Purchasing Decisions as a Reflector

Buy now!

Don't delay. This offer is only around for 24 hours!

Flash sale. Today only!

I totally get that urgency creates demand and forces people to get off the fence and take action. Those Generators and Manifesting-Generators out there love being able to respond to these offers using their authority.

It can feel so right...for them. 

My dear Reflectors, here is yet another part of real life that we need to navigate a bit differently so we're not left holding a bucket of regret. 

We belong to a consumer society where it's never been easier for most of us to hop online, add to cart, and expect delivery the very next day. Marketing makes it so buying decisions happen in a split second and it compels us to rush without much thought. 

I don't know about you but I like participating in some of these sales, especially if there's a good deal to be had. I just want to do it in a way that sits well and actually feels like a win. 

So, what's a Reflector to do?

There are certain times of year that we know sales are going to pop up, and here's where we can use the lunar cycle to our advantage.

Most people experience buyer's remorse at some point after a purchase because they get caught up in the excitement. Whether it's a fast-talking salesman or the latest gadget that just been released, the fear of missing out will overshadow reason 9 times out of ten. 

Here are some real life ways to get great deals and feel like a winner:

• Know what you want: Thanks Captain Obvious! Of course I know what I want! Not so fast. Sudden interest in things is part of the Reflector experience of sampling other people's energies. That's how we figure out how everyone is feeling and whether they're dong alright. But I can't tell you the number of times I've bought things because my friend told me about it, and by the time I got home was deeply disappointed. If you know what you want ahead of time it allows you to anticipate these waves of interest from those around you without needing to jump on board. You might want to keep a list of things that you want/need so that if they pop up during a big sale event, you feel really good about getting it since you've already sat through a lunar cycle or two ahead of time.

• Have a price range in mind: No, this isn't budgeting or financial advice. This tip is designed to help you set boundaries that you're comfortable with, because even if you desperately want something and have had it on your list for 3 months, you'll still feel disappointed if you overpaid for it. Eyeing the flashy $500 mountain bike all summer but the price is a bit much? You'll feel way better about scooping it up if you've set your "go" price ahead of time. Sales are intended to make you think you're getting a good deal but only you can decide if that's actually true. 

• Talk it out: In addition to feeling ups and downs as the moon transits through all 64 Human Design gates, telling some trusted friends about the thing you want can be a great tool for deciding. Having people in your life who can be sounding boards for your ideas can make a world of difference in the decision process. To be clear, you're not talking it out to get permission for your purchase. It's more so you can hear yourself explain the what and why of things throughout the lunar cycle.

• Say no: For Reflectors, the surprise and ease of avoiding purchases can often feel way better than any quick rush you get from making a snap buying decision. One summer I found an online business program that looked amazing and I wanted to jump head first into it. Unbeknownst to me, the program enrollment period had actually closed so there was no way for me to sign up. At first I was shocked that I'd missed out but as it sank in, I felt sooo delighted by this twist of fate. I wasn't actually in the right mind space to take on a course like that anyway so I waited for a full year for enrollment to open again and I happily purchased when it did. 

For the tactics above I tried really hard to avoid saying "just wait 28 days" because honestly, I'm kinda sick of that response and it doesn't fully capture what needs to happen in the 28 days anyway. Yes, waiting a lunar cycle is the official strategy for Reflectors but knowing the purpose of that timeframe is much more important, in my humble opinion.