Energy of the Day:  January 7, 2008

Astrological Energy

Sun in Capricorn/Moon in Capricorn:

According to Kabbalists, the energy of Capricorn is one of the most negative of the year.  Why?   It is ruled by the malefic and oft-feared planet Saturn.   Yet, it is through facing the energy of Capricorn and coming to terms with our Shadow that we have the greatest opportunities to bring light into our lives and as a result attract more inner happiness.  

Today, as the Sun continues to move through Capricorn, we encounter the astrological phenomena of a new moon.  New Moons are the beginning of a new cycle and they are great for starting things, based upon the energy that is governing them.   Capricorn’s energy is structure, foundation, our position in the world, and the physical realms.   So, if you are planning to begin a new business, start a new enterprise, begin that new year exercise plan, or start that new diet now would be the time for you to do so.  

Kabbalistic Energy

It always amazes me when the kabbalistic energy fits right in with the astrological energy for the day, as there is a profound lesson that is revealed.    According to Kabbalah, today is the day that Pharoah (another term for Jung’s shadow) is pursuing the Israelites through the desert.   Yet despite all the things that had occurred up to this point, the plagues and the miracles that Moses performed, they are complaining (about the conditions of change in the desert) and wish to return to slavery.  

How insane does this sound?  They are finally free!  They are embarking on beginning their new lives with new opportunities, challenges, hopes, and miracles.   Yet, they wish to return to “slavery”.   What does this really mean?

How many times have you given up something that was not working for you only to return to it, because it was easier to deal with the comfort of unhappiness than change?  How many times have you quit smoking, gone on a diet, left a job, left a relationship, changed your life only to return to the circumstances you were unhappy with?   Personally, I have done this many times and each time I have regretted it.  

Today, we are provided with an opportunity and the energy to resolve our “inner” slavery.  We can move beyond what we are unhappy with.  Take this time to figure out what you would like to purge from your life, because it is not working for you.   You will notice that even though you are afraid and uneasy about these changes, your new opportunities will be endless.