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November 21 through November 27, 2022

The Sun will move into Sagittarius on Tuesday, opening our minds and hearts a bit wider as we set aside our usual schedules for the next four weeks and embrace a more flexible and patient attitude. A Sagittarius new Moon occurs on Wednesday, and we'll spend the next two weeks embracing new possibilities and finishing up anything that stands in the way of free movement. Resolution is often an outcome of this Moon, so if there is anything that's been hanging over our heads, this next two weeks could bring the answers we seek. Jupiter will turn direct the same day, removing blocks to attainment and setting us on a brighter course for the future. Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. will unfold quite smoothly under the fun-loving Sagittarius Moon, but watch out for over-indulgence, as this sign is famous for pushing the boundaries! Our industrious sides will emerge over the weekend, as a Capricorn Moon encourages us to take action on the things we've been procrastinating on. Clearing out clutter, reorganizing files, or simply engaging in more physical activity are all ways to embrace the grounding power of the Capricorn Moon.

by Djuna Wojton

(Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.)

We've ushered in a New Year, and with it comes an opportunity to make a fresh start. You have probably made your list of resolutions for the coming year with renewed optimism, but creating positive changes can be challenging.

Even if you are determined to follow through this year, it is easy to get off track; making a change is a gradual process that takes time. You need support and a deep commitment to keep at it when the going gets rough. Perhaps you have made the same declaration in previous years and failed. If so, it is easy to slip into feeling dis-empowered and resigned. Or maybe you want to accomplish too many things at once, or have set your expectations too high, thereby setting yourself up for failure.

Once the holiday parties are over and life slips back into its ordinary routine, the tendency is to go back into old automatic patterns and forget you ever wanted to make any changes—that is, unless you make a conscious effort to keep your resolutions alive and present in your daily life. Here are three tips that can help you avoid the pitfalls and achieve your goals.

1. 1. Expressing gratitude for everything in your life opens the door to greater abundance. Metaphysical law states that "thought goes where energy flows." So, focusing on the fullness of your cup is more productive than dwelling on the emptiness. You have much to be thankful for, not only for your blessings but also for your challenges, because they bring opportunities to grow and move beyond your comfort zone. Shifting your state of mind by being happy with your life exactly the way it is, and exactly the way it isn't, sets the stage for new opportunities to enter. Make it a practice to express gratitude for three things in your life each day; writing them in a journal is most effective.

1. 1. Making a plan can guide your actions. Many people claim that they prefer to be spontaneous rather than following a schedule. But, just as driving with a GPS keeps you focused on your destination and saves time by keeping you on your route, a plan can keep you on track with what is most important to you.I've heard many women claim they want to meet someone special yet they make no attempt to socialize or join a dating service. They expect that Prince Charming will just magically show up on their doorstep. This type of wishful thinking does not produce results. You have probably heard the cliché, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different outcome."Magic happens when we are actively engaged in fulfilling our goals. The following principles can help you formulate a plan and stick to it:
      • • First of all, know what you want, but keep it simple. Set your priority and be specific. For instance, you want to lose five pounds and be in tip-top shape. If this is your goal, that usually means exercising and changing your diet. Get clear if you will be jogging, walking, practicing yoga, lifting weights, or something else. Also see what kind of change in your diet will work for you. Perhaps it means adding more vegetables to your meals and cutting out desserts, or drinking herbal teas instead of soda, or simply cutting back on calories.
      • • Ground your goal in time. How long will it take you to lose the weight and be in better shape? Commit to a reasonable time frame. Maybe it will take you two and a half months to lose five pounds, one pound every two weeks. How often will you need to exercise? One hour a day? Five times a week? Once you have determined what will realistically fit into your schedule, place it on your calendar. Set that time in stone, as if it were an important work commitment. Schedule nothing else during that time, for you are busy and not available for anything else.
      • • Get help. Are you disciplined enough to keep your resolution or do you need a structure of support? Joining a fitness club or signing up for classes at a yoga studio can help you make a commitment, because when you have money on the line, you have something at stake. Or you may need to hire a lifestyle coach or enroll a friend to keep you accountable.
      • • Measure your progress. If you want to lose weight, you may have to buy a scale to actually know how many pounds are melting away. If your goal is to make more money, you need to be able to balance your checkbook and keep track of your budget. If you want to write a novel, you may need to write a certain amount of pages per week.
      • • Keep it alive. You will be tested. If your goal is important to you, you will have to make an effort to continue with it even when you are tired or don't feel like it. Many famous authors were rejected numerous times before they found the right publisher. It is important to be unstoppable and not give up. One of my teachers would always say, "You either have the results you want to have in your life, or the excuses why you don't." If you give up, you'll never get where you want to go.
      • Be kind to yourself. Circumstances often interfere with our best intentions. If you want to eat less, it is inevitable you will be invited to sumptuous dinners. You are bound to have setbacks. And when they occur, it is important not to beat yourself up by feeling guilty. Simply acknowledge the breakdown—you slept instead of going to yoga class. Or you binged on potato chips. It is okay. Just resolve to attend the next class or skip buying junk food.

1. Walking your talk. It is important that your actions are in alignment with your goals. I had one client who declared he wanted a partner, but he spent so much of his free time outside of work caring for his elderly mother that he had no time to invest in dating or getting to know someone. He was angry and exhausted, yet he refused to alter his schedule. If your commitment is to find a mate, are you spending too much time at work or wrapped up with other obligations that you are making yourself unavailable?If finding love is your New Year's resolution, you may need to check to see if you love yourself: all relationships extend from the relationship you have with you. Look in the mirror. Does your appearance reflect the best you can be? If not, you may need to upgrade your self-image with a new hairstyle or new wardrobe so you look and feel your best. Do you love your life because you spend time doing activities you enjoy, or are you waiting for someone to rescue you from your misery because you aren't being responsible for your fulfillment? Becoming your ideal person will help you attract your perfect mate.

But remember, the process is just as important as the end result. The magic lies in the journey of discovery and transformation on the path.

In my book, Karmic Choices: How Making the Right Decisions Can Create Enduring Joy, I offer a variety of exercises, meditations, and a three-step karmic formula to heal old issues, set new goals, and create a life you love.

Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal. Copyright Llewellyn Worldwide. All rights reserved.

I've always been very sensitive; in fact, I was often told I was too sensitive by my family when I was growing up. I have also always been interested in who people are deep down inside, which led me to become a psychologist. I've now been practicing for about six years, and I'm really struggling. I love my job but I find I am totally overwhelmed by the endless problems and issues people bring into my office. I feel their feelings, I get caught up in their anxieties, and I end each day feeling totally wrung out myself. I also have visions of the things they are talking about during our sessions and often just know what is going to happen with some concern they may be worrying about. Of course, I can't tell them about any of that! Though I love my job, I also dread going in every day because I know it will totally exhaust and overwhelm me. I find I am always thinking of my patients and worrying about how they are doing whether I'm at work or not. Are you the same way? I'm hoping you have some advice that will enable me to continue with my career!

J.

Susyn:

One of the most challenging aspects of being empathic and very sensitive to the emotions of people around you is learning how to protect yourself. When helping people to work through intense thoughts and feelings, it can be difficult to remain balanced ourselves.

Many psychics experience this when they first start their practices. All of us with extra-sensory perception must learn to put boundaries around our involvement with clients while still remaining open enough to help them. This is easier said than done, but if you want to be effective in your career and in your life, you must practice putting limits around your involvement with patients.

It can really help to start the day with a protection meditation. During your meditation, envision yourself surrounded by a translucent bubble or light. This allows you to do your job but creates a spiritual boundary that prevents your patients from taking so much of your energy. Before you meet with a client, visualize this bubble. At the end of the session, bless them as they leave and then turn them back over to the care of Spirit.

Sometimes psychics and psychologists imagine that constantly worrying about their clients actually helps them. In truth, it can hinder our clients' progress by encouraging them to lean on us more heavily than they should. For this reason, you should avoid inviting them to call day or night or working them in for an unplanned session when you already have a full schedule.

I face the same challenges in my career, and have learned over the years how important it is to create and maintain balance with my clients. You must remember to nurture yourself before attending to others' needs. Make sure your personal life doesn't suffer because of your work, and that you maintain activities outside the office that fulfill you. When your own spiritual, emotional, mental and physical needs are being met, you will be able to direct others on how to find good balance in their own lives.

When I first became a psychic, I found a book called Second Sight by Judith Orloff helpful. Like you, she was a practicing psychologist who began to have trouble in her practice because she was also a strong empath. Her story is inspiring; I think you would find it helpful.

Good luck to you in reclaiming your passion for your chosen career!

*****

Mata Maya:

You have many qualities of a great therapist. You are compassionate, sensitive, and truly caring. To have a more comfortable, rewarding, positive experience, in addition to being a psychologist, you will have to become a healer.

By this, I mean that you must learn how to bring others up to your high energy level instead of allowing them to bring you down. To do this, you will have to develop faith that all is well - that everyone is doing whatever they need to be doing and experiencing whatever they need to experience in order to learn what they need to learn in life.

There are many ways to develop this faith, but one of the easiest is to read about things like life between life research and near death experiences, for this information brings this truth to light over and over again.

Next, you will have to learn how to set your own tone and hold the energy of your healing space. With this in mind, perhaps the most powerful thing you could do is get some training as an energy healer. Even if you're not doing energy healing overtly, getting this training will teach you how to control the energy in interactions. It will also empower you to go above and beyond your normal therapeutic approach.

When I find myself in a situation where people are distraught, I will center myself in my knowing that ultimately, all is well. Then I will consciously begin to draw divine healing energy in and send that energy out around me.

This is similar to what needs to happen if we want to save someone from drowning. If we jump into the water and struggle with them, we may both end up going down. Instead, we have to remain calm, clear-headed, and sure-footed so we can throw them a life preserver and draw them back to safety.

When you have someone in your office who is caught up in fear, sorrow, or some other heavy emotion, as you are listening to them tell you their problems, you can bring healing energy into your body and radiate it out to them. Though they may not be aware of what is happening on a conscious level, they will leave your office feeling much better, and you will feel high as a kite.

This is an easy thing to learn how to do; you may even be able to master it in a weekend workshop. Get some energy healing training soon - it will make you a better therapist and a happier person.

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Astrea:

Many times in life we hear, "You will always have what you NEED, but not necessarily what you WANT." Your spirit must have needed to experience the feeling of leaving your human body, and the suggestion in the next chapter of Sylvia Brown's book was all it took to get you there.

Even though you hadn't read it yet, your SOUL recognized the title of that chapter as something it had been seeking, and your soul, knowing that you had that reference to read after your experience, got with it and out you went!

While I don't usually recommend her books, Sylvia Brown has a wide reaching and powerful effect on lots of people. A Gemini like you would be able to relate easily to her writing and put it to good use. Synchronicity - you gotta love it!

I like your description of "getting caught." That's exactly what it feels like, isn't it? One minute you're free and hovering above the room, and the next minute, ZAP! back down into your corporeal form you go!

As a little kid, I loved that "feeling of return." With practice, most of the time we can control that event, but sometimes, when our physical ears hear a distracting noise or something else occurs to knock us back into reality, back we go. With practice you will be able to control your return better.

I find it interesting that you were visiting your mother-in-law and not someone in your own genetic family. Evidently, you and your husband got married for reasons that are even deeper than love. His family's interest in "psychic stuff" will nurture your children in such matters and help them to grow into their own abilities.

You'll never have to be concerned that when your daughter visits them, she'll be discouraged from exploring her own psychic life and power. My parents encouraged me to develop my psychic senses in a time when it wasn't nice to even discuss such things in public. Heck, it's STILL not considered a great topic at the dinner table in some families!

Your kids will get to talk about it ALL and ask questions and read and study. This is going to give them such an edge in life! Talk with your husband about how you want to present this to your kiddos, so that you are united in your approach and ready to tell them their experiences are all natural and okay.

A word or two of warning: Geminis often have difficulty staying grounded in REAL LIFE. Don't get so strung out on your ASTRAL life that you neglect what you're doing here on Earth.

You are at the beginning of a long journey to learn where your power really lies. Try to be patient with this process and take your time.