Julia's Journal November 2009 Archives Book1

Synchronicity calls

I trust that this burning desire to do/create/establish is a part of a greater plan. I know that I am being guided and prepared for this in the perfect way. I let go all sense of urgency and time, and stay calm as I am shown exactly what to do.

Hermes the Magician is adaptable and creative. He has the ability to traverse between worlds easily and effortlessly. He reminds me of the capabilities I’ve inherited from my experiences on this earth plane which is entwined in my DNA.

The Wheel of Fortune heralds a bountiful phase – prizes are won as the wheel spins.

Hermit steps across the minefield of misconceptions and delicately guides me toward a healing lifestyle.

The world brings a garland of goodies – ripe for the picking – a virtual cornucopia of opportunities.

The Moon is coerced by Jupiter to beam her generosity and waves of optimism to us mere mortals.

It’s a number four day of building solid foundations for the future. The erratic energy of the number three day from yesterday is tempered by the practical energy of the four pillars of solidarity.

Synchronicity surrounds my every step. My subconscious is the road map and the numerological sign posits are the green signs. Synchronous events shape our lives as we feed in the data of our dreams.

Emerging from the darkness of the Moon distant hums remind me to stay tuned. Dreams don’t manifest over night – or do they? We loose our footing in the potholes. It is important however to pick ourselves up, dust of the remnants of disappointment and keep walking the talk.

Humans are such fragile beings. We are sensitive and emotional. Well, I’m speaking for myself of course. We are allied to the cause but dented by perspectives of others. It takes guts to stay strong and focused. Walking through fire and ice is a hellish experience. All we desire is to survive and pick a few daises from the garden of hope.

Even in the chaos of my emotional doldrums I lament. Nothing is random or happens by chance. My life is full of clues that link my inner reality to my outer world.

What are those lights up yonder? Are they beacons of hope? Stay try and you will be rewarded. Life becomes a reward and you will be victorious.

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Transformation is the theme for today

I let go all fear of the future. I know that Infinite Intelligence is operating in every area of my life. Step by step my way is illumined, and right livelihood becomes mine at the perfect time.

The New Moon in Scorpio is at 6:13am this morning AEST. This fertile and potent ground is the perfect time to plant the seeds for the coming months and years.

Yesterday and over the weekend I chanted the concept of releasing and letting go of outdated thoughts, words, values and behaviours. Now the time for planting is here.

So, if we want wheat – healthy and strong – vibrant and abundant – what do you plant? I encourage you to answer that for yourself.

As I’ve mentioned previously, over the weekend retreat I considered my goals and wishes for the next phase or even the next twelve months. And so this morning I plant my seeds with love ad with intention. I have no definition or restriction on how they w ill sprout in my life. I trust that the universe will deliver a bountiful healthy crop.

The key theme for Scorpios at this time is transformation. Deep soulful change is part of our mission. I suppose that is why we make good detectives, psychologists and healers. So if there is any part of your life that requires change then this is the time when the universe will support you on your mission.

My areas of focus are: health and well being – career – relationships and especially on the sale of my town house at Coffs Harbour Jetty.

I give thanks for perfect, vibrant healing and choose healthy choices for my mind, body and spirit. I give thanks that the perfect career opportunity is offered and that I am able to contribute to Australia in a purposeful and positive way. I give thanks for all of my relationships and have reflected on how they reflect the peace, love and respect I have in my heart. I give thanks for the opportunities that support my growth as a woman who desires peace and love in our world.

The Fool is the beginning – the zero card of a brave new world. Judgement supports the theme of transformation and offers the unconditional positive regard from Saturn and Pluto. The Sun is the golden orb of opportunity, play and abundance. The Lovers are balanced in their pursuit of a new life fresh and exquisitely loving.

This is the New Year for Scorpios. It is a time of renewal and rejuvenation. Mercury enters Sagittarius (a powerful second house position for me).

Cast your seeds into the fresh ploughed earth and tend to them with love and positive intent. Once the seeds have been planted we must maintain a positive relationship with them – ensuring that they are watered with the ambrosia of our dreams and if any weeds appear gently and respectfully remove them immediately.

You can transform your entire life. The universe is an unbroken, continuous fabric within which I can create and intend my destiny.

Peace and Love,
Julia Ashton-Sayers

I am patient

Today, I know I am discovering the right livelihood for me, that which matches the experience of my past with the passion of my soul. All will be revealed to me at the right time. I relax knowing that this is so.

The Moon and Venus align today offering intensity and passion in the thrust for love and money.

WE are in the eve of the New Moon in Scorpio and for Scorpios it is relevant for us to release the negative side of our nature – the anger, fear, jealousy, greed or bitterness. Sounds simple doesn’t it? But how do we do that? What is the magic formula for negative traits – be gone! And if it was that simple them no-one would be harbouring any anger or resentment – now would we?

I try - I do try to release the negative or dark forces that linger in my psyche. However, the world “try” actually sets us up to fail. It is sort of the soft option – I’ll try to do this but if I don’t success well at least I tried – right? I’ve mentioned Yoda’s wise words in this column before – there is no try there is only do (or something to that effect).

So, today I will consciously do! I will walk at lunchtime and with each step walk away from the toxic terrors that plague my subconscious.

The Moon is my first card this morning. She is a link to the love and beauty in my world. Justice demands truth and integrity in all dealings – with self and others – be true to you and all will be well. Empress represents the incubator of dreams – visions yet to be embedded in reality. I am a warrior brave and true fighting for the right to live by the code.

Do you see yourself as a warrior? I do – well sometimes, I do. Some days I feel I battle the darkness within – other times I feel that I battle perceptions of others – a losing battle I must admit. Some days I battle with myself just to stay in the race. The human race that is and other days I find myself withdrawing and finding a retreat in a shady nook somewhere.

Today is an 11/2 day so there is a public/private feel. There is no battle just a retreat to relinquish the dark shadows of yester-year. Abracadabra – shadow self are gone!

I am patient. When I am patient, I am able to sustain an intention until it is realised.

So be it.

Peace and Love,
Julia Ashton-Sayers

Happy Anniversary

I am now led to the perfect job, the one I really want. The universe rushes to support me with the right people, information, and opportunities. I let go of all preconceived ideas, and allow myself to be guided, step by step. This job has my name on it!

Today is my 7th anniversary. Yesterday we (Roger and I) celebrated his birthday. Yes, we are both Scorpios. As a matter of fact a lot of my friends are Scorpios. We seem to gather in some secret enclave.

Yesterday I played happy birthday (its one of my ring tones) by the Beatles and danced for Rog. He was so impressed – I could tell!

Today he got the raw version of Happy Anniversary Baby got you on my mind! What an exciting day to such an auspicious occasion – don’t you think?

It’s been a totally awesome 9 years with this man. He loves me unconditionally and patiently navigates my moods and supports my creativity and life path with absolute devotion.

So what do I do for him? Well, I mirror those strands of the relationship back. I’ve supported him when he was weary and was patient and kind when he needed time out and I’ve made him laugh – what’s more! Does it getter than that? Well, yes, that is the plan!

Yesterday we walked the bush trail for our afternoon stroll. As we walked we made plans for our future. We put them into three main categories: personal – relationship and career. After Roger shared his personal goals I committed mine to the moment. I then suggested another sub category of – family – children and grandchildren. We made plans and agreed on the thoughts, words and ideas. On Tuesday morning when the New Moon is in Scorpio we will commit them to the universe.

It’s a 10/1 day and I want to end the less than positive movie reel that is going on in my head.

I picked up a book yesterday from the bookcase in our tiny retreat. It is a book I read last year and I gravitated back to it again. The title is: Love and Letting go of Fear. I want to buy my own copy when I return home. The book was written by a psychiatrist – Gerald G Jampolsky. In his authors note he writes: “We teach what we want to learn, and I want to learn to experience inner peace.” So be it!

Some of the Principles in the book are pretty clear cut – release the past; words to eliminate from our vocabulary; forgiveness is the key to happiness etc. And one other which is relevant for me today, “the past is over and it cannot touch me.” I like this statement and especially the concept of putting all of my painful, guilty, fearful thoughts into a helium balloon and printing, “I forgive my misperceptions” on to the balloon and releasing it into the sky.

In honour of this 10/1 day I would like to do that now!

The Sun trines Uranus today and the cosmos are electrified by these two planets. The flow of inventiveness – new concepts are generated and supported with this alignment.

I’m not saying that, letting go of fear is a new concept – as a matter of fact I think that it is played over in many forms over the millennia. And it’s certainly not a new concept for me either – I’ve worked don this many times in my lifetime. What I am saying is that this is the concept for me today. Take stock of the past – give thanks for the lessons and release the toxic reminders into the balloon. It’s not just the thoughts, words and beliefs it is the actions – reactions that must drift off into the balloon.

For example, how do we react when someone hurts us? Well my first reaction is to retreat. Then I skilfully build a wall around myself. During the construction of this wall I put in lots of putty (sugar and carbohydrates) and then brick by brick I deliberately block out my aggressor. I may wear the mask of a happy person but the tempest dwells and the storm is brewing. After a while I either shrug it off as insignificant or I move on or sometimes offer my scorpion stinger and deliver a hit.

We all have our own defence mechanisms and mine vary from person to person or situation to situation. I am an emotional woman. I have feelings, sensitivities and I hurt. What I do with that hurt entwines with my DNA. There are many forms of bullying, hiding or storying that hurt and they are as unique as you are.

Some people have a scrapbook or blog and bleed in public life and others go into hiding. Whatever has hurt you in the past cannot hurt you today – only if you allow it to – that person doesn’t even think about you – they’ve moved on and taken their toxic arrows with them. The only person who is still hurting is you – break the cycle and love yourself enough to heal the wounds of the past – let it be!

I work consistently toward my goals of releasing the past. I take advantage of every opportunity and maximise the number of ways an event can take place, I increase the probability that all good and wonderful things will happen.

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Renewal

In the final act of primal surge I had to finish the book. I could not move from my cosy resting place on the sofa tucked in by the warmth and pleasant strokes of another person’s creativity. The quilt is colourful and the design intriguing. Wrapped around me for the final pages of Kay Redfield Jamison’s book: “Nothing was the same”.

This book traces the journey of love and relationship through the hazardous minefield of human emotions. Kay writes with such a clever, poignant and professional pen. Her tone and story range from the depths of human despair to the desire to honour her husband’s memory. And finally she eloquently captures his indelible mark on her soul’s journey. It was a great read – sad and tearful but astoundingly beautiful.

The last couple of pages turned and as I reached the end I cried. I allowed the tears to come entwined with my own grief = my personal story underpinning the legacy of my life so far.

I sauntered to the shower with tears rolling down on the remnants of smiling cheeks. I had to shower – to wash away the memory of yesterday – the obligations with the unkind and ungenerous. Their words and thoughts slither down the drain of “no regrets” collecting in the silage pit of tainted disillusionment.

I had to wash my hair. The fresh smell of a new day lingers on the damp strands of my crowning glory.

Wash away the thoughts, ideas and suggestions that emerge from my mind squashed by the folded arms and deep sighs and vacant eyes.

The familiarity of my purple t-shirt and amethyst pendant are comforting as I stroll out onto the veranda.

A fresh brew and a delicate rice round are the instant reminder to sit and soak up the view.

Mountains roll beyond the horizon. The valley cloaked in green with a striking resonance to a place I once knew. Have I climbed them in my dreams? And why are they so significant anyway? I’m an ocean girl – a mermaid not a mountain climber?

Are they symbolic of the climb? The continual trail we must endure if we are to get to the top? The top of what? The top of our game? The top of the heap – leaving others face down?

I’m not that ambitious, or am I? Am I looking at the forest but not seeing the trees?

My eyes have scanned the horizon but what about the tree-lined fore ground and the tiny garden in from of me?

A butterfly dances through the lavender. It has been reborn – transformed and enjoying the freedom from the chrysalis.

I think I’ll do that too!

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Picture perfect – Brogo, Polperro Cottage

The work I seek is tailor-made for me. It utilises all my gifts and experience. I flourish in this work, and enjoy the challenges of developing new skills and greater self-expression.

Have you ever stopped for a moment and looked around your world and thought, yes in this moment in time my life is picture perfect? Well, I just did.

Last night after work we travelled down to Brogo. It was an easy and picturesque trip of rolling mountain vistas scattered with a picture board of Australian bush. Rozella’s flashed past in their Le Mans colours of crimson and blue. We arrived around 7:30pm and unpacked and ate our dinner in record time.

Since it was the eve of Roger’s birthday we decided to reflect on the year he was leaving behind. I suggested that we encompass a list of the positive and not so positive aspects of the year in three main categories: personal, professional and relationship. Essentially what did we perceive as our highs and lows? And so we did.

At the outset I offered that we are very fortunate. Not only do we have a great partner to share our daily life with (sometimes bordering on grind) we have achieved so many goals since our move to the Territory.

Today is a new phase and one that deserves a celebration. So we toasted each other and began to recount the past year of our married life.

How can we ask for more if our lives are picture perfect? What else is there?

I’ve already considered my goals and I will share them with you tomorrow.

Now, I focus my intent – when I focus my intent I am mindful about what I bring into my life.

Strangely, the pictures of my subconscious reveal endings – chapters closing and the strength to overcome obstacles and shed the unwanted layers of yesterday.

It is a number nice day of empowerment, resolution - a perfect time to recommit. So be it!

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers [Link to Rock Lily Cottages - Brogo]

Is everybody happy?

I am an irresistible magnet attracting the perfect work to me now! I let go all sense of struggle, and allow the work I really want to come to me on time, in the perfect ways.

The Moon has moved into “people pleaser” Libra. This sign is devoted to peace and harmony. I often wonder if that is their secret mission then what about the own search for peace and harmony? Are they happy? Do they find content in serving others? Or is their life beset by inner turmoil constantly questioning and forever seeking?

My ascendant is Libra and I know that I am a seeker. I’m also attuned to my truth while striving for integrity. I don’t let to let people down and I become quite unsettled if I know that I’ve hurt someone. With all that being said, balance is the key theme in my life.

Today is a number eight day – a search for balance and harmony. The two circles of the number eight are in constant search for balance.

In western society I find that the word balance is a constant. We are seeking a balance between work and home – between self and family. But what happens if we spread ourselves too thin? What if we flop into a chair and can’t move – is anyone happy? How do we make everyone happy? And should we keep trying?

I’ve had clients come to me for readings and they’ve said, I want to find someone who will make me happy. My reply has always been, why should someone make you happy? I believe it is up to you to make sure that you are happy, don’t you think?

So, the question is what makes you happy? It’s an individual thing, isn’t it? It was a question I asked yesterday at work – is everybody happy? And of course I got a variety of responses; closely followed up by a mixture of caveats. For example, I would be happy if I could be somewhere else doing, x, y or z!

For me, I am happy if my life has meaning and purpose. As long as my life is infused with meaning and purpose I feel successful. So what about you? Again, what makes you happy?

It’s Friday, the eve of the weekend and good day to contemplate your own definition of happy. Have a great weekend.

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Dig deep

I deserve love! I deserve and abundance of everything good, including riches and money. I now accept that I am part of a bountiful universe that is constantly pouring forth its gifts. I now accept that it is my privilege and responsibility to receive these gifts with gratitude.

This number seven day suggest inner reflection. While on this internal excavation our inner dialogue comes under scrutiny. This can sometimes represent an archaeological dig. Why do I offer up such a metaphor?

Well, our inner dialogue can be formed over eons of experiences. Such as, thoughts, words or even dispersions cast from the toxic messages of others. These coded gifts embed in our psyche and we trot them out as part of our beliefs.

For example: I’ve heard myself saying in the past that I am not good at mathematics. Why is that? Well my statement was the result of a comment from a teacher who said to me before an exam, “Julia, there is no point you doing this exam as you will fail – you are not good at maths!” And I believed him!

Then one day I thought, just a second, I passed my leaving certificate in this subject; I’ve worked in banking and finance in a previous career path, I’ve conducted my personal finances successfully so perhaps he was wrong? After this realisation I changed that internal dialogue and my perfect remedy was a positive affirmation.

It’s ironic how negative messages from forty years ago can compound over time and over ride every positive or loving message we’ve heard. Once I realised that the concept of negativity has more impact on our lives than positive messages I began to search for other pilgrims.

Don Miguel Ruiz, the author and creator of The Four Agreements (http://www.miguelruiz.com/) maintains that we come into this world as beings of light and love and through the process of domestication (negative messages) we are programed to believe that we are worthless and become fractured and tormented.

Reflecting on my own internal dialogue I’ve realised how these negative taunts pop out as beliefs about me. Now I work really hard to combat those messages with positive vibrations. And that is a major impetus for me writing my blog: Julia’s Journal. This is a cathartic channel for me advocate and promote empowerment strategies – lessons learned at the school of hard knocks. After the awareness has been created we can work on each painful layer which has been formed over a millennia (slight exaggeration – only feels that long!).

So, keep in mind – my inner dialogue reflects the power I project. How I present myself to the world and move about it it is a mirror of my self talk.

What does your self talk reveal about you? Are you conveying a positive and happy being or are you grumpy and unapproachable? What do you hear yourself saying? Do you berate yourself on a daily basis? Are you into self flagellation?

Stop right now! Dig deep and find the inner wisdom and beauty you brought with you to this earth school. Dust off your books and reprogram those hard drives – it’s a new day. Start today – love yourself silly!

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Desire

I now release every thought, belief and attitude that limits my ability to have everything I desire! I now raise my ability to have!

Desire burns bright within all of us. We are emotional beings who strive toward our goals – our visions and dreams. We seed these dreams with passion – sometimes forsaking all others or the even overlooking the practicalities of life. Then what? Are we satisfied? Does the result give us satisfaction? Or is too much never enough?

The World promises abundance beneath the garland of plenty. The Devil represents the primal force that motivates us when times are tough. The Magician resides within – accessing imagination and intellect weaving the perfect blend for creation.

It is a number six day – commitment and responsibility pronounced. Be careful what you ask for as you will surely receive. Mercury and Uranus are explosive counterparts. The Sun in Scorpio an unrelenting tempest.

It’s Remembrance Day. A day to reflect and give thanks to those who give the ultimate sacrifice so we could be free. I am grateful for all that I have in life. I am instantly abundant when I show thanks for what I have. So be it!

Peace and Love,
Julia Ashton-Sayers

Choices

I let go all panic around financial obligations. I know all the money I need flows to me now. The right thoughts, words and actions are shown to me, and I am able to meet these obligations in the perfect way.

The Moon is in Virgo gives and earthy balance to the watery intensity of the Sun in Scorpio. It’s a number five day – a wildcard day so it is best to keep grounded and focused.

The Tower represents lightning bolts out of the blue. For the most part they are the result for someone else’s point of view.

Strength offers courage and focus – reminding us of our inner guile and determination. We must wrestle with the beast called, fear and push our head into his jaws the trick is to come out unscathed.

The Emperor is a guiding light, dispelling the shadows of torment throughout the night. Stride toward your destination today and do not dwell in the darkness of disappointment.

It’s a bright sunny day and yet the harbinger of change taunts my comfort zone. Natural sunlight kisses the path of determination. Laden with truth we must abide and yet I’d rather stay at home and hide.

Each day is a blessing in disguise; a new opportunity to dig deep and discover the truth. I am not afraid of my excavations or the toil to the depths of my being. The hard work is not as arduous as it seems. The load id lightened when we peel back the layers. The richness of sole is close to the core. The gems revealed will make our hearts soar.

Within all of us we hold sacred offerings, minerals, precious stones and rare gems. There are pearls of wisdom, rubies to mind – made from the blood of our souls compressed over time. Sapphire for clarity – emeralds for truth – diamonds are rare but we can still sift through the coal and compressed lessons to pluck one out of the dark night air.

We are opened for business - this esoteric jewellery shop which offers our wares – a moment in time to share if we dare. Conversations are created to bring to the surface the payload of gems and offer them to the world.

Be kind and thoughtful where you share your wares.

I am free to create success in my life – its my choice. To be free is to know that I can direct my awareness where I want to, when I want to, and how I want to.

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Cosmic lovers embrace

The Lord takes his bride. She is beauty and love and he pushes her virtues aside. Kidnapping her from the throne he plans the trek home.

Morphed from misery to ecstasy – those planets home secrets for all of us; the intensity; the pleasure; the pain – facing the world alone – pretending again.

The simple truth (if there was such a thing) does not underestimate the plutonian hug. Venus may sashay and smile –he’ll strategise ready to strike.

Capitalise on the energy of the day – it could be worth your while – who knows how long we have to wait – for another cosmic love fest to come our way.

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Time

Do you know how precious time is - a moment; a second to sit alone in a familiar place and gather your thoughts or write a page of musings alone among the business of life?

Time is short.

A kitchen conversation this morning revealed the ominous Christmas period looming.

Time is short.

I walked familiar corridors toward new learning – a skill must be accomplished if I matter still. I recalled the angst and frustration that clung to the walls. I forgave myself a thousand times for not listening to the calls.

Time is short.

Time heals all wounds – people die and lovers move away. I feel lost and along and miss him everyday. He’s steely gaze and abrupt tone kept me ground in pursuit of atonement.

Time is short.

Time has passed and fear has seeped from gaping wounds and gnashing teeth. I’ve lasted this long despite their jibes – a victory in itself – I do admire.

Time is short.

I have a pass and can walk through glass – alone and brave – ready to face another day. Life has been cruel; a stern headmaster rules – I’ve succumbed and cried – tossed tantrums and hide. I’ve laughted and joked taken a philosophical approach.

Time is short.

Now I wit for time to pass and eventually arrive at last in a new domain – return home again – renewed and ready to face the time when we can connect one more time.

Time is short.

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Tortured love

Whatever amount of money, knowledge and support I/this business/project need, I know that the universe meets all my requirements in ways far greater than my conscious mind can imagine! I accept this with gratitude.

Venus and Pluto connect on a deep level today. Venus is in Scorpio and Pluto– Capricorn – both are locked in a metamorphic embrace.

It’s a number four day – a great day for building a foundation for the future but before you do it’s a good idea to throw out your weakest link.

Gosh I hated that show – you are the weakest link – off you go! How awful? But I guess people set themselves up for that – it’s like the biggest loser – who would want to be known as the biggest loser? Or even wear the t-shirt.

To be honest I can’t even read, “xyz for dummies” – why would you want to even think about picking up a book that says, I am a dummy! In my view, the world, our colleagues and the process of domestication are damaging enough without reinforcing our insecurities with such negative messages.

Last night I watched a lovely move called, “My Home in Umbria”. It was a delightful movie with Maggie Smith, Timothy Small and Robbie Barker. The synopsis was – a lady who was a writer was on the train and the train blew up. She survived and took the other survivors from her carriage back to her home to heal.

They were in shock and pain at first but eventually they began to heal. The story is set in a beautiful part of the world and I was delighted with the story and the messages. One message that stood out for me was that the generosity of the woman worked as a healing journey for her pain. She too, had been abandoned and yet with her strong spirit and unfathomable imagination carved out a magical existence. She loved to help others and give freely and as she did she began to heal.

Throughout my life I, too have found this theme to be a common threat – as I’ve given of myself, I too have healed the scars upon my soul.

For we all have been tortured by love and I know that no-one escapes these lessons in life. If we give back then we realise that we feel better and in many ways are validated.

This link today is a blessing. I hope that this powerful alignment works for you – give a little and love a lot – let the healing begin.

I nurture gratitude. When I express gratitude for what I have in life, I learn not to take things for granted.

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Kindness is catchy!

“Be swift to love and make haste to be kind.” Henri Frederick Amiel

Today and everyday I am open and receptive to channels of good! I let go the need to know what they are! I open my mind to good ideas and wise actions.

It’s a number three day which encourages communication and short journeys. My mind is free from fear or clutter and I am feeling vibrant. The sun is shinning and all is perfect – what more could I want? Well probably a great deal more. What’s that you’re saying? Well, I want the world – everyone on the planet to feel the same as I do on this glorious November day.

Venus, planet of love and money moves into Scorpio today. The Sun is still in Scorpio so there is a deep and profound connection going on with these two forces.

This morning I’ve woken up to my husband declaring his love for me and my dog Jazz nudging me and gazing into my soul with her huge deep pools of chocolate starry eyes. Telepathically she is voicing her deep love and devotion for me – or perhaps that is a little begging – where is my brekkie? Never mind – I have the power to choose the subliminal messages and I choose love and loyalty!

So, in my journal I’ve decided to spread the joy and give humanity a taste of the ambrosia from the fountain of love – how philanthropic of me?

The Moon incites creativity – her ebb and flow are constant as she moves through her cycles and signs. She is a complex orb – forever shifting and hauling her energy over the planet. Our emotional and social worlds are closely aligned to her timeless spell.

The Fool is a source of illumination – raw and ready to race into the world – travelling light with all his might – striding a different path, “where to from here?” he boasts! Gosh I don’t know; let’s just see where it takes us? He travels along and refuses to carry and baggage of the past – a warrior of sorts – a young optimist without weapons or agenda.

On the contrary, the Emperor loves control and his agenda is full with the rule of the realm. He dictates from Mount Olympus and moves his gods and goddesses like fragile chess pieces on a mystical chess board.

He is the final chapter in my morning reading – the pictures of my unconscious are revealed. What will the day hold and what will I do now that my morning ritual of journal scribing is nearly done?

There are no great plans or extensive to do lists – a little publishing on my blogs and updating sites – a coffee date with my best mate – my gorgeous husband – some time in the garden pottering around and admire the recent foliage and blooms.

While we are on the subject of gardens it reminds me that I’ve never been so involved or connected to my garden in my life. It’s a strange phenomenon that all of a sudden I am excited about the billowing lacy canopy of my maples as they’ve transformed from grey limbs and spotted stick branches into a mass of tiny perfect leaves. And the Australian native plants are flowering profusely. My bulbs are giving it all they’ve got before they exit and go under ground until next spring.

I am delighted with my patch of flowery Nirvana. I don’t mind the work – it is worth the pain as the rewards are the ongoing bountiful gain.

So what about you? What are your unconscious forces guiding you to do? It is Sunday – a wonderful day to nurture yourself and enjoy a day of rest. Is it socialising you have on the top of your list? Well if it is then I hope it is a magical gathering full of fun and laughter.

Relish the moment and share a nice word – make someone’s day and remember to be kind. Love who you are – there’s no-one who can love you like you can. And when you feel the love spilling over share it with your neighbour, your family, your friends and even the world – what else are we meant to do?

Good luck is with me. Good luck happens when an opportunity presents itself and I meet it with preparedness.

Peace and Love,
Julia Ashton-Sayers

Aladdin’s (Julia’s) Lamp

I am now open and receptive to new channels of good! I let go of the need to know what they are! I open my mind to good ideas and wise actions.

I woke up this morning to a large huntsman spider sitting on my wall. I don’t see spiders very often here in this house and was intrigued as to why he chose to be right here in front of me. I thought about the significance of spiders and how their presence impacts and remembered that spiders represent the web of life. Perhaps it is something about the web aka the internet or perhaps my destiny is presenting bread crumbs for me to follow – watch this space.

Last night I dreamt that I was strolling along my favourite beach in Coffs Harbour and lodged in the sand was a lamp. Immediately, I thought Aladdin’s lamp (as you would) and the corrected myself and said no, its Julia’s lamp.

I thought okay, let see if this lamp works like in the fairy tale. So I gave it a rub and sure enough a beautiful genie emerged (a little Barbara Eden-esqe). She smiled and said, “hello Mistress – thank you for releasing me from the lamp – it is pretty cramped in there and I’ve been trapped for a thousand years – you know the deal – you have three wishes – so let’s move on – what are they?”

I said, “I am massively grateful for my life and I have created a magical, comfortable and safe realm to live in however there are one or two desires still left on my list and I would like to bring them to fruition.”

She said, “Yes of course, what are they?”

I said that I want perfect health; to be vibrant and vivacious – respect for my body and to feel that is a powerful, sensual and loving temple for my heart and soul. I want my mind to think clearly and ensure that I make the right choices for a healthy lifestyle.

She replied, “Yes, this is done – what is the next one?”

I said, I now give thanks that my townhouse in Coffs Harbour Jetty is now sold to the perfect person for the perfect price. She said, “Yes it is done – so what is your final wish? After all these two wishes have already been granted – all we are waiting on is the outcome and the evidence.”

Well, it was the first wish I thought about but wanted to save it for the grand finale. Interesting, she nodded and said, yes I know.

We sat down together facing one another on the warm sand and the familiar sounds of the ocean crashed gently around us. I was mesmerised by her brilliant blue eyes and her wide glowing smile. Finally, I said that that my third wish is that you have your freedom. I wish that you were not confined to one small space existing on the whims of those who may find you on some lonely beach somewhere. She said, “Yes I can be free if that is what you wish, Mistress however my destiny is that I am here to serve humanity.

Then my final wish is that you are free to walk the planet granting wishes for those who call upon you. She blinked and said, “You are most kind, Julia – you are generous and thoughtful but don’t you see, I am you and you are me and we are the same person – living our truth together.

I woke up smiling and felt comforted by the dream and could not wait to spread the word that we all have our own genie within – take her out for a stroll in your favourite locale and communicate your desires because magic happens!

The Moon is in her natal abode and the Sun in Scorpio. It must be a day to nourish our souls with love, good food and compassion. Enjoy your day!

I pay attention to events and details that are out of the ordinary – that is, seemingly coincidental. Life is littered with clues that guide me through life. When I pay attention to “out of the ordinary” events, I ope up to life’s magic.

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Let it go

I now accept the truth that there is no separation between me and the universal treasury! My financial needs, like all needs, are met on time, in the right way. There is plenty to share and spare!

The Moon and Pluto are in opposition today. It’s time to face your fears and let go of attitudes or beliefs that do not support your truth. The numerology of the day supports that alignment with a 10/1 day. What does that mean? Well, a 10 is the end of a cycle and the 1 represents a new beginning.

Yesterday I learned that prospective tenants who had arranged to move into my property in Coffs Harbour had changed their minds. Of course that is not an entirely bad thing. Why? Well philosophically speaking if they were not the right tenants then it was best that they chose not to sign contracts.

The disappointing part of the exchange was that they did not bother to notify us. They had basically made up their minds on Monday to put an offer on another property and they could not be bothered to pick up the phone and let us know.

I was disappointed that people are not capable of being courteous. Why is it so difficult for people to say, look I apologise for the inconvenience of drawing up the contracts, mowing the lawns and having the place cleaned spotless however I am not going ahead.

From my perspective it is a positive outcome as I’d prefer to sell the gorgeous town house rather than rent it to people who do not really want to be there. Now the perfect new owners will appear with the most perfect offer – so be it!

What I was most pleased about during this situation was that I did not spiral into a place of fear. I saw that the matter as slightly disappointing rather as an open door to something more positive and which aligns with our vision for the future.

In my mind lack propels lack. I have no room in my life for a lack of anything let along seeing a negative outcome. Why choose to predict negativity when we can easily feed a positive future with our thoughts and actions. While the everyday fears creep in to taunt us we don’t have to ask them to pull up a chair and stay. It is far more empowering to say, no thanks, I don’t like what you are selling – I am not buying into that script!

I can transform my entire life. The universe is an unbroken continuous fabric which I can create and intend my destiny. So be it!

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Something transcendental

I approach life with full awareness and an open heart. When I am attentive and open to life, I allow for new understanding in every moment. I attract success.

The bliss of the morning has broken with the reality of the news on the radio. It’s not that I can decipher what the news is – its just that I can hear the news reader in his monotone grating out something that I don’t particularly want to hear.

I often wonder would it would be like if we wok up to a good morning sweetheart instead of the blast of an alarm. And when we made our way out to the kitchen we were greeted by an inspirational affirmation or an uplifting serenade.

Last night I received my Wellbeing magazine and as I thumbed through I noticed on the inside page a small snippet about the benefit of a good belly laugh. Apparently the journalist had read an email in her office and broke into hysterical laughter. I thought that this is great but perplexed as to why it was news?

Immediately I became disappointed to realise that our ability and opportunity to laugh is so rare that we needed to be reminded or even the fact that it is newsworthy. It’s like guess what, I laughed today. What if we pushed the boundaries and say, have two belly laughs or even one laugh and a good solid chuckle?

All jokes aside, and why should the be – it’s a number nine day – a day of empowerment and resolution. The Moon is in her joker Gemini phase ensuring an effervescent energy. Mercury is angled up to the Sun so there could be a lot of chatter going on or the possibility of a good yarn.

My prescription for the day is to smile at your colleagues, chuckle a little – throw in a little imagination and turn the situation around and see the flip side and then let it rip – break the cycle of doom and gloom and sprinkle a little magic with laughter and joy. It’s great medicine.

I love life. I love the complexities of people – I love looking at their multi-faceted imperfections and turning them around – watching them glisten in the sunlight of realisation that life is to be lived, revered and celebrated. I love deeply, passionately and in some sense other worldly – without restriction or definition. My love for my family, friends and humanity is something transcendental.

Today I feel a deep sense of gratitude and love for everyone – love one another and if that doesn’t work for you – laugh until you drop.

Have a magical day!

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

A tribute

I know that everything I desire is available to me, and more! All obstacles to my good are dissolved now. I say “yes!” to the universe, and open my mind, heart and arms wide to receive the full outpouring of its riches.

The Sun and Moon mirror my natal alignments today and tomorrow. As a matter of fact another intriguing aspect is that today is a number eight day – my favourite number. So what do you think? Could it be a great in the life of Julia? Will small children bow as I pass by or people throw roses on my path as I enter the building? I think not but it is fun to fantasise isn’t it?

Actually I wake every day with great enthusiasm. Each day begins with a resounding, “yes” I am happy to be alive and vibrant. It is usually the reality of the day or the investment of another person’s perspective that blemishes my spritely start to the day. I know this may sound a little arrogant in some respects however I am very content where I am in my life and its only when another person’s reality clashes with mine that I feel pangs of disillusionment.

Anyhow, today the Sun and Moon are shinning on me and I intend to secure the perimeter of my aura with a “no trespassers” electric fence. Yes, that should work – don’t you think?

Reality checks are the vibe of the day with Neptune moving forward after his recent retro phase. I propose that this is a good thing although I am a little partial of living on Fantasy Island myself. There is no struggle about reality for me, its just I choose to dance between both worlds. This works for me – especially in my working life.

You know when you are in meetings and your colleagues transition into animal entities. Or when you are in a car and you look beyond the mountain range and visualise other worlds. I must admit that my imagination is my closest and most trusted ally – it never lets me down and I can count on it to get me through the most barren landscapes.

Yesterday I finished a book called: John Lennon – The Life by Philip Norman. As I turned the last page the sky turned red raw crimson. The clouds were on fire – a furnace burns brightly above my head and I am in awe of the spectacle of nature. Inside my office I sat depleted and sad.

This huge book about the life John Lennon travails the life of an angry young man as he grappled with his creativity and tainted perspective on life to a mature and settled loving father and husband. I cried. I am sad with the ending – even though I already knew the ending – I still cry.

His story touches my life. It is not just his music as that was the backdrop of my years of growing up in Liverpool (his sister city); it is his struggle with his demons – his honesty about his insecurity his bravery with his vulnerability that I find so compelling. Why am I sharing this with you tonight?

I guess it reminds me that in this life we worry too much about the outcomes – or the reactions of others. We swaddle ourselves in fear worried if we are successful or if someone loves us or even likes us. As each day passes I come to realise that this is the manure of life. What does it matter if others do not like us or if they resent us for whatever reason? We are here – we have our special place in the world. So be it.

I’ve become hardened to the fact that I am not a statue or a refrigerator. I am a woman who is passionate, creative and filled with emotions. I cannot be like you or you or even him – I am Julia – complex and passionate living life with a strong code of ethics and a bond with impeccable values. I try to live my life as best I can – not deliberately hurting anyone but still resisting the urge to be the “chronic people pleaser” from my childhood and youth.

While reading this book I tried to put myself into John’s world as I not only wanted to see life from his perspective but gain empathy of his life’s journey and abrupt ending. And I did. While reading this 800 page biography I gained a lot of insight about the man I admired as a young girl. Sure I was mesmerised by this love songs but it was the man of peace whom I adored. Now it is John my Spirit guide who comes to me with esoteric messages of love and peace and a motivating energy to keep pursuing my goals and dreams.

If you ask me what I admire most about John Winston Lennon I would have to declare that it was his vulnerability and the courage to admit the frailties of being human. He gave us his all and we are still drinking from the fountain of his wisdom and strength. Peace and love, John – peace and love.

My intent is clear – my desires are fulfilled.

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Twins

Today and everyday I choose to prosper without limit! I now release all lack and limitation thinking, and welcome the free-flowing gifts of the universe.

Love and wealth are topical today. Venus (love and money) is in Libra and the North Node (dragon’s head) is in Capricorn (business and career) in their own feature film.

Last night I dreamed that someone had given me twins to raise. I was asked if I could love and nature them as well as work on my career. I blinked and said, yes (it was a very quick blink). I felt comfortable in the dual role. The twins (one girl and one boy) were very content to sit in their bouncers or be carried around in their capsules as I continued to work.

Symbolically I see this dream as new beginnings in two specific areas of my life. On one hand I was very contented in my nurturing role with the twins and they fitted perfectly into my world as I traversed a dreamy career path. I saw this dream as a positive prophecy.

Dreams aside (and why should we while we are currently intoxicated by this Neptunian mist?) the Full Moon this morning is in Taurus which commands a pragmatic approach. Its one thing to dream but what are the parameters of the dream? And is workable?

The Full Moon early this morning propels us into the practicalities of life including money and love. Taureans can be direct and in that tone this moon phase is asking, “So, is it working for you?” If the answer is no, then drop it and run – or maybe a slow canter.

In my personal transits today I have my progressed moon conjunct radix midheaven (9th and 10th house). This transit highlights career and public life and the juxtaposition between ambitions and family life. What are my ambitions and how will they align with home and family oriented responsibilities? Will I be able to raise the twins in stilettos and a power suit?

The dream splashes over into my morning thoughts. Their little faces become clear and their energy is compelling. I feel so connected to them as if their smell is drawing me closer into their ardour. There is no fear of letting them down – only a sense of order and security. So now the big question is, when can we sign the adoptions papers and when can I take them home?

It’s a number seven day – reflection and inner journeys illicit the dream that we put on hold – obligations, duty and a sense of responsibility overshadow our desire for creativity and madness. We live the technicolour dream but what if we paint and sketch and drool over the canvas and it is bare? What if the creation does not compare to the flair of our imagination? Do we become despondent, withdrawn and sullen? Or do we scrutinise the pallet and mix colours – layering textures until the canvas is the reflection of our vision splendour.

Prometheus relinquishes his right for an indulgent life. Quite the contrary, he chooses to sacrifice his birthright and offer salvation for our dreams. The Fool is unrelenting and unbridled passion personified. These primal forces drive him toward a new destination. Apollo offers the sun and music encouraging us to dream and the heart will surely follow. Venus stands proudly in the garland of plenty – follow your truth and success and abundance will be yours today and tomorrow. It is a day of plenty and the cornucopia is flowing all you have to do is reach out.

Intention is the most auspicious ingredient in this magical recipe. I intend to create good luck in my life. When I recognise the power of intent, I can focus on the life I want and desire.

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Give it all you’ve got!

I now acknowledge that I am worthy to receive all the abundance of the universe. As a child of the universe, this is my natural birth right, and I accept this truth gratefully.

It is the eve of the full moon in Taurus. Venus and Neptune are flirting and the skies are being quite civilised. The allure of calmer celestial couples is intoxicating and I am feeling fine. I suppose I should break into my own rendition of, “Baby’s in love with me and I feel fine!”

It is a triple “2” day which adds up to a number six – a day of commitment and responsibility. Ante up with the required discipline in and put a few action verbs into the sentence and forge ahead in the direction of your dreams.

The Neptunian phase is an opportunity to go with the flow, it is also a day to consider what behaviours and attitudes do you need to relinquish to ensure you arrive at your desired destination in a dignified manner.

For example: the Taurus Full Moon asks, “What excesses are not working for me? How do I demonstrate a lack of respect for myself?” The Full Moon tomorrow is the perfect time to write down what no longer works for you and send it off to the universe with love. This is liberating – sort of an authentic peace within – I acknowledge that I breached my commitment to myself but now I choose to end this pattern of behaviour. This change in attitude will keep us focused on our goals and wishes for the ultimate dream life. I suppose it’s like clearing out the closets in your emotional and psychological realm.

It is a glorious spring day and I am excited about the prospects for the day. We have a full day of tourism planned. My brother and his partner are here and we are showing them around the sites of Canberra. Yesterday we did Black Mountain Tower and the War Memorial. Today we will visit Parliament House and the galleries then back home for a lovely chicken tikka feast ready for a night of celebration.

The Hanged Man floats effortlessly on the tree of life. He captures the Neptunian essence of the day and encourages us to float through a mystical fog. The Moon facilitates creativity and truth in her cyclic twists and turns. The Sun in Scorpio inspires intensity and passion. What a formidable mix for a credible solution. The remedy gurgles away now for away. A tincture of tenderness and I am sure you’ll agree that perfect blend for an amazing day. Give it all you’ve got and you won’t regret a single drop of magic.

The art of manifestation reminds me that I am aware of what true wealth is – it is a state of detachment (from wealth), as well as confidence in my ability to manifest and create.

Create your ideal world and the abundance required for the life you deserve.

Have a magical day.

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Money

“Capture the spirit of abundance. Feel the joy and elation of plenty. Hold this feeling around you. This is the force field that attracts prosperity to you.”
L Gordon

The blistering Aries Moon is prompting the sanguine Scorpion Sun to get up; get up; get out of bed and rock. Scorpio loves to pursue its goals but in its own time whereas Aries is more let’s hurry up and went. It’s time for “authentic discussions” with Mars in Leo and Mercury in Scorpio. It seems that fire and water are top of the pops today. I suppose speaking with integrity is fine but can we have a little diplomacy on the side.

Our affirmations have led us into the realm of money and prosperity. Some people profess that money is energy. I agree to some extent however I also believe that you have to feel rich to be rich. Furthermore, I attest that being rich/wealthy is a state of mind. In that view, our current bank balance is an illusion and if we feel wealthy we will surely manifest the millions.

I had this discussion with my husband on Friday night. We had endured a week of financial frights and disappointments with confronting taxation rules and over zealous insurance companies who had not heard our instructions and went off in a direction we had no intention of pursuing. I was aghast with the knowledge that the Universe could serve up so many financial hurdles – I was affronted.

At the end of the week I felt drawn out and let down. As I lay on our bed debriefing from the week I remarked quite out of the blue that we are lucky – actually we are massively fortunate. With this realisation an immediate shift began to take place. I felt that I was pulsed by instantaneous zeal and a readiness to reconsider our financial present. Sure it is a gift – what we have and who we are – the power of manifestation began to surge. Immediately my energy shifted and I was enthused and ready to pay bills and plan the weekend shopping list.

Essentially, “lack” brings me down – I can’t tolerate it – sure I go there like any human who feels the slap of recent financial laws that are out of my control. I go into the pond of insecurity and paddle around for a while but I can’t dwell there for too long. Its like I have to feel it, see it – taste it but I don’t have to eat it and neither should you. Life is a banquet – you don’t have to eat vegetables all the time – you can move on to the dessert trolley from time to time – now where was that vanilla slice?

I recognise that Spirit is the source of infinite abundance. I overcome lack and get in touch with the source of infinite abundance, of unbounded affluence.

Money; money; money in our rich person’s world! So be it!

Peace and Love,

Julia Ashton-Sayers