Project 40: (16)
Starts Friday April 12, 2013.
harnessing the New Moon in Aries energy plus Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn...
"Self"< ------> "Other".... and every battle in between.....
Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.--Rumi
When one has let go of that great hidden agenda that drives humanity and its varied histories, then one can begin to encounter the immensity of one's own soul. If we are courageous enough to say, "Not this person, nor any other, can ultimately give me what I want; only I can," then we are free to celebrate a relationship for what it can give.” ― James Hollis
What you seek is seeking you.--Rumi
The search for fusion regularly gives rise to various symptoms. Our own psyche knows what is right for us, knows what is developmentally demanded. When we use the Other to avoid our own task, we may be able to fool ourselves for awhile, but the soul will not be mocked. It will express its protest in physical ailments, activated complexes and disturbing dreams. The soul wishes its fullest expression; it is here, as Rumi expressed it, 'for its own joy."
― James Hollis, Eden Project: In Search of the Magical Other
Since the child felt powerless in the face of the Other who was yet the source of well-being, so it learns to be pleasing, to be mollifying or overly responsible for the well being of others. What is called co-dependence is one such anxiety management strategy. If I am responsive to the needs of the Other, then, possibly, the Other might be there for me. "
— Hollis
Project 40. 16
The next project 40 will begin on April 10 to invoke the powerful energy of the New Moon in Aries. If you struggle with losing yourself in your relationships (all relationships... not just romantic).... i.e. ....toggling between dependence and independence, selfishness vs. being overly compromising, being too passive or too aggressive, dominance and submission roles, etc... the current Aries-Polarity is the perfect opportunity to really work these issues in search of your individual harmonizing point.
The idea of Project 40 is to lock ourselves into a 40-day Temenos (sacred, enclosed space and time where we can be utterly honest with ourselves without fear). During this sacred time we offer up our greatest addiction, problem, fear, demon, obsession, re-occurring issue… on the 40-day altar to the Gods (archetypal forces) and implement 7 core elements into our daily life.We then track our experiences via journaling or blogging to give ourselves the perspective of the observer, the Alchemist who is watching over the experiment going on inside the sacred vessel. After 40 days we will emerge from the vessel, a little tired but brand new.
Sign up here for a personal astrological consultation for personal and in-depth psychological guidance during your 40-day journey. With sixteen years of experience as a Jungian Analyst and astrologer, I will guide you through the powerful archetypal language of your natal horoscope. Together we will explore your greatest challenges, fears and karmic patterns. This is the first step to understanding what your psyche needs to relinquish or "offer up" to the gods. If you need assistance designing or structuring your own 40-day process or would like to look for the next most auspicious time to start your next Project 40, the horoscope is an excellent guide. The reading is a combination of an intensive Jungian analytical session mixed with archetypal astrology. Deeply insightful. $195
Personalized Project 40 Astrological Consultation:
Project 40: 40 Days of Daily Guidance and Journaling Questions for $1 Day.
Recommended: Personal Consultation + 40 Days of Intensive Daily Journaling: $210
I am so inspired by the amount of people all over the world who have started their 40-day journey! I have already received several reports of how transformative the mystical container has proved to be from the get-go! When you set an intention and structure time you make your inner Saturn very happy. No longer will the feeling of wasting time depress you. You are in the process of creating your own magic and meaning on a daily basis!Be sure to share your experiences on the comments here or more in depth on the Project 40 Group page!
Project 40 Testimonials:
I just wanted you to know how much I have appreciated and learned from the Project 40, and your caring support, wisdom and guidance has been immeasurable. Your Project 40 Rounds have shown me that I can commit to a regular practice of Introspection/Contemplation...and that has been a very big Gift to me – because I have doubted that I had a “disciplined bone in my body” and your Inspiration has shown me “I can do it!” Jai Ma! Thank you immensely. I may not have done every day, but I learned over time to keep the questions in mind and not give up and return to the Project.--SB
Thank you so much Sherene. I have evolved so much through this process. The real me is back.
Project 40 was an amazing prescription for me. My relationships are better – me and my mum are so much more expressive of our love together. I have been honest when things aren’t going well in my new relationship and he has listened and responded to my needs. No tit-for-tat love in any of these relationships. I feel closer to my girlfriends. My self-worth – I know I’m good enough, pretty enough as is the next girl on the street. I know that I’m also responsible for bringing love and happy times into other peoples lives and I can orchestrate events too. I feel alive, burning through old shell, full of love and ready to give the world my best.-Kam
I read each email on the train and really appreciate your sharing and your guided questions like arrows piercing the truth.Thank you. You are such a major part of my healing. Even my physical therapist notes the improvement, it's on a cellular level.Yes, your way of journaling is inspiring and you ask the 'right' questions to help me really think about my self and gain insight. Grateful. --L.R.
Project 40:
The next (14th) incarnation of Project 40 is slated for January 1, 2013: The Year of the Snake. Use the power of the Number 40 to start this amazing new year off with focus, discipline, and some magic from the gods! We could all use a little push not to mention structure to get motivated and more importantly to stay on track. Time is so precious and yet so easy to lose! Project 40 slows down time to create a daily experience of meaning and depth full of symbolism and synchronicity. Space is very limited so sign up soon!
Testimonials:Thank you so much Sherene. I have evolved so much through this process. The real me is back.
Project 40 was an amazing prescription for me. My relationships are better – me and my mum are so much more expressive of our love together. I have been honest when things aren’t going well in my new relationship and he has listened and responded to my needs. No tit-for-tat love in any of these relationships. I feel closer to my girlfriends. My self-worth – I know I’m good enough, pretty enough as is the next girl on the street. I know that I’m also responsible for bringing love and happy times into other peoples lives and I can orchestrate events too. I feel alive, burning through old shell, full of love and ready to give the world my best.-Kam
I read each email on the train and really appreciate your sharing and your guided questions like arrows piercing the truth.Thank you. You are such a major part of my healing. Even my physical therapist notes the improvement, it's on a cellular level.Yes, your way of journaling is inspiring and you ask the 'right' questions to help me really think about my self and gain insight. Grateful. --L.R.
Sign up here for a personal astrological consultation for personal and in-depth psychological guidance during your 40-day journey. With sixteen years of experience as a Jungian Analyst and astrologer, I will guide you through the powerful archetypal language of your natal horoscope. Together we will explore your greatest challenges, fears and karmic patterns. This is the first step to understanding what your psyche needs to relinquish or "offer up" to the gods. If you need assistance designing or structuring your own 40-day process or would like to look for the next most auspicious time to start your next Project 40, the horoscope is an excellent guide. The reading is a combination of an intensive Jungian analytical session mixed with archetypal astrology. Deeply insightful. $195
Personalized Project 40 Astrological Consultation:
Project 40: 40 Days of Daily Guidance and Journaling Questions for $1 Day.
Recommended: Personal Consultation + 40 Days of Intensive Daily Journaling: $210
I am so inspired by the amount of people all over the world who have started their 40-day journey! I have already received several reports of how transformative the mystical container has proved to be from the get-go! When you set an intention and structure time you make your inner Saturn very happy. No longer will the feeling of wasting time depress you. You are in the process of creating your own magic and meaning on a daily basis!Be sure to share your experiences on the comments here or more in depth on the Project 40 Group page!
