Sagittarius Season

It is Sagittarius season. Sagittarius in the astrology world is represented by a Centaur pointing its arrow high into the starry night sky. And, Sagittarius is a sign that is optimistic, abundant, expansive, and adventurous, and all of those things will be on offer to you under the Sagittarius Sun. And, that Sagittarius energy will also offer you an opportunity to align your own arrow and fire straight into the heart of your own fears and anxieties. After months of heavy energy that may be making you feel sluggish and uncertain, you will be pointed in a new direction and will be reminded that all you see happening around you, all that you feel, has been encouraging you to grow and change so you can ultimately, be reborn, stronger and wiser than before. Today, begin to ask yourself how have you been keeping yourself and your life small? What have you allowed to hold you back and keep you stuck. Then, allow yourself to be led and guided by love, passion, and joy. If fears and anxieties arise, recognize them as keys that will guide you as to what is holding you back and what you are learning to transcend. Today begins a month filled with possibilities, lighter energy and transformation. Today, set your intentions to learn something new so you can begin to expand your horizon.

Just for today, I am teachable. Life is an education and I am a student. I am doing the best I can and every day gets easier. I am willing to learn something new about myself every day. The more I learn, the more I grow. I am centered and focused. I feel more secure every day. I am safe. It is only change and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

The Best is yet to come

It doesn’t matter how old you are, or how wrong things have gone or how bleak your life may seem right now, there is always potential for a better tomorrow. However, you must believe that in every moment that the best is yet to come. Today, recognize that what you are experiencing will not stay this way forever; it won't. So, today, set your intentions to not get so bogged down in the misery of today that you forget to get excited for the future-that you forget that you always have the power to change what is happening right now and what your future will look like. Today find some good in your day, find something to laugh about and appreciate, in between all the wallowing, planning, and doing. You don’t want to miss out on months of your life because something bad happened and now that has become your entire focus. Today, find something to laugh about, to feel good about and know that every day has something to enjoy, even for a moment. Today, remember that the best is yet to come. Just for today, I love to laugh and I use my humor lovingly and wisely. I laugh at myself. I laugh at life and nothing can touch me. I know that at any moment my life can change for the better. I am grateful for my ability to create the good in my life. I am safe and today will be a better day than yesterday and will only get better in my future. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Stop seeking approval outside yourself-it is not there!!

Louise famously said, you have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn't worked. Try approving yourself and see what happens. Today, consciously focus on giving yourself the approval and support that you have been seeking from others, from outside of yourself. What people do, or don’t do, doesn’t determine your worth. Your value doesn’t come from another person; it comes from yourself. People may not encourage you, but you can encourage yourself. People may not make you feel special, but you can make yourself feel special. And, you will have better relationships if you start validating yourself instead of becoming needy and waiting for other people to give you your approval fix. Today, begin to learn how to compliment and validate yourself. If you learn the principle of not relying on other people for your worth and start loving and approving of yourself, you won’t feel crushed when somebody doesn’t give you what you expect. The less you depend on people for validation, the stronger you will become and the further you will go. Today, be kind to yourself, treat yourself as if you were someone that you deeply love and become your own best friend and your biggest fan.

Just for today, I monitor my self talk, making sure it is uplifting and supportive of myself and others. I no longer judge or criticize myself. I am free to love who I am. I now flow freely and lovingly with Life. I love myself and I know only good awaits me. All that I seek is already within me. I am safe and I choose to live in a world of love and acceptance. I love being me. And so it is

Give yourself some credit

Sometimes we can be working so hard but feel like we are going nowhere and getting nothing accomplished. And, that usually happens when we focus our attention on what we haven't done or what needs to get done, instead of what we have accomplished. Today, instead of focusing on what you haven't done or what needs to get done, reflect on everything you HAVE done-whether it is today, yesterday, this week or this year. Today, give yourself some credit! Do not focus on the long journey ahead of you but rather recognize how far you have come. All your work, the detours that you have taken, the missteps and the mistakes that you have made in reality form the building blocks of your future endeavors—if, you learn to trust in yourself. Recognizing what you are doing right doesn’t mean you become complacent and stop striving for improvement. It just means you’ve learned one of the most important things you can do for your happiness and success-give yourself some credit. Today, recognize that nobody’s perfect, so give yourself credit for everything you’re doing right, and be kind to yourself when you struggle.

Just for today, I focus my attention on loving myself and trusting in the Universe. Limitations are merely opportunities for me to grow. I use them as stepping stones to success. I choose to feel good about myself and I know that I am enough exactly as I am. I forgive myself for not being perfect. I am living the best way I know how. I am safe, divinely guided and protected. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Awakenings

This year has "awakened" us to many things about our lives that we had previously ignored, rationalized away and perhaps were completely unaware of. And, awakening happens when the veil drops away and we discover we have very little, if any, control over what happens outside of ourselves. It’s easy to believe in the fallacy of control when things go according to our predetermined plan. But, we have all learned that our predetermined plans are usually but an illusion. It’s much harder when things do not align with the image we have created for ourselves and things do not turn out the way we thought. However, our limited vision of our lives in reality is keeping us limited and stuck in less than we deserve. Today, it is time to expand your own perception of reality and surrender to your path, not to your master plan, not to your grand scheme. Waking up is a process that unfolds the moment you decide to relinquish control and surrender to the flow of life. The more you trust your own path, the more peacefully you can navigate your way through this world. In each moment you can choose gratitude over disappointment, love over hate, abundance over lack, and trust over fear. Through these daily choices your original vision can be transformed into a life more magnificent than you ever could have dreamed of. Today, awaken, stay awake and know that the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Today open your eye, keep them open and you will see your world in a whole new way.

Just for today, I surrender to what is, I let go of what was and I have faith in what will be. I let go of fear and doubt and Life becomes simple and easy. Flow easily and effortlessly with new experiences, new challenges and new people that enter my life. I am safe and the Universe supports me in every possible way. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is

Slow down

Have you noticed that time seems to go by faster as you get older? We all know that we should slow down and enjoy life more but we all have excuses why we don't. We may try for a little while, but then we’re off to the races again, filling our lives with more busyness and distractions. We start our day with well-meaning intentions: kindness, compassion, patience, and love. Then stuff happens—we hit traffic, computer goes on the fritz, or have an argument with a friend, loved one or co-worker. By mid-day, we often find ourselves worn down, defensive, and depleted. Today, it is time to begin to slow down and remain in present moment more, which will allow you to conserve your energy and to enjoy the passing of time. It is often only when you finally slow down that you will be able to recognize all the chaos that has been filling up your world and how that chaos is distracting you from living the life you desire. And, when you slow down you will find that Life becomes easier and far more fulfilling. Today, set your intentions to slow down, be patient and use this time to discern what and who you want to remain in your life and what you need to let go of because it/they are clearly no longer serving any purpose in your life. Remember, progress has little to do with speed but much to do about direction and Life isn't a race but a journey!

Just for today, I allow myself to slow down. I will not allow noise, chatter or setbacks to distract me. I will allow purpose, patience, commitment and grace to guide me. I do not fix my problems. I fix my thinking and my problems fix themselves. Life mirrors my every thought. As I keep my thoughts positive, Life brings me only good experiences. I feel safe in the rhythm and flow of my every changing life . Life supports me in every possible way and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

New Beginnings

It is time for new opportunities and new beginnings. You and I are entering a period of great transition, internal transformations, spiritual breakthroughs, healing, love, blessings, new ideas, the closing of painful chapters and the opening up of new doors. Today, allow yourself to receive all the new beginnings that await you. Claim them, be willing to receive and have faith that new unimaginably good things are coming to you now that you have let go of the old.

Just for today, I open new doors to life. I celebrate what I have but know that fresh experiences are always ahead of me. I keep in mind that when one door closes another one always opens. I greet the new with open arms. I trust Life to be wonderful. I am safe. It is only change and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

New Moon in Scorpio

We have a New Moon in Scorpio! Scorpio is the sign of birth, death and rebirth. It is presence at the end of autumn when the trees are letting go of their leaves, reminding us of the regenerative power of nature-that after the long cold winter, there will always be spring. It is a reminder that after all your struggling, hardship, pain, suffering and death to your old ways and to your old self, there will be a new, beautiful abundant life just waiting to happen. Today, before you set your new moon intentions, take some time to grieve for all you have lost and let go of. Remind yourself that you even though you have let go of and lost so much, you in reality have created the space that you will need in order to create a new life and to finally thrive. Today, let go and know that like a phoenix rising from the flames, you, too, will rise again.

Just for today, I surrender to what is. I let go of what was and I have faith in what will be. I lovingly forgive and release of the past. I am now free to create the life I desire. I am safe, divinely guided and protected. Out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Mars goes direct!!

Mars, the planet of action and motivation, has been retrograde for the last nine weeks. Mars enters retrograde motion approximately every two years, so when it happens we tend to feel it strongly. Whenever a planet goes retrograde, its energy expresses itself in a more internal way rather than an external way, almost like the energy of the planet is filtering through us on the deepest layers. And, whatever inner work Mars has been doing is going to be revealed now that the planet has gone direct, and it is likely that you will be able to take this new information and use it to push forward in your life. 2020 has brought many changes into all of our lives, but Mars going direct will bring a new wave of energy and a burst of inspiration. After months of being held back, we are finally going to feel supported to move forward and take the actions we have wanted to make. New inspirations may find you, and you may even find that projects you started back earlier this year receive a new life or a new burst of energy. If you have been working on something and struggling to get it off the ground, you may find that Mars turning direct motivates you to get things moving. Today, consciously begin to look for new inspirations and open your mind to think about things differently. By making some changes and tuning into the lessons of Mars retrograde, you will be able to get your life moving forward with more speed and ease. When Mars retrograde comes along, we are reminded that our actions have consequences, and at any time, we can choose to take a different path and make different choices. Today know that you don’t have to go with the tried and true path, instead you can listen to the call of your soul and take action in the direction that speaks to you the most. Mars retrograde is a time for all of us to reflect on whether our actions are walking us towards the life we desire or away from the life we desire. When you choose to look at things in a different way, the things you look at will look different.

Just for today, I know that in order to change my life on the outside, I must change the inside first. The inner creates that outer, always. I am willing to see things differently. I am willing to step out of my comfort zone and see life in a whole new way. I am willing to let go of everything and everyone that no longer serves any purpose in my life. I am willing to grow and change. I am safe and the universe supports me in every possible way. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Courage

We all hear about how we must live authentically and how it will set us free. However, living authentically doesn’t always mean a life of comfort and bliss. Often it means just the opposite. Living authentically, in fact, takes courage and bravery-the courage to fail, the courage to be ridiculed and the courage to be okay when people do not like you or your actions. Today, it is time to develop the courage to be yourself, to listen to your intuition and the courage to venture into new areas with new people that just don't feel comfortable right now. And, courage is the ability to move forward boldly and authentically, guided by your intuition, despite fear, pain, or uncertainty. Today, do not shy away from people, places and things that make you feel uncomfortable or even frightened. Instead, move forward, feel your fear and walk right through it with courage. Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. You and your personal growth are just that something else. Today, be brave and have courage.

Just for today, I am courageous. I am whole. I stand in my power. It does not matter what other people say or do. What does matter is how I choose to react and what I choose to believe about myself. I choose to feel good about myself no matter what they say, do or think. I have the strength to overcome every obstacle. I am safe and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Lasting happiness is an inside job

Long-term happiness isn’t about external events. It starts from within and most importantly, it’s a skill that can be learned and developed. And you can begin today to cultivate your own happiness. Begin by acknowledging that in order to live your best life, you need to realize that happiness doesn’t happen to you—it happens because of you. That doesn’t mean if you do all the right things you’ll feel happy all the time. No one feels happy all the time. It just means your choices influence how you feel, and if you make healthy choices, choices that are in alignment with your inner self, you’ll most likely feel good more often than not. Today, begin to plant the seeds for the happiness that you have been seeking from outside yourself. Begin by looking for the silver lining in every situation because it's there, maybe you can't understand right now through your pain, but there is a lesson in every experience. Next, stop comparing yourself to other people. It's easy to do but it will eat away at your well being and prevent you from feeling happy. You and I are unique and were meant to be that way. Next, you must take full responsibility for your feelings and your life. No one in reality can make you feel anyway-good, bad or indifferent. Finally, stop complaining and stop being an active participant in other people's problems. Today, don’t leave your happiness in the hands of chance and external circumstances. Instead, take charge and cultivate happiness from the inside out.

Just for today, I choose happiness. I gladly get rid of thoughts and beliefs that I no longer need so that new ones can take their place. In the process, I experience much joy and happiness. I recognize that there is no competition or comparison, for we are all different and are meant to be that way. I am special and wonderful. I reclaim my power and create the life I desire. I am safe and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

1111 A Day of Magic

Today is 1111 a magical day, made even more special because in 2020, its magic grows exponentially because of the rare occasion of the repeating numbers. In numerology, 11 is a Master Number, associated with higher realms, divinity, and spiritual awakenings. It also represents coming into complete alignment with your true and highest self. And the number 11 can teach you to stand in your power and take responsibility for your life. It is the opposite energy of co-dependency. And the number 11 wants you to stop looking outside yourself to find the happiness and peace you have been seeking. If you are depending on other people's approval for your own happiness, you will miss the mark and find that you are constantly in the people pleasing mode which will never bring you peace. Today, begin to notice who in your life you make excuses for their negligent and thoughtless behavior. Even though you may feel that you are being compassionate and understanding by tolerating or excusing bad behavior, you in reality are taking on their karma and not allowing them to be responsible for their own actions and grow-not such a loving thing to do. Today on this day of illumination and light, let go of anyone that is weighing you down with their negativity, with their constant neediness or drama. As you practice bringing inner peace to your heart, rather than focusing on what other people are doing, you can start to heal not only your consciousness but the collective consciousness as well. Today, focus on breathing, meditating and radiating the energy of love from your heart. The love that radiates from your heart will bring you the peace and harmony that you have been seeking outside yourself.

Just for today, I recognize that peace begins within me. The more peaceful I am inside the more peace I have to share with others. I forgive everyone for all past perceived wrongs. I release them with love. They are now free and I am now free to move forward with love in my heart. My self esteem is high because I honor myself. I am in harmony with all the people, places and things that surround me. I am at peace. I am safe and everything I need comes to me at the perfect time in the perfect way. All is truly well in my world. And so it is.

You are worthy of all that is good

Self-worth comes from knowing that you are enough, just as you are. You are inherently worthy, and you don’t need anyone else’s approval. And yet, we all find ourselves at one point in our lives doubting ourselves and our self worth. We all have times when we get caught up in routines and behaviors that don’t support us. Today, it is time to stop doubting yourself, accepting less than you deserve and putting your needs last. Instead begin to recognize that you have the ability to make changes in your life and that you are never powerless. Today, stop focusing on what is wrong with you and your life. Most of us have a tendency to focus on what is wrong with us, and what it is we want to “fix.” There is no end to the ways we can critique ourselves! We unconsciously get into the mental routine of continually undermining our own self-worth. Today, stop focusing on what is wrong with you. Regardless of how you might want to improve, you have things that are worth celebrating about yourself. You have gifts and unique talents that have come together to create you—a unique expression of humanity. Today stop accepting less than you deserve. Many of us look for our self-worth in the wrong places. Rather than getting it from ourselves, it’s easy to get into the habit of looking to others to make us feel worthy and loved. This can lead to struggling stand up for yourself and what, deep down, you know you deserve. By not wanting to upset others, you may end up giving too generously and find yourself in relationships where you feel you do not get enough in return. Finally, today stop putting yourself at the bottom of your to do list and recognize that self-care is an essential part of supporting yourself. Cultivating self-worth is a life-long journey for most of us. Being aware of how you can support yourself empowers you to take actions that will move you forward on the path to greater self-worth. As Buddha said "You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."

Just for today, I am willing to release the need to feel unworthy. I am worthy of the very best in Life and I now lovingly allow myself to accept it. Nourishing myself is a joyful experience. I am worthy of the time spent healing myself. I am safe. I am enough and everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is