Copyright Eileen Nauman 2007
Email: docbones@gotsky.com
Websites:
www.medicinegarden.com
www.lindsaymckenna.com
www.warriorsforthelight.com
Blog: http://talesfromechocanyon.blogspot.com
Permission to send this by email to friends or family Websites, blogs, or webpages must email me first to get my permission.
THE TENOR OF THE YEAR
2007 in numerological terms is 2+0+0+7 = 9. This is a “9” year coming up and the twelve months within it are going to test us all on some level. Why? Because a “9” energy is about tying up loose ends and finishing unfinished business. Iraq certainly qualifies. Bush has put us into a war that should never have been and now, extrication is going to occur much slower than we want. And lives will continue to be lost. And for what? The twisted, distorted and warped idea of Bush? What ashamed. There were those of us who protested from the first that we should not go into Iraq. Now, six years later, we are being shown we were right to protest and try to stop Bush and his hawks who wanted another Vietnam all over again. And interestingly enough, the same crew that was around during the Vietnam war were the same ones who triggered this one. Bush hid in the reserves in the USA so he didn’t have to go to Vietnam. Too bad. If he had, he’d have thought twice about going into Iraq. What irony. With a “9” energy this is going to become a test of wills and whoever has the stronger one is going to get their way. One hopes the Democratic Congress gets a big set of cajones and gets the job done and gets our brave men and women out of Iraq and stop the needless, senseless loss of life.
On a more personal front, we are all going to be finishing up tasks that have been ongoing perhaps for months or years. This is the year where it will be put to bed and to rest--finally. It will require patience and if you don’t have much, you’ll certainly get more as this year rubs off against you.
And, “9” energy always means delays. So, expect them. Whether that means going to work, flying on a plane (foolhardy as it is), across town, across the nation or the world. Delays are going to be rampant.
On the high side of this number expression, it means we’re trying desperately to reach into our hearts and to express ourselves through our heart--not our lower chakras where it’s too easy to succumb to our lower desires and addictions. Compassion, human caring and being aware of the human condition will take front and center this year. Whether it hits home in your own family where you must become a caretaker for a parent or see the plight of uneducated children in the US or other countries, this is the time to volunteer to help. Or, at least be supportive when and where you can, if possible. This is a year of forgiveness not only of yourself, but forgiving others as well. And if you can’t forgive them, at least start with yourself and Time will take care of the rest. At it’s highest, unconditional love will be spread like fairy dust upon the globe. Many who have been striving nonstop to be heart-centered will finally receive that gift from Spirit. One that is well earned through constant, tireless, hard work and effort.
The tests and initiations in a “9” year are the most difficult to attain. And we will all be tested personally. The tests will come out of our relationships, our business partners or people we work with and the stranger on the corner, as well. In some ways, this is a year of constipation where everything moves more slowly than usual. And if you’re impatient by nature you are going to bridle over the sluggish, almost blocked (seemingly) energy around you. Just know that these delays or slow downs are there for a reason.
A “9” energy is the culmination of the other eight numbers before it. Anything not learned in the last eight years will be served to us on a silver platter this year to work through and come to terms with. It is never easy nor is it usually painless, although I wish it were. We seem to be a species that doesn’t learn when things are easy and soft. Only when pain is applied, to we change, throw out things that have outlived their usefulness and let go. Then, we grow, transform and mature (usually). And those that don’t go through this process dig more deeply into hiding through their drugs and alcohol addictions, or try to escape by running away from whatever responsibility they are supposed to take on and assume. This is also a time of a higher suicide rate than normal because the pain may seem too great and people just opt out, instead.
On another energetic playing field, this year is asking us to be broad mined, not narrow minded. Idealism will take root more than before. And humanitarian giving is going to be stressed. This is a time of creativity as well, whether it means that you are finally going back to a hobby you once had but left because you were too busy, or new talent within you is going to take root and grow. If you’ve always wanted to paint, but didn’t, this is the year to pursue that desire. Whether it is learning how to write a song, write a book, learn to paint, draw or play an instrument, go for it.
Volunteerism, an offshoot of compassion and humanitarian offering, is going to be strong and supported. Look to see how you can be of service to others in your own community. Perhaps you work behind the lines of a food kitchen, or help serve the poor during the holidays. The energy in the air is about knowing you are part of something greater and that we are all related and connected. It cannot be stressed enough that whatever you give out, you are going to get back tenfold by your thoughtful, unselfishness.
Think about being a mentor in your home town. You don’t have to look far to be of service to others. Your knowledge can be helpful to those who are young and seeking help, guidance and support. Or become a Big Brother or Big Sister. Maybe spend an hour a week at a retirement or nursing home reading to those whose eyes can no longer do that. When you stop and think about these little things that can mean so much, I’m sure you will know how to serve.
There is going to be new seeds of friendliness and kindness spread across the world. So much of the nastiness, the selfishness, the lying done by so many, are no longer going to be acceptable. The “9” energy can bring back solid morals and values as no other number can. People are going to start seeing and ‘getting’ the broader picture of Life. Everyone’s vision is going to stop revolving narcissistically around them and they are going to look around and understand their choices DO affect others. And so, we may well see a welcomed change in behavior from people and it’s long over due.
Metaphysics or the paranormal realm is going to be even stronger in 2007 than before. In the writing and publishing arena, vampire books and anything on the paranormal is ‘hot’ but it hasn’t crested yet. You will see even more books on the invisible realms and some very thoughtful, life-changing books from the non-fiction sector about spirit and living a spiritually fulfilling life.
Religion is going to continue to take thumping from those few who think we should all be like them. The “9” year offers a ‘live and let live’ attitude and respecting everyone’s own unique belief system instead of trying to burn them at the stake for it as the religious right has done since 2000. Polygamy and Warren Jeff’s are going to finally be going to court and they will judged. Religious males who have more power than most, will take their falls this year as they did in 2008. The Catholic church has been taken to task that many of their priests who are sexual predators in disguise and this will continue to pursued until justice on a higher level is served and the victims get well deserved remuneration.
There can be drama kings and queens this year that pop up from time to time. That is a poor use of “9” energy, but it is there and may well express itself. Bush is a certified drama king and I dare say we’ll see more of histrionics and antics this year as the US voters demand he get out of Iraq. His tirades and hissy fits will continue. One hopes without too many taking him seriously.
There are going to be international as well as national social movements take root in the “9” year. This may be a particular philosophy or focus on some humanitarian efforts.
Be aware that if you hold a grudge or want ‘pay back’ or desire revenge that this is not the year to try it. A “9” year asks us to release whatever happened to us and hand it over in surrender and with FAITH to a higher source who will handle it, instead. We all get into situations where we do the right thing, but our dark twin would love to get even or do something to fight back. 2007 is not the year to go there. Instead, the higher energy of this number asks us to release it. Completely. To step back and step away from it. Let it go. And let the Creator take over and do what should be done. We cannot judge. If we go there, we are no better than before. This “9” energy is about FAITH and developing our faith so that we can let revenge slide and dissolve.
If you are holding on to a situation, a person, place or thing in this year--you can’t have it. You’re going to have to release it. Because, if you try to be a control freak about it, the opposite will occur. If you know you should move but you refuse too for any number of reasons, your house may be destroyed in a fire, a flood, a hurricane or tornado to force you to move. That is the kind of energy that is around, so don’t fight it any longer. Just move on. And have faith that as you move, one door closes but because of your courage and blind faith, another door will open at your new abode or job. Faith and courage are huge in 2007. We need a lot of both. And they are there for us if we only surrender over to a higher power and ask for the help. We will get the support and help that we need--always. Those who move on this blind faith knowing will be richly rewarded in 2007. Those who do not are going to get ashes and a lump of coal in their stocking. As always, the choice is ours. We do have free will choice and if we don’t always make a decision for the higher, greater good of ourselves and others, we are going to get a cosmic spanking we aren’t soon to forget.
A good ending thought about what a “9” year is all about is: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” If you can live your life by the Golden Rule for 2007, you are going to be enriched on every level by the end of this year. Guaranteed.
And if you do not, then you will think this has been one of the most nightmare-like years of the last nine you’ve had to live through. For me, it’s an easy choice: take the heart path, take compassion and be a humanitarian, be kind, grateful, gracious and thankful. These are all “9” attributes of the highest kind. The Cosmos doesn’t demand perfection from us--only that we TRY to live up to these spiritual ideals on a daily basis the best we can. And everyone can do that.
JANUARY 2007
Numerologically, January is a “1” month. This is good because January is usually seen as the start of a “New Year” with “new ”things being possible. The best news is that there are few retrogrades with the exception of Saturn being in that status from 24 to 22 Leo during the month. That means for Leo’s born August 15 through the 17th will find things slow going or at a crawl at best. Similarly, Aquarians born between February 11 through the 13th will find they are back tracking and redoing things whether they like it or not.
Let’s look at the major cosmic goings-on for the month:
The FULL MOON takes place on January 3, 2007 at 12 degrees Cancer at 5:57 am, PST. If the Grinch stole your Christmas, this full moon is going to give you the gifts you wanted but didn’t get for that December holiday. This is truly a time of Cosmic gift-giving of the finest order and you are ALL in line to receive some goodies! This is also a time of completion on any project that has been dragging its heels or getting delayed. The likelihood that it will come to a head and a decision is made on it, will occur within five days before or after this Full Moon occurring. It is also a time when the fluids of our body are at ‘high tide’ in us. That means the body retains more water than normal. Therefore, there is more pressure in the brain because the water has no place to go but to push inward from the unyield inner skull to our soft membranes. When this happens, people go “ballistic” or “postal” and “road rage” is a very real thing. People, in general, because of this fluid phenomena, are more irritable, quick to snapback, get angry or shoot off their mouths before they stop and think about consequences to you or me. Or themselves.
Unfortunately, the mix of the Holidays with a Full Moon are never great and suicides can amp up during this time. So, if you have a friend or loved one who is depressed, take time out of your busy day to call them or visit or stay in closer touch than usual. You may save a life by being a life preserver to that person.
Those who are going to derive the most energy and direction out of this full moon are Cancer and Capricorn folks. Others who will certainly get the direct energy from this moon placement will be Taurus, Virgo, Pisces and Scorpios.
The aspects of this Full Moon highlight a trip being taken because the Moon is opposite Mercury on that day. Mercury is always about movement. This can mean a flurry of emails, phone calls back and forth, letters arriving or other documents coming via a carrier. If you are in the publishing sphere, a number of writers are gong to be getting happy phone calls from their agent or editor offering them a contract. No matter what your career, you are going to be busy in communications on this day, so be prepared. Lots of decisions are coming down the pike to all of us and many will get the thumb’s up they’ve been waiting for.
As if this isn’t a busy enough day, the Moon is trining Uranus and this means it is a day full of surprises. Uranus rules sudden, unexpected things occurring. And with a trine, you can bet it is going to be GOOD news! And Uranus rules television and radio, so we all may hear some good news from somewhere around the globe, also. There’s going to be a lot of stress today--but it’s the stress from hearing so much good news. Bring it on!!!
Also, with this aspect, this is an excellent day to pitch for a raise that you’ve been wanting, or a job transfer, or to get into management or to move your career along in some fashion. Don’t be afraid to go ask the boss or to put forth your ideas. Today, whatever comes out of your mouth is going to be seen a ‘gold’ to someone. Spontaneity is in the air, too, so be flexible and adaptable and you’ll make the very most of this electrifying day.
As if that isn’t enough, pleasure seeking Venus is moving into humanitarian Aquarius, too. This is a very nice combo and Venus is friendly to this sun sign. Aquarians and Leos are going to get a late Christmas gift today, because of Venus energy showering them from above. Just be sure to be humble about it and sincerely thank the person or group of people or company who rewarded or awarded you!
Add to this a final aspect of Mercury sextile Uranus and you round out a day of surprises, twists, turns and unexpected things happening--but all of them good. Mercury, as you know now, rules communications and the surprising email/phone call/document or in-person visit you get today is going to put you to work--but you’ll be VERY happy about this new venue and you’re already rolling up your sleeves to dig in and make it happen! By the end of the day, I’d say a nice glass of wine with a loved one is in order. Or with a group of friends. Everyone is going to be in a super good mood and having good wine with good food just goes hand-in-hand with the magnificent energy of this Full Moon.
This “1” energy is about new starts, planting new seeds, taking the bull by the horns and getting out there to make your dreams come true. And January is a ‘clean’ month in many ways, astrologically speaking, so most of you are going to find things moving along quite quickly (except for noted exceptions above). Sagittarian's and Gemini’s by opposite sign, are going to streak through January as if their collective tails were on fire! Mars is in this galloping fire sign until January 17th, so streak across the heavens of your own world and watch how quickly things occur. This is the time to do things and make things happen.
Capricorns and Cancer people then get a jolt and boost of energy when Mars dives into the sea goat’s sign January 17th and this continues through the rest of January. With Mars assertiveness, this is the time to move on any deals, put forth sales pitches or make a move that you’ve been planning on undertaking.
The bigger picture in the sky all of January is a Jupiter square Uranus. To say the least, this is going to be a ‘popcorn’ month from the standpoint that things in your life will occur suddenly and without warning. Providing you go with the flow and don’t get stubborn and drag your heels, this could prove to be a pretty winning and fortunate opportunity, so grab it and don’t look back! The signs most concerned with this lucky energy will be Sagittarian's, Gemini’s, Pisces and Virgo sun sign people. Be looking for a lucky break or being at the right place at the right time. Jupiter is always benefic in these situations but it requires you to be flexible and spontaneous. Since you are all mutable signs, I feel you’ll take maximum advantage of some sudden, unexpected lucky energy coming your way just fine.
Aquarians are going to have a sweet month because for most of it, Venus is transiting through your sun sign. Venus creates opportunity and pleasure. By opposite sign, Leos, can also indulge in this transit as well.
Pluto is at 27 Sagittarius about one degree away from the Galactic Center. And it is still opposite Hades, the Uranian planet of “dust to dust,” so on a larger, more global and political scale, we are going to continue to see power being broken down and dissolved. Bush has gotten his comeuppance under this duo, and it is well deserved. Look for erosion from a political standpoint, to continue in Washington, D.C. as the rats are outed and higher moral ground is taken, instead. The “Mexican Standoff” between Iran and the rest of the world will continue. As will the power struggles between the haves and have-nots.
On a more personal front, many people, since Pluto began to conjunct the Galactic Center in 2004 with Hades in opposition, have seen their lives turn to ‘dust’ of another sort. The dissolving of marriages has occurred, the loss of a job, the loss of a city (as in Hurricane Katrina going through New Orleans), massive weather beatings taking place all over the globe (80-100 mph winds/rain/flooding in the Northwest in mid-December, 2006, is just another ongoing example of the out-of-control weather patterns due to Global Warming) and will continue as these two giants of our Solar System continue to dance with our galactic core. What is being asked of all of us is to let go, dissolve, have blind faith and start all over again. This can be mental attitudes, emotional patterns, physical occurrences taking place in our body, or spiritual belief systems being dissolved and rebirthed in a different way. And all of January, this process is taking place on personal as well as impersonal levels in the world.
The NEW MOON takes place on January 18 at 28 Capricorn 41 at 8:01 pst. Capricorns and Cancers will get the most out of this “seed” energy. Others who will certainly get the ‘magic dust’ from this moon placement will be Taurus, Virgo, Pisces and Scorpios. It is a time to start new projects, pass new ideas under your bosses nose, create goals, and move ahead with anything new, whether it’s on a spiritual, mental, emotional or physical level. The fluids in the body are at their lowest ebb during a new moon and most people’s emotional superstructure is the better off for it. There’s a lot less emotional drama, generally speaking, five days before and after a new moon.
With Venus conjuncting Neptune shortly before the new moon, this promises to be one of the most idealistic times of the month. Venus is about our pleasure, our love(s), our friends and relationships. It also is highly creative, and our five senses come alive under this planet’s energy. Add to that, Neptune, the planet of idealism, illusion and delusion, and you have a pretty nice recipe for a very good day with a lot of things going right and easily, for once. People are going to be in a good mood all day long! This energy of cooperation carries on for two weeks, so hopefully the returning Congress can find some common meeting ground with Bush. Capricorns will get the most out of this New Moon, followed by Cancer. Enjoy this gift from the Cosmos!
It is also a time to work with humanitarian goals and ideals, as well. The plight of the poor, underprivileged, uneducated and downtrodden may well be addressed by this new moon and that is good. Worthy charities can use our help, so if you haven’t blown your budget on Christmas, you might take a look at www.heifer.org where only ten dollars can buy a dozen chicks that will help feed not only a family, but many more over time. Generosity is in the air on this new moon and you may well be a recipient yourself--so just be humble and grateful and say ‘thank you’ if some of this cosmic fairy dust is sprinkled over you and your projects.
KEYWORDS for January: action, planting seeds, working toward your vision and goals, pioneering, leading, making decisions, moving forward, assertiveness
BEST DAYS:
January 3, 2007 - Full Moon that is Santa Clause in disguise! Everyone is going to get gift today and it will leave you feeling uplifted and smiling! Venus moves into Aquarius where it’s very happy--so you’ll be happy too!
January 6, 2007 - You may have a friend who is really down or depressed this day. The Moon conjunct Saturn midmorning, so maybe a phone call is in order to this person? This is a day to look around to see who is glum and practice an act of kindness by being uplifting to this individual in some positive way.
January 11, 2007 - Last Quarter Moon is in the sign of Libra, so Libra and Aries are finishing up projects more than most right now. This is a time to wrap up any loose ends and tie them up in the next seven days in order to clear the platform for the New Moon and its powerful energies.
January 15, 2007 - Mercury races into airy Aquarius where it’s very happy to be. Expect a LOT of communications to take place today. A very busy day in all ways. Expect fun phone calls from loved ones or friends! Throw a relaxed party with your friends tonight; they’ll love you for it.
January 16, 2007 - Mars moves into solid, business-minded Capricorn for the rest of the month. This is a time to get into the work harness and make things happen. Capricorns and Cancers will see swift new developments in their life and careers so hang on! Mars doesn’t take long to act!
January 18, 2007 - New Moon in Capricorn and what a great time to plant new seeds and start new projects. It’s a “go!”
January 20, 2007 - The Moon kisses Venus in a conjunction on this Saturday as well as the Sun entering the sign of Aquarius. Wonderful day for an intimate dinner with the one you love. Or, plan a night out with the boys or girls; your best friends. You’ll have a great time!
January 25, 2007 - First Quarter Moon is in Taurus and this is a time to keep focused on your new project(s) that you’re working on. Taurus and Scorpio people may well feel the demands at this time more than most but you have the chutzpah to carry it through to a successful completion!
January 27, 2007 - Venus, the goddess of love, pleasure and the five senses moves into idealistic and romantic Pisces today. Pisces and Virgo people are going to feel like Valentine’s Day arrived early! Enjoy! For the rest of us, this is going to be a laid back, dreamy kind of time and you aren’t going to get much done. But that’s okay...we all need ‘down time’ days and this is one of the better ones.
