A new year reminds new things, new beginnings, new resolutions. I confess I am not very prone to new year's resolutions lists, since I believe that changes can take place in our lives every day. But for a strange force, I ended up making one for 2008. Most of us want to be a new person or hope to find a new world as soon as the calendar changes. But those changes, we know, do not happen like magic. Mahatma Gandhi once said that we should be the change we'd like to see in the world, and there's nothing closer than truth. It's useless to continue waiting for the changes to happen to our neighbors, our co-workers, our classmates. But if each one of us decide to work in this direction ourselves - at least a little bit - wonderful things can happen.
Changes demand power of will and a big amount of courage. Qualities of Mars, the warrior god, that is also considered the ruler of this new year. Particularly I do not share this concept of a year-ruler, but I'd like to take advantage of it this time, 'cause talking about Mars is talking about a powerful force. Mars represent action and energy and nobody goes very far when those functions do not have the necessary "boost", or do not work in the right direction. This is how is so important to channel Mars' energy in a way that really "works" for us. We can be aware of that by analyzing the position, by sign and house, of Mars, as well as its aspects. The element of Mars also can provide precious hints about how to direct its energy in a adequate way.
When Mars is in Fire signs (Aries, Leo and Sagittarius), its energy it's at her best, once it is in its proper element. We're talking about highly motivated people, people that have no fear of initiating things or fight for their beliefs. Their energy must be directed towards creation and leadership, and they need constant movement. Mars in Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn) are able to direct their energy towards hard work and discipline. They work better when their efforts are put on something palpable, something that involves organization or the pursue of material resources. In Air signs (Gemini, Libra and Aquarius) the focus is in the mind. Their energy is more easily channeled towards ideas, communication and connections to other people. And in Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces), Mars develops wonderfully in the reign of emotions and feelings. It's said that it may not be an easy position for the warrior, due to the passive aspect of the water, but inside, these "soldiers of emotion" can be stronger than anyone else. They can work very effectively when the target is compassionate or inspirational service, like philanthropic activities or the arts.
Wherever is your Mars placed, think about what are your wishes for your life in the next 12 months. Maybe you'll find useful to make a collage with images that represent those wishes, and place it somewhere they can be daily and easily viewed by your. Reflect, in a realistic way, on how to achieve those goals. Develop a step-by-step and just start. You can do it. Remember, when we have strong will powerful forces are moved in our favor.
As for me, I wish to continue having fantastic sushi dinners like the one I had on New Year's Eve. Happy 2008 everyone!
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