August 28th, 2010
You may have heard that Eclipses have a 90-day impact before and after the actual event. So what can trigger the influence during the 90-day time period? Several things, but perhaps at the top of the list is Mars. Right now, and for a couple days, Mars is at 19-20 degrees Libra which is forming an exact square to the July 11th Solar Eclipse point.
Mars is called the Great Activator and Catalyst. When Mars comes along, it can be as a sudden burst of energy appeared out of nowhere. Here is what my thesaurus says for catalyst: stimulus, stimulation, spark, sparkplug, spur, incitement, impetus.
Here are some things you might notice for a few days:
- An activation of energies as something pulls you in and gets your attention.
- Sparks may fly around you. This could be thrilling and interesting or unsettling.
- A project needs to move forward-like now!
- In fact, forward motion is a key to taping into this energy. It’s time!
- You may feel anxious, as though something is going to happen but you don’t know what.
- Your energy may soar.
- This is a great aspect for sparking inertia or stagnation of any kind.
- Do try not to get impatient or reactive. Steady does it!
- Take note of what area of your life is pulling you forward into your life.
 It is important to pay attention to anything that carries these vibrations as they may have at a deeper source the energies seeded by the Eclipse this Summer. Thus it’s impact on your life may be more significant than a first glance suggest.
This may be just the spark you need to get going. Take advantage of the fiery nature available now and you may be amazed at what could come of it and how far you can go with it in the next few weeks.
In Light,
~Elizabeth
August 24th, 2010
 This Full Moon is a reminder to surrender our own agendas to Spirit. It asks you to have Faith that all is in Divine Order, even if it is hidden from view. There is a strong urge to bring balance to some area of your life during this time of the month, and this is especially true now with three planets in Libra-the sign of the scales. Give and take; to and from; ebb and flow–allowing the movements of life to sway without sending you over to tilt is one of the arts of living. Through awareness, you can use the energy now (and for a couple days at least) to practice this. Read more about the influence of this Full Moon in Pisces here.
August 22nd, 2010
 The Sun enters Virgo tonight at 10:26 pm PDT, which will influence us all for the next 30 days. And with Mercury retrograde in Virgo, we will certainly all be feeling this shift. Time to get organized, take care of details, look at your health habits and nutrition and regroup in basic, though perhaps mundane, ways. Real all about this here.
August 20th, 2010
 Yes…it is true. Mercury is now retrograde and will be until September 12th. I have been feeling this one coming for several days now. What a week.
This Mercury retrograde is in Virgo, the perfect sign for getting those ducks in a row. The focus is on details, de-cluttering, ticking items off you to-do list and generally getting things more orderly and hence, manageable. You can read more about what to do and (try) not to do and how to best use the energies now here. Lots of other new info on AstroCurrents as well.
August 17th, 2010
There are two pages on my site with the latest astrological information and influences:
Astro Currents: I have just created a new esay-to-use format for Astro Currents, giving you all the latest astro-info for the next couple weeks.
Where Are The Planets Now? (WATPN): Here is an informative, concise guide as to where the planets are now, and their influence.
Be sure to check them out!
~Elizabeth
August 13th, 2010
 Uranus on its side Uranus has just re-entered Pisces until 3/11/11. As I was considering what this final passage of Uranus in Pisces may bring (once it leaves in March, ‘11, it won’ t return until 2087!), an interesting thought came to me: could Uranus here for the next few months, at these last degrees of Pisces, open portals to other times, realms or dimensions? Could this perhaps bring to us gifts that were developed in a past life? Could some treasure that is ours, but lay hidden or dormant, come forward during this time? What could this even mean? Stay with me here…
We all learn various things in each lifetime. (As I understand it, that is the point.) We learn qualities, usually through lessons, that our Soul sets up for us, in each incarnation, at least that is the intention. As we do, we grow and evolve. How all this occurs is a mystery, yet it is true that we are all much more than we know…or remember. We each have abilities and gifts, and amazing qualities as well, that we don’t access.
While we do not necessarily have these readily available in this life, they are still deep within us, and I feel that there are times we can access those qualities. Or, they may suddenly appear at just the right time, even surprising ourselves!
Astrologically, this would be one of those times. 
A portal may open during this time, just enough so that some aspect(s) of your true self can enter into your consciousness and thus, into your life. A trigger could be anything…a dream, a song, a photo, an unexpected experience…and may come out of the clear blue.
Another way of thinking of this is that perhaps our deepest memories are more available to us now, as Uranus can spark things at this level and with profound results. Remember, Uranus is called The Great Awakener. And one of the things it can awaken within you is some aspect of your own natural gifts and abilities.
 It may be that this ability has been laying dormant, waiting to come to the surface at just the right time. Or it may be that while you have been aware of a talent, you haven’t really used it much. An example might be that even though you are good at public speaking, you’ve never really done much of it. And now, during this time, you will be called upon to do just this, and find you do it well!
Or perhaps you have always wanted to do something professionally but the pieces just hadn’t fallen into place. You may even have felt you have a purpose or a calling, but again, the timing to bring that forward just hasn’t happened…yet.
Continue reading Uranus Re-enters Pisces~With Gifts in Hand?
August 9th, 2010
“It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are.“
~ee cummings
And I might say it this way: It takes courage to grow and become who you really are.
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The Leo New Moon is tonight, the 9th, at 8:08 pm PDT and it is, in essence, an invitation to ourselves. It empathizes how you go about expressing your unique gifts, talents and offerings. Are you confident and self assured? Do you trust yourself to even know how to do this? The Leo spark available to all now can help you to find the courage and enthusiasm to act with boldness, planting seeds in the direction you want your life to be going. This dynamic energy is an expression of your own connection to Source.
Continue reading New Moon in Leo Today ~ Planting Seeds of Courage
August 6th, 2010
 NOTE: During this most powerful few weeks of dynamic astrological events, I will be posting a brief tip several times a week as a way of staying attuned to the ever changing influences. I will continue this until at least things calm down a bit…though I am not yet sure when that will be! To find out when they have been posted, check my page on FaceBook.
8/7-8 “Clarity of Focus” The impact of the Cardinal Cross is very strong now. If you are really feeling the energies, I suggest re-reading some posts at my site. For now, a quote for you to consider: “Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” [Star Wars] And so, pay careful attention to where your focus is during this time where things can manifest out of the ethers and in a flash. Keep in mind: is this want I want to create?
Continue reading Astro Tips~August
August 4th, 2010
 I am hearing more and more about how many are feeling everything from overwhelmed to challenged to stuck to anxious in response to the dynamic and perhaps tumultuous celestial influences these days.
And for sure, the Cosmos is playing its hands, bringing all this right before us and laying it all out on the table.
But what is happening beneath the surface of all this perhaps chaotic energy?
The four Cardinal signs, where so much is happening now, rule the most basic areas of our life.  Those that we rely and count on and that essentially constitute our foundations. It is from these areas that all other aspects of our life are supported, such as creativity, friends, our spiritual journey, finances and others. And with so much activity occurring in these signs, many will be feeling change, even chaos, in their lives at these fundamental levels.
Yet beneath the chaos, there is purpose and order to all this. These powerful energies are wanting you to become more aware of how the patterns of your life, those that we often take for granted, actually determine who you are and how you live.
When celestial events as potent as these come along (which is extremely rare) they stir up the bottom of the pond, the place where we stand, and as a result we experience and see where we do actually stand in our life as it is now right before us. And yes, it can produce feelings of turmoil and anxiousness.
To the degree you have become complacent, accepting certain circumstances of your life even if they are not supporting your feeling alive is the degree these influences will be felt in challenging ways. But inherent in this very process is the wake-up call you have perhaps been needing to not only hear, but heed, to compel and inspire you to change.
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Let’s take a closer look at what area of life each of the Cardinal signs rules.
As you read this over, which area lights up for you? Where are you experiencing the most challenges or turmoil? Where are you starting to really get that change simply must occur there? Where do you see that you are ready to feel more vital and alive? Are you experiencing a “rude awakening” in some specific area? Then most likely that area of your chart is getting the strongest hit from the astrological influences occurring now. Keep in mind that everyone has these four signs in theri natal chart and this means they are each influencing some area of your life.
Continue reading Beneath the Chaos
July 30th, 2010
“When patterns are broken, new worlds emerge.”
~Rabindranath Tagore
 Kandinsky Well, here we are! At the much-anticipated and written about time~the peak of the Cardinal sign influence. And indeed, the energy is intense…almost palatable, but amazing, too. First and foremost, I want to suggest that you pay careful attention to your environment. Now is a time to stay clear, focused and awake. Slow down, avoid being careless or reckless and try not to be reactive. There is a lot of energy flying around…don’t get caught off guard. (That’s my Mom speech…)
Next, let’s talk about timing. The most intense time of influence for this will be now through until the 2nd week or so of August. That said, it is not “over” yet, as there are two more major aspects occurring towards the end of the month. They are: Jupiter opposing Saturn on the 16th and Saturn making it’s final square to Pluto on the 21st. More on those two later…but I will add that there are other days throughout the month of August that are involved in, thus activating, these energies as well. Such as when the Moon is in a Cardinal sign and when Mercury turns retrograde on the 20th just to name a couple.
 Ok, back to now and next few days. Mars entered Libra on Thursday, the 29th and being a catalyst for change, I expect things will heat up. Mars energy thrives on motion. It wants things to move forward…to get on with it…no more hesitation. When Mars says “Now” it means NOW. Hence, what has been perhaps kept at bay will likely shift. This could be that areas of your life that have been ready to take a new direction will do so under this influence.
But there is more. Lots more. When Mars entered Libra (one of the four Cardinal signs), you could say it activated the much larger pattern involving Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter and Pluto. It brings these deeply transformative energies before us, in ways hard to ignore. Perhaps you have noticed an escalating in frequencies recently? If you have, it is likely that your own chart is being directly hit by all this. Or it may also be that you are just very sensitive to the energies around you.
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There are various ways this may all be impacting you as it is greatly dependent upon what it is doing to your own chart, and what things you are facing, but here are some things to consider and to look for:
Continue reading When patterns are broken…
April 2nd, 2010
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In Light,
Elizabeth
May 20th, 2010
Each month, when the Sun enters the next sign, we are all influenced by that sign. On Monthly Transit Talk (aka MTT) I discuss how this month’s sign will impact you.
What is ruled by Gemini? All communications—written and verbal, your thoughts, attitudes and mental activity. How flexible and versatile you are. Writing, letters, journals, books (with Sagittarius). Short journeys, your siblings, lower education and basic reasoning functions. Keep reading for additional info on what Gemini rules. Any of these things can get some extra focus at this time.
The mind is open and ready now to see new possibilities. Pay Attention!
 The Pleiades
“Heaven is in your Mind.”
~ Stevie Winwood
May 16th, 2010
 The Surface of Mars Mars has hit its “shadow point” of about 20 degrees of Leo.
This will get some things moving along into new directions this week.
You can read about it here.
May 27th, 2010
 Full Moon tonight! Personally, the Full Moon in Sagittarius is my favorite of the year. It opens our mind, intrigues us with new ideas and exciting possibilities. We are drawn to greener pastures and new adventures, rather real or imaginary. Communications in general are lighter, as our own opinions don’t seem as important as listening to those around us. A reevaluation of your long-held positions may need some updating under this influence.
To make the most of this wonderful energy:
Focus on the big picture.
Be a keen observer and avid learner.
Ask that higher truths be revealed to you
Find ways to have some fun today and tomorrow.
Happy Full Moon!
~Elizabeth
June 3rd, 2010
 Uranus on its Side Uranus entered Aries for the first time in 84 years on May 27. This is a powerful and most significant event which will impact us personally and globally. It is the planet that has the most unpredictable influence, bringing dynamic changes that we didn’t see coming…yet is ultimately the very change we needed for the highest good.
Read my article: Uranus in Aries~A Divine Wake-up Call here.
How will this be impacting you personally?
What are these changes wanting of you? What might you expect?
Where is this occurring in your own chart?
What are the best ways for you, personally, to work with these energies in a positive way?
Get insights into where this is happening in your natal chart, what areas of your life are likely to be impacted and what the best ways for you to work with these energies are, rather than against them. This is an exciting time–and a reading will help you to get the most of it! [*I will also discuss how the Cardinal Cross of this summer will affect you as well.]
You can purchase your reading or learn more about the readings I offer here.
Wishing you many blessings and Light during this most dynamic and exciting time,
~Elizabeth
June 2nd, 2010
Mars is opposing Neptune for a couple days and while it may have several impacts, one is certainly that it is a reminder of the impermanence of life and that what we create dissolves over time. Mars rules our individual efforts. What we each put forth into our own lives and how we go about doing that. And while Mars is busily working away, creating something or another, Neptune is always in the background, preparing to dissolve that very creation–when it is time.
 Think of building a sand castle at waters edge. You work away, watching your creation take shape. But then, the inevitable occurs…the tide (ruled by Neptune) comes in and after a few waves, dissolves that which you worked so hard for–returning the grains of sand–all those bits of effort you put into it–to the sea. And isn’t it interesting that you can’t build that sand castle away from the water line, out of harms way. No, we need the water in the sand to form the castle. It’s that inspiration that Neptune provides that is the key to our creations. (Neptune’s influence is most inspiring).
So now, during this time of Mars opposing Neptune, and also Jupiter at the last degree of Pisces, we are in between creations. Perhaps you are feeling a urge to create something new in your life, yet can feel at some level, it is not quite time for it. If so, you are surely being influenced by Mars and Neptune and Jupiter. It is indeed a time for the inner aspect of creating. To look at what inspires you, and to accept that even as you begin, it is always true that it will someday dissolve back into the ocean of the cosmos.
This detachment from the beginning of our creations can in itself be inspiriting (I meant to type inspiring…but decided I like it the way it is :~). It can bring us right into the moment as we create. It helps us to see more clearly just why we create. Who is it for? What do we feel compelled to create? And who, in us, is the true creator? And that is really the question. And something to think about during these next few days. Who in us creates…
A perfect visual of all this is the Buddhist monks creating extravagant sand mandalas, then destroying them. There is a wonderful video of this on CNN today (which I thought, in and of itself, was most interesting, being that Mars is opposing Neptune at this time). You can view it here:
Buddhist monks creating sand mandala
Enjoy your time of inner creation. Surrender to it and you will be amazed at what you will manifest in the weeks to come. Follow the Inner Light.
Many Blessings,
~Elizabeth
June 7th, 2010
When Jupiter entered Aries this weekend, it was an invitation to us~to learn to thrive, not just survive. This is an opportunity to expand into the life we were meant to live. This kind of living requires energy and enthusiasm. And this is just what Jupiter in Aries can provide. Are you open and ready for to change in the ways necessary to create this?
Learn all about this at my new article here.
June 10th, 2010
The Gemini New Moon is this Saturday at 4:14 am PDT. And since this New Moon is the one preceding the much anticipated Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on June 26th*, its impact is of particular significance, as it sets up the energy for that Full Moon.
Perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind regarding this New Moon in Gemini is that is a potent and fertile time for consciously utilizing the power of thought by directing the mind through mental energy.
During this Lunar phase is a perfect time to plant mental seeds
for what you want to create in the future,
and to have grow and increase in your life.
This happens whether we are attentive and aware of what we are doing or not.
Hence, in order to utilize this energy, it is important to be mindful of the nature of your thoughts for the few days before the New Moon during the balsamic phase through the New Moon (6/10-6/14). (*More coming on the Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse soon.)
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“Our mental facilities are the outflow of the Essence-of-Life,
and not the creating power in and of itself,
but rather what gives direction to it.”
~Thomas Troward
In essence, the power of your mind is in how you direct this Essence-of-Life. To the degree that you do so with your awareness, you co-create the life you want**. Being attentive to the nature of our thoughts is especially important now, during this time of the Gemini New Moon. Hence, positive and uplifting thoughts will open the way for things of that nature to occur in your life. And that now, during this Gemini New Moon phase, it is especially important to actively make choices that raise the frequency of your thoughts. (**There are other aspects to this, such as karmic patterns, aligning with Universal Laws and others, which is beyond the scope of this article to go into.)
New ideas and information that come into your mind now will open the doors from the Higher Mind to the lower mind, with insights and guidance as to how to best co-create your life in accordance with Divine Will.
Here are some areas you may receive insights now:
- Future projects and ventures and where to take them next or haw to develop them further.
- Answers to problems you have been dealing with may appear in interesting ways you didn’t anticipate.
- New ideas may come to you during this time. If so-pay attention!
I suggest that you write things down to refer to later. Know that if you get information, ideas or insights that don’t make sense now, it may later.
By focusing, you can use this energy to get clear about these things and then strengthen your resolve by using positive affirmations, images and visualizations to align your mental focus with your desired intention. Make a declaration and a matching vision board to support this process. As the month goes on you may well notice how things are coming into manifestation and that, in fact, progress is being made.
 One suggestion for dealing with negative, fearful or anxious thoughts is that you ask that the frequency of your thoughts be raised to a higher level, then see your mind and above your head surrounded by Light. Hold this image for a few moments. This simple exercise will open the pathways to the higher mind, allowing your thoughts to elevate in natural ways. If you do this often, it will begin to occur organically, even when you are not directing it to do so.
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Here are some other things to consider now:
- You may have significant conversations where new ideas are discussed and connections are made that become important over time.
- Notice what triggers you mentally and catches you attention. Again, these are things that may be important to you in the near future.
- Ask your higher mind for answers during this time.
- Are there new attitudes you would like to adopt?
- Are you needing to make an important decision soon that you need insights about?
- Are you learning something new?
- Simply stated: setting mental intentions for a perfect outcome and result now will help to bring success in the near future.
A word or two of caution: It is possible that you are feeling overwhelmed or over stimulated mentally. Doing those things that keep you grounded will help. And so will just slowing down and taking deep breaths. Writing and journaling are also suggested as ways to ground this mental energy. And be sure to listen well as others have things to say, too!
June 20th, 2010
 The Summer Solstice is Monday, June 21st at 4:28 am PDT. This is also the moment the Sun enters the sign of Cancer for 30 days. During this time our homes, families, children and what we belong to gets our focus. You can read about the influence of this most sensitive of signs at the article I just wrote: Cancer Monthly Transit Talk.
Here is an except:
Cancer rules our home and our longing to belong.
I find Cancerian energy to be one the most misunderstood and challenging signs to understand. At our core, it indicates how we feel about being in our bodies and on Planet Earth, and to what degree we feel we belong and feel at home. This sign, more than any other, influences our ability to feel at ease and safe in the world.
Cancer is an emotional and impressionable sign.
During this time of the year, you can feel ultra sensitive (even if we are not a Cancer). The Moon, the ruling “planet” for Cancer, is the fastest-moving object in the skies. Hence, Cancer is changeable, moody at times and fluid in nature. It is a time that while we (all) may feel more sensitive and emotional we can also learn to be more open, caring and receptive by honoring our feelings as well as those of the people around us. We increase our capacity to be nurtured and our ability to receive~from ourselves, our families, our friends and from life.
I hope you enjoy this time as you seek out home, and allow yourself to be nurtured there.
~Elizabeth
June 24th, 2010
(Please note: While this article was written about the Lunar Eclipse on June 26th, there is much information here that is applicable far beyond the Eclipse. This article was originally called: Lunar Eclipse:Divine Wake-Up Call.)
The Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse on June 26th at 4:31 am PDT, is getting a lot of attention, mostly because it is directly connected to the strong emphasis on Cardinal signs this summer. It is, indeed, a powerful celestial event which has actually been impacting us for several weeks now, and will continue to do so until fall, and perhaps beyond.
Eclipses are catalysts for profound change, triggering events that bring awakenings and new realizations to those areas ruled by the signs the eclipse is taking place in, in this case, Cancer and Capricorn.
Cancer rules our home, families, legacies and traditions, and also our ability and capacity to nurture and be nurtured. It is a sensitive, emotional sign, often evoking nostalgic memories of the past. From an esoteric viewpoint, it also rules the ancient memories of our true origins and our purpose for being here on Earth. These memories are deeply embedded within our own being, and also the Earth herself, as she is an integral part of our journey as she embraces us while we find our way home.
 Capricorn rules all forms of established authority, such as governmental agencies, doctrines and law, bosses and management, and fathers and father figures. It is partially through these external entities that we each learn about authority, about the “right”, or accepted, ways of doing things, and these rules and standards have a large influence on what becomes our own criteria for what I will call The Guidelines For Our Life. Through this rather complex dynamic, we establish our own inner authority.
When we look at the external world and the events taking place in it, it is easy to feel sad, frustrated and even unsafe in our environment. Our home, the Earth, is being damaged and in some ways even ruined and destroyed. We have so little power over the decisions made by the “establishment”, yet they impact us in so many ways, the Gulf oil situation certainly being one. But there are many others, such as the deterioration of our food sources and water supplies, of toxins being poured into our rivers and oceans, wars we never consented to, of the unjust treatment of animals and even our children.
All these are directly ruled by the sign of Cancer~being what we are meant to be nurtured by and then in turn are supposed to be nurturing. A good balance between these two signs would be structures and laws that establish sustainable, natural foundations so that we all can thrive and live, and evolve and grow.
There are many ways to look at the various, possible influences of the celestial events taking place now, one being the eclipse on Saturday. But as I have thought about how I want to tackle the complexities of them, two things keep presenting themselves as being of particular significance.
Continue reading Divine Wake-Up Call [Part II*]
June 27th, 2010
 It occurred to me that while this term, and others, are being used an awful lot these days, that many may not really know what they mean astrologically. To help you sort out the events of this summer, I have written a simple article giving some definitions and an overview of them.
You can read it here: What is a Cardinal Cross? (And related questions).
I hope it helps you to better understand the somewhat complex patterns being formed at this time.
Blessings and Light,
Elizabeth
July 4th, 2010
 http://annawarsop.com/trees.htm ..
“And if every way is closed before you,
the secret one will show a secret path
no other eyes have seen.”
~Rumi
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Uranus stationed retrograde this week at 0°35′ Aries until 12/5. During the days surrounding this event the energy can be interesting and things may feel somewhat strange. While Uranus does station retrograde once every year, doing so at the first degree of Aries is a once in a lifetime event (less, actually). This is a powerful indication that new beginnings are at hand and that change is in the air.
Here are some things you may notice:
- Your basic energy may be erratic, fluctuating from one extreme to another for the next few weeks.
- Feeling either wired and hyper or the other end of the spectrum as though you are stuck and going nowhere. Both are possible.
- You could feel nervous, anxious or edgy, jumping when the phone rings.
- Feeling impatient, as though things just can’t happen fast enough.
- You may have sudden bursts of energy, either physical or mental.
- You may feel scattered and ungrounded, finding it hard to focus.
- Some may feel quite psychic and intuitive as Uranus can increase these frequencies.
- Difficulty sleeping or relaxing as your mind is very active may occur.
The higher frequencies will express in these ways, which you may also notice:
- Openings to higher truths, bringing clarity and revealing new avenues and directions.
- Clever, even brilliant, ideas and inspired thoughts can come out of nowhere and from unusual and unexpected sources.
- Solutions that you had not thought of before can appear during this time.
- Take special note of those that are original and fresh, things you have never seen or thought of before.
- All this can bring you greater clarity and fresh, new perspectives.
 Keep in mind that events may occur during this time that may make no sense now or that may seem insignificant. Yet something may happen now that will play a key role in your life down the road. Hence, anything that seems a bit odd or unusual, or beyond “coincidence” or if you get an interesting idea in a flash of insight or perhaps in a dream, make a note of it! You may want to refer to it later.
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Wishing you many moments of inspiration and
guidance during this special week.
~Elizabeth
P.S. If you haven’t read my Uranus in Aries article in a while, now would be a good time as there may be some applicable and helpful insights into better understanding the influence of Uranus.
P.S. How are you feeling this Uranus station? Please feel free to share.
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July 6th, 2010
 Saturn is currently at the last degree of Virgo until July 21st when it then enters Libra. While it is here, it has some final messages for us to consider.
Saturn at this last degree of Virgo is a significant placement because it represents the end of a life phase which will be experienced as culminations, completions and resolutions in various areas of our life.
Have you been wanting to begin a new phase in some area of your life and just haven’t been able to? Perhaps Saturn is holding you back until you complete something. It may be a task or an obligation. It could just be as simple as clearing away clutter or getting organized in some fundamental way. Whatever it is, you have a chance until July 21st to do just such things!
Here are some things to ask yourself now:
 Comet Swan 1. What needs completing in your life?
Do you have unfinished items that have been on your “to-do” list for a while? This could be home or work projects, appointments that need to be made (and then kept), agreements with others, etc. Look over your various lists asking this question: What would I need to do to complete that item so that I could cross it off?
2. How’s your health regime?
Are you doing what you know you should be to take care of yourself? Now is a perfect time to come up with a plan, or tweak your existing one, and stick to it. This is one of the primary areas influenced by Saturn in Virgo. If you take advantage of creating such a routine before Saturn changes signs it will give you a boost towards maintaining it over time.
3. How are you doing with managing your time?
Saturn in Virgo can help you with procrastination and being disorganized. It just loves it when you organize your time and take care of business. Wasting time is a big no-no in the world of Saturn. Does that mean you can’t just laze around watching your cat sleep? No…it just means that doing that when you KNOW you have things to do won’t be very enjoyable. Saturn will then become a nag.
Continue reading Saturn’s Swan Song
July 9th, 2010
[Part 1 of 2]
NOTE: In this article, I have chosen to write about the Solar Eclipse on July 11th from a personal-spiritual perspective. Please know that there are other vantages from which to view its influence and numerous ways this event will be impacting us globally, economically and politically to name a few. It may also trigger intense weather, hurricanes, earthquakes or other such events. The impacts of the Eclipse will be felt for 30-90 days.
“The Self awakens only as he contacts the Earth.”
~ Dane Rudhyar
The Solar Eclipse on July 11th is occurring in Cancer at 12:41 pm, which rules home, among other things. And while it rules our physical home, the place where we live, in a Universal sense it also rules the intended home for our own higher consciousness. This higher part of each of us has a very specific agenda in this regard and that is to descend into its home in the physical realm, specifically in our body. I feel this Solar Eclipse will create openings for this to occur.
Dane Rudhyar, considered by many to be one of the greatest astrologers of the last century, says the sign of Cancer is where “the abstract word is made flesh…the fulfillment of Spirit that must embody in earth-substance”. And that “until the ‘I Am’ urge of our true spiritual self asserts itself into form (i.e. the body) living is only dreaming.”
As I read this, and consider its meaning, I could feel my own higher Self quicken within me as the desire to give this Self a home in my own body seemed to become more real. I saw anew that the fulfillment of Life is the descent of Spirit into Matter. And for each of us this manifests as our Soul presence residing and finding its home in our body.
“Matter is our foundation and the first condition of all our energies and realizations.”
~Sri Aurobindo
So what does this mean? First is to awaken to the reality that our body is our home. Then to create a place within our being to be a home that is able to carry the Light of our own Soul. This is our foundation, which we must have if we are to heal feelings of separation and isolation. In thinking about this, I wonder if how “at home” we feel, in a more general sense, is in direct relation to how fully incarnated our Soul presence is.
If you feel a strong urge to be a part of the healing that is needed on the planet now, though are not sure what that is or how to make that happen, could it be that your primary task is to welcome yourself Home?
Continue reading Coming Home to Your Life~Solar Eclipse of 7/11/10
July 9th, 2010
What will the influence of the Solar Eclipse be? How long will it be felt? And what can you expect? Read below for more info…
[This is the 2nd part of two articles on the Solar Eclipse of July 11, 2010. You can read part one, Coming Home to Your Life, here.]
In the first part of this 2-part article on the Solar Eclipse of 7/11/10, I discussed the spiritual significance of of the Eclipse. Here I will discuss more about the aspects and the impact of the Eclipse. Please note that if you are reading these articles after the eclipse the information given is applicable for several weeks afterward as that is how long the eclipse will have an impact.
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On July 11, 1991 there was a solar eclipse in Cancer whose path went directly over the big island of Hawaii and I was fortunate enough to be there. Ever since, I have been an absolute Eclips-oholic. It was an experience I put in the top five most amazing of my life. During the eclipse of last July, I wrote: Solar & Lunar Eclipses ~ Mayhem or Magic?
Here is an excerpt, as the information applies now as well:
How do Eclipses affect us?
There are two Solar Eclipses each year and this one is quite potent for sure. Will there be some calamity whereby the World will hover on the edge of disaster as a direct result of this Eclipse? I’m going to say, No. Is it significant from an Astrological point of view. Yes, quite so. Before we go there, let’s look a bit closer at just what a Solar Eclipse is.
During a Solar Eclipse, the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking out the Sun itself, which amazingly reveals the Sun’s corona, as in the photo above.
Have you ever considered why this most remarkable of natural events even happens? Let’s start with the fact that there are two discs, in our sky, the Sun and the Moon, that appear to be of about equal size. Yet we know they are not of equal size, so what’s really going on here?
The Magic of 400
Why Solar Eclipses even occur: The Sun is 400 times further from the Earth than the Moon, AND the Moon is 400 times smaller than the Sun. Hence, they appear to be the same size to us as we gaze upon them in the sky. And so on these bi-annual events called Solar Eclipses, when, during a new moon, the Moon crosses in front of the Sun, it is able to block out the Sun, revealing it’s corona. All this because of the 400-400 phenomena. What are the chances? In fact, the Moon is actually falling out of orbit with the Earth (this will take millions of years) and as it does, solar eclipses are becoming of increasingly less duration.
 How may the Eclipse influence you?
When the Moon eclipses and blocks out the Sun, our emotions can seem stronger or more active than our higher-functioning self, and that part of us is diminished to some degree, we can feel a little crazy or off center, which can generate feelings of fear and instability. (This is true of both solar and lunar eclipses, but especially true of Lunar. Again, more on the upcoming lunar eclipse in a couple weeks.)
Continue reading Influence of the Solar Eclipse of 7/11/10-Part 2
July 13th, 2010
 Solar Eclipse over Easter Island Credit: www.astrosurf.com/sguisard/ ..
The two weeks following an eclipse can be quite interesting, to say the least.
While many of you many be feeling shifts, you may not be able to put your finger on it as you find yourself wondering: what just happened?
An activation of things inner and outer, known and unknown, some of which you can see and feel and some you cannot at this time, has just occurred.
Are experiencing one of the following:
If you’re asking things like “what’s next? where do I go from here?”…
it is likely you felt shifts take place internally (emotionally or mentally) but not noticing changes externally (in the physical). Keep in mind two things: One is that nothing can happen externally before it is conceived of internally. New patterns develop from the inside out.
And two, there is more to come. Meaning, we are truly in the midst of the powerful energies influencing us all this Summer (and beyond). “God gave us time so we didn’t have to do everything at once.” Be patient and be present to what is happening within.
 Gary Woltal's Blog http://tinyurl.com/2dqxf55 Are you feeling anxious or uneasy but don’t know why?
This eclipse hit on a deep nerve for many, bringing up issues related to home, family and belonging. Memories got activated. Old, and new, patterns revealed.
My suggestion is to stay with the process…let things flow for a few days. Much is still ahead that will reveal the pattern wanting to present itself in your life.
This eclipse created openings for new and higher possibilities to occur in your life. New perspectives, understandings and insights will, over time, result in new experiences and directions. It is only natural for you to feel confused, perhaps a little shaky and unsure. For now, keep inquiring as to what is occurring within and be gentle with yourself and those around you. Many are feeling vulnerable and ultra sensitive.
Perhaps what was once your ceiling is now becoming your floor…though that does make the place you are standing on a bit unstable as it all sorts itself, but surely it will.
Trusting, asking for guidance and surrendering to the process are keys for sure.
Many blessings of light to you,
~Elizabeth
P.S. You will find ideas as to how to work with the Cancerian energies that are the focus now at Cancer here, at Monthly Transit Talk. Lots of insights as to how to navigate the reverberations from the recent eclipses. Better understanding what this time is about will help you to keep your focus clear and your heart open.
July 18th, 2010
 In the four+ decades that I have been studying Astrology, there have only been a handful of times when the planets have aligned in as tight and intense of configuration as they are now. And as we enter the height of the potent celestial energies many have been talking and writing about, I wanted to step back a bit and look at two specific things:
- One is to give a brief overview of the the astrological events that brought us to this time of powerful shifts and change.
- And second, to address how these events are impacting some people in very intense and challenging ways. So if you are one of those, read on.
Many astrologers would agree that the current pattern of intensity began when Pluto entered Capricorn in January, 2008. As this began to be felt, it seemed to challenge the very ground we stood on. Things began to shift at such fundamental levels that many began thinking “will things ever be the same?”. Perhaps you were one of them?
 Later in 2008, on November 4th (which just happened to be Election Day) the first of five Saturn-Uranus oppositions occurred. A rare event not to occur again for decade. Saturn and Uranus interacting in this way was sure to really shake up the status quo. There have been 3 since, with the final of the five occurring at the end of this month, on July 26th. (NOTE: I will be writing more on this final opposition in a few days). Clearly the Universe has been trying to get it through to us that things do not stay the same, and that in fact is in a constant state of flux.
In many ways, 2009 was a set-up for the rare and dynamic celestial events that would occur in 2010. As Pluto kept working away at the early degrees of Capricorn during 2009, the impact of this was felt in at least a few ways:
 An Abstract~Julia Set
- It was becoming clearer and clearer that issues at deeper levels were emerging. What had not been previously seen or even intentionally avoided, was now starting to surface. As a result, changes started to happen that impacted our basic sense of security and “ground of being”. What was once solid and reliable didn’t feel quite so much anymore.
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- As the year went on, these issues just kept being presented to our awareness in ways that were getting harder and harder to ignore. Whatever was “wrong” or unhealthy at the foundation of our life was becoming quite apparent, making it no longer possible to hide what had been hidden in the shadows.
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- This was happening both in our personal environments as well as the world at large. The decay, corruption, misuse of power and/or old destructive regimes were beginning to be seen more and more on the surface, as the “transparency” of corporations with hidden agendas, dogmatic-entrenched religions and out-of-touch governments became real.
The astrological events taking place this summer brings all this energy that has been building to a critical point on the path. The Lunar Eclipse of June 26th and the Solar Eclipse of July 11th were triggers. And there is more to come in the next few weeks, and in rapid succession. I will continue writing about the events still to come, but for now, I want to address the 2nd point of this article, which is the fact that this have been a very difficult time for some.
Continue reading The Summer of 2010~Making Some Sense of It All
July 30th, 2010
NOTE: During this most powerful few weeks of dynamic astrological events, I will be posting a brief daily tip as a way of staying attuned to the ever changing influences. I will continue this daily until at least things calm down a bit…though I am not yet sure when that will be! To find out when they have been posted, check my page on FaceBook.
7/30 “Still intense…but interesting, too” Read above post: When Patterns Are Broken, for info.
7/29 “Intense” We are now entering the most intense of the Cardinal energies, as Mars enters Libra this afternoon. This will last for the next week or two and be very strong now and for the next few days. Stay grounded, don’t rush and do not try to drive the car in front of you. Under strong Mars influences it is best to slow down a bit, breathe, then move forward on whatever it is that you are doing. I will be writing more on this during the next few days. One other thing, you may be feeling edgy or anxious today…just as Mars completes its passage in Virgo. Pay attention to the details. I also suggest you re-read the last few posts on this thread. Like I said, more coming…
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7/28 “Conscious Deciding” Deciding how we want to live is the first step towards making it so. Ralph Blum said “We are not so much doers as we are deciders. Once the decision has been made, the doing becomes easy”. Whatever you have now, you decided to have at some point. What you decide today is setting up what you will get tomorrow.
Continue reading Today’s Astro Tip~July
July 23rd, 2010
The astrological energies are just so very amazing now, and this will
definitely continue into next month.
Here’s what’s going on, and in the just next few days!
- 23rd-Jupiter stations retrograde at 3 degrees Aries until 11/18.
- 24th-Jupiter (while stationing) squares Pluto in Capricorn.
- 25th-Full Moon in Aquarius (at 3 degrees at 6:37 pm PDT).
- 26th-Saturn opposite Uranus at 0 degrees Libra/Aries.
Rather than go into each of these separately, I will write about their collective influence because they are occurring so close together. First, this is rare. It just doesn’t happen too often that four events, of such magnitude, occur in such a short time period. This will only intensify each of them. Intensify how? Let’s look at this.
 www.spacetimeart.com There are common energetic threads running between these influences: they all can expand whatever they are influencing. So for several days this sense of expansion and feelings of things increasing beyond where they were originally will be pervasive. Things can blow up out of proportion, increase in size, develop into mountains where they were just mole hills…perhaps you get the picture.
Current Events
There are two events in the news that are concerning me now. One is that the hurricane season is upon us. Under these influences any storm that arises could expand quickly and in unexpected fashion. How this may impact the Gulf oil situation is beyond what anyone can predict, but I feel things will go in unanticipated directions.
The other situation is regarding No. Korea. The headlines say they are “ramping up” threats against the U.S. military. Sounds ominous to me. And even if nothing comes of this in the immediate future, it does concern me because of the fact that it is occurring now, under such potent events that will have long-reaching influences. This suggests that this move on No. Korea’s part is only the beginning, or continuation of, their aggressive behaviors. An acceleration of this event could happen anytime during the next three weeks as the square of Jupiter and Pluto will last that long, and the impact of this could be war-like in nature.
Another time to watch is February, 2011 when they square again. And yet another is when Jupiter stations direct in mid-November. I cannot stress enough how rare and truly volatile these astrological events can be. It is certainly a threat to take seriously.
These are not the only influences occurring during this Summer, and there are others that may well act like triggers. In general, the influence of these are that things could change quickly, and in unexpected ways. I fully expect there will be other unusual and even extraordinary current events taking place during this time. Some may even be shocking and upsetting. Those involving or impacting groups and/or large numbers of people are possible. Others may also include “natural phenomena” such as earthquakes, extreme weather or rapidly spreading fires.
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So how might these be impacting us personally?
In a variety of ways. Here are some possibilities:
Continue reading Summer of 2010 Is In Full Swing Now!
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