what truly matters to you most, which can heal you.

Pisces: The light is on you Dear Fishes, to put on a fresh new face. Exciting new feelings of self-sufficiency take the lead in the waters you choose to swim in. While your sympathetic concern is always intense for others, be intuitive first and foremost with yourself. What has always motivated you since you were young? As the world awaits to see you differently- you have prepared to reveal the inspiring ways you’ll now receive your first impressions and approaches.

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You would imagine most family and friends would be THRILLED at seeing me retire over 100 pounds, right?  Well, for the most part, this is true.  One friend came up with a cute little goodbye … “It’s GREAT to see LESS of your MORE often!”  Have to admit, that took a couple run-throughs to catch what he meant. Too fun!

Part and parcel of changing my image from the inside out (see post below) was helping folks I know (who are still morbidly obese) to NOT feel threatened by my new lean and healthy body.  Many have known the FAT me for 95% of the time we’ve known each other.  These folks have watched many other drop and gain a few times.  They anticipated that would happen to me.  Since it hasn’t, at first, it seemed threatening to them.  How?  from their comments, like, “You look TOO thin.”  Or, “Are you really okay?  You seem to look a bit gaunt.”  As you might guess, these folks really struggled with the change they witnessed in front of their eyes!

I happened to ask a few folks I had just started getting to know (when I reached my goal back in 2005), “do I look too thin?  Do I appear ‘gaunt’ to you?”  All of them said, resoundingly – NO- you look great!  From those responses, the next time I heard a “you’re too thin” from one of my long-term obese relationships, I kindly, gently asked, “does my being thin bother you.”  Of course they laughed at the notion that my new healthy weight bothered them.  Months later, as our connections grew more strained, I offered them a graceful way to maintain a relationship.

With as open of a heart as I know how to make it, I look into their eyes (or asked them to listen closely to my words as we spoke on the phone) and said, “I love YOU for who YOU are, no matter your size, no matter your attitude about me.  I hope you’ll do the same for me.”  Of course, everyone always says, “OF COURSE I’ll love you for who you are.”  Now, what they seem to miss, is, ‘what kind of love’ are they willing to share. Conditional love, love that requires me to look or be a certain way, is the kind of love I shy away from these days.  Conditional love played a large role in how I got into my morbidly obese condition.  As I gained a more healthy sense of self, I watched other’s imagine, almost EXPECT me to ‘go back to my old self.”
Since 2006, I’ve stepped-up my boundary settings skills with folks.  I make it clear from the beginning that I’m on a path to live to at least a robust, lively, fully engaged 150.  That path include maintaining the best physical health I’m comfortable with.  (I have to admit, I need to get back to more walking these days.  I’ve gotten keyboard-bound with all my writing! Yes!  Yes! I Know!  I know.  Gotta step away from my keyboard more often!!)

Now, my health and wellness coaching program includes a couple KEY questions people MUST ask all those they hold near and dear BEFORE starting on my program.

Question one:  who will support your desire to gain then maintain a healthier body – for the rest of your life?

Question two:  who might be non-supportive in your quest to become more healthy in the form of teasing, less-than-kind remarks, etc.

Based on the number of people identified in the above two questions, we’ve got an excellent idea of where to start.  Until YOU have 100% support by 100% of those you hold near and dear, you may need to allow those less-than-supportive types to fade into the past. The most kind gesture I know to allow someone to be who they wish to be is to give them the space to do that!

Questions?  Need help? Click this link! Let’s talk.  Kindly know, as we come to our last segment of this 13 part series, along with our host, Peter, I’m here for you!  Engage us to help you sync-up that image you have on the inside with what you see on the outside.

WINTER WANES IN PEACEFUL PAINS… Pisces is here to break up the cold and move us towards Spring! Yet, under the ongoing Mars Rx and soon to come Mercury Rx, Winter’s exit just might make us think it has just begun. The Fish can be easily swayed, so prepare to cultivate some focus as we swim in the Zodiacs deepest waters of wisdom in the month ahead.

A MEDITATION FOR PISCES
The purpose of Pisces is in large degree the purpose of pain. This sign of spirituality is fittingly called “The Great Deep or Depth.” On the physical plane, the oceans are its counterpart, the seas that toss and surge in sounding, raging fury; yet, the same waters may sometimes reveal the placid power of sweetest peace in idyllic, silvery calm, and the lovely lull and lakelike beauty that make cognizable the tune, tempo, and harmony of the transcendental, a union with the one life of love through the Word of the world, sounding as tranquil tone. ~John Jocelyn

AS THE PLANETS MOVE in their constant procession through the Zodiac, the Universe’s energy affects us as individuals through the knowledge of our natal birth charts as well as on a collective level.

CURRENT PLANETARY TRANSITS
18 feb SUN enters PISCES 10:18pm
19 feb SUN enters PISCES 1:18am
21 feb NEW MOON in PISCES 5:35pm 2:35pm
26 feb HAPPY OSCARS! Neptune rules the film industry. Hardly a coincidence that Cinema’s highest honor is celebrated during the Sun’s transit through Pisces each year.
02 mar MERCURY enters ARIES 6:41am 3:41am
05 mar VENUS enters TAURUS 5:25am 2:25am
08 mar FULL MOON in VIRGO 4:39am 1:39am
11 mar DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS 2am
12 mar MERCURY goes REtrograde in ARIES 3:49am 12:49am
19 mar SUN enters PISCES 10:14pm SPRING EQUINOX
20 mar SUN enters PISCES 1:14am SPRING EQUINOX
Eastern Standard Time/Pacific Standard Time
Eastern Daylight Time/Pacific Daylight Time

CURRENT LONG TERM PLANETARY TRANSITS
MARS IN VIRGO RETROGRADE
JUPITER in TAURUS
SATURN in LIBRA RETROGRADE
URANUS in ARIES
NEPTUNE in PISCES
PLUTO in CAPRICORN

The Typical Pisces
These water sign natives display a knowing, dreamy, searching, understanding and receptive nature. When a Pisces denies their innate psychic gifts- they can fall to chaos, addictions, escapism, self-pity, and laziness. One way a suggestive Pisces can keep in check is to be in full awareness of never believing in delusions, but still have the scope of trusting the unknown and mystery of life. As they swim in their ocean of endless choices, cultivating determination allows them to achieve all of their many dreams.

In Your Natal Chart
The Zodiac House that Pisces’s energy rules in the birth chart is the 12th of Solitude/The Subconscious/Psyche. This is the area of life in our chart that denotes the channel that dictates where we can find reward within self-renewal and solitude. The sign positioned here points to the energy that guides our personal and inner resolve. As the Zodiac Wheel spins for any individual birth chart, the House Pisces is placed indicates how they will see an ever-questing and spiritual nature behind all they do. Natal planets in Pisces also display their inherent expression through the qualities of this wistful, impressionable, and lenient sign.

Sun enters Pisces 19 February
As we transit into the last sign upon our Zodiac Wheel, we are soon to see a change of season as the innate energy of this mutable communicator advises the collective to be ready for adaptation and shift. Neptune shows Pisces how to admire the beauty of peace that can be found through absorbing and permeating the love within humanity. When compassion is necessary, the experience of self-sacrifice easily channels through how we see movement through where The Fish affect the vast ocean of our lives. COMPASSION is the COSMOS COMPASS that knows how to PASS ON IN MASS PAINS IN NO PANIC, and no other sign is more attuned to handling pain in peaceful ways.

Mercury enters Aries 02 March
Our Messenger, a mere 10 days away from Retrograde, pops anew on the Zodiac Wheel. While Venus already has smoothed the path for what will be communicated here now, we’ll have just a taste of Spring’s energies to come before Retrograde begins 12 March. As Mercury will display alert mentalities while journeying with The Ram- direct and spontaneous forms of expression easily can find us. Patience can be a challenge as forceful energies prepare the stage for what we will all ultimately review as the Approach to our Messenger review time will have been ongoing since 27 February.

Venus enters Taurus 05 March
While Aries and Pisces get ready for some time out, The Bull is feeling fine as the planet of harmony journeys patiently here and points where to focus in the life for a good strong dose of optimism to find us. Joining up with jovial Jupiter at 09 degrees Taurus upon 14 March, there are some deep-rooted, steadfast and natural ways affections will be displayed here, which are only further expanded by the urge to see how the glass is optimally half full. However you can absorb the devotion to what is currently happening where The Bull prefers you choose stability in the life, is time happily spent. Generous opportunities continue to bestow their honest and fortunate gifts here to be embraced.

Full Moon in Virgo 08 March
Our last Full Moon in a 6-month series of release at the 18th degree of the sign, (which began upon the Full Moon at 18 degrees Aries in October 2011), we now complete an understanding of Spiritual Material Conflict at 18 degrees Virgo. With Mars Retrograde not too far away at 11 degrees Virgo, we certainly find this may be a painful lunar passage of emotional undoing. Choosing to resist the changes that desire to shape and make their way into our material lives within The Virgin, will cause eruptions. Especially under the spiritually inclined Pisces Sun, true experiences requiring the earlier mentioned compassion will be present, and self-sacrifice more than necessary to handle them. Reflect any conflict with grace- for if one feeds the angry wolf at this time, explosive reactions are given the go ahead to then occur.

Mercury goes REtrograde in Aries 12 March
Certainly there may be some exciting days that make one think Spring is about to burst, but the last half of March into early April will see quite the wavering of letting this be true. As always under Mercury’s request for reflection, the 06 deg Aries to 23 degree Pisces piece of the Zodiac Pie will see it’s fair course of upsets and change-ups to emerge here. Coupled with the ongoing Mars Retrograde in the opposing sign of Virgo, there is a rebalance of communication verses motivation that wishes to even out. Again rather than choosing resistance; allowing ultimate reassessment to unfold, lets in an understanding that can ideally harmonize these two complimentary areas of our lives. Responding, going slow, taking in pauses and taking up with stillness will be the ways to find the innate messages we are meant to receive.

As Rumi once remarked about The Fish, “Be SILENT.” It is here that we can truly LISTEN IN TIES IN TEN: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9… TEN- I ENLIST. You already hold the answers you seek. As Pisces peacefully understands our pain that heals, it is up to us to tune in to our depth of compassion to clearly hear them.

Love is or can be beautiful . Valentine’s Day can be fun or passionate. But if you don’t buy into VD tradition It’s okay. We all express love in different ways, and manifest it differently. Upon appearance it may seem that this holiday has turned into a corporate tradition that may make you question your love, or singlehood. Life is not a cookie cut out. February 14th is not the day where your romantic life is made or broken. It’s an opportunity to express love or on a cynical note to stimulate the economy.

With all the message units that tell us how to be, sometimes one may get lost in the ads and forget what love is or how to attract it. I will be leading a Learning Love’s Language workshop February 25th 3pm-4:30pm which focuses on learning your love language and how to become multilingual in expressing your needs and how to communicate love. This workshop is for both singles and those in a relationship. If you have ever heard or said “I want you to Want to….” And not understood what that meant. The mystery will be cleared. The Workshop will be composed of Kinesthetic Visualist Meditation, Cognitive Exercises, wisdom drawn from experience, Buddhism, Christianity and Parenting. It’s a global approach to communicating love.

What does a word like coasting have to share with us? With a Name Expression of the Chaldean’s understanding of the 27, The Sceptre, it is packed full of interesting insight that we can absorb as we all take the foot off the gas in our lives.

The Chaldeans’s saw The Sceptre’s 27 to mean: “This is an excellent, harmonious and fortunate number of courage and power, with a touch of enchantment. It blesses the person or entity it represents with a promise of authority and command. It guarantees that great rewards will come from the productive labors, the intellect, and the imagination. All of these creative faculties have sown good seeds which are to reap a rich harvest. People or entities represented by the 27 should always carry out their own original plans and ideas, and not be intimidated or influenced by the diverse opinions or opposition of others.”

How apropos when your life deserves a passage of coasting that these are the gifts that can emerge as blessings. As you decide to put things in neutral -just like driving any car, when your foot is not on the gas- you can better listen to your inner productive labors, intellect, and by all means the magic gains from imagination. The creative nature equally is favored to emerge any time we choose to be engaged in coasting, rather than be in any gear. Here, in the gentleness of being, original ideas are birthed. There is absolutely no reason to be intimidated, influenced or opposed by anyone, because you are in control to still steer your wheel as you align in your own personal courage. What enchanting power indeed. Like the engine of your car, tune in to how you idle, and hear the humming.

Taking a deeper look at the two ciphers composing the 27, there are such pleasures that come from the understanding of how these interact. With both being water guided and receptive channels of energy -as we embrace the Moon’s reflection through 2 and Neptune’s psychic ties through the 7- the intuition and knowing from time in solitude is amazing to behold. Like coasting -which opens the door to listening to an inner voice- the innate gifts of the 2 and 7 point the soul to imagination, nurturing, sensitivity, mystery, spirituality and sympathy.

Taking necessary coasting time to sharpen ourselves, then allows the outward energies of the 2 + 7 = 9 to emerge through Mars’s request for courage and independence as we pioneer within. However it is sharp to be aware if any conflict or aggression tries to invade us –we are not meant to reflect it, just simply as we coast, steer ourselves away from it. When the inner voice is fully awake, it is amazing what distractions and negativity we can avoid. As we all currently circulate through a Mars Retrograde that began 23 January and concludes 13 April, trying on a bit of “throwing it in neutral” within the Virgo area of our lives is truly a fantastic practice.

Lexigrams lend the final piece of being in the know that coasting is sure a wise choice to make friends with in our lives as it deems appropriate. As we look to the anagrams that can be derived from it, and spiral them into poetic phrases; we are granted more clues to let this word serve us and recognize how valid it can be to optimizing our life.

COASTING

AS I COAST, I GO ON IN NO GAS TO GAIN
I CAN GAIN IN NO GAS, AS I SIT IN A “NO GO ACTION”
I CAN ACT IN AN AGNOSTIC GO, AS I GO ON
AS I SIT AS A SAINT, I GO IN GNOSTIC GAINS
I TANGO IN NO ANTICS, NO STINGS, NO CONS AS I SIT IN STOIC GAINS
AS I SIT IN NO ACTION, I CAST AN AGO COAT TO COIN IN
AS I SIT, I GO IN GIANT GIANT GAINS IN NO ACTION
AS I SIT IN SONIC GAINS, I GO ON IN GIANT ACTIONS IN TONS
AS I SING A SONG TO AGO, A SIGN GO INTO ACTION
IT SO A GIANT GAIN TO COAST AS A SAINT IN NO ACTION

I went in.  Examined the shorts.  Sighed.  “Too small” I thought.  The likelihood of me fitting in a size 32 was laughable.  Yet something inside me said – “SHUT UP!  Try on the shorts.  The worst that’ll happen is you’ll put them back on the rack.”  Okay! Okay!  I tried on the shorts with every intention of mocking myself for being so delusional!

I wandered into the dressing room.  Baggy pants fall off easily you know!  Slipped on the shorts.  Without realizing it, I YELPED like I had just been surprised by a dear old friend materializing outta nowhere!  Actually!  I was surprised by a dear old friend – ME!

MY GAWD!  Those shorts – a bit snug – not too uncomfortable – FIT!

Those shorts FIT!  I could NOT believe it!

I gathered up my baggy pants and did a happy little Snoopy dance all the way to the cashier.  The poor woman at the counter wondered if I had completely gone off (or overdosed) my meds!  When I spotted her concern, I shared my story of retiring over 100 pounds little over six months ago (at that time). I continued to share how I thought I’d NEVER fit  into a size 32 EVER again!

She was amazed to say the least.  She also could stand to retire at least 100 pounds herself.  Do you think she inquired about what I did?

Nope!  I didn’t press the issue.  Everyone is perfect as is – right!

From that moment onward, I daily worked at syncing up the image I felt with the image I thought!  Many times, I found myself in complete denial I had accomplished what I did!  Each time my ego wanted to flog me with old stories and images, I’d walk up to my bathroom door’s full-length mirror and observe myself from head to toe.  I gently rewired my internal image to match-up with real-time body.  Granted!  35 years of being morbidly obese imprints an image that’s hard to change. As we all know, ‘change happens’ with every breath we take!

When I begin work with someone who’s goal is to reture 100 pounds or more, I help them retire their inner image as they retire unhealthy weight.   The MORE my clients DO this work, the MORE quickly, safely, naturally retire unhealthy pounds!  Go figure!  Need help?  I’m a click away!

4:54pm EST

Full Moon in Leo

Creative Intelligence

Looking to what has gathered since our New Moon in Aquarius 23 January, it’s time to bring all into fruition within the spotlight of Leo. As this 5th waning phase in a row now begins at the 18th degree of the sign, be ready to continue in the Universe’s request for material release and further spiritual alignment where the Lion reigns within your Zodiac forest.

Moon enters Leo,
Monday, 06 February at 8:24am EST to Wednesday, 08 February at 12:32pm EST
For those who are checking their ego at the door: fertile instincts, passionate feelings- generous, confident, and loyal energies can indeed emerge. The capacity for leadership, receiving admiration, radiating warmth and a creative flare are the natural gifts of Moon in Leo. When dignified responses verses pompous reactions are the practice, the outcome of truly sensing what is heartfelt becomes the victor as this lunar transit passes.

Full Moon, 07 February, 4:54pm EST, 18 degrees Leo
We all know the Full Moon typically brings intensity to our emotions. The days leading up to and following The Lion’s luminous showcase may bring up drama, opinionated feelings, self-indulgence, and conceited attitudes to those unaware. Steer clear of unbridled desires and inflammatory reactions; be on the lookout for brash, rude, and militant attitudes to be flying around.

Be sure to check the Leo House, in particular the 18-degree piece, in your natal birth chart to see where a release is ideally meant to unfold in your life. As this intriguing degree point asks us to pay close attention to any Spiritual Material Conflict within our lives as the 18 requests, see how the next two weeks through 21 February points you to reflection here and do a little mid-winter cleaning.

For the Collective
What you also find toying with the Full Moon’s natural opposition of our Sun and Moon is the mix of Mercury, as he conjuncts our Sun and will too, oppose the Moon at 18 degrees Aquarius. As the Sun and Mercury bring forth intense clear thinking which may produce some ingenious intelligence, our opposing Leo Moon may try to pull against these ideas. Honing in on the burst of creativity that this lunation can emerge, it is best to honor benevolent feelings. Lively imaginations will be present, as the collective can notice a lot of change wishing to speak with us all.  We are best to let any restless, worrisome, and wavering emotions go- instead absorbing the perceptive ways that a SILENT LISTEN allows this lunation to bring forth it’s clever messages to us.

A Full Moon that directly opposes Mercury has some heavy potentials to release slanderous energies with the excitability it can create, so be sure to be aware of sharp tongues spewing off ego related statements. It may be interesting to note -in such a place as the USA with its’ current political campaign heat- what may surface here with those in power. Egos not left at the door will be drawn to drama like never before, so do expect some queens to be on their stage for this pass.

Lunar-O-Scope, Full Moon in Leo, 2012
For the collective horoscope, again we offer advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. Remember, if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal charts’ advice, more so if the earlier degrees of it. Keep in mind, the exact casting of the natal birth chart determines a precise perspective of how the current transits of the planets personally and specifically affect you.

Aries: It’s a true time for you Rams to finish up something upon the stage of your life! Planning to focus upon completing that creative adventure you’ve been diligently working on holds your attention. Should you have children, they may require your attention now, or one of your “brain children.” Whatever love affair flirts with you, this can easily move on to a higher level. Reflection mode will be required to decide whether things should move forward or be dissolved, and keep communication here as your friend.

Taurus: There are a many conclusions you will be arriving at that pertain to your home and family life. Watch out for any domesticated drama, and especially now don’t react to it- respond! Should a sense of stagnation be present- you may not feel the room to move. Look to the existing structure that may no longer be working. That sense of déjà vu has a high potential to occur, so listen to that instinct you hear from within, as its’ message is of karmic importance. Avoid being sharp of the tongue in public or work.

Gemini: What is the thought process longer serving you Dear MINI GEM? There is a worn out pattern desiring release here. You’ll find comfort by reviewing something you have recently learned. This waning passage is ideal for completing a needed educational pursuit that enlivens that need to know intellect of yours. Siblings and neighbors are around, but should they bother you, it’s time that you start thinking about another journey you are about to take if you aren’t already one that can teach you plenty.

Cancer: Financially, you should be feeling better about how you are taking in your daily bread. Spending time re-evaluating your value system, allows you to re-anchor your securities. Take a hearty look at your possessions, and what those claws no longer need to hold onto, let them wash away with the tide. Making room here now will open the door for something new to bless you later on, which is equally being talked about where you make things worth even more. Transformation is talking, so listen up.

Leo: The Lunar spotlight shines upon the King of the Forest! Be careful not to take everything around you completely to heart. In fact, it is favored right now, that you reflect upon what approaches no longer work for you and those tiresome first impressions. Sharpening the saw here is a marvelous antidote for this transit- that allows plenty of conversation to then emerge with those you partner with. Humility is real insight you need, as the world awaits for you to shed the worn out mask that you’ve now outgrown.

Virgo: Those logical feelings may not find you now. Whether it makes sense or not, it is best to take a look at the inner layers of your psyche- and not always the most comfortable place for your Virgins, the unknown. However, your subconscious is quite primed for you to pay attention to the most hidden parts of yourself. Don’t be afraid to be of service to what you see, for healing old wounds here makes room for brilliant self-realizations that will naturally bring better communications with your health and co-workers.

Libra: All will be a buzz of energy in your friendships and organizations. While you are the Zodiac Star of the never-ending balancing act of life, if there is a friend right now who is not peaceful to you, it’s time to let them go, or work it out. Prioritize and goal set in your groups right now so all of your wishes come true later on. Accept that unexpected invitation to get out and socialize: it holds some keys to the future- and you’ll find more than likely, you find your-self on stage which becomes the talk of the party.

Scorpio: Career matters are on the surface right now, and you are urged to reflect upon them. Your purpose, mission, and reputation await significant changes, as your public image takes center stage. Your views upon authority may also find you probing over this waning phase. Family and home life is feeling something fresh, but should misunderstandings emerge, don’t take revenge. Remember to soar above it all, as you find your preferred outcomes utilizing the scope that your Eagle eye is so innate at gathering.

Sagittarius: Aim your arrows in the direction of gaining more of that philosophy you love so much Archer. Reflecting upon your beliefs also captivates you.  If you aren’t on a trip, you’ll be feeling like making plans for one- but it must stimulate your ever-expanding intellect and be somewhere you’ve never been before. However you can find the way to travel, make sure you are in pursuit of something that puts your spirit in higher education. Your mind has great thoughts to share, so write them down.

Capricorn: Looking to make some financial revisions old Goat? It’s a prominent time to reassess investments, get to those taxes, or review your shared/joint resources. While you are sometime unsure of deep changes, rest assured these are ready to be embraced now. Is there a need for more intimacy in a personal relationship? Now is a fantastic time to focus upon things on a physical level, as your drive right now is completely illuminated! This core transformation, makes you value what you have all the more.

Aquarius: Those closest to you, personal or business related, now take your center emotional stage. You feel less detached within these than normal, as you yearn for human contact. If a decision needs to be made here, its’ answer will completely unfold by the next New Moon. However, now is not the time to withdraw, but to look to the self to see how to bring new life to the situation at hand. Loads of new approaches are trying to reinvent you, so let them show you a unique way to be seen in the world.

Pisces: Feeling the urge to improve your routine, personal habits, or health? Don’t doubt your psychic powers now Dear Fishes, because your intuition is spot on! Let go of a habit that makes you feel too confined. There are definite changes evolving with your service to the world, so hone in on daily patterns and make sure the waters you are swimming in are healthy and safe ones. Look to your dreams right now to especially communicate the answers you seek to complete the puzzles of your waking world.

The act of savoring is often an acquired taste. Savoring something invites us to FEEL more than THINK!  Savoring something involves ALL the senses.  Savoring is best done real-time!  (Ever try to savor the refreshing qualities of drinking a glass of chilled water on a hot day, an hour after drinking that glass of water? It’s just NOT the same is it!)

As you gain then maintain a healthy weight, kindly do yourself a HUGE favor!  Savor every step of the process.  LOVE every minute no matter what.  Allow all the compliments you can stand – IN! If ever you experience a set-back of any kind, savor it as well.  How?  Know that everything has a divine reason of some kind.  While that reason may not be readily apparent (if ever) there is a reason someplace.  As I trust this notion of divine timing, it allows me to savor life more fully, each and every day!

If you need help in re-awakening your ability to savor – anything – let’s connect.  I have a couple open seats in my private coaching practice.  Send me an email with your request.  We’ll set-up a day / time to meet face-to-face via Skype or enjoy a fun, focused call. We’ll savor a few ah-ha’s along with a few hearty laughs!

Now, try to savor something within the next hour – will ya!  Let us know what you savored by clicking this link to share a comment or two.  And THANK you taking the time to read this post.  How about sharing this post with others ehh?  Namaste!

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Being within the healing arts world I find it an important aspect of my practice to engage the community in relaxation and calm. I know many great practitioners of various modalities that appreciate offering their services to the community. Sometimes individuals may not give themselves permission to try something new, or may not permit themselves to spend money… if the latter is true the great thing about this event is that the practitioners are donating their time. This is our gift to the community.

Last year we had Reiki, hypnosis and chair massage. Our event has grown and changed. This year there will be a free restorative yoga class prior to the event (limited space) from 5:30pm-7:00pm with Kyle McGough, RYT-200. From 7:00pm-7:30pm reception snacks and beverages. From 7:30pm-9:30pm mini-sessions will be offered by Rachel Hardy, LMT (chair massage) , Adriana Franco, C.Ht. (Reiki), Trinity Capili, RYT-500 (breath and bodywork) and myself (Mini-HypnoArt Workshop). Reminder there is no “I love you” without the “I”. Love is better with the “I.” And love is stronger and more powerful when you allow it to be a conduit from self. Join us for a celebration of self.

Where?
Hypnotiq Solutions Studio
(enter from Hollydale)
3058 1/2 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039

A friend of mine thinks I’m “crazy” and does not believe in any forms of holistic healing, the stuff I champion. His way is to use basic allopathic medicine in the form of drugs and surgery. He does not believe anything said to him unless it comes from some with the letters MD after their name. Some time ago he had neck surgery to “fix” a painful problem that he had been experiencing for several years. The surgery was a success and he felt much better, going back to his previous life with relative ease after a drawn out recovery period that included many months of physical therapy. After about seven months he felt fantastic and boasted of his wonderful health. I was tremendously happy for him but I noticed that he had not changed. He was the same guy before and after the surgery; same beliefs, energy, behaviors, and actions. From my own personal experience and through several years of working with clients I have come to understand that dis-ease/pain is a teacher. We must learn the lesson it has to teach us if we are going to truly heal. Within a year of his miraculous recovery he was laid up again and unfortunately in even more pain then the first time. He did not learn the lesson his dis-ease had come to teach him.

My friend only addressed his dis-ease on the body level of existence and completely ignored the Mind and Spirit levels of his dis-ease. Often these lessons have been in our awareness on some level for a long time. In these situations, we simply did not spend the time required to learn the lesson OR we refused to even acknowledge the lesson and we suppressed it or ignored it. Eventually these become patterns and the pattern will get more and more severe, like a kid throwing a temper tantrum, until it is finally recognized, dealt with, and processed. He never looked at the cause of his dis-ease and he refused to even acknowledge that his behaviors, thoughts, and spiritual awareness (or lack of) had anything to do with his physical pain.

If you are feeling the pain or discomfort that comes from being in dis-ease I ask you right now to stop! Turn within and ask the dis-ease what it needs from you to heal. Seriously! You will be surprised by the request it makes. For some of us, it is starting a spiritual practice, for others it is going back to school or re-committing to your true passion (you know the one you gave up on and walked away from for that high paying job). For others it might be taking a daily walk, forgiving a loved one, or simply pulling weeds in your garden. Ask your dis-ease, “What action do you need me to do that is Spirit/Body/Mind based that will help you heal?” Then, just listen for the answer. It may come as a whisper, as an “Ah-Ha” moment, or as a slow realization. From this point on, your job is no longer to fight the dis-ease but to do what it wants you to do so that it can be “heard” and loved.

If you’re interested in learning how to do this and make your dis-ease your friend then check out my private practice and/or workshops at www.PeterBedardHypnotherapy.com. I hold you as already healed!

It comes on slowly but surely and doesn’t happen all in one day, but watch, the dream is shifting and there is a gradual emergence of a new level of creativity that demonstrates our evolved imaginations. This is Neptune going into Pisces now for the next 15 years. There will be fantastic new images, ideas and events that transform reality.

Now all three higher octave planets are in new signs, Uranus is in Aires, Pluto is in Capricorn and finally Neptune is in Pisces. Hence the constant reminder of the dawning of a new era. The structures have been shaken and fractured enough that the soft Neptune fingers of creative imagination, the possibility of spiritual refinement and enlightenment can come in and give us an alternate personal and collective vision. This new placement of Neptune will stimulate compassion, grace, sensitivity, increased psychic awareness, and a deeper connection to the divine.

Neptune the planet of spirit, that which is ineffable, that which cannot be defined or caught or controlled or held, Neptune the energy of illusion and betrayal and poison, drugs, toxins, oil, the ocean and dreams, is arriving back home. After traveling all around through every sign of the zodiac since 1863 when Neptune was last in Pisces, and after a brief three month preview in 2011 (think about what came into your life last April – July), Neptune is now in Pisces until 2026!

It might feel like “seeing” what’s been there the whole time, hidden in plain sight, discovering what you just couldn’t figure out a minute ago. You may feel “awakened” to something obvious; see the truth or the wound or the potential of a person, place or thing that wasn’t clear before. Notice the pieces to a puzzle gently fall into place. It might also feel like the opposite for a while too, like nothing fits and you don’t believe in anything or don’t know what you believe in anymore or who you are. Feeling enlightened or confused as to what the new dream, hope or vision is, a feeling of numbness or vagueness while the old dream leaves and before the new one has come in. Therefore, it is a great time to change your image, a new face, body, hair, clothes, or life style.

Moving pictures, spiritualism, hypnotism, séances, slavery, the first oil well, Moby Dick, idealistic manifestos – the history between 1845 and 1863 when Neptune was last in Pisces is fascinating and worth a study because all of those themes will take a huge evolutionary leap in these next 15 years.

We already have a relatively new obsession with 3-D in the movies, which will quickly lead to some next newer version of creating illusion. We’ll see holographic projection and then virtual picture participation . . . and on and on, always trying to bridge the ordinary world with the non-ordinary world. Stepping directly into fantasy, time travel, shape shifting and creatures from other dimensions are all becoming part of the norm.

It will be a spiritual and creative renaissance, the next 15 years will bring revolution in music, painting, theater, fashion, photography, pharmaceuticals, the ocean, and of course film. It’s a large amount of reality changing focus, some subtle and invisible, some highly fantastical, whimsical and theatrical. Mars in Virgo is a good antidote during this initial phase of Neptune into Pisces, it will help identify the fakirs and snake oil salesmen, the false prophets and out and out liars who will start to wear a new kind of mask and invent new kinds of fraud. Religion is a prime target for re-focus.

Neptune in Pisces is a new “collective reality”. The prayer is a Pisces reality of peace and compassion, mystical consciousness; it’s about finding a new collective dream. The old dreams are hard to believe in anymore, we need new ones, new myths, new Gods.

Neptune wants so badly a reality beyond this mundane limited place of suffering and hardship. The magical mystical sacred presence of the divine is there and here and everywhere at all times and Neptune in Pisces can give us the new level of consciousness required to understand how to make our brains microscopes and telescopes and kaleidoscopes depending on what kind of vision we need at the time.

Understanding that reality is relative to ones belief, believing makes it so; if you believe it you can achieve it. If you don’t believe it, then it becomes impossible. We are looking for renewed faith, and we will find it. We can know our inner Shaman and Healer while we’re kicking butt in the material world.

We have to watch that our thirst for illusion and mysticism and escape isn’t so rampant and lacking in discernment that we allow a new “magician” or “savior” to come and pull the collective wool over everyone’s eyes. We may discover new species and life forms; it’s all a reflection of our own evolved imagination and the need to know that which is higher than us. Our imaginations are what have gotten us to this reality, as beautiful and painful as it all is. Our imaginations will now concoct new worlds of magic and possibility and channel the next dimension of the divine. This may also be accompanied by the loss and disappointment one feels when the old dream fades away. Go to sleep to the old, wake up to the new.

Watch for many grand new theatrical productions on the stage of world events.

There’s always a dominant drug signature during planetary time periods and Neptune in Aquarius was the horribly destructive addiction to Oxycontin, which has only been around since 1996, as long as Neptune was in Aquarius. Watch for a new wave of pharmaceuticals, even more alluring magical drugs that claim to cure everything.
This next decade will be the widespread incorporation of marijuana into the fabric of society, which we in California think has already happened!

The worst part of this placement of Neptune is becoming enslaved by the belief in your own jailer, the most powerful of which is fear. We must watch out for believing in fear, addiction, weakness, sickness, toxicity, betrayal or any other debilitating feeling as a justification for our own imprisonment. The jailers count on the cooperation of the incarcerated for the whole plan to work. It’s a great time to break free from whatever enslaves us.

Neptune moving from an air sign into a water sign will make a big difference in the way we perceive information, psychic breakthroughs and renewed interest in our multi dimensional senses will start to rival our obsession with technology. Hypnosis, astral travel, sleep therapy, dream manipulation, consciousness altering of all kinds will be in vogue. The Ocean will take on tremendous new importance, hopefully because we decide to really protect and heal it.

Much shifting is occurring, this is the time when Pisces People come into their own and shine! Wherever Pisces is in your chart is the shore upon which untold magical mystical treasures are washing up and twinkling silently.

Love, like everything else, is a vibration or energy.  And so is prayer, which is a topic I want to focus on this month. I’m often asked, “Do our DPs hear us, and do they hear our prayers?”  The answer is yes, absolutely!  Indeed, prayer can be used to create healing vibrations that transform our own lives and assist our beloved DPs on the Other Side as well. Also, thru prayer, we can prepare ourselves to receive our DPs’ transmissions, by letting them know of our love for them, and showing that we want to hear from them.  Never think that your prayers are not felt or heard-they most certainly are!

One of the most respected members of his field has shown time and time again how prayer can have a very positive effect.  Of course, I’m talking about Dr. Masaru Emoto, of whom I’ve written about before.  His philosophy is that with the power of prayer, all of us can be conduits in healing the planet.  He demonstrated the validity of that message in July of 1999, at a ceremony offering prayers to Lake Biwa, which had been extremely polluted.  About 350 people gathered and participated.  A month later, an article came out in the newspaper saying that this was the first year they didn’t receive hundreds of phones calls complaining about the foul smell from the lake!

In a recent article from the magazine “Pure Inspiration,” there was an interview with Dr. Emoto which focused on his discoveries regarding the power of prayer, and especially his observations about the power of water.  As I recently took a walked along the beach, I couldn’t help thinking about Dr. Emoto’s philosophy in relation to the greatness of the ocean. The ocean does, without question, take your breath away with its magnificent beauty and power.  More about Dr. Emoto’s theories can be found in his books, “The Hidden Messages in Water,” “The True Power of Water,” and “The Secret Life of Water.”

When thinking about the power of prayer with respect to water, I am reminded that throughout history, most indigenous cultures have had a deep respect for Nature.  They also had ways of giving back, ways to say “Thank you,” to show their gratitude for what our Higher Source and Mother Earth have given us.  Native Americans and other indigenous cultures have always believed that Nature is divine, and have always demonstrated a deep respect for that which we are only part of.  Indigenous cultures engage in many celebrations as a way to communicate with the Spirit of Mother Earth.  A form of prayer, if you will, and in the big picture, a demonstration of Love.

As you enjoy your Valentines Day and all of this February 2012, remember to send thoughts of Love to all who are near and dear to you, whether here in the physical, or on the Other side.  Feel free to include a message to Mother Earth and add an extra dash for those who could use just a smile, thought, or a phone call.  And meanwhile, remember, your DP’s can hear your prayers sent on their behalf, for energy is everywhere and everything!

I learned all about sleep apnea upon returning home for a long West Indies sailing adventure.  I shared a cabin with two other friends, who, upon the first night together, I’m amazed they didn’t throw me overboard!  During breakfast the first morning out to sea, they both told be I snored loud enough to possibly break our cabin portal!  They also mentioned they feared for my life!  Why? I’d stop breathing for long periods of time, only to shatter the silence when my body convulsed enough to restart my breathing.  I had NO clue about all this until that fateful morning.  Of course, I felt terrible about all this. Looking back, I see now how my obesity took its toll on the health of two dear friends.  (Your health does, indeed, factor into the health of everyone you hold near and dear.)

After the dust settled from that trip, I spoke with my Doctor about my sleeping habits.  I received a referral to a sleep apnea clinic. WOW!  What an experience.  The technician was amazed that I didn’t exhibit the traditional signs of sleep apnea based on my sleep study results.  Given my results (a 95 out of 100 score on their scales), I should have been one of those folks who falls asleep at the wheel when driving, falling asleep at my desk, etc. Based on their scales, newborns may score a 25 on their tests (meaning, just about everyone has some form of sleep apnea from time to time).  A 95 was considered life threatening.

My Doctor wanted me to IMMEDIATELY start using a C-PAP machine to help me breath better while sleeping. GREAT! A face-mask strapped to my fat face forcing air into my nose and mouth all so I might experience a sound sleep.  I understood the implications of turning down a C-PAP machince when I opted for the more dramatic option.  Surgery.  A risky procedure known asUvulopalatopharyngoplasty (or UPPP) combined with a full tonsillectomy. Thankfully, all turned out well.

Moral of the story, obesity often results in sleep apnea. Sleep apnea robs our bodies of necessary deep sleep time.  If you’re partnered with someone, you may be robbing them of their sleep time with all that snoring! As we all know, lack of deep sleep depletes our immune system as well as increases our chances of being less than kind to ourselves and others.  Think about it!  If you’re over weight and feel tired all the time, it’s time you realize you may have a severe case of sleep apnea.  Get this checked out ASAP!

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It’s sometimes hard to know what is metaphor or prediction when we access the same Records as a group.  But it’s a very empowering and exhilarating experience to have multiple people tuning into the same Akashic energy and receive similar information or feelings each in their own way.

Highlights from our December reading about 2012 include:

• Do not be afraid. There is nothing to fear.
• You are supported. Your heart and awareness is opening up more. There is much to enjoy and appreciate no matter what is going on.
• The power of women will be enhanced. We’ll notice it at election time. The influence of Venus will be very profound this year.
• Remember that prophecies are not concrete. We all have the power to change what is coming. We need to focus on the positive.  The Records keep changing depending on the energy of the collective masses.
• We’re influencing the energy through our thoughts, word and feelings.
• We have always had ups and downs. People’s fear can influence how things look and feel. We can shape the face of how things look.
• The consciousness shift is now more collectively active. The holiness of this year cannot be overstated. Do not be caught up in appearances.
• Many people will suddenly wake up to a new Consciousness this year. Lightworkers around the world are creating the critical mass to help others raise their consciousness.
• Large structures are crumbling. Everything is changing.
• Prayer will help stabilize everything. Pray from your heart.
• We’re becoming a Global Community, not just a Tribal Community.
• What’s evolving is like a dirty glass of water with clear water being poured into it. The clear water is stirring up the muck to bring it out, to bring it to the Light for healing. The chaos around the world is like the dirty, murky water. As more Light and Love are poured into these situations and healing takes place, there will be a clarity, a “cleanness” like the clear glass of water after all the muck has been displaced.
• We’re in the shift of a cycle. It’s a whole year of transition. It’s the late 60’s on steroids now! But it’s happening in a more concerted, rational and compassionate way this time.
• We and the world are mirrors of each other – we are going through our own internal shifts.   The Global Internal Shift will happen by 12/21/2012. We may not see the External Shift until later.
• There will be a Communion between the Akashic Records and human beings. This will be available to more and more people.

Highlights from our January reading include:

• 2012 brings symmetry and strength as people realize that we are all one.  We will be more grounded.
• 2012 is like a dark room lit up from inside by a bright flame.  As the heat and light of the flame expands, the darkness is replaced by the light.
• People will lose their emotional “armor” — it will fall off like the scales of a reptile or skin of a snake.
• New gifts are being given to us from other dimensions.
• A global cleansing and clearing is already underway — everything we are holding onto from the past can be cleared this year.

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Our LA Akashic Practitioner group will be opening 2012′s Records every few months as 2012 evolves.  We’ll see what new insights, perspectives or information become accessible as our Collective Consciousness continues evolving and the Soul-body of Humanity expands.

Stay tuned!

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Barbara Schiffman is a Life&Soul Coach, Akashic Records Advanced Practitioner & Certified Teacher, and author/speaker on personal evolution.  Based in Southern California, Barbara creates and teaches practical transformation tools designed to help people enjoy their lives and evolve their Souls.  She offers workshops, individual readings (in person and by phone), guided meditation CDs, books and more for Soul Seekers and Conscious Evolutionaries.

Barbara’s next Akashic Practitioner Certification Training in LA is 2/24-26. For info, call her at 818-415-3479 or AkashicLA@gmail.com, or visit:

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I consider Paula Deen an addict. Like an alcoholic she cannot help herself and she continues to abuse herself by engaging in her addiction. Like Charlie Sheen, she even flaunts her addiction and tries to get everyone around her to indulge in this addiction. She preaches the value of high cholesterol, trans fats, and obesity. And, like the smart woman she is, she capitalizes off the misery she is creating. Unfortunately for her she has been caught in her own web of destruction.

A few years back Paula was diagnosed with diabetes, now the 15th cause of death in the United States, and it is most likely due to the lifestyle that Paula so proudly flaunts regularly on her television show. A life of little exercise and lots of processed foods full of butter…oh, did I say butter? Well, add another stick of that creamy death wish to your heart and smear some on your thighs while you are at it.

An addict does not know when to stop, they often recognize that their behavior and choices are a problem, but they feel powerless to do anything about it. This appears to be the case with Mrs. Deen. Paula is taking a very classic stance in our “fix me” society. She not only is looking for others to heal her, as demonstrated by her taking a $500 a month diabetes drug AND becoming the spokeswoman for the pharmaceutical, but she is also apparently indulging her addiction even more…another pattern of an alcoholic most often referred to as denial. Instead of looking at her life and taking responsibility for her health and then doing something to improve it, she is leaning on a band-aid fix with terrible side effects and killer possibilities (the side effect may include pancreatitis, thyroid cancer, and more). The first step towards true healing is taking responsibility for yourself exactly as you are; no blaming anyone for what happened to you or what was done to you. Once you can step into this and let go of the victim you can move forward and start making decisions for yourself that move you into a state of health.

In Paula’s case she is still actively in the dis-ease and looking for outside sources to heal her. Her strategy is management, not healing, and she is not doing anything to look at herself from a Body, Mind, Spirit perspective. If she did she would most likely see a wounded little girl who uses food to medicate her feelings and who has a deep association of feeling wanted, loved, and needed by those donuts and deep-fried butterballs she loads into herself. In addition she would see a body that has been unloved and neglected, that is full of toxins, free radicals, and trans-fats, and that is also highly acidic – the perfect condition for growing dis-ease. Dare I say that she also does not appear to have much of a Spiritual life, and I do not mean God. A spiritual person has awareness for life, an awareness of how they treat and respect their body (and the body/person of others), and they are tuned in to the cause and effect of the Universe. Such as the behavior that, “If I eat fatty, processed, greasy, fried, chemical laden food I am not going to be healthy and strong.”…oh, Paula, it is so simple to see.

Too bad Paula is not waking up to how she can make the world a better place. Instead she promotes a world full of sickness and unhealthy habits/food all sugar coated with a pretty confectionary buttered frosting. If she truly wanted to make the world (and her life) better she would show people how to make tasty meals that are whole body healthy. She would use her celebrity to inspire people to lose weight and firm up…not gain more fat and rely on pharmaceutical drugs to help them stay alive. Maybe she would actually even save someone’s life by being an example of someone who found the “gold in the garbage” and turned their pain towards health and stopped eating themselves to death. The garbage being all the food she eats, and teaches others to eat, and the gold being the lesson she is refusing to learn about self-responsibility and self-love.

Like all addicts, Paula will hit her bottom one day (soon maybe). Hopefully, she crashes before it is too late and something can still be done to help her heal. I hope she does not lose that beautiful smile and flashing eyes to diabetes. Did someone say, “Intervention”?

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Mayan Abdominal Therapy is inspired by traditional Maya healing techniques as taught by Don Elijio Panti, the great Maya Shaman of Belize, Central America. These techniques were further developed by Dr. Rosita Arvigo based on her apprenticeship with Don Elijio Panti and her research as a naprathic physician. The technique works for Men and Women to restore the body to its natural balance by correcting the position of organs that have shifted and to open the flow of blood, lymph, nerve & chi energy throughout the body.

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Don Elijio believed that a woman’s center is her uterus. “If a woman’s uterus is out of balance, so is she,”. Midwives and healers of Central America agree that most female troubles are caused by the wandering womb. The work is best known for the correction of the prolapsed, fallen, or tilted uterus and for the prevention and treatment of benign prostate enlargement in men, and for relief of many common digestive disorders.

Benefits for Women

Uterine ligaments are made to stretch to accommodate a growing fetus inside and to move freely when the bladder or bowel is full. The ligaments and muscles can weaken and loosen, causing the uterus to fall downward, forward, backward or to either side. When this happens, women are generally told, “your uterus is tipped, but that is normal and don’t worry about it.” Yet women have a laundry list of physical and emotional symptoms that result from this condition. When reproductive organs shift, they can constrict normal flow of blood and lymph, and disrupt nerve connections. By shifting the uterus back into place, homeostasis, or the natural balance of the body, is restored in the pelvic area and the surrounding organs. Thus assisting in releasing toxins and contributing to more balanced hormones. This is essential for healthy pregnancy, labor, and delivery.

Other conditions that Mayan Abdominal Massage can help with are adhesions from invasive treatments to the pelvic and abdominal area, such as fibroid tumor and cesarean surgeries, as well as endometriosis and digestive issues. In addition, urinary and bladder problems can be greatly reduced.

Benefits for Men

By ensuring a full blood supply to the prostate, the abdominal massage helps to prevent swelling and inflammation. Men report that they can feel a distinct difference in blood flow after a treatment. Not only does the massage relieve prostate swelling, but it helps alleviate varicose veins, premature ejaculation, some impotency problem, as well as some digestive issues, and the need to urinate frequently.

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The Mayan Abdominal Massage technique can often relieve symptoms of such disorders as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Indigestion, Constipation, and heartburn. Overall, this massage work helps create a healthier body and in turn a sound mind.

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I wouldn’t have know about internal cleansing programs unless a student was kind enough to share with me how he keeps his body so fit – WITHOUT – a workout program.  (Given the time, money and effort I’d placed in gyms, trainers, traffic, parking, etc., my ears perked up when he shared his cleansing story.)

In the span of a few short days, I researched like mad anything I could find concerning internal cleansing. For starters, our Chinese family have used cleansing programs for centuries! There’s the old colon cleanse.  (I tried one of those, found it fascinating, but NOT something that I’ll engage on a regular basis.)  Then there’s my liver, the primary body part involved with cleansing my body of unhealthy toxins.

Based on what my student reported, I tried his liver cleanse program. That program, known as Isagenix, opened my eyes – BIG TIME – to the benefits of liver cleansing.  Why?  In nine days I retired 12 pounds.  Keep in mind, that’s MY results.  Of course, your results will be different.

As I researched HOW I managed to clear 12 pounds in nine days, I found myself amazed at how well my body put up with my (what I thought to be) healthy diet.  For example, did you know adults can retain several pounds of undigested meat in their intestines for days!  Yikes!  Then there’s the  issue of consumed toxins in the form of pre-packaged foods, additives in livestock and produce, the air we breath, etc.

Did you know your liver attempts to protect your body from these toxins by stuffing them into fat cells if it can’t eliminate them correctly?  For example, if you don’t drink enough water (see my previous post on this topic) your body can’t eliminate all the toxins you take in.  Your liver then places those toxins inside your fat cells.  Fat cells act much like a balloon.  The more toxins you have, the larger the fat cells become.  Not enough fat cells for all those toxins?  No worries, our bodies create MORE fat cells!  Yikes!

Today, I eat pretty much whatever I wish well after retiring over 100 pounds years ago!  How?  I feel safe and secure that my monthly cleanse program helps me detox / deflate those fat cells while at the same time helping my digestive system digest more efficiently by eliminating intestinal plaque.

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Can you manifest things in your life? Of course! Can you do it with positivity? Undoubtedly! In this blog, I am speaking of giving emotional space and the freedom to experience your anger or negative emotions. By honoring your emotions you are increasing the likelihood of manifesting the life you want and positivity.

A while back a colleague was talking of life stressors and being angry. Said person had moved to new location for a job opportunity, said job opportunity didn’t work out, dissolution of a relationship, unethical business practices of another entity, and loss of 2 loved ones. The person was clinging to the positive, not allowing the darkness to seep in from their perspective. As the person spoke about not allowing themself to be angry regarding the experience but wondering how much suffering they could take. Their anger emerged from every pore in their skin releasing like ectoplasm on those in the surroundings. There was rage, and deservedly so. None of their losses were just a mere inconvenience but actual loss… and just one of them would create a sense of shaking ground beneath anyone’s feet.

As we spoke, another person was present. And stated how they resented the fact this person felt they were suffering. And claimed that the other person whose life had been involved in a topsy-turvy switcheroo was just selfish and these were first world problems. Noticing the transference and projection abounding from both individuals. I stated that human suffering is suffering. Subconsciously it doesn’t matter if you are a victim of a national disaster or victim of circumstance there is no delineation. Suffering is suffering and real to each person. The anger and denial of anger was swelling between the two. I suggested to the person of great loss, to give themself each day space to be angry for 5 minutes allowing the rage to swell up and feel the emotion. And how like a pressure valve, it would slowly release in a gentler manner than the current expression.

We cannot control our emotions, but we can choose how to react to them. Chop vegetables, scream into a pillow, pull weeds, tear apart cardboard. Whatever it is that you need to do to express your anger/rage in a productive nondestructive method do. Honor that emotion. Release that emotion. Anger when not honored is a messy gooey relationship challenging emotion. Snarkiness, being dismissive, snappish and rude tend to emerge as one tries to bottle their anger. Assess whether or not you are able to work through the negative emotion or if you would benefit from outside assistance. An objective third-party perspective may offer the release you are seeking.

DIY Recipe for Honoring your Negative Emotion

1 part anger or negative emotion
1 part acknowledging that you’re entitled to feel emotion
7 parts – 5 minutes

Find a place or space within your apartment that you will allow this emotion to emerge. Sit, stand or lay down in the space add 1 part acknowledging that you’re entitled to feel emotion. Then allow the 1 part anger or negative emotion to rise. Give 1 part of the 7 parts – 5 minutes daily until the emotion lessens. When time is over go about your day feeling less stressed and more receptive.

We collectively celebrate the Chinese New Year on 23 January 2012: The Year of the Dragon/Water Year. The Chinese Zodiac can lend anyone insight into their personality and natural tendencies, like our Western Zodiac can provide. Our friends in the West take their Zodiac and divide it into 12 signs as does Western Astrology, yet one animal sign influences an entire year verses one month.

The intricate link in understanding the common ground of these two systems is the transits of Jupiter, which take approximately one year to transit through one Zodiac sign in the West. Here in the West it only takes that same years’ time to represent all 12 signs on our Zodiac wheel, while our friends in the East take 60 years to complete a full cycle, as each animal every 12 years is depicted through 5 different elemental years of earth, metal, water, wood, and fire.

Thinking big and promoting optimism will be rewarded in 2012, as the collective can expect this to be a time of dramatic flare, spectacular events, and an auspicious year to begin anything anew within. The energy of being bold and daring is favored to stimulate fortunate outcomes in new adventures of any kind, from business to marriage. The most outlandish, eccentric, original and different ideas will be rewarded as the months within 2012 unfold.

Now the collective experiences the 5th year within a 9 and 12-year cycle, where the seeds planted in 2008 are seeing some true blossoming and complete currents of change to eventually reap a harvest, just a couple more years further down the road. With Mercury guiding the singular 5’s energy over 2012, there is plenty of movement, risk-taking, versatility and communication to be found amongst the Dragons’ urges for the magnificent. 2012 marks the time where never seen before ideas will bring the masses together in a more unified understanding of who we are as part of the wholeness of humanity.

Grasping some true Lexigram wisdom when embracing the MAGNIFICIENT plays a important role in what 2012 can hold for anyone, as we poetically phrase the anagrams we can derive from it. What joy can be found when I AM IN A FINE MAGIC GAIN IN A MAIN TIME TEAM. Or realizing I AM A ENIGMA MAGNET, INFECTING AN INFINITE ENTICING AGE.  If we are to adapt smoothly to what exciting and irresistible energy the Dragon is here to share with us -especially within the added intuition of the Water Year- we are best to hone in upon our own sense of psychic ability when it comes to quick change within our lives to find our necessary answers.

All is set to come alive in our outside world and community life in a Water Dragon Year as we allow our diplomacy, compassion and idealism to tackle social situations requiring resolve. The Dragon asks that we awaken a visionary, intelligent and scrupulous instinct within ourselves. Once more under the Water influenced year, being the eye of any apparent storm is key to knowing how to handle a Dragon’s natural excessive energies. With the Dragon representing Yang Wood energy, what transpires over the year ahead brings forth profound success or failure, depending upon the genuine intention behind initiations.

The Dragon is the only Chinese animal that is from myth upon their Zodiac Wheel. However, they firmly believe that this symbol is the most powerful of all, and when one is born in a Dragon year, there is much fortune, money and luck to be found all along the life. Even in the midst of mistakes along the way, Dragons are well known to always still come out of the most pressing situations still smiling. So chin up to any 2012 gloom and doomers: while it is best to be prepared for adventurous change, wearing a SMILE will most certainly go for MILES in this Dragon Year ahead.

DID YOU KNOW??? DRAGON TRIVIA

*They are a Dragon!
When you see an enthusiastic, successful, persuasive and strong spirit that eagerly shows that life is to be savored by living every day as if it where your very last.

*The Typical Dragon
IS frank, at times demanding, enjoys starting things they may not always finish, makes their home wherever they are, excels at problem solving, exudes self-confidence, prefers to take it as it comes verses a routine, possesses an innate sincerity, dislikes waiting for anything, avoids feeling dissatisfied and discontented.

*Dragons & Yang Wood Energy
The external masculine represents the leading role and gravitates to activity, sociability, passion and efficiency. The symbol of wood allows for an ambivalent and dual nature to emerge. The energy of the Dragon can become unbalanced when strong emotions overtake them- turning kindness to anger, and their natural exuberance to vulnerability.

*DRAGON YEARS in History
The Dragon’s energy marks a universal time for renewal and growth within what already exists. Dreams are motivated to become reality for any new venture from a business to marriage, and seemingly, the more outlandish it may be, the greater outcome for success it will have.

1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, all saw large-scale changes within these areas on a global level, as will 2012, as along as intuition is carefully listened to with the Water energy guiding this particular year. As the months ahead pass, look for financial situations to stabilize and find simpler, grounding means to display true value through mid-year as Jupiter finishes up in Taurus. Once Jupiter enters Gemini, get ready for an explosion in the communication industries, optimism to return to the publishing world, education, fashion, the performing arts, and prosperity to ignite moral ideas that continue to truly evolve humanity.

CHINESE ZODIAC FUN FACTS
*The Chinese New Year is always celebrated upon an Aquarian New Moon here in the West.

*Legend has it how the Chinese Zodiac Wheel order formed is that the Rat hitched a ride on the Ox who didn’t originally intend to become the second animal in line, when Buddha challenged the animals to a race to win a position on the Chinese Zodiac calendar. The least competitive of all the animals (the dog enjoyed a bath along the way, while the pig decided to make sure he was full and even napped) fell into place to complete the 12 Animal Wheel.

*At the ages of 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 82, 94, 106, typically one experiences a very positive year as their animal returns. Coinciding with West’s planet of luck, Jupiter, returns to its’ natal point also every 12 yrs.

*At 60, the Chinese believe one’s greatest wisdom begins to unfold as one full cycle of their wheel concludes. Simultaneously in the West, the 2nd Saturn Return, in agreement with this passage also marks the soul being released into the finest period of self -expression and inner power after learning our most important life’s lessons over the previous 59.

CATCH the PODCAST from 17 JANUARY!
What’s Your Sign? I Have Your Number?
Special Guest Astrologer Chris Flisher and Sharita dived into a hearty discussion of East meets West, and what both Zodiac perspectives indicate is to unfold as 2012 continues.

2:39am EST

New Moon in Aquarius

Emotional Intelligence

Check any egos at the door, and get smart with the humanitarian picture as we initiate emotional energy in the sign that loves to bring innovations to life. Our NEW Moon kicks off in Aquarius, 23 January, 2:39am EST, as another waxing period of gathering begins. Where can some originality coupled with a fresh and friendly attitude begin all kinds of new feelings with you in the next two weeks?

Moon enters Aquarius, Sunday 22 January at 9:53pm EST until Wednesday, 25 January at 4:11am EST
Aquarius passages are the perfect time within our winter’s wisdom to lock into some more clues that ground us firmly to the season at hand. This recognition rewards us later with the keys to our soon to be Spring, now a mere two months away. As our Lunar Lady renews in the inventive energies of The Water Bearer -the sign that brings new life to everything- it is a great time to prophesize and put forth ideas we wish to implement and watch develop for the entire year ahead.

New Moon, 23 January 2:39am EST, 02 degrees Aquarius
Be sure to check the Aquarian House, in particular the 02 degree Aquarius spot, in your personal birth chart to see where something fresh is ideally meant to unfold. This is the area of life requesting you bring improvement and new life to on some level in the next two weeks to follow. Seeds that are planted in this area until the next Full Moon upon 07 February are bound to reap a rich harvest further down the road.

For the Collective
As the Chinese Year of the Water Dragon also now begins, energies will see the possibility of detached feelings swirling in the air, but don’t take too much offense. When progressive forces are around, there logically needs to be some time off from intimacy. The capacity to engage in those ingenious thoughts is high. So if some unconventional and independent personalities display themselves to you, now you know why. They should, however, be friendly to you!

Of interest to note is this third passage of New Moons since our last Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius that initiate at the 02 degree of the sign. Our Full Moons presently are releasing at the 18th degree through the 9’s energy of finalizations and endings to our relationship to the material. Within the balance of the opposing New Moons, the singular 2 offers an ancient opportunity to receive the sensitive, nurturing, and imaginative impressions that in 2012 birthing a new spiritual awakening on this planet. Being non-judgmental and kind with our thoughts, allow the most intelligent emotional sensations to open within any individual, one where it is highly recommended to tap in to the utopia of embracing LOVE to EVOLVE.

Lunar-O-Scope, New Moon in Aquarius, 2012
For the collective horoscope, again we offer advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. Remember, if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal charts’ advice, more so if the earlier degrees of it. Keep in mind, the exact casting of the natal birth chart determines a precise perspective of how the current transits of the planets personally and specifically affect you.

Aries: Get ready to meet some new pals! If there is a group or cause you’ve been thinking about joining, your timing couldn’t be any better at present. You’re already a chatty soul, but you’ll find you are especially willing to talk to just about anyone right now. Should a social invitation show up you weren’t expecting, don’t even think about turning it down. Attending it is of great importance for the future, and you might even encounter a new soul mate.

Taurus: A fresh start now awaits to emerge in the career and public life for you, so if you’ve been feeling little stagnant over these winter months, gear up to be sending your branches higher and your roots deeper. A fantastic time to promote or birth a new business, do expect a nice recognition to come your way if you’ve done your proper legwork to receive it. Be on the look out for a new way of looking at authority figures, as these should take on a friendlier form.

Gemini: Not that your mind doesn’t have enough to think about, but there is definitely an original direction you’ll take your philosophies now. You are stirred to embark on a spiritual adventure engaging your higher education and urge to travel. If you aren’t already on long journey, you might be finding yourself planning one for the near future. New beliefs are being born within you and you couldn’t be any more excited about what they are equally teaching you.

Cancer: If you’ve been worried about your securities and investments, it’s time to make decisions here. Be on the lookout for found money, or finding ways other people’s money can help your cause. Better yet Crab, there may be an exciting sexual encounter to come your way. However new life comes to you now, you can rest assured, will transform you in ways you’ve never known before- so get ready to shed that shell, and let out a regeneration from the core.

Leo: Get ready to receive oh generous Lion, a pleasant gift from the Moon this month. You’re really been thinking about those intimate partnerships, and now you really sense their true rewards gracing themselves upon you. From romantic ties to business contacts, there are a many blessings about to show themselves to you within your closest relationships, and soul mates tend to find you easily. Legal bindings here are equally favored to flourish far into the future.

Virgo: You will just embrace this opportunity with open arms to bring improvement to your health and all the ways you love to be of service in life Dear Virgins. Look around to the workplace and see what is meant to reform and improve.  If you’ve been looking to implement a new routine, or take on some better habits, go for them now. Should there be any urges to adopt a pet, now is the perfect time to get over to the animal shelter and rescue a new friend.

Libra: All the world is a stage Libra, and it’s you who is shining upon it now! Whatever you’ve been personally creating lately, there is excitement and confidence surrounding it. New projects, and original ones inspire you. Keep listening to Saturn, as he is still requesting your responsibility to the self. Extra playful, interaction with children is favored, whether they are your own offspring or a “brain child.” A new love affair is ready to birth something you’ve not expected.

Scorpio: You’ve already been cleaning the house Scorpio, as you also put forth some new ground rules within your home environment. There equally is an innovative energy abound requesting you rejuvenate ties with your entire family life. Old judgments no longer are able to be tolerated in this fresh friendly space.  Be on the look out for déjà vu and psychic experiences, which have a very open channel for you to receive their important messages presently.

Sagittarius: If you’ve been thinking about sending off your arrow to improve your thinking and mentality Archer, go ahead and aim high! New ways of bringing the latest to your communications has you feeling like a genius. You’re probably also thinking about travel as usual, and if you’re not already on a short trip, you’ll find yourself planning another one soon. Siblings or neighbors also find themselves in fresh waters with you, and these are friendly ones.

Capricorn: You are the one who innately knows about value old Goat, and you are in the mood now to take stock of what’s cooking in your own personal possessions. Something new may be in the works about the way you earn your dollars. You are never far away from the material, so take this time to visit your sense of security, and try something original to improve upon it. There may be a new purchase you wish to make, but be sure it will hold its’ worth for long-term.

Aquarius: You should be feeling fresh as a daisy swaying in the breeze. It’s time to allow the world to see you a bit differently, and take on a new way to receive your first impressions. Get ready for some self-focus and attention to your image, even if you feel you don’t want to get intimate with it. The world is so ready to see a new mask you are about to put on, so get cozy with yourself and be the bearer of new life to that entirely is ready to birth an original new YOU!

Pisces: Hidden waters call to you Dear Fishes. It’s time to explore those inner places in your life. where a break through awaits you. While dreams always tell you things, they especially hold the clues as far as how to bring improvement to your waking world. The spiritual, subconscious realms, and the psychological make-up of life call for you to spend some time within your deeper and intuitive waters. It’s doubtful you’ll want any company, so be prepared to take a solitary trip.

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Mars has been journeying within Virgo since 10 November 2011. Perhaps, you’ve taken note of the sense of excitability emerging within this area of your Zodiac Pie. Our Pioneer planet does not hold back in the dynamic action that is moving energy here in all kinds of ways. As much as Mars loves to get things going, he equally draws forth conclusions to arrive down here below from wherever he is traveling within our celestial skies above, and sometimes, these are delivered in abrupt and rash ways.

As Mars reached 23 degrees Virgo on 19 January, his station occurred as he prepares for Retrograde motion on 23 January. Mars won’t move back to the 22nd degree of Virgo until 27 January, then his backwards journey will take him to 03 degrees Virgo. Here, he will station once more at 03 degrees Virgo on 07 April before going Direct 13 April. When any planet is within the station surrounding retrograde activity, it can bring on some intense energies down here below.

This entire passage marks a profound time to take a look at motivation and “what makes you tick” in the area of life that these degree points in Virgo rule over from both the natal birth chart and collective perspective. Mars prefers to convey his energies in “his own way” and can appear selfish from time to time. What is important to innately understand about “self” at this time is the difference between the attention to self and selfish acts. The first is a true response that is a gift to our Soul, while the latter is pure reaction that tends to create storms within our Spirit.

The natural energy of our Pioneer planet drives us to do things and at times do them rather quickly. Yet, under any Mars station and retrograde passage, it is in all of our best interests to sloooooow down, and take up with a patient pace. As we all take up further within our Winter’s retreats, certainly there couldn’t be a better time for some Mars reflection to take place. By the time it is complete 13 April, wowo, if your free will has chosen the SILENT LISTEN, what keys you will then have to unlock your Spring! As Virgo energy is at its’ best when all doubt is erased, truly it will be a time to come charging out of the gates, completely refreshed as Mars’s motivation will be ready to move forward again.

For the collective, be on the look out for endings and true conclusions to arrive in what Virgo’s purity and sense of discrimination represents for us all. As John Jocelyn speaks of this sign, “Ever does Virgo seek the reason; it wants to know why. Virgo, using the brain, requires sight and knowledge as to how one knows why. Virgo says, “Demonstrate to me how you know why!” Virgo attains to the power of discrimination, for discrimination is the one needful thing for Virgo souls. What is discrimination if not the ability to know the true from the false, the essential from the non-essential! Evolved souls in this sign get at the very core, the kernel of the exterior man, as well as to the center of things.”

This Mars Retrograde will tie up some interesting energies connected to what Saturn brought to the surface to be responsible for when he was transiting here September 2007 to October 2010. Virgo is the sign of the auditor, and those collective details that were examined and scrutinized over that time now get a true last once over. There is a discipline that will unleash itself, and whatever lessons did not fully come to pass from Father Saturn’s time here, Mars will now finalize the details of these deals.

So too, will you see these same kinds of activity from wherever Virgo seeks to be of service and brings a natural understanding to your life. Your natal birth chart that is calculated from your time of birth grants the true individual view, while the simplicity of knowing your sun sign casts the outer picture for how Mars’s reflective request also urges to speak with you. Remember, even as Mars goes Direct again upon 13 April, he will take all you have reassessed here moving forward to remain within the Virgo slice of your Zodiac Pie until 03 July, when he enters Libra.

A little quick guide is below from the collective perspective on which area of life Mars presently will request your courage to unfold as he journeys backwards for a pass. If you know your Rising Sign/Ascendant (determined from the time of birth) then look to how 23 to 03 degrees Virgo precisely sits within the natal birth chart for closer insight to how you can make the most of rising up to your core and grace.

Aries: Health/Being of Service/Employees/Pets

Taurus: Creativity/Children/Love Affairs

Gemini: Home/Family/Emotions/Environments

Cancer: Thinking/Mentality/Communications

Leo: Values/Earning Power/Possessions

Virgo: Approaches/Mask to the World/Motivations

Libra: Inner Psyche/Clearing of the Past

Scorpio: Innovations/Friendships/Organizations

Sagittarius: Career/Public Life/Opportunities

Capricorn: Philosophies/Foreign Travel/Education

Aquarius: Transformations/Sexuality/Wealth

Pisces: Partnerships/Marriage/Balance with Others

Mars Retrograde will test our patience and truest sense of how we handle aggression and penetration within our lives, being he is -aside from the role of The Pioneer- the true warrior within the Zodiac. Yet, instead of reacting to any pressure that may come our way in conflict, there is another innate energy of Mars that will bring us the best results as we reflect. This, simply, is the response of COURAGE. URGE OUR CORE, CURE OUR RAGE, CURE OUR EGO, GRACE OUR AGE.

May rising up in courage bring you the brightest blessings Dear Stars as you discover and reflect upon all of your whys. Namaste.

READ UP MORE on Mars in Virgo!

WINTER GETS WISER! Aquarius firmly organizes us into our present season of hibernation that Capricorn’s leadership patiently started. Now Uranus -the planet of innovation- brings us to new life within The Water Bearer, so be prepared for something original to emerge in the month ahead.

A MEDITATION FOR AQUARIUS ~John Jocelyn
Spiritual intelligence in the sign of the Angel in Man, Aquarius, leads to intelligent love and friendship. To Aquarians, no one is a stranger or an alien, not even the person who lacks love entirely, or who love himself solely, or who isolates himself by race or narrow-minded nationalism. They know that, basically, all human beings are related, despite marked differences in their evolutionary status.

As The Planets Move in their constant procession through the Zodiac, the Universe’s energy affects us as individuals through the knowledge of our natal birth charts as well as on a collective level.

CURRENT PLANETARY TRANSITS
20 jan  SUN enters AQUARIUS 11:10am 8:10am
22 jan  NEW MOON in AQUARIUS 11:39pm
23 jan  NEW MOON in AQUARIUS 2:39am
23 jan  HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR
Year of the Dragon- Water Year
23 jan  MARS REtrogrades in VIRGO 7:54pm 4:54pm
27 jan  MERCURY enters AQUARIUS 1:12pm 10:12am
03 feb  NEPTUNE enters PISCES 2:03pm 11:03am
07 feb  SATURN REtrogrades in LIBRA 9:03am 6:03am
07 feb  FULL MOON in LEO  4:54pm 1:54pm
07 feb  VENUS enters ARIES 10:01pm
08 feb  VENUS enters ARIES 1:01am
13 feb  MERCURY enters PISCES 8:38pm 5:38pm
14 feb  HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
LOVE 2 EVOLVE all 365 days of the YEAR!
18 feb  SUN enters PISCES  10:18pm
19 feb  SUN enters PISCES  1:18am
Eastern Standard Time/Pacific Standard Time

CURRENT LONG TERM PLANETARY TRANSITS
MARS in VIRGO DIRECT/RETROGRADE
JUPITER in TAURUS
SATURN in LIBRA DIRECT/RETROGRADE
URANUS in ARIES
NEPTUNE in AQUARIUS/PISCES
PLUTO in CAPRICORN

The Typical Aquarius
These natives exhibit a liberal, inventive, prophetic, and scientific nature. The humanitarian picture is of deep concern to The Water Bearer who seeks improvement like no other sign through their inventions. When Aquarius becomes too fixed to being detached- the free will makes opinionated, remote, agnostic, unpredictable choices. Within their innovative flare for seeing what is human, choosing to be aware of genuine personal touch completes the entire picture as the other necessary component for how we all truly evolve.

In Your Natal Chart
The Zodiac House that Aquarius’s energy rules in the birth chart is the 11th of Groups/Organizations/Friendships/Hopes/Wishes. This is the area of life in our chart that denotes how we prefer to express our energies within these ideas. The sign positioned here also will point to the presence as we relate to the groups, acquaintances, and dreams we have in life. Looking to how the Zodiac Wheel may spin in any individual birth chart, the House Aquarius falls is the area of life where you will see an against the norm and unique nature behind all you do. Any planets possibly placed in Aquarius at the time of birth also take on their innate expression through the qualities of this friendly, tolerant, and experimental sign.

Sun enters Aquarius 20 January
Fixed Organized Signs bring the collectives’ energies to truly focusing upon the season at hand as we ever spin within our Zodiac Wheel. Aquarius, in its’ airy intelligence, settles us into Winter; requesting that we snuggle up with investigation, co-ordination, and synthesize our plans for reform. Our Water Bearers, as they breathe new life into any endeavor, are completely in tune to knowledge and a sense of altruism wherever they go. Any Aquarius innately knows how to consciously aim for the truth: yet this ideally is accomplished by cultivating warmth and human touch to the practical within their lives.

New Moon in Aquarius, The Year of The Water Dragon 23 January
We always know, upon the annual celebration of our Aquarian New Moon, that we enter a brand New Year of understanding from our friends in the East. While any lunation within The Water Bearer appreciates progress and prophetic nuances, we truly kick off the Chinese New Year with these same ideas as the entire Year of the Water Dragon begins. As change, reform and dynamic energies release upon the collective- the masses are encouraged to be different, go against the grain and find that eccentric light within to unleash success throughout 2012.

Mars goes Retrograde in Virgo 23 January
No doubt you have been feeling The Pioneer’s surges where The Virgin seeks to purify it all within your Zodiac Pie. Since 10 November, this slice of life has been seeing it’s fair share of motivation and assertion as taking up with action has been favored here. Now, as we enter a reflective period throughout 13 April, it’s time to truly tap into a courageous nature to reap the best rewards. The practice of patience will undeniably be tested within this area of the life, and time spend on reassessing what really makes your Virgo energy tick is well spent, so you can charge out of the gates when Spring arrives, absolutely moving forward.

Neptune enters Pisces 03 February
One of the most significant outer planetary shifts since Uranus entered Aries in 2011, Neptune now returns to its’ comfort zone at home with The Fishes. Aside from the little “taste” of this energy from April to August in 2011, the collective has not seen Neptune at 0 degrees Pisces since 07 December 1848, where it transited until 14 February 1862. This passage -marking the next 14 years until Neptune enters Aries in 2025- promises that humanity gets syrupy sweet in spiritual realms, as beliefs in the unknown and what we can not physically “see” become all the more respected, as well as in the healing arts. Get ready for true telepathic ties and genuine compassion to bring our entire consciousness to the next level.

Saturn goes Retrograde in Libra 07 February
Our planet of karmic justice since October 2010, has been slowing down where The Scales balance it all out for you. As this second period of reflection is requested here, take note of how Fatherly Saturn is striving to develop wise decisions and objectivity here. In as much as this area of the life may appear stagnant, this last Retrograde passage through 25 June offers the opportunity to ideally observe what still remains to find harmony. As Saturn asks for patience, the collective is smart to adhere to diplomacy and honor to bring peace to all relationships, as we continue to absorb the lessons he wishes for us to learn.

Venus enters Aries 08 February
The planet of harmony is way ahead of everyone and not holding back as she excitedly begins anew upon the Zodiac Wheel.  Get ready for some pleasures to give you a taste of the Spring to come where The Ram energizes your life, and be sure to take up with some romantic adventure to bring forth enthusiasm here. Collectively, affections are urged to the impetuous, non-restraint and easy arousals as balance smoothly can be found through mental activities, devotion to ideals, and concentrating upon the essentials. A straight forward motion happily wishes to display itself as we all can find the means to be just a little more playful within our Winter’s retreat.

As Winter’s Wisdom continues, Aquarius invites you to get friendly with your innate ability to tap into your spiritual intelligence, which holds the promise of warming up to inventing in your own way, a current in life that finds LOVE for all to EVOLVE.

Love of course encompasses many things; love or passion that drives one to create, protect what we love or care for. This of course is just a few ways, but not to drift away from the love I want to convey here is, the love that continues after physical death.  Or more the spirit/energy that continues after death.

The big question or fear or whatever else comes into question when we are faced personally by the loss of someone we love or our own mortality. That force that will effect everyone on earth, there is as they say “no escape”. The one thought that most do not want to think about until it hits them personally.

The truth of the matter is; we don’t die.  Yes, we shed our physical bodies, and yes, the thought of not being able to hug or talk in the way we once did with that person will be forever gone on this plane or dimension.  But, that does not mean contact, or connecting is done, just not the way we know it to be without our physical bodies.  And it is our job to understand that difference or the way that that communication can continue for us. Of course, this is assuming we care enough or have the faith to believe that door is possible. Love will  keep that door open to the many possibilities.  I speak about many of them in my books, but your way will be just that, your way.

I can tell you there are deaths one never gets over and children are one of them. I’ve dealt with so many mothers, fathers, grandparents that go through these losses, and I have to say I am always amazed how some, without question continue those connections even after years of their children’s passing.  Of course there are others whose grief can never let that door open, for them I always feel so sad for I know without question, that their children so much want them to know they are near.

I will tell you, there are no rules, or set ways that connection will happen, but I can tell you it will if you but listen. There will be unlimited possibilities. They will come to you in the ways that they know are the ways that you will know it’s them.  However, you are the only one that can take the big leap of faith.

You will find many books out there now where a parent will write about the loss of their child.  Some will be quite simply, how communication happens and how by listening it opens a whole new world.  People whom you think would never write such a book, writes one.

There is such one of these books that just came out recently, Kayak Morning: Reflections on Love, Grief, and Small Boats by Roger Rosenblatt.  It’s a beautiful and poignant story of the loss of his daughter and how his daughter returns to him on his kayak.  He listens in the way he knows best, it is in the quiet of his kayak that he continues to know the way for him.

And he quite literally listens, and knows she will always be with him.

This morning, the Business section of the L.A. Times has an article about the “Lap-band.” Because of the timing, I can’t help but comment on these two items.

People are reminded of the Lap-band all the time, and also of prescription medications. They see billboards, news articles, television commercials, you name it.

It doesn’t even seem to matter that it’s half bad press. The t.v. commercials spend as much time on side effects as on benefits. Lap-band articles now are more about the dangers than the weight loss.

Still, they get more business. Why? Because they’re out there continually proclaiming the (supposed) virtues of what they do.

When will people respond more to options like colon hydrotherapy, nutrition counseling/supplements, exercise/physical trainers and hypnotherapy? When will they see the inter-relatedness of mind-body-spirit and planet?

When they hear about these possibilities consistently and professionally. Until then, they just won’t know what’s available.

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It’s so common that people don’t or can’t get enough sleep and it negatively affects their activities and relationships. Yet, they often feel guilty for needing sleep. I think that guilt stems from society sending the message that the need for more than just a few hours of sleep per night means you are lazy or weak, and if you deprive yourself of sleep you are a more advanced super human. But guess what? Sleep deprivation doesn’t make you super human, it makes you super tired because a human body NEEDS THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SLEEP. Spending your day sleepy decreases cognitive function, alertness, and productivity which leads to mistakes and accidents that can even cost a life. Forcing yourself to stay awake longer than your body naturally wants to long term can go as far as putting you at risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer!

The burning question, “How much sleep is the right amount?” has been a source of shame and debate for centuries. Well all you long-sleepers, you can now hold your head high! Doctors have found that sleep requirements vary based on genetics – not laziness. There is a gene mutation known as hDEC2 that regulates the sleep cycle in natural short-sleepers. A very rare genetic short-sleeper who only needs 4-5 hours a night to feel rested is not better than us long-sleepers, who require 8-10 hours; just luckier.

I revel in my love affair with sleep, and before I hit the sheets for nine hours of blissful oblivion, I’d like to share my natural sleep remedies with you. Ditch those habit-forming pills that ruin your circadian rhythm and practice these instead.

1. Get off the caffeine. You might think it doesn’t affect you, but if you have trouble falling or staying asleep, think again.
2. Get plenty of exercise. Proven to improve sleep quality and quantity.
3. Make yourself beautiful for sleep. Clean jammies, clean sheets, clean face and teeth, right temperature, lay on your back, perhaps a pillow under your knees and calves, and breathe deeply and slowly.
4. Start at your toes and gently command each body part to slumber. “Toes, sleeeep. Feet, sleeeep. Ankles, sleeeep. Etc”
5. Repeat to yourself, “I am sleeping. I am asleep. I’m so grateful I’m asleep.” Over and over and over until you wake up the next morning having slept all night. I use this one regularly and as silly as it sounds, it works wonders.
6. Dream yourself to sleep. Invent some ridiculous fantastical story and put yourself in it as the main character. Go on adventures, travel, fly, slay dragons… the more ludicrous the better it works. Soon you’re really dreaming and sound asleep. This one is my favorite.
7. Drink a cup of chamomile tea an hour before bed-time.
8. Empty your mind by writing out every little thing you are freaking out about 30 minutes before bed-time. Then fold the paper in half, place it on the nightstand, give it a pat and say, “There is nothing more my mind can do with you tonight. I am going to sleep now and while I sleep, all is resolved. I release my problems to the Universe and my mind is clear and calm. In the morning I will take action and deal with you. Good night.” This is very powerful, because truthfully, there is nothing you can do about it during the nigh and taking a break from thinking allows the Universe to work it’s magic on your mind!
For these last two suggestions, please consult a nutritionist.
9. If you really really really need help, check out Calms Forte, a homeopathic sleep remedy.
10. For jet lag, consider Melatonin. You start taking it 4 days before and continue for 4 days after your trip. It helped me when I was crossing the pond every 8 weeks.

Play with these, practice, and sleep tight.

(Photo of sleeping woman by “Sunchaser”)

So, Mars taking a little waltz around the sign of Virgo seems to be a time to roll up our sleeves and take care of any and every little thing that has come into dis-repair.

I’ve already started to hear about surgeries that have been postponed for years being scheduled, machines that have lain dormant and broken making themselves known again and getting fixed, psychological wounds welcoming the soothing balm of forgiveness and anger provoking situations feeling some sort of possible solution. It may feel challenging to get these things organized at first, but it will get easier and quicker as the time progresses.

Virgo is about health, food, service and small animals. Mars in Virgo for 7 months this year is a super long time because usually Mars transits through a sign for between 4 to 6 weeks, not months. That’s a lot of crud to clean up! Also this is a nice time to reflect on what IS working nicely in our lives and give thanks for how much progress we have made.

Mars went into Virgo in November 2011, so it’s already been getting the job done for 3 months. The forward motion, then back, then forward again, means we’ll have extra help getting things ordered and healed and cleaned up. We’ll have extra help getting back to work and continuing the work of deep inner and outer healing. We don’t’ get to just skim over the surface; we have to go deep, all the way down to where the rot is.

This is a time to “go to war with your shit” as a good friend of mine stated and that’s the offering Mars the planet of action brings in Virgo the sign of perfection. Entire systems can be re-ordered and perfected with this energy to assist. It’s time to roll up our sleeves and FIX IT. Bring a quick efficient analysis to that which requires aid, get in, get it done and move on to the next situation.

Watch the tendency to be extremely critical and bitchy and unforgiving, this energy can bring a complete intolerance for stupidity, hoarding and procrastination. Don’t complain, just change. Give and receive constructive criticism as a feedback mechanism, to help each other with kindness not judgment. It’s a clean, spare, pared down energy which will be a vital balance for Neptune going into Pisces February 4 for the next 15 years, which I will talk about in greater depth closer to the time.

Mars in Virgo tells the truth about everything that is not working, it’s relentless and has intense endurance – at its best it’s a laser focus of repair, at its worst it’s bitter negativity.

Take special care of your small animals. There may be some vegetarian revolution because of some real problem with the health and safety of meat – besides the obvious. We may see much rebellion and revolution concerning food safety, our lack of health care, and the health or lack thereof, of our returning soldiers. The Occupy Movement has plenty of issues to rally around.

Be a warrior for health, not just with diet and exercise, but with healing thoughts and deeds of well being –this is when we get to practice becoming WELL BEINGS in all we do!

In 2012, we are beginning a new 5-year cycle.  2012 is a universal “5 year” (2+0+1+2 = 5) – a year of energy, change, travel and passion. A year of connecting with people in a social way and igniting one’s dreams into action.  Hurray!

Five has a vibrant and active influence and hopefully we will find our lives to be more fluid and fun!  With 5 as an energy vibration, we will have an increased sense of lightness and enthusiasm for changing what no longer suits us. A key question for any 5 year is, “What is your passion and how can you achieve it?”  Ask yourself, what steps can you take today to seek what you love and what is important to you?  Yes, 2012 should be a time to really making something happen. So…how will you do it? The lesson for many will be discipline…with so much to do, how will you commit to that one thing that can really make a difference?

This, of course, is just my 5 year two-cents in general.  For how 2012 will impact you personally, consider checking with the numerologist or astrologer of your choice. Of course, I often have numerologists and astrologers do guest spots on my radio show.  This month, for example, I’m having the astrologer Bill Attribe on January 9.  Check him out here http://astrologerbillattride.typepad.com/astrologer-bill-attride/ !  Bill is a very well known astrologer who has been doing this work for over 30 years.  Tune in and enjoy!

Along with continuing my radio show, this year I also will be traveling internationally and speaking at some wonderful conferences, including:  ”The Afterlife Conference” in March and the “Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. Conference” in November, both of which are in Virginia Beach.  As always, visit my website — http://www.suzanenorthrop.com — to see if I’ll be coming to your neck of the woods.  Other areas I plan to visit include: Mexico, Florida, California, Chez Republic, Canada, Tucson, Portland, Seattle and, as always, many parts of New England.

Of course, I am well aware that for many of us, January can be a very difficult month, as we crash from the holidays with raised expectations and have to face the pressures of our New Year’s resolutions. I know this experience can be even more intense if this is your first full year following the loss of a loved one. Especially if you are in that situation, rather than putting undo pressure on yourself, why not give yourself an after-year gift of doing something you’ve wanted to do that is fun? Take a water painting class, for example. Or, if you are feeling adventurous, learn how to snow board. Or . . . go sledding or tobogganing. Whatever! Even if it’s your 50th, 60th, 70th, 80th or 90th etc. year on the planet, you might just surprise yourself by seeing how much fun a new adventure can be. I’ve recently read that surfing for the 50′s folks is on the rise. That should appeal to those of you in warmer climates, or to those who can get away to the warmer areas! In any case, whatever you decide, make it simple. Often, less is more.  To avoid frustration, set goals that are truly reachable, and then go for it!

I think we can all agree that one good thing about the end of the holiday season is the end (for now) of all the TV advertisements for gifts that most of us don’t need or have the money for. If you received money as a holiday gift this year, consider doing something personal, like getting a massage or a pedicure, or visit your favorite medium and touch base!

Given all the talk about the end of the Mayan Calendar, we will all be interested in seeing how things actually play out  in 2012. Meanwhile, let’s not worry about it but instead focus on living life to the fullest, and remembering to play a little, or even a lot!  We are meant to experience joy!

Here’s to another year of connecting, sharing, and meeting many of you for the first (or thirty-first!) time. Sending my best wishes of love and peace to all of you!

Eighty-three years ago in 1929, Dr. King was born upon January 15th. Originally named Michael Luther King, he came down to 28 Lifepath, with the Chaldean Karmic Mystery of ‘The Trusting Lamb.’ As one walks along a 28 lifepath, there are incredible achievements and responsibility given to the person. The 28 asks that careful planning be adhered to secure what one has gained. One is highly advised to be watchful of trusting the wrong people, as intense resistance can occur in career or business matters over the entire course of the life.

The singular influence of Dr. King’s 28 lifepath is the 1, The Initiator, and he adhered to this kind of energy along his short yet extremely worthwhile journey. There is no doubt it would be a sadder world to live in today had Dr. King not started the awareness and movement that he did. The benevolent qualities of this 1 Lifepath blended well with the leadership of his Capricorn sun sign.

Dr. King was practical, grounded, chock full of wisdom and innately understood the concept of hard work- all attributes of any steadfast Goat. Also blending equally well was his Karmic Path of the 15. Numerically known by the Chaldeans as ‘The Magician,‘ this influence colored his personality and character with an undeniable charisma in public speaking. Venus influences the singular 6 here, indicating a soul that is driven by love, compassion and is urged to bring harmony to the human heart.

“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

Looking to name numerology, each of the letters in our alphabet vibrates to a numerical energy. This equally telling form of analysis explores the sum of the letters contained within our names, lending insight to our expression and career path.

All of Dr. King’s name changes are riddled with the uncanny 4/8 phenomena, as their singular energies are known to cause sacrifice and victimization when combined. The Chaldean Karmic Mysteries of the compound numbers for each of his names display the very lessons he was to adhere to. Even in Dr. King’s final days, the numerical cycles he was experiencing tie into the continual mystery of the energies of the 4 and the 8.

His original name, MICHAEL LUTHER KING, vibrates to the 40=4.

MICHAEL, alone vibrates to the 22, ‘Submission -Caution’ a Master Number reducing to 4.

His first name of MICHAEL was changed to MARTIN at the age of 6.

MARTIN, alone vibrates to the 17=8, and is coined the ‘The Star of the Magi,’ and is the number of immortality, denoting the person’s name will live on long after they pass on.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, vibrates to a 26=8, granting one the immense ability to help others yet indicates to watch for troublesome partnerships in the life.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., vibrates to the 35=8, and carries the same meaning as the 26, that the Chaldeans deeply understood to mean ‘Partnerships’. “This compound number vibrates, in a strange way, to a unique kind of power, based on compassion and unselfishness, with the ability to help others, but not always the Self. 35 is full of contradictions. If 35 is the Expression of the name, it might be best to change the name to a more fortunate influence.”

Had Dr. King utilized the analysis of Numerology, we’ll never know now whether it would have possibly eased his path or more importantly saved his life. Without a doubt, there where plenty of untrusting people partnered with Dr. King that resulted in his numerous arrests and assassination becoming an unfortunate reality, while his true intention was to unselfishly help others.

“A man who won’t die for something is not fit to live.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

Over the years Dr. King’s selfless efforts saw him in and out of jail, yet this never deterred him. This need Dr. King so obviously possessed to bring his message to humanity saw him in 1963, within a 26/8 Personal Year of ultimate reward, recognition and gain, when he was named the ‘Man of the Year’ by Time magazine, and became known to the entire world as the valiant leader of American Blacks. Previous to this he had already delivered his infamous ‘I Have A Dream’ speech for the March on Washington.

The year to follow in 1964 concluded a 9 year cycle for Dr. King from his new beginnings in 1956. (all soul’s continuously spin in 9 year spans of time, each year denoting what we are to see on the stage of our life.) In a 27/9 Personal Year of universal fame and celebrity, Dr. King was the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize at the ripe age of 35. He immediately at that time returned his prize money to continue to aide in the Civil Right Movement.

“I am not interested in power for power’s sake, but I’m interested in power that is moral, that is right and that is good.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

1968 was Dr. King’s last Personal Year of the 31/4, one of foundation and structure. In April, he was in the personal month of the 8, one where karmic ties are known to be settled. He was murdered on 4/4/1968, a Universal Day of the 32/5, where movement and permanent change is paramount. In this 8 personal month the 4th of April granted him nothing else but the very combination of the 4 and 8 itself, the 12: ‘The Sacrifice – the Victim,’ as a 12/3 personal day. His 31/4 personal year cycle and his known name vibration of the 35=8 at the time only intensified how these energies contributed to his fatality.

“If physical death is the price that I must pay to free my white brothers and sisters from a permanent death of the spirit, then nothing can be more redemptive.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

There is no question Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sacrificed his precious life by bring inspiration and change to humanity. With Saturn governing his Capricorn soul along with his 8 name vibrations, he showered us with lessons to be learned, while the minor expression of his first name left his eternal mark upon history. Dr. King’s ‘The Magician’ karmic path did not fail him as he forever remains famed with compassionately addressing issues with the intention to bring balance to humanity’s differences.

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

As always we conclude by looking to the Lexigrams of Dr. King’s birth name and its’ changes. The mysteries that lie within this uncanny art form lend us the final insight into “it’s all in a name” the story to be told of his short yet incredibly meaningful 39 years. Yes, all the anagrams that can be derived from either tell us the poetic tale in truth that we saw him lead the human heart in from his own.

MICHAEL LUTHER KING

A REAL TRUE MAN IN A GREAT HEART

HE CAME IN A CHARMING NUMERICAL “MAGICIAN” LINE

KARMA GRANT HIM A TIE TO KARMIC HEALING

HE IMAGINE THE HUMAN HEART HEALING THE HATE

HE CAME IN A REAL THINKER TRAIL

HE CAN TEACH THEM IN MICHIGAN

HE CAN TEACH THE HUMAN HEART A GREAT THING

HE CAN CHANGE THE AMERICAN HUMAN RIGHT

HE CAME IN A MIRACLE HUMAN RIGHT TRAIL

HE CAME IN A CHALLENGE, HE CAN ILLUMINATE MAN

HE CAN LECTURE IN THE LIMELIGHT RECITING

A GREAT THING, REACHING A MAGNETIC LENGTH

HE CAN CREATE INTRIGUE IN THE HUMAN HEART

HE TAUGHT THE HUMAN RACE TIME A MITE THING

A KILLER’(s) TRAGIC HATE HIT HIM IN ILL-TIMING

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

HE TAKE A DARING NAME CHANGE IN THE “KARMIC EIGHT”

A REAL TRUE MAN IN A GREAT HEART

HE “HAD A DREAM,” A DARING UNITING DREAM

HE GET DUE TIME IN JAIL

A GREAT TALKER IN A DARING MAGNITUDE

A REAL LEADER IN THE HUMAN RIGHT
AND THE HUMAN NATURE

MARTIN URGED IN HEALING THE HATE IN THE HUMAN HEART

MARTIN A TAME MAN IN TUNE, A REAL MEDITATING “GURU”

HE IMAGINED THE ULTIMATE HUMAN ALIGNMENT

HE TRAINED MEN IN RETHINKING THEIR HEART

HE INITIATED A GREAT GAIN IN THE HUMAN RIGHT

IN THE END, KILLED/MURDERED IN A MAD RAGE

MARTIN KILLED IN A DARK INHUMANE HATE IN THE END

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Once you have decided what choices are important for you during your birth, discuss them with your care provider. It is important to have these discussions well before your baby’s birth so that you do not have to worry about it on the day your baby is born. Adding chiropratic care and acupuncture into your routine can also be very beneficial…both are known to help women have easier, more comfortable birthing experiences. It’s important to be sure that your chiropractor and acupuncturist have special training working with pregnant women. Helpful resources for acupuncture and chiropractic care are as follows: https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/ACUPUNCTURE+AND+PREGNANCY

http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/chiropracticcare.html

http://icpa4kids.com/about/webster_technique.htm

Please check back next month for the final installment of tips on how to get the birth experience you want
Kim Gross, CD(DONA), HCHI, Student Midwife, NCM

https://www.serenebirths.com

If you’re like most parents, you may find that a cartoon, a show for babies or sing-along movie provides a little bit of respite for the parent and relaxation for the infant. Here are a few more things to think about when considering television for your infant-toddler:

• Let media inspire your interaction. Something positive about many shows targeting infants and toddlers is that they allow children to repeat phrases, sing songs, tell stories, identify items, and be entertained with light and sound. If your baby is attracted to some of the sights and sounds, sing along and dance with your baby. Or turn the sound off and describe what they might see on TV. If you find that your baby has a preference for certain songs, you can sing these songs to play, comfort, or connect with them at another time (ie. in the car when they don’t want to be in a car seat). For older toddlers, press the pause button and ask about how a character is feeling, doing or thinking. This builds empathy, connection, articulation and expression of language. If you want your child to learn another language, learn a few phrases and songs in other languages to talk or sing with your baby.

• Sit with your infant while watching a show. If you notice your baby bobbing their head or dancing, reflect and mirror their movements. This is fun for parents too!

• Don’t let TV replace book reading or interaction time. This means that TV time will automatically be limited and not as important as going out to the park, playing a patty-cake game or looking at pictures in a book. Babies sleep a lot so when they’re awake, stimulating their growing brains with connection and communication is vital!

As a parent, you are able to make creative decisions based on your child’s temperament and needs. If you have questions or concerns about being overwhelmed with parenting or connecting with your child, please email me confidentially at: Chai.B.Benson@BabyAwareness.com.

Practical Imagination

We celebrate our first Lunar Lady light show of 2012 under a Full Moon in Cancer, which is ready to let your imagination flow! While our Sun is still in practical Capricorn, feelings surrounding this lunation are here to balance how we can go with our gut and still be stable and patient enough to trust our instinct for this next waning phase. The 4th Full Moon in a row at the 18th degree of the sign, get ready for more intense release in the life where The Crab cozies up at home.

Moon enters Cancer
Saturday 07 January, 4:05pm EST to Monday 09 January, 11:35pm EST
We can be quite influenced by our environments under a Cancer Moon passage, as the Moon is right at home in it’s native sign. Steering clear of reacting with moodiness but responding with a well-developed and active instinct will allow your imagination to let go of what is no longer necessary in this area of the life. The capacity to cherish and relive experiences is strong under any Cancer Moon, but beware of that typical Crab tendency to hold on too tight to the past. Pulling into the Sun in Capricorn’s ability to go slow and listen to reason brings one right back to center.

Full Moon, 2:30am EST 09 January, 18 degrees Cancer
Reflection mode is now being requested where 18 degrees Cancer falls in your Zodiac Pie, indicating the area of life you ideally should focus through our next New Moon in Aquarius 23 January. Naturally, your Cancer ruled house will bring pull to the opposite house the Sun is current transiting through in Capricorn. Be sure to note this other area of life that is equally part of your star advice- pointing how to manifest personal balance, and where some new beginnings are in their own ambitious stages right now.

For the Collective
Our first Full Moon of 2012 within Cancer casts a sympathetic, sensitive, and passive mood upon the collective. Getting domesticated, enjoying the feminine and basking in the glory of the home, family and good food so pleases a Cancer vibration. With a little friendly motivation coming from Mars in Virgo, there is plenty of logic tied into helping the imagination from running too wild. One easily can find the path to making sense of what this lunation from the The Crab is requesting should be let go of in the life.

This month, as we arrive at the 18th degree of the sign to do so, we see the 4th lunation in a row at this degree point. We started this pattern back with the last Full Moon in Aries upon 11 October 2011.  Take a look at this third of your Zodiac Pie from Aries to Cancer. Here is where there has been a “no turning back” energy offering itself over these past months. As the 18 represents adapting to a spiritual nature over a materialistic one, we are wise to keep this in mind as our conclusions here continue to play out.

LUNAR-O-SCOPE, Full Moon in Cancer 2012
For the collective horoscope, again we offer advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. Remember, if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal charts’ advice, more so if the earlier degrees of it. Keep in mind, the exact casting of the natal birth chart determines a precise perspective of how the current transits of the planets personally and specifically affect you.

Aries: Even though the career presses you hard at present- there is attention you are wise to devote to the nest egg and family. Focus upon realigning your sense of comfort and security is time well spent. Anything within the home that you’ve been procrastinating about cleaning, now is your perfect opportunity! Don’t ignore the deja-vu that may come up, these contain important messages that wish to nurture you. New friends, hopes and dreams are on the way soon.

Taurus: Stop clinging to that worn out idea. Uproot the past, and find healthy channels for your imagination to regroup. Gear-up for some new career sparks that will need the room to unfold by the next New Moon. Siblings and neighbors may call to you now- whatever is unsettled in these areas, work them out in your patient way. This is a great time for taking pen to paper, and being your creativity is motivated these days, you’ll be happy you can look back again to remember it.

Gemini: There is a possession in your life you should logically throw out, or better yet, give away to charity. Time to let your reflection bask in what you hold dear -for what you think is absolutely secure may not be- and release that old worn out value. You’ll be making room for some better philosophies to come into play shortly. Won’t you be all the happier, having more room to let your beliefs unite and shine like the MINI GEM that you already are?

Cancer: It’s your month Dear Crab to be in the Lunar spotlight of reflection. There’s an entirely different emotional standpoint you’re meant to nurture from. Check those approaches, for the room you make now allows a pretty intense rebirth to initiate by the next New Moon. While steering clear of being selfish, focus on you before others. People are tired of seeing this worn-out mask you wear to the world, as there isn’t any more security left for you to hide behind.

Leo: Carefully examine the depths within your truest sense of transcendence. The subconscious wishes to purge. Pick up with your dream journal, for your nighttime ones have a plenty to say to you about your waking world right now. Preparing you for some new one-on-one relationships to blossom soon enough, these two weeks will result in a serious alteration within your inner world, but it’s up to you to recognize what no longer needs to be in your own royal court here.

Virgo: Worried about friends or a group? If you’re holding on to someone or something that doesn’t serve you, you’re just going to get more and more nit-picky. Possibly there may be a hope or a wish unfulfilled here, so it may be time to move on. Use that Mercurial logic of yours and make the right choice, and by the next New Moon, you’ll be ready to serve others better than ever before. Should a spontaneous social invitation present itself, don’t shy away from it.

Libra: It’s time to stop relating to what no longer is necessary within your career and public life anymore. If not now, Saturn will make sure you listen to reason later, and that just might tip your Scales a little too much for your taste. Take some time in the next two weeks and revisit how you care about what you do- what needs refreshing? This ultimately allows the room for some new innovations to be able to emerge within your creative nature by the next New Moon.

Scorpio: Relinquish a worn out philosophy. While you are well adapted to surrendering to regeneration, rest assured by the next New Moon there will be some invigorating energy stirring within your home and sense of security, so make the necessary room now for it. Try on an educational review; reflect upon a recent trip, spiritual quest, or how you’ve recently expanded within your life. These kinds of probes unravel another mystery you’ve been waiting to solve.

Sagittarius: Now that your recent Solar Eclipse initiations are finally moving forward, there still are more regenerative energies that await to find you. So put down your arrow and realize your aim should focus upon reflection within your wealth, other people’s money, and how you ultimately transform. Gain scope of everything surrounding you- for what you restore now and dispose of has your thinking and mentality emerging your best ideas yet by the next New Moon.

Capricorn: Excellence, like all else you do in life, also applies to your relationships. If there is a memory of one that no longer works weighing you down emotionally- let it wash away with the tide. Arrive at conclusions here with any one-on-one. Yes, old Goat, it is tough that tradition could be broken but that’s the toil. Whether they stay or go, it’s your journey of perfection. By the next New Moon, you’ll see exactly what this makes room for within all that you value in life.

Aquarius: There’s always a way you are looking to bring new life to things- best now take this to your health, habits, and that friendly way you enjoy helping others. Didn’t stick to your original resolutions? Shhh… we won’t tell but you have one more opportunity to revamp your regimes and routines. Examine how you really bring service to others: what can be improved? By the New Moon, innovative and fresh approaches find you, so reflect well upon your daily life now.

Pisces: Your psychic powers do not deceive you, so what’s not been working for you creatively lately? You are wise to revisit the ways you nurture your lovely sensitivity and all it wants to initiate. An on-going creative adventure completes itself. Swim swiftly to improvements to your channels of creation, just IMAGINE them: I AM IN A MEGA MAGI GAIN! Children may also desire you to pause amongst your vast ocean and tread some water with them for a while.

2012 represents a 5 Universal Year in it’s presence, and is guided by our Messenger planet Mercury. Undoubtedly, you have already heard this year will be one of significant change. Indeed these are not rumors to be cast away lightly. But our changes, as they will display themselves, are certainly something any soul should not choose to fear.

As we all do as spiritual beings having our human experiences, we personally encounter Mercury and his 5 energy every 9 days, 9 months and 9 years. We share in not only our own individual and personal forecast as we flow in time with that of The Universe, but witness what occurs in the world’s experiences that affects the larger part of the entire whole.

On a collective level, humanity too, goes through 9 year cycles. Our last year of major changes was in 2003. Previous to that, 1994, 1985, 1976, 1967, 1958, 1949, 1940, 1931, 1922, 1913, and 1904 are all of the years throughout the last century that have represented years that changes to the masses on one significant level or another occurred within. Go back in history and see what links up here.

So, here we are again now amidst a collective year that promises to change the landscape of the world at large in a massive way. 5 is the midway point of any cycle of the 9. In the 5, as blossoming and change wish to occur, these all are stemming ideally from the new beginnings planted 4 years prior.

Looking back to 2008, this is a time that the collective first started the seeds which have completed their understanding of being nurtured (2009), then sprouted (2010), and have the depth of root and security (2011) to be able to permanently change from the foundation that has now been built. The platform is in place for real change and movement to unfold as 2012 progresses.

As we will be concluding 2012, October brings in a tremendous astrological shift from Saturn, the planet of karma, responsibility and patience as he will then enter the realms of transformational Scorpio. With the combination of a 5 Universal Year and this planetary alignment, you can be sure some of the most intense changes of the year come in the latter months of it.

In pure planetary “reversals” our planet of regeneration and change, Pluto, already has been reflecting on everything that will see it’s greatest shifts, as he has been slowly making changes upon the collective in the ambitions of Capricorn since November 2008. Undoubtedly, the last 3 months of 2012 are ones where shift truly come through as Pluto and Saturn see themselves in the sign the other one innately rules. Karmic changes indeed.

There is no better time to take a deep breath and be ready for the future. How -as a collective unit- will we be able to adapt and be versatile enough to accept the changes before us all? For whatever reasons, the very idea of EMBRACE SPIRIT came to mind as I asked myself this very question. When I went further to ponder the Name Expression of this phrase, I guess it didn’t surprise me too much that it ticked to the blessings of the 23, the Chaldean’s innate understanding of ‘The Royal Star of the Lion.’

Within this most fortunate 5 vibration, the 23 promises that by tapping into it, we can receive its’ wisdom. Of which the Chaldeans’ spoke of this numerological gift: “This is a karmic reward number. 23 bestows, not only a promise of success in personal and career endeavors, it guarantees help from superiors and protection from those in high places. It’s a most fortunate number, and greatly blesses with abundant grace the person or entity represented by it. Other numbers don’t have much of a chance to bring about serious trouble when the Royal Star of the Lion is present during difficult times. No number can challenge the Lion’s strength and win.”

Still a little antsy about the changes 2012 promises? By remembering to EMBRACE SPIRIT, there isn’t any doubt that when we look to one more star secrets treasure of the Lexigrams it can derive, we  -in all of our human experiences as spiritual beings- will survive them and remain in our personal strength. As the letters within can be poetically phrased to tell the truth of the matter, who wouldn’t look forward to these Universal gifts in 2012?

EMBRACE SPIRIT

I AM A SMART SPIRIT MAP
I BE A PRIME PRECISE PRAISER
I REAP A RARE STREAM
I BE A SCEPTRE AS I BEAM
I SEE STAR SECRETS TRACE A CRITERIA I RESPECT
I CREATE A PRIME SPACE I BE BEST
I AIM AT A TAME PACE AS I BE
I PRESCRIBE A MERRIEST PACE AS I BE ME
I BE BEST AT A TEAM MERIT AS I CREATE ME
AS I PRAISE ME, I CREATE A RARE STREAM I REAP
AS I CREATE, I SEE A TEAM SPACE I RESPECT
AS I SEE TIME IS MITE, I BE SMARTER AT PEACE
I PERMIT PEACE AS ME PASTIME AS I ASPIRE
I AM A MASTER AT PEACE AS I RISE, RISE, RISE

Now, as always Dear Stars, I didn’t give you all the answers.
What do you see about the rewards of the practice of EMBRACE SPIRIT?

Happy Happy Spirals of Change in Your 2012.

Namaste.

Fortunately, I enjoyed the ability to walk out my front door, and within 10 minutes be walking in miles of ongoing, uninterrupted beach.  (One of San Diego’s perks is its miles upon miles of beaches!)  That first day, I managed to walk about two miles. Given the amount of sweet pouring out of me, you’d think I had run a marathon. I didn’t mind!  I proudly wiggled out of my sweets with a sense of glee unlike ever before.  I felt a sense of wind beneath my wings that morning.  I could sense my soul applauding me for getting off my lazy butt to start a process I’ve come to LOVE without question.

To set the stage for this walk, you need to know this walk happened months after I started my morning walking routine. I walked the same route every day at almost the same time every day.  While my route and time remained fairly consistent, weather and tide variations always mixed things up a bit.  One morning, I encountered May gray (a common seasonal weather event in San Diego – especially during the month of May) with high tides.  May gray combined with high tides challenged my determination to even get out of bed!  It’s cold.  It’s windy.  It’s cloudy.  Not the most inspiring weather to walk in.

On this May gray morning, as I walked past one particular cliff (a cliff I’ve walked past dozens of times), with the help of a momentary ray of sunlight, my eye caught a shimmering Valentines-day-sort of heart twinkling on the face of the cliff.  When I turned around to confirm what I thought I saw, the heart was gone.  (So was the sunlight.) For just a second, I though I entered the twilight zone!  I KNOW I saw a heart-shaped symbol shimming on that cliff wall!  I decided to back up and look again.

In the time it took me to back up and walk back to where I first saw (what I thought I had seen), the sun appeared for split second.  In that second, the sunlight light-up some kind of transparent paint (much like Elmer’s glue, it’s white when you use it, it’s clear when it dries).  Someone had painted a big ol’ heart on the side of the cliff in a medium that appeared only when the sunlight hit it in just the right angle at the right time.

What a magical moment, to say the least.  I looked for signs of being loved that morning. I got it BIG time! In that moment, I cemented my resolve to continue walking no matter the weather, place or time.  This resolution resulted in retiring my first 40 pounds in less than two months! Granted, walking is one part of my program.  Increased consumption of purified water also plays a BIG role in helping the rolls around my middle to disappear.  More on the benefits of drinking ample amounts of clean, fresh water coming up!  Check out my next post!!

In the meantime, whatever your excuse is for not getting out for at least 30 minutes a day for a brisk, refreshing walk, kindly consider dissolving that excuse! For those living in the concrete jungle (big cities) I bet there’s an enclosed mall not too far away.  Forget the shopping and focus on how many times you can walk around the entire mall and still see something NEW each time.  I know of high-rise dwellers who purposely walk the stairs every day for exercise.

Of course, common sense is the key here.  Listen to your body.  Be gentle.  Consult your health care provider if you have questions about how much walking you should do when first starting out.  I’ve a hunch your body will tell you how much is too much – quickly!  Allow your body plenty of rest on this program as well.  We’ll review the power of rest in an upcoming post as well!

Now – get those walking shoes on and get busy!

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As my practice of positively affirming what I DO want evolves, I find myself still releasing the ill effects of my early years of negative affirmation. I spent years shaking with anxiety and then months stagnant with depression. But now I spend mere moments in agony and that is all I am willing to take! When these rare agonizing moments now arise, I force myself to affirm the opposite of whatever scary thought is terrorizing my mind. It is one of the only times using a forcing energy current is not only safe, but usually necessary to jump off the downward spiral. Saying the first few positive affirmations are like pushing a boulder up a hill – or my dreams where I’m trying to run but the wind is so forceful it keeps me running in place. But I endure, I repeat the positive affirmation a few more times, and find humorous ways of saying it that do a great job of shifting my energy from gloom to light hearted.

Here is my 2012 affirmation: “I am bursting with gratitude at my glorious life! Dale and I are more in love than ever, Women’s Wisdom Community is helping thousands of women world wide, my home is safe and clean, I get to travel with Dale, I am 100% healthy, and I have more money than I could ever spend!”

What’s yours? Come affirm it on the mountaintop with a group of conscious friends New Year’s Day. We’re meeting in front of the obelisk at Griffith Park at high noon, taking an easy hike, and shouting our positive affirmations from the mountaintop!

According to the Akashic Records of 2012 — which I consulted to write a chapter for “2012: Creating Your Own Shift” **– the focus on this event can create an octave shift in our evolution.

As we move into 2012, more people are being called to work directly with the Akashic Records than ever before as our spiritual antennae are becoming more receptive to its frequency.  Individuals who are not mystics or gurus can now tune into this cosmic energy-bank via various methods — including vibrational prayers like Linda Howe’s Pathway Prayer Process©, which I use and teach.

When I consulted 2012′s Records a few weeks ago, they told me that “with over 7 billion people on Earth — more souls at one time than ever before — humanity is like a pearl becoming too large energetically to remain in its oyster.  The original grain of sand – which some call God – has rubbed against the inner shell long enough to generate a strong and iridescent gem.  This ‘pearl’ is now being influenced to better see itself as cohesive and beautiful.  When it does, the sense of separation between the metaphoric grain of sand, the shell and the pearl will dissipate.”

They also reiterated what they’d previously told me:  that “12/21/2012 is connected to the turning of the Mayan calendar to focus humanity’s consciousness on the current requirements of evolution.  It is not a day to be feared or revered… What is most critical to 2012 is already stirring within every human, animal, tree and rock:  a quickening of the frequency that binds everything together and always will…

“Many things have been said, written and predicted about this time in relation to man-made calendars and events which may not occur as what is to come is still evolving.  The subtle and amplified frequency shifts occurring between today and that date will shape what occurs.

“The collective energy of Humanity influences how the Earth, Sun and Stars resonate with humans and with each other.  People of the past were more attuned to these subtle energies.  People today are increasingly desensitized due to the abundance of manufactured electronic energy which overlays the natural frequencies connecting each human to each other and the Earth.

“Creating a new equilibrium and maintaining balance between the natural world and the new yet necessary global connectivity via electronic pathways and airborne wavelengths is essential to prevent the Earth and humanity from imploding… So it is vital for humans to raise their own vibrations and harmonize this in physical form.

“If this can be done before 12/21/12, an atmosphere of peace, calm and connectedness will infuse the Earth, Sun and Stars.  Making time to consciously vibrate at the frequency of peace and unity will calm and connect each individual on Earth.  By tuning into the collective energy of the Records and ‘feeding’ them with positive light and love, each of you will also receive more light and love directly and continually.”

More on this next week — as we move into 2012′s energy…

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** Portions of this article are excerpted from Barbara’s chapter in “2012: Creating Your Own Shift” available at Amazon.com or YourSoulSupporttShop.com

Barbara Schiffman is a Life&Soul Coach, Akashic Records Advanced Practitioner & Certified Teacher, and author/speaker on personal evolution.  Based in Southern California, Barbara creates and teaches coaching processes designed to help people enjoy their lives and evolve their Souls.  She offers workshops, individual readings (in person and by phone), guided meditation CDs, books and more for soul seekers and creative evolutionaries.

Reach Barbara at 818-415-3479 or AkashicLA@gmail.com, or visit:

http://YourLifeandSoul.com

http://YourSoulSupportShop.com

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My next Akashic Intro workshop is 1/29/12 in Burbank and my first Akashic Records Practitioner Training weekend of 2012 is 2/24-26 in LA/Burbank.   To learn about working with your own Akashic Records, visit http://YourLifeandSoul.com or call me at 818-415-3479 for info.

Guaranteed stress/anxiety reducer… celebrating responsibly. Let us say that you are one of the souls filled with merriment and New Years curiosity and wish to go out into the hustling/bustling world. Perhaps the desire to imbibe the sweet elixirs of social lubrication is within you. I suggest a designated driver or if everyone in your party wishes to engage in this yearly celebration of imbibing, the MTA is offering free rides from 9pm-2am on both bus lines and rail. Should you find yourself intoxicated and with the keys of your car in hand AAA is also providing free tows within 7 miles of pick up. Callers simply dial 800-400-4 AAA and tell the operator, “I need a Tipsy Tow.” This service runs from 6pm-6am starting December 31st (this service will only get the driver home, no passengers). If you are host to an awesome party and notice that a drunken attendee has the intention to drive, take the keys and call AAA.

Ring in the New Year without stress, by choosing an effective and safe means of transportation while celebrating. I guarantee waiting for a free AAA tow, will be way less stressful than one offered by the LAPD ($12,000).

The Sun moves into the sign of Capricorn December 21 at 10:30 pm marking the beginning of the return of the light. Hence a lot of different celebrations at this time of year focusing on a theme of the Sun/Son being born and lights being placed on evergreen trees and gifts being given and feasting and candles being lit in all different forms of celebration.

The Ancient Ones marked the Winter Solstice with great reverence because the Sun, the source of all life, now starts to grow in light thus ensuring another cycle of survival. The darkness is reduced a little bit each and everyday as the light increases.

The sign Capricorn makes practical use of the resources of the material plane, realistically providing for survival during the cold months. It’s a good time to take care of business and prepare for the next chapter of productivity. The holidays are sometimes disconcerting because Capricorn wants to ACHIEVE and lots of things shut down during the holidays so it’s difficult to accomplish that sense of productivity Capricorn longs for. Organizing, clean-up, and planning the next level of foundation building help focus the energy and give some sense of satisfaction.

The moment of birth of this Sun into Capricorn, Uranus in Aries is challenging and Jupiter in Taurus is supporting. This combination creates a winter season marked with impulsive high energy and determination to expand. The urge to be an individual, to be unique, awakened and liberated yet at the same time abundant and generous, good natured and funny make for a really balanced combination. Jupiter will mitigate and mellow some of the Uranian volatility.

Uranus will stimulate this entire season to continue to strive for truth and awakened evolution. The unrest will remain prevalent but the Jupiter influence will help lift our spirits, give us hope and optimism and the ability to create abundance rather than poverty.

We are sick of the collective spell of poverty, yes we need to conserve resources, be more responsible and limit our use, but the Jupiter relationship to the Sun in the moment of birth of this equinox signifies a time of good humor and balance between restriction and expansion.

This winter will be filled with opportunity and pleasant surprises. The volatile energy of Uranus in Aries, unexpected changes and new beginnings is still highly activated but our friend Jupiter has joined the party and loves to be a benefactor and embody the spirit of abundance. The changes are of course still afoot, but lots of them are wonderful gifts of life, love and laughter.

When looking to the very word of resolutions, we see that it carries a name expression via Chaldean Numerology of the 46. Breaking it down to the 10’s The Wheel of Fortune, we find we are, when making them, at the very root number of the 1.

Certainly there is no coincidence in what the ancient Chaldeans understood about their number to letter match up system, which differs from the one that Pythagorean Numerology utilizes. As we know, anytime we take up with resolutions, we should be in the space of initiation, which is what the 1 wishes to create through its’ energy of new beginnings.

Yet sometimes, we all discover -as one may experience with carrying out those resolutions- that they don’t have much lasting power past February as the truest sense of those winter blues may surface. How can we set better intentions for ourselves when making improvements within our lives?

Looking to the 10 and The Wheel of Fortune’s guidance over knowing what we are dealing with within our resolutions, we can tap into this advice from our Chaldean friends:

“10 is symbolized by Isis and Osiris. A number of rise and fall, according to personal desire. Every event is self-determined. 10 is the symbol of LOve and LIght, which create all that can be imagined, and also contains the code: Imagine.  10  Ordain. Imagine it and it shall be. Ordain it and it will materialize. The power for manifesting creative concepts into reality is inherent, but must be used with wisdom, since the power for absolute creation contains the polarity power for absolute destruction. Self-discipline and infinite compassion must accompany the gift of the former to avoid the tragedy of the latter. Discipline must proceed Dominion.”

So, when making your resolutions for 2012, take some time to sit with the self and truly IMAGINE the possibilities! For then, your most certainly will be the one saying later on, I AM IN A MAGI GAIN. Then when you ORDAIN these into manifestation, you’ll be happily IN AN ADORN ON A ROAD IN NO RAIN by February.

We’ll also be ringing in the Universal New Year of 2012 amidst an Aries Waxing Moon. Boy, are we all ever blessed with gathering from the astrological source of new beginnings as we equally let go of what no longer serves us to move forward and be ready to receive the dynamic changes that 2012 will offer to us all.

One more piece of star secrets wisdom on those resolutions comes from the makings of the very word itself. As we tap into some Lexigram magick, we can see how able the anagrams found within are ready to share their story with us in their poetic ways. Taking up with well-intended and imagined resolutions definitely will ordain some great food for your soul.

RESOLUTIONS

I LISTEN TO ONE SILENT SOUL
I UNITE IT IN ONE SOUL SOLUTION
I IS RESOLUTE TO RISE TO IT
SOULS UNITE IT IN ONE
I RE-ROUTE ROUTINES
I LET OUT LOSER LIE UNTIES
I LOSE LIES TO UNTIE IT, TO LOOSEN IT TRUE
I NOTE TRUE CORE OUTLINES
SUNRISE TO SUNSET I UNITE IT
I IS IN SURE SERIOUS RESULTS IN ONE SILENT LISTEN
I ORIENT IN TO TRUE SOUL LINE
I LISTEN IN TO OUR SOULS TRUE TUNE
I LET IN OUR SOULS’ TRUE SOURCE, OUR CORE
I LISTEN IN ONE SILENT SOURCE TO TIES SENT IN TEN: (ONE, 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 TEN!)
I LISTEN IN TO ONE SILENT SOUL: I SIT, I LET IT IN, I SIT IN IT.

Adding on the “New Year” as we all tend to do, takes our Lexigram wisdom to one more level:

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS

YES I UNITE IT IN ONE REAL WISE SOUL ANSWER TO ANOINT IT IN ONE

I’ll let your Lexigram thinking cap take on the rest….

HAPPY Universal New Year 2012 Dear Stars.
Imagine and Ordain well.
Namaste.

Time to dive into a before / after review of my home life as it relates to my desire to gain, then maintain a healthy body, mind and soul!  I’ll define my “before” period as a time of extreme expense in money, health, relationships and respect.  My “after” period is how I live NOW based on almost seven years of enjoying better health than most of my life!

Before / money: cost of pre-packaged foods didn’t phase me. I shopped the frozen-foods isle with glee! My time was more valuable than money. I shopped with a ‘three-step’ food rule for decades.  Step one:  buy it.  Step two:  open it.  Step three:  eat it.  (I guess you’d add one step more, “Step four:  throw away lots of packaging.)  What I didn’t know at the time was how nutritionally bankrupt and toxic this food really is!  I was always hungry, so no wonder I bought and ate so much of it.  In the long run, it bankrupted my health to such a degree I faced Type 2 Diabetes.

Before / health: medicate stress with food.  That was my home motto!  If life sucked, then it’s time to suck down something yummy, decadent and momentarily fulfilling. You never know when death decides to knock on the door.  Better to have another delightful treat before that knock!  Right?  (What I didn’t want to face was how I sent out an invite for that knock with every spoonful of midnight delight I enjoyed for years!)

Before / relationships: my previous post (02/15) talked about how my professional relationships revolved around eating and drinking.  This applied to all my relationships actually.  To say I spent more than some small countries gross national revenues on dining out is NO JOKE!  Yes, it costs me lots of money.  I thought I had to spend that type of money to create and maintain the types of relationships I needed to live.  Nasty cycle to say the least! I’m glad that cycle is O.V.E.R! I’ve no doubts the amount of dining out (most often – at buffets) contributed significantly to my waist line.  It certainly laid waste my finances!

Before / respect: As my girth grew, my mirth about my girth grew.  I laughed at anyone who expressed any concern about my health. My standard response to anyone wanting me to get more healthy was, “I’m happy, thanks.  Which do you want more for me, happiness or health?”  Talk about arrogance!  WOW!  Looking back, I not only had little respect for others, but even less for those who cared for me.  I guess it’s true we tend to hurt most the ones we love most.

Now, time to look at my home life - today . . .

Money:  I have to confess.  I still enjoy the convenience of pre-packaged food. While I do have two more steps in my food-rule, they take less than a minute each! What’s changed is what I consume.  I eat Isagenix more often than not. Yes, it’s pre-packed.  Yes, the packaging is recyclable. Now, I’m no longer hungry all the time. My meals are so packed with nutrition it feeds my body at deeper levels. Excessive snacking / eating is completely unnecessary. My program also helps me maintain a healthy life in more ways than I have time to share in this post.  Next, I’ve cut my grocery budget in half! My cost per meal, to include taxes, shipping along with a wide variety of add-ons (supplements, greens, fruits, etc.) is less than $5.00 a meal.  I don’t need to drive to a store to shop. I order online. My order is delivered in less than three days with standard ground shipping costs.  I save on gas, utilities, and waste.  (More often than not, if I was adventurous enough to purchase produce in my “before” stage, that produce often turned to science projects well before I ate it!  Tossing out spoiled food is the same as tossing money into the garbage can.  Go throw a $5.00 bill in the street and walk away the next time you throw out spoiled food!)

Health:  I often chuckle when folks look at my before/after pic.  When I ask people to guess my age when I show them my picture featuring me at 33 years old, they often guess 50′s and 60′s.  I enjoy more naturally created energy now than I had in my 20′s.  I receive glowing compliments on my skin whenever I meet a cosmetologist, esthetician or similar skin care professional. These professionals don’t believe me when I tell them I ‘don’t use product‘ on my skin.  They don’t believe how a daily shake for breakfast actually improves my largest body organ, my skin.  I just smile and change the topic.

Relationships:  if I could monetize how I feel about my current circle of family, friends, colleagues, students and clients, I’d be a multi-trazillionaire hands-down!  Over the past few years, not only have I dissolved over 100 pounds, physically, I think I’ve dissolved 100 TONS emotionally by allowing myself to stop judging myself and others on all sorts of ways.  No matter who you are, you’re perfect in my eyes.  No need to fix or change anyone.  Allowing folks to be who they are with no need to judge or fix them allows me to respect them more and I can express in words.

Respect:  as my pounds dissolved, I discovered an entire new world of respect for myself.  As each year passes with continued good health, if I’m ever tempted to awaken old home-life habits, I realize I would not only disrespect myself, but everyone I hold near and dear as well.  It’s much easier to bypass the frozen-foods section when I tap into the love, care and happiness I savor by respecting my health, each and every day.

Yes, my home life has changed considerably over the past decade. What ever time savings I thought I earned by eating all that prepackaged food was later spent at a gym.  My desire to daily practice the notion that everyone is perfect, inspires me to admire people who they are and what they wish to become.  Before, I focused on who they HAVE BEEN or what they haven’t accomplished.  Over all, my home life changed from reminiscing about the past or daydreaming about the future to BEING IN THE MOMENT.(Now, where have you heard THAT before!) Many of the shows you’ll find here on Create Your Health inspires a ‘real-time’ appreciation for who you are right now!  Be sure to click around this site to uncover ways to spend money wisely, improve your health, daily, foster and savor healthy relationships with a new level of respect unlike you’ve ever dreamed of!

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Grounding Practical Feelings

Welcome to the final NEW Moon of 2011! As we have just celebrated the Winter Solstice, it is now time to gather up initiations and embrace the gifts of the season in true forward motion. While the Shadow of the recent Mercury Retrograde still remains until 01 January, be ready for a fresh and favored energy to emerge where The Goat ambitiously climbs in your life.

Moon enters Capricorn
Saturday, 8:47am EST 24 December to Monday, 12:14pm EST 26 December
Depending upon your personal feelings, Winter may not be your favorite time of the year to feel “anew” within. Yet, as life always presents us with change, heeding to the wisdom within winter can be valuable beyond the typical “blues” that tend to be experienced. Remember the Goat’s virtues of stability, patience, responsibility, and ambition- these are the ones the Universe requests we utilize. Our Lunar Lady’s transit through this practical sign requests that we get a little more serious about what we feel, and bring those emotions right down to earth to find a sure direction to flow.

New Moon, 1:06pm EST 24 December, 02 degrees Capricorn
There is no better time to tap into discovering some diligent outlooks, some which may seem a little too serious- but reliable these will be to grab hold of. Whichever area of life the 02-degree Capricorn piece of the collective and natal Zodiac Pie falls is where you can expect to see some fresh starts to emerge. Take the next 2 weeks to plant the seeds that will, with proper intention, reap a fantastic harvest in the life further down the road. Should you choose to partake in the tendency for a Capricorn Moon to gravitate to brooding, gloomy or suspicious feelings, you’ll miss the opportunities to recognize the new mountains you are meant to climb in this area of the life.

For the Collective
2011 opened and now closes its final New Moon cycle within The Goat. Looking to how the Solar Eclipse that paired up with 04 January’s lunar kick-off at the 13 degree Capricorn point, as we have evolved through this Universal Year, no doubt we all have seen those new beginnings from last Winter having arrived at a completion of energy where Capricorn affects our Zodiac Pie. As this month’s New Moon emerges, it’s time to take that patient pause and take in what we are meant to take charge of and be ready to initiate as a whole new cycle starts.

Taking note of our Taurus slice of life, we find a nice alignment of communication between this New Moon and where Jupiter is currently transiting at 0 degrees. Our planet of luck, fortune and growth returns to Direct motion upon Christmas Day. Whatever is presently cropping up in Capricorn, Jupiter aides this lunation to bring out this fresh energy with a nice dose of optimism as it trines from the area of life where The Bull firmly plants stability within your life. Expect what feelings come to be expanded, sincere, and most certainly dignified in their outcomes.

LUNAR-O-SCOPE, NEW Moon in Capricorn 2011
For the collective horoscope, again we offer advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. Remember, if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal charts’ advice. Keep in mind, the exact casting of the natal birth chart determines a precise perspective of how the current transits of the planets personally and specifically affect you.

Aries: While you may feel like playing like a kid, it’s time you think about some fresh starts in the career, which are further blessed by your earning power at present. There is some recognition and reward that wishes to bless your public life. Promotions and publicity are easy to find you, as the way you take in those daily dollars boosts whatever business or work you toil in. A new way of regarding authority displays itself, which may deal with a paternal figure in your life.

Taurus: Time to make those travel plans if you aren’t already jet setting somewhere, so don’t be stubborn and miss them! Whether you use your passport or your mind, you are journeying to new faraway places. There’s an abundance of fresh beliefs and higher learning coming your way, which leads to a true spiritual quest. With all the happy energy that has been fueling those first impressions and approaches, if you are bored this winter, you’ve stayed stuck for too long.

Gemini: Mini Gem, get ready for some wealth and to increase what you already have. There are some new starts to emerge within your investments that bring improvements here. Whether it be through a windfall, the ability to have other people’s money work for you shows itself. Make sure you do unite the powerful urge to transform, which truly will align when you spend time in solitude and examine your nighttime dreams. Intimacy and desires for you equally feel alive and well.

Cancer: The relationship blessing is upon you once more! You’ll find yourself in the pursuit of a new partnership, whether business or romance. Should an existing relationship need closer examination, your focus moves here, to any close alliances to flourish for you now. Utilize a healthy imagination and sensitive nature to watch them grow, as you may also find these relate to the groups or friends you already know. Wish well this New Moon, for they will come true.

Leo: If it is new it is for you regarding health, routines, habits, and your ability to be of service. You are stimulated to clean-up and organize a new regime that benefits your personal skills. Your daily routine is motivated to a more serious responsibility. There is a true stability to be found in your work environment, which is gladly met with the happiness happening in your career and public life. Thinking about a new pet? Someone special awaits for their royal master to arrive.

Virgo: As always, it is no time to be shy with the new creative projects that require your flawless detail and attention. There is a vibrancy that arrives to your overall self-esteem. Children or “brain-children” take your focus. Your desire to play, simply have fun, as you captivate the energies surrounding your closest feelings. A love affair flirts. All allows you to be the student as well, as you wish learn something new. Traveling opens up your creative nature all the more.

Libra: Those Scales are ready to find balance by taking up with your environment. The home front is calling to you, as there are improvements to be had within your comfort zone. Your family involvements and ties with parental figures will be prominent. Don’t ignore that deja-vu you receive. Remember, with Saturn presently in your sign, patience is essential or those lessons may appear. That slow pace is bringing rewards within your wealth, so let this transformation in.

Scorpio: The latest mystery to be cleared up finds you probing intellectual ways to reach new goals in your mentality. A short trip may just put everything into the larger perspective you innately know how to see everything from. Those thoughts you’ve been feeling- it’s now time to write it all down. Should you have siblings, you may find they will be requiring your attention as well. As you align the mind, you find your relationships with others so too becomes the victor.

Sagittarius: Your arrows aim now Archer at some fresh ways to take in what you have. Welcome a new pattern of income flow. Ideally, your value system sees some stabilizing overall, as changes ambitiously find you here. Rather than acquiring unnecessary possessions, make wise choices with them. You’ll find these value shifts make your ability to serve even more abundant and your entire state of health equally is thrilled with this new income routine that directs you.

Capricorn: How lucky are you to be the first and last New Moon of the year? And guess what you hard working Goats, the time is now to embrace fresh ways to manage all of your approaches. No stranger to the toil, you’ve got a wonderful new energy and enthusiasm in the sense of how the world views you. With your ability to create also being blessed with plenty of optimism, you are so ready to unleash something fabulous from the self, so let yourself shine on.

Aquarius: Should you choose resistance and not go to that inner place, don’t complain about feeling stagnant. Those subconscious realms await for you to dive deep and reinvent your spiritual self. Take time to study your dreams for they more than ever help you gain a better understanding within your waking world. Becoming intimate with your deepest sense of self, lets in the further alignment that wishes to bring a cozier feel to your home and family life.

Pisces: You’ve got new friends to find in the ocean, along with original goals and hopes that desire to inspire you. A new group or organization truly will appreciate your sympathy and understanding, as you direct your powerful imagination. Whatever unexpected social invitations come your way, go: they are all part of the Universe’s divine plan for your future. Tie it all in with the abundance coming from your thinking and mentality and your wishes definitely do come true.

A man and woman cultivate, store and lose chi in a variety of different ways. For men, Chi is stored in their semen, and lost through ejaculation. This partly explains why after ejaculation men become tired, have a sense of lost energy and need rest. For women, Chi is stored in their menstrual blood. During menstruation there is a detrimental loss of a woman’s Chi, so self-care becomes extra important. Reducing the number of days of bleeding, as well as the volume of blood loss, is imperative to maintain and rebuild life force energy.

Stress is a living culprit hindering health, damaging life force energy and perpetuating the duration of the menstrual cycle. When you feel stressed, your body releases the hormone cortisone, which interferes with the natural flow and balance of the body, destroys Chi and vitality, congests the mind, and promotes aging. A woman releases cortisone just after two days of bleeding. Reducing the amount of bleeding to 1 to 3 days, rather than 5 to 7 days, not only alleviates menstrual symptoms and discomfort, but helps women to reverse a detrimental loss of chi, that instead can be utilized to support greater health, exuberance, sexual prowess, and energetic power.

The breasts actually serve as a pathway to strengthening the entire female reproductive system. The Breast Massage is a powerful and effective practice that helps women connect with and engage in their body’s cycle. Its ancient methodology helps to reduce the number of bleeding days, reduce blood flow, and restore a woman’s life force energy. This practice also helps women to cultivate greater sexual drive and libido, enhances fertility and shields her from diseases and cancers of the breast.  

Please stay tuned for the next segment on the Breast Massage.

Namaste,

Jennifer

www.healthysexylotus.com

Like being with family and friends. This is especially important with children nowadays since they are so distracted by video, audio, and electronic gadgetry, to the point where nothing seems to hold their interest outside of their high-tech toys. I just recently read an article in one of those Nature magazines that focus on endangered species. It was written by a photographer who travels all over to the greatest natural parks and wildlife preserves. He shared in the article that while flying on a plane recently, he sat next to a young obese boy who was about ten years old. On the plane, the boy immediately took to playing with his electronic toy. What struck the photographer was that even while they were flying over the Grand Canyon — one of the most spectacular sights in the world — not once did the boy want to lift his head from his game to look out the window to see this awe-inspiring natural site. The photographer went on to share that for him, the greatest memories were those when he was with his father camping, fishing, and taking walks up the mountainside — enjoying Nature to its fullest. These memories more than anything else remained the strongest in his mind. Unfortunately, boys like that are now themselves an endangered species.

Remember the scenes of our families gathering during the holidays? I bet most of us can remember those connections even more than the presents we received. For matters of the heart are always with us. They truly never leave. Those special moments of connection stay with us we pass through life, forever sealed in our memories.

An elderly woman working in Utah told a story of when she was a child during the Great Depression. She said it was one of the most fun times of her life! Friends gathered to play games constantly. They shared meals, laughed, took walks on the beach (she was from California), had sunset parties, and generally cherished every moment. That’s how these folks survived the Depression. To be sure, they took to heart that message from FDR: “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” And they could always remember how special those times of sharing were while they chose to have fun despite their situational environment.

With all this as backdrop, there are some simple but meaningful things I’d like you to consider assigning yourself to do during the holidays — to give back and say thanks:

1. Hug those you love and those who need love. Thank them for being in your life.
2. Stop DOING and just BE at least once every day. Create and then touch the magic.
3. Purchase candles to burn throughout the month to celebrate your loved ones in spirit.
4. Plan and carry out random act of kindness, perhaps one that was dear to a loved one in spirit.
5. Visit friends. Invite those who could use a meal over for dinner. Connect with as many as possible!
6. Decorate your house in a way that reflects your beliefs. Remember, angels don’t have to just go on the top of the tree — they can go on a mantle or table with flowers or photos.

Take a moment . . . cherish it . . . respect it . . . and keep it close to your heart. The special moments will remain in your heart, and in the hearts of those you love, forever.

Menstruation, conception, pregnancy, labor & childbirth, breastfeeding and menopause are all expressions of the sacred intelligence, and creative, sexual energy women possess. Many women resist the natural flow of menstruation each month, finding it uncomfortable and disgusting. The reality is that the cyclic nature of menstruation is the foundation of woman’s wisdom; it is a time for stillness and self-integration. It is a time for rest, self-nurturing and connection with Source energy. We are blessed with magnificence; our bodies are divinely equipped with a system of self-cleansing. Our bodies create the space to clear and release what is no longer serving us. This clearing must happen to make room for growth and newness. Resistance of this natural process yields us to greater stress, discomfort, physical symptoms, and robs us of realizing the divine essence of our womanhood.

I invite you to release your old, disserving views of your body and your menstrual cycle, and begin to integrate love and reverence for this sacred, creative intelligence unfolding that is your birthright. Make menstruation a ritual of self-power, stillness, connection and release. Celebrate this ritual, return to nature & inner balance, and honor your body by becoming still to listen.

Namaste,

Jennifer

One example of this relates to the publication of my new ebook LIVING IN BALANCE: Secrets to Making the Most of the Second Half of Life.  It’s the first book in a new series from BoomerSeriesBooks.com.  My publishing partner Deborah Brown was delayed in getting it posted for Kindle on Amazon until early this month due to an abundance of projects she’s been juggling for months.  (I’m not the only one with lots on my plate as we move toward the new year…)

Once the ebook was posted on Amazon, however, several glitches required it to be republished.  This meant waiting another 12 hours each time the book info was revised.  While waiting for the last glitch to be fixed, I got an email about a new program from Kindle Publishing which sounded great:  an opportunity to include my book in an exclusive Amazon Prime “lending library” for Kindle owners.  It included special promotion opportunities and allows Kindle owners — everyone getting Kindle Fires or e-readers for Xmas — to “borrow” my ebook at no charge.  What I’d get is a special ‘royalty’ for this from Amazon in addition to my ebook sales for Kindle and non-Kindle devices.

With the book’s purchase price at only $3.99, it’s an inexpensive “stocking stuffer,” so we liked the idea of people borrowing it to review so they’ll hopefully want to purchase their own copy.  LIVING IN BALANCE includes practical ways of staying balanced using the Four Elements — Earth, Air, Water and Fire — as everyday life-energy tools.  It’s a book you will refer to frequently, not just read once and move on, or so I’m told.

Soon after we signed up to be part of the Amazon Prime library, people started buying my book!  I’ve even gotten my first review at  http://Amazon.com/dp/B006IKEJWG.   I consider this a positive example of Divine Delay as my book wouldn’t have qualified for this special program if it had been published earlier.

Since I’ve had several other experiences with Divine Delay in the past few weeks, I don’t believe it’s a coincidence.  The positive results in each case have taught me that at the human level events may move slowly for no apparent reason but at the Soul level there’s always a purpose worth waiting for.

Where have you experienced — and ultimately appreciated — Divine Delay in your life lately?

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Do you work in an office of some type?  If you’re self-employed – this applies to you too!  How about all you net-workers out there?  Are you constantly going to social events where you stuff your face with those yummy appetizers not paying attention to the little extra inch that happens a few days later?

Over my professional career, I ballooned to almost 300 pounds, one cocktail party, one networking event at a time.  Events with a buffet always got my RSVP!  (Hey! Food at that time always got my attention!)  While at the event with a buffet, I’d make sure “I got my money’s worth” even if I didn’t pay a dime to attend!)  Buffets are a GREAT social networking tool.  I’d often ask, “Hey- can I get you something” as I warmed-up a potential new client relationship.  I often found myself doing business with those who say, “Ya!  Bring me . . .” and learned to not bother with folks who said “No, thanks!  I’m good!”  (Can we say judgmental here?” LOL)

When the time came that I realized I needed to dramatically change my eating and drinking habits, I new I was in for a difficult time.  Why?  Just about every client I had enjoyed eating and drinking – often to excess.  This was our way of bonding.  I feared loosing clients if I rocked the boat.  It wasn’t until I faced what could have been a life-long love affair with Diabetes, did I wake-up to realize I may need to risk it all!  Now!

So, to help foster in a new way of socializing, I asked my normal drinking and eating clients if they’d mind doing something a little different in a few months.  I told them I’m making changes in my life then, and because I value their friendship, I’d like their help.

WOW!  That really boosted our connection!  Most folks were flattered that I asked them to “come along for the ride.“  When the time came to make adjustments, we first phased out all alcohol.  We then moved to eating at places known to be more healthy.  Finally, we decided to replace eating and drinking meetings with walking and talking activities (weather permitting of course!)  What a DELIGHTFUL change that was!  Our connections grew even stronger!

While it may take a some creativity and persistence to accomplish similar steps in your social circles, it’s well worth the time and effort.  As I talk about in my book, “Pay Me What I’m Worth” in chapter five, social networking is an art form.  Do it well, and your life becomes magical.  Do it poorly, and life rapidly becomes filled with more drama than you’d ever wish for.  For me, drama often invites the desire to medicate with food.   I steer clear of such drama these days.

Now, here’s a challenge for you!  At the office or while out socializing / networking, keep a refillable water bottle nearby or in your hand!  Why?  Well, we’ll talk about that in more detail in a future post.  For now, I invite you to experience the magic of drinking enough purified water on a regular basis!  It works in many ways!

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22 December to 20 January

A MEDITATION FOR CAPRICORN ~John Jocelyn

The mind of a person strong in Capricorn is so searchingly scrutinizing, in a gaze incessantly turned inward, that, if at all negative, it inclines to morose moods and gloomy brooding, whereas in positive persons it leads to fruitful meditation and eventually to an elevation of consciousness and to evolution, which discloses the light that was ever shining in the darkness.

The Typical Capricorn
The typical Capricorn native displays an austere, reliable, steadfast, and resolute nature. Always looking to fruits of the future, long term planning comes easily to the Goat who can succeed like no other sign. When Capricorn becomes too obsessed with flawlessness in any way- they can fall to becoming money-oriented, fastidious, apprehensive, superior, and boring. Capricorns are wise to recognize that being in full awareness of the character and objective behind their many goals. This practice allows them to realize that the experiences of life are worth far more than the typically high paychecks they earn.

In Your Natal Chart
The Zodiac House that Capricorn’s energy rules in the birth chart is the 10th of Career/Public Life. The House Capricorn energy falls is the one area of your “Zodiac Pie” where you will see a traditional and responsible energy behind all you do. Any planets that may be cast in Capricorn within the birth chart also take on their innate expression through the qualities of this establishing, organizational and ambitious sign.

CURRENT PLANETARY TRANSITS
21 dec  SUN enters CAPRICORN 9:30pm
22 dec  SUN enters CAPRICORN 12:30am
WINTER SOLSTICE/YULE
24 dec NEW MOON in CAPRICORN 1:06pm 10:06pm
25 dec  MERRY CHRISTMAS
25 dec JUPITER goes Direct in TAURUS 5:08pm 2:08pm
01 jan  HAPPY UNIVERSAL NEW YEAR 2012
07 jan MERCURY enters CAPRICORN 10:34pm
08 jan MERCURY enters CAPRICORN 1:34am
08 jan FULL MOON in CANCER 11:30pm
09 jan FULL MOON in CANCER 2:30am
13 jan VENUS enters PISCES 9:47pm
14 jan VENUS enters PISCES 12:47am
20 jan SUN enters AQUARIUS 11:10am 8:10am
Eastern Standard Time Time/Pacific Standard Time

CURRENT LONG TERM PLANETARY TRANSITS
MARS in VIRGO
JUPITER in TAURUS RETROGRADE/DIRECT
SATURN in LIBRA
URANUS in ARIES
NEPTUNE in AQUARIUS
PLUTO in CAPRICORN

The Zodiac Month Ahead Practical Patience
What we all can expect from the forecast of our planetary skies 22 December to 20 January.

Sun enters Capricorn 21/22 December
As a new season begins, we know a Cardinal Leadership Sign is here to take us into a new direction upon the Zodiac Wheel. The Goat lets us climb up the mountain of Winter, requesting that serenity, steadiness, and accountability be adhered to. Through this symbol and guidance of Fatherly Saturn, Capricorns are on a constant quest in life for perfection, accomplishment and the rich rewards from their labors. Ambition and reverence are their innate virtues. Any unfaltering Goat divinely knows how to consciously aim for triumph, yet this is ideally reached when the material result is not the direct result of their precise agendas.

Jupiter goes Direct in Taurus 25 December
Jupiter almost chose to say hi to The Ram again, but decided it was time to move forward within The Bull once more. Coming off its’ long retrograde period since August, our planet of joy, ease, and beliefs is now back at the beginning of Taurus at the 0 degree. Get ready for true enthusiasm to emerge after some reflection has been occurring here where Taurus marks your Zodiac Pie. Expansive yet conventional mind-oriented pursuits are able to flourish forward, as a constructive force of devotion is ready to bless the world and your personal slice of life this affects.

All Planets in Forward Motion 25 December to 23 January
It is a rare time of the year when there are no planets asking for our reflection from above. This year, we have a true gift as we celebrate the Universal New Year 2012, and enter this highly anticipated year in our calendar. While the Mayans indicate that there is an end to the world as we know it upon 21 December 2012, let’s not kid ourselves and take that literally. What is changing is that the quickened pace that we have become so accustomed to, will begin a shift, and this shift is already on. Whatever return to traditions and a sense of calm is in our future, you can rest assured, any soul can bear these when they simply choose to LOVE to EVOLVE.

Mercury enters Capricorn 07/08 January
Our Messenger is totally back to his preferred pace around the Zodiac Wheel. Look forward to some movement and ideas coming to communicate with our Sun in the Capricorn area of the life. This will be a fabulous opportunity to tap into some clear, methodical, and resourceful thinking. Even as perceptions can be slow and limited, it is this patient energy that will carefully emerge what wishes to express itself with precise timing and diplomacy. Be sure not to gravitate to inflexibility, lack of optimism or too serious of thoughts- going lightly still lets the rewards be reaped.

Venus enters Pisces 13/14 January
Take what will be diligently working from the Capricorn area of the life, and allow The Idealist to harmonize this energy from where Pisces swims in the Zodiac Pie. As the Messenger gets finely tuned, Venus will wish to tie in some tender, devoted, and yielding affections in to the mix. A fine time to appreciate the love of beauty, music, poetry and romantic dreams, balance comes into the collective and personal landscape. Time spent sharing emotions, exercising compassion, and in self-sacrifice allows peaceful dispositions to take away any souls’ potential for those January blues.

Remember the gifts we can all genuinely receive by engaging in PRACTICAL PATIENCE:

I CAN REAP IN AN ANCIENT PLANET PEACE PACE
I CAN ENTICE A REAL NICE NICE RELIANCE
I LET IN A PATERNAL EAR I LEARN, I APPRECIATE

Namaste, Dear Stars.

@catnipandmint we de-stress by walking, pref’bly in nature. bike rides are good too, as well as baths. yoga is helpful. also, ice cream.

@Bneato let me count the ways. yoga, giving our dog a long walk, reading my fav blogs, 2 min. meditations, therapy, getting a mani

@CNietoIII A big glass of wine and a few hours of painting with some chill music in the background is how I de-stress

@leeleepitts I don’t. But after tonight I will! I will enjoy long stretches of time in cafes, writing and reading, exercising, dancing…

@leeleepitts Another huge destressor: Treating my family to a housekeeper. Opens up massive amounts of real estate in my brain

@Kengikat Long walks, prayer, meditation jazz music, photography and alone time with ME is how I de-stress

@Yogini_Jess Laughter…silly movie or chat w/ a friend who’s sense of humor I can depend on. Sometimes just a long walk to clear my head

@ManifestYogaJen I de-stress by watching modern family, power naps, reading novels, meditating, singing rock n roll, glass of wine, hot shower

@manifestingmom I blog! RT @HypSolutions: #Twitterverse how do you de-stress?

As the Winter Holidays surround you through the media, friends, family in both joy and frustration I encourage you to tap into your de-stress zone. The Season of Giving, can also apply to you. Give yourself the gift of intrinsic joy through relaxation, creativity or physical exercise. Being pleasant and relaxed can be a gift to loved ones.

I think this article should be mandatory reading for anyone about to consider making a life-long commitment to gain and maintain a healthy weight!  It covers all the important aspects of pro-actively creating a healthy, happy space to enjoy better health, one day, one person, one step at a time.

For me, I needed to address my families ancient excuse that “we’re all big boned!”  85% of my biological family is obese! Morbidly obese at that.  The stats show how most of my clan die at too early an age from stroke, diabetes, and related lethal outcomes of a life long love affair with denial combined with ignorance!

Strong statements there.  I know!  I make them based on real-life facts. I’ve held over 500 hands (virtually – through phone support) through my health and wellness program.  Folks have retired over 5000 pounds (that’s over 2.5 tons) when they STOPPED denying they had “an issue” and started learning how complex this issue of obesity really is!

To help my family and friends begin to understand how I intended to start living more healthy, I DID what I said I would do!  (We’ll cover much of what I do in upcoming posts).  The results spoke louder than my words.  As family and friends watched me retire over 100 pounds, they went through stages.

Stage one:  ‘that’s nice Soul!  You look great!  [wink wink . . . under their breath . . . 'he'll get fat again - everyone does!]

Stage two:  “Soul, are you sick?  You look too skinny?”  [People who know you most your life as a fat person often have a hard time believing you can really be a thin person!]

Stage three:  “Wow Soul!  You’ve kept it off!  How cool is that. I wish I could.  [Ah, yes, the river of denial is a long and deep one.]

Stage four:  “What is that you’re doing to keep healthy?”  [After years of skepticism, cracks in denial begin to break open.]

Stage five:  For those who love denial, resentment flavors our interactions.  The fact I retired my weight years a go is a painful reminder they still have work to do.  For those who deal with their weight, we bond like never before!

As you might guess, preparing your family and friends to support your healthy new life make take time and persistence!  It’s well worth it!  If you need help with this – get help!  Hire Peter.  Hire me.  Hire some one who’s got the professional background to help change HAPPEN.

Now, when I visit family and friends who insist on me eating MORE than I can possible eat, or eat something that’s FAR more deadly than enjoyable, I’ve learned a new response,

“Thanks!  Would LOVE to have more! I can’t though.  I have an allergic reaction to being fat!”

Good luck with your family and friends!  Send them the article above when you’re about to make your move to gain then maintain good health!

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In my twenties I soured on Thanksgiving and Christmas and it ruined the whole holiday season for me.  Shame to the white man for trying to wipe out the Native Americans and their rich culture.  How could I celebrate that?  I raged at the panic stricken shoppers and felt betrayed that the 25th of December isn’t actually Jesus’ birthday. Christmas became a farce to me and I grimly faced the holiday season sneering at its thin veneer of good will as it did a terrible job of covering up the consumer driven frenzy. Bah humbug.

As I’ve aged, I’ve come to realize that every day is holy and deserves to be celebrated all year long, not only during the holidays. Yet, I appreciate that at least there is a time of year set aside to bring the masses attention to gratitude, abundance, charity, and peace, with traditions that light the dark days of winter.  I can’t change the injustices of the past or force everyone to respect each other and every moment of this precious life; I just go forth feeling and sharing the love as best I can.

So, I’ve taken the holiday season back, and made it my own. It kicks off at Halloween; my man and I are very keen on dressing up with fabulous homemade costumes and we always attend Dia De Los Muertos to honor those who have passed. Usually, I have a wonderful time with friends on Thanksgiving and have often been in foreign countries and thrown together some very unique Thanksgiving dinners.  This Thanksgiving I spent alone in silence and it was a deeply rejuvenating day.  Alone or with loved ones, the main course is always sincere gratitude.  My family lives far away and my boyfriend goes home to Texas, so Christmas is just my mom and I and any friends that want to stop by.  I decorate a house plant with lights and ornaments, my grandmother’s Christmas Giraffe gets displayed, and we eat, drink, watch movies, and lay around like slugs – it’s awesome! Gift giving is limited to the children in my family and something special for my boyfriend and mom.  The gifts are calmly purchased and are sincere gestures from my heart. New Year’s Eve I don’t care what I do, as long as I am with my man so that I can kiss him at the stroke of midnight and share our hopes and dreams for a bright bold new year.  I’m back in love with the holy days!

I remembered hearing the idea of holding an intention and so I put that into practice. Some time ago I saw a video of Esther Hicks (the woman who channels and energy called Abraham) and she/Abraham spoke of how holding a positive thought for 17 seconds without any contrary thoughts can allow that thought to become manifest. A year or so ago I also learned something similar from the Kabbalah tradition that says to manifest change you need to think about that change or the thing you are wanting for 18 seconds and to hold that desire in pure form with all the energy in your body and mind – no contradictions.

So, I did! I sat there enjoying listening to the speaker and watching people walk up and claim their prizes. I shifted my energy away from feeling sick and a little sad that my friend had left for the night and I didn’t know anyone to a feeling of excitement that I might meet someone and make a new friend. I shifted my feelings away from lack and connected with abundance and feelings of possibility. My thoughts helped me do this and they went like this, “There are so many cool people here. I wonder who I’ll get to meet? I feel really good about what this Green Living Project is bringing to the world. I want to win something. I like winning things. Why shouldn’t I win something? I’m just as deserving as any one else in this room. Winning is fun! Wouldn’t it be cool to jump and  grab my prize?” And the next moment my name was called out!

I had won! I ran up and grabbed my erector set like travel hula hoop and instructional videos! Woot! Now, I didn’t really want a hula hoop BUT the next moment was awesome. I still felt good about winning and as I sat back down a guy came up to me and said, “You see that lady over there? She really wanted to win that.” So, I walked over to her and gave her the instructional videos. She was so excited! She asked me what I did and when I told her I am a Hypnotherapist she told me how much she wants to see a Hypnotherapist and has been looking for one. My energetic intention led me to win a prize which led me to a potential client AND it allowed me to have a wonderful night.

What did I learn? Well, first and foremost I learned that my Critcal Mind is simply there to protect me. It says mean, nasty, and judgmental things out of love and the drive to keep me comfortable and familiar…even if familiar is miserable. I learned that I could thank my Critical Mind for what it had to say and then move on to bigger and better thoughts. I learned that I do have the power to create my world and whether I would have won that hula hoop or not this moment was an opportunity for me to practice disciplining my mind! Give it a try yourself…17 or 18 seconds of pure focused intentional thought. See where it leads you. You can do it!

Uniting in Reflection

Welcome a finalizing energy in the Gemini area of your life! Coupled by the Lunar Eclipse, think of this as an activator in your natal birth chart that will indicate exactly where you need to focus upon completion and expect some necessary reflection to take place. Now the collective’s emotions get stirred in the sign that strives for stimulating communication on any level. Where will you release an alert instinct in the next two weeks and months ahead?

Moon enters Gemini
Thursday 08 December, 9:52pm EST to Sunday 11 December, at 8:26am EST
Gemini energy must beware of opportunist, crafty, distracted, and irresolute energies that may arise. When there is plenty of logic and observation around, it is easy to gravitate to scattered, unstable, and suggestible tendencies. While a strong sense of cleverness and reasonability mark any Gemini passage, the cultivation of concentration, relaxation, organization, and the power of a SILENT LISTEN will allow this transit to reap its’ greatest rewards.

Lunar Eclipse, Full Moon 10 December, 9:32am, 9:36am EST, 18 deg Gemini
A FULL Moon in Gemini brings forth adaptable and inquisitive feelings. As another waning phase begins, it is time to take those recent new ideas and initiations out there to now reflect in the light from the last New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius upon 25 November. When our Full Moon embarks in the versatile and inquisitive energies of Gemini -the sign that consciously aims for establishing relationships- be alert to the intellectual gifts that are meant to unfold. More so than any other time of the year, this Full Moon grants a keen observational force that the Twins wish to share with the world.

Be sure to check the Gemini House, in particular the 18 deg Gemini spot, in your personal birth chart to see where a conclusive energy is ideally meant to unfold as the Full Moon peaks. The particular area of life in the Zodiac Pie it will fall- allows a trigger of energy to be felt for a significant period of time. Think of Eclipses as activators in your natal birth chart that will indicate exactly where you need to focus and expect action to take place for the long term. As we now take up with a Lunar Eclipse, there is a release and completion that you will see unfold as the months ahead come to pass.

For the Collective
This Lunation brings conclusions to what ideally began back from the New Moon June 2011 when we had a Solar Eclipse kick-off in Gemini. As we now see the 3rd Full Moon of a series of 6 release at the 18th degree of the sign, -which began in October in Aries- there is a Universal request that we take stock of the material in our lives and bring forth more spiritual understanding. As we look to this within Gemini, our sharp study couldn’t be more necessary to further upon the logic that is meant to be applied here. Looking ahead to our next Full Moon in Cancer at the 18th degree, we’ll be getting ready for some true feelings and release where emotional attachments are concerned, but for now, carefully examine the thoughts that come to you under this current passage.

Lunar-O-Scope, Full Moon in Taurus, 10 November 2011
For the collective horoscope, again we offer some simple advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. Remember, if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal charts’ advice.  Keep in mind, it is full mathematical analysis of the individual birth chart that truly indicates how the current planetary energies are uniquely affecting you.

Aries: Thoughts now can be properly placed into a conclusive mental focus that you have been working towards since June. While you are no stranger to striking up ideas, many you have had now come full circle. Take time to consider a short trip if you aren’t already on one. You may find your siblings require your attention at this time, but be sure not to react to them, simply respond. Your spirited mind eagerly partakes in reflection, so do ask questions, as your curiosity brings forth these necessary answers.

Taurus: Your possessions are always of great value to you, but it is time to part with some of them. How you earn your dollars may find a decisive avenue to flow from that saw its’ birth back in June. While you cherish that deep sense of solidarity and security, logic naturally wishes to enter the situation as you honestly ask yourself, what does the material mean to me? Your patience is wise to work smarter with your finances, money, and sense of values. Let go of old roots now so new ones are able to grow in later.

Gemini: As this extra boost of Lunar spotlight shines ultimately upon your ability to reflect, be ready for witty, liberal, and self-oriented feelings to accompany your normal improvisational approach. All that has flowed anew from June completes a cycle. With your first impressions now finding the channel for release, fully commit to taking this time to re-activate the self. With all the self-renewal you’ve been working on the world is innately curious to see the completed new mask you are ready to unveil.

Cancer: You won’t mind going into some deeper waters and take the Crab on a dive into those inner places in your life, and be sure to remember the messages from your night-time dreams. Romanticizing about the past allows a subconscious discovery to unfold. The spiritual, inner realms, and the psychological make-ups of life call to you, and mentally you will require some logic to put it all into the finalizations you will arrive at. The worn out weight of the past can be washed away with the tide.

Leo: Your friendships and organizations take focus and attention. You already sense what no longer works here, and now conclusions will be drawn. If there is a group or cause you’ve been thinking about releasing, cast them out of your royal court. What you recently unleashed from your creative nature finds a way to be seen now. Accept that unexpected invitation to socialize, for there is equal mental and equal emotional satisfaction you’ll gain from attending. Keep your hopes and dreams high, and wish well.

Virgo: There is some harvest, stability, and reward awaiting results within your career and public life, so this is no time to be shy! A project comes to fruition, or a recent job may come to an end. How you view your relationship to authority also requests that you take in some reflective time that you’ve not been responsible to up till now. Clarity comes to you in how to ultimately move forward in knowing how your work is providing the best of service not only to others, but to your specific place in the public eye.

Libra: Inspiration is fueling the end of the path you have been taking your philosophies on since June. Thinking about taking a long trip to balance those Scales? You are comforted by reflecting upon planning one, (that is if you aren’t already on one), yet you equally aim to find ways to broaden your view of the world at large. You’ll reach the peak of expansion within your ideals, as you realize just how much your recent educational and mental pursuits have brought you clarity and peace. Let go of an old belief.

Scorpio: This month urges you to reach conclusions about your securities and investments, as now is the time to reflect upon whether these have been for the best or not. No stranger to transformation, you’ll find there is another turn that your regenerative abilities will find to complete, and this strengthens your passion like never before. It’s no secret you typically always feel sexy, but even more intense excitement unfolds that brings a real peak as you reflect upon thinking about your power in the bedroom.

Sagittarius: Your partnerships will be on your mind, from your romantic ties to business contacts. What needs to conclude and move out of the way here from June’s new beginnings? You’ll find there are people you have been connected with that will not remain in the future picture. Aim your arrow to stimulating conversations that captivate your interest, which more than likely will concern the past. There is definitely a friendly reflection that desires to encourage a renewed optimism with your closest ties.

Capricorn: While your world is practically perfect Old Goat, there are things that wish to conclude in regards to your health and how you bring your impeccable service to others. There’s a routine or habit you are wise to shed that finds its means to an end now. You may think all of your responsible habits are serving you, but take a look around and see which ones may be too tired to keep up with your ambitious pace. Your relationship with pets also is brought to the surface- should they stay or should they go?

Aquarius: There’s a conclusive light that brings full illumination to your creativity. Whatever project you’ve been inventing and stimulating since June wishes to be brought to fruition. While plenty of playful feelings and opportunities to socialize are around, your children, or “brain children” may ask for your ultimate attention now. A love affair may fall out of the larger picture. Enjoy this time to unravel the final touches upon what you originate, as your creative adventures wish to see the light of day.

Pisces: Get out of the water and clean your house Dear Fishes! The home environment requires your imagination and full attention as things come full circle here from June’s initiations. You sense that your family life arrives at a whole different point of view, one that may see necessary conclusions. Appreciate and fine-tune your psychic abilities to the extra déjà vu experiences that surround you: the channel will be wide open and ready for you to receive their important messages. If it feels karmic, you are spot on.

Lexigrams and a Lunar Eclipse
One MORE piece of fun star secret advice comes from the mighty Lexigrams that the title of LUNAR ECLIPSE bestows upon us. As we poetically phrase the anagrams we can derive from within, what wonders will cast their reflective unites this particular lunation wishes for us all to embrace.

LUNAR ECLIPSE

I CLEANUP, I CLEANSE, I RELEASE, I RESCUE A CAUSE;
A SUN REPLACES A LUNAR LAPSE IN A SPACE PLEASER;
I RISE IN A SÉANCE AS I ESCAPE;
I CLEAR PANIC, I ERASE LIES, I EASE CRUEL LIARS;
I CURE, I CARE;
I SEE A REAL CLEAR PACE;
I SURE LEARN EASIER;
I CALL IN AS I SEE ARISE UPRISE;
I CRUISE IN A SPIRAL AS I RECALL;
I PULL IN SLEEP IN A REAL EASE
I SEE CRIES, I SEE CLUES, I CAN SEE, I A SEER;
IN A PRECISE SILENCE I PLAN A NICER AREA IN A PURE, CLEAN, SECURE, SINCERE PLACE;
I SEE A SPECULAR PLEASURE RELEASE IN AN ALLURE SPIRAL SUPER SPREE;
I SEE A NICE CLEAR RELIANCE;
I SEE PECULIAR PEERS AS I REALISE ALL IS REAL.

Happy Holidays and warm wishes to you, as we welcome in the 2011 holiday season! For many, this is a very difficult time. Memories that lay dormant (or at least in the back of our minds) suddenly come at us full force, consuming much of our body, mind and soul. This is especially true if you are experiencing a recent loss, or if this time of year was significant for you or your loved one in some particular way. Those memories will be triggered by listening to Christmas carols, lighting a candle on the Menorah each day, or watching the exuberant laughter of children running throughout the malls. For me personally, decorating the Christmas tree with ornaments my grandmother made, and seeing photos with friends and family that are now DP’s – especially my beloved nephew whom I was with for his last Christmas – are the moments when the memories come forth.

Speaking of children, I was reminded that on Sunday, December 11th at 7 PM during each time zone around the globe, the Compassionate Friends has its “Worldwide Candle Lighting”. The Lighting unites families and friends as they light candles for one hour to honor and remember children who passed over at any age, from any cause. As candles are lit at 7 PM local time, hundreds of thousands of people commemorate and honor children, creating light around the world for 24 hours. For more information, visit their website: www.compassionatefriends.org.

I continue to be honored and thankful as we all should for all those who give those extra being there moments, the welcome hugs and a good ear to listen when we need it most. It is most honestly what truly gives each of our lives what is deeply meaningful. In all honesty, isn’t that what the holidays are all about? Respect and caring for those who need the extra moment to know someone is there, even in a hurry . . . just an ear to listen so we can share all our feelings around deep losses. That, my friends, is truly what this season is about, and is the reason why I felt the importance of just being there – because knowing that you are not alone is truly a Godsend.

So if you are like me and feel so very blessed in your life, make that extra effort to call a friend over the holidays, or even invite them for tea or cocoa.  If someone has lost someone this year, it will mean even more so,  As we know this time of year brings all those losses to the foreground.  And don’t forget those that have loss their 4 legged companions as well. For many this is their family, and don’t ever think those losses are not equally devastating because they are.

It is always the little things in life that are the most precious, and you have no idea what a smile can do or helping someone across the street.  It maybe the most loving act they have receive that day.  Some where I read: Do unto others as you would want them to do to you.

Enjoy, take in those moments for it tis the season to be jolly and thankful.

Now, any Financial Identity can be changed from what was experienced in childhood as a result of the belief choices we make as adults. An individual who lived an impoverished childhood can manifest endless abundance, and conversely, one who lived a privileged childhood can live a financially challenging adulthood. It’s all a matter of how we chose our Financial Identity. Those who live a Financial Identity from a point of lack will continue to experience such… and visa versa, those who live a Financial Identity from a point of abundance.  Therefore, clearly understanding your Financial Identity is critical to your manifesting the life you envision.

Uranus, the planet of truth and unexpected changes of direction, releases a potent dose of energy in Aries, on the same day the Full Moon in Gemini, mental awareness, communication and travel, opposes the Sun in Sagittarius, philosophy and higher minded ideals. Looks to me like one fine weekend of amazing inspiration! To boldly go where no Wo/Man has gone before. This adventure could take place solely in the mind, emotions and consciousness which is the most stunning unexplored environment we have, or you might actually hop on a plane, train or automobile and go somewhere, have a fantastic, social, mind-expanding adventure and concoct a whole new plan of action. Full Moons are always heightened times of added activity and this one will be especially so.

Uranus going direct at 0 degree of Aries is a very potent and pivotal new beginning. The urgent feeling of inspiration that started in the spring now enters phase two. Perhaps something or someone is changing, leaving, and upending the norm in some way and helping to deepen “the new”. Stay present in beginner’s mind. Knowing coupled with not knowing, this is a fine and natural balance, and the best we can do in these amazing times we’re in. This placement is where Uranus was when Japan experienced so many traumas in March and we may again experience some force of nature, a dramatic release of pent up energy causing disruption and apparent chaos in the environment, our computers or our modes of transport. There may well be some issue with explosive energy erupting from our mouths in the form of long suppressed truths that need to be told or just a lot of exciting and refreshing communication with like minded friends.

There could be a new found respect for the message and teaching of the radical movements growing all over the planet. The increased ability to integrate the raw, naked power of change. Hopefully feeling refreshed, free, honest, and able to break through ideas, opinions, and beliefs that have become obsolete. Great mental release. This weekend may deposit a grand new idea, plan or journey that takes seed and can integrate when Mercury goes direct in Sagittarius December 13. There may also be computer, technology, nervous system surges. Watch becoming overly stimulated in an ungrounded way, knowing how much energy is afoot can help us remain calm, cool and collected while riding the roller coaster.

There may be no stopping the leap frogs of opinion coming from our mouths—watch for fanaticism, preaching, or speaking with a forked tongue. This is a great time to start you next written masterpiece. Bring a little elegance to the discourse; listen to your opponent with the same respect you expect because on this most potent full moon, enhanced by its eclipse, in the sign of communication, an amazing exchange of ideas and philosophies ensue. This can produce profound friction which then leads to the fires of transformation which in turn helps blaze the trail of our collective awakening!

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I appreciate everyone’s patience with me over the last few months as I fully focused upon my Dear Grammie’s journey that began her transit from this earthly realm. Her amazing Aquarius Spirit chose Thanksgiving Day, 24 Nov, 2011 at 4:44pm to officially cross over. I am in no doubt, especially at that time and upon that date, that a myriad of angels were by her side as she peacefully drew in her last breath.

While I  could never have “predicted” how and when Grammie would choose to transit in Spirit, it did become a inkling of Lexigram thought in my mind that you can spell the very word THANKS from her full name at birth, and her married one, as you can read about in ‘It’s All in the Name.’ This word was something she always, always said…. THANKS.

We had her Memorial this past Saturday 03 December, so I have been rather occupied in not being able to upkeep my blog posts as usual. I thank you all so much for your understanding, and wish to now share, on a personal note with you, a small piece of the large place my Grammie holds for me in my lifetime. Not only is my astral health all the better for it, but my soul smiles to have had all the joy that I did with her as we shared more fabulous times in this incarnation together again.

We had a beyond, BEYOND beautiful Memorial for my Dear Grammie at the St. James Church with the masterful wonders of our trusted and beloved Father Gary. I extend my heartfelt Gratitude, to Spirit for the Love that was definitely felt and this special day of remembering was a true gift that will be cherished always. I include my deepest thoughts from the day and wish to repost them here, as after all is it still Mercury Retrograde ;-) My sincerest Love, Blessings, and Gratitude for all of your supreme support to me.

My Dear Grammie and I, when I didn’t live close by her after I graduated high school, always exchanged letters frequently for many years. I always knew the latest about what was happening in Columbia County in my absence, for she’d send me any newspaper clipping concerning someone I knew from home. Sometimes, she’d just throw in some kind of good thought or quote she would come across that always held some kind of wisdom within it. The following was an extra special one that came from the Sunday bulletin from her church, with Father Gary, and at the time I kept these words to the wise that she sent to me especially close.

GRATEFUL ~John Bucchino

I’ve got roof over my head, I’ve got a warm place to sleep. Some nights I lie

awake counting gifts instead of counting sheep. I’ve got a heart than can hold

love, I’ve got a mind that can think. There are many times when I lose the light

and let me spirits sink. But I can’t stay depressed when I remember how I’m

blessed.

Grateful, grateful, truly I am grateful. Grateful, grateful, truly blessed and duly

grateful.

In a city of strangers I’ve got a family of friends. No matter what rocks and

brambles fill the way, I know that they will stay until the end. I feel a hand holding

my hand. It’s not a hand you can see. But on the road to the promised land, this

hand will shepherd me. Through delight and despair, holding tight and always

there.

Grateful, grateful, truly I am grateful. Grateful, grateful, truly blessed and duly

grateful.

It’s not that I don’t want a lot, or hope for more, or dream of more. But giving

thanks for what I’ve got makes me so much happier than keepin’ score. In a

world that can bring pain I will still take each chance. For I believe that whatever

the terrain our feet can learn to dance. Whatever stone life may sling, we can

moan or we can sing.

Grateful, grateful, truly I am grateful. Grateful, grateful, truly blessed and duly

grateful.

I don’t believe I would know what grateful truly means if it were not for what my Dear Grammie had instilled in me from the very moment I was born. She once had told me in recent years, “I used to come visit you every night after work at Marsh’s and just hold you when you were a baby whenever you cried.” This love, this very gratitude, was birthed in such an innate way that I am not sure if there are proper words to describe it fully.

And so it began from there, the priceless journey of gratitude and being grateful that has constantly found me wherever Grammie is concerned all throughout my life. While most people are gifted with a Grandmother that holds a special place in their heart, there was a true light that shined brightly between us. Both my Dear Poppie and Grammie did a many things for me that filled in gaps where other things where missing. As a child, even then, I began to learn how to be grateful.

My Grammie had a true belief and faith in me that few people have ever come to match, and her encouragement and support was something that I never had to question nor ever doubt. The love and heart that I learned from just reflecting my Grammie as I grew up over the years is a true gift that is not one that can be bought or sold.

When it came time for Grammie to have just a “watchful eye” on her so she could still be engaged as much as possible to be her independent self, I couldn’t think of any other way to express my Gratitude to her for the incredible values and love she had so graciously engaged in me all throughout my life. While we both were more than human over these years, I think I may have learned the most about what being grateful and truly loving someone is actually all about.

To have lived a life until 40 with not only one, but both of your Grandmothers still with you, is beyond a gift to be grateful for. Some of my most treasured times in recent years was when I for the first time in my life, had both of them together in the same place. This was something that hadn’t happened since I was literally baptized, and don’t quite recall this from my 4 month old memory otherwise. It was always a moment to treasure when these opportunities presented themselves to unite them in the same visit. And what grace it is to give gratitude and love to my Grandma Lanzi to whom I am also ever-grateful to continue to have at 40 years young.

While most people may think that having a dear loved one pass on Thanksgiving Day would be a terrible memory, this is not the case for me. Grammie was the one person I have known all my life that has always said “Thanks” in multitudes of ways for anything she was grateful for. As she passed at 4:44pm as the sun set on her beautiful face, the peace that was illuminating from her Spirit as I held her hand while I had just given her last tastes of a wee bit of wine and coffee for this life, is not a memory that makes me sad. What made me incredibly happy, was to continue to be filled with gratitude to have been able to honor her wishes and make sure she completed her journey with love and support by her side.

I thank you, and I know Grammie thanks you, sincerely from the bottom of our hearts, for being here today with her favorite and trusted Father Gary to honor and celebrate in her beloved, long, successful, and grateful life. Grammie stays with each and everyone of us who knew her, because of Love. This Love that was birthed from gratitude, will never ever fade, as it lives on in all of our hearts as we all continue our journeys upon this earth so we can evolve. There is a Native American Prayer that says, as we look to nature, we can always see Love and Spirit:

I give you this on thought to keep-

I am with you still- I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints in the snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain,

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush,

I am the swift, uplifting rush

of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not think of me as gone

I am with you still- in each new dawn.

My Eternal Love and Gratitude to you Grammie for being the incredible beacon of light that you are, and will always, continue to be. I Love You Forever wherever you may go. Grateful, grateful, truly I am grateful. Grateful, grateful, truly blessed and duly grateful.

Sharita’s “Grammie” ~Kathleen S. Kern~ 31 January 1920 to 24 November 2011

http://www.registerstar.com/articles/2011/11/29/obituaries/doc4ed46a050ef7c506441658.txt

1. Parents pamper yourselves- Many parents focus on their children and families but in order to take care of others we must take care of ourselves! Do something nice for yourself BEFORE the holiday craze. Consider it an early gift from you to you.
2. Take time-out with your baby- If you notice that your baby is sleeping more (or less), fussier, or having difficulty being soothed, take a moment for just the two of you. Go into a quiet room, dim the lights, play some music or better yet sing or talk to your baby. Your familiar face and routine of soothing will remind your baby “We can get through this together.”
3. Teach family members your baby’s favorite infant massage strokes- Does your baby prefer a foot massage, tummy massage or maybe some strokes along the face or head? Teach some simple techniques to grandparents, cousins, and siblings of the baby. This allows others to get involved and develop a unique relationship. And it might take a little less stress off of you!

A new baby can always make the holidays more fun and connected! Happy holidays to your family and loved ones!

As my awareness grew concerning all the complications I was headed for if I didn’t DO something – NOW – about my weight, my eyes opened wide, big time.  I was lucky to see I had choices to make before my lack of choice made some pretty hard decisions for me.  As I consumed materials concerning obesity, nutrition, diet, exercise and all the related hoopla around being more healthy, I knew I needed a plan I could actually commit to.  My plan started out by simply doing a better job at what I automatically stuffed in my face with NO awareness of what that stuff was.

My biggest eye-opener regarding nutrition was my wanderings around http://cdc.gov.  As I dove more deeply into that site, learning how awful our food supply really is (additives, vaccines, etc.) it made me realize I needed to be far more mindful of what I threw in my grocery basket. As with most folks I know, I swung myself overboard on being an organic queen.  Not only an organic queen (buying ONLY certified organic foods), but an organic queen apostle.  (I couldn’t stop lecturing people on the need to be more real with their food consumption.)

I’m amazed I still have any family or friends around after being such a drama queen about eating organic! You see, I replaced my arrogance concerning my weight with arrogance about how dumb others are about nutrition!   Needless to say, I soon realized I needed to prepare my inner circle about my intentions to become more healthy in order to achieve my goal to BE more healthy.

Stay tuned!  My next post (on 6/8)  explores how I helped those I love, love me back by being a solid support team before, during and after retiring over 100 pounds.

As social as I enjoy being, I also delight in quiet alone time. My dream this year was to spend Thanksgiving in solitude and silence, and my dream came true! It was a glorious delicious day of rest, meditation, contemplation, food, and nature – all alone but not a bit lonely.

Inward energy is often judged as non-productive, anti-social, depressed, sad, lonesome, bad, weak, and lazy, instead of being seen for the balance it gives to an overly outward focused society. This inward flow of energy is prevalent in every action on earth, and we accept and understand it as a matter of course. A cloud gives rain, the soil receives the water, the soil gives it’s nutrients to roots, the roots receive the nutrients, the nutrients make the tree grow and produce fruit, we eat the fruit and receive nutrients, we excrete the nutrients into the soil, the cycle continues. Inward and outward flowing energy are perfectly balanced in nature. Yet we judge people as weak when they require down time. We guilt ourselves into doing more more more. We force ourselves to work when we are sick and tired. We get pulled in all directions trying to make a decision. How can the outward flow possibly be better than the inward flow? How out of balance does our society have to get to make us honor the journey inward as much as we honor the journey outward?

Inward energy has a restorative quality. It is a teaming well of creativity, a gathering of energy and wisdom, rest, peace, feeling one’s inner strength, and just plain being without the need to know or do.

Perhaps it’s time to give yourself a break. Rest. Go inside YOU. It is Winter; the inward time of year. Allow yourself to be in harmony with nature’s rhythm. I will do my best to keep blogging and sharing during this inward season. I invite you to lay back, and enjoy your holiday.

Ironically, when I’m talking to someone who has already found their niche, it’s clear that it frees them up tremendously, and creates more success than they expected. Why is that? As Jesse Koren and Sharla Jacobs say in their Rejuvenate Your Practice trainings, “If you want to get rich, find your niche!” And, suppose you decide to “try it on” and see if it can work for you, how do you go about finding your niche?

The big deal is that, even though there are 10,000,000 people living in the Los Angeles area, you alone are not likely to have the resources to reach all of them. So you need a way to determine how best to spend your time, money and energy to reach those that are most likely to need, want and afford your products and services. Determining your niche helps you define your focus so that you can reach those that you can help best. So, how do you figure it out?

Remember, if people don’t hear about you because you’re not marketing (i.e. getting the message out), then you can’t help anyone!

Ask yourself a few questions: What do you do? What types of people are most likely to benefit most from what you offer? What types of people are most likely to say “yes” to what you offer? Who do you most enjoy working with (men, women, parents, children, seniors, athletes, etc.)? Can you narrow it down further? For example, are aging athletes your best clients? If so, you can focus your marketing on community centers, private gyms and related locations/publications. Are you looking for parents of teenagers or younger children? Should you be connecting at high schools or elementary schools? Are your customers more likely to be businesses/professionals or general consumers? Your answer to this will help you choose the networking events that are best for you. Hint: Some very good networking happens outside of “networking” meetings/groups.

Of course, there are always very good general marketing resources for you to consider, those that fit within your overall budget and help you reach the people that you might not reach otherwise. Marketing and networking are not just about meeting potential customers and clients, they’re also about generating ideas through brainstorming and creating relationships for collaborations and future referrals. It’s all part of the mix.

Also, when you’re considering coaches, you want to know their niche. Jenn August specializes in business women, Barbara Schiffman is an expert in life balance and Lisa Elia offers publicity services. What do you need to get where you’re going?

As you prepare for 2012, consider your goals and your resources (time, energy and money). Then find your niche and have your best year yet!

Camille Leon represents and promotes holistic and eco-friendly professionals and practitioners through The Holistic Chamber of Commerce. For more info, visit http://TheHolisticChamberOfCommerce.com or call 310-490-6862.

Yes, my home is on Hawai’i Big Island most of the time.  While off-island, I travel to host retreats, workshops and seminars featuring the material in my book, Pay Me What I’m Worth and my health and wellness program known as Leave Your Fat Behind.

First off, I’m honored and delighted to be part of the cutting-edge health and wellness family found on Create Your Health. I’ve enjoyed knowing Peter Bedard, the Founder Producer of Create Your Health (CYH) for the past few years. I applaud his efforts to ringing the bell for a wide variety of ways to live a happy, healthy life well outside the western model.

As we begin a 3-part series focused on how I retired over 115 pounds back in 2004, how about a little personal intro?

Over the past three decades, my blessings include outstanding health as I travel to over 20 countries studying a wide variety of cultures and creeds.  My health today (as I end my 40’s) is quantum leaps above and beyond my health for most my life.  You see, as a former morbidly obese gay man, I survived poor physical health from childhood to my mid 30’s largely due to the gifts of youth and ignorance.    Ignorance of how most western ways of living are actually a prescription for and early grave.  Over-eating, drinking excessive quantities of sugar-laced beverages, little actual water consumption and related practices balloon my body to just under 300 pounds.

One day, after a powerful meditation just before my 33 birthday, I realized I’d be dead in a in a decade if I didn’t radically, dramatically change just about every part of my life.  My family healthy history documented death well before 65 largely due to stroke, heart attacks and related obesity related health issues.  The awakening I received from that meditation inspired me to buckle-down and get real with myself.

Getting real with myself forms the content you’ll discover in the first 13-part series focused on my physical journey. This series offers insights on what I’ve done from a physical standpoint to retire well over 100 pounds.

Next, we’ll dive into the emotional pool to swim the waters of our minds for 13 laps (posts).  As we take a swim together (me posting, you reading and commenting) you’ll experience how I enjoy a sense of mental stability that supports my ability to live as a monk with two suitcases of material possessions to my name.

When conclude our dive into the emotional depths of my journey, I’ll knock on your spiritual door.  Based on what I’ve come to know from my travels and studies, we’ll explore a wide variety of spiritual practices featuring ways to permanently release what no longer serves you as well as invite energy into our lives to enjoy abundance in all healthy ways.

Mixed into each post, you’ll find bits and pieces of my book, Pay Me What I’m Worth to help re-awaken a more robust sense of worth on many levels!  Throughout these posts, get ready to start a journey together – with you -  to advance your awakening process with ease and grace. Click to email me when you’re ready to retire unhealthy habits, weight and stress – once and for all! If you’re curious about ‘what else I offer,’ be sure to click over to my daily blog. Feel free to connect any time! Call me toll-free at 888-332-2976.

I bow in gratitude for your time, interest and feedback.

“There is wabi-sabi in your good-morning-coffee-pot that you use day after day, it is in your hiding place behind the twisted trees that only you know about, in that fascinating irregular pattern on the ground, it is in that strangely formed cloud that pops through a row of trees for only ten seconds, and it is of course in your cat.”

When I read this I thought about my wabi-sabi. It is a Little Orphan Annie in my medicine cupboard (which freaks my husband and others out). It is a toy that I have had since 1982, when I was 7 years old. Yes, it is worn. Yes, she has scary eyes. But, when I see it. I see the girl I was and the woman I have become. I see the magic that has transformed me through life experience and exploration. When I see my wabi-sabi, I see the path I have tread from childhood, to maturity and gaining access to my potential.

Do you have an object that reflects your personal growth?

25 November 1:10am, 1:20am EST

New IDEAS as Reflecting AIDES

Aim high for one of the more auspicious New Moons within this Zodiac Year, as we equally experience the initiations of a Solar Eclipse! This month sees our Lunar Lady kick-off in Sagittarius, which has been perfectly making the space for true new beginnings to emerge here since the Lunar Eclipse in June. For certain the time is now to anticipate a long term passage of fresh energy where those Archer arrows urge to expand within your Zodiac Pie- but we will all do these with a little pause, until Mercury returns to Direct Motion in Sagittarius 13 December.

Moon enters Sagittarius
Thursday 24 November, 8:57pm EST to Saturday 26 November, 10:05pm EST
Whenever our Lunar Lady spends time with The Archer, we are encouraged to gravitate to exploration, education, philosophy, inquiry, along with a touch of luck and good fortune: the natural gifts of a Moon in Sagittarius. Fitfully enthusiastic instincts coupled with honorable, highly independent, and buoyant emotions are ready to be embraced by the collective. Meanwhile, do be on the look out for the mutable fire here to possibly catch you off-guard- as restless, outspoken, roving, and superficial energies may distastefully display themselves.

New Moon, Solar Eclipse 25 November, 1:10am, 1:20am EST, 02 degrees Sagittarius
Early Friday’s Lunar kick-off will cast an easily stimulated instinct that anyone can find inspiration within when true imagination is applied. Embracing the warm, spontaneous and intuitive feelings that wish to spark- ultimately keep any potential for argumentative reactions to emotionally explode at bay. Remember within mutable fire, there are no limits, so the innate wisdom to know when to say when is smart to adhere to.

Be sure to check the Sagittarian House, in particular the 02 degree piece, in your personal birth chart to see where a new start will be stemming from for many months ahead that will require true nurturing, sensitivity, and imagination to accompany it. Any New Moon offers us a precise trigger each month, and when coupled by a Solar Eclipse, we are granted a longer period where seeds planted here truly engage us in a lush energy that we can continue to reap and see reward from.

For the Collective
While any given New Moon brings forth the opportunity to engage in a fresh start to our emotions, we’ve kinda got a “catch 22” where Sagittarius affects us. As new beginnings do desire to aim from where The Archer lives in our Zodiac Pies, Mercury currently requests we take the necessary time for reflection and reassessments, 24 November through 13 December. Ideally, you will take note of the initiations wishing to find you, but for optimal success over the long-term with any of them, it is best that we hold off on signing legal bindings and the activation of anything important until after The Messengers’ forward motion returns 13 December. Check in with your full do’s and don’ts of this current MRx at www.sharitastar.blogspot.com.

Aside from the Sun, Moon, and Mercury, there are plenty of other energies stirring where Sagittarius seeks to expand your life. Venus is just about to conclude it’s journey here, having nicely paved the way over the past couple weeks in this area for harmony and a sense of peace to unfold. With strong request of the current North Nodes’ transit to be diligent to The Archer, this affect truly wishes for focus and perhaps even extra effort to this piece of anyone’s Zodiac Pie. Honor where the North Node is asking for your attention. If you choose to walk away, essential life teachings will be missed out upon, truly setting up karmic repercussions. Tie it all in with Mercury doing his “backwards thing” at present here, and there is quite an intensity that Sagittarius is calling for us all to listen carefully to.

One more astrological “tid bit” is the trine from Retrograding Uranus at 0 degrees Aries makes to our New Moon, Solar Eclipse and Sun at 02 degrees Sagittarius. Checking in where these two spots relate within your Zodiac Pie equally encourage us to take advantage of new opportunities offered- resulting in benefits for a long time to come. There is a wealth of extra intuition and energetic feelings that angle in with this lunation, all in an intense search for freedom and unique ways to revolutionize our lives. As your Sagittarian area of life seeks a new sense of security, Aries is paving the way for further independence to allow it to be comfortable. Understanding this dynamic connection opens a smooth and easy path- truly a wonderful gift from above anyone down here below can choose to be enthusiastic about.

LUNAR-O-SCOPE, NEW Moon, SOLAR Eclipse in Sagittarius 2011
For the collective horoscope, again we offer advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. Remember, if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal charts’ advice. Keep in mind, the exact casting of the natal birth chart determines a closer perspective to how the current transits of the planets personally and specifically affect you.

Aries: A fresh philosophy awaits for you to unleash it Dear Ram. Think about taking a trip if you aren’t already in action to do so. You’ll be stirred in the months ahead to travel, even if you only simply expand the mind with some knowledge. Pursue something that puts your pioneering spirit heading towards higher education. As you keep on expecting the unexpected in your approaches and first impressions, be open to a new belief that requires your use of courage to grow and evolve.

Taurus: Been thinking about how to improve securities and finances Dear Bull? It’s a prominent time to take a look at your wealth, along with your shared/joint resources.  Yet, be cautious with any long-term investments until Mercury goes Direct. Should you be urged to grow your roots deeper in the intimacy department, a super charged energy is at your fingertips for regeneration and focus here! A core transformation comes through when you spend time in solitude that you didn’t have planned.

Gemini: You love the act of relating Mini Gem, and there is an intense draw to those who are closest to you now. Should your partnerships see flare-ups, this is a fabulous time to weigh the pros and cons of the situation. Deny the argument and kill ‘em with kindness: a truly magical formula that unites a many things, and do look forward to new beginnings here as 2012 unfolds which bond with your groups and organizations to find unusual ways to break though with honoring your hopes and dreams.

Cancer: Your gut is spot on in telling you to embark on new routines, personal habits, and improvements to your health, so strongly grab hold of these ideas with those claws! As you re-examine your means of service to others, should people be acting crazy in the work place- find a way to make them feel right at home. Innovation and originality wish to unfold within your career and public life. How about a new pet? They’ll manifest soon- or enjoy time with those you already have.

Leo: There’s nothing to stop you Royal Lions from socializing! It’s time to engage in a fresh creative adventure, one that will capture your attention for months to come. Meanwhile, Mercury also recommends returning to an unfinished project for equal satisfaction.  Any children, or “brain children” require your focus. Love affairs of new and old flirt with you, easily moving on to a higher level later. As you think about how all this is changing your original beliefs, you’ll learn something astonishing.

Virgo: Don’t be shy about what needs to start anew within your home and family life. Domesticated life is where you serve best right now, just steer clear of The Messengers’ miscommunications here! Don’t doubt that déjà vu -listen closely to the instinct you hear from within- as its’ message is of karmic importance. What is changing on your home front has much to do with your wealth and core transformations, whereby an out of the blue legacy may inspire a sudden emergence of rebirth.

Libra: New ways of thinking are ready for you to embrace them in the months ahead. Intellectually there are opportunities to aid in balancing the mentality, but of course let Mercury’s review do its’ reflective work first. Your neighbors or siblings may tip your Scales to learn from them- apply patience along with listening here.  As the lover of peace, your challenge is to seek to better understand what’s coming at you unexpectedly within your close partnerships, and let this bring calm to your mind.

Scorpio: New and necessary changes will be seen within your value system, further resulting in an upcoming adjustment of your earning power. Look at your possessions, you’ll know by 2012 when to acquire something new that feels totally worth it. With Mercury reviewing here at present, communications can stir up thoughts to clean-up principles, aiming them in totally different directions. All this nicely ties in with the innovative ways you are finding that you can be of service to others.

Sagittarius: The light shines upon your approaches to become anew Dear Archer, but slow down please to catch the energies that will be of great benefit to you now. You are wise to take a patient pace with The Messenger’s presence up front and center- so you can reflect on that new mask you’ll be wearing for 2012. As the world is eager to see this unveiling, it is even more thrilled to see what alignment your creative juices are going to invent next, originating from beyond your normal ideals.

Capricorn: The inner layers of your psyche and the unknown await your toil. Subconscious urges shift your focus from perfection to work on the most hidden parts of yourself. Best you refrain from overtime right now and really listen. Be silent. Pay attention to your dreams. Hear the opportunity to find a new enthusiasm that works well to lift your soul? You’ll find this strongly connects with your sense of security at home, which is improving amongst the sudden changes you have been seeing.

Aquarius: Be friendly to the energy wishing to bless your friendships and organizations. Set new goals in your groups, which find fresh ways for your hopes and dreams to embrace new life. Go without resistance on that spontaneous invitation to socialize- it’s a fantastic door to an aspiring adventure of future importance. Should a friend have to be released under Mercury’s reflection, you’ll survive. All streams from here let you think more clearly, originally and eccentrically than ever before.

Pisces: The Fishes find themselves swimming with lively currents concerning career matters right now, and there is a new spark that allows all to move forward once Mercury is looking where he is going. News you’ve been waiting for in regards to your purpose, mission, and reputation will have you feeling totally charged up. Tie this in with knowing there is an innovative way your earning power is meant to dynamically change, and your public life will ride the biggest wave of inspiration in 2012.

It was equally special to meet so many of you at my Cromwell Ct. event as well. It’s been a wonderful fall, getting to meet many of you for first time and reconnect with those I haven’t seen in years. I want to thank Danny and Zack from K92 bringing me back to Roanoke for another Hope for the Holidays. It was always my honor to bring laughter, hope and love to those who attended.  EVeryone went out of their way to give me that southern hospitality.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I – like many of you, I’m sure – can’t believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Here is another chance to give to those that simply need a place to feel loved, and to feed the soul as well as the body. After all, that really is what “thanks-giving” is: reaching out for those that want to share and spend time with loved ones, or those that don’t have loved ones or even a place to go. I remember years ago on Thanksgiving, a friend of mine put together as many meals as her car would hold, and went to all the places in the city where people were homeless, to give them one unbelievable meal.

I couldn’t help feeling the sense of family while I was in Southern California. Firstly, it is November – not only the time of the Thanksgiving holiday, but also the month that both of my uncles passed over, as well as my beloved grandmother. For my mother, this is always a difficult month. The other reason why this sense was so strong for me is that my grandmother lived in San Diego, a city that continues to have a strong place in my heart, even after many years.

The first time I went to San Diego was when I was five years old. My grandmother had four children (which was very common in that generation) and raised them on the farm, and her wish was to have one in the hospital! To say she was/is strong would be quite an understatement. After leaving my grandfather – also quite difficult in those days – she saw an ad in the local newspaper from a woman who was looking for a companion to go across the country with her to California. My grandmother read the ad, and as they say, the rest is history! She lived the rest of her life in San Diego, a place she absolutely loved. Not long after, my uncles followed, leaving only my mother back east, essentially in the same small town she was raised in.

Spending two weeks in Southern California and feeling my grandmother’s presence, with wonderful memories, was very heartwarming to me. She not only was someone I truly admired, but in some ways, I hope that some of her qualities – being a strong, independent, good woman – were passed down to me.

Now, I know that holidays can bring up wonderful thoughts, and some not so wonderful ones . . . however, it is a great time to make connections with those here and on the Other Side. So, enjoy the people with whom you want to share this special time, and be thankful for the many blessings we all have. It’s not so out of our realm to set a place at the table for your DP’s – they don’t take up much room and, well, with them there’s lots of leftovers! For me, and for most of us, I would say without question when you use some family recipes or dishes that are meaningful to your DPs, or just include your them in your thoughts during this thankful holiday, they will be there in spirit with you. All this just adds to the time spent together with family and friends. Again, it really is a time to give thanks for all your blessings, and send out prayers for those who could use a loving touch.

Warmly,

Suzane

Rx Begins: 2:19am EST 24 November @ 20 degrees Sagittarius
Direct: 8:43pm EST 13 December @ 03 degrees Sagittarius
Approach: Began 04 November- The last day Mercury was at 03 deg Sagittarius
Shadow: Ends 01 January 2012- The next time Mercury reaches 20 deg Sagittarius going Direct

First things first. It’s time for us all to remove our “fears” that are typically associated with this planetary transit. When approached with the right attitude, the very REwards from a Mercury REtrograde are ones that we are not meant to miss.

“Remember that planets do not “cause” anything. If instead we go back to the idea of “as above, so below” and think once more of a stage on which the planets are moving, then the times that Mercury, the master communicator and trickster, walks backward are simply extra tricky times. After all, the image of the jester walking backwards is suspicious, to say the least. What is he up to now? What is he backing away from? The already slippery nature of Mercury is even trickier to pin down during his retrograde days. During such days, he demands that we pay extra special attention to mercurial things. We can ignore this and be tricked and bamboozled. Mercury takes great pleasure in the fact that either way we are dealing with Mercury, voluntarily, or involuntarily.” –Laurence Hillman, ‘Planets in Play’

Like sleep, this passage offers the proper time within our planetary cycles to recharge ourselves. Without these needed times the Universe schedules for redoing, reorganizing, and reflection- the collective would not move forward optimally.  Being Mercury is the keeper of our thinking, mentality, communications and movement of all kinds, it is this part of ourselves that deserves a “tune-up.” (aside from any your car may request a repair for over this time ;-)

By choosing to resist the changes that a transit like Mercury Retrograde presents for us, then that “scary” energy of The Messenger undoubtedly will happily find us toying with the tricks he plays. Your free will decides upon this “fate.” The key to achieving success under any Mercury Retrograde Period is to expect change, and embrace it. Knowing like attracts like, those that choose to become aggravated and frustrated by The Trickster over this passage, willingly jump on their own chaos train. Mercury doesn’t “do this” to anyone.

This time Mercury has picked Sagittarius to bring forth the necessary RE’s of REtrograde that are well advised to follow as we weather The Messengers’ final backwards journey of 2011. The IDEAS that come to you under your reflective time are meant to be a huge part of the REwards that aim in your life as AIDES.

With Sagittarius being the sign of perspective, honesty, optimism, and expansion- these are the virtues we are meant to adhere to the most as we gravitate to the actions of: REdoing, REpairing, REassessing, REading, REvisiting, REjoicing, REaligning, REsting, REviewing, and by all means RElaxing!

As we accept Mercury’s request for reflection, REsponding vs. REacting is the key to finding REward during this passage. There will be buzzes of changes that will undoubtedly occur while this Retrograde plays out. Especially while The Messenger is backtracking in the mutable fire sign that Sagittarius is, the potential for energy to spin out of control is high to occur. While we are wise to avoid important decisions and initiations for future success at this time, our activity and behavior while in REassessment is imperative.

Look to the 03 deg to 20 degree Sagittarius piece of your personal Zodiac Pie to see where reflection urges to find you under this upcoming passage.  REmember as well…

The DO’s & DON’TS of Mercury REtrograde…

DO:
REmain Calm!
Expect CHANGE: in your plans, travel, routines, & schedules to occur suddenly
Give yourself extra time to get where you’re going
REvisit unfinished projects and our past
Have Plan B, C, and possibly D Ready at all times
Spend time in the RE’s: RElax, REvisit, REflect, REdo, REcharge!
Gravitate to REsponding vs. REacting!

DON’T:
“Freak out” when changes come up
Rush: speaking, driving, doing anything involving movement!
Sign important documents
Initiate anything new

Keep in mind, those events and situations that have occurred since 04 November- fall under the approach of this Retrograde. We tend to start to see the things that will undergo reassessment emerge over these couple weeks, in the specific areas of your life noted above. Equally before the shadow completes upon 01 January 2012, you will see further opportunities for final adjustments that need to be made from all action occurring within the retrograde period.

Another star secrets “tid-bit” from Numerology is able help us handle our understanding of Mercury Retrograde through its’ Name Expression, which calculates to a 13, that of ‘REgeneration – Change.’ Said the Chaldeans of this number that equally tells us to expect the unexpected: “13 is not an unlucky number, as many people believe. The ancients claimed that he who understands how to use the number 13 will be given power and dominion. The symbol of the 13 is a skeleton, or death, with a scythe, reaping down men in a field of new-grown grass, where young faces and heads appear to be thrusting through the ground and emerging on all sides. 13 is a number of upheaval, so that new ground may be broken. It’s associated with power, which, if used for selfish purposes, will bring destruction upon itself. There is a warning of the unknown and the unexpected. Adapting to change gracefully will bring out the strength of the 13 vibration, and decrease any potential for the negative. 13 is associated with genius- also with explorers, breaking the orthodox and new discoveries of all kinds.”

As always the uncanny power of Lexigrams is also here to REmind you how to best find ease under this passage. There is an important tale for every sign to hear that is told as we poetically phrase the anagrams found within the very title of Mercury Retrograde:

MERCURY RETROGRADE

DAY TO DAY, GREET YOUR URGE TODAY:
GOT TO REDO, GOT TO RETRACE
GOT TO REROUTE YOUR GAME
GOT TO RECREATE TO REORDER
GOT TO RE-EDUCATE
GOT TO GO TO A GREAT ART
GO TO A GREAT COMEDY
GO REDECORATE
GO READ, TRY A REREAD
GO DO YOGA
GO EMERGE, RECORD A RARE DREAM
GO MEET A TAME COURAGE
GOT TO REDUCE OUR TERROR
GOT TO REDUCE A RUMOR
GO TO REGARD TO REDUCE A REGRET
GO! TRY TO AGREE- GO TO A TRUCE
GO MEET A TRUE EGO CURE: TRADE OUTRAGE TO GRACE
TRADE OUTRAGE TO A COURAGE REMEDY
GO TO A MERCY TO CURE A GREEDY EGO
GO GREET A MORE MATURE AREA
GOT TO A REMOTE AREA TO MEET A GREAT REMEDY
GO TO A GOD- ADORE YOU!

Even though we are now amidst the merry buzz of another Holiday Season, there is priceless value in just simply going along with the course that change can naturally takes us. What area of the life will you witness these RE’s to occur? Here is a handy guide from the collective perspective to guide you in making the most of this Universal gift of REflection. Taking time to ponder REview in this area of the life will be time well spent and unwrap the true blessings that can be found. Should you know your Rising Sign/Ascendant, especially check-in with your natal chart to see the area of life 03 to 20 deg Sagittarius equally REquires your attention.

Aries: How I Believe in Higher Education/Philosophy/Wisdom
Taurus: How I Transform Wealth/Death & Rebirth/Sexuality
Gemini: How I Relate to Partnerships/Marriage
Cancer: How I Serve Health/Service to Others
Leo: How I Create my Creativity/Children/Love Affairs
Virgo: How I Nurture the Home/Family/Environments
Libra: How I Communicate my Thinking/Mentality
Scorpio: How I Have Values/Earning Power
Sagittarius: How I Am with First Impressions/Approaches/Mask to the World
Capricorn: How I Process my Inner World/Subconscious
Aquarius: How I Socialize in Groups/Friendships/Hopes & Dreams
Pisces: How I Structure my Career/Public Life

So, My Dear Stars, it’s time to RElease your fears and become friends with Mercury Retrograde. REmember to be in PATIENCE with yourself with a little I TAP IN AN ANCIENT PEACE PACE, which will ideally manifest as you choose a Sagittarian true honest LISTEN: I SIT IN SILENT TIES IN TEN- 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 TEN, I ENLIST IT.

Happy REflective Mercury REtrograde trails to you! More to come on how your Lunar-O-Scope for the upcoming New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius all tie into The Messengers energies, so stay tuned!

As you examine a challenge (whether it be specific or general), bring careful attention to how you feel and identify that particular emotion (or range of emotions) with specific words. Even if at first you find difficulty in defining your emotions, stick with it and do your best to apply words to the feelings. You may discover that your true emotions are very different than what you instinctually first thought. Take this time to define your authentic emotions regarding all situations in your life and be honest in that process. Identifying and defining your authentic emotions will provide you a secret wisdom in discovering what you truly want.

Allowing yourself to take this journey is like Spring cleaning. You get to throw out all the junk you no longer need, clean up the things that have been dumped all over you, and remove the dust from the authentic You! The best part is that by going through the hang-over process you are making room for possibility; new loves, new experiences, and more. It’s a time when you have the opportunity to move back into potential and the wonderment of being in the world from a place that is totally present.

As a therapist, I’ve found that this is often the time that we resort back to our old painful habits. The person working on quitting smoking can’t handle the feelings that are coming up so they go back to smoking (self-medicating) just as the healing was about to occur. The sober alcoholic starts to drink again, and the food addict pulls into the drive-through.

Hang-overs are never fun BUT they are great opportunities to do some really deep work. The best part is that all you have to do is feel and process; feel the emotions that come up, recognize them, allow them, refuse to medicate them, and in doing that you can let them go! It’s an opportunity to be nice to yourself, to take extra care of yourself, and to love yourself. The hang-over is a great place to start loving yourself so much (no matter your faults, opinions, and judgments) that you can share that loving overflow with another so that they can love themselves (faults and all) so much and then share that love back with you.

So, I changed the words just a little from that 70s song, “I got a ‘healing’ hang-over…I’m gonna get over!” Why not start now?

Peter Bedard is a Hypnotherapist and advocate for Holistic Healing tools and strategies. You can find out more about him at www.PeterBedardHypnotherapy.com and www.CreateYourHealth.com.

22 November to 22 December

A MEDITATION FOR SAGITTARIUS ~John Jocelyn
Sagittarius promotes the sublimation of the soul by correlating the intellect with the Spirit-mind and, through this union and transmutation, a bridge is built from the brain-bound personality, living in its physical form, to the higher spiritual being and to that spiritual realm that is the source of all ideas.

The Typical Sagittarius
These natives display a humorous, cheerful, idealistic, and exploratory nature. Always in a role where higher learning prevails, they are innate in being able to gain perspective in life. Yet, if their Sagittarian fire flames out of control in any way- they can fall to tactless, edgy, superficial, reckless, and brash behavior. A Sagittarius must keep their ever-darting quests within safe boundaries; ones that allow them to cultivate self-control, genuineness, and precise focus.

In Your Natal Chart
The Zodiac House that Sagittarius’s energy rules in the birth chart is the 9th of Higher Education/Foreign Travel/Philosophy. Looking to how the Zodiac Wheel may spin for any individual birth chart, the House Sagittarius energy resides is the one area of your life where you will see your never-ending hunger for philosophy and limitless energy behind all you do. Any planets that may be placed in Sagittarius within the birth chart also take on their innate expression to pronounce what you believe through the qualities of this multi-tasking, aspiring, and well-traveled sign.

CURRENT PLANETARY TRANSITS
22 nov  SUN enters SAGITTARIUS 11:08am 8:08am
23 nov  MERCURY goes RETROGRADE in SAGITTARIUS 11:19pm
24 nov  MERCURY goes RETROGRADE in SAGITTARIUS 2:19am
24 nov  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
24 nov  NEW MOON in SAGITTARIUS 10:10pm
24 nov  SOLAR ECLIPSE at 02 deg SAGITTARIUS 10:20pm
25 nov  NEW MOON in SAGITTARIUS 1:10am
25 nov  SOLAR ECLIPSE at 02 deg SAGITTARIUS 1:20am
26 nov  VENUS enters CAPRICORN 7:36am 4:36am
09 dec  URANUS goes DIRECT in ARIES 11:04pm
10 dec  URANUS goes DIRECT in ARIES 2:04am
10 dec  LUNAR ECLIPSE at 18 deg GEMINI  9:32am 6:32am
10 dec  FULL MOON in GEMINI 9:36am 6:36am
13 dec  MERCURY goes DIRECT in SAGITTARIUS 8:43pm 5:43pm
20 dec  VENUS enters AQUARIUS 1:26pm 10:26am
21 dec  HAPPY HANUKKAH through 28 dec
21 dec  SUN enters CAPRICORN 9:30pm
22 dec  SUN enters CAPRICORN 12:30am
WINTER SOLSTICE/YULE
Eastern Standard Time/Pacific Standard Time

CURRENT LONG TERM PLANETARY TRANSITS
MARS in VIRGO
JUPITER in TAURUS RETROGRADE
SATURN in LIBRA
URANUS in ARIES RETROGRADE/DIRECT
NEPTUNE in AQUARIUS
PLUTO in CAPRICORN

The Zodiac Month Ahead: Reflecting upon IDEAS as AIDES
What we all can expect from the forecast of our planetary skies 22 November to 22 December.

Sun enters Sagittarius 22 November
Sagittarius spiritedly takes on the element of fire and expresses itself within the task of communication upon the Zodiac Wheel. It is of no coincidence we engage now within the jollity, excess, and bounty of the holiday season. As Jupiter’s guidance over this fun-loving sign urges creative projects, social enjoyment, optimism, and the broadening of our ideals and beliefs (while those waistlines may see the very same). Within the limitless aims of those Archer arrows, no other sign brings forth the attuned alignment of body, mind, and spirit better than Sagittarius.

Mercury Retrogrades in Sagittarius 24 November
It’s time for our last period of mental reflection within 2011 as the collective is challenged to keep up with the adaptations this transit will bring in this mutable energy, coupled with the typical  “zaniness” of the holiday season. While you can expect to wait on lines more, deal with returns, buying the wrong item, and any best laid plan to change- checking in with where The Archer expands upon your life within your Zodiac Pie will point to where some retreat time is wise to take. The collective mind will aspire to independent and versatile methods of expression, and while under Retrograde, we are all wise to avoid the reaction to argumentative and impulsive means to get any point across.

New Moon, Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius 25 November
What may bring on some ease to those seemingly crazy changes Mercury Retrograde promises to unfold- will be the initiations and positive vibes our Solar Eclipse can cast. Keep in mind, the normal rule of holding off on true new beginnings here until after Mercury goes Direct upon 13 December still stands. With this lunation, you can expect an energy that will flow from where The Archer aims in your life for a period of months ahead with the room you have been making here since the last Lunar Eclipse in this sign back on 15 June. Once the Mercury Retrograde shadow completes by the turn into our Universal New Year, these fresh starts then will find their ideal path to move in the right direction.

Venus enters Capricorn 26 November, Aquarius 20 December
Breaking off from her recent journey alongside Mercury, our planet of harmony moves forward on her own to bring her classic ease and pleasantries to where The Goat toils. The collectives’ affections while in Capricorn get serious, constant, and sincere as the love of excellence and developing self-reliance within this area of the life wish to now eliminate any unwanted restrictions. As the holiday season kicks into high-gear while visiting with The Water Bearer, our social time seeks intellectual companionship as intimacies can expect those unexpected arousals. Trying on experimental and friendly ways to bring a new sense of peace to our lives ideally allows merriment to unfold.

Lunar Eclipse, Full Moon in Gemini 10 December
In opposition to what space has been opening within Sagittarius, look to where The Twins bring their ever active and versatile mix within your Zodiac Pie, as this is the place to expect completions to form from the new beginnings that have emerged here since the Solar Eclipse 01 June. Now is a time for release of old worn out patterns of energy, and whatever IDEAS here are no longer your AIDES, don’t gravitate to remaining in the UNTIE, for it is the time to UNITE these observations with the fitful instinct that will be available. Again under Mercury Retrograde, we’ll truly see adaptive forces at work which will move the unnecessary out of our way.

May the Spirit of the season bring forth the genuine generosity that makes up an honest holiday, allowing you to reflect upon what your soul believes to be the ultimate truth that ever-aims within your life as you evolve your ideas.

Painting- Chiron and Achilles: With Our Hands, ADAM RAZAK

I like this as a creative alternative way of looking at what’s classically known as Mercury retrograde. On Thanksgiving Day Mercury the planet known as the Messenger of the Gods, and has dominion over communication, travel and information processing goes retrograde in Sagittarius. Well, really during these next three weeks Mercury will go on a search and a journey exploring new horizons looking for adventure and inspiration.

Our minds will break free from the straight and narrow and our thoughts can be released towards a clear target like a well aimed arrow, perhaps meandering around a little like a firefly, before hitting the bull’s eye. Watch for biting off way more than you can chew but we also may discover we can chew way more than we realized, metaphorically speaking! Mind expansion is always a good thing.

November 22 the Sun goes into Sagittarius the sign of higher mindedness, philosophy, advertising and marketing. Then we’ll have a new Moon in Sagittarius on Thanksgiving Day and Mercury becomes directionally inspired, also on Thanksgiving Day, all in the sign of Sagittarius. This planetary action brings us out of the dark deep of Scorpio, we get to shrug off the cloak of psychological heaviness and embark upon the optimistic, positive, generous time of “giving thanks” for all of our gifts and abundance. This is a great time for a new approach towards promoting that idea, marketing that project, disseminating knowledge, teaching and rearranging the pieces of the puzzle to create a bigger vision.

We are aligning with the grace of our lives and sharing that grace open heartedly with all we meet. This is the time of year when the collective consciousness has had enough of poverty, fear and restriction and is ready to party! The holidays or “Holy Days” enter the stage, where, from all the way back to our beginning, at this time of year, we turn our thoughts to the Most High, literally and figuratively. We want to get high on God-ness and light, and maybe a little spiked eggnog, hot buttered rum and sugar!

Of course there are all the cliché warnings of Mercury retrograde, especially on a classic travel day. Plans may change; unexpected travel upsets, etc., items lost and items returning from the past. But I think this Mercury exploratory window will be easy and harmonious in the long run, more about discovery, exciting new ideas and even bringing a higher minded study back from the past, because Mercury makes a friendly aspect to Uranus, planet of surprises when it goes direct December 14.

This one could be an exciting adventure, sort of like taking a new path on the same old hike and unexpectedly discovering a lake or a valley full of wild flowers you never knew was there until you veered from the norm.

This is a wonderful time for all you Sagittarians and every one of us can allow for a mind blowing leap into the larger than life possibilities for expansion and lucky opportunities. Give clutched up tight frigid miserliness the old heave ho and be fantastically, pleasantly surprised!

I found the space in an unlikely place. Behind an accordion school. Not just any accordion school, but Dave’s Accordion School in Atwater Village. My short stint at my previous place was in Hel-Mel, in a studio with great energy and a fun vibe. But the moment I walked into this 300sqft studio, and was told the outdoor patio could be used as well, I knew I had walked into the new space that would offer many opportunities. Allowing my practice to be in one location, a home base.

Upon paying the deposit and having the keys handed to me, I decided it was time for not only another art show, but the first official HypnoArt Show with seven talented artists, all of whom would undergo hypnosis and create for 3 hours. All projects were to be considered completed within the three hours. As I sat there guiding the artists through the journey I felt overwhelmed with appreciation that I was given such a gift, the gift of sight, the gift of experience. Watching the artists work was humbling and awe inspiring. The general HypnoArt Workshops are more free flowing, less structured and the tools are different. I felt privileged to lead this guided excursion.

The participating artists are Carlos Nieto III, Kaliisa Conlon, Carlos Rosas, Susan Lee, Allegra Newman, Luis “Kengi” Carr and Leone Williams. All are very talented artists that come from various backgrounds of experience and traditions. It was a pleasure to work with them… to observe them connecting to their inner muse without judgment. Everyone tapped into the stream of their unbridled creativity and art was made without reservation. Each artist focused on the process and the journey. Focused on the primal desire to create a beautiful thing, happened; 14 pieces manifested. Each and every one unique.

It can be your pleasure to experience the artwork if you wish. Saturday 11/19 HypnoArt: A Conscious Collective will open its doors from 6:30pm-9:30pm. I invite you to come experience my center for calm and creativity… the new Hypnotiq Solutions Studio at 3058 ½ Glendale Blvd, 90039. There will be organic and handcrafted food items, wine, art, conversation and a video art piece focusing on the experience of the HypnoArt collective.

December will come with great events as well.

Workshops:

Dealing with Difficult Family Members 12/14/11 7pm-8pm
A Guide to de-stress and relax during the holidays
FREE

HypnoArt Workshop 12/20/11 7pm-8pm
Tap into your creativity and release the holiday stress
$25

Christmas Eve Yoga w/ Kyle 12/24/2011 8pm-9:30pm
Tap into your breath and regain balance
$10

What is self-care? I believe the ideal self-care regimen includes activities that soothe the body and mind. I also believe that each person must tailor their self-care to activities that they like and will actually do. If I tell you how powerful meditation can be and show you studies to prove it but you try it and don’t like it, it’s not going to be helpful to you.

The idea of self-care is that by doing it on a regular basis it keeps a kind of equilibrium going on in your body. In times of stress people who have a regular regimen will typically have an easier time adjusting and won’t experience large increases of negative symptoms when compared to those who aren’t engaging in such a regimen. It can be a very useful way to bring balance to your life.

Examples of self-care activities:
Meditation
Yoga
Exercise
Reading
Laughing with friends
Journaling
Art
Visual imagery
Massage
Hot bath
Taking deep breaths

Obviously some of these activities can’t really be done with your kids around but many can such as journaling, exercise, taking some deep breaths, art and reading. Just don’t expect absolute quiet time if your kids are around. So the deal is that you pick things you like, try them for at least one week straight and evaluate at the end of the week how you feel as opposed to how you felt at the beginning before your self-care regimen. I really think you will feel a difference. Erica DeSanto, MFT

Erica can be reached at Erica@ericadesantomft.com or (310)528-6724. You can also visit my website www.EricaDesantoMFT.com

Assume the position most comfortable to you, either standing in horsewoman stance (feet hip-width apart rooted on the ground, knees slightly bent, spine erect), or laying on your back comfortably with your knees bent and feet flat; you can even rest in your favorite yogic asana. Remember to continue protecting your egg by wearing panties while doing your practice until your yoni grows strong enough, and you are able to walk around for long periods of time holding and hugging the egg with your yoni. 

Now, we combine the egg with the yoni practices discussed earlier. Start by squeezing the front, middle and back rings of the yoni muscles, focusing your attention on the egg, and aligning your breath with the movement you create in your body. Squeezing the front ring of your yoni is like taking short, gentle sips of air with your yoni, gradually moving the egg upwards. The deeper, back rings of the yoni muscles create a more intense squeeze and draw upwards with your yoni. 

Begin by isolating each of the three rings; later combine all three rings in your practice. Gradually integrate a unique combination of squeezes that feels comfortable to you, both long and short. As your skill, strength, confidence and yoni awareness improves, you will notice you are able to move the egg from the front ring to the back ring, in a circular motion, and bring it back down. And, as you graduate to the next level you will be able to use your yoni strength to move the egg not only up and down, but also side to side.  

 Be patient with your body and your energy field, as this practice requires time and consistency. As the negative, disserving energy clears from your yoni and auric field, movement of the egg and power of your yoni will become more potent, graceful and natural. You will also start to notice a deeper sense of Self, stronger cultivation of sexual energy, and connection to your feminine essence as a result of repatterning your yoni energetic signatures.  

A few notes:

1)         Do not use the yoni egg if you are currently pregnant. The egg practice is for women who are not pregnant, who want to increase their fertility, and who are recovering from pregnancy.     

2)         Before placing your egg, be sure to wash your hands.

3)         Always clean and clear your egg after each use. Refer to the blog Yoni Egg Part 1 for guidance on clearing techniques.

4)         Contact me to learn about purchasing an egg that’s right for you (size and stone type)

Sat Nam,

Jennifer

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Mars enters Virgo, 10 November, 11:15pm EST

Are you ready for some action where The Virgin is of service within your Zodiac Pie? You will now be seeing quite a bit of activity in this area of the life. What makes this passage a bit different than any regular Mars transit which normally lasts about 7 weeks, is that, our motivating planet will not leave this sign until 03 July 2012.

Remember all the collective changes that unfolded from Saturn’s visit here in 2007 throughout the fall of 2010? It’s time for Mars with his penetrating energy to make things truly take up with dynamic activity that will bring more conclusions to the situations Saturn requested we pay closer attention to over this period. Knowing the economic implications and realizations that drummed up alone- if you thought this time has passed and was never to return, think again. There are a many completions and endings to what we know and are comfortable with that still await to unravel.

Why will Mars be journeying so long with The Virgin? As he reaches the 23rd degree of Virgo, upon 23 January 2012, we’ll then be witnessing another Mars Retrograde that will last until 13 April 2012 at 03 degrees Virgo. The last time we saw Mars not looking where he was going was back over the Winter of 2010.

So here we are, as we turn into the “infamous 2012” date upon the upcoming Universal New Year, with Mars asking for our further examination of those details within our lives as he takes up time within the sign that loves to audit, discriminate and fuss about everything. Being Virgo is the sign that equally loves to be well-mannered and of service, when this focus is chosen, the rewards of this passage are all the more easily found.

Mars is known as the warrior planet, and wherever he is within the Zodiac sky, we are wise to apply patience to this area of the life down here below.  Mars also brings forth conclusions and finalizations, so these too, can be more than expected. So, while in Virgo, tests will be placed here to see how well one handles situations of conflict. As always, responding with courage verses reacting in aggressive action will bring calm to what is meant to change in this area of the life.

There is a collective calling to apply disciplined energy to all that Mars logically will select for us to bring more efficiency and practicality to within our methods of desire. One thing that will be strongly felt over this passage is the request for simplification and further organization of what Saturn already requested we take responsible note of here from 2007 to 2010.

So, what about you? Just where will you see this intense passage bring inevitable change to your life? A quick guide from the collective vantage point will show one affect from this longer than normal Mars transit. Remember too, if you know your Ascendant (Rising sign) this too will apply to your natal chart. However, it is always the professional analysis of your natal chart that will exactly determine how any current transit is personally requesting your attention to better know thyself.

Aries: Health/Being of Service/Employees/Pets

Taurus: Creativity/Children/Love Affairs

Gemini: Home/Family/Emotions/Environments

Cancer: Thinking/Mentality/Communications

Leo: Values/Earning Power/Possessions

Virgo: Approaches/Mask to the World/Motivations

Libra: Inner Psyche/Clearing of the Past

Scorpio: Innovations/Friendships/Organizations

Sagittarius: Career/Public Life/Opportunities

Capricorn: Philosophies/Foreign Travel/Education

Aquarius: Transformations/Sexuality/Wealth

Pisces: Partnerships/Marriage/Balance with Others

More to come on the 23 January on how to ideally handle Mars Retrograde in Virgo 2012. In the meantime, take extra pause where Virgo politely requests you to slow down, and listen to what wishes to become more motivated here. With any activity from Mars, if we don’t take that time to be silent, we will miss tremendous opportunity to reap the proper changes within our lives, which will be urged to unfold quickly. Namaste, Dear Ones.

You can’t forget about the 2 & 0 in 2011. Leaving out the 2 & 0 is like leaving out the day or month of your own birthday. There is however, much wisdom within the energy of the 26/8 Universal energy guiding this date. It is a time to learn from experience, adhere to responsibility, and recognize the true value of work within our human existence. Reward unfolds through any of our partnerships when patience is utilized. Plenty can be pondered as our Sun reaches 19 degrees of Scorpio: see within your life what can transform, die, and rebirth once more.

There is a great call upon this date to check how divided goals may be standing in the life, and see just how a UNITE can correct an existing UNTIE. The 11th is guided by the Moon who rules over those emotions, so these are equally highly present today on the collective. Knowing, for most, that we all have our individual ways that two separate ideas may resist one another, it is the beauty of discovering how these can co-operate. Through this practice, what we can all imagine that makes a nurturing energy manifest will allow stability to become the result of all our futures.

While all dates are kinda ”fancy” and insightful in their own ways, it is wise not to think dates like this mean there is some kind of “phenomena” going on. Undeniably yes, they are “cool,” but when you really wish to study the vibration going on here, people are missing the boat by forgetting that 2 and 0! It is interesting to note, from a numerological standpoint, there is a dynamic of opposition when you just look at the 11/2 karmic path and 26/8 lifepath energies- they do bring a yin/yang completion, if one is born upon this date. It is a wonderful combination to truly honor and stabilize the emotions under. The potential for completion as the 11/2 Moon and the 26/8 Saturn influence here dance in a true opposites attract scenario is available for anyone to embrace.

Definitely pay attention to when you SEE the double, triple or quadruple digits on your own… like on the clocks 11:11, 3:33, or license plates, address, what have you. THESE are a huge part of your journey, and why do you see them at the moments in your life that you do. Monitoring your thoughts at these moments is key to your own personal spiritual experience.

11/11/”11″ is kinda like a Y2K weirdness… not that anything is supposed to go wrong, but this date does not present any kind of energy that will over power anyone verses any other day. Once we all overcome ourselves, and recognize our very power from within, humanity will be on the right track.

Certainly there is a wonderful energy behind what is going on- and it is a fantastic thing. Truly, these numbers that deal with the 11/2 and 26/8 are the primary ones to focus upon that are connected with 11/11/2011 itself.

Astrologically, as the Sun moves from 18 to 19 degrees Scorpio precisely at 1:11pm, 28 seconds EST (here is where the details on this with the exact seconds do find it further fascinating that the Sun literally shifts from the 18th degree to the 19th at this 1:11pm 27 sec to the 28th second of 1:11pm.) Again the 9 to the 1. Definitely gateway kinda things cooking. There is no doubt there still is incredible energy that is to be embraced today, but there is sooooo much more to the whole picture than getting excited about 6 ones! ;-)

11:11 itself is all about initiations when it comes to creating a new structure and foundation in the life. We pass this date every year… it is a master number energy as well. What many will misunderstand this that this 11/11/”11″ date will fall under a master number vibration with all the ones, but, it does not when you factor in the importance of the 2 and 0.

In the end, people will believe whatever they choose, and with whatever that maybe that is being backed by good intentions, no one can lose! Angels are by each and every one of us 365 days of the year… 11/11 is no different. What to ideally do on a day like today or any day? Just sit in the wisdom of a LISTEN: I SIT IN SILENT TIES IN TEN, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, TEN…. I SIT, I ENLIST IT. Maybe, we’ll have more people awakening, and that will be a fabulous feat for our future. When people are talking about a “gateway” this makes ultimate sense to me… one door closes and another opens…. perfect Scorpio scenario, death and rebirth.

Keep on in the LOVE to EVOLVE.

I would like to open this blog with a special thanks to Kali of  Soulistic Healing. The below text is re-purposed and re-blogged here of course with her permission.  After I read it the other day I felt compelled to share. Kali is an amazing yoga teacher, should you ever happen to have the chance to take one of her classes or workshops I strongly suggest doing so.

Here is her blog:

Folks have been looking forward to 11.11.11 for quite some time. For one, it is a numerically special number as it will be one of the few times many of us see this date combination in our lifetime. But surely we have seen, 10.10.10, and next year many of us will see 12.12.12, why is 11 so special?

Numerologically 11 is a Master number. 11 represents illumination, faith, and psychic abilities. In astrology, the number 11 is associated with the sign Aquarius, known for its humanitarian, innovative, liberating and progressive qualities.

Regardless of if you are into astrology or numerology, here are 11 things and events to potentially check out on this day! Whether you want to learn more or you are just in need of some self care time and renewal of your Self, I think these might do the trick!

1) Go soak at a bathhouse. Enjoy sauna, steamrooms, and baths! Water has both physical and metaphysical cleansing qualities! Restore your balance of water in your body and let stress and unhealthy thoughts be absorbed by the water. Bathhouse Choices: Wi Spa, Olympic Spa, Natura Cost – $15-$30

2) 11.11.11 Maha Kirtan Ritual at Bhakti Yoga Shala
Kirtan is one of my favorite yoga traditions. Using mantra and the voice, kirtans help folks to find their deepest voice and truth through chanting out of love and devotion and dancing ad moving. Mantra is a very powerful yogic tool to grounding intentions and creating physical manifestations.
Cost – $11 suggested donation

3) Screening of The Dhamma Brothers at Against the Stream Meditation
This film tells a dramatic story of human potential and transformation as it closely follows and documents the stories of a group of prisoners as they enter into this arduous program. It will challenge assumptions about the very nature of prisons as places of punishment rather than rehabilitation.
Cost – By Donation

4) 11.11.11 Full Moon Sound Bath with Jamie Bechtold and Daniella White
Join yoga teacher/sound + energy healer Jamie Bechtold for an evening of relaxing and enjoying the powerful sound vibrations from a number of instruments!
Live Arts LA – 4210 Panamint Street Los Angeles, CA
Cost – $20 at the door

5) 11.11.11 Meditation Flash Mob @ Occupy LA
All are welcome to participate! Meet at 10:30a at North steps of City Hall (facing Temple St) between 10.30 and 11am. City Hall is at 200 N Spring St. Folks will be gathering to meditate and use the power of peace and intention to experience internally and share with the world!

6) Yoga + Deep Meditation and Chanting at Yoga West
Join the Kundalini Yoga Family at Yoga West to usher in the Aquarian Age with chanting and meditation.
Cost – $20

7) Pranic Healing Clinic with Isabel Lacayo at Aanand Saagar
Pranic Healing is a form of energy healing using prana and life force energy to harmonize and balance one’s being. It has been known to help alleviate and treat special conditions and illnesses.
Cost – $15

8) Community Hatha Flow at Heartbeat House
A donation yoga class for $7 at 9am. Nothing like getting the day started with some yoga!

9) Reiki 1 Attunement and Training at House of Intuition
Ever been curious about Reiki or Energy Healing? Reiki is a non-invasive tool known for helping people with chronic pain and for overall balance. As a Reiki practicioner, you can take your training all around the world to help ALL people, animals, places, and things!
Cost – $250

10) Ayurveda Aromatherapy + Ritual Free Intro Talk
Free Talk on Friday at 8pm at Yoga Desa. The use of aromatic plants and essential oils is a branch of Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine. This workshop presents the use of essential oils according to Ayurvedic principles. The class covers the most important essential oils used currently in aromatherapy, categorized according to the doshas (constitutional types), subdoshas (physiological functions of the doshas), the five elements, prana (life force), and ojas (nutritional essence).
Cost – Free

11)Naam Meditation at Naam Yoga LA
Join us at Naam Yoga LA from 4:00-6:00pm as we come together for this special uplifting and transformative Meditation, which has been especially designed for this day and will be shared with Naam Yogis worldwide. This event is free and open to all.
Cost – Free

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It’s that time of the year to welcome a release of energy in the Taurus area of your life! The opportunity to uproot what is no longer necessary in your Taurus piece of the Zodiac Pie is ready to be part of your Autumn clean-up. Just where in your life will this determined and persistent instinct wane throughout 24 November?

Moon enters Taurus
Wednesday 09 November, 2:45am EST to Friday 11 November, 3:10pm EST
Opportunity is knocking at the collective’s door at this time of the month when our emotions enter reflection mode. When our Full Moon embarks in the practical and patience energies of Taurus -the sign that consciously aims for security- we are now ready to allow an enduring and resourceful spirit to guide our “digging up” of what is best to clear where the Bull fixes things within our lives. Fixed Earth is Taurus’s elemental influence, so look to this passage to allow feelings to uproot, and change the grounding force that may no longer be working optimally.

Emotions under Taurus must beware of dogged, materialistic, lethargic, and obstinate behaviors that may arise. When any possessive energies are around, it is easy to gravitate to unimaginative and reactionary tendencies. While a strong sense of values and patience mark any journey with The Bull; the cultivation of enterprise, adaptability, and vision are always wise to adhere to.

Full Moon, 10 November, 3:16pm EST, 18 degrees Taurus
This offering from Taurus brings forth deep, intuitive, and sensuous feelings as our Lunar Light takes a stance with The Bull. Be sure to check the house, in particular the 18-degree Taurus spot, in your natal birth chart to see where a release of energy is ideally meant to unfold. This is the area of life that requests the proper reflection in the next two weeks to follow. What you let go of within in this section of your Zodiac pie until the next New Moon and Solar Eclipse upon 24 November makes the necessary space for new things to come in the future.

For the Collective
This is the 2nd Full Moon that offers us release at the 18th degree, as the next 4 more to follow until we reach the Full Moon in Virgo in 2012, all will peak at the 18th degree of their sign. We touched upon last month how 18 represents conclusions and endings. Being in the know that Mars, The Finalizer, guides any 9 vibration, the gravitation to courage over conflict will allow successes to occur here. Looking to the 18’s ‘Spiritual – Material Conflict’ as the Chaldeans’ so deeply understood about this cipher, this series of Full Moon passages is sending the message home to humanity loud and perfectly clear that materialism is not to be adhered to. Being ultimately in touch with whatever form of spiritually serves you is how aggressive action can be avoided.

A valuable lesson here within Taurus unfolds by adhering to PATIENCE: I TAP IN AN ANCIENT PEACE PACE. Remember too, Jupiter is also in Taurus, but much earlier on wherever The Bull rests in your Zodiac Pie, currently retrograding at 03 degrees. While nowhere near a conjunction, certainly the jovial Philosopher still casts a happy tone to allow your releases to be fulfilled.

Lunar-O-Scope, Full Moon in Taurus, 10 November 2011
For the collective horoscope, again we offer some simple advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. Remember, if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal charts’ advice.  Keep in mind, it is full mathematical analysis of the individual birth chart that truly indicates how the current planetary energies are uniquely affecting you.

Aries: You’ll be in the mood to direct yourself to a change within your sense of values as you take stock of your personal possessions. How you earn your dollars may fluctuate. A worn-out sense of security is ready to release, so feel free to make positive choices here now- tossing out the unnecessary material in the home is ideal. An impulsive purchase is wise if it is at a bargain price- but make sure it serves a practical purpose in grounding your fire a bit.

Taurus: It’s your month steady Bull to release an old worn out mask you wear. Some tired and weary approaches wish for you to un-earthen your roots to them. We know you like slower changes, but right now, don’t resist the release of energy wishing to find you! Avoid surgery over these dates, and take time to focus upon you, as this is the perfect time to re-activate the self. The ways you take in those first impressions also ask you for your patience and reflection now.

Gemini: It may not seem logical for both sides of you, but it is time to unite the energies within those unseen places and deeper ideas in your life. The spiritual, subconscious realms, and the psychological make-ups of life call for you to quiet your chatty self, so you can relinquish what is necessary from the past. What value you’ll discover uniting within this inner security, and pay extra close attention to your dreams, they have important meaning to your waking world.

Cancer: Your house of friendships captures this lunar focus, so whatever may need to be cleared out, go with your gut here. Hopes and wishes you may have are equally in need of re-examination. If there is a group or cause you’ve been sensing no longer works -don’t remain in your shell- allow those claws to release their grip. Do accept that possible unexpected invitation to socialize, and grab on to the patience, contentment, and familiarity you’ll gain from attending.

Leo: Time to redefine what harvest, stability, and reward really mean to you within your career and public life. Completion is ready to emerge within that forest you reign so well Lion. Equally, this is a prominent time to reflect upon the promotion or start of a new business. A nice recognition can come your way if you’ve done your proper legwork to receive it. Reconsider a reformed view within your take on authority that you have not been responsible to up till now.

Virgo: Inspiration fuels where you reflect upon your philosophies and your beliefs. Feel that urge to take a trip Virgin? You may now reflect upon ones you’ve recently had, or how you can make plans for more perfect ones in the future. Reconsider ways to broaden your view of the world at large. As you equally revisit adventures that engage your expansion, renewed educational pursuits make the perfect space to serve your traveling and adventurous aims for the long-term.

Libra: While you always weigh the pros and cons, now these focus upon your securities and investments. Now is the ideal time to reflect upon future decisions to be made about any changes here. The doors are open to review the transformations that desire completion, as the feelings to embark upon rebirth strongly find you. With your innate beauty and charm, enjoy the passion in being friendly to those sexy feelings- just remember to be patient when taking action!

Scorpio: Your partnerships- romantic or business, are where your probing abilities research the truth of the matter now. You’ve been already wondering what should stay or go here, and now is the time to make the space that is required. The people you reflect upon over this waning period are of special importance to the successes of your future endeavors. You’ll find more mysteries will be unraveled, as your sense of security about those you are closest to gets a refresher.

Sagittarius: Aim your arrows towards your health Dear Archer, and feel the improvement! There’s a habit you should let go that will do wonders to bring in some renewed feelings of honesty for yourself. How you serve others has also been in the process of reworking itself, and unleashing a worn-out routine also brings plenty of benefit for your long-term service. Look to let go of old patterns where you are employed. Be extra cautious with pets and their whereabouts.

Capricorn: While you always enjoy an ambitious pursuit, your creative nature now desires your full attention for this request to release Old Goat. Perfection is never too far away, and this energy now watches over whatever your current project involves, asking that you reassess your inspired ideas. Playful feelings surround you, especially those involving children. “Brain children” or your offspring captivate your reflection. A renewed passion here awaits to take center-stage.

Aquarius: Ready to re-invent in the home Water Bearer? Reflecting upon improving this area of the life allows your individual way of doing things to flourish all the more later on. Family time is rewarding right now, as they can appreciate your innovative ideas for change, and may not look upon you so eccentrically. We know you possess a prophetic nature, but be on the look-out for those psychic and déjà vu experiences, as there are important messages you can tap into now.

Pisces: The waters your mentality and thinking swim in Dear Fishes now find some recycle time, as these are ready to absorb some review like a sponge. That short trip you recently went on lingers in the mind, and thoughts float off to one that could be even more satisfying! Your intuition takes a needed rest here reassessing the realms of your communications, and reveals what logically should not remain rooted in your life. Siblings or neighbors capture attention too.

1. Massage baby when you are relaxed. Infant massage is not only about your baby’s preferences and temperament but also about yours! If evening time is a particularly stressful time for you, perhaps consider a massage in the morning when you both are awake, afternoon when you get home from work or have a moment of free time, or before baby’s first nap. Take a few deep breaths to relax yourself before starting the massage.

2. Massage the baby when she/he is alert and awake. Avoid infant massage when your baby is crying, sleeping or immediately after feeding. For parents of newborns, this might be 5 minutes out of the day when the baby is not doing these things. Be creative!

3. Don’t worry about doing the baby’s full body. Start with a few leg or foot strokes during a diaper change, during tummy time or when you’re holding the baby close to your shoulder. The massage might last 30 seconds, but you can gage how your baby responds to the massage in that short time.

4. Add infant massage to your already established routines. Try some infant massage during a diaper change, before a nap, during bath time or before you go to sleep at night. Routines teach babies so many vital lessons including: trust and consistency, patterns, what to expect next, healthy relationships and boundaries, and decreases stress during developmental changes.

Enjoy this time of infant massage! Once babies become more mobile, they are more interested in exploring their world and don’t stay still for a massage!

11-11-11 – oh my!

Well the date is certainly interesting and the planetary energy this weekend definitely mirrors that. This Friday we have the full Moon in Taurus opposing the Sun in Scorpio. Neptune just went direct and Mars is going into Virgo, (don’t get me started about the shadow of Mercury retrograde, we’ll do that next time!) This is a big threshold crossing of completion as all full moons are, bringing a bold, bright awareness of some kind and with this one I’m reminded of the concept of Lost and Found.

The whole idea of loss which is Scorpio’s specialty bears some exploration in relationship to the idea of “found” which is the realm of Taurus.

It can be so devastating to loose something, a relationship, a job or a favorite sweater. It instantly opens a psychic door and we’re plunged into thinking about our resources, are there savings, is there ever going to be another lover, job or sweater? Only through experience do we see that, Yes, there will be always be another. But does the loss of something, someone or even of an idea make us create familiarity by finding that exact same thing again? Or does the loss stimulate a need to find what would work better or be more fulfilling? Or does the loss cause paralysis and a fear of future loss resulting in never trying to “find” again?

We let something go and a vacuum is created which in turn instantly seeks to be filled up again. So it makes sense that loss allows gain to happen and gain is necessarily followed by loss, which is followed by gain, another example of universal energy at work.

With all the systems and structures and safe guards and societal norms that we are loosing, we are being given an opportunity in our public and personal lives to re-create systems that don’t just mirror what we did before, but bring an inspired vision of health and well-being into the next round of creation. We are better able to author our future choices with bold expansion rather than clinging to the tiny raft of the familiar.

This full Moon in Taurus is about going up to the next step in the spiral of evolution and noticing how we are trying to create a better version each and every time we get the opportunity. Bringing more of our Scorpio resources to bear, material as well as psychic resources and breaking through with fearlessness into the next new beginning. Neptune, the planet of illusion and imagination going direct washes some of the Vaseline off the lens and invites us “see” with piecing precision how to hone the next version of the vision.

Mars the planet of Action is going into Virgo the sign of health and perfection, this Friday until July of 2012.

That’s a long time for Mars to be in Virgo so he’s really serious about making sure we’re aware of HEALTH on all levels. We’ll be aware of Health as a concept that applies to everything, not just our diet or exercise. Mars in Virgo wants us to “make it work better”. We will be looking to perfect our aim as we shoot towards our next target.
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This month is a fantastic time for all the earth signs. The planets, Jupiter in Taurus, Mars in Virgo and Pluto in Capricorn are making a grand trine of harmony in the sky, giving all of us a firmer foothold in the climb. We may see some practical common sense start to take hold where so much delusion has dominated as we move forward into the ever enticing waves of tomorrow.

Sharing a vision is simply a reality living in our modern globalized society. With universal connectivity growing by the day (through technology and global consciousness), we’ll inevitably discover our ideas may not be as unique as we once thought. The power is in how we respond to that realization. While it can be ego defeating in certain respects, it also can be profoundly affirmational. Seeing others share our vision means we’re on to something… a need that other’s are identifying as well. And that should only further affirm our vision. The opportunity is in turning this new found shared vision into a potential partnership. While not all visionaries will immediately see the mutual opportunity in working together, connecting with the right partner in the right way can significantly increase the success for both projects.

Trying to be completely unique in an ever-changing, ever-connected global marketplace is becoming ever more fleeting, at best. In this new age and business paradigm, our ability to embrace shared vision and release competitive fear for the sake of collaborative, supportive relationships is what will ensure our limitless success.

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Are you tired of hearing the word OCCUPY yet?

Seems humanity, as usual is on the wrong course to find a true and genuine peace of mind. Here we go again with the seeking to improve from the outside.

In the buzzing world we all exist within, with the instant now this and can’t update it fast enough that, (you know the one where you never feel like you can even keep up anymore?), now we have the epidemic of further occupying what is outside of ourselves in some bizarre attempt to amend and make things right.

But really, what is being accomplished by all the “occupy overload“ people are drumming up these days? Do we really feel any kind of satisfaction or sense of resolution from any of them? Aside from more than likely a rise in blood pressure for most, is this some kind of change we can really believe in?

Going back to the concept of “As Above, So Below,” and how this leads to “Know Thyself,” there couldn’t be more truth and validity within these phrases than ever before. Those powerful planets above always have a wise channel for us to learn from down here below. From your astrological, numerological to the wonders awaiting within your Lexigrams, taking a good look inside is the only way change will happen optimally.

Looking to the Name Expression (the numerological vibration that guides it by calculating the value of its’ letters) of ‘Occupy Within,’ as always, there is valuable insight for us to listen to. When one may stop occupying everything outside of themselves and go within, there is definitely some magic that can unfold. When you have a Name Expression of the 23’s ‘The Royal Star of the Lion,’ not only is there is plenty of protection around, but the ability to achieve success is more often than not the welcomed outcome.

Said the Chaldean’s of the 23: “This is a karmic reward number. 23 bestows, not only a promise of success in personal and career endeavors, it guarantees help from superiors and protection from those in high places. It’s a most fortunate number, and greatly blesses with abundant grace the person or entity represented by it. Other numbers don’t have much of a chance to bring about serious trouble when the Royal Star of the Lion is present during difficult times. No number can challenge the Lion’s strength and win.”

So, forget about occupying Wall Street, and every other place in the world to start making change. With the 23, you’ve also got the singular energy of the 5 to aide in presenting Mercury’s gift of movement and change amongst the masses. When you ‘Occupy Within’ you’ll create the personal platform so you can ideally handle any outside alteration that wishes to come your way. As we equally take in the wisdom of Lexigrams -the poetic phrasing of the anagrams found from any name, word or in this case, title- how interesting that we learn: the process all does start with YOU.

OCCUPY WITHIN

PHONY ICONIC UNITY NOT TO WIN IT NOW

NOT TO COUNT ON PHONY COIN COY CON HUNT

NOT TO HUNT CITY TO CITY, COUNTY TO COUNTY

WHY? WHY? WHY IN A PHONY CON ICONIC HUNT TO WIN?

HINT HINT: TOUCH UPON YIN UNITY

HINT HINT: TO PITCH OPTIC INPUT WITHIN TO OWN IT

WHO? YOU! HOW?
TOUCH UPON UNITY, TOUCH UPON TOP NOTCH WIN

NOW YOU!  HOW? HINT HINT (IT HOT, IT HIP, IT CHIC):
OWN IN UNITY, OWN IN TOP NOTCH YOU WON

NOW! PUT IT IN UNITY TO WIN IT, TO OWN IT, TO OPT IT, TO TOP IT

YOU! HOW? NOW! TOUCH UPON CHI TO PUT IT IN UNITY

KNOW THYSELF * OCCUPY WITHIN
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By reframing incidences in our mind, we can prevent the anxiety and stress from building up to intolerable levels. When we say “What else can go wrong?” we are anticipating that something else will go wrong. Honor the reaction to the negative event, but release the negative thought. Think about the positive aspects of the experience. Exercise or work on something else, replacing the negative thought with a positive action and release.

The next day when I was driving in the early morning, I made a conscious thought not to associate inconsiderate experiences to a colorful array of vocabulary. I instead thought,  “You know, I have done that I am sure, and those vocab words learned in elementary school probably found their way to the lips of other drivers I have wronged.” As I did this I noticed the physical reaction to the event ease. The fight/flight surrendered.

Negative emotions arise and though we cannot control our emotions, we can control our reactions to them. When someone cuts you off and you slam on your brakes to avoid hitting them your fight/flight kicks in. Challenge yourself to react but let it go. Our body speaks our mind. By activating negative language, you are activating the integral fire of discomfort. By re-framing  and identifying with the action you release and lessen the reaction.

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Sometimes, one just has to be in complete appreciation how the Universe truly does hold the wisdom in separate pieces for us all to put together. After all, if we didn’t have puzzles to figure out in life, how in the world would we ever learn anything?

Rudolf Steiner mentions, after we spend time in a form of meditation, just how beneficial it is for us to leave that practice with the sense and awareness of what gratitude means within our lives for our spiritual paths to become more fulfilled.

So too do the Chaldeans -when looking to the very same word gratitude- understand that the energy behind it requests a soul to not only spend some time in meditation, but with the self in solitude to bring out those ideas that will more often than not, have a profound affect upon the world around them.

Looking at the Name Expression (the numerical value of all the letters composing a word or name) of gratitude, we have the Chaldean Karmic Mystery of the 30, the concept of  ‘Loner- Meditation.’ Anyone who knows about Steiner’s teachings, knows he was an incredibly spiritually-oriented soul in multitudes of ways. While Steiner did not directly study Chaldean Numerology, he intuitively understood the energy of gratitude in a very similar way, as the 30’s meaning states:

“This is a number of retrospection, thoughtful deduction, and mental superiority over others. However, it belongs completely to the mental plane, and those represented by it often put all material things to the side, not because they have to, but because they wish to do so. The vibration of the 30 can be all-powerful, but it is often indifferent, according to the will of the entity it reflects. The energy tends to favor taciturn loners, those preferring to be alone with their own thoughts. The 30 will indulge in the experiences that life has to offer, but also desire to retreat from society as well when needed. 30 doesn’t deny happiness or success, but fulfillment is more often found in retreating from the chaos of the market place, so that one’s mental superiority may be used to develop something worthwhile to the world… to write ideas which may change the world… or to protect and develop one’s personal talents, such as art or other gifts. It indicates a lonely, yet frequently rewarding life pattern.”

So, as we take time to retreat and partake in gratitude, this seemingly small action can truly have one of the biggest affects upon our lives. Even as one opens up to the idea that the act of gratitude creates more love, remember the Word Ponder from 26 July 2011 that talks all about how amore can grant tremendous benefit to any life. Funny, both gratitude and love are different vibrations of the 3: 30 and 21. Both are backed up by The Philosopher planet Jupiter; that jovial, generous, seeking to learn and always aiming to please energy most people prefer to believe in.

As always, the mysteries of Lexigrams provide us with a last piece of star secrets advice about the great word gratitude. By taking the anagrams we can derive from within it, and phrasing them like poetry or prose, we find out some more interesting insight about how we can be all the more victorious within our spiritual lives. Certainly, Rudolf Steiner would more than likely agree gratitude speaks with an uncanny wisdom that we can all truly be grateful for.

GRATITUDE

I TRADE TRITE RAGE
I TRADE IRATE ARGUE
I TRIED A RAGE TIRADE DARE- I DRAG IT, I RUE IT
I TRIED A TURGID DARE- I GET A GREAT RUT
ADIEU RUDE RAGE, ADIEU IRATE ARGUE
DARE I GUIDE, DIG IT, I TRIED A TRUE URGE
I UTTER A GREAT TRUE URGE I AUDIT
I ATTIRE A TRIED IDEA, A TRUE URGE TRAIT
I TARGET A GREAT ATTITUDE TREAT
I GET IT, A GREAT DEAR ATTITUDE TRAIT
I GET A GREAT TARGET I GUARD, I GUIDE TRUE
I RIDE A GREAT TRUE DEAR ATTITUDE AIDE: A GREAT TRUE IDEA

Last week, before getting ill, I promised myself the weekend off. I needed inward down time to relax and rejuvinate and in my own lazy flow, get things done around the house. Since many of my regular clients were going to be out of town this weekend, it was going to work out perfectly. Then I got sick and potentially contagious, so there was no way I was going to risk anyone else, now I had to stay home and rest.

Temptations first package came wrapped in that of fun Halloween parties. Halloween is my boyfriend and my special time together. We love dressing up and start planning our costumes in August. This year we floundered and didn’t think of great costumes until AFTER I fell ill. Halloween is vividly celebrated in Hollywood and we got invited to some big parties Saturday night. Giving myself a pep-talk about showing up looking fabulous at these parties, I peeled myself off the couch, and set out to gather last minute costume items. I could feel the fever creeping higher and higher as I felt woozier and woozier. Plus, I wasn’t having any luck putting the finishing touches on my Chuck Norris costume. Dale was going as Bruce Lee.

I called Dale for moral support and he ordered me home to bed, telling me to forget about going out. But I couldn’t forget! The temptation of fun parties was so strong! His firm kindness had us order a pizza, cuddle up and watch the scary “Ancient Aliens” Series from the History Channel. Temptation crisis averted, but not for long.

Today I was contacted by 3 new clients, the last being a big celebrity calling me herself – not her assistant calling – and I had to turn all 3 down.

Why didn’t I just suck it up and secure these new clients today?

1) Because I had made a promise to myself to rest for two days.
2) It would be immoral of me to see any client while ill. Although, I haven’t been coughing and think I am no longer contagious, so I could have talked myself into it. Except… see #1.
3) I honor and respect my body in practice, not just theory. I still have a fever, and my body needs to recover, therefore, I need to stay home and care for myself.
4) Going against my word sends a bunch of mixed messages to the Universe, all of which could bring me dire consequences. In this case the messages I’d tell the Universe say, “My wellness is less important than another’s. I am less worthy. Money is more important than health. My word is not trustworthy. I don’t deserve to take care of myself. …etc”

Every message we send out into the Universe teaches it how we should be regarded – and the world treats us accordingly. Life is challenging enough. I don’t want to be so tempted by money, or position, or anything else that I go against myself in order to get it. How about you?

My Samurai and I Halloween 2010

There were several years after speaking at NYU that I hadn’t lectured at any science or psychology venues. When I was asked to be part of the HBO documentary “Life after Life” with Linda Ellerby productions company Lucky Duck.  A note, later on it was discovered she was doing this documentary to expose mediums as frauds.  So doing this documentary was huge, since it was working with the pioneering studies of Dr. Gary Schwartz.  After the documentary the studies were published, “The Afterlife Experiments” which inspired his work to take on a whole new meaning, which of course, came with much controversy and criticism. To his credit, a scientist with much integrity kept the studies going for he knew the importance of his work.  I can personally attest to it since wherever I travel people still, from all over the country, come up to me and say how they loved the documentary and the book that followed, “The Afterlife Experiments”. A great read for all you who may be on the fence about “Life after Death” or survival of our consciousness.

So here I am at the conference, the most way out speaker since Dr. Schwartz, and he’s a scientist, talking about what I do best, dead people, or rather we don’t die.  Here I am probably the only speaker, and on top of it, the keynote speaker, that doesn’t have a Phd. Md. or MSW next to my credentials.

After I tell them to leave their left brains at the door, what I know to be the most important truth on earth, regardless of all their credentials, is everyone in that room had in one way or another been touched by the death of a loved one.  And everyone would equally experience their own death, and as a psychologist it’s not a far stretch that some issues of death have crept into their own work.

Don’t get me wrong, it helped that I have lots of doctors and science folks who endorse my work and many people knew of me because of Dr. Gary Schwartz but it was that personal powerful touch of passing on the messages of love from their loved ones that ultimately touches the heart. The entire conference was a buzz for the rest of the weekend which often happens when the dead people show up and shake up a room!, To say I was well received just doesn’t even come close to how many lives were touched.  Once again love, the most powerful significant force in the world wins out. And the other best part is we are in a wonderful period where so many talented, and brilliant scientists are doing what they do best, discover and share, just like Einstein and Edison, to change the world for the positive.  Edisons’ quote was “it’s not wrong, we just haven’t got it right yet”.  So we welcome these new pioneers of science, to do what they do best from the Gregg Bradens’ to the Gary Schwartzs’ that bridge the importance of spirituality and science.

My boyfriend fell very ill 3 weeks ago, and didn’t go to the doctor. That turned out so miserably that we made a pact; in the future we would visit the doc if something greater than a sniffle appeared. A deal is a deal, so when a sore throat and chest pain hit me early this morning, I went to the doctor. He gave me the same advice I’ve always given myself: get plenty of rest and drink fluids.

And this is of course one of the main reasons that grown ups don’t go to the doctor when they are sick. They don’t want to waste their money when they already “know” what the doctor is going to say. It was not a waste of money for me though. The fact that he told me I was not contagious and could safely see clients made me more money than had I stayed home in bed like I was going to. My boyfriend didn’t go to the doctor and it ended up costing $1500. The doctor wrote me 2 prescriptions and said not to use them unless specific symptoms worsened, this gives me great peace of mind. My boyfriend got the wrong antibiotic and suffered in agony for an extra week. I consider my $85 investment, at Citizens Medical Group on Fountain and LaBrea in Hollywood, a good one.

So, I beg those of you who force yourself to go to work or who deny the necessary care a human body requires to mend itself, please, if you feel ill: REST, take your temperature, drink more water than you think you can handle, REST, get an energy healing, get a massage, REST, see a doctor, say positive affirmations of good health like “My body is 100% healthy”,  thank your immune system for working hard, and take immune boosting supplements.  Ask your doctor or nutritionist if Colloidal Silver, Elderberry Extract, Zinc, Vitamin C, Olive Leaf Extract, Pycnogenol, Prebiotics, or Airborne are right for you.  Thank you and may you sail through this cold and flu season unscathed.

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Often, I hear “I’m her friend and her client” or “I started out as his client and now we’re friends.”

It seems easy, in holistic circles, for the lines between client and friendship to get blurred. I call it “relationship slippage” when a relationship slips from one arena to another. It tends to be an organic outgrowth of intuitive work. When your specialty is intuitive, it’s a natural progression from professional advisor to friendly coach. This even happens between our HCC members who are colleagues at meetings and then share sensitive information when experiencing each other’s modalities.

The challenge that goes hand-in-hand with this “relationship slippage” is that we get in relaxed conversations (and passionate discussions) with our friends. Because they are also our clients and colleagues, we may inadvertently reveal private or personal details that should be carefully kept to ourselves.

Whether or not you are governed by HIPAA laws, your clients, colleagues and friends deserve the same level of confidentiality when working with a holistic healer as they would if working with an M.D. or a Psychotherapist. A slip of the tongue that reveals intimate information can cause emotional distress for your friend/client (and also lead to negative word-of-mouth for you).

A guideline for us all to remember is, rather than using individual names when sharing our success stories and/or advice, to use more general terms, such as, “I have/had a client with the same problem and I recommended that s/he fill-in-the-blank. It worked like a charm and s/he hasn’t had a problem since.” That way, you’ve established your expertise in a particular arena without damaging your friend’s reputation or your own.

That way, your commitment to professionalism, integrity and consideration for confidentiality will speak for themselves… and your clients will gladly speak up for you!

This New Moon in Scorpio brings our collective focus to acute instincts and intense imagination involving our core, as The Eagles innate gift of gaining scope within the life soars amongst us. The path of this Lunar beginning encourages the gathering of magnetic, determined, and regenerative feelings throughout this 2nd Waxing Phase of Autumn through 10 November.

Moon enters Scorpio
Wednesday 26 October, 11:08am EDT til Friday, 28 October, 10:45am EDT
With any New Moon occurring in a water sign, our emotions have all the more tendency to become a powerful force over us. This month, as the Sun reaches Scorpio at 3 degrees (representing idealism, philosophy and higher education), the Scorpio Moon equally asks that we take this time to embark upon new beginnings through our emotional take on transformation and self-control, as she kicks off some true aiming initiations within this piece of any Zodiac Pie.

New Moon, 26 October, 3:56pm EDT, 03 degrees Scorpio
Be open to the request of our New Moon in Scorpio. This is a collective calling to unlock some new energies concerning our determination, sensitivities, and power to investigate. Intense feelings and the capacity for reliving past experiences are strong. Be aware however of stinging, self-tormenting, and defiant reactions. However your free-will wishes to accept this captivating force, gravitating to honesty will bring out your greatest rewards to come.

For the Collective
We’ve all already seen some stirs of communications backed up by the optimal outcome of harmony being brought to the Scorpio area of the life, as Mercury and Venus are equally in transit here paving the way since mid October. Now, as we gather once more, it is favored to take time to further our fresh starts where The Eagle’s eye captures the scope of life. Look to where 05 degrees Capricorn is toiling within the Zodiac Pie, as Pluto makes a nice co-operative power to this New Moon. Jupiter, Retrograding at 05 degrees Taurus, in close opposition to this lunation, requests that we find a fortunate integration between these opposite areas of our lives. All will prepare us for the next release as we gain in this esoteric light till release unfolds in Taurus upon 11 November.

Lunar-O-Scope, New Moon in Scorpio, 26 October 2011
For the collective horoscope, again we offer advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. Remember, if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal charts’ advice. Keep in mind, the exact casting of the natal birth chart determines a closer perspective to how the current transits of the planets personally and specifically affect you.

Aries: Surely you’ve been feeling the urge to focus upon your investments, taxes, shared/joint resources for the future. With communications of The Messenger and the pleasantries of Venus- now is the time to make your moves. Transformation now takes you in directions you’ve never known before. As these deep changes emerge, there is a stir within your deepest sense of personal regeneration which moves forward intensely now. The bedroom may also spice right up.

Taurus: You’ve been determined to share your feelings about those closest to you as of late, personal or business related. Try to steer clear about being fixed to what has past, and let it be your teacher to now bring on a fresh attitude with any partnership. There are new seeds that are ready to be planted in all of your relationships. Whatever ones may have closed over the past 6 months, only have transformed you to allow the pleasantries that wish to greet you here now.

Gemini: Your routine, personal habits, and health have been seeking both sides of you to unite to bring on some regeneration. But, you must stop moving to soak up The Eagle’s intensities! What’s new in how you are being of service to others? Seek improvements to embark upon here. Relationships to co-workers find new ways to deepen within co-operation to move optimally forward. It’s perfect timing for that new pet you’ve been pondering or cherish ones you have.

Cancer: There is a new artistic or creative adventure that awaits your imagination to flourish within. While you more than likely have seen movement and inspiration with those already underway, there is a fresh energy that wishes to find you. Children can be source of joy and require your focus now. While a new love affair may already be entertaining you, you’ll now figure out whether they are meant to become something you bring the curtain up or down upon.

Leo: Home and family have been reigning in the Lion’s forest, and there are issues concerning them that will find a new way of being now. This has been a great time to truly understand what this area of life means to you, and it’s time to allow regenerative energies in here to allow something to change it for the better. Play close attention to any déjà vu – under this especially psychic new moon you’ll be sure to receive an extra intense and powerful message.

Virgo: You’ve really been having some fun re-organizing your thinking Dear Virgin. Your tendency to doubt has been subdued as of late, it is still best you remain in positive thoughts now. When you sense something deep, keep going there. Taking time to write, educate, or learn should delight your intellect, but be sure you don’t get stuck in too much logic. Your mentality is thrilled by these urges to allow a complete transformation to shine upon you here now.

Libra: Your earning power and value system have been urging your investigation, as now is the time to think about new ways to balance your securities. As Mercury and Venus may have already been pleasantly communicating, a new income stream is available to you. A real bargain can display itself in your possessions, so check out those sales! Tap into the true renewal and rebirth within your entire sense of what you have- ideally wishes to keep you at peace.

Scorpio: It is the time of the year to bring it all on anew Eagle! As Mercury and Venus have been stirring thoughts of harmony within your passionate and magnetic world, there now are new approaches that await your investigative energies. There is a different way the world is about to see you, it’s time for a fresh approach to find you. Receive your first impressions differently and you’ll be thrilled to remain mysterious with the new mask you are about to put on.

Sagittarius: There’s been a plenty of arrows shooting off in your subconscious realms as of late that wants to take you into your inner aims Archer. Your inner world is now ready to go even further within, as some matters of the subconscious wish to find new ways to reveal themselves to you now. There’s a fresh path to your sense of spirituality you unravel that once revealed, surely will have you aiming higher than ever before. Write your dreams down and study them.

Capricorn: Have you been adhering to Mercury and Venus’s recent requests listen to what should be laboring with your friendships and organizations Old Goat? You may find yourself examining new roles you play in your groups right now, so listen to this ultimate responsibility. This task at hand does require a rebirth, as maybe some traditions here need revitalizing. Accept that unexpected social invitation- it will bring you something grand for your long-term goals.

Aquarius: Matters of work and toil have been seeing energies swirling, and now there is a new invention that finds rebirth in your public life. Your purpose, mission, and reputation all await and welcome new changes now. Intense and passionate new life is being brought to the career, so detach yourself from any stagnation that may be holding you back from your own truth. Your individuality is ready to find an original way for you to refresh your view on authority.

Pisces: For sure you’ve been thinking about another adventure or ones you’ve been on Dear Fishes. The waters are safe now to travel or make plans to. Even if you only take a trip in the mind- you are urged to find some real higher education that awakens a new philosophy in you. A current of new beliefs flows easily to you now, and you’ll be eager to express them. Your gravitation to the psychic realms or and spiritual journey should be especially rewarding.

Today starts the time of the Sun and other fast moving planets, like the Moon, Venus, and Mercury moving into the zodiacal sign of Scorpio, classic ruler of sex, death and shared resources.  Sex and death being the most intimate, most secret and impenetrable components of this life we lead.  And trying to share resource, like money, with another person can be equally inscrutable and as challenging sometimes as sex and death!  The point being, this time of year takes our psyche into the deepest unknown, the other side, the inner plane, the ineffable, infinite, beyond.  We yearn for more; we hunger to pierce the veil that controls our reality and experience the deepest passion and vital intercourse with the divine.

This week look to the Sun and new Moon into Scorpio, to bring a release of a level of energy that has served its time and, with Pluto the ruler of Scorpio making a lovely supportive aspect to Jupiter the planet of increase and abundance, this release and welcome new energy of rebirth is most likely coming with some lovely expansion and abundance and relief. It is possible to have feelings of optimism assisting the death and rebirth.  Allow the unfolding into the next phase to come with a sense of joyful, hopeful blossoming, like a flower that blooms at night.

Watch being exposed to too much conventional news that capitalizes on death and loss and lack and fear. And there may, unfortunately, be news of grisly loss of life, even more than usual. Halloween and the Dia de los Muertos are the archetypal, mythological group consciousness way we pay homage to the forces of the underworld that are featured during the transit through Scorpio.

Look to the next week to reveal those dark places in your own psyche, pointing to energy that needs to grieve and release to make room for the next surge of vital, life force energy.   This week brings in a surge of nutrient rich energy, the humus of the past, to fertilize the lusty longing for more.

In order to birth and create we must honor the natural cycles of life that require loss and endings as well.  This is a magical week where that process may be up front and personal in all of our lives.

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23 October

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22 November

A MEDITATION FOR SCORPIO

~John Jocelyn

The virtue of this sign, then, is not merely death and birth -it does hold the secret of both- but more: regeneration, or better, rebirth, for out of the amniotic waters of Scorpio there comes just this rebirth. The test of Scorpio is so difficult and dangerous an experience for most people, because so many cannot lift themselves clear of its lower phase and mount up into the sky on eagle’s wings, which is the promise and provision of Scorpio’s regenerated forces.

The Typical Scorpio
Scorpio natives express a self-controlled, scrupulous, incisive, and intense nature. Wherever power prevails, Scorpio’s influence is never too far away, as this energy is innate in capturing the true scope of life. Yet, if that Scorpion sting becomes provoked in any way- the tendency to react with repressive, jealous, resentful, ruthless, and fanatical behavior may surface. Rather than choosing the bad rap of the “scorpion sting,” when a Scorpio gravitates to their lesser-known symbol of The Eagle, they ultimately are able to embrace the self-control that allows them to soar above it all and respond to life with impeccable accuracy.

In Your Natal Chart
Scorpio’s energy governs the 8th of Regeneration/Sexuality/Wealth in any birth chart. This is the area of life within our lives that indicates the immediate energy behind how we deal with regeneration, engage our sexual energy, and handle our resources. The House Scorpio falls by spinning the Zodiac Wheel to your exact birth time is where you will see an acute, investigating and passionate tendency emerge. Possible planets placed in Scorpio equally will take on their natural expressions through the channel of this concealed, enigmatic, and esoteric sign.

CURRENT PLANETARY TRANSITS
23 oct  SUN enters SCORPIO 2:30pm 11:30am
26 oct  NEW MOON in SCORPIO 3:56pm 12:56pm
31 oct  HAPPY HALLOWEEN
01 nov ALL SAINTS DAY
02 nov VENUS enters SAGITTARIUS 4:51am 1:51am
02 nov MERCURY enters SAGITTARIUS 12:54pm 9:54am
06 nov DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS 2am
09 nov NEPTUNE goes DIRECT in AQUARIUS 1:54pm 10:54am
10 nov FULL MOON in TAURUS 3:16pm 12:16pm
10 nov MARS enters VIRGO 11:15pm 8:15pm
11 nov VETERAN’S DAY (USA)
22 nov SUN enters SAGITTARIUS 11:08am 8:08am
Eastern Daylight-Standard Time Time/Pacific Daylight-Standard Time

CURRENT LONG TERM PLANETARY TRANSITS
MARS in LEO/VIRGO
JUPITER in TAURUS RETROGRADE
SATURN in LIBRA
URANUS in ARIES RETROGRADE
NEPTUNE in AQUARIUS RETROGRADE/DIRECT
PLUTO in CAPRICORN

The Zodiac Month Ahead Communicating with Rebirth
What we all can expect from the forecast of our planetary skies, 23 October to 22 November.

Sun enters Scorpio 23 October
As with all Fixed Organized Signs, we now get serious about the season at hand. Scorpio deepens us firmly into Autumn- requesting the collective to focus upon preparations, investigation, sharpening our control, and most importantly pay attention to regeneration in our here and now. Whenever Pluto is present, the influence of The Scorpion/Eagle allows an intense, passionate, and fearless approach to be unleashed. While the average astronomers’ opinion may believe the smallest planet Astrology studies is no longer one, it can not be denied that its’ elliptical orbit from above still grants a powerful scope, for it observes what all the other planets do. Down here below, we are all urged to spend time in the planning of long-term projects, transformatiional energies, and probe the depths of any mystery.

Venus and Mercury enter Sagittarius 02 November
The Harmonizer and The Messenger already have visited with Scorpio throughout the previous Zodiac month, and now hand in hand, join up in the aiming adventures of The Archer. Advising us to ideally communicate understanding within this area of our lives, we can all expect some thought-provoking energies to unfold here that will balance us if we listen to them. Mercury starts his approach to his next Retrograde period upon 05 November. Bear in mind, all activities occurring within Sagittarius until the 24 November will be connected to the next Universal offering for reflection, review and redoing 24 November through 13 December.

Neptune goes Direct in Aquarius 09 November
The Mystic now completes its’ last Retrograde period in Aquarius that will be seen within any living beings’ lifetime. As we all have collectively adhered to reflecting upon our love of independence since early June, we’ve equally seen more than a fair share of social, political, and philosophical stimuli within our humanitarian ideals. As Neptune finishes up it’s journey with The Water Bearer, the strength to develop our best inventive theories for societies improvements is available to us in the months ahead, as our free-will is wise not to seek escapism from them. Returning home to Pisces in early February 2012, our planet of dreams and all that is unseen will not return to Aquarius again until 2162.

Mars enters Virgo 10 November
Right after we kick off our next waning phase, The Pioneer begins a long passage with The Virgin. Remember all that Saturn slowly but surely drummed up here in this area of the life back in 2007 to 2010? Now, expect some drive and motivation to spark where you logically take on a sense of service and seek discrimination within your life. Mars will Retrograde in Virgo over the upcoming winter, and so, this entire transit will not see its’ conclusion until 03 July 2012. Our collective energy asks for us to become sensible and more disciplined than ever before; as we seek efficient, practical, logical, and strategic methods that unfold ways to humbly be of service to ourselves and the world around us.

Being in the recognition of what is meant to appropriately exit our lives allows us to be open to the full awareness of that SILENT LISTEN within, so we can then soar to embrace that which will naturally rebirth.

Sunday, I did the AIDS walk. I wound up walking with a colleague. He invited me to walk with him and his friends. I did so, as we walked he and I talked we learned more about each other in those 2 hours than we had in years of working professionally together. As we walked, he said how I appear to be full of loving-kindness and acceptance.

The past two experiences made me reflect on my life. Though I have lived through times of great struggle it has always been my nature to approach things with loving-kindness. And in my bleakest hour there were always loving people who helped or guided me, through their own loving-kindness. This makes me feel as if I have lived a charmed life. I have had a great support network, whether it be close loved ones or strangers, that reached out (like when my car broke down at the side the road and I had no means to contact anyone. I was a few hours away from my parent’s home in the middle of nowhere. A nice couple who had dropped their daughter off at UCSB offered to give me a ride to my parent’s house).

Recently I took a sojourn to Europe. Over the course of 3+ years, I met 3 individuals who invited me to come visit and stay in their homes. I accepted their offers and visited them all in one swoop. Away I went to London, Paris and Berlin. When I arrived in each place I was amazed at the loving kindness and hospitality of those I stayed with, they went above and beyond what I consider a good host. I was just excited to be in a new country, a new space.  They took time out of their busy schedules to show me things, to have dinner, to make dinner. I also had the pleasure of wandering about on my own, discovering new things, buildings, and restaurants. The trip was quite divine (minus the travel portion which if I were to report on it wouldn’t sound so charmed).

This was my first trip to Europe (hopefully not my last). But I had been warned that the British weren’t friendly, the French were rude, and the Germans sounded angry but were nice. When I arrived, I started to wonder if the stories I had been told were out of the desire to keep such beautiful amazing places to themselves. In all three countries I encountered kindness.  Random people offered to carry my bags up stairs in each country (as I carried my 40″ bag via my 60″ frame up and down subway platforms, train stations and airports). Strangers engaged me in conversation. They included me in things to do. People were polite and helpful. They spoke to me in English, and when others didn’t speak English someone would translate. I was surrounded by kindness, the kind of which my parents used to talk about when they were growing up.

When I came back and relayed my trip to others who had been to those places, they said that my experience was unique. They said that wasn’t common place for Americans traveling abroad. To which I retorted, “Then I must have a charmed life.”

And when I said that, I reflected on the many moments in my life in which loving-kindness was bestowed upon me in unlikely places… both moments of comfort and moments of tribulation. In that sense I have had a charmed life. This article doesn’t even include the likely places. Then I started to think about others, and how, in this first world nation of ours, we are all charmed in some way.

How are you charmed?

In Other Views:

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Thank you Rachel Hardy for your wise and powerful hands removing the discomfort of travel.

Also, my blog on Is ‘Good enough, Good Enough?’ for the elephant journal is up. Give it a read if you feel so compelled.

Another client is so identified by what happened to her in childhood that she actively tells everyone about the abuse she suffered, even total strangers, “Hi, I’m….and I was molested”. These wounds define who these folks are; how they exist in the world, how they present themselves to others in the world, and how they behave in the world. When you’ve identified yourself by these wounds for the majority of your life it’s hard to let them go. There is a familiarity and comfort in the suffering along with an experience of knowing how to be in the world with them. If you take away those wounds a lot of things can happen. First, things can often get worse because the wound that protected you and kept you safe in your misery is no longer there. Feelings of vulnerability and discomfort emerge along with other wounds wanting to be healed.

Something else also thankfully happens which is a lightening of Spirit. The releasing of a burden and the excitement of being free start to move into place. Letting go of the wound identity allows for potential and possibility to come into your life. Often, a simple reminder needs to be made to the Conscious Mind about who is in charge, the bleeding and pussing wound or YOU! When you let go of the wound being in charge you move into a state of discomfort, it’s new and different and you’re no longer being identified by the suffering. This release can be threatening to us at different times in the healing process. The more YOU (the you that is whole and perfect, your Higher Self) are willing to be in charge of your life the more the wound can heal. In the case of smoking, who is in charge? You or the cigarette? In a food addict, who is in charge? You or the doughnut? In the case of abuse, who is in charge? You or the abuser?

As you step back into being the one who is charge of your life and you let go of the wound identity you do a “course correction” and move into alignment with your life purpose and happiness. It is possible! You can do it! The first step is to take responsibility for you as you are, to stop blaming those who hurt you, to stop talking about your wounds, and to feel the freedom that comes with the opening of space within you as you discard all those hurts and pains you no longer need to identify yourself by. In this moment, right now, I’m inviting you to do exactly that! Stop talking about and empowering the wound! AND, if you need help in this process give me a call! www.PeterBedardHypnotherapy.com

A gestalt therapist former IASD president.who works with neuroscience, dream language and color, Bob had us identify with an imagine in one of our remembered dreams to explore its purpose, likes, dislikes and desires.

I recently had what still felt like a nightmare in which I was on vacation with my husband at a cabin in the woods.  We were sleeping in the back bedroom of our cabin when I was suddenly awakened by someone opening the front door.  It was a tall man who seemed very menacing in the dark.  I crept into the kitchen area and grabbed a knife to defend myself and my husband but I couldn’t cry out or scream in the dream.  In fact, I woke up as I thought the man was going to attack me.

In Bob’s workshop, I identified with the front door of the cabin and found myself (as the door) being protective and wanting “to do my job well.”  Bob then led us to rewrite the ending if it was not a happy one.  So I envisioned the dark man opening the door but could now see that he was a park ranger.  He told me he had come to take us to safety due to a nearby fire which was too far away for us to see or smell yet.

The guidance I got from this simple dream-rewriting and reframing process was profound:  my dream now actively demonstrated that there are “forces in life that are looking out for me and taking care of me even when I don’t know they’re there, even in the dark.”  As an image to remind me of this, I chose the KEY to the cabin door to represent the protection and support available inside and out.  At Bob’s suggestion, I plan to find a beautiful key as a tangible reminder of this comforting wisdom.

Rewriting the ending of this nightmare totally shifted what had been a haunting experience into an empowering support system.  The dream, taken to its positive conclusion, showed me I’m always protected, guarded and guided even when I can’t see it clearly.  This was instantly and profoundly healing for me. I realized it’s a reflection of my work with the Akashic Records which provide internal and external support for me — and all of us — as we live our lives and evolve our Souls.

I’m now beginning to work with dream images in my Akashic Records and am creating a workshop to help others do the same.  If that interests you, please let me know!

For now — What dreams can you rewrite or reframe to find the guidance waiting within them?

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“A physician cannot safely administer medicine if he is unacquainted with astrology.”

–Hippocrates

The Hippocratic Oath goes far deeper than just having a good bedside manner. Aside from acquiring one’s birth data to see how old a patient is, the typical Western Medicine Physician today hasn’t one clue about the astrological guidance any of their patients are influenced by. Yet, the pun towards astrological knowledge that the research article featured back in 09 December 2008’s The New York Times, ‘Scorpios Get More Asthma, but Astrology Isn’t to Blame,’ should not be taken so lightly.

One extremely sound piece of advice your astrological chart can give is about your precious health. In reference to Asthma- this would relate to ones’ lungs. Gemini rules the lungs, as well as the hands, arms and shoulders.

So, whether one is born in not only Scorpio but either of Autumn’s other two possibilities of Libra or Sagittarius: it would truly be fascinating to see how Gemini’s energy falls in any of the people that were part of the Asthma study performed in 2008. Even though one is born to any given Sun Sign, there plenty of other indications with a birth chart that can tell an astrologer what areas of one’s health should be adhered to in the chart. When looking at a diagnosis such as asthma, the influence of Gemini in the chart is the first place to start.

Whether one’s natal Sun is in Gemini not, it is also important to note if any other planets are placed in Gemini such as the Ascendant/Rising Sign, Moon, Mars or Saturn. Should Gemini happen to be the sign ruling the 6th House of Health in one’s chart, would also be a reason such a weakness as asthma could indeed occur in one’s body. The intricate details that probe into the understanding of medical astrology couldn’t possibly be explained here, such as when to properly time surgery, but these are interesting points to open up awareness with.

In fact, all signs in the Zodiac have rulership over various parts of the entire body. Starting at the beginning with Aries and the head, by the time we reach the feet, we are within the realms of Pisces.

Betcha your daily horoscope couldn’t tell you that much! The value of self-knowledge runs so much deeper than the average person is ever lead to believe. The science of Astrology can tell you not only about your health and what areas of the body are best to nurture and protect, but multitudes of priceless insight into every area of your life.

And don’t forget about those numbers! These too, grant tremendous insight into what areas of your body require your TLC through your Numerology Chart.  Your personal planetary influence through both wisdoms is always ready to serve you and your matters of physical and mental health.

So when going beyond the simplicity of the entertainment that might be on target every so often in the daily horoscope in a newspaper, the clarity you can gain about your astral health is undeniably not just another fun way to view oneself. By taking your natal charts seriously, optimal vitality can be yours.

“I am guided to the perfect people, places, and things to improve my health and well being. Others benefit as I heal. I take action that brings me new joy and fills my heart with happiness. I allow people and things that hold me back from feeling great to gently fade from my life. My sincere gratitude allows me to open up in new ways. I share myself with honesty, care, and integrity and show courage to mend relationships. I grow beyond what I know.”

Guidance is like that. You just gotta take a leap and act on it before you have time to start doubting yourself and chicken out.

I find the most powerful healings to occur with my clients when we create a team of healers all focused on the well being of you. We develop a team that addresses each level of your existence, the Body, the Mind, and the Spirit. For example, on a personal level, as I work through my testosterone drop (my hormones dropped into a dangerously low level a little over a year ago) I’ve begun engaging a few different body workers to help me. I’ve seen a Rolfing practitioner, chiropractor, and deep tissue massage therapist as this drop in my hormones has a physical side to it. Addressing my nutritional habits and starting to take really god quality vitamins/supplements has helped as well.

On the Mind front, I’ve started talking about this more and releasing the feelings of fear and shame associated with my opinions and judgments around this dis-ease. Simply writing about this and sharing my experience with you now, in this moment, is taking away any embarrassment about what’s happened which is a healing in itself. I have a strong core group of friends who support me and they’re often my “therapists” who provide perspective and understanding for me. I also do hypnotherapy to add to this Mind side of the work and heal the abusive chatter of my Critical Mind. I’m sure you know that chatter or voice inside your head that is self-defeating and likes being sick. Being sick or in dis-ease is often strangely comfortable and familiar. We all have a Critical Mind and I’ve enlisted mine to work for me in creating this healing instead of allowing it to tear me down. Once I assigned the Critical Mind a new job it was happier and I was happier and my thoughts could focus on being well instead of being focused on the pain of not being well.

On a Spirit level I’ve discovered all kinds of fascinating things about my life journey and I’ve done Akashic Records work as well as engaged intuitive healers and psychics. I’ve even brought an element of ceremony and shamanic traditions into my daily life. If anyone wants to experience my “Burn Ceremony” just let me know! Meditation is also playing a huge part in my healing and the experiences that are coming up from that work are surprising; from past life experiences and memories to a sense of resolution and angst release. I’m feeling more comfortable then ever in my skin.

There is more to be done but addressing my dis-ease on all these levels has created a sense of ease within me. I’ve created a strong sense of wellness within my body and mind and I’ve brought my hormone level up to an acceptable level. There is more to do but here’s the real “kicker”, it has allowed me to see and begin accepting the GIFT OF THE DIS-EASE. That’s a little surprising for some people, recognizing that there is a benefit personally in the dis-ease. Through working with all these different healers I’ve been given the gift of knowing myself deeper then I ever imagined possible and I’ve been able to share the essence of me with each of them. Most importantly, my dis-ease is asking me to love me even more, exactly as I am, and this has been the difficult thing for me to learn.

Creating a “team” of people all focused on my, and by default their, well being has created a healing in me on many levels. Right now, I’m encouraging you to create your own team! Look at what your dis-ease is and create a team to help you heal on all levels of your being…and let me know if I can be of help. After all that’s why Create Your Health is here, to be on your team and give you guidance through the many choices for healing, Body, Mind, Spirit, that are available to you. Be well!

The Sun, Saturn and Mercury are all in Libra fully illuminating the opposing Moon and we may feel a full on emotional breakthrough taking us forward into reaping what we’ve sown this year.

High energy feelings of assertive courageous goal setting, new horizons, and new awareness’s are abounding. This is the balance dance between doing for the self and doing for others, this moon helps us feel how special it is to be a part of a partnership, family or group and how special it is to be an individual and how both of those realities are what make up our lives in this big cosmic pin ball machine.

We experience a surge of creative individualism, a pioneering spirit from wherever Aries falls in your chart and that couples quite literally with the Libra urge to share and create and combine with the larger family of humanity and create, create, create.

Aries Moon likes a good fight and isn’t afraid of championing a cause. During this Aries Full Moon an exciting social movement is starting finally in the United States, more and more people are getting out and publicly protesting the extreme imbalance by occupying Wall Street, and banks and this is just the beginning. Finally!

Even if this is not your particular cause, this is a great week to align with whatever battle you want to champion, whatever area needs a fearless leader, a spirited coach to dive in there and bring back some balance. Be bold, be inspired, this week we see how our hard work has brought some very worthy and lasting accomplishments and that energizes and fuels us for the next round of the dance, I mean battle, did I say that? No, I really mean dance!

It was both surreal and inspiring to moderate the Beginning Dreamers panel at last weekend’s Int’l Assn. for the Study of Dreams SoCal Regional Conference.  I learned a lot about working with dreams from experts like Jeremy Taylor, Bob Hoss, Sandy Ginsberg, Leonard Szymczak and Rita Hildebrandt.

The fine line between dreaming and waking life was thin as we talked all day about evaluating and even reshaping dreams and explored this fertile dimension of consciousness from many angles.  According to keynote speaker Jeremy Taylor, our collective ability to remember dreams is improving.  As people remember their dreams more easily, he believes it reflects a change in the dreamer “associated with what spiritual teachers call compassion.”

He also thinks artists, writers and dreamers are “collectively influencing where our consciousness is going” and creating a “distributed” awareness: “Imagination is a means of perception… it is the way we perceive the unseen world.”

Jeremy considers dreams as the “universal language all human beings speak whether they are aware of it or not.”  It creates a web of complex relationships that connects us to everything in the Universe.  He also believes there are not “two worlds” — awake and asleep — like many psychologists believe; there’s only one world that looks different when we’re awake than when we’re asleep.

In his work with dream groups, Jeremy Taylor blends the values of spirituality with an active social conscience and a Jungian perspective.  He wrote “The Wisdom of Your Dreams,” “Where People Fly and Rivers Run Upstream: Using Dreams to Tap the Wisdom of the Unconscious,” “The Living Labyrinth,” and “Dream Work.”  He currently blogs on dreams for Psychology Today and offers workshops all over the world.  Find out more about his work at: http://www.jeremytaylor.com.

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Literally, it is their voice that newborns can recognize when they have heard that male voice in the womb. If you’re the man in a pregnant woman’s life, that baby is already looking forward to that familiar voice. Infant massage is a great way to strengthen a baby’s muscles, encourage physical interaction and athleticism at an early age, and talk to your baby in that soothing familiar voice. What’s more, the mother regularly has skin to skin contact with her baby through breast feeding, comforting, bathing and other duties many mothers take on completely on their own. Fathers can get left out of this skin to skin bond with their baby, and infant massage is the perfect opportunity to take on that powerful father role early in the baby’s life. All of the infant massage strokes taught in an infant massage group or in-home are just as applicable to fathers as well as mothers. So for you fathers out there, think of it as the perfect introduction to that first game of catch, throwing the first football or dribbling that basketball!

It’s that time of the year to RELEASE energy in the Aries area of your life! Now the collective’s emotions take direction in the sign that pioneers and sparks true beginnings as we begin another Waning Period. How will you strike up a keen and active instinct to let go in the next two weeks?

Moon enters Aries 10 October 8:57am EDT to 12 October 9:35pm EDT
Our Moon once more takes on the opposing energies of our Sun! A Full Moon in Aries brings forth independent and easily aroused feelings as our Lunar Light takes charge of what needs to be unraveled within The Ram. Aries energy must beware of restless, challenging, militant, and disobedient forces that may arise. When self-willed energies are around, it is easy to gravitate to unbalanced, aggressive, and hasty tendencies. While a strong sense of individuality and assertiveness mark any Aries passage, the cultivation of moderation, patience, forethought, and humility are wise to adhere to.

Full Moon in Aries, 18 degrees, 11 Oct 10:06pm EDT
Embrace this time of the month as our emotions are given their necessary time to reflect upon all that has transpired during the Waxing Phase. When our Full Moon peaks in the driving energies of Aries -the sign that consciously aims for leadership- a fearless approach to this process ideally can find you here. Fire is Aries elemental influence, so something igniting is definitely meant to spark as quick realizations can be attained.

Equally packing an extra punch to finalizations is the 18th degree of this lunation. As Mars speaks to us through Aries, we see The Pioneer governs this 9 vibration as well. Looking to the ‘Spiritual – Material Conflict’ of the Chaldeans’ understanding of the 18, recognizing that materialism no longer serves us is key to allowing spiritually to ultimately align us. Refraining from conflict is highly advised during this transit; responding with courage brings forth peaceful rewards.

For the Collective
Be sure to check the Aries House, in particular the 18-degree Aries spot, in your personal birth chart to see where a releasing energy is ideally meant to unfold. This is the area of life that requests your intimate reflection in the next two weeks to follow. What can be cleaned up in this section of your Zodiac pie until the next New Moon upon 26 October are bound to reap a rich harvest further down the road.

As we release in Aries, Saturn -in close conjunction to our 18-degree Libra Sun- will be at 19-degrees Libra, a vibration that promises initiation through the singular 1. There is a collective request here to truly unfold and honor a new sense of responsibility in our lives. Our Karmic Adjustor is presenting those slow and patient changes for all of us within Libra. Should we choose to resist bringing a more stable understanding to our relationships and knowing what is truly fair and just here, all the more lessons will come our way until we surrender to learning from our experiences.

LUNAR-O-SCOPE, NEW Moon in LIBRA, 2011
For the collective horoscope, again we offer advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. Remember, if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal (natal) charts’ advice. It is, however, always recommended to have your natal chart cast by a professional astrologer to ensure you are in the know of how the true mathematical relationships of the Zodiac Wheel work individually for you as life moves ever forward.

Aries: The Lunar spotlight now shines upon you Mighty Rams to put it all in perspective on how the world views you. Exciting and stirring feelings wish to alter your normal pioneering approach, so don’t be too headstrong not to see them! It’s no time to dive in without thinking, so please pause and re-activate the self. Remember the subconscious realms that visited you a mere month ago? Take these into account as you now shed an outer layer of the mask you wear.

Taurus: It’s not always the easiest place for the Bull to go, on that dive into those inner places in your life. Yet, the deepest part of yourself will come to realize what must be let go of. The spiritual, subconscious realms, and the psychological make-ups of life call to you to really get away from what you normally like to touch and feel, so don’t be stubborn. Channel your natural virtue of patience, and an internal beauty you are meant to take root with brings on liberation.

Gemini: Your friendships and organizations wish to capture your ever-active thoughts, Mini Gem. The groups or causes you’ve been thinking about what you true part is within, request that you reassess what they mean. Conversation, while always easy off your tongue, is especially favored as you recognize what dreams and hopes no longer work for you. Accept that unexpected invitation to socialize, for there is a deep reflection that you’ll gain from attending.

Cancer: Harvest, stability, and reward are shining brightly upon you in the career and public life, so this is no time to be crabby! Cast away your worries, and allow this finalizing energy to clean up within your business or work place. Do expect a nice recognition to come your way if you’ve done your proper legwork to receive it. Releasing a worn out view to authority is also a fine place to contemplate, especially one you’ve not been ultimately responsible to up till now.

Leo: Inspiration now fuels your philosophical path and ability to grow. There may be reflection surrounding a recent trip or plans brewing for one in the future. Basking in this lunar light ideally helps you find ways to broaden your view of the world at large. What beliefs are you holding that no longer make sense to you? Take this opportunity to be sure you are taking the lead as you aim to figure out which educational pursuits truly are whole-heartedly serving you.

Virgo: Your securities and investments now require some reorganizing. Take these two weeks to come to decisions about any changes, and move forward with those details here after the New Moon 26 October. With the current economic state, your logic will certainly come in handy to remain conservative. Transformation is equally present, and there’s no doubt renewal calls to you. Don’t be shy about any urges within your sexual nature, as reflection is well spent here too.

Libra: While your partnerships always find ways to be on your mind- make the decision to soak up the reflective light here, from your romantic ties to business contacts. You’ll find the people you contemplate those pros and cons over during this waning period should stay or leave. There is definitely a friendly spark you ignite as you now reassess the way you arrive at a renewed sense of balance in doing what you love to do best: relating justice and fairness to others.

Scorpio: Tap into those regenerative powers, because you know you’ve been feeling they are now ready to bring improvements to your health and all the ways you find that deep satisfaction when being of service. There’s an old routine you should strive to let go of now that no longer serves you. While perfection is a journey- take a look at where you can release your hold on it being a destination. Your pets look for extra attention from you now, and help ease the way.

Sagittarius: You love fire in all of its’ forms, and now you’ll find you have all sorts of illumination at your fingertips when it comes your creativity, as if your mark of innovation here hasn’t been enough. A current project wishes to be completed. You enjoy feeling playful, and will find solace involving contact with children. “Brain children” or your offspring equally want to captivate your attention now, as you revise your aims here as you target a creative adventure to a solid place.

Capricorn: Stop working and get to cleaning your house Dear Goat! Your home and family desires your toil and perfection. Look around your intimate environment, let it all go and donate it to charity! Now is the time to get those lingering around the house tasks done, with equal focus upon your loved ones. It’s not like you to get too psychic, but don’t ignore those déjà vu experiences. Their channels are wide open for you to receive their important messages now.

Aquarius: You may find your thought process swirling intensely Water Bearer, as this is a fabulous time to reinvent original ways you can improve upon your mental capacity. Siblings and neighbors also come to mind. The direction your prophecy takes is meant to show a reconnection to a vision probably only you will understand. Your thinking has been looking forward to this mental clean-up, so you can get back to bringing all those new things to life.

Pisces: As much as you love this time of the month for reflection upon the past Dear Fishes, there is a different course you’re in the mood for that realigns your sense of values while taking stock of your personal possessions. Your earning power is another area you’ll let some relinquishing energies in to entertain you. Your entire sense of security will be explored and re-examined. Toss away something material that you innately know you no longer need to have.

Don’t remember your Shakespeare?  A quick translation:  When loving becomes difficult, stay with it, roll with it, take the bull by the horns and ride it, until you win – or learn what you need to about yourself, from the relationship.

This isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Especially when we are confronted with big opportunities to be in loving relationships where things can’t or don’t follow the traditional, easy path of “meeting, flirting, falling in love, dating, moving in, getting married, having kids, growing old together..”

It’s not easy to hang tough with love when you are triggered in your relationships by behaviors or actions which awaken core wounds from childhood, family or previous lovers.  By the time we’re adults, most of us have developed sophisticated coping mechanisms to protect our battle-scarred hearts from being hurt, because heartache can’t be cured by any prescription, illegal or over the counter drugs.

But the value of relationships is more than just companionship, sex, shared interests and a date to weddings or Christmas parties – relationships provide us with a valuable container for working out our old wounds and hurts, our old issues with others.  When you have a partner who is willing to be honest and real and vulnerable with you, who is committed to growing with you, your relationship becomes a dojo where old karmas can be shucked and old hurts healed and evolution inspired.

I’m not saying that I don’t know when enough is enough – this only really works when both partners in a loving relationship are willing to work together on difficult issues.  But as a former “runner” myself, who used to run from relationships when it seemed like the “work” outweighed the “fun,” this is a lesson I learned that I wanted to share. Accept the dojo, and the sparring, and the challenges of holding the space of a relationship open with enough faith, love and compassion to let the Work get done.

I have noticed that there is something about the transition from summer to fall that triggers our minds to prepare emotionally, mentally, and spiritually for what we need to focus on. For the kids and their parents, of course, the focus is on “Back to school.”  But beyond that obvious example, there is something in us that naturally makes us think about change.  Since that program is already part of our existence, i would suggest that you use the program to your advantage and see if there’s something new you’ve wanted to do, and go for it!  For instance, begin another phase of your spiritual quest, remembering first and foremost, that we are spiritual beings inhabiting physical bodies for this current time on earth.

When we begin something new, there is no guarantee of course that everything will go perfectly.  For example, one of the issues that came up during my recent Omega workshop was from people who had started meditating and were getting headaches. While this does not happen to the majority of people, it is not all that uncommon.  Usually the headaches are more intense in the beginning and soon go away, but then every once in a while the headaches return.  I believe this phenomena has to do with the fact that your brain—or “muscle” (if you will)—is being used in a different way.  Everyone knows this kind of thing happens when you haven’t exercised in a while—your muscles let you know about it.  The same thing happens during meditation because you are not used to working your brain in that fashion.  But hey, like with everything else, the more you practice meditation, the easier it becomes.  Just don’t overdo it!  Pay attention to what your mind may be saying.  If you get a headache, then just take it easy for a while.  The early discomfort will usually be outweighed by the benefits.  As many gurus and self-help people will tell you, meditating is a practice that can be so very rewarding.  Whereas prayer can be thought of as talking to God, meditating is like listening to God, and/or your higher consciousness within, which is “God” to some.  And every time we perform either of these spiritual practices—prayer or meditation—the activity brings us closer to connecting with and listening to our loved ones in Spirit, our beloved DPs.

One new thing I had to connect with this fall was cabling my huge pine tree.  I had learned that while the tree was very healthy and happy, if lightning or some other act of God intervened, my huge friend could fall and seriously damage my house.  I knew that I needed to do something new, and cabling arose as the answer. The basic idea is that one tree, in this case my sugar maple, and another tree, my big pine, would be “cabled” together.  If the pine gets hurt, the sugar maple could be of great help, and vice versa. For the trees themselves, it’s kind of like making a new friend you can depend on, and having him or her there to help you, as you coexist in the same connected community!  Think about it, and see if there is some new friendship that needs to soon begin in your immediate future this fall.

October for me is always a very busy month, and this year is no exception.  I will be traveling to Utah, California, and Toronto.  At the very end the month comes on one of my favorite holidays—Halloween—when I’ll be doing my fall seminar in Cromwell,  Connecticut.  As always, I look forward to reconnecting with many of you around the country, and the new folks who will join us for the first time, as part of their own new beginning.

 Venus being the first planet to go into Scorpio this year, soon to be followed by Mercury and the Sun, will give us an entrance into the mysterious ending time of year with a jolt to our love lives. 

 If there is a relationship in your life that needs to change, transform or end, this may well be the gateway causing that metamorphosis to actually happen.  It may be time to give that lover the old heave ho. This is especially true if there is sexual indiscretion, compulsive deception or obsessive jealousy.  Even if all your relationships are vital and growing, this Venus will bring an urge to give more, to love more deeply to create juicier, sexier, more intense intimacy.

 Sometimes Venus in Scorpio’s hunger for love that transcends life and death is so all consuming it cannot be satisfied in a healthy way in an interpersonal relationship. This is why Venus in Scorpio leads us into a passionate discovery of our own rich and fertile psyche. 

 An intimate relationship with the mysterious, magnificent, infinite landscape of our own cosmic consciousness is in order. Venus in Scorpio wants to be the ultimate witchy, shamanic healer and without that relationship to the inner plane of magic and power, she can become insatiable and vampiric in nature.

 Look to your own inner lover, artist, healer, magician for that timeless hunger to be quenched so your poor human lover can be enough, just the way they are!

A good exercise to understand this point is to consider how much money you believe you would need to feel “secure.” Now imagine someone (whether in your life or you’ve seen in the news) who has had that much money only to lose it all. People don’t lose money nor do they find money. Money is simply manifested or released depending on the lessons we invite in during our experience. Our attachment to needing financial security is simply a resistance to trusting the flow of life. Money will never make us happy, joyous, stressed, worried, or any other emotional state of being. It will only ever reflect back to us an understanding of where we are in our relationship to it and our need for security in it.

In spiritual conversation, there’s a common saying “let go and let God.” In many ways, this is equally true in regards to our financial experience. Let go of the need to control your sense of “security” (which is never more than an illusion) and let the natural flow of your ever-present abundance flow into your life.

This trail along the French-Spanish border through the Pyrenees Mountains has been hiked and biked by thousands of pilgrims for thousands of years.  Even Shirley MacLaine wrote about her journey in “The Camino.”  According to an Amazon review of MacLaine’s book, “it is said that this 500-mile path lies directly under the Milky Way and that it reflects the energy of the star systems above it.”

Any endeavor that helps us slow down, move step by step and mile by mile, lets our minds and hearts synchronize, in contrast to how most people plug into electronic devices 24/7 these days.  I experienced a synchronization of heart and mind in 2004 by walking a half-marathon along the Ironman Triathlon route across Hawaii’s Big Island.  I spent only 4 months going from no exercise to being able to walk 13.1 miles in 5 hours in order to memorialize my dad who had died in 2003 from a stroke.

Ironically, three days after I saw “The Way,” my daughter Risa set off on a pilgrimage of her own along the coast of South America.  She flew from Montana to LA to Peru to begin a 6-month bike trip to Patagonia.  As I bid her farewell, I couldn’t stop thinking of when Martin Sheen’s character in “The Way” learned his son had unexpectedly died soon after setting out on the Camino.  In the film, Sheen flies to the Pyrenees to collect his son’s body and winds up trekking the Camino himself, depositing his son’s ashes along the way. As parents, we pray that our adventurous children will be safe wherever they go, that people and the elements will be kind as they learn that enjoying Life’s journey is as important as achieving goals or winning awards.

A quote on Risa’s trip photo-blog (http://bicivida.travellerspoint.com) from poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox also reflects this:  “Like the winds of the sea are the waves of fate; As we voyage along through life, ’tis the set of a soul that decides its goal, and not the calm or the strife.” 

Each day, through every action and interaction, we constantly recalibrate our destination (for this lifetime at least) through adjusting “the set of our soul” to help us handle both the calm and the strife.  I hope, like Martin Sheen’s character in “The Way,” that when given the opportunity, we take on a quest to help us listen more clearly to our inner voices and strengthen our souls.

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If we look at the USA as a human body we can see a body that has allowed and encouraged self abuse. It poisoned itself with chemicals, polluted its vital organs (our rivers, streams, and land), and denied the problem. The USA is like an addict that is hopefully about to hit bottom and sober up. Its ignored the disease of poverty and ignorance growing inside itself and even fostered the delusional tactic that the act of ignoring the problem will make it go away. A friend of mine who is a devout Capitalist said to me recently that business is, “….here to make money for it’s shareholders. That is what a corporation is supposed to do.” he’s right…and that’s the problem. To him, whether or not a business is socially or environmentally responsible “…isn’t important”. Somehow I learned a very different purpose and definition of business. I believe that business supposed to make the world a better place, supposed to create a betterment in the wold, supposed to serve the people who are it’s customers and the people who work for it. It’s a business serves us and not a we serve business attitude.

The American “body” is sick and expressing the fundamental demand of life to get back into alignment with being healthy. We have moved out of health and into dis-ease and I’m grateful for the protestors who are sending a clear message to the body that something needs to be done. Now, we have a choice. Do we make it wrong and bad and further harm the body by a “business as usual” tactic and cut it out, drug it, shame it, and so forth in hopes that it will go away? Or do we take a holistic loving approach that embraces the whole Self and does things to nurture the body so it can heal. The media and police are causing further harm to the American body by creating a black-out of information and physically harming those who are asking for another way of doing things. The “canary in the coal” mine is dying and are we going to do anything about it? A holistic approach would require truly looking at the problem, even loving the problem, nurturing the part of ourselves that needs care; feeding it healthy water, food, love so that it can bring the rest of the body back into alignment with it’s natural state of wellness.

It’s not about picking a side and pointing fingers. It’s about letting go of the victim mentality on both sides, taking responsibility for exactly where we are and what we’ve become, and creating a strategy for healing that comes from a place of love and involves the whole person (every member and level of society). In this moment the person isn’t in charge…the addict is in charge. the corporations and leaders within government that are serving the bottom dollar and not the PEOPLE of the world. The addiction to control, to serving the shareholders, to raping the world to create a temporary profit, to thinking in old worn out ways that are comfortable and yet abusive to ourselves; these are the behaviors of self abuse and an unhealthy body. We are like the cigarette/drug addict that knows they have a problem but refuses to deal with it and goes on a binge indulging in the abuse because they can’t deal with the truth that’s in front of them. The first step towards healing is taking responsibility for exactly who you are, letting go of being the victim, and taking charge of your life. Are you ready to stand up for yourself? Are you read to stand up for a country that works for the entire system of the body, recognizing that we are all part of the same whole and therefore all valuable and necessary to the health of the whole?

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We forget that we are spiritual beings and remembering our connection with spirit allows great freedom from worry.  We live in the powerful knowledge that all is well and will be played out for our best and highest.  Our value is not in how much we accomplish and attempt to control…it comes from the presence of Spirit within.

If you are in need of money say; “I cast the burden of lack on the Christ (within) and I go free to have plenty”  We live in an abundant universe and there is plenty for all.  Say this over and over and joyfully watch how serendipity or seeming coincidence provides for your every need.

If you carry the burden of resentment which creates bitterness say;  I cast the burden of resentment on the Christ (within) and I go free, to be loving, harmonious and happy”  If you have challenges with relationships in business, home or life say;  I cast the burden of discord in relationships on the Christ (within) and I am set free to enjoy harmonious relationships that flow with ease and grace.

Once you feel your neck stiffen and your  arms cross your chest…STOP!!!  Breath and walk away.  Then cast your burden on the spirit within who lives in perfect peace  to remedy your situation.  I understand that this is NOT your first thought (yet).  Are yo a nuclear reactor ready to rip someone a new … before you are aware of the verbal explosion? Has that served you well?  Practice makes perfect. You will react as you always have and then you’ll remember the “new way”.  When you’re about to blow you’ll STOP, Breath and walk away.  Oh what a happy day that is!  That is the spirit within becoming evident in your life.

Let go, Let go, Let go…surrender to the flow and observe how spirit who is pure love makes the way clear for your  heart’s desire.

Stop fighting with yourself and those around you!  Stop, Look and Listen.  Breath, cast your burden, and observe the joy and peace that is your divine right!

By definition, Solitude can mean:
1.  the state of being alone, separated from other people, whether considered as a welcome freedom from disturbance or as an unhappy loneliness

2. a quality of remote quietness or seclusion in places from which human activity is generally absent

3. a remote or uninhabited place

What some people -based on a programmed belief that allows them to fear being alone-  completely miss when they deny themselves this healthy time to clear out within their lives, is actually the perfect chance to create some real enchantment for themselves. The Name Expression (the numerological calculation of the value of the letters composing it) that guides the very word of Solitude is the Chaldean’s brilliant understanding of the 33, that of Love and Magic. Said the Chaldeans of the 33:

“This carries the same vibration as the 24 – except that the magic of love, the extent of originality and creativity, and the promise of eventual financial success are deepened and increased. Due to the double 3, these entities are more fortunate in every way when involved in a harmonious partnership of some kind with the opposite sex, which applies to the career as well as romantic and marital relationships. This a number of well-deserved karmic reward. The 33 vibration is advised not to abuse the astounding luck which will descend on them at sometime during the life by allowing it to tempt them into laziness, overconfidence, and a feeling of superiority. When a sense of humor and genuine humility accompany the 33 vibration, it’s a wonderfully fortunate number.”

The 24 represents Love – Money – Creativity, which is a rich source of understanding than if one does what they truly love in life, focus upon their creativity, it’s practically a fool-proof formula that brings forth the likes of one of Venus’s favorites: money. Looking to both of these 6 vibrations, it is Venus who is in charge of anyone’s solitary moments.

Knowing the presence of Neptune over the 7 vibrations, (who seemingly can’t get enough of their alone time), one might think Solitude should tick to something like a 34 Name Expression instead. Why give the credit to Venus?

Venus is the planet that governs over harmony, peace, balance, and negotiations. No fan of lies or arguments, she’ll run for the hills to stay away from them. Also noting Venus’s appreciation of beauty and nature, one cannot deny the relationship that can be gained within the self if we choose to spend our solitary moments with Dear Old Momma Nature herself.

Time alone can bring forth such unity within our life, especially in our present day. The world we all co-exist within is filled with multitudes of choices that allow us all to attach and attract so much to us that we don’t even necessarily need. When we all keep going in the hustle and bustle pace of modern day society, it is without question a disconnection is happening for human beings everywhere.

Solitude is here to save the day and rescue our souls when we decide to step away from the intense buzz of life. Vibrating as a Master Number 33, aside from the Love and Magic, it is here to equally teach us from the two 3’s that compose it. Personal growth, learning, and honing in on what we wish to believe as our individual wisdom are all qualities guiding the 3. Unite these two 3’s together, and Venus’s harmony and peace can be a most pleasant outcome.

What else does Solitude have to say to us? Lexigrams -the poetic tale the anagrams tell from any word or title- provide further insight that is uncannily on target with what can happen to anyone when their free will decides to take that time to be in those silent listens.

SOLITUDE

I LET IT SIT, I IDLE SO I SITE SOUL TOIL
I LOSE, I OUST TIES TO OUTSIDE LIES
I SIT SO I LET OLD LIES DIE
IT IS TEDIOUS TO SIT, TO LET IT LOSE
LET a SOUL TIE IT TO SOLID TOIL DUTIES
DUEL LIES USE US, SOIL US TO DUE TO STOLID TIES
OLD LIES TOLD TO US LET US DIE
DILUTE LIES TO LET a LOST SOUL OUT
I EDIT: I LET LIES DUEL TO DIE TO DUST
I SLIDE TO SOLID SOUL TIES
I DO, I DO LET SOLID SOUL TIES OUT TO IDOL
LET’S USE a LOUD LOTUS TO LITE US TO LOTS O’ SOLID TIES

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Realistically, we all hit the crunch zone from time to time. Whether we’re still in a full-time job, part-time job/part-time business, start-up business, growing the business or even finding the balance at home with a family, there are times when it can seem overwhelming. (Note: The key word here is ‘seem.’)

It’s a good place to be, though not always comfortable. I mean, The Holistic Chamber of Commerce is growing! We now have Professional/Practitioner Members in 23 states and 2 provinces. Still, that leaves 27 states and 10 provinces left to go. After all, patience isn’t really a virtue, is it? It would be nice to have the reality to match the vision already!

What do you do when you’re in that crunch? This is where the rubber hits the road. Sometimes, it’s very clear… Other times, when the to-do list is longer than the time available, what do you do? In your business/practice or even your job, what will help you reach the next level? Is it time for a website or just to make another phone call? In order to grow a national organization, it’s important to continue investing in Members and Member Services. Still, there are days when the next priority is not entirely obvious.

The first challenge is that it’s easy to prioritize results over relationships. Realistically, relationships are stronger and create more long-lasting overall success. I have to remind myself and share that reminder with others.

My second challenge is that, in the past, I would have found something to do. Write another article, send an e-mail, or call a colleague. Now, when I have too much on the to-do list, I take a moment to wait for wisdom. In order to receive new results, it’s often important to release old ways of doing things. That means being still and listening for that inner voice.

The process seems simple enough… I begin by getting clear about what I want to attract, in terms of both relationships and results. Working with a Coach and/or a Hypnotherapist can help at this point. Then, apply the law of action and take steps to create the desired result. (Or at this point). Lastly, the hard part: to sit still while the law of attraction works its’ magic.

In the hustle and bustle of today’s high activity levels, it’s easy to forget that last step.

I remember one of my most surprising success stories – I had been working for a year to get a promotion at my corporate job. I was networking and taking on special projects on a regular basis. Finally, out of frustration, I took a vacation. I went to Bolivia and Peru, with Quaker Bolivia Link, for ten days. I let go of all contact with the office.

When I returned, I was offered a promotion and negotiated my best raise ever! It’s amazing what a breath of fresh air can do…

While we can’t take a vacation every time we need to shift gears and rejuvenate, we can take a walk or meditate or even a short weekend sabbatical. Perhaps that’s why I get so much from holistic therapies such as acupuncture, massage and the hyperbaric oxygen chamber. They’re each require that I be still and wait for wisdom. Then, later on, I can keep moving forward more effectively!

We are nonetheless, wherever we live, affected mentally by where we are physically.  Everything contributes to our state of mind and helps determine how we are able to “go with flow.”

All part of the rhyme and reason. Everyone knows this, a time and a season, but those who are daily stewards, our caretakers of the earth, they know all too well the first hand effects created by the change of seasons. We are now ready for our Harvest, yes, it tis the season to think about reaping what you sow.

I just recently saw the 1979 Peter Sellers movie “Being There,” which somehow got into my Netflix batch.  Being an avid gardener, it was so easy for me to relate to the movie’s theme.  Ah yes, the importance of gardens, and the rhythm of the seasons.

In the movie, “Chance the [simple] Gardner ” is mistakenly believed to be “Chauncy [the aristocratic] Gardiner.”   Although he had never been out in the world, living his life as a gardener, Chance is forced into society after his employer crosses over.  How Chance impacts those who come into contact (including Shirley MacLaine as “Eve”) is quite intriguing, as Chance’s views of life as a gardener convey so much to the sophisticated people he meets. More than an interesting movie, it really tells us how we live our life through seasons, whether we are a gardener or not.

While watching the movie, I reflected on how the weather and seasons play into things.  As I write, I’m harvesting my tomatoes, a little late because of too much rain in Northeast.  I know that once I’ve laid the foundation, which is crucial, there is only so much I can do.  Nature assumes control.  Of course, I do weed the garden and try to keep the critters out. And I naturally contribute lots of love and nurturing.  But I can’t make the sun shine or the rain fall.  That is up to Nature.  Still…I’m helping and the connection to Nature creates in me a marvelous state of mind/body and soul. Gardening truly teaches one to be in the moment here on Earth, and to love life to its fullest—which is a beneficial way to be because we never know what’s around the corner.

Living my life as a medium where I know that daily at any moment life can change for any of us who loses someone.

I know this so significantly with my work to be true, and then there are those moments that I experience it personally. While visiting my mother this summer, I got to share some special moments with a dear friend—Bonnie, my sister’s best friend in fact—while in her garden.  There was a lot of talk of purple basil.  She’s Italian and I knew her grandfather who came from Italy and never spoke much English.  He passed along to Bonnie his love of gardening and green thumb.

When we were together, I didn’t know it would be my last time seeing Bonnie “in the body”—in her garden, so appropriate, when she passed just one month after our time walking thru her greenhouse.  She gave me some purple basil, plus loads of mints and other plants I’d never even heard of.

As Bonnie was the last matriarch of her family, her passing was a major blow.  I’ve known the family my whole life and although they don’t share my blood, they are family in every other way. Her passing for me was very personal, and a reminder of how important it is for each and every one of us to live every moment to its fullest, as best we can, and let everyone whom we love know how we feel about them.  That’s a state of mind we should all strive for and it is truly one of the most important ways to be—Be here in the now and love each moment.

As I sit writing this letter to you, I am pausing to snack on some of the best tomatoes I’ve ever tasted, right from out of my own garden.  And, as a special touch, I added some of Bonnie’s wonderful purple basil.  Along with a sip of wine thinking, “I raise my glass to you, Bonnie, because in this moment, we’re enjoying garden delights together, a truly beautiful welcoming to Autumn.

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Don’t worry, the dirty jobs that are less appealing to most would still hold allure for some. If there were jobs that really no one wanted to do, they could mandatorily be occupied by young adults as part of their civic duty and rite of passage. Older folks would laugh and reminisce about their days as a sewer inspector, road kill cleaner, and garbage pit technician.

Sure, my ideal 0 money culture will never come to pass, but I get hours of delight imagining such a utopia. I understand now more than ever, “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” Word. As if any substance on earth should have more worth than our own soul. That’s just silly.

I try my best to base my money decisions by dropping more deeply into my center – that pure place of teeming prosperity and true worth within that isn’t tarnished by outside fears or circumstances. Then I logically weigh out pros and cons, balancing knowledge with wisdom. I feel real gratitude when I give excellent service and get paid for it. I even give gratitude when I’m paying bills: I love electricity, running water, and my car! I get that money is the way value and worth get expressed on this earth plane, and that for now at least, I’m stuck with it, so I may as well make it as peaceful, joyful, and fun a game as possible. Without getting sucked into compromising my integrity in the process of playing.

So, how do you live an honorable life in a world that seems to be controlled by money, without letting money control you?

Licorice Health Benefits

The health benefits of licorice root has been used for thousands years to treat a variety of aliments, including coughs, sore throats, food poisoning, and liver and stomach disorders. Indeed, this herb has been long valued as a demulcent to soothe and coat inflamed tissues of the mouth, throat, and digestive and urinary tracts.

In addition to its important uses as a demulcent, the herb acts as an expectorant, which has also been long valued. Glycyrrhizin, which is the main active ingredient in licorice root acts as an expectorant by loosing and thinning mucus and phlegm from the respiratory tract, making it easier to cough up. Glycyrrhizin also harbors anti-inflammatory properties.

Today, alternative health care professionals continue to use the benefits of licorice root to relieve respiratory ailments such as bronchitis, colds, coughs, congestion, sore throat, and allergies. In addition, it is used for stomach problems (including heartburn from reflux), inflammatory disorders, skin conditions (including eczema and psoriasis), minor skin infections, and liver problems.

But wait, there’s more info about the health benefits of licorice root ..

Recent animal studies have shown that licorice root enhances immunity by boosting levels of interferon. Interferon is one of nature’s most powerful antiviral agents — it helps to keep viruses from reproducing as well as it simulates the activity of other beneficial immune cells. Not surprising, other studies have shown that licorice fights the herpes simplex virus, which is the troublemaker that causes genital herpes and cold sores.

European physicians treasure the health benefits of licorice root, meaning they highly regard it as one of the top herbal medicines for combating viral hepatitis. They use the intravenous form for the treatment of Hepatitis B and C. However, people who want to take advantage of licorice’s possible healing action for hepatitis should discuss the herb with a knowledgeable health care provider.

Recent studies indicate that licorice root also contains substances that kill certain bacteria and the fungus responsible for vaginal yeast infections.

One of the most popular uses for this healing herb is for ulcers of the digestive tract. The benefits of licorice root are quite multifaceted in this area! According to the well-renowned tome “The Natural Physicians Healing Therapies” by Mark Stengler, N.D. the author states:

“It stimulates cell growth of the stomach and intestinal linings, increases the natural mucous lining of the stomach, increases blood flow to the damaged tissues, and decreases muscle spasms.” The recommended form of use is DGL (glycyrrhetinic acid). (Page 311.)

Licorice root also seems to support the adrenal glands — making these adrenal hormones such as cortisol (the body’s primary stress-fighting adrenal hormone) more available to the body. As such, licorice may help lessen symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia by enhancing cortisol activity.

Licorice root contains phytoestrogens that appear to have mild estrogen-like effects. As such, it is commonly included in formulas to help combat PMS and menopausal complaints.

Licorice root also contains various flavonoids, which are potent antioxidants.

Some experts point out that one — among the arsenal of benefits of licorice root is that it’s an excellent liver tonic.

Lastly, licorice is considered a “harmonizing” herb, which means when used in a formula licorice can enhance other herbs to work more effectively to reduce their toxicity. In addition, it has the ability to tame the bitter taste of many other medicinal herbs.

Other Licorice Health Benefits

Licorice may also help to:

•Protect against cancer due to its antioxidant properties

•Control canker sores by accelerating its healing

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New Understanding

This New Moon in Libra offers the opportunity for true forward motion since Mercury’s last Retrograde passage. This lunation equally brings initiations building from energies relating to Saturn, who has been slowly and surely requesting responsibility within The Scales since last fall. Be open to a path of friendly light to now bring forth diplomatic, tolerant, and sincere feelings throughout this Waxing Phase until 11 October.

Moon enters Libra
27 September 12:51am EDT to 29 September 12:05pm EDT
When you have our Lunar Lady passing through the balance of The Scales, we have the ideal opportunity for comparison and co-operation to emerge within our lives. By tapping into a sensitive instinct, there isn’t a better Moon passage to gravitate to peaceful, hospitable, charming, and friendly feelings under. The emotional imagination becomes refined, as it eagerly looks to please and engage in harmonious channels. Be aware however of any possible lazy, evasive, and co-dependent reactions.

New Moon in Libra, 04 degrees, 27 Sept 7:09am EDT
This lunation marks the first of three empty nights we’ll see for Autumn 2011. As with any New Moon our feelings have the capacity to become fresh, and take on some initiating energies to bring improvements to our emotions. The area of life that 04 degrees Libra falls in your natal birth chart, is the one which you can see a new light to emerge within, bringing much originality and innovation to life as we then wax and increase for these next two weeks leading up to the Full Moon upon 11 October.

For the Collective
Saturn is currently at 18 degrees Libra, not too far away from this New Moon’s kick-off point. While the Moon will continuously make its’ short visits with Saturn each month when it returns to The Scales- The Karmic Adjustor is slowly and patiently moving in this sign until the Autumn of 2012. Each and every month, we explore our emotional side here and allow changes to unfold at Saturn’s preferred pace. Being in the recognition of how this long-term passage is gradually but surely bringing responsibility, wisdom, and learning through experience to the Libra area of our lives will result in our stability to manifest.

It’s equally a true “planet party” in Libra for this month, as we also see Mercury and Venus close by at 02 and 15 degrees Libra, respectively. Communications and the pondering of values are all swirling within this Universal offering for starting anew. One can certainly say, after the recent Mercury Retrograde, the essence of Libra to align some balance back into our lives is more than welcomed. All is set for a new level of understanding to reveal itself wherever The Scales harmonize for you.

LUNAR-O-SCOPE, NEW Moon in LIBRA, 2011
For the collective horoscope, again we offer advice for every sign from the outer vantage point. Remember, if you know your Rising Sign (Ascendant), read that passage too, for it typically will apply to your personal (natal) charts’ advice. It is, however, always recommended to have your natal chart cast by a professional astrologer to ensure you are in the know of how the true mathematical relationships of the Zodiac Wheel work individually for you as life moves ever forward.

Aries: Take a look outside yourself to all you relate to, personal or business oriented. As Saturn has been letting lessons be learned within this area of life, it will now be time to take on more responsibility with those you partner with. While you are normally fearless to strike up conversation, the ability to flirt away at present is strong, and matters of love are on your mind. A wonderful time to embrace new co-operative acts, know they most certainly are for you!

Taurus: Like you haven’t been reminded over the past year to bring improvements to your routine, personal habits, and health Dear Bull. We know you like to take your time, but you can expect to see impressive progress within this long-term process that is unfolding, as there are more ways to seek balance here.  Look at the way you are being of service to others, there is a fresh way to take your stance to do so. Forget about being stubborn, for peace is looking for you.

Gemini: The Twins are definitely ready to make something new! There is an artistic or creative adventure just awaiting your cleverness to engage within it. While you may have been feeling Saturn’s restriction here over the past year, expect a little lightening up with Venus and Mercury here to inspire you. Children can be on your mind, or require your focus now. A new love affair may also be entering upon the stage of your life, and it is more than ok to be responsible to it.

Cancer: While home and family are always on the Crab’s radar, there are issues concerning them that will find new ways to blossom now. Harmony awaits to find you where you refuel. Saturn may have not always made it seem easy here in the past year, but remember, it’s all about learning what’s truly important about your security. You love a good déjà vu – and the ones you’ll receive now have extra special instinctive messages to channel to you.

Leo: Time to even out your thinking your Royal Highness. If you’ve been a little caught up in Saturn’s restrictions here, it’s time to wisely listen. Every Lion knows it’s only best to think positive thoughts, as those experiences have only been for your own good.  With Mercury in the mix, moving forward and applying a steadfast patience here opens your doors wide to write, educate, or learn. It’s time to truly roar within your new thoughts, new forest, and new heart.

Virgo: Stop fussing and worrying about the earning power- this is the first thing to logically bring a new energy to! Forget about attracting more worry- instead refine those detailed-oriented skills you have that love serving others. Your value system has been seeing a slow and methodical restructuring, be patient here. Look to Venus to aide in claiming your securities, and make the necessary plans that will grant them proper room to grow. Treat yourself to something new.

Libra: You always show the good side of your Scales, and now, there is more weigh to carefully add to them. Remember, Saturn wants you to do nothing in a rush or be too-risky at present. As you see new approaches saying hello right now, these wish to bring a fresh face to how the world grabs its’ first impressions of you. While it’s always a pretty mask you wear, you really feel at peace with trying some different shades and hues that will enhance your “I AM” all the more!

Scorpio: You’re quite comfortable in the subconscious realms that this Moons’ energy wants to take you to regal Eagle. You’re wise to not deny the retreat from the world, as you have been sensing the deep responsibility to your inner world and dreams last fall. As this area of life is activated strongly by all of Libra’s current transits, it’s time to go further within- you will find some amazing resolutions for the spirit. Enjoy these mysteries that wait for you to solve them.

Sagittarius: Your attention to your friendships and organizations has certainly been requested from you over the past year, and you have been wise to place it here. The recent roles you’ve learned about in your groups allow your dreams even more room to blossom. You’re preparing yourself for ultimate responsibility here that still has one more year to work through, so don’t lose your focus before completing the task at hand Dear Archer, be sure to look before you aim!

Capricorn: Cast off the worry old Goat. What you love so much –work, toil and career- are amidst a long patient process of change. Those feelings coming on since last fall about where your public life is headed; make one step closer to the answer you’ve been waiting for. Your purpose, mission, and reputation are restructuring for the long term, as you continue to learn from your experiences. For now, seeing what’s new here is happy to communicate with you.

Aquarius: Responsibility has been visiting your philosophical outlooks since last fall, creating changes even the prophetic thinker like you couldn’t foresee coming. There’s an important a trip you are about to embark upon -even if it is only in the mind- a fresh pursuit wishes to bring your aims to higher education. While Saturn may be trying to curtail old worn our beliefs, it’s time to allow some new ones in, and Venus and Mercury are gladly here to help you originate them.

Pisces: It’s a good time to bring some new life to any lingering financial revisions. Investments, taxes, inheritances, shared/joint resources- any of these have good energies coming from Venus to balance things properly. Remember however, Saturn will not reward impulsive or greedy decisions here right now. Equally, there is a new current of intimacy taking you to some lively waters in this area, intuitively allowing you to make some serious sensual waves.

Today, I’m going to throw out a call to action! I challenge you to look at life in the same way and to discover that LIFE DOES LOVE YOU! The energetic shift from searching for pain and evidence of lack to looking recognizing the love that is right in front of you is profound. It moves me from a place of complaint and frustration to a place of possibility and potential and I invite you to join me there. What are you going to do with all that love!?!?

September 23 – Sun in Libra – Happy Autumnal Equinox!

September 26 -29- Sun and New Moon in Libra oppose Uranus in Aries square Pluto in Capricorn

Whew!!! – Whatever is happening this week it’s a doozy. The solstices and equinoxes are always really potent and heightened times, and so are new and full Moons. To have both the Sun and New Moon fresh into Libra contacting the Uranus Pluto square . . . We could see a huge swell of new information, opportunities for associations and relationships that inspire and compel. And just like the changing seasons, there is the possibility that the existing relationships are taking on new dimensions and shifting their focus.

Libra wants peace, harmony, partnership and collaboration. It’s time to seek the next level of simpatico and productivity with your partners. Forge new relationships with geniuses and wizards, thereby recognizing the genius wizard that lives within. Say bye bye to your “alone” comfort zone and what a relief that can be!

As with any threshold crossing moment, in comes the new and out goes the old, just like inhaling and exhaling, but on a cosmic scale. This is a big inhale of very exciting and potent energy for the fall. Many hands make light work and this energy is the ultimate gathering of strange but somehow perfect bedfellows.

The weather may be extreme and the quality of our relationships may quicken and awaken and the demand for truthful catharsis may become as common as everyday sustenance.

Everyone is feeling heightened and it’s nice to remember to relax and release. It will all get done and we don’t have to do it all this second. It feels like time isn’t doling itself out the way it used to but the seconds and minutes are still there. This fall we might simplify, really balance and breathe and release any blockages in the nervous system that keep tension, fear or anxiety running.

It’s best to be a channel for this heightened energy instead of an impediment – anything sticking in your craw – smother and shower and explode it in love and light and approach the change from a centered grounded place of Peace.

Uranus in Aries squares Pluto in Capricorn on and off seven times from August 2011 through March 2015

This entire coming time period features Uranus the Planet of freedom in Aries the sign of pioneering and combat in a frustrating, friction oriented relationship to Pluto the Planet of control in Capricorn, the sign of acquisition, we are going to have to balance control versus freedom, and bring in radical empowerment individually so that we can help release the grip the Pluto obsessed with control energy wants to have over the unique freedom loving individual energy.

This dynamic of freedom confronting control is prevalent in each and every one of us and all over the globe. Wherever Aries and Capricorn are in your chart is where this struggle and growth will take place in your personal life. It feels like the urge to break out, be free and explore new territory confronting the urge to control, stay safe, and maintain power. Both energies need to express and share, like good little children on the play ground of life, we can balance these divergent needs and easily become more complex and high functioning whether in a group or alone.

Uranium and Plutonium, we have plenty of it but we don’t quite know how to deal with it because when it explodes and erupts it’s a power beyond human understanding. Oh yeah, like a nuclear plant.

We can expect many events expressing this struggle between controlled stagnation – dysfunctional governments, corporations, and thugs taking exception to the breaking free humanitarians, the evolving future, youth and protectors of individualism. It’s mythic dark versus light, its David and Goliath, it’s the slaves rebelling against the masters, and it’s all very intense in urgency and drama. It’s also big gravitational forces affecting the actual physics of the planet. It’s a big cosmic power struggle. It is the “end times” that have become so famous because of the Mayan Calendar drama. The part that’s missing in this whole fear factory is that this is also THE BEGINNING TIMES! YAY!

The light is there at the end of the tunnel, we are opening into the new spiral of humanity’s evolution, even though it may not seem like it at times we are infusing huge amounts of light into the darkness. We are re-inventing ourselves and our world. The spiral of evolution is a spiral instead of just a circle because there is always more light than dark, ALWAYS. It is possible that many of the Pluto heads receive Uranian enlightenment and join into the current of positive change. And many of the Uranian extremists join into the cooperative and healing identity of a functional human family.

This is the opening and opportunity to instantly, through Uranian flashes of brilliance, leap over the grappling sumo wrestling tedium of old style combat. With the internet and consciousness being what it is, and the many many inspired and brilliant people on the planet now, we can make this version of the square quicker and easier with quantum leaps in consciousness, ushering in our new updated world. Evolved Revolution is here to stay for awhile – let’s make it inspired!

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