LIBRA - The New Moon of Decisive Action

JUMP! The next two weeks are the perfect time for you to jump into action around decision making and risk taking, with the New Moon in Libra and the Hand Analysis Skill for Wisdom.

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New Moon in Libra – October 11, 2007, 5:01 am PDT

"Choose the way which lies between the two great lines of force."

What is the way "which lies between?" During the Full Moon, we discussed the necessity of “getting off the fence” and making a decision. Oftentimes, the reason it is difficult to make a decision is that each option feels extreme, far apart from or irreconcilable with the other. But, "the way that lies between" is the noble middle path. And the more you can explore this path, the more your life can gracefully unfold.

Whatever choices each of us must make, the noble middle path requires that we live from the perspective of the illumined mind. This is when the intuitive realm of the heart infuses the chattering, anxious mind. And the clarity of the mind infuses the sea of emotion. We must chart the path that blends the heart and mind.

Hand Analysis offers the perfect skill set for making decisions. This skill set gets you in touch with your wisdom. As we discussed in the Full Moon of Libra, your wisdom lives in your gut – not in your head. What you think is in your head. What you know is in your gut. Wisdom occurs when you get out of your head and go into your body so you can know what choice to make.

During the Full Moon, you noticed where in your life you are "sitting on the fence": now – let's move into action.

● Make a list of "I Want" and "I Am" statements regarding your decisions. For example, "I want more freedom." "I am not willing to stay in this unhappy situation."

● Breathe. Breathe deeply.

● Acknowledge the voices that come up telling you why you can't/shouldn't desire these changes in your life. These voices are there to "protect" you – and have worked for you in the past. Tell them – just as loudly as you hear them – they no longer serve you. Put them aside.

● Breathe again.

● Take an Action. Risk being right. Risk being wrong. Risking does not mean doing it right. Risking means doing it.

● While risking, repeat the phrase, "I'll be okay..." or "I am okay..." until you believe it. You are entering into a deeper level of trust and surrender – with yourself and with the Universe.

● Breathe again. Breathe long and hard.

When you take an action, the rest of your being engages and your head grows quiet. You become present in the moment and are not worrying about the future. Wisdom is found in the doing, not in the evaluation. It is completely experiential.

Taking an action gets you to participate in your life. Evaluation keeps you on the sidelines. Taking an action – any action – leads you to create your own outcome. Evaluation leads you to be at the constant affect of your surroundings.

Here is what you will learn when you jump off your fence:

Either –

1) You made the "right" choice – and – bravo – you can trust your gut more!

or –

2) You made the "wrong" choice – and what you will learn will propel you forward faster than taking the time to perform extensive research and weighing out all options.

The markings on your hands that most closely correspond to this are the Tented Arch fingerprint, which indicates a hesitancy to act and a tendency to over-think. Additionally, any challenge markers on your head line can serve as a warning signal that more action and less research is called for in your life. Google is a great resource to learn more about these aspects of palmistry. If you would like more insight into your own set of hands, give Lynn a call.

From an Astrological perspective, with Libra, we are all interested in creating balance, harmony and right human relationship. But the truth is that we all have the tendency to create extra anxiety, fear and depression by trying to work it all out in our head or by getting lost in a sea of emotion. The noble middle path here is living from the perspective of the illumined mind.

So, with this Libran new moon, acknowledge the "two paths" in your life. Just as Robert Frost did, stand before the "two roads diverged in a yellow wood."

Feel the part of you that hates to commit to one. Then, absolutely commit to one.

But also find ways to weave what is appealing about the other into your life. Do not dismiss it or turn your back on it or repress it. Feel the subtle heart connection that makes the other path appealing and determine to blend the best of that path with the path you have chosen.

Prepare to feel wobbly. And victorious.

Coming up on the horizon:
Take a stand for who you are with the Hand Analysis skill set for Power starting with the Full Moon of Scorpio on October 25.

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LIBRA - The Full Moon of Decisive Action

I think I’m going out of my head: Thinking, Thinking, Thinking… The next two weeks are the perfect time to turn inward and notice how you get stuck in weighing your options with the Full Moon in Libra and the Hand Analysis Skill Set of Pulling Your Head out of your… Heart.

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Full Moon in Libra - September 26, 2007, 12:45 pm PDT

When Heidi was a kid, one of her favorite and most ridiculous jokes was, "What time is it when an elephant sits on a fence?"

Answer: "Time to get a new fence."

Well, in Libra, the truth is: It's time to get rid of the fence all together. In Libra, you want to stop your metaphorical fence-sitting.

The Libran Full Moon is an opportunity to discern what is keeping you from making a decision -- and moving forward in a certain aspect of your life. Libra allows you to bridge the information gathering center of your Head with the all-knowing wisdom of your Heart. When these two are balanced, you are able to make the most effective decisions. Trouble comes when your head is doing the work of your heart.

HAND ANALYSIS offers the perfect skill set for Decision-Making. This skill set teaches you to Separate your head from your heart for clarity and forward movement. The next two weeks are a time for reflection, so for now, just focus on recognizing when you are in your head when you are attempting to make a decision.

That feeling you get when you know something is right for you comes from either your emotional being -- your heart -- or even deeper in your physical being -- your "gut"... and not from your head. No matter how hard you try, you can not intellectually figure out what feels right for you.

This is what your head is for: Processing Information. That's it. Nothing more. This is not an emotional task.

Decision-Making Paralysis sets in when you get stuck in weighing out your options. The first step to moving forward is to recognize when you are in your head.

Here's a helpful guide:

You are in your head when:

• You hear the words, "yeah, but..." come out of your mouth.
  


• You are projecting future outcome. For example, "Yeah, but I am feeling right now like if I try this I am going to just end up failing and that will just make me feel worse than ever."


• You are trying to connect with someone and you are explaining your feelings. For example, "I am feeling that if you were to just consider my position, then you would know how I feel..." This, my friend, is an intellectual attempt to have an emotional exchange... which will only lead to a mental discussion -- and you will not feel seen or heard.

For the next two weeks, notice when you are in your head. That's it. No need to do anything about it. Just notice. This will really position you well for the upcoming Libra New Moon -- when you get to put your knowledge into action.

Take advantage of this time to be reflective and consider... what are the choices that are keeping you on your fence.

Coming up on the horizon:
Jump into action and make the decisions you’ve been waiting to make with the New Moon in Libra on October 11th and the Hand Analysis Skill set of Wisdom.

We would love to hear from you. If you try any of our suggestions, please tell us about your experience. Just email us or leave us a comment here on this blog!