New Moon – 4/14/10
Tomorrow night’s Aries new moon is a doozey. I listen to the energy of astrology – the cycles and patterns that are above have reflection or mirrors down below. According to Barbara Hand Clow, who I follow for information on this:
(http://www.handclow2012.com/astroflash.htm)
“… The “Mars affect” peaked during the Libra Full Moon on March 29/30, when many of you found yourselves resolving some very deep old conflicts. In the Spring Equinox reading, I noted that from the spring Mars positions would give you “strength, will power, and a clear sense of direction,” and that you’d be “emotionally stable while undertaking difficult things.” Quite a few of you tackled something that was locking you up; you won your personal battle; and you are poised and ready to use more of your creativity.
Please take a few moments to reflect on what you were doing around the time of the Full Moon from about March 27 through April 2; this will help you to reflect on how you can use the powers of this extremely potent Aries New Moon. Who or what did you struggle with until you all found a resolution? During this period, we’ve been pushing back to balance, to make new agreements, to let go of old paths, which has been stressful.
But Saturn is the key to this April new moon. You will find great energy for overcoming obstacles and realizing your intentions. How are your Spring Equinox intentions coming along? Are you amazed by the firepower you’ve had these last three weeks, are you impressed with how you can create what you want? If so, then this closely focused Saturn aspect means that you really can achieve your ideals, especially if you make an alliance with spirit. This month is a great month to remember to ask spirit for what you need, and to assume you have all the help you need. You do, and you will probably accomplish a lot, and you will also be amazed by the exposures and revelations coming from the collective. Things are going to change, it is only a matter of how much any one of us resists that change.”
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Resurrection
Yesterday, the world was changed. Whether you ascribe to Judeo-Christian theology, pagan theology, astrology, or no theology, the energy is present everywhere on the planet and in the stars today. (And yesterday’s earthquake in Southern California is proof! 
) The world shifted yesterday; the old world of sin and darkness has given way to light. Christ, the son/sun, the sun god Ra, whatever you choose to call him, has been miraculously reborn and resurrected in the world – and in you. This takes place not only in ancient stories and biblical texts, but also in the formation and movements of specific planets and stars in the sky which the ancients understood in a way that most have lost connection to. Their wisdom was that, “so above, so below”, and these changes and shifts in the energy and patterns of the cosmos – and our relation to them on earth – also take place within our own psyche – you might say in a very psychic sense, energetically.
Forgiveness
Forgiveness gets a bit of a bad rap, in my opinion, as something very wishy-washy or new-agey. Almost as if people who operate from a space of forgiveness in their lives are simply doormats, willing to accept anything and who are weak or non-confrontational. In my work and life, I find almost the exact opposite to be true. For me, forgiveness is a brawny, active, almost muscular thing that is universally inherent to human beings.
Read More...Looking for support?
When you’re considering making significant changes in your energy or your life, or looking to create something new – a new project, career, relationship, or routine, it can feel a little uncomfortable to your body. If you’re shifting or moving around within your internal landscape, it can be hard to know what is “real” – which can be more than a little terrifying! You might fall into habits that would have you rely on family, friends, loved ones to create a sense of safety that will allow you to take that next, big, scary step. It’s completely natural for us to rely on each other in this way, but it can create undue pressure on our relationships – particularly if you’re going through a really rough period with lots of upheaval. The other option may be to pull inward, and isolate yourself until the change has occurred, which can be uncomfortable for your body, which craves attention, contact and stimulus.
So what is the other option? You can rely on the earth for support. Yep, the entire earth is there for you to lean on – at all times. You don’t have to ask for permission, you don’t have to justify it, you don’t need to be responsible for it. It’s been there for you your entire lifetime – in fact, it’s been there for all of us. And it’s not going anywhere! Our bodies are made of minerals, compounds, and matter that is of the earth, so working with earth energy can be a great healing for your body. It can give you the strength and support that you’re looking for – and it’s within you. You don’t need to look outside of yourself for what you crave.
If you’ve never been consciously in communication with the earth, you might be in for a treat. The earth has wisdom and energy that is very, very old – but is also constantly in motion, movement, and change. The earth is constantly recycling itself; constantly creating, destroying, and recreating itself. You might say that it is sympathetic to your journey and the changes you wish to make. It knows all about how difficult that can be. It can be a sympathetic and healing force for you to lean on and be supported by. All you have to do is ask for it, and the earth will show you, in magical ways, that it is there for you.
I’m leading a free, guided meditation workshop in April about creating space for growth and change by being in communication with the earth. If you’ve never participated in a psychic energy or guided meditation workshop, I encourage you to come out and explore it for yourself! If you’re feeling nervous – just ask the earth for a little push. Learn more about the workshop here.
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Most of us are programmed to believe that failure – of any kind – is bad and wrong. We’re programmed by our parents, by the school systems, by society in general. The trouble is, failure is essential to the process of growth and change. Here are 5 reasons why I think it’s imperative to allow yourself permission to fail!
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There is more to you than meets the eye.
Most people live their lives blindly accepting what is presented to them as reality and as truth. They spend their time and energy considering matters of survival – ie, food, shelter, clothing; or matters of empathy – ie, social relationships, communities, fitting into groups; or matters of achievement and recognition. There’s nothing wrong with any of these areas of focus – in fact, it’s important and beneficial to have these life skills nailed down! The alternatives are not surviving, not fitting in, and not feeling as tho you are contributing to your life.
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