This post has been a long time coming – not just the post, but the actions behind it. I have long touted that one of my number one – if not my number one – value is Authenticity/Integrity. To me this means knowing who you are and being able to step into who you are and own it. When you do, all your actions and words match and are in alignment with that persona. What you see is what you get.

For several years now, I have tiptoed around the aspect of my business that I truly love and is a big part of me and who I am. I was worried about offending people (maybe?) and definitely I was worried that people wouldn’t like me anymore. OR they would think I had “fallen off the deep end” so to speak. Amazingly, (or not) this aspect of my business is also what my customers respond to with the most excitement. What is it, you ask? It is astrology.

I love it! I love the stories behind it, I love the stars and planets in the sky, I love the beautiful combination of science, math, psychology, philosophy and art that is astrology. I love to see it in action. It works! (doesn’t matter if you believe in it or not)

And the idea I had several years ago to combine astrology and life coaching can no longer be hidden. It just makes too much sense to me and to the clients I’ve used this with. With normal astrologers, you get your annual reading and don’t see or speak to them again until the following year or if something traumatic happens in your life. Life coaching provides this added element of helping people along the way. Astrology can provide the potential of your life – your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, life purpose, and more. It is all laid out there in the blueprint of your chart. What you choose to do with this potential is up to you because we are all given free will by the Divine. This is where the coaching comes in to help people take this potential and develop it in the most positive, effective and efficient manner. Why not take into account the “weather forecast” provided by astrology to help you determine when to make certain changes in your life? I see this as a beautiful marriage between two incredibly powerful disciplines. And there is no one else out there combining them in this way.

A year ago this coming week, I left my lucrative career in the corporate world to finally live the life I felt was truly mine. For years I felt I had been living two lives. I had one life in which I put on the persona of corporate consultant, getting up each morning and being the person I was expected to be by my clients and employers. And then outside of that world I was living my “real life” as a life coach, astrologer, student of spiritual paths, etc. Last year I finally reached a breaking point in which I could no longer live two lives. I needed to jump ship from the life that wasn’t “mine” and live the one that was. So, when I quit my job, I fully anticipated that I would be flung head-long into my new life. Only, it didn’t really happen like that. It was more a process – rather than jumping from one path to the other, I began to veer from one path to the other. It was a slow and arduous process and one in which I had to step out of my comfort zone daily to show a little bit more of who I really was to the world. Astrology was one of those things I kept leaving in my back pocket and only pulling out when I felt someone could “handle it”. This process truly felt as though I was giving birth! When I described it to a gay friend of mine, he said, “Of course, you’re coming out!” Yes! That makes so much sense!

No more! This way of coaching is too powerful not to share with the world. So, this blog will now become more of a personal blog covering all kinds of issues and interests from my point of view. My business is now: www.CoachingWithTheStars.com and I invite you to check it out. There’s not much there now, but it will be filling up fast.

I will also be offering a monthly conference call on what is going on in the heavens and how it is affecting us here on earth. If you are on my email list you will receive updates to this call and get the call-in information. If not, sign up here to receive updates and information on these calls:

You will be able to listen to the recording for 24 hours after the call and then you can purchase it for $5.55. The “Blissful Living” newsletter will begin to change over to a new format supporting this focus as well.

Be sure and “Like” me on Facebook as well: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Coaching-With-The-Stars/162169020509260

So, I have decided that this is the focus that my business needs to take – it is the only way I can live in integrity with who I am and what I believe, and truly practice what I preach which is that when you are doing what you uniquely came here to do and be, then you are providing a service to the world. The world is a better place for it. So, thanks for being a part of my community and I look forward to continuing my journey with your support and love!

Often I am asked what EXACTLY is it that I do? I mean I have a lot of “labels – life coach, energy healer, spiritual teacher, astrologer, workshop leader, Reiki Master, interfaith minister…etc. That’s great – but, what do I DO?!?!?

Well, what I “DO”, bottom-line, is this: I help people to find their life purpose and live it. When you are living the purpose that you were uniquely created to fulfill, you are happy, life flows easier and you are making the world a better place – it’s a WIN-WIN for everyone!

How I do it is through a unique combination of spiritual coaching and energy healing methods. I help you get connected with your spiritual source so that you can find the answers you need within you. Then, you have this tool forever and always and can always resort to it whenever you have decisions to make in life. Some of the tools for this connection can be prayer, meditation, dreamwork, journaling, etc.I don’t want to help you get your life purpose and then leave you hanging – not knowing where to go from there. When you are done working with me, you are clear on your purpose, you have taken steps towards living it within the context of your ideal dream life and you have the tools necessary to move forward on your own!

The energy healing provides a beautiful way of releasing old patterns and beliefs, so that you are better able to surge forward into the life of your dreams as opposed to getting and staying stuck as so many of us do!

And, if you are still stuck or unclear after all of that, I also can pull out the “big guns” and determine astrologically what your purpose is and any challenges and/or positive personality traits you may have in helping you achieve it. This can be a great source of information and support in moving you forward towards your dreams.

12-Week Program (begins February 2010)

1)    Soular Blueprint

Receive a copy of your astrological chart to determine which sign governs each area of your life. This will be used as we progress through the program to determine the potential and theme for each area of your life. You will need your birth date, time and location.

2)    Weekly Astrology Call going through each part of your life (1 part each week)

• Body, House
• Personal Finance, Material Possessions, Resources
• Community, Neighbors, Siblings, short-term travel, Education
• Parents, House and Land, Real Estate, Ancestors
• Hobbies, Romance, Children, Play
• Job, Tasks, Health, Service
• Business Partnership, Marriage
• Taxes, Inheritance, Death
• Higher Education, Foreign travel and relations, Religion/Belief Systems
• Career, Social position
• Groups, Friends, Associations
• Transcendence, Hidden Information, Loss

3)    Monthly Q&A Call

• Get your life purpose and healing questions answered
• Get clarification on the astrological significance of that house of your chart

4)    Monthly Energy Healing Call

• Call in for group and individual distance energy healing sessions
• Your chance to have 10 minutes of personal time with me for spiritual coaching, direction and healing.

5)    Recordings of all calls to listen to forever

6)    20% Discount on all other products and services

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What is the Winter Solstice?  

Technically this is the longest night of the year – in the Northern hemisphere, this is usually around December 21st – 22nd. The world around us is dark and cold. In modern times, ignoring the rhythms of the earth, we rise while it is still dark and continue our activities – taking the kids to school, going to work, running errands – until well past the setting of the sun. With all of our artificial light, we forget how dark our surroundings are at this time.

Can you imagine a time before electricity, before scientists had explained to us that this phenomenon is simply caused by the tilt of the earth as it rotates around the sun? And that this darkness is just the result of the earth being tilted to its maximum position of 23° 26′ away from the sun…it is likely people could easily become fearful. The trees and shrubs, would freeze and dry up, often they would be buried under a layer of snow or frost. There was no guarantee that the sun would come back. People would watch as each day the sun would rise to a lower and lower point in the sky. In northern elevations, they might not see it for weeks or months at a time!

Oh, but then! They would notice that this cycle would reverse itself…can you imagine the joy and hope that entered people’s hearts at that time! The sun was returning! The world would not remain a cold, dark wasteland forevermore. This was certainly reason for celebration! And even those seemingly dead gardens would eventually spring back to life…there had been life lying dormant there all along!

The word solstice derives from the Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still)…the moment when the sun stands still…culturally, this event has been seen through the years as the time when the ebbing of the sun stops and it begins to return. Concepts of the birth or rebirth of sun gods have been common in many cultures through the years:

•    In Greek mythology, the gods and goddesses met on the winter and summer solstice, and Hades was permitted on Mount Olympus.
•    The Hopi Indians, also known as “The Peaceful Ones,” hold a ritual on December 21, the shortest day of the year, to ceremonially bring the sun back from its long winter sleep.
•    In many pagan and earth-based traditions, this holiday is celebrated as the rebirth of the Great God, who is viewed as the “newborn” sun.
•    In modern cultures gatherings at this time of year are filled with evergreens, bright lights, large bonfires, feasts, spending time with loved ones, and dancing and singing.

This can be an opportune time to STOP the busy-ness, STOP the “doing” and follow the rhythm of the earth. Much like the winter garden lies dormant, we too should take time to sit quietly and go within. This dark, cold, quiet time of year is perfect not only for hibernating bears, but also for our hibernating souls. We need the withdrawal and rest from the hub-bub of daily living to recharge and regenerate – to bring our own light and life back into the world.

Take time this week to have a daily check-in with yourself:

1.    STOP – take 10-15 minutes and find a quiet place to sit – no radio, music, television, kids, phone, etc.

2.    Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Focus on your breathe and imagine it flowing through you as you breath in and out.

3.    Imagine a small flame in the center of your chest. As you breathe in, the flame expands. As you breathe out, the flame flushes out anything negative in your thoughts or feelings.

4.    Sit in silence for a few more minutes. Remind yourself that there is NOTHING for you to do right NOW.

5.    When you feel complete, slowly open your eyes. Continue with your day remembering the calm darkness that envelopes you and the warmth of your light within that fuels you.

It is so important that we take the time to recharge, hibernate or go within and stay in that calm darkness, knowing that our light is always there – we only need to allow its gentle flame to regenerate and recharge in the silence of our own winter. And when we honor that cycle of death and rebirth, we will be even more prepared to perform our mission in the world – whatever it might be.

Blessings,

Rev. Tricia

Today I was interviewed by Terri Craig of the Houston chapter of eWomen’s Network. She has a radio show in which she interviews successful women. We had a really nice chat about my background and how I got to be where I am today – doing what I love! We also talked a little about the work that I do and at the end I gave a few words of advice to those of you still out there in jobs you’re not happy with, wondering if that is all there is to life.

Here it is: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/realwomenrealresults/2010/12/09/the-terri-craig-show-real-women–real-results-1

I’d love to hear from you what you think of it!

Love and Blessings to all of you!

Rev. Tricia

Hello, dear friends – I can’t believe it’s been a month since I last posted here – but, what a month it’s been! However, I am making a commitment to post at least three times a week from now on. So, now let me tell you what’s been happening!

Since I last chatted with you, I have restructured my website due to a Mastermind meeting I attended. I have been part of a Mastermind group to help me move my business forward quickly. What transpired out of that meeting (aside from a new haircut and color – checkout the Facebook pics!) is that I am now adding Astrological readings to my services that I provide. I have come up with several packages which include coaching, energy healing and astrology. Check them out here: http://www.theblissfulsoul.com/products-services/

You can see that I have named the Astrology reading, “Soular Blueprint” because I am specifically looking for the Blue print of your purpose here. This tool is really great for setting your direction in life and for making you aware of any “bumps in the road” so to speak. With your Soular blueprint your are able to be aware of what’s coming for you in the near future. It isn’t so much fatalistic – think of it as a weather report in which you are being told the conditions for certain things to happen – what you do with that information is still based on your free will.

I am also doing more energy healing – I have studied with many teachers including Echo Bodine, Carol Lowell, Dr. Eric Pear (The Reconnection/Reconnective Healing), Deborah King (21st Century Medicine), among others. I can do distance healing or you can see me in person in my office at the Spectrum Center in Houston. I am also looking for a location to do these healing sessions in the Austin area. If you know of a place, please let me know! I beleive this is a great way to clear any blockages you have to move forward and live your purpose.

My new tagline is “Transform Your Life Through Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science”. Basically I feel that these modalities, Astrology (Ancient Wisdom) and Modern Science (Energy or Vibrational Healing) really go well together to help people transform QUICKLY! Why is this? Because everything is energy! We are just now beginning to understand why this works – but, it has something to do with the fact that everything is energy and has a vibration to it. The new quantum physicists are learning more and more about this phenomena everyday. We are all connected, we are all one – we are all a part of this energy field and that is why the movement of the planets is able to correspond to things that are going on on this Earth plane and this movement is even connected to us at a cellular level (hence, the energy healing) and so on and so on! Really fascinating stuff – I don’t claim to be a scientist and so can’t explain well how it works, but I know that it does.

On a spiritual level, I attended a Sufi school in Austin and finally met my spiritual teacher, Sidi Mohammad Al-Jamal of Jerusalem – something I had been waiting over a year to do. What a holy man. It was wonderful to be in the presence of someone who so fully embodies the idea of “Let Go and Let God.” He lives in a total state of trust in the Divine, which is something I teach, but I am not to the level he is!! I also received a Sufi name from him that weekend. It is Mahabba, the Deep Love which is the foundation of all that is. This is something I will spend much time learning about and growing into!

I have also been teaching my Ritual Class at various venues and making plans to teach an 8 – week teleseminar on Finding Your Life Purpose using various techniques to connect with Source. This will begin in November, so I hope you can join me then!

In the meantime, please contact me if you would like to check out the astrology, energy healing or one of the coaching packages that uses both techniques. Also, please forward my website to anyone who you feel would be interested in these offerings!

Until then,

Peace adn Deep Love,

Patricia (Mahabba)