Alice’s Astrology & Beyond
SPECIAL EDITION
October 2007
Dear Dannion.com family,
I have received countless e-mails and phone calls about “What’s going on?” as many are feeling the planetary energy more than ever. There really is a lot happening “out there” that’s affecting us, and I wanted to offer some insight as to the energetic ‘weather’ that we are all going through during these shifting times.
This deviates from our normal monthly tips, but I felt that this would be of most value to you in these months ahead.
If this is your first time to read any of my reports, let me preface this by saying that I choose to keep the language simple and do not offer the planetary positions, angles and degrees typical in most astrological forecasts. If you are interested in a more detailed/technical forecast, there are numerous sites that you can search out on the Internet that offer this.
What’s going on overall? Can you summarize it for me?
These are shifting times that we are living in - in so many ways. You can look at it as the “between times” – the cusp between two world ages and two consciousnesses. We are being challenged to rise up to our highest potential, see the old for what it is, and move into a new awareness about our potential, our path and ourselves. We are having experiences that are causing awakenings on all levels – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual, and it is coming in a way specific to who we are and what we need to experience at this time.
Feelings, thoughts or happenings that are “out of the norm” for you, or not going according to your plan are simply things that you need to experience to point yourself in the direction that you need to go. We are all needing to be more conscious of so much more that we are seeing right now. Everything is a lesson as well as an opportunity to look at and examine your life, your thoughts and your actions in a different way – a brand new way. It is time to step out of old habits and viewpoints and move ever so courageously into the new. We are all in a major transitionary energy, transitioning into the truth of who we are, like a snake shedding skin or a moth transforming into a butterfly.
Facing our inner truths means confronting our fears. If we are not facing our fears, or even if we are not aware that we aren’t, there are ways that the Universe is waking us up and causing us to re-look at things.
What symptoms could one be experiencing as a result of these energies?
Physical: Extremes of energy, exhaustion at times and then contrastingly energetic at others, a general sense of listlessness, old body aches and pains resurfacing, jaw-clenching during sleep, disrupted sleep patterns - waking up earlier than usual or in the middle of the night for “no reason”, feeling colder than usual, heart palpitations, sleeping more than usual yet still feeling tired. Also, I noticed cell phones, technology, and communication devices seem to be breaking down more than usual for some.
As well, job changes, home/office moves and relationship change are possibilities that are emerging or have already found completion as you embark on new journeys and new possibilities.
Mental: Having trouble making up your mind about your path or the best course of action, not so sure what you want, or not feeling as certain about things as you usually do. Worrying about things that you never used to worry about before, increased anxiety (and not knowing the exact cause), a difficulty focusing, blanking out or spacing out (and then doing something you regret), feeling more scattered than usual, as well as forgetting things or losing things. For example, forgetting if you told someone something or not, where you parked your car, put your keys, or left your purse.
Emotional: Feeling more emotional about situations in your life that you are not happy with, more tears and tear provoking situations in general, more mood swings, more impatience with others and self. Old issues coming up that you thought you had resolved, feeling the need to put yourself first, but feeling guilty for desiring to do so. Feeling jealousy where you haven’t felt it before, as well, insecurities are also coming up for many in a big way.
Spiritual: Wanting to have a deeper meaning to what you do everyday, feeling a call to be of service in some way, wanting to give back, wanting to have passion in your life and feeling that time is running out.
Why don’t I feel any of this?
You must be evolving and shifting in a most gentle and graceful way, letting go of the old and embracing the new with ease. There is no need for things to come up for you since you are on the path you need to be on, and are moving in the right direction of that which you need to move into. If there are changes in your life and you are finding things new and exciting, then that is perfect. If your life seems just great on all fronts, then you are exactly where you need to be. There is no need to “have” to experience that which I wrote above.
And if I do feel some of that which you mentioned, what does it mean for me?
It simply means that you need to first of all know that all is perfect and that you are not getting old, getting dementia, or going crazy. The planetary and shifting vibrational energy is strong and all that is happening at unseen levels is affecting you in many ways. Some of it is simply physical, meaning that your physical human body is adjusting to the new energy and therefore the feeling tired, not sleeping well, etc.
It is possible that you are having these experiences so that you can stop, pause, and perhaps embrace a new thought, viewpoint or take an action that needs to be taken and that you wouldn’t have taken had you not had this thought, experience or happening. This is all to lead you into further into your soul evolution.
These “symptoms” are not listed so that you can blame the planets, but rather so you can take responsibility, find the cause and within that the cure. What is going on in your life always revolves around your evolutionary growth. Questions to ask yourself, “What is it I need to learn about this?” “How can I look at this in a different way?” “What is it that I can do right now?”
Any experience of that which is not comfortable even beyond what I have listed is simply there for you to observe and find the meaning in it for yourself.
There are many messages to embrace if you will just look around and take notice. All that is happening in your life right now is just to point you into a direction that would be for your highest good – a path that you possibly would not have explored had it not come up for you. Your job is to see it for what it is and keep moving forward in gratitude and with a positive attitude, trusting that when all is said and done, you will be at an all-new level of understanding.
Can you elaborate about the Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Bodies?
Remember, all your bodies (Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual) are connected. What’s happening on one body that you are not are not acknowledging could be manifesting as discomfort in another body.
Example #1: On some level, you are feeling the need to do something that brings more meaning or more passion into your life for work (Spiritual) and you notice that some fear comes up because when you think about it you are afraid that you maybe you wouldn’t be able to support yourself financially if you did that (Mental), and all this manifests as you waking up early in the morning and not being able to go back to sleep (Physical).
Example #2: You have been helping a friend for a long time by picking her up taking her to work (Physical) and you have always felt unappreciated and feel drained each time you think of having to pick her up, but you say nothing (Emotional). It is time for you to speak up because you know you need to value yourself and your time, but when you think of saying something you feel anxious (Mental). Sometimes you feel anxiety and it seems for no reason at all, yet this could be one of the things you need to work on – standing up for yourself/valuing your yourself.
In this case, you cannot blame your friend for not appreciating you; you must look within and see that you have allowed this. Time to reset boundaries.
What should I do if I am experiencing challenges?
Honor what you are feeling. Keep moving towards that which you know is your truth. You will be supported and you will move through it and come through feeling so much more in your power. You must take responsibility to feel better as you are the creator of your life.
Pluto has gone direct and is still in the thick of crossing the Galactic Center, Saturn has just moved into Virgo, Venus has gone Direct, rare Lunar and Solar Eclipses just happened…. What’s it all mean? How does it all tie in to me and my life?
Well, I just couldn’t leave out any mention of planets, but let me at least explain. What all this means is that there are forces that have placed us in forward gear. There have been shifts in our psyches and we are reaching a greater awareness of what we want, and more ready to let go of what doesn’t work in our lives. The energies support us in going for what our heart really desires. We are being asked to realign with that which is true – our own priorities, and values. We are waking up to finally loving ourselves a bit more and realizing the importance of not betraying ourselves to please another.
You mentioned Pluto – what specifically is his journey is all about?
Deep-seated issues are being brought up during this time, and it’s imperative that we see begin to see it from a more objective perspective. (Since October 2006) We have become more aware of the role of the subconscious and how much of our reactions come from that which is programmed within us. There is a need to reset ourselves and the energies are urging us to realize that we can consciously participate in making choices about our lives. Old subconscious patterns and beliefs that don’t serve our evolutionary journey must be rooted out.
I often talk about it as “the old clothes don’t fit” anymore. Literally, something you may have loved to wear or use (a purse, a bag, a favorite lotion or perfume) no longer feels like “you”. You have “grown-out” of it so to speak. This is happening on all levels, and this is just a symbolic sign of you getting rid of the old. You may have gone through a major clutter or clean up of your home or office or are feeling the need to do this more than ever.
Realignment, restructuring, and reconfiguration…a new beginning is mandatory.
And the two Eclipses that just happened – what is their effect on us?
The two eclipses we had in August and in September served to basically break up old energy so that new patterns may emerge – you’ll notice it in your life as the months move on, as well, we can see it in the Earth changes, the political and financial upheaval that we are reading about in the papers.
Never has there been a time where the potential for deep lasting transformation is as profound as it is now. Although many found the time period between 8/28 and 9/11 especially challenging, it was also a great time of learning and awareness about the self.
Saturn and his journey into Virgo means…?
Every 2 ˝ years, Saturn begins a trek through a new sign. He’s moved into Virgo as of the beginning of September. This brings forth a new awareness of how you take responsibility for your health. It’s a time where you’ll feel the desire to drop old habits that are not serving, as well as pick up new ones that are. The awareness that your physical body is the vehicle that is actually getting you through this life becomes more important than ever.
What’s working and what’s not? It’s a question you will often ask yourself under this particular influence. You’ll feel a need to realign your priorities, a necessary response to that which you are feeling. Listen to your body in this process as well.
What might I have to navigate?
As I mentioned before, whether known change is on the horizon, or you are contemplating change, the very thought of it can bring up some big fears. Know that this is a perfect time for any change and that you are being highly supported through any sort of transition, especially if you are facing your fears to move into them. All is perfect though it may not feel that way.
When light is shined into dark corners we see what we have previously chosen to avoid seeing. Now we can avoid what is in the corners no longer. Seeing the old will align you with new directions and new opportunities.
Do not resist anything that is going on in your life. Let go of the old and be open to the new. If you are feeling “stuck” in this energy, then know that it is the time that you are just on the verge of change and new manifestations. Things will begin moving when the timing is right.
If you find that things are moving too fast, just stay centered as best you can and that fast moving changes are mandatory now to bring into alignment that which is new and needed for you.
Any closing words of advice to take me through the year?
Be gentle with yourself and forgiving of others. Everyone is going through something much deeper that it seems. The former reality of what “was” is dissolving and what will be is yet to come. Let go and surrender to what is going on and you will find the new flow to move you into places you could only have imagined.
Everything is happening for a reason, even if it doesn’t feel good in the moment. Trust in the infinite wisdom of the Universe. Call to your guidance for help and advice to navigate the current path. Nurture yourself, and practice forgiveness.
When your fears come up, acknowledge them, and just keep going. Ask for help. When something in your life breaks down, don’t let yourself be pulled into focusing on what has dissolved, but know that you are absolutely the creator of your life and in looking forward, you can create a something new that is even better to replace the old which has gone away.
We are in the pre-dawn of a great shift in consciousness – a new existence that will be centered in Love. If your world is in a good space right now, celebrate! If your world feels like it’s been turned upside down, know that it is simply a powerful opportunity for you to step up and embrace all that is happening.
Do your emotional clearing – purge yourself and your inner world of old anger, guilt, shame, resentment and all that you have held onto for as long as you can remember. By clearing your emotions you create fuel that you need to move to that next level.
Remember that ultimately it’s about you, and what you do or don’t do. There can not be any blaming but it is only for you to take responsibility for everything in your life.
All is well. You will not just survive this, but you will thrive if you hold fast to the knowing that ALL IS PERFECT, and it won’t be long ‘till it all makes sense. I promise.
Sending you blessings of love, grace and peace in your journey ahead.
Alice
Alice's Web Sites : Astrology-Fengshui.com & PeleOfLemuria.com
