Reflection Leads To Mindful Creation

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One of the most important realizations I had, partway through my career as an astrologer, was that planetary cycles were simply energy to work with. This insight evolved into a creative mindset and an attitude of “what do I want to do with this energy” as opposed to “what will it do to me”.

In astrology, there are lengthier planetary cycles that correlate to the collective and shorter ones that relate to our personal day-to-day interactions with self and others.

The cycles that relate to our personal choices are faster moving and as with the days and weeks that speed by, unless something dramatic occurs, we tend not to notice them. Although the personal cycles are quicker moving and less dramatic, they are the ones that offer the opportunity for our creative energy to grow. They are reflected in the moments of happiness, satisfaction, feelings of competency, courage, clarity, or insight, that may occur within any day or week.

As many of you know, there is a cyclic pattern known as retrograde that occurs with planetary cycles. Retrograde periods gives us more than the usual amount of time to reflect on the choices we make during the fast-moving cycles.

There are two astrological cycles that I would like to bring to your attention. With both of them, there is an opportunity to reflect on the quality of intention, mindfulness, and action we bring to the creation of our day to day life.

Please note that the time frames I use include both the retrograde and shadow period.

The first planetary cycle relates to our will, how assertive or aggressive we are, and the approach we take to “going out into the world in order to make things happen”. Its period of influence started in the latter part of July and continues through the end of December.

Now is a good time to think about where in your life you’ve been experiencing frustration, conflict, or feelings of not being able to make things happen.

Once you note the area of your life where the frustration has been occurring, consider what at this point you’ve learned from the experience. For example, is the message to stop, don’t yet move forward and, instead, develop a plan on how to proceed.

Or, are you being given an opportunity to reconsider your approach in order to learn the difference between aggression and assertiveness?

Or, are you needing to look at how you manage your inner fire and enthusiasm? Do you habitually experience periods of burn out and/or singe those around you? Or, maybe the opposite is true and you need to develop more inner fire, strength and confidence.

The second planetary cycle, whose period of influence is from late September 2020 through mid-November 2020, is one that gives us an opportunity to look at the quality of our thinking and communication. For example, maybe you are being asked to be more discerning in the choices you make regarding incoming and outgoing information.

Or, maybe you are being asked to look at old thought patterns and stories that keep you locked into the creation of a life that doesn’t fulfill you?

Working proactively with this cycle requires that we give ourselves time to pause, in order to reflect on the quality of our communication and thinking, as well as time to digest our experiences.

I hope you have a creative and enjoyable month! Catherine♥

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CLASSES: For people interested in the weekly introductory and intermediate astrology classes, you have the option of attending the classes at Northern Star College or through Zoom.

NEW MOON INFORMATION: Those of you who work with the new moon cycles I will now post the information for two months at a time. Scroll down to As Above so Below for the August and September new Moon.

Why I take the time to do a podcast! Have a listen to this month’s podcast with Kim Armstrong who is the Deputy City Manager of the Employee Services Department at the City of Edmonton.

She is an honest, dynamic force for good who along with her team, is creating positive change within the city of Edmonton. Having the opportunity to chat with her, answers the question of why I take the time to do podcasts. https://youtheuniversetheholisticmind.ca/podcast/fostering-courage-in-the-workplace/

New Moon in Libra, October 16, 2020.

New Moon in Scorpio, November 14, 2020.

Living In Sync With The Monthly Solar/Lunar Cycles

Once a year the new moon (for the period of a month) will highlight a particular area of your life. When I refer to a month I’m referencing the lunar not calendar month.

How to work with the cycles:

If you don’t know your ascendant read the description based on your Sun sign (the month you were born) please see Sun Sign dates at end of the article.

If you know your ascendant/rising sign read the description for the house the new moon falls in according to your ascendant. (to determine ascendant you need to know the time of day you were born).

Please remember this is not a complete picture of all the cycles taking place in your life. Have Fun!!!!!

Interested in studying astrology or booking an astrological or hypnotherapy session email Catherine at catherinepotter@shaw.ca

October 16, 2020, New Moon in Libra

Following is a list of where the Libra new moon falls and a few ideas on how to work with it.

Aries Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #7

Taurus Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #6

Gemini Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #5

Cancer Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #4

Leo Sun/ Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #3

Virgo Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #2

Libra Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #1

Scorpio Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #12

Sagittarius Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #11

Capricorn Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #10

Aquarius Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #9

Pisces Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #8

Read the following list for some of the basic house associations (areas of life). Once a year the sun and moon come together and activate a particular area of your chart. When the new moon falls in one of these areas it is a natural time to focus your attention on this part of your life and make minor, or if there are other cycles to support it, major changes.

#1 Keywords: outer mask, personality, disposition, appearance, physical body, health, beginnings.

Suggestions: During this month you will experience your birthday (sun sign) which is your natural new year. Happy Solar Return! Take time to question whether your appearance, physical health and the mask you wear in the world is congruent with how you internally see yourself. The new moon is a good time to start making changes that allow you to feel more comfortable in your own skin.

#2 Keywords: values, self-value and worth, possessions, financial affairs, earning ability, debts, talents/gifts.

Suggestions: During the new moon cycle look at how you are managing your material resources. What changes can you make that will help you feel nourished and secure? What talent do you possess that if developed will bring you satisfaction and possible material gain? What do you consider valuable – what does this reflect back about self-worth and values?

#3 Keywords: all forms of communication (talking, listening, and writing) and communication tools, learning and taking in new ideas, perception, neighborhood, siblings, means of transportation, short trips.

Suggestions: Now is the time to look at bringing in resources that further develop communication and encourage growth in your self-perception and your perception of the world. Take the time to quickly write down (don’t edit and over-analyze) how you see the world and you may find that earlier childhood perceptions color it. On a mundane level this is a good time to have fun and buzz around town, Take a look at what you are reading, watching, listening to and what type of conversations you participate in – how do these activities make you feel?

#4 Keywords: physical home, parents, ancestral lineage, psychological roots, private life, real estate and property.

Suggestions: There is a focus on family, which can be as simple as spending more time with them or on a deeper level exploring what qualities and beliefs you inherited from them. Ponder whether the private, at home you, is comfortable being seen in the world.

It is a good time to look at making changes in your home or making a move. Consider whether your home reflects who you are now. If you walked through and observed it through the eyes of a stranger what would it say about you?

#5 Keywords: creativity, romance, love, children, pregnancy, what you do for fun, hobbies, sports, speculation.

Suggestions: Look at what brings you joy and makes you feel open-hearted. Do you find time to play? What outlet do you have for creative expression? This is a good time to focus on children – spending time with them or depending on your age and other supportive cycles, procreation. If you’ve been involved with activities that make you feel passionate, alive and overflowing with love, share it – if you haven’t, find some.

#6 Keywords: work, health, healthcare routines, responsibility, service, pets, employees.

Suggestions: This is the time to look at how well you take care of yourself and what your energy level is like. Do you feel strong, radiant, and vibrant? If not consider making adjustments to self-care routines. Look at your attitude towards work and service. Do you love what you do and enjoy continuing to grow in either a job, volunteer position, etc? When we feel competent in some area of our life we often end up sharing our gift with others which is entirely different than resentfully doing something for others.

#7 Keywords: partnerships both business and romantic, marriage, divorce, partnership agreements, what may be weak and undeveloped in ourselves that we explore through a partner (consciously or unconsciously), dealing with the public.

Suggestions: This is the time to start, renew, or leave a partnership. Whether in a relationship or not, for a deeper understanding of this area of your life consider the following. When you are in a relationship, what is your level of commitment? Do you tend to project on your partner undeveloped or disowned parts of yourself? Do you understand the difference between dependence, independence and interdependence?

#8 Keywords: regeneration, transformation, surgery/health, death, sex, and financial/physical/psychological support you receive from others, insurances, inheritances, research, investigation.

Suggestions: When the new moon falls in this house you have an opportunity to look beneath the surface and explore the following – your beliefs regarding, death or any type of transformation –such as the ending of a job, relationship or entrenched values/patterns.

Your beliefs regarding sex, intimacy, and the understanding of sexual energy as a life force. Your beliefs regarding how much support you have in the world.

#9 Keywords: travel, education, religion, philosophy, ethics, natural laws, laws, visions, higher mind, foreigners, foreign dealings.

Suggestions: Whether for fun or to shake up your routine and limited beliefs there is an opportunity to explore and potentially expand your view of the world and personal ethics/philosophy through study, travel or just taking the time to experience different cultures.

#10 Keywords: profession, destiny/purpose, reputation (how the world sees you), status, fame, employer, government/authority, business activities.

Suggestions: Look at what role you play in your community (it will change at different periods of your life), for example, the role of parent, business mogul, baker, volunteer, outcast, actor. Question if it is a good fit. It can be easy to get locked into roles and positions that don’t fulfill who we are and our life purpose (yes we all have a purpose).

#11 Keywords: friends and our attitudes to them, clubs and social groups we align ourselves with, organizations, humanitarian interests, future directions and goals, circumstances beyond our control.

Suggestions: What goals and directions do you envision for your future? It is easier to accomplish goals when aligned with friends and/or groups that support and have similar dreams/visions for the future. That could be a recovery group, business organization, political party or a cooking club. If you have a goal, chances are someone else has a similar or at least compatible one –seek them out.

#12 Keywords: transcendence, spiritual and psychic experiences, escapism, karma, liberation, confinement, hospitals, institutions, hidden strengths and weaknesses.

Suggestions: When the new moon falls in this area of one’s life it is time to retreat and let go of the world and our place in it. Now is the time to dream, meditate, create and/or be in nature. Withdraw but don’t escape in unhealthy ways.

November 14, 2020, New Moon in Scorpio

Following is a list of where the Scorpio new moon falls and a few ideas on how to work with it.

Aries Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #8

Taurus Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #7

Gemini Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #6

Cancer Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #5

Leo Sun/ Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #4

Virgo Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #3

Libra Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #2

Scorpio Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #1

Sagittarius Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #12

Capricorn Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #11

Aquarius Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #10

Pisces Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #9