By Elizabeth Smith, Master Astrologer Astrocartographer
A client recently wrote me asking what she could do to align herself better with her great astrocartography in the foreign land she had just arrived in with the intention of exploring her excelllent influences there on the map. I share my response here to benefit the many who find themselves in that situation after getting a reading and embarking on a trip to check out the place that looked best.
Dear S,
I have been exactly in your situation waiting for the magic to happen after positioning myself advantageously. Here are some of the things I learned which I'm happy to share with you.
Stay Grounded
The first thing I learned early on is that we don't want to be naively trusting while we're anticipating magic to begin, especially in a foreign or third world environment where we may be taken advantage of because we (literally!) have stars in our eyes. I have done this in youth and pass this caution on to others. Stay Grounded.
Be Practical
Put yourself in a position to allow the planets to activate while still being safe. For example if you want to meet love or make professional contacts you might want to be in places (physically or online) that are conducive to that happening.
Ask yourself "How can I give the planets fertile ground to work in without taking any foolish risks that I wouldn't take if I were not acting with astrological benefit in mind?" In other words, don't lose your rational good judgement and always listen to your inner voice.
Relax
Stay spiritually attuned to the Spheres and to Source, Guidance etc. in whatever form that takes for you. By all appearances, it is not within our human capability to determine the timing of the planets who have their own Divine Timing as our human experience confirms daily!
Stay Receptive
Being receptive is helpful as long as you retain your spiritual discernment and do not surrender your logic, reason and worldly savvy. In other words, stay open but don't get all starry eyed.
Value the Present Moment
And my last insight is to use it as a tool for self reflection. I remember early on going to places and having so much anticipation of what would/could/should occur that I was devastated when my life wasn't transformed in 2 weeks. From that I learned that Nature does not respond well to our anxieties or demands. If anything they tend to prevent good fortune from being able to come through!
Grace and Gratitude Go a Long Way
Rather, multiple experiences taught me that what was ultimately most fruitful was to be gracious and grateful and trust that we are in more intelligent hands than we are presently able to see or even comprehend. In other words, it is an oxymoron, and quite counter productive, to forget to be present while pursuing our dreams!
If you would like to learn where your greatest astrological advantages are on the Earth I welcome you to schedule a session today!