Cycles, Oct. 27: In Times of Change, Stillness Is Essential


Hello Reader,

I was preparing for tonight’s Cycles Lab on Solar Return Chartsyou can still hop in if you feel called—when I was reminded again how the Moon always brings change. She tugs at our moods and comfort zones, and before we know it, something shifts—inside or out.

Today, the Moon is in Capricorn, a sign that favors quiet focus over drama. It’s a good day to simplify, get things done, and pause long enough to catch your breath—especially with Mercury Retrograde approaching on Nov 9.

When emotions run high, I turn to the Main Central Flow from Jin Shin Jyutsu. Just a few minutes of stillness, hands on the body, and everything starts to feel steadier—more doable, less overwhelming. Lately, I’ve been doing a lazy version of it—placing my right hand on the upper chest (middle sternum) and the left on the lower chest area. I recently saw Lee Harris do the same during one of his Initiation classes as a grounding practice.

And speaking of stillness—I just released a new Effortless Reality Podcast episode on how to find it amid everyday chaos. It’s one of my favorites so far. You can listen on Spotify or watch on YouTube.

Best,

Tatiana

Cycles Lab Tonight, Solar Return Charts, Oct. 27, 19:00 US EDT

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Workbook in Google Doc format (feel free to download even if you are not attending our Cycles Lab tonight)

Note: The workbook for download here is a limited version. I saved the specific examples and interpretations for class tonight.


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Tatiana Gwon, Ph.D.

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Invitation to Effortless Reality

Yes, yes, we have all heard about the Law of Attraction, forgiveness, visualization, shadow work, and the rest. Buddha, Jesus, and many other teachers have articulated these spiritual principles time and again. And yet humanity is not exactly leaving in a mass enlightened exodus, is it?

In Effortless Reality, I document, step by step, how I test these principles in real life — what works, what does not, and how to apply timeless wisdom to your specific circumstances. It is my report from the front lines, so to speak: personal stories, failures, a-ha moments — with a sprinkle of physics and a generous dose of personality.

Find the book on all Amazon marketplaces here:https://www.effortlessreality.com/books/.

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Effortless Reality

Hi, I’m Tatiana—a physicist turned spiritual explorer. In Cycles, I look at how the same laws that shape the physical universe also guide our inner lives—and how we can use them in practical ways every day. Each issue explores cosmic patterns like eclipses and retrogrades through both scientific and metaphysical perspectives, with simple self-help tools from Yoga and Jin Shin Jyutsu to help you live more effortlessly in sync with life’s rhythm.

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