I know that as some of you read this week’s post title, you’re thinking that we’re all about to be punished for something. The word ‘grounded’ often evokes memories of sitting in one’s bedroom with nothing to do, locked in your room until your parent(s) say you can come out while your siblings and friends are all out having a great time.
It’s not really that kind of grounding.
Now some of you may experience it as a punishment of sorts. However, that’s not really what is going on. In fact, just the opposite is occurring.
This week, we had the Full Moon in Taurus opposite the Scorpio Sun on Thursday November 10th. Since Taurus is an earth sign, this brought Light to the tangible reality of what has us feel most deeply emotional – our survival resource needs. Usually, your deepest emotional responses are born of your most basic survival needs being met or unmet. When you’re not having your food, shelter, money(or currency of choice), or sex in ways that are comfortable or desired by you, you are likely frustrated and upset. And if you haven’t been facing or wanting to face the tangible reality of your life, then the Full Moon may have been a rough element for you this week.
We also had Mars enter the sign of Virgo on November 10th, which shifted the focus and intentions of our actions to the day-to-day maintenance of our lives. You may find that your actions are more purposeful and intentional right now, making sure the everyday routine of your life is actually creating or establishing the life you want to live and have. Virgo is also an earth sign, and is committed to having your everyday life be healthy, healing, practical, and productive for you – whatever it takes to have your life “work” or function effectively and efficiently.
Because Taurus and Virgo are both earth signs, I see this last week as the beginning of an opportunity to be “grounded” – to become aware of the tangible aspects and practical realities of our lives. It’s a great time to see how who you’ve been choosing to be produces certain results in your life. “Grounding” gives you the opportunity to get real with yourself. Yes, this is a good thing.
However, Mercury and Venus are both in Sagittarius right now. This likely has your mind and thoughts focused on how you can experience freedom, joy, growth and expansion in all areas of your life – it’s definitely not a grounding energy, but an inspiring energy. With Sagittarius’ influence, your relationships with others may help you recognize what needs to be handled or dealt within the practical and tangible reality of your life for the freedom and joy you desire to be established. It can inspire you into practical and productive action.
Combining the explorer’s energy of Sagittarius with the tangible and practical energies of Taurus and Virgo, it’s like a big “you are here” button on the journey of your life. This period in time is giving you and all of us a chance to see what we’ve got and what we want to do about it to be free or to experience joy and freedom in our lives. The Scorpio Sun is making sure you are experiencing the emotional impact of your current circumstances and choices. Awakening to and feeling the emotional impact of your everyday actions and thoughts may be just the thing you need to begin taking action to refocus yourself on the life you really want to be living…if you’re not already living it.
If you are someone who is loving the life you are living, this may be the opportunity for you to assist others in grounding and focusing their energies. You can share with them what had you get focused and channel your thoughts and energies into establishing the life you are living. Use this opportunity to teach and heal others, to share your joy. It may not be easy to do – some people won’t be open to hearing what you have to say. Recognize these people as being unwilling to grow or expand. Then move on to those who really do want to experience a transformation of their lives and who will receive the wisdom you have to offer to them.
Enjoy the shift available to you this week! And please feel free to share your experiences with me by commenting on the blog post. I’ll be happy to open up a dialogue with you and others…and look forward to it.
Thanks for reading and sharing. Until next week…
~ Light, Love and Blessings,
Grace
