Take Time to Think About What Truly Makes You Happy

“It’s all right to be fearful of the unknown;

it’s smart to walk slowly into the darkness.

It’s all right to think twice before making changes;

it’s wise to look ahead in all directions before starting out on a new road.

It’s all right to reconsider and reevaluate some of your feelings;

it’s good to let your emotions settle down before you rearrange your life

and your dreams.

Difficult times require difficult decisions to be made, and the easy answers that once solved your problems are no longer the right answers.

Take some time to really think about what you want to do with your life and future.

Be honest with yourself.

Ask yourself if you are happy the way you are living now

or if you need to make a change.

Happiness comes to those who are willing to believe in it and who create it with their own lives.

You deserve to be happy.

You deserve to be treated with respect.

Your life should be filled with good times,

not troubled ones.

Take some time and think about yourself.”

The excerpt above was taken from the book — “Is It Time to Make a Change?” by Deanna Beisser. When I read those words, I felt an instant connection between them and the Nodes of the Moon.

The nodes (south and north node) are two points in an astrological chart that possess priceless information about one’s karmic past and soul-destined future.

Calculated by using the birth data of the individual, the nodes symbolize one’s unique life path and ultimate reason for being. A person’s nodes tell the moral of his individual story and offer numerous clues as to how he can best achieve personal harmony and balance. So if you’re looking for your life’s meaning…I would suggest to begin with the nodes of the moon.

To find your North and South Node position, go to www.romantic-ideas-for-life.com and click on the tab that say, “North Node Chart.”

I know that finding your true path is the greatest gift that you can give yourself this holiday season.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Jule

It’s the day after Thanksgiving and I must ask myself — “Does anyone really care?”

Last night, I went to a friend’s house for Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone was having a wonderful time – mingling and enjoying each other’s company, until all of a sudden — DISASTER!

Let me briefly explain…

One of the women at the table was talking about her life and the difficult time she was having deciding on a vocational direction.Well, that was my cue. If you knew me better, you would know that I simply can’t resist budding in when I hear that someone is confused about their life direction. How can I possibly stay silent? This is my expertise! This topic has been occupying my brain for the past fifteen years. If I can help with anything, this would be it. So I had to speak out. And of course I did.

Mistake? You tell me.

I asked the woman a few astrology-based questions, thought about her situation for a couple of minutes, and then proceeded to give her a brief overview of her over-arching life theme (north node). The woman sat quietly, attentively listening to what I had to say, until, completely out of the blue, another guest abruptly interrupted us.

The individual began lecturing me on the proper and improper etiquette of offering astrological advice. In his opinion, most people are not interested in astrological explanations. And if they were, then they would ask for such assistance. And until they do ask, they should not be told.

Following that outburst, another friend jumped in and made an opposing, also interesting observation. She stated that many people who are interested in exploring the astrological perspective of their life, might simply be too shy, embarrassed, or uncomfortable asking for such assistance. So in her opinion, not only is “unsolicited” astrological advice welcomed by most “silent” observers, but it is also desperately needed.  

 You get the idea…heated to say the least. But I enjoy this type of debate because I think it brings us closer to seeing the truth. And that’s why I mention it to you.

 That conversation really got me thinking. And it’s making me wonder what people really think and believe.

Does one have to believe in astrology in order to benefit from it? We don’t have to believe in psychology…then why astrology?

Are people interested in an astrological perspective even if they don’t reveal their curiosity?

Have the tabloids damaged the credibility of astrology beyond repair? 

Many such questions twirl within the confines of my own head — questions that I would like to find answers to…questions that maybe you can help me answer.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the subject –

Do you think that society is ready to view astrology as a therapeutic tool rather than a play toy?

What has to happen in order for such a transformation to take place?

Do you think that people do want to explore their chart’s potential but are too uncomfortable in expressing that interest because of societal taboos?

Is the world still too skeptical and closed-minded to consider alternative possibilities?

Tell me what you think…

I think an honest review of our beliefs (and misconceptions) can help break the wall between past and future and allow us to bridge the gaps not only within ourselves but also with the world that surrounds us.

I’m listening. 

“The Time Has Come”

I sit and wait for the sun to rise
Sneaking peeks…still in disguise.

What is it that haunts me, teases me, and leaves me
discontent?
Could it be me? … Or memories from the past?

Years have passed since my heart and eyes shook hands…
One might think that they had never met.

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I sit and wait for a ghost to take my hand…
To lead me forward and make me less afraid.

Again and again I scream prayers within myself,
Whispers that disperse like dust blown off a shelf.

I miss me…I want me…dreams of peeling layers falling lightly in
my trail…
Help me please…release me…I’m too young to wear a veil.

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I sit and wait, watch others pass me by…
Can’t help but wonder what makes me stay behind.

Do I not know what others seem to be?
Can I not see what lies in front of me?

Why do I retreat and insist on playing hide-and-seek?
Who am I so afraid to meet?

One day the search will end and I will realize the abundance I
could have had.

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I sit and wait wondering what has brought me here…
The earth, the stars, the soul…the answer’s bluntly clear.

I thank my life for the journey through my veins…
Who would I be without the swords and chains?

But a wonderer lost among the plains.

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I sit and wait and who do I see?
“Where have you been?” I said to me.

Building courage to be free!

The time has come to shed the shell,
The flesh is cramped and needs some ar.

Fires need a bit of air to spread their wings…
And so do we if we’re to heal and become kings.

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I no longer sit and wait…
I’m finally ready to create!

“Who am I?” I ask myself again…
You are the one the world awaits!

Thank You. THE END.

J.  of www.romantic-ideas-for-life.com

“Only in relationship can you

know yourself, not in abstraction

and certainly not in isolation.

The movement of behaviour

is the sure guide to yourself, it’s

the mirror of your consciousness;

this mirror will reveal its content,

the images, the attachments, the

 fears, the loneliness, the joy and

sorrow.

Poverty lies in running away

from this, either in its

sublimations or its identities.

J. Krishnamurti

” The most powerful thing

you can do to change the world,

is to change your own beliefs

about the nature of  life, people,

reality, to something

more positive…

and begin to act accordingly.

Shakti Gawain

Creative Visualization

It wasn’t too long ago that I would tackle (verbally) anyone attempting to talk me out of the concept of predestined love and life. I couldn’t understand how soulful human beings could believe that they could simply go out and create their destiny. I thought they were all mad (sometimes silently, sometime, not).

“Where’s the romanticism and logic behind choice? Who are we to compete with the universe? What about the “serendipitous acts?” What about the moments of “undeniable fate?” What possible role could we play if the script is so flawlessly written? “

And to top that off, how can I, a person who can’t decide between having fish and pasta for dinner, realistically be expected to assist in the creation of my own destiny? Who even heard of such nonsense?

Well, as it turns out, it’s not such nonsense after all.

After a few years of living (ok, maybe a few x 5 ;-)), observing, and re-evaluating my own belief system, I am now much closer to understanding “the madman’s” position – the crucial involvement of individual free will in the shaping of personal destiny.

Why the change of mind?

Because I’ve seen both worlds and now know the benefits of lending destiny a helping hand.

The Metamorphosis… 

My metamorphosis began about nine years ago. I was a twenty-seven year old accomplished athlete, university-molded student, and world-trotting sexy babe. Life was good. I partied, I dated, and I shopped. I had friends and acquaintances. And I was booked each holiday. Actually, now that I think about it, I had plans just about every day of the week. What else could a young single city gal want? Well, as it turns out, much more and much different then that.  

Knock, knock…

Fate was at the door. It was time to say goodbye to my dad. Blankly, I did. 

That was the day my journey inward began. It was as though a huge eraser came and erased my life. I was bare — emotionally naked and intellectually lost. I had no idea where or how to begin recreating who I once thought was me.

I had no idea who I wanted, what I wanted, or where I was headed.

What I did know, however, was that I better hurry up and start figuring it all out. Otherwise, destiny will bring me exactly what I’m asking for – nothing!

What can I say…death is definitely a powerful transformer. But it was an especially potent awakener for me because I was a “sleepwalker” most of my young adult life. I was an idealistic dreamer (still am but bit more realistic ;-)), romantic illusionist, and passive observer. I believed that destiny was in charge and that all my power belonged in its hands.

For as long as I can remember, I allowed my parents to lead my way. I allowed my friends to lead my way. And I allowed life to happen to me much like a droplet of water unresistingly flows with the boundless waters that surrounded it. That was me. And I can’t say I’m proud of it. But I guess you have to fully stretch the rubber-band before it can snap forward at full speed. ;-)  

Often, I think back to that person and have difficulty recognizing her. 

Me now… 

Reading…

Studying…

Discussing…

Thinking…

Writing…

Doing everything I can to catch up and get a glimpse of who I truly am.

Not an easy task, as you might know. But it’s a quest that’s keeping my life-fire burning.

 I have to admit that I feel fortunate to have found a navigational buddy to assist me on my journey. Without her, I would have felt lost much longer and would not have the internal clarity I have today.

 “Who’s my mysterious buddy?” You wonder.

 My birth chart. The blueprint of my life.

Astrology, or I should say the symbolic language of the zodiac, has become my pal and co-navigator because it is the only scientific discipline that has managed to help me make sense of my life –
me, my relationships, and what I’m doing on this planet.Astrology, through its ability to translate my inner world, has:

• Brought harmony to my chaotic world…

• Connected the scattered dots — otherwise known as “the life events” — of my life…

• Created meaning out of my seemingly meaningless life circumstance.

Astrology has allowed me to see my truth, and because of that, I hold on to it tightly as my spiritual, intellectual, and soulful guide.

I assume now that you know my reasons, you’re probably wondering what astrology can do for you.

My honest answer – anything you want. 

Many people think that astrology is something that they need to believe in. But that’s not the case. Astrology is purely a symbolic language — an interpretive tool to be used for translating and communicating the subconscious intuition within.

For me, astrology has been a pretty good therapist – asking the right questions, at the right times, and allowing me to come up with my own answers.

Now, I simply want to tell you what she has told me. Then, who knows…maybe you’ll grow to appreciate her as much as I do.

I guess all that’s left to say is…

Welcome to my world of zodiac living. Jule.

To learn more about me and my thoughts on Life, Love, and the Zodiac, you can visit my site — www.romantic-ideas-for-life.com — co-founded by my friend Karina and I.