End of Astrological Year – Pisces 2010

Sun in Pisces

In the last month of the Astrological Year we find ourselves in the nebulous and watery realm of Pisces. So if there are any big projects that need a burst of energy to get them moving – then maybe best to wait until the Equinox – March 22nd, which is the beginning of the Astrological New Year.
The energy of Aries will then be with you, you’ll be feeling a lot more energetic and roaring to go!
Pisces is ‘dreaming’ month – time out month – quiet times of retreat and remembrance. Trying to move quickly during this time could be a lot like struggling thru waist high mud – great for the thighs, but not much good for getting anywhere fast.

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New Ways to Value Work

According to a recent report by the New Economics Foundation, hospital cleaners in England are worth more to society than City bankers, because many low-paid workers increase the wellbeing of the nation more than the high-flying and much better-paid financial-sector staff.

The report found that those who work as advertising executives, tax advisors destroy value, while hospital cleaners, childcare workers, and staff in the waste-recycling industry gave more to the country than they took out.

The Foundation calculated how much someone whould be paid in relation to the value they create by measuring things like conventional economic returns and environmental impacts. The report argues that high pay is often generated by businesses that destroy other parts of the economy or fail to pay the full costs of their activities.

source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/dec/14/new-economics-foundation-social-value as quoted in http://conscious-capitalism.blogspot.com/search/label/Mindful%20economy

Awaken Your Uniqueness

Did you see the big Full Moon in the sky on Saturday night (30 Jan 2010)? Simply glamorous in true Leo style. It was a ‘perigree’ Full Moon – meaning it’s at its closest proximity to the Earth – why it’s so big and beautiful – and powerful too!

This is the biggest Full Moon of the year and with a potent beginning month to our wonderful 2010 – this augers a powerfully active, creative year. The time for sitting on the fence or in the deep comfy couch has come to an end.

A year of beginnings, of action, assertion and leadership. A time to take firm hold of the reins of our lives and with steady and intent purpose steer it to our heart’s desire.

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