,When the God of War Meets the Art of Communication
“Thought is an idea in transit, which when once released never can be lured back, nor the spoken word recalled.” Pythagoras
This month Mars remains in Gemini for the entire month. He also is the main source of challenges throughout the month, although, as we all know communication is a 2-way street! War doesn’t exist without two sides with differing views. That said, the challenges emanate from him in two different directions which is like fighting the battle on two different fronts, then halfway through the month he switches to still fighting on two different fronts, but now, two DIFFERENT fronts, so four fronts altogether. Well, what did you expect? He is the God of War after all. If anyone can handle four fronts in one month, he can. The question is, can you?
Mars loves a good fight and Gemini is the sign of conflict for the purpose of finding harmony, which we often hope to do through communication and which often is the source of the conflict. When these two come together a battle of words is quite possible. This is a month to be cautious of your words, to take time to think. AND to remember that energy follows thought so it’s just as if you spoke aloud. The battlefronts may include your beliefs or your spiritual journey. It may be about the revelation of an understanding which didn’t exist before. While this can be a good thing, it can also upset the applecart in relationships where the parties thought they knew one another. Being aware of this potential can help us monitor our words as well as listen more carefully to the Other. Many communication issues result from a lack of good listening. Now is a great time to practice, which might suggest the purpose behind why the Universe would send us such a challenge.
Everyone: This is a great month to read – and practice – the book, “Words Can Change Your Brain” by Andrew Newberg, M.D. and Mark Robert Waldman
ARIES
MARCH 20 – APRIL 19
Planet: Mercury
Dynamic: You have time to practice before the challenge impacts you.
Direction: Work with the balance of silence vs discussion.
Soul Thought: “Mother Teresa once spoke of this kind of silence when she was asked what she did when she prayed. She answered that she listened. Then, being asked what God did when she prayed, she replied that He listened.” Lucis Trust – Triangles work
LEO
JULY 22 – AUG 22
Planet: Sun
Dynamic: Part of the challenge is moving from love to commitment.
Direction: A time of silence in between?
Soul Thought: The devil is in the details.
SAGITTARIUS
NOV 20 – DEC 21
Planet: Earth
Dynamic: It’s the end, but it’s also the beginning.
Direction: Take aim.
Soul Thought: What is your highest aspiration?
TAURUS
APRIL 19 – MAY 20
Planet: Vulcan
Dynamic: You too have time to explore the idea of silence.
Direction: Listen.
Soul Thought: When to speak is the question.
VIRGO
AUGUST 22 – SEPT 21
Planet: Moon
Dynamic: As others struggle with their communication you may be the trigger.
Direction: Be clear about when you need to be.
Soul Thought: Or not.
CAPRICORN
DEC 21 – JAN 20
Planet: Saturns
Dynamic: This is not a time of isolation, though it may feel like it.
Direction: Ask friends to help.
Soul Thought: It allows them to serve.
GEMINI
MAY 20 – JUNE 20
Planet: Venus
Dynamic: You deal with this every day.
Direction: Perfect the details.
Soul Thought: How to speak, Truth, Beauty and Goodness?
LIBRA
SEPT 21 – OCT 21
Planet:Uranus
Dynamic: Your challenge is not the same the others are experiencing though you still struggle to speak your truth.
Direction: Or not; it’s yours.
Soul Thought: Silence is golden.
AQUARIUS
JAN 20 – FEB 20
Planet: Jupiter
Dynamic: Some wacky ideas may be running through your head.
Direction: Have a little fun with it.
Soul Thought: Is it a stream of thoughts? Or chatter!
CANCER
JUNE 20 – July 22
Planet: Neptune
Dynamic: The unveiling you have undergone may be part of the challenge this month.
Direction: Know that it’s all good.
Soul Thought: The naked truth.
SCORPIO
OCT 21 – NOV 20
Planet:Mars
Dynamic: Tag, you’re it!
Direction: Just remember, the Soul loves a challenge!
Soul Thought: “He who has a why to live, can bear almost any How.” Friedrich Nietsche
PISCES
FEB 20 – MARCH 21
Planet: Pluto
Dynamic: An extra nice month for you.
Direction: Look for the blessings.
Soul Thought: Expect them.