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A Perfect Celebration
November New MOON,
on Thanksgiving Day at 10:10 PM PST
There is a unique
opportunity this week with the New MOON falling on Thanksgiving Day. What is
absolutely fascinating, is the New MOON energies are suggesting a need for fun,
recharging, and a natural release of energies. This cosmic cycle is in perfect alignment
with our holiday weekend so that we can take full advantage of this time off
from our normal routine.
There are two
distinct ways in which the current energies can be manifesting in your life.
Some of you are
experiencing a period in life where you know exactly your role in life's drama.
You are feeling energized and ready for what is just ahead. Even though you may
not know the particulars, you know that you are positioned where you need to be
to participate in any future endeavors.
Others of you are
having trouble distinguishing exactly what your next move should be, what choices need to be made, or what next
project you should take on. You have a
sense, or feeling, that your personal expansion in the world isn’t where
it needs to be. You may be feeling conflicted as to what to do, or even how you
should feel about life.
Regardless of your
specific experience, it's time to take a deep breath, and give a moment of
appreciation. It's time for a needed break for a short period of rest to
recharge and integrate. The New MOON impulse is emphasizing that we need to
take this time to incorporate a more subtle means of adapting to the stresses
of life.
Accelerated
Growth
There has been a
considerable amount of talk as of late about accelerated growth. Sages,
mystics, and light-workers around the world have been discussing this topic.
Some are saying that the acceleration has stopped, others say that this is only
the beginning.
From an astrological
point of view*, I am seeing an extremely interesting pattern. It appears that we are all on the verge of
experiencing a large shift in awareness. Because we are at the edge of it, so
to speak, people are experiencing the preliminary energy patterns in different
ways, and understandably so. Some are experiencing integration and some are
experiencing dis-integration, as mentioned above.
I believe this shift
represents new higher mental forms that haven't been seen before. The planet
Neptune is symbolizing a process where there is a new internal matrix, or
operational structure, being energetically woven. This matrix is at the level
of the higher mind and will help you connect with spirit more directly than
ever before.
The astrological
patterns of this New MOON suggest that this new matrix will support the ability
to share ideas based on "universal principles." This appears to be a
new ability that hasn't yet been witnessed and will operate at the group level
of consciousness, shared with others who have experienced this shift.
A
Necessary Break in the Action
Our current New MOON
is setting the universal intention that the next phase of growth which is now
being released, is "yin in nature" and requires a more passive form
of growth. This is passive in the sense that "growth" is through the
"letting go" of life's intensities.
What this means for
you is that it is time to "let loose" and relax, time to put life on
hold, and to celebrate. What a perfect New MOON gift for Thanksgiving Day!
There is truly an
amazing synchronicity associated with this New MOON. Our need for a necessary
break in the action is corresponding with a 4-day Thanksgiving Weekend.
Appreciation for this opportunity to recharge, as Lunar activities align with
cultural activities, is truly a blessing. Thankfulness abounds!
A
Subtle Change
What's integrating
in our psyche through the "letting go process" is the internal use of
what is called, "creative freedom." Creative freedom in this sense,
means to actively engage in activities that represent the "letting go"
of the hectic-ness of life and the associated tensions. A subtle change is
needed to incorporate this idea. Combining creative freedom and letting go,
with the idea of celebrating, seems like a good match.
Whether tensions are
from conflict, or from the "over exhilaration" of energizing your own
life's path, taking a break and "letting go" is the perfect solution.
Letting go through celebration and fun is the perfect active way to engage in
this type of creative freedom. This "active way" suggests a little
discipline may be needed to "really" take a break, versus just
engaging in some tension-producing fun.
New
MOON Ideas for Thanksgiving
- Take a break to
experience a little freedom and expansion in your inner world.
- Hold appreciation
for your celebration opportunity, along with the amazing synchronicity of the
Thanksgiving Day New MOON.
- Hold your awareness,
over the holiday weekend, on the idea that growth occurs in unexpected ways.
Sometimes growth only happens while "letting loose" though the
release of natural energies, fun, and celebration.
- Take a moment to
contemplate on the various types of "creative freedom" activities
that resonate with you. Feel the freedom needed to engage in them, even if it
requires a little effort.
- Remind yourself,
each of the next 4-days, that this is a temporary break in the action. The
productive opportunity is in the awareness of the coming shift. Integrating
subtle changes in your consciousness is the type of inner growth needed to move
forward.
New
MOON Summary
The amazing
synchronicity of the New MOON occurring on Thanksgiving Day is supporting a
large shift in consciousness which requires you to "let go," and
actively relax, and to celebrate.
Whether life is
going great, or you're experiencing a period of struggle, it's time for a break
in the action. It is time for a
celebration to recharge and integrate all the changes that are taking place in
your consciousness.
Incorporating a
little "creative freedom" in your life over the holiday weekend is
exactly the New MOON impulse that is needed to continue to growth in life,
light and love.
Blessings and Light
abundant,
Steven Shroyer
*Footnote - For
students of astrology, please take a deeper look at the astrological
considerations in the expanded sidebar section of this article, titled: "New MOON Astrology Patterns."
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New MOON Astrology Patterns
From an astrological point of view, Neptune's position in the solar system symbolizes a radical transformation which is occurring. One might even refer to it as a type of metamorphosis which is accelerating and expanding our consciousness in ways that nobody can fully understand until after the process has been stabilized. It represents a new access to ideas and universal principles that our consciousness can expand into.
It also represents an ability to participate with others in this higher form of consciousness in ways that have never been possible before. This degree of acceleration has never before been witnessed and is new to all of us. What Neptune is symbolizing is the actual formation of a new internal matrix, or operational structure, so that individuals can share within a larger group this same expansion of consciousness that others are experiencing.
The planet Mars is in a position to initiate "what's next" for you, but only after a short period of self-imposed patience and rest. Action needs to be delayed in order to integrate some of the subtleties of this new level of consciousness available to us. The patience which Mars requires can easily be in the form of a holiday celebration. The Martian need "to initiate" is perfect for initiating a party, a celebration, and a time to creatively let off a little steam, but it's not suited for making major life decisions. It's an appropriate time to initiate your appreciation of all the past struggles and victories that continuously remind you of why you need to move forward in life and towards a new expansion of consciousness.
The accent placed on the Sun and MOON conjunction is called 3° SAGITTARIUS. It suggests that there is a distribution of mental energies at the apex of a T-square between Neptune and Mars. The expansion and abstraction that SAGITTARIUS brings together is emphasized in the VIRGO/PISCES axis. Therefore, the technique of going inward (the yin aspect of VIRGO/PISCES) is a key issue in unlocking the meaning of this New MOON.
To narrow down the integrating (the Solar purpose) function, and new impulse, the New MOON is releasing, we need not look any further than the deeper meaning of the first 5° sector of SAGITTARIUS.
The first 5° represent a shift towards idealism. This is an abstract shift in which the resolving of conflicts and struggles is necessary in the expansion towards cooperation.
SAGITTARIUS, as an archetype, can see the gamesmanship in conflict. As a result, the ritualistic perspective of battle (or conflict) is seen as if two men are play chess and the battling of the chess pieces is transcended and understood as the cosmic interplay of day and night. (This is a Sabian symbol.) If the ego can be represented as a chess board king, the king is checkmated ritualistically whether it is the white king or the black king. Taking the ego out conflict and struggle is part of the inward path of transcendence.
As a result, the level of cooperation achieved is through a subtle form of creative freedom. As the ego "let's go" of its rigid idea of black and white reality, the higher mind has the inner freedom to "creatively express spirit" as the playfulness of opposite forces.
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