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Monday, June 15, 2015

Daily Meditations 6/15/15

I am taking time to learn the value of the valley . . . . ♥

Life is not hopping from one mountaintop to another because there is a valley between. At times, the valley is a joy you hate but need to feed the family. The valley might be a failing or toxic relationship. The valley could be a child who goes astray or a friend who betrays you. The valley could be an illness or the death of a loved one. The valley is dark, bleak, ugly, and frightening. But there is value in the valley. When you are in the valley, you begin to think, pray, and tap into your incredibly divine self. The valley gives you time to rest, to heal, to rejuvenate your being. It is an opportunity to look up, to see and remember those powerful mountain climbers who made it before you . . . . your grandmother, your spiritual mentor, even yourself. You have been in the valley before. Remember what you did, how you got up and out. Let the thoughts and memories of that success be the rope you use to pull yourself up.

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Monday, June 8, 2015

Gifted Guidance Weekly Astrology ~ June 8 ~ 14, 2015

Busy, busy butterfly! That is what you will be this week with all of the cosmic twists and turns happening. Ready . . . . set . . . . GO!

Monday ~ June 8 ~ Sun in Gemini sextile Jupiter

Tuesday ~ June 9 ~ Mars in Gemini sextile Uranus

On Monday, the Sun will be at a friendly sextile to Jupiter, expanding your optimism and faith. A sextile between Mars and Uranus on Tuesday will help you take action in an unconventional way to achieve your goals successfully.

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Wednesday ~ June 10 ~ Mercury Retrograde in Gemini sextile Venus; Sun sextile Uranus

On Wednesday, Mercury will be "at station" on its way to turning direct, which means he's not moving in the sky, but sitting still and preparing to make a turn. Planets at station are powerful, and on this day Mercury will be at a gorgeous sextile to Venus. It appears that you will feel ready to make a decision about your love life or a financial matter. Try to sit with it for just awhile longer. If you wait until after Mercury turns direct (the very next day) to execute plans, there is a better chance for success. Still, you will feel strong about knowing what to do.

Also on Wednesday the Sun will sextile Uranus. It is time to show the world just how original you can be. There is a reward in store if you are willing to showcase that eccentric part of you so go ahead ~ what are you waiting for?

Friday ~ June 12 ~ Neptune Retrograde

On Friday Neptune turns retrograde. Outer planets are retrograde for half of the year, and usually this is not a major astrological happening. Still, in the day or two following Neptune Retrograde you might begin to feel more comfortable with your subconscious self. Pay attention to dreams and other breakthroughs that are possible during hypnosis, a psychic session or during therapy.

Sunday ~ June 14 ~ Sun conjunct Mars; Saturn Retrograde enters Scorpio

On Sunday, the Sun will conjunct Mars in Gemini, so you can expect an overabundance of mental energy that helps you walk your talk. What will you do with it?

Last but not least, on Sunday we will experience Saturn backsliding into Scorpio again for his "last licks" in this sign. Saturn will remain in Scorpio until September 17, and during this time we will have one final opportunity to work through some hard lessons relating to intimacy, financial responsibility, and skeletons in our closets.

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Feng Shui for Your Health

Relieve Aches & Pains with This Ancient Eastern Practice . . . .

Feng Shui practitioners treat the home as symbolic of its owner's health ~ mental, spiritual, emotional and physical. Whether you are dealing with nagging aches or a serious health problem, you can find relief through this ancient practice. Just a few simple adjustments can boost your energy, improve your spirits and ease your pain.

In times of change or worry, the time-tested Cosmic Profile reading provides sound wisdom and advice to move forward with health and hope.

Clean Up Your Act

One of the best ways to strengthen your health is to clean your home from top to bottom. If this job is too daunting for you, begin with a single closet. The more progress you make, the more energized you will feel. As soon as one job is finished, you will take on another. After you have removed the clutter from one space, cleanse it with soap, water, and any other non-toxic agents that will leave your place fresh and sparkling. Keep in mind that dust and dirt are manifestations of poor health. Once you clear them away, your eyes will shine, your skin will glow and you will project radiant energy.

Stairway to Health

If your front door opens to a staircase, your health could be compromised. Life-giving energy will rush quickly down the stairway and head straight out the door, leaving you tired and listless. To correct this problem, hang a large faceted crystal from a 9-inch red ribbon between the door and the staircase. (A handsome crystal chandelier will work well, too.) Prisms draw light in and then disperse it throughout a space, radiating life-giving energy to every corner.

Door of Opportunity

Feng Shui offers a wonderful opportunity to improve your health by paying special attention to your front door. The door represents the mouth of your home; it is through here that all vibrant energy passes. Therefore, you want to keep all the entrances in your home in good working order, particularly your front door. Make sure your main entrance is clean and well-lit. Oil the hinges regularly, and install new locks if your key sticks in the door. You will feel much more energetic as a result.

Sunrise, Sunset

Lighting has a very important impact on your health. If you are overweight, depressed or uninspired, you need to add lights to your home. Use full-spectrum bulbs throughout, and install overhead lights in every room. Check to see if each room has windows on at least two sides. If not, hang a mirror on one of the walls without a window, and position it so it reflects the natural light. In the event you are suffering from burnout, anxiety or rage, you need to reduce the light in your home. Cover south and east facing windows with heavy curtains. Put overhead lights on a dimmer switch. A variety of light sources ~ ambient, task, and accent ~ can also help. When your temper starts to mount, turn off the overhead light and turn on a table lamp.

Keep Current

Outdated newspapers, magazines and periodicals can manifest themselves as excess weight, depression or poor circulation. Rid your home of dated materials on a weekly basis. If there is a magazine or newspaper you want to keep for posterity, store it in a decorative box. Reduce clutter by clipping interesting stories and pictures and putting them into a scrapbook.

It's Not Easy Being Green

If you have a hard time keeping plants alive, it is a sign you need to take better care of yourself. First get rid of any dying plants. Do not buy any more until you take steps to improve your health. Consult a nutritionist to find ways to improve your diet. Meet with a personal trainer. Listen to relaxation recordings before going to sleep. After making simple adjustments to your routine, you will be able to maintain healthy plants throughout your home.

Face the Door

Having your back to the door can compromise your health, as this position increases your anxiety. Ideally, your stove, desk, and bed should be placed so you clearly can see the room's entrance without being in its direct line. If this is not possible, hang a mirror so you can see who enters and exits the space. Nervous conditions like headaches, back strains, and stomachaches can subside after making these adjustments.

Clear Conduits

Blocked or broken passageways can result in major health problems with your circulatory, respiratory, digestive or nervous systems. If you suffer from infertility or colitis, check your sewage system for obstructions. Bladder, kidney, and urinary tract infections can be the result of rusted or leaking pipes. In the event you suffer from asthma or emphysema, clean the air ducts, vents and filters of your heating and cooling system.

The Body Electric

If you suffer insomnia, anxiety or chronic headaches, check your electrical system. Broken lamps, frayed wires or blown fuses are signs that your nervous system is being unduly taxed. Relieve the pressure by fixing these problems. If you are continually blowing circuits, you may need to rewire your home. Granted, this will cost money, but consider this outlay an investment in your health.

Flower Power

Treating yourself to fresh cut flowers once or twice a week can boost your health. That is because they keep you focused on the here-and-now. Constantly dwelling on the past or making plans for the future can cause you to lose touch with your body. By adopting a more Zen-like attitude, your health will improve and you will enjoy each moment to the fullest.

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Feng Shui ˈfəNG ˈSHwē,-SHwā/

noun: feng shui; noun: fengshui

(in Chinese thought) a system of laws considered to govern spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to the flow of energy (qi), and whose favorable or unfavorable effects are taken into account when siting and designing buildings.

Daily Meditations 6/8/15

If you are on the road to nowhere, find another road . . . . ♥

When we are following the wrong teachings of philosophy, we get stuck. We do not evolve. Life just does not seem to come together. We see the same people saying and doing the same thing. We may all be in agreement, but we still are not growing. We may know there is something better somewhere. We may want or need more. But because we do not know exactly what "it" is, we stay stuck in what is familiar. Could it possibly be that it is time to move on? Shift gears? Get back to basics? Open our minds? Try something new? We will never know until we try. The only way to really be sure we are on the right track is to derail ourselves for just a moment and see what new direction beckons.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Gifted Guidance Weekly Astrology ~ June 1 ~ 7, 2015

Going Above & Beyond . . . .

It's a week to open your mind, your heart, and your faith! Things are happening on a grand scale now! Are you ready?!

Tuesday ~ June 2 ~ Full Moon in Sagittarius

Are you willing to ask the big questions in life, even if you don't find an answer? That is the theme of Tuesday's Full Moon in Sagittarius. Remember that in your life it is the journey that matters, not the destination. Still, your internal GPS might be slightly confused thanks to this Full Moon being square Neptune and opposite Mercury, now in retrograde. Old belief systems and modes of thinking are likely to come up for review, and it'll be time to discard what's no longer working in your reality.

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Friday ~ June 5 ~ Venus enters Leo; Mars in Gemini sextile Jupiter

On Friday, love planet Venus enters Leo. Venus in Leo promises romance on a grand scale so now, you will settle for nothing less than lavish expressions of love. Mars will be at a supportive sextile to Jupiter on the same day giving you the ability to put your optimism to work for you. This will definitely be a bountiful day!

Saturday ~ June 6 ~ Venus trine Saturn

On Saturday, the tone goes from carefree romance to relationship substance. Venus will trine Saturn and if you are attached, you will feel quite secure in your union. Financially, a cautious gamble looks like it will pay off, and a creative gift put into practice can be financially profitable for a long time to come.

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Monday, June 1, 2015

Moon Phases ~ Gibbous Moon (waxing) ~ 06/01/15

June 1, 2015 ~ Gibbous Moon (waxing) ~ We're eager to have some fun today but our desire to play is restrained by the need to be responsible. The Moon flies into adventurous Sagittarius at 2:39 pm EDT, freeing our minds from unnecessary emotional baggage. However, we cannot soar forever because the Moon hooks up with taskmaster Saturn, limiting spontaneity and demanding that we carefully consider the consequences of our actions. There are no free lunches or quick escapes allowed.

Distractions from the outside begin pressing into your world. Analysis is favored, reevaluating all the various factors you are dealing with. It is a time to process information and effectively integrate your aims with the people in your immediate environment. This is a good time for organizing things. This Moon phase is suited for synthesis: coming up with a practical plan for getting from point A to point B. Adjustment is required.

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Daily Meditations 6/1/15

I happen to be creating a better world . . . . ♥

Everything that we experience, everything we think, feel, and do is in Divine order. It is part of the Universal flow that helps us discover who we are. If our thoughts and emotions did not manifest as actions, how else would we see who we are? The world is not happening to us. We are happening to it. We are molding it, shaping it, creating the good and the bad. Sooner or later we will get tired of what we are doing and will do something else. When we get tired of hate, we will stop living in fear. When we get tired of injustice, we will stop judging one another. When we get tired of violence, we will stop aggression in all forms. When we get rid of criticism, cynicism, and victimization, we will live in truth, take responsibility for what we do and stop blaming each other. When we get sick and tired of the chaos in the world, perhaps we will begin to love our brothers and sisters as we love ourselves.

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