HOW TO FIND HAPPINESS WHEN THE LAW OF ATTRACTION FAILS

Have you ever tried to “manifest” something using the law of attraction, but still didn’t get what you wanted?

When it comes to achieving things, the human mind loves practical steps to follow. It’s a very enticing concept — that there could be “rules” or steps to obtain something, and if you just do what the rules say, you’ll have it.

But what if you go through the motions and do all the steps — based on how authors and spiritual teachers say the universe works — and nothing happens? What if you don’t get the relationship, money, or outcome you desire?

Does it mean the books are wrong? Does it mean the teachers are wrong?

DOES IT MEAN YOU ARE WRONG?

No. My sense is that there’s something we still don’t understand about how life works, and maybe we’re not supposed to. If you could get anything your mind decided it wanted by plugging in a formula, you might have a very different life from the one you came here to experience.

Maybe it’s not your destiny to have the relationship, career, or the money and lifestyle you think that you want. Maybe the point of your life is much, much bigger than any of those things — and in this moment you may not know what the point of your life is.

Part of the reason human beings suffer is because we’ve decided that knowing is better than not knowing. We’ve decided that having a relationship is better than not having one. Getting the promotion is better than not getting it. Being healthy is better than being sick. And so whenever something happens that we don’t like, we want a book of steps to follow so we can create some “better” outcome.

YOUR SOUL SEES THE LARGER PICTURE.

It knows there is no “better than” over there. There is just what is as it’s happening over here. So, how do you find happiness in a world where you can’t control outcomes?

You can start by accepting what’s happening — without forcing yourself to like it. Acceptance is letting go — not out of sad resignation, but out of love for yourself. It’s acknowledging the truth of what’s happening now, without deciding that it’s wrong.

I know it’s hard when you don’t get something you really want. I know it’s hard. There are lots of things I thought I really wanted and didn’t get — in spite of applying the law of attraction, affirmations, and positive thinking.

As time went by, I realized that if I had been given the job I wanted and fought for, I would never have been motivated to start my business. If I hadn’t had a lifetime of digestive issues, I wouldn’t be as connected to my body (and therefore my intuition) as I am today. I used to hate my extreme sensitivity — and now it’s the most valuable tool I have.

MAKE A LIST OF THINGS YOU REALLY WANTED BUT DIDN’T GET

What happened instead? Are you more capable, grounded, and open because of what really took place? Start looking for the signs of positive growth that have arisen out of the disappointments.

Your soul knows so much more than your mind. If you can get in the habit of trusting what’s happening instead of arguing with life, your journey will not seem so full of struggle.

You haven’t failed because you didn’t get something you wanted. You haven’t done life wrong, or messed up the rules. There are no rules, really, just illusions of rules made up by the human mind. And who you are transcends all of that.

YOUR JANUARY 2017 ASTROLOGY FORECAST – A NEW CYCLE BEGINS

Happy 2017 everyone. Welcome to the new cycle of events. 2016 was the ending of a 9 year cycle, which then 2017 becomes a #1 year launching a new 9 year cycle. So the whole world is in relaunch. #1 years are always new beginnings, but as they are new, there is a lot of mistakes and successes side by side, as we find our way on our new path and as we learn to “own” our new life/selves. #2 year is balancing and requires a lot of compromise and inner balancing of the masculine and feminine. #3 year is harmony, a kind of break from two years of hard work. #4 year is a tons of hard work as you begin to actually build your new world on a solid foundation. #5 is changes, and more changes and creativity and fun- expect the unexpected. #6 is love, whether that’s another person or love of your life or your life’s work. #7 is about looking within and connecting to your spiritual self as a year long focus and #8 is about being the boss, owning responsibility, accomplishment. And #9 is ending this cycle, letting things go to make room for the new, and keeping only what you truly treasure in your life.

In 2016 I cleaned my house like a fool for the last six months, making room for lots of new. I know this year is going to be very busy and full of changes and opportunities, and by cleaning out so much clutter and unwanted things from my environment, a true feng shui curing, and my personal sanctuary has a new kind of energy, with open space making room for the new that is coming into my life. And the Astrology for 2017 concurs completely with this energy of lots of new, lots of letting go, lots of fighting for what we want, lots of change – and of owning your personal power.

ASTROLOGICAL SHIFT – DECEMBER 26TH

The Astrological mood shifted on December 26th, when the big outer planets – Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto all moved on the chess board to places of confrontation. And this includes the Wounded Healer, Chiron, who is pushing our “stuff” to the surface so we cannot hide from it anymore. We are heading into a major Pluto cycle, where endings are coming to make way for new beginnings – a Phoenix rising from the ashes energy. But each of these big planets has their own agenda, which may not blend with the others, and there comes the stress, the fighting, the battles to hold onto what is good, while releasing what is not working. And this is also true on a personal level. What happens “out there” is also happening “within” us, because we are all part of this one piece of fabric and experiencing it simultaneously. And hiding from the work; avoiding the work; not facing the work you need to do within, can no longer be ignored. It’s in your face, and you are going to be stressed until you start to change.

SO CHANGE AND STOP PROLONGING THE PAIN.

It starts with asking yourself what is really important and what is mind numbing stupid stuff that fills our world and diverts us from reality? Is your cracked nail polish really that important? What if you start doing your own nails, keep them clear polished and give that money for your nails to help the 24% of American children who go to bed hungry EVER SINGLE NIGHT. Stop doing TV marathons and look into organizations who can help our world be a better place. Remember, advertising is about making money and selling you something. It’s not about selling you something that you need or is good for you quite often, but its getting you to open your wallet and BUY. Stop squandering your money on stupid stuff and save it, give it to charity, or work less and give yourself more free time to enjoy friends, family or be with yourself for inner exploration of self. Money and possessions do NOT bring happiness.

WHAT THE UNIVERSAL ENERGY IS DEMANDING…

The new call is to GET INVOLVED and make the world a better place by being of service to others. I don’t care if its helping the elderly, children, the environment, animals, global warming fixes, etc. Just be of service. And from this service you will receive personal joy, spiritual kudos and epiphanies about what’s important and what isn’t – and then “they” no longer control you because you are your own person who listens to your gut, not TV commercials and magazines. It is time for your personal power and to stand up to wrongs in the world. Protest wrongs via marches, letter writing, blogs, etc and make your opinion known. And ask yourself if that opinion is good for the many or only the few, and then you know if you need to expand your thinking and embrace the world, not your personal circle, or you’re on the right path, because we have to do this together and join hands to make the world a better place for us all.

For example, seeing all this racism and sexism come to a head shocks me frankly. Making yourself feel superior to someone else only showcases how very insecure you are. What are you lacking that makes you lash out at others? Perhaps you need to look within, face that pain that created this mindset and release it. We are ALL God’s children. Black people were born closer to the equator, so their skin has adapted and is darker; brown people live further from the equator and their skin is not as dark; while white people are from cold places with less sun, so they are lighter. That’s it. The different races are just geography. Help the bigots in your life get that.

Women are 51% of the world, can you really disrespect their contribution and importance and be sane? Women create community; birth and generally speaking, raise the children; they nurture and support; they generally keep the homes clean and cook for the family; they go out into the world to work out of want or need and carry a heavy burden of responsibility every day. Reducing them to sex objects is what a pubescent boy does, not men in the grown up world. Hating someone because of their race or sex is like telling your right arm you hate your left arm. They are a team and need each other to work well together. We all have two eyes, two hands, two feet, two lungs, two ears, two arms, two lobes in the brain, two legs – hmmm I see a pattern here. 

This is our physical duality of the yin/yang or masculine and feminine energy – creating balance in the body (and I am sure to leave us with ONE in case of accidents). And its all about balance. We must respect people of every race, of every walk of life (thank God the Plumber will come and clear up my clogged toilet and the garbage man who takes away the trash from my house – these are great, hardworking, essential people in our lives, so why do we belittle them, like we do teachers who spend more time with our kids than we do in terms of one on one attention?) Our world is upside down and to make it right side up, we must change ourselves then the boat turns around and we are on a happy journey together.

MPOWERED WITH CONFIDENCEJANUARY 1, 2017 IS THE FIRST STEP IN BECOMING WHOLE, HEALED AND E

The astrology this month is quirky, conflicted, stressful, surprising and sometimes scary. You have to be a grownup to face what is coming, which is why finding your balance is so important. Knowing yourself, being comfortable in your own skin, is key to your character. It’s time to be YOU and not someone else because society has convinced you to ignore your true self and be like everyone else. Exploring who you are and finding the courage to come out into the world as that person is serious stuff. But being a clone, or hiding your true self, will never bring you happiness so you have to make changes.

SO HERE’S WHAT ASTROLOGY ASPECTS AFFECT US THE FIRST HALF OF JANUARY 2017.

On January 3rd Venus enters Pisces, making us dreamy and soft-hearted for about 3 weeks. Venus is exalted here and a great placement for love. Bond with people and lovers. Make new friends, find a lover. It’s about emotions and connection via the Universal love connection.

January 6 & 7 Sun conjunct Pluto. You might get some good news, but it could also go wrong. I suggest you walk softly and carry a big stick, and wait for another day to make deals if you can.

January 8 Mercury goes direct. Yippee!! Our minds will take a couple more days to shake off the fog, and then our brains will come back in top form as Mercury has moved back into Sagittarius making us smart, savvy, and ready to go. Think big and tackle big projects/issues.

January 9-11 the Sun is squaring Uranus AND Jupiter. It’s a T-square aspect which is very stressful. Expect outbursts; domestic and international violence and just bad hot headed decisions being made.

January 12 is a full moon in Cancer, the home of the Moon. Expect BIG emotions and religious fervor to take center stage. “I know what’s best” might prevail and people are just over the top emotional. It’s a crazy day generally.

BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, WORK ON YOURSELF.

Become the butterfly, own your power, become balanced and centered and grounded, and stand up for humanity because its all of us together now, and when we join together as one to make things better, we will be unstoppable.

See you mid January!

7 SIMPLE STEPS TO AN ACCURATE ANGEL CARD READING

Angel Card Readings are an enjoyable and effective way to start receiving messages and guidance from your angels.

Everyone has the ability to tune into the guidance of angels directly, but hearing the angels messages requires you to first raise your vibration and learn to tune into the angelic frequencies.

Angel Cards are a valuable tool to help you make the connection!

Here’s a simple guide to support yo

u in learning to read Angel Cards for yourself.

2017 : Your New Personal Year Number

Upbeat 2017! In spite of the fact that each day of our lives is truly a new beginning and an open door for change, there's quite recently something about the substantial move starting with one year then onto the next that feels a great deal more distinct, additionally moving. Particularly when we're entring a 1 Universal Year, the quantity of beginnings.

In Numerology, two numbers that are ideal alongside each other (1 and 2, 2 and 3, 3 and 4, and so forth.) have a tendency to be very inverse. When we move starting with one year then onto the next, the number that principles the year increments by one every year. As we change from 2016 to 2017, we move from a 9 Universal Year - one of huge picture considering, mending, and endings - into a 1 Year that is about beginnings, start, and activity.

As Numerologist  portrays in his 2017 Numerology Predictions, 2017 is a year to control forward. However while the 1 is a spearheading number, 2017 still holds its share of high points and low points. That being said, what you will encounter this year is all the more specifically impacted by your new Personal Year number.

To make sense of your Personal Year for 2017, take your Sun Number (your introduction to the world month and date included, then diminished to a solitary digit), then include 1 (for the year 2017), and decrease the whole to a last single digit. For example, if your Sun Number is 5, add 1 to that and you are in a 6 Personal Year. On the other hand, if your Sun Number is 9, add 1 to that and you get 10, then lessen that further to a solitary digit and you are in a 1 Personal Year (since 10 = 1 + 0 = 1). Once you've made sense of your new Personal Year number for 2017, here's the state of mind that might come your direction!

Individual Year 1: A year of fresh starts, seed-planting and high vitality

Individual Year 2: A year of connections, affectability and participation

Individual Year 3: A year of imagination, inspiration and motivation

Individual Year 4: A year of diligent work, train and openings

Individual Year 5: A year of progress, opportunity and eccentrics

Individual Year 6: A year of obligation, household issues and administration

Individual Year 7: A year of thought, mindfulness and otherworldly reparation

Individual Year 8: A year of reward, regard and acknowledgment

Individual Year 9: A year of fruition, discharge and change

What's more, for a considerably more particular portrayal of your Personal Year number, you can get a free example of your customized 2017 Numerology Forecast from Free Numerology Calculator that clarifies a great deal more about your new Personal Year number.

Cheerful 2017 everybody. Welcome to the new cycle of occasions. 2016 was the completion of a 9 year cycle, which then 2017 turns into a #1 year propelling another 9 year cycle. So the entire world is in relaunch. #1 years are constantly fresh starts, however as they are new, there is a considerable measure of missteps and victories one next to the other, as we discover our way on our new way and as we figure out how to "claim" our new life/selves. #2 year is adjusting and requires a ton of bargain and inward adjusting of the manly and ladylike. #3 year is agreement, a sort of break from two years of diligent work. #4 year is a tons of diligent work as you start to really fabricate your new world on a strong establishment. #5 is changes, and more changes and imagination and fun-expect the

unforeseen. #6 is love, whether that is someone else or love of your life or your labor of love. #7 is about glimpsed inside and associating with your profound self as a year long concentration and #8 is about being the manager, owning obligation, achievement. What's more, #9 is consummation this cycle, releasing things to make space for the new, and keeping just what you genuinely treasure in your life.

In 2016 I cleaned my home like a trick throughout the previous six months, making space for loads of new. I know this year will be extremely occupied and loaded with changes and openings, and by clearing out so much disarray and undesirable things from my surroundings, a genuine feng shui curing, and my own asylum has another sort of vitality, with open space making space for the new that is coming into my life. What's more, the Astrology for 2017 agrees totally with this vitality of bunches of new, heaps of giving up, loads of battling for what we need, heaps of progress – and of owning your own energy.

Visionary SHIFT – DECEMBER 26TH 

The Astrological mind-set moved on December 26th, when the huge external planets – Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto all proceeded onward the chess load up to spots of encounter. What's more, this incorporates the Wounded Healer, Chiron, who is pushing our "stuff" to the surface so we can't avoid it any longer. We are heading into a noteworthy Pluto cycle, where endings are coming to clear a path for fresh starts – a Phoenix ascending from the slag vitality. In any case, each of these enormous planets has their own particular motivation, which may not mix with the others,

and there comes the anxiety, the battling, the fights to clutch what is great, while discharging what is not working. What's more, this is likewise valid on an individual level. What happens "out there" is likewise happening "inside" us, since we are all piece of this one bit of texture and encountering it at the same time. What's more, escaping the work; keeping away from the work; not confronting the work you have to do inside, can never again be overlooked. It's in your face, and you will be worried until you begin to change.

SO CHANGE AND STOP PROLONGING THE PAIN. 

It begins with asking yourself what is truly vital and what is mind desensitizing moronic stuff that fills our reality and redirects us from reality? Is your split nail clean truly that critical? Imagine a scenario in which you begin doing your own particular nails, keep them clear cleaned and give that cash for your nails to help the 24% of American youngsters who go to bed hungry EVER SINGLE NIGHT. Quit doing TV marathons and investigate associations who can help our reality be a superior place. Publicized, is about profiting and offering you something. It's not about offering you something that you require or is beneficial for you regularly, however its motivating you to open your wallet and BUY. Quit misusing your cash on moronic stuff and spare it, offer it to philanthropy, or work less and give yourself all the more available time to appreciate companions, family or be with yourself for inward investigation of self. Cash and belonging don't bring joy.

WHAT THE UNIVERSAL ENERGY IS DEMANDING… 

January horoscopes 2 The new call is to GET INVOLVED and improve the world a place by being of administration to others. I couldn't care less if its helping the elderly, youngsters, the earth, creatures, a worldwide temperature alteration fixes, and so forth. Simply be of administration. What's more, from this administration you will get individual delight, profound praise and epiphanies about what's vital and what isn't – and afterward "they" no longer control you since you are your own particular individual who listens to your gut, not TV advertisements and magazines. It is the ideal opportunity for your own energy and to confront wrongs on the planet. Challenge wrongs by means of walks, letter composing, websites, and so on and make your feeling known. What's more, inquire as to whether that supposition is useful for the numerous or just the few, and after that you know whether you have to extend your reasoning and grasp the world, not your own circle, or you're on the correct way, since we need to do this together and hold hands to improve the world a place for every one of us.

For instance, seeing this bigotry and sexism reach a crucial stage stuns me obviously. Making yourself feel better than another person just showcases how extremely unreliable you are. What are you without that makes you lash out at others? Maybe you have to search inside, face that agony that made this attitude and discharge it. We are ALL God's kids. Dark individuals were conceived nearer to the equator, so their skin has adjusted and is darker; cocoa individuals live further from the equator and their skin is not as dim; while white individuals are from chilly spots with less sun, so they are lighter. That is it. The distinctive races are recently topography. Help the biased people throughout your life get that.

Ladies are 51% of the world, would you be able to truly affront their commitment and significance and be normal? Ladies make group; birth and as a rule, bring up the youngsters; they sustain and bolster; they for the most part keep the homes clean and cook for the family; they go out into the world to work out of need or need and convey a substantial weight of obligation consistently. Decreasing them to sex items is the thing that a pubescent kid does, not men in the adult world. Abhorring somebody as a result of their race or sex resembles telling your correct arm you loathe your left arm. They are a group and need each other to function admirably together. We as a whole have two eyes, two hands, two feet, two lungs, two ears, two arms, two projections in the mind, two legs – gee I see an example here. This is our physical duality of the yin/yang or manly and female vitality – making equalization in the body (and I am certain to abandon us with ONE if there should be an occurrence of mishaps). Also, its about adjust. We should regard individuals of each race, of each stroll of life (express gratitude toward God the Plumber will come and clear up my obstructed latrine and the city worker who takes away the junk from my home – these are extraordinary, persevering, fundamental individuals in our lives, so why do we put down them, as we do instructors who invest more energy with our children than we do as far as one on one consideration?) Our reality is topsy turvy and to make it right side up, we should change ourselves then the watercraft pivots and we are on an upbeat trip together.

JANUARY 1, 2017 IS THE FIRST STEP IN BECOMING WHOLE, HEALED AND EMPOWERED WITH CONFIDENCE 

The crystal gazing this month is particular, at odds, distressing, shocking and now and again alarming. You must be an adult to face what is coming, which is the reason discovering your adjust is so vital. Knowing yourself, being agreeable in your own particular skin, is critical to your character. It's a great opportunity to be YOU and not another person since society has persuaded you to disregard your actual self and resemble every other person. Investigating your identity and finding the valor to turn out into the world as that individual is not kidding stuff. Yet, being a clone, or concealing your actual self, will never convey you joy so you need to roll out improvements.

SO HERE'S WHAT ASTROLOGY ASPECTS AFFECT US THE FIRST HALF OF JANUARY 2017. 

On January third Venus enters Pisces, making us marvelous and loving for around 3 weeks. Venus is commended here and an extraordinary situation for affection. Bond with individuals and significant others. Make new companions, discover a beau. It's about feelings and association by means of the Universal love association.

January 6 and 7 Sun conjunct Pluto. You may get some uplifting news, yet it could likewise turn out badly. I propose you walk delicately and convey a major stick, and sit tight for one more day to make bargains on the off chance that you can.

January 8 Mercury goes coordinate. Hooray!! Our psyches will take a couple more days to shake off the mist, and afterward our brains will return best shape as Mercury has moved once more into Sagittarius making us brilliant, shrewd, and prepared to go. Plan for an impressive future and handle huge ventures/issues.

January 9-11 the Sun is squaring Uranus AND Jupiter. It's a T-square perspective which is exceptionally unpleasant. Expect upheavals; household and global viciousness and simply awful hot headed choices being made.

January 12 is a full moon in Cancer, the home of the Moon. Expect BIG feelings and religious enthusiasm to become the dominant focal point. "I comprehend what's ideal" may win and individuals are right over the top enthusiastic. It's an insane day by and large.

Be that as it may, 

MOST IMPORTANTLY, WORK ON YOURSELF. 

Turned into the butterfly, possess your energy, get to be distinctly adjusted and focused and grounded, and support humankind since its every one of us together now, and when we combine as one to improve things, we will be relentless.

See you mid January!

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WHY YOUR 2017 WILL NOT NEED ANY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS!

It’s almost 2017 and I bet that has you thinking about all the things you’d like to change or accomplish next year. Maybe you have even started thinking about some resolutions you want to make.

What is it you are thinking you might change?

• Is it finally time to lose those last ten pounds?
• Is it finally time to leave that job that devalues you?
• Is it finally time to get your finances in order?
• Is it finally time to meditate daily or ramp up your spiritual practice?
• Is it finally time to exercise more?

In case you are wondering, that list above comes from my own resolutions made over and over again. I use the word ‘finally’ because New Year’s resolutions are sort of like those promises you make to yourself when you go to bed each night.

• “Tomorrow” I’ll get up early and meditate.
• “Tomorrow” I’ll eat a healthy breakfast.
• “Tomorrow” I’ll go in and ask for a raise.
• “Tomorrow” I’ll change my spending habits.
• “Tomorrow” I’ll exercise first thing.

A few years ago I had the stunning revelation that “tomorrow” is ALWAYS tomorrow.

Now that may not seem stunning to you but it stopped me cold. I got it. Finally I got it!

I heard little Yoda’s voice in my head saying ‘There is no TRY, only DO or not DO.”

CREATING THEMES INSTEAD OF RESOLUTIONS

So I stopped making New Year’s resolutions and instead started thinking about my life along certain themes. I became so enamored of this idea that I did away with resolutions entirely and focused instead on a theme that would carry me through each New Year. My first theme was ‘simplifying my life’ and in the years I worked with that theme I moved twice, each time letting go of a lot of material goods I no longer needed or wanted.

But getting rid of furniture, clothing and knick-knacks was not the real benefit of working on my theme. I also made some important changes in my work relationships and activities. So I found myself letting go of relationships that weren’t fulfilling (not easy!) and refocused my work around a few key areas instead of trying to do everything that floated into my busy brain.

MY NEXT THEME WAS ‘FINISHING WHAT I START.’

As a writer filled with the impulse to create I struggle with staying with one project at a time long enough to get something finished. So that theme was all about completion for me and I carried that theme with me in all areas of my life finally getting books into publishing, getting my website in the hands of developers for a redo and also completing some aspects of my legal business structure that I had put off for a while.

I also discovered that my themes tend to span years and bring lots of opportunities for growth and the empowerment of choice.  And the old themes stay with me even as I choose a new theme for the New Year. So I continue to simplify as I go and also keep the lessons in completing what I am working on before moving on to the next great idea.

MY NEXT THEME WAS ‘I AM ENOUGH.’

That theme proved to be a real challenge and brought me lots of opportunities for growth as I stepped into my life in all areas as ‘enough.’  Over time I found I became more confident and more at peace with all aspects of my life and definitely no longer someone willing to allow other people’s expectations to define me but it is still very much a theme in progress.

That theme led directly to my next theme which was ‘self-love – body, mind, spirit.’ So what did a theme of ‘self-love’ do for me?

So glad you asked!!!

With that theme in my head and heart, I released 40 excess pounds and got healthier on many levels. I focused on self-forgiveness and released a lot of unresolved emotion around past events.

AND THAT THEME HAS LED TO MY THEME FOR 2017 – ‘RELEASING THE PAST.’

This year I will work to align my thoughts, emotions and actions with presence.  For me, and maybe for you, it is so easy to get stuck in the mind ruminating over mistakes, poor choices and missed opportunities. Even though I know the past is over and done, it creeps into my present and affects my actions and choices.

But not any more!

MY NEW MANTRA IS ‘ONLY TODAY EXISTS.’

I like to create mantras and affirmations around my theme for the year and this one snaps me into presence like no other. Just like all my other themes, my new focus will bring many challenges as I release long-standing patterns of procrastination, prioritizing others’ needs before my own or holding back from fears that originated in past events. I know my theme will continue to change my life in ways large and small.

HOW TO WORK WITH THEMES FOR 2017

I invite you to join me in working with Themes rather than resolutions this year and begin your process of first envisioning the life you want and then choosing a theme that will support your most cherished dreams.

To help you I have created an e-workbook called Themes and Dreams that explains the process and includes worksheets for you to use to create your own theme(s) for 2017.

You’ll realize as you work with themes that you are working with the Law of Attraction at the highest level – one of awareness, commitment and with focused energy.

Imagine what can happen!!!

Just click here to get my free e-book – it is my New Year’s Gift for you!

Wishing you a New Year filled with love, light and peace.

Hey Everyone! Happy Solstice season!

On December 21st, in the Northern Hemisphere, we experience the Winter Solstice-the shortest day and the longest night of the year.

Darkness reaches its peak, and from this point the days will gradually become longer.

Also, the Sun enters Capricorn at this time, and this is the symbol of the mountain goat initiating its climb up the mountain, paralleling the Sun’s slow ascent.

THIS IS A TIME TO HONOUR THE SUN, ITS “DEATH” & RE-EMERGENCE

And to me, this is truly when we start our new year. So what are some ways that we can celebrate and honour this special time?

Here are some of my tips!

3 TIPS TO HONOUR THE WINTER SOLSTICE

1. BURN FRANKINCENSE

Frankincense has one of the highest vibrating scents- and it is my personal favourite! It also corresponds to the Sun and the Divine Masculine.

You can also burn frankincense with myrrh. Frankincense and myrrh have always gone hand in hand. Myrrh is also a sacred healing resin, and carries the energy of the Moon and the Divine Feminine.

In the story of Jesus’s birth, it is said that he was visited by three magi bearing gifts of frankincense, myrrh and gold. The gold represented the wealth that comes from the union of the King and Queen, aka the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine.

Burn this incense to bring sacredness, well-being and prosperity to you and your home.

2. TRY THIS COOKIE RECIPE

ROSEMARY AND ORANGE ARE PLANTS THAT CORRESPOND TO THE SUN. SO WE CAN CELEBRATE BY USING THESE SOLAR INGREDIENTS IN SOME FESTIVE COOKIES.

I made this recipe last year, and it was delicious!

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies with Orange Rosemary and Cranberries

• 2 cups (250 grams) spelt flour (or flour of choice)
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips (chocolate with 60 percent cocoa content or higher)
• 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar or crystallized coconut blossom nectar
• 1/2 cup (110 grams) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon safflower oil (or grapeseed or any other neutral oil)
• 1/4cup plus 1 tablespoon water
• Coarse-grained sea salt or flaky sea salt for garnish
• 1/2 to 1 1/2 tablespoon coarsely chopped rosemary
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• About 8 drops pure orange essential oil

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the chocolate chips, rosemary and cranberries to the flour mixture and toss to coat.
2. In a separate large bowl, whisk the sugars briskly with the oil and water until smooth and mixed, about 2 minutes. Note: Use fresh, soft light brown sugar. If there are clumps, break them up with the back of a spoon or your hand before whisking.
3. Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture, and then stir with a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula until just combined and no flour is visible. Add in orange essential oil. Do not overmix.
4. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. Do not skip this step.
5. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line two rimmed sheet pans with parchment paper. Remove dough from the refrigerator and use an ice cream scoop or a spoon to portion dough into 2-inch mounds.
6. Sprinkle the balls of dough with coarse-grained sea salt, and bake for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are just golden. Do not overbake.
7. Let cool completely before serving.

3. TAKE TIME TO REVIEW AND REVISE YOUR PLANS

Mercury went retrograde in 15 degrees Capricorn on the 19th of this month, and will be in this position until the 8th of January.

That means you still have plenty of time to revise and reassess your plans for the new year. Even into the beginning of January, it is not the time to make big actions just yet.

You can ask yourself:

• What did not work for me in 2016?
• What would be good to release? (This could be beliefs that are not serving you, situations/relationships, habits, old emotions, etc.)
• Which plans are in line with my heart and higher purpose for 2017? Which ones shall I discard or revise?

Side Note: These plans could be career oriented (since Capricorn is the sign of career and finances), but you could look at which house 15 degrees of Capricorn is in on your personal birth chart, to see what part of your life could be reviewed.

Here is a map of the astrological houses, and with just some of their many themes.

And if you’re living in the Southern Hemisphere, happy Summer Solstice! We wouldn’t want to forget you so head here for your dedicated Summer Solstice blog post :)

Sending much love to you all.

Happy new year!!

ASTROLOGY “QUICK BITES” WITH KELLI FOX: DEC 18 – 24, 2016 (YOUR WEEK IN A NUTSHELL)

STRAIGHT TO THE POINT:

It’s solstice week and the end of the year approaches. As Mars moves into spiritual Pisces and Mercury turns retrograde, it’s a period of hibernation and reflection. Hidden agendas or secret scandals may dominate the news, but on a personal level it’s time to cherish loved ones and to hold them close.

ARIES

Whatever your faith – or none – spend time embracing the underlying values of the holiday season. Take every opportunity to show kindness and tolerance, and set an example for those around you who find equality harder to bear.

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TAURUS

Give your packed social calendar a purpose. It’s a great time for partying and networking with people who share your humanitarian or charitable goals. You can have a lot of fun this week, but you can also make a difference. Win-win!

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GEMINI

Mars brings you fresh drive and energy in your career or business, but you may struggle to get much done so close to the holidays. Focus on ideas and planning instead, so that you can hit the ground running later.

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CANCER

If you’re traveling for the holidays, check your travel arrangements carefully, and allow plenty of time for unpredictable events. An exotic edge to your festivities might embrace the customs and culture of a different country entirely – what fun!

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LEO

It’s so easy to judge others, but why would you? Live and let live during this most festive of weeks. Don’t hold people to standards which you yourself would struggle to reach. It’s about building each other up, not tearing each other down.

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VIRGO

Mars lights up your love zone, making this the perfect week for a wedding or an engagement. Re-affirm your shared future with your partner, and work to put niggles and discord behind you. Strengthen your “team” and show how much you care.

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LIBRA

You’re crazy busy getting ready for the holidays, but is it supposed to be this much work? If you’re not careful, you’ll miss out on actually participating in any of the seasonal cheer, instead of organizing it. Your loved ones want your company.

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SCORPIO

Get creative with your festive cheer. Make decorations with the kids, handcraft some gifts or write some seasonal poems or music. Let your imagination run wild and conjure up some magical experiences for you and yours.

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SAGITTARIUS

Carrying out family traditions is important to you at this time of year, but you may be very upset if one family member doesn’t co-operate, turn up or agree. Try to be a little more flexible. Why not create some new traditions which everyone will love?

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CAPRICORN

This hugely busy week finds you rushing from one errand to a party, back to another errand, another party, another family get-together. It’s crazy. You’ll exhaust yourself. Remember to leave some time just to chill out and to enjoy the season.

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AQUARIUS

Keep a tight hold on the purse strings, as Mars encourages you to spend wildly as the festivities approach. Spent your time and your skills rather than your money. Give the gift of your company or your expertise. The most valuable gifts have no price tag.

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PISCES

Your competitive streak comes out to play and you’ll want to have the best decorated home, the best attended party, the best designer seasonal outfit – but why? Forget what everyone is doing and just concentrate on your own family and your own joy.