This year we rise from the ashes (here's how)

Let’s all let out a collective exhale as we say goodbye to 2021. I know we thought the same thing at the end of 2020, but for this year I have reason to believe we can be hopeful for the year ahead.

But first a few words about 2021.

For many of you, myself included, this has been the hardest year of your life. I’ve come to realize that it’s not the moments of trauma that are the hardest (our body has built-in mechanisms for that), but the aftermath once the shock wears off and we have to pick up the pieces to move on, or… not move on. These are the inflection points in our life. 

I’m choosing to move on. And that’s the key for 2022: movement. 

One of the big astrological themes of 2022 will be the eclipse cycles occurring on the Scorpio-Taurus axis. The key will be transforming the energy from the last two years into something new and fertile. Think composting. 

To do this, we must change. That’s what Scorpio does best, from the inside out: the moth that becomes the butterfly, the crab that gets a new shell, the snake that sheds its skin, and the phoenix that rises from the ashes. 

We’ve all had plenty of time to experience what’s not working in our lives. We can’t expect the world, i.e. governments and corporations, to change to accommodate us. Instead, we must make lifestyle changes to accommodate our changing priorities. Many of you have already been doing this in your job, location, health, and relationships. These changes will continue, but the changes are likely to be more heart-centered because 2022 is a 6-year in numerology.

The first big change coming up for me is location. We are moving to Ojai, CA, a small creative community about one hour north of Los Angeles. This will be a huge change for both of us since we’ve enjoyed the benefits of city living for a number of years. But now we are prioritizing community, more creative time, and living simpler. 

This year we’ll start to see glimpses of the new world we’re creating from the compost of the last two years. The United States will be going through its Pluto Return this year so the political drama will be loud and potentially distracting for the next couple years. Try to stay focused on your path and your priorities. 

As the world and our daily lives have become more and more complex to navigate, consider setting your top 3-5 priorities for this year rather than intentions or goals. Notice what doesn’t make your list - that’s as important to know as what makes your list. With any change (especially when made from the heart), we must let go of something(s).

If your New Year isn’t full of celebration or feel like a fresh start, things will improve in February. The Chinese New Year on February 1st will feel more accurate as the official start to 2022. 

Happy Composting 🥂

p.s. I look forward to rising up with you in 2022.