DAILY 
THEMES
October’s phantasmagoria of complex energies continue to inform, instruct, and insult the body.
Libran themes of partnership, equality, strategy and negotiation remain high on the radar. With secrets being revealed left and right, pay attention to who, and what you assume to be true.
With Mercury and Venus traveling through Scorpio, mind and heart are deep divers. Look below surfaces. What lies hidden? You are being asked to get to the bottom of ideas, AND how you choose to share them.
Ongoing power struggles continue dominating the news, AND inner psyches. Consider working with the ‘Wu Wei’ ~ alchemical awareness of the truth in your nature, and natural laws operating around us.
THE STORY “ When you don’t follow your nature there is a hole in the universe where you were supposed to be. ” Dane Rudhyar
In last week’s “Awesome Day” video, I shared the wonderful work of Tai Chi master, Shellrae Garnes, where she reminded bodies that the attention, AND intention of the breath flowing through movement, heals and helps us remain present. (Daily Breath Journal) Operating from a principle of minimal effort…as in not beating your head against the wall. Much of the world’s energy is abarated, even phantasmagoric, which makes standing still, not reacting, and calling breath to lead the way, substantial accomplishments.
The profound change our world is maneuvering, creates anxiety, if not fear; exhaustion, if not depletion. When we feel we are not making enough progress, we ratchet up the effort. The idea of stopping, aligning with the present, and letting nature and her laws have their way with us, grows increasingly foreign. Perhaps it’s time to learn a new way~the Wu Wei, from the Tao, meaning ‘way or route’. When the over-amped brain does not interfere, we more easily align with rhythms of both inner and outer elements. The body responds with greater clarity and peace to the ebb and flow of feeling effortless-surrender to, and with, the natural cycles.
It serves us well to begin practicing small Wu Wei habits, as the world we know shifts, disintegrates, and vanishes in flames of rhetoric and war. Sadly, many of today’s leaders are against the nature of the eco-system, never mind their own natures. It is imperative we balance that out by learning to flow with the underlying natural order of the universe. The planets are beacons, leading us into the dark in order to understand and become light. We are in one of the great transformative periods upon the earth. Our deep, unconscious patterns are being poked and provoked to grow conscious; to take greater responsibility for indifference, and move toward compassion. We are to grow powerful through understanding the practice of being one with nature and her rhythms. These alchemical processes bring us face to face with the true self, the soul self.’ If you but set your face to the wind, listen to the river of intuition and take a deep breath~ you cannot fail.
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BIRTHDAY BODIES: You will be observing more ‘boundary testing’ to see if you can hold the diplomatic balance for self as well as other. With Mercury and Venus in Scorpio, your passions are intense, and you may find yourself on a street corner pulpit, trying to light a fire under your fellow travelers. It’s a year when your unconscious patterns come to light, and you see the strategic energies you deploy to keep your world balanced and safe. This ‘unmasking’ serves you well, especially if you are willing to re-work your perceptions of power. May this be a great and regenerative year for you!
Astrological Consultations: Astrology’s gift offers opportunity to observe your life without judgment, and to ask the important questions. Use this amazing tool, especially when facing a new birthday year, or difficult life changes. Email samcatcam@gmail.com. “It was so wonderful to talk with you – so interesting (and comforting:) to gain an understanding of how I relate with the universe, and it’s impact – past, present, and future. Thank you! So grateful to have met you, and look forward to seeing you soon!” Leah C.
YOUR PRACTICE: In practicing moments of Wu Wei consciousness on the mat, you may feel a subtle regenerative force within. It is about entering into a deeper partnership with self through non-effort, through breath and greater consciousness. Create meditative time as a partner to physical output. It may be opportune to take a few risks. As opposed to last week’s ‘pushing yourself into difficult poses,’ this week risk non-doing, or doing only from ‘the flow of nature.’
OCT. SCHEDULE
OCT. 16 WED. 5:15 All Levels, & 7:00 PM Intermediate Vinyasa Flow. Laughing Dog Yoga, Wellesley.
OCT. 17 THURS. 8:30-9:30 AM PILATES WITH STRETCH- The Studio, 1 Edson Rd, Natick samcatcam@gmail.com
SAT. OCT19, 9 AM Solo class only, RSVP required~ Grow more alive to the present moment! The Studio, 1 Edson Rd, Natick. samcatcam@gmail.com
SUN. OCT 20, 4-5 PM SUNDAY SURRENDER. Enjoy a sweet hour of stretch, meditation, Restorative poses, Breath-work, and aromatherapy to quiet the mind, release tension, AND promote sleep, ‘De-contaminate to Re-animate!’
UPCOMING Shaktidances PARTNERING HIDDEN SELVES October 26 & 27. Weekend Workshop: Dance the mysterious layers of the subtle body, connecting deep within self to align and re-connect outwardly. Yes! There is a space available. Email: samcatcam@gmail.com The Studio, 1 Edson rd. Natick, MA
NOV 3, 4-6 PM Second Salon of Autumn- We sit by the fire to wax harmoniously on meaning and madness. Mad hatters & geniuses welcome! Led by Allan Cameron. One Edson Rd, Natick. Email: alcatcam@gmail.com
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