Conscious Choice: Getting Grounded

May 2008 | Starwatch

Getting Grounded

By James Jarvis, M.A.

With the Sun and the New Moon in earthy Taurus this month, it’s the perfect time to discover ways of “grounding” yourself on the physical plane. Walking in nature, doing physical work or exercising are all ways we can inhabit the body and connect with the earth element while letting go and de-charging excess stress.

Mercury traveling through the sign of Gemini 5/2-7/10 (retrograde 5/26-6/18) brings a focus on communication and the dissemination of information. Write letters, make short trips, take a course that enlivens your mind or just get together with friends for some lively and far-ranging conversations about what’s going on in the world.
With the new moon in Taurus 5/5, (5:19 a.m.) what nurtures us this month is getting grounded. Digging in the garden or outdoor activities where you are in your body is very healing at this time. Attunement to the earth through Native American or indigenous rituals also ground your energy.

Mars (ruler of the power chakra) in Leo (sign of the heart chakra) 5/9-7/1, turns up the heat in the passion department. Mars in Leo creates a strong desire within us to express our passion and creativity. Use this transit to discover what you are passionate about and begin to integrate it into your life more fully.

Communicating what you need to feel bonded emotionally and physically is highlighted with the full Moon at 29 degrees Scorpio on 5/19 (7:12 p.m.) The challenge this month is to acknowledge your need for bonding even though you may feel vulnerable, or fear that others might reject you if you look too needy.

The Sun entering the sign of Gemini on 5/20 at 9:01 a.m. highlights our need to connect objects with one another to form ever-greater links. Our job in the sign of Gemini is to experience a diversity of sensations, thoughts and encounters so that we can create systems or theories of knowledge that we can then share with others.

Jupiter in Capricorn sextile Uranus in Pisces 5/21-6/2, creates a sense of urgency or restlessness and a desire for change. Look to see if there are areas in your life that are in need of improvement or renewal. Now is the time to let go of any resistance you may have and to move forward with audacity!

With Venus in Gemini from 5/24-6/18, it’s time to make connections with friends and family that haven’t heard from you in a while. If you’ve wanted to connect with someone but have been concerned about what they’ll think or how you might look, then this is a great time to just let your heart do the talking!

Neptune retrograde, 5/26-11/1, helps you see how connected you are to being guided by spirit. Use this retrograde period before Neptune goes direct, to really ground your spiritual practice. Create a strong, grounded vehicle that is capable of running increased energy, light and consciousness.

For Sun, Moon and Rising Signs

Aries (March 21-April 20)
There is a strong urge to connect with like-minded community so look for groups that have similar values and vision for support. You may find that your thirst for spirituality and higher truth are the driving forces in your life right now

Taurus (April 21-May 21)
An opportunity to create a new relationship with your own sense of personal power is at hand. Look to see if you have limiting thoughts that prevent you from expressing your power. Clearing outdated perceptions will enable you to just let yourself be.

Gemini (May 22-June 20)
You may be re-evaluating what is important to you, particularly on a material level. There is an urge to let go of what you don’t need and to simplify your life. A new desire for stillness and peace draws you inward. Meditation may be just the ticket.

Cancer (June 21- July 20)
You may be feeling a little overwhelmed by the needs of others. Try to overcome any fears you have around abandonment. This will help you gain perspective so you can detach and focus on your own needs.

Leo (July 21- Aug 22)
Your intuition and ability to tune into others is very strong. Try sharing what you are picking up with friends and loved ones. This will give you feedback about the accuracy of your perceptions and could help them discover more about themselves.

Virgo (Aug. 23- Sept. 22)
You are unusually creative now but this creativity doesn’t come from your mind. It comes from your ability to just let yourself dream. Try suspending the critic and just brainstorm possibilities. Tapping into this realm will provide ideas that your left-brain will love!

Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 22)
There is a deepening commitment to speaking the truth even though you might “rock the boat.” Your words have tremendous force behind them so remember to temper your directness with compassion and diplomacy. Remember: the truth will set you free!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Communicating the depth of your emotions is your biggest task this month. This could involve dialoging with family members about unresolved issues from the past. You have a new sense of detachment that will help curb unnecessary reactions.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec 20)
If you have been feeling frustrated or held back try to own this rather than projecting it on others. The change you seek is within. As you start taking action based upon your core values you will find that external conditions will begin to support you.

Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan 20)
Are you a hard-wired “solo act” by nature? If so it’s time to start asking for help. This is not the best time to try and do everything yourself. Even though you’re very capable you could miss out on greater opportunities. Letting go of doing it all allows you to relax and just receive.

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 18)
Feeling restless and impatient? Evolution is always your middle name but even more so this month. You are being gently asked to shed any limiting identifications. Letting go of resistance to change will speed up the process.

Pisces (Feb 19-March 20)
You have the opportunity to change your mind and change your life! Old, dis-empowering beliefs are being brought into awareness. Know that the thoughts aren’t you and let them go. It’s like the emergency brake is being released so there’s nothing holding you back.

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