Astrology

A child is born on that day and at that hour when the celestial rays are in mathematical harmony with his individual karma.
~Sri Yukteswar

After the Holiday Season

You are a spirit of love.  When you look carefully at your intentions, especially during this wonderful time of the year, you will know that these feelings are simply a part of your whole makeup (which may, every once in a while, need to be regenerated as we get caught up in everyday events).  It sometimes takes a festive event to remind us of that “natural” feeling of giving and loving.  By sharing love and compassion with our fellow human beings, we spread these blessing and promote more of the same.  It is very difficult to move in an alternate emotional direction when someone shares their loving energy towards you.  Love is a powerful force and can change the course of life for anyone open to its influence.

Keep the feeling of this festive season alive even after the celebrations have come to a close.  Allow the love that resides within each and every one of us to flow, without exception.  We may fall off route from time to time but love when encompassed will simply guide you back on track once again.  Love is our saviour and companion.  It is always available, but you have to recognize it and be open to this.  Open your heart to love and mold your life based on this emotion. 

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MERCURY IN CAPRICORN

Mercury is strongly affected by sign and house position, but affected even more by any planet making an aspect to it.  It takes on many characteristics of other planets and is associated with the way we communicate, our thinking and ability to learn and our mental reaction to life’s events.

 

We will be discussing Mercury in Capricorn in this post.  If you have strong placements in Capricorn, such as the Sun, there are some tendencies that will also be reflective with the placement of Mercury in Capricorn.  Mercury is the planet of the mind and when in the sign of Capricorn the mental process is unhurried and very conclusive.  These individuals would never just jump to conclusions.  They would have to weigh things out and decipher the meaning, and then after careful consideration come to a viable conclusion.

 

Often the first reaction is somewhat skeptical, as time is required for reasoning things out.  They will not take anything at face value.  The proven and tested path feels much safer and taking a chance is not a good approach as there is potential for failure.  The processing of information is also very thorough and if there is too much information to process, it is easy for frustration to set in.  One step at a time could easily be their motto.

 

People with Mercury strongly placed in Capricorn are usually very industrious and yield concrete and practical results.  Their judgement is usually crystal clear, unless Mercury is poorly aspected by other planets in the Natal chart.  Their strict attention to making things the best they can be will produce noticeable effects. 

 

When presented with a new idea, they will take time to digest this new concept.  As mentioned earlier, new ideas are viewed with some skepticism and they will not just accept them at face value.  These individuals will put the ideas through vigorous scrutiny and then come to their own conclusions.

 

When communicating, Mercury in Capricorn people often have difficulties expressing themselves, although when they are communicating, they will be very precise and to the point.  Most would be considered introspective, and not verbally aggressive, unless Mars afflicts Mercury in the Birth chart.  Most people with this placement are very deep and would not be considered a frivolous communicator.  Small talk is not their forte, nor is gossip.  They will choose their words carefully and articulate with precision, and in many circumstances are direct in their statements.  They want to be clearly understood and also want others to be as clear as possible.  When communicating with this individual staying on course without jumping from one topic to another.

 

Mercury in Capricorn individuals are methodical and practical in the workplace and many gradually rise to positions of authority.  They can be great leaders, but most are poor followers.  Others can learn from their precise application and their knowhow, as nothing from these individuals comes without study and experience.

               

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Christmas Without Family but Never Alone

With Christmas at our doorstep, we thought we would reflect on those individuals without family or those who have family that they cannot join.  Unfortunately, there are many people that are alone and we wanted to let them know, that although they may feel alone, if they stop for a moment and take in the true spirit of Christmas, they will realize that they are never alone in spirit.

 

Some are without loved ones through death, distance or separation, and Christmas can be an extremely difficult time.  We want to spread joy and hope to everyone and to let them know that they are never truly alone.  The spirit of the loved ones departed is always present in your life and especially during these times.  Open your heart to the energy of those who have passed on and know that their love and spirit is always with you.

 

Your loved ones feel your agony and despair and know your silent suffering.  This knowing is however on a different level, and we cannot experience them the way that we may wish to.  Know that they are still around you and their eternal hand is on your shoulder letting you know that things are alright.

 

For those that are separated through distance or through family difficulties, this too can be an especially trying time.  Memories of how things used to be can be especially hard. 

 

Life continually has new chapters that in their early stages can be difficult to digest.  Know that just around the next corner, a new beginning awaits you and your new life will begin.  All stages in life are temporary and should be viewed this way.  Never give up and know that life will always provide you with what you need, especially when you feel that you are at the end of the road.

 

Someone or something will come along at the least expected moment and assist you in moving beyond these temporary hurdles.  Be patient and never let go of hope.  There are times that we have to go to great depths of despair to be able to acknowledge and appreciate all that life offers just beyond the next doorway.

 

Plan to do something this Christmas special for you, be it a meal at a restaurant, going to a movie, or attending a Christmas service so that you are interacting with others.  There IS a feeling of love and happiness that is prevalent during this festive season (if you look beyond the stress, hustle and bustle that people place upon themselves).  There is always someone out there that cares and loves you whether you are aware of it or not. 

 

If you are alone, undoubtedly there are others within your life’s circle that are also alone.  Could you host a celebration and invite others?  It WILL take effort but realize the benefits of helping yourself through helping others. 

 

If you are hosting a family celebration and know someone that will be on their own, would it not be wonderful to share your celebrations with them? 

 

Invite others in or ask if you can be part of other’s experiences, depending on your circumstances.  Is this not the true spirit of Christmas?

 

We walk our road of life alone as each and every one of us has a different course to take.  This does not mean that we have to BE alone.  Along the way there is always someone that is willing to share.  Open your heart to giving or open your heart to the knowledge that others care.

 

To those that celebrate Christmas and to those that do not, may this holiday season be filled with special peace and wonder.  May the love and compassion that is generated through the act of giving engulf you. 

 

Our warmest wishes for a joyful and loving experience and may you know that you are never alone.  There are always “guides” along the road that provide the needed strength to get through anything, anytime.  Be strong and find the spirit of love and giving and have a wonderfully magical experience.

 

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Love Yourself

Have you taken the time lately to be appreciative of whom you are?  Take a moment and reflect on the divine personality that radiates from within and then accept your connection.  The one within is reflective of the whole self--complete within itself needing nothing more, nothing less.  This is your linkage with the foundation that connects us with the infinite.

 

All love radiates from within.  We are a reflection of that love.  Love connects all things with harmony and compassion and is the reason for our existence.  By connecting ourselves with that eternal enlightenment, we pull together as one to spread love and all its ramifications.  We are in unity with that love and we have come into being as an expression of love.

 

The first step in furthering love’s growth, as its growth is eternal, is to recognize that love that radiates from within you and to find the ability to love yourself.  Mastering self-love can be difficult, because one always finds flaws connected to our self-image.  If you can penetrate the ego’s force, as it is the ego that creates this doubt, you move a step closer to this realization.

 

You must align with your true self and simply allow that magnificent force of love and compassion that exists within.  This is not connected to the ego and this alignment allows you to understand the ego’s endless pursuit of control.  If you see flaws in yourself, do not identify with them as they are not part of your true essence.  These thoughts are manifestations of the ego and you can transcend ego’s force by moving beyond its power.  See the thoughts for what they are.  To beat ego’s struggle to maintain control is no different than beating an addition.  The thoughts that go through a smoker’s head when they are trying to quite are ridiculous in content when heard after the addiction has been beat!  The ego’s voice is no different than the voice heard by those suffering from addiction.  We must learn not to identify with them.

 

You are a perfect creation without flaws and love radiates through your pure essence.  We continually seek to learn and for the spirit to grow but its essence is already a reflection of love.  See yourself for that which you truly are.  Stop identifying with the ego.  Any misleading thoughts that belittle you or make you feel superior are ego generated.  Do not identify with these.  They are not part of who you are.  Watch for making judgements based on the ego’s interpretation.  Love yourself as you are and watch love grow in your life.  Love is the greatest power of all and can never be relinquished.  Eternal life, eternal love; there are no bounds.

 

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Stagnation

Do you feel as though they have been down this road before, made significant changes but still feel that there is no real progress in your lives? You have tried many different alternatives and still feel as though life has stagnated on you somehow. How do you move forward and give your life meaning?

Let me reassure you that any step regardless of how minor is a step in the right direction. Change takes time and although you are working hard, progress is limited to what is right for you at the moment. You may feel that you are ready and know that you are willing to obtain your goals, whatever that goal may be, but advancement seems sluggish or even stalled.

As I am sure you have heard before, “Rome was not built in one day” and this should be your expectations with life’s progress. It takes time but understand that although progress seems slow, you are progressing. This is what is important.

Recall back five years and visualize your life then. Do not focus on material success; look internally and remember where you have come from. The change is far greater than anticipated. We sometimes have to stop to take a closer look to actually realize how far we have journeyed. Progress may have seemed sluggish but if you look at the whole pictures, you realize your overall progress confirms you ARE moving along.

Do not gauge your life by material achievements. Do not gauge your life by the schooling or academic understanding you have incorporated into your life. True living is not reflected by external achievement, although one can take personal satisfaction in a job well done. Life is gauged by internal achievement and how you view yourself. What internal changes have you made? How have you improved your life? What further growth do you envision for yourself in the coming years? What truly makes you happy (and we do not speak of fleeting happiness)?

Write down these questions and then record your honest answers. This information does not need to be shared as it is personal, but valid. Place these notations somewhere so that you can review them later on to see what changes have transpired in your life. It will be a good gauge for you to actually see your progress. By writing these questions and answers down, you will receive a push in your intended direction.

If your focus leans towards material improvement, this is okay. We are not brought into the material world to complete ignore the physical needs. Ask yourself what your plans for the future are likely to manifest and what you want to manifest. Do they match up?

You must prioritize and rationally decide what is important and what will further you own personal growth. There are all kinds of life lessons and accept that you will veer off course every now and again. That is part of the process, as nothing worthwhile comes without some challenges. Hold on! Stay strong and know that if you stumble, you just have to stand up, dust yourself off and continue your journey. (Note-- When you have tripped and fallen, before you get up, be sure to look around on the ground around you. Your most valued treasure may be lying there waiting for you to find it!)

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