Author: Ki McGraw

During the last six months, Pluto has been apparently reversing its direction. With it, the energy of transformation has had us reviewing and reflecting on some major life issues. We can see it playing out on the global stage.

Now that it is moving forward in the sign of Aquarius, the information we have gleaned from the last six months will help in dealing with these stresses. It’s important to take heed now to avoid these energies boiling over on 10/25 when Mars opposes Pluto. Personal, professional and planetary change is possible as we make use of this opportunity.

What stressors have you been dealing with for the last six months? Have you learned all you need to make use of this opportunity to transform? Ki to Happiness is empowered by knowing about these energies and acting accordingly.

During my childhood, life was pretty serious. I didn’t play much. As an adult, playtime has not been a priority, although I’ve learned to not take myself so seriously.

Raising our son, Bob made sure there was plenty of playtime with friends, balls, magic cards and cats. Since his stroke, Bob plays golf, but not with our cats much. Yesterday I found a little bit of time intermittently through the day to play with our cats to give them exercise, and to enrich their lives as well as my inner child.

Did you play much as a kid? Do you allow yourself playtime as an adult? Ki to Happiness grows more playful in time.

As we returned from our walk in the neighborhood yesterday, I saw a familiar shape down behind the woods. Turned inside out and dirty, there was our Hatha Yoga Center sign. I wasn’t sure at first as I descended the slope where the neighbors have been building a restraining wall against the flood plane by the creek.

I turned it over, brushed it off and carried it back with Bob’s assistance. We ran into our near neighbor who is presently unemployed, having been a security guard. I offered him the job of securing the sign and carrying it daily to the curb and back to his delight and our mutual benefit.

What do you do when something is stolen, lost or otherwise missing? Who do you call on? Ki to Happiness calls on St. Anthony and keeps her eyes open.

After morning classes, Bob and I share smoothies for lunch. As the temperatures dip, we stay inside instead of sitting in the sun on the deck. Yesterday was cool enough to warrant warming the pumpkin smoothies up a bit on the stove.

I blended the plant based vanilla protein powder together with a small banana, a can of pumpkin, lots of cinnamon, some mango juice and soy milk. After blending, I heated it just enough so that a dollop of cashew yogurt on the top when serving would still be viable. A garnish of crunchy granola to aid in digestion made it perfect.

What warms you up and reminds you of sunshine during the cold, wet dark? What satisfies your hunger on many levels? Ki to Happiness improvises, listening to Guidance in the kitchen as well as in every room of the Hatha Yoga Center.

We had our first wet and windy night this season last night. It propelled me into the kitchen to make lentil soup. Adding the onions and carrots, I reflected on those who grew my ingredients. I stirred extra gratitude into the crock for all who contributed to my convenience.

I became aware of the inner connection between us, the farmers, shippers, distributors, and the grocery store team across the street all who make this soup possible. That overflowed into gratitude for the crock maker, the electric company, the plumbing infrastructure and all the advances in our present society affording me sanitary conditions and healthy nutrition. Anytime I feel alone, I stop and realize that we are all one in the most basic ways.

What helps you feel connected? How grateful are you for your present living conditions? Ki to Happiness thanks all who have contributed to my healthy soup that will sustain us all week.

Last night‘s game had us up late and on the edge of our seats. Our local team’s victory means we can progress farther than we ever have toward the World Series. Baseball season is not over for us yet.

Hatha Yoga represents a middle path-not indulging in bright victory or dark pain, but choosing to witness both. I remained calm at the fulcrum of my practice while observing the myriad of emotions swelling and subsiding with each inning. Smiling from the fulcrum, I look forward to the next games as we advance.

Can you remain at the fulcrum while emotions rise and fall? What helps you stay balanced through winning and loosing? Ki to Happiness wins peace by loosing identification with outcomes.

Before our afternoon walk, I was sitting with one of our cats in the sunlight pouring in through our glass door. Suddenly, an unknown man approached and put a sticker on our door. I was clearly visible through the door, which I then opened to inquire as to his purpose as he proceeded toward our other door to place another sticker before departing in his illegally parked car.

My Guidance and intuition led me to immediately remove the stickers. tell my husband, and look for other similar stickers in our neighborhood as we walked. Finding none, I remembered having heard about such a scam, so I posted a warning to our neighborhood Facebook group. The practice of hatha yoga opens us up to such Guidance as we learn to listen to our gut, intuiting falsehood.

How keen are your Spidey senses? Do you listen to your gut? Ki to Happiness trusts her gut.

As I’ve been planning my next trip to visit my mom, I scheduled it at a time when I could also see my long time friends for our upcoming significant birthday. I secured class coverage, booked my flight, and reserved a rental car. I found some sweet gifts to send in advance but hesitated to ship them.

I learned yesterday that one of the friends may not be able to make it at all due to back surgery. Then I found out that one of my teachers may not be able to cover classes either. Plans change, which validates my hesitation.

Do you honor your hesitation? When plans change, do you? Ki to Happiness plans to listen to Guidance from within.

Excitement continues to build here in Seattle as our local baseball team is going farther than ever. Despite the rain delay and late game rally by the opposing team, the Mariners won. With one more win perhaps today, they advance toward the World Series.

At the Hatha Yoga Center, our Ayurvedic Breathwork offering also won. Students near and far experienced the victory of breathing consciously with Dr. Anup’s traditional approach to pranayama. Further advancement in this way is available daily in regular classes, as well as in his next workshop this winter.

How victorious have you been feeling? Can you give yourself 90 seconds of free and deep breathing to champion whatever holds you back? Ki to Happiness wins freedom and heath with Hatha Yoga.

Today’s full moon in Aries brings to light assertive energies that have been building. Aries wants to take action in the direction of what has been revealed since the eclipse pattern a couple weeks ago. The upcoming opposition between Mars and Pluto is simmering toward transformation.

It’s best to not let the simmering boil over. Checking those issues that have been coming to a head and taking action now before October 25 is advised. By doing so we are empowered by this full moon, with further transformation to look forward to in the direction of greater consciousness.

How have you been sleeping in these energies? What action is wanting to be taken in the direction of transformation? Ki to Happiness shares the empowerment of astrological material to benefit all.