NEW MOON IN SAGITTARIUS, SAT. NOV. 22, 2014

The Sun enters Sagittarius early in the morning on Saturday, November 22nd, then 4 hours later the Moon connects with the Sun and we have a New Moon in Sagittarius, the sign that says "I Perceive" or "Yes I Can", or "tell the truth and shame the devil". I got that last one from my Sagg daughter one day when I was trying to explain to her that it's not nice to hurt people's feelings by telling them things that might make them feel bad. As a mother I felt duty bound to teach this little one tact, but sadly, she didn't get it.  "but Mommy, that lady is fat" "yes she is but saying it to her makes her feel bad". After a long lecture about the power of the spoken word she blurted out "oh, I just tell the truth and shame the devil!" Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign with Jupiter as its ruling planet. They are typically happy people, outgoing and active, generous and kind. Their symbol is the Archer riding on a horse that is half animal and half human. My teacher said they aim their arrows but don't care where they fall. They can be impulsive and they can suffer from foot in mouth disease when they blurt out things that were probably better left unsaid.  With Jupiter, planet of expansion and joy as their ruler they often get through sticky situations by the skin of their teeth.  Sagittarius is the ultimate optimist that always seem to land on their feet, or who receive help literally in the 11th Hour.  The Jupiter connection can either be their blessing or their curse because they have a tendency to go too far and no idea of when to quit. They love to have a good time and to liven up a party, often being the last one to leave. They can be accident prone, especially as children because they have to learn to look before they leap.  They rarely will go out of their way to hurt anyone, but do suffer from self undoing. On the spiritual level they came to this earth knowing that "truth is one, paths are many".  (Swami Satchidananda) 

USE IT OR LOSE IT!

New Moon in Sagittarius is a good time to check into our happiness meter and have some good belly laughs and spread the joy around.  Laughter is contagious. Just try laughing out loud for no reason and see how many people "catch it". I saw a video on facebook of a woman laughing on the subway, apparently for no reason and then other people started laughing and soon the whole train full of people were laughing hysterically. Laughter releases chemicals from our brains that are designed to heal our bodies.  So as you go about your day look for something to laugh about, and let it rip.  Yes, these are tense times on the money level and the health level, but if you get stuck in a habit of whining and complaining about conditions you'll lose the ability to just be happy for no reason. 

You could also start a thankfulness journal and at least for one day, write down the things that you are grateful for. Having an attitude of gratitude should lift your spirits.  Or watch videos of comedians, or funny movies.  It's up to you to stay on point with your level of happiness. You can be happy no matter what else is going on in your life.  What you focus on will surely expand and grow in your consciousness. Temporarily forget about the things that cause you to worry and enjoy your day. Worry and fear constrict the muscles, while laughter and joy do the opposite. 

THANKSGIVING DAY

The Moon will be in Aquarius on the holiday. Aquarius is the sign that represents all of humanity. We're having people over for dinner that come from all walks of life, from in-laws to neighbors and relatives we haven't seen in a very long time. For years we didn't celebrate the holiday on Thursday because we tied into our Native American roots and the true story of that dinner they taught us about in school. Then one holiday we realized that members of our meditation group were sad because they had no place to go. We made a collective decision to cook and invite them over and while saying a prayer for the ones who were lost on that day, we also gave thanks for the blessings we were enjoying now.  We can make this day what we want it to be.  If you're not invited for dinner, how's about inviting someone over and making dinner.  That might mean getting out of your own way and reaching out to neighbors in your community.  Or you could sign up to volunteer in a soup kitchen and feed people who are hungry.  Whatever it is you decide to do, only do it if it feels good. Don't do it if doesn't feel good. Make the decision to be happy for what you have right now, and share it with others.  The old traditions are fading away as we opt for new traditions that are more meaningful.

BLACK FRIDAY

Interesting that corporations that feed off of our lust for material things named the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday. Regardless of the reason why, there will be many people caught in the illusion that if they camp out all night in front of a store (in the cold) they'll get a good deal. Year after year, people actually fight, some have been killed to take advantage of bogus sales. No thought of humanity, no thought of the people who work there and have had to cut their holiday short in order to keep their jobs...it's just a me, me, me situation, with pushing and shoving, grabbing and getting. There is a move to boycott these Black Friday rituals because of the violence and abuse that occurs. What the materialists among us don't realize is that the so called sales will happen again before Xmas, trust me, I've checked this one.  Don't believe the hype that something outside of yourself is going to make you happy. Happiness is an internal condition, not an external condition.  Make it your plan to be happy, just because you woke up this morning. Many people have gone on to the other side and won't enjoy the privilege of being alive.  Give thanks that the water turned on in the bathroom, that you have food to eat, and people in your life who love and support you. Take a message from Jupiter that constantly tells us "what you focus on will expand and grow in your life".  Enjoy your holiday. I give thanks for all of you who are reading this message. Love & Light, Ayesha