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!