Dear Sukunya,

    How long has it been since you expressed your creativity?  In the daily rush to meet deadlines and fulfill obligations, our creative self often gets shuffled to the sidelines.  And that's not a good thing as our creativity is so closely connected to our sense of self-fulfillment.  Creativity helps us to experience the magical and playful side of life.  It lets us explore our passions and express ourselves artistically.

    In my case, my preferred creative passion is my garden.  I love spending time tending to my rose plants.  They delight my senses and fill me with much joy and satisfaction.  It is a very grounding pastime, and one that I also get to share with others as well by spending many glorious hours talking about our gardening experiences.

    Sadly, many people don't consider themselves creative, especially if they don't write, paint or play music.  But that is a limited perspective of creativity.  There are many forms of creative self-expression with different kinds of execution and levels of expertise.  Within each and every one of us exists an artistic being just waiting for the opportunity to shine.  And, Sukunya, that is not to be taken lightly!

    Our creative expression touches us on a very personal level.  It can be as simple and spontaneous as singing in the shower or the car.  It can be a playful moment of making up a silly limerick or strumming chords on a guitar, Or it could be a more directed and focused activity such as sewing a quilt, cooking an exceptional meal, or making your home a special place for you and for those close to you to relax and enjoy.

    So, Sukunya, how do you express your creativity, and when was the last time you did that?  If it's been a while, I hope this letter will serve as an inspirational reminder to exercise your inner artist!  Just open yourself up to the possibilities around you, and hopefully you will find ways to explore, nurture and enjoy your creative side!

                Until next time,
                    

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JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER 2009

A TIME TO RELAX AND ENJOY LIFE, TO EXPRESS YOUR CREATIVITY AND EXHILARATING ENTHUSIASM.

Your 3 Personal Year

The year 2009 marks a period during which you can develop your creative, inspirational or imaginative ideas. Look for opportunities to use your special abilities and work toward substantial accomplishments and possibly financial rewards as well. When you can combine your executive skills and leadership talent with the kind of exciting career possibilities that may occur this year, you may be able to increase your status and improve your reputation. Your charisma may have a special impact at this time. Some of the projects that you have been working on during the last few years may expand and develop in new and exciting directions in 2009, partly because of new and often dramatic influences and partly because of the dynamic nature of your commitment.

Be very careful how you express your feelings. Be as honest and open as you can. Don't emphasize your power or ability to dominate situations. This is likely to rub people the wrong way. Emphasize your optimism and enthusiasm, along with your spirit of camaraderie. Turn people on with your dynamic spirit and sense of fun and delight. Enjoy an active social life. Make special time for your old friends and some of the exciting new friends you meet, too. If you have the time, you may enjoy traveling to some offbeat places.

Monthly Highlights For 2009

The Personal Year is an important yearly influence. This influence, though, is expressed with a somewhat different emphasis each month. Be sure to take the monthly emphasis into account, too, when considering the best approach to take to each month's events. Monthly highlights for 2009 are given next, followed by detailed descriptions for each month.

Make the most of the exciting project opportunities in February. In March, spend time with special friends and possibly the people in your family with whom you are close. Be prepared for some strong expressions of emotion in June but try to keep your relations intact. Some friendly social affairs are probable in August and some exciting gatherings in September. Dynamic social or business activity is due in November. A festive and cheerful holiday can be expected in December.

JANUARY 2009

Your 4 Personal Month

Take care of the work that comes your way in January and the year will get off to a positive start. Complete the required details on some of your ongoing ventures. Check into the possibility of buying or selling a house, possibly around January 18th. Fulfill your current family obligations and business duties. Get everything in order and take care of any paperwork or legal matters that fall within your jurisdiction on January 22nd or so. Organize your plans in order to move ahead with some of the ideas you had at the end of 2008. Proceed to build the base you're likely to need in continuing the development of these ventures, especially the development of your powers of expression. All your work will be enhanced by using as much creative input as possible. Friends who are approached tactfully may contribute some imaginative ideas or open some significant doors. Take care of any health matters that need attention. Enjoy socializing, particularly from January 26th on.

Dear Sukunya,

    How much do you trust your intuition?  We all possess that small inner voice that warns us when someone or something isn't right, or urges us to do something or go somewhere that wasn't planned.  Yet many of us are taught to ignore our inner voice and to put others' feelings and needs above our own.

    My inner voice plays a big role in my work.  While I certainly rely on my astrological knowledge when it comes to creating and interpreting my clients' charts, I also depend on my intuition as well.  I can't tell you how many times I felt an inner nudge to look at some aspect of a chart more closely, or to share some sudden thought or idea with my clients.  Over the years, I have learned to trust my intuition and listen to it without reservation and, so far, it has never steered me wrong.

    My friend, when you learn to listen to your inner voice and trust your own intuition, you begin to trust yourself and your own judgment, and that makes you feel more confident and secure in the knowledge that you are truly in charge of your life.  If you still don't feel so comfortable with your intuition, you can always begin with smaller things.  For example, consult your inner voice about which foods are the best choices for you at mealtimes, or what clothes will give you the most positive presence and outlook for the day.

    For bigger decisions, take time to close your eyes and take a few deep breaths while you concentrate on the situation and ask your inner self for guidance.  Remain open to any thoughts, sounds, or images that come to you and use them to help you make choices.

    You may make some mistakes, Sukunya, but as you continue to access your own inner wisdom, you will get better and better at trusting what comes to you, and you will begin to trust your intuition to direct you on the right path.

    Eventually you will find that accessing your inner voice comes as naturally as breathing.  And trusting your intuition in all aspects of your life will be far more useful to you, and far more satisfying, than any advice that could be offered by others.

    Sukunya, in every situation there is an opportunity for you to experience the deep satisfaction of trusting in yourself and your intuitive abilities.  I hope that you are already using your intuition every day, and I hope that you will use it to guide you as you read your Health, Wealth and Happiness report for the week.

                Until next time,
                    

P.S.:  Please remember to add my email address Bethea@myhealthwealthandhappiness.com to your address book to ensure that you receive your forecasts on time.