Economic Stimulus Plans and Keeping Your Life On Track

Well the economic stimulus plan has passed Congress and the stock market continues to tank. I know that a lot of people are very stressed about the economy and admittedly it does not look good over the long haul. I have been warning about this for a while and psychically and astrologically it will get worse before it gets better. We are in a pattern of a slippery slope downhill for about a year and a half. I know that is not good news to anyone but I tend to look at the bright side of things.

In this particular situation I see this as an opportunity for everyone to become very financially aware of where they might still be wanting to keep playing the game of excess. Pluto in Sagittarius (from 1995 till 11/25/08) was a pattern of excess. Pluto now in Capricorn is conservative by nature. If you are willing to restrain your emotional impulses and to take a brutally honest assessment of your personal financial situation, learn to cut back, do what it takes to keep jobs, and become indispensable for your company, then you will be fine during this economic shift.

This can also be a great opportunity for those who have not been happy working for others to start up small businesses. The trend in America is that it will be the small home businesses that will lead us out of this crisis. Large corporations with huge overhead and expenses are going to feel the hardest hit. So look at what you might want to do as a business from home. What do you love to do? What have you always wanted to do? I know that sometimes making an attempt in a down market looks crazy. But if you are out of work already and having no luck finding a job, get creative. See it as an opportunity to do a dream. Take the initiative and risk and give it a shot. It will require a lot of responsibility and attention to detail but you might just find that you love the freedom it gives you. Being your own boss can give you a wonderful feeling of accomplishment.

I know that I have said this before but I am constantly amazed how in my office everyone just does not want to believe me when I say that this pattern of excess is really, really over. I explain everything and clients become upset that they cannot continue the lavish lifestyles, expansion of houses, granite counter tops, big expensive trips, etc that they have been doing over the last 12 years. They keep pressing me to tell them that it is okay to keep doing what has gotten them into this situation in the past.

As a psychic I am always attempting to show the patterns and trends of life for the individual as well as in the global community. In some situations the global situation affects everyone and everything. We are in one of those situations.

I have had people tell me that they believe that someone cursed them or their family. And the genuinely wanted me to confirm their assessment of the situation. My response is that if that was the case than everyone in the world is also being cursed. I know that we want to find someone or some situation to blame for our bad luck. It makes it easier to cope with. But sometimes global situations are so large and transformational that they can and will eventually effect everyone. This is where we are.

This level of a economic downturn none of us have seen in our lifetime. This astrological pattern was last here during the Great Depression. Now I am not a gloom and doomer. I believe that we do have resources and systems in place that can make an enormous difference during this time. But we need to take some responsibility and also make major adjustments along the way.

I do expect there to be a rally at some point. Because stock markets always need to do a re-tracement at some point. I believe that this is going to be over the summer. But it will be short lived and the downward spiral will continue. So play it safe. Keep money in places that are not at risk. If you have extra cash to spend wait for the Real Estate market to hit the bottom and then put money in there. But that bottom will probably not be until the fall of 09 or into 2010. Try to have 5 to 8 months of cash to cover expenses. Things can happen unexpectedly.

Remember to work hard and to do some overtime at work without expecting to get paid for it. Keep track of those hours so that you can have some ammunition if there is a lay off. Do not expect all the perks and extras from companies. Many are down 30% at the moment and if you are causing a problem or complaining you may be one of the first to be let go. Companies are looking for ways to cut expenses and if you get mad and want to quit often they will not be replacing your job with someone. You also really do not want to be the low man on the totem pole of a new job. If you do not have seniority you could also one of the first to be let go.

So, stay focused. Do your job well. Do not complain. Be pleasant and uplifting at work. Try to not let others stress get to you. Learn some new coping skills. Learn to handle anger more appropriately. Keep a good attitude. And everything can work out.

If you do loose a job, look to see if the universe is actually giving you an opportunity to go for your dream. But in this time of tremendous change, be smart. Look carefully and crunch numbers to make sure that you know what you are getting into. If it seems real and a good idea, not just to you but also your best friends and family, then take the risk. Now, sometimes family and friends are in more fear than you might be. But listen to their issues and attempt to find ways around their concerns and keep going towards your goals.

So, this month, stay positive but realistic. Do not over do or over spend. Let go of that big vacation this year. Wait until you see which way the wind goes by the end of this year. If I am wrong you can always do that big trip next year. If I am right you might just need that money you would have spent on the trip for more important things, like starting your own business.

This is a year to play it safe and to keep your cards close to your chest. Limit risk and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.