I view Astrology as a resource for personal transformation. Changing the heart, and mind. Transforming self to our highest possible potential at a given place and time within one's lifetime. What is mind? How do we conceptualize our reality? These are important questions to consider, because how our mind works and our images of the world we live in determines how we respond and create the external reality each of us sees. The mind is not the physical brain, but a process that creates a complex map, sketch, or blueprint of how to function in the world, the rewards and pitfalls. Limitations real or make believe can break down the working possibilities in that world. So very often imagined limitations stop us from striving toward a better life. I like to do projects around the house, but because of health concerns I really can’t do all the things I used to do. But I keep discovering that with a little extra planning and care, that what may have been projected to be a difficult task sometimes ends up being a quick project. But to make it a quick project I have to work it out in my head; visualizing the tools, steps that will be needed, and all those things that I will arrange to help me overcome any anticipated physical difficulty. There are realistic limitations. But often the world of possibilities exceeds self imposed limitations. What is the big goal? To change attitude and see possibility. Possibility in career, relationships, health, friendships... Premise: we create our own reality. Not necessarily easily, but those things we strive toward and believe seem to become evident in our live. Astrologically, often the outer planets moving in a retrograde cycle will intersect a given point a number of times. Taking into consideration the symbolic meaning of those points in time and space, and the planets involved, suggests that it is our nature to make changes in our lives in a cyclic process. It make take time and a “few hits” until the idea becomes established. May I suggest a way to plan and view life change? Consider yourself an artist. Plan a new canvas to be completed in six months. To complete the project should require skills somewhat beyond your current level but not so impossible that the project can not be completed Create a time line to gather all the tools and skills that will be necessary to complete the project. What do you need to do to make it happen? Can you set the process up in little steps? You may have the idea of a really big art project, But it may take a period of time that exceeds 6 months. So consider this first canvas a project along the way to other projects. If you engage this process you will find in a few years an ever expanding, ever improving collection of completed art projects. If you need help planning your project call me! We will look at your time line through the eyes of Astrology. This will give you the opportunity to “tweek” your plans to fit your changing transforming personality. Given a clear plan this process can actually be easy, fun even, that’s important. I’ve been observing people for years. And it is clearly evident that the goals people strive for are attained. That includes the goal of having no goals What remains to consider is to choose the goals that are the best for you. Because if the goal is to be miserable, you will have it. But if you have a goal to be happy, and to share your happiness with others, that too can be achieved. AstrologybyJoseph@mac.com |
