For thousands of years, astrologers have looked to the cosmos for everything from planning and predicting events to analyzing human behavior and guiding decision-making.
But did you know that you can harness the power of astrology to create more success (and have way more fun) in your business? Working with astrology can empower you to launch, sell, strategize, connect, and expand with more ease. By working with the flow of energy instead of against it, you open yourself up to Universal support that supercharges your actions and decisions with the planets on your side.
Here are three easy ways to start working with astrology to create your path of least resistance in business:
1. Harness the “new beginning” energy of New Moons.
When the moon in the sky is dark like the soil, it’s a fruitful time to plant seeds of intention for what you want to bloom and grow over the next lunar cycle.
For entrepreneurs, this is the perfect time to:
- Check in on your business goals and intentions (are they still aligned?) and set new ones.
- Use the astrological energy of each New Moon’s zodiac sign to focus your intentions towards a different area of your business (for example, self-expression and visibility for the Leo New Moon, back-end systems and routines for the Virgo New Moon, and balance and aesthetics or branding for the Libra New Moon eclipse!)
- Plan launches or new projects to begin around new moons to feel the supportive flow and fresh start energy they bring.
2. Check in and clear out around the Full Moons.
Full moons mark the midpoint of a lunar cycle and are a great time to check in on your intentions, goals, and progress since starting any new projects or manifestations around the new moon.
You can use Full Moon energy to:
- Check in on your mindset. What’s your inner dialogue like these days? Clear any unsupportive beliefs or thoughts through self-coaching, meditation, and release rituals.
- Clear space. Tidy your office, remove any clutter or pileups, and tend to your internet home too. Now is the perfect time to remove any bots or unaligned follows. Check in on your boundaries and habits with social media.
- Recommit to the intentions you set on the New Moon, or release any previously held goals that are no longer serving you.
3. Re-align with Retrogrades.
When a planet stations retrograde, we’re invited to re-assess, re-evaluate, re-imagine, and re-align as it relates to the themes of that planet’s domain and energetics.
This could look like:
- Mercury Retrograde – Quarterly Reset and Check-Ins. Mercury retrograde wants us to slow down, take some intentional time to pause and rest, and sift through the minutiae with a fine-toothed comb. Conduct an energetic audit of your business. Are your offers, pricing, website copy, collaborations, and back-end systems tightened up and still aligned? Make a plan for how to shift things or adjust where needed.
- Venus Retrograde – Reflect on Your Branding and Aesthetics. Venus, the planet of beauty, connection, balance, and aesthetics, goes retrograde every 18 months, for about 40 days at a time. This is your moment to revisit the Venusian themes in your business, such as branding, social media graphics and aesthetics, as well as your community and engagement strategies. What’s working, and what needs revising?
- Mars Retrograde – What’s lighting you up? When Mars—the planet of action, drive, and ambition—stations retrograde (which happens about every two years), your planetary assignment is to re-assess: what is lighting me up? Check in on your overall approach towards reaching business goals. Are your actions yielding results? What might help you feel a renewed sense of drive and personal power towards creating the outcomes you want?
Bringing It All Together
Once you start paying closer attention to the cosmos and these energetic anchor points, you’ll get a feel for how you personally respond to the astrological weather. Notice when your energy waxes and wanes, and whether this correlates to the phases of the moon!
Plus, when you’re following the cosmos through the lens of, “What does this season or transit have to teach me?” your radar is up for opportunities to learn, grow, and expand. You position yourself at a seat of deeper personal power because you know that life is happening with and for you, not to you or against you. You become a more active participant.
As you become more aware of your own energetic cadence, you’ll notice even more magic and synchronicity!
How do you use astrology to plan, create, and rest in your business? Tag us in your astro-inspired planning rituals on Instagram @thecosmicrx and @byaudreywhelan!
