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
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
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 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 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 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
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