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by Catherine Potter, Astrologer and Hypnotherapist

The purpose of a yearly forecast is twofold. The first is to give an overview of upcoming planetary cycles and the second is to look at the variety of choices that comes up within any given cycle.

We are in a period of incredible change where we are being asked to use what is valuable from our personal and collective past, let go of old outdated systems and values that don’t serve us any longer and embrace a global vision that supports a fair, just world for all.

Integrate the understanding of interconnectedness into your daily life and together we will navigate through a powerful transition time for the Earth and all her life forms with greater ease.

In 2010 through to 2012 we will continue to figure out what works economically, environmentally, politically and spiritually and what doesn’t. Everyone is learning how to adjust to the concept of a global family.

These are ideas that get thrown around all the time but the living of them brings up internal conflicts that we didn’t even realize were there.

Being stretched beyond your comfort zone is more comfortable after you’ve adjusted to it. Similar to when an individual has made a breakthrough, when we go back and try to make things work in an old way it doesn’t fit and yet the new way is in its infancy stage.

Imagine a baby learning to walk. Those first few steps are unstable. They plop back down on their bottom to stabilize themselves again. But before long their desire to explore new territory has them getting back up until eventually they find balance and soon walk, then run.

Globally the pace will look like this: chaos/breakdown — evaluation — breakthrough/chaos — adjustment — re-evaluation — more balanced breakthrough.

This isn’t new. We’ve been watching it unfold over the past several years. The difference now is we know there is no going back.

No matter what is going on in your personal life this big picture affects everyone.

Make a commitment this year to make choices that support your and others wellbeing and we will move through this dynamic transition period stronger, clearer and connected.

Be actively engaged. Don’t go numb and allow leaders (political or spiritual) to set the course of your future without your input.

PARTICIPATE in whatever manner suits you. We all have gifts to offer and therefore have some way to be involved.

In the past many of you came to my astrological talks for the New Year. I would like to start a new tradition. This year I would like to use this article as a fundraiser for the people in Haiti.

If you pop into Northern Star College (#209, 10715 – 124 Street) on Tuesday, February 9th between 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. and make a donation (even a dollar counts), you can have a cup of tea, a cookie or two and pick up the rest of the article which features a mini forecast for the signs.

Let’s pass along love and abundance.

For those of you with a little more astrological experience, the following is a list of planetary retrograde periods and eclipse dates in 2010.

An astrologer since 1986, Catherine is also a Hypnotherapist and Meditation instructor. She brings her unique counseling and teaching style to The Northern Star College of Mystical Studies. Call 780-447-3667 or visit www.northernstarcollege.com.

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