2-Janna and All, re. the intense 'true' lessons of the Transits...

January 23, 2010

Good point Janna. I'd also like to add, that the Transits are just the Cosmic weather beating down upon us!And, everyone knows that we want to be so inner centered, balanced and awake, that literally 'nothing' from the outside, phases us at all. But, of course, practical experiences shows us, that each day, there are many transits where we're not able to hold on to our center, but to me, this is the point! EVERY TIME, I now feel pulled off, I take 'that' to be a literal, sign, of my inner growth that needs to happen. So, we keep working on our inside, on developing the interior part of us, because after all, these are the REAL lessons that we will take with us.I have a chapter called "The Purpose of LIfe is Soul Growth" which goes something like

this:"It may be true what they say that we can't take it with us. We can't take our cars with us. We can't take our fancy homes or clothes. We can't even take our achievements at work, nor our families! What we will take with us, however, is the deeply personal and extremely real and important soul lessons, that we learn!"Jai GuruMark K.jnanalynn <jnanalynnseasons_of_the_stars Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 11:16:36

AM[seasons_of_the_stars] Mars and the Ace of Swords

Dear Mark and all,

As I am continuing to reflect on Mars in H1 through the discussion thread, a card came through my email from a Tarot site I frequently visit, which reflects the essence for me of my experience of Mars Rx in Cancer. Part of the trick of this transit I believe is not turning the sword inward upon oneself but preparing it in readiness for the time to take decisive action, as Mars turns DX or perhaps leaves his transit in Cancer.

Om we bow down to Mars, Bearer of Welfare.

Om hum srim mangalaya namah

Janna

Decisive Action: The Ace of Swords

by Alison Day www.lotustarot. com

The Ace of Swords represents the need for the clarity of mind to make bold decisions and the courage to act upon them.

If you currently find yourself struggling with confusion or fearful of the consequences of a particular decision, this card is telling you to face up to your fears and blow the confusion away with some bold decision making.

Imagine a warrior, sword in hand, poised and ready to either attack or defend. Reflect inwards for a moment and check to see if a decision is required as an act self defense or as a statement of proactivity.

If you are feeling smothered or bullied by someone in your life, (your boss or spouse perhaps), the Ace of Swords is suggesting you can 'defend' yourself by making a decision right now to lay some boundaries, say `NO', or tell them what you will nolonger tolerate.

Of course, you can also choose to make pro-active rather than re-active decisions, and follow through with the appropriate action. Imagine the warrior charging forward pointing his sword in the direction he is heading. It's good imagery for the proactive nature of this Ace.

Indecision and uncertainty renders us powerless and vulnerable. When we feel powerless, we allow others to make decisions for us and often end up feeling we simply have to go along with their agendas: taking control of our own life seems overwhelming.

At times like these, we can benefit greatly by evoking the power of the Ace of Swords.

First take time to quietly reflect upon your thoughts and feelings about the person or situation you are struggling with. Then consider what you truly want for yourself at this time.

Sometimes there's a jungle of obstacles between you and your goals. To cut through this jungle, it helps to keep your focus on your goal, not the challenges that stand in your path.

You may have to sever a bond or tie to someone or some situation that no longer serves you, and this can be scary. However, to be free to attract what you want, you have to decide to let go of things first.

In its positive sense the Ace of Swords represents the decisions you make that work in your favor. These are the decisions made from a place of honesty, self confidence and integrity.

In the negative, decisions made out of fear, neediness or a lack of integrity are like turning the sword in on yourself. Such decisions are likely to end up wounding you in some way.

As I often share in my private readings, the reality of life is that our future is shaped by the choices and decisions we make now. Make your decisions wisely and with a calm confidence, then follow through with determined action, and you'll find the happiness and success you truly deserve.

Love and Joy

Alison