Virgo by Linda Holt-Ayriss

During this Full Moon, the Sun is in Virgo, an earth sign.  The Sun is the clear voice from the ego that reminds us to step back in order to clearly examine what it is we are harvesting. Virgo brings an opportunity to slow down and ground - a chance to assess if what we've been doing is working or not. It seems like life is moving so fast, and we are in such a rush, that we don't take the time to evaluate our efforts and make corrections.  This Full Moon is a chance to really look carefully, even critically, if you are planting the seeds that will actually get you what you desire. Are your actions directly related to what you really want to manifest in the world? Or are you spinning your wheels and getting lost in the details of life.

Take some time during this Full Moon to ask yourself these three questions: 1. Over the past month or year, what actions in my life are taking the most of my time and energy? 2. What goals am I hoping to accomplish with these actions? 3. Are these goals central to what I want to create in my life right now?

If you answered "Yes, my actions are central to accomplishing what I want to create in my life right now," then stop, take a deep breath, and be grateful that you are expending your life's time and energy on something central and worthwhile. Feel gratitude that you are harvesting the fruit of your labors. Notice if there is any fine-tuning you need to do to be in even better alignment between your vision for yourself and your actions

If your answer is "No," then it is time to reevaluate how you are spending your time and energy. Have you been exerting energy, but for activities that you really don't care about or are unnecessary to you? Are you moving in the wrong direction? Have you been wasting time, losing ground?  If so, notice that your actions aren't really getting you what you want or need. When I find myself lost in too many activities it helps to make a list of everything I am doing. I then evaluate each item to see if it is really adding value to my life by judging: how much time it takes, if it is directly related to my goals, does it build my resources, and do I enjoy it. These questions can provide clarity to help you redirect your energy and change course. This is a great time to provide a clear critique of your life and to be honest with yourself and practical in the changes you need to make.

Full Moon in Pisces - The VisionMaker 

Jupiter in Taurus comes to the rescue. 

When you gaze up at the Moon the next few nights you will see a bright light in the sky left of the Moon. That light is the planet Jupiter. Jupiter has really been our hero during this past year. I really believe that Jupiter has quietly, and with incredible grace and ease, been saving the day.  While Pluto has been digging up all the corruption in the world, and Uranus has been creating chaos in its push for change at any cost, Jupiter has been keeping a steady hand and a firm grip on reality. I know in my own chart, I can't thank Jupiter enough.

During this Full Moon, when you make your vision and remake your life, think of Jupiter. Remember that you have a guardian angel who wants the very best for you, that will do everything it can to bring you what you want, that it will find new ways of helping you gain the stablity and expansion that you need. So when you gaze at the Moon, seek your connection to Jupiter as well. This is really the "star" upon which you want to make your wish.

Lilan Laishley, Ph.D.   Astrologer, Magoi 

Do you need a new perspective on your life? Have you forgotten why you are here and what your purpose is? Have you lost your meaning for life? Do you need some inspiration and confirmation that you are on the right road?  

Lilan offers single astrological consultations by phone and in her Chattanooga, TN office. She can help you see yourself in a new light, your strengths as well as your challenges. She will map your changing landscape and explain the current cycles of the planets through your life.  She has been a consulting astrologer for over twenty years, in addition to being a university professor and licensed counselor.  You will find her unique in the depth and breadth of knowledge she brings to her astrological readings, coaching, teaching, and speaking. For more information go to www.laishley.com , call 423-503-5474 or email drlilan@laishley.com. 

Talk on Carl Jung's The Red Book  

Try to make it to the Joseph Campbell Roundtable for my talk on

The Red Book: Carl Jung's Journey to Regain his Soul. The Red Book is Jung's personal journal where he fearlessly explored his own psyche through active imaginations, and then worked to understand their meaning and significance. It is beautifully illustrated with Jung's calligraphy and paintings.  

During this Roundtable I will share a basic understanding of The Red Book, including showing many of the beautiful images painted by Jung. I will also give a brief overview of Jungian depth psychology and provide an opportunity to engage in an Active Imagination process. Active Imagination is a meditative method of self healing defined by Jung that uses the imagination in many different forms of expression including art, sand play, dreams, journaling, visualization, and inner dialogue. Active Imagination is a way to connect to the soul's more ethereal nature (i.e. the Moon) and bring it to a conscious understanding and physical reality.  

The Joseph Campbell Roundtable meets once a month at the Grace Episcopal Church at Brainerd and Belvoir. The Roundtable is open to the public. Guests and visitors are always welcome.  There is no charge, though donations are appreciated for the international Campbell Foundation and for the church space. Roundtable information can be found on Facebook on the Joseph Campbell Roundtable page, and on the Foundation website: www.jcf.org 

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