Do you manage your emotions, or do they control you? This can be a key concern in relationships. It’s important to honor your emotions, and not try to bury them — there is even such a thing as “emotional intelligence” (see books by the same name) that can help you in trusting your feelings. At the same time, emotional outbursts — at work or at home — don’t usually score you many points. Using Astrology to understand key character traits (your own, and for those that are close to you) can help you get a handle on emotional hot spots.

“Emotions can come to the surface in these times, but it’s up to you to choose to deal with your emotions in a healthy way.”

In Astrology, it is said that the Moon has a great deal of influence on your emotions. Right now the moon is just waxing toward Full… a scant, 2% crescent moon. This is when the energy and power of the Moon is building up toward full power. New projects are best started now, so maybe you can get to work on those New Years’ resolutions early.

Have you heard the saying, “the spirit is willing”? It usually means that in old age, you may be wishing to do certain things (athletic activities, travel, etc.), but are unable because of certain bodily set backs. At any age, the idea that your Spirit is what moves you to action is important, and in Astrology, examining the Spiritual influences of the celestial bodies becomes of the essence. The Moon impacts our emotions. The Sun fires up our personalities. As we head for a conjunction of Pluto and Jupiter on the 11th, Tuesday, and this influence can fuel your emotions (the Moon is growing towards Full too). Keep your wits about you and listen to what your emotions tell you, but don’t let them control you.

Does this Christmas seem like the same old holiday season… or do things seem different, somehow, to you? From an Astrological view, there’s a lot going on in the heavens to shake things up a bit. Jupiter is moving into a conjunction with Pluto in a position not seen for thirteen years. There’s always an opportunity to see things from a new, fresh perspective when things change. Emotions can come to the surface in these times, but it’s up to you to choose to deal with your emotions in a healthy way. Nurture strength of Spirit.

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