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.

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!