Courage is available now through Mars. Moving through fear and resistance by finding that courage can happen at this time. It is a unique opportunity to move out of fear or inertia. Ask for guidance as during this time especially, it is nearer than you may think, as this is the time of year that the “Veils are thin”.

Spring holds the promise of renewal clearly within your grasp this year, but first, you must find and then encourage the Spark of your own Divine and unique Self.

Sending Blessings and Light,
Elizabeth

This is a time to be honest and real in your relationships. Not only in romantic ones, but also with those closest to you and even with yourself! You can read lots more about the influence of Venus in Aries at Where Are The Planets Now?

We are entering a most dynamic and interesting time, astrologically speaking. Mars is stationing direct mid-week. You can read about that at AstroCurrents. It will turn things around in a hurry!

The New Moon in Pisces is on the 15th. To read more about how Pisces is influencing you during this time, check out Monthly Transit Talk.

Blessings and Light to you during this most mystical time of year.
~Elizabeth

This week and next there are some wonderful and inspiring aspects occurring in the skies, which I wrote about in AstroCurrents. I state that these most benevolent of energies are indications that there will a sense of exuberance and excitement and “global well-being” as the prevailing feelings around these Olympic games.

And today, before they even lite the torch, the death of a luger from Georgia, Nodar Kumaritashvili, occurs. I was shocked as I’m sure many were. What an unbelievable tragedy, “casting a shadow” over the games, as the Olympic president, Jacques Rogge said, while holding back tears.

It got me to (re)thinking how these wonderful celestial energies are impacting things after all. So I looked deeper at the astrology of the Olympics, and did a little investigating as to when Vanouver was awarded the games, and it appears that is was on July 2, 2003. I checked out that chart and it didn’t take much to see what was “interfering with” and impacting the benevolent energies of this week.

Saturn was at 3 degrees of Cancer in that chart and that exact degree is under extremely stressful celestial forces just now, from both transiting Saturn and Pluto. These energies can generate tensions, difficulties and intensity, some that lie under the surface or was perhaps overlooked. They can “create” tragic events that can result in grief and loss.

If the news is getting it right, there are other underlying issues plaguing the games. Funding was insufficient, national favoritism seems to playing a part (which is bringing to the surface such things from games past) and more.

But here’s the thing. There really are some wonderful celestial energies happening during the two weeks of these games. Energies that can help to unite and inspire our troubled and disconnected world. And it is my hope, and feeling, that these will play a more significant role as the days go on, bringing to Light feelings of Unity and Peace and Hope.

Perhaps the tragedy that occurred today, the day of the Opening Ceremonies, will impact how we all feel about these games. And will, hopefully, in some way we can’t see now, bring us closer to our Global Family.

I like to think so.

Blessings to you, and to Nodar’s family and peers.

In Light,

Elizabeth

Some possibilities now are:

• Feeling overly dramatic and extra emotional.
• Letting your pride get in the way and thus taking things too personally.
• Being overly confident, and perhaps taking on more than you really do want to.
• Seeking out pleasure in ways that aren’t really good for you.

What to do with all this energy:

• Seek out ways to creatively express yourself~paint, draw, take some photos, write.
• Have some fun~dance, sing, play, move.
• Take pride in what you do, without getting your ego too involved.
• Be with those you love.
• Express your caring and passion and Self in some way.

Because Mars is involved in the Full Moon mix, things can happen quickly, as it is only too easy to be impulsive. This can be good or not so good.
Remember to:

• Slow down.
• Don’t be reactive.
• Think before plowing ahead. Consider: Is this in my best interest??

It is quite likely you will be feeling an intensity of energy in the air as we approach the weekend.

Let me know–are you feeling this?

Lots of Light,
~Elizabeth

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Hi. So many of you responded to the photo in the above post I thought I would post a couple more. These are all within 2 blocks of my house, so I consider myself VERY fortunate to not have such things happen to us.

Also, several of you have wondered where I am. I live in Mt. Shasta CA, at the base of Mt. Shasta, a 14,000+ mountain. The town is on highway 5, about one hour south of the Oregon border.

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I hope this finds you all well. Midwest and east coast–look out–this is a doozey!

In Light,

Elizabeth

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In Light,
Elizabeth

When the NY starts with Mercury retrograde (as it did this year)…

it feels as though there is so much to finish up, clean out and catch up on that you can’t get to those “new” items on your list quite yet. This could include such things as starting resolutions and setting your goals for the year.

And so, the combo this Thursday and Friday (the 14th and 15th) is perfect for getting into 2010 with your new goals and resolutions in tact.

In the meantime, continue checking those items off your list so you’ll be ready to be in sync with the “2nd” New Year.

In Light,
Elizabeth

http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_14161517?source=rss

pretty interesting.
~Elizabeth