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Focus and mental clarity are important now.
You are embarking on a new direction in one way or another this
year, and this month asks you to weigh and balance to assure
that your intentions are for your highest and best good as well
as for those whose lives are intimately intertwined with yours.
Impulsive action can yield results, but at what cost? July is
a time to look at the dark and light side of all issues -
the inner and outer world - the heights and depths. Take
what is relevant from each and be honest with yourself in the
assessment. Then organize the results and direct the energy
to appropriate outlets. You are the conductor this month, and
your opportunity is to create a symphony out of chaos!
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Blending of faith and spiritual attunement
is possible this month. Climb to the mountaintop of your inner
being and survey the incredible vista of time and space. View
everything through the eyes of love, and relinquish any need
to control outcome. Instead, open to the universal plan for
you by calling upon Higher Power to assist you in times of need.
Be willing to eliminate all the elements that have held you
in a stuck position, and use this month as a clearing process
both in the physical realm and in your world of perceiving.
By releasing mental constructs, individuals, situations, and
junk you've carted around unconsciously for years, you
are preparing space for impregnation of that which is far more
valuable. Letting go of the past releases the present to create
a brilliant future. Do it, and marvel at the outcome!
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Forge ahead this month by planting new seeds
for the future. Your leadership abilities, individuality, concepts
and ideas - as well as needing to be accountable, courageous,
and consider the rights of others as you do the forging, are
all part of July's package. In a year calling upon you
to be more self-expressive and creative, July asks you to step
up to the challenges and make your voice heard. Yet, in doing
so, consider consequences of actions and find ways in which
you can get your point across without defensiveness. This is
a fabulous time for making new connections, but there is also
a possibility of jumping first and thinking afterwards, so pause
before you charge ahead and check in with higher guidance to
determine if where you are headed is truly in accord with your
highest and best good.
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Disruptive or eruptive elements may take place
that cause you to question your direction, or require that you
look at the strength of your foundations from home, family, and
health, to work and career. Issues related to boundaries arise.
Cracks in the foundation call upon you to do some deep soul searching.
What do you want from your life, and who do you want to share
it with? What nourishes and supports you, and who or what drains
and depletes you, including your own mental constructs? These
questions require honest soul searching, the objective being to
choose quality and excellence. The energy is electric, so at times
you may be totally "on" and at other times "off".
Regardless of appearance, an inner light is always present, so
when in doubt, tune in and hold on to faith as your guide. You
can divorce yourself from the elements that limit and restrict
you and merge instead with the best of who you are and what you
have to offer. What a blessing you then become!
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Enthusiasm abounds this month with a need for
creative outlets that offer you avenues of positive self-expression.
Avoid emotional outbursts by channeling your energy into areas
that allow your gifts to flourish. You have an opportunity to
attract assistance and a greater financial flow, so don't
miss the subtle signals or offers that come your way. It's
a very good time to join with friends who enjoy having a good
time. Humor goes a long way to smooth out rough edges, and you
do have the capacity now if you so choose to inspire, motivate
and sell others on an idea, a project, or goods and services.
This kind of limelight isn't always available, so use it
in joy! |
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Practicality is important. Take a look at all
the foundations you've built and determine where there is
need for a shoring up or re-dedication to something you have given
time to in the past but may have let slide recently. Events may
call for re-evaluation and rebuilding of a relationship, structure,
or belief system. It's also a time in which to decide where
you are willing to expand and where you feel fear or timidity
about taking risks. The opportunities now require moving out of
your comfort zone (not danger zone), and determining if you indeed
might push just a little harder to move a boulder out of your
way. Once you commit to that extra effort, you may find yourself
zooming ahead in wonder, looking back at the old and asking yourself
why you waited so long to let yourself fly! |
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This is an interesting mixture of extroversion/introversion.
You may want to explore new territories and take a grand adventure
on one hand, yet not want to deal with hassles on the other. The
more constriction you feel, the more critical you will find yourself
of others and everything in your life. It's important to
find avenues where your imagination can be stimulated and where
you can dedicate yourself to expanding horizons as far as possibilities
are concerned. It's a very good time for researchers or
those who have a specific specialty they want to explore because
an energetic component is present to assist you. On other fronts,
there may be a sudden change of plans or information that requires
you do something on the spur of the moment that you hadn't
expected. Travel plans may shift, or people from a distance may
suddenly appear on your doorstep. In other words, expect the unexpected,
and deal with this month as graciously as possible. It can help
you move forward if you utilize the extra energy in a positive
way. Otherwise, by month's end you may feel as though you
are just spinning your wheels. |
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You may be the beneficiary of someone's
good will and reap the rewards of appreciation and acknowledgement
for things you have done to assist another. On the other hand,
if you find yourself resentful of obligations, this can be a month
where you have to straighten out your own expectations about what
other people are "supposed" to do or define what you
are willing to do in answer to expectations others have of you.
Be real with yourself. What makes you happy to contribute your
time and energy, and where do you resent having to take things
on that don't feel appropriate or fair? When you lay out
terms of engagement it is more appreciated than doing things with
an attitude of martyrdom, and you gain respect by including everyone
concerned to find solutions that work for all of you. This month
can bring many benefits your way, so develop an attitude of being
grateful for what is, adjust what needs changing in a loving way,
and more good will come! |
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July requires a thoughtful attitude towards your
life, your goals, and your sense of purpose on the planet. Why
are you here? What are the gifts and talents you have to share
in the world? What are you willing to do to make a difference?
These questions set up an inner dialogue, and the focus is on
your internal view of life. If you can get away to spend time
in nature or go on retreat, you are able to be more receptive
to the inner promptings that will assist you now. If you aren't
able to get away, take time for yourself and do things that are
soul satisfying. Someone from the past may re-enter your life
in order that you complete something unfinished, or a new person
may feel like someone you've known forever. This is a month
for coming to deeper understanding about yourself or situations
in your life. Use the energy wisely regardless of what is going
on externally. As you do, your spiritual cup is filled, you gain
perspective that is illumining, and you move into the next month
renewed and ready for the next adventure.
© 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. 