Dark Within Dark   Nov 14-21

 

 

 

“True knowledge is not attained by thinking. It is what you are; it is what you become.” Sri Aurobindo

We roll into ending notes of 2017 within complexities of Scorpio’s themes of hidden emotions, mystery, power, control, sex, and regeneration.  We, in the Northern Hemisphere, are losing light as night grows more powerful.  The vista of dying vegetation is a reminder that everything and everyone dies in its time.  We turns toward  darkness before being reborn to light.  The practice is to get better at dying, to grow more adept at letting-go, comfortable in twilights of the unknown, then to trust self to be… and be re-born.

This week, we add complex layers to the dark’s mystery. The Scorpio New Moon on Saturday 18th is accompanied by Venus and Jupiter in Scorpio, increasing the energetic ‘sting.’ It is an opportune moment to care for the watery, emotional body. In meditation, listen to voices of hidden motivation, and follow the trail of secret passions to uncover deep, inner truths. Sunday, when Mars squares Pluto, the personal and impersonal rulers of Scorpio clash so expect to see those hidden motivations reveal themselves.  Don’t be surprised if they deal with power and passion, especially the struggle of power over others VS over self.  Our path of transformation demands nothing less than facing fear, embracing the unknown, then surrendering control of how to get there. You go first!

Most of us are exhausted by our over-amped days of endless technology along with the confusion and political mayhem. No wonder we long to go back in time. But there are no more ‘good old days.’ We can only go forward, adapting and changing in every moment to deal with what is. We are in a healing crises. This lunation may unearth knowledge on how you might heal. Dark as it’s going to be, it will be electrified energetically (yes, once again,) by contact with Uranus. The night’s blackness shall be shaken, not stirred, brining up choice around habitual patterns, particularly those of defense and control. This New Moon also contacts Chiron, the Wounded Healer, which supports efforts to look within at our ‘dark complexities’ and forgive.

Uranus is Promethean, offering fiery visions to carry across a long dark journey. It’s spark of light is like the recent political wins by women, in offices that had been controlled and defended by establishment white guys. This dark time will not remain dark. It is our job to soul-search, uncover secrets, then risk trusting the soul-self to light fires of new life.

 

This Week’s Birthdays: Dear Scorpio deep-divers, You may feel lost, but you are preparing for a powerful new birth under this Scorpio New Moon. This is a year when you can plan on re-defining yourself, as you break out of old habits, and toxic patterns. You will learn to become deeply honest with yourself, as you work the muscle of power over self, turning inward time and again to re-assess your transformative growth. The healing journey is both deep and broad, bringing in spirit as well as emotion,   This time next year, you may not recognize yourself. Take a selfie and watch the morphing.

Read last week’s guidance, as it still holds good. “Listen to your intuitive voice, and come to recognize what you truly value, and what you are willing to do, and become in order to create it. It is a transformative time in your life. Do not react carelessly. Know you are in transition, and listen for the will of spirit.https://dailybreathjournal.com/Astrology/

Astrological consultation:   This fall of endings, with preparation of timely beginnings, is a perfect moment to look at one’s life from an objective, non-judgmental point of view. Consultations ask: How do you wish to use your inherent genius, and compassionate awareness? How to understand and surrender to the healing in front of you. Tools are offered to see where your future beckons and how to best arrive there. Email  samcatcam@gmail.com

On the Mat This Week: Practice poses that take you deep within, that require committed intention to reveal themselves. Despite working under a New Moon, Yin energy, the week is over full of power. It’s a silent but deadly energetic asking us to be in our practice as transformational beings. Work long stretches from the complexity of bandhas and breath, pulling your entire body into the process. Listen to what emerges, how you are healing, where the mat is taking you. A Personal Practice is a transformational journey. Through it we rise to greater courage and limitless compassion.   If seeking help with poses, go to-https://dailybreathjournal.com/yoga/poses/

 

SCHEDULE

Wed. Dec. 6th, 9 AM-1:30 pm Advanced Yoga Training! Learn to deepen and personalize your Yoga experience. Expand connections of body, mind, emotion as you uncover layers of your life. On Dec. 6th, we continue with structures of standing poses, adding twists, and deconstructing the movement prayer of Surya Namaskar/Sun Salutation. From feet through knees to hips, discussing injury prevention, alignment, breath, bandhas and teaching cues. See basic poses with new eyes.

Advanced students interested in creating deeper life-Practices are welcome. RSVP required. samcatcam@gmail.com

Wed. Nov.15 : Classes 5:15, All-levels, and 7 P.M.~level II-III- Laughing Dog Yoga.

Thurs. Nov. 16, 8:30 am: Pilates Mat. The Studio at 1 Edson rd., Natick

Sat. Nov. 18th: RSVP to samcatcam@gmail.com for 8:30 or 10 AM space. 1 Edson rd.

 

 

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