Mercury, the great communicator, is still retrograde until July 20^th. This retrograde is a particularly gnarly one. Plans and communications started ‘going south’ weeks before its official start. Emotions will run high, so please focus on being peaceful and calm. Do practice some form of meditation and relaxation on a daily basis. Since Mercury rules communication, transportation and contracts, when it’s retrograde, all manner of mistakes and misunderstandings can occur.  If you can, hold off on buying (or leasing) any big ticket items.  It’s also a good idea to triple check any and all plans you make.  This is an excellent time for introspection and research, as those things that are usually hidden from view, show themselves more easily during a Mercury Retrograde period.  Wait until Mercury goes direct before making any big decisions. It is still Summer, though, so remember to emulate the 5-year olds and—play, play, play.  

Your message this month comes in the form of a quote or affirmation.                                                                                  

THE EMPEROR (March 21 – April 20) “It’s impossible,” said pride. “It’s risky,” said experience. “It’s pointless,” said reason. “Give it a try,” whispered the heart.” Anonymous

THE EMPRESS (April 21 – May 20) “In Switzerland I was educated in line with the basic premise: work, work, work. You are only a valuable human being if you work. This is utterly wrong. Half working, half dancing–that is the right mixture.”  Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

THE LOVERS (May 21 – June 20) “Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.” Danny Kaye

THE CHARIOT (June 21 – July 20) “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead

THE SUN (July 21 – August 22) “The truth shall set you free, but first it may piss you off.” Anonymous 

THE HERMIT (August 23 – September 22) “There is nothing more notable in Socrates than that he found time, when he was an old man, to learn music and dancing, and thought it time well spent.” Michel de Montaigne 

JUSTICE (September 23 – October 22) “There is only one real sin and that is to persuade oneself that the second best is anything but second best.” Doris Lessing  

THE MAGICIAN (October 23 – November 21) “The finest emotion of which we are capable is the mystic emotion. Herein lies the germ of all art and all true science. Anyone to whom this feeling is alien, who is no longer capable of wonderment and lives in a state of fear, is a dead man. To know that what is impenetrable for us really exists and manifests itself as the highest wisdom and the most radiant beauty, whose gross forms alone are intelligible to our poor faculties—this knowledge, this feeling … that is the core of the true religious sentiment. In this sense, and in this sense alone, I rank myself among profoundly religious men.” Albert Einstein 

THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE (November 22 – December 21) “It is only when we no longer compulsively need someone that we can have a real relationship with them.” Anthony Storr 

THE WORLD (December 22 – January 19) “I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.” Jack London 

THE STAR (January 20 – February 19) “This is the real secret of life—to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” Alan Watts 

THE MOON (February 20 – March 20) “The formula for achieving a successful relationship is simple: you should treat all disasters as if they were trivialities but never treat a triviality as if it were a disaster.” Quentin Crisp

 

 

Extremes! The weather, belief systems, actions and attitudes. The best way to navigate these wild times is to stay centered and be open to acknowledging that as crazy as everything is, it is all moving in exactly the right manner. We, our world, and everything in it are changing, evolving and many of us are using the default system of resistance to anything new. The default system isn’t working—thank God! All of the energy being wasted can be put to positive, creative use as we move, evolve into our new way of being. Oh, and just to keep us paying attention, Mercury will be retrograde from June 26^th until July 20^th. Since Mercury rules communication, transportation and contracts, when it’s retrograde, all manner of mistakes and misunderstandings can occur. If you can, hold off on buying (or leasing) any big ticket items. It’s also a good idea to triple check any and all plans you make. This is an excellent time for introspection and research, as those things that are usually hidden from view, show themselves more easily during a Mercury Retrograde period. Wait until Mercury goes direct before making any big decisions.

THE EMPEROR (March 21 – April 20) You, The Magician and The World are on the front lines of change, transformation and releasing the old to make way for the new. You didn’t get to vote on whether or not you wanted to participate—you were drafted. You have an option, though. You can resist and fight the coming change or you can band together and lead the charge as we all march into a future whose time has come. You’re more powerful than you think, so put your fierce energy into gear and release that which is no longer life/love affirming.

THE EMPRESS (April 21 – May 20) What are you craving these days? You’re in a very fertile space, now, growing something new and more reflective of who you really are. Like all expectant mothers, indulge those nurturing cravings and allow yourself to be ‘waited on’ by the world around you—you’re gestating important new works.

THE LOVERS (May 21 – June 20) Use the first twenty-six days of this month to get your ducks in a row. Mercury, your ruling planet, will go retrograde on June 26^th, effectively throwing a monkey wrench into most of your plans. Use the three weeks of enforced ‘down time’ to reflect on your goals and create a strategy that you can use to bring your goals to successful completion once Mercury goes direct on July 20^th.

THE CHARIOT (June 21 – July 20) This is a time to be daring. Not out in the world, though; within yourself is where you’ll benefit most from exercising emotional courage. A lot of ‘old’ will be coming up for you. Look it in the eyes and free yourself from it by acknowledging that the past is in the past. Allow that you have the right and the responsibility to live your life out loud and then—do it!

THE SUN (July 21 – August 22) As wild as it may seem, it’s time for you to lie low. You’ve been expending a lot of energy and you need to take time to recharge. Enjoy the lazy days of Summer by just being. Observe life and store up your energy for the next few months. The upcoming Fall season will be your time to rule—take it easy now and you’ll be ready for it.

THE HERMIT (August 23 – September 22) Your message is similar to The Lovers. Use the first twenty-six days of this month to get your ducks in a row. Mercury, your ruling planet, will go retrograde on June 26^th, effectively making a mess of your neatly ordered plans. Use the three weeks of enforced ‘down time’ to reflect on your goals and create a strategy that you can use to bring your goals to successful completion once Mercury goes direct on July 20^th.

JUSTICE (September 23 – October 22) Remember the old saying, “You’re known by the company you keep?” Well, the company is going to be pretty wild for a while and you’re going to get plenty of chances to quickly choose who you’re going to play with. This exercise of seeming recklessness will be good for you; it’ll help you learn to trust yourself as you cease the habit of unproductive vacillation.

THE MAGICIAN (October 23 – November 21) Your message is linked with The Emperor’s message this month– You, The Magician and The World are on the front lines of change, transformation and releasing the old to make way for the new. You didn’t get to vote on whether or not you wanted to participate—you were drafted. You have an option, though. You can resist and fight the coming change or you can band together and lead the charge as we all march into a future whose time has come. You’re more powerful than you think, so put your fierce energy into gear and release that which is no longer life/love affirming. Do—keep in mind your advice from last month— you must become the power force you were meant to be, in your personal life as well as in your public life. You can’t hide your light under a bushel basket any longer. Get yourself a Life Coach and get on with fulfilling your destiny.

THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE (November 22 – December 21) OK. Just a few more weeks of ‘rolling along smoothly’ and you’ll be ready and able to call the tune you like and dance to it, as well. Be patient and make note of what you want to do, who you want to meet and where you want to go when this quiet time is over. That way, be it a parade or a party, you’ll be ready for it when it happens.

THE WORLD (December 22 – January 19) Your message is linked with The Emperor’s message this month– You, The Magician and The World are on the front lines of change, transformation and releasing the old to make way for the new. You didn’t get to vote on whether or not you wanted to participate—you were drafted. You have an option, though. You can resist and fight the coming change or you can band together and lead the charge as we all march into a future whose time has come. You’re more powerful than you think, so put your fierce energy into gear and release that which is no longer life/love affirming. Do—keep in mind your advice from last month—Keep moving in the direction of your dreams—the Universe is your ally.

THE STAR (January 20 – February 19) Life is a roller coaster right now; just make sure you’re securely strapped in and enjoy the ride! In other words, these are interesting and unpredictable times; be interesting and unpredictable in them. Learn to live in the moment and approach life with your hands open—you never know what you’ll get and you won’t be stuck with something you don’t want or can’t use.

THE MOON (February 20 – March 20) Ahh—rest, think, dream—then, do and become! Your role models this month are the cast of characters in Lewis Carroll’s, ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.’ Spend a few minutes each day practicing perceiving life from the perspective of a main character and you’ll see your path clearly unfold before you. New people bearing gifts of wisdom will come into your life.

 At last! For most of us north of the Equator, real, warm, leaf and flower budding Spring is finally here! Never mind that deadline—get up from your desk and go outside. Please smell the roses and revel in the sunlight and the warmth. This long Winter season has shown us that we do need to appreciate the emergence of life in all aspects of our lives.                        

THE EMPEROR (March 21 – April 20) Hold on to your hat! The fierce wind blowing in your direction is stirring up more than dust. It’s also unearthing previously hidden information that can help you in your quest to move up in the world. Take this precious intel and examine it carefully—there is something of great value for you.

THE EMPRESS (April 21 – May 20) This is a good time to ‘flirt’ with what has attracted your interest.  Notice that I wrote ‘what’ and not ‘who.’ Although leading with your heart is appealing to you, this is not a time to bullishly pursue romance. This is a time to get familiar with the different ways that you’re turned on by making your dreams a reality.  Use that energy to help you gain the insights and make the contacts you need for the successful outcome of your vision.

THE LOVERS (May 21 – June 20) Your methods of processing information and experiences are shifting to a more even paced, meticulous routine. You already have a voracious appetite for knowledge and personal interaction with others– now, sate that appetite by slowly going through and gleaning the really beneficial parts of the information and discard the rest. The results will pay off handsomely.   

THE CHARIOT (June 21 – July 20) You’re changing. Although this is a good thing, it isn’t necessarily a comfortable experience. That’s OK. True change is rarely a consistent stroll through the park. This change is taking place over a period of time, so all you have to do is be mindful of it in your life and tag along with it. Someone from your past will offer to help you.

THE SUN (July 21 – August 22) Do you ever fantasize about wearing a crown, holding a scepter or sitting on a throne? If not—now’s the time to do so.  If so—please continue.  The energizing forces in the Universe are urging you to shine. Grab onto life and let the joy of it lead you in a spirited dance! It isn’t often that you get a license to live, love, laugh, so do take full advantage of this opportunity.

THE HERMIT (August 23 – September 22) Awake, Sleeping Beauty—the time is right for you to implement your plans in order to make your dreams come true. Allow yourself to move forward with the careful, measured grace that is your birthright. Be willing to take the lead and let others know how they can assist you. Remember to be a firm but generous leader and you’ll have the world eating out of your hand.   

JUSTICE (September 23 – October 22) Remember last month’s advice about not surrendering to the status quo? Well, it still holds true for you, especially for the next few weeks. Taking and holding this stance will not necessarily be comfortable for you, but it will be rewarding.  You have great stamina and strength of purpose—it’s time to exercise those ‘muscles’ and use them to your advantage.       

THE MAGICIAN (October 23 – November 21) Your ruling planet, Pluto, is the planet that insists on personal power and transformation.  Currently (and for a long time to come), it’s in the sign that rules order and manifestation. What does that mean for you? Only that you must become the power force you were meant to be, in your personal life as well as in your public life. You can’t hide your light under a bushel basket any longer. Get yourself a Life Coach and get on with fulfilling your destiny.     

THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE (November 22 – December 21) Yes, you are the Wheel, but you don’t have to be the squeaky wheel. You’re meant to roll along smoothly and with the kind of grace that comes from being as blessed as you naturally are. As appealing as orchestrating the ‘big production’ can be for you, it’s time to stand down and allow the Cosmos to work its magic. By doing so, you’ll not only enjoy leading the parade, you’ll enjoy being the star of it as well.   

THE WORLD (December 22 – January 19) What you’ve devoted your life to tells us who you are as a person. You are being acknowledged for your contributions and you’ve begun to see the results you’ve worked for.  It feels good, doesn’t it? Keep moving in the direction of your dreams—the Universe is your ally.

THE STAR (January 20 – February 19) You’re very close to breaking the code of a life puzzle that has long baffled you. Here’s a hint—the answer is very close to you—just follow the obvious. What you’ll discover will help you to liberate your dreams and empower your life. An influential person will befriend you and give you the help you need.      

THE MOON (February 20 – March 20) Evolution. You are in the process of becoming more than you were in the past. Initially, evolution is an unconscious act.  But now, you’re at the point in becoming the new you, where you must consciously look at and think about what kind of person you want to become and how you will get there. Do this now, and then, put into action the steps that will take you there.

We’ve moved through one fourth of the year already.  The winter storms are abating, the flowers are beginning to push their way into our conscious sight and we’re greeting each quasi-warm breeze with all of our hearts.  There’s no doubt about it, it’s Spring!  Celebrate the passing of the old by acknowledging yourselves for how far you’ve come in the last twelve months.  New life and the courage to live it summon us.

 “To risk is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self. To place your ideas, your dreams before the crowd is to risk loss. To love is to risk not being loved in return. To live is to risk dying. To try at all is to risk failure. But to risk we must. Because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. The man, the woman, who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

THE EMPEROR (March 21 – April 20) “God’s delays are not necessarily God’s denials.” ~Errol Van Mannen~  The delays and obstacles in your way aren’t a hindrance to your progress.  They’re actually an opportunity for you to take another look at how and why you’re making the decisions that you’ve been making.  They also give you a chance to change your mind if an idea has outlived its usefulness.  It’s important for you to go through this mandatory review phase.  You’ll discover an important detail you couldn’t have seen otherwise.

THE EMPRESS (April 21 – May 20) “Follow your bliss and the Universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.”~ Joseph Campbell~  You know that stubborn streak you’re always being accused of?  Well, give thanks for it because this time, by insisting on your own pace and path, you have allowed yourself to be standing at the intersection of Luck and Opportunity.  Good things will happen for you as long as you listen to what is true for you.  Help will come from the most unusual people and in the most unusual ways.   

THE LOVERS (May 21 – June 20)  “Don’t let the noise of other people’s opinions drown out your inner voice.” ~Steve Jobs~  This is a time to indulge in exploration but don’t let that exploration lead you to any conclusions just yet.  This is a gathering time for you in which you take in all of the different aspects of the subject(s) that grab your attention.  Allow time and circumstances to do the sorting and sifting.  By letting the process work naturally, the real object of value will reveal itself to you on its own.  

THE CHARIOT (June 21 – July 20)  “Take care to get what you like or you will be forced to like what you get.” ~George Bernard Shaw~  Going for it may not be the most comfortable thing you can do now, but it’s definitely the most beneficial action you can take at this time.  Keeping your true feelings buried and going with the consensus is an old, outmoded and unsatisfying pattern with you.  The Universe is insisting that you change that behavior and put yourself where you belong– in the driver’s seat.                   

THE SUN (July 21 – August 22) “The question is not what you look at, but what you see.” ~Henry David Thoreau~  You’ll do yourself a world of favors if you adopt the perspective of a happy 5-year old child during the next few weeks.  5-year olds can look at a cardboard box and see forts, dollhouses, castles and all manner of wondrous things.  Why?  Because they don’t have preconceived ideas about how or what life should be.  What you’ll discover is heart, soul and life enriching.        

THE HERMIT (August 23 – September 22) It’s not selfish to look after ourselves—it’s essential.” ~Pearl S. Buck~  Last month, your ruling planet, Mercury, was retrograde and you were advised to devote more time and energy to yourself.  Though Mercury is now moving in a forward direction, that advice still holds true for you.  Treating yourself well and making that treatment a regular part of your life is the point of the exercise here.  

JUSTICE (September 23 – October 22) “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” ~Mark Twain~  Sometimes you can’t create peace by moving to the center and surrendering to the status quo.  Sometimes you just have to stand your ground and bare your teeth.  This is one of those times.  Otherwise, the bullies who count on you seeking peaceful compromise, will run rough shod over you and all that you hold dear.    

THE MAGICIAN (October 23 – November 21) “The pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; the optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” ~L. P. Jacks ~ It’s not like you to dwell on the ‘what ifs’ of a situation, so as appealing as it may be now, don’t give in to that temptation.  A kind of persistent insistence is the best way for you to operate at this time.  The clarity and confirmation you’re used to before you take action won’t come until after the dust dies down.  Yes, it is like balancing on a live wire, but you’re already a master at that, so everything will come out fine.

THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE (November 22 – December 21) “Never confuse someone else’s inability to do something with its inability to be done.” ~Steve Maraboli~  The nay-sayers are really screaming loudly now.  An era is at end and they don’t want to let go of the past, so they think if they deny the obvious long enough, it’ll go away.  You must ignore them and move toward the light of what you know is the future.  It may not make you popular with them but it will make you happy with yourself.

THE WORLD (December 22 – January 19) “Too late to turn back now.” ~Van Morrison~  Admit it—you love a good challenge.  And right now, challenge of one sort or another is all around you.  Although, the going is slow, what you’ve been working towards is in sight.  Others who share your vision will step forward to assist you.    

THE STAR (January 20 – February 19)    “Those who see the invisible can do the impossible.” ~Pandurang Shastri Vaijnath Athavale~  Your guardian angel this month is the great philosopher and mathematician, Albert Einstein.  Don’t read his life story—study his quotes.  His wisdom and his ability to explain and apply practical concepts to what only he could see are the guides you need to break through into a new phase.  Go on now, the Universe is waiting. 

THE MOON (February 20 – March 20)  “Fear is energy.  Energy is innocent; it’s what I do with it that determines the outcome.” ~Reverend Aldridge~  Truer words were never spoken.  Flip-flopping is a result of being afraid to take a stand because you’re afraid that you may be wrong.  Everyone is afraid at some point(s) in life.  It’s part of the human experience.  Let your gift of natural courage lead you and take a stand.  If you’re wrong, you’ll correct it—that’s what erasers are for.  

 

 

 

Ahh, March—it’s a month of so much change and so many contrasts.  This year the old saying is proving to be true; March is coming in like a lion and (hopefully) will go out like a lamb.  The tumultuous atmospheric conditions are happening in all areas of our lives—climate wise as well as every other way—including politically, socially and spiritually.  Betty Davis’ advice is so apropos now, “Strap yourselves in, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.”   In addition to that, Mercury is retrograde until March 17^th.  Since Mercury rules communication, transportation and contracts, when it’s retrograde, all manner of mistakes and misunderstandings can occur.  If you can, hold off on buying (or leasing) any big ticket items.  It’s also a good idea to triple check any and all plans you make.  This is an excellent time for introspection and research, as those things that are usually hidden from view, show themselves more easily during a Mercury Retrograde period.  Wait until Mercury goes direct before making any big decisions.  

THE EMPEROR (March 21 – April 20) An era is passing, and this is a good time to tie up loose ends.  Sort through old emotions, relationships and belief systems as well as old items and let go of what no longer serves a positive purpose in your life.  By so doing, you’ll clear the way for the new, fresh energies, opportunities and people who will be entering your life this coming season.

THE EMPRESS (April 21 – May 20)  Be mindful of who and what are important to you.  Allow the natural gifts of life—peace and grace—to massage the ‘muscles’ of all of your intentions and actions.  Acknowledge yourself and all that is positive in your life.  By so doing, you’ll align yourself with the energy of abundance and reap both spiritual and material rewards.  

THE LOVERS (May 21 – June 20)   Your ruling planet, Mercury, is retrograde now and it’s a great time for you to take a break from all of those projects that you’re juggling.  Day trips to the beach, the mountains and/or the desert are the best ways for you to connect with yourself and others.  Don’t try to ‘push any rivers’; just flow along with the current.  You’ll wind up in the right place everytime.    

THE CHARIOT (June 21 – July 20)  You’re in a very lucky phase right now.  Your vision for the future can manifest fully if you direct your energy intuitively and intellectually.  How do you do that?  By letting your heart tell you what you want and then allowing your mind to create the plan that will bring your desires to fruition.  

THE SUN (July 21 – August 22) Uncharacteristically, you will be better off if you keep a low profile for the next few weeks.  During this low-key phase, observe the other players on your life’s stage.  Are they as supportive as they claim to be?  Do they bring out the best in you or…?  If it’s necessary for you to ‘recast’ some of those players—don’t hesitate.  You’ll be glad you did.     

THE HERMIT (August 23 – September 22)  Relax and honor yourself.  Your ruling planet, Mercury, is retrograde now and it’s a great time for you to devote more of your energy to yourself.  Get massages, take naps and treat yourself with the kind of gentle focus that you would use in taking care of others.   

JUSTICE (September 23 – October 22)  The slate has been wiped clean and you have several choices in front of you now.  Choose with your emotions and you’ll pay dearly.  Choose with your head and you’ll be able to wisely pick the path that will support you as you move toward accomplishing your goals.  

THE MAGICIAN (October 23 – November 21) It’s time for you to ‘dance like no one’s watching.’  Let your innermost being express itself in the light of day.  Trying to keep your secret dreams hidden from others only makes them harder for you to access.  Help from a colleague or schoolmate is on the way.

THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE (November 22 – December 21)  Luck has everything to do with it.  Luck and faith.  You’re very blessed and no matter what or how things appear to be—always keep your eyes focused on the prize.  Make your wish list and support it by doing the due diligence that’ll provide you with powerful information and help.

THE WORLD (December 22 – January 19)  You’re going through a big transformation.  This is an idea whose time has come, so surrender to it and let it take you where you need to go.  Your aspirations are solid, allow Divine Timing and Grace to sync them up with the Universe and you’ll benefit from the experience.  Acknowledgement and help will come from unexpected sources. 

THE STAR (January 20 – February 19)    Listen.  That’s it—just listen.  The Universe is speaking to you.  All of your questions are being answered, not in the way that you’ve learned to expect them to be answered, but in their own way and in a language that speaks of and to your highest good.  So just listen—you’ll know everything you need to know in the most timely manner.  

THE MOON (February 20 – March 20)  “Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death.”  Auntie Mame pointed that out decades ago and it’s still true today.  Are you looking at the glass as half full or half empty?  Remember, it’s your perspective and your perception that define the quality of your life and dreams.  This month, consciously choose to sit at the head of the banquet table.  By so doing, you’ll set into motion the positive energy that will shift the way life responds to you.    

Happy Chinese New Year– it’s the year of the Water Snake.  Water Snake energy is feminine, i.e., generating, creating energy.  There is great power in tapping into this extremely intuitive and insightful energy.  The Water Snake is a master at keeping her own counsel.  By playing her cards close to the vest and taking her time, she banks her energy so well that when she decides to take action, she moves decisively, forcefully and with great success. 

Water Snake energy is also about relating and working well with others.  This type of co-operation powerfully enhances her ability to brilliantly perceive and make concepts real. 

Water Snake years are powerful years, known for increased intuition, wealth and formidable insights leading to dramatic leaps in one’s social and financial positions.  Transformation is the goal of the Snake.  Whenever she appears, she asks the question—“What will you change and how will you do it?”

Your message for this very primal and pivotal year of the Water Snake comes in the form of an affirmation that will guide you in navigating your new terrain of possibilities and opportunities.  Print it out and read it often to remind you of your mission.

THE EMPEROR (March 21 – April 20) “Change is hard because people overestimate the value of what they have—and underestimate the value of what they may gain by giving that up.” James Belasco and Ralph Stayer

THE EMPRESS (April 21 – May 20)  “There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things.” Niccolo Machiavelli

THE LOVERS (May 21 – June 20)   “Everybody has accepted by now that change is unavoidable. But that still implies that change is like death and taxes — it should be postponed as long as possible and no change would be vastly preferable. But in a period of upheaval, such as the one we are living in, change is the norm.” Peter Drucker

THE CHARIOT (June 21 – July 20)  “I’ll go anywhere as long as it’s forward.”  David Livingstone

THE SUN (July 21 – August 22) “There are no guarantees. From the viewpoint of fear, none are strong enough. From the viewpoint of love, none are necessary.” Emmanuel

THE HERMIT (August 23 – September 22)  “When the door of happiness closes, another opens. But often times we look so long at the closed door that we don’t see the one which has been opened for us. Remember, it’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.”  Anonymous

JUSTICE (September 23 – October 22)  “You have done what you could—some blunders and absurdities have crept in. Forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.”  Ralph Waldo Emerson

THE MAGICIAN (October 23 – November 21) “Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new end.” Anonymous

THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE (November 22 – December 21)  “Most of our assumptions have outlived their uselessness.” Marshall McLuhan

THE WORLD (December 22 – January 19)  “Our grand business in life is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand.” Thomas Carlyle

THE STAR (January 20 – February 19)    “I love the recklessness of faith. First you leap, and then you grow wings.”  William Sloane Coffin, Jr.

THE MOON (February 20 – March 20)  “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” Peter Drucker

 

“We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched.  Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives…not looking for flaws, but for potential.” Ellen Goodman

                                                                                                                     

      Happy New Year— it’s 2013!  2013 is a ‘6’ year numerologically. ‘6’ is the number of ‘The Gift,’ of harmonious relationships, healing, balance, creativity, money made from your own efforts and accurate self-value based on proper self-assessment. During ‘6’ years, balance and co-operation are the keys to living an authentic life and achieving long lasting goals. Opportunities are laid out like an ‘eat all you want’ buffet and there is an overabundance of luck. Additionally, there is help from the most unexpected people and places. 2013 is also the Chinese Year of the Snake.  Snake years are powerful years, known for increased intuition, wealth, transformation and formidable insights leading to dramatic leaps in one’s social and financial positions.

 Just as at the end of last year, your message for the beginning of this life phase comes in the form of an affirmation that will guide you in navigating your new terrain of possibilities and opportunities.  Print it out and read it often to remind you of your mission.

 For All of Us:

 “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones that you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.  Catch the trade winds in your sails.  Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain

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“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

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“The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise—with the occasion.  As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew.  We must disenthrall ourselves, and then we shall save our country.” Abraham Lincoln, December 1, 1862 in a Message to Congress

 

THE EMPEROR (March 21 – April 20)  “The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage.”  Thucydides

THE EMPRESS (April 21 – May 20)  “Any task can be accomplished if it’s broken down into manageable parts.” Universal Truth

THE LOVERS (May 21 – June 20)   “After living with their dysfunctional behavior for so many years (a sunk cost if ever there was one), people become invested in defending their dysfunctions rather than changing them.”  Marshall Goldsmith

THE CHARIOT (June 21 – July 20)  “Fear is energy.  Energy is innocent; it’s what you do with it that determines the outcome.” Reverend Aldridge

THE SUN (July 21 – August 22) “Never confuse someone else’s inability to do something with its inability to be done.” Steve Maraboli

THE HERMIT (August 23 – September 22)  “Those who can’t see it for themselves, can’t see it for you, either.” Les Brown

 JUSTICE (September 23 – October 22)  “No, life has not disappointed me. On the contrary, I find it truer, more desirable and mysterious every year ever since the day when the great liberator came to me: the idea that life could be an experiment of the seeker for knowledge and not a duty, not a calamity, not trickery.” Friedrich Nietzsche

THE MAGICIAN (October 23 – November 21) “You can’t solve a problem with the same thinking that created it.” Albert Einstein

THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE (November 22 – December 21)  “The creative act is not hanging on, but yielding to a new creative movement. Awe is what moves us forward.” Joseph Campbell

THE WORLD (December 22 – January 19)  “Do what you do and do it good.” Q

THE STAR (January 20 – February 19)  “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” Mark Twain

THE MOON (February 20 – March 20)  “We do not truly serve the world if we give to others but neglect our own truth and our own needs. It’s only when our own needs are fully met that we can generously and whole-heartedly give of ourselves.  It’s not selfish to look after ourselves—it’s essential.” Pearl S. Buck

 

 

 

 

“The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise—with the occasion. As our case is new, so we ourselves must think anew, and act anew. We must disenthrall , and then we shall save our country.”

Abraham Lincoln, December 1, 1862 in a Message to Congress

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“Change has a bad reputation in our society. But it isn’t all bad, not by any means. In fact, change is necessary in life—to keep us moving…to keep us growing…to keep us interested. Imagine life without change. It would be static…boring…dull.”

Dr. Dennis O’Grady

 As 2012 draws to a close and we psychologically and spiritually prepare for a new year and a new way of being, take time to reflect on all that’s happened and changed about you and your life.  2012 is a ‘5’ year numerologically.  ‘5’ is the number of change, the mind, communication, perspective and perception.  During ‘5’ years the changes are both subtle and obvious—and they’re always dynamic and filled with great opportunities for growth.  This last month of such an impactful year is a great time to take a good look at what has changed about and for you in 2012.  As you review your year, ask yourself these questions:  How have I changed?  How has my environment changed?  Where have I embraced change and where have I resisted it?  Have I, as Gandhi admonished, been the “change I want to see?”  If you answer these questions honestly, you’ll be in line to receive the bounty that’s headed your way in 2013. 

Your message this month comes in the form of an affirmation that will help guide you as you seek the answers to those all-important 2012 review questions.

THE EMPEROR (March 21 – April 20)  “Making changes and changing are two different things.”  Sheilaa Hite

THE EMPRESS (April 21 – May 20)  “There are no guarantees.  From the viewpoint of fear, none are strong enough. From the viewpoint of love, none are necessary.”  Emmanuel

THE LOVERS (May 21 – June 20)   “After living with their dysfunctional behavior for so many years (a sunk cost if ever there was one), people become invested in defending their dysfunctions rather than changing them.”  Marshall Goldsmith

THE CHARIOT (June 21 – July 20)  “Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new end.”  Unknown

THE SUN (July 21 – August 22)  “We can learn something new anytime we believe we can.”  Virginia Satir

THE HERMIT (August 23 – September 22)  “If you’re proactive, you don’t have to wait for circumstances or other people to create perspective expanding experiences. You can consciously create your own.”  Stephen Covey

JUSTICE (September 23 – October 22)  “Though the seas threaten, they are merciful.  I have cursed them without cause.”  William Shakespeare, “The Tempest”

THE MAGICIAN (October 23 – November 21) “The world would have you agree with its dismal dream of limitation.  But the Light would have you soar like the eagle of your sacred visions.”  Alan Cohen

THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE (November 22 – December 21)  “Only those who risk going too far can know how far they can go.”  Anonymous

THE WORLD (December 22 – January 19)  “One monkey don’t stop no show!”  Big Maybelle, American Blues Singer and “I’ll go anywhere as long as it’s forward.”  David Livingstone

THE STAR (January 20 – February 19)  “Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to,  when all they need is one reason why they can.”  Willis Whitney

THE MOON (February 20 – March 20) “Change is hard because people over estimate the value of what they have—and underestimate the value of what they may gain by giving that up.”  James Belasco and Ralph Stayer

 

 

 

 It’s that time of year again.  Mercury will be retrograde from November 6^th to November 26^th.  Since Mercury rules communication, transportation and contracts, when it’s retrograde, all manner of mistakes and misunderstandings can occur.  If you can, hold off on buying (or leasing) any big ticket items.  It’s also a good idea to triple check any and all plans you make.  This is an excellent time for introspection and research, as those things that are usually hidden from view, show themselves more easily during a Mercury Retrograde period.  Wait until Mercury goes direct before making any big decisions.  

THE EMPEROR (March 21 – April 20)   Now is the time for you to move forward by taking the  deliberate, well thought out action necessary to bring your plans to fruition.  By so doing and relying on assistance from others as well as your well-developed intuitive senses, you will witness your success manifesting in a very concrete manner.  Help will come from an unexpected source.      

THE EMPRESS (April 21 – May 20) Commitment, communication and co-operation are your BFF’s, especially now.  Important elements are falling into place and things are beginning to come together for you.  Continue to stay focused and mindful of what’s going on around you.           

THE LOVERS (May 21 – June 20)  Your ruling planet, Mercury, is retrograde from November 6^th to November 26^th.  This retrograde period, though shorter than most, is more intense than usual because for most of the three weeks, Mercury will be in deep, mysterious Scorpio.  Use this time to sort through the collections in your life, especially your relationships.  Some are worth keeping and some are not.  Determine what enhances your life and take appropriate action.

THE CHARIOT (June 21 – July 20)  Life is offering you a mini-vacation.  The pressures of your life are taking a time-out and this respite gives you a chance to step back and assess your progress.  What kind of foundation do you want to build upon?  How do you want to be supported?  Who do you want in your corner?  There are no wrong answers, so trust yourself and choose from your heart.    

THE SUN (July 21 – August 22)  Celebrate!  All signs point to you being a winner so, keep doing what you’ve been doing—it’s working.  You have everyone’s attention and support.  Please make the most of it and do remember to be grateful to those who’ve helped you and to your Divine Guidance.

THE HERMIT (August 23 – September 22)  Your advice is similar to THE LOVERS.  Your ruling planet is also Mercury and it’s retrograde from November 6^th to November 26^th.  This retrograde period is more intense than usual because for most of the three weeks, Mercury will be in introspective Scorpio.  Use this time to sort through your relationships and beliefs.  Decide what’s worth keeping and take appropriate action.

JUSTICE (September 23 – October 22) Are you feeling the pressure from the competition around you?  The next couple of months will be a bit intense as you move away from feeling that you need to answer to others for your stance or position on everything.  Life will become more and more calm as you begin to trust that the hard times are over for you.  Be good to yourself and take time to enjoy the results of all you have created.      

THE MAGICIAN (October 23 – November 21) The choice for you now lies in knowing the difference between willingness and willfulness.  Willfulness will render you immobile, unable to access your strength and power because of stubbornness or fear of change.  Willingness, the ability to flow with the changes, enables you to exponentially increase your strength and power because you’re in agreement with the energy in your field.  Choose wisely.         

THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE (November 22 – December 21) You’re in the home stretch now.  What you’ve been building is almost at the point of completion.  Give yourself permission to be a winner and put the required extra energy into crossing the finishing line.  Your friends and fans will shower you with well-deserved accolades. 

THE WORLD (December 22 – January 19) Wow—what interesting times we live in!  Everything is transforming, including you.  Follow through on your promises to yourself and you will love the results you achieve.  A brand new life with the freedom and power you’ve been wanting is almost in front of you.  Continue to pay attention to your Divine Guidance and comply with it—you’ll love the results.

THE STAR (January 20 – February 19) It’s time for you to take action.  Almost any type of new action will do (as long as it’s positive).  Step outside your comfort zone and see what develops.  Your old patterns won’t serve you any longer and a conscious decision to leave them behind will lighten your emotional load as well as make way for the new opportunities that are waiting for you to notice them.    

THE MOON (February 20 – March 20)  Your ruling planet, Neptune, is in its own sign now.  What does that mean for you?  It means that you now have an opportunity to really get to know yourself and consciously welcome the part of you that has developed so beautifully over the past few years.  Rather than look outside yourself for validation, look within.  There you’ll find the priceless treasure of who and what you’ve become.     

 

 

 

As of October 5^th, the Planet of great lessons, responsibility and success, Saturn, is in the astrological sign, Scorpio.  It’ll be in Scorpio for two and a half years.  What does this mean to you?  Whatever is hidden, suppressed, denied or overlooked must and will be brought into the light of day– your consciousness.   This is a time when your personal power will be at its most potent, and you will have direct, passionate, creative experiences that identify and define your soul’s purpose and path.  It won’t be all hard work, though– there’ll be a lot of opportunities for partying, sampling the ‘lush life’ and indulging yourself, too.        

THE EMPEROR (March 21 – April 20)   You’re in the driver’s seat, now, and your navigator is your intuition.  Only trusting the facts won’t serve you at this time.  Although, the “facts” show you one picture, things are not what they seem.  What you think is right and what you know in your heart are two different things.  You must rely on your intuitive sense for guidance– nothing else will do.

THE EMPRESS (April 21 – May 20)  Your creativity and luck are at an all-time high.  People are willing to assist you as you march toward your quest– all you have to do is ask.  Remember to stay focused and listen to your intuition.  If you allow yourself to be guided by that powerful inner voice, you can’t fail.  Your key phrase is “Ask and it shall be given.”

THE LOVERS (May 21 – June 20)  Perspective is important, now– do you see the glass as half full or half empty?  Yes, there are delays and there have been set-backs, but there are reasons for them.  The purpose of the delay is 2-fold, (1) to strengthen your faith and patience, and (2) to create a solid, long lasting and supportive foundation for you and your future endeavors.  Continue doing what you’re doing– it’s working. 

THE CHARIOT (June 21 – July 20)   There’s an angel on each of your shoulders now.  One represents the possibilities of the future and the other represents the fears of the past.  Which one are you giving your power to?  Whatever you focus your energy on in the present determines your future.  Take stock of your progress and commit to seeing your vision through to the end.  Not only will you achieve the success you desire you will grow and benefit in ways you never expected. 

THE SUN (July 21 – August 22)  Your natural skills of pleasant, patient persistence are your allies now. By working with them, you can “outwait” any storm or obstacle. As things settle down, remember that successful creativity, beauty and profit are often born of chaos (and good planning). Things are on the upswing for you as you enter an entirely new cycle.

THE HERMIT (August 23 – September 22)  Hmm– do you do what you’ve always done (therefore, getting what you’ve always gotten) or do you dare to trust your vision and follow it to a successful conclusion.  Commit to your vision, take courage and allow yourself to experience a new level of transformation, power, and success.

JUSTICE (September 23 – October 22) Saturn, the task-master, has left your sign– throw yourself a big party!  Whatever you’ve put your energy into in the last two and a half years is coming to fruition.  Because of your commitment, the Universe is giving you powerful help.  Take this time to review and do some fine-tuning.  Remember to be receptive, grateful and gracious.

THE MAGICIAN (October 23 – November 21) Saturn has entered your sign and you have just begun an important, life changing two and a half year journey.  This important cycle in your life only happens every 28 years for you.  You must be willing to see things as they are and not as you imagined them to be if you want to transform gracefully and profitably.  You will profit from the insights you gain about yourself, your life and the people in it.  Your key phrase is “I Operate with Compassion and Gracious Honesty.”

THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE (November 22 – December 21) Though your specialty is luck, this is a time to assist your luck with research and preparation.  If you want to have what you want, you must be willing to build the road that allows it to come to you.  Divine Flow does have a plan and by doing the ‘leg work,’ listening to your intuition, asking for and accepting guidance, you will have something wonderful to celebrate.

THE WORLD (December 22 – January 19) “Keep feet on the ground’, ‘Listen to intuition’, ‘Focus’, ‘Take correct action now’, ‘Have faith’.  Those are timeless cosmic instructions and they still have validity, especially to you at this time.  Follow these simple instructions and you’ll see the bountiful manifestation process unfold before you.  You are creating what you want and you are aligning yourself with the secret of manifestation.  Very potent and powerful! 

THE STAR (January 20 – February 19)  Stand in the ‘center’ of what you have created and take stock of your situation. You are your greatest asset and the best person to decide the course of your destiny. Rely on your intuitive sense for guidance and you will not fail.  An old acquaintance will make a brief appearance in your life—you can accept their offer of help without guilt or obligation. 

 THE MOON (February 20 – March 20)  You are an expert at caring for others, but what about taking good care of yourself?  It’s time for you to use your well-developed expertise for yourself.  You can no longer hide your light by helping others.  Make your own dreams come true by making courage and action your partners as you set off on creating the adventure of your life.