Solar Eclipse

The energies in the ethers seem to be building in the transformational, forward thinking sign of Aquarius. We have Jupiter strolling through this sign for the next 12 months, Neptune has been in this sign for a long spell, Mercury is retrograde in Aquarius, the New moon will be in Aquarius, and now the Sun will transit, with a Solar Eclipse on January 25th at 6' Aquarius. When planets are bunched up (holding hands) together in one sign like this, it augments the energy of that sign. Add to that a Solar eclipse, and it packs a powerful punch!

This feels like a lovely foundation for the kick off of the new presidency - the planets are all about supporting positive change, revolutionary leadership, the greatest good of the people, and the people coming together to help each other. Truly, we do belong to each other; this will be seen and felt more and more in the coming months. Aquarius is all about Freedom....it does not like to be tied down. It is not a selfish sign, it is more about the people gathering together for the good of the planet, the group. Join up with others of like mind at this critical time in history, and whatever you need personally will fall into place - trust that this is true!

The last time we had a simiar aspect was in January of 1990 - what was happening for you at that time? in your corner of the world?

Astrologers have taught that solar eclipses support catalytic energy for endings and beginnings in our lives. This is a window of opportunity for us to use for the good of all. I would guess that the 25th would be a wonderful day for positive affirmation, creative visualization, and any kind of ritual that helps the individual find their place in the group, the cog fitting into the universal wheel, with the trust that all that you need is here already. The time to serve the planet is now.

Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2009!

Astrological New Year

2009 and the Aquarian influence…..

Jupiter’s movement into Aquarius
January 5, 2009 marks the beginning of a brand-new, 12 year cycle, as Jupiter, planet of abundance, prosperity, expansion and opportunity, moves into the sign of Aquarius. Jupiter is the largest planet in our system, famous for the storm/eye. To give you an idea of how large it is, back in 1996, an asteroid hit the planet causing an explosion three times the size of our earth - and it barely made a dent into Jupiter! The cycle of Jupiter is one full year in a given astrological sign, so every 12 years Jupiter makes a visit to a particular astrological constellation. It will remain in Aquarius until January of 2010. Jupiter is symbolic of large scale things, wherever it lands in your birth chart it indicates expansion and opportunity, things opening up and moving. It’s known as a “positive” cycle, so enjoy it in whatever form it may take!

Aquarius is known for being the sign of the Reformer, of positive global change. It is good for gathering groups of like minded people together for change. Aquarius is a wonderful environment or ecology in which to perculate any ideas or visions for helping our planet or humanity. This may take the form of new technology - cars that run on water, homes heated by solar power, and the like - or may be more mundane, such as innovative ways of making daily life more harmonious, green, earth friendly. Aquarius relates to other issues such as diversity, equality, innovation, reform, collaboration, community. When Saturn shifts into Libra in October 2009, a new page is turned in terms of our ability and our interest to connect with each other, as a group and individuals, to facilitate change. I foresee a spark growing in people, a deepening awareness of just how very connected we really are.

This is an especially good cycle in which to have others of like mind gather together, as Aquarius favors group work as opposed to the lone ranger method of creating change. Are there groups around you that you would like to connect with? Or perhaps there is need to create one? People these days seem to be longing for….something….they seem hungry, incomplete, unsatisfied with the status quo. The time for positive change is afoot….what will your role in this be? What would you like it to be? The last time Jupiter visited Aquarius was in 1997 - what was going on in your life at that time?

Jupiter will shake hands with Neptune in the sign of Aquarius on three specific dates in 2009: May 23, July 10, and December 20. Our hopes, dreams, and wishes get the green light during these times; it is a wonderful window of opportunity to use creative visualization and/or prayer to get clarity on your heart’s desire, to put it into words or in writing or even have another/other witness your intention.

Eclipse action - Aquarius featured
January 25 will see a solar eclipse at 6’ Aquarius, followed by a lunar eclipse at 21’ Leo on February 9th.
August 3rd there is a lunar eclipse 13’ Aquarius as well. More will be shared on this at a later date.

Best wishes to all for a happy and health 2009. May you enjoy nurturing friendships, health, prosperity, and all that your heart yearns for.

You have to be careful what you think....

So the other day I was perusing possible job opportunities in other parts of the country, and I noticed some potential 'upgrades' that would involve carrying a firearm. Not my favorite thing, but I'm open to new things, so I allowed myself to feel what that would be like, carrying a firearm in the course of the workday. I thought some firearm training may be in order so I began looking around locally for a place that teaches on these things. I could not find anything in my area that felt right.

Then I get this call, out of the blue, a message left on my cellphone but clearly intended for someone else. It was a the gun club, from the area of the country where I was looking for employment, saying that they had a good gun for me, one they thought I (whomever they were leaving a message for) would like, a .22 revolver. The gentleman on the phone continued to talk about the gun, describing it and it's history in detail. I laughed hysterically when I heard the mis-placed message on my voicemail! Is that what they call a sign?

Later in the week, I was preparing for my exercise class, getting some lotion from the bathroom counter. I had the random thought, "I wonder what would happen if something really important fell into the toilet?" Don't know where that came from, but suddenly....the lotion slipped from my hands, hopped up and jumped up and hit the side of the cabinet, ricocheting off the bathtub and landing in the toilet! The whole time lotion was flying all over the place. Again I was laughing hysterically through the whole thing.

Perhaps I shall turn my thoughts to how I would spend lottery money.....

YOU KNOW YOU ARE IN JERSEY WHEN....you are waiting patiently for your car at the parking valet and pop into the waiting vestibule for some warmth, and notice that the heater is chained to the bench.....so no one can, like, steal it, man.....

Astrological Sharing

Grand Cross and New Moon on Friday

This Friday brings a beautiful Full Moon in the sign of Gemini - this is a fast-paced sign that loves variety and change! It's all about communication and the sharing of ideas - verbally or through high tech means. This Full Moon is part of a very special alignment taking place on this day - a mutable Grand Cross. Gemini Moon will be shaking hands with Uranus in Pisces, Saturn in Virgo, and Sun in Sagittarius, all at about the same 21' mark! This is indeed a unique occasion.
Uranus is all about sudden change and innovation, social movement, causes to help the planet, group energies. Saturn has to do with lessons learned, and discipline, but can also bring rewards from hard work and effort. and The Sun shines in playful and adventurous Sagittarius, reminding us of our love of freedom and adventure and maybe even travel.

When I felt into this occurance, I sense that these planets are aligning this way to hold a space for something to occur. The orb of the square is so exact, it must be magic, for the Universe to set things up in this way! I can sense each planet taking one step closer to this meeting with each moment, each breath, each day, all planning for this special roundup. Their movement feels quiet, on purpose, and deeply aligned.

Feel deeply into your heart as we progress to this magical event - it feels as though whatever you have been working toward, from the depths of your being, whatever it is your heart Truly wants, is indeed possible. These planets and the cycle they represent are holding a space for this to occur, witnessing the birth of the ignition of your deepest longing. What is it? Do you know? Does it make itself known in a whisper? or is perhaps more glaringly obvious? The time is now for your Heart to open. Yes, you can.

It's been an interesting holiday season so far. I don't tend to throw myself enthusiastically into the holidays, I am learning slowly to experiment with what feels right for me and my little family, what brings the deepest expression and is within my means. Yesterday, I had occassion to brave The Mall as I had to return some items; I was not intending to "Christmas shop." Yet I knew I would meet up with a multitude of holiday shoppers in the process. I could have anticipated a lot of stress, but instead, I chose to head for the mall at a time that felt intuitively 'right' for me. I went with an open mind, well-fueled and properly Meditated, and sang in my car the whole way there. My morning had been beautiful; a shot of acupuncture mid-morning and I was feeling fine.

I was so surprised at how well-behaved my fellow mall patrons were! I observed people being kind to one another, looking happy as they shopped. One little three-year-old sported a rudolph-the-rednosed-reindeer nose that lit up, blinking away! People made eye contact and responded to my hearty "good morning" or "happy holidays" with the same. I was really overjoyed at how humanity was behaving well. Save for one female blowing her top that another patron swiped her parking spot, humankind appeared to be happy.

My highlight of the morning was finding a store that sells nothing but popcorn! All kinds, all varieties! This made me very happy indeed.

My shopping trip, the one in which I actually bought nothing, was so unexpectedly wonderful. It taught me a good lesson not to have preconceived notions that things 'won't work out" or will be hard. This trip was bliss.

Happy shopping....

I've never really enjoyed clothes shopping. Ever since I was little, and my mom would drag me to stores to take my clothes on and off and on and off and so forth, I had trouble understanding how this made some people really happy. As an adult, I found that it was hard to find clothes that felt like they fit my body right; some stores had music too loud, and I felt overpowered and unable to concentrate. I began to learn that when I would go shopping, I had to plan, to maintain my energy - ie, go to the store when the energy is calmer, when it felt really intuitively right and not just because it is on the 'to-do' list. I also learned the importance of proper food and rations before heading out into the shopping storm. I meditate a lot, and work with trying not to see the other shoppers as separate and grabby and in my way. It is taking practice, but I feel progress coming.

I have adopted a new practice when I shop - that is, not to buy anything unless I absolutely love it. There are times when I buy an article of clothing, like last week, and something about that article of clothing is just not right, or the salesperson is life-negative. I walked out of the store after such an experience last week, and when I got home I discovered that the security-tag is still on the sweater, necessitating now that I go back and have it pulled off. Whew!

Flash forward to the shirt I bought this week - and I feel this is a good guidepost for me! When I walked in the store, I Felt Happy there. The energies were relaxed, the other shoppers were relational, and salespeople felt genuinely happy. I was drawn to a particular shirt, and when I put it on, I felt every cell in my body sing, and deeply relax. It felt like 'me.' No struggle, no strain. When I wear this shirt, or even see it hanging in the closet, it is a trigger for Happiness for me. I need that in all of my wardrobe choices. And when I wear this shirt, odd as it may seem, I feel Happier, feel like more of my self, as if I like myself more.

The clothing company is called One World, and the tag reads..."Being relaxed and comfortable with everyone and everything. Each day is special event to be received in a unifying way. Treat the world with the respect and love you want for yourself, and enjoy wearing our clothes." This feels like a prayer to me.....beautiful.