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"Gratitude is heaven itself." --William Blake My friend Linda is the queen of gratitude. Having grown up in poverty, she appreciates even the simplest things. And because she emphasizes the good, even more blessings come her way. Her happy marriage is the greatest blessing of all. After eleven years, she and her husband are still passionately in love with each other. Their connection exalts both body and spirit, as well as supports their individual work in the world. Call it soul mates, twin flames, sacred partners-this high level of connection is what we all long for. So, I asked her, why is it so hard for many of us to find or sustain such unions? "I think it's because people lack the confidence within themselves that you need to make it work," she replied. Our task over the next few weeks is to forge that confidence, as we go through the fires of purification. With five planets (including retrograde Mercury, from Oct. 28 to Nov. 17) in transformational Scorpio, we're in the crucible that precedes new birth. Are you experiencing obsession, desperation, black moods? Be patient, as we are about to enter a year-long portal on Nov. 24 that will jumpstart an exciting new phase in consciousness. After then, the energy will be right for many of us to connect with a romantic partner who carries the same spark of soul essence that we do. And, those who are already in such a relationship will take it to the next level. November 24th is the long-awaited dawn of the Fifth Day of the Mayan Calendar-the return of Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent and bringer of enlightenment. This new phase is by far the strongest energy influx since we entered the Galactic Underworld in 1999. It brings a blaze of light to our consciousness and awakens the intuitive faculties. Falling close to the end of the sacred Mayan Calendar, the Fifth Day lasts for one year. This is the timeframe we've all been waiting for. It may also coincide with increased turbulence in the world, as Quetzalcoatl, the divine serpent, helps us shed our old skins. Remarkably, this quickening exactly parallels the once-every-twelve-year return of Jupiter to its home sign of Sagittarius on Thanksgiving evening. This major synchronicity opens an unprecedented portal for accelerated growth. Thanksgiving is always celebrated on Thursday, a day that's sacred to Jupiter, god of abundance and gratitude. So as our national holiday approaches, I'm offering a challenge. Join me in a week-long ritual of grateful affirmation. Here are some ideas: Start a gratitude journal in which you list three things you're thankful for each night before bed. Send a note each day to different people you appreciate. Give thanks out loud, morning and night. "I am grateful for the internal confidence that magnetizes my ecstatic union." Or, "I give thanks for this old pattern of poverty-consciousness that has taught me so much, and now release it." Feel the gratitude in your heart to make it real. We'll begin on a power day-Monday, November 20, a New Moon in late Scorpio conjunct Jupiter, planet of blessings. The Sun enters inspirational Sagittarius on the 22nd, providing momentum. Then Jupiter joins it on Thanksgiving, and we're really rolling! Not only that, but all the planets will be in forward motion from Nov. 20 thru Dec. 5. This highly unusual occurrence is a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start. To usher in the new Twin Flame energies and celebrate the dawn of the Fifth Day, you're invited to join us in Solana Beach at a special Blessing Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 24. Imagine the magic that will occur-and the exciting work we'll do together in the world-as many of us unite with our sacred partners in the coming year. I don't know about you, but I'm ready! © 2006 Simone Butler. If you'd like to receive an email notification when each month's new essay is posted, join my mailing list!
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