ISD Sacred Counsel Message:
Our message this week is the urgent plea to stop trying so hard! We exhaust ourselves running circles and managing details, picking up messes and trying to make things happen. There is infinite expression of love here waiting for you to call on it, just ask! ~ out loud!~ Call on Archangel Raphael with a prayer for whatever healing intervention you need help with. Take that moment then to stop, let go, back away and rest for a while knowing the universe is working it for you. Pray, ask for help then surrender to the Magic Stream of Life and stand by! We don't have to do everything!

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE. . .

If you have a metaphysical or spiritual practice and you are looking for an office of your own, or an office to share with someone, we have a beautiful sublet available now. If your business is in harmony with the principles of ISD Oneonta, please contact a member of the property committee, and lets talk!

A huge round of applause to our moving crew headed up by Dan Atkinson & Kimberly Winsor, on 11-29 ! We still need help as we are unpacking and decorating gradually. Please note that even though we have moved to 297 River St., Oneonta, NY. We will hold the Sunday, Dec. 15th Service at Tom Landon’s, which will be our last Sunday service held there. We are beyond grateful for that space which has served as ISD Headquarters for four years!

DECEMBER CONVERSATIONS
12/01 - MERCURY retrograde continues.
12/01 - There's a NEW MOON on the 1st in Sagittarius and again on the 31st in Capricorn, making this a “Black Moon” month.
12/06 - MARS retrograde begins in Leo
12/07 - VENUS and CERES move together into Aquarius, with an immediate conjunction to PLUTO. NEPTUNE ends retrograde motion in Pisces.

12/15 - FULL MOON in Gemini

Also, we look at some asteroids not mentioned before that provide assistance with happiness. Join me for further information on the first 2 weeks of December.

Between November 16 and 30, astrology highlights a period of both challenges and transformative opportunities. Venus and Jupiter, visible in the night sky, offer inspiration as symbols of positivity, encouraging meditation and reflection. Pluto's move into Aquarius on November 19 marks the start of significant societal and personal shifts, emphasizing transformation and forward-thinking. Sagittarius season begins on November 21, bringing expansive, philosophical energy that may guide new ideas and paths. However, Mercury retrograde from November 25 to December 18 in Sagittarius could bring scattered thoughts, suggesting a pause on major decisions until clarity returns.

The first week of November begins with a powerful New Moon in Scorpio, coinciding with the Celtic festival of Samhain, marking a time for transformation and new beginnings. Scorpio's intensity brings heightened emotions and opportunities for passion, compassion, and self-confidence, while also urging mindfulness to avoid extremes. A rare Kite Formation in the sky offers strong cosmic support, involving harmonious alignments between planets that encourage flow, grace, and positive action. Jupiter sextile Chiron on November 2 facilitates deep healing and the release of old wounds, while Mercury's entry into Sagittarius on November 3 sparks expansive thinking and fresh ideas, though implementation may be best postponed. With Pluto nearing the end of its Capricorn transit, this week invites reflection on personal and societal transformation, supported by love, grace, and balance.