August afforded us opportunities to make leaps of faith and September follows up by encouraging our will to match our desires. This is no small thing. Take advantage of it!
The Sun is now in the sign of Virgo which rules health and work. The old adage proves true this month: if you do not have your health, you cannot work. If you do not work at what fulfills you, your health can suffer. Take care of yourself and focus or find work that you find inspiring and enriching; in short, do work that feeds your soul. That you feel passionate about. For those who are willing to work hard to realize dreams and desires, the cosmos says, what you plant now will ripen for harvest over time.
Spiritual and psychological work is particularly relevant this month given the celestial aspects. The Sun, our will, aligns beautifully with Pluto, driver of our desires while the moon's north node pairs with Saturn, ruler of dharma and karma, the latter for the entire month. Both are cycling through psychological Scorpio: the north node calls our name toward the evolutionary soul work to be done while Saturn makes sure we cannot ignore matters any longer. Time's a wastin' nudges Saturn. Soul work is not always easy. It is a time of truth and truth telling, especially with ourselves. Be willing to listen and take stock, evaluate and estimate worth. Ask, what am I worth? What is s/he, it, the situation worth to me? Investigative Scorpio helps us uncover answers.
Finding answers to our questions will heighten with Saturn's challenging angle to Mars during the first week of the month. These two focus our attention and keep miscellaneous distractions at bay. Or, show us how superficial distractions can be. Dig deep, these planets say. Discern what you really want, what will serve your deepest needs. For perennial givers, it is time to pay attention to YOU. For the more self-involved among us, they are asked to focus on others instead. For both types of folks, the question is: can you establish new habits and patterns of being? For a day, a week, a month, longer...?
A word also to watch expenses with the Saturn-Mars angle. Money can be tricky now, especially where shared resources are concerned. Mind your spending on non-essentials. Ask, do you really need this, before buying? Whether what you are spending is time, money or energy, make sure you get a good return on investment, as businessmen say. Fortunately a helpful angle between the Sun and Jupiter guide how and what we invest at the end of the first week. In good faith, we expand, grow.
Catalyzing our growth is the challenging angle that continues between Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto. This troika began last month and continues to incite change in our families, as well as other established structures, traditions and customs. What we have been comfortable with for long periods of time now shifts. It requires more leaps of faith. Think of the leap of faith taken by Antoinette Tuff, the Georgia school secretary who calmly talked a prospective school shooter out of his plan to murder police, school children, teachers and staff. When asked how she succeeded in calming down the shooter enough to change his mind, Ms. Tuff attributed her strength and abililty to faith. She talked to the shooter about how she recently moved past her own life challenges to live a new, better day.
Thank goodness most of us won't be faced with such severe situations; although the shifts we encounter now might feel just as dramatic internally. Not since the 1960s have we experienced change on this level. Can you rise to meet the change? The New Moon on September 5th affords us a wonderful opportunity to set the stage, ask that our needs be met, that we greet change positively. Think of your deepest wishes, then say or pray for what you truly want to manifest in your life.
When the week of September 9th begins, messenger Mercury enters Libra challenging Pluto while Venus enters Scorpio Both ask us to act on our desires and get our message across to those needing to hear it. Venus persistently persuades with this effort during the rest of September as she joins Saturn and the moon's north node. A potentially big pay off from divorce settlements, lawsuits or inheritances may arise; or conversely, sizeable investments could occur via collective resources for projects, business or partnership.
Desire comes in many forms and with all the transformative Scorpio energy, sex naturally figures largely. Saturn and Venus ensure of heightening of sexual desire at a minimum, or justice if there was sexual misconduct on the other end of the spectrum. Scorpio involves mystery and intrigue so deep psychological soul matters continue to surface for resolution and healing. Dig and you shall find. Was there some kind of trauma or misconduct in your childhood or earlier adulthood waiting to be addressed and reconciled? Along with the healthful Virgo Sun, this month is optimal to be your own best undercover investigator to get to the bottom, heart and root of the matter.
Because just as this celestial line up in Scorpio won't let you get away with anything, neither will Scorpio's ruler Pluto as it turns direct motion on September 20th. If you pay attention to what just won't go away (that which refuses to be ignored), this can be a deeply healing time, as well as a very inspiring time, particularly on the humanitarian front. When we remember we are ONE, help, aid and problem solving for our collective global family is possible now as the Sun enters Libra on September 23rd. Libra is about balance and relationships. With the Sun's challenging angle to Pluto, as we seek balance for ourselves and our world, so do we catalyze change.
Take care of your SELF, your soul needs, and by extension arises a more considerate, orderly and civilized world. Not to mention that it also helps to be consciously kind to others...Especially when we remember that each of us struggles in our own way, although it may not seem so from the outside looking in at another. It is wise to bear in mind that we really do not know the obstacles another faces. With autumn upon us, Mars challenges Venus, focusing our quest for balance. Conflicts with the opposite sex, our own internal opposing forces, and demands on resources will surface, all of which push us to find meaningful balance in our relationships: to ourselves, our work and co-workers, our loved ones.
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Saturday, August 31, 2013
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Leap and the net will appear!
As August begins, we continue to be supported by the grand trine between Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Mars and the North Node of the Moon in water signs Cancer, Pisces and Scorpio. The effect of this gives an underlying, soothing safety net, cradling our efforts, like a parent helping a child to walk for the first time. This first week, Messenger Mercury joins fiery Mars and abundant Jupiter in nurturing Cancer to emphasize our focus on family, children and the elderly, food and home.
Venus in practical, planning Virgo flows beautifully along with transformer Pluto in pragmatic Capricorn to give sound support to what we seek to strengthen, build and grow, particularly in regard to Virgo's arena of service, health and work. You may find yourself drawn into helping others, volunteering or managing the health or care of another. Think human family, related or not...
Thank your lucky stars for this cosmic assistance provided now as changes are afoot. As Pluto and Uranus continue their challenging dance, Mars acts like a trigger to both these planets, igniting us into action. By the end of the first week in August, any family relationships, home or food concerns will have to be dealt with. If these have gone unnoticed or intentionally ignored, no longer can they remain so. Mars persists, demanding attention.
The Sun aligns with Uranus, bringing our Will to bear on what demands change even as relationship planets Venus and Mars allow us to go along and get along. Just the right people seem to surface to lend a hand. Good thing too, as the Sun challenges the lunar nodes which call us toward our evolutionary goals, destiny and fate. In short, they push us to grow. The Sun's angle to the nodes activates us out of our stubborness, our unwillingness to embrace change. But change we must. Remember: stagnate or grow. The choice is yours. Prodding us even further is Jupiter's opposition to Pluto. Planet of abundance, Jupiter rules faith while Pluto rules desire and transformation....as we desire, so do we transform. This combination incites us to have faith in ourselves and believe in our transformation.
Thus we are invited, encouraged, and prodded to make great leaps of faith this month. Leap into the future, your future, to create a new life for and through yourself. Leap for your own good, your own best interest . Leap and the cosmic net will appear. Jupiter in the Great Mother-ing energy of Cancer the Crab gently tells us everything will be OK as we take our first steps toward the new. Don't worry; the Universe has got us, our back, will catch and cradle us in its giant arms if we fall.
At mid-month we might find no other choice than fall into Her arms. Some of us may find our backs to the wall (or at the end of a rope or plank) where we may be forced to leap. Scary place to be; but for the more resistant, ending up between a rock and a hard place is all too common, the repository for those who hit the default button once too often, expecting relief or escape but refusing to heed cosmic cues.
Think Anthony Weiner. The former US Congressman expects the public to keep believing that he has changed, reformed his tawdry habits; wants us to trust him, enough to vote him into leading the most powerful city in the United States. Mr. Weiner might better learn to trust himself. Period. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. As Messenger Mercury challenges Saturn, ruler of dharma and karma, saying "I told you so, that you'd end up stuck if you didn't mend your ways," it is unlikely that Mr. Weiner will succeed in his New York City mayoral bid. At the time of this blog post, he is currently running a distant fourth in the polls. The public won't be fooled again.
Meanwhile, helping our growth efforts is Mercury's alignment with Uranus, smoothing changes to how we communicate. Paving our way as well are Saturn and Pluto's complementary angles. These plus Pluto's flowing angle to the lunar south node say: set me free, why don't you babe. Moving away from our comfort zone, we are invited to release old habits and patterns no longer of value. This planetary combination eases our growth, adoption of what will work. You may have fallen down more than once as you move toward change, but try, try again. Getting closer to your goal, the road can become steeper and more difficult. Eventually, though, you will reach your destination. In mid-August, success is nigh.
The catalyst may very well be Venus. The planet of love and money shifts into Libra, its ruler, on August 17, a far more comfortable place for her. Which is why when she forms an immensely challenging angle between Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto, a few could be catapulted into stardom. Some will be catapulted into bliss, love, or wealth, a la winning the lottery, getting the job you prayed for, or meeting the partner you've long dreamt about; conversely, some will be catapulted into movement; situations, especially relationships, may reach the breaking point and become totally intolerable. You may awaken to realize a long-time friend really isn't a friend and now choose other friends to spend time with. Abused women may finally walk out on their abusers, no longer willing to be a victim regardless of cost to personal freedom and/or having children in tow.
Whatever your situation, most of us will be catalyzed into action. Saying no is highly improbable with this cosmic combo. Acceptance will be our likely choice. And ultimately, saving grace. Because that is Venus. The emodiment of grace. So with Venus leading the charge, think Velvet Revolution. Often fiery Mars, messenger Mercury or the emotional Moon cause us to act. This month, however, imminent change may come wrapped in difficulty. Look for blessings in disguise. At first glance, we may not recognize, or might refuse, gifts intended for us, to pull us along our path, to go where our soul needs to grow. Like the rainbow after a storm, silver linings appear and we are the better for the experience. Realize invaluable lessons learned.
The true value of these teachings will become increasingly evident as messenger Mercury joins the Sun, our Will, during the final week of August. At that time, both form a beautiful angle to transformer Pluto, solidifying a firm foundation to build upon as we head home from the beach, mountains or other vacation venues. After Labor Day, rich, rewarding work awaits us with autumn's approach.
Venus in practical, planning Virgo flows beautifully along with transformer Pluto in pragmatic Capricorn to give sound support to what we seek to strengthen, build and grow, particularly in regard to Virgo's arena of service, health and work. You may find yourself drawn into helping others, volunteering or managing the health or care of another. Think human family, related or not...
Thank your lucky stars for this cosmic assistance provided now as changes are afoot. As Pluto and Uranus continue their challenging dance, Mars acts like a trigger to both these planets, igniting us into action. By the end of the first week in August, any family relationships, home or food concerns will have to be dealt with. If these have gone unnoticed or intentionally ignored, no longer can they remain so. Mars persists, demanding attention.
The Sun aligns with Uranus, bringing our Will to bear on what demands change even as relationship planets Venus and Mars allow us to go along and get along. Just the right people seem to surface to lend a hand. Good thing too, as the Sun challenges the lunar nodes which call us toward our evolutionary goals, destiny and fate. In short, they push us to grow. The Sun's angle to the nodes activates us out of our stubborness, our unwillingness to embrace change. But change we must. Remember: stagnate or grow. The choice is yours. Prodding us even further is Jupiter's opposition to Pluto. Planet of abundance, Jupiter rules faith while Pluto rules desire and transformation....as we desire, so do we transform. This combination incites us to have faith in ourselves and believe in our transformation.
Thus we are invited, encouraged, and prodded to make great leaps of faith this month. Leap into the future, your future, to create a new life for and through yourself. Leap for your own good, your own best interest . Leap and the cosmic net will appear. Jupiter in the Great Mother-ing energy of Cancer the Crab gently tells us everything will be OK as we take our first steps toward the new. Don't worry; the Universe has got us, our back, will catch and cradle us in its giant arms if we fall.
At mid-month we might find no other choice than fall into Her arms. Some of us may find our backs to the wall (or at the end of a rope or plank) where we may be forced to leap. Scary place to be; but for the more resistant, ending up between a rock and a hard place is all too common, the repository for those who hit the default button once too often, expecting relief or escape but refusing to heed cosmic cues.
Think Anthony Weiner. The former US Congressman expects the public to keep believing that he has changed, reformed his tawdry habits; wants us to trust him, enough to vote him into leading the most powerful city in the United States. Mr. Weiner might better learn to trust himself. Period. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. As Messenger Mercury challenges Saturn, ruler of dharma and karma, saying "I told you so, that you'd end up stuck if you didn't mend your ways," it is unlikely that Mr. Weiner will succeed in his New York City mayoral bid. At the time of this blog post, he is currently running a distant fourth in the polls. The public won't be fooled again.
Meanwhile, helping our growth efforts is Mercury's alignment with Uranus, smoothing changes to how we communicate. Paving our way as well are Saturn and Pluto's complementary angles. These plus Pluto's flowing angle to the lunar south node say: set me free, why don't you babe. Moving away from our comfort zone, we are invited to release old habits and patterns no longer of value. This planetary combination eases our growth, adoption of what will work. You may have fallen down more than once as you move toward change, but try, try again. Getting closer to your goal, the road can become steeper and more difficult. Eventually, though, you will reach your destination. In mid-August, success is nigh.
The catalyst may very well be Venus. The planet of love and money shifts into Libra, its ruler, on August 17, a far more comfortable place for her. Which is why when she forms an immensely challenging angle between Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto, a few could be catapulted into stardom. Some will be catapulted into bliss, love, or wealth, a la winning the lottery, getting the job you prayed for, or meeting the partner you've long dreamt about; conversely, some will be catapulted into movement; situations, especially relationships, may reach the breaking point and become totally intolerable. You may awaken to realize a long-time friend really isn't a friend and now choose other friends to spend time with. Abused women may finally walk out on their abusers, no longer willing to be a victim regardless of cost to personal freedom and/or having children in tow.
Whatever your situation, most of us will be catalyzed into action. Saying no is highly improbable with this cosmic combo. Acceptance will be our likely choice. And ultimately, saving grace. Because that is Venus. The emodiment of grace. So with Venus leading the charge, think Velvet Revolution. Often fiery Mars, messenger Mercury or the emotional Moon cause us to act. This month, however, imminent change may come wrapped in difficulty. Look for blessings in disguise. At first glance, we may not recognize, or might refuse, gifts intended for us, to pull us along our path, to go where our soul needs to grow. Like the rainbow after a storm, silver linings appear and we are the better for the experience. Realize invaluable lessons learned.
The true value of these teachings will become increasingly evident as messenger Mercury joins the Sun, our Will, during the final week of August. At that time, both form a beautiful angle to transformer Pluto, solidifying a firm foundation to build upon as we head home from the beach, mountains or other vacation venues. After Labor Day, rich, rewarding work awaits us with autumn's approach.
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