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D e c e m b e r 2 0 0 6
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Re-evaluate and determine where your dreams are too
limiting, and where you need to open yourself to receiving and
achieving more. You have the capacity of making large or small
breakthroughs in an area of life that has been "stuck",
and can build or re-build for a much better future. The key
is willingness to risk to the unknown - to die to the
old and be reborn again, just as the caterpillar metamorphoses
to become the butterfly.
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After delays or frustration, change is in the air. New
information and opportunities signal movement, and you may feel
impulsive, having a tendency to jump into things without thinking
them through. Pay attention to details, especially when signing
contracts. Travel or unexpected shifts in plans may be part
of the equation, and there can be an over abundance of stimulus
that requires sorting. All that said, it's a great time
for adventure and more freedom. Enjoy!
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The focus is on family, health, and service.
Warm feelings and desire to be connected helps you extend loving
support to those in need and to feel the joy of intimate relationships.
If you are overloaded by expectations of others, set realistic
boundaries. Your criteria for all you do ought to be how much
of you is able to give with a loving heart. If you feel resentment
and the burden of obligations, your attitude will be mirrored
back to you as others sense your annoyance. Compassion and caring
attract appreciation, so how you are perceived is up to you.
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In this beginning of winter, it's important
to pause and take stock of your life. Who are you, and why are
you here? Reflect on where you've been and where you want
to go, and make time for rest and relaxation. You may need a sabbatical,
or to let those you know that need for time alone is not rejection,
it is an act of self-preservation. Nature is healing and restorative
- so spend quality time in an environment that connects
you to earth and soul. Look for the hidden meaning behind appearances,
and resolve relationships that may reappear from the past. Most
of all, find reunion with yourself!
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Positive reinforcement for your efforts may be part of
this month's plan. Take stock of how well organized you
are and how you direct your energy and focus. Where is there need
for more harmony? Where are you too goal directed at the expense
of well-being? On the other hand, where have you avoided taking
care of issues and now need to face them? This month asks you
to deal with what needs attention to the best of your ability.
Rewards come for past effort, and bills appear because of past
excess. Again ... the function of this month is to bring about
BALANCE! |
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December is a month of completion. There are
endings to old stories, release of burdens - or recognition
that attachment to certain people or attitudes no longer serve
you. Clearing out clutter or closets helps to remove non-essentials
and make room for new opportunities, clothes, relationships, ideas.
In other words, it's time to get rid of what doesn't
work anymore. In all that you seek, practice gratitude and appreciation.
As you consistently look at the bigger picture and avoid pettiness,
you are lifted up and become one to whom others look for inspiration.
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Focus on planting seeds for the future. Make
new connections, take on leadership roles, and bring your voice
forward. It's time to take a stand on some issue that has
meaning to you. Your identity and wants are foremost at this moment,
and as you move forward remember to be kind to others, even if
you may be leaving them behind. Strength of character and courage
are called for - but your whole year has been one in which
you have had opportunities to redefine who you are and why you
are here. Now you are called upon to share that with others.
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The focus is on quality of partnerships this month. What
are the choices you make in your thinking, eating, and who you
spend time with? Do you attract things that nourish and uplift,
or spend time with what undoes you? This can be a time of brilliance,
where you are called upon to translate ideas into something understandable
for others. On the other hand, you can feel flighty if the energy
isn't grounded. Define boundaries so that you are not overwhelmed
by others, and solidify your alliance with the Divine Spirit so
that you have counsel you can truly count on.
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Use this month to be more playful, childlike, and enjoy
opportunities that allow your creativity, self-expression, and
love of beauty to emerge. It's time to be silly and have
fun. Engage in laughter and choose merry groups of friends to
be with. Let emotionally draining people be this month. You can
always catch up with them later. It's important to notice
the stage that is waiting for you, and take the opportunity to
stand in the limelight. You have so much to offer, and December
seeks to give you the chance - but you have to be willing
to let go of drama and let the light shine to and from you now!
© Kathleen Jacoby, 2006
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WHAT ARE YOUR GIFTS IN THE YEAR 2006?
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This year requires you to be self-reliant and decisive as to how you want to move forward. What have you learned from the past, and what needs to be released in order for you to move ahead? 2006
signals a new nine year cycle in your life, and the less baggage you have from the past, the more room there
is for enriching opportunities that propel you into leadership or entrepreneurial positions, or into
situations where you need to stand up and let your opinion be known. Pay attention to new ideas, strike ahead
in directions that involve adventure and willingness to risk - but as you do, listen to the still, small voice
within that seeks to direct you on a path that recognizes the importance of leading with wisdom, not out of
impulsiveness or brute force. Give others the dignity of their input, even though you must make the final
decision in the end. When you move forward, make sure it is an ethical manner and that you are remembering to
follow the Golden Rule that you do unto others as you would have them do unto you. |
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You have planted seeds and now there is a powerful force that requires patience and perhaps even a
waiting game as this is a time of germination in one sense. Incubation, discernment, pregnancy -
everything connected to your sense of timing. Who supports you and who depletes you? Where are your choices
enhancing your life and where do you sabotage yourself? 2006 offers you opportunities to sort things out and
to bring the lens of inquiry into stronger focus - looking at the details of your life and the way you go
about it. Excellence is the requirement - don't try to gloss over steps, and remember that kindness to others
is not weakness, it is the mark of someone who has a large spirit and big heart. However, kindness does not
mean being a doormat. It's important to weed through what stifles. Open to higher realms of insight and you
can have brilliant flashes of inspiration. You can also feel a major disconnect with yourself or others from
time to time - so keep the inner light burning bright. That way if the outer lights are dim, your inner glow
will see you through to triumph! |
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Patience was required last year, but now it's time to reach out and deliver your perspective,
your art work, your music, the ability to inspire, your laughter, your sales pitch, your childlike sense of
wonder - all things expressive and creative. If there are emotional issues that arise, don't let yourself be
overwhelmed by other people's stuff. Life wants you to be a star this year, and it's not about abandoning those
you love, it's about recognizing who is encouraging and who is critical, and leaving the critical ones alone for
a while. You can always walk back into the lion's den later! Beautify your life, your thoughts, your work, and
yourself. It's a wonderful opportunity to attract some very lovely things into your life - and also a bit of
magic. Take the best of what is offered and make something imaginative of the rest! |
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Imagination and creative ideas may have flourished last year. Now it's time to make something tangible and real of
them. This year is about building foundations for the future and undoing foundations that are wobbly
or don't work. So there is an element of rebirth to the year, and your level of willingness to risk to the unknown
will determine just how far you will fly. It isn't about tearing things down capriciously or rebuilding without
purpose, it is about recognizing where the boxes you find yourself in are too small and limit your movement forward.
You can achieve a larger reality by moving beyond your fears and self-imposed barriers. Believe in yourself and
associate with those who encourage your growth. Many things are possible, and slow and steady is the best path to
achievement at this time. Rites of passage are also part of this time period, so you may experience births, deaths,
marriage or divorce during the year. Everything is pushing you to recognize that life is growth and movement. Standing
still is not an option. |
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Last year required slow growth and establishing a stronger foundation. Now it's time to open your arms to
experiencing shifts and changes that can be invigorating and propel you into larger arenas or spurts of
activity. There is an unsettled quality to this time period. The more adventurous you are, the more pleasant it will
be. If you like things to remain static and safe, then the year may push you out of your comfort zone through events
that require adaptability. It's a grand opportunity to expand your horizons, meet new people, travel, explore ideas
and information, and feel like an adolescent - regardless of your age. On the other hand, you are advised to read fine
print on all contract agreements, make sure you think large purchases through before buying, and be discerning when
others try to sell you something. There may be less than honorable intentions on the part of someone, so make sure you
aren't a pawn in their game by being clear about your own motivation for what you do. That said, rev up your engine
and get ready to go. Enjoy the journey! |
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Whereas last year had a hyperactive undertone,
this year pushes you to be more concerned about your image and
how other people perceive you. Values, family, health, responsibility,
standing in the community - all are part of this year's focus.
As you give of yourself with a loving heart, you receive a great
deal in return. When you feel resentment at having to do things
that are seemingly endless duties or obligations, your actions
will be met in kind. So... the key to 2006 is to find your way
to loving action. If something feels overwhelming or there are
those who take advantage of you, it's time to find replacements
for yourself. Let it be known what you are willing (and un-) to
do, and do it from a place of respect for yourself and others,
not defensiveness. Be honest with yourself so that martyrdom does
not enter. As you do those things that bring more light into your
life, health improves, relationships prosper, and you reap rewards
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Prepare to take time for yourself. The cares
of others may have encroached last year, but now it's time for
you to retreat a bit and ask important questions like, "Who am
I," "Why am I here," and "What's the purpose
of my life?" It is a wonderful year for diving more deeply into
spiritual pursuits and specialized areas of interest where research
or time alone is involved. It's also a year in which you may deal
with situations or relationships from the past that were unresolved
and offer opportunity for completion or a new start. Events that
have nothing to do with the present can arise such as bizarre
situations, health concerns, sudden windfalls, or a relationship
that feels fated. This is a year of karmic payback either to you
or from you, and so it is very beneficial to look for the meaning
and purpose behind all happenings. This can be a deeply rewarding
time if you are willing to go within yourself to find the treasures
that are hidden there. The more you want to run in the world and
avoid knowing yourself, the more difficult the journey. Go within
and embrace who is waiting for you. It is nothing short of a soul
reunion! |
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Last year required taking time to yourself and retreating a bit. Now the opportunity for more dynamic interchange
and effectiveness in the world is possible. Powerful people can come to your assistance, and you have the ability
to exude a powerful influence on others as well. Your dynamic qualities push you toward a goal or purpose, and after the
restrictions you may have felt last year, suddenly the river is flowing again full force. Instead of fighting against the
current, reach out and flow with it, encompassing everything you touch along the way. The tendency to overdo is mitigated
when you recognize the importance for balance and harmony. Music, hydrotherapy, massage, and relaxation techniques can all
help to bring you back to equilibrium. However, there is much to accomplish, and working within a system is helpful. Direct
the projects, but let others do their part without trying to micro-manage. Call on celestial influences for help, and you'll
be surprised by the quality of what you attract. Life is a movable feast, so reach out and participate! |
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It's the end of a cycle that began nine years ago. Therefore, it's time to take a look at what you've been
through, what has been valuable, what needs to be released, and what attitudes no longer serve you. The focus
of the year is on completion, so there may be relationships or situations that come to a natural conclusion at this
time. Whatever occurs, the focus needs to be on the bigger picture. As you look to the meaning behind events and seek
the higher ground whenever issues arise, you are able to bring a larger perspective to others that inspires and uplifts.
If you fall into traps of self-pity or discouragement, the only redeemer is a connection to Source - so practice
gratitude on a daily basis, even if you can only be grateful for the air you breathe. As you demonstrate gratitude for
all that is, more good comes. When you feel resentful that things aren't the way you want them, everything stops. In the
9th year, we must focus on a larger plan unfolding - recognizing the perfection in all that is, even if it doesn't make
sense. When you are able to hold gratitude as the center to everything, this can be one of the spectacular years of your
life!
© Kathleen Jacoby, 2006 |
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