This post goes hand in hand with the idea of knocking out tolerations. There are a lot of things in my life that I would like to change that I don’t have immediate control over. However! After consciously noticing all the things I’ve been grumbling about, I *do* have the power to change a few. Like the crack in my exhaust pipe that causes my engine to be deafeningly loud every time I drive my car which I’ve been ignoring for almost a YEAR! And now that I’m paying attention to it, I realize it’s been driving me out of my mind this whole time!

Thanks for the reminder, Jeannette. As of now, either that car gets fixed or I’m riding the bus.

“You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” -BUDDHA.

Fabulous post!!! Thank you!

Oh I have much to say on this topic–the relationship between the body, astrology and the art of being…a whole guest post perhaps? It’s multifaceted!

Inside the astrological chart is the key to well being, vitality, self-actualization and awareness. The signs of the zodiac, the planets, Sun and Moon and their interconnections at the time of birth mirror the one being born. It’s a symbolic map of life, inner and outer. By looking at the natural needs and contributions of each zodiac sign and comparing them with the activities and experiences currently expressed, we get a glimpse at our own brand of authenticity—what feels good. And believe me, if it doesn’t match parental approval, cultural and social norms, loved one’s expectations, we may have repressed ‘our own brand of authenticity’ quite deeply! Then, as a response, the body feels dis-ease.

In this way …illness is a message that something in life is not right and needs adjusting.

When we listen, as Jeannette says, to our bodies, we are tuning in to a primal guidance. The body is our first contact with ‘reality’ — what’s perceived as ‘out there’ and it responds with incredible honesty. This is why body language is so telling! It can’t lie. It can, however, respond to what we believe.

If we say we are dead tired, spun out, going to catch the flu, not strong enough. fat . . . guess what? The body LISTENS to us and complies. If we say we are fit, strong, perfect shape, vibrant. . .the body LISTENS and complies.

The messages from the body are complex. They mirror what we tell it, what we think. They also show us what is unconscious, repressed, not lived out. Example: We may want a hot fit body but if we say, ‘I’m fat and lazy’, we get fat and lazy. Then again, if we say, ‘I’m getting fit, I’m looking good!’ and we start to attract romantic attention BUT underneath that desire for hotness is an unconscious fear of relationship, the body will default to fat and lazy to protect against the fear. (unconscious desire trumps conscious desire every time).

Astrologically, dis-ease is related to the signs of the zodiac starting with Aries (the head–headaches) to Pisces (The feet–foot/locomotor problems). Each sign wants to express in a healthy way (Aries wants to be the boss) but if we are not able, we manifest in dis-ease (headache).

Example: If you get headaches, you can look to where Aries is in your chart (what area of life) and start taking more control there. Headaches then disappear because you are tapping into your own authenticity! The message was read!

Make sense? Again, there are very complex aspect in play but it boils down to the body as energy mid-way between the worlds. On one side our conscious thoughts tell it what to become and on the other side our unconscious thoughts are seeking a way to the surface. All the more reason to be good to this brave and wonderful vessel!!!

@Jessica: I feel you, sister!! Literally…as well as figuratively. The examples you mention are awesome; especially the hair follicles wiggling…a personal favorite experience of mine and my hubby’s.

I’m so happy to hear that the book you’re reading is bringing you back to your core reception…so that you can feel your way into your greater awareness again with grace and ease!!

@Kim: Calling Kim, if you’re out there in the periphery on this one…
Can you speak to this astrologically, regarding the elemental nature at hand for us?

I mentioned in my comment that I have a whole lot of earth & plenty of water in my chart…so I feel LOTS in my body. I’m an Earth Girl resonator, for sure.

Regardless of this for each individual…as I understand it we as a collective have moved out of a powerful cycle with Pluto in Sagittarius almost a year ago (transformer, collective, consciousness, directed, divine, focused) and into Pluto in Capricorn (form, vibration, creation, earth, life, structure) until 2024.

In your wise opinion…would this shift be a part of why people are becoming more aware of their body messages…because we’re more readily tapped into the grounded, formed earth energy of Pluto in Cap?

And if so…what would you suggest to help us foster this energy into our greater awareness with Grace and Ease? In other words…
Any divine tips on how we can get comfortable in our bodies through these magical times?

Thanks in advance! XO ~Deb

Debra, I relate to your posts! I “get it”- ding, ding!! I don’t know how much “earth” I have in my chart, but I feel it. My senses and body are so responsive and sensitive! I really enjoy The Resonance Barometer analogy. I look forward to reading more!

It is interesting how the comments have geared toward listening to (or not) the negative signals. What I’ve learned also is to look for the POSITIVE signals. I can’t describe the wonderful feeling in my chest (heart) when I read/hear or experience something that is aligned and good for my soul!! My heart sort of beats out of my chest when it is really intensely on track for me! Also, have you noticed when you make a choice in alignment with our soul, how our body suddenly feels a relaxation? A feeling of “ahhhhhh”?! Suddenly, a weight is lifted?

Awhile back I had done a lot of studying and conscious focus on this… and I could have the slightest of twinges, tickles, ringing in the ear, or notice my hair folicles wiggling… I loved being able to use this to help me choose what to do.

Life got carried away for me and now I am in a place of perpetual pain and trying to sift through what direction to go… this post is such perfect timing and in support of my well being. I can feel my heart open the more comments I read! Thank you SO much everyone!

I also find it interesting that just last night I was reading a book about using visualization for postural dynamic alignment. It is very research intensive and so a bit “dense” in facts (in a good, fascinating way)… so I was reading about how our cells transport messages from our environment to our brain. The interesting point that jumped out to me: “The nervous system does not supply us with all the information it gathers with its sensors throughout the body. If it did, we would be flooded with information. The brain completes the picture, makes sense of it, gives it meaning.”

I thought to myself “oh, I must have faulty sensors because I feel as though I am overwhelmed by stimuluses! I feel flooded constantly”. So I wonder if we expand our awareness, we can “read” more of the information gathered. For instance, energy around us, the “vibes” that our consciousness can register. Our subconcious is already getting the information, but our concious mind needs to be able to handle deciphering it all.

Anyhow, this is book is all about imagery, which although doesn’t speak about manifesting or spiritual in nature, there is a lot that applies when one wants to expand awareness of their body, how to use imagery to bring about change. If one can visualize, then our body will respond, and it gives the scientific explanations why it works!

It is such a nice link to this topic, and how very timely! I’ve also started this past week, to go back to the study and excercises that I was doing when I was so in tune with my body signals. It is all so connected and I thank you all for your contributions! Wonderful!!! I really needed this!

Those bodily signs really aren’t to be underestimated. I think, in case of illness or the like, it is always that we did not hear our inner voice. I we deny it, it shows up again, but this time in our bodies. Your body never lies – you can ‘read’ your body like a book that tells you exactly where your change is needed and most of the time you can take it literally.

Stomach upset? -> Something was not ‘well digested’.
Backpain (or shoulder pain)? -> Carrying / shouldering too much?
Breathing problems? -> What takes away your breath / air to live?
etc etc the list goes on and on

@Debra: This tuning to our bodily signals is very very worthwhile to do and I must agree: there are so many signals that we discover when we do .