December 8th, 2011  http://annawarsop.com/trees.htm ..
NOTE: This is an updated and updated version of a post from July, 2010.
“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 is stationing direct now at 0°38′ Aries. During the days (and even weeks) surrounding this event the energy will be interesting, dynamic and maybe even feel somewhat strange. While Uranus does station direct 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.
The impact of this event is made all the more potent by the Lunar Eclipse that is also occurring this weekend. Insights and messages offering guidance are present everywhere–keep on the look out for them! New directions, understandings and pathways are now ready to reveal themselves.
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.
Wishing you many moments of inspiration during this special time.
~Elizabeth
P.S. For more insights about how this influence will be impacting you, read my article Uranus in Aries.
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August 9th, 2011  Every so often there is a combo of astrological events that creates so much tension it affects many areas of life and lots of people. We are under one of these now. Can you feel it? It feels as though a spark could ignite a blaze in an instant and things could escalate on a dime.
Riots in London, economic melt downs right and left and today was the most powerful Sun flare in years (an X-7) to add yet more intensity to the air.
That Cardinal Cross is back!
So what is happening? Basically Pluto in Capricorn, Mars in Cancer, Uranus in Aries and Saturn in Libra are forming a Cardinal cross. Yes…it is indeed back (this was very potent during the Summer of 2010). AND right now, and for the next 24 hours, the Moon is also in Capricorn, adding a strong emotional element to the mix.
These combined impact the most fundamental areas of our life. Work, finances, relationships and home. Our sense of security and trust in the future is challenged as many strive to find answers to the challenges they face.
There are several articles and posts on my site about the influence of the Cardinal Cross. You can read more here.
But Wait ~ There’s More!
Further, Mercury is Retrograde while opposing Neptune. This can confuse things, making it extra difficult to gain clarity and direction. Are we hearing the whole truth, you may be wondering under this influence as deception and the “spin doctors” are most prevalent now. BE SURE to check and re-check your plans and arrangements now!
And then there’s the Full Moon, too!
Continue reading Intense Energies A Foot
May 17th, 2011 transfiguration [noun]–a complete change of form or appearance into a more beautiful or spiritual state
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 So many people are in the midst of some form of radical life changes. Shifts in life directions, plans changing at the drop of a hat (that would be me), sudden departures from a previous course and others are so common place these days! As well as being most disruptive, they almost always result in a radical shift in how we see our self.
If a fundamental area of your life is undergoing significant breakdowns, revisions or reorganizations, then this will surely reverberate throughout your being and you will naturally begin to see yourself differently as old patterns and ways that generated a particular identity break apart. As this happens, it is easy to loose your “markers” or bearings and you may feel lost, confused and perhaps chaotic. This makes it very difficult to come up with a life plan, to know where you are going and even at times, who you are becoming!
I’m a Star Trek fan and tonight I watched a really fascinating episode called “Transfigurations.” In the  story, a humanoid was found injured on a planet. As he recovers on board the Enterprise, he soon realizes that he doesn’t remember who he is. Also, it becomes clear that something extraordinary is going on with “John Doe.” A Light force is emerging from within him! Further, he can heal others with the touch of his hands. Yet, he still does not know who he is or where he came from or where he is going.
Continue reading Transfigurations
January 3rd, 2011 Many have an awareness that the times in which we live are different and somehow significant, even special and unique. Great emphasis has been placed on 2012, for one, but whether you place much credence in that or not, there are many other indicators that this is a turning point for humanity. Certainly it is true economically, politically, culturally and in regards to our institutions of education, government and religion.
Trying to make any sense of it and then to try to figure out “what to do about it” can be quite bewildering and even overwhelming.
Two Critical Questions
If you are on a path of consciousness or a Spiritual path of some kind, then you may be asking yourself two very important questions these days: Continue reading 2011~A New Cycle Begins
December 3rd, 2010 It will be a thrilling & wild few days.
Mars squaring Uranus now is generating chaotic energy. This, with the Uranus station also happening now, act like waves or pulsations from a higher realm and means change, shifts & openings are afoot. It’s designed to upset the apple cart, forcing us to see things differently. You can pretty much expect it to be challenging to stay focused & grounded for a few days.
We are also in the Balsamic Moon phase, the time of the Lunation cycle just prior to the New Moon, which is on Monday. This is the time of month to retreat, go within & listen attentively. Messages, inspiration & guidance is found in the silence. This is where your Light is to be found.
The two energies present now may seem opposite. Mars and Uranus are very dynamic and active, seeking outward activity and expression. The Balsamic Moon until Monday asks us to stop, to meditate and seek stillness. The KEY is to find the center of the storm by listening carefully. Doing this often during the day will let the dynamic energies find their right expression in your life, but in a way that is exciting and life-affirming.
By Monday or Tuesday, you may well have the clarity you have been seeking of late. Remember to ask for insight and Light. It is all around now.
Many Blessings in the this Season of Light,
~Elizabeth
November 12th, 2010 It is a strange, almost surreal time, don’t you think?
Sometimes an aspect that doesn’t seem like it will be all that strong surprises us (me) and turns out to be quite potent indeed. We’re under such an influence now.
I’m referring to Venus at late Libra quincunx Jupiter conjunct Uranus at late Pisces. Just the words sound strange, don’t you think? (This will be hanging around through about the last weekend of November.) While these energies can be very positive at times, they can also be confusing and overwhelming.
Here’s some of what you may be feeling or experiencing. See if you can relate:
- Overwhelm. Just too much to do or to even think about!
Yes indeed. This aspect can send the arrow to tilt easily. Can feel like Micky in the Sorcerer’s Apprentice (from the Disney movie, Fantasia).
- Feeling uninspired, tired or lacking in imagination, especially just when you really need it!
Or you may be just the opposite and be feeling so inspired that ideas are coming in from every direction and you can’t keep up! So you just ignore it all.
- Feeling unmotivated and out of focus.
Feeling spacey? Tired? Want to sleep more than usual? Or are your sleep patterns felt kind of strange? Had a few vivid and weird dreams?
- Chaos seems to be ruling the day! Things fall out of order when you’re not even looking. Again, the image of Micky trying to get control of the mess in the Sorcerer’s Apprentice comes up for me.
- Worried about finances? I’m hearing it on many fronts and seems to be up more than ever these days. It’s as though in the battle of Expenses vs. Income, the former has won.
There are two underlining energies here. One is excess to one extreme or another. There seems to be too much of whatever is going on. Too much to do. Not enough inspiration. Too many ideas. Not enough time. Too many bills. Not enough money.
The other is along the lines of “Whoa, I didn’t see that one coming!”. Meaning something is upon us before we even knew it was coming. (Quincunxes bring forward what was lurking in our blind spots).
Here are my suggestions:
Continue reading Get Your Ticket To The Stars
September 21st, 2010 There is something quite amazing happening: the veils between our physical, emotional and mental worlds and the higher planes are thin now.
Jupiter is conjunct Uranus at 28 degrees of Pisces. This is occurring in the skies right now, this week, and the influence will be felt for the next few weeks. This event will not happen again, exactly like this, in the sign of Pisces, for centuries.
 Free Spirit by NM Smith The chances of this happening at the same time are well, astronomical. When I see this type of events, those that are so rare, I know they are by Cosmic design. And having awareness of them, to be able to attune to them consciously, is a gift. And will help each of you to access the gifts more easily, and willingly.
One more thing before I go into the impact of this amazing influence. This is the second of 3 conjunctions of Jupiter and Uranus. The first was on June 8th of this year and occurred at the first degree of Aries. And the last one will be on January 4th, 2011 also in late Pisces. Then it won’t happen again for a long time.
So what can you expect? Let’s look at each aspect of this first.
Continue reading The Veils are Thin—a la Jupiter conjunct Uranus
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?
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
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.]
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Wishing you many blessings and Light during this most dynamic and exciting time,
~Elizabeth
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