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!
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
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 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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© 2010 by Elizabeth Jones. All rights reserved.
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and giving credit to © www.astrologyoflight.com & Elizabeth Jones
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*]
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