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AUGUST
2004 PROJECTION!
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There
are things from the past that need to be cleared. Old
business requires finishing touches. Time to clear out closets,
cobwebs in your mind, and whatever else is holding you back. As
you recognize the opportunity to move forward this year also be
aware that the more you hold on to from the past, the less room
you have for the new. So take this time to objectively determine
what should stay and what needs to go, including outworn ideas
or ways of looking at things that no longer serve you. Then walk
to the top of the metaphorical mountain – view the bigger
picture – and reflect that to others.
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Stand
up for your ideals. Voice your opinion. Step up to the
plate to be counted and take a leadership position if required.
This month calls upon you to identify your needs and to develop
stronger self-reliance, courage, and stamina. It may be time to
forge a new direction in some area of your life. At the very least,
it’s time to speak up and be counted. Determine where a
more proactive position is required and where you need to allow
others greater dignity of input. Impulsive action leads to inconclusive
results, so refine inner listening skills to discern the voice
of reasoned self-discipline from the willful reactionary. In a
year that focuses on partnerships, this month focuses on the quality
of alliance within yourself.
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Be
discerning of the quality within your partnerships. This
starts with the quality and caliber of your thoughts. Do they
support and uplift you, or drain and deplete you? How about the
food you eat…is it nourishing or junk? Next, look at your
relationships. Where are you the nuclear dumping ground, and where
are you a respected equal? Your opportunity is to weed out the
elements within and without that are self-defeating. As you forge
a stronger alliance in faith through prayer and meditation, you
gain insight and assistance in how to undertake actions that support
you and others in ways that give dignity and respect to all.
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If
possible, be more playful this month. Find humor and
laughter as companions. See the absurdities of life through the
eyes of a comedian. Express yourself with friends who allow you
to be silly, outrageous, and whoever you want to be in the moment.
Find creative outlets for the need to express more abundantly.
Focus is on the child – so that either reflects itself in
actual children, or your inner child. If there are emotional issues,
confront them with a loving heart. Don’t lose touch with
the sense of magic and wonder regardless of external appearances.
And by all means, if a stage is offered, take the limelight and
be a star!
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There
are practical considerations to take care of this month. You
may be confronted by a restriction or constraint to forward movement.
Building or repair may be required. Take each issue as it comes
up and handle it to the best of your ability. Don’t take
shortcuts. As you lay a solid foundation, you have strength upon
which to build. When you are willing to alter patterns of the
past that don’t work anymore, you open the door to renewal
and growth. Willingness to go beyond limitations leads to transformations,
large or small. This is a month of rebirth – and as you
do the work required, you can rest easy in the knowledge of a
job well done.
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In
a year filled with responsibility August is a time to
expand, travel, communicate and expect the unexpected. Be flexible
and adapt to changing plans. Open your arms to adventure and opportunity,
but also be aware of how much time you realistically have to do
all the things you commit to. Follow a plan of action and focus
your attention on things you have promised to do. Scattering your
energy leads to disrupted nerves and moodiness. As you are discerning,
you can feel the satisfaction of accomplishment and still have
time left over for enjoyment as well. Read fine print on all contracts,
and be wary about shady sales ventures that offer you something
that seems too good to be true. That being said – go out
and make it a great month!
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Focus
on family, traditions, values, and service causes reflection
on the requirements of your respective areas of responsibility.
What is working for you, and what is not? Where do you feel overly
burdened by duty and obligation, and where do you need to delegate
some of your responsibilities to others? As you sort through requirements
and choose to do what you do with a loving heart, others respond
in kind. You can receive appreciation, awards, gifts and favors
– all the things that say, “Thank you” for your
efforts. Your actions extended with compassion and a loving heart
fill others with a desire to give back, whereas duty done resentfully
leads to reception in kind. In whatever you do – do it in
love.
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Opportunities
present themselves to reflect on your needs and deeper
purpose on the planet. Who are you, why are you here? What is
life really about? Taking time out from over-activity allows for
recharging your batteries and restoring energy reserves. It’s
a great month for retreat or to be in nature enjoying pristine
beauty that fills the soul. Quiet times, time alone, time for
special interests – all are important to feelings of wellbeing
and restoration. Issues or individuals from the past may resurface,
offering opportunity to heal an old wound. Someone new can be
a soulful connection. Pause, reflect, and take time for you –
and in the process, enjoy!
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Focus
on organizing and directing your energy more appropriately
for a sense of balance and harmony within your life. As you see
yourself as a system of energy, you can view the different aspects
of your own nature and do an assessment. Where does one area take
precedence over the rest? Where are you in need of paying more
attention to better reflect a balance between work/play, activity/rest,
etc.? What steps can you take to make sure that you feel your
life flowing rather than straining? Stress is a result of too
much pressure. Music, massage, hydrotherapy all help to alleviate
tension. Meditation brings focus back to center. You will view
the results of past effort this month, either as reward or reminder
that something yet needs to be done. All events point to the need
for balance, and this is the reason for doing a self-assessment…
to bring you to that state.
©
Kathleen Jacoby, 2004
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WHAT DOES 2004 LOOK LIKE FOR YOU? LET'S SEE! |
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The
year presents the beginning of a new cycle of growth,
including leadership potential, a new career path, or lifestyle
shift. The focus is on your individuality and expanding awareness,
courage, stamina, and determination. Plant seeds for the future
and network with others. Express your ideas and stand up for what
you believe in, but don’t forget to give others the dignity
of their input. Pay attention to inner guidance and discern the
voice of wisdom from impulsiveness. If you feel headstrong and
defensive, you are being pulled by the ego. When you open your
mind to possibilities and are willing to wait rather than rush
into something, and listen to criticism without defense, then
you are probably tuning in to your higher mind and can rely on
its promptings. This is a year of character building and growth.
The focus is forward, so finish up loose ends from the past, and
by September there should be a significant shift in circumstances
or attitude.
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Last
year you planted new seeds. Now they are germinating.
This year is about gathering data and exhibiting patience as things
may feel inconclusive or require more time and attention to detail.
It is a pregnant year, either literally or figuratively. The quality
of what you take into your system affects the caliber of what
you feel and express…so monitor thoughts, food, and the
types of relationships you attract. Focus on what is good and
positive in life rather than dwelling on your shortcomings. It’s
important to choose partnerships that are supportive and to understand
the importance of boundaries. Develop stronger faith, and pay
attention to the many clues that are presented to guide you forward.
There can be sudden events that bring you together or split you
apart from another, but also a time of subtleties, so stay tuned
in order to pick up signals that direct you to choices that enhance
your well-being.
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This
is a year in which to express yourself creatively. Find
outlets for your energy that allow you to be more colorful, inspirational,
motivational, and to enjoy more light-hearted opportunities with
friends and family. It’s a time for playfulness. Children
can be important, or your own inner child may want to come into
the limelight. Over-sensitivity can lead to emotional turmoil,
so develop a better sense of humor and recognize the absurdity
of little things that we tend to blow out of proportion. Communication
is key. By being clear and letting others know what you are feeling
and listening to what they need, you can nip issues in the bud.
Creative solutions to problems are more evident to you now, and
you can expand possibilities through using your fertile imagination.
This year can be memorable when you harness your energy in ways
that allow you to shine and radiates your light to others who
benefit from your generosity of spirit.
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It’s
time to build a strong foundation so that you can establish
something of value and worth that you will be proud of. This may
involve tearing down an outworn structure or idea that is no longer
valid, and it may also require willingness to overcome illusions
or ways of doing things that are outmoded. Patterns may undergo
scrutiny and alteration, but whatever and however you build, the
point is to do so with integrity. There are many practical considerations
this year. Take your time so that you do not have to undo something
done in haste. Follow the blueprint of your heart, and lend your
assistance to build or re-build what will be more lasting and
enduring for the future. Part of this year deals with transformation
– so there is a struggle between holding back and moving
forward. As you risk to the unknown with faith in a higher power,
you may find that you overcome major stumbling blocks and develop
a new strength you never knew was possible.
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Prepare
for a year of change in large or small ways. You may
find yourself making major moves or feeling internal discontent
with the way things are. As you harness your energy, you are able
to achieve great things. However, if you fall into the trap of
being easily distracted, you may dabble into everything and accomplish
very little. This is a year that prompts adolescent action regardless
of your age – and if you feel stuck, you might be moody
and critical of others. You might also feel rebellious or buy
something on impulse to capture your youth, so make sure that
what you choose (especially big purchases) is in accord with your
normal taste and style. The function of this time is to expand
horizons. It can be exciting and full of possibilities. The key
is to be discerning and consider consequences to actions before
you act. Then go forward, travel, widen your circle of knowledge
and acquaintances, and enjoy!
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The
focus is on health, family, service, and your place in the world.
Others may need your assistance, or you may be involved in activities
that require your guidance and wisdom. This year has a parental/teaching/healing
quality to it, so your actions may be more conservative and concerned
about the well-being of those entrusted to you. Also, it is a
good time to take care of your health by adhering to diet and
exercise that supports your best interest. Adopt an attitude of
live and let live. Give when it feels right. However, if you find
yourself feeling obligated and resentful, check your motives for
doing what you do. The key to this year is to extend yourself
lovingly, even when you have to say “No!” Operate
from that level, and you should feel the glow of appreciation
from others for all you have done.
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This
year calls for you to be more introspective and take
time to understand yourself at a deeper level and/or invest time
in specialized areas of interest. Your energy level may be lower,
as it is a time to recharge batteries and seek more through spiritual
sustenance, so you may need to retreat periodically or have more
time for rest and sleep. Questions arise such as “Why am
I here?” and “What’s the purpose of my life?”
You may be challenged in some area of your life, and the requirement
is to let go of misconceptions that hold you back and be willing
to unmask defenses. Go to the source of every issue rather than
glossing over things. As you have the willingness to ask tough
questions of yourself and others, you gain answers that can open
doors to a larger and more meaningful life.
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The
focus is on directing your actions so that you create
more balance in your life. Recognize that you are a system of
energy and that your life needs to reflect the different aspects
of yourself. Time for work, time for play, time for your spiritual
life, and time for relationships. Time to take action, time to
be quiet, etc. etc. The mind is active and you may feel stressed
and goal driven. The key to this month is to take care of what
needs doing to the best of your present ability (not perfection)
and then let go. Don’t control. Enroll. As you utilize the
help of others, you gain leverage and accomplish more. When you
try to do everything yourself, you limit the outcome. If there
are areas where more effort is required, do what’s needed….but
always with the idea to flow harmoniously with your life, not
force issues. You may receive recognition, awards, and help from
powerful sources for your efforts. It is an intense time, so make
sure you take time to stop and smell the flowers now and then!
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A
cycle of life is coming to conclusion. There may be
situations, issues, relationships, or attitudes that need to
be released, as they are no longer part of your future. Some
things this year will reflect back to the entire nine year cycle
you are just completing. It is an opportunity to distil and
integrate what you¹ve learned. Clear out the clutter in
your life and make room for new opportunities next year. As
you focus on the bigger picture, you gain insight about things
that would otherwise be elusive. When you choose to look at
your world through eyes of gratitude, you will have much to
be grateful for. Whatever occurs, give thanks. Even in the midst
of chaos and confusion, remember that something bigger is at
work. This is a year that marks how well you¹ve done with
the lessons of the past nine years. By looking for the gift
in each event, you are preparing to move to the next level in
your journey. Make it a happy graduation!
©
Kathleen Jacoby, 2004
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