AN OPEN INVITATION TO USE ASTROLOGY TO GET FIT & HEALTHY
MARS in Virgo – Well behaved and focused energy, attention to health and the discipline (usually) to follow through with new routines and habits. BONUS: Mars is currently crossing the generational planets (Pluto and Uranus) for the entire Generation X crowd who have these two in Virgo. THEN Mars crosses Generation Y’s Pluto and Uranus in Libra starting August 19th and finally Mars gives a good shove to the Boomlet generation (also known as Millenials) as he traipses through Scorpio starting on October 4th. What does it mean? If you are between 35- 45 now is a great time to start getting in shape. If you are between 20-35 you will feel the urge to exercise (or fight if your not getting enough endorphins) starting in Late August and into September, and finally, if you are under 20 you’ll feel it starting in October.
How can I use Astrology to improve my fitness? Over the next 6 weeks I will attempt to not only answer that question – but prove it as well.
Just like everybody else, I want to be in shape. Just because I am an Astrologer doesn’t give me any excuse to sit around on my lazy assets! SO, for your benefit and mine I am embarking on the simplest – but most powerful – exercise challenge that I can find. It’s called A Hundred Push Ups, just follow the link to check out how simple and easy it is to follow. It only takes 30 minutes a week (10 minutes 3 x per week). My schedule expects to be crazy for the next few months – but even with all that, I know I can do this program.
TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS WITH THIS PLAN: First and foremost I must be sure that I have the commitment, determination and willingness to follow it through all the way. First I ask myself if I do, my answer is YES! Then I muscle test myself to be sure that I don’t have any hidden subconscious blockages that will sneak up and sabotage my efforts. Good news – the muscle test also says YES!
My muscle test technique involves pressing my left thumb and pinkie together into a loop, then making a hook out of my right index finger. Then I ask myself if I can follow this program through, despite the inevitable distractions and obstacles that will arise. Since I can’t break the loop with my index finger, the answer is yes. If I COULD break the loop – then I’d need to do some inner work to clear my obstacles.
The method that I use for clearing subconscious obstacles is Hypnotherapy, and it really works. If you’d like to schedule a session for yourself (to get through your 100 push-ups program, quit smoking or break another bad habit) then call my office 1 (310) 455-2210 to set up a session.
THE ASTROLOGY – OK, since I was all excited by the 100 push-ups website and decided to take the challenge, I had to check the Astrology and see if it was supporting my efforts. For any exercise program to work, you will need to be getting good transits (influences) from and to Mars (he rules athletics, muscles and action). It will also help to get good Pluto transits – but those are long and slow and less important for choosing an exact date to start. Good aspects from or to Venus will also help since Venus rules beauty, and, admit it or not, most of us are working out to improve our attraction powers!
Here’s what I found: Transiting Mars in Virgo (the sign of health and daily habits) is making a MYSTIC RECTANGLE in my chart by conjunction to my Uranus (the public – this is why I am blogging about it), Sextile to my Neptune (energy and long range commitments). On the other side of the Kite Mars is opposing transiting Uranus (Unpredictability – my schedule is going to be crazy for the next 6 weeks, and could easily be unsettled by social drama) and Mars is making a Sextile (ooh baby!) to my Sun (this is Me and my energy levels – good news) My Mercury is Conjunct my Sun (I will want to talk about this process).
All of these aspects help me get what I want out of the program, except for the Mars – Uranus opposition. BUT, and this is a big exception – since it is part of a MYSTIC RECTANGLE I am supported by the overall energy and the whole pattern it creates. In other words, the disruptions won’t be such a big deal. The only exception I can think of is if the 100 push ups website goes down and I can’t access it. Hmm, for good measure I will download the program to my Mac. Now I have insurance.
I also feel I must mention that because of my Natural Retrograde Mars I have very low energy levels and poor circulation naturally. This is just an extra hurdle for me when getting into any exercise program. As I commit to the program though, the Moon is crossing my Mars and the transiting Sun is making a sextile to it – this strengthens my energy and aligns the conscious with the subconscious so that I can take the right actions. And finally, my Mercury – Neptune opposition is being eased by the aspects from transiting Mars. This should help with my natural respiratory weakness. You see, I am NOT a born athlete, I gotta work at it.
SO, please leave your comments, and especially let me know if you are also starting the 100 push ups program. I will be updating my progress here. Strength in numbers – that’s what I say, so I invite you all to join the challenge. I will be starting next Monday (with a little prep this week to gear up for it). But you can start anytime you like. Let’s all use Astrology to improve our Fitness! I can’t speak to the aspects for YOU personally without looking at your chart, but I CAN say that the universal Mars pressure that is in high gear for the rest of August is best used in some kind of workout program – just be careful to take care of yourself and not get hurt.
Now that you have some idea of how to use Mars to improve your fitness, join me!
