Snap, crackle and pop! Sizzle too in the summer's heat. That's what the cosmic energy feels like right now. It is certainly hard to relax and unwind with the catalytic vibe pushing us forward full till.
The most recent solar eclipse in Cancer on July 1st leads the parade this month, forming a grand square between Saturn, Pluto and Uranus. The effects of this are difficult to understate. Saturn is now moving direct again in Libra, sign of relationships. Pluto and Uranus continue to be at odds with one another and will be in this pattern for some time to come, seeking to transform and change what no longer works for us, be it habits, relationships, work or beliefs. Uranus is the planet of surprise and upheaval. Pluto is about transformation, digging deeply into areas we'd rather avoid. However, what is put off for another day eventually comes back for us to deal with sooner or later.
How does all of this manifest and affect each of us? Expect change on the home front and change in any relationships tied to home, parents or children. These changes can and will catch us by surprise (Uranus) and be utterly transformational (Pluto). The only aspect of life that is predictable is the principle of change...so the best way to manage this passage is to surrender and accept what comes our way to the best of our ability. Flexibility is key right now. To fight or resist any changes we are asked to make at this time will only increase in power later on.
Like bookends to the eclipse in Cancer, sign of family, motherhood and home, literally tipping the scales of justice, are two recent examples: The capture of long-sought James "Whitey" Bulger and the long-awaited verdict in the Casey Anthony trial. Both incidents involved family, galvanized national attention for great lengths of time, and both involved huge surprise. Did anyone really ever believe that the FBI would actually snag the elusive Whitey Bulger? And how many of us truly thought the Casey Anthony jury would let her off the hook?
Interestingly, (as Saturn in Libra monitors the entirety of events ensuring the scales of justice are balanced), one case captured a hardened criminal while the other set a woman free, both murderers, of someone's child. For Casey's part, her own child. Fortunately most of us are not caught up in personal dramas as immense as these; however, the two stories seared our consciences with extreme examples of human behavior, reminding us to be true to ourselves even as we balance the needs of others meaningful to us.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Eclipse Central!
Occasionally in the calendar year there will be a cluster of eclipses. This next month is one such stretch. There are three, yes 3, eclipses between June 1 and July 1! Like bookends, the eclipses on June 1 and July 1 are solar eclipses. The middle eclipse on June 15 is a total lunar eclipse.
An eclipse is the full or partial obscuring of the Sun by the Moon (solar eclipse) or the full or partial obscuring of the Moon by the Sun (lunar eclipse). Solar eclipses occur at the New Moon phase and Lunar eclipses occur at the time of a Full Moon. The effect eclipses have on individuals is likened to an opening, or portal, of energy. Through these openings, we feel greater emphasis and heightened focus occurring in certain areas of our lives. Eclipses can mark significant periods, or endings and beginnings of events involving the area of life where the eclipse takes place. For example, if the eclipse occurs in a person's second house, financial matters may require attention.
The June 1 eclipse occurred in the sign of Geminii. Communication, short journeys, and siblings will demand a larger focus in the coming months. This eclipse made a beautiful angle to transiting planet Saturn which is excellent for building and strengthening anything it touches, thus supporting the noted qualities of Geminii.
The June 15 total lunar eclipse also involves Geminii and the sign Sagittarius to a lesser degree. This eclipse is in very close proximity to the planet Mercury, ruler of Geminii. So the media, communication, short and long-distance travel, life lessons, legal concerns, religion and matters of faith all take precedence in the future year.
Last, the partial solar eclipse on July 1 occurs in the sign of Cancer the Crab. How we nurture others, our house and home, the relationship to our mother and/or children, psychological roots and biological inheritance all come into play now. Due to the angles this eclipse creates to Jupiter, Uranus and Saturn, we will experience expansion and new growth in this arena, as well as be required to balance and juggle what surprises and unexpected turns life will deliver.
The cosmos is asking a great deal of us now. It is truly important to remember during times like these, that if you do not grow, you stagnate. Challenges occur to incite our development. May the force truly be with you!
An eclipse is the full or partial obscuring of the Sun by the Moon (solar eclipse) or the full or partial obscuring of the Moon by the Sun (lunar eclipse). Solar eclipses occur at the New Moon phase and Lunar eclipses occur at the time of a Full Moon. The effect eclipses have on individuals is likened to an opening, or portal, of energy. Through these openings, we feel greater emphasis and heightened focus occurring in certain areas of our lives. Eclipses can mark significant periods, or endings and beginnings of events involving the area of life where the eclipse takes place. For example, if the eclipse occurs in a person's second house, financial matters may require attention.
The June 1 eclipse occurred in the sign of Geminii. Communication, short journeys, and siblings will demand a larger focus in the coming months. This eclipse made a beautiful angle to transiting planet Saturn which is excellent for building and strengthening anything it touches, thus supporting the noted qualities of Geminii.
The June 15 total lunar eclipse also involves Geminii and the sign Sagittarius to a lesser degree. This eclipse is in very close proximity to the planet Mercury, ruler of Geminii. So the media, communication, short and long-distance travel, life lessons, legal concerns, religion and matters of faith all take precedence in the future year.
Last, the partial solar eclipse on July 1 occurs in the sign of Cancer the Crab. How we nurture others, our house and home, the relationship to our mother and/or children, psychological roots and biological inheritance all come into play now. Due to the angles this eclipse creates to Jupiter, Uranus and Saturn, we will experience expansion and new growth in this arena, as well as be required to balance and juggle what surprises and unexpected turns life will deliver.
The cosmos is asking a great deal of us now. It is truly important to remember during times like these, that if you do not grow, you stagnate. Challenges occur to incite our development. May the force truly be with you!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
The Lusty Month of May!
We are currently about a week out of April's Mercury retrograde. It is never easy to slow down and reflect, review and reform our ways as much of April called us to do. For those able to vacation last month, it was a terrific time to escape and relax...leaving everyone else struggling with restlessness brought on by Springtime. Normally, the warm air encourages us to leap out of our cocoons; so it was truly difficult to wait even longer before jumping into all we set aside during the long winter months.
But after April's stasis and stagnation, May is rewarding us with immense energies pushing our efforts forward in all the areas where we have been held back. Five, count 'em, FIVE planets are currently in the action sign of Aries and will be for most of May. The first sign of the zodiac, Aries is all about initiation. What you start right now will come to fruition over the next months and years, specifically projects and new relationships. Both command our attention.
Take aim and focus on exactly how to shape exactly what it is you need to make the most of your work and personal life. Think of this time as a planting season: May is best month of the year to plant seedlings to harvest later on. Driving us forward like bookends to the other three planets are Mars and Uranus. Ruler of Aries, Mars leads the charge pushing us forward, followed at the tail end of this planetary collection with Uranus, inciting change, change and more change. For all of those resisting growth (you know in what arenas), please remember: the only constant in life is change.
Throughout 2011, Uranus will continue to make a challenging angle to Pluto, planet of transformation. This energy is to dig up and bring to the light any piece of ourselves that we prefer to keep hidden or buried. Because both of these planets are in cardinal signs Aries and Capricorn, we will be called to action. Force change by sudden exposure or revelation. Anyone trying to resist or escape his or her true north will be re-routed. This is particularly true in the case of relationships. It sounds harsh but the universe is calling each of us to take a hard look in the mirror.
An extreme example of this is Osama Bin Laden's recent execution. So sudden there was virtually no time to react much less run. How long did he really think he could resist justice? Eventually, everything catches up to those avoiding, ignoring, resisting.
However for most of us following our path, two beneficent planets will bless us with prosperity and opportunity during May. Titan Jupiter combines with Venus for the balance of the month. Both of these energies will afford us that "can-do" feeling: bringing plentiful resources and self-esteem boosts to ease whatever new ventures and relationships we launch right now. As if this weren't enough, Jupiter makes a gorgeous flowing angle to the moon's north node during May, opening avenues and inviting us to grow. Courage isn't always easy to muster when trying something new. This month, however, you will find yourself asking: what took me so long, why didn't I do this sooner? That is, if all that Aries energy even allows you to stop and think before venturing forth!
But after April's stasis and stagnation, May is rewarding us with immense energies pushing our efforts forward in all the areas where we have been held back. Five, count 'em, FIVE planets are currently in the action sign of Aries and will be for most of May. The first sign of the zodiac, Aries is all about initiation. What you start right now will come to fruition over the next months and years, specifically projects and new relationships. Both command our attention.
Take aim and focus on exactly how to shape exactly what it is you need to make the most of your work and personal life. Think of this time as a planting season: May is best month of the year to plant seedlings to harvest later on. Driving us forward like bookends to the other three planets are Mars and Uranus. Ruler of Aries, Mars leads the charge pushing us forward, followed at the tail end of this planetary collection with Uranus, inciting change, change and more change. For all of those resisting growth (you know in what arenas), please remember: the only constant in life is change.
Throughout 2011, Uranus will continue to make a challenging angle to Pluto, planet of transformation. This energy is to dig up and bring to the light any piece of ourselves that we prefer to keep hidden or buried. Because both of these planets are in cardinal signs Aries and Capricorn, we will be called to action. Force change by sudden exposure or revelation. Anyone trying to resist or escape his or her true north will be re-routed. This is particularly true in the case of relationships. It sounds harsh but the universe is calling each of us to take a hard look in the mirror.
An extreme example of this is Osama Bin Laden's recent execution. So sudden there was virtually no time to react much less run. How long did he really think he could resist justice? Eventually, everything catches up to those avoiding, ignoring, resisting.
However for most of us following our path, two beneficent planets will bless us with prosperity and opportunity during May. Titan Jupiter combines with Venus for the balance of the month. Both of these energies will afford us that "can-do" feeling: bringing plentiful resources and self-esteem boosts to ease whatever new ventures and relationships we launch right now. As if this weren't enough, Jupiter makes a gorgeous flowing angle to the moon's north node during May, opening avenues and inviting us to grow. Courage isn't always easy to muster when trying something new. This month, however, you will find yourself asking: what took me so long, why didn't I do this sooner? That is, if all that Aries energy even allows you to stop and think before venturing forth!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Aries Power Punch, Neptune enters Pisces and Richard Branson buys Pluto!
WOW. There is sooooo much happening cosmically, that I didn't even mention in this blog's title that it is Mercury Retrograde right now. This phase runs from March 30 to April 22. Mercury is reversing through Aries: sign of initiating endeavors, idealism and yes, war. Aries does not like to sit still. So the retrograde this month will be especially challenging. Even as I write this, (or should I say, "re"write this as my original blog was lost in one of the retrograde's infamous communication snafus) it will be difficult to follow the retrograde's usual "re"commended "re" activities: rest, restore, relax, revisit, etc. Life certainly demands us to carry on with daily living but "re"member: the best time for major purchases or signing documents is after April 22nd. Traveling back over the collection of planets in Aries, Mercury will touch Jupiter, the Sun and Mars before turning direct later in April. In its reverse path, the messenger planet asks us to review our plans for growth/expansion, identity and action. Along with yesterday's New Moon, it is best to visualize new seeds you want to plant for the future. Then after the 22nd, move forward with gusto! The planetary stellium in Aries is joined by Uranus, planet of surprise, upheaval and revolution. Is it any wonder that so many Muslim countries, typically bound by religious tradition, are witnessing explosive change? Or that the United States and its NATO allies decided to take military action in Libya recently. With four planets plus the Sun in Aries now, man is on the war path. Somewhere in your chart this group of planets in Aries is impacting you. Where are you experiencing change? In your home, at work or with friendships? Perhaps you are trying a whole new philosophy or approach to living? With Uranus new 84-year cycle beginning in Aries, each of us is asked to start fresh. Where is this occurring for you? Clearly, for Sir Richard Branson, one of the most successful risk-takers, Uranus is asking him to stretch himself even further: by buying Pluto. I, for one, did not know that it or any of the other planets (dwarf or not) were for sale. Astrologer Shelly Ackerman reported Sir Richard's recent purchase stating, "Exactly who Branson bought Pluto from and what he paid for the Lord of the Underworld remains a mystery." But evidently part of the deal is that Pluto is to be reinstated as a planet. You may recall that in 2006, astronomers demoted Pluto to a dwarf planet (whatever that is...). Along with astrologers, Sir Richards apparently disagreed with this demotion. Still, his purchase of Pluto begs the question: are Venus and Mars for sale, and if so, for what price and whom does one contact to place a bid? For more information on this story, please see: www.virgin.com/travel/news/branson-buys-pluto-reinstates-as-planet/ Last, Neptune moved into Pisces today. Neptune rules Pisces. Think of this movement similar to you being in your own home rather than being a guest in someone else's house or staying in a hotel. Neptune in Pisces is a very comfortable fit. They rule the subconscious, water, music and unity, among other things. So we are now moving toward collective understanding that we are all ONE. That each of our actions creates a ripple in the ocean. With so much motion, we create great waves affecting each other and ultimately our entire planet. (Think Japan's nuclear mess impacting all of us). Neptune in Pisces teaches us that we are part of a greater whole, our differences reflected in one another like water reflecting our image back to us. We watch the rise in ocean temperatures and sea levels and know that we are responsible for one another, the planet, its resources that we share and other creatures it sustains.
Friday, March 4, 2011
All we are saying, is give peace a chance: Pisces New Moon!
Today, March 4, has been designated a Day of Peace. For twenty four hours, we are asked to think kind thoughts, refrain from speaking against others, put out positive intentions for ourselves and our community, be it the neighborhood, nation and/or world.
Today is the New Moon in Pisces. Any New Moon is an excellent time to plant seeds for the forthcoming month which may then grow over the year and time to come. That the Day of Peace falls on the New Moon in Pisces is magical. Pisces, a water sign, gives us the opportunity to cleanse ourselves and our thoughts in order to dream and imagine, follow our intuition, the ultimate goal being unity, with ourselves, our fellow man and our God center. This is the message of John Lennon's song, "Imagine", and as he sang with Piscean Beatle bandmate George Harrison, "Give Peace a Chance."
As human beings evolve, we learn we are not so different from one another: That we share common traits and differences; that what we dislike in someone else is the very aspect of ourselves we disown and do not see. As the last sign of the zodiac, watery Pisces reflects the collective conscious and unconscious. It is the totality of humanity, good, bad and everything in between. Not only are today's Sun and Moon in Pisces, these are joined in by asteroid Chiron - the wounded healer, Mars, Mercury and Uranus, creating a powerful group of planets to cleanse and heal our world.
Like bookends, activating all of this energy on either end of the planets in Pisces are titans Jupiter and Saturn. Jupiter, planet of blessings and goodwill, leads the charge through Aries, blazing a trail for us to follow. Opposite Jupiter is Saturn in the sign of Libra, ensuring balance and justice...that any change and upheaval will be kept in check. In the middle of these two, Pluto keeps watch in Capricorn, overturning and exposing anything hidden to maximize honesty and integrity, especially in government and big business. In otherwords: keeping everyone honest.
Consider the recent events in North Africa. Long-standing dictators in Egypt and Libya are deposed or on the brink of being toppled. This revolution has been an enormous Piscean wave surging through the continent, beginning with tiny Tunisia and threatening to spread in the other direction toward Iran.
At home in the US, utter chaos and bedlam has broken out in Madison, Wisconsin, where the statehouse was occupied by protestors continuously for the last two weeks, while the governor seeks to slash an unprecedented four billion from the budget, targeting government worker unions that he claims will bankrupt the state. All of this activity builds to a head toward March 11, when Uranus moves into Aries, joining Jupiter. The effect will be like lightning striking dry grass.
Prepare for surprises in your world; things get shaken or stirred in the next month! May blessings abound. Remember, this immense momentum is to prompt change and new growth. At this pivotal moment on the New Moon, take time to set your intentions for the highest good. Envision your dreams and goals and then create them in reality!
Today is the New Moon in Pisces. Any New Moon is an excellent time to plant seeds for the forthcoming month which may then grow over the year and time to come. That the Day of Peace falls on the New Moon in Pisces is magical. Pisces, a water sign, gives us the opportunity to cleanse ourselves and our thoughts in order to dream and imagine, follow our intuition, the ultimate goal being unity, with ourselves, our fellow man and our God center. This is the message of John Lennon's song, "Imagine", and as he sang with Piscean Beatle bandmate George Harrison, "Give Peace a Chance."
As human beings evolve, we learn we are not so different from one another: That we share common traits and differences; that what we dislike in someone else is the very aspect of ourselves we disown and do not see. As the last sign of the zodiac, watery Pisces reflects the collective conscious and unconscious. It is the totality of humanity, good, bad and everything in between. Not only are today's Sun and Moon in Pisces, these are joined in by asteroid Chiron - the wounded healer, Mars, Mercury and Uranus, creating a powerful group of planets to cleanse and heal our world.
Like bookends, activating all of this energy on either end of the planets in Pisces are titans Jupiter and Saturn. Jupiter, planet of blessings and goodwill, leads the charge through Aries, blazing a trail for us to follow. Opposite Jupiter is Saturn in the sign of Libra, ensuring balance and justice...that any change and upheaval will be kept in check. In the middle of these two, Pluto keeps watch in Capricorn, overturning and exposing anything hidden to maximize honesty and integrity, especially in government and big business. In otherwords: keeping everyone honest.
Consider the recent events in North Africa. Long-standing dictators in Egypt and Libya are deposed or on the brink of being toppled. This revolution has been an enormous Piscean wave surging through the continent, beginning with tiny Tunisia and threatening to spread in the other direction toward Iran.
At home in the US, utter chaos and bedlam has broken out in Madison, Wisconsin, where the statehouse was occupied by protestors continuously for the last two weeks, while the governor seeks to slash an unprecedented four billion from the budget, targeting government worker unions that he claims will bankrupt the state. All of this activity builds to a head toward March 11, when Uranus moves into Aries, joining Jupiter. The effect will be like lightning striking dry grass.
Prepare for surprises in your world; things get shaken or stirred in the next month! May blessings abound. Remember, this immense momentum is to prompt change and new growth. At this pivotal moment on the New Moon, take time to set your intentions for the highest good. Envision your dreams and goals and then create them in reality!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Jupiter in Aries: Ready, and ACTION!
This past Sunday, January 23, Jupiter entered the fiery sign of Aries. As the initial sign of the zodiac, Aries brings fresh energy, expanded even more so by the titanic planet Jupiter. How does this manifest for us? It means initiation, big time! Making your mark in this world is a signature of Jupiter in Aries. Depending where Jupiter is moving through your chart, the urge (perhaps urgent urge) to start a project, business, relationship, or make a major investment or purchase is likely to strike. The watchword is major and so whatever you undertake in the next few months is likely to have a stamp of permanence in your life for some time to come. Choose carefully and wisely. There is often the tendency to "leap before you look" with Jupiter in Aries, a feeling of invincibility, so please remember to consult and gather advice before signing on the dotted line.
In Roman mythology, Aries is the god of war, so this sign carries many flavors of the warrior. Places in our lives where we have not stood up for ourselves, hesitated or been a shrinking violet: Be Gone, says Jupiter in Aries. Now is the time to stake your claim, make your voice heard, refuse to take "no" for an answer. Think: Aries the Ram...pushing forward. There is a catalytic energy to Jupiter as it enters this new cycle of the zodiac, a take no prisoner flavor to Jupiter in Aries, especially with its challenging aspect to Pluto in Capricorn.
The potential combustibility of these two planets forces us, or any obscurity, out of hiding. One thing is for sure: all attempts to sweep things under the rug or keep them hidden will be useless. Expect to be exposed. You may receive invitations to speak and/or appear in public or in front of large groups as Jupiter in the first critical degree of Aries carries a highly public signature. Jupiter tells the truth. In Aries, it tells the whole, raw, unfiltered truth. And like a bulldozer over the next three months, Pluto will unearth any secret waiting for truth's shining light.
Two recent news items are examples of this: Oprah Winfrey just discovered she has a half-sister her mother never revealed. After meeting her new half sister, Oprah introduced her to the world on TV this month. The other news item also involves a family mystery: a woman searching for her birth mother discovered she had been kidnapped as a baby from a New York City hospital 23 years ago. She recently united with her birth family and her "adoptive" mother turned herself into the FBI. These are huge secrets kept for many years. In both instances, the children, as grown women searching for their identity, uncovered enormous lies and shared them with the entire world. Jupiter vs. Pluto!
The other big news this January 2011 involves the second titan in our solar system: Saturn. It turns retrograde on Wednesday, January 26th. With Saturn cycling through Libra now, sign of justice, relationships and art, we will be given the opportunity to review relationships of significance and bring these into balance. These can be personal, business or educational relationships. This will heighten as Venus makes a challenging aspect to Saturn over the next month. Any areas of our lives that are out of kilter will be a focal point so that we pay attention and restore harmony and equilbrium once again.
Last, the new moon in Aquarius on Wednesday, February 2nd affords each of us the opportunity to create inventive solutions to problems we may be facing, particularly solutions benefitting the whole rather than a few. Blessings to each of you!
In Roman mythology, Aries is the god of war, so this sign carries many flavors of the warrior. Places in our lives where we have not stood up for ourselves, hesitated or been a shrinking violet: Be Gone, says Jupiter in Aries. Now is the time to stake your claim, make your voice heard, refuse to take "no" for an answer. Think: Aries the Ram...pushing forward. There is a catalytic energy to Jupiter as it enters this new cycle of the zodiac, a take no prisoner flavor to Jupiter in Aries, especially with its challenging aspect to Pluto in Capricorn.
The potential combustibility of these two planets forces us, or any obscurity, out of hiding. One thing is for sure: all attempts to sweep things under the rug or keep them hidden will be useless. Expect to be exposed. You may receive invitations to speak and/or appear in public or in front of large groups as Jupiter in the first critical degree of Aries carries a highly public signature. Jupiter tells the truth. In Aries, it tells the whole, raw, unfiltered truth. And like a bulldozer over the next three months, Pluto will unearth any secret waiting for truth's shining light.
Two recent news items are examples of this: Oprah Winfrey just discovered she has a half-sister her mother never revealed. After meeting her new half sister, Oprah introduced her to the world on TV this month. The other news item also involves a family mystery: a woman searching for her birth mother discovered she had been kidnapped as a baby from a New York City hospital 23 years ago. She recently united with her birth family and her "adoptive" mother turned herself into the FBI. These are huge secrets kept for many years. In both instances, the children, as grown women searching for their identity, uncovered enormous lies and shared them with the entire world. Jupiter vs. Pluto!
The other big news this January 2011 involves the second titan in our solar system: Saturn. It turns retrograde on Wednesday, January 26th. With Saturn cycling through Libra now, sign of justice, relationships and art, we will be given the opportunity to review relationships of significance and bring these into balance. These can be personal, business or educational relationships. This will heighten as Venus makes a challenging aspect to Saturn over the next month. Any areas of our lives that are out of kilter will be a focal point so that we pay attention and restore harmony and equilbrium once again.
Last, the new moon in Aquarius on Wednesday, February 2nd affords each of us the opportunity to create inventive solutions to problems we may be facing, particularly solutions benefitting the whole rather than a few. Blessings to each of you!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Cosmic activity galore!
December launches one shift after another, preparing us for the next step in evolutionary growth.
This month, two significant events involve Geminii, sign of communication. First, Mercury turns retrograde on Friday, December 10 until the 30th. It is an excellent time for reflection, gathering yourself inward to prepare for the new year ahead! REmember: mercury retrograde periods are best focusing on "RE" tasks, REview, REnew, REfresh, etc. Cleaning out files and closets, getting rid of unused or unwanted items; taking time for a spa or salon treatment; RElaxing with friends and family you may not have seen in a while.
Often people think of Mercury retrograde as a negative time when communication is foiled and plans delayed; however, it is the universe's way of REminding us to slow down. Think about new ventures to unfold, purchases to be made. Hold off on signing contracts right now but do take advantage of this great time to plan anything: travel and trips, creative ideas, business models, are some examples, so that at the end of the three week phase, plans can be implemented January 1st!
The second Geminii event occurring later this month is the eclipse at the powerful 29 degree point. Think of any eclipse as an opening or portal to a certain area of our lives. In this case, the portal will open to communication as the eclipse falls in Geminii. Conversation is highlighted here, be it via phone, email, or internet. Uranus and Jupiter will form a challenging angle to the sun and moon during this eclipse further catalyzing us out of where we may be stuck as it relates to words and talking.
Earlier this week on December 5th, Uranus, planet of innovation and change turned direct. It is moving closely together with Jupiter, bearer of blessings and higher learning. These two are finishing a cycle in Pisces, the sign of music, self-sacrifice and dreaming. Working in conjunction, Uranus and Jupiter have been moving each of us to develop where we want to be in the next phase of our lives. Consider this to be a final phase akin to the dark of the moon, planting the seeds for new, initial work you will undertake when both planets enter Aries next spring. Aries is the time to initiate any new endeavor as it leads the way for a whole new zodiac cycle. Mid-month, Mars will challenge Uranus and suprises may erupt.
Finally this December, there is a gathering of planets in Capricorn. Mars joins its higher octave Pluto. As it passes over these two, Mercury will bring messages about power, reputation, and possible abuse of power in work-related arenas, big business, defense and government.
Best wishes to all for during this holiday season and the New Year! Consider giving the gift of an astrological reading for a loved one. See my website: www.hilaryharley.com to learn more.
This month, two significant events involve Geminii, sign of communication. First, Mercury turns retrograde on Friday, December 10 until the 30th. It is an excellent time for reflection, gathering yourself inward to prepare for the new year ahead! REmember: mercury retrograde periods are best focusing on "RE" tasks, REview, REnew, REfresh, etc. Cleaning out files and closets, getting rid of unused or unwanted items; taking time for a spa or salon treatment; RElaxing with friends and family you may not have seen in a while.
Often people think of Mercury retrograde as a negative time when communication is foiled and plans delayed; however, it is the universe's way of REminding us to slow down. Think about new ventures to unfold, purchases to be made. Hold off on signing contracts right now but do take advantage of this great time to plan anything: travel and trips, creative ideas, business models, are some examples, so that at the end of the three week phase, plans can be implemented January 1st!
The second Geminii event occurring later this month is the eclipse at the powerful 29 degree point. Think of any eclipse as an opening or portal to a certain area of our lives. In this case, the portal will open to communication as the eclipse falls in Geminii. Conversation is highlighted here, be it via phone, email, or internet. Uranus and Jupiter will form a challenging angle to the sun and moon during this eclipse further catalyzing us out of where we may be stuck as it relates to words and talking.
Earlier this week on December 5th, Uranus, planet of innovation and change turned direct. It is moving closely together with Jupiter, bearer of blessings and higher learning. These two are finishing a cycle in Pisces, the sign of music, self-sacrifice and dreaming. Working in conjunction, Uranus and Jupiter have been moving each of us to develop where we want to be in the next phase of our lives. Consider this to be a final phase akin to the dark of the moon, planting the seeds for new, initial work you will undertake when both planets enter Aries next spring. Aries is the time to initiate any new endeavor as it leads the way for a whole new zodiac cycle. Mid-month, Mars will challenge Uranus and suprises may erupt.
Finally this December, there is a gathering of planets in Capricorn. Mars joins its higher octave Pluto. As it passes over these two, Mercury will bring messages about power, reputation, and possible abuse of power in work-related arenas, big business, defense and government.
Best wishes to all for during this holiday season and the New Year! Consider giving the gift of an astrological reading for a loved one. See my website: www.hilaryharley.com to learn more.
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