<![CDATA[DANAUS DIVINE - Blog]]>Fri, 24 Dec 2021 08:21:15 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[HTT: Process of Thought]]>Thu, 29 Mar 2018 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.danausdivine.com/blog/htt-process-of-thought
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This is the power of gathering: it inspires us, delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful: in a word, more alive.

​Alice Waters


​Lots of thinking & planning going on...an exercise in mental acuity & practice in going through the steps as the plan comes into being.  With Mercury still retrograde this amount of reflection & introspection makes sense.  There are times to do, and there at times to think; choose wisely.
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There is No Try

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Pallas enters Gemini (3/29, 9:34 pm EDT).  Pallas rules over patterns, intuition, & wisdom (among other things).  The quick-witted energy of Gemini here pairs nicely with the asteroid improving your ability to see how things relate & communicate this information.  Together these two energies allow you to quickly ascertain & utilize connections.

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Venus enters Taurus (3/31, 12:54 am EDT).  Venus, lover of finery & comfort, is exalted in the sign of Taurus.  She is comfortable, sensual, and warm.  Taurus is chill & easy-going, making this placement especially pleasant.  This combination encourages you to find comfort in your surroundings.

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Vesta enters Capricorn (4/1, 9:54 pm EDT).  Vesta is the "planet" (actually she is an asteroid) of focus, dedication, & mental clarity.  Capricorn is determined & serious, entirely capable of "getting the job done".  Here Capricorn is a powerhouse, bringing things to fruition with ease & efficiency.  Use this energy to bring to form that which matters in the most logical fashion.

All's Fair

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Full Moon in Libra (3/31, 8:37 am EDT).  The Full Moon invites you to say goodbye to things and let what doesn't work fall away.  Libra rules relationships & partnerships, and while it's most notably cited as romantic & charming, it's also about justice & fairness.  With these two energies it's time to look at all of the relationships you find yourself in (or at least those that are important to you) and see where the imbalances are.

Sensitive Yet Sensible

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​This year we've been cruising through a 2 Universal Year.  This is a year of closeness & intimacy, being sensitive to our feelings, & listening to our intuition.  It can also feel like a rough time as horrible things happen and the weight of tragedy feels crushing.

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​For April the Universal Month shifts to a 6, inviting in community & responsibility.  6 is often called the "Cosmic Mother" or "Cosmic Father".  It is the most loving of numbers and focuses on our immediate family & communities that are close to us.  It's the microcosm through which we move vs the global stage.

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​The energy of these two numbers is compatible so they work together.  Both of these numbers are sensitive & cooperative to varying degrees.  You can pull on their energy by listening to your community & being sensitive to the messages you receive.  Also by seeking out confidants among those close to you, who will also be honest with you!

A New Start


​Last week I made my debut back to blogging, I was able to start out small because there wasn't much going on energetically.  So look forward to hearing more from me here!


In the comments below, share with me...
  •  What would you like to bring into being?
  •  What is comfort to you?
  •  What relationships do you need to let go of?

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]]><![CDATA[HTT:  A Slow Look]]>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.danausdivine.com/blog/htt-a-slow-look
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Image credit: "Frog Pond" by Liz West (Flickr)

Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going too fast - you also miss the sense of where you are going and why.
Eddie Cantor


​As I return to blogging I'm starting small.  There's not much to say this week with little going on energetically.  We're right between some regularly collections of events so a lull is normal.  I'm also enjoying the break for the fact that it gives me a little bit of a pressure release to perform.

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Take a Look at Yourself

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​Mercury goes retrograde (3/22, 8:19 pm EDT).  Mercury begins his backwards traverse metaphorically speaking for the next few weeks.  Mercury will be hanging out in the sign of Aries who rules the domain of self (including your wants, desires, & self-imagery).  Retrogrades are a time of reflection and introspection so it's a good time to analyze the words & thoughts you have about yourself.

Figuring Out the Rest​


​It seems my insomnia is finally calming down.  I think what happened this time was a combination of stress & my sleep cycle moving forward several hours leaving me all kinds of wonky.


In the comments below, share with me...
  •  What kind of self-talk do you regularly engage in?
  •  How can you speak more kindly to yourself?
  •  Do you have sleep struggles?



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]]><![CDATA[{HTT} Making the Most & Best Use Of...]]>Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:00:01 GMThttp://www.danausdivine.com/blog/htt-making-the-most-best-use-of
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Image credit: Sadness and Despair by Sylvain Collet (Flickr)

We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right. ~ Nelson Mandela

 
My relationship with time seems to always be a tricky one.  Rushing by or dragging along these phrases make it seem like there is never a good or right time for anything.  But of course that isn't true at all, because the illusion that time is anything but what it is is false.  The present time is the only time there is, and ultimately all that matters!
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The Proper Use of Force


Venus enters Aries (4/5, 12:50 pm EDT).  This energy gives the loving & gentle planet a more forceful & direct approach.  There's no waiting and consideration, and bluntness can strike without seeming notice.  This "tough love" approach can be helpful if you've been pussyfooting around your feelings on a matter or situation.

Mercury enters Taurus (4/5, 7:09 pm EDT).  While the energy of Aries with Venus lends rushing in and being super direct, stalwart Taurus in Mercury encourages careful thought.  Taking your time to speak & think from a grounded perspective will do wonders to curb any of the rashness of Aries, if only a bit.
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For Your Consideration


As we pass into April the Universal Month energy shifts from 3 to 4, while still retaining the overarching energy of the 9 Universal Year.  All of the energy you may have benefited from in March seems to grind to a rather slow ambling.  With the energy of 4 it's time to plan and hit the drawing board to refine any execution of action.  Be wary you don't get crowded in the mundane details so much that you forget to take action however!

Coupling the energy of the year & month together, you may find yourself super, duper reflective as you consider: What you've done and what still needs doing.  The best course of action is to get as much as you can off of your plate consistently throughout the year, and focus on the present energy by creating a concrete plan on how to do that!
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True Practical Application


Experimenting with scheduling has yielded some interesting results.  While I'll pretty much always advocate self-care first, the plain facts are that obligations have to be met.  And if you can lessen yours so that you can consistently meet them, great!  But ultimately you have to do what works for you and that varies from person to person!

I've finally settled into a groove that I think will work better than the "strictly" self-care schtick I was attempting.  But just so I don't rush off in Ram-crazy (hey Aries, I see you...) I've gotten the lovely cropping up of my allergies to remind me, in between sneezing, to focus on one thing at a time!
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Marinating in the Mental Crockpot


The main focus lately has been to axe things off the business to do list.  As it stands I made most excellent headway the other night, I got that second wind and was raring to go.  The babe sleeping peacefully through the night certainly didn't hurt either!  But even with this focus there are a lot of things I've got in the ole mental crockpot including more immersive classes and a planner system...

An Axe to Grind With the Mind


Because I'm ever the overachiever I've had to wrestle with that as I have doggedly been working on things.  Needless to say the concept of FOMO came up in reference to my to do list which I've put on a rather strict diet.  In reality this concept and what it means in my life isn't anything new, but it's well worth remembering as it likes to stick it's big nose into everything!
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In the comments below, share with me...
  • How will you temper rash actions with careful thought?
  • What plans do you need to take back to the drawing board?
  • What's your relationship with your to do list like?

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]]><![CDATA[HTT: Take the Time]]>Thu, 10 Mar 2016 19:13:31 GMThttp://www.danausdivine.com/blog/htt-take-the-time
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For me to not work means to be idle.  Being idle is more than just a four-letter word, it's morally detestable even.  It's been ingrained in my nature to always be contributing.  Usually in a specific, productive, & practical way.  When I was growing up "self-care" wasn't a thing in my household and the culture of more (work) reigned.  But as I settle into motherhood, for the second time, I look to this phrase:

​Will I be an example or a warning?

Diving Deep Into Detachment


​As Venus enters Pisces (3/12, 5:24 am EST), embracing this energy gives dreamy & romantic notions and ups the empathy factor in relationships.  You might be called into the land daydreams a bit more often and the rose-colored glasses might be hard to remove.

​The deep & abiding empathy of Pisces makes the Venusian energy even softer & gentler, promoting a compassionate understanding in all your close relationships.  Directing this energy towards yourself will allow you to find infinite patience & an Otherworldly detachment to keep you in the flow of the Universe.
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Slowing It Down


​​Taking more time off than I'm used to has allowed so much more space in my life.  So much so, that sometimes I'm really not sure what to do with it all.  Frankly, it can be downright distressing!  But as I slowly embrace the concept I'm finding my flow and falling into ease with my schedule more & more often!

One of the many things I've made a larger priority has been a set of practices surrounding energy management & self-care.  Journaling, pranayama, some prayer recitations, and focusing in on the day's #meditativemessage have all been powerful & calming!
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Ditching the Addiction of More


In the modern culture we inhabit, More has become this illustrious idol.  It beckons us at every turn, with newer & shinier objects each time.  There is this indoctrination we have become subject to ~ to be more, do more, have more.  Embodying excess not just in the form of gluttony & greed, but also subtler manners.


One of the conversations that has been coming up for me quite frequently has been concerning timing, scheduling, "getting it all done", and the like.  Among entrepreneurs it's always important to use your time wisely & be productive, lest you waste precious time.  As a mother & wife, it's important to make sure you're making time for what's important (family, friends, domestic obligations, etc) as well.

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Yet balancing it all is ever the precarious subject.  To do or not to do really becomes a harrowing question.  The issue comes down to legacy however.  How will you be looked upon & remembered?  Are you the example to live by, giving time & attention to what was truly important in your life?  Or are you the warning to remind, the cautionary tale of misplaced priorities & an unfulfilled life.
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The bottom line is to focus on what matters most to you.  To honor your obligations as much as your pleasures and with a nod to Venus is Pisces take each day, moment by moment with compassionate forgiveness.


In the comments below, share with me...
  • How will you give yourself compassionate care over the next few weeks?
  • How does perfectionism pop up in your life?
  • How are you ditching the "Culture of More"?


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]]><![CDATA[HTT: Time for a Shift]]>Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:01:01 GMThttp://www.danausdivine.com/blog/htt-time-for-a-shift
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Every now and then you need a shift.  You must unsettle and disrupt things to start anew and fresh.
I felt this feeling coming.  I had to move things about in my life to find the change I desired.  This led to a two week long dive into the Chinese art of feng shui.  The practice involves the five element cycle and eight aspirational directions (pa kua).  The harmony and balance of these factors in relation to your chi.
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Feng shui isn't something that is new to me, but I hadn't visited it in awhile.  Of the two schools of thought of feng shui, I much prefer the compass theory.  It uses the pa kua over the bagua, but neither is wrong per se.

The journey inspired me to explore my findings & perspective with you here on the blog.

Consider how you might desire to shift your surroundings to support what you desire.  Would you re-arrange your home?  Get rid of some things?  Buy new things?
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The changes made have been instrumental to my feelings since.  It wasn't a miraculous or overnight change, but the simple de-cluttering did wonders.

Ready for a change?  Explore the elements of feng shui I used to help re-energize my space!

In the comments below, share with me:
  • How does the energy of your home make you feel?
  • Given unlimited resources, what would you change about your space?
  • What would you like to feel in your space?

Thanks for tuning in to this week's "Healing Thought Thursday".  Make sure you come back next week to see what's going on in my world!  And if you haven't yet be sure to join my newsletter and connect with me on your favorite social media!  
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