Friday, January 1, 2010

New Beginnings


As we begin this second decade of the millennium, each of us is on the brink of a powerful transition. There is so much happening on a spiritual plane that I'd like to share some of the many astrological and numerological insights that might help us get a little further along our spiritual path.

Greer Jonas, an artist and numerologist I know, says that we are leaving the first nine years of the century behind and embarking on a "10" year, which numerologically is a "1" (1+0=1), a time of new beginnings. In any new year, it is beneficial to write down your goals and dreams, what you wish to attain and what you'd like to leave behind. However, this year, any NEW ventures (ideas, businesses, relationships, etc.) have a better chance of happening. The "0" signifies that one phase of life has ended and we're taking steps into the new and perhaps unknown. Anything is possible.

Interestingly, 2010, (2+0+1+0=3) is a "3" year, and as Greer says "is all about creativity in every form of self-expression: art, music, speaking, writing, dancing and listening. . .what creation can I 'birth' this coming year that perhaps I have never done before." Astrologer Pamela Cucinell says, "a '3' year. . . relates to the Empress card in tarot. The Empress symbolizes your creativity, fertility, playfulness and ability to tap into resources and opportunity. If you are feeling cut off from your ability to attract and connect to wealth and promise, . . . go within." So take your list from above, of what you want to manifest in 2010, and think "outside the box" about making it happen.

Astrologers provide detailed information about the most auspicious days for doing this work. Did you know that every month, based on your sun sign (mine is Scorpio), there are a couple of days ("power days") that are the best for accomplishing our goals and other time periods ("voids") where it is best to tend to the everyday (sorting, filing, clearing out) and not attempt to begin new projects? For example, even though 2010 is a year of new beginnings, astrologer Jenni Stone (Jennisd914@aol.com) suggests that we wait until after March 10 when Mars is no longer in retrograde, to begin a new business. Both Jenni and Pam Cucinell, two talented astrologers from my Westchester Holistic Network have websites and e-newsletters which have great information.

Happy New Year to all. May this be a year of articulating our most deeply-felt desires and thinking of creative ways to make them happen!