Dialing in on the Cosmic Phone

June 11, 2010

We’re stepping into a New Moon phase on Saturday, which always provides an opportunity for reflection on where we are and where we want to be. And because the moon falls in the astrological sign of Gemini (the sign of communication), we’ll have a direct line to whatever it is that brings us inspiration.

Imagine picking up the cosmic phone and scheduling an appointment with your inner goddess to discuss the next steps in bringing a dream to fruition. During a new moon phase, the lines are clear - so feel free to ask for what it is you need and desire.

And there’s no better form of communication than journal writing. Allow yourself to pour your heart and soul onto the page - and let it all manifest during this new moon phase!

And for those who have just completed my Moonlight Business Moms program, this is a great time to put those next steps into action. You’ve worked really hard over the past ten weeks, mapping out your authentic business vision. Now it’s time to turn it over to your inner goddess. She’s ready to guide you toward a life filled with purpose, passion and creative expression.

 So pick up your journal and join me as we dance into the magnetic energy of a Gemini New Moon!

 

Make Your Own Kind of Music

May 27, 2010

The world is full of people who want to tell you what to do, what to be, and how to act. But the beauty of living an authentic life comes from “making our own kind of music.”
 
With a full moon in Sagittarius, we are given an opportunity to cast ahead into the future, looking for a target to aim for. It’s the sign of the seeker, with a special kind of sight that’s sweeping and often prophetic.

It’s also a faithful sign that can’t help but spread sunshine wherever it goes. It’s propelled by a belief that things happen for a reason, and there’s a higher purpose we don’t fully understand. It’s a time to ask for faith if you’re feeling discouraged, and to be open to seeing things in a new way.

Full moons reveal and illuminate. So keep your eye out for synchronicities and signs, and dreams that hint at a pathway to follow.

During a full moon in Sagittarius, we may suddenly connect the dots, and see the “big picture” about a situation in our lives. It’s a powerful time to step into our “bigness” - and “make our own kind of music.”

As American singer, Cass Elliot said so beautifully in her song, Make Your Own Kind of Music — ”make your own special song, even if nobody else sings along.”
 
Take some time to listen to the lyrics of this powerful song as you dance into the energy of your “bigness” by the light of the full moon.
 
Make Your Own Kind of Music
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Becoming More Grounded

May 14, 2010

We’re standing in the energy of a very grounding lunation, with the Sun and Moon in earthy Taurus. For many of us, it’s a matter of slowing down enough to just “be” in our natural state. All kinds of mesmerizers take us out of our bodies and immediate surroundings - television, social networking, cell phones, packed schedules. Of all the energy tools, grounding is without a doubt, the most important one to learn and practice. When we ground, we are more in our body, centered within our own life and connected to the earth in present time.

And when we take time to ground ourselves, we have more awareness of what is going on around us - and we are more attuned to our thoughts and emotions. In order to be totally present in the now moment, we need to be able to relate to it with present time responses, without constant interpretation from our past.

When we are grounded, we feel more powerful and capable. There’s a certain clarity of focus that comes when we are actually in our body and rooted to the earth in the present. Circumstances in our life run smoother because we are able to handle whatever comes our way with confidence and neutrality. We can use our grounding cord to release the thoughts that agitate, disturb and distract us from our life in every moment.

When we are in our body, we own our personal space and are no longer the effect of energy. We can also use our grounding to release the attitudes, values and beliefs of other people from our personal space.

From the time we were born, we’ve been picking up the ideas and viewpoints from the people around us, which may not be in affinity with our own truth or beneficial to our spiritual growth. This type of programming is a learned behavior and can come from our family, society, culture, teachers, friends, media, etc. If an idea feels contrary, negative or unsettling in any way, it needs to be grounded out so it can be looked at with objectivity and neutrality (released of emotional charge). We do not have to live as mere automatons, acting out unconscious tapes, mental pictures and the past in the same old knee-jerk way.

Once we start grounding our energy on a daily basis, we soon discover what a huge difference it makes in our daily lives. And the more we practice grounding, the more we want to stay that way. Being a participant in our own life requires us to be fully present, which means getting grounded. If we do not take conscious creative control in our world, our unconscious thoughts will do the creating for us.

This new moon phase brings us an opportunity to make a fresh start, and bring more of our creaturely self - our body and the five senses - to the present moment.

Make time today to get fully grounded in the present moment. It will support you as you move forward on the initial plans of your next big thing!

 

Preparing for a Magical Rebirth

April 28, 2010

The Full Moon in Scorpio brings a magical time of regeneration and rebirth. As we go through the great cosmic shift of 2010-2012, much in our lives is dying in order to be reborn. We are healing and regenerating, according to ancient cycles of the stars, gods, and humans.

In the Buddhist tradition, the Full Moon in Scorpio represents Wesak - a time of celebrating the Buddha’s enlightenment. We can use the symbolism of Wesak to help us understand the significance of the full moon phase - with Sun in Taurus and Moon in Scorpio.

Ruled by lovely Venus, Taurus is the “earthiest” of the earth signs, while Scorpio is the sign of death, regeneration and rebirth. Seeing how the unmanifest comes into existence in the physical world and then disappears back into the unmanifest is key to enlightened consciousness. It liberates us from errors in our thinking that lead to needless stress and suffering.

All that’s churning below the radar comes to the surface. It’s a lunar peak when buried emotions literally take on a life of their own. This sets the stage for intense change and opens the door to healing at the deepest level. The Full Moon in Scorpio can realign us to the essence of things. It’s a hopeful moon for those ready to face fears, and welcome big and total change.
 
This full moon illuminates what lies in the subconscious — motivations, desires, longings and aspirations. If they’ve been denied, these primal energies come out with a ferocious roar.
This full moon is an invitation to experience - not control - your own fathomless depths, allowing you to live with more integrity, because you’ve dared to venture into your own darkness. From out of the hidden dark, you get a glimpse of the soul’s true face this full moon. If you’ve been stagnating and lost, here’s a chance to release what’s dead, dying or diseased. In Scorpio, we turn the eye inward and grow surly or intense. And there’s a knowing that the answer is not simple. This kind of change happens at the soul level, the kind that comes from facing those core fears.  
According to this full moon, the relief, answer, solution begins within an examination of self. This may entail changing the way we process information and interact with others, or it may be a change in our own internal dialogue. There is, after all, power within intent and with words, spoken or otherwise.
So where is it that you are ready and willing to experience intense change? ~ It’s time now - to step forward and face fear in the face.

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Stepping into Boldness

April 14, 2010

Stepping into Boldness
Becoming the Heroine of Your Own Life

We’re standing in the energy of a New Moon in Aries - the most vibrant and inspirational of all new moons. This moon phase is always about new beginnings. And with the sun and moon both in Aries, it’s an ideal time to connect the emotions of your heart with the mental thoughts and ideas swirling around in your head. This is the only way you can get wholeheartedly behind whatever emotional changes or projects take root at this time.

During a new moon phase, it is important to plant our “dream” seeds, nurture them carefully and watch them grow.

But before you do this, you need a vision - which is an idea. And you need a plan - which is a realistic way of moving towards your cherished goal. Then you need patience - which isn’t the same as doing nothing. It’s all about helping along what wants to happen.

This is one of the most opportune times to push ahead with plans and projects that are most important to you personally, and not become distracted by what is going on around you.

Since this particular Aries New Moon is in easy aspect to Neptune, being creative or being spiritual will be all the more important. Listen to that inner voice - and you will know which dream is being awakened from its slumbers. And remember the old saying, “The dreamers of the day act with their eyes open and make it happen.”

Think about that “something” that’s been itching to forge ahead. Up until now, you haven’t had the courage to release it for fear of failure or rejection. It’s time now, to take a risk.

As creativity author Julia Cameron says, “Take the leap and trust that the net will be there.”

This New Moon in Aries is calling for you to take a risk. It’s giving you the energy and the momentum to be the heroine of your own journey.

But only you can do it for you. No one else can.

You’ve got two choices during this new moon energy. You can stay still and remain where you are - and continue to wonder, “What if?” ~ Or you can be bold - and take the bull by the horns (so to speak) and take the risk.

What’s the worst case scenario? Perhaps you find out that your plan needs a bit of tweaking in order to get the results you want. Or maybe your idea is missing an ingredient of some kind.

But you’ll never know if you don’t try.

So what do you say? ~ Ready to take the leap and be the heroine of your own journey?

This is the moment you’ve been waiting for!

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Finding Your Tribe

March 12, 2010

Somewhere, there are people to whom we can speak with passion without having the

words catch in our throats. Somewhere a circle of hands will open to receive us, eyes will

light up as we enter, voices will celebrate with us whenever we come into our own power.

~ Starhawk

 

No one understands a feeling or a situation any more than someone else who has been through it - or who may still be going though it. This is what “finding your tribe” means to me. 

Putting together a circle of support provides a pillow for comfort and protection. This circle can consist of anything or anyone that can “have your back” in a moment of crisis. It can include loyal friends, devoted family members, a trusted doctor or therapist, your place of worship, your dog or cat – and your “always there when you need her” journal.

As you embark on your journey of self-discovery, think about who you can share your joys with, cry your tears with, and who (or what) will give you the space “to be you” without any form of judgment. There is no need for perfection in a circle of support. This is a place where you can be your most vulnerable and still feel loved and appreciated for who you are.

Take some time to visualize your “tribe” - your “circle of support” - and write about it in your journal.

 

The Importance of a Support System

February 27, 2010

One of the most important things to a mother is having a strong support system. This can include a supportive partner, an extended family, babysitters, support groups, neighbors and friends. Mothers need people in their lives that they can trust, whether it’s a confidante or someone who can help out with the children in a moment’s notice.

There are many reasons that every mother should have a strong support system. One of the biggest reasons is to minimize isolation. For first-time stay-at-home Moms, this is crucial. There are many mothers who don’t have a local network of friends and family, due to various situations such as relocating to a new city or town. And feeling isolated can also be a little terrifying when you’re in the middle of a crisis. Not being able to have a back-up when needed, can really test a mother’s confidence.

Remember, the key to eliminating mother-related anxiety and stress, is to know what resources you have available. Having a strong support system will always help in a time of crisis.

How strong is your support system? Take some time to write about it in your journal.

 

A Mother’s Sacrifices

February 19, 2010

I ran across this quote today by Tenneva Jordan. It speaks to the sacrifices we make as mothers.

“A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.”

What sacrifices have you made as a mother? ~ Take some time to write about it in your journal.

Mardi Gras - A Time of Celebrating Gratitude

February 16, 2010

Mardi Gras is a time of celebration - which is ideal for gratitude journaling. What would you like to celebrate in your life? 

 To learn more about gratitude journaling (how it works and its many benefits) and to kickstart a daily gratitude journal writing process (with 21 days of writing prompts) - join my gratitude journaling e-course created just for moms. You can find it via my Journaling Moms website by clicking on the link on the right side of this page - or visit www.JournalingMoms.com and click on “Gratitude Journaling.”

Celebrating You This Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2010

Most of the messages coming our way this time of year are to “be someone else’s valentine.” But what if we took this opportunity to be our own valentine?

With the moon in its new moon phase, it’s a perfect opportunity to connect with the one who can truly bring love into your life - YOU! ~ Your well-being - emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually - depends on you.

And this particular Valentine’s Day coincides with the New Moon in the astrological sign of Aquarius - the sign of genius and innovation. This makes it an ideal time to honor the inner goddess within you, celebrating her wisdom and intuition.

This Valentine’s Day, write yourself a love letter.

What is it that you love about yourself? What is it that you love about being you?

Take some time to honor yourself by showing your gratitude in a letter. And when you’re done, decorate the letter and tuck it inside your journal or put it in a special place.

And when you’re feeling low, pull out the letter and read it. It’ll serve as a reminder of how wonderful you truly are.

Happy Valentine’s Day to YOU!

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