Find the anchor of the Universe

I’m back…

The journey of the Tao Te Ching continues with the 37th verse:

The Tao does nothing, but leaves nothing undone.

If powerful men could centre themselves in it, the whole world would be transformed by itself, in its natural rhythms.

When life is simple, pretences fall away; our essential natures shine through.

By not wanting, there is calm, and the world will straighten itself. When there is silence, one finds the anchor of the universe within oneself.

Interestingly, I’ve decided to re-enter the realm of the Tao when the Moon and Saturn are up for a clash. The cosmic fall out may have us feeling left out in the cold. I would like to offer a little sunshine to defrost the chill in the air with this alignment.

It’s difficult to feel the winter winds while your current world is blasting a 40 degree heat. That is our current climate here in Australia. The northern hemisphere is rugging up with scarves and boots and we are dressing in our fine, light layers – just enough to keep us decent. Oh what a funny world we live in?

A number seven day opens the conversation with “but what if?” We are given the numerological opportunity to reflect on our lives and seek out the necessary changes required prior to the New Moon on Thursday 3 February. What do you wish to change about your life? How can you change someone else’s life? What positive changes can your offer for humanity? How can you be a universal advocate for peace? These are some of the relevant questions we can begin with on a number seven day.

The Moon and Sun are in Aquarius and this is a reminder of the importance of social networking and friendships. Be kind and loving to one another. We are all connected, we are all the same.

Love, Peace and Harmony,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

I seek out obscurity

I seek out obscurity by suppressing any desires for attention or recognition.

Should you want to contain something, you must deliberately let it expand. Should you want to weaken something, you must deliberately let it grow strong. Should you want to eliminate something, you must deliberately allow it to flourish. Should you want to take something away, you must deliberately grant it access.

The lesson here is called the wisdom of obscurity. The gentle outlasts the strong. The obscure outlasts the obvious.

Fish cannot leave deep waters, and a country’s weapons should not be displayed.

The Moon is still in the curious sign of Gemini. I can relate to this position as it my natal sign so it feels comfortable. I adore having a Gemini Moon as it offers a light balance to the deep penetrating Sun in Scorpio. Anyhow, our lunar Goddess is in her witty and humorous phase. So get out there and connect and have a chat-fest.

Speaking of the Moon, we have a lovely Cancerian full Moon on Wednesday. This is a perfect stage in her lunation to bring closure or resolution to the outworn or unnecessary aspects of your life. Cancer is her natal house so it is even cosier. With the Sun in Capricorn (work and ambition) and the Full Moon in Cancer (home and family) there will a need to look at your work/life balance.

It is a number three day which is perfect for short jaunts and communication (yes more talking!). I am taking a short jaunt interstate this afternoon. This is a highly beneficial trek as I will be collecting important data for a project I am managing. I have back to back meetings and lots of visits outside of work hour’s schedule. Sure it will be hectic but extremely beneficial.

With the frenzied potential of this trip I will seek out obscurity – at least for a few days. It will be difficult to keep in touch. However, we will reconnect on the 20th for more of our cosmic esoteric chat.

If you want to prepare for the Full Moon here is my column: http://www.jestacom.biz/newsite/ezine/harlequin_s_haven.htm

Until the Full Moon, keep it safe and love one another.

Love, Peace and Harmony,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

It cannot be exhausted – you can but IT can’t!

All men will come to him who keeps to the one. They flock to him and receive no harm, for in him they find peace, security, and happiness.

Music and dining are passing pleasures, yet they cause people to stop. How bland and insipid are the things of this world when one compares them to the Tao!

When you look for it, there is nothing to see. When you list for it, there is nothing to hear. When you use it, it cannot be exhausted.

Talk about exhausting – the Moon moves into her most fav. Social networking sign of Gemini today. There will be a lot of talk on the agenda. People are inclined to move about and connect with friends and siblings. This will probably be done face to face – although the web could get a good thrashing as well.

Our status on the numerological cycle is a Master number 11/2. This stage is an opportune time for learning and collaboration.

I love these days especially when the Moon is in Gemini as it takes us out of the naval gazing into the desire to engage the higher mind.

Enjoy the journey!

Love, Peace and Harmony,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

I achieve greatness

By not claiming greatness, I achieve greatness.

The Great Way is universal’ it can apply to the left or the right. All beings depend on it for life; even so, it does not take possession of them.

It accomplishes its purpose, but makes no claim for itself. It covers all creatures like the sky, but does not dominate them.

All things return to it as to their home, but it does not lord it over them; thus, it may be called, “great”.

The sage imitates this conduct: By not claiming greatness, the sage achieves greatness.

This morning I didn’t feel like achieving anything. I felt lazy. I felt like sleeping in. In the mist of sleepiness I moaned. I should get up. I should do what’s right. And I dragged myself out of bed to start the day. If I had to make an excuse it would be that the Taurus Moon had a significant influence over me.

There is a lovely link between Mercury and Jupiter which supports our lovely cyber-dialogue this morning. Don’t think that there is too much opportunity to loll about for the day. This alignment supports us as we move our projects to a new level.

It’s a 10/1 day – perfect for ending our disempowering dialogue. Or it will assist us to begin a new turn of phrase. No more excuses – get out of bed and fulfil your dreams.

Love, Peace and Harmony,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Live forever

I am replacing my desire for power over others with my efforts to understand and master myself in any and all situation. The things I love... I have to learn to leave alone.

One who understands others had knowledge; one who understands himself has wisdom. Mastering others requires force; mastering the self needs strength.

If you realise that you have enough, you are truly rich.

One how gives himself to his position surely lives long. One who gives himself to the Tao surely lives forever.


The cosmos offers a solid footing for progression today with both the Sun and Moon in earth signs. The fiery blast from the Aries Moon has turned into a slow burn. This alignment is good for practical steps forward and stepping back into reality.

The current numerological cycle will end tomorrow with the 10/1 signpost. For now though we are in a space to consider our lessons learned from the past ten days. I have relished this cycle and all of the opportunities I’ve plucked from low hanging branches. The lessons have come thick and fast but they are sweet to the taste and pleasant to the touch.

Aligning me and my journey to the teachings of the Tao has been invaluable through the harvesting process of these lessons. I hope they’ve been palatable for you too.

Love, Peace and Harmony,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

I trust in the perfect goodness of the Tao

I trust in the perfect goodness of the Tao to guide and direct me wherever it will. I allow my thoughts and ideas to be carried by the great wave of the Tao.

The eternal Tao has no name. Although simple and subtle, no one in the world can master it.

If kings and lord could harness them, the 10,000 things would naturally obey. Heaven and earth would rejoice with the dripping of sweet dew. Everyone would live in harmony, not by official decree, but by their own goodness.

Once the whole is divided, the parts need names. There are already enough names; know when to stop. Know when reason sets limits to avoid peril.

Rivers and streams are born of the ocean, and all creation is born of the Tao. Just as all water flows back to become the ocean, all creation flows back to become the Tao.

A grey overcast and miserable day greets me this morning and yet I feel immediately blessed. I am fortunate to be snug and warm in my own home and waking up in my own bed. My gratitude extends to the fact that I am able to get to and from my workplace. Yes I am one of the lucky Australians this Wednesday morning 12 Jan. 11.

My not so fortunate fellow Australians are being swept out of their homes with the raging floods. If they are lucky they will be found clinging to the rooves of their houses. They are facing an inland tsunami and while driving from home to work they are being washed off roads and bridges.

These current real life tragedies remind me of the story I wrote (http://jestacom.biz/pdma/index.php) about a branch of my family tree that was nearly washed away by a historic flood.

Three family members were the only survivors. They were found clinging to a gum tree like drowned cockatoos. Their rescuer, a neighbour collected them in a dug out tree trunk – heroic acts by ordinary people.

Yes I am fortunate and massively grateful to be here – alive, safe and warm. Even so, my heart and soul goes out to those who have lost their lives, their homes and those whose lives have changed dramatically at this time.

The Aries Moon today is a fiery go-getter phase. You have the emotional energy to pick yourself up and get moving. It’s time to face the holiday bulge or move your projects forward with vim and vigour.

A number eight day moves us into the expedition of peace and harmony. Eight has a business focus as well so try not to lock you away and wallow in the ambience of the peaceful bliss. There is work to be done!

The Moon in Aries and the number eight day will provide the power to move mountains – so let’s shake, rattle and roll peeps.

Love, Peace and Harmony,

Julia Ashton-Sayers

Replace hatred with love

Weapons are the tools of violence; all decent men detest them. Therefore, followers of the Tao never use them.

Arms serve evil. They are the tools of those who oppose wise rule. Use them only as a last resort. For peace and quiet are dearest to the decent man’s heart, and to him even a victory is no cause for rejoicing.

He who thinks triumph beautiful is one with will to kill, and one with a will to kill shall never prevail upon the world.

It is a good sign when man’s higher nature comes forward. A bad sign is when his lower nature comes forward.

With the slaughter of the multitudes, we have grief and sorrow. Every victory is a funeral; when you win a war, you celebrate by mourning.

The Moon moves into Aries today and as we pass the Neptunian fog reality emerges. It is time to become aware of what tasks must be done.

Aries is dynamic and a highly motivated sign. So we will all feel the thrust of hyper speed as we put the pedal to the metal.

Our numerological twins a little more subdued and the energy of a number seven day is more contemplative rather than reactive.

I am doing a Yoga class at lunchtime today. This is a perfect balance for the Moon energy and the number seven inner journeys influence.

Love, Peace and Harmony,

Julia Ashton-Sayers