All the World's a Stage and We Built It
Sun and New Moon in Aquarius opens our minds to all possibilities
If all the world’s a stage, then all the men and women are not just merely players, as Shakespeare wrote in the infamous speech from As you Like It. We are the writers, producers, directors and actors in our own plays. We create the stories. Not only that, we build the stage, the set, the drama, experiences and outcomes of our lives, and the overall human experience.
That is what being human is all about, not floating around like a feather in the wind, randomly dropping and floating back up. We are the wind, rather than the feather. Or yet, we are both. Knowing we are powerful creators is a hard realization for many, and some will never believe it, instead falling back on blame, discontent and “playing the card they were dealt” as if they aren’t the ones dealing the cards. This manifested life is but a moment in our full Soul history.
It’s not an easy pill to swallow, to add yet another cliche, but nonetheless it’s true. Physicists have proven that nothing exists until it is observed. Humans are the great Observers of our planet and all its systems. Without us, there is no system to observe. Without getting into a circular chicken and egg debate, let’s simplify things. We think, therefore we are. There is no greater power in the Universe than I AM. It is what began it all from Source and it is what creates our lives every moment of every day while we are in manifested physical form. What you think, how you feel, what you focus on and communicate about continuously creates your reality. It’s not about fault, it’s about choice and creation. We create with out thoughts and words. They are so much more powerful than we have ever realized, and nobody teaches us when we’re young that what we think and say is like putting seeds out into the soil, wishes out to the wind to be fulfilled. What we plant, we reap. Every thought has to play out somewhere and every word is like magick, a seed of creation looking for an action to perform. So what we think about ourselves, others and our world literally creates what we see before us.
Sure, that can be confusing, but it’s very true. Words are magick. Thoughts are magick. If you think the world is “bad” you will constantly be given examples of how that is true. If you look for it, you will find it. That doesn’t mean that bad things or bad motivations don’t exist, of course they do, but what you seek out and choose to focus on expands. It’s okay to notice what is wrong, but it’s our duty in this life to fulfill a personal destiny, not get caught up in the outward expression of our full collective and how “fucked up” we are. That’s a distraction from Inner Truth. Those who choose to seek out the good, be compassionate about the misgivings of humanity, and choose to work toward good and bring in more Light, will find that there are many beautiful souls and activities “out there” in the world that do just that - spread love, compassion, happiness and light in the world. It’s not few and far between, it’s simply a shift in focus.
As a writer, I love to explore the stories of humans. We all have a story to tell and every person, no matter how mundane their life may be, has a fascinating story of their own (whether they believe it or not). As an astrologer, I’ve learned more about what makes all of us tick, the differences and the nuances in our personalities. It has helped me build more compassion for others, just as learning someone’s personal story does - when you strip yourself of preconceived notions and release judgment - it’s amazing the level of understanding and connection you can have with your fellow humans.
From ancient history and metaphysics to chatting with the bagger at your local grocery store, the range of stories is mind-boggling. There is no way this all just happened. We began at the beginning, with Source, here for a human experiment of experience. This is not a ride we didn’t sign up for, we volunteered and made agreements before we ever took our first breath.
Our only purpose is to live our purpose, to find divinity within ourselves and connect with Spirit, God, Source (whatever you want to call it) while we are still in physical form. Our Soul is a vehicle by which we go from life to life and dimension to dimension, and we don’t have to wait to die to do it!
You can see that the world of illusion and distraction has a strong hold on our minds, but the secret is that those distractions cannot penetrate the heart if we hold our will. Even if we lose our will, we have the power to regain it. Smaller ego works hard to keep our attention because it knows we are always connected to Spirit, to the Light. Look at the lengths our smaller selves go to to keep us focused on negativity and fears. It’s always screaming and dancing and waving around to make our minds frenetic. Our true hearts and desires, the real us, is our true power. We are our own greatest asset, our ability to be still, meditate, love, have desire for change and improvement, that is the strength of all humans.
I am encouraged by the amount of work going on in the world to save our species from destruction, because the Earth will regenerate and carry on with or without us. We are the ones who have to change. We see now that the systems of separation that have been in humanity for the past 5,000-10,000 years are no longer working. The level of pain, discomfort and turmoil is a direct correlation to our separation from each other and Spirit. We all feel it, and no amount of money, binge watching, drinking, eating or arguing is going to make us feel any fuller inside. We know this illusory life is empty, something is missing and our Souls know it.
How do we get it back? Follow the ancient lineages and teachings of science and spirituality, how they actually are two sides of the same coin. The Gods and Goddesses of Egypt, Rome, Greece, Israel, India and Africa (and all ancient stories). Hermes, Pythagorus, Socrates and Plato, King Solomon - direct lineages of ancient spirituality and science that have been closed off from modern times. Astrology, Tarot, Runes, Shamanism, Witchcraft, Kabbalah, Ancient Mystery Schools - folks are seeking this shit out en masse because it’s so obvious that our left brained, analytical world is killing us and exasperating global environmental, social and health crises on our planet. We can feel the wheel hastening toward a great fall. We are on the downturn of modern society just as other great societies fell thousands of years ago.
So what can we do about it? The only answer is to work on the Self. I think therefore I am. I AM. Know Thyself. Study, learn, seek out meditation and spirituality, be still and trust your intuition - these are simple and constructive ways you can begin to learn what a powerful creator you are. When you come to realize that your imagination and “making shit up” is actually the seed of how ALL things happen, you can realize that you, yourself, are a Creator right here on Earth. The thoughts we think, the voices in our head, the intuition we feel, our emotions - all are actually REAL communications from your Higher Self, your Spirit. Trust them by listening to your heart. When you doubt, remember it’s the scared, programed operating system know as the lower ego. It’s the part of you that is worried you’ll start to believe in yourself because then it won’t have power over you. You are the only power you need! When you trust in your own power, then you can collaborate and strengthen with others.
The way we heal the world is by healing our own hearts and trusting in Spirit. There is no outward way to “fix” the world problems because they began within the hearts of humans. One person at a time, waking up to their real potential and living a life that goes in the direction of their dreams, while trusting the process, is what will save humanity.
I believe that with all my heart, which is why I write these musings and provide Astrology readings to people. I am eager to help people open their hearts and release what holds them back - whether it is through helping them tell their story or helping them understand how they operate - the what, why, how of their personalities. We have to get out of our own way to become the Director of our own plays and movies. Who is writing, producing and directing your movie? Your lower ego self or your Real self, the Higher version of you that is capable of all things?