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The simple miracle of water falling from the sky has been interpreted in many ways by many cultures. In various areas of the world, rain was viewed as a nourishing gift, given by well-pleased deities. Rain also served as a symbol of emotional cleansing and represented the unending union between earth and sky. Today, rain is often seen as an annoyance -- something to be borne doggedly while attending to one's usual duties. But the arrival of one or more rainy days can also be interpreted as a signal to slow down and contemplate life. When Mother Nature darkens the sky and causes drizzle to fall, freshly opened buds close and many animals settle into their nests for a period of repose. We can honor rainy days by following the example put forth by the flora and fauna around us. Even if we must venture out into a shower, we can still slow down and appreciate our connection to nature.
A rainy day spent indoors can be wonderfully uplifting. As the rain pours down, fill your home with light, sound, and comfort so that you can fully appreciate the loveliness of being snug and dry during a downpour. Storms literally change the energy in the air, and you may feel driven to follow suit by burning incense or sage, ringing bells or chimes, lighting candles, or singing. You may even feel compelled to talk to each room in your home in order to express your gratitude for the protection they give you. If, however, you feel claustrophobic rather than calm because you cannot venture outdoors, you can clear away negative energy by getting rid of clutter, sweeping away dust, and freshening your up spaces. The happier you are in your home, the more beautiful and wondrous a simple rain shower will seem.
A sheltered spot like a covered porch, sunroom, or bay window can provide you with a wonderful vantage point from which to meditatively observe raindrops as they make their descent to earth. And the pitter-patter of rain on a rooftop or car window can even be a therapeutic and soothing sound -- one that reminds us that while the unforeseen will always be a part of our lives, we should never forget that nearly every cloud that comes into our lives will have a silver lining.
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 | | Response Ability | Cancer Horoscope April 2, 2021 You might want to puff out your chest with pride today, because of a feeling of dependability. Your urge may be to put your work duties in front of your personal needs in order to be responsible. This is admirable, and is a valid reason to be pleased. But also keep in mind that responsibility is the ability to respond well to a situation, and we are able to do that when we balance all areas of our lives. In order to have energy to take care of others and our duties, we also need to take time to rest, renew, and recharge. Today is a good day to do what needs to be done, so that we may allow ourselves to enjoy the rich rewards of personal time.
Even when our work is a labor of love and provides its own rewards, we must allow for time and space to breathe. People who are overtired become overwhelmed, irritable, and their responses become compromised. No one can continue to give from diminishing stores. To be truly dependable, our first duty must be to ourselves. When we are clearheaded, our judgment is better and we can make more reliable decisions about when to work, when to rest, and when to play. We can dedicate ourselves to being our best today, so that people truly can depend upon us, both right now and long into the future.
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 | | Everything Is in Divine Order |
We can only see so much from where we sit in our particular bodies, in the midst of our particular lives, rooted as we are in the continuum of space and time. The divine, on the other hand, is not limited to the constructs of either space or time, and its wisdom and workings often elude us as we try to make sense of what is happening in our lives. This is why things are not always what they seem to be and even the best-laid plans are sometimes overturned. Even when we feel we have been guided by our intuition every step of the way, we may find ourselves facing unexpected loss and disappointment. At times like these, we can find some solace in trusting that no matter how bad or just plain inexplicable things look from our perspective, they are, in fact, in divine order.
Even as we take our places in this earthly realm, a part of us remains completely free of the confines we face here. Regardless of what is happening in our lives, this part of us remains infused with joy and gratitude, connected to the unbroken source from which we come. Our small self, on the other hand, who is caught up in our false identity as a being limited in space and time, regards happiness as the result of things going the way it wants them to go. It is this part of us that suffers the greatest confusion and upset when the logic of events does not compute. And it is to this self that we must extend unconditional love, forgiveness, and compassion. In order to do this, we tap into our inner divinity, holding the space of a tender authority, extending love and light to our ego as a mother extends her love to a troubled child.
There are many ways to access our inner divinity -- meditation, prayer, chanting, channeling, and conscious breathing, to name a few. It is helpful to develop a regular practice that provides us access to this all-powerful, healing presence, as it can be difficult to reach once we are in a stressful position, if we have not already established a connection. The more connected we are with this part of ourselves, the more we share its unlimited vision and the secure, knowing that all the things of our life, no matter how they appear, are in a state of divine and perfect order. |
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| | Feeling Skillful | Cancer Horoscope April 1, 2021 You might be feeling fully connected today when innovative solutions come to you easily. Whether the problems you are solving had been puzzling you earlier or they are presenting themselves suddenly, today you can decipher them with skill and proficiency. This wonderful feeling may give you the energy to tackle other challenges you had previously set aside, because now you have the power to resolve them easily. Using this feeling to complete projects today leaves more of your energy available to devote to other things that might have higher priority or might just be more fun.
We can remember days like this when we are not feeling quite so together, and know that it doesn't mean we are deficient in any way. Sometimes we simply have to wait for that perfect time when all the necessary elements come together. Other times, we might need to gather our energy from other places where it has already been invested. This might involve completing projects that have been left undone, or simply unplugging from something that drains us. This energy of skillful aptitude not only helps us accomplish these things, but tells us that the time does come when we will feel on top of it all, so we can be gentle with ourselves on days we feel otherwise. When we don't force answers, but instead focus on relaxing enough to allow them, the swirling energies of the universe supply us with the information we need at the perfect time, as they do today.
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