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Ideas that may have percolated last month now
appear ready for birth. Bring out your gift of gab and project
your imagery into something that leaves others happier for your
having been there. Take emotions and weave them into an artistic
vision, written wonder, or musical treat. You can inspire and
motivate, and when you ignite the inner child, you can bring
laughter and joy to all with whom you interact. Emotional issues
that crop up require discernment as to what is appropriate reaction
wise, and how to love others without jumping into their pool
of drama. This month provides a rare opportunity to capture
the limelight through your charm and personality. Make the most
of it, and see how often you can take what could be a negative
and transform it into something absolutely wonderful!
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The practical considerations of life beckon.
It's time to go over all foundation points in your life
to insure that you have things in relative order. Look to your
work, home, financial wellbeing, attitudes, relationships, and
the structure you build daily. Is it a strong foundation or
wobbly? Where is there need for reconstruction? Where does self-image
help or hinder you, and are you willing to break through barriers
of fear or hesitance to transform yourself? You are looking
this month at all the containers in your life to see what is
big enough to house you and where you feel boxed in and in no-growth
situations. This requires an unbiased view, willing to remove
rose-colored glasses and deal with reality frankly and out in
the open. By doing this, you are able to restructure and strengthen
all that is good, and root out what gets in the way of you becoming
all you were intended to be.
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What a lovely time for activity! Gather friends
and arrange for travel or explore new ideas and expand your
horizons. You may feel restless and changeable now as an adolescent
surge moves through your life. It's a wonderful time to
put forth effort and energy with the provision that you have
some sort of plan and are not just spinning your wheels by jumping
from one attraction to another. There may be shifts that require
a secondary plan, and it is a good month in which to take care
of anything related to the proper maintenance of your car or
other form of transportation. Think before you plunge ahead,
and make sure you read the fine print on all contracts. You
may be more prone to gloss over things during this influence,
so pause to consider consequences of actions before you rush
headlong into the next adventure. That being said, life is a
moveable feast. Open your arms and enjoy!
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Considerations move to family, friends, service,
and health. It's a very good month to have a checkup if
needed and to spend meaningful time with those you love. In case
of another needing your help, give what you are able to give with
compassion and gratitude. If you feel resentment, be aware that
those feelings are transmitted to the other, so be real about
what you are willing and unwilling to do so no one's feelings
get hurt. You may find yourself involved in projects or assistance
where others are deeply appreciative. This can be very fulfilling,
allowing for warmth and good feelings. On the other hand, expectations
of you by another or your expectations of someone else can lead
to disappointment or disagreement, so adopt an attitude of "live
and let live" where everybody can be who they are, and it's
okay. You'll make the journey far more enjoyable for yourself,
and may even be rewarded in the process!
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This is a perfect time to be more introspective.
Take time to ask deeper questions such as, "Who am I? Why
am I here? What is the purpose of my life?" It's a
good month for hibernating or going on retreat or taking a workshop.
It's also good for travel that gets you in touch with the
land and gives you time to appreciate the beauty of nature. Specialized
areas of interest, projects that require research, and all things
that focus on a more inward approach are well chosen. If you try
to ignore inner promptings to be still, you may find yourself
having to take time off involuntarily through a cold or flu. Whatever
comes, see this as your time to become clearer about your focus
and intention for the future. Also, be aware of your surroundings.
There may be someone significant who slips unexpectedly into your
life, or someone from the past who pays a return visit to complete
unfinished business. Hmmm... sounds interesting! |
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The focus is on balance. You are a system of
energy with needs in the world and also in the field of consciousness.
Your efforts require calibration so that your actions flow with
harmony rather than pushing upstream. It's a delicate balancing
act between doing and being, action and stillness. Take care of
all the mundane things that require attention. Organize your time
and direct your efforts so that you achieve results related to
goals and obligations. Then consider the inner you and take time
for appreciation of beauty, listening to music, enjoying massage
or other pastimes where you can relax and restore yourself. This
dance of opposites gives you the formula for poised success, and
as you adapt it to fit your schedule and lifestyle, you will be
able to make each day a symphony rather than jumbled chaos.
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This month requires the ability to stand atop
the metaphorical mountain where you see the overview and can provide
a larger view for others who may be stuck in small or petty reactions.
It can also be a month where there is something to release. This
can be a loved one, or situation. It can be a feeling of graduation
or a sense of loss, but whatever goes out of your life has fulfilled
its purpose, and a clearing is taking place to bring you to the
next level in your journey. February calls upon you to bring gratitude
into everything you do. As you look to God for your sense of fulfillment,
more is added. When you feel resentment and get caught in momentary
self-pity, everything stops. This month offers the opportunity
to recognize that gratitude and appreciation for what is are the
secret ingredients to a fulfilled life. As you truly "get"
this, so much more will unfold! |
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Boldly step forward as the month offers you an
opportunity to stand up and speak out for things you believe in.
It is time to bring your voice forward or to plant seeds for the
future. Network with others - investigate opportunities.
The momentum is forward, and you have to take action. Open doors,
call people who can assist you, make the effort to do things that
bring you to the attention of authority figures or people in positions
of power. Petition, define, instigate - do all the things
that will make your efforts noteworthy in a positive way. You
have something that needs to express itself, and rather than being
a mindless warrior flailing a sword, let your insightful thinking
cut through issues with surgical precision. As you do this, others
note your value, and doors may open that seemed closed to you
before. |
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An emergence of ideas, insights, and inventive
concepts are possible now. You have to define your boundaries
with others and within yourself. Determine what has value and
is supportive of you, and what is not worthy of your time and
attention. This includes the food you eat, the thoughts you think,
and the people you spend time with. The criteria for you now must
be excellence. Extremes are to be avoided, and bringing that which
nourishes your heart and soul together forges an alliance that
can result in spectacular endeavors. At the center of all is the
pinpoint of light, and within that light is the beacon of faith
which is always ready to assist you and brighten your way by steadying
your course. It is the eternal flame that is unchanging, and when
you forget, it will help you to remember. And when you are lost,
it will find you. This month can be a revelation through symbols
and dreams. Pay attention, and be prepared to write down fleeting
thoughts that may contain nuggets of gold you don't want
to miss. Insights can come when you least expect them, so have
pen and paper at the ready, and prepare to be amazed!
© Kathleen Jacoby, 2008
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WHAT ARE YOUR GIFTS IN THE YEAR
2008?
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You are beginning a new cycle that will allow
you to open new doors, make new connections, and define your ideas
and inspiration in a way that may significantly alter your life
view or the way you move forward in the future. Bring steadfast
determination and willingness to be open to new opportunities.
Last year was the completion of a nine year cycle for you, and
during that time, you reviewed what works and what doesn't
work in your life. It's time now to re-invent yourself in
ways that are more appropriate to who and what you have become.
This is a new season - and it requires planting the seeds
for your future. Think things through. Don't act on impulse,
but recognize what potential you have and where you want to make
your mark. Right use of Will is important. The more stubborn and
impatient you are, the more chance there is to embark on a path
that is not optimum, so take your time, listen to advice, and
then pay attention to your own higher guidance for confirmation.
This year is all about a new adventure, and you can write the
script for how you want to see it unfold. |
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2008 is all about partnerships and the quality
of your connection to everything in your life. That means your
connection to your thoughts, your body, people in your life, attitudes
about others - and it requires discernment and determination
to choose only that which supports and nourishes you at the deepest
level. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed by other people's
wants. This points to your need to create an invisible boundary
surrounding yourself that others do not penetrate. With thoughts,
if you find yourself in a state of depression, it is important
to shift the frequency that you are focusing upon. Surround yourself
with positive guidance, and pay attention to the subtle clues
life presents. Are you eating things that nurture your body, or
are you depleting your reserves through wrong choices? This year
is often about subtlety. Things aren't necessarily in your
face, but call upon you to interpret what is going on beneath
the surface, or sense the undercurrents in interactions with others.
Inner guidance is seeking you, and in this you also need discernment.
The voice you pay attention to needs to be inclusive and loving,
not exclusive and exploitive, so your task is to differentiate
between the voice of the ego, and the voice of Spirit. As you
move through this year gathering the clues, it can be a wonderful
opportunity for impressions that you translate into something
that adds more meaning to your own life and the lives of others.
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Create, Create, and Create! Take the gifts that
are innately yours and find outlets that allow you to express
yourself in positive ways. You can inspire, motivate, persuade,
and do all the other things that bring something wonderful to
birth. Emotions are part of this mix, and when you allow yourself
to be victimized by other people's criticism or issues,
you lose the spark that is yours for this year. The idea here
is that you can be loving and supportive, but you are not to take
on the issues that another person has to contend with. This means
parents and children. Recognize how you can be most helpful where
it is called for without compromising the spark of magic and possibility
that is touching you this year. It is a wonderful time to get
in touch with your own inner child, be more playful and light
hearted, and to find things that bring you joy. See the world
through eyes that believe anything is possible, and you will draw
to yourself the things that make that reality. Beauty is important,
so surround yourself with things that make you smile, and be the
sunshine that causes others to be glad you are part of their lives.
It really can be a year where the ability to look at the absurdities
of life through a lens of humor transmutes difficulties into possibilities!
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2008 is a great time to structure or restructure
things in your life that require more attention. You have the
wherewithal now to focus on what needs to be accomplished, and
your view is practical. It's time to make order out of chaos,
and to strengthen foundations in all areas of living. By keeping
your eye on the prize, and deferring frivolity in the moment,
you will come to the conclusion of the year with a strong sense
of pride and accomplishment. Otherwise, you may find yourself
trying to sidestep what needs to be done and having to take care
of bigger issues later. Be methodical, follow a blueprint, and
be willing to take risks needed to move you into a larger arena.
By believing more in what you have to offer, you can make headway
that overcomes inertia or feelings of not being good enough. You
are enough, and your efforts can bring the achievement you seek.
Fear is based on not knowing outcomes, but when you push a little
harder and do not give up in the face of obstacles, you will make
breakthroughs that allow for the transformation of your life and
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Full speed ahead! However, watch for curves in
the road, and be discerning about where you are going and with
whom. There may be those who are full of promises and talk a good
story, but be aware that you may come up against someone this
year whose intentions are less than honorable. Insist on seeing
references, pay attention to track records, and be wary if you
are flattered into overlooking warning signs or signing something
without fully reading what you are agreeing to. This year is about
exploring options and expanding your vision and territory. It
is also about communication, information, and travel. There are
many choices, and opportunities to take multiple paths. Just make
sure you are realistic about how long things take, and choose
things that bring results to fruition, because if you just allow
the year to be a wild ride, you will become critical and appear
flaky - and that's not the intent of this otherwise
grand opportunity to widen horizons. Beyond the warnings, open
your arms and embrace possibility. This can be life changing!
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The more gratitude you can find in your heart
this year, the more you will have to be grateful for. 2008 provides
an unusual mixture of duty and joy. The key is your attitude.
As you see all obligations as blessings, they become so. As you
feel resentful and unappreciated, you will draw more of that to
yourself. The focus is either on the letter of the law or the
spirit of the law. Are you getting back exactly what you put out,
or are others not giving you the respect you think you are due?
Truth is, you will receive exactly what you perceive, so if you
adopt an attitude of giving and doing because your heart is full
of gladness that you can do for others, you will be overwhelmed
by gratitude... even if it's only your own. Your opportunities
to express love are endless. Some of what appears unlovable is
most in need of love. So, recognize your gifts, give because you
can, and realize that your efforts become an agent for healing
and wellbeing of many. What an opportunity! |
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You can achieve new levels of understanding this
year about yourself, your special areas of interest, and your
spiritual life. It's a wonderful time to put attention on
things that bring greater perspective and knowledge. Look beyond
the surface and find the clues that will tie loose ends together.
This can be a year of deep connections, with someone coming into
your life who is very special, or someone from the past returning
to complete unfinished business. All connections take on greater
meaning, and require that you determine what has value in your
life and what is merely superficial. In the seventh year, the
opportunity to deepen your spiritual understanding is marked,
so be sure that you do those things that bring you closer to the
inner wellspring of truth. In addition, take care of health concerns.
Listen to your body, and do those things that nourish and honor
yourself. Time spent in solitude is restorative, and there is
great healing through connection to nature in her many forms.
Appreciate quiet and beauty, and do those things that replenish
your soul. You will be glad you did! |
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You may feel that you are "on call"
this year. You are in a sense. Life is a system of energy, and
you are asked to stand in the center of your life and bring things
into flowing balance and harmony. Where are you off in one area
of focus at the expense of everything else in your life, and where
have you forgotten to take time to smell the flowers, or to manage
and coordinate things in such a way that you are on top of what
needs doing? Life is not asking for perfection, but it is requiring
that you take a practical, no-nonsense approach to what is needed,
and then take the steps to bring things into balance. Too much
stress? Make time for massage, listen to music, sit in a hot tub.
The idea throughout the year is that you may be called upon to
be responsible... to direct and manage things. But you are
also asked to orchestrate your life in such a way that it becomes
a symphony rather than cacophony. This is a grand opportunity,
and you are up to the challenge. The rewards can be great, but
before they come, action steps are required. So, roll up your
sleeves, embrace the opportunity, and grab the baton. Conduct
away, and feel the empowerment that comes as a result!
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This is a major point of completion, calling
upon you to determine what is important for the future, and what
is no longer necessary. This year offers opportunities to revisit
the past nine years and to see where you have grown beyond certain
ideas, people, and situations that no longer reflect who you have
become. You might say this year is about graduation. You are finishing
a major cycle, and the more you assess and digest, the more room
you make for new opportunities in 2009. Throughout 2008, you will
have the chance to see yourself from a larger perspective. Make
a point of taking the high ground in all situations, and be honest
with yourself about your role in what is happening. Where have
you outgrown the way you do things? Where are you clutching things
from the past that are no longer relevant? What needs to be purged?
As you reach out to Source for your supply, you feel grateful
and appreciative for what is. Everything becomes an opportunity
to grow. When you forget, and rely only on yourself, things may
feel stuck. You aren't alone, and by recognizing your need
for Divine assistance and ASKING for it, you will be given the
tools to make wise choices and release limitations from your life.
This is a big year. The implications go way beyond just now, so
make the most of it and let go of everything that is in the way
of you achieving your full potential.
© Kathleen Jacoby, 2008 |
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Kathleen
Jacoby
has been a professional numerologist for over thirty years. She has
been on radio and television, and taught courses in numerology. 