"I am that I am"

Dear Friends,

Thank you so much for your patience. Lynn and Heidi have been hard at work reformatting LUNAPHASES, so it's bigger, better and even more applicable. We are gearing up for a full-fledged return with a new approach and format!

Meanwhile, today is the New Moon in Leo. The phrase for Leo is "I am that I am."

It's all about identity, courage and the heart! And it's about shining fearlessly into the world. It's not a time to hide your light.

Thanks!
Lynn and Heidi Rose

We're taking a little hiatus...

We'll be back July 2nd with the new moon in Cancer.

Meanwhile, know that the phrase for Gemini is "I see my other self and in the waning of that self, I grow and glow."

See what that brings up for you over this month!

With much appreciation and love,
Lynn and Heidi

TAURUS - The Full Moon of Light and Beauty REALIZED

Taurus Full Moon -- TAKE 2: It's not so much a repeat as a second chance to go deeper into your ability to let go of the old ways of perceiving yourself and others. The next two weeks are the time to delve further inward for your true beauty with the second Full Moon in Taurus and the Hand Analysis skill set of Sensual Connection to Source.

TAURUS -- The Full Moon of Light and Beauty REALIZED
Monday, May 19, 2008, 7:11 pm PDT

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Surprise, Surprise! There are two full moons in Taurus this year. (This caught LUNAPHASES by surprise -- we were ready to move on to Gemini at the end of the New Moon of Taurus... …not so fast!)

Occasionally, two Full Moons will occur during one sun sign cycle. Currently, this creates an amazing opportunity to deepen your connection to the Taurus energies. Now is the time to manifest beauty and light on a daily level in your life. This second full moon asks for real, practical confirmation and commitment.

Again, the phrase for Taurus is "I see and when the eye is opened, all is illumined." Do you truly see? What do you choose to see? Do you see what is actually before you or what you expect to see because you have always looked in the same way?

From a Hand Analysis perspective now is the time to combine the skill sets from the past two LUNAPHASES; Permeability and Living Through the Five Senses. We will call this hybrid the skill set of Sensual Connection to Source.

This is the skill set that gives you a handle on accessing a deeper sense of the world's beauty.

Here's how it works:
Given -- The degree to which you recognize beauty and acceptance in yourself is the degree to which you will see it in everything and everyone around you.

Conversely -- The degree to which you judge and find fault in yourself determines how you judge and find fault in others.

These next two weeks provide a heightened opportunity for you to side step your old, limiting patterns of perception so you can introduce and integrate new, broader ones.

During the Full Moon, it is time to turn inward.

Try this:
Notice over the next two weeks the situations in which you feel the most accepting and loving of yourself. Notice how effortless your experience is. Notice your location. Notice your company.

Also, notice where you are when you feel the most critical of yourself. Notice how much energy you focus on yourself and your faults. Notice your location. Notice your company.

When you effortlessly experience your true self is when you bring your light and beauty into the world.

If you need a little inspiration -- just look out your window.

There’s no denying it -- it is spring.

Even in New York City the lilacs bloom. The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens is home to 150 different varieties of lilacs from all over the world. Every May, for about two weeks, this garden explodes with purple and white blossoms and draws in crowds of people of all ages and nationalities. It is glorious. And the fragrance is intoxicating. Many, many people stick their nose in a bush and move on to the next -- inhaling deeply and comparing bouquets. It's like a human pollination experiment.

About a month ago, you may have said, "Yes, yes, I need more of this. I need to wake up, take a walk and appreciate this life I'm living." But have you done so? Are you taking practical steps to welcome a more enlightened way of living into your days?

We are preparing for the Full and New moon of Gemini, both of which have much to do with goodwill and the unification of humanity. The more we take responsibility for adding to the light in our lives -- the joy, the love, the beauty, the intuition-based living -- the more we prepare ourselves to truly work together as one.

During this profound second Taurus full moon, insist on seeing beneath the presentation. See the beauty dancing beneath the obvious.

Coming up on the Horizon:
It's the gathering of like-minded souls for the betterment of the world with the New Moon in Gemini on June 3rd and the Hand Analysis skill set of Making a Worldly Impact. (Really -- we mean it this time.)

Let us know what you have incorporated into your life. Let us know how your life is moving forward. We would love to hear from you (just email us or leave us a comment here on this blog)!

TAURUS -- The New Moon of Beauty and Light

The beauty of forward motion: The next two weeks are the perfect time to activate forward movement in your life -- sustained by accessing your sensuality with the New Moon in Taurus and the Hand Analysis Skill set of Living Through the Five Senses.

TAURUS -- The New Moon of Beauty and Light
Monday, May 5, 2008, 5:18 am PDT

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Your day has begun. You're getting out of bed. Stop. Breathe. Look at something beautiful. Perhaps your eye lands on a picture in your room. Perhaps you have flowers in a vase. You can even close your eyes and imagine something or someone beautiful. Take three deep breaths, focusing on your heart. And only now, go make your English muffin.

The New Moon in Taurus offers the opportunity to stabilize and replenish through beauty. Venus is the ruler of Taurus and offers the natural world or the beauty of the physical world as one of the most bounteous and lovely ways to replenish the spirit. Beauty! Beauty! Beauty! Breathe it in.

The key with Taurus is that once you have really SEEN the beauty that underlies everything and once you are filled with that beauty, you can't help but be irresistibly moved forward on a particularly beautiful path. Vulcan (an undiscovered planet) is the soul-centered ruler of Taurus and it is a planet that powerfully impresses us with will and power. It constructively and steadfastly aids our purpose. Each of is here for a reason, after all. Each of us has a gift of light to offer. Vulcan offers the power of persistence and strength to actually do something.

Now is the time for forward movement in your life. Hand Analysis offers the perfect skill set to help sustain that movement. Living through the five senses. In Hand Analysis, we look at beauty as a visceral expression of your five senses; sight, smell, sound, touch and taste.

Here's how it works: Your sustained forward motion lasts only as long as you are able to feed your five senses -- literally -- by living sensually.

Think of it as taking your multi-vitamin in the morning to help sustain you through your day.

Nurturing your sensuality is not a luxury. Feeding your five senses is a vital part of your daily life.

Don't let this happen to you: Burnout.

You know the symptoms; exhaustion, resentment, feeling that you -- and only you -- are carrying the world on your shoulders. It is very common to see this in our clients. Well-intentioned folk who are working their butts off to try to get ahead -- and sacrificing self-care in the process.

Recently, Lynn attended a baby shower for a wonderfully popular mom-to-be. There were 40 women there to celebrate. What struck Lynn was how focused the women were -- seemingly they were all in the working business world. The shower was scheduled during a mid-week lunch hour. The topic of conversation was about their jobs and careers. Then they settled down to watch the guest of honor open her presents. It was amazing how the energy in the room shifted with every box that was opened. There was a collective sigh, ooh, ahh, as each booty, blanket, towel and robe was revealed. It was a visceral experience. It was clear -- these women were hardwired to provide wonderful, loving, soft, eye-pleasing, clean-smelling, sweet-sounding, safe items with careful consideration of an infant's sensory experience. Somewhere along the line, there is a disconnect between understanding how vital that is for a baby and addressing the same needs in adulthood.

The next two weeks are the perfect time to build a stronger connection to nurturing your sensuality.

Try this:

Write down a list of your five senses:

• Sight
• Sound
• Smell
• Touch
• Taste

Now, take three deep breaths and settle in.

Next to each sense listed, write down the things that give you the strongest responses in that area.

• For Sight, it may be your favorite colors or favorite types of light -- sunlight, moonlight, candle light.

• For Sound, it may be bird songs, Spanish classical guitar music or the constant sound of planes flying overhead. (When Lynn's family moved from Queens, NY to a quiet town, her 7-year-old brother wasn't able to go to sleep without the sound of planes at night.)

• For Smell, it may be lilacs, rose, sandalwood, baking apple pie, BBQ ribs.

• For Touch, it may be your sheets or towels or lukewarm water.

• For Taste, it may be melted chocolate, fresh blueberries, homemade whipped cream, BBQ ribs.

Ask yourself how you can incorporate your favorite things into your daily life. The next two weeks provide extra support in this area. Now is the time to act.

Let us know what you have incorporated into your life. Let us know how your life is moving forward. It's a very exciting time now. We would love to hear from you (just email us or leave us a comment here on this blog)!

Coming up on the Horizon:
It's the gathering of like-minded souls for the betterment of the world with the Full Moon in Gemini on May 20th and the Hand Analysis skill set of Making a Worldly Impact.

TAURUS -- The Full Moon of Beauty and Light

Gateway to humanity: These next two weeks are infused with the energy of listening to your own inner wisdom with the Full Moon in Taurus and the Hand Analysis skill set of Permeability.

TAURUS -- The Full Moon of Beauty and Light
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 3:25 am PDT

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The Taurus Full Moon is considered the most sacred of all twelve full moons. Taurus is the sign of illumination and enlightenment. The journey of Taurus is one of eventually "seeing the light."

Anyone heard of the God Vulcan? Well, there's an undiscovered planet out there called Vulcan and it's deeply connected to Taurus. Vulcan is the blacksmith of the Gods, forging us into shape. Vulcan prepares the form (us!) so that it can hold greater and greater light. It clears the obstructions we all carry (Old thoughts! Old emotional behaviors!) so that we can make way for new, more refined, more beautiful ways of experiencing the world.

The phrase for Taurus is "I see and when the eye is opened, all is illumined." The journey of Taurus allows us to open the third eye of intuition and teaches us to appreciate the innate beauty in everything and everyone. In Taurus, we see a deeper truth -- something beyond the physical world -- a world of light, a world of love, a world of power used well. It teaches us to listen more deeply to the voice of intuition. It teaches us to listen to our own inner wisdom.

Hand Analysis offers the perfect skill set to receive our own inner wisdom. The skill set is Permeability and it is connected to the Neptune mound. The Neptune Mound is located at the base of the palm, bordering the wrist, in the center of the hand. Google is a good source for this aspect of Hand Analysis -- but if you have questions regarding your hands, give Lynn a shout. http://wwwyourlifeisinyourhands.com/

The Neptune mound symbolizes the point of differentiation between your individual self and the collective unconscious, or the "greater light." This is where you tap into inspirational thoughts and ideas. This is where your connection to your dreams live. This is where your artistic expression is rooted. This is the gateway to the rest of humanity.

These next two weeks are the perfect time for you to tap into this wisdom on a deeper level.

Here are two very different ways to get in there. Try this:

You will need a candle, a dark room and a comfortable place to sit and a journal. Give yourself a half hour of uninterrupted time.

1. Set yourself up in a comfortable seated position -- in an area free of clutter.

2. Place the candle on a table or on the floor directly in front of you, about two feet away.

3. Create as much darkness in the room as possible.

4. Light the candle.

5. Looking at the flame, take three deep long breaths. Remember to start with the exhale -- completely emptying out your lungs.

6. Now, continuing to look into the flame, begin to observe the candle's physical components. Observe the top of the flame. Observe the color of the bottom of the flame. Observe where the wick is exposed. Observe as much as you can. An observation is "the top of the flame is lighter than the bottom," "the burned wick is black" or "the shape of the flame is tear-dropped."

Caution -- there is no judgment here. A judgment is a thought that places your personal bias over the observation. Like "I like the color of the candle," "the flame isn't big enough" or "I feel ridiculous."

Just so you can feel the difference, experiment with a string of judgment statements. Go ahead and make as many judgments as you can about the candle.

7. Now, go back to the observations. You can use the same ones you used before.

8. Now, in the place of observation -- tap into your own wisdom. Ask yourself the questions you would pose to a spiritual teacher.

9. When you are ready, turn on a light and free-write on your question. If you did not have a questions, then free-write on your experience of going into observance.

It is when you are in a place of observation that the gateway to the "greater light" is open. This is something you can do every day. Try it when you are in a business meeting. Try it when you are stuck in traffic. Try it when you are on hold with your credit card company.

And now -- for something completely different and far more Vulcan:

Some of you respond better to pushing through your physical boundaries, to the point of exhaustion -- which also opens up the gateway to the "greater light." Try this:

You will need to wear comfortable sneakers and a sturdy bra, if you wear one. You will also need a timer and a journal.

Jumping Jacks. Yes. Jumping Jacks.

Six (6) minutes. Without stopping.

Perform Jumping Jacks for six minutes strait. When you get tired -- keep going!... even if you have to modify them -- don't stop moving. Push yourself through the point where you want to stop. Push yourself through the point where your body is telling you to stop. Keep going until the timer goes off.

Once the timer goes off, walk around for a minute to regulate your heart rate.

Now take three very deep breaths -- starting with the exhale. Completely empty your lungs.

Pick up your journal and start to free-write. As yourself the questions you would ask a wise teacher.

The Taurean choice is always one of values. What will you choose to see? The world of materiality and things or the world of beauty and light? And of course it's possible to see beauty in the manifested world! It's abundant! But we also have the opportunity in the time of Taurus to see clearly and deeply the beauty that interpenetrates everything and everyone.

Share with us what you are manifesting. We would love to hear (just email us or leave us a comment here on this blog)!

Coming up on the Horizon:
May 5th marks the New Moon in Taurus which is when you will move forward with sensual beauty and light and the Hand Analysis skill set of Inspired Ideas.

ARIES -- The New Moon of Initiative

"COW-A-BUN-GA!" The next two weeks are the perfect time to jump in and fearlessly tackle the projects you really want -- during the New Moon in Aries and with Hand Analysis energy of Courage and Fortitude.

ARIES -- The New Moon of Initiative
Sunday, April 6, 2008, 7:55 pm PDT

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Heidi's father -- an Aries to be sure -- has always lived his life responding to a chorus of "You can't possibly do that!" with "Who says? Why not? I'm starting right now." He plunges forward into seemingly impossible situations determined to create that which did not exist before. As a result, he is the founder of his own University.

Aries is always moving forward and always has a new idea about how to create something that has never existed or change something that's grown stagnant. An Aries is heard to cry again and again, "What should I begin next? What should I initiate? What should I spearhead, lead, pioneer? What does not exist now that I can CREATE?!"

There is a Hand Analysis marking that taps us into this energy perfectly. It is called the Mars Star. To locate it, look for an intersection of at least three lines on the fleshy part of the edge of your palm, just below the knuckle at the base of your pointer (Jupiter) finger. Don't worry if you don’t see one. This will apply to everyone.

This marking represents the innate courage and fortitude that you posses. Now is the time to use it.

During the Full Moon of Aries, we had you turn inward and reflect on the areas of your life that are the most challenging and that require the most courage to tackle.

Now is the time to get in there and tackle one of your challenges that speaks to you the loudest.

It is time to access your inner warrior.

Try this:

Think about what you really want to take on.

Now -- keeping that in mind…

Access your Martian energy by getting into your body -- let out a pipe-cleansing scream. Punch pillow until you exhaust yourself. Go to a batting cage and hit some baseballs. Take up a martial art. Or if you practice yoga, engage in Warrior I, II or II for three minutes.

Harness that energy to take on what you really want. Defy the message that you can't.

Lynn -- by the way -- is also an Aries. That's how she can initiate LUNAPHASES, create systems in her work environment, and quickly climb the ladder to becoming a television producer. She has traveled solo throughout Central America, South America and Europe. Earlier this month, she pushed herself to her physical limit while running a marathon. This has given her the power to take on her next battle: to live a joyful life. She is currently restructuring her time to only be in situations where she feels seen, heard and acknowledged for the gifts she has to offer. Compared to where she was five years ago, her life is far more joyful. (She also celebrated her birthday by taking a handful of friends to a batting cage.)

From an Astrological perspective, the rather esoteric phrase for Aries is "I come forth and from the plane of mind, I rule." And the beauty of Aries is that once the idea exists, there is no shortage of courage to implement that very idea. Aries -- sometimes foolishly -- jump head-first into each new project with all the gusto, naiveté and bravado of a 14-year-old boy. Most of us need a little more gumption. Most of us need to call out a big "Who says? Why not? I'm starting right now!" to the universe -- or ourselves.

So during this Null Moon of Initiative... take some! Initiative, that is! Burst through the winter ice of your life to some new Spring. Breathe in the power of the new, the power of the idea that might change your life completely. Try saying something outrageous as you do it... like "cow-a-bunga!"

Announcing:

LUNAPHASES Live!

LUNAPHASES can be so lonely if you have nobody to share them with! But no more.

Introducing a monthly gathering in Los Angeles to actively celebrate the principles discussed in LUNAPHASES.

On the Tuesday evening following each Full Moon, we meet at various locations designed to inspire your creative energy.

Lynn and Heidi will introduce the monthly topic. We'll suggest how to integrate the ideas into your life. You get to share your own ideas and inspirations.

It's a meeting of the minds and hearts and people like you -- who benefit from genuine interaction and support. More to come...

Share with us what you are manifesting. We would love to hear (just email us or leave us a comment here on this blog)!

Coming up on the Horizon:
The Full Moon in Taurus introduces a new level of clarity of vision on April 20th -- along with the Hand Analysis skills of merging sensuality with Mars.

ARIES -- The Full Moon of Initiative

SPRING BREAK! The next two weeks stir up the initiative to break through the surface of the winter frost with the Full Moon in Aries and Hand Analysis access to the energy of Mars.

ARIES -- The Full Moon of Initiative
Friday, March 21, 2008, 11:40 am PDT

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It's no mistake that Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. We need this energy to begin a new cycle. We need the energy to burst into Spring and blossom anew.

Anyone remember the childhood game "Red Rover, Red Rover"? We'd form two lines facing one another, but a good 25 feet apart. Each line would join hands and then someone from one line would yell, "Red Rover, Red Rover -- send Heidi over!" Then Heidi would come running like wildfire over to what she perceived was the weakest link in the hand chain and attempt to crash through.

Arms were aching. Bellies were bruised, but Heidi loved Red Rover.

Heidi is an Aries -- so this makes sense. Aries LOVE to burst through obstacles. Daring is their middle name. The desire to pioneer, to chart unknown territory, to be brave, courageous and powerful -- this is how an Aries thrives. Aries are competitive, aggressive and a little cocky.

In Hand Analysis, there is a marking in the hand that perfectly exemplifies the forward motion of Aries. It is called the Mars Star. To locate it, look for an intersection of at least three lines on the fleshy part of the edge of your palm, just below the knuckle at the base of your pointer (Jupiter) finger. Don't worry if you don't see one. This will apply to everyone.

This marking represents the courageous part of you. This is part of yourself where you garner the capacity to take on your biggest challenges. Over the next month, notice how you take on the hard stuff.

The Full Moon is the time for inner reflection.

Try this:

Circle the most challenging aspects of your life:

* Bringing things to completion
* Standing in your own power
* Your sense of self worth
* Expressing your creativity and individuality
* Communicating your experience
* Expressing yourself honestly in the moment

Over the next two weeks notice -- just notice -- where do your battles show up? Usually, they show up around the most difficult themes in your life. Are you surrounded by rageful and belligerent people? Do you feel full of rage yourself? Just notice.

Go ahead and write about your experiences. How do they make you feel? What would you really like to tell someone / insurance company / landlord / boss / family member/ credit card company / internal revenue service / heads of state?

In our next issue, during the New Moon in Aries, we’ll talk about how to access your courage to take on the battles... the right battles for you.

Share with us what you are manifesting. We would love to hear (just email us or leave us a comment here on this blog)! This month we'd love to share the great note we got from Zak.

Coming up on the Horizon:
We jump into forward motion in the New Moon of Aries and Hand Analysis access to the take-no-prisoners energy of Mars.

PISCES -- The New Moon of Compassion

A Magnificent Convergence: Compassion, Inspired Communication, Awakening, Groundedness... all are here for you to experience over the next two weeks with the New Moon in Pisces and Hand Analysis skill set of Clairvoyance.

PISCES -- The New Moon of Compassion
Friday, March 7, 2008, 9:14 am PST

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There is an astrological blueprint -- an astrological chart -- for each moment in time. Every Full Moon and New Moon has an individual chart that captures the particular texture of that precise moment. Generally in LUNAPHASES, Heidi has focused on the qualities of the sign of the Full or New Moon and how we can cultivate the beauty of that sign more entirely.

This New Moon, however, is quite potent in its line up, making it one of the most powerful times to awaken compassionate communication that can make a real difference.

Uranus, the awakener, sits next to the New Moon and the planets Venus, Neptune and Mercury are all gathered together in Aquarius. Add to that Jupiter in Capricorn in harmony with a Taurus ascendant.

Heidi is aware most of that will sound like astrological gobbledygook, but here's the key: Uranus will awaken the compassion of Pisces. Mercury, Neptune and Venus will create a beautiful, inspired, unifying message and the earth signs of Capricorn and Taurus will make it real.

What does this mean for you?

Now that you've spent a couple of weeks in your sanctuary, it's time to emerge and offer what you discovered there -- whether to your lover, your friends or your family. It's easy to feel overwhelmed with feeling or to hide the true texture of your heart, but now is the time to offer up your inspired message. Open wide and speak the poetry of your heart.

Six months ago, in response to a LUNAPHASES call to taking on a new commitment, Lynn decided to begin training for the Los Angeles Marathon.

Lynn raised nearly $1,700 with the National AIDS Marathon organization, and the proceeds went to AIDS Project, Los Angeles, which provides vital services for 8,600 people living with HIV in the L.A. area.

On Sunday, March 2nd, Lynn ran her first marathon.

What struck Lynn the most was how so many people were brought together in this event. The metro was packed with nearly 20,000 runners at 6:30 am, to get to the start line at Universal Studios -- 20,000 strangers encouraging each other, offering advice and wishing each other good luck. The energy was incredibly positive and uplifting.

Residents in every neighborhood came out to cheer on the runners and offered oranges, bananas and water. There were traditional drummers in Koreatown, South Central and in Little Tokyo. In the poorest neighborhood on the course, they came to the sidewalk with garden hoses and sprayed down the runners. A little girl, at Mile 17, stood in the middle of the road with a big bowl of ice cubes.

Los Angeles, on that day, came together with compassion and support on a level that Lynn could have never imagined.

Also, she experienced amazing support from her friends and family. At Mile 4, one friend passed Lynn apple slices. One friend was on a bicycle and showed up at Miles 8, 12, 13, 16 and stayed with Lynn from Mile 24 to the end. Two other friends came with posters that read, "Roses are Red, Al Gore is Green. Show us your tits, you're at Mile 13." They were laden with ice water, chocolate and salty nuts. These provisions are what kept Lynn and her teammates going. And Lynn's unfailing husband rode the metro to every stop that was on the course. He ended up running with Lynn up to the finish line.

Lynn was crying from Mile 23 to the finish line. Yes, she was in pain. But, more than that -- it was that her efforts -- huge efforts -- made an impact on so many people... her friends and family, the people who donated, the people who came out to cheer, and the 8,600 people living with HIV in her city.

In Hand Analysis, there is a gift marking that unites most of the components that are in this year’s New Moon in Pisces. The marking is called the Line of Clairvoyance, which is found on your palm running from under your pinky (Mercury) finger and encasing the fleshy part of your palm. Don't worry if you don't have the line. This will apply to everyone.

This represents the part of you that has direct access to your source.

So -- what do you have in your life that connects you to what is bigger than just yourself?

Where are you when you feel most supported -- by the universe?

Notice how all judgment -- of yourself and others -- disappears.

Notice how compassion creeps in.

When you are connected to source, you become inspired.

Your experience is what we all need to hear.

Now is the time for you to reach down deep, connect to source, and share your message with the world.

Try this:

Go for a walk in nature. Look at baby pictures. Garden. Meditate.
Notice how you feel when you are connected to the world.
Notice what has been percolating, and is ready to come out.

Share with us what you are manifesting. We would love to hear. (Just email us or leave us a comment here on this blog.)

Coming up on the Horizon:
In the next LUNAPHASES, with the Full Moon in Aries on March 21, we will channel masculine purpose and drive with the Hand Analysis skill set of Accessing Your Power.

PISCES -- The Full Moon of Compassion

Surround Sound: The next two weeks are the perfect time to reflect on your internal connection to everything that surrounds us with the Full Moon in Pisces and the introduction to Hand Analysis' Line of Clairvoyance.

PISCES -- The Full Moon of Compassion
Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 7:30 pm PST

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Here we are -- pre-Spring, post holidays and already two solid months into the New Year. Many of you may have begun your year with gusto. Last month, hopefully, you were exploring your true community. But now, we enter a quieter, more reflective time.

The Pisces full moon is a time to retreat and listen. That is, it's time to find your sanctuary and spend some good solid time there. Perhaps as you read this, you think, "I don't even know where or what my sanctuary is." Well, this is the month to find out. We all need to find a way to "hook up" to a source that is greater than us. Pisces not only rules that boundary-less source, it also rules the ways in which we connect with it.

For some, your sanctuary is a room in your home devoted to writing, meditating or listening. For others, your sanctuary is the beach or mountains. Heidi's husband might very well say his sanctuary is wherever he is doing his daily work-out. Pisces says, "Plug in, refuel and above all, be compassionate with yourself as you do this."

There is a marking in the hand that speaks specifically to hooking up to this source. It is called the Line of Clairvoyance and it reflects that part of you that knows you are connected to the supportive energetic network that links every living being.

The strength of your connection to this network will determine how supported you feel, how much you feel part of your surroundings, and how much your life effortlessly flows in a positive direction.

This connection can show up in a myriad of ways. It may be in that sixth sense you have with people, that lightness you feel when you meditate or how you feel when you take a walk in nature.

Sure fire signs that you have been taken out of your connection are when you feel like either you or everyone around you is a freak, and you feel stagnant in your life -- not moving forward.

The Line of Clairvoyance is a crescent-shaped line that runs the length of the palm, encasing the fleshy part of the hand beneath the pinky (Mercury) finger. Google is a good source for this aspect of palmistry. If you have questions about your paws, give Lynn a holler at www.YourLifeIsInYourHands.com.

Try this:

Sit still for a moment and settle in. Take three full long breaths. Then write down the answers to these three questions. Allow a different page for each question.

• What do I do to feel more connected to source?

• What would I like to do more of to be connected to source?

• What is in my life that keeps me connected to source?

Keep these lists nearby where you can see them and add to them over the next two weeks. No need to take any other action here. The Full Moon is the time for reflection. We'll jump into action in our next LUNAPHASES with the New Moon of Pisces.

The Full Moon of Compassion is not just about opening your heart to others and offering love. (Though Pisces IS the sign of great service and heartful offering). It is the time of the greatest compassion for yourself as you travel and witness your journey. It's a time to soften a bit and recognize that your ongoing efforts to evolve and grow are often taxing and difficult. We must all gives ourselves a collective BREAK.

So, use this Pisces moon to grow quiet, breathe deeply, listen intently and prepare for the full bursting forward momentum of Spring.

Coming up on the Horizon:
The New Moon in Pisces on March 7th.

Let us know what you decide to take on. 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!

AQUARIUS -- The New Moon of Enlivened Community

Hanging with my peeps! It's a great time to build community with the New Moon in Aquarius and the Hand Analysis Skill Set of Being Yourself Within the Context of Family and Community.

AQUARIUS – The New Moon of Enlivened Community
Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 7:44 pm PST

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The New Moon is the time to jump into action – and now is the time for you to find your peeps. They’re out there – so go ahead and increase your numbers.

About 10 years ago in Santa Fe, Heidi's mother went out to lunch with a few friends. They half-heartedly ordered their meals. But when it was time for desert, they all became very excited. That was when they discovered a shared love. Sweets. They chose to name themselves "The Dessert Dames." To this day, they meet once a month for lunch. Skipping the main course, they order chocolate cake. They are all juicy, creative artists. They love this group. And it nourishes them.

In Hand Analysis, there is a skill set for developing family and community. The skill needed is simply to be who you are within the context of your family and community. Simply, sure. If it were that simple, we would all be doing it, and nobody would ever feel like an outsider.

So, let's break this down into two tangible components:

1) Identify, Display and Communicate your feelings at the appropriate level in the moment that they are occurring – within the context of your family. Warning: Practicing this with your family may be the most difficult thing to do... remember that this is a skill, and all skills can be learned. The more you do it, the easier it becomes. (For a more detailed explanation of this skill set, see LUNAPHASES 2007 New Moon in Gemini – the Moon of Right Relationship.)

Notice what happens when you consider actually doing this... what are your fears? What is at stake? What do you suppose would actually happen to your family if you spoke your truth?

2) Bringing your unique identity into the room. This means sharing your own take on life – and possibly being rejected for it. Key: If you are rejected for sharing your uniqueness – These Are Not Your Peeps.

You are with your peeps when you find yourself expressing your identity without shifting or contorting yourself to fit in. Also, you will find community being drawn to you because of your unique perspectives and gifts.

This time will be particularly potent for people with markings on, or physical challenges with their Left Thumb. Google is a good source on this aspect of Hand Analysis. If you would like for Lynn to take a gander at your paws, contact her at www.YourLifeIsInYourHands.com.

From an Astrological perspective, the best thing we can do during the Aquarius New Moon is to focus on building community. This is the time to join a writing group, get on line and participate in a political forum or invite your friends who love to hike on a new adventure every Saturday morning.

The internet is ruled by Aquarius. It links us. We can share and distribute information. We can sound our note and see who responds. Sound your note. Go in search of people. Create your own forum. Or go out into the world and attend classes, a book signing or a concert.

The time is now to unite with like-minded folk who are moving forward toward what you love. Go join them.

Coming up on the Horizon:
We delve into a new level of sensitivity with the Full Moon in Pisces and Hand Analysis gift of Clairvoyance.

Let us know what you decide to take on. 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!

AQUARIUS -- The Full Moon of Enlivened Community

Where are my kindred spirits… and who are these aliens surrounding me? The next two weeks are the perfect time to turn inward and focus on this question with the Full Moon in Aquarius and an introduction to the Hand Analysis Skill Set of Family and Community.

AQUARIUS -- The Full Moon of Enlivened Community
Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 5:35 am PST

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There are some weeks in Heidi's astrology practice that simply resound with a theme. Recently, Heidi saw six clients in a row that all had strong Aquarius in their charts. (That is, their sun, moon or rising sign was in Aquarius). Though the clients' issues were varied, one note consistently sounded: "I feel like a lone wolf. Where is my group?"

Aquarius is the sign of friendship, brotherhood and community. At certain times, it is the most gregarious of all signs. But the question you must ask during this month in Aquarius is: "Have I truly found my good company?"

When you are in good company, you feel you are in the presence of your peers. You feel seen. You feel heard. And, you are happy to fully see and hear others. You are inspired to share your best self and move toward what you most deeply believe.

You are not in good company when your inner monologue goes something like: "Why isn't anyone as smart, politically aware, sensitive or unique as I am?" You are not in good company when you are socializing just to be with someone besides yourself. And, most importantly, you are not in good company when you feel you have to hide your gifts or feelings so you can "blend in."

Luckily, in Hand Analysis, there is a skill set that speaks specifically to the lone wolf. This skill set is called Family and Community. We define the lone wolf experience as circling around family and community at a close distance, but not fully participating. The skill to learn is to show up as your full self within the context of family and community.

Easier said than done. It's a skill. All skills can be learned.

Try this:
Take an inventory of all of the aspects of your life: romance, career, home, how you spend your free time…

Over the next two weeks just take notice yourself around your family. Notice -- what are you willing to share about yourself and what do you keep close to the vest? Notice -- especially -- when you are having a feeling or experience -- and notice how often you express it, or choose to keep a lid on it. Just notice.

The Full Moon is the time for introspection. No need to alter your behavior. We'll jump into action in our next LUNAPHASES with the New Moon in Aquarius. Aquarius is the month when all lone wolves must find their true "pack."

This time will be particularly potent for people with markings on, or physical challenges with their Left Thumb. Google is a good source on this aspect of Hand Analysis. If you would like for Lynn to take a gander at your paws, contact her at www.YourLifeIsInYourHands.com.

We are moving into the Aquarian age during which we will be uniting in groups to better the world. During the Aquarius Full Moon, you ask yourself where -- and in what company -- you can best share your gifts. You can silently affirm that you are not alone in the world you envision.

From an Astrological perspective, the phrase for Aquarius is: "Water of Life am I poured forth for thirsty men." The water is your gift that needs to be distributed. Everyone has something to offer. And as you offer it, your good company will come and stand by your side. Pour forth.

Coming up on the Horizon:
Developing family and community with the New Moon in Aquarius and the Hand Analysis Skill set of Being Yourself within the context of Family.

Let us know what you are doing -– 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!

CAPRICORN - The New Moon of Structured Ascent

Now is the time to start the climb: These next two weeks set up the whole year with the New Moon in Capricorn and the Hand Analysis skill set of Creating a Solid Foundation.

CAPRICORN -- The New Moon of Structured Ascent
Tuesday, January 8, 2008, 3:37 am PST

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Brand New Year! We're one week into 2008. The parties are over and the decorations packed up for next year. You've cleaned the house, taken a trip to Goodwill and prepared the way for the new. It's begun.

The New Moon is a time for action. Now is the time to put your plan to work. Start the series of yoga classes, call old friends, sign up for that cooking workshop. Now is the time to the brightest light in your life with steadfast commitment. There are no more excuses. It's Nike time: Just do it.

And then, give yourself props for work well done.

In Hand Analysis, we offer the skill set to Create a Solid Foundation on which to build the rest of your year and to help achieve your new goals.

There are four components to setting yourself up well with your new commitments:

1) Create Your Timeline: Nothing helps you reach your goal like a solid deadline. Putting this in place creates structure that is there to support you.

- Break your timeline down into smaller goals.
- Give each goal its own deadline.
- Breathe!

2) Discipline Yourself: When you stick to your structure, and meet each deadline, your self worth grows. This is the momentum that will help carry you through to the end.

- Warning: Distractions will pop up and jump in the way of your diligent focus. It's gonna happen. Expect it. Your job is to notice when it's happening and get back on track as soon as you can. Don't beat yourself up! A little compassion can go a long way and help you stay on track. (Often times, you'll want to stop right at the point of breaking through to the next level of your commitment. Pesky distractions are a sign that you are on the right path -- all the more reason to work through them!)

3) Spread the Good News with trusted folks who will help cheer you on. It is a very common misconception that you have to rely solely on yourself to get ahead. Abandon this belief! Team up with your peeps and share your experiences and suggestions on a regular basis! The added energy will support you!

4) Celebrate Every Step: Each step -- no matter how seemingly small -- deserves acknowledgment! This prevents burnout. Taking on a new commitment is challenging to your current belief systems. Reward yourself when you meet each goal.

Here's the key:
Itineraries are made for changing. Always be willing to reassess and tweak your structure as you go along. The most important thing here is that you are able to grow from step to step. This is what builds success. The more realistic you are about achieving each step, the more likely you are to obtain the final goal.

Try this:

- Take a look at your list of New Year's resolutions... or... now's the time to write one down, if you haven't already.

- Close your eyes and take three deep, long breaths. Focus on your inhalation. Focus on your exhalation – making sure to fully empty your lungs before inhaling again.

- Now, open your eyes and see which item on your list speaks to you the loudest.

- Write down your resolution and the first deadline on post-its and place them in as many places that you can think of around your home, car, office.

- Every two weeks, replace them with new post-its of a different color -- keeping them current with your timeline.

For example:
If your resolution is to manage your money better, the first step would be to come up with a 2008 budget by, say, January 15th. Your post-its could read, "I am managing my money better. 2008 budget by 1/15."

Then, on 1/14 you reassess where you are and change the post-its with a new short term goal, or a new budget deadline, depending on how you did.

Take on as many resolutions that you can honestly do. Prioritize them by their deadlines. Maybe it's not realistic to start them all right away. Only take on what you can accomplish.

Creating a Solid Foundation is a skill set that will particularly resonate with people who have a break in their Life Line, or a short or damaged middle (Saturn) finger. Google is a good source for information on this aspect of palmistry. For more information about your own hands, contact Lynn at YourLifeIsInYourHands.com.

From an Astrological perspective, Capricorn is all about time. So, strike now and create that schedule. Make and show up for that appointment with yourself. Show up when you said you would. Buy yourself a datebook and pencil in your date with your raison d'etre.

It's very exhilarating to do the work you know you're meant to do. And such a relief! The energy of Capricorn is your best friend in this process.

      The ground's generosity takes in our compost
      And grows beauty. Try to be more
      Like the ground.

      Give back better, as rough clods return
      An ear of corn, a tassel, a barley
      Awn, this sleek handful of oats.

      ~ Rumi

Coming up on the Horizon:
Developing family and community with the Full Moon in Aquarius and the Hand Analysis skill set of Being Yourself within the Context of Family.

Let us know what you are doing -– 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!

CAPRICORN - The Full Moon of Structured Ascent

Go tell it on the Mountain: Now is the time to focus in on your goals with the Full Moon in Capricorn and the Hand Analysis skill set of Self Worth through Discipline.

CAPRICORN -- The Full Moon of Structured Ascent
Sunday, December 23, 2007, 5:15 pm PST

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The Full Moon in Capricorn asks you to identify the mountain in your life that you must climb. It is a mountain of achievement. It's a very specific mountain, a mountain you have chosen, a mountain that is your ultimate test.

You may have known this mountain for years already. You may be well on your way to the top. Or you may have just arrived at its base. In either case, the only way to reach the summit is through steady, practical, sober steps towards the light at the top.

The New Year ushers in a new refreshing energy. You reaffirm the presence of the great mountain in your life. You recommit to the mountain ascent. But too often, the reaffirmation, recommitment or resolution is not grounded. Your well-intentioned resolutions fall by the wayside because you overlook the small, grounded steps that it takes to reach the summit goal.

Hand Analysis to the rescue! Now is the time to focus your excited new energy on a single point -- and with the Hand Analysis skill set of Self Worth through Discipline, you'll have greater momentum to reach your goals.

Your Self Discipline is directly proportional to your Self Worth. It's not fun. It's not sexy. But it's true.

Lynn is taking six months to train for the Los Angeles marathon. (March 2, 2008!) She has never run before in her life... and she's on the other side of 40-years-old. By participating in a structured marathon-training program, she is incrementally building up her endurance and mileage. Last weekend, she ran 20 miles! She follows strict pacing guidelines and has incurred no blisters or injuries... although the lactic acid build up in her legs was excruciating. Amazingly, two days later, she was completely recovered from her 20-mile run.

Already, Lynn has exceeded her expectations of her own physical capabilities. Through weekly runs in a supportive and structured environment, she has surpassed her own perceived physical limitations. She feels triumphant. (If you would like to support her in her efforts of raising funds for the Aids Project, Los Angeles, please click here.)

Here's the key to making your resolutions stick:

● Break it down. How long do you have to complete your goal? Create your time frame. Then break down the big picture into little pieces. What are you doing this week... next week...

● Take Human Bites. Take steps that are actually achievable. Your self worth grows with the success of each step.

● Share your progress with your friends. It is with support and a cheering section that you will break through to the next phase.

From an Astrological perspective, Capricorn energy is steady and diligent, if you are willing, and it offers you a promise of extraordinary light when you achieve your goal.

The planet Saturn rules Capricorn. Saturn offers structure and discipline. It rules work. It rules time, mortality and the energy of the father.

If Saturn were to speak at the time of the full moon, it would say, "I am here so that you may learn to be the true parent of your life. I am here to remind you that you have work to do and that you are fully capable of doing it, if you choose to address each task systematically and with great patience and discipline. I am here to truly set you free by insisting you do the work you are here to do."

At this Full Moon, be your own kind Saturn. Say to yourself, "I am here to be the parent in my life. I am here to remind myself that I am fully capable of doing whatever I set out to do."

Realize that you and only you can achieve unimaginable success (spiritual or material) by doing the work, day by day, that is before you.

So, Yes -– set that goal, and Yes -– make those New Year's resolutions. In the next LUNAPHASES, we will take the one that speaks to you the loudest and offer support in making it happen.

Coming up on the Horizon:
Making your New Year's resolution concrete with the New Moon in Capricorn and the Hand Analysis Skill set of Creating a Solid Foundation.

Let us know what you are doing -– 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!

SAGITTARIUS – The New Moon of Direction and Vision

Ready... Aim... Fire! The next two weeks are the perfect time to bring your dreams into reality with the New Moon in Sagittarius and the Hand Analysis skill set to Recognize Your Own Desires.

Sagittarius -- The New Moon of Direction and Vision
Sunday, December 9, 2007, 9:40 am PST

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Imagine that you are standing in a field. You hold a bow and arrow and before you are hundreds of targets. You are an archer. As an archer during the Full Moon time, you noticed all the targets and, perhaps, became excited by all the possibilities -- but haven't shot your arrow yet. You haven't chosen your target. You held the bow and arrow taut. You have been planning, envisioning and feeling the freedom inherent in hitting the right bull's eye dead on.

During the New Moon phase, you choose the target that is the grandest adventure, the most alluring bull's eye. Sagittarius is a sign deeply related to vision. Now is the time to scan the horizon and discover what goal or path beckons most clearly. Now is the time to make that bold choice, that clear decision.

In Hand Analysis, there is a common marking which indicates that truly knowing your own desires would be very difficult. The Bitter Pill (lines forming an oval located at the base of the palm) appears very early in life as you learn to take on the desires of others as though they were your own. This may lead to choosing a major in college or a career path, that you later determine was following the desires and aspirations of those around you -- and was not what you ever really wanted for yourself. It could take the majority of your life to break apart this belief system to access you own true desires.

Now is the time to step toward accessing your true desires!

Here again are those nifty tools from our last LUNAPHASES issue designed to help you develop a deeper understanding of your own dreams. Try some of these suggestions:

● Go to a news stand and purchase a number of travel magazines. Clip out photos that resonate with you.

● Purchase a photo album, journal or three-ring-binder to use as your This Is What My Life Will Look Like book.

● Create a list of what you WANT in your life and start each item with, I WANT... There are no wrong things to put on this list. This is your time to dream. See how much permission you can give yourself during the next two weeks.

● Notice the voice that comes up that says, "That's too big" or "You don't deserve that." That voice is there to protect you... however it's not helping you right now. Ask yourself, "Who’s voice is that?" (Hint: It's NOT yours! You heard it from someone else first.) "Where did I get that message?" Just notice it for now, since the Full Moon is the time for inner reflection. No need to take any action here.

From an Astrological perspective, the Sagittarius phrase is "I see the goal. I reach the goal and then I see another."

There will be one desire that speaks out the loudest. It may be as monumental as picking up and moving, or as immediate as making sure you see snow this winter.

Now matter how big -- or seemingly small -- this loudest voice is, now is the time to focus your energy on making it happen. Please let us know what you are choosing! We would love to hear from you!

In the last year, Heidi and four other co-founders have been following the path of The HELLO LOVE Experiment. The experiment began in Los Angeles but turned into a Sagittarian experimental journey throughout the country. Heidi and her cohorts are hoping it travels throughout the world. This grew out of a vision to explore how we all might embody love more fully. Last year at a conference, Heidi turned to her friend and said, "I'm going to be following the path of HELLO LOVE for at least 20 years." There was a profound sense that finally the archer's arrow had found the right bull's eye.

When you trust your intuition and dare to focus all your energy in what feels right for you, you will create a more expansive and fulfilling life.

Coming up on the Horizon:
The Full Moon in Capricorn on December 23rd.

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!

SAGITTARIUS -- The Full Moon of Dreams and Vision

I DREAM, THEREFORE I AM: The next two weeks are the perfect time to expand your horizons with the Full Moon in Sagittarius and the Hand Analysis skill set of I Want.

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SAGITTARIUS -- The Full Moon of Dreams and Vision
Saturday, November 24, 2007, 6:30 am PST

Join Heidi on a journey back to the 70's, and the days of FREE TO BE YOU AND ME. If you were a parent or a child at that time, you might remember the record (yes, record) as well as the book. In the book, there is a picture of a boy and a girl, hand in hand, running in a land "where the children are free, free to be you and me." Horses run next to them on the open plains. They are full of idealism, energy and direction.

Welcome to Sagittarius -- the sign of exuberance, travel, freedom and the big vision. During the full moon of Sagittarius, it's your opportunity to set yourself free to explore -- you can receive the vision. You begin to open to the adventure that lies ahead. In two weeks, during the New Moon, will be the time to jump into action. During this month, you travel, take classes and envision or re-vision your life.

In Hand Analysis, we revisit the skill set of "I Want" and take it to another level. Last month, we focused on how to reclaim your power in your life. Now, you can use the same skill set to Write the Life You Want to Live.

Now is the time to think BIG -- beyond limits -- BIG. Envision what you want your life to look like. Now -- go beyond what feels safe. Dream big.

Try this:

● Go to a news stand and purchase a number of travel magazines. Clip out photos that resonate with you.

● Purchase a photo album, journal or three-ring-binder to use as your This Is What My Life Will Look Like book.

● Create a list of what you WANT in your life and start each item with, I WANT... There are no wrong things to put on this list. This is your time to dream. See how much permission you can give yourself during the next two weeks.

● Notice the voice that comes up that says, "That's too big" or "You don't deserve that." That voice is there to protect you... however it's not helping you right now. Ask yourself, "Who’s voice is that?" (Hint: It's NOT yours! You heard it from someone else first.) "Where did I get that message?" Just notice it for now, since the Full Moon is the time for inner reflection. No need to take any action here.

From an Astrological perspective, the Sagittarius phrase is "I see the goal. I reach the goal and then I see another." During the full moon of Sagittarius, you can open yourselves to renewed hope, optimism and the energy to Quest.

There is a specific marking in Hand Analysis called the Quest Marking. This resonates with people who, ultimately, your life and work are one and the same. This is not to be confused with identifying yourself with your profession. The Quest marking shows up on a person who seeks the meaning of their life, and then that meaning shows up in their work in their 50's and 60's.

The Quest aspect comes to fruition after dabbling in various forms of employment and life experiences. During that time you pick and choose skills that will be combined to create a completely unique contribution to the world through your work. As a result, your path can not be compared to anybody else's. You are on your own time frame. If this resonates with you and you would like more information, contact Lynn at www.YourLifeIsInYourHands.com.

So in the Free-to-Be-70's style, use the Sagittarius Full Moon to remember:

(1) The glass IS half-full.

(2) We are all radically free to make our life an adventure.

(3) Your joyous journey (and first goal) awaits.

Coming up on the Horizon:
Sagittarius New Moon on December 9th brings your dreams to life.

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!

SCORPIO – The New Moon of Test, Trial and Triumph

Embrace your inner super hero. The next two weeks are the perfect time to activate your own power with the New Moon in Scorpio and the Hand Analysis Skill set of Power.

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Scorpio -- The New Moon of Test, Trial and Triumph
November 9, 2007, 3:03 pm PST

"Is there anyone really ALIVE out there?" -- Bruce Springsteen

Heidi's husband loves Bruce Springsteen, and on a recent long drive down the coast Heidi listened to Bruce taunt the crowd about 10 times with that question. Each time the crowd roared with greater gusto.

Perhaps some of us are feeling -- during this Scorpio month -- like screaming, "Is there anyone really ALIVE IN here?" It's very possible during this time that many of us are feeling a bit stuck in our patterns of feeling powerless and overwhelmed. These feelings may also manifest as "Am I really STILL stuck in this particular pattern -- after ALL these years???"

Thankfully, Hand Analysis offers the perfect skill set to break this pattern -- the skill set of Power. During the New Moon, it's time to activate this skill set.

The key to accessing your power is two-fold:

▪ Find, claim and protect your emotional space with the use of "I AM..." statements.

▪ Know and embrace your own desires with the use of "I WANT..." statements.

Here's how to apply this idea:

1. Create a log of your daily activities for one week.

2. Next to each activity, note:

               "I AM feeling... about this" or

               "This activity makes me feel..." and

               "I WANT this activity to be like..."

3. Compare what your days look like to the way you want them to look like.

4. Then circle three (3) activities that call out to you the loudest and you are ready to change.

               Share them with us. We would love to hear.

Oftentimes, when you are not in your own power, you become resentful -- of other people, or your job, or where you feel overburdened.

Resentment is the result of you getting off track with what is right for you.

It's not as simple as learning to say, "no"... our apologies, Nancy Reagan. It goes beyond "no." It's "I am not okay with that" or "I want to do things differently" for example.

When you establish what you want, you are Taking A Stand For Who You Are. By taking a stand for who you are, you build respect -- self-respect for speaking up for yourself, and respect from those around you.

Try this:

Make a list of what you currently resent in your life. Then go back through time to determine at which point each situation no longer worked for you. Maybe what you signed on at first was a good idea, but became more demanding as time went on. Maybe it wasn't a good idea to begin with.

It's very important for you to know at which point you chose to participate in things that do not work for you. This will help you avoid building resentment in the future.

And... you may be in the position to clear things up by coming clean with your feelings. Here's an example: "I'm sorry you've been getting weird signals from me. I just haven't been taking care of myself. You know, had I been on my game, I would have said two weeks ago that I wasn't really available."

From an Astrological perspective, the New Moon in Scorpio offers you the opportunity to be a warrior for yourself -- brandish your metaphorical sword and dive into patterns that have become intolerable.

You must stand your ground in your own inner landscape and declare "Enough!" The New Moon in Scorpio is the perfect moment to dance with power in a new way. You must face -- again and again -- what is making your life less than desirable. Then reclaim your power for the good, for yourself, for your passions. The trial of Scorpio is showing up to face the dark, repeatedly, until you see it as an opportunity to fully step into your true self.

What do you want to emerge victorious over? Fill in this sentence: I am Victor over ___________. What? Sloth? Self-sabotage? Self-pity? Fear? Reluctance? Procrastination? During this Scorpio New Moon, you can go a long way to making that statement ring with TRUTH. Hang it on your mirror. Say it with gusto!

Is there anybody really ALIIIIIIVEEE in there?

Lynn continues to train for the upcoming Los Angeles AIDS Marathon and has just run 12 miles! At about 8 miles, it becomes very challenging, but the thought of accomplishing her lifetime record is what motivated her through the rough spot. At mile 10, it became clear that she was nearly home -- and she kept her training group right on pace! No easy task. This takes a level of commitment and challenge that is unlike any other in her life. Talk about feeling victorious! If you find this inspiring and would like to sponsor Lynn, please click here:

Coming up on the Horizon:
After Scorpian triumph comes freedom at all costs in the Sagittarius Full Moon on November 24th.

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!

SCORPIO - The Full Moon of Test, Trial and Triumph

Look INTO the light... look INTO the light: The Full Moon in Scorpio is the perfect time to turn inward and notice your relationship to your own power. This is the test you must face, the trial you must undergo and the eventual triumph that is yours, if you do the work.

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SCORPIO - The Full Moon of Test, Trial and Triumph
October 25, 2007, 10:51 pm PDT

It is now necessary to engage fully. You are entering the month when it is no longer wise or possible to sit quietly at the sidelines of the game. The Scorpio energy is all about wrestling with the dark in yourself and in the world. How do you engage your power for good and for ill? How do you wrestle towards the light?

Hand Analysis offers the perfect skill set for the month of Scorpio: The skill set to access your own Power. The Full Moon is the time for inward reflection. So, for these next two weeks, just begin to notice where in your life you stand in your power and where you give your power away.

Here's how:

Look for the telltale signs of standing in your power:
● You become a leader.
● You experience your own authority and positive influence over others.
● You stand your ground.
● You live your passions.
● You are able to empower your desires.
● You experience a strong sense of self and personal power.

Notice how/where you give your power away:
● You feel overwhelmed and helpless.
● Your boundaries become unclear and are not respected by others.
● You feel violated.
● You lose your sense of self.
● You become foggy and go emotionally numb.

Take advantage of the next two weeks to look inward and perform a little inventory of your life. Become more aware when you experience these aspects on a daily level. With the New Moon in Scorpio in two weeks, you'll be going to the next level of this skill set and move into action.

This will particularly resonate with people who have very strong pointer (Jupiter) fingers, or power give-away markings. Google is a great resource for this aspect of Hand Analysis information. For a closer look at your own hands, give Lynn a call.

From an Astrological perspective, the phrase for Scorpio is:

"Warrior am I and from the battle I emerge triumphant."

It's easy for Scorpio to be a time when the darker aspects of your personalities take hold. Scorpio rules the nine heads of the Hydra and each head creates a test within us.

The nine heads are:
● sex
● money
● comfort
● fear
● hatred
● ambition
● pride
● separativeness
● cruelty

Each of us has a head (or two) that saps your true power. When you spend your days letting any one of these heads "rule" as it were, you give away your strength.

That's why Scorpio rules the test you must face, the trial you must undergo and the eventual triumph that is yours if you do the work. You get to face yourself again and again. You get to be tested over a period of time. And then you can claim that you've done the work to stand more fully in your own light and positive use of power.

Create visual aids.
On an index card, write each of these words and put them up on a wall where you will see them every day for the next two weeks.

During the Scorpio Full Moon time, it is good to ask yourself where your true power is being misdirected. Which hydra head is ruling the day? Where is your life energy being sucked into negativity? Take this time for inner reflection.

And once you have the answer, you can remind yourself that you have the strength (through humility and perseverance) to win the day for your best self.

Coming up on the Horizon:
The Scorpio New Moon jumps us forward with Testing, Trials and Triumphs and you actualize what you want -- and how to get it -- with the next level of the Hand Analysis skill set for Power.

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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!