All of life is a cycle. We traverse these cycles over and over again throughout our life, feeling like a student in some years and the master in others. Like a tiny, flickering light in the great spiral of the universe, we find ourselves in a familiar place for the first time. Somehow, we have a peculiar understanding of where we are and a feeling that we have been here before.
In a Number 8 Year (2024), November is a #1 Month. This is the number of Beginning, Individuality, Leadership
Correspondences for a 1 Month
Keyword: Modesty
A #8 Year and a #1 month are very powerful forces. Combined, they can come off as great leadership or a control freak. In a #1 month, it’s natural to feel the urge to exert your authority. Do not let selfishness or self-centeredness get in your way. Such behavior will cause people to believe you are an egomaniac and you could wind up being perceived as a terrible boor instead of an enlightened leader. Know your own strength, but remind yourself that power must be handled in a gentle manner. Don’t push. Resist the urge to boss people around. Be a guide, not a dictator.
Planet of 1: The Sun
The Sun is the prime symbol of the life force, the creative principle, health and vitality, God, and, of course, light—without which there would be nothing. This glorious, essential star burns vibrantly in the sky, nurturing everything with its life-giving radiance.
In astrology, the Sun represents who you are—your basic nature—and in what arena of life you are to become proficient. The Cycle of 1 directs your attention to the same issue. Who are you? What do you want to be? Who were you when you were just a child and what did you want to do when you grew up? This year you are given the opportunity to become that child again by envisioning yourself doing exactly what you want to do.
The Sun and the Cycle of 1 encourage you to begin an adventure of a lifetime. There are many stars, but there is only one Sun. Find the fiery sun that burns within and drives you, making you feel alive. Have as much faith in yourself and your abilities as you do in the fact that the Sun will rise again tomorrow.
There is one caution you must take with the fellow, however. While he burns brilliantly to warm and nurture us, he also has the ability to scorch and dry us out completely. He is only as fickle as we are foolish, so use his fiery power in wise measure.
Color of 1
Sensuous, powerful and alive, red is the color associated with physical energy. It is angry, fiery and ambitious, stimulating to the body, inspiring achievement, boldness, action, and passion. Red may be used as a motivator for personal recognition and completion of your goals. Very emotionally charged, red has always been associated with intense love affairs, anger, the hunt, and dramatic aggression of all sorts.
Wearing this vibrant color sends the message that you are powerful, and definitely makes you stand out in a crowd. There’s nothing like wearing a red dress or shirt to bring attention to yourself. If you are drawn to this color and wear it often, you are probably considered an extrovert with great confidence in yourself. Use it when you are feeling weak to create a stronger self-image. Red has the ability to counteract fatigue and feelings of rejection, so if you’re feeling a little less robust than you’d like—red’s your color.
An excess of red, however, can actually become stressful and physically draining. If red is dominant in your environment and you are feeling tired for no apparent reason, make some adjustments to relieve the driving force of the king of colors.
If Red is just too intense for your tastes, use light blue in your environment and clothing to stimulate your creativity while calming impulsiveness or restlessness. This is a relaxing color, so it may be just the antidote needed when all the action and assertiveness demanded in the Cycle of 1 becomes too overwhelming.
The Tarot Ones
The Aces of the tarot are the cards of potential. They give us choices as to which path to take toward our goals and lay the groundwork for a course of action as you work through your #1 month.
The minor arcana tarot cards ask questions for your consideration and, perhaps, offer some insights into some of the issues that may arise this month.
Fire
The World of Action:
Spirit, Vitality, and Desires
New Vision:
What is your vision for the coming month?
Perhaps you approach new issues with the same old tried and true manner that you have used for years. If it’s still working for you, then keep going. But consider what you might gain if you have a new perspective or take a different approach.
This is the creative, spiritual force being activated within you. Just as you would hold a torch before you in the dark, raise your new vision as a lamp before you this month. Let it light the way to your new and exciting journey.
Air
The Mental World:
Logic, Reasoning, and Social Life
New Thoughts
What defeatist attitudes do you have that can hinder your progress? How can you clarify your goals in the coming year?
Use the sword of wisdom to cut through misunderstanding, to tear the veil of illusion and reveal the truth, to find the clarity that facing the facts can bring. You may not like what you see, but if you can get clear on your personal truths and what you want to accomplish, you can begin to find your way. You can use this sword of truth as a machete to clear the path that is now before you.
You are in a position to create pain or pleasure for yourself and others, and it may be difficult to determine on which side of the blade they lay. Examine your motives thoroughly and evaluate your goals meticulously. Determine whether you bring a sword of peace or a sword of battle.
Water
The World of Feeling:
Emotions, Intuition, and Moods
New Feelings
What truly satisfies you emotionally? Are you willing to open your heart to new possibilities?
How do your feelings guide you toward or away from what you want to accomplish? Are you stuck in old patterns because you feel comfortable and, therefore, risk the loss of something better? Just as you have the ability to envision the future as you want it to be, you can make yourself happy in that future. You can approach each situation in a loving or in a loathing manner. Only you know what is in your heart. Since you’ll be doing the pouring, you will determine the content and fullness of your cup.
Earth
The Physical World:
Money, Job, Physical Sensations, and Health
New World
If you could hold it in your hands, give it form and substance, what would “it” be? Is it something that can stand the test of time?
In a #1 month, you may be presented with opportunities for a new way to earn money, a new business, home, a change in health, or a whole new lifestyle. Can you handle this shake-up? This is the material force at work—the ability to achieve real, concrete results.
Begin a spiritual trust fund. Secure your physical health and well-being. And if you have more than enough money to finance all the risks you want, please do something for those in need. Become a mentor or a grantor to build a new and better world for others.
Crystals for 1: Ruby and Garnet
There are two red stones that dominate the Cycle of 1.
The Ruby, is the most valuable of all gemstones, even more valuable than the diamond. In some legends it was believed to have contained the bloodline of humanity and, therefore, represented the Sun.
Use the ruby as a high-energy stone for physical beauty. It can energize your spirit, increase your feelings of self-esteem, and is a great stimulator for professional progress.
The Garnet is a deep red stone that may be used to help attain your goals and lift your spirit, while preventing fear or insecurity. It helps to get rid of useless or old ideas from your life and move you forward.
Garnets are considered very lucky stones in love and the attainment of goals. Wonderful stones to encourage success in business, they are sometimes called the executive’s stone.
The Garnet has a very special quality to aid you in the Cycle of 1—the ability to decrease willfulness. If you are strongly attuned to the energies of 1, this is an excellent choice of stone because it helps bring balance.
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