Sometimes direct communication and swift action are what is called for. Many people – and often those who are spiritually inclined – have trouble with this. There can be uncertainty about turning the other cheek or when to be kind instead of direct. It can be hard to know when to speak up and when to simply speak out instead.

There can be confusion about when to pause, meditate, allow, or wait. For nearly everyone, this can be confusing. Avoiding the pitfalls of over-hesitation, procrastination and indirect communication is a topic that deserves attention.

It’s especially timely right now as we head into an astrological phase that’s prime for action. August through October and even into November are good months for planning, implementing, putting ideas and projects and ourselves forward. There’s lots of support for beginning, following through on and completing things. It’s a great time to complete unfinished or procrastinated tasks. And it’s the right time to act as things that come up rather than allowing matters to drift.

It’s time to learn to handle both inner and outer processes directly and more immediately. This is especially true where there is a block, or a troublesome matter. Neither procrastination nor perfectionism are your ally right now. Instead default to direct communication and swift action. There is tremendous power in combining direct, thoughtful communication with more immediate action. (more…)