November 5: Full Moon
November 9: Mercury Retrograde through Nov. 29
November 20: New Moon in Scorpio
We begin November heading towards the November 5th Full Moon. If you set intentions last month around relationships and partnerships, notice what is coming to light. Has one or more relationships improved? Is there anything you’re ready to release to strengthen any relationships or perhaps a partnership in your life? The full moon brings things to the surface and shines a bright light on them. The “work” that needs to be done is always on oneself. Other people show you the way (ie. what needs to be done) but the actual release work is personal, it’s on you, me, and each one of us.
If someone irritates, annoys, or even angers you, go deep within yourself and explore what may have triggered your emotions. Replay the scenes in your mind. We get irritated when someone pokes (unintentionally) at an unresolved issue deep within oneself. Acknowledge or thank the person (you can do this silently) and then let your unsettling emotions go. You can do a meditation, placing the uncomfortable emotions in a balloon, and then send it off into the ethers. Journaling is another way to release what no longer serves you. Release the heavy feelings that are weighing you down and I guarantee you will feel lighter as you come into better balance within yourself.
Humans are fascinating creatures! An alternative to being annoyed by someone else is to observe other people’s patterns and acknowledge that the patterns are about them (not you), without taking them on yourself. This is part of the practice of letting other people be themselves. Observe and acknowledge others and help them out when they ask for your help or they indicate they are ready to change. If they don’t ask, don’t offer to help. They are not ready, and they may interpret your good intentions are meddling or interference. Yes, this sometimes means letting others go through hard times. They may need to have those experiences for their own highest good or their own soul’s expansion. This is why I emphasize that “the work” is always on oneself. Focus on “you” and everything else will fall into place.
November 9/10th: Shift Your Focus to Prosperity and Abundance
A few days after the full moon, switch your focus to Prosperity and Abundance. November, a month that emphasizes gratitude and Thanksgiving, is perfect for this! Work with your Wealth gua. It’s the back-left corner of your house ... the area that is furthest from the front door on the left side, as well as all rooms in your house, your yard, and your workspace. The energy of these areas influences your ability to attract and retain Wealth, Abundance, and Prosperity. I encourage you to let go of what’s not working for you and things you no longer need or use, particularly clutter in the back-left corners of your home and workspace. Doing so prepares you to be open to receive new, abundant, and prosperous experiences in your life.
Scorpio is a transformative energy. It’s deep, mysterious, intense, and full of passion. A downside is that is that it can also be inflexible and vengeful. Three symbols represent the astrological sign of Scorpio: the scorpion, the phoenix, and the eagle. Each symbol contributes to the power and magic of Scorpio energy. Scorpions are nocturnal arthropods, known for their venomous stingers. The phoenix, a mythical bird from Greek folklore, is a symbol of transformation. Living 500 years or more, it would suddenly burst into flames and be reborn. Eagles symbolize spiritual power and illumination in many cultures. In addition to being one of the most admired birds of prey, Eagles are known for soaring to great heights and have keen vision. Each of these symbols represent key aspects of Scorpio energy.
Explore the Shadows; Clean Your Closets
This month explore what’s hidden in the shadows. Let go of fear, anxiety, or troubling aspects of your life, so that you open lighter and more positive and uplifting experiences. Open your closets, cabinets, and storage areas. Go deep. Remove and toss out what you no longer need ... physically in your home and workspace as well as emotionally in your body. Release clutter as well as negative emotions and grudges. Doing so frees you to heal and to receive abundance and prosperity. Well-being and prosperity go hand in hand.
The Wealth gua is about the abundance of fortunate blessings in your life. Having enough money is one piece of the puzzle. Good health, supportive and nurturing relationships, living a life of meaning and purpose, cultivating a good balance of giving and receiving, and access to multiple resources are other aspects of fortunate blessings.
The Wealth gua is energized by Wood energy. In nature, Wood energy is displayed in the vitality of trees, plants, and flowers. During autumn the trees and plants provide a gorgeous show of color prior to pulling their energy and preparing for winter. Trees shed their leaves and flowers drop their blooms. Energy goes deep into the roots prior to starting a new cycle of growth and abundance the following spring.
Just as the trees and plants are shedding what they no longer need, it’s time for you to do the same. Reassess things you’re holding onto that you don’t use or don’t love. If you love it, keep it. If you don’t, let it go. Clear excess on the surface as well as what’s deep in your closets. Creating space frees you and your energy from artificial constraints. It’s liberating. When your energy is free, open, and expansive, you attract more prosperous and abundant situations, circumstances, and resources.
As I was writing this post, I took a break and walked through a nearby community. This past summer I noticed that the tall pine trees were diseased and dying. They felt like matchsticks just waiting to be lit. They could also easily topple during a snowstorm. Today, the dead trees were being cut and cleared away! This is excellent timing. Clearing the dead trees will help the people in this community to thrive and prosper. The area will look bare and different for quite a while as a transformation takes place.
Connection to the Helpful People and Travel Gua
The Wealth gua in the back-left corner of your space works symbiotically with the Helpful People and Travel gua in the opposite diagonal corner, the front-right of your space. This is about the right people showing up in your life at the right times. The tree specialists in my nearby community fall into this group of helpful people. Spiritual guides, deities, angels, and other nonphysical helpers are also connected with this gua.
If you’d like to attract helpful people and resources, or travel anywhere, activate your Helpful People and Travel gua and place reminders or symbols in these areas (front-right corners) of what you’d like to happen or where you’d like to go.
The Helpful People gua is ruled by Metal energy. Also, Earth strengthens Metal. Having a predominance of Metal and Earth qualities in the Helpful People and Travel gua helps to activate this energy.
Wealth and Helpful People Guas, and your Health
From a health perspective, the Wealth gua relates to your hips, legs, and big bones. The Helpful People and Travel gua rules your head and brain. If you have any imbalances or health problems related to these parts of your body, check your space. Remove clutter, alleviate blockages, and be sure that your plumbing, electric, and windows are in good working order. Create a positive flow of energy and encourage it to meander throughout your space. Also, get proper medical attention for long term or serious problems.
The Five Element Connection
The Wealth gua is a Wood area and the Helpful People and Travel gua is a metal area in the feng shui bagua. Wood energy is strengthened by Water and Metal energy is strengthened by Earth. In the Wealth area, Water and Wood can predominate, while in the Helpful People and Travel area, Metal and Earth elements should be the most prominent. The Wealth gua is depleted by too much Fire, Earth, and Metal energy, while the Helpful People and Travel gua is depleted by too much Water, Wood and Fire energy.
Study the patterns in your space and adjust according to your intentions. Place Wealth reminders in the back left corners of your spaces and Helpful People and Travel reminders in the front right of your spaces. Remember that a little goes a long way. The feng shui color for the Wealth gua is purple. A little green, red and/or gold are also supportive. White and/or gray area the colors for the Helpful People and travel gua. Yellow, brown, and gold also work well here.
Water energy helps to create flow. It also brings reflective and philosophical qualities. Water is represented by:
· Water features and water itself,
· Mirrors, windows, glass, reflective and shiny surfaces,
· Black and very dark colors,
· Free form, wavy and symmetrical shapes,
· Pictures of lakes, rivers, harbors, ocean views.
Wood energy is about growth and expansion. Wood is represented by:
· Fresh flowers, plants, and trees,
· Floral fabrics and patterns,
· Vertical stripes and tall columns,
· Vertical rectangles,
· Green and blue.
Fire brings dazzling, sparkling energy to a space. It also transforms. It is represented by:
· Fire, flames, lights, sunlight, candles,
· Triangles, pyramids, diamond, and cone shapes,
· People and animals,
· Electronics and electrical items,
· Red, burgundy and the red palette.
Earth energy grounds and anchors your space. Earth items include:
· Pottery, earthenware, bricks, and clay,
· Seashells and natural items,
· Square shapes,
· Oversized or heavy furniture that hugs the floor,
· Yellow, brown and earth tones.
Metal energy helps bring clarity to a space. Metal items include:
· All metal: gold, silver, brass, aluminum (pots, pans, lamps, picture frames)
· Marble, granite, flagstone,
· Natural crystals and rocks dug from deep in the earth,
· Circles, oval and arch shapes,
· White, gray, and pastel shades.
Nine Tips to Enhance your Wealth Gua
- Remove all dead wood … dead plants, dead leaves on plants, dead shrubbery, dead trees.
- Place a healthy green plant or a vase of fresh flowers.
- Hang a beautiful mirror.
- Add the colors green, purple, red or gold.
- Locate a water feature here.
- Hang a crystal on a red string, cut to an increment of nine inches.
- Place a treasure box here or something that reminds you of prosperity.
- Write your intentions, insert them into a red envelope and place in your Wealth gua.
- Outside, paint a rock gold. This makes a wonderful anchor.
Eight Tips to Enhance your Helpful People and Travel gua
- Place reminders of spiritual guides and helpers, angels, Buddha, favorite deities.
- Place symbols of places you’d like to travel here.
- Add metal items or metal colors.
- White and gray work well here.
- Hang a picture of your father or favorite father figure here.
- Place crystals to activate your intentions.
- Circle, oval and arch shapes go well here.
- Anchor your intentions with Earthy or weighty items.
Remember, a little bit goes a long way. Placing one item with intention can carry more power than doing many things mindlessly and randomly.
Energize your changes with the Three Secrets Reinforcement. The Three Secrets process is a way to strengthen your intention and to transfer it to the related object you place or the action you take. Contact Peg if you need the process for the Three Secrets Reinforcement.
Write Your Intention and Meditate on November 20th New Moon
On November 20th write about what you’d like to manifest related to Abundance, Wealth and Prosperity. Put your intentions in a red envelope, activate them with a prayer or blessing and then place the envelope in the Wealth corner of your home, bedroom, or office. Write your intention in the present tense, using positive words, just as if it’s happening for you now. For example: “I am open and ready for the amazing abundance coming my way.” The more specific you are, the better your result.
Do a mediation on Thursday, November 20th. Visualize the end result of your intentions. Surround them with positive energy and see them unfolding for yourself. Let go of how they will happen. This is very important. Your job is to set the intention and embrace the outcome. Leave the details up to the Universe. What you ask for may come to you in ways you don’t even anticipate. Be open to the unexpected in a positive way. Express gratitude when it arrives.
December 4th Full Moon
Two weeks later, the full moon emerges. This is a time to notice what is coming to light. Express gratitude for your blessings. Reflect on what’s happening and take inspired action. Also pay attention to your hunches and intuition. Tune in and see if the intentions you set with the November 20st new moon are beginning to take shape. If not, give them time.
Contact Peg if you would like help assessing or balancing your space. Sometimes a quick assessment via Zoom or phone is enough to get you moving along. Set up a complimentary 15 minute appointment through Calendly.