Ann Albers: The Heart Has Its Reasons

The Heart Has Its Reasons

a message from Ann Albers

Saturday, 11 March, 2017  (posted 16 March, 2017)

 

My dear friends, we love you so very much,


While there is nothing wrong with being a “creature of habit,” it is your habits that either enliven you or slowly cause your energy to withdraw from life. Life is meant to be lived openly, as an adventure and an exploration of self.


Life is a never ending series of present moments in which you get to choose your experience, based on your God given guidance and soul-level desires.


Your desires inspired you to grow. Your guidance tries to help you grow gracefully and kindly.


For example, say you desire a relationship. That is wonderful. The desire itself begins to draw life force through you. Suddenly your mind starts to take over. “It must be this kind of person and not that. He/she must look like this and not that,” or sometimes worse, “Forget it. Relationships hurt. Better to avoid them!"


Then you meet someone. Your instincts tell you that you want to get to know them better, but the mind starts chattering, “They don’t look like what we expected. What if they’re not ’the one’? You know relationships hurt, just give up!" You talk yourself out of your natural instinct to get to know them better. In doing so you rob yourself of the gifts life has to offer.


There could be a whole variety of reasons you are guided to get to know this person. Perhaps they could help you with career. Maybe they would become a friend who would help you feel safe in the world. Possibly they would be exactly the type of person you've been with in the past and this would give you a chance to trust yourself, and leave, when you see the warning signs a few weeks into the relationship. Maybe they're a potential love. The possibilities are endless.


Perhaps you have a desire to try something new - a class, a food, a career, or a hobby. Your heart feels excited. Your mind starts to offer all sorts of reasons why you should ignore the heart, “You’re too old. You don’t have enough time. You read an article on the Internet that says this isn't good for you. What makes you think you could that?” Your mind make excuses and you give up before you even give your heart a chance.


Maybe you would not have liked the new food, but you would have learned something useful from someone in the grocery store or restaurant. Maybe you wouldn’t have maintained the hobby, but you’d meet a dear friend along the way. Maybe you're guided into a new career and then fired, only to discover this is a stepping stone to your dream job.


If you don’t listen to the heart, you may never discover its reasons. If you don’t remain open to life and your instincts in each moment, you might miss the fullest life you could be living.


Dear ones, we honor your need to grow on earth but we always attempt to guide you to grow in the most kind and loving way possible. We attempt to guide you to grow in ways you wish to grow when possible. We attempt to help you grow in love.


Use your minds, by all means, to review the past, but always pay attention as well to how you feel right here, right now. While the mind may argue against the heart, the heart always knows the kindest and most loving path... in each moment.


God Bless You! We love you so very much.
-- The Angels

Message From Ann 

This has been the year I’m challenging myself to “Try something new.” When a thought doesn't make me happy, I remind myself to "try something new." For example, earlier in the year when I created a health challenge, I caught myself saying, "How many more times do I have to do this to learn!" The thought didn't make me happy so I changed it. "Thank God I've learned and I'm done with this!" I could feel my energy rising immediately and my entire body relaxed.


I caught myself one week, dipping into a very, very old whine, "No one cares about me," and immediately changed it to a better thought, "Life loves me!" I got the sweetest outpouring of thank you notes and kindnesses shown to me within days!


I've been challenging myself to give up old stuff in the house that is past its prime and treat myself to upgrades. I've been trying new foods that appeal, new books... and it has been fun!


Change breathes fresh air into our minds, hearts, homes, bodies, souls, and lives. But it isn't always easy. I may want new towels, but giving up my old ones was like giving away old comfy friends! I may want new thoughts but giving up my old ones requires some willpower and dedication. I may want to try new foods but that meant I have to branch out a bit and risk a little failure here and there. Change requires letting go.

I was pondering the joy of being like a child and "trying something new” on Monday, while making hard boiled eggs for snacking this week. They're really yummy with a drizzle of olive oil, a dab of Dijon & Dill, and a sprinkle of Hawaiian black salt!


Back to the point, the eggs were cooked and I was carefully dumping them into a strainer in the sink, trying not to crack them prematurely, when I heard the most delightful voice in my head…


“See how gladly the eggs jump out of the pot, releasing themselves from the boiling water, joyous about being cracked open and released unto their new life!”

The language was quaint but the message was clear and beautiful! The angel in my head was reaffirming my desire to release old patterns, habits, etc… to leave the "shells" that had both protected and confined! Sweet!


See how gladly we can leap from situations that are behind us, and no longer work. See how gladly we can release the shells of our old past programming and release ourselves into delicious new thoughts, new circumstances, and new life. See how gladly was can embrace change!


I felt the familiar angelic warmth embrace me and radiate from my heart with an exquisite tenderness. To the angels every single moment is new, never before experienced, and never to be seen again. Change is exciting, an opportunity for a new experience, a new joy!


I smiled, thinking of all I wish to create this lifetime, all I wish to experience, and all the change that will required. Gladly, in God’s time – just like those eggs – I will jump!


Here are a few tips to help you "gladly jump" this week...



1. Pay attention to your loving desires


When you feel a desire in the moment to do something, say something loving, or try something that appeals and feels wholesome (because your guidance is always loving), say it, do it, try it.


Pick up the phone and call that person you are thinking about. Write the email. Sign up for a class. Get outside and take a walk. Take a ten minute nap. Look at that new career online. Go up to that stranger and compliment them! (You know you want to!) Get the food that sounds appealing and healthy. Politely bow out of a conversation that is annoying or boring you.


I rarely call clients because I have a wonderful assistant, but once I had an urge so strong to call a particular person that it was positively urgent. I picked up the phone and dialed... and interrupted a suicide in progress. This person is still alive today due to that guidance.


When you feel something that sounds loving, wholesome, appealing… say it, do it, try it. Trust. The heart has its reasons.



2. Use Your Mind, but Don’t Let it Rule You


Sometimes we’re disconnected from our hearts. We’ve ignored them for so long we can’t hear our true desires. Instead you hear secondary desires that don't really satisfy.


For example, say you’ve ignored your desire to eat food that nurtures you for so long that you are now low on energy. Now your body wants sugar, carbs, and things your mind already knows from past experience don’t feel so good. Thank the mind for reminding you. Now sit quietly and ask your heart… Heart what does my body really want right now? You’ll get the answer.


Suppose you have ignored your need for joy. You meet someone. Your heart really wants this person to be “it” because you're lonely. The mind tells you, “You’re seeing red flags, things that aren’t right. Be careful.” Thank your mind for pointing out the warning signs. Next, ask your heart, “What do I want in life for my own joy? What do I want in relationship.” Listen. Then use the mind to see if your true desires are being met in this current situation or not. Be honest with yourself. Askyour heart, “What next?”


Your mind is a useful tool for analyzing current situations against knowledge, past experience, and desired outcomes. Used correctly, it can inform you and let you know whether or not something is in alignment with your heart.



3. Every now and then have a little “heart time”


In this age of so much information, we all need a little time to get back in touch with our hearts. We know when we’re disconnected. We feel stressed, tired, angry, upset, ill, etc. At these times it is important to spend some quiet time alone.


Journal, ponder, walk in nature, listen to beautiful music. Ask your heart, “What do you need? Where am I listening? Where am I ignoring you? Given my desires, what next?”


Have a beautiful week listening to your beautiful hearts, and may you “Gladly jump” when the time is right for delightful change!


Love you all!


Ann

Please feel free to share any of my messages or posts. The only thing I ask is a small note: ©Ann Albers, www.VisionsofHeaven.com


This message was originally posted here

10 Amazing Things That Happen When You Learn To Enjoy Being Alone By Tony Robinson

January 24, 2017 Openhearted Rebel

Thanks to Body Mind Soul Spirit

Some people think of “being alone” as a bad thing. It either means you’re anti-social, or unwanted, neither of which are a good position to be in.

But actually, being alone isn’t’ necessarily a bad thing, as there are a handful of benefits that emerge once you learn to embrace solitude.


I’m not advocating you go all Tom Hanks in Cast Away, because no one can argue the benefits, and the joys, that come along with fulfilling relationships with other people.


But I am saying that once you learn to enjoy being alone, you’re going to grow as a person.


Below are ten amazing things that will happen in your life when you start to enjoy being alone.

1. You’ll get to recharge.

Often times when we’re surrounded by other people, we’re expending a lot of energy. Trying to keep others happy, make them laugh, soothe their egos, read their emotions, and all of the other rigors that come along with regular interaction.


It can be mentally draining if you’re constantly connected to other people. A little alone time lets you recharge and take a break from the emotionally and mentally taxing job of constant interaction.

2. You’ll reflect more often.

Your life is always moving at a crazy fast pace. So fast in fact, that it’s probably rare when you have a moment alone to sit and reflect on your life.


Being alone gives you the perfect opportunity for a little self reflection. Since you aren’t spending so much time processing the thoughts and feelings of others, it’s the best time to turn your focus inwards.


Solitude provides the perfect environment for reflection.

3. You’ll get in touch with your own emotions.

Again, when you’re surrounded by other people all the time, you’re constantly trying to read, and cater to, the other persons’s emotions. So much so, that you could end up losing touch with your own.


When you start to enjoy being alone, you’ll gain a greater perspective for your own emotions. You’ll create a deeper understanding of what makes you happy, what upsets you, and what saddens you.


With that knowledge, it’s then easier to regulate your emotions. But it all starts with understanding how you feel, and that comes from a little bit of solitude.

4. You’ll start doing things you actually enjoy.

When you’re constantly in the company of other people, you’re always making compromises in order to find solutions that the entire group can enjoy. And unfortunately, the things you want most, may not always line up with what the group wants.


So it’s easy to enjoy being alone once you realize that doing so gives you more freedom to do the things you actually want to do.

5. You’ll become more productive.

Being in the company of other people can be fun and entertaining, but it can also seriously affect your productivity. There are times when the company of other people acts as nothing more than a distraction from getting your work done.


Time spent alone can be some of the most productive time in your life—mostly because there are less distractions, and you can just put your head down and get to work.

6. You’ll enjoy your relationships even more.

When you spend time alone on a regular basis, and eventually start to enjoy being alone, you’ll come to find that you also enjoy your relationships with other people even more.


And that’s because the time spent alone gives you a greater appreciation for yourself.


But it also let’s you appreciate all the great things that come from your relationships with other people, most of which you were oblivious to before.

7. You’ll feel more independent.

Once you enjoy being alone, you’ll feel more confident in your ability to actually be alone. And that naturally leads to you feeling more independent.


You’ll no longer feel that anxiety, or burning desire for company, once you learn to enjoy being alone. You won’t feel the need for constant interaction with other people, or the anxiety associated with looking around and seeing no one but yourself.

8. You’ll get a break from constantly trying to keep other people happy.

Life is filled with relationships, and most relationships only last when both people are kept happy. And that can turn into a draining job depending who that relationship is with. Now, this doesn’t only apply to personal relationships, but every kind of relationship.


Once you’re alone, the only person’s happiness you have to worry about in that moment, is your own. You can treat yourself to thing that makes you happy, but may have upset someone else.

9. You won’t have to apologize for anything.

When you start to enjoy being alone, you’ll quickly see that solitude means you don’t have to keep apologizing for what you’ve done. So often, we do things that end up upsetting other people, or hurting someone else’s feelings, and then have to quickly apologize for it.


But when you’re alone, you don’t have to apologize for anything. And that takes a lot of pressure out of most situations. You get to stop second guessing everything you say, or every move you make because you’re afraid someone is going to be offended, or saddened, and angered.

10. You’ll stop looking for validation.

So often we feel we the need to get the “OK” from our friends and family before we take action. We constantly look to other people for advice on what we should do next.


Of course, there are times where it’s not only perfectly acceptable to ask for advice, but downright necessary. But there are also times where we’re perfectly capable of acting on our own, be we instead of looking to others for an answer.


When you start to spend more time alone, you’ll learn to trust your instincts and make decisions without any third party validation.


https://openheartedrebel.com/2017/01/24/10-amazing-things-happen-when-you-learn-enjoy-being-alone/

Your Angel Messages for February 9 - 15 from Doreen Virtue

Your Angel Messages for February 9 - 15 from Doreen Virtue
Published on Feb 7, 2015
http://youtu.be/iy6mGVKBG14?list=UUxsG-yjeM5dH_YOHpKqXDmg


It's a week of self-care and self-love, which is so appropriate for Valentine's and the end of Mercury Retrograde.


The beginning of the week shows that you desire to retreat and spend alone time. You get some great insights and ideas while you're alone, because you have the time to think and listen to your inner truth.


You decide to adjust your life so that it mirrors your true passions, which is the key to lasting happiness and abundance. But your ego kicks in with doubts. It's essential for you to overcome these doubts with loving positivity. Have faith in your ability to live a life of passion, because you can!


Mon-Tues. ~ The Spiritual Teacher
Tues-Wed. ~ 3 of Abundance
Fri-Sat-Sun ~ 9 of Thoughts


My tags: Doreen Virtue, Angels, Valentine's Day, Self-Love, Alone Time, Inner Truth, Contemplation, Passion, Fun, Confidence, Enthusiasm, Self-Acknowledgement, Self-Care, Honor Yourself,


Video Notes:


Filmed in Maui.


In this video, Doreen is working with the Guardian Angel Tarot Cards, available at bookstores worldwide and at: http://goo.gl/EHrE3L


Doreen's dress is by Michelle at Crux and Crow on etsy.com at:


https://www.etsy.com/shop/cruxandcrow

Lynda Hill's Sabian Symbols ~ Rising Phoenix-Like From The Ashes Of The Past: September's Piscean Full Moon

Lynda Hill's Sabian Symbols ~

Rising Phoenix-Like From The Ashes Of The Past:
September's Piscean Full Moon  

September 05, 2014

Do not abandon yourselves to despair. . . . We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song. Pope John Paul II


I come not to entertain you with worldly festivities but arouse your sleeping memory of immortality. Paramahansa Yogananda


Any ritual is an opportunity for transformation. Starhawk


The Easter feeling does not end. It signals a new beginning, Of nature, spring, and brand new life, And friendship, peace, and giving. The spirit of Easter is all about hope, love, and joyful living. Anon

Easter is the gift of hope Easter is the gift of peace Easter is the gift of love Let us rejoice in Him, Who gives them all. Anon

And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow. Jerry Chin


September's full Moon falls on September 9 in Australia and September 8 in the United States. It's another big lunation with big messages for us. This full Moon is conjunct (together with) Chiron - The Wounded Healer and The Stories We Tell Ourselves, which means that Chiron is right smack on the Moon and opposition the Sun in this full Moon. With this, we are being asked to look at our 'wounds', at our 'stories' and to analyse where we can let go of the story and ascend into a new version of reality - one that is more aligned with who and what we want to be. We have quite opposing energies going on, also, with Mercury and Pluto in square aspect and Venus and Neptune opposite each other. This can bring about a feeling of on, off, on, off, stop-go, it's my fault - it's our fault, hard, soft, easy does it versus going in hard.


The Sabian Symbol for the full Moon is Pisces 17: An Easter Promenade. The following texts are taken from my book The Sabian Oracle: 360 Degrees Of Wisdom:

There is regularly a need to share with others the celebration of your community’s religious or spiritual aspirations and ideals. It doesn’t matter whether there is a feeling of actual religious cohesion amongst the people in this ‘Easter Promenade’, it’s more about sharing strong community values. However, traditions can build on traditions until, sometimes, the origins can seem lost, blurred or forgotten. Often, the actual meaning behind a celebration is completely ignored, but this is not really a problem as long as it brings people together in an atmosphere of peace and joy. On a deeper level, there may be other layers of meaning to these celebrations that have also been lost completely, but still leave a vibration or resonance that is in our unconscious awareness. The ‘Easter Promenade’ is about the layering of traditions and to some extent the superimposing of new traditions on the old. No matter how structured or organized this celebration is, if it’s done with joy and a warmth of feeling, it will inspirit the group, infusing them with a sense of emotional unity. It is the combination of celebrations of rebirth, fertility and the communal renewal of faith in the good things of life.


Keywords: Renewed faith in one’s life’s circumstances. Rising from fear and loss. Public holidays and their celebrations. Dressing up. Easter bonnets. Easter eggs, chickens and the fertility rites of spring. Rebirth. Forgiveness. Joy. Spiritual unity. Religious holidays. Worship. Renewal. Parades.


The Caution: Superficial communal shows of unity. Craving for attention. Always needing an excuse to get together and unite. Empty displays of faith or joy. Doing things only because everyone else is doing them. Feeling lost, alone and forsaken in the crowd. Guilt trips. Exclusion of other faiths. Religious domination.


The Karmic Condition (the degree before) of this new Moon is Pisces 16: In A Quiet Moment, A Creative Individual Experiences The Flow Of Inspiration. This is also the degree of Chiron, The Wounded Storyteller (or, The Stories We Tell Ourselves).


The ‘Flow of Inspiration’ will come if you allow it through and the more creative you allow yourself to be, the more ‘Inspiration’ you will receive. Taking time out for things such as meditation, looking at art or the beauty of nature will allow for the peace that’s needed to stop hurrying thoughts. One’s whole life can be changed, in a ‘Moment’, when the mind is stilled and creative solutions are allowed to come through. You may find that with each idea or ‘Creative Inspiration’ there follows another and another. This is a great time to relax and go with the flow neither fighting against anything nor pushing forward. If things have been hectic in your life and you’re looking for guidance, hope and inspiration, try spending a ‘Quiet Moment’ by yourself and allow your intuition to come through. This Symbol shows that no matter what the problem, it will be resolved in time spent contemplating it with the right attitude. You may find that answers to questions or situations come when you’re least expecting them, e.g. when you’re in the bath or going for a walk. Negative thoughts can keep one locked in a cycle of negativity. Closed minds and fixed attitudes will not help in this situation. Creative projects that have had difficulty starting (or completing) may indeed begin to find form. Hold on to any impressions you get and before long you’ll start to see solutions to your problem or situation.


Keywords: Creativity inspired from above. Openness to higher forces and ideals. Realizations. Dreams. Channeling thoughts and feelings. Messages from one’s higher self. Finding solutions. Moments of calm leading to resolutions. Free flowing thoughts. The gift of inspiration. Turning on the tap of creativity. Blockages unblocked.


The Caution: Being too tired to meditate. Choosing to be unaware or to sleep instead of thinking purposefully. Not talking about what needs to be said. Having a lot of ideas that don’t translate into reality. Shutting off from others. Loud voices in the head. Schizophrenia.


The Quest degree (the degree following) for the full Moon is Pisces 18: In A Huge Tent, A Famous Revivalist Conducts His Meeting With A Spectacular Performance. This speaks of who are you listening to? Who is worth listening to? Who has a message that you need to hear? Who is ramping up stories or messages in order to make things more obscure, to manipulate or exploit?


Keywords: Energy and inspiration. Evangelism. Whipped up emotions. Having a lot to say. Being instructional and dogmatic about how things should be. Being in charge. Ecstasy. Loud voices. Conversations that are said out loud. Acoustics affecting sounds. Evangelism. Preaching. Mind control. Performing. Political, religious and spiritual activism. Showmanship. Trans formative experiences. Captivated audiences. The media circus.


The Caution: Using spiritualism for greedy financial gain. Overblown feelings of one’s abilities. Big egos. Hysteria. People whipped-up and manipulated by those in charge. Having the agenda of controlling others. Feeling that one has all the answers. Getting het-up about ideals and beliefs. Manipulation and exploitation. Bigotry.


The Sun is on Virgo 17: A Volcanic Eruption Bringing Dust Clouds, Flowing Lava, Earth Rumblings. We've seen the volcano in Iceland going off and more threatening. We've also see a few earthquakes lately as well. But, this degree is most likely talking more about the eruption of things such as emotions, ideas, thoughts, the things we say, etc.


Keywords: Thoughts or ideas pouring out. Torrents of thought or emotion. Anger that needs expression. Eruptions that are quickly overcome. Pressure cooker environments. After shocks. Waiting for the dust to settle. Cathartic release. Volcanoes. Earthquakes. Earth tremors. Rumblings. Earth changes. Dust.


The Caution: Suppression of anger or energy to the point of explosive disaster. Tantrums. Choking the air with sulfurous dust- clouds. Holding things inside. Overreactions. Spewing one’s insides. Flipping out. Events that throw out shocking news or emotions.


Neptune, the ruler of this Pisces full Moon, is on Pisces 6: A Parade Of Army Officers In Full Dress. Talk of war and the drumming of the war drums is in full swing and not so many people are buying the stories any more. Or, at least, there can be a feeling, especially with Neptune here, of having to step up and sacrifice one's self (or others), or one's resources, time and energy, for causes that may not seem to be your own, or, perhaps there's a feeling of having the wool pulled over one's eyes. With this degree, there's a feeling of having to turn up to situations, fully decked out and ready to put aside your own needs in order to serve another agenda - for good or for ill.


Keywords: National pride on display. Reminders of those putting life and limb on the line for kin and country. Uniforms, hats. People seeking recognition from the community, regardless of what they’ve personally achieved. Patriotism. Memories of war. Being committed to service. Medals. Stripes. Uniformity. Grinning and bearing it. Projecting the “right image”. Drills and routines. Displays of courage. Assembling together. Braiding and piping. Spit and polish. Parades and marching. Police and law enforcement. Guns and bayonets. The importance of looking good.


The Caution: “Stiff” and unfeeling displays. Having special privileges that other’s don’t. Doing what one must do. Hiding behind a façade. Not being prepared, or able, to show one’s true self. Drills and boring routines. “Drill sergeants” who scream and shout. People parading their importance. False courage. Taking the glory away from the little people. Wearing anything.


Venus is on Virgo 5: A Man Dreaming Of Fairies And Normally Unseen Spiritual Energies. Venus is smack opposite Neptune, bringing an even stronger feeling to the Piscean flavour of this full Moon. Here, again, there can be issues to do with sacrifice or loss, or having to do things that you might not particularly want to do or may not serve you. However, Venus opposite Neptune can bring about a wonderful love affair, a sense of love being in the air and a desire to deepen and strengthen one's spiritual life. With Venus on this degree, spiritual and creative sensitivities can be stirred, bringing things to the surface so they can be more clearly identified. Even here, though, one can be wearing rose-colored glasses and it may take a little while to figure out what is really going on. If you're making commitments at this full Moon, it is a good idea to have others take a look at the situation in case you aren't seeing the fine print or the true details.


Keywords: Creative fantasies. Attuned minds perceiving subtle phenomena in the environment. Fairy tales. Seeing things or imagining them. Fantasizing about people or experiences. Seeing entities. Mental institutions. Halloween. Fairies, nature spirits. Seeing the normally unseen.


The Caution: Confusion. Lack of true perspective. Time wasted in escapes from reality. Imagining things. Losing the plot. Dreaming to the point of insanity. Making up things in order to be noticed or to feel somehow special. Delusions. Dreaming of possibilities that disappear upon waking. Schizophrenia.


Mercury is on Libra 10: A Canoe Is Approaching Safety Through Dangerous Waters. I think a lot of people are looking to arrive at a sense of 'safety' after shooting the rapids recently. Certainly this degree is asking that we take a little time out to recover from any recent challenges or surges of energy - many are likely to need a moment to figure out just where they are. Mercury is in a square aspect to Pluto, bringing up all kinds of events, situations and realisations and there can be some 'volcanic eruptions' happening with Mercury and Pluto - some good and some rather challenging. Intense feelings and events may need to simmer down, especially if something flares up and starts to get out of control. Imagine that canoe 'approaching safety' as this might help to bring that sense of calm which may be so needed now.


Keywords: The calm after the storm. Navigating difficult straits and coming out okay. White water rafting. Skydiving and other risky activities. Rough waters vs. plain sailing. Recovery. Remission. Light at the end of the tunnel. Personal initiations. Trials of test and defeat. Being stoic. Retaining dignity and graciousness. Exercising care and restraint. Avoiding over exaggerated enthusiasm. Deliverance on many levels. Salvation. Exercising care. Staying on track.


The Caution: Neglecting to take time to rest. Taking foolhardy risks, believing that all will be okay. Preempting situations without completing things in the present. Thinking that “lightning never strikes in the same place twice”. Shooting more rapids. Freezing up and not moving.


Mars is on Scorpio 26: A Military Brass Band Marches Noisily On Through The City Streets. Needless to say, this is a very 'Marsy' Sabian Symbol and this, coupled with Neptune on the Army Officers In Full Dress, can truly have the war-drums beating. On the more positive side, Mars here can have us making announcements, standing tall and firm and grounded in your plans, aspirations or sense of belief in what you're offering to the world. Making announcements, advertising and banging your drum can be a wonderful thing, as long as it doesn't arouse others in opposition to your plans.


Keywords: Making music to rouse people from complacency. Noisy announcements. Demanding attention. Trumpeting achievements. Reminders from the authorities that individuals are often not in charge. Celebrations of past battles. Corporate advertising. Peace rallies or war marches. Marching and drills. Precision movements. Baton twirling. Drums and trumpets. Spit and polish. Thumping one's chest.


The Caution: A lot of volume that can be too pompous. So much volume that the true message gets lost. Demanding to be heard. Banging one’s drum, even when others might be unresponsive or not want to hear. Blaring announcements. Warnings to others to follow orders or to be complicit. Big ego displays. Propaganda. Threats to peace. Momentary disruptions.


Jupiter is on Leo 12: An Evening Lawn Party Of Adults. Jupiter here is on a degree that can bring about a lot of fun, especially if you make an effort to spend time with like-minded people in a social setting of ease and enjoyment. Dinner parties and social engagements can bring wonderful new connections with others and can even lead to new opportunities arriving right when you need it. However, Jupiter is quincunx Pluto, so there can be a bit of a tug-of-war going on, especially between people who may have divergent opinions, politically or otherwise, as this aspect can show people not really seeing eye-to-eye, especially around issues to do with ethics, morality, politics, religion or the law of the land.


Keywords: Rising above superficiality into receptivity and peace with others. People mixing in a social setting. Sedate and conservative celebrations. Formal events vs. impromptu gatherings. Gossip. Leisure time. Political correctness. Enjoying socializing. Being a good conversationalist. Drinks and food on platters. Knowing whom to invite.


The Caution: A sense of superficiality where things are known but not said out loud. Appearance and social standing taking on too much importance. Ignoring or evading real and immediate issues. Political correctness. Not knowing how to act with the “adults”. Malicious gossip. Having to face those you don’t want to see. Getting drunk and “out of bounds”. False fronts.


Saturn is on Scorpio 19: A Parrot Listening And Then Talking, Repeats A Conversation He Has Overheard. Saturn has spent quite a lot of time on this degree in it's forward/retrograde/forward action. It has been interesting to observe how so many are tiring of the 'talking heads' on the media - those that 'parrot' the lines they are given without much in the way of personal filtering. So, that is no doubt happening, along with many feeling very much over idle chat and gossip that isn't useful or educating. With Saturn here, we may hear the voice of our mother in our heads, or, realise where we may be repeating things without knowing how authentic or 'real' they are, such as when we share posts that can cause outrage only to be found to be false and misleading. Saturn is trining the Moon and Chiron is sextiling the Sun, so, it seems, that with a little application, determination and discipline, many of the stories (Chiron) that we have been telling ourselves may get labeled for what they often are, misleading.


Keywords: Transmitting information or knowledge. The need to integrate things into consciousness. Recorded messages. Answering and fax machines. Mumbling that is difficult to understand. Translators, birds, parrots, news reporters, gossips, stool pigeons. Telephone operators. Messages from strange places. Automated responses.


The Caution: Rote responses that are ill considered. “Towing the party line” without having any opinion of your own. Going over the same territory. Losing true meaning through repetition. Repeating without knowing the real meaning or purpose. Meaningless banter. Tunnel vision. Gossiping. Missing the true essence of what’s being said. Not having a mind of one’s own. Brainwashing. Re-runs of the same old line. Broken records.


Uranus is on Aries 16: Brightly Clad Brownies Dancing In The Warm Dying Light. This is one of my favorite Symbols - it often brings help you we most need it. It's by believing in the 'Brownies' believing in help arriving right when you need it. Brownies are nature spirits that turn up to help you with your work. This degree reflects the Man Dreaming Of Nature Spirits And Normally Unseen Spiritual Energies of Venus on Virgo 5, so, it seems that the 'invisible world' may be making itself a little more known to us as this full Moon.


Keywords: Reveling in nature. Believing in guides. Fairies and nature spirits. The wonder and awe of nature. The setting sun. Last minute preparations before evening. The psychic magic of dusk. Light that dances. Unseen guardians. Receiving guidance and help. Seeing the invisible. Help at the last minute. Fairy godmothers. Questions of: what is the “real” world?


The Caution: Self-delusions. Missing the true picture of what’s happening in the “real-world”. Losing the plot. Relying on others, including angels, nature spirits, etc., instead of yourself. Neglecting responsibilities. Crying wolf. Using people.


Pluto is on Capricorn 12: A Student Of Nature Lecturing, Revealing Little Known Aspects Of Nature. With Pluto on this degree in Capricorn, issues to do with climate change, fossil fuels, coal seam gas fracking, renewable energies such as solar or wind power, etc, are likely to be high on the agenda. Some will listen to the message of the 'Student Of Nature', while others will doubt some people's credentials, ability to see what's really going on or their ability to translate the message so others can hear and learn from it.


Keywords: Observing what’s around and translating it so others may learn. Green politics. Revealing things and issues the conservatives don’t want revealed. Nature and natural remedies. Science and its rewards and drawbacks. Issues such as global warming. Whistle blowers. Natural healing methods. Documentaries.


The Caution: Radical non-humanistic views. Intellectual smugness. ‘Lecturing’ and browbeating. Modern technological advances that stifle the environment. Lip service to conservation issues.


The Moon's north node is on Libra 20: A Jewish Rabbi In A Tiny Room Full Of Manuscripts And Books, Performing His Duty. For many at this time, it's a good idea to take some time out for rituals and to connect with our spiritual nature. For some, it could be a time for turning to 'the books', learning more and assimilating more of what makes our society and culture tick. No matter what our religion or creed, or whether we even have one, we are somehow being asked to get in touch with that part of ourselves that is enriched through reading and prayer, or, through observing the rituals or daily habits that nourish and feed us on so many levels.


Keywords: Connection with ancient sources of truth and understanding. Faith in abiding laws. Inherited wisdom. Ancient books. Fundamentalism. Rituals, social and otherwise. Initiation ceremonies. Book work. Studying and worshipping. Doing deeds on behalf of the community. Religious services. Writings that reveal rules for living. Lawyers. Advocates. Hidden knowledge.


The Caution: Religious dogmatism. Following the rules of “the book”. Sticking to what convention says must be done. Losing one’s sense of individuality. Over-inflated sense of self. Distrust or hate of people from different religions, backgrounds or ethnic origins. Restrictive rules.


This full Moon seems to be one of finding a renewed sense of self, with more creativity or spirituality coming to the fore. It may be hard to pick our way through the difficult things that are going on in the world around us, but we are being asked to see life somewhat like we're undergoing a 'resurrection' of sorts and it seems that many will be finding many wonderful new ways of being, having left behind the old.


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15 Tips For Empaths And Highly Sensitive People

15 Tips For Empaths And Highly Sensitive People
by Lynn Zambrano R.N.

Empathic ability allows you to read and understand people’s energy. This ability may be genetic, passing from generation to generation.

You may share this ability with a relative, so look at your family tree; does anyone else seem to fit the description? Empaths have the ability to scan another’s energy for thoughts, feelings and possibly for past, present, and future life occurrences. Most empaths are unaware of how this really works, and have accepted that they are sensitive to other people’s energy. The ability to correctly perceive and to some extent mirror the energy of another is a challenge. This gift allows us to steer ourselves through life with added perception. You need to be selective and have coping skills in place, if not you will easily be overwhelmed. These are some excellent methods for coping:

1. Schedule time with you: Spending time alone creates the space needed to release emotion, energy and stress.

2. Positive Affirmations: Short messages that train thought patterns. An example: “Let me receive what is in my best and highest good at this time”

3. Shielding: Placing a protective shield of white light that is around and encasing you in a bubble, remember to make a grounding cord so you don’t float away!

4. Chakra Cleansing and Balancing: Regular cleaning of the chakras will keep your energy field free of negative or unwanted energy. Re-balance them by bringing in energy that will create alignment and balance.

5. Centering: Align yourself with spirit and get out of Ego.  Try to live in the moment and whatever emotion comes up express and release it.

6. Stones: Some people find that crystals and gemstones aid in clearing negative energy and maintaining balance. Choose yours by trying several different stones,and by paying attention to how each feels.

7. Aroma therapy: Essential oils can enhance well being. Choose what elevates or calms your mood.

8. Forgiveness: Forgiving others and forgiving self is one of the most powerful tools you have. It will clear your energy and raise your vibrational rate.

9. Grounding: We have a grounding cord in the root chakra that connects us to the earth. Being aware of this and using this cord to both send negative energy into the earth where it is absorbed and drawing nourishing energy up from the center of the earth will increase your energetic flow.

10. Meditation:  Quiets the mind so you can center, be present and listen to the voice within.

11. Soothing Sounds: Relax yourself using music or nature sounds.

12. Animals and Nature: Being in Nature or spending time with our pets is a great way to relax, clear energy and connect.

13. Smudging:  The Native Americans have been doing this with great results for years. Burning sage while stating an intention is a great method for clearing energy.

14. Yoga:  Yoga is effective because it combines breathing, centering and grounding. A wonderful way to raise vibrational energy.

15. Gratitude and intention journal: Ending the day by writing a list of things you are grateful for and then stating an intention to work towards keeps the energetic flow steady.

Credits: Lynn Zambrano of www.omtimes.com
About the Author:
Lynn Zambrano R.N., has worked professionally as a nurse on a psychiatric crisis unit. While working as a nurse she studied energy healing and further developed her intuitive gifts. As an intuitive life guide she helps others achieve the success they want by breaking through perceived barriers, finding inner wisdom, clarity of mind, and inner strength. Twitter and Facebook, or email her at Lightminded1@yahoo.com. You can also visit Lynn at www.holisticmindcoach.com