Meet Me In The Field
Hello World,
I’m waving a white flag, calling a truce or as parents would say a “time out”. Time outs allow cooler heads and warmer hearts to prevail.
I would like to negotiate a peace treaty between warring factions. If, you are tired of internal/external fighting and want to find middle ground and win/win scenarios this invitation is for you.
If you are invested in division or war, always besting and bloodying an opponent or have the need to always be the right one, this invitation is for you.
If you are still reading, meet me in the field. Our topic today ” Meeting our Inner Separatist”.
What is the field? It is a sanctuary, a neutral space where we can look at all parts of us without diminishing or dismissing any of them. What does that allow? Respect and new, expanded ways for us to grow in order to get our needs met.
What will be the “win” from entering the field? For a start, if will gives us a place where we can talk, listen, grow stronger by holding a place for different perspectives and world views. It is a place where we can dream and then turn those dreams into action plans.
Let’s go to the field.
The rules for the field are simple, be curious, be truthful, be respectful.
To begin, give yourself a bit of uninterrupted time. Then sitting comfortably, take a few slow breaths in and out.
Today’s Topic: In order to take a stand with a perspective we are passionate about, do we alienate or shun, the parts of ourselves or externally, others that don’t agree with us. In other words, do we separate from them?
A perfect example to work with, is the global conversation/battle regarding who is right, the vaccinated group or the unvaccinated group.
Have we become separatists in our thinking?
- Not sure, let’s do an internal check. Take a few slow breaths in and out and ask yourself, preferably in a non-judgemental way, “do you desire vibrant health and wellbeing for both the vaccinated and unvaccinated”?
- Take another breath or two and notice what emotions and physical sensations arise.
- If you don’t have this desire, why? Again, notice what emotion or physical sensation arises.
- Is it fear, worry, sadness, anger or confusion? Is it a mindset that everyone should think and do things the same way? Are you needing to be right no matter the cost to yourself or others?
- If tension arises within you, notice if you experience similar tension in other areas of your life when you encounter different perspectives.
- Breathe into the part of you that holds the tension, send some appreciation to it because it is trying to keep you safe, happy and healthy.
- Now, we all know that harsh thoughts and negative emotions have a detrimental effect on our health. If our common goal is to create health and vibrancy for all areas of our life, doesn’t it make sense to wish that for everyone?
- If your answer is yes, even if you feel a bit unsure, take the next step and to the best of your ability proceed. If it doesn’t feel right, respect the part of you that is needing to hold its position.
- Take a breath, and with all your heart wish stability, health and happiness for yourself. Pause and for a few breaths inhale and exhale feelings or memories of times when you felt a little or a lot of stability, health and happiness.
- Now take another breath, and with all your heart, wish stability, health and happiness for all others. Pause and for a few breaths inhale and exhale feelings and thoughts of stability, health and happiness filling you up and rippling out to all others.
- Next, bring you attention back to your body and take a few quiet moments before you go about your day.
It is good to be passionate and have a strong perspective on something. However, we can do that in a respectful way without polarising or diminishing others.
Suggestions: Think of ways today and during the week where you can focus on stability, health and happiness for yourself and others.
Be discerning, look for leaders, businesses, social media platforms and groups that promote inclusivity. Look past words to actions.
Give yourself a few minutes each day to think and feel the intention of desiring vibrant health and happiness for self and others. Turn that intention into action.
In the future, I hope you rejoin me in the field. There are a variety of topics we can explore.
Catherine♥
UPDATES
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CLASSES: For people interested in the weekly introductory and intermediate astrology classes, you have the option of attending the classes at Northern Star College or through Zoom.
NEW MOON INFORMATION: Those of you who work with the new moon cycles, I will now post the information for two months at a time. Scroll down to As Above so Below for the information.
New Moon in Virgo September 6, 2021.
New Moon in Libra October 06, 2021
Living In Sync With The Monthly Solar/Lunar Cycles
Once a year the new moon (for the period of a month) will highlight a particular area of your life. When I refer to a month I’m referencing the lunar not calendar month.
Working consciously with the new moon helps you to be in harmony with nature and your own unique timing and flow.
DID YOU KNOW at the time of a new moon the sun and moon are conjunct meaning they are at the same degree in a particular sign. This is why new moon periods are considered ideal times for starting a project – imagine dynamic and magnetic energy fusing together.
The New Moon in Virgo is on September 6, 2021, at 14°of Virgo (5:52 pm MDT). The Full Moon is on September 20, 2021, at 28° of Pisces (4:55 pm MDT).
The New Moon in Libra is on October 6, 2021, at 13°of Libra (4:05 am MST). The Full Moon is on October 20, 2021, at 27° of Aries (7:58 am MST).
- The new moon is a good time to set intentions, look for resources and take actions that support growth in the area of your life the new moon falls in.
- Continue to focus and build energy around your projects until the full moon after that re-evaluate and look at where you are with whatever you seeded at the new moon. You should have greater clarity at this point as to what is working or what isn’t. Look at what changes you need to make – after the full moon, the energy begins to wane becoming more reflective.
How to work with the cycles:
If you don’t know your ascendant read the description based on your Sun sign (the month you were born) please see Sun Sign dates at end of the article.
If you know your ascendant/rising sign read the description for the house the new moon falls in according to your ascendant. (to determine ascendant you need to know the time of day you were born).
Please remember this is not a complete picture of all the cycles taking place in your life. Have Fun!!!!!
Interested in studying astrology or booking an astrological or hypnotherapy session email Catherine at catherinepotter@shaw.ca
September 6, 2021, New Moon in Virgo
Following is a list of where the Virgo new moon falls and a few ideas on how to work with it.
Aries Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #6
Taurus Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #5
Gemini Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #4
Cancer Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #3
Leo Sun/ Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #2
Virgo Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #1
Libra Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #12
Scorpio Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #11
Sagittarius Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #10
Capricorn Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #9
Aquarius Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #8
Pisces Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #7
Read the following list for some of the basic house associations (areas of life). Once a year the sun and moon come together and activate a particular area of your chart. When the new moon falls in one of these areas it is a natural time to focus your attention on this part of your life and make minor, or if there are other cycles to support it, major changes.
#1 Keywords: outer mask, personality, disposition, appearance, physical body, health, beginnings.
Suggestions: During this month you will experience your birthday (sun sign) which is your natural new year. Happy Solar Return! Take time to question whether your appearance, physical health and the mask you wear in the world is congruent with how you internally see yourself. The new moon is a good time to start making changes that allow you to feel more comfortable in your own skin.
#2 Keywords: values, self-value and worth, possessions, financial affairs, earning ability, debts, talents/gifts.
Suggestions: During the new moon cycle look at how you are managing your material resources. What changes can you make that will help you feel nourished and secure? What talent do you possess that if developed will bring you satisfaction and possible material gain? What do you consider valuable – what does this reflect back about self-worth and values?
#3 Keywords: all forms of communication (talking, listening, and writing) and communication tools, learning and taking in new ideas, perception, neighborhood, siblings, means of transportation, short trips.
Suggestions: Now is the time to look at bringing in resources that further develop communication and encourage growth in your self-perception and your perception of the world. Take the time to quickly write down (don’t edit and over-analyze) how you see the world and you may find that earlier childhood perceptions color it. On a mundane level this is a good time to have fun and buzz around town, Take a look at what you are reading, watching, listening to and what type of conversations you participate in – how do these activities make you feel?
#4 Keywords: physical home, parents, ancestral lineage, psychological roots, private life, real estate and property.
Suggestions: There is a focus on family, which can be as simple as spending more time with them or on a deeper level exploring what qualities and beliefs you inherited from them. Ponder whether the private, at home you, is comfortable being seen in the world.
It is a good time to look at making changes in your home or making a move. Consider whether your home reflects who you are now. If you walked through and observed it through the eyes of a stranger what would it say about you?
#5 Keywords: creativity, romance, love, children, pregnancy, what you do for fun, hobbies, sports, speculation.
Suggestions: Look at what brings you joy and makes you feel open-hearted. Do you find time to play? What outlet do you have for creative expression? This is a good time to focus on children – spending time with them or depending on your age and other supportive cycles, procreation. If you’ve been involved with activities that make you feel passionate, alive and overflowing with love, share it – if you haven’t, find some.
#6 Keywords: work, health, healthcare routines, responsibility, service, pets, employees.
Suggestions: This is the time to look at how well you take care of yourself and what your energy level is like. Do you feel strong, radiant, and vibrant? If not consider making adjustments to self-care routines. Look at your attitude towards work and service. Do you love what you do and enjoy continuing to grow in either a job, volunteer position, etc? When we feel competent in some area of our life we often end up sharing our gift with others which is entirely different than resentfully doing something for others.
#7 Keywords: partnerships both business and romantic, marriage, divorce, partnership agreements, what may be weak and undeveloped in ourselves that we explore through a partner (consciously or unconsciously), dealing with the public.
Suggestions: This is the time to start, renew, or leave a partnership. Whether in a relationship or not, for a deeper understanding of this area of your life consider the following. When you are in a relationship, what is your level of commitment? Do you tend to project on your partner undeveloped or disowned parts of yourself? Do you understand the difference between dependence, independence and interdependence?
#8 Keywords: regeneration, transformation, surgery/health, death, sex, and financial/physical/psychological support you receive from others, insurances, inheritances, research, investigation.
Suggestions: When the new moon falls in this house you have an opportunity to look beneath the surface and explore the following – your beliefs regarding, death or any type of transformation –such as the ending of a job, relationship or entrenched values/patterns.
Your beliefs regarding sex, intimacy, and the understanding of sexual energy as a life force. Your beliefs regarding how much support you have in the world.
#9 Keywords: travel, education, religion, philosophy, ethics, natural laws, laws, visions, higher mind, foreigners, foreign dealings.
Suggestions: Whether for fun or to shake up your routine and limited beliefs there is an opportunity to explore and potentially expand your view of the world and personal ethics/philosophy through study, travel or just taking the time to experience different cultures.
#10 Keywords: profession, destiny/purpose, reputation (how the world sees you), status, fame, employer, government/authority, business activities.
Suggestions: Look at what role you play in your community (it will change at different periods of your life), for example, the role of parent, business mogul, baker, volunteer, outcast, actor. Question if it is a good fit. It can be easy to get locked into roles and positions that don’t fulfill who we are and our life purpose (yes we all have a purpose).
#11 Keywords: friends and our attitudes to them, clubs and social groups we align ourselves with, organizations, humanitarian interests, future directions and goals, circumstances beyond our control.
Suggestions: What goals and directions do you envision for your future? It is easier to accomplish goals when aligned with friends and/or groups that support and have similar dreams/visions for the future. That could be a recovery group, business organization, political party or a cooking club. If you have a goal, chances are someone else has a similar or at least compatible one –seek them out.
#12 Keywords: transcendence, spiritual and psychic experiences, escapism, karma, liberation, confinement, hospitals, institutions, hidden strengths and weaknesses.
Suggestions: When the new moon falls in this area of one’s life it is time to retreat and let go of the world and our place in it. Now is the time to dream, meditate, create and/or be in nature. Withdraw but don’t escape in unhealthy ways.
October 6, 2021, New Moon in Libra
Following is a list of where the Libra new moon falls and a few ideas on how to work with it.
Aries Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #7
Taurus Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #6
Gemini Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #5
Cancer Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #4
Leo Sun/ Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #3
Virgo Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #2
Libra Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #1
Scorpio Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #12
Sagittarius Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #11
Capricorn Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #10
Aquarius Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #9
Pisces Sun/Rising: Read keywords and suggestions for #8
Read the following list for some of the basic house associations (areas of life). Once a year the sun and moon come together and activate a particular area of your chart. When the new moon falls in one of these areas it is a natural time to focus your attention on this part of your life and make minor, or if there are other cycles to support it, major changes.
#1 Keywords: outer mask, personality, disposition, appearance, physical body, health, beginnings.
Suggestions: During this month you will experience your birthday (sun sign) which is your natural new year. Happy Solar Return! Take time to question whether your appearance, physical health and the mask you wear in the world is congruent with how you internally see yourself. The new moon is a good time to start making changes that allow you to feel more comfortable in your own skin.
#2 Keywords: values, self-value and worth, possessions, financial affairs, earning ability, debts, talents/gifts.
Suggestions: During the new moon cycle look at how you are managing your material resources. What changes can you make that will help you feel nourished and secure? What talent do you possess that if developed will bring you satisfaction and possible material gain? What do you consider valuable – what does this reflect back about self-worth and values?
#3 Keywords: all forms of communication (talking, listening, and writing) and communication tools, learning and taking in new ideas, perception, neighborhood, siblings, means of transportation, short trips.
Suggestions: Now is the time to look at bringing in resources that further develop communication and encourage growth in your self-perception and your perception of the world. Take the time to quickly write down (don’t edit and over-analyze) how you see the world and you may find that earlier childhood perceptions color it. On a mundane level this is a good time to have fun and buzz around town, Take a look at what you are reading, watching, listening to and what type of conversations you participate in – how do these activities make you feel?
#4 Keywords: physical home, parents, ancestral lineage, psychological roots, private life, real estate and property.
Suggestions: There is a focus on family, which can be as simple as spending more time with them or on a deeper level exploring what qualities and beliefs you inherited from them. Ponder whether the private, at home you, is comfortable being seen in the world.
It is a good time to look at making changes in your home or making a move. Consider whether your home reflects who you are now. If you walked through and observed it through the eyes of a stranger what would it say about you?
#5 Keywords: creativity, romance, love, children, pregnancy, what you do for fun, hobbies, sports, speculation.
Suggestions: Look at what brings you joy and makes you feel open-hearted. Do you find time to play? What outlet do you have for creative expression? This is a good time to focus on children – spending time with them or depending on your age and other supportive cycles, procreation. If you’ve been involved with activities that make you feel passionate, alive and overflowing with love, share it – if you haven’t, find some.
#6 Keywords: work, health, healthcare routines, responsibility, service, pets, employees.
Suggestions: This is the time to look at how well you take care of yourself and what your energy level is like. Do you feel strong, radiant, and vibrant? If not consider making adjustments to self-care routines. Look at your attitude towards work and service. Do you love what you do and enjoy continuing to grow in either a job, volunteer position, etc? When we feel competent in some area of our life we often end up sharing our gift with others which is entirely different than resentfully doing something for others.
#7 Keywords: partnerships both business and romantic, marriage, divorce, partnership agreements, what may be weak and undeveloped in ourselves that we explore through a partner (consciously or unconsciously), dealing with the public.
Suggestions: This is the time to start, renew, or leave a partnership. Whether in a relationship or not, for a deeper understanding of this area of your life consider the following. When you are in a relationship, what is your level of commitment? Do you tend to project on your partner undeveloped or disowned parts of yourself? Do you understand the difference between dependence, independence and interdependence?
#8 Keywords: regeneration, transformation, surgery/health, death, sex, and financial/physical/psychological support you receive from others, insurances, inheritances, research, investigation.
Suggestions: When the new moon falls in this house you have an opportunity to look beneath the surface and explore the following – your beliefs regarding, death or any type of transformation –such as the ending of a job, relationship or entrenched values/patterns.
Your beliefs regarding sex, intimacy, and the understanding of sexual energy as a life force. Your beliefs regarding how much support you have in the world.
#9 Keywords: travel, education, religion, philosophy, ethics, natural laws, laws, visions, higher mind, foreigners, foreign dealings.
Suggestions: Whether for fun or to shake up your routine and limited beliefs there is an opportunity to explore and potentially expand your view of the world and personal ethics/philosophy through study, travel or just taking the time to experience different cultures.
#10 Keywords: profession, destiny, reputation (how the world sees you), status, fame, employer, government/authority, business activities.
Suggestions: Look at what role you play in your community (it will change at different periods of your life), for example, the role of parent, business mogul, baker, volunteer, outcast, actor. Question if it is a good fit. It can be easy to get locked into roles and positions that don’t fulfill who we are and our life purpose (yes we all have a purpose).
#11 Keywords: friends and our attitudes to them, clubs and social groups we align ourselves with, organizations, humanitarian interests, future directions and goals, circumstances beyond our control.
Suggestions: What goals and directions do you envision for your future? It is easier to accomplish goals when aligned with friends and/or groups that support and have similar dreams/visions for the future. That could be a recovery group, business organization, political party or a cooking club. If you have a goal, chances are someone else has a similar or at least compatible one –seek them out.
#12 Keywords: transcendence, spiritual and psychic experiences, escapism, karma, liberation, confinement, hospitals, institutions, hidden strengths and weaknesses.
Suggestions: When the new moon falls in this area of one’s life it is time to retreat and let go of the world and our place in it. Now is the time to dream, meditate, create and/or be in nature. Withdraw but don’t escape in unhealthy ways.
SUN SIGN DATES: Aries: March 19/ 20 – April 19, Taurus: April 19 – May 20, Gemini: May 20 – June 20, Cancer: June 20- July 22, Leo: July 22 – August 22, Virgo: August 22 – September 22, Libra: September 22- October 22, Scorpio: October 22- November 21, Sagittarius: November 21- December 21, Capricorn: December 21 – January 20, Aquarius: January 20, – February 18/19 Pisces: February 18/ 19 – March 19/ 20.
Calendar 2021, 2022
ASTROLOGY FOR EVERYONE
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At Northern Star College we have something for everyone.
If you like the idea of self-paced, in the comfort of your home distance learning, the Astrological Foundation Course is available. Contact Catherine at catherinepotter@shaw.ca for information.
NEW! Embodied Astrology. Students will come to class once a week plus receive a workbook that will help them integrate the topics covered in class. Do you live out of town or province? Join us through Zoom!
The classes will cover the language of astrology as well as have an experiential component. Suitable for beginners or intermediate students who want to review astrological foundations in a holistic, integrative manner. Students may enroll in one unit at a time.
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New! Are you at an intermediate level of astrology and want to deepen and expand your understanding? Whole Health Astrology starts in 2022.
This course focuses on integrative health care and will work with the mental, emotional and physical challenges that arise with the various types of chart patterns.
Included in the course will be a) The study of the chakras and their relationship to astrology. b) Astrology and Flower Essences.
NEW Astrological Mentoring with Catherine
- Would you like to stop waiting to see what an astrological cycle will bring and instead work creatively with monthly /yearly cycles?
- Would you like to integrate the use of astrological cycles into your personal evolution, relationships and work?
Participants need to have an understanding of aspects/transits.
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