September 6th, 2010 New Moons are a chance each month to start over in some area of our life. But the few days prior to the New Moon, called the Balsamic Moon Phase, is a good time to:
- Lay low and not over exert yourself.
- Avoid rushing head first into things.
- Be moderate in all areas of your life.
- Complete the projects you have been working on of late before starting new ones.
- Take a mini-retreat if you can, especially if your energy is not very high during the next few days or two (that could change after the New Moon).
As I said, the New Moon in Virgo on Wednesday (at 3:30 a.m. PDT; 6:30 a.m. EDT) is a time to begin again. The objective now is to find ways to start the next Lunar cycle with a fresh attitude. What do you need to do to create this new outlook? For one, lay out a map for where you are going next on your journey, as Virgo loves to work from a plan. Then, take each step one at a time. And keep in mind, it doesn’t need to be the “big picture”…just the next four weeks or so.
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More info on this New Moon here. Also, at The Solar Influence-Virgo to get some ideas about what area(s) of your life are getting the strongest focus now.
One more thing. This week try to keep things simple and basic, as this is the approach that will work best now. No need to complicate things when they aren’t really needed. Pare things down to is essential.
And be sure to plant those seeds for what it is you are wanting to see grow during this next month. And pay attention to the messages that may come in some unusual way now as the veils are thin and the mystical is close.
Know that the Light during this dark phase of the Lunar cycle is found within,
~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 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
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!
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 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 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
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 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!
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