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Practical considerations are to be met with
efficiency and determination. Take care of all things that reflect
the strength of your underpinnings. Check foundations, your
blueprint for the future, and anything that requires building
or rebuilding. This can be your residence, your work, relationships,
or your body. It's important to take a step-by-step approach
to issues at hand. Trying to take shortcuts leads to distress,
so take a deep breath and proceed systematically. In some cases,
it's time for leaping over boulders. There may be things
you have allowed to hold you back, but by pushing harder, and
being willing to overcome impediments, you make major or minor
breakthroughs that can be life changing and add new meaning
to your future!
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Activate your curiosity, love of a challenge,
and desire for change, because March offers opportunities to
experience all three. You may feel a sense of restlessness with
the status quo and want to initiate an adventure, or you may
be itching to buy something that has been calling you. There
is an adolescent impulse that springs up, regardless of your
age, so on the one hand, it can energize your life. But on the
other, you may make decisions based on momentary impulses that
do not serve you in the long run. Use discernment. If something
looks too good to be true, it probably is. If someone promises
you a bill of goods and asks you to sign a contract, take time
to READ THE FINE PRINT. Emotion can get you into trouble, but
if you let logic be the final analyzer, you can avoid issues
that could lead to disappointment or legal entanglement down
the line. Other than that, enjoy your choices.
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Family, friends, service, health, caring, providing,
nurturing, responsibility, appreciation, resentment, willingness,
self-sacrifice - all are part of the multiple feelings
that arise during March. You have an opportunity to see where
you are joyous about the things that you feel obligated for
and to, and where you harbor resentment. The opportunity is
to define what feels good and right - what activates your
love and compassion, and where you feel that other people's
expectations are too much. Some things cannot be avoided. However,
it is important to find your way to a sense of appreciation
for the ability to serve and assist others. If you can't
achieve that, find someone else to take care of the things that
cause you to feel like a martyr because your attitude will be
mirrored back to you by the ones you feel obligated to help.
Love and acceptance towards yourself and others is the goal
of the month. Overcoming your expectations of others, or theirs
of you is also important. When you adopt an attitude of "Live
and let live", you find yourself dealing with more peaceful
and harmonious interactions, and then everyone can be happy.
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March asks you to search further, go deeper,
and find the essence of who and what you are. No small task, eh?
This is a month for questioning reality and for opening to heightened
awareness. This may be directed towards a special area of interest
whereby you want to retreat from over-activity so you have more
time for a special project, or it can be a yearning for spiritual
union. It can also be life forcing you to confront aspects of
yourself you may have avoided. The questions to ask this month
involve who you are, why you are here, and the purpose of your
life. Being in nature or at a workshop/seminar are helpful because
there is an opportunity to get to some nuggets of truth that you
might otherwise miss. Health issues can crop up if you are intent
on over-activity. Life wants you to look inward, not outward this
month. So, in whatever way that works for you, give yourself to
a deeper quest for meaning. It will pay big dividends!
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This is an intense month of physical and mental
activity, requiring that you find a point of equilibrium within
yourself so that you can operate from a place of balance and harmony
rather than either/or extremism. Music is a good vibrational tool
for relieving stress. So is massage and hydrotherapy. You may
have expectations for success and goals to achieve, but need to
create that beautiful juxtaposition of action/non-action, yin/yang,
waking/sleeping so that your efforts are meaningful and rich,
rather than draining and erratic. See your life as a whole system
and then define where you have given too much attention in one
area at the expense of others. Find a way to express your multi-faceted
nature so that all aspects are cared for and able to shine. Powerful
people can be helpful, so put yourself in a receptive state, ready
to move forward as opportunity calls. |
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Looking at the bigger picture is important now.
You are the one who has to take the high road, climb the mountain
to see the whys of things, and provide a larger view to others
who may be stuck in outworn attitudes or perceptions that block
them from moving forward. It's time to let go of those things
that keep you stuck as well. Old relationships that have outlived
their purpose may shift, things you thought you'd always
want may have lost their appeal, and you will find that the more
you can release this month, the more room you make for greater
opportunities to come. So focus on letting go, releasing with
love, and graduating from one level of awareness to another. Everything
you do for the betterment of a larger vision is given assistance.
Anything that locks you into limitation undergoes struggle or
loss. Climb the mountain and open your arms to give thanks for
what IS in your life. To those with a grateful heart, more is
always given. |
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You may have opportunities to make new connections,
stand out as a leader, or re-direct your focus and efforts in
a new direction. This month is about strengthening your sense
of identity. Stand out and speak up. Bring your voice forward.
Accept more responsibility if it is appropriate. Your courage,
stamina, and character are called upon as life ushers in situations
and possibilities that require action. Someone may offer something
that seems as though it is coming out of left field, but that
is the nature of this year for you. There are unseen hands at
work that assist you when you have defined yourself in truth.
However, if you have been holding on to misconceptions about who
you are, there can be a clash of wills and flaring of temperament
that force a new focus. Should this occur, don't defend
what is outworn. Rather, look at what is being critiqued and ask
deeper questions. You may be holding on to attitudes that aren't
really yours, but reflect upbringing or other people's views.
Now it's time to find out where you stand, and how you want
to move forward... so it's about coming to truth and
asserting yourself as the unique creation you were intended to
be! |
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Revolutionary ideas can pop up now, or you may
find that there are insights that bubble up while you are in the
shower. An intuitive impulse may beat beneath the surface and
find its way in the form of an "Aha" moment, or as
an impulse that leads to a work of art, invention, or formatting
communication in a different medium. This can also occur as a
disruption, but however it comes, you are put on notice to pay
attention to the quality of interactions within and without. The
importance is to choose quality in everything you do. You want
to weed out all elements that are polluting your environment.
Define the quality of your thoughts. Do they support or depress
you? What about food you eat... is it nourishing or not? And
how about partnerships? Again, the criteria is excellence and
that which is nurturing and nourishing. This goes both ways, so
you want to make sure you are giving as well as receiving the
best of what is possible. This influence can be a light wave of
impulse, and you may find that you connect or disconnect from
a situation or relationship suddenly or unexpectedly. Whatever
comes about, choose what supports your good and advances your
ability to shine your light! |
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Focus now is on children, creativity, and imagination.
You can feel as though you are in a fairy tale or emotional drama,
depending on what is going on around you and how much you are
allowing other people's "stuff" to impact you.
Life asks you to be more detached. It isn't about not loving
or caring, it's about realizing that other people's
dramas are theirs, and you rushing in to play it out with them
does not contribute to anyone's wellbeing. However, when
you recognize that there is an opportunity to take the stage to
shine your own light, you have the ability to inspire others,
motivate them, and sell people on your ideas or projects. As you
choose lighthearted companionship over sarcastic ones, you increase
the joy factor in your life and become that much more of a shining
light to others. The sun is meant to shine, not be held hostage
in a cave. Choose emotionally mature reactions to what comes at
you, and keep a sense of humor as your best friend. When you do,
many magical and delightful things can occur, which are not only
good for you, but make a positive statement to others as well.
© 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
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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. 