Cancer Full Moon on Christmas

2015 has been an interesting year, and we (almost) end it with a full moon on Christmas day (exciting!). I'm pretty stoked because the full moon will be in Cancer, my sister sign to Pisces (I have a BFF that's a Cancer!)

Full moon's are about making things happen, or, new beginnings. Signing the contract at work, finally buying that special something online you've been wanting, getting your certification in the mail. With the full moon in Cancer, there is a strong focus on close family/friends, and the home. You may finally decide what colour to paint the living room, order that new couch, or make that long awaited phone call to your mother, that you should have made months ago! Feeling warm and fuzzy with those we love could bring some very meaningful, or sentimental conversation to the Christmas table. On the flip side, you may want more solitude, and just staying at home cozied-up on the couch with your favourite Christmas movie, and hot chocolate, may just be what the doctor ordered.

The sun is in Capricorn which could bring some confusion to those sensitive water signs. Capricorn is career, the public eye, structure, and rules, which doesn't blend well with Cancer. Finding a balance between career and home life will be challenging, but very very necessary this holiday season!
Uranus in Aries could make this a very potent week for success, and manifesting that success! If you have big dreams around home/family life, and/or work life, now is the time to create that vision board, write an affirmation in your journal, and take the steps toward fulfilling those desires!

This Week- 3 of Cups (Party Time!)

How perfect is this weeks card draw? 3 of Cups- just in time for Christmas, and that full moon in Cancer! (3 of Cups is mercury in cancer to-boot! I'll be talking more about this upcoming full moon later this week!)

But, lets get started with this weeks draw! On this card, we have 3 figures toasting to each other, and dancing around happily. They look like they're having a great time! This card represents emotional abundance, and a spiritual harvest. Three represents harmony. What ever you have been working on; (especially relationships, or any "inner work") well- you'll be seeing the fruits of your labour! Now is a time to gather your best buds together, pour a glass of wine and celebrate your successes. With Christmas later this week, it's probably very likely that you'll be out-and-about spreading good cheer where ever you go. Chatting with family and friends could be easier this week, and perhaps conversations will be a little more meaningful.
This card can also indicate an engagement, baby/wedding shower, or an invitation to a party.
Enjoy yourself this week! Talk about what you have accomplished this year (big or small!) rather than what you never checked off your new years resolutions list earlier this year. Be encouraging to others too. Let them know you're taking notice of their successes, and make a toast to them. Giving someone a genuine compliment not only makes them feel good, but it will make you feel good too. Give thanks to those that support you, and show support to others in return.
Throw on some tunes, pour a glass of wine (or egg nog, what ever tickles your fancy) and let loose honey!

Affirmation for the week: "I am emotionally abundant!"


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How a Mindful Christmas Will Change Your Life!

Here's my 4 Steps to Staying Mindful This Holiday Season!

1.  Don't over indulge, but don't miss out either. Have that glass of wine and chocolates dammit, just not 5 glasses of wine, and 2 boxes of chocolates all to yourself. Moderation people! It's the holiday season- don't go on that diet you meant to start during the summer. This is NOT the time of year to start diets, or any drastic changes to your diet. Remind yourself it's okay to eat that gingerbread cookie. Have some fun! Don't give yourself an anxiety attack trying to keep track of your sugar/calorie intake. Another great practice involving food is mindful eating. Consciously eat slower and savour every bite! Instead of inhaling your Christmas feast, chew slower and longer. You'll really taste the food, and you'll feel grateful for every bite!

2. With the moderation in food, there should also be moderation of people too. Some people dread going to visit family over Christmas. If you're one of these people, set some boundaries. If you know a family member is going to start talking about a subject matter that makes you cringe- don't entertain it! 

"Ya, but-"

NO. Seriously- change the subject matter, start a conversation with someone else, or excuse yourself to the bathroom or outside for some fresh air. Don't feel like you HAVE to partake in ugly conversations.

Set a strict time limit. Instead of spending 6 hours with your crazy family, cut it down to four or three. Tell them in advance too. I find that if I'm in a large crowd of people for more than a couple of hours my energy starts dropping drastically and I feel cranky. I'm emotionally drained! If you often feel like this- set a time limit! 

3. Remember to breathe! Standing in endless lines buying gifts, returning gifts, waiting at the airport- it's easy to get flustered and start saying things like,

"why isn't this line moving faster?!"

"The people who work here are terrible!"

"Nobody has any sense of personal space or manners!" etc. etc. 

Suddenly your agony is completely the fault of the random stranger standing in front of you, who's probably thinking the same things. 

While you have those moments of waiting- take a deep breath. Ask yourself where you feel tension. Let go of the tension. More deep breaths. It's going to be okay!

4. Remind yourself what Christmas is really about. Why are you celebrating it? Is it just about the gifts and chaos? Or does it mean something else for you? (Hopefully something more meaningful!)

I remember when I started focusing on what Christmas meant to me (family, good food, good wine, and relaxing) the stress and anxiety of trying to find the "perfect" gift for every single person in my life drifted away. I've personally got to a point now where Christmas isn't about me anymore. I much prefer to see the look of 'awe' on my kid's faces when Santa's eaten the cookies and left gifts. It's magic! That makes me happier than receiving anything. As I get older I realize I don't need much anyway. I have everything I need and then some. It's easy to get caught up in the consumerism of Christmas. If you find yourself in this state, remind yourself what's really important to you.

Inner Expansion- New Moon in Sagittarius

Tomorrow, Friday December 11th 2015 is the Sagittarius New Moon. This is a wonderful and interesting time! 
Sagittarius is an optimistic, adventurous, philosophical sign. It's ruled by the planet Jupiter which is about expansion, growth, and success. 
This is a time of wanting to expand our horizons. An interest in learning something new, or trying something new could be intriguing now. Day-to-Day chores or activities seem boring and mundane which could make us feel restless, and our expectations could be too high. So watch out for that. You may find yourself reaching out globally to people from foreign places with immense curiosity in their traditions, or even religion. 
Now is a good time to be open, and embrace progressive changes. New moons are about drawing inward and is ultimately a time to manifest. This is a great time to start a new project, take a course, or make goals for the future. If you have a big idea, or a big dream you want to see come to fruition- start writing down those affirmations! 

Although we may be thinking on a global scale, and be concerned with everything going on in the world, if we want to see changes, the best place to start is with yourself. Don't feel overwhelmed that you can't change the world. This Friday, meditate, and look at what you can change in your life to better the planet. 
Namaste