USE ASTROLOGY TO UNDERSTAND YOURSELF AND USE HOROSCOPS TO DIRECT YOUR LIFE

"We are born at a given moment, in a given place and, like vintage years of wine, we have the qualities of the year and of the season of which we are born. Astrology does not lay claim to anything more" ~ Carl Jung 

Personal Story

I didn't grow up learning Astrology in school or from home. I took it up on my own, curious first about how the moon affects water. Knowing how much of our bodies are made up of water, and hearing of the Dr Masaru Emoto Hado Water Crystals experiments, well my mind kept on spinning those theories.

Above is a small introduction to the experiments that prove that water can translate and transform not only it's shape, but it's molecular structure. The tide is controlled by the moon on a daily basis I heard one day. And these two things got me thinking about the pull and the influence of the planets. After a few books and a few thoughtful insights into myself, and I was quickly becoming an Astrologer. 

Astrology in History

Once I started to understand how far back this study of psychological influence from the planets went, I started to understand the world and people much clearer. I started to study myself and then my life as I was living it, on a daily basis. The traits go very deep, and have been studied and used longer than any other psychology study of any kind. This was the creation of the clock, calendar, mathematics, and tied together with  personality and psychology studies. Thousands of years BC, some of the greatest minds of all time, studied the stars for understanding of their journeys. Billionaires and officials of today use astrologers to help make major decisions and strategize global changes and decisions. 

So what’s to keep you from knowing yourself and the world around you and how it is being influenced and guided?

Horoscope’s Negative Nancy

"The soul of the newly born baby is marked for life by the pattern of the stars at the moment it comes into the world, unconsciously remembers it, and remains sensitive to the return of configurations of a similar kind. " ~ Johannes Kepler, Harmonies of the World

The biggest, most common statement I get from Negative Nancy that tries to “tear down” my belief in horoscopes immediately is “What the hell does my birth time have to do with reading a horoscope in today’s newspaper, they are totally irrelevant!”

A daily horoscope isn't telling you about your birth time, it is doing exactly what you think it is. A daily horoscope generalizes what is happening in the current day, referring to where the planets are at this time and how their relationships are effecting us here today. It’s telling us how to relate to them as individuals, by reading “your sign” horoscope. So yes, it is generalized and should suit everyone that reads it, because we are all being effected by the same planets on the same day.

Once they understand this, hopefully the Negative Nancy who tried to tear me down before I even get started, realizes that is a pretty ignorant statement to make about astrology right from the get-go like that. Especially because reading under your sign, is meant to make the planets of the day “relevant to you”, more than reading an “unfamiliar” sign. (It’s like wearing someone else’s shoes, even if you can put them on, it doesn't mean you want to wear them all day…)

Understanding a Horoscope on a Daily-Basis

"Millionaires don't have astrologers, billionaires do." ~ J.P. Morgan

What horoscope authors do is take in the planetary horoscope of all signs, and then identify the “traits” and personality of the day. They then relate those energies and general influences into a more defined expectation of the day presented to best suit that personality. This is so that it will be understood and utilized better. Other things can influence that sign more than others, and in which house those signs are entering may have a different influence over your social life, rather than your emotional well being for example.

I read my sun sign, then my moon sign, then my rising.

I read my sun sign to know how I’ll really feel. I read my moon sign to know how my emotions are going to handle those feelings. And I read my rising sign to know how I will react to those feelings. My Venus and Mars signs will tell me more about how I might take action or have passion about those feelings. And I’ll rely on Mercury to tell me how I should communicate my feelings to the world.

Personal Closing

After watching and reading my horoscope and studying intensely for over a year, I began to rely on the information for general use, security and making important decisions about what to focus on. Being careful not to go “against the tide” of the Moon.

By using the tips and general flow of how the planets are interacting, it can help to lead you into each lesson that life has to offer. It helps to pay attention to life as well. To take action with your brain, actively thinking, planning and opening yourself to the expression that will come through in that day. The expectation is set, mind is over matter and with the help of Astrology, I have managed to create myself a life I enjoy. And create new, each and every day.

Astrology Resources & Links

There is a page dedicated to Astrology Resources already, please visit : 

Astrology Resources & Links

Astrology Resources & Links

Cafe Astrology

Easy to read, loads of resources, updated frequently. Well organized resources and articles for education. 

http://www.cafeastrology.com/index.html

AstroTheme 

This site has a powerful chart-creator. From birth dates, to the current date, it's accurate and has a great interface! You can click on icons to learn more and edit for further customization. Although the site is not the easiest to nativate, you can save your birth chart information profiles, so that you can easily look at your family and friends at a later time without having to remember their information. 

http://www.astrotheme.com/horoscope_chart_sign_ascendant.php

BIRTH CHARTS 

Free Birth Chart by Cafe Astrology 

http://astro.cafeastrology.com/cgi-bin/astro/natal

Free Birth Chart by AstroTheme 

http://www.astrotheme.com/horoscope_chart_sign_ascendant.php

FOLLOWING ASTROLOGY

This Week in Astrology by Cafe Astrology 

http://www.cafeastrology.com/thisweekinastrology.html

This Month in Astrology by Cafe Astrology 

http://www.cafeastrology.com/thismonthinastrology.html

Year 2015 Astrology Reports by Cafe Astrology

http://www.cafeastrology.com/2015_yearly_horoscopes_overview.html

THE BASICS

Astrology Basics 

http://astrolibrary.org/basics/

History of Astrology Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_astrology

History of Astrology by American Federation of Astrologers
https://www.astrologers.com/about/history

Sign Descriptions by AstroTheme

http://www.astrotheme.com/astrology_signs.php

The House Descriptions by AstroTheme

http://www.astrotheme.com/astrology_houses.php

PINTEREST BOARDS FROM CHANGING DAYZ 

These boards are created with the intention of bringing to life the personality of each sign. There are artistic images, memes and quotes, famous people of that sign and general "ruler-ship" qualities of that sign. Boards created and maintained by Changing Dayz!

Astrology Art Interpretation

Aries the Prince

Taurus the Bull 

The Gemini Complex

Cancer of the Ocean

Leo the Lion

Virgo the Virgin

Libras Balancing Act

Scorpios Secret Web

Aquarius the Giver

Pisces the Artist

The Serenity Prayer

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ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE LIKE A CHILD AGAIN

Us adults we are always thinking and complaining that our lives are never ending and so darn busy. We are in awe at the innocence of children. Here are some ways to notice the little things about life once again and reconnect with your true nature to create some positive energy in your life.

Children are incapable of knowing more than what is right in front of them at the time. Or at least that’s what it looks like.

Children are constantly checking things out. From random minerals on the ground, to new animals, to new shapes and designs. Their brain development is increasing because of learning new things all day every day. The body mind is making new paths of memory, visual depictions, understanding sounds, developing immunity and not to mention the emotional part of life and managing personal relationships. All the little things in life awe children and they are more effected by small changes in the environment around them such as kinetic energy or positive energy from your family pet.

How do you get back that innocence to enjoy one moment at a time and still know what already know from living your life? After all, you can’t just forget about your life!

Here are some tips on how you can get back to some innocent living, simple thinking and creating positive energy in your life:

Listen to your natural surroundings closely.

As we grow older, we tend to be able to tune things out, am I right? All our lives, most of us have been overloaded with sound and bodily commotions around people. This definitely teaches our body mind to ignore the little things about life that may distract us. We tend to teach ourselves how to concentrate on something, and tune out the rest. But this is not always the best practice in our day to day lives. Especially after living thousands of days like today. Or so you thought, until now.

Take the time to listen to more of what is going on around you all the time.

Listen to the conversation you are in, between the lines.

On your next walk, listen specifically to any nearby animals (even on busy city streets, there are always birds talking too). 

The wind tells you many things, do not be ignorant to the powerful wisdom of the wind. Everyday.

Find your nearby elements: water, fire, air and earth.

Children are always captivated by the energy that these elements give to us. Often this is kinetic energy, the energy of motion happening. Children recognize it for what it is, the comfort and positive energy it provides them through feeling kinetic energy and the chemical energy it produces inside of their body minds. It can energizes them or calm them easily. Take note that these are important to our body mind and emotional health. The elements, each in their own way, boost our energy and touch and tune our spirits and souls.

Find nearby grass areas and walk on them.

If there is live fire somewhere that you did not notice before (perhaps a burning candle in a random store), take the moment to breath in it’s warmth from thermal energy.

I personally, have a deep love for running water and often go the extra mile to let my kitty drink from the water as I let the universe flow through me.

Wind and air, is usually the easiest to come by. I find that the air speaks the loudest to those who even attempt for a second to hear it.

Many a secrets come by way of wind.

Touch things that you wouldn't normally reach for.

Most things have life that they produce and reproduce. Even solid, nonliving objects carry energy. Emotional attachments to objects are our emotions and memories... mostly. There are certain minerals and objects made of products that hold or store energy. And I believe that power of believing in something, is more than enough for it to be living a real life.

Every object is it’s own. Even if there are many of the same product, especially objects that are hand made or remade in some way, have a specialty about them. Appreciate the little details and how much time things must take to create.

Spend extra time on the beauty of wood work and craftsmanship, as this was once a living and breathing tree, that is now serving yet another purpose. Thank the wood and the grains for being strong in its purposes.

 Keep some rocks and minerals close by as these are very powerful pieces of our earth and what it produces. Rocks and minerals have the ability to store massive amounts of positive energy. They can help to balance our life's energy and realign our spiritual self.

CHALLENGE: If you don't believe me, carry around a small pocket mineral for one week straight without looking up it's meaning. After one week, check what the mineral typically represents and can help with. Did it help you through your week in that way?

Don’t walk away from every stranger. Be the stranger to make someone’s day.

A lot of very young children, especially when just learning to speak, give many gifts. They are often being taught to share and be nice. So they often have a calling, a desire, to share things and make people smile because they have learned what if feels like to be happy.

You Are Beautiful Movement
Take part in the movement that leaves
 love and beauty everywhere.
Leave a note that says, "You are beautiful" anywhere
& everywhere you go. (Sticky notes work well!)

Don’t forget to go the extra mile to help someone, provide advice or give a gift to a new friend at work for no reason. Making others feel good on a normal basis is contagious.

How about you drop a doughnut in the homeless man’s cup on your way out of the coffee shop and tell them someone cares.

Or even better, show up with a deck of cards in a public place and play cards with a local teenager in the park with their friends.

Take your amazing dog for a walk for the purpose of socializing your pet and yourself. Purposefully asking, “Would you like to meet Roger the Retriever? My name is ..”

Give away a few pocket minerals to close friends and ask them how they feel in one week, then look up and tell them what that mineral represents.

Pick up small things and marvel at them, often.

As adults we often have to think much larger than we are. We have to schedule our weeks in advance and we pay bills for the following weeks for future plans. So we don’t really take enough time to sit back and marvel at the little things, which often bring the most happiness. We ignore the influences of kinetic energy and minerals, but we complain all day about silly little issues. 
If these small things in life mean so much to you, find the little things that make the biggest difference and create positive energy. 

Small objects such as minerals, rocks, bark, marbles and seeds are a few things that you could think about for hours while tossing them around in your hands. The amount of knowledge that you didn't know you had, is astounding!

Take note to the little things that people do. Small little wrinkles in your husband’s nose or the freckles on your nieces shoulders. There is beauty in everything, everywhere you look.

Eat and admire an assortment of fruit with your significant other. Take note of it's feel, taste, smell, appearance, everything little thing. One at a time.

Leave a small note on the restaurant bathroom with a sticky note “You are Beautiful”, or take up your own participation in the You Are Beautiful Movement.

Leave a smiley face on all the used napkins in a pile, “Tell the cook he’s awesome for us.”

Take notice in personal qualities or appearances that interest you about other people, regardless if you know their name.

I'll leave you with these thoughts in mind: 

"Each day holds possibilities for great discoveries and hidden joys. Enjoy everything."

Want to know about the power of rocks, minerals and crystals? : Proud to introduce to you Spirit Science, The Crystal Movie

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Where you are going...

Open your heart to what is in front of you. Where you are is the path and the goal. Remember that where you are going is right here, right now.

HUMAN EMOTIONS & 4 WAYS TO INFLUENCE OTHER PEOPLE POSITIVELY

Everyone has human emotions and take it from someone who understands too well, how to influence other people. Here are ways to communicate better.

All through schooling I felt the need to understand other people's feelings. My own human emotions were too difficult to handle. My emotions too confusing to understand. I strive to make others around me happy, helping them to understand themselves and trust in other people. Ultimately I was influencing other people. It wasn't until I considered myself an adult that I began to realize how much control I had taught myself over the years over my own human emotions.

I learned to understand other people better by connecting with other people’s feelings to the point where I could feel the way they did, but still think with my soul enough to know that I was "outside of the box". I could see things in a bigger way then they could, and had the opportunity to provide them with the advice about their human interactions to cause a behavior change. Isn't that what people want when they ask for advice or talk about their personal problems? People go around and around with circularly viscous chaos in their minds, and often they have a desire for someone to tell them what they cannot see themselves. Right? Someone to understand their human emotions better.

I think this is true because this is what I wanted someone to be able to do for me, understand me better and tell me about my human emotions, that I wasn't totally insane. Later in life I found friends who truly listened but what really turned me around is when I began to understand myself through other people's feelings with my communication skills. 

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My father in my senior year gave me the book, How To Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnedgie. This was the year that I met the love of my life, graduated high school, and I knew who my true friends were going to be, even after high school. I was confident in myself and I was living a happy life. I began to understand that I deserved to feel good and life a happy life! I began to choose when to understand people's feelings, and when to listen to other people's advice, instead of giving it. 

How To Win Friends & Influence People is about how to overcome communication problems and what good communication skills are. 

It outlines ways to listen, ways to learn and ways to influences other people to ultimately get heard by others. I struggled to have an emotional voice about my own self. But I had an ability to influence other people with insight with a light heart but a solid conviction and enthusiasm for life. This book taught me how to treat others, and how to influence other people to treat me the same way. I've led a happy life because of this and isn't that what we all want? To be heard, loved and influenced by people that care about you?

I encourage everyone who works with people, loves people, has a loud and speaking voice in the world, to take this book seriously. It is well written, easy to understand the stories are on point, engaging and very entertaining.

A beginning theme of the book is to not be negative, to provide people with encouraging, great motivation by being around you and especially when communicating with you. I think we all agree, that we do not like to be criticized. Persons who often start a conversation with, “No, you don’t-“ often do not get taken seriously. Let’s analyze these words. People who often say "yes!" to good opportunites as they arise, regardless of any fear involved, tend to live a happy life and experience many different things in life.

NO! is the most negative word, ever. 

It means to not, to refuse, danger, or rejection. This is why the word exists. In this world, "no" is typically not the answer someone is ever hoping to receive and usually results in people's feelings being hurt, even if they don't look like it. "No" can leave someone in a very negative attitude and low self esteem. If your one to use this word on a daily basis, especially to start a sentence with, you are probably rejecting a lot that life is attempting to offer you. You are probably also refusing your own human emotions. And if you are someone who generally receives a lot of “no thanks” from others, it’s probably because they are not convincing people to trust, accept or desire anything from themselves. Take the time to learn good communication skills so that you can influence others in a positive way. This is not the way to live a happy life. Start say "yes" and ask questions in a way that will encourage people to agree and say, "Yes!".

The key to getting people to like you, is to convince them that YOU THINK they are amazing!

The word, when heard, “You”, is a very personal reference to someone. It is directly about a single person and thus, people comprehend that they are being talked about instantly. No one likes someone who gives the same flat compliment, “Nice shoes”, to everyone they see. It’s an insult resulting in a negative response. People like to be talked to like they are some special. People would rather not receive a compliment at all, if it isn't a personal compliment. Something along the lines of, “I think your voice when you talk to him is so cute. I love to listen to you talk when you’re serious about something or someone, it’s the same soft tone you use.” And as long as you can back yourself up with why you think that way, especially to a woman, your golden for life with someone who thinks that you notice them, care about them, and like who they are. (Even, if you don’t…)

If you want to be heard, say things that matter and don’t say things that don’t matter. 

If you are regarded as someone who makes jokes and creates an uplifting environment, then you are already doing something that matters to people. But if you’re the one in the back that babbles about everything and your wondering why no one wants to listen to you anymore, it’s because you have not convinced people that what you are talking about is important for them to know too. People get heard when they talk most often, about things that they know about from experience and other people can learn from or laugh about because they relate to it. If you can make someone feel like you feel by communicating well, you’re probably a very influential and respected person. People who tell people that they can’t do something, create an environment of competition, rebellion, or something resembling personal politics. In communicating effectively with others as a general rule, don’t insult people, don’t tell people what they can’t do, don’t speak negatively of something they might do. Just don’t.

Just like I shouldn't be writing to not say don’t by saying don’t do it this way. Trust me, there are reasons for all of this. Try it out.

There are exceptions to every rule in a personal conversation. 

No one person is ever right. It’s a joint effort to find answers to solve problems. And it’s up to you to convince yourself of your own problems and find solutions. No one person has gone through the exact same thing, don’t expect that someone is going to relate to one another in exactly the same way. (Maybe I should take my own advise, all these no’s and don’t everywhere, am I being convincing?)

Sometimes the minor differences are where the truth lies in someone else's life lesson. Don’t forget that you could learn from those small differences! If you can explain your minor differences in a way that makes other people think about themselves more, you have probably led a conversation that will last much longer in the mind than that of the weather yesterday. Make people think differently than yesterday and you've made a lasting impression.

When was the last time someone told you not to do something?

When was the last time someone made you feel like you were wrong about something?

Who was the last person to give you an honest compliment? How do you feel about them now?

Do you try to make a lasting impression on someone, or do people tend to forget your name?

How do you influence people the most?

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As I mentioned, this book by Dale Carnegie changed by whole perspective on how I communicate with people, understand people's feelings and get people to ultimately, like me for who I am. It's a very improtant aspect of life. To know how to make people feel important, how to get your point across, respect from your boss and explain things to your parents. 

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Imagine Yourself... Wiser

Original Photography by Caylene Hornibrook 

Imagine yourself sitting in a very quiet place. You attempt to speak words of wisdom, but they will not come out. Each time the words stay inside, you gain spiritual energy. Let the wisdom build up -- you are learning the wisdom of silence. Stop trying to speak and just sit. You are becoming wiser. 

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