Freya’s Astro Advice

MAY 2010

An intuitive reading for each sign of the Zodiac…

The aim of my work is to offer guidance and support to those who are embarking on a journey of self discovery and personal transformation.

ARIES

Judgement, Lace Agate, Spirit Guide

This month you need to make a big decision. You are aware that this decision has far reaching consequences and this may put you off facing up to it. However, if you allow honesty, integrity and responsibility be your guiding lights in this matter, you can’t go wrong. Resist the temptation to stick your head in the sand. Spirit is there ready to offer guidance and support, you only need to ask.

TAURUS

2 Vesicas, Snowflake Obsidian, Community

There is a need to balance two aspects within yourself or your life. You may find your feelings and thoughts vacillating between two extremes. Normally I would suggest you ‘go within’ to seek inner balance but this will only lead to further confusion. It is time to look for an external balancing point. Focus your attention on positive social events or situations that involve friends and/or family.

GEMINI

Justice, Amethyst, Water

You are having strong feelings about something that you believe to be unjust. You may be tempted to take matters into your own hands but this would not be a good idea because you are too caught up in your emotions. Even if you have a valid point, you may well end up regretting any action you take. Wait for feelings to calm down and reassure yourself with a faith in the natural law of Karma.

CANCER

King of Staffs, Smoky Quartz, Openness

An opportunity to discover your innate strength or ability is presenting itself to you. Strive forward with confidence and be willing to take calculated risks. Balance your naturally cautious approach with an openness toward others to ensure that you can move forward. You will find it much easier to progress when you trust your ability to notice negative influences and protect yourself from them.

LEO

3 Swords, Mookaite, Reflection

Something important is coming to an end and this is causing you a certain amount of upset. Once you have grieved what is lost, spend time reflecting on what other juicy options are open to you. Sometimes a door has to close before we will even consider opening a new one. This is such an occasion! So Leo, put any dramatic doldrums to one side and look for the door to a new adventure.

VIRGO

Knight of Vesicas, Garnet, Birth

Your passion for something or someone is giving you the energy to birth a new phase in your life. This is a wonderful development that will enable you to let go of past disappointments. To make the most of this important birthing phase, it is important that you ground your energy. The Knight of Vesicas shows the best way the way to do this is to focus on practical tasks that need attending to.

LIBRA

The Devil, Malachite, Earth

The Devil points to a strong desire to seek solace in a familiar destructive habit or addiction. This is a golden opportunity to show what you are made of and to ‘do things differently’. Rather than slide down the path of least resistance, look for solutions that will make you feel more stable and strong. You will feel much better once you decide to focus your energy on developing healthy new habits.

SCORPIO

3 Vesicas, Red Jasper, Challenge

You understand life has its natural cycles. However, it does seem that you are finding a particular project hard to commit to because things feel stuck. When progress is blocked, there is usually good reason for it. What is the higher purpose of this block? Are you in need of a rest or a change of direction? Trust that things will unfold in their own time and that your questions will be answered.

SAGGITARIUS

Knight of Staffs, Rhodonite, Reflection

There are some positive changes in your life, however, you are more inclined to feel reflective than energised or excited. If you are not entirely sure about things then check if you are on track. Look at those you are involved with and ask yourself if you are feeling truly valued and appreciated. If you can say yes, then open your heart and let the love flow! If not, then it is time to seek pastures new…

CAPRICORN

High Priestess, Rhodochrosite, Creativity

The High Priestess card has appeared three months in a row. What are the chances of that?! Your intuition is trying to tell you something important that you haven’t yet worked out. The message is regarding a child you know or your inner child. Get creative and find out what this message is. The child will open up to you when you use creative expression such as painting, dancing, or writing.

AQUARIUS

The Emperor, Garnet, Water

Part of you needs to feel calm and stable while another part of you wants to get carried away with a passion. Both of these feelings need expression this month – you cannot forgo one for the other. So, focus on creating stability in one area of your life while infusing another with energy and passion. Allow your feelings to help you decide which strategy to apply to the different areas of your life.

PISCES

Strength, Smoky Quartz, Love

Somewhere inside you are gathering strength. Perhaps you are beginning to discover new sources of love in your life that you didn’t know existed and this is making you feel more able to deal with the less than positive influences that need to be faced. The point is, you really are not alone Pisces and when you accept this you will find life’s challenges much easier to handle. Look for the love!

Psyche in the City – How do we know when it is time to ‘give up’?

‘Without genuine passion for what we are doing we soon find ourselves stuck in the mud of our inner dissatisfaction.’ Freya ♥

We are taught that if we try hard enough, we can make things happen. If we want success then we can have it, just as long as we are willing to work hard and put ourselves out there. If someone is not successful, then it is usually believed to be because they haven’t been determined enough. So, when doors are refusing to open for us – should we simply keep on pushing?

During any battle, a variety of tactics can be employed. Sometimes it is appropriate to push ahead and other times it is better to hold your fire and wait. Stake outs, offensives and tactical withdrawals are all important battle strategies that can be utilised at different times. Like in battle, sometimes we proceed down a particular path in life only to discover that something stands in our way and won’t let us pass.

While we are openly encouraged to be proactive when dealing with such obstacles, we are very rarely encouraged to strategically withdraw. When we consider pulling out of a situation we often feel guilt, shame and fear. We feel guilty because choosing to stop trying might mean we are lazy good for nothings. We feel shame because if we have to stop, it might mean we have done something wrong or made a terrible mistake. And we feel afraid because if we decide to get off the merry go around, we may blow our chances forever.

By being proactive and pushing at the right time we can achieve great things. However, forging ahead at the wrong time can cause serious problems. The Titanic sank because she was charged forward at full throttle through dangerous waters. To forge ahead in this manner is clearly not always a good idea. Being able to slow down or withdraw from a particular path is an important strategy in life. Sometimes we need a break. Sometimes we have lost direction and need to figure out what to do next. Other times we may realise that we have been banging our heads on a brick wall and really need to give up.

Unfortunately we often fear the idea of ‘giving up’ because we see withdrawal as a sign of weakness. Actually, having the ability to pull back or walk away is a sign of strength of character and a deep faith. To walk away from a job that everyone else thinks is great because of the prestige or high salary because you know it is not the right path for you is a sign of courage and personal conviction. In order to become a true path walker we need to learn to listen to our hearts and be willing to walk ‘the road less traveled’. If this involves a U turn or a complete withdrawal, then so be it.

If you feel you have hit a road block or a door won’t open for you then it is time to ask yourself: ‘Is this what I really want?’ If you have a strong desire to stop and the only reason you haven’t is because the ‘what ifs’ are scaring you silly, then the chances are that stopping is is the very thing you need to do. It is important that you take some much needed time out to explore your fears and investigate your options. If you feel you need some support in completing this process, then you may find life coaching helpful or you could try talking it over with an objective friend.

When you can put your hand on your heart and say ‘this is what I truly want’, then you can be sure you are heading in the right direction. If this is the case, the chances are you are being challenged to let go of control and develop more patience and trust. If you have done all that you can, pull back and allow the Universe to work its magic and other people to catch up. If one particular door stubbornly remains closed, decide to leave it be and start exploring other options. Often a door will open the minute you stop trying, and even if it does remain closed, you will be well on the way to finding a new solution.

If you are sitting there feeling confused or undecided about whether this is what you really want, then ask yourself: ‘How passionately do I feel about this?’ If you feel little or no passion, the chances are the reasons you want to continue on this path are not in alignment with your heart. Perhaps you are seeking to fit in or to make other people happy. Perhaps you believe that making good money will grant you happiness or freedom regardless of what you have to do to earn it. While you may feel motivated at first, without genuine passion we soon find ourselves stuck in the mud of our inner dissatisfaction.

Whenever you hit a stubborn block in the road, you can be sure that life has an important message for you. If your efforts to push past it come to no avail, then it is time to tactically withdraw your energy and re-assess the situation. Should you discover that you lack desire or passion for this particular path – then it may well be time to give up altogether and go in search of fresh new pastures. After all, if we are not fighting for what we really want, then what are we really fighting for?

Tarot @ The Thali

Tarot @ The Thali

Saturday 15th May 2010

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