Ready Set Go!
You hear right, Happy New Year. On Sunday, we began the real new year
– the astrological new year. On Sunday it was the first day of Aries! For
those of you who do not know, Aries is the head of the twelve zodiac
months: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio,
Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. At one time our calendar
was based on a 30 day cycle and each month was directly related to the
astrological sign. Through history, leaders and rulers manipulated the
calendar to how you see it today: January, February, March, ect. But
underneath this modern calendar, another calendar exists and hides. It is
the astrological calendar. So, we are now entering a month of new birth.
For the next 30 days, we will be graced with the energy of renewal, birth,
new things and the start of summer energy. This is the month where we are
prepared and ready to start new and excitement projects and self
discoveries. This month is ruled by the planet of war however: Mars. We
must however let go of our sword this month and surrender conflict. The
Ram, which represents Aries, is known for its aggressive headbuting and
we want no part of this as humans. This month on the full moon, on the
night of April 19th, we have a gift. It is the time when the energy of Aries is
at its peak. The energy of Aries is that of ego. Of all the signs, the Aries
sign contains the most ego. It is the sign that is influenced the most by
energies of receiving. But receiving is good, when used correctly.
Wanting to receive in life is what allows us to make things happen! We are
more willing to work and do whats necessary. Receiving is the most
important quality to have, because with it you can create anything you wish.
For the world to be in peace we have to want it. And if an Aries would
channel its energies towards wanting good things for the world like peace
and love then those things will happen. You can imagine what happens in a
world where people do not desire happiness, peace and love. Desire is
the most important quality to possess. “Our problem in this world isn’t that
we want too much, it is that we want too little,” Michael Berg reminds us in
Becoming Like God. We all are guilty of just being satisfied with a pizza
and a couch. And as we sit there full and lazy, children starve and people
anguish in pain worldwide. We have to want more! An the Aries can
desire like no other sign! However, all that desire to receive can also be
dangerous. You can manifest your desire to receive only for your own
benefit alone, and this is where the Aries can be quite toxic. On the full
moon this month, as mentioned before, we have the height of the energy of
Aries. Its during this time we need to meditate and remove our selfish
desires and foster new sharing and helpful desires for the world. When we
all want peace and love and community and happiness, we will have it!
Also, the first twelve days of Aries are seed levels for the entire next twelve
months. We should be conscious of how we behave the next 12 days so
we can plant positive seeds. Below is a chart for the next 12 days. Use it
to work hard to fight against the negative qualities of the sign and work
hard this month dreaming big and wanting more! Practice Sirsanana
(Head Balance) often this month. Sirsasana grounds your head and
grounds your ego. Good Luck!
Sunday April 6th Aries
Look to Complete Tasks
Monday April 7th Taurus
Avoid Being Comfortable
Tuesday April 8th Gemini
Focus and Commit
Wednesday April 9th Cancer
Let go of a False Sense of Security
Thursday April 10th Leo
Let go of Control
Friday April 11th Virgo
Beware of Being Critical of Yourself and Others
Saturday April 12th Libra
Make Decisions with Certainity
Sunday April 13th Scorpio
Love Yourself More and Be Jealous Less
Monday April 14th Sagittarius
Stand Up For Something You Believe In
Tuesday April 15th Capricorn
Trust When it isn’t Easy, Break Rules
Wednesday April 16th Aquarius
Try to Conform, Do What Others Do
Thursday April 17th Pisces
Stop Feeling Sorry For Yourself
