The Week Ahead 18-23 Nov

and words on learning to be at ease

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I realized this week while working from my bed that I don’t know how to relax. I’ve been fighting a cold now for a week, maybe longer, and you would think I would make my excuses and stay under the covers with a box of tissues.

But no. Between copious cups of tea (cinnamon, ginger, lemon & honey) I typed up client readings because I lost my voice and couldn’t do online readings. And…

I was also inspired to tweak my website. Am I mad?

Part of me feels like I deserve a pat on the back and the other part of me *heavy sigh* says I have lost my way. I love my clients and I hate disappointing people. Obviously. But this inability to relax to the point where it feels like I am floating on a lotus (Goddess-style) in a calm turquoise lake is actually adding to my anxiety. To be clear, I don’t expect to feel at ease All The Time because I’m human and highly sensitive and life is…well, wonderful but also hard. 

I heard Elizabeth Gilbert mention in this podcast that she has yet to meet a relaxed woman. So do I.

I know women who have all the things you would think guarantee ease - things like money, power, supportive spouses etc and they have confessed to me how they feel weighed down…how they feel pressured to be doing better or doing more.

In this article, Liz goes on to say that the way to relax is to a) get clear on our priorities and b) put boundaries around these priorities. I have to admit, I’m much better at this now than I was in the past and that is in part due to the fact that I’m writing a book. Said book has made it easier for me to raise my hand and say, thus far and no further …but still, the urge to please others dominates. 

I want a feeling of ease that is cloaked in gratitude, not guilt. I experience a sense of ease when I’m in the forest or in the mountains where it is quiet and I can hear the flapping of raven’s wings… I struggle to hold onto that when I’m sitting at my desk or sitting in traffic.

Anyway I would love to hear from you if you struggle with the feeling of “not being productive” or like you’re wasting precious time. Maybe you have a solution.

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*All times are Pacific Time

The Moon is waning.

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Monday 18 Nov

Sun in Scorpio trine Neptune in Pisces 6:07pm

You can click your heels three times like Dorothy (Wizard of Oz) and go wherever you want with your astral body today but stay off the drugs. A trine aspect makes it a little too easy to lose your self.

Artists/Creatives can use today’s obsessive, fantasy-fuelled energy to manifest something dark, sexy and magical.

Not a great day for a medical diagnosis. Seek a second opinion.

Moon in Cancer 12:49am

Take a moment to look around your space. Not only your home but also your office space. How can you make it more pleasing to the Moon Goddess? Think comfort & warmth. Think special mug, family photograph, cute stuffed animal…or perhaps the Moon herself as your wallpaper.

Tuesday 19 Nov

Pluto enters Aquarius 12:29pm

As I said last week, you may be aware of an inner shift or you will soon become aware of it - especially if you have planets in Scorpio. The same can be said for those with Aquarius Sun and/or Moon and/or Ascendant. Pluto at 0º is familiarizing himself with new terrain. Because Aquarius is an Air sign your initial experience will be an experience of the mind. And the process from now until 2044 is the process of a powerful awakening. (Aquarius is ruled by “The Great Awakener”, Uranus). The strong unconscious forces that control our lives will no longer divide us or stop us from re-membering and remembering our connection to All That Is. 

During this transit everything related to Aquarius will be deconstructed in some way but will also proliferate and grow in popularity (which translates to wealth). For example, Space exploration and research is going to get a boost (BIG money) and since Astrology falls under Uranus-ruled Aquarius it’s going to be interesting to watch not only how it will become “mainstream” but also how it’s going to evolve. It’s a wonderful time to be an astrologer :)

Much more will be discussed in my Estrela community but here is a quick magical tip - chalcedony, sapphire and turquoise are going to be great allies over the coming years.  

Wednesday 20 Nov

Moon enters Leo 5:50am

Moon opposite Pluto 

I have been thinking a lot about sovereignty lately for a number of reasons but this week I settled on this …

What if you’re only ever in a state of sovereignty when you know your own thoughts. Isn’t a good King or Queen one who knows their subjects? In other words, do you know what belongs in your kingdom/queendom and what does not? 

How often do you take what is said by others in moments of anger, frustration or madness to heart? What if you realize that a judgment or opinion does not belong to you. If you allow some opinion to present itself to you in your throne room, you have the power to feed it to the lions if it suits you. No need to invite it to dinner and a show afterwards.  

Entertain only what en-lightens or delights your heart. 

Thursday 21 Nov

Sun enters Sagittarius 11:56am

Your Sagittarius house lights up today. From now until 21 December you will be stretching your boundaries & changing your perspective…let the Centaur’s horse-body take you down wild paths and let your human-part have some fun on the way.

Optimism is invaluable for the meaningful life. With a firm belief in a positive future you can throw yourself into the service of that which is larger than you are. - Martin Seligman

Sun in Sagittarius sextile Pluto in Aquarius 12:49pm

Your optimism today will convince others to do something.

Friday 22 Nov

Moon is void from 5:14am-3pm. You will want to schedule important meetings or conversations for another day. 

Moon enters Virgo 3pm

Third Quarter Moon at 1º Virgo 5:27pm

A waning moon ruled by Mercury. Do not start any new venture. Excellent day to edit, review contracts and for cleaning house. 

Saturday 23 Nov

No major aspects.

xo

Yolanda

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No other planetary energy is as useful for personal development as Mars because it is through Mars that the Sun expresses himself. In other words, the process of creating and bringing forth your unique qualities and achieving your goals is entirely dependent on Mars’ ability and cooperation. Think of Mars as the King’s knight. The king commands, the knight obeys. It is Mars who makes things happen.

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